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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-25
PREPARE TO COMPETE
WITH PANAMA CANAL
Pacific Railroads Combine and Agree to
Raise Ali Freight Rates About
Fifteen Per Cent.

CHICAGO Dec. 25.--After a series IF
meetings covering a period Of about four
weeks. officers Of the trans continental
railroads have decided to advance all
freight rates about 10 per cent
The advance Is the result of an agree
ment between the steamship lines oper-
ating between New York and San Fran
cisco via Galveston. and around Cape
Horn. The deal is combine OF gigan-
tic proportions. and is tie 2rst time the
water and rail lines engaged in this traf-
fic have come together on rates
The threatened shortening Of the
route of traffic between the Atlantic
Coast and the Pacific coast by the Pan
anna Canal Is said TO be factor in the
pooling of interests so far in aGvlace
The action had its inception at a meet
ing held in the Raleigh Hotel two
months ago, when 1t was predicted in
The Times that the rates would be
ra a.Sed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-25
SAYLOR SUCCEEDS
OLIVER HUGHES
AS US. CONSUL
Family Troubles Cause
Resignation of Coburg
DiplomatiSt.
A NATIVE OF ARGENTTN A
Appointed to American Con-
Sular Service From
Connecticut.
A NATIVE OF ARGENTINA

Consul General Oliver ]. d. Hughes,
Il Coburg, Germany, has resigned, and
his place has been filled by Henry d.
saylor, present consul at Dawson City.
n. w. T.
The State Department declines to dis
cuss the reasons for Mr.. Hughes resig-
nation. Some time ago charges were
filed against him. and at the same time
a press dispatch from Berlin stated
that the cause w%s Of family nature.
He is a native Of Argentina, and was
appointed TO the consular service from
Connecticut. His successor. Mr.. Saylor.
is a Pennsylvania. Mr. Hughes will
continue at his post till Mr.. SayIor' s
arrival
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-25
FATAL RESULTS ATTENDED
SECRET SOCIETY INITIATION

BLUFFTON, Ind. Dec. 25.-Ten high
school students belonging 20 a fraternity
known as the l.. OF the s. S. b., are on
trial i'm the circuit court charged with
assault and battery on Ralph Mcbride.
on the evening Of April 20. McBrid,
John Brinneman, and Norman Vo.imer
were so severely injured in being mi
tiated they were unable TO attend
school. Mcbride sustained an injury 10
the leg. and Prosecutor Burns alleged
before the jury Thursday hat his death
occurred few months later. and was
the direct result of the hazing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-25
LABOR LEADERS OPPOSE
THE NEWEST SECRET TARY
Murray Alleged to Be a
Standard Oil Man.
ALL FAVORED ANOTHER MAN
Clark, of the Brotherhood of Railway
Conductors. Choice of the Un-
ions, Failed to Land Place.

Because Of his afiiatson with certain
financial institutions controlled by the
Rockfeliers aRd others Of the Standard
Oil combine. and the Goulds, union labor
leaders have begun to make many pro-
tests against the appointment OF Law
renee d. Murray as Assistant Secretary
OF the Department Of Commerce and
Labor.
Samuel Gompers. OF the American
Federation OF Labor. is in the city. but
nearly all OF the other prominent labor
leaders were out OF Washington this
morning. President Gompers declined
TO be quoted on the subject 1t was said
however, the appointment is a direct
slap az labor by President Roosevelt.
Labor leaders claim they had been
assured the place would be given to one
of their number, Edward f. Clark head
of the Order OF Railway Conductors.
and who was one Of the arbitrators on
the anthracite coal strike commission.
Leaders generally had come to be-
lieve that he would be appointed and
they consider the appointment Of Muir
ray snub.
Murray and his friends frankly admit
that he is a Standard Oil man. He
served the Government as assistant to
an Assistant Secretary Of the Treasury.
and was later appointed a Deputy
Comptroller of the Treasury. Leaving
the latter place he became identified
with the Trust Company of America. in
New York. which is a Standard Oil con-
cern. Among the directors are Rockefeller.
Frank and Edwin Gould. and p A.
Valentine. Murray left this concern
and went TO the Central Trust Com
pany Of Illinois. another Standard OIL
Company concern. where he remained
until appointed to office.
Secretary Cortelyou refuses to discuss
the appointment, and Murray will not
talk.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-25
SENATOR HANNA
REACHES HIS HOME
Ohio Statesman IN Far Health Despite Journey From
Neo0 York Against Advice of Physicians.

CLEVELAND. Ohio. Dec. 25.-Sena-
tor Hanna arrived here about 3 o'clock
yesterday afternoon en- the Lake Shore
Limited. He was driven Immediately
to his Lake Avenue residence.
Last night it was sand at the Hanna
home that while the Senator is not in
very good physical condition ne stood
the long journey fairly we'll Mr.. Hanna
made the trip much against the advice
of New York physicians He was de-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-25
DEMOCRATIC CLUB
GETS 4 RECEIVER
Couf Names Jacob Richards Custodian OF Cook County
Organization, Request of SV-ine c14enbers.

elected. and their installation is likely
TO cause disorder and conflict.
For the good OF the organizationy a
receiver is declared to be needed TO take
charge OF its books and conduct its af-
fairs. II is avered that both factions
are using the money of the Cook County
Democracy In a manner that threatens
to deplete the treasury and involve the
corporation in a multiplicity of suits.
The bin concludes by asking the court
tc direct the Powers faction 70 institute
a quo warranto action against the
Burke faction to determine the validity
of the Burke election of December g.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-25
DESPERATE RUNS AAuCK,
SHOOTS 0NE,.DEFYs MOB

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Dec c5.-Pres-
ton Bell shot and killed Abe v-elch this
morning I'm drunken street quarrel A
large crowd. attracted by the shots. was
held At bay by Bell, who fired on them
reloading his revolver as he ran. He was
pursued by the police. who may have
TO kill Bell TO capture him, as he is
known as a desperate man. The shoot
ing occurred on Willard Street
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-25
.SNOWSTORA CAUSES
STOGEYARD COLLISION
Four People Injured in = Bad Railroad
Wreck in Southern Limits
of Chicago.

CHICAGO. Dec. 25.-In binding
snowstorm this morning a passenger
train on the Psttsburg. Fort Wayne and
Chicago Railroad crashed into a Chi
cago. Milwaukee and ST. Paul freight
train in the southern limits of the sock
yards. The caboose OF the freight train
was telescoped. and the passenger en-
gine was wrecked. Three trainmen were
seriously injured, and a passenger in
the caboose was probably fatally injur-
ed.
Wayne train were slightly cut and
bruised
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-25

CHICAGO, Dec. 25.-A receivership
for the Cook County Democracy was
granted yesterday by Judge Brentano
on the application of partisars of Rob-
ert r. Burke.
Jacob w. Richards was apr Hntst Gus
todian of the club and its property.
The petition was signed by nine per-
sons. including l.. p. Colle-eo. Charles
II Stevenson, Vincent II. Perkins. John
w Gildea. R. j. Rickoff. NJ o. Williams.
George T. Mulligan. BenJS nin NJ Gi-
roux, and John c. Edwards.
These petitioners allege there ere two
sets of officers, both claiming 10 ~ dS'y
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-25

termined to come to Cleveland. however.
because Of the fact that he has made it
an infiexible rule to spend Christmas in
his home city. L. c. Hanna accom-
panied the Senator
The Hanna family will spend a very
quiet Christmas. making no effort TO
entertain. The Senator may insist upon
going to his office in the Perry Payne
Building tomorrow. but if he does so. it
will be against the advice of his family.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-25
SPANISH SECRETARY
EXPECTED JANUARY IS

Senior Riano. first secretary OF the
Spanish legation. who was summoned
to Madrid by the death of his mother.
will return 70 Washington on January
Is. In his absence and that of Senior lie
Ojeda. the minister. who is now on his
way hcme on a months leave. Senior
Walls V MerTino. second secretary OF
the legation. is charge d 'affa!res.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-25
ARCHBISHOP FARLEY
EXPECTED IN ROME

ROME. Dec. 25-Archbishop Farley,
of New York. is expected to visit
Rome in 1904. 10 personally settle with
the congregation Of the propaganda sew
eral pending questions. including the ap-
pointment OF an auxiliary bishop OF New
York. and particulars concerning the
conservation OF st. Patrick's Cathedral,
New York.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-25
J. w. MACKEY SENDS GLOVES
FOR POSTAL MESSENGERS

Seventy-five pairs of gloves were sent
to the messengers of the Washington
branch of the Postal TelegrAph-C Cable
Company as a Christmas remembrance
from John w. Mackey. president OF the
company.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-25
NEW ARMY ENGINEERS
REACH LOCAL BARRACKS

Companies and F. OF the Second
Battalion OF Engineers. arrived in
Washington yesterday from the Philip
pines. and took station at Washington
Barracks. where they will probably be
stationed for two years. The detach-
ment is commanded by Lieutenants
Dent Spaulding. Brown. and Pillsbury.
The band from Washington Barracks
and detachment of engineers met the
troops at the Pennsylvania Station
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-25
WEATHER REPORT.

There viii be a cold wave tomorrow in
the lake region. the upper Ohio valley.
interior New York. and Pennsylvania
except In the southeast portion. II will
be much colder tomorrow throughout
the eastern half OF the country. and
colder in the Missouri valley and the
middle and southern slopes In the
upper lake region and upper Mississippi
valley cold weather will continue
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-25
CONTRACT AWARDED.

The contract for the construction OF
the United States postoffice and Gus
tom house at Jacksonville, Fla. has
been awarded TO Cramp & Co. of Phila-
delphia. The bid was S2O7, 500
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-25
WILL NOT LOWER Duty.

Minister Thompson has informed the
State Department that the Brazilian
government has refused to lower the
excessive import duty charge on Ameri-
can butter
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-25
STEAMER FISH HAWK
LOSES ITS B0ATSWAIN

Boatsvyain c. II. Cleveland. OF the
Fish Commission steamer Fish Hawk.
died on that vessel last night at Bal
umore. His death was reported to the
Navy Department this morning.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-25

High tide today ay.-....--...-....lz.0a a. m.
liiSh tide tomorrow Il .16 a m. Ie:s6 D. m.
Low tide tomorrow ....6.54. r.. 80 =. n.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-25
OFFICIALS PUZZLED
OVER VOUCHER CASE
Long Since Confided to Cor
pOratiOn Counsel.
TRAVELLED A ROCKY ROAD
unlawful Method of Paying an Hon
est Debt" Passed Over b.
Federal Grand Jury.
TRAVELLED A ROCKY ROAD

What has become of the wrongful
vouchr case2- is the stereotyped ques-
tion that is being asked by one Dis
trict official Of another.
The last heard of the famous case was
several weeks ago, when it was con-
fided TO the care of the Corporation
Counsel. with instructions for him TO
thoroughly investigate its merits or de-
merits. with the view of entering civil
suit on behalf OF the District Commits
sioners. provided any ground for sueh
suit could be ascertained.
Travelled Rocky Road.
The wrongful voucher case has had a
rocky road to travel. when clear vio-
lation of the laws OF the United States
and the District OF Columbia was es-
tablished to the satisfact of any fair
minded man. a Federal grand jury de-
clared that there was not enough OF a
violation to warrant the return or an
Indictment. And this. IN the face Of q
statement madc by United States Dis
trict Attorney Morgan H. Beach. tha;
the facts demonstrated an unlawful
method of paying an honest ceot
About month ago. E. G. Timme. Au-
ditor for the State and Other Depart
ments. advised the District Commission
ers that they would either have 10 get
back the $50 paid Miss Johnston. or
certify that the maps. which We're al
legged to have been purchased had act
ually been received.
Maps N yer Delivered.
As a matter of fact the maps wers
never delivered. nor were they ever in
tended to be delivered. Miss Johnston
dfd some Photographic work for tn,
Board Of Education. for which she turn
ed in a bill approximately of S526. The
board agreed 10 allow her $500 for maps
although the articles she had furnished
were photographs
II is said that when she was asked
TO account for the extra S74 she said
she could change the amount OF her bill
to suit the occasion. which it is further
alleged. the grand jury allowed her "a
do. Consequently. Miss Johnston pre-
sented bill for an even S6C9.
No Refund Expected.
AS Miss Johnston has. however. only
obtained money for work actually per
formed. the Commissioners hardly ex-
pect she viii be willing to refund the
money. which Auditor Timme says they
must obtain. On the other hand. Jchr
9. Parker. who was supposed to have
furnished the maps. never did so. foI
the reason that he was not the recip-
tent of the $500.
The Commissioners hardly expect ht
Will care TO furnish $500 worth of maps
as Christmas present to the Distric)
OF Columbia. with the Auditors ultf.
matum staring them in the face, and
the papers buried in the oblivion of tbs
office OF the CorDora ton Counsel tn.
Commissioners do not know whether its
going to BE- "a happy new year o.
quite the reverse.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-25
Cheap Holiday Tickets South.

| seaboord Air Line. 1921 Pa. ave.-Adv.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-25

Rain or snow and colder
tonight and tomorrow;
brisk northerly winds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-25
Archie's Great Hit.

Archie Roosevelts Christmas tree
proved the success he had anticipated.
He spent much time yesterday putting
the finishing touches on il. in the sew
ing room. II was laden with gifts for
other members of the family, and for
few Of his particular friends. 1t was
not the intention of Mrs. Ro0s slaiasuuSap
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-25

for an early granting u Nls luest by
his father.
Copies of The Strenuous Life" and
others of the Presidents books. all
bearing his autograph, were among the
gifts presented by him TO the unmarried
employees at the White House offices.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-01-29
Case Now Under Amusement
The South Sidewalk Case now In
the hands Of the JudNe

Pending suits between Mrs.
Jennie L. South and the City of
Missouri Valley occasioned by
the attempt of the City to com
pell Mrs. South to rebuild a side
walk around her premises, cor
ner Third and Erie streets in
this city, are about to be conclu-
ded.
The case of Mrs. South VS..
City of Missouri Valley, was on
trial before Judge Wheeler, of
the District Court on yesterday.
The arguments of the opposing
attornys were conc luded late
yesterday afternoon and owing
to the complex condition of the
numerous phases of the case the
Court has taken the matter un-
der advisement and it will prob
ably be several days before a
verdict is rendered.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-01-29
The Lecture.

The lecture delivered at the
Opera House, last evening, by
D. F. Fox, it being the second
number of the lecture course to
be given by the Ladies Clubs of
this city, was a magnificent lee
ture, and gave general satisfac-
ton to the large audience nres-
ent. The speaker, for a :
and a half, held the closest at
tention of his audience, and from
his Introduction by Father Null
en-, to the close Of the lecture,
the audience was all attention.
The next lecture will be on
Wednesday evening, Feb. 4th,
by Prof. w. M. R. French. Make
your arrangements to attend
this lecture as it will be a fine
one. Remember the date, We'd
nesday evening Feb. 4th.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-01-29
Harrison County StoCknen IN q
Fatal Train Crash.
One Killed and Others Seriously
Injured.

In a rear end collision between
two stock trains on the North
Western system, at LafoN, ILL.,,
yesterday, Charles K. Coe, of
Woodbine, Iowa, was pinloned
in the wreckage and subsequent
ly roasted to death, while AL
bert Plyman, of Dunlap, was Sc
1'iously injured. Both of the
wrecked trains were stock trains
and the collision was caused by
the dense fog.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-01-29
"Prius Omnium"

Tuesday evening the members
of the "Prius Omnium" club
met at the home of Clifford
Burbank. The weather out
side was anything but pleasant
but inside happiness reigned
supreme. The young folks
made themselves at home and
soon were enjoying themselves
to the utmost. At first quiet
games were distributed and
gathering in small groups, all
were engaged in one. Some
played crokinole and made the
game interesting, others "Old
Maid and similar games.
Then a number of musical selec-
tions were given and the
quintette gave much amuse-
ment as we'll as music. Winnie
Burbank gave several selections
on the violin and Master Winnie
Glasier seconded; he is a pro-
missing violinist. About eleven
o'clock a dainty three course
luncheon was served by Mrs.
Burbank and Mrs. Walker.
After supper the young folks
danced the old fashioned quad
rifle and the merry party re
turned home fully convinced
that the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Burbank is the place to go to
drive away the blues.
A Member.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-01-29
SUPREME COURT GIVES
FlTzGlBBON DECISION
Second Trip Is High Court
Successful

j. j. Fitzgibbon of this city
was awarded a verdict against
the Chicago & North Western
railroad company by the Su-
preme Court of the State of
Iowa affirming the finding the
Monona County District Court
in which he was awarded a YER
dict of $4,000 for injuries re-
ceived in the wreck of the
Union Pacific Pioneers excur-
sion train at Logan several
years ago.
This is the second time the
case has been in the Supreme
Court. On the first trial in
Monona equity Fitzgibbon was
awarded a verdict but on being
taken to the Supreme Court
that body sent it back for re-
trial. On the second trial in
Monona County he was award
ed a verdict Of $4,000 and the
railroad company again took APP
peal. Following is the record
of the Supreme Courts finding
in the matter:
A patron of a railroad comp
any who gets on a special train
knowing of it's character, but
believing that the conductor
will carry him as on anordinary
coach possesses all the rights of
a regular passenger and the
company is liable to him for it's
negligence. Fitzgibbon got on
a special excursion train on
which he had no right to ride
and was injured during the
course of the journey. The
trial held the railroad liable for
his injuries and the supreme
court affirms the decision.
S. Van Patten, VINO was hurt
several days ago while cutting
a tree in the timber is not get
ting along as we'll as could be
wished.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-01-29
Rai'rcai Social

The Episcopal Guild of this
city will give a railroad social
at the home of w. T. Roden on
East Erie street, Thursday eve
ming February 9Th. Admission
10 cents. A literary program
will be rendered followed by
refreshments.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-01-29
Ladies' Aid.

The Ladies Adj Of the Chris
tian Church will hold a Dream
Social, at the residence of Mr..
and Mrs. F. w. Myers, corner of
3rd and Sup. streets, on Mon
day evening, Feb. End. Admiss-
ion 10 cents. Public invited.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-01-29
just A Trial.

Order of your laundry is all we
ask. When we commence bust
ness we determined to pay the
strictest attention to every de-
tail of the laundry business and
if you will give US a trial order,
we know where your laundry
will always be done. A satisfied
customer is the best add.
p. B. Cummings, Pro,
The Valley Laundry, So 9Th st.
Telephone No. 1874.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-01-29
Art Club Meetinc.

The Art Club will meet with
Mrs. R. H. Harris, Friday, 2::3O
p. m. Subject, Venice" Lo-
cation, History, and EARLY Mas
tiers. Leader, Mrs. Harris.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-01-29
Change Of Venue Case Under
Amusement

In what court the libel cases
will be tried will not be known
for several days. Judge Wheel
,er who presided at the session
of the District Court which adj
journed this afternoon, stated
he would take the matter of a
change of venue as petitioned
for by the plaintiffs under adj
visement, ruling to be made
sometime during the next few
weeks.
George Brown, of Union
township, was badly injured
yesterday by being struck on
the head by a cross timber of
the pile driver. 1t struck him
on his head cutting a cash sew
eral inches long.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Martin,
who have been residents of Mo.
Valley for several years started
yesterday for Ewing, Neb.
where they will locate, Mr. Mar
tin taking charge of an ex-
tensive stock ranch.
Dan Turner is visiting Coun-
Gil Bluffs friends.
Ed. Mcqueen started this
morning for his home in Sterl-
ing, Colo, after spending sew
eral days here visiting relatives
and friends.
! Mrs. D'Etta Spangler isvisit-
ing in Blair the guest of Miss
Francis Stevens today.
Mrs. H. L. Brown departed
this morning for Council Bluffs
4 where she goes to make her
future home, her husband hav-
ing located there.
DIR. O'Gorman left this morn
ing on a short business trip to
Moorehead.
Wanted, man with small fam
lily, to work on farm. Refer
ence required. Call at Times
office. If
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-01-29

Mrs. Henry Hargens returned
home yesterday evening from
Wheatland to which place she
was called by the sickness and
ultimate death of her father.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-01-29
Missed a Good Treat

Those who did not attend the
performance of "Reaping the
Harvest" at the New theatre
last evening, missed one of the
best dramatic treats of the sea-
son. The play is out of the
ordinary run of melodrama and
was most refreshing in it's
avoidance of the stereotype
characters and plots. The
company representing the dra-
ma is large and consists of
nearly all capable people we'll
fitted to their parts. Consider
able scenery of artistic design
is used in the production. Tom
Fitch, who plays the leading
role of Donald Stewart, has the
additional honor of being the
author of the play deserves
credit in both roles. Nellie
Carman as Nanny Jimmy prov
ed herself entirely capable in
negro dialect. &C. B. Nonp areil
Jan 9th.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-01-29

Mincy Bros, are moving their
Second Hand Store into the Doc
ley building on Erie street, for
merly occupied by Joe Wintoub.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-01-29

Miss Matte Morgan went to
Council Bluffs this morning.
She expects to spend about a
week there the guest of friends.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-01-29
WANTED, a good second
hand delivery wagon. Enquire
at TIMES Office. j31

LOST, Between the Post of
flee ard the corner of Third and
Superior street, a package, hav-
ing written on it the owners
name. Finder will receive a
suitable reward upon leaving it
at The Daily Times office.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-01-29
Dancing Party

The dancing school club will
have a dancing party at the old
opera house Saturday evening
January 3lst.