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Evening journal., 1903-01-29
Miners Killed by Snow slide.

Park City, Utah. Jan. PA snow
slide yesterday killed three miners
outright and injured several others.
It swept down from the high mountain
that overhangs the Quincy shaft
house, carrying the structure down the
valley below. and its course wrought
much other damage. AS soon as the
alarm was spread work in the locality
was suspended and the work of reseu'
ing the unfortunates was pushed en-
ergetically.
Evening journal., 1903-01-29
URGE POWERS TO
SIGN PROTOCOL
England, Germany and Italy
Asked to Accept Minister
Bowen's Proposition
TO LIFT VENEZUELAN BLOCKADE

Washington, Jan. 29.--The italian
and British ambassadors and the Ger
man charge d'affaires, at a joint con
ference yesterday, agreed to cable
their governments, urging a prompt
acceptance Of Mr.. Bowen's last propo.
sition, to enable the lifting of the
Venezuelan blockade at once. In this
cablegram It was suggested that the
consideration of the details OF the
proposition be postponed until after
the signing Of the preliminary proto-
col.
Signor Mayor Des Palanehes, the
Italian ambassador, as the ranking
representative of the allies, called on
Mr. Bowen yesterday afternoon and
Informed him of the dispatch of the
Joint cablegram to the powers, and
expressed the hope that it would expe.
dite the arrival Of the final answer.
Partial confirmation has been OBJ.
tained here Of cable dispatches that
Belgium is to take a prominent part
IN the administration of the customs
receipts. Mr. Bowen declines TO dis.
cuss the details of his plan, however,
until the blockade has been raised.
He gave out a brief statement Of the
diplomatic debt of Venezuela and the
methods for its future adjustment. In
round numbers this debt amounted
on December 81, 1901, TO something
over s14,000,000, and consisted Of
claims which had previously been ad-
Justed. Since that date, owing TO the
almost constant state Of revolution
which has prevailed in Venezuela, no
payments have been made on the debt.
The British and Italian ambassa-
doris and Mr.. Bowen, Venezuela's rep.
resentative, held a conference last
night which lasted two hours. II was
made known that no agreement had
yet been reached for the raising Of
the blockade, and that further word
must be awaited from Europe before
this stage Of the negotiations is
passed.
No Change In Situation.
London, Jan. 29-It was said at the
foreign Office yesterday afternoon that
there was no change in the Venezue-
Ian blockade situation. The reports
that it will be raised Immediately are
premature. Everything depends on
the compliance OF Venezuela with the
terms laid down by the representatives
of the powers at Washington The
claims Of powers other than those
engaged in the blockade viii not be
included in the terms Of the arrange
ment by which 80 per cent. of the
customs win form the basis of the
guarantee OF Venezuela The foreign
office officials intimate that counter
proposals for the equality of treatment
of all claims, irrespective of the pref.
erential rights Of the three allied pow
ers, must delay the withdrawal of
their ships. 1t is, however, under
stood that the German warships will
refrain from entering Lake Maracaibo.
Evening journal., 1903-01-29
ouav viii Not Hold Up treaty.

Washington, Jan. 29.-The friends
OF the Panama canal treaty are jubi-
liant over the prospect Of its speedy
ratification by the senate, as Senator
Quay has voluntarily assured those in
charge Of the treaty that he not only
will not oppose it with the statehood
bill. but will assist in its ratification.
The treaty is to be reported from the
committee on Saturday next, and its
consideration in the senate in execu-
tive session commenced. A canvass
of the senate reveals that Senator
Morgan alone will oppose ratification,
and he declares that he will defeat ac-
ton at this session by talking the
treaty to death.
Evening journal., 1903-01-29
SIX KILLED IN EXPLOSION
Boiler Blows Up at Admission, AIa'
Spreading Death.


Spreading Death.
Admission, Ala, Jan. Pa large
boiler in the malleable foundry of the
Southern Car and Foundry company
blew up yesterday morning, killing six
persons, three whites and three ne
groes, and injuring probably 20 others,
several Of whom viii die.
Tom Birch was on top Of the engine
adjusting the piping when the accident
occurred, and was blown some 60 feet
into the air. ]. A. Forte, the boiler
maker, was blown to the top OF q
neighboring shed and instantly killed.
Ike Hardy was hit by a flying piece
Of the boiler while 70 feet away and in
stantly killed.
Parts af the boiler Weighing ton OF
more were blown over buildings a
thousand feet from the place of the
explosion. The cause Of the explosion
Is not known.
Evening journal., 1903-01-29
PRESIDENT IN WASHINGTON
Mr.. Roosevelt Greatly Enjoyed HIS
Trip to Canton.

Trip to Canton.
Washington. Jan. 20. - President
Roosevelt and party arrived in Wash
ington from Canton at 8 o'clock yes
terday afternoon. On alighting from
the train the president walked briskly
forward to the locomotive, where he
shook hands with the engineer and
fireman. He and Secretary Cortelyou
then entered one OF the White House
carriages and were driven directly to
the White House.
Several times the president ex-
pressed himself as having had a most
enjoyable trip. No specially notable
incidents occurred during the return
journey. At Harrisburg tho president
accompanied by Gen. S. b. NJ Young
took a walk for exercise along the
platform. subsequently he held a for
NAL reception on the station platform,
greeting a large number Of railway en-
ployes and mechanics.
Evening journal., 1903-01-29

% Congressional limited Express. All
Vestlbule Parlor Cars and Dining Car.
No extra fare other than the usual Pull
man charge.
90 Limited Express. Vestibule Parlor
Cars, Vestibule Passenger Coaches and
Dining Car. No extra fare.
The Wilmington Transfer Company win
call for and check baggage from hotels
and residences.
For further information, passengers are
referred TO the Gcket agent at the sta
tion.
W. W. ATTERBURY, ]. B. WOOD
General Manager. Gen. Pass. Agent.
Evening journal., 1903-01-29
EIaht AmerIeans kIIIed in Mexico.

Cananeau, Mex, Jan. 29.-The va
quis have attacked the town Of San
Marcial, the mining centre Of the
state, and almost took possession of
1t. The defenders of San Marcial
against the Yaquis included more than
90 Americans, eight Of whom were
killed, among them Mr. McAllister,
formerly superintendent of the Puerto
Citos mine, of this place; Frank Pen
dleton, formerly foreman of the same
mine. and Ed Shut and George Car
roll. It is stated there were a number
of Americans on the side of the va
quis.
Evening journal., 1903-01-29
Mnnument fer Gonzales.

Columbia, S. C., Jan. %. - In the
hanks Of Columbia yesterday subscrip-
tions were opened to raise a fund for
the erection of a monument to N. G..
Gonzales, late editor Of The State, who
was killed by ex-Lieutenant Governor
Tillman. One thousand dollars was
subscribed, and it is believed that the
fund will reach $4,000 before the end
Of the week. All Columbia banks are
authorized to receive subscriptions.
Evening journal., 1903-01-29
CLASS BLOWERS SUIT

Trenton, N. j., Jan. 29.-Iaura Big
gar. the actress, yesterday filed with
the clerk of the Prerogative court an
appeal from the action of the Orphans
Court OF Monmouth county in allowing
$4,000 each to the three lawyers who
represented the proponents for the
probating Of the will of Henry NJ. Ben
nett and the settling Of the estate. The
actress claims that the fees allowed
are excessive.
Evening journal., 1903-01-29
TRAINS LEAVE BROAD STREET STA
TION, PHILADELPHIA. FOR TH
WEST AND NORTH.
TRAINS

TRAINS LEAVE BROAD STREET STA
TION, PHILADELPHIA. FOR THE
WEST AND NORTH.
$40 a. m. daily, Pittsburg, Chicago. Gin
cinnau, Louisville and ST. Louis. (Din-
ing carr
rs a. m. daily for Plttsburg and Chi
eago. (No coaches to Pittsburg). lam
tied TO two Buffet Parlor Cars.
II 80 a. m. daily, Pittsburg and Cleve-
12.@ p. m. daily, 'IAmited" Psttsburg.
Chicago, Cleveland. Toledo, Detroit,
Cincinnati, Louisville and st. Louis.
s.A D. m. Cfrom Germantown Junction.,
The Pennsylvania Special-lS-HOUR
TRAIN TO CHICAGO. Pullman OBJ
servatlon, Drawing-room Sleeping, Din
ing and Bunet smolang Car.
i.30 D. m. daily. Pittsburg, Toledo, Chi
cago, Louisville (via Cincinnati, Indian
apolis and st. Louis Dining Car)
SIS p. m. daily, Plttsburg. Columbus.
Cincinnati indianapolis, Louisville and
81. Louis. For Welch. W. Va. (via
Shenandoah Valley Route.)
$50 D. m. daily. Pittsburg and Chicago;
for Toledo except Saturday.
ll.o5 p; m; daily, Pittsburg, Cincinnati
i1.eO D. m. dasIy. Plttsburg and Chicago,
daily for Knoxville, via Shenandoah
Valley Route for Cleveland, except Sat.
urday.
= 80 ~ a. me- uailsi LOCK raven Express.
$50 a. m. week days, Kane Express.
ll.4O a. m. week days. Elmira and Re.
nova Express.
40 p. m. Sundays. williamsport Ex
press.
$50 p. m, week days, williamsport Ex
| press.
$50 p. m. daily, Erie Express.
i l1.20 p. m. daily. Erie Express.
1 Cumberland Valley r. r., AS, $40 II A
a. m, $50, SIS and IL 20 D. m. weel
days. Sundays, SIS and II 30 D. m.
! FOR BUFFALO.
4 via Emporium Junction, $50 a. m. ant
| S.25 p. m. daily.
Via Canandaigua. $50 a. m. week days
$50 p. m. except Saturday, and 11.20 p
m. daily.
Evening journal., 1903-01-29
DrIAWApr DTvTsToNJ

For New Castle. 7.s7. s.2s a. m, 800 40,
and 6.5S p. m. week days.
For Lewes, s,2s a. m, and 4.O2 D. m.
week days.
For RehOboth S.2s a. m. Tucsdays
Thursdays and Saturdays only.
For Dover, Harrington and Delmar 7 a.
SIS, l0.5S a. m. f.02, 6.5g and 10 Of d m.
Sundays, 1904 y. m.
week days. s' -
Express for Cape Charles, Old Point
Comfort and Norfolk. 10.52 a. m. week
days and 1904 night daily.
Evening journal., 1903-01-29
MItohelI rccIinea.

indianapolis, Jan. 29.-John Mitch
ell yesterday declined the invitation
of Governor Yates, of Illinois, to ac-
cept a place on the Illinois state board
OF arbitration. Mr. Mitchell declined
on the ground that the United Mine
Workers organization demanded all
of his time. Mr.. Mitchell said he
was heartily in favor of boards Of ar
bitration, and that he appreciated the
offer made by Governor Yates.
Evening journal., 1903-01-29
Ten Miners Dropped Down Shaft,

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Jan. 29.--sTen men
we're injured. two Of them probably fa'
tally, by the fall of a caFRiage ip No.
/ shaft. of the Delaware and Hudson
Company. at Plymouth, yesterday az
ternoon. John Brogan, miner had
his thighs fractured and will die. Pres
to Stzerld. laborer, had his back bro
ken and cannot live. The other eight
men, all foreigners, escaped with 3
severe shaking up.
Evening journal., 1903-01-29
coIombIa WIN Approve Treaty.

Panama, Colombia, Jan. 20. - The
text of the treaty between the United
States and Colombia providing for the
completion of the isthmian canal, was
published in full by the newspapers
here. The general impression among
all circles is that the members Of the
Colombian congress will approve the
bill. All the influential people in Pan
ANA are highly pleased at the fact
that the treaty has been signed.
Evening journal., 1903-01-29
SINGULAR case Of Loss Of Memory.

Poughkeepsie, n. Y. Jan. 20. - A
singular case of loss OF memory is ex-
citing interest at St. Stephens Theo-
logical College. at Annandale, where
Samuel A. Chapman, a student Of Bos-
ton, has lain in a semi-conscious condi-
tion for over a week He fell on an
icy sidewalk, and it is believed in
iured his spine.
Evening journal., 1903-01-29
DIED Erom Ilnn,s Rite-

Charlotte, N. c., Jan. 20. ~ J. H.
Sparks, a well-known show proprie.
tor, died at Winston-Salem, N. c., yes.
terday as the result of a bite on the
arm by a young lion some weeks ago.
Blood poison attacked the wounds.
The remains will be inferred at East
Brady Pa.
Evening journal., 1903-01-29
potanio BLOOD Rain fB. b. .BOis

Botanic Blood Ralm fB. B. B.)is
Pleasant and safe TO take. Thoroughly
tested Tor 80 years. composed Of Pure Boz
tanic Ingredients. Strengthens weak lud-
neys and weak stOmachs cures dyspep-
sia Complete directions go with each bot
tie.
Sold In Wilmington. Del, by Miller
Drug Co. 402 Market street, and n. b,
Damforth. Second and Market streets.
Call Or write either store. Blood Balm
sent by express.
Evening journal., 1903-01-29
General Hasbrouok Goes Home.

Newport, r. l., Jan. 29.-General @.
Hasbrouck, U. S. A, recently promoted
to the rank of brigadier general and
placed on the retired list relinquished
command at Fort Adams yesterday,
and left the post for his home in
Newburgh, N. Y. The officers Of the
station accorded the departing COM
mandant military honors as he left
the station.
Evening journal., 1903-01-29
John D. Longs Condition Favorable

Boston, Jan. 29.-Former Secretary
of the Navy John D. Long was report
ed as being comfortable" at st. Mar.
garet's Hospital All indications of
pneumonia had disappeared. The pa
tient, who is being treated at the hos.
pital for kidney trouble. is said to be
showing favorable progress as far as
that ailment was concerned.
Evening journal., 1903-01-29
Mrs. Floyd Extends Thanks.

Mrs. Rachel Floyd desires TO extend
her thanks to the Police Department
also Mayor Fisher and all other friends
for the kindness shown her in her be-
reavement, and for the manner in
which they paid tribute to the men,
ory of her deceased husband, William
Elnvd
Evening journal., 1903-01-29
EmbszzIer Captured at New Orleans

New Orleans, Jan. 20. - DeteotiYs
George d. Totten, of Somervine, N. j..
yesterday captured in this city George
Ringleman, who is said TO be wanted
in Somerville for the embezzlement
of $1,000 from the Jersey Central Rail-
road. It is said that he had charge oi
the sale here of Communication tickets
to New York.
Evening journal., 1903-01-29

sousa TO Play Before King Edward,
London, Jan. 29.-Sousa'B band has
been commanded to play before King
Edward at Windsor Castle Saturday
evening.
Evening journal., 1903-01-29
vesuvlus In ERUPTION.

Rome, Jan. 2s.-vesuvius is again
in eruption. Detonations are heard
and a stream of incandescent lava is
issuing from the volcano, which is
surrounded with thick smoke. -
Evening journal., 1903-01-29
Philadelphia and Reading Railwa
CWjlninGtsn pdyfn,ou.,
Time table m efrect ~ Nove,D,,. I,,r,s.,, ~, ),

lime taDle In effect November 10. q
a, aFains aticn, leave Wilmington qang strosa
sssAuohJs Tor Hlamere Junction. Mon6-
cnanin; Winterthur, Guyencourt. r3rass-
Il,a 2Nuo, So9sarL Chadd's Ford Function.
ssSstl,.g,, si,c9tpsong, West Chester. Hmbreovdfls'
lthtons, daily except Sunday al TS5 a
SrSs rSs u@ig ~lo and $50 D. m Sundays oniN
tauona, daily except Sunday. a; y 's ~
az J isi,y' ie ~ alu and 40 D. m. Sunday onlN
,.roL roL Joanna. Birdsboro. Reading 0na in
termedlate stations daFiv ercenf eundavr
~ M a. m. and 210 D. m. aundav onH
AZ oOo q. m and 1.i0 D. m
ATLANTIC CITY DIVISION.
rr1 rr9in CHESTNUT street. and Boutk Dtref
Evening journal., 1903-01-29

Delmarvia Telephone CO. Will not in
terfere with newspaper business.
Evening journal., 1903-01-29
- MsK {
PennsyIv AIrpaoi. ID
PHILADELPHIA. HH$#tMoRE AND
wAsHrNGTc \ vTsIoN.
hedule ln effect lKnnArY l2- lq0a

Schedule dn effect JKnuary H. 1903.
Trains leave Wilmington as follows:
For philadelphia (express) .1.57, 8.19. 10
ESQ. 142, s5o, 500. $50 9.35. 10.l1, 1873, 1915
ll.25 II .22. ~ .45 a. m; +t12.16, 49, 800
S.li, 4.5S. sos. CO., $780, 7.0i. III. s.o3 and
Accommodation. Clio. 7.os. $40 800. il ol
a. m, 1880, 2.S2. 400, 5.25, 6.s5 and 10.&
For Chester (expresS, 1.57, 42o. $50
7.fe $50. S.05, $40, $50, 10.11, 1f.25, II .a2
Il '4s a. m. i.s7. 800 4.5s. 6.o7,7.Ol and s.O'
y. m.
Accommodation. 6.1O. 7.O5. 500. Il 90 a.
M. l2.30. 2.s2, 400. 5.25 Gas and TO- 43 p. m.
For New York (thrOugh express), 1.57
3.l9, S.Q5, 9.35 Dining carr, 1922 Dining
carr. lO.i5 Dining Car)) 11.s5 a. m, s'l2 IA
lDlning carr, 1896, 1.9 Dining Carr, 3.ll.
6.oI, 800 Dining carr. III and GIG p. m.
connecting via Broad Street Station,
Philadelphia, 40 $50. 7.05. $50. 10.11 a.
m; l4.2o. 300, ass, sos and 1913 p. m.
For Boston without change, 1902 n. m.
For Newark Center and intermediate
stations, 1.S5 a. m. and G.35 D. m.
Baltimore and Washington, 40 500
go 1851, 4.O9. 5.5 s6.Os. Gag T. .03. 7'se s.1i
p. m, and ~ 81 night
Baltimore and intermediate stations.
S'D al d.la p. m. and l2.iS night.
Leave Philadelphia, Broad Street. FOR
Wilmington (express), 3.a5, 7.2O. IL .90' IL ssI
l016, %. li.30, ll.33 a. m ssl2 36 113
2l6. 3.N f.0i 40 5.O7. 5.25. $50, COS. G. FOL
$50. 7.3l. li.n, 11.2S p. m. and l2.1e night.
Accommodation. 6.10. 7.43. a.12. 1O.@ a
M. l.23, S25, f.0i, 4.49. 5.3i. 6.27, ssS. 10. EEL
ana ii 3S, j. m.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
For Philadelphia (eNpress), 157. ara
t20, sos, 9,35, 10 30. 1915. .45 a. M, 1.87
300, ass COZ, $50, 7.i7 9.03 and GIG d. m.
Accommodation, no $40, 300 A. m,
l2.lf. 200. 400. 525. 7.2S and 1913 d. m.
For Chester (express). 1.57, 4.20. sos,
s.s5, ll.l5 a. m. i.37, 800 i.5s. 6.O7 and
9.03 y. m.
Accommodation. 40. $40. 900 o. m.
IA. 200. 400, SIS. 7.2S and "A. .43 a. m.
For New York (through express), i.57
10 s.15, 1882 Dining Car). 1914 Dining
carr, II 40 a. m. 1856. 1.G Dining Carr,
800 COZ. $3.50 Dining Carr, III Dining
carr, 9.l6 p. M, connecting via Broad
Street Station, Philadelphia. 40 71O. sos
$40 n. m. 4.5s and 10.i3 p. m.
For Boston, without change, III D. m.
Baltimore and Washington 430 500
l0.lS, a. m, 1909. 1915, so. 3.5i, 409, 25
f0 03, 6.i6, 7.36, S.1l p. m, and 70 55 night
Baltimore and intermediate stations.
6.l3 p. m. 1918 might.
Leave Philadelphia, Broad Street, for
Wilmington (express), S.45, 7.20, II. 30, II .83
a. m. 113. 40 5.07, 5.25 G.05. G.55 7gi.
S.S5, ll.u. 1i.2S y. m. and 12 10 night
Accommodation. S.35 9.12 1875 n. m,
1923, 2.a2 6.l3 S.aS and 1912 p. m.
FOR THE SOUTH.
Evening journal., 1903-01-29
ROlnnic Hood IgnlIn, guarantee
DID I,heumatism, Catarrh, Eczema
Itching Humors. Scrofalh
Blood Balm Cures Cancers Of oil
Kinds

Suppuratlng swelllngs EattnS Sores. Tu-
mors,ugly Ulcers. IL kills the Cancer Pol
son. and heals the sores or worst cancer
perfectly. II YOU have persistent Plm-
pie. Wart. SwelnnEs. Shootinss. Singing
Pains. take Blood Balm and they Will dis
nnnnar before lhev deVelnn into Cancer.
Evening journal., 1903-01-29

- Daily. "f' Sundays. ''P' Weekdava.
''s'' via subway. "a" south st., 8.o0 IL Ia.
"S' N.O0 Excursion
Detailed time tnbias at ticket offices.
18th and Chestnut SITS. 6sl Chestnut 81.
zoos Chestnut St. 500 South Sd St. eoel
Market st. and at Stations
Union Transfer Company will cali fer
nenceB.
w. A. GARRETT. MDsoN ]. WEEKS,
Genl SUIT. Gen1 Paas'r Agt
Evening journal., 1903-01-29
BLOOD
\ F'|l)H&Sj Sj(I)gI
Bone Pains, Itching, Scabby
skin Disc asses.
Cancers, BLOOD TroubIes,IPim
Sores

Permanently cuitQ py taxing BOTANIC
Blood Balm. IL destroys the active Poi
son IN the blood. II you have aches and
pains in bones. back and joints. Itching
scabby Slcin, Blood feels hot, Swollen
Glands, Rtsings and Bumps ON the Skin.
Mucus Patches In the Mouth. Sore Throat,
Carbunclee, pfmplee, Copper Colored
Spots all run down, Ulcers on any part OF
the body. Hair OF Eyebrows falling out, take
botanic Blood Balm, guarantee
to cure even the worst and most deep
seated cases where doctors. patent medi-
cines and hot springs fail. Heals all
sores stops all aches and pains. reduces
all dwellings, makes blood pure and rich,
completely changing the entire body into
q clean, healthy condition. BIB. B has
cured thousands after reaching the last
stages OF Blood Poison.
OLD l,heumHtism, Catarrh, Eczema,
Itching Humors. Scrofalh
are caused by an awful Poisoned condi-
tlon of the Blood. B B. stops Hawk
ing and Splitting, itching and Scratching:
cures rheumatism. Catarrh; heals AL
Scabs, Scales. Erupdons. Watery BIS
ters foul fostering Sores: by giving a
pure healthy nlood supply to affected
parts.
Blood Balm Cures Cancers Of oil
Evening journal., 1903-01-29

schedule N sleot Novempss y. 1903.
Al trains illuminated with Pfnfac
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-02
Honorable Artillery Com
pany Arrives ON the
Mayflower.
PARADE THROUGH CITY
Flags and Bunting Every
where in Honor of Dis
tinguiShed Guests.

BOSTON. Oct. 1.-The Dominion Line
steamer Mayhower arrived this morn
ing from Liverpool, with the Honor
able Artillery Company of London on
board. She was berthed shortly after
$3.50 o'clock.
When opposite Millionaire b. p.
Cheney's island home in the breakers,
the Mayfiower was greeted by a salute
from a cannon located on his island,
and at $3.50, when opposite Fort War
rem. she was welcomed by salute Of
twenty-one guns from the outer bat
terry OF the fort. The vessel proceeded
to Quarantine, where she was boarded
by the port physician and delegation
of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery
Company of this city. and the two rep
resentatives of the Honorable Artillery
Company of London. who have been in
this country for some time. Lieut.. q
Herring and Sergt. W. Tettley-Jones.
The delegation Of the Ancients includ-
ed Sergt. F. N. Purmort. A. B. Seeley
and Lieut.. James S. Usner. Those gen
tlemen were accompanied by represen-
| tatives Of the press. greeting was
sent to the press boat by the Earl Of
Denbigh and Desmond. wishing all good
morning" before the seribes boarded
the steamship. The vessel proceeded
from Quarantine direct to her bertl
without delay.
AS soon as the Mayfiower had tied VI
at her berth she was boarded by Adju
tant General Dalton, accompanied b.
| Colonel Hedges. of the Boston Ancients
who extended on behalf OF Governo
Bates the official welcome OF the Com
monwealth of Massachusetts to the Ear
OF Denbigh and Desmond and the Hon
orable Artillery Company While thes
courtesies were being gone through witt
the Ancients and Honorables were draw
up on the main floor of the pier shed Z
greet their guests. Outside were tn
organizations Of the military escor
which was to precede the visitors t
their hotels.
Shortly after 10 O'Clock the member
of the crack British military cOmpan
disembarked. They were received wit
great enthusiasm by the waiting throng
of spectators.
Immediately the parade began
move. No less than 5000 men were
line. and they marched 20 the must
OF seven bands, one OF which. that
the Royal Garrison regiment. statione
, at Halifax. n. S.. had been sent her
especially for the purpose Of furnish
ing music for the Englishmen.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-02
BANKERS DISTRESS
MERELY TEMPORAL
Williams and Middendorf Firms
Will Soon Reopen.

Assurances from authoritative sources
were received privately in Washington
today that the financial embarrassment:
of John L. Williams & Sons, of Rich
mond, and J. w. Middendorf G. Co, of
Baltimore, is merely temporary, and
will be satisfactorily adjusted within
short time. The firms had fully prepared
for the suspension of business, and with
the indulgence of their creditors will
soon resume operations.
Local banking circles were also in
formed that the bankers of Baltimore
will meet today for the sole purpose Of
providing means to assist the distressed
concerns. This action was unsolicited
and will tend to restore confidence more
than any move that could have been
made at present.
The temporary withdrawal of the two
companies is a matter of more than
passing interest in local financial cir
cles. Numerous anxious inquiries were
made by Washington bankers this
morning concerning the real condition
of the companies, and the answers re-
| ceived were of the most optimistic ma
| ture. While neither concern Is repre-
scented locally or has In circulation
large amount of paper. both have been
involved in minor business dealings
here
Mr.. Williams was one of the organ
izers of the American National Bank Of
! Washington and at one time held
large block of the stock. He was also
elected a director, but later resigned
after selling out his holdings of stock
The embarrassment of the firms
caused a decided slump in SeaboarC
stocks this morning. opening at ~
lower than the closing last night. Th'
Offices Of Middendorf & Co. opened az
usual this morning. Mr.. Williams an'
Mr. Middendorf were in consultation
with the directors and the members o
the committee named to straighten ou
the tangle.