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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
TO Be EXTRADlTED
TO THE PHILIPPINES
Edward L. Waite's Case the First
Under New Law.

Edward L. Waite, in Jail in Seattle,
Wash. will probably be the first man re-
moved from the United States TO the
Philippines under the new extradition
law for the Philippines. passed by Con-
gress last February.
Governor Taft, of the Philippines, has
applied to Governor Mcbride, of Wash
ington, for the removal of Waite to
answer a charge of embezzlement in
Manila. The Department of Justice has
been notified that the extradition papers
are now on their way to this country.
and they will probably reach the Wash
ington governor about June 15
Previous to the passage of the new
law many criminals came to the United
States from the Philippines, and much
trouble was experienced in bringing
them to justice. Section of the new
law provides that the Philippines are to
be regarded as States or Territories in
litigation for the removal of a man ac-
cused of a local crime as distinguished
from a Federal crime.
Government officials traced Waite to
Canada from the Philippines, and final
Iy located him In Seattle, where he was
arrested. He is charged with the en-
bezzlement OF 81. 800 belonging to the Ma
Mia firm of Waite, Abrue, Newberry &
Reyes
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
GENERAL TIE-UP NOW
FACES THE OPERATORS
Miners Determined to Call Another
Convention.

WILKESBARRE. Pa. June 6.-To pre-
vent tie-up of the entire anthracite
coal regions. the operators representa-
tives on the board of Cancellation must
back down from the position they have
assumed.
If there were any doubts as to the
miners intention to call convention for
the purpose OF appealing to President
Mitchell to declare strike they were
dispelled by the statement of Judge
Gray, chairman of the strike commits
sion.
His Interpretation of the clause in
the award now in dispute is exactly in
line with that of Mitcnell and his lieu
tenants The operators representatives
claim that when Judge Gray has ac-
quainted himself with the merits of the
points in dispute his ruling will be re-
versed.
This blocks another avenue for aa
amicabie settlement, and the convention
may go on record favorable to layin,,
the entire matter before Judge Gray. and
to place the blame for the delay of which
the men complain upon the operators.
Trouble is brewing at nearly every col
liery in this district, and already there
are two strikes, involving thousand
men, in operation. In both instances the
operators, who are individuals, have ar
bitrarily reduced the wages of the men,
and in this way deprived them of the
commissions award
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
PRELIMINARY WORK ON
UNION STATION TUNNEL

Preliminary work was begun today by
Drake & Stratton. of Philadelphia along
the line of the proposed tunnel for the
approach TO the union station. Work
men were engaged in closing the streets
along Virginia Avenue, from South Capt.
tol Street TO Third Street. The streets
were securely fenced up. and will De
shut to travel until after the tunnel work
is completed.
This section of the tunnel is to be con-
structcd by the 'cut and cover process
DR.. Woodward, the Health Officer. has
suggested in a letter TO the Commits
sioners that an up-to-date and thor
oughly equipped milk station be con-
structed in connection with the new
union station.
If the suggestion is adopted the
Health officer will suggest plans and will
render all services possible TO make the
station one of the best in the United
States.
Next Thursday the Baltimore and Ohio
will sell between eighty and ninety
small dwellings, which are scattered over
the area in which the new station is to
be erected
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
WASHINGTON BREATHES
THE SCENT OF PINE

Smoke from the Northern forest fires
still hovers over Washington and the
odor of burning pine is in the air.
steady breeze from the northeast
has carried the smoke over a wide area.
1t was first noticeable in Washington on
Thursday. New York and Boston were
enveioped that day, but It was not until
yesterday that the smoke was dense
enough in Washington to be generally
commented upon.
The fog of yesterday held the smoke
over the city and gave 1t the appearance
of being much denser than it is today.
The odor of pine is much stronger in
the air today, however.
Heavy fog and dense smoke" was the
report received yesterday from nearly
all points along the Atlantic Eeaboard.
north of Norfolk. Fires in New Jersey
are supposed to have produced most of
the smoke visible in Washington. It
has not spread south of Norfolk and is
confined to the territory east of The AL
leghenies.
The strong wind which has been blow
Ing over Washington for several days
from the northeast showed a tendency
this morning to shift TO the south, and
this change is supposed to be account
able for the partial disappearance of the
baziness Of yesterday.
Forecaster Harry c. FrankenfeId, d
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
MAINE MEN FIGHT
To SAVE HOMES
Rain Alone VIII Cheek the
Forest Fires.
RELIEF FOR WASHINGTON
Winds From South Expected to Free
City of the Dense
Smoke.
RELIEF FOR WASHINGTON

BANGOR. Nc. June $50 lar as can
be learned from the fire-stricken sec
tions CT northern and eastern Maine,
there is no dinlnution in the gravity of
the situation.
The fires arc burning still at hundreds
OF points ard need only strong winds TO
fan them into destructive conaagrations.
The fate of 4 vast amount OF property
depends on which comes first. soaking
rain or gale of wind. A big force CT
n1cn from Greenville has saved the town
CT Shirley for the present. The fire has
been kept away from the village, but is
burning fiercely outside.
All of Charles W. MGllen's camps on
Cooper Brook and in that region have
been burned, and the whole place has
been swept clean by the forest fires.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
CAPITAL TRACTION
OFFICIALS DENY STORY
Say No Petition for Higher Wages
Has Ever Been Presented.

High officials of the Capital Traction
Company profess to be in entire .gnor-
ance of an intention on the part of their
employees. or any portion of them. to
enter upon or agitate a strike having
for its object an increase of wages. One
of these officials declared this morning
that no petition of any sort had been
presented TO any one in authority or 10
the board of directors.
There Is absolutely no truth in the
story that petition such as is spoken
of in The Times yesterday was pre-
sented 10 the board of directors of the
Capital Traction Company and turned
down" said he. .'If such a thing had
occurred I should have known of it,
Moreover. have not heard that 1t is the
purpose of any part of our force TO pre-
sent a petition asking for an increase of
wages.
Il make bold to say that a better sat
isiied lot OF men is not to be found any
where than those in our employ or
course, you may find a 'sorehead' here
or there, but he is the exception, not tiiilse ttiiie
rule.
There never has been in the history
ofethe Capital Traction Company any
movement bearing resemblance to
strike. OF even any agitation looking to
it / do moi believe there is dissatisfac-
ton among CUR employees. either on the
point of wages or anything else con-
prtsed me more than reading in The
Times that il existed
II repeat, no petition has been sub
mitted to us, and L do not believe there
viii be-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
BERT0N'S SETTLEMENT
HAS BEEN WIPED OUT

CARIBOU. Ne. June s.-Barton's 6. Set
tlement has been wiped out by the forest
fires
Of the fine group of buildings former
ly there. today only the store and one
or two small buildings remain. Among
the heaviest losers is w F. Barton, who
owned the mill and boarding house. Sew
eral farm buildings were also burned. in
cludiag those OF Mr.. Munson and DR..
Sneock Several buildings farther away
toward Van Buren were burned.
It is reported that many of the
numbering camps and mills TO the north
of Caribou have been destroyed. AS. yet
the fire has not reached. this village.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
PRESIDENTS OFFICIAL
FAM7L Y IN COWCLAVE
PoSfoj7ice Scandal and Kish-
neb SNaSsacse Discussed.
Mr. Payne Presents HIS
Story of Mac6en Case.
SECRETARY SHAW ABSENT
FROM CABINET COUNCIL

President Roosevelt lost no time in
getting back TO official business today.
A 10 o'clock the Cabinet met at the
White House Offices. an hour earlier
than usual. All the members were pres
ent at that hour with the exception of
Secretary Shaw, who remained in Iowa
for the graduation of his daughter at
Cornell College there.
The meeting OF the Cabinet was the
first time the President has met all
of the members of his official family for
more than two months, and in conse-
quence the time today was chiefly de-
which have happened in the several de-
partments during the absence of the
President. In short, there was a brief
report from each member upon the de-
yelopn.ents of the past two months.
Secretary Hay Reports.
The President began at the head of
the table. and Secretary Hay reported
upon the Manchurian situation, the
kishinev disorders, and several other
matters of lesser importance. No ac-
ton was taken, however. upon these
matters or any other
Secretary Root reported upon affairs
in his department. the organization of
the general staff, and matters pertain
ing to the Philippines.
Pcstoffce Scandals.
Much OF the session was occupied by
Postmaster General Payne, who re-
hearsed the progress of the Postofice
investigation. but revealed nothing SEN
sational further than has already been
published
II was authoritativeIy stated today
that Count Cassinf had made no engage
ment to see the President upon any Of
the matters affecting Russia and tde
United States. although several other
ambassadors have made arrangements
for audiences with the President within
the next few days.
No definite action was taken by the
Cabinet upon any of the matters dis
cusseo.
Secretary Payne VIII confer with the
President this afternoon regarding the
Postoffice scandals. Secretary Loeb has
sent to the Government Printing ONCE
and the Navy Yard the usual orders re-
garding early closing on Saturday dur
ing the months OF July and August.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
SERIOUS CONDITIONS
AT NORTH CUTLER

MACHIAS. Me-, June e.-The fires in
Washington county continue with una
bated vigor.
At Cutler, where the worst fire in this
region has been raging since Saturday
the situation is becoming more serious
The settlements at North Cutler and
Holmes Bay are in great danger, and
two houses have been burned Grave
fears are felt for the church at Cutler,
which IS on the edge of the woods.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
a CRUSADE PROBABLE
AGAINST CHECK PAYMENT

CHICAGO. June 6.-"At least s1oO, 900
a week would be saved TO families in
Chicago, if employers would pay their
men in cash and not by check"
e. W. Chaffin made this statement at
Willard Hall yesterday in an address to
the Total Abstinence League Mr.. Chat
fin, who is superintendent of the Wash
ington Home. declared that employees
nearly always cash their checks in some
saloon. spending there portion of thci,
pay. The speaker urged that one of the
first undertakings of the league be a
crusade against check payment TO work
ingmen
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
A. r. SERVEN RESIGNS
AS CHIEF EXAMINER

A. r. Server. chief examiner of the
Civil Service Commission. has forward
ed letter TO the commission inform
ing il that he has submitted his resig-
nation to the President. Mr.. Serven will
practice law.
The President has appointed Frank Nj.
Higgins to fill the vacancy. Mr.. Kig-
gins was formerly chief clerk of the
commission
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
PELEE AGAIN ACTIVE.

fARIS, June 6--The colonial office to-
Ga:- received dispatch from the gov
einor of Martinique saying that Mount
Felee Is again in eruption Dense clouds
OF smoke and ashes are pouring out of
the crater. much of the erupted matter
reaching far out to sea
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
A MASSACRE AvERTED.

VIENNA, June Ga dispatch was re-
ceived here today saying that q massa-
ere Of Jews was barely averted at
Biaiystok and GTodno, in Russian Po-
land, last Sunday. The prime movers
in the attempt to assault the Jews are
reported to have been prominent citt-
zeus and policemen.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
WEATHER REPORT.

Temperatures are about normal ex-
cept in the Pacific Coast States. where
they are quite high. Dense smoke con
tinues in New England and the middle
Atlantic States. and was reported as
far west as Rochester. NJ Y.
There VIII be a shower tonight in the
south Atlantic States and upper Ohio
Valley, followed by generally fair wealth
er tomorrow. IL the east Gulf States
the weather will be fair, while in the
middle Atlantic States, the Ohio Valley,
and lower lake region it will be partly
cloudy.
Temperatures will be slightly higher
IN the middle Atlantic States.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
Cl0UDBURST CAUSES
RIVER TO OVERFLOW

AUGUSTA. Ga. June GA report has
reached here from Pacolet. Spartanburg
county. South Carolina. that mill No. /,
o. the Pacolet Company, has been com
rletely washed away by cloudburst,
anc that the Pacolet River has over
Gowed its banks
MiI7 No of the company is in great
corger. Many miles of lowlands are
flooded and much damage will result
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
OLDEST GRADUATE DEAD.

EXETER, N H. June 6.-The Rev.
Jacob Capmau, aged ninety three, the
Oldest graduate of Phillips Exeter Acad-
emy and Dartmouth College, died here
yesterday. He preached in several Oh
ties in Pennsylvania and Indiana
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
SOLD FOR FOOD.

HONGKONG, June 6.-The estimate OF
Governor Wong. of Kwang-Si province.
that over one million natives are starv-
ing in the territory in his jurisdiction
is correct. The distress in certain dis
tricts is most acute. Children and wo-
men are freely offered for sale.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
FARM HOUSES BURNED.

PRINCETON. Me-. June 6.-Forest
fires are burning at five different points
within radius OF fifteen miles Many
square miles of timberIand have been
burned over, and seven sets of farm
buildings, including those of H. w An
derson, have been destroyed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
LORD SALISBURY IMPROVED.

LONDON, June 6.-Lord Salisbury,
who was stricken with chill Thursday
night, and whose condition caused
anxiety among his friends yesterday,
passed good night and was reported 10
be feeling much better this morning.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
MANSFIELD CLOSES SEASON.

READING, Pa, June 6.-Richard Mans
field. who gave his production of Julius
Caesar here last evening has decided
10 close his season ct Allentown today
instead ef ar Montreal next Saturday.
He has been slightly i'll and fears an at
tack OF nervous prostration if he eontin-
ues his work.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
FIREMEN ASK INCREASE.

NORFOLK. Va, June s.-The marine
firemen of this port, $50 in number. have
decided upon q new scale of wages, and
II the Increase, $40 a month, is not
granted. ii may complicste the situation
brought about by the strike Of the en-
gineers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
OBJECTS TO AUCTION
OF PHILIPPINE COINS
Spanish Government Lodges
Formal Protest.
CLAIMED UNDER THE TREATY
Copper Tokens to Be Retired on Next
New Years Day and Public Sale
Easiest Method of Disposal.

Formal protest has been made by the
Spanish government to the State De-
partment aga nst the plan to sell Span
ish copper coins now in circulation in
the Philippine Islands at a public auc-
ticn to be held at Manila. The Spanish
gosernment alleges that the coins are
its personal property, and asserts it has
right to claim the coins under the
treaty of peace with the United States.
The cablegram suggests, however, that
if this claim cannot be supported, Spain
should be given the first right of pur-
chase. It was intimated that the Span
ish government is willing to pay such
sum as the Philippine government is
able to get on a forced market.
An Unusual Position.
A copy OF the cablegram has been sent
by the State Department to Director of
Mint Roberts. Mr. Roberts says the
position taken by Spain is most unusual,
inasmuch as the coins are in general
circulation IN the Philippines at their
money value. and apparently no consid-
GRAFTON has been given to the rights Of
the holders of the money.
While no information has been re-
ceiycd here OF any intention on the part
Of the Philippine government to sell the
copper coins at auction, it is not i'm
probable that a scheme OF that kind is
under consideration. The Spanish cop
per money will be retired January l.
1864, under the provisions of the Philip
pine coinage act. 1t will be necessary
therefore, for the government to redeem
the coppcrs and dispose of them to the
best advantage
Why Spain Feels Uneasy.
II is conceded that the coins will
hIing the equivalent To their value in
Spain, less the cost of sending them to
that country TO be converted into othe>
money. 1t is likely. therefore. the Span
fish government Will have to take its
dances with other bidders if it obtains
the coins.
The alarm exhibited by the Spanish
government is thought TO be occasioned
by the belief that the coins will be pu--
chased by spectators at less than their
face value and sent to Spain and put
in circulation. The Spanish government
apparently thinks II is entitled 10 any
profit accruing from the purchase of its
own money at less than face value.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
FARMERS COMPLAIN
OF DISCRIMINATION
Georgia Peach Growers File
Charges of Unfairness.
EXCESSIVE FREIGHT RATES
Say 1t Costs Them as Much to Get
Fruit to Market as Pacific
Coast Men

Charges OF unjust discrimination are
made against all OF the railroads doing
business out of Georgia, in a petition
filed today with the Interstate Commerce
Commission. by the peach growers of
Georgia and adjoining States.
The petition is signed by the presi-
dent of the growers association. Dudley
w. Hughes, who has headquarters at Ma
con. He alleges it costs as much TO ship
a crate of peaches from Georgia TO
Washington, New York. or any of the
Eastern points. as it does from Cali
fornia to Texas, despite the fact that
the distance is almost twice as great.
The railroads involved are:
The Atlantic Coast Line, the Central
Railroad of Georgia. the Seaboard Air
Line, the Atlanta and West Point. the
Georgia Southern and Florida, the
Georgia. Western, and Atlantic, the
Macon, Dublin, and Savannah. the Penn
sylvania. the Baltimore and Ohio, the
New York Central, and the New York.
New Haven and Hartford.
Minimum Weight Enforced.
The petition says that the defendants
enforce the minimum car weight Of
20, coo pounds to the last ounce. the
peaches being weighed by the pound be-
fore they are put into the cars The
shippers are then compelled to pack the
crates FIVE deep in the cars, which causes
the top tier to rot quickly, causing a
loss on the whole carload
Figures are quoted which show it costs
a great deal more to get crops into
the Eastern cities than into the West.
For instance, the rate on 100-pound
crate from Augusta TO New York is 81
cents. while to Chicago. longer dis
tance. the rate is only 81 cents.
California fruits are shipped to Bos-
ton at cost of s1.25 hundred pounds,
yet 1t costs 81 cents to send a similar
crate from Georgia to Jersey City,
which makes the rate the same from
Augusta and Los Angeles.
Rates Not Up to Date.
The peach grower says he does not
see why he should pay the same rate of
freight as the man who lives nearly two
thousand miles further away from the
market.
The petition closes with the statement
that the present rates were made nearly
fifteen years ago, when the conditions
we're much different from what they are
new.
Then much higher prices were re-
ceived for peaches. There were only a
million trees in the State. and there
was not the competition there is now,
when there are 100000 trees in the
State. and when dozen other States arc
producing as many peaches as Georgia
did when the rates went into effect.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
NOT READY FOR
NEW CURRENCY
System in Philippines Not
Operatiye.U Until September.
NO REDEMPTION PROVIDED
Island Government Must First Have
Sufficient Gold to Redeem Pesos
Put in Circulation.

The new monetary system for the
Philippine Islands will not be put into
operation until September 1, despite the
fact that between six and seven million
pesos have been shipped from the Phila-
delphia and San Francisco mints, and
will arrive at Manila before July l. 1t
had been expected that the system would
be inaugurated by July 4.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06
Redemption System.


Failure TO provide a system OF re-
demption is responsible for the DELAY.
On recommendation of Prof. jerks the
War Department has appointed Prof E.
W kemmerer, of Purdue University. as
financial adviser to the Philippine Gov
ernment- 1t viii be month at least
before Prof. Kemmerer can arrive at
Manila. Governor Taft has determined
to place the entire matter of arranging
redemption system in the hands of
the newly appointed financial agent
Must Accumulate Gold.
Before the monetary system can begin
it Will be necessary for the Philippine
government to have on hand sufficient
gold for the redemption of the pesos
paid out. When operations begin the
Mexican money now in use will be
called in. Mexican silver remains legal
tender until January 1. 1904, but will not
BE paid out from any of the Govern
ment's financial agencies
Pesos will be maintained at a value
of so cents To do this it is necessary
10 accumulate a gold reserve equal TO
the value of pesos in circulation 1t is
the absence OF this reserve which COM
'pels the Philippine government to post
pone putting the monetary system in
operation.
y large proportion of the So .000. 900
obtained by the Philippine government
for certificates recently issued under au-
thcrity granted by the United States
Congress has been used bv Director OF
The Mint Roberts in purchasing silver
fcr the coinage of the pesos now being
shipped to the islands.
Mexican Dollars to Be Sold.
To replace the gold which was OBJ
taired by the Philippine government
through the sale of these certificates
TO Fiske & Robinson. of New York. Gov
e1nor Taft will convert Mexican money
Into gold by selling il at Hongkong or
some other Eastern market for its
bullion value.
To Garry Out Plans.
Prof. Kemmerer, who will carry out
the complex details of the financial
plans tentatively framed by Secretary
Root and his advisers, is a thoroughly
competent student of financial Affairs II
was at first expected that the services
of Prof. jerks would be available n
establishing the new system, but his
appointment as a member of the silver
commission, which is now abroad makes
it impossible for him to serve in that
capacity
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-06

High tide today. SAP D. M.
High tide tomorrow. 6:02 a. m. 35 p. NJ.
Low tide tomorrow. 1924 a. m.
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TEMPERATURE
THE SUN.
TIDE TABLE.

Sun sets today D. !
Sun rises tomorrow. a.