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The Penn's Grove record., 1903-06-26
Hia Exnfananon.

s"That political xiyalEof y0urs went
30 far as to intimate that you;would
sell your influence for money"
Professional jealousy, my friend"
rejoined Senator Sorghum, soothingly.
Hes cross because he HASN'T any in-
fuence\to sell.";-W.ashington, Star.
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NoaTrick 81 All.

"She thinks she is capable OF presid-
ing over a home Of her OWL" ss 81
"And she can, too, under the right
conditions. why, any girl can do 1t,
If she only has capable and well-trained
servants;a and a husband with plenty Of
money. Presiding over a home that
other people, make isn't nearly so hard
as making ! one yourself."-Chicago
Post ~. II - ss
The Penn's Grove record., 1903-06-26

The State Bank, Of Oakley, Kan,
was robbed. The safe was blown
open, and is a. complete wreck. The
robbers got between $4,000 and 5000.
The Penn's Grove record., 1903-06-26
Tho way With Buls.A

Husband-"You must try .foSkeep our
bills down."
Wife-"I do. but they're always run
ming up."-Baltimore Americana w
The Penn's Grove record., 1903-06-26

CuU1hg A-bond0nInG 4oN1earv [U3ho6n
Advices from Cuba sald that TIE
sanitary methods introduced end
maintained under the United stafeuk
rule were being abandoned ii 10
towns of thu interior.
The Penn's Grove record., 1903-06-26
M .nloom,,, nf.rno.i..

''Yes. she has q case Of '~nerves.sn
whats that?"
"Well, to be frank, it's the name we
use when 9 wealthy, patient Is just
plain cranky.s-Chicago Post ,
The Penn's Grove record., 1903-06-26
OukByDcrre n
Il - 93
oEHUMoRs|
ordsals.'

RH -
Ordeals.
Waiting for Z lunch or breakfast +
L. g trial hard to bear;
Waiting for q car OF. carriage
Makes the victim sometimeslswear.
Waiting for q friend or loved one
Makes Of life q mournfu1 wreck;
But there's nothing racks the system
Quite like waiting for q check.
-NewAYoFk Times
The Penn's Grove record., 1903-06-26
Pesittyelx'Brural.

Hushand-"I wish I knew whereof
could find a buried trensure."0I aIut
Wife+"Never mind, dear, I'm your
treasure" AI9 II
Husband-"Yes, but you are5 not
buried Chicago News. I
The Penn's Grove record., 1903-06-26
Tho Making or Him.

ITS ridicuious," remarked theetaiIor,
ITO say clothes don't make the man."
think so?'" $500
"Sure." replied the tailor. ! "why,
they've made me NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Press.
The Penn's Grove record., 1903-06-26
AGRICULTURAL
Drinking Fountain.

blinking fountain.
The Illustration shows a very nancy
form OF drinking fountain for young
chicks. This may also be used as q
feed trough, for which 1t has no equal.
In order to use it fill a small tin can
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-20
.FOULKE TAKES ISSUE
WITH SENATOR BACON
Civil Service Commissioners Open
Letter.

Hon. William ID. Foulke. Civil Service
Commissioner, has addressed an open
letter 10 Senator Spooner, i'm which he
defends his right 10 communicate with
Senators at any time on official matters.
During the recent session Mr.. Foull0e
wrote to Senator Spooner and two other
Senators urging the adoption OF reso-
luton submitted by Senator Dubois of
Idaho calling for an investigation Of the
charge that the Civil Service Commits
sion had unjustly removed from the sur
veyor generals office OF Idaho Elmer f.
Forshay. Mr.. Bacon OF Georgia. on the
floor of the Senate. severely criticised
Mr.. Foulke for thus entering into a
controversy with Senators. and charac-
terized his action as supreme effront-
cry and ''an ineKcusable breach OF the
privilege Of the Senate
In his open letter TO Senator Spooner.
dated yesterday. Mr. Foulke says
Hereafter whenever my own conduct
or that OF the body to which I belong
is unjustly attacked in either house of
congress / shall continue to address. to
any Senator or Representative who
will receive IT. a communication point
ing out the incorrectness of the state
ment as specifically as I know low;
viii seek TO have the unjust charge re-
futed as publicly as il was made; and
II (as l do not believe) the time should
come when I can ind no Senator or no
Representative who is willing to give
me a hearing. 1 will seek by every
means in my power TO make the world
acquainted with the injustice. 1 do not
believe that any considerable number
OF Senltors viii insist upon such a doc
trine OF Senatorial lese majestic as Will
prevent any officer, however humble the
position he may hold. from protecting
himself against unfounded accusations
by every lawful means in his power"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-20
MANY SENATORS CALL
TO SEE THE PRESIDENT
Discuss Changes in Itinerary
of Western Trip.
CHICAGO TO WELCOME HIM
Representative Hit Asks Chief Execu-
tive to Stop Over at FreepOrt,
Ill, on Return Trip.

President Roosevelt had many Sena-
torial callers today to confer with him
about changes in the itinerary for the
Western trip. Among these callers were
Senators Allison and Dolliver OF Iowa.
Cullom and Hopkins of Illinois. Long
of Kansas, Nelson OF Minnesota. Foster
and Ankeny OF Washington State. Perkins
of California. and Dietrich OF Nebraska.
and Representative Hit Of Illinois.
The Illinois Senators assured the
President that the effort to make his
Chicago visit SAVIOR Of politics. in con
sequence of the municipal election in
the early part Of April. would lot have
any effect on citizens there, who wish
ed to welcome him as the President
of the whole nation.
No change in the itinerary has been
made because of the local rumpus start
ed by Mayor Farrison's recent declar-
alton that Chiagoans would not toler-
ate any "interf erence" in local matters
by anyone. not excepting the Presi-
dent. According 10 the view taken
here. the whole matter will blow over
and the President be given a worthy
welcome by the great Western city.
Representative Hit asked the Presi-
dent 10 stop over at Freeport. Ill. on
the return trip from the Coast. June ?
Is the date on which the Presidents
presence is desired. when the people Will
dedicate a boulder erected to mark the
spot where Lincoln and Douglas had
their great debate. as described in The
Crisis"
Senator Dietrich proposed 10 the Pres
ident horseback ride on the Sunday the
latter Is at Grand Island. Neb. April 2s
This win probably be placed on the pro-
gram.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-20
BOARD TO SELECT OFFICERS
FOR GENERAL STAFF DUTY

BY direction OF the President a board
OF officers, TO consist of Mai Gen. $. B.
NJ. Young. Maj. Gen. A. r. Chaffee. Mai.
Gen John c. Bates. Brig. Gen william
II. Carter. Brig. Gen. Tasker II. Bliss.
Brig Gen. W F. Randolph, chief of ar
tillery. and Major Henry A Greene, u.
s. infantry, assistant adjutant general.
has been designated 10 meet In this city
March 80 10 recommend for detail forty
two officers OF the army large to
complete the first organization Of the
general staff as provided in the act re-
vently passed by Congress.
The board is to be governed by the
probable aptitude and efficiency of ofi-
GERS as established by their records. 10
all OF which the board Will have full ac-
cess. The board Will be charged to be
impartial in it's duties and TO act with
out favor OF affection.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-20
BRITISH AMBASSADOR
AWAITS INSTRUCTIONS
Has Not Replied to Mr.. Bowen's
Demands.

Minister Bowen. representing the Ven
ezueian government in the settlement of
claims against that republic, has re-
ceived no answer TO the note which he
sent last night to Sir Michael Herbert.
the British ambassador. and none is ex-
pected now until a cable comes from
England.
The nature OF that note has been mis-
stated. II contains a proposal that is
bound 10 be answered Sir Michael is
told that no payments will be made to
the representative OF The Bank of Eng
land al Caracas. in accordance with the
protocol unless the question OF prefer
ential treatment is submitted to The
Hague
Mr.. Bowen calls attention TO the fact
that unless this provision OF the pro
tOcols already signed is carried out
there viii be no way &c recover pay
ments made. The money might be tied
up indefinitely. The first payment in
accordance with the protocol is 10 be
made April l.
There is no secret OF Mr. Bowen's op-
position TO the plan suggested by Mr..
seligman for tlss pa.ment OF Venezuela s
debts through the medium OF a syndicate
whicn nc would mead. Mr.. Bowen stated
emphIticaIIv mat the plan unnecessarily
burdens Venezuela with an interest
bearing debt. In addition TO the pay
ment Of an extortionate commission or
10 per cent 1t would make a total Of
30 instead OF 30 per cent Of Gus
toms which the public would have 10 set
aside for the payment of claims.
Consequently the plan is likely 10
come TO nothing unless the principals
find some way to induce President Castro
70 act in person. II is believed here the
powers baye this in view. and for that
reason have delayed official acknowl.
edgment Of their intentions in relation to
the additional protocols which were sub
mitted by Mr.. Bowen.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-20
SPECIAL DELIVERY
BOXES INSTALLED
New Devices Placed in Six Loca-
tions Yesterday.

Six new special delivery boxes were
Installed yesterday at y O'Clock in the
business part of the city. The boxes
are located at the corner Of Ninth and
F Streets The Columbia and New Ma
tional Theaters, the Arlington. Raleigh.
and New Willard hotels
Mr.. Crowley. chief of the special de-
livery system. said this morning thar the
boxes were working very we'll. though a.
yet the general public do not know that
they have been installed. Most of the
letters collected have been for other
cities. The number OF local letters de-
positd in the boxes VIII probably soon
increase.
The boxes are practically slot ma
chimes. 10 cents is dropped in a slot. a
door opens the letter is deposited
When the door is closed the letters are
automatically numbered and drop in
box below
Collections are being made from the
boxes every half hour by special deliv
cry messengers The regular collection
from hotels through business hours Of
the day are made every two hours. The
six boxes. therefore. mark a great i'm
provement in the promptness of the
service.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-20
MEMBERS OF FOUNDRY
IN AN ANGRY MOOD
Oppose Joining St Paul'S and
Petition Bishop McCabe.

Unexpected opposition 20 the imme-
date consolidation of Foundry and St
PauTs Methodist Episcopal churches
has developed in the past few weeks.
Almost two hundred members OF the
former church have signed a petition
to Bishop McCabe. OF the Baltimore an
nual conference. opposing this action.
since this consolidation is one Of the
pet schemes for the advancement Of
Methodism in the city. IL is scarcely ex-
pected the bishop VIII take action pre-
venting ultimate consolidation. but the
signers OF the petition hope he viii at
least delay action until the completion
OF the new Founory Church. The pres
ent plan is for the Foundry congregation
10 Worship in ST. PauIs Church after the
1st of April.
The older members Of Foundry Church
are especially determined in their con-
demnation OF the whole proceeding G.
Warfeld Simpson said today the cOngre-
cation had no right 10 sell old Foundry
Church in the first place. Still more
humiliating was It, he said. that the
members should be consolidated with ST.
Paul's. thus losing their Identity There
was no objection. of course, he said. 10
the members Of ST. PauIs Church Joining
those Of Foundry when the new structure
is erected, but he Is opposed to becoming
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-20
BANK DEAL TO CLOSE
WITHIN TWO DAYS
Changes in Personnel Incident 10
New Organization

The deal for the consolidation Of the
Citizens National and West End Ma
tional banks VIII be closed within the
next forty eight hours.
AS already announced. the transaction
is virtually a purchase of the Citizens
by West End interests The majority OF
the stock. owned BY Mrs. Annie E. john
son. widow OF the former president Of
the bank. Z. Kurtz Johnson. and by yir-
tue OF which her brother-in-law. E. s
Johnson. became president. Will be ac-
CURED by President Frederick c. Stey-
ems and his associates in the West End
Bank
The officers Of this bank and practical
ly its entire clerical force will have
charge Of the affairs OF the new fnsti-
tuition. although ii is probable that some
OF the directors of the Citizens will
continue in the new board. President
Johnson and Cashie- Thomas c. Pear
sail. OF the Citizens. will retire Vice
President y. H shea viii in all prOba-
bility be made second vice president OF
the new bank.
In financial circles the consolidation is
regarded as an eminently sensible pro-
ceeding. and II Is believed that the bust
served in consequence OF II.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-20
PARENTAL OPPOSITION To
YOUNG PALMA'S MARRIAGE
Suspected Cause of the Secret We'd
ding.

Jose Estrada Palma. the young son OF
President Tomas Estrada Palma. OF the
Cuban Republic. who was secretly mar
ried in New York on February to Mabel
Jacobs, was the guest Of Minister Quesa-
da at the Cuban Legation in this city for
several days this week. and returned last
night 10 New York
Young Palma came TO Washington TO
ask senor Quesada TO break the news of
his marriage 10 his father. and that he
might be in Washington at the time Of
the ratification OF the Cuban treaty.
Young Palma is a student at Columbia
University. and his bride Is a daughter
ef David b. Jacobs. a wealthy tobacco
importer. The young people were mar
ried at the parsonage OF the New York
Presbyterian Church, in Harlem by
the Rev. Duncan Mcmillan, pastor of
that congre cation. Parental opposition
to the match is said TO have led 10
the secret wedding.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-20
INDEX TO TODAYS TIMES.

Six Killed in Steamboat Collision.
Southern Railway Changes.
Senators Call at White House.
Commissioner West Entertained.
Last Session of Senate.
3-Noble D. Larner Dead.
Murderer Hills Statement.
News of Georgetown.
Another Statue Controversy.
5-Baseball, Racing, ard Other Sports.
6-EditorialS.
Marquise de Fontenoy.
Political Gossip.
I'm Society's Realm.
s-No-Commission Crusade Postponed.
Maryland and Virginia News Notes.
e-The Government Departments.
Events in Alexandra.
and Trade.
I2-Anti- -Expectoration Law to Be Dis
cnssed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-20
LONDON CROWDS GREET
BALFOUR IN SILENCE
Chamberlain Guest of Lord Mayor
at Mansion House Luncheon.

LONDON. March 20.-Colonial Secre-
tary Chamberlain drove in state 20 the
Mansion House today, where he was en-
tertained at luncheon by the lord
mayor. After luncheon the secretary
was presented with an address of well
come Premier Balfour and other promi-
nent persons were present.
The secretary. replying to the lord
mayors address. said;
4 have returned more than ever con-
vinced that war could not have been
prevented by any statesmanship.
He expresses the belief that racial
unity under. the British flag is an
eventual certainty.
one noteworthy feature OF the occa-
sion vas that Premier Balfour, while
driving to the Mansion House. was not
once cheered.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-20
RULE DISMISSED IN
ARMY OFFICERS CASE
Lieutenants Edwards and Dougherty's
Contention Comes to Naught.

In the case OF Lieuts. George b. Ed
wards and Henry NJ. Dougherty. L. 5. A
Chief Justice Bingham today dismissed
the rule issued against the Secretary Of
War requiring him 10 show cause why
no shoulf not be compelled to give the
Petit, srs a certain standing and rating
in the army.
Lieutenants Edwards and Dougherty
are graduates OF the Military Academy
at West Point. and contend that their
rating in the army has been lowered be-
cause officers appointed from civil life
and from the volunteer service were
rated ahead OF them on the army lists.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-20

Willard has been identified. the police
say, as the man who assisted Mickey
Gleason in the robbery OF an express
messenger Of $4,000 in gold and bank
notes in Paris several years ago. He was
arrested in Buffalo later and $40 600 OF
the proceeds Of the robbery we're found
in his possession and conhscated. He
escaped from custody. however before
he could be turned over TO the French
authorities. Willard is also wanted for
a bank robbery IN Iowa and a diamond
robbery In Cleveland. Ohio.
Carney is said TO be wanted on
charges OF robbery in Boston. Crand
Rapids, Mich, and Chicago He served
four years in the penitentiary at CoIum-
bus, Ohio.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-20
REVOLVER FIGHT WITH
CROOKS ON STREET CAR
George Willard Wanted by Police of Two Continents
Arrested With Pals in Chicago

CHICAGO. March 20-George willard,
sought by the police OF two continents
for years, for daring $50 600 robbery.
committed in Paris. was last night ar
rested after revolver fight with two
detectives on a crowded North Halsted
Street car With him were arrested
Edward Carney. charged with many rob
berries throughout the country and VIII
liam Moffatt. well known 20 the au-
thorities Of Chicago, and with whom
Willard is said to have been operating
in this citv
The iEht which preceded the capture
OF the three men caused panic among
the passengers OF the street car. in
which several women were injured
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-20
MAY RAISE WRECK OF
THE BATTLESHIP MAINE

HAVANA, March 2O-The secretary
OF the treasury has received a. proposal
10 remove the wreck OF the United
States battleship Maine. It came from
an individual American. whose name the
secretary declines 70 disclose. The prop
osition does not call for payment either
way.
Pending its acceptance il has been de-
cided TO include the Maine in the adver-
tisements for bids for the removal Of
various wrecks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-20
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

The warm weather in the lower lake
region and Ohio valley viii be followed
5y much colder weather. with rain to-
aigbt and Saturday. and the rain Will
probably continue Saturday in Atlantic
soast districts. There viii also be rain
Dr snow Saturday in the lower lake re-
gion- IL viii be much colder tonight in
he Ohio valley. the lower Mississippi
Talley. and colder Saturday eastward to
he coast districts
The winds along the middle Atlantic
oast Will be mostly fresh southwest 70
outh: on the south Atlantic coast fresh
outheasterly, and on the east Gulf coast
resh east 20 southeast. becoming north
westerly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-20

MEMPHIS. Tenn. March 20.-The food
situation in the Memphis territory looks
somewhat brighter today. because or the
fact that the river was stationary at
forty feet all day yesterday. Up to a late
hour last night there had been no report
OF breaks in the main levees OF this dis
trict but several points are in great
danger.
Government engineers manifest great
anxiety over the condition OF the levees
in the st. Francis district. and unless
the strong winds subside. IL is feared the
mighty food will break through. The
water is now washing over The ennbank-
ments at Pecan Point and Randomshot-
a wild rumor has been rife OF large
break at the latter point. but # cannot
be confirmed
The situation along the upper Arkan-
sas side Is alarming and necessitates the
working OF hundreds OF laborers. piling
up sacks of earth 10 save the lowlands-
In the lower districts everything IS
reported in good shape. with the posi-
bic exception OF Leland. where the sandy
front of the levee is sIoughing badly
under the action OF the food. A large
force OF men. well equipped. has been
rushed to the point OF danger
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-20
FORMER STATE SENATOR
JAMES d. FEETER DEAD

LITTLE FALLS. y. Y. March 20
James d. Feeter. who represented the
thirty-third senatorial district. which
includes the counties of Otsego and
Herkimer. during the period OF 1899 and
1902. died suddenly at his home here
this morning of heart disease. He was
sixty-threc years Of age. He leaves a
widow
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-20
HOME RULE FOR IRELAND
SAID TO BE IN SIGHT
Government About &c Offer Modi-
fed Measure in the House.

BELFAST. March 20.-According to
today's Evening Telegraph" IreIands
long cherished desire for home rule is
at last on the eve of being fulfilled.
The paper states that T. W Russell
Liberal Unionist member OF parliament
for Tyrone, south division. today told its
representative that the government Is
about TO introduce a modified measure
OF home rule for the Emerald Isle.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-20
CROWNINSHIELD HAS
HAULED DOWN HIS FLAG
Turned Over European Squadron
TO Capt. j. H. Dayton.

Rear Admiral A. s. CrowninshieId was
placed on the retired list today upon his
own application. He hauled down his
flag on the cruiser Chicago at Naples
and turned over the command OF the
European squadron 10 Capt J. II. Day
ton. Of that vessel. who will serve as
squadron commander until the arrival
OF Rear Admiral c. S. Cotton.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-20
WARM WEATHER SENDS
PRICE OF LOBSTERS DOWN

PORTLAND. Maine. March 2O.-One OF
the most remarkable drops in price in
the history Of the fresh lobster business
has beer announced. Up to a few days
ago Holsters were selling at wholesale
for 25 cents pound, and yesterday the
price went down TO IL cents. The un-
usually fine. warm weather is said to be
responsible.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-20
SOUND STEAMER CUT
DOWN IN DENSE FOG
MISSISSIPPI PASSES
HIGHEST FLOOD RECORD
LeveeS Still Hold Their Own, But
Conditions Are Critical.

The following bulletin was issued this
morning by the Weather Bureau:
The river situation is practically un-
changed. The Mississippi IS about sta
tionary at Memphis and continues 10
rise below. At New Orleans this morn
ing the stage was 1876 feet. OF foot above
the previous high water of 1897.
The conditions from Memphis south
ward continue extremely critical. Fur
ther developments depend almost who'll
ly upon the ability OF the levees 10 hold
the water in check q"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-20
DIR. LYMAN ABBOTT HERE.

DR.. Lyman Abbott. of New York city.
the eminent divine. arrived in Wash
ington this morning and is registered
at the New Willard. He viii remain
in the ciU until tomorrow, and while
here will call upon several OF his
friends in the ministry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-20
POPE AGAIN RALLIES.

ROME. March 2O.-The condition Of
the Pope IS improving His Holiness as
sisted at the Lenten sermon today.