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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20
MORGAN AND QUAY
HOLD UP SENATE
PRESIDENT AFFLICTED
WITH LARYhGITIS
Western Trip Postponed
From March to May.

AS the result Of a recent attack Of
grip. President Roosevelt is afflicted
with a severe case Of laryngitis. sur
geon General Rixey. who Is the Presi-
dents medical adviser. yesterday called
Dr. J. J. Richardson, well-know1
throat specialist. in consultation. DR..
Richardson has accompanied the Presi-
dent on a number OF tours and under
stands his case thoroughly. The treat
ment viii be along lines indicated by
him.
According 10 the Presidents presen.
plans. his oss-the-cOntinent tour,
which it was the intention TO undertake
in March viii not begin until May. AS
many speeches are to be made the Presi-
dents throat must be in good condition
Before this journey however, the Presi-
dent Will probably take a short hunting
trip.
In postpOning his Western trip IL -
further believed that the President has
in mind the possibility OF an extra ses-
sion of the Senate for the purpose OF
ratifying the Cuban reciprocity treaty
and also the Panama Canal treaty II the
present iibuster against II should be
successful.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20
NEW SWISS MINISTER
REACHES WASHINGTON
Nj. Nj. Martheray Prepares to
Assume His Post.

VI VI Martheray. envoy extraordinary
and minister pIenipotentiary 10 the Unit
aI States from Switzerland. accompanied
by a retinue of secretaries and servants.
arrived in Washington this morning, and
is registered at the Arlington, where he
will complete his arrangements for as
suming charge of the Swiss legation.
Minister Martheray takes the place va
Gated by Minister J. B. PiodaA who was
transferred to Rome. after faithful SER
vice for his country al this station for a
period Of five years. Minister Pioda left
Washington some months ago, and since
thar time. the affairs Of Switzerland have
been in the hands Of Charles l. h Lardy,
secretary Of the legation, acting in the
capacity OF charge d'affaires-
The Office Of the Swiss legation has
been al 20I3 Hillyer Place. Whether the
new minister viii retain these quarters
has not been decided.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20
THOUGHT SIGNAL WAS
MEANT FOR HIS TRAIN
Fatal Freight Wreck Caused by Pecu-
liar misunderstanding.

WESTFIELD. Mass. Feb. 2O-A bad
freight wreck occurred here last night
On the Boston and Albany Railroad
which cost the life of one man and kept
the line closed 10 traffic until midnight.
Conductor Homer Barnard, of Rensse-
laer, y. Y, was caught under the wreck
and probably fatally injured one leg
being cut of and the other so badly
crushed that amputation was necessary.
The wreck occurred just west OF the
junction with the New York, New Haven
and Hartford Railroad. Conductor Bar
nard's train was eastbound. and had
stopped 10 drop two cars at WestheId.
His engine was on a side track. while
another freight occupied the westbound
track.
Barnard signaled 20 his engineer to go
ahead. and a brakeman on the west
bound freight. thinking that it was
meant for his train 10 back up 10 the
cross-over to get out OF the way OF
coming passenger train. gave the back
up signal, which brought the trains to-
gether with a crash
The cabOose and two cars crashed into
the engine. and all were smashed into
heap.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20
Y. NJ. c. A. DELEGATES
IN FATAL HOTEL FIRE
Twenty-Five Injured and
Many Thought To Be Dead.

CEDAR RAPIDS. Iowa, Feb. 20
Twenty-Five guests Of the Clifton Hotel
we're seriously injured. and several, IL is
thought. perished in FIRE which entire
ly destroyed the hostelry early this
morning The hotel was filled with
guests Among them were many dele
gates TO the State Young Mems Christian
Association convention. Every rool-- was
crowded. and several guests were occu-
pying cots in the Railways when the
alarm was sounded.
Forced forward by the dense volumes
Of smoke in the halls and apartments Of
the hotel. some of the guests climbed out
on the window siIls and plunged two and
three stories TO the pavement How
many lives were sacrificed will not be
known until the debris is cleared by the
searching parties. Women and children
were carried through the smoke filled
corridors by the hotel attaches 10 places
OF safety. and policemen and iremen
saved a dozen or more persons, who had
been overcome by. smoke. sending them
to city hospitals. where every doctor In
the city was summoned 70 attend them.
Among those who we're most seriously
injured are. r. F. Moore. Chicago; H. n
Brewer, Lyons. Iowa; L W Strickland.
Clinton. Iowa: L. d. Stuart, Monmouth,
Iowa.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20

The record Of the career OF the Nez
Perces tribe is one of the most pathetic
in the history If the Indians of Amer
iCa- Driven from their beautiful valley
by United states cavalry. they made a
desperate stand in the Little Rockies
and were defeated only after a fierce
battle i'm which many were slaughtered.
long journey overland. accompanied by
They were taken first TO Fort Leaven-
worth and thence TO the Indian Terri
tory. From there they were shifted from
place TO place by the desire Of the
whites TO occupy their lands. until they
reached the reservation in Washington
State. Even here, in the light OF recent
events. they cannot find rest and the
whites of that region are clamoring for
their removal
Chief Joseph speaks no English, and
depends upon an interpreter IN his com
mUnications with Government officials.
The officials believe that he has been
'duped into spending the money neces-
sar~ for the trip. a matter OF much mo-
ment TO him.
When Chief Joseph was defeated by
General Miles in the Little Pockies he
sOle muly declared that he would fight
no more against the white man. and
since that time he has kept his word
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20
BIG CHIEF JOSEPH HERE
ON A HOPELESS MISSION
Famous Warrior of the Nez Perces Seeking Rest
ing Place for His Tribe.

The real secret Of the visit to Wash
ingJon of Chief Joseph, the famous Nez
Pcrces warrior, who is stopping at
a boarding house for Indians in Third
Street. is the desire OF the residents in
the neighborhoOd of the Colville reser-
walton in Washington State. 20 rid
themselves OF him and his tribe
Commissioner Jones said this morn
ing that return to the Wallowa Val
ley. I'm Oregon. from which the chief was
formerly driven by General Miles was
aApossible on account Of the settlement
OF that valley by white men. This
fact was known. he said. 10 the Wash
ingtonians, but they persuaded him 20
make this second trip 20 the Capital in
the hope that the Government would
ind place for the tribe elsewhere and
that they would thus be rid OF its pres
ence
chief Joseph was here two years ago
on a similar mission, and Il was then
explained 20 him that his request could
net be granted. The bureau then
thought the matter settled. and sur
prise was manifested when he turned
up in Washington again in The early
davs OF this month. having made the
two members of his tribe
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20
DEPARTMENT IS ALARMED
OVER COLLIER ALEXANDER
Three More Vessels Detailed for the
Search.

The Navy Department has become Sc
riously alarmed in regard 10 the United
States naval collier Alexander. which
was last heard OF of the Bahamas on
February 10. when she broke her pro-
peller shaft and was practically dis
abled. Three more vessels have been
ordered TO search for the Alexander.
Thy are the collier Hannibal. at Nor
folk: the cruiser Prairie. at Galveston.
and the cruiser Topeka. at Kingston.
Jamaica The collier Lebanon left Nor
folk on Wednesday to search for the
missing vessel The Hannibal. which
arrived at Norfolk yesterday from
Ponce, Porto Rico. and followed prac-
tically the same course as the Alex
azder when the latter broke her shaft,
did not see anything OF the Alexander.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20
INDEX TO TODAYS TIMES.

Panama Canal Treaty Held Up.
Presidents Western Trip Post
pOned.
New Fraternity Organized.
children Celebrate Washington's
Birthday.
3-Maryland and Virginia News Notes
4-Problem for District Authorities.
District Fire Department Too
Small.
Baseball, Racing, and Other Sports
News of Georgetown.
6-Editorials
Marqulse de FontenOy.
Political Gossip.
I'm Society's Realm.
s-Manual Training School Exhibit.
With the Railroads.
Heard in Hotel Lobbies.
o-The Government Departments.
and Commerce.
Iz-Sidewalks Must Be Cleared.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20
MOTHER" JONES LEAVES
FOR WEST VIRGINIA
Determined Miners Shall
Win Fight There.

Mother Jones, known the country
over as a champion of organized labor.
and who has been in Washington for
the past few days looking after mat
ters pertaining 10 legislation for that
class. will leave tonight for Montgom-
cry, W. Va, to take up the organization
OF West Virginia miners.
Mother Jones called this morning
at the Office OF the Commissioner Cen
eral Of immigration and held a long
conference with Commissioner Sargent
Both she and the Commissioner General
denfed- Iar qUestions we're f.eussed.
When Commissioner Sargent was at the
head OF the Brotherhood OF Railroad
Trainmen. Mrs. Jones became inti-
mateIy acquainted with him while she
assisted IN the organization Of that
body
I am going back to West Virginia, "
she said 10 a reporter for The Times,
Ito renew the night for organized labor
among the miners of that State We
have fought the ground there for the
past two years and success will soon
crown our efforts We are directing
our attention 10 the New River field.
and already have many miners enlisted
in the organization We are hanti-
capped greatly by the attacks made on US
by the West Virginia newspapers in Ger
tain parts Of that State.
There was a strike on last year.
While all our demands were not gained.
We received Increased pay for the men
and hope TO gain all We asked before
another wear rolls around. I Will not
say there will be another fight between
capital and labor. but the miners OF
West Virginia must get their dues.
with that remark Mother Jones eight
" cIenched her fist and shook f. vicious
" She is evidently determined TO fight
the question to a finish
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20
SECRETARY CORTELYOU
At CABINET MEETING
Department of Commerce Represented
For the First Time.

Secretary CortelyOu. the head Of the
Lew Department Of Commerce. attended
the meeting OF the Cabinet this morning
for the first time. He occupied a chair
at the end OF the Cabinet table. direct
Iy opposite the President. and was warm
" congratulated by the President and
his colleagues on his installation into
the Cabinet circle
The chair has been waiting for him for
some weeks, OF ever since the new Of
flee building was constructed. A tenth
chair was made for the Cabinet table at
that time. and 1t has been recognized for
several months by the President and his
advisers that this chair was for Mr.. Cor
telyou The chair. with the other furni-
ture. was made 10 order. under Mr.. Cor
tolyou's direction.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20
TWO ISLANDS WRECKED
BY SOUTH SEA STORM
Tidal Wave Sweeps 400 Persons Into
the Sea.

The State Department has received
dispatches from w. H. Doty. United
States consul at Tahiti, Society Islands.
reporting that a fierce gale laid waste
section OF the Paumota Islands. and that
a tidal wave swept over these islands.
doing much damage TO buildings, walls.
and piles Of copra on the beach. The
schooner GalwaL was compelled 10 throw
overheard her deck load of cattle and
some stores. and she lost one sailor
Many new openings into the lagoon have
been made The gale broke part OF the
sea wall and has rendered the roads i'm
passabIe. 1t was reported the tidal wave
completely depopulated Hao and Make
mo- and caused great loss in Hikueru.
where 400 persons were washed into the
sea
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20
.HUCKSTERS OBJECT TO
DISTRICT JURISDICTION
Content WithLaw Regarding
Use of Streets at Market.
PROTEST AGAINST CHANGE
Do Not Want Commissioners to Have
Control-Petition to Congress-Con-
ditions' Now Satisfactory.

Farmers to the number Of PA, living
in the vicinity Of Washington. who sell
garden products from their wagons at
the Center market have joined in sign
ing a petition 20 Chairman Babcock. o.
the House Committee on the District Of
Columbia protesting against the passage
OF a Senate resolution giving the Dis
trict Commissioners jurisdiction OF the
sidewalk space they now occupy
The Proposed Law.
The Senate resolution provides that
the Commissioners shall set apart so
much OF the sidewalk on the south side
of Street. between Seventh and
Twelfth Streets and on Tenth, Twelfth
and Little B Streets, adjacent 70 the
wholesale market square. and Of the
space on said square. and not exceeding
fifteen feet OF the carriageway contig-
uous to the curb at said localities, as
they may deeem advisable. as stands for
the accommodation OF farmers, gardeners
or truckmen. selling produce OF their
own raising and within said limits
change and re-arrange such stands from
time to time as in their judgment the
public interest shall require"
Conditions Now Satisfactory
The petition represents that the ter
ritory described is occupied by farmers,
that they are well satisfied with the
present conditions, that the streets are
kept In clean and sanitary condition, and
that they do not desire the proposed
Legislation. The present arrangement. 1t
is stated has been in effect for many
years and the condition has ro-er been
so satisfactory TO all concerned as at
the present time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20
TWO PRINCETON FRESHMEN
EXPELLED FOR CHEATING

PRINCETON. y. J.. Feb. 2O.-Two
members of the freshman class I'm the
university have been expelled on
charges OF cheating in examinations
The cases were brought before the un-
dergraduate honor system committee.
which found the men guilty. The fac
ulty expelled the offenders.
Since the honor system has been in
existence this is only the second ac-
ton resulting in expulsion. Undergrad
yates detected the cheating and con
Quoted all of the Investigations
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20
COURT NAMED
FOR LEYDEN INQUIRY

The Navy Department today announc-
ed that the court-martial for trial OF
Lieut.. Chester Wells on charges growing
out Of the loss Of the naval tug Leyden,
OF which he was the commander. would
consist Of the following officers, Com
manders z. X Moore and E W Bart
lett. Lieut. Commanders York Noel
and W. I. Chambers. Lieutenants II. r.
Knapp. Roger Welles. tr-- and J. =
Doddridge. with Capt r. H. Lane OF the
Marine Corps as Judge advocate The
court was ordered TO meet at the War
College. Newport. on February 20.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20
WIFE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
GOES SOUTH FOR HEALTI

Mrs Knox. wife Of the Attorney Gen
eraI. will leave Washington tonight on
the Southern Palm Limited for Palm
Beach. Fla. where she will remain for
three weeks. she viii be accompanied
by her son.
Mrs. Knox will participate in no more
social events of the present season. For
the past two weeks her physical condi-
tion has been such that her physicians
advised the greatest care be taken.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20
PROPOSITION TO HONOR
SCHLEY MEETS DEFEAT

The House Committee on Naval AZ
fairs today by an almost overwhelming
vote. defeated a proposition TO give TO
Rear Admiral Schley the pay and emolu-
ments OF a rear admiral on the active
list
Al the meeting OF the committee this
morning Representative Mudd Of Mary
land offered the bill for consideration.
4 motion was made 10 lay 10 on the table
This motion was carried with only three
dissenting votes.
This action OF the committee. IL is be-
lieved will efrectually stop any further
agitation for legislation IN behalf of
Admiral Schley, at least for the pres
ent
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20
COTTON MILL STRIKERS
VOTE TO RETURN TO WORK

DOVER. y H.. Feb. 2O-The strike
a the Cocheco cotton mills. which be-
gan February II, came TO a sudden end
last evening. when the striking carders
and ring spinuers. together with the
other operatives. held "A mass meeting
and voted unanimously TO return TO
work Monday morning.
The only grievance Of the strikers
was their being Obliged 10 start up
their work morning and noon about
seven minutes before the schedule time
posted in the various departments.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20
LOVE LETTERS FROM RUNAWAY
PRINCESS IN DIVORCE SUIT

DRESDEN. Feb. 20-The wife Of
prominent dentist OF this city, has
brought suit 10 have her marriage ties
severed.
She alleges that recently she found
in the pockets Of her husbands clothing
several love letters which, she AYERS,
we're written him by Crown Princess
Louise who eiOped a short time ago
with NJ Andre Giron, a French music
tutor. and who has been divorced by
the crown prince.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20
MGR. JAMES McDERMoTT DEAD.

SARATOGA. y. Y. Feb 20.-The
Right Rev. Monsignor James McDermott
OF St Mary's RomPn Catholic Church. Of
GIens Falls. died there early this morn
ing. He was born in Ireland in 1885. He
came to America in 1854. pursued his
theological studies in Baltimore and in
1852 was ordained TO the Priesthood in
Albany. He was pastor OF St. Marys
Church forty years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

Rain is proba ble tonight and Satur-
day over the southern portion OF the
east Gulf and south Atlantic States. and
light snow along the middle and eastern
lower lakes; elsewhere the weather will
be generally fair tonight and Saturday.
The temperatures will rise
On the middle Atlantic coast the winds
will become south and fresh: on the
south Atlantic and east Gulf coast they
will be fresh and mostly northeastoTly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20
ORDERS COURT-M MARTIAL
FOR ENSIGN WORKMAN
Secretary Moody Insists on Investiga-
tion of Turret Accident.

Secretary Moody has ordered the court
martial OF Ensign Workman. OF the Mas
sachusetts. who had charge Of the tur-
ret in which the explosion occurred kill
ing nine men. The report of the court
OF inquiry found thai the explosion was
due 70 a grave error on the part OF En-
sign Workman. and recommended that
no further proceedings be taken. This
recommendation has been disapproved by
Secretary Moody. who has ordered the
court-martIal OF the officer
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20
SUPPOSED DEAD MAN REVIvES
IN TIME TO AVOID INTERMENI

CLINTON, Iowa, Feb. 20.-William
Marshall. a wealthy farmer. was yes
terday declared dead by doctors
The supposed corpse was laid out in
the customary manner. and all the rites
had been observed, when, 10 the terror
aud ama2emeut OF those who were sit
ting by the body he stirred and sat up
His illness had almost altogether dis
appeared. and later he was up and about
tho house. almost we'll.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20
TwEED's OLD HOME BURNED.

STANFORD. Conn. Feb. 20.-Allen-
dale. the former residence OF William NJ
Tweed. situated on the outskirts OF
Greenwich. was burned today. or late
IL has been used as a sanitarium.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20
CARNEGIE TO ERECT PALACE
OF PEACE" AT THE HAGUE

THE HAGUE. Feb. 2O.-It is rumored
that Andrew Carnegie is negotiating
with a financial syndicate 10 purchase
the estate formerly the property OF the
grand ducaI family Of SAKE -Weimar. and
that ne purposes erecting a Palace OF
Peace" for the use Of The Hague Arbi-
tration Tribunal
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20

NEW YORK. Feb. 2O.-Mr. Carnegie
has left this city on a trip South, and
no information regarding the foregoing
report could be obtained last night
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20
NEW COLLEGE UNION
SPRINGS INTO LIFE
Fraternity of Sigma Nu Phi
incorporated Here.
RING INSTEAD OF PIN
Sapphires and Diamonds to Be Used as
Symbols-ChaPter Named in Honor
of Ambassador Choate.
RING INSTEAD OF PIN

A new fraternity has been incorpor-
ated here which will be known as the
Sigma Nu Phi. Articles Of incorpora-
tion have been engrossed BY Miss Glib
son and will be on exhibition during
the course OF lectures which is to begin
Saturday evening at the National Law
School The corporation seal and in
sigma OF the new fraternity. including
the design for a ring. were entered yes
terday with the Librarian Of Congress.
Among the colleges which have made
application for membership are George
town University. University OF Penn
sylvania. Indianapolis College, Tulane
University. La; State Of Kansas Uni
versity. and Columbian University Of
this city.
Ring Their Emblem.
Members OF the fraternity will wear a
ring. instead Of the conventional pin. Il
will be heavy gold signet ring bearing
on top the crest Of the society. with
TWO owls on the side where the ring
band is joined The jewels will be three
sapphires. symbolizing the three de-
grces OF the fraternity. and four dia-
monds. typifying the four declarations.
Watch seals OF a similar design will also
be worn. The fraternity banner is to be
made OF purple and old rose silk The
crest Of the society will be worked in
gold.
Gowns are to be modelled after Judi
ciaI robes. and will be made Of purple
and fastened with an old. rose and gold
girdle. On the right sleeve will be the
crest and on the LEFT Greek symbols or
the three degrees. Purple caps viii be
worn and scepters carried The uniforms
Will be worn for the first time AT the
fraternity banquet TO be held in April.
when the Hon. Joseph II. Choate. am
bassador to Great Britain. and for whom
the chapter has been named. is expected
TO be the guest OF honor. The first issue
OF the fraternity paper. THE Declara-
tion. +" is TO be issued next week
Honorary Members.
Among the honorary members VINO
have been enrolled are the President OF
the United states. Melville W. Fuller.
CHIEF Justice: oliver Wendell Holmes,
Associate Justice: George Shiras. jr.. re-
firing Associate Justice; ex-Attorney
General Monett. Of Ohio, and Judge
Brentano Of Chicago, members OF the
alumni OF National University; froi-
Frank Irvine. OF Cornell; the Hon. Rich
ard II Alvey. Chief Justice Court OF APP
peaIs: the Hon. George Gray, the Hon
James Shouler. Of Chicago; Brig. Gen.
George 3. Davis, ex-Attorney General
David X Watson. the Hon Jackson II
Ralston. William Henry Dennis. of the
District bar. and the Hon. Henry Z. Da-
Wis. ex-United States District Attorney
of the District Of Columbia and the Hon
Simon w Pennypacker, governor Oi
! Pennsylvania
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20
Conditions Now Satisfactory.
BISHOP OF SOUTHAMPTON DEAD

LONDON, Feb. 2O.-Rev- Arthur TEN
pie LyttIeton, Bishop OF Southampton
since 1898. is dead. He was born in
1852.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20
Special Drive for a Few Days Only

These standard. higb-grade goods. Hunter. Wa
son. and Paul Jones. % cents quart. 80 cents
pint. 25 cents one-half pint. George Bush.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-20
DEMANDS INQUIRY in
GRADE-CROSSING HORROR
Board Of Trade Takes Up
Newark Trolley Disaster.

NEWARK. y. j.. Feb. 2O.-The New
ark board OF trade, which Is composed
OF the leading business and manufactur-
ing men or the city. met today TO take
action. on the trolley disaster OF yester-
day President f. S Campbell. urged
the necessity Of immediate steps being
taken 10 place the responsibility ana
prevent a repetition.
A resolution was passed. authorizing
the President 10 appoint a committee
TO wait on the county authorities and
demand that immediate action be taken
TO Ok the responsibility and punish the
guilty