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The Washington times., 1903-07-27
TILlMAN TAKES FLING
At NORTHERN LYNCHERS
Will Debate Negro Question With Sepa-
tor Burton.

CHICAGO. July 27.-Senator Tillman
Of South Carolina, who is to hold a SER
les Of debates in the Northwest with
Senator Burton OF Kansas. on the race
question, passed through here yesterday
on his way to Madison. Wis. where the
first OF the debates will be held before
the Chautauqua Assembly.
Il notice that Illinois and Indiana and
other Northern States have recently
adopted the Southern way OF setthhg
the race question" he said at the AgsI-
torium, just before departing for Wis
consin.
THAT seems to be the only practical
way until the amendment to the Con
stitution granting the negroes suffrage
has been repealed We have shot en-
and hanged 'em and burned 'em in South
Car Tolina until they almost know their
proper place now. although the desire
to vote. whether or not they know what
they are voting for or against, fire.
quently causes trouble"
Senator Burton passed through Chi
cage in the morning. He said he would
make dispassionate argument on :he
race problem. He had no doubt of his
ability TO show that the negro race was
improving under the laws enacted by
the Republican party. and that the I'm
provemcnt would continue at such a
rate as 10 justify the Fifteenth Amend
ment.
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COL. SYMONDS' REPORT
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
Estimates for Care of Public Buildings
Advocates a Speedway.

Col. L. W Symonds. the engineer Of
hcer in charge of public buildings and
grounds. submitted mis- report this after
noon. for the year ending June 80. to
General Gillespie.
The report gives a detailed statement
of the improvements to the White House
and other Government buildings. and
concludes with a recommendation as TO
appropriations for the fiscal year end
ing June 80. 1905. He asks for a total
appropriation Of $545.4 .490.
or this amount s4SS. .l50 is for the i'm
provement and care of buildings and
grounds. in charge of the Chief of Engi-
neers. For the compensation OF persons
employed on public buildings and
grounds. $50. .62O is asked. and s1l $50 is
the estimated expense for maintaining
the Washington Monument
Colonel Symonds' report shows that
$470.93 was expended during the
year for extraordinary repairs and re-
furnishing of the White House. The
total sum available for this work was
$475.445. The amount expended on the
new executive Offices was 1916. the
entire sum available for erecting the
building
Colonel Symonds recommends the ap-
preparation of $4,000 for new stables
for the Executive Mansion. TO be erect
ed in the White Lot south OF the present
stables.
He advocates the immediate construc-
tion OF a speedway along the river front
from the inlet OF the Tidal Basin to the
old Naval Observatory.
The report shows that the number CT
visitors 10 the Washington Monument
during the year was 172. $50. OF ,hese
SO. .796 climbed the stairway and the
others rode on the elevator.
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BUZzARD MAY SOON
SPREAD ITS PINICNS
Indication That Langley BIRD" viii
Make a Trial Flight This Week.

UNDERWATER. July %. - After their
usual Sunday holiday in Washington. the
scientists and workmen engaged upon
Langley's bird" returned to Whitewater
this morning. Sunday was a day CT
inactivity aboard the Buzzard.
Everything points to a trial OF the
bird" this week. The launching ap-
paratus has been put in order and the
work on the airship itself has progress
ed favorably during the past week For
the last day or two there has not been
so much hustle and hustle aboard the
ark, another indication that the prep
arations for flight are nearly completed
1t is possible. however, that the scien-
lists are awaiting some supplies from
Washington before continuing their
work
selected men Of fine gold to carry on
mis- experiments
Not word will they saw when asked
at what time the tests will be made
The date viii, of course. be governed
largely by weather conditions, but at
this season OF the year there IL little
danger OF any severe storms. either
wind or rain.
Should Prof. Langley succeed in pro-
ducing practical flying machine the
art of war would undergo a radica!
change. With the advent OF machine
that could travel through the air for
long distances and at a high rate OF
speed every movement of the enemy
would be known. From the fart that
the money with which Prof. Langley is
carrying on these experiments comes
from the War Department. II is reason
able to infer that the flying machine
If successful. will be adopted in war
fare before IL is in the commercial
world.
The Washington times., 1903-07-27

support of few Italian cardinals can
be obtained, Gibbons may be asked tc
forego his objections and become a can
didete for the position.
The feeling here is growing that the
new century demands new departures.
and the result OF the conclave may upset
all predictions.
high requiem mass for the late
Pontiff was celebrated this morning in
the Church OF st. John Lateran. the
oldest church In Rome. Cardinal SatolIi
was the ceiebrant. Those present in
cluded clericals and a large number OF
diplomatic notables
discussion has arisen as to whether
the enthronement OF the new Pope
should occur Immediately after mis- cleo
tion or should be postponed until au-
tumn. when more people will be in
Rome The objection to postponement
Is that the Pope does not enter on ali his
functions until he IS crowned, and this
would. therefore. mean a partial con-
tinuance OF the interregnum government.
The Washington times., 1903-07-27
CONTRACTS FOR REPAIR
OF SCHOOL FURNITURE

Contracts for the repair of school fur
niture were today awarded to Woodward
& Lothrop and J. F. Boyle
The award TO Woodward Lothrop
was for the repair of desks and chairs at
SLIPS. or S6 cents apiece. The contract
to J. F. Boyle was for the resurfacIng
and repair OF SO teachers desks at 81
apiece. and the repair Of teachers ia
bles at s1.5O apiece.
Commissioner West today approved the
bids which were made from oral specif-
cations instead OF written requirement.
as is the custom. Three distinct sets Of
specifications were made for the furnI-
ture in need OF repair
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INF ANTS DEATHS
DUE TO MOTHERS
Ignorance and Neglect the
Principal Causes.
RACE MURDER PROPER TERM
DR.. George N. Acker Tells of His Exper-
fence in Children's Hospital and
Suggests Remedies.

Race murder is not a mistaken title
when applied to many cases of improper
treatment OF infants.'' said DR.. George
N Acker. visiting physician at the Chill
dren's Hospital and an authority on the
diseases OF babies. In commenting last
night on the startling declaration OF DR.
William c. Woodward, Health Oficer for
the District.
This statement of DR.. Acker is based
principally upon his observations at the
Children's Hospital, where he is con-
stantly brought in touch with the real
conditions. His views accord fully with
those of the Health officer.
Death Rate Abnormal
The mortality OF infants is a matter
OF grave concern TO the public" said DR.
Acker ''The death rate is so abnormal
that the question can no longer be put
aside without comment. A remedy is
needed. That remedy must be provided
by the people themselves.
Without a shadow OF = doubt the con-
ditions are due TO the improper feed
Ing of children. The cases treated at
the hospital are convincing proof of
that fact. The chief fault lies in the
careless use cS milk-impure milk that
is death to a child OF extremely tender
years.
But this is not all. The basic trouble
is Invariably found in the ignorance Of
the mother. who knows nothing and
cares nothing about the proper nourish-
ment OF children Ii is their willful neg
lect and lamentabie ignorance that re-
suits in the excessive death rate-and
race murder
From what 1 have seen at the hos
pital alone ! believe the great majority
OF infants deaths cen be traced TO these
factors. Even If the mortality is due
largely to contaminated milk. II fur
nishes no excuse. for many mothers
reach such a state that they actually
VIII not nurse their offspring. Il is
true, however. that a large number
cknnct.
No Excuse for Mothers.
II can see no reason whatever for the
ignorance of mothers in regard to the
care OF babies.
1T Is their duty to- know II they
do not. the attending physician should
instruct them. The problem is not
difficult one.
AS remedy for the depressing con-
ditions / should suggest first OF all that
the mothers should be educated up to
the proper care of their little ones.
Next In Importance to this fs the i'm
pure milk evil. which should be up
rooted by the public. And, finally, more
day nurseries should be established.
When this change had been wrought. /
think the deaths would be less
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PLEASURE BOAT SINKS.

STEVEN POINT, Wis, July 27.-Tbe
pleasure boat Wisconsin. with fifty pass
engers aboard. sank here yesterday in
the Wisconsin River. Wild excitement
ensued among the passengers, but all
were rescued.
The Washington times., 1903-07-27
CORDIAL RECEPTION
TO KING AT BELFAST

BELFAST, July 27.-King Edward and
Queen Alexandra arrived here today in
a drizzling rain. Despite the weather
however, an enormous crowd gathered
at the station and their majesties were
accorded q great reception.
Replying to an address by the munich
pality, the King said he would make
the good of the people. the prosperity
OF his realm,s and the maintenance Of
peace his constant aim.
The Washington times., 1903-07-27
PLAGUE BARS SHIP.

GUAYAQUIL. Ecuador. July 27.-The
board Of health has refused admittance .
10 the British steamer Cumbal Captain
Barry. from New York April 30. because
she left Valparaiso. where there is bu-
bonic plague, after June II.
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KILLED IN EXPLOSION.

NEW YORK. July 27.--In the explo-
sion of tank OF ammonia in Ruppert's
ice plant, 1880 and Alexander Avenue
this morning. six persons are reported
TO have been killed.
The Washington times., 1903-07-27
A 81. 600. 900 sHIPwREcK.

HALIFAX. July 27-The Canadian Pa
cihc Steamship Company has abandoned
the steamer Monterey. ashore at Point
Plate. near St. Pierre. to the under
writer's. The less is 81 .OO0, 600.
The Washington times., 1903-07-27
WEATHER REPORT.

The weather tonight and tomorrow
viii be fair In all portions of the Wash
fpgton forecast district. except the lower
lake region and the upper Ohio Valley,
wherc showers are probable tomorrow.
IL win be warmer tomorrow IN the lake
regicn and the upper Ohio Valley.
The Washington times., 1903-07-27
MINISTER BARRETT
At SYCAMORE HILL
Discusses South American
Affairs With President.
WATCH FOR MOTHER" JONES
Secret Service Men Expected to Check
Onslaught of the Industrial
Army"
WATCH FOR MOTHER" JONES

OYSTER BAY. July 27.-John Barrett.
recently appointed United States min
ister to the Argentine Republic. is a
guest at Sycamore Hill today He took
luncheon with President Roosevelt and
discussed questions that bear upon his
coming work in the South America a
state.
The Secret Service detectives on duty
here to guard the President and hts
home kept sharp lookout today for
Mother Jones and her army. but an
to late hour had seen nothing OF the
marchers- This is the day announced nv
Mother" Jones for her visit to the
President She asserted that she wouli
call upon him whether he wished to re-
ceive her or not and defed the New
York authorities TO prevent her army
from coming to Oyster Bay.
Police May Take Hand.
Exactly what means will be taken 10
prevent her from carrying out her
threat is not made public at the execu
tive Office. 1t is probable that the police
OF New York and Brooklyn were request :
ed TO prevent her marchers from taking
any road that led to the summer capt.
tai"
II Mother" Jones herself wishes TO
call at the executive Offices and talk the
matter over with Secretary Barnes. there
is. of course. no objection whatever. She
may even bring with her one or two OF
her lieutenants. The Secretary would re-
ceive her as courteously as he would any
other caller on business connected with
the office. but If she attempts to come
here with large following, against the
expressed wishes OF the President, she
will not receive such polite treatment.
The Washington times., 1903-07-27
PRESIDENT KIMBALL DEAD.

PHILADELPHIA. July 27.-Frederiok
J. Kimball. president OF the Norfolk an
Western Railway. died this morning.
The Washington times., 1903-07-27
SITUATION GRAVE
IN CITYOF PANAMA
Consul Gudger May Have
Been Offered GOvernOrship.
DISPATCH is NOT CLEAR
Governor Still in Hiding-Troops
Withdrawn-Refusal to Pay
Soldiers.

The State Department today received
the following dispatch from Consul Cen
eral Gudger, at Panama, regarding the
trouble in that city:
Panama, July q.
Last night about ten soldiers
headed by the chief.
searched the governors house. Tho
governor escaped. Tried to reach
consulate, but was intercepted. Took
refuge at the house of an American
Streets lined with soldiers. They
arrested the secretary OF state, chief of
police. and departmental employees. The
department has money.
Trouble arose because o. the refusal
OF the governor to pay national troops
Troops were withdrawn at o'clock this
morning.
The governor remains hidden Quiet
at present moment. "GUDGER."
A Significant Dispatch.
The following dispatch was received
later:
Panama. July 20.
"Governorship rendered and refused.
Situation grave. GUDGER." !"
This last dispatch is supposed to mean
that Gen. Yasquez Cobos is offering the
governorship to men who are refusing
it and this action on his part is pre-
sumed to be an attempt at continuing
the unsettled condition of affairs.
A Possible Construction.
In some quarters the dispatch is sup
posed to mean that the. governorshIp
has been rendered to Consul Gudger
and declined Such an Interpretation
would indicate that the trouble in Pan
ANA was movement toward secession
from Colombia. and that the support Of
the United States was sought in rhe
tender Of the chief power to its highest
representative at Panama
No United States ships have been or
dered TO Panama as yet. The ships
nearest the scene of trouble are the
Nashville. which is at Guantanamo, and
the Bancroft. which is at Trinidad
The Washington times., 1903-07-27

Eirh tfde TODAY .l0.21 a. m
High tide tomorrow. 10 81 am, ii:I2 pm.
Low tide tomorrow. .4:62 q. m. 5:1s p. m
The Washington times., 1903-07-27
BRISTOW RETURNS
FROM OYSTER BAY
Fourth Assistant Is Reti-
cent as to Postal Affairs.
C0NFERS WITH INSPECTOR
Money Order Blanks Will Be Printed by
Herman-Wynne and Robb Confer.
Creased Route" Appointments.

J. l.. Bristow, Fourth Assistant Post
master General, was at his desk this
morning after his recent conference
to make any statement about his future
plans. II Is generally felt around the
department that Mr.. Bristow's confer
5nce with the President Will result in
important Developments, but no one
can forecast the nature of the deveI-
opments.
A story was published this morning
to the effect that the statute of limita-
tions will begin to operate on the 31st
of this month TO protect Perry Heath
ex-First Assistant Postmaster General
against any charges arising out OF the
alleged Irregularities while he was in
office. and there is q well-defined rumor
that the conference between the Presi-
dent and the Fourth Assistant was
largely occupied with discussion of this
matter.
Confers With Chief Inspector.
Chief Inspector Cochran and Mr.. Bris-
tow had long talk this morning. and
there was much anxiety to know the
subject OF the conversation
Mr.. Cochran was with Chief Examiner
Higgins, of the Civil Service Commis-
sion. this morning, and II was thought
that they might have been looking into
some new features OF the violations II
the civil service rules in making
CREASED route" appointments. but Mr.
Cochran denied that such was the case.
He said that 1t was merely a routine
talk about some examinations for in
spectors which Mr.. Cochran may order
In the near future.
To Award Contract to Herman.
r. J. Wynne. Acting Postmaster Gen
eral. said this morning that the contract
with Paul Herman for printing the
money order blanks would be signed this
afternoon, which would indicate that the
Wynkoop, Hallenbeck and Crawford
Company rs out OF the race.
Mr.. Wynne and Attorney General Robb
had an extended conference this morn
ing. but would not say what about
The Washington times., 1903-07-27
One a Day.

One OF the colonels selected for pro-
motion and immediate retirement is to
be retired each day until August s. when
Lieutenant General Miles will be
dropped from the active list. After that
date the colonels are to be retired at the
rate of two each Gay until August 10
On August IS Colonel Carr, OF the
Fourth Cavalry. will be promoted to the
Sumner vacancy and retained as briga-
der general. and on August 10 Colonel
Barry Will be advanced to the vacancy
caused by the advancement of Gen
Leonard Wood, who will become major
general upon the advancement of General
Young TO succeed Lieutenant General
Miles.
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DISTRICT WILL BUY
At KNOWN RATES
Competitive Bids Hereafter
on All Supplies.
RECOMMENDED BY Mr.. WEST
Result Of Generous Requisition From
Property Clerk Beckett and OBJ
lection From Acting Auditor

No more District moneys are to be ex-
pended for labor or supplies unless COM
petition has been invited and considered.
This action was announced this morning
by Commissioner West, after long con-
sultation with Acting Auditor Tweedale.
in which open market purchases were
discussed.
This will mean an annual saving TO
the District OF approximately $50 900,
which is 10 per cent OF the total amount.
$500. 900. expended annually for supplies.
etc. Commissioner West said that the
new ruling should save at least 10 per
cent of the total cost.
The communication from the Acting
Auditor is the result of several con-
ferences. the object CT which has been
TO arrive at some method whereby the
large proportion of open market pur-
chases can be reduced and competition
invited for all articles used by the Dis
trict.
Mr. Vests Statement.
1T has been the custom for many
years. said Mr.. West this morning. for
some subordinate employees OF the Dis
trict to buy for the District when and
where 1t suited their pleasure, paying
retail prices for all purchases. and 10
competition being invited.
The acquisitions for the articles thu.
selected have been approved by the Au-
ditor and the Property Clerk without
question, until a system has grown VI
which ought 10 be entirely remodeled
For this reason. and as a steo in the
right direction. l approve the recon-
mendation OF the Acting Auditor that
every article that will probably be
needed during the fiscal year be in
cluded in the various schedules on
which proposals are to be invited. and
that open market purchase be made only
after competition has been Invited; also,
that requisitions for open market pur-
chases be personally approved by the
Commissioners.
Il agree with the Acting Auditor that
II this course is pursued. a, large sum
viii be saved the District"
The Requisition in Question,
This action was the direct result OF a
requlsition marked 20. K-R ekett. -
which was held up by the Acting Audi
tor. and which read:
Il forward herewith requisition dated
June 90. 1909. by the Health Officer. for;
One refrigerator, TO be selected. capac-
ity about $50 pounds. estim, I'd cost.
SIS; two dozen chairs. No. 54 r. esti-
mated cost $42; one small iron safe. to
be selected. estimated cost SIS: total
sl72; chargeable to appropriation for
scarlet fever. dlphtheris service. etc,
l903.''
The above requisition being for arti-
cles which l failed TO find listed among
the contract Items for the fiscal year
190S.' said Mr.. TweedaIe, Il re-
turned it to the property clerk for in
formation and asked him IL competition
had been invited on these items. He
returned the requisition with the fol-
lowing Endorsement:
I'VE have not purchased yet. No
competition can be had for such arti-
eles. BECKETT
The Washington times., 1903-07-27
IHIRTY-FOUR COLONIES
TO MOVE UP, THEN RETIRE
Outgoing of Major General
Davis Starts Plan.
ONE A DAY UNTIL AUGUST 8
After That Two Regimental Command
ers VIII Be Made Brigadier
Generals.

With the retirement OF Mai. Gen.
George w. Davis yesterday. on account
Of age. the plan for the promotion to
brigadier general of the thirty-four colo
nels In the service. who are veterans Of
the war of 1861. began.
Brig Gen. Samuel S. Sumner was pro-
NOTED to major general and the vacancy
caused by his promotion was allied by
the promotion Of Col. John Il. Page, OF
the Third Infaztry.
The Washington times., 1903-07-27
TEMPERATURE.
THE SUN.
TIDE TABLE.

Sun sets todny.. ..............'..-t 10 p' II
Sun rises tomorrow. f:61 a. IN
The Washington times., 1903-07-27

Fair tonight and tomor-
row; light to fresh north
erly winds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-26
y CHRISTENING THE BABY y

was a baby like hers in the whole wide
world
-Name-er-oh yes. I've already got
that-Gerald Arthur"
"Oh. you've already got IT," repeated
Mrs. Sinclair, somewhat uettled, then
presumably. J have nothing TO say in
the natter"
Peculiar thing If you don't; 1 never
knew any matter before but what you
had great deal 70 say in
That's it; now be brute to met
cried Mrs. Sinclair. commencing to sob.
But Gerald cut her short
MY dear, there's no logic whatever
In your remarks: you
'Logic?" broke in Mrs Sinclair; Il
don't want to know anything about your
old logic. Why don't you want the baby
called Logic; you're always talking
about it?"
My dear. l could hardly misname a
child Of yours So"
Your sarcasm is wasted on me. and
now. once for all. will not have my
son called Gerald Arthur"
Your SOM" reDeated Mr.. Sinclair.
'ITl have you know he's as much mine
as yours. Now, then. what's this fool
ishness about the kids name?"
How dare you call my son a kid?"
Well. he bleated like one all last
night 50 neither OF US could sleep" re
sponded her husband ungraciously
Which lack of sleep may perhaps ac-
count for the peculiar tempers that
particular morning.
THAT was the way you held him. You
cant expect a child TO do anything
else but cry when you grasp him tightly
round the middle like a-er-cricket
bat" People arc not IN the habit OF
grasping a cricket bat tightly round the
middle, but still we will pass that over
Well. madame. I've not yet gone
through a course Of nursing lessons. nor
did they include that in my early train
ing"
Now you're getting ridiculous. and
once for all. l VIII not have my son
called Gerald Arthur"
YOU have your son called what you
like, but my son shall be christened
Gerald Arthur Sinclair"
Fancy how every one would lnush
Look what HIS initials would bee 4
s. Why. everyone would be calling hin
Gas
And everyone would say, How Ike
his mother
.sBrute," responded his wife.
And that was the last word spOkeI
on the subject that morning. for pres
emily the maid brought In the break
fast
Gerald sat down to the table ant