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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-01-06
No Truth in Report.

Caracas, Jan. 5.-There is no truth in
the report published in the United
States that a government force was
defeated Saturday night within eight
miles of this city by the revolutionists.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-01-06
THE nETALs.

silver. 4Sc per ounce.
Copper. HE per pound; New YORK
$50 lalif2.30 per 100 pounds.
Lead, $3.50 per 100 pounds
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-01-06

OGDEN, Jan. "a sentence Of for
| " years in The state prison Was
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-29
SIMON WOLF ACTIVE
IN INTEREST or JEWS

Simon Wolf. representing the Bnai
Birth. and A s. Solomons. representing
the Baron Hirsch fund, called az the
State Department this morning 10 in
quire concerning the rumored messa-
ere of Jews ard were told by Assistant
Secretary Loornis of the dispatches the
department has had from Mr.. Heenan
and other United States representa-
tives IN Russia
The State Department has had no ad-
vices which indicate there is any basis
for press dispatches concerning the
rumored mas ssacres. and until they are
confirmed the department cannot do
more than order an investigation Of the
reports.
Mr. Wolf has dispatches from ,Jromi-
nent Jews in all parts Of the United
States asking that everything possible
be done TO avert another massacre at
Kishenef and other cities where the
anti-Semitic feeling is strong.
From the State Department Mr. Wolf
and Mr.. Solomon went at noon to the
White House They did not see the
President. who had gone out FOR a ride.
They Will have a conference with him
this afternoon or tomorrow.
ar Wolf said the President has in
structed the Sta1e Department TO Ro0,5
into the facts. AS soon as a report can
be obtained by the State Department
on conditions at Kishenef 1t will be laid
before the President. and Mr.. Wolf viii
be apprised of It. Such action viii then
be taken as seems warranted.
Mr. Wolf said that he had been i'm
PEELED to call by the press reports from
London Of the Jewish mass meeting
there under the auspices OF Baron Roth
schild. He had ascertained from As
sistant Secretary Loomis that the Pres
ident had already taken steps in tho
matter. and. through the State Depart-
menf had ordered an investigation Dy
United States diplomatic and consular
officers in Europe.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-29
WILLIAMS TO RESIGN
SEABQARD PRESIDENCY
Within Next Two Weeks He Is to Be
Succeeded by ]. M. Barr, 1t
Is Said.

Joh7 Shelton Williams. president OF
the Seaboard Air Line. will resign his
position as head OF the railroad system
within two weeks. according to an an
nouncement made today on unquestfon-
able authority
Mr.. Williams is to be succeeded by J
NJ. Barr. first vice president and general
manager Of the company
1t is announced that Mr.. Williams viii
not sever his connection with the com
pany, but will hereafter devote his tine
to the duties Of chairman of the finance
committee. an Office which lie now
holds. The craftsmanship of this com
mittee is an Office almost equal I'm i'm
portance 10 that OF the presidency.
No definite explanation is offered for
the purposed change, but it is believed to
be a direct result OF the difficulties
among the interests controlling the sys-
TEN. 1t is an open secret in financial
circles that certain prominent holders
of the stock have been antagonistic to
the administration, and were, indeed. In
strumental in preventing the ABSORPTION
of the recent bond issue
John Skelton Williams Is n member or
tho well-knowu banking firm OF Rich
mond which recently asked for an ex
tension of credit. He was one of the
projectors of the Seaboard Air Line. ana
has been identified with the compan,,
since its organization
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-29
DENT HAS CONFERENCE
WITH THE PRESIDENT
Register of Wills Satisfied,
But Regrets Leaving.
FRIENDS ARE INSISTENT
Want Him Retained in Office, in Best
Interests of the Pub
lie Service.

Louis A Dent. Register Of Wills of
the District OF Columbia, called on Pres
ident Roosevelt this morning. and talked
over the recent action of tie President
in naming Corporal Tanner to succeed
him
Mr.. Dents friends are making strong
opposition to his displacement in office.
They hold he has made an excellent rec
ord In the Office. and that to replace
him by man inexperienced in the office
would be to hamper greatly the dis
charge OF business.
II is understood Mr. Dent anu the
President had a cordial talk over tie
matter, and that Mr.. Dent Is not pro-
testing against the Presidents action.
Any protests made are by his friends.
While Mr.. Dent would prefer to re-
main in Washington and keep his fam
lily here. he realizes that the President.
in rendering him another position, with
higher salary. intended to promote
him.
In case the President decides TO re-
woke his action, Mr.. Dent win remain
Eere. II not. he viii undoubtedly ac-
cept the other position rendered him. a
place In the consular service, and enter
on his duties next spring
The appointment rendered to Mr.. Dent
was that Of consul at Dawson City.
Yukon territory. The salary of this Of
fee is about double the salary OF the
Register OF Wills.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-29
RUM0RS GIVEN DENIAL
BY CONSUL AT ODESSA

Rumors of the renewal Of the anti
Semitic movement at Ktshe1ef ard the
threatened murder OF Jews have been
denied in a dispatch the State Depart
ment received this morning frora
Thomas i. Heenan, United States con-
sui at Odessa, Russia
President Roosevelt s-ls requested tho
State, Department 10 investigate the re-
ports that another daughter Of Jews Is
TO take place in Russia ON January =,
the Russian Christmas Day. Fhe
United States ambassador at St. Ptters-
burg and other representatives OF the
United States in Russia have been
asked to make a careful investigation
of all rumors and report to the depart
ment
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-29
JIMINEZ MARCHING ON
SANTO DOMINGO CITY
Expected He Will Take
Control of Affairs.
SEAPORT IS UNPROTECTED
Admiral Lamberton Ordered to Sail
From Trinidad to Watch Ameri-
can Interests.
SEAPORT is UNPROTECTED

Jiminez. the former President Of Santo
Domingo. is about to gain control of the
Dominican government. according to
the following dispatch received this
morning at the State Department from
Minister Powell:
SantO Domingo. December d
city Is without any government at
present. Uprising OF Jiminez followers
Is expected tonight. as Jirninez's troops
are within four hours of the city. Only
naval vessel Of any nation here is the
Newport. which perhaps IS inadequate
to protect foreign interests.
lowell
This is the latest advice the State De-
partment has had from Santo DonirrEo
A conference was held with Navy De-
partment officials Immediately after the
dispatch was received. and a dispatch
was sent TO Rear Admiral Lamberton at
Trinidad, ordering him to send a ship
from hts feet to Santo Domingo imme-
diately. He viii probably send either
the Detroit or the Montgomery
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-29
Panama and KiShenef
Matters Likely to Be
Considered.
JEWS WIDELY AROUSED
Urgent Appeals Here to Be
Diplomatically Men
toned broad.

A special meeting OF the Cabinet viii
be held this afternoon at O'Clock, ,e
first since the adjournment OF congres /.
1t is supposed that Panama will D
the chief topic discussed. although thet
are number of department matters OF
a minor character demanding attention.
II is likely also. the subject Of the
threatened massacre OF Jews at Kishe-
nef on January : will be brought up.
The President has been appealed TO
by various Jewish organizations
throughout the country to take some
steps in the matter. 1t is believed the
only thing that can be done by this
Government, under the circumstances.
is to direct our ambassador at St
Petersburg to acquaint the Russian for
eiZn office with the fact OF thess ap-
peals and the information upon which
the are based.
A request OF the Cars government
to prevent the predicted outrage could
not fail TO give serious effense and
Jeopardize the friendly relations be-
tween the two countries. but 1t would
be entirely within the bounds OF diplo-
matte courtesy to inform Russia Of the
fears of the Jews in this country for
the safety Of their brethren in Kishenef.
without making comment thereon This
is the course that win probably be pur-
sued
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-29

sistance on the part of labor to reduc-
ton Of wages will check this to great
degree and at least demonstrate to the
ignorant and shOrt-sighted employers
that such a course is exceedingly expen-
sive to them and will prevent it's repe-
tition.
We are confident that by reason of
the present organized status of the
workers in our country we have already
prevented and shall prevent an indus
trial depression from becoming acute.
We can make this fact doubly assured
by still further organizing and prepar-
ing to defend our present standard of
living and prevent any attempt TO force
US to recede.
In the interest Of the workers. aye.
in the interests of all our people, we
urge the employers generally not to
force the issue by attempting to reduce
wages"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-29
BECKER CASE CALLED
IN THE POLICE COURT
Prisoner Pleads "Not Guilty" to Charge
of Arson, and Several Witnesses
Are Examined.

Preliminary proceedings in the case
Of pr. Henry Becker. charged with set
ting fire to his rooms, s1s-615 Seventh
Street northwest, were begun in the Po-
lice Court before Judge Scott at 1870
o'clock this afternoon. The prisoner
was arraigned on the charge of arson
and pleaded not guilty.
Prosecuting Attorney Ralph Green
then placed Photographer johnson. of
the Police Department. on the stand to
tell what he knew OF the case. john
son introduced photographs taken at
the scene Of the fire and several other
illustrations tending to show that the
fire was of suspicious character.
The next witness called by the Coz
ernmcnt was Crossing Policeman
Gwynne, stationed at Seventh and G.
Streets northwest, who discovered the
fire on Christmas night. He told Of
having turned in an alarm and awaken
ing the sleeping occupants of the house
on the fourth floor. The most important
part of his testimony was that he dis
covered two separate and distinct fires
in the house at the same time One Of
these was i'm front room and the other
In rear room on The second floor.
Policeman Gwynne was of the opinion
that he smelled coal oil when he first
entered the rooms. This was material.
because OF the fact that the Government
expects to prove that DR.. Becker soak
ed for furniture, portieres, and personcI
effects in coal oil and after removing
things he desired 20 keep set fire to the
place. regardless of the lives and prop
erty involved. He was heavily insured.
which furnished the alleged motive.
Policeman Dawson was the next wit
ness called The taking or testimony
will continue tomorrow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-29
$50 Far as | Can See, .
Says Former Demo-
cratic Candidate.
"A BETTER AMERICAN''
NebraSkan Has Learned Moth
ing to Alter Views-Re-
turns Tomorrow.

LONDON. Dec. 2s.-William Jennings
Bryan arrived in London from the Con-
tinent today. He will sail for home on
the White Star liner. Celtic. tomorrow.
Discussing his trip today, Mr.. Bryan
said:
Il have learned much during my tour,
various topics. return better Amer
ican than when 1 departed
Asked about the political situation in
America. as bearing on the coming
Presidential campaign. Mr.. Bryan said:
II do not care to discuss possible nom
inees for the Presidency now. So faI
as I can see at present. / will support
whoever the Democratic party selects. .
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-29
GOMPERS ADVISES
LABOR TO RESIST
WAGE REDUCTIONS
Federation President Also Warns EMPLOYERS OF
Danger of Forcing the Issue With UnioniSm

Presndent Gompers, of the American
Federation of Labor. in an editorial in
the organ of the Federation this month,
strongly advises union labor to resist
wage reductions and urges employers
not TO force the Issue. In this connec-
tion he says:
we have advised and shall continue
to advise our fellow-workmen to resist
reductions in wages by every lawful
means within their power. for as we
have said before. 1T is better to resist
and lose than not to resist at ALL
Let workmen compl1cently accept
reductions in their wages and 1t will
be an invitation to repeat the reduction
at will, intensifying the depression and
provoking an industrial crisis; forcing
down the workers in the economic and
social scale and bringing on fearful
poverty. misery. and degradation. Re
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-29
EMERGENCY AFFAIRS
NEARING A CRISIS:
HEARING ORDERED
President W. j. Boardman Summoned to Inform
District Commissioners of Facts-Dr.
Hawkes. May Also Testify

the demand that the COMMISSIONERS IN.
struct the Board OF Charities to begin
immediately a thorough investigation.
Mr. Boardman. whom DR. Hawkes.
charged with attempting to block a fair
investigation. yesterday requested the
Commissioners to give him a hearing
before they took formal action on Dr.
Hawkes. report and recommendation
Mr.. Boardman declared he wanted to
present reasons to the Commissioners
why no investigation should be made.
but he said nothing about a john hear
ing. at which both sides of tho question
might be brought out. Commissioner
Macfarland. however. has recommended
to his associates that a hearing De
granted Mr.. Boardman. "also that Dr.
w. II. Hawkes. be notified to appear AT
the same time. IL he desires to do so. .
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-29

The contending factions interested in
the management. or rather the alleged
pital. will be brought together Wednes-
day morning. January 6. at 1O:3O O'Clock
in the board room at the District
Building. before a jury of the three
District Commissioners The specific
object OF the meeting is to give W. J.
Boardman, president OF the Emergency
Hospital. an opportunity 70 snow cause
why no investigation should be made by
the Board Of Charities OF the institution
Of which he is the official head.
The action has been taken in view OF
the disclosures made last week by DR..
W. II. Hawkes.. executive officer Of the
hospital in November last. Dr. Hawkes.
made many serious charges. and made
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-29
JAPAN, RESTNE,
HAS PLANS FOR
ANY EMERGENCY
Unlimited Credit Voted
to Government for the
National Defense.
ANTICIPATING A CLASH
ANTICIPATING A CLASH
To Expedite Possible Mill
tary Operations important
Ordinances Are Passed.

TOKYO. Dec. 2s.-An emergency ordi-
nance was promulgated late last night
investing the government with practical
ly unlimited credit for the purpose o:
military defense.
Three other ordinances were passed.
which are as follows:
One that the seoul-Fusan Railway
might be brought under closer official
control; second for the organization OF
military headquarters IN time of war,
and the third for the establishment OF
a war council for time of war.
These complete Japan's preparations
for any emergency which Ioay arise.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-29
FIRES MENACE TOWN
AS SN0WST0RM RACES

BRIDGEPORT. Conn.,. Dec. 29.-This
city was the scene of two fires this
morning. and the entire department was
called out for duty in binding snow
storm.
The first fire started in a large fac
tory building occupied by the Pequoin-
mock foundry. on East Washington Ave
nue.. and used as a storage warehouse
destroyed.
Shortly afterward fire started in Main
Street in row OF wooden buildings
joined together. Tenements were over
head. three small stores underneath. A
number of persons were rescued from
the tenements with difficulty.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-29
DETERMINED TO MAKE
BALF0UR DECLARE HIMSELF F

LIVERPOOL. Dec. 2s.-The Post
hears that the free trade Tories are de-
termined to make Premier Balfom dc
clare himself either for or against the
policy OF Joseph Chamberlain
AS soon as parliament meets the
Tories VIII propose n resolution con.
demniag preferential duties and taxa
ton on food. II Balfour opposes tho
resolution or declines TO indorse il.
thirty Tories will Immediately resign
and contest their seats again as FREQ
traders.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-29
THREE FIRMS SUFFER
BY FIRE IN BOSTON

BOSTON, Dec. 29.-Fire today de-
stroyed a portion Of the building to
81 Federal Court, known also as Milton
Place.
The losers are Stone & Forsyth. deal
ers in paper and twine; Adams & Fos-
ter. dealers in stationery and George
Coleman, bookbinder. The damage IS
estimated at 100000
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-29
GIBBONS MAY CONTROL
CHURCH IN AMERICA
Petition to Pope From United States
Asks That This Country Be Given
Autonomy.

ROME, Dec. 29.-His holiness is work
ling hard on several important docu-
ments which have been submitted for
his approval
One Of the papers is from the United
States. and proposes the removal of the
United States from the Jurisdiction of
the propaganda, giving that country au-
tonomous rule, especially in administra-
tive disciplinarian matters. under the
control Of an American primate. who
will be the Cardinal Archbishop of Bal
timore, even If other cardinals shall be
appointed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-29
MISSING GUARD RETURNS
TO M'KINLEY TOMB

CANTON. Ohio. Dec. 2s.-Lieut. Lloyd
Miller. an officer of the infantry of the
United States army, who has been
guarding the vault containing the body
OF President Mckinley. and who has
been missing since December 4, has re-
turned here for duty.
Lieutenant Miller has sent an explana-
tion of his absence TO the headquarters
OF the army.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-29
AGED INDIAN SACHEM
DIES ON RESERVATION

OLD TOWN. Me. Dec. 29.-Sebattis
Classian, governor Of the Penobscot
Tribe OF Indians, died Saturday at the
reservation on Indian Island. He was
eighty years OF age
Governor Classian was one Of the big
sachems Of the tribe. well versed in the
traditions and lore OF the Tarratines
and held in high respect by his people.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-29
ATTEMPT TO WRECK
A PASSENGER TRAIN

PITTSBURG, Pa. Dec 29.-What is
believed 20 have been q deliberate at
temot to wreck a train was made last
night about two miles this side of New
castle Junction. when passenger train
M. q, on the Pittsburg and Lake Erie,
plunged from the rails and eight of the
ten cars OF the train were hurl-d in
every direction
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-29
TO ESTABLISH A FUND
FOR LFE=SAVING PRIZES
Heirs of Anthony Pollok Place an An
nuity With the International
Maritime Association.

The heirs Of the late Anthony Pollok
Of Washington. who. with his wife. was
drowned at the time of the sinking OF
the BOurgogne. some years ago
have decided to create a permanent
Anthony Pollok Fund" the admins
tratiOn Of which will be confined TO the
International Maritime Association. the
headquarters OF which are at Rue des
Mathurins. Paris.
Periodical competitions will be ar
ranged for testing the best life-savinl
appliances already in existence OF bear
ing upon the project
The neAt international maritime con-
gress viii be held in Lisbon in May,
1894. and all COMMUNICATIONS relating
thereto should be addressed to tbs
headquarters of the association In Paris
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-29
PORTUGUESE PRINCE
10 MAKE COLONIAL TOUR

LISBON. Dec. 29.-Crovfn Prince Louis
Philippe. of Portugal. will tour the
Portuguese and some of the British
colonies in Africa and India next March.
The. trip viii be in celebration OF the
prince having arrived at the age Of sew
enteen.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-29
THE CUBAN MINISTER
TO SPAIN BECOMES INSANE

MADRID. Dec. 2s.-Senor Merchar7.
Cuban minister to Spain. became sud
denly insane today. and is under con-
slant supervision. According to the
present program the afflicted man will
be placed on board steamer and taken
TO Havana La Mar. Colombia.
II is expected that he will sail on Fri
day next
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-29
BOURNE ENTHRONED
AMID GREAT POMP

LONDON. Dec. 29.-The reception ~
Archbishop Bourne. new Roman Cath
ole Archbishop OF Westminster. togeth-
er with his enthronement and the be-
stowal OF the veneration pallium on him
took place this morning amid great
DOmo-
Fully 1000 interested spectators at
tended the ceremonies.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-29
CHURCH INFLUENCE
AGAINST A CONFLICT

ROME. Dec. 2s.-CardInal Gotu. pre-
feet of the propaganda. has at the
Pope's request sent circular letters to
the heads of the Catholic missions in
the Far East. urging them to use all
their influence to prevent a conflict be-
tween Japan and Russia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-29
THE WEATHER REPORT.

There will be snow tonight in the
lower lake region and the northern nor
ton OF the middle Atlantic States. and
rain or snow I'm the upper Ohio Valley
ana southern portion OF the middle At
lantic states. Snow Will continue to-
morrow along the greater portion OF the
lower lakes and interior OF New York
IL VIII be warmer tonight IN the mid
Ole Atlantic States and colder in the
Ohio valley and western lower lake
region IL Will be colder tomorrow IN
the upper Ohio Valley and middle At
lantic States.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-29
COLLEGE CHESS MATCH
IS CONTINUED TODAY

NEW YORK, Dec. 29.-The second
round in the annual intercollegiate chess
match will be played this afternoon I'm
the Columbia Grammar School Column
bia will try to down Yale. and Harvard
Will be opposed to Princeton.
In the game yesterday Harvard beat
Columbia. securing 35z points out OF a
possible 4. and Yale and Princeton
broke even. with a score Of 2 points
each. Harvard, therefore, leads after
the first round by 1& points
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-29
MRS. ROGERS SENTENCED
TO BE HANGED IN 1905

BENNINGTON. VT. Dec 29.-Mra.
Mary A. Rogers. convicted Of the mur-
der OF Marcus H Rogers. her husband,
was sentenced today TO be hanged the
first Friday in February. 1905
Leon Perham. the self-confessed ac-
complice of Mrs. Rogers. was sentenced
10 life Imprisonment
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-29
GRAVE AND COFFIN READY
WHEN ENGlISHMAN DIED

LONDON, Dec. 2s--An old man named
Abbott. who died recently at Shimpling.
in Suffolk, had his coffin made thirty
five years ago out Of a tree grown on
his farm His grave was dug three
years ago when his wife died. and he
refused to allow II to be filled in.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-29
SIX SHOCKS NECESSARY
TO ELECTR0CUTE NEGRO

AUBURN. N. Y. Dec. 29.-Although
Frank White. the Oswego negro mur-
derer of farmer George Clare. did not
make any demonstration when put 10
death in the electric chair at 6:32 O'Clock
this morning, there was an unusual
happening in the death chamber.
Six separate turns OF the lever were
necessary to stop the heart pulsations.
and one of the physicians who viewed
the electrocution tainted and had to be
carried from the room.