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The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-17
PANAMA WANTS THE CANAL.
Municipalities of Isthnus IndOrse
HaY-Herran Treaty.

H0y-Herran Treaty.
Panama, Aug. 16.-The following tele-
gram in favor of the Panama canal
was sent this afternoon:
THE Vice President of the Repub-
lie, Bogota: The municipality of Da-
vid, Aqua Dulce, Santiago de Vera
guas, Soma La Mes, Montejo, Chepo.
Chame, Chorrera, San Carlos Emper-
ador and numerous others request
Congress to approve the Hay-Herran
treaty which signifies the salvation of
the isthmus 1 am sending by mail
the original petitions. Inform the
House. of Representatives and the SEN
ate and publish. (Signed) DeMetrio
Bird President of the Municipality of
Panama"
Nearly all the municipalities of the
isthmus have already answered favor
ably the request of the municipal
council here to send a petition to Con-
gress in favor of the ratification of the
canal treaty.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-17

Camden, Ark. Aug. 1G.-Fire here
to-day destroyed the large congresses
Reeves g. Son, and other houses. Loss
100000. with but little Insurance..
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-17
FIFTH REGIMENT SHOTS
En- Route to Savannah to Attend
state shoot.

Atlanta, Aug. 16.-Sixty-flve men,
members of the seven companies of the
Fifth Regiment, George State Troops.
stationed in Atlanta, and from the
companies of Lindale, Rome, Carters-
ellie, Marietta and Noonan, left the
city tonight for Savannah, where
they will participate in the annual
state rifle contest on the Avondale Rifle
Range. Maj. ]. Van Holt Nash, Maj
Gene Schmidt and Capt. Francis L.
Smith accompanied the party. Col
w. ]. Scott, assistant adjutant gem
eral, will join the troops later in the
week. -
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-17

London, Aug. 16.-The Marquis OF
Salisbury was reported 10 be slightly
better to-day
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-17

I'm the last analysis the whole future
state depends upon the average citi-
zen having in his nature the mixture
Of strength and honesty, which make
in their sum what we call good citizen
ship. 10 the making up Of which go
many qualities. but three above all.
I'm the first place, the quality Of hon
esty: we have got to have that first. /
am using II In its broadest sense-hon-
esty including decency IN private life,
The Washington times., 1903-01-13
THE MONDAY EVENING
CLUB ENJOYS 4 BANQUET

The annual banquet of the Monday
Evening Club was held last night at
FreUnd's- The ,1ub is made up Of mem
ters Of charitable Institutions. and
about fifty men md women were present
at the banquet Mrs. Vi. z. Rugs. presi-
dent of the club. presided.
George l. Wilson of the Board of
Charities. Charles r. Weller of the As
ISOLATED Charities, ] ". Douglass Of
the Board Of Cbildren's Guardians, John
B. SIeman, representing Neigh 5cr-h hood
House and the summer outings Mrs.
Charles p. Merein. treasurer of the
Southern Relief Society. Miss Caroline
Whitman, of Noel House; Mrs. Giles
Rafter representing the National Plant.
Fruit and Flower Guild. and several
others made speeches. after which Mrs.
Bugg explained The charitable object Of
the Monday Evening Club
The Washington times., 1903-01-13
LE6LESS BRIDE LEAVES
HER OFFICIAL PLACE
Resigns When Wedding
News Reaches Department.

Mrs Matte E Boyd-Currcnt. for
twenty years postmtstress at Center
vile, Ky. has resigned and John c.
Montgomery has been appointed to sue
coed her Mrs. Boyd-Cu1rent has figured
prominently before the postoflce officials
for the past three years. Although sew
eraI prominent Kentucky politicians
wanted her removed. the fact that she
had lost both legs in railroad accident.
gained for her official sympathy and she
was continued in Office
A year ago she married a young maa
thirty years her junior and giant IN
stature The marriage was not reported
10 the Fostomce Department and Mrs.
Current held oGee until yesterday when
her resignation was accepted and a sue
cessor named. Her resignation arrived
just one day before tho report OF d post
Office Inspector recommending her re-
movaI
The Washington times., 1903-01-13

VIII set in about that date. with falling
barometer AID marked return Of storm
conditions From Saturday. the nth.
TO Tuesday. the Goth. the storms Of this
period viii reach their eliminating
crisis in all central to eastern parts Of
the country The moon passes south Of
he celestial equator on the 18th. hence
high temperature Tor the season viii be
natural on and about that date. with
winter lightning and thunder very prob
able southwark. But tropical fee ures
viii soon disappear. and genuine " winter
storms, turning TO Billiards IN many sec
tons, VIII quickly follow.
again The 22d TO 2fth look for some
moderation. says Mr. Hicks. of the pre-
vaiIing cold. with falling barometer.
growing clouaUess. and return of rain
and snow il wide sections.
The last storm period for the month
extends from the 27th to the 3lst be-
ing central on the 2gth. New moon
falls on the z2th, a fact that VIII hasten
the change back to very married. storm
conditions Good Observers viii not ba
Icing in discovering that change 20
warmer, with falling barometer and
other storm indications. appear about
the times OF new moon
.-Ihare are good rea- 5ns to apDra-
bond that harl and general winter
storms viii occur oa sea and land dur
ing the last four DAYS OF January. he
continues. The Venus perturbation viii
He q decided factor in the last two storm
periods for the month This means tha=
very sudden and extreme changes of
temperature VIII 6eeg-. with winter
rains. vino. and thunder, changing with
surprising sg3lauaess into fearful bliz-
yards ard 1euptuous. boreaI winds and
cold waves Some such results need not
surprise any reader Of these forecasts
during the last week in January"
In conclusion. Mr. Hicks predicts shat
February allI 9e '.one of the rourbesf
months Of sha winter ia the main. ANA
that Esay IocIHlez viii encounter great
danger hen the food and crush Of ice
Eorses begin to break aEd move down
harrow defles and streams. Some Of
fhe most violent Of veTDal and equi-
HoctiaI storms viii approach the South
oru coasts. III All PROBABILITY before the
end OF February.
The Washington times., 1903-01-13
HICKS PROPHECY FOR
JANUARY CONES TRUE


/ Heavy storms are predicted for this
! section of the United States from Jan
: uary i TO the 10Th by the Rev. III r.
Hicks OF St Louis. whose reputation as
! weather prognosticator is ranked by
many as equal TO that Of the employees
/ Of the Weather Bureau MIR. Hicks OBJ
! servations On January weather as given
/ in the current issue of Word and
( Works" are such as to warn every citi-
zen of the District TO prepare for a pc
ROD OF severe cold. with genuine winter
storms. turning into Billiards in differ
en-. sections OF the country.
LF. Hicks predictions cover the en-
tire month Of January. Thus far his OBJ
servations appear 80 have been borne out
By Dame Nature. The first regular storm
period Of January, he said, would ex-
tend from the 4th 10 The 9Th. The
weather in Washington for that time
was fully cold enough to verify his
words. Heavy storms Of rain, snow and
sIeeJ, ne said, would sweep over the
country from west TO east. Damagfng
sIse- storms would be their marked
Characteristic. followed from the west
and north by driving bIzzardous snow
rising barometer and extreme cold. He
also warned the wary 90 be watchfaI for
severe and general cold over most parts
OF the country from January TO II, and
do not be disappointed" he remarks.
IL the north pole IS not dumped into
your yard every day from the 9Th TO
1Ith." That this prediction has proven
accurate most Washingtonlans are will
Ing TO vouca for. II mere vouchfnz is
NOT enough. coal bills for the last few
days viii serve as proof
On and touching the 18th and today.
3Ir- Hicks says the cold weather VIII
moderate. winds viii shift 10 southarIv
the barometer VIII fail. bringing on
marked change or reaction to more rain.
sIeet and st9rminesg-
"Look for another sharp ana decided
cold wave, he says, Immediately on the
heels Of the storms central on the 18TH
and 18th"
The next regular storm period IN jan
vary. the reverend prognosticator con
tiEues. VIII be central on the 17ih.
reaching from the 10TH. to the a0,h.
Moon is on the celestial equator on the
.I.th, hence q general change 10 warmer
The Washington times., 1903-01-13
ELECTION DATE Fixed.

The Arkansas Legislature yesterday
ft7ed January % IS the date upon which
the election of a United states Senator
10 succeed tie Hon James x. Jones viii
be held ET-Gov. James p. Clarke has
q majority Of the members OF the LegIs-
lature pledged TO him, and his election
is assured Senator Jones, after a serv-
ice oil eighteen years. viii retire from
the Senate next March. It is generally
believed that be will be appointed one
Of the members Of the Isthmian Canal
Commission
The Washington times., 1903-01-13
THE VALUE OF TESTIMONY
Greater Than Assertion.

There is none Of rs so hardened Bgt
that when we have been able TO aid cur
fellow creatures bg. cCuferrfug q benefit
cf bringing little com fort into their
lives We like 10 have apBrecfa lion
shown. This generally affords more
pleasBra than the performance OF the
act Itself. and in this connection tie
following letter from Texas lady is Of
more than usual interest.
Dear Friends + address var as surh
for you have been such 10 me. sHF-
tered Tor three years on ard on with
plies vas treated 81 tie E1sDilal.
and the new and elegant hospital Of
Memphis; they only gave me temporary
ret-eL eaE1e west thinking The change
Of air ana water would benefit me- Eve
months ago the bleeding piles came hack
on me and 5led So much that + thought
! would die
I have had four Of the finest doctors
n this section of Texas; all they aid
was 70 finally nearly leu ne 20 10 my
grave al they wanted was biz sum
OF money from me and 80 operate on
me. / said no, no surgeons knife
would enter me- + it was nay time 20
die God knew It, and when Z died 1
would die all together
! began hearing about your medicine.
had no faith ~ T0u bIt sent and
80 AfP@ so r1IL LEiI-t-t. a.EaH EEE--
IN two DAYS the blood Sow had slack
ened 20 one-half the amount, and iu one
week I felt so much better walked
four blocks and did a little houseworlz.
] VAS not bleeding then; Ire three weeks
] was we'll
God bless you Tor putting such a
wonderful uedinCt1c Within the reach
q suffering uea and women. / shall
never cease 10 recommend your Iedi-
cine or be without fl, also i used your
Pyramid pills. EaiIie A. Hearndoa-
EaTIs. Texas
Testimony IKE this Gor the genuine
ness Of which ae voIchj should be more
convincing than all claims and as5er-
items. and should leave no doubt in the
mind OF the reader as 40 tha merit Of
the remcdy Pyramid Pile Cure IS sold
by druggists for 90 cents &aekaza. or
Nii bs mailed by tae makers 10 any
address, upon receipt Of price. Write
Pyramid Drug Company. Marshall. Mich.
for their book on sas-se and cure Of
Piles.
The Washington times., 1903-01-13
ARMSTRONG; NOMINATION
SOON GOES To THE SENATE
He May Not assume Duties Of Assistant
Secretary of the Treasury
FIR Some Time.

The nomination Of Robert B. Arm
strong. jr.. as Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury, to succeed Gen. O. L. SpauIti-
ing. viii be sent to the Senate the latter
part of the week by the President. No
difficulty in confirmation is anticipated.
but there may be some delay in action.
There is no desire on the part OF Score
tary Shaw TO hurry the matter, as Cen
eral Spaulding will retain his Office for
q month or SIX weeks after Mr. Arm
strong's name is sent to the Senate.
Secretary Shaw declines &c state what
place he intends to tender General
Spaulding. but it is said It viii be one
of a confidential nature The Secretary
values highly tho opinions Of the as
sistaut to be retired, and intends to take
advantage Of his long experience by hav-
ing him occupy place near him, that
be may be consulted frequently
General spauidtng rendered his resig-
nation more than six months ago, ard
stated al the sine he wanted to leave
the department altogether This Secre-
tary Shaw refused to permit and a.
that time told his assistant he intended
keeping him near him.
Mr. Armstrong does not desire to as
sumo the duties intended for him until
the Secretary mas succeeded in choosing
a private secretary to succeed him. The
Secretary already has entered into ne
gotiauons with a young maz from the
West whom he hopes 10 secure, but
nothing definite has yet been decided.
Mr.. Armstrong viii remain in his pres
ent place until mis- successor is given
an opportunity 10 learn his duties.
The Washington times., 1903-01-13
ALASKAN EXHIBIT.

A number Of communications from res
ideDts Of Alaska have been forwarded
by Secretary Hitchcock TO the House
Committee on Industrial Arts and Elk
positions. calling attention TO the ad-
visibility OF providing for an Alaskan
exhibit at the ST. Louis Exposition An
appended note by she Secretary says
that it is highly desirable. in his jUdg-
ment, that an adequate appropriation be
made for the purpose and q recommen-
dation that $4,000 be appropriated Is
made. a recommendation is also made
by Secretary Hitchcock for an appTO-
pTiation Of $4,000 20 enable the Indian
Territory TO make an exhibit at St.
Louis
The Washington times., 1903-01-13
NEW OFFICES BEGIN WORK.

At its meeting last evening National
Council, No. 527, Royal Arcanum, in
stalled the following officers to serve for
the ensuing year: Regent. John L.
Beatie; vice regent. Alfred T. Marks.
orator. IL B. Mercer; past regent, W. s.
Moore secretary, z. B. Eynon; col
Iector. J. " Harsha; treasurer. y. C.
Martin; guide. J. D. Free; chaplain.
Benjamin Franklin sentry. Joseph No
Bile; warden, r. P. Hopkins; organist. c.
". Sparks; trustees, T. L. De Land, e.
G. Barnard. w. c Keech- Deputy Grand
Regent CaIver acted as installing officer.
The electric degree was conferred upon
three candidates.
The Washington times., 1903-01-13
SCHOOL APPROPRIATIONS
DISCUSSED IN C0MmTTT

The hearings before the subcommittee
OF the House Committee on Appropria-
lions on the District appropriation bin
we're continued today John T. Cook. Of
the District school board, appeared in
relation 10 the estimates for maintain
ing the schools OF the District in tho
next fiscal year So much attention has
been devoted by The subcommittee TO
the school appropriations that it is be
lieve1 a cut is contemplated
II is likely the bill viii be reported
tomorrow or Wednesday.
The Washington times., 1903-01-13
BODY TAKEN HONE

The body OF Representative Thomas Il.
Tongue, Of Oregon. who died suddenly
in his apartments. 1916 K Street Sunday.
was sent to HilIsboro, Oregon. his late
home, over the Pennsylvania Railroad.
last night. The casket was borne TO the
train by delegation OF Capitol police
The members Of the House Committee
on Rivers aud HarboTs, OF which air
Tongue was chairman. we're present at
the station 10 witness the departure CT
the body and bid the son and daughter
Of their dead colIeaene farewell.
The Washington times., 1903-01-13
But TWO REGULARS
IN ADDIGKS' TENT
Votes He Counted on Fall
Away From Him.
New Schemes Hatched N Anticipation
of Direct Defeat IN the Poll
for Senator.

DOVER, Dol. Jan. I3-Tbe first
showing of strength between the regu-
lar and the Addfcks Republicans was
made yesterday in the house OF repre-
sentatives. 1t demonstrates mat the
AddIcks men were boastine when they
declared that four of the ten regulars
would join their ranks
The Addiezs leaders have Professionally
stated that Representatives William g.
Eastburn, Samuel c. Derricksou. Will
lam A. Price. and Abrab l. Tyre would
be found en- their side when the Lesiz-
lature opened. The regulars have been
inclined to coucsde Representatives Price
and Tyre. but not Eas,bun and Der
rickson-
The test came on q motion made By
Mr Tyre that the contest OF HurIocE
CDem-) against Jones CAddIczsj be re-
ferred to a special committee to be aD-
pointed By Mr.. Anthony. The Addicks
speaker OF the house" Mr. HoIcomb
lDem). objected Then Mr. Finn
regular Republican leader Of The house.
moved that the question be made the
special order for this morning. and car
Red his motion, Eve reguIars-AIessrs-
Flinn, Bancroft. Eastburn, AspriL and
Derri ekson-vajlng with The Democrats
for II.
a Blow to Addicks' Hopes.
This was blow against Addicks
hopes for any of these I've regulars.
Senator George W. Sparks. regular
Republican. whom the Addicks men
counted on as weak gave notice OF d
bin TO repeal the Addicks voters as
sistant law, which. 1t is said. served in
vote buying at the November election
EothinE daunted, the Addicks men
pisURei new schemes to elect their
choice One of these brings ex-senator
George Gray into the controversy. It is
emitted that Judge Gray cannot get all
the Democratic votes. and not enough
Ct Jbem, with the assistance of eight
regulars, 10 elect him. He could not
perhaps be induced TO give uP his cir
Gait judEship, with It's $4,000 salary, for
term in the Senate. But these obiec-
items were met by the Addicks men
bringing President Roosevelt into the
tight again ana suggesting that the Pres
ideat might hold out the Supreme Court
bench as bait 70 Judge Gray, whose
Smbuion is known 10 lie in that direc-
sion.
If 2 HToH1fee should be made TO Judge
Gray that he shpuId gGeeeed JEstee Sal
reH be might be induced to1enter me
seHatorship dgh.. say the Addicks fol-
lowers. They would then give Judge
Graz and regular like Gen James Z
Wilson enough Addieks votes to elect
Them The Addicks idea is 20 have Gov
eFnor HUM appoint g successor when
Judge Gray shall be lifted 10 the su-
preme Court bench. and, OF course. Ad-
dicks would be the man.
The Washington times., 1903-01-13
WOMEN TO BE GIVEN
OFFICE AS INSPECTORS
They VIII Board Incoming
Ships and Investigate,

BY authority OF Secretary Shaw Of the
Treasury, the Commissioner General OF
immigration, Frank p. Sargent. viii ap-
point five women inspectors of immi-
grants to serve in. that capacity at The
. port Of New York Their appointment
VIII be made within the next few days.
and an experiment made Of their utility
as such officials. II they prove success
fuI it may open a new field for women
who desire 10 serve the Government in a
capacity other than clerical
The innovation is the result of a long
campaign made by the National gEonau-s
Christian Temperance Union. who urged
the action OF the Secretary ia an en-
laaTor TO put stop TO the white
slave" trade, alleged TO have been in
operation Tor some months under the
management of q New York syndicate.
The organization is accused of import
ing a large number of young women to
this country for immoral purposes. and
an expose OF thair scheme was recently
made in Philadelphia
These inspectors viii go with the New
York immigration inspectors down the
bay and meet all incoming vessels car
TyIng immigrants.
Most OF the alleged fuDortatiars have
entered tbs country as second cabin
passengers and it VIII be the duty CT The
women inspectors TO ascertain the num-
Der Of these passengers on the vessels.
End cut their destination and if any are
coming TO the country under suspicious
circumstance they viii endeavor te
have them return TO their native coun-
try. II any other legal reasons are found
for their deportation. they viii be de-
tanned at Ellis Island and returned by
the next boat.
Commissioner General Sargent viii Sc
cure FIVE Of the most accomplished per
sons to be found for the work. The work
expected Of them is peculiar kind OF
duty that requires women of intelligence.
The persons selected should be able 10
speak French and German Their salaries
viii be not less than SI200 a year. AS
they become experienced in their work.
il may be increased, although that part
OF the new arrangement has not been
discussed VITA the Secretary OF the
Treasury TO any extent Mr. Sargent has
written the Civil Service Bureau to as
certain If there IS an eligible list from
which to select If there is none. an ex-
animation viii be held and the nsDae-
tors made from the successful candi-
dates.
Secretary Shaw has had the idea of ap-
pointing women inspectors at New York
for some time. but his decision in .he
matter was hastened by q VISIT made
few weeks ago by Mrs. Margaret DYE
Ellis, ef the National W. c. T. l.. who
brought the plan directly to nis atten-
ton She told him the women of the
country requested him to act in tn.
matter, as the number Of women import
ed TO this country for immoral purposes
had become alarming. The women inn
ported come principally from Germany
and France and are sent from New Ear7-
TO all the large cities in the Middle
West.
The Washington times., 1903-01-13
FENNELL CONVICTED.

Robert E FenneII. tweuty-one years
old. was yesterday convicted in Criminal
Court No. /. Of petit and grand larceny.
The specific charge against him was that
IN October last. al the time OF The
Grand army encampment. he robbed
General Beath. Of Philadelphia. q guest
al the Arlington Hotel and n. Coulter.
Of Chicago, at the Raleigh Hotel Two
days after the robbeTIes FenneI was ar
rested in Baltimore at The Remert Hotel
and IN his room most OF the stolen
property was found When the officers
entered Fenneu's room thare was anoth-
er man present, bus he made his ESCAPE
FenneH was remandsd 10 SAN 10 await
senteace
The Washington times., 1903-01-13
SOUTHERN RAILWAYS
NEW PALM LIMITED"
Handsome Train Leaves Washington
for South.

The Southern Railways famous PAIN
Limited" which ranks with the finest
equipped trains Of the worId. passed
through Washington about O'Clock last
night On ils initial trip OF The season
to the Florida winter resorts The train
was put on by the Southern last winter
for the first line and attained great
FAVOR with the tourists, both for its
speed and its luxurious accoumoda-
lions,
IS a result OF the success last year
the railway company has added many
new features, designed fer the comfort
OF the passengers. II is in Tact NOV
ing motel furnished as richly as the most
ma sniiieent obstetrics Of the country.
ana so evenly balanced that It's notion
even "heh running at high sDeed-is
hardly noticeable
me Train leaves New York az lz.i0
e'ely @-,eii'ooA except sunday arriving
- - avg Justine d. a.S8 the IoiioWing
''i'eFaeof. ne run acrtn iz made IN
eQnaiiy coca 'i-1le- III VIII step a' WASH
'Ls-ou On tue way 1uatA a. Dol p n
hereafter
The train fg cowDcsad of efv Dfi7lrr5au
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