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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-27
FIREMAN HURT IN WRECK
INB. 20. FREIGHT YARDS
Switch Engines Come Together, But
Cause Only Slight
Damage.

The engineer and fireman OF Balti-
more and Ohio engine were injured IN a
slight wreck last night about O'Clock
in the yards at Massachusetts Avenue
Yard engine No 50. in charge OF Con-
dnctor F.. +. Hawley and Engineer NJ. j
Mealy. was shifting cars in the yards.
Road engine No 1861. IN charge OF En-
gineer Clarence II. Etchison and Fire
man II W. Ayers. the former Of Balti-
more and the later living in Brunswick.
Md. was standing on g spur track, when
the switch engine backed caboose into
the emil
The accident was due 20 an open
switch. The result was somewhat serious.
as the cabOose and the standing road
engine were both derailed. and many OF
the pipes OF the latter were broken. The.
Brennan. Ayers. was badly scaldcd about
the head and hands by the escaping
steam. and was removed TO the Provi-
dence Hospital Engineer Etchison
did not at first think he was Injured
but later he thought It better to go 20
the Emergency Hospital. where IL was
found he had sustained numerous
bruises.
At an early hour this morning the au-
thoriies al Providence Hospital said
that the fireman was out Of danger.
Traffic was not long delayed by the
accident
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-27
WASHINGTON IN GRASP
OF FIRST COLD WAVE;
ZERO MAY BE REACHED
TRAINS COLLIDE
AT FULL SPEED
Nine Persons Dead and Many Lgured in TeSsble Wrech
Near Grand Rapids.

scores OF Christmas visitors. who were
returning to their homes along the Pere
Marquette line after spending the hoii-
day in Grand Rapids The train was
much heavier than usual on account OF
this extra rush
II is reported that No. ;. the incoming
train. was also heavily loaded. II, too,
bore a holiday crowd as well as the reg
ular Sunday load OF passengers. The
fact that the trains were both heavily
loaded added both to the force OF the
collision and TO the horror of the catas-
trophe
AS usual. the smokers bore the brunt
OF the shock and in these every seat
was occupied. The wreck took place
about half a mile this side of East
Paris. which is the first station outside
Of Grand Rapids. There Is curve at
the point. A long grade extends from
half a mile east of East Paris TO near
the scene OF the wreck
No had just descended this grade
when il net No. s. The speed OF the
train must have been terrific. both be-
cause OF the velocity given BY the de-
scent OF the Grade and the fact that
the train was trying TO make up time.
The distance of the scene OF the dis
aster from East Paris delayed the send
ing in OF the first report to this city.
The news was so mcagre that the
railway officials were rendered nearly
frantic. As soon as the first fash came
in rush call was sent out for doctors
and a relief train was dispatched at
once second train was made up TO
go out as soon as the relief train pulled
in
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-27
St. Paul the Limit.
NEW YORK IS PLUNGED
IN DARKNESS BY SQUALL

NEW YORK. Dec. 2s--New Yorker.
had taste of cold weat ,r TODAY thor
caused much Inconvenience TO p-deS-
trans and suffering to the pooss A dro-,
of twenty-five degrees was rec,S ed h.
the officials Of the Weather Bureas b.
tween a m and ?. m. The offeial
temperature throughout the day was az
follows.
a. m. "a degrees.
Noon. 20 degrees
p. m. 9 degrees.
The United States weather forecas-
ter announced at o'clock tonight thar
the temperature would continue to fan
during the night, and would be lowering
around the zero mark by daylight. The
di0p was accompanied In the early
hours OF the day BY a snowstorm. AT
one time the clouds lowered so thick ag
to totally obscure the sky and compel
employees ii the stores and factories 10
work by artificial light.
Pilots on the ferryboats and other
craft in the harbor Esere compelled 70
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-27
TRAVELLERS SAY WAR
CANNOT BE AVOIDED

HONGKONG. Dec. 2e.-British mer-
chants who have just returned from
trip through the southern portion Of
Korea bring the startling intelligence
that Russias action in endeavoring to
draw attention TO her claims TO Yong
AmphO has been bluff until Russia
has secured a foothold on the shores Of
Chin-Kai Bay.
The latter position is declared 70 be
Of the utmost Importance from a strate-
sic standpoint. and win give Russia an
almost impregnahie base between Vlad-
livestock and Port Arthur
According TO these traTelers who have
been in a good position TO study the
real conditions existing war between
Japan ard Russia must inevitably come
and they declare that hostilitias will
break ont before February J..
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-27

the party Which followed the conven-
tion held I'm that city in 1900. Then
western sentiment predominated. and
Westerh man was to be renominated
but now Eastern sentiment is regain
in control and II is almost certain
that an Eastern man is to be the par
tvs Nominee. So It is contended that
some Eastern city would be better than
far Western city as a place for hold
ing the convention.
Within the past few weeks there has
been notable trend of sentiment to-
wa-fd New York city. The metropolis
presents every possible advantage for
holding the conveL on. The question OF
railroad facilities. hotel accommoda-
Jtions, and hail for the convention do
not enter into cor rsideration when New
York is mentioned. 1t has everything
In this respect that could be desired.
The question as regards New York turns
upon the political significance o. holding
the convention there.
New York is great Democratic city.
situated in State which the Democrats
honestly believe they can carry next No
vember. and which. in fact. they must
carry or certainly lose the election. A
convention of Democracy in New York.
besides having a beneficial effect upon
the Empire State. Il is argued would
stiffen the party in the neighboring
States of New Jersey and Connecticut.
and even in Delaware and Rhode ISL
and. and the Democrats will make a de-
termincd effort 10 win i'm these two
States next year.
What the effect of holding the con-
vention in New York would be upon the
aspirations of the leading candidates
for the Presidency is Z matter which
II is difficult to deternine. There are
several New Workers under eonsidera-
ton. Judge Parker. Of course, being the
most prominent. with Mr. Hearst per-
haps a good second; Mayor-eIect Nc
Clellan mentioned" and ex-senator
Hill always a candidate.
Senator Gormans friends maintain
that he is az strong in Kew York as he
is in Maryland. and that his chances
wouh, therefore. be as good in the
metropolis as anywhere, unless it
should be IN Baltimore.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-27
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT
SERVES REFRESHMENTS
Enjoyed Children's Visit to
White House.
REMAINED UNTIL THE END
Chief Executive Personally Greets Each
Tot ana Enters Into Fun of
the Occasion.
REMAINED UNTIL THE END

President Roosevelt personally served
Ice cream and cake TO the children who
thronged the White House to attend
Mrs 2oosevelt's Christmas party yes
terday afternoon. In the entire crowd
there was seemingly not one that had
rs 7li;ch run and genuine enjcyment out
the party as did the President. He
hurried 10 and fro. with his hands fun
OF dishes and saw to it that none Of
the little tots was overlooked.
As fo.' the children. many of whom
had never seen what a real live Press-
dent was like. they were in some meas
ure awed at first. but soon entered into
the spirit of the day. and enjoyed the
merryma king as much as did their host
The President had not intended 10 re-
main throughout the entertainment. He
came in early. but instead Of hurrying
away remained until the last child had
departed. He and Mrs. Roosevelt per-
sonally spoke TO every child and Sade
each one good-by on departing.
81 do not think another similar event
has been seen anywhere" said a man
vho was IN The white House during
the en.ertal17-ent Il am sure / have
never seen anything that could an
Droach It. I think the best part OF IL
was the way in which the President
himself enjoyed the even. The children
f-cre the vcry flower Of the land Thcy
were courteous and well-behaved. and
the whole affair passed off without a
hitch
THE tots from the Chipese embassy
attracted nl-ch attention.
President Roosevelt was greatly
pleased with onesof the songs sung by
Charlie Lcnzcn. ] have forgotten the
title IL Is a martial song and tells Of
the silent march OF the great army OF
the dead. il waAevident that II ap-
pealed 10 the martial spirit OF the Presi-
dent
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-27
DEMOCRATS SEEK
TO FIND A PLACE
FOR CONVENTION
Chicago Pre-empted by Republicans, ST. Louis by
Expostion-EyeS of Party Turn to New York

Democrats i'm and out OF Washington
are beginning to give much eonsidera-
tion to the matter of deciding upon a
city in which to hold the national con-
vention OF their party next year The
convention city is. of course. To be de-
termined by the Democratic National
Committee. which will meet here on
January y. but the opinion OF promi-
nent Democrats who are not members
of the committee VIII have some weight
in influencing the selection.
Until recently Chicago has been look
ed upon with a high degree Of favor.
but the fact that tho Republicans have
decided to meet there has had the ef-
feet of causing many Democrats TO
think they ought TO go elsewhere. This
is particularly 50 in view Of the fect
that the Democratic convention viii
probably be held about one week after
the Republican gathering meets. on on
June IS.
The Democrats do not feel that they
want to be made the tail of the Repub-
iican kite and come trailing along a
week after their opponents have met.
and take up with their leavings Chi
cago viii. of course. spread itself TO
entertain the Republican delegates. ana
has agreed to put up hsnus of $4,000.
In consequence the Democrats might
not fare as well by going there as If
that city was TO be host for only one
political gathering.
Again, the high hotel rates demanded
has put damper on .he ardor of the
Democrats. who thought they would like
TO have the convention OF their party
held there
St. Louis having failed to capture the
Republican convention. will make IN
effort to induce the Democrats to gath
er there. but its attempt is not likely
to be rewarded With much better sue
cess than resulted from the offer to en-
tertain the Republicans The reason
the Democrats do not want TO 60 TO st.
Louis is the same Is that which caused
the Republicans TO look with disfavor
upon the Worlds Fair city.
Kansas City is not likely 10 receive
any better consideration K II makes ar
offer. Democrats remember the fate OF
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-27
ROBERT HILLETT DIES
AFTER A brief ILLNESS
Clerk Of the District Court
of Appeals Passes Away.
BROTHER LATE POSTMASTER
Lived in District Fifty-five Years an1
Was Well known to Legal Pro-
fession- Funeral Tomorrow.
BROTHER LATE POSTMASTER

Robert Wiliett. clerk of The District
Court OF Appeals since its on oiganizatiOp
ten years ago. died last eve ing at the
residence of his sister. Mrs. Lillian Gil
bert. 3eli surect, Georgetown He hal
been III for about 4 year with II ~ht' s
disease. but was not compelled l. ...s'
from active business life until six v
ago.
Mr.. Willett Was widely known among
members OF the Washington bar, and
had large circle OF friends in the city
For many years he had taken an active
interest In the affairs OF the District.
and was conspicuous as public-spirited
citizen.
Boz n in District.
Robert WiIlett generally known
among his more intimate friends as
Bob, was a native Of the District.
having been born in Georgetown hfty-
five years ago. he wse . son OF Vo.
iare Willett. a prOmin- { rezident Of
the District ana a desce liant of a dis
tinguished family.
In the Washington schools. Mr.. Will
lett obtained hiF early education. and
after graduation became student at
Charlotte Hall. IN lower Maryland. Hc
graduated from that school and Ie-
turned TO his horne in Washington
He first entered business as a clerk
in a local mercantile house and re-
mainod IN that position until he OBJ
tained employment in The office OF tho
Marshal OF the District. Later he be-
came clerk to John Young. clerk Of
Ine supreme Court Of the District and
curing the cars he was thus engaged
himself and Mr. Young.
Well known Locally.
When the Court Of Appeals was es-
tabiifhed. in 1898. Mr.. Wiliett was ap-
pointed clerk While serving i'm that
ca pacity he was intimately a---ci,.ed
with the local attorneys. aad through
his genial disposition and kindly nature
built up an envtable circ OF friends
Mr. Wilfu Was a brother OF James =.
Nhlett, city POSTMASTER during Clevc-
lands Administ ration. who was killed
by fall down an elevator shaft in the
pcstofnce building shortly after it's open
ing. He Is survived by two sisters. Mrs.
Gilbert and Lou Willett. and a niece.
Eva Gilbert.
The funeral will be held from the
chapel at oak Hll Cemetery at o. clock
tomorrow afterhoon. The service will
be conducted bE the Rev. Mr.. Blake,
rector Cf CHRIST Episcopal Church.
Georgetown, Of which Mr.. Willett was
member. lnteFment will be at Oak
Hill
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-27
SC0W SUDDENLY SINKS:
THREE MEN DROWNED

BOSTON. Dec. 2e.-Three men were
drowned this morning in Broad Sound
by the sudden sinking of lhe big drcdg-
ing scow. General Poe. Their names
are;
George w. Combes. Government en-
ploye.
William o'Neil. blacksmith employed
on the dred&e
T. Jones. a deck hand.
The dredger suddenly sank when in
tow OF a tug Thirteen men were on
board when the dredger began to set
tie. and ten of them were saved, eight
jumping 20 the scow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-27
MORE MARINES LEAVE
EN- ROUTE TO PANAMA
General Elliott Expects to Join Men
Aboard the Dixie in Philadel-
phia Today.

One hundred and ten men from the
Washington Marine Barracks departed
last night for Philadelphia. where they
are TO board the Dixie, bound for Pan
anna, 10 aid In the prevention of the in
vasion of the isthmus by Colombia.
General Elliott. who Is to command
the whole body OF marines. Will proba-
bly, leave Washington this morning
One of his clerks and several OF the STAFF
have already gone to Philadelphia.
Many of the marines who left Wash
ington yesterday are veterans of the
fighting in Cuba, Porto Rico. the Phil
ippines, and China. and are going down
40 the ssthmus with the expectation OF
having fight. In fact, they are going
10 be disappointed should there be no
war.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-27
WRECKERS DRIVEN OFF
BY THE HEAVY GALE

SOUTH NORWALK. Conn. Dec. 26.-
The wrecking crews who did some work
or copp's Island Reef today in prepara-
tion for raising the steamer Erastus
Corning, were obliged 10 abandon their
labors at O'Clock this afternoon owing
10 the high sea which was running
As the high wind was dashing the sea
higher and higher az night wore on
there seemed good chances Of the steam
er breaking up unless the ND slack
ened. IL was hoped 10 get the work
done before q gale. but the cold and
high water made IL impossible to con-
tiDue work tonight.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-27
COLD WEATHER CLEARS
POTOMAC DRIVEWAY

II was too cold and clustering on the
Potomac driveway yesterday for even
the hardest of horsemen, and no speed
contests we're held. Had the weather
conditions been more propitfous. a large
crowd w9uld have been out on account
OF the holida. season. The owners IF
fast horses have b2an repeatedly Gls.
appointed lately By uD-lvorable Wea arh-
er. and by the prospect Of delay In The
completion of the new speedway They
complain that the thoroughbreds are be-
coming unfit through lack OF exercise
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-27
Becomes Head of Rock
Island System in a
Few Days.
MAY ADVANCE MURRAY
Directors Expected to Elect
First Vice to the Vacancy.
DenialS of Friction.
(spccial 70 The wsshInrton rlpe..l


BALTIMORE. Md. Dec. 2g-coi. L. q.
Loree, president OF ilc Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Comrany. ~ tend, rc d
his resignation to the board OF directors
OF the company. He retires from the
service of the Baltimore and Ohio 10 be-
come president of the Rock Island Com
pany This change is announced in a
dispatch from New York:
Il. F. Loree. president OF the Balti-
nIore and Ohio Railroad Company, will
on January l next become president Of
the Rock Island Company. succeeding
William B. Leeds. Mr.. Loree was chosen
for the executive head OF the Rock
Island and Pacific Railway system, at
reoert meeting OF the directors, when
Mr.. Leeds rendered his resignation The
latter will continue as a member of the
Rock Island Company's executive com
mittee. IL Is known that Mr.. Loree was
offered the presidency of the Rock
Island Company some months ago, but
it was then denied that he would leave
the Baltimore and Ohio road"
Mr.. Loree Confirms It
When shown the dispatch Colonel
Loree. after reading it, said: THAT is
straight" The announcement. however,
was not expected BY Colonel Lorec be-
fore next week.
The directors OF the Baltimore aad
Ohio Railroad will meet early next
week to act upon the resignation of
President Loree and select his sue
cessor.
In railroad circles Oscar G. Muir
ray. first vice president Of the Balti-
NOR and Ohio Railroad, is looked upon
as the logical successor Of President
Loree. although the Pennsylvania Rail-
road interests in the property may ap-
point one of the other vice presidents
10 this place. In the latter event. the
names OF s. NJ Provost and Samuel
Rea are being discussed. The belief Is
however, strong that First Vice. Presi-
dent Murray will be advanced to the
presidency.
Regrets to Leave Baltimore.
Colonel Loree was asked whether MS
leaving the Baltimore and Ohio for the
Rock Island indicated any transfer OF
control Of the latter to the Pennsyl-
vania interests. He said: 1T does not
! am going 70 serve the interests OF the
present owners OF the Rock Island. Ms
reason Is purely the personal one tina;
there are opportunities in the new field
My relations with my fellow-oflc lciais
I'm the Baltimore and Ohio and with the
people OF Baltimore have been yer,
pleasing, and I regret that the former
are to be severed. and that / am q
leave Baltimore. The Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad is a great property. and
has a great future II - now cominE
into this future"
Mr.. Loree declined TO discuss the pos
sibilities as 10 his successor merely say
ing that this was In the bands Of the
board OF directors. who would act at
their meeting next week
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-27
Diplomats Say Combined
Yellow Armies Might
Whip the Gar.
NEGOTIATIONS TO DRAG
Muscovites Plan a Scheme
for More Delay. Prevent
ing Action Until Spring:

LONDON. Dec. 1.-THE St Petersburg
correspondent Of DalzieTs News Agency
cables that the belief is general there
that the negotiations with Japan are
likely to drag throughout the winter
Russia, declares the correspondent.
feels certain that she can easily defeat
Japan. but the officials. realizing the
danger OF Chinese participation, are will
ing to make slight concessions in order
to avert a conflict that might have far
reaching consequences.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-27
FORMER ITALIAN PREMIER
DIES FROM CANCER
Giuseppe zanardelli Expires
After Brief Illness.
A FAvoRITE OF ROYALTY
Deceased Had Held Almost Every Posi-
ton in the Italian Cabinet-Was
Lawyer and Financier.
A FAVoRITE OF ROYALTY

ROME. Dec. 26.-Former Premier zan-
ardcli died tonight at his villa in Ma
derno. near Brescis- The news of his
der.,ise created a distinct sensation
throughout the empire. as, while it was
known that he had been seriously i'll
for some time with cancer. the end had
not Yet been expected His majesty
King Victor Emmanuel sent message
OF coincidence 10 the family and an
nounced his intendoa Of attending the
funeral.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-27
TOOK $500 FROM SAFE.

Leaving his safe unlocked for a few
minutes on Thursday afternoon cost
Benjamin II. fSudson 500 in bills. so
he tells the police. A sneak thief en-
tered the Office and abstracted the bills.
but was in such a hurry that lie over
looked a large sum of money In another
compartment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-27
PANAMA REDUCES MAIL
RATES FULLY so PER CENT

The new republic OF Panama has ad-
vised this Government OF reduction
IN its postal rates to 4 cents for for
eign and cents for domestic matter
These rates are just one-half OF those
formerly charged.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-27
FIRE FROBr STEAM PIPE.

An overheated steam pipe in the Pub
lie Health ana Marine Hospital. New
Jersey Avenue and B Street southcass,
last night. igniteq the floor. with, the
result that an alarm vas turned in from
box ol, ana ~ dlTnagc was done before
the flames were brought under control
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-27

Washington is in the firm grasp OF
the first. and ii is to be eoped. the
worst. cold wave Of the winter. In com
mon with the whole Eastern section or
the United States it is suffering from
the cold wave that came in from the
West Christmas night. Willie brand
new cold wave had taken the place OF
the one which moved Eastward.
The forecast for today is Fair and
cold Monday-Fair. with rising tenn
perature; variable winds This slight
hint OF warmer weather is as far as the
Bureau viii go in predicting the end
of the cold snap. and there may be zero
weather in Washington for several
CIys.
Record for the Day.
At midnight the THERMOMETERS. then ar
81 degrees. began to fan. and it has not
yet reached that point again. There
was steady decline throughout the
evening. and at 10 o'clock the oficial
thermometer showed u degrees. the
minimum for the day. The creates.
drop was between and s a. m. veste--
day. when the mercury sank eight de-
grees in the two hours. blasting ali
hopes that the rising of the sun would
bring some relief from the intense cold
Another big drop occurred between
and 6 p m, when four degrees were
lost in the two hours. and the mercury
fell from % to is degrees
From p. m. to 10 D. m there was a
steady decline Of a degree an hour. with
the prospect of the record showing zero
before morning.
Extends Far South.
The line Of freezing temperature. o.
cording TO the report of the Weather
Bureau, extends as far South as South
Carolina and almost 20 the east uu,lf
coast. This condition Of extreme cold
is expected to continue all day TODAY
in the Atlantic and East Gulf States.
but rise in temperature Is predicted
for tomorrow in this section CT the
country. Tomorrow VIII see colder
weather in the Missouri and Upper
Mississippi Valleys
Fresh TO brisk winds, west 70 south.
are predicted for the Middle Atlantic
States today and tomorrow. while on
the South Atlantic coast the winds wtil
be fresh north to northeast. Wash
ington has been fortunate in that while
high winds have accompanied the coId
wave they have not been high enough
to do any especial damage. In New
York and cities in the Middle West tba
winds have reached almost hurrseane
velocity. and numerous buildings have
been destroyed
St. Paul the Limit.
The coldest place in the country va.-
terday was ST. Paul. Minn.. where tns
therpometer showed ls degrees below
zero. Other cities reporting below-zero
weather were Bismarck, s. D.. below
Chicago, below; Davenport. Iowa. y
below; Des Moines. indianapolis. and
Marquette, 4 below; Springfield. m
below. New York had record Of u
above at s D. m.