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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-26
DEMOCRATS ENDEAVOR
TO DELAY PROCEEDINGS
Representative Richardson
Takes Initiative.

The Democrats started in upon their
policy of delay and obstruction in the
House today Immediately after Chap
lain Couden's opening prayer
Speaker Henderson, made the custom
airy declaration. The clerk will cause
to be read the proceedings OF yester-
days session. when Mr.. Richardson. the
minority leader. interposed. Il make
the point. Mr.. Speaker. that there is no
quorum present. The rules require the
presence OF a quorum for the reading of
the Journal"
Although everyone was forewarued
that every effort would be made 10 OBJ
struct ana dsfay legislation, this prompt
enforcement of the caucus resolution
seemed to take the majority by surprise.
Speaker Henderson, after a moments
hesitation. said; The gentleman from
Tennessee makes the point that no
quorum Is present. The Chair Will
count"
The count showed 164 members present
not a quorum.
Mr. Payne. the Republican floor leader.
was on his feet with a motion for a call
of the House.
Speaker Henderson (amid great laugh
ter)-The gentleman from Iowa. from
Illinois. from New York. moves a call Of
the House
On the viva voce vote he declared that
the ayes had it. and that the call was
ordered.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-26
J. .PIERPONT MORGAN
EN- ROUTE TO CUBA
Passes Through Washington
With Train of Five Cars.

J. Pierpont Morgan. OF New York. ac-
companted by a party OF capitalists of
the same city. arrived in washington
last night at o'clock on his special
train OF five cars. AS announced *
clusively in The Times. the party is en-
route TO Cuba. where they will make an
inspection OF the railroads there with a
view of making additional Investments
Mr.. Morgan and his party remained
in Washington a half hour Several OF
the party left their cars and walked
up and down the station platform. but
declined 10 talk with the newspaper men.
As soon as the train was inspected. a
Southern Railway engine was attached
and the special started for Miami. Fla.
where they viii board a special steamer
and sail for Havana
When the party boarded the train in
Jersey City yesterday afternoon. Mr.
Morgan told his partner. George W Per
Eins. he di1 not want TO hear OF any
business matters from the Office until
his retura He said he was going 10
Cuba with mis- friends on a special mis-
sion, and would do his best to keep
away from telegraph Offices. as he want
ed little rest on the trip. which VIII
occupy ten days They Will arrive at
Jacksonville, Fla, at 1928 O'Clock today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-26
OFFICES FOR THE HOUSE
AND ALSO FOR THE SENATE
Provisions Incorporated in Sundry Civil
Bill.

The Senate has decided to approve
the proposed new Office building for the
House OF Representatives, and this
morning restored the provision to the
sundry civil bill providing for the pur-
chase OF a site and the beginning OF
work
An appropriation OF $3.50 600 was made
by the House. but stricken from the bill
by the Senate Committee on Appropri
ations.
On motion of Senator Allison. the ap-
preparation was again Incorporated in
the bill. with the requirement that plans
for The building be submitted by De-
cember :.
In restoring the provision for a new
office building for the House Of Repre-
sentatives the Senate also included a
provision for a similar building for its
own use 1t provided that the super
intendent OF the Capitol shall prepare
plans and estimates OF cost for build
inE to be erected northeast OF the Cap
itoI.
other amendments considered were to
the following effect:
Providing =, 600 600 for the site OF the
new postoffice building in New York city
providing 500. 900 for a silver conference
with Mexico. China, and other countries
and prohibiting the sale OF intoxicating
LIQUORS in the Capitol.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-26
EDITORS
MEET IN CONVENTION
Gathered at the Arlington
From All the States.
THEIR AIM TO AID THE PARTY
Hearty Address OF Welcome From
Charles Emory Smith in the Alb
sence of Senator Depev.

Nearly seventy Republican editors as
sembled at the Arlington this morning
for the opening meeting of the National
Republican Editorial Association con-
yention. This is the first annual con-
vention of the association since it was
organized in Philadelphia at the national
convention in 1900.
John A. Sieicher. president of the as
sociation, opened the meeting with an
address, in which he explained the pur-
pose OF the organization to be Ito ad-
vance the interests OF the Republican
party
Senator Depew, who was to deliver an
address of welcome TO the editors. was
compelled by press OF business to re-
raain at The Capitol. and former Post
master General Charles Emory Smith
spoke in his place. extending to the
members OF the association a cordial
welcome 20 Washington. He congratu-
lated them upon having come together
10 discuss plans for the future at a time
OF such great interest and moment.
I'VE are now" he said, nearly OF
the edge of a great national contest
ever greater than that of 1896. The con
test Of 1886 was a contest OF education
The coming contest will also be educa-
tional. and. perhaps. the greatest strug-
gle between the Republican and Demo-
cratic parties in the last twenty FIVE
years I congratulate you. gentlemen
on meeting together at this time, and
In this place. where you can discuss the
coming questions with the leaders Of
yOur party What / wish especially TO
impress upon you is the Importance Of
The work that can be accomplished by
The editors OF the Republican papers
throughout the country to make the
press responsible organ" In closing,
Ar. Smith expressed his pleasure at
once more being in an editorial chair
where be is not hampered in expressing
his opinions. and is responsible 10 him
saH alone.
Perry 5. Heath was to have delivered
an address out at the last moment was
called TO Chicago. His address. however.
was read and was. in part. as follows:
Keep everIastingly at it: don't miss
day" is advice we give to our adver-
tisers, in season and out. II this is
good advice to those who have wares
in the market It is good advice to those
who are educators in politics. de-
serving candidate, standing upon a good
and sound platform. representing just
and deserving principles. is never de-
feated fairly or by facts; he goes down
by those who vote under misapprehen-
sion. voters who have been fed misinfor-
nation. or he is cheated out OF success"
Several committees were appointed.
The election OF officers will take place
at the meeting tomorrow morning. The
association will be entertained by Sena-
tor Depew tonight at his home or II
Street Tommorrow at O'Clock the edi-
tors will be received by President Roose-
Welt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-26
STRIKE COMMISSION
REACHES AGREEMENTS
Work Rapidly Nearing Completion and
No Differences Are Reported.

The anthracite coal strike arbitration
commission, which has been in session
here since last Thursday. is rapidly ap-
preaching the close of its labors.
Although no formal awards have been
formulated. tentative agreements have
been reached on almost every feature.
and no marked differences of opinion
have arisen. Whatever awards are made
will probably receive the unanimous ap-
prOval OF the commission. The most i'm
portant work yet to be done is the fran
in - the report. which will be a lengthy
one, and which will be presented to
President Roosevelt as soon as il has
been drawn
Its provisions viii not be made public
by the commissioners. This will be left
TO the President. who is 10 announce the
awards to the interested parties as soon
as he shall have received them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-26
MRS. FAIRBANKS GIVEN
A UNANIMOUS VOTE
ARRAYED
AGAINST MR.. MORGAN
To Take Up Panama Treaty
in Executive Session.

The Republican managers in the Sen
ate intend to take up the Panama Canal
treaty in executive session as soon as
the sundry civil appropriation bill is
disposed of, and endeavor 20 "smoke
out" Mr.. Morgan. who has announced
his purpose OF talking continuously un-
til the 18th or March, II necessary, to de-
feat it.
For several days Mr.. Morgan has had
his desk piled high with manuscript and
documents. and shows every evidence
OF trying to carry out his threat. The
Republican leaders. however, are not
dismayed by his declaration. and will
give him ample opportunity to test his
physical and mental endurance as a
long-distance speaker.
Mr.. Aldrich is awaiting a favorable
opportunity to again call up his financial
bill. whose sole opponent. so far as
known. is Senator Dubois of Idaho.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-26
POLYGAMY CHARGES AGAINST
SENATOR ELECT SMoOT FILED

Charges that Reed Smoot. the recently
elected Senator from Utah. is a polygam-
ist were today formally filed with the
Senate Committee on Privileges and
Elections.
They are presented in the form Of a
sworn statement signed by ]. l. Leilich.
associate representative Of the citizens
and electors OF Utah. The document
contains thirteen counts.
This Congress can take no action upon
IL. nor can Mr.. SmoOt be prevented from
taking the oath when the next Senate
meets. but by filing the document now
IL constitutes a charge against his
eligibility to hold his seat. which will
have to be investigated at the next ses-
sion.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-26
TO CONTEST UNSEATING
CONGRESSMAN BUTLER
Democrats Held Caucus This Morning.
Decide TO Fight to Finish.

The Democrats OF the House held
caucus this morning and decided TO
fight against the unseating OF Represen-
tative James J. Butler, OF the Twelfth
Missouri district. and the seating OF his
opponent, George c. r. Wagner, as is
contemplated by the majority
They will demand the presence of a
quorum at all times and a record yea
and nay vote on all measures. Some of
the members favored going a step
further. and defeating all legislation in
tne closing days. as they would be able
TO do under suspension of the rules.
This sentiment did not prevail. however,
and the resolution adopted leaves the
members free to vote as they see at on
all measures.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-26
CLERKS
MUCH CONCERNED
OF WAR
ISSUES HIS FIAT
Calls on Senate Military
Committe to Act.

The Secretary Of War has notified the
Senate Committee on Military Affairs
that unless the nominations Of about 100
officers of the army. upon which the SEN
ate has failed to act. are confirmed be-
fore March (. these officers viii be forced
out OF the service. their places having al
ready been filled.
The failure Of the Senate TO confirm
these nominations is due 20 dissatisfac-
tion over the positions given the officers
concerned in a new arrangement OF lineal
rank made by the War Department.
In the supposition that the Senate
would act favorably other officers were
promoted to fill the vacancies created by
the new arm. and these have received
their new commissions End cannot be dis
turbed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-26
SENATE FAvoRS MORE SHIPS
AND OF SMALLER TONNAGE

The principal charges made by the
Senate Naval Committee in the House
naval appropriation bill are the provision
for tho new battleships and cruisers. In
stead OF three battIeships of 5000 tons
each, the committee recommends four
battleships OF 1900 tons each. of the
Oregon type. TO cost 80 200, 900 each.
Two first class cruisers are recon-
mended instead OF one. the type TO be
that Of the Brooklyn.
The House provision for two steel
training ships. and one wooden brig for
practice ship is retained
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-26
CALLERS FROM ALL SECTIONS
AT THE WHITE HOUSE TODAY

President Roosevelt had busy morn
ing at the White House Offices before
starting on his New York trip today. He
saw a large number OF callers. who
came to pay their respects.
Senator-elect Hopkins of Illinois in
troduced his successor in the House.
Judge II. M. snapp, of Joliet: Repre-
sentative-elect Charles F. Fuller OF
Belvedere. who succeeds Representative
Reeves; Postmaster Constantine. of Au-
rora, and Postmaster Hemmen. OF Elgin
the principal towns In that part OF the
State, and Bank Examiner J. MacShoII.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-26
NEW YORK GETS POSToFFICE.
CAPITOL CHANGES MUST WAIT

The Senate Committee on Public
Buildings and Grounds today made a IA
vorable report on Senator Platt's amend
ment appropriating $4,000, coo for ae-
Quiring the Pennsylvania terminal site.
Eighth Avenue and Thirty-flrst and Thir-
ty-seeond Streets. New York city. for a
new postOfiice. Provision for acquiring
one OF the sites offered by the New York
Central. at its proposed terminal sta
tion, was subsequently, stricken out. the
law authorizing the selection OF but
one The amendment was reported to
the Senate by Chairman Fairbanks and
voted into the sundry civil appropriation
bill.
The amendment striking out the pro-
vision to extend the eastern front OF the
Capitol was agreed to in the Senate.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-26
DEMOCRATIC SENATORS
PROBE PHILIPPINE OUTRAGE

The Democratic members OF the Sen
ate Committee on the Philippines. under
the lead OF Senator Carmack. took upon
themselves today the task OF investigat-
ing the subject of Outrages committed by
American soldiers in the Philippines and
examined some witnesses whose testi-
mony by a party vote had been declined
by the full committee
The investigation was conducted in
Senator Carmack's committee room, out
the inquisitOrs. Of course, had no power
10 put the witnesses under oath.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-26
WAYNE hACYEAGH TO Be
SOLE REPRESENTA-
To Represent All Peace Ma
tions at Hague Tribunal.

Wayne MacVeagh. former Attorney
General and former ambassador to
Italy. has been suggested by the United
States TO the -blnckGding powers
having claims against Venezuela as
their representative before The Hague
tribunal in its consideration OF the Ques-
tions involved in the contention OF Eng
land. Germany. and Italy that they are
entitled 20 preferential treatment in the
Decuniary settlement OF the Venezuelan
troubles.
1t is proposed that Mr.. MacVeagh shall
be the sole representative OF all the
peace nations. which are the United
States. France. Belgium. Holland. Spain.
Sweden, Denmark and Mexico.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-26
TO SAVE SIX MINUTES
ON RUN TO BALTIMORE
B. & 0. Will Straighten
Track in Several Places.
TO COST ABOUT 100000
Metropolitan Branch Will Be Double
Track to Washington Junction.
To Be Done in Summer.
TO COST ABOUT S2,ooo,ooC

Two million dollars will be spent this
summer by the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road in improving the Washington Balti-
more branch OF that line and making s.
one Of the best pieces OF track in th-
country. The management purposes
Strengthening the track near Washington
and Baltimore. BY so doing the distance
between the two cities will be shortened
and the running time reduced by six
minutes.
This announcement was made in
Washington this morning. and the con-
tract will be awarded within a few
weeks. Under the plans decided upon.
the track will be Strengthened between
Elkridge and Halethorpe and the great
curve running from Elkridge to Relay
and Halethorpe taken out
Changes on Metropolitan Route.
Under the plans the track will be built
from a point on the south side Of Elk
ridge across the deep ravine and touch
the present line some distance beyond
Relay Station. The famous aqueduct at
Relay viii be abandoned and more sub
stantial structure constructed TO the
east OF that bridge
On the Washington end the track will
be Strengthened between Washington and
Trinidad Station. Just where IL will be
laid has not been decided. and will not
be until the plans for the union station
have been definitely settled. The man
agement intends reducin gthe running
time between Washington and BaIti
more six minutes. perhaps more than
that
TIE work will not interfere with the
present running of trains. and the pres
ent tracks will be used until the new
track has been built. in making these
improvements ell bridges will be con
structed with the end in view of laying
one or two more tracks between the two
cities.
Will Abandon Relay Aqueduct-
~ Is also the intention of the manage
ment TO extend the present double track
between Washington and Gaithersbur2
three or four miles westward toward
Washington Junction. This will be done
this summer while work is being done on
the Washington Baltimore branch. II is
their intention TO extend the double
tracks on the Metropolitan branch TO
Washington Junction. but this work will
not be completed before next year
The double tracks on the Metropolitan
branch are necessary on account of the
increased traffic in the passenger depart
ment- But few freight trains run over
that division Of the Baltimore and Ohio
the majority being sent east and west
over the old main line by way OF Relay
Station and Mount Airy. With the dou-
BILE tracks to Washington Junction. the
running time OF through passenger trains
can be much reduced between this city
and Cumberland
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-26
INDEX To TODAY'S TIMES.

Mrs. Fairbanks Renominated.
Republican Editors Meet.
B. & o. Improvements.
MANY Firemen Hurt.
Events in Alexandria.
3-Untaxed Property in the District.
News of Georgetown
Maryland and Virginia News Notes
55Baseball, Racing, and Other Sports
6-EditoTials.
Marquise de Fontenoy.
Political Gossip.
I'm Society's Realm.
s-Army and Navy Notes.
Local Builders Active.
o-The Government Departments.
and Commerce.
Happenings Briefly Told.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-26

10 viii be warmer tonight in the Ohio
Valley and the south Atlantic States.
On the middle Atlantic Coast the
winds will become fresh east TO south
east: on the south Atlantic Coast they
viii be easterly and brisk, probably
high over the southern portion. and on
the east Gulf Coast brisk to high
southeTly.
Storm warnings are displayed on the
Gulf Coast from Cedar Keys TO Browns
Vile, and on the Atlantic Coast from
Miami TO Charleston
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-26
FIREMENs COFFEE FUND.

A number of subscriptions were re-
ceived today to the fund for furnishing
coffee 10 hremen in times of emergency.
They were: James E Fitch. S.; Henry j.
Goodman. IS; Royal Arcanum, $40; Mrs.
Edward Cohen. 500; Miss c., So: q
friend. $40: Mrs. Augusta NJ. Weaver.
S5: C. Schneider's Sons. $40; George H.
Harries, S25. and c. c. Willard, $40. The
amount previously reported was 1921.
bringing the total fund to s526.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-26
ALEXANDER HEARD FROM.

The Navy Department has heard un-
oficially that the naval collier Alexan-
der. which broke her propeller shaft on
February 10. while proceeding from San
Juan 10 Norfolk. has been towed into
Hamilton, Bermuda. by the German
steamer Vita. No official advices have
been received by the department.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-26
CONDITION OF COUNTY ROADS.

Charles A. Langley. secretary or the
WoOdburn Citizens Association. will be
informed by the District Commissioners
that the condition of Rock Creek Church
Road. from the Harewood Road TO Riggs
Road. and of the latter from Harewood
Road 10 the District line is well known
10 the surface division. Mr. Langley will
also be told that there is not sufficient
money available for the complete re-
EurfacinR as requested.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-26

Fair tonight; rain tOmOr-
row; fresh south to SOUTH
east winds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-26

Any freguldrity in delivery Of
The Times will receive prompt
attention by telePhoRiRg
Main 5oo5."
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-08-13
Skunk Trapper Dies
Worth His Millions

Albany, N. Y, Aug Information
has been received in Granville. Wash.
ington county, of the death of Lewis
Deuel.. in Australia, at the age OF "a
years. He left fortune OF $3.50, 900.
Deuel. was native OF Granville, and
during the '40's was known as the
champion skunk-hunter and trapper Of
Northern New York. Deuel. hunted the
ill-smelling polecate for the value OF
its pelt. His energy, thrift and intel
hgence were respected by the villag-
ers, but when Deuel. proposed to Aman-
da Long, a local belle, she refused, on
account of Deuel's business. He pressed
his suit, but in vain, and, smarting
under the cruel comment OF her friends
he left Granville vowing that Miss
Long would rue the day Of her refusal.
Miss Long died twenty-five years ago
in Granville, never having married, be-
cause, as she said on her deathbed, she
bad never loved anyone except Deuel..
Deuel. leaves several heirs In this and
the Western States.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-08-13
E. 0. HALL s. SON, LTD.
PROSPECTUS.
Palmyra Exploitation Co.


tsion of Palmyra Island
fair authenticity
which,
o shareholders
Island
of Thursday Island where made.
sufficient
kind
The Promoter this
the option a tenth OF the
o
number
having further either
The Promoter will expedition
all responsibilities agent for the shareholders
a
thousand miles Honolulu
are 20
Respectfully submitted,
F. ID.
Share certificates be had by applying Bunette Gold
en- Rule Bazaar on Monday, Aug H.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-08-13
BUY CURIOSITY SHOP

New York, July ga cable TO the
Herald from London says: London Ia
to lose another Of her show places. "A
building in Portugal street, Lincoln's
Inn Fields, which is said to have been
the original Of the Old Curiosity Shop
immortalized by Dickens. has been
sold" says the Daily Mail, ''to al
American, who viii eventually take Il
to pieces and reerect II In the United
States.
Thousands have paid for the priv.
Ilege OF seeing the venerable edifice
and OF purchasing Dickens curios, car
Ing but little whether the house writ
ten about by the master novelist really
existed there or, as may suppose, In
Fetter lane
"Thirty-fye years ago the observa-
tory OF the house In 81. Martins street
was bought by an American syndicate
for $500 ana shipped across the seas
The Yankees were delighted, for they
thought they Were purchasing the room
which had been used by Sir Isaac New
ton, Plenty OF English people how
ever. know better"
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-08-13
The NEWSPAPER REVENGE

A business man In an Oklahoma
town got mad at the editor of local
paper about something which appear.
ed In the paper, and notified the edi.
tor that he would in future have his
printing done at job Office where
they didn't have paper 10 roast ey-
eIybody. He thought, of course, the
paper would have to quit business, but
Il kept on going.
In about two months the mans
daughter was married and they had a
bi3 blowout, but not line appeared
In the paper. Later on his wife gave
a big reception to some visitors. but
net a line appeared In the paper.
Later on the mans youngest child
died, but not line appeared in the
paper. The next fall a mass. meeting
was held in town to see about some
public improvements. and this bust
ness man made a big speech. The
meeting was written up in full, except
thu mans speech. This was skipped.
Then the business mau called and ask.
ed the editor what he had II In for him
about.
''Oh. nothing at ALL" replied the edi.
tor. you got mad last year, II you
and said you we're going to
have your work done at the job print.
ing office. so ! thought I'd Just let your
job printer print the account OF your
wedding, your wife's recep.
ton, your child's obituary, and your
speech. Enid lok.) Events