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The Washington times., 1903-12-23
GOLDEN THOUGHTS CO. i
DENIED USE OF MAILS
It's List of Prize Winners in Ohio Elec-
tion Guessing Contest Was
Largely Fictitious.
The Postoflee Department has issued

The Postofiee Department has issued
fraud order against the Golden
Thoughts Publishing Company. OF
Mansfield. Ohio. forbidding It further
use OF the mails.
The publishing company, of which
George w. Cupp IS the head, promised
Trizes aggregating nearly $4,000 for cor
rect or nearly correct guesses on the
vote in Ohio for secretary of state. No
vember T. 1902. 1T published a list OF
prize winners. which the department
declares TO have been largely fictitious,
Those who made guesses had to pay 90
cents for one years subscription. In
the case of NJ. Duffy. OF Cincinnati, the
investigation showed that he was told
that IL he took fifty shares OF the stock
OF the company It $50. CUpp would see
to IT that he got one of the first four
prizes. which were $4,000. $1,000. $500,
and 5000
Cupp is held by the department to be
financially irresponsible. He was called
TO Washington 10 explain to the at
torney general for the Postoflce Depart
ment and admitted that he had no
tangible assets 10 pay the promised pre-
miums, but that he had hoped to be
able to get the money.
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
WORKING TOGETHER FOR
NEW PUBLIC BUILDING
Department of Commerce and Labor
May Be Housed There.

Plans for a building to be occupied
solely by the Department OF Commerce
and Labor may be dropped TO make
way for the building proposed by Sena-
tor Fairbanks Sho has introduced in
Congress b.. 70 house this depar--
ment. the Department Of State and the
Department OF Justice in one huge
structure.
The approval OF the President. the
leaders of Senate and House, and the
two secretaries who have been working
to obtain homes for their departments
Independently. Is claimed for the Fair
banks bill. II those interested in new
buildings combine their support 10 aid
I'm obtaining an appropriation II Is be-
loved no reason exists why the mil
liens needed should not be appropriated
unless Speaker Cannon objects. But
that there Is an element OF doubt as tc
his position is well known. as bills ap-
pfopTiating more than hundred mil
lion dollars for new buildings have al
ready been introduced IN Congress.
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
MOSS SUES OUT WRIT
TO SECURE RELEASE
Counsel Contends That Justice Wright
Exceeded Authority in Imposing
Both Fine and Imprisonment

John A. Moss, the negr> lawyer. who
was committed to ie:i op Monday for
ten days for contempt of court. ny JUS
tice Wright. today filed a petition for
a writ of habeas corpus - securc his
release from custody. When the pc
tition was presented TO Justice Weight
he ordered the writ To issue and made
Il returnable forthwith.
Moss when declared TO be in con-
tempt was ordered by Justice Wright
TO pay a fine of $25. the cost of the
proceedings. and be imprisoned for ten
days in the District jail The prisoner.
through his attorneys, Lambert a
Baker and John G.. Cuttings, contends
that the court exceeded its authority
in imposing both a fine and a penalty
OF Imprisonment. Counsel contends that
the penalty should be either fine or I'M
prisOnment.
Moss has already paid the fine and
costs OF the proceedings.
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
REVISING ARMY LAWS
PROVES A BIG TASK

The Department of Justice is finding
much difficulty In it's work on a revision
OF the statutes OF the United States
relative to the army. A special COM
mittee OF attorneys of the department
is at work on the subject, and much
legislation to relieve the present chaotic
condition may be needed.
The subject of army pay Is involved
and indefinite. It ia fixed by assimila-
ton In many instances. IL is frequently
necessary to look up two laws TO find
out what might be set forth in one. A
sergeant major OF cavalry receives the
pay OF sergeant major OF infantry and
artillery" The Fay Of officers on the
regimental stan is also determined In a
devious fashion. which IL is planned to
correct.
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
PUPILS COMPETING
IN LETTER WRITING
Connecticut School Children Core
spending With London Boys
and Girls.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Dec. 23-To af-
ford English and American educators
some basis for comparing the work of
children in the public schools the pupils
in each OF the grades OF this city are
writing letters, to be sent during the
holidays 70 the children in correspond
ing grades of London schools
The suggestion came TO Superinten-
dent T. ii. Beede from the secretary of
the London school board. The letters
will be finished on Thursday. The older
pupils write on assigned topics, but lati-
tude Is allowed in the matter of ideas
and their expression.
The experiment is the first of that ma
ture and the pupils are enthusiastic
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
LAW CHANGES FAVORED
HEARD BY COMMISSION
House Committee chairmen Give Views
on Western Land and Mineral and
Reserve Acts.

Hearings before the cc-Imifslen TO
suggest changes in the xistins land.
mineral and forest reserve laws were
continued today in the Office W Com
missioner w. A Richards of the Gen.
eral Land Office.
Representative MondeB, OF the Com
mittee on Irrigation. ana Representative
Lacey. of the Committee on Public
Lands, appeared before IRE com.nis-
sion and made general suggestions
about the forest reserve and timber and
stone acts. II IS expected that after
exchanging Views with the commission
the Representatives and others will
make important recommendations con-
corning changes destined to reduce the
possibilities OF fraud.
Daily sessions OF the commission will
be held. as It is proposed to submit the
new bills to the present Congress.
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
ASKS $1,000 DAMAGES
FOR PERSONAL INJURIES

Frank II. Hambright today entered
suit against the District to recover
$500 as damages for alleged personal
injuries.
Mr. Hambright says that on Deem
Der 81 last, while walking along II
Street. between Third and Fourth
Streets, he stumbled against an obstruc-
ton on the pavement and was thrown
down His right leg. foot, and ankle,
Mr.. Hambright says. were severely in
jured.
Wilson * Barksdale and d. Fulton
Harris are named as counsel for the
plaintiff.
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
Hay-Herran Treaty.

The Hay-Herran canal treaty did not
modify the obligations which the United
States contracted by the treaty OF 1876
to guarantee the neutrality. sovereignty
and property OF the isthmus. When this
treaty was disapproved no new propo-
sitions were made.
The orders given by the United
States Government to its navy helped to
favor the secession movement. and Co
Iombla was at peace when this move
ment was begun.
1.-THE conduct OF the Washington
Executive has been and now is favor
able in every way to The rebellion. but
not to the maintenance of order. which
Is contrary to the principles and ante
cedents ef the United States Govern
ment and 70 the policy established by II
during the American war OF secession.
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
WIDOW HILL OFFICIATES
At HUSBANDS FUNERAL
Delivers Eulogy Exhorting Hearers to
Initiate Virtues of Dead Man.

WASHINGTON, Pa. Dec. 2s.-Mrs. A.
G. HilL Of Claysville, whose husband
died on Saturday, today conducted the
funeral services over his remains II
the United Brethren Church of the
town.
She delivered eulogy in the presence
Of hundreds Of persons. exhorting them
60 initiate the dead mans integrity OF
character She said she would not recall
MIN back TO earth II she could.
Mrs Hill also made few remarks at
the grave OF the dead man.
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
WILLIAM BERoN BURIED
IN ROCK CREEK CEMETERY

The funeral OF William Boron was
held yesterday at the family residence.
3S2 Eighth Street southeast The Rev. J.
C. Nicholson. OF Trinity Methodist
Church, omciated. Interment was In
Rock Creek Cemetery. The pallbearers
were s. +. Florence. Charles Lewis.
Benjamin w. Reiss. A. II. Reiss. a II
Ragan. Richard Gudgin. and Alexander
Brown Special services were held b.
fraternal organizations OF which de-
ceased was a member.
Mr. Boron died from injuries received
In collision with a bicycle. He was
well known in the District
The Washington times., 1903-12-23

Daily developments are bringing TO
General Reyes the realization that the
longer he remains here the more hope
less his mission becomes.
Receiving no encouragement from
Latin-American diplomats or European
representatives. II has been made clear
to him that Colombia will receive no
support from any Of the European
powers. and. in fact, it is said. the
powers will rather exert diplomatic
pressure 10 avert a war If possible.
Furthermore, the plan of the Colon
bian officials to submit the whole mat
ter to The Hague tribunal receives no
encoura cement from European diplo-
mats, who say they regard the Panama
question as closed chapter.
The only quarter in which the Colon
bians think they see ray of light is
in the Senate of the United States it
self. where utterances Of one or more
Democrats have raised their hopes that
they may perhaps be able TO accom-
plish something there.
Mr.. Buchanan Arrives.
W. I. Buchanan. United States minis
ter to the republic of Panama, arrived
yesterday In Colon and was escorted 60
Panama. by Consul General Gudger.
Mr. Buchanan was enthusiastically re-
ceived at Panama by a large delegation
headed by band.
Colombians WaIlike.
Bogota dispatches announce a desire
on the part of Coiombians to night
Panama. AS yet the Colombians do not
seem to realize that war with Panama
would result in a conflict with the
United States.
President Marroquin is reported 10
have given his private fortune to the
government for war purposes. and meet
ings are held daily at which patriotic
men and women urge war and sub
scribe funds to regain Panama.
News from General Reyes is said TO
The Washington times., 1903-12-23

be anxiously awaited by the restless
public. which Is urging the authorities
TO send troops to Panama in case his
mission falls. Dir. Beaupre. the United
States minister in Bogota, left that city
for Cartagena on December IS.
Rico Wants to Know.
DIT. Luis Carlos Rico. Colombian min
lister Of foreign affairs. sent the follow
ing dispatch TO General Reyes in this
city under date OF December 1s:
IF the explanation which the United
States Government has given TO the
press is of a diplomatic character. an
swer. clearing the following points:
by the treaty OF 1876 the United
States did not acquire control over in
teroceanic transit, but entered into OBJ
legations by which. for compensatory
fayors, it guaranteed the neutrality,
property. and sovereignty of the 18th
mus. the sovereignty being indivisibie.
IF the United States Government
prevents the government of Colombia
from subduing the rebels then II ought
TO submit them to Colombian authority.
The Real Object.
= The United States has never pro-
tected Colombia against foreign in
vasions. Whenever that Government
has interfered to prevent the Interrupt
ton Of traffic # has been because of
the rights granted or at ColombIa's re-
quest. Only in this instance has IL in
terfered on its own Initiative, with the
evident object OF protecting the seces-
sionists on the isthmus.
IF the guarantee of neutrality werA
to be looked upon as a privilege. IL
would prevent the sovereign govern
ment from keeping order on the 18TH
mus. which is against the principles OF
all governments.
THE protocol did not grant
any new rights. United States,
much less the iisn, Vi dominating this
territory. u
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
FUNERAL OF MRS. NEAGLE.

The funeral Of Mrs. Virginia g X
Seagie was held at ST. Margarets p. E..
Church. Monday afternoon. Interment
was in Congressional Cemetery. The
pailbearers were Lewis J. Davis. W.
craneh McIntire. Phillip MaUro. W.
Riley Decide. J. Miller Kenyon, and
Alexander p Shaw. Mrs. Neagle was a
aiece Of Mrs. John z. Waggaman. She
was FOR many years assistant examiner
n the Patent Office.
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
AT WORK IN CAR BARN,
MAN Is ELECTR0CUTED

READING, Pa, Dec. B--Dsniel Chris
tian formerly superintendent of the
Neversink Mountain Railway. was cleo
trocuted yesterday while adjusting
apparatus at a car barn OF the United
Traction Company.
He was fifty-six years old.
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
CARS WERE TIED UP
ON B2IGHTW00D LINE

All cars on the Brightwood line were
tied up this morning for about fifteen
owing TO the breakdown OF a
dynamo In the powerhouse. There was
the usual amount OF profanity on the
part OF the masculine passengers. de-
layed or their way TO work.
The trouble began at a few minutes
before s o'clock, and a few minutes
after that hour cars were running again
without a hitch.
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
GRAND JURY INDIGTS
CHICAGO UNION MEN
Serious Outcome of Strike Against
Windy City Typothetae-Charge
of Conspiracy.

CHICAGO. Dec. 1.-TWO officers of
Franllin Union, No. 4. OF Press Feed
ers. two members of the union. and
Two professional sluggers" were in
eiuded I'm a series of indictments voted
BY the grand jury yesterday.
The indictments resulted from an in
quiry into the methods alleged to have
been employed by the union IN its
strike against the Chicago Typothetae.
the Organization OF employers. and
comprehend charges of conspiracy, riot.
assault. and mahem.
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
More Ships for Isthmus.

The United States cruiser Dixie pass
ed in the Delaware Breakwater late last
night and reached League Island Navy
Yard today. where ii. Is TO undergo re-
pairE preparatory to return to the 18th
mus Of Panama with the. battalion. 81
marines which Brig. Gen. George r
Elliott is organizing in Philadelphia II
is believed the Dixie will sail for Colon
before January l.
Conveyed by the cruiser New York
the torpedo boat destroyers Preble and
Paul Jones will sail from San Francis
co IN short time for Panama The New
York arrived in San Francisco yester-
day from Bremerton. Wash. and is pre-
pairing for the long trip south. II will
stop at San Diego. PreIinque. and Aca-
puleoe on, its. way TO Panama. that the
torpedo boat destrOyers may have op-
portunities to coal. Two hundred and
nifty men from the receiving ship Inde-
pendence have been drafted for servic.
on the New York
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
NEGRO PASTOR BURIED.

The funeral OF the Rev. Robert John
son. pastor Of the negro Metropolitan
Baptist Church. was held yesterday
morning. The Rev. Harvey Johnson. OF
Baltimore. ofiiciated. Interment was
IN Harmony Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
MRs. PERKINs, FUNERAL.

The funeral Of Mary Jane Perkins Was
held IN Baltimore yesterday. Mrs. Per
kins was sixty-hve years old and had
lived in the District for many years.
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
SPECIAL NOTICES.

EXECUTIVE OFFICE. COMMISSION
ERS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUM-
BIA, Washington. Dec q, 190s-The
Eastern, Western, and Georgetown
markets will open on the oath Instant
not later than O'Clock a m. and close
not earlier than 10 nor later than IL
O'Clock D. n. and on Christmas Day
they Will be closed. On the 31st instant
they will open not late--stan O'Clock
a. m. and close not Garlic than 10 nor
later than II o'clock p. N. and on jan
uary /, 1904, open at O'Clock a m and
close at IL o'clock a. m HENRY y. II
MCFARLAND, HENRY L. WEST
JOHN BIDDLE, Commissioners OF the
District of Columbia 1t
BRIcKLAYERS OF NO. /, DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA, TAKE NOTICE-We
will in the future meet in B&t NO, 30
Sixth street northwest As the date for
holding next regular meeting falls uPoa
Christmas Eve, we viii meet WEDNkS-
DAY. DECEMBER q. at 1880 p NJ The
1 T. matter OF afiliatiou with National
Structural Alliance will e conside<ec-
H. 81. SHOOK, RecordiI Secretary.
deH-3t
SPECIAL NOTICE-A meeting OF the
Firemen's Insurance Comp any, OF WASH
ington and Georgetown viii be held. az
its office on MONDAY. January 4TH-
1904 al u O'CLOCK. M for TIE cleo
ton OF thirteen directors. Polls open
at II a. m. c. w. HOWARD. Secretary
dei7-1St
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
TREATY RATIFICATION
CONSIDERED CERTAIN
Interest in instructions to
Louisiana Senators.
FIFTY-NINE VOTES COUNTED
One More Relied on to Come From
Democratic Side When
ever Needed.
FIFTY-NINE VOTES COUNTED

Friends Of the Panama canal treaty
are greatly encouraged BY the action of
the legislature OF Louisiana in instruct
ing the two Senators in Congress from
that state TO Vote for the convention
with the new republic. This step. IL is
believed. means the ratification Of the
treaty beyond question of doubt.
There has been some little apprehen-
sion. since the Democratic caucus adopt
ed a two-thirds rule binding its mem
bers TO united party action. lest Senator
German might rally twenty-five Demo
Gratis in opposition 60 the treaty. thus
holding the entire minority membership
of the body in line against the conven-
ton. The caucus resolution. however.
exemrts from the caucus pledge such
Senators as are under explicit instruc
lions from the legisla lures OF their re-
spective States.
Votes Counted On.
Fifty-fve Republicans are assured for
the treaty. and it also thought that SEN
ator Hoar. although he severely criti-
cises the action OF the President. AMI
Senator Hale. who shares to a large ex-
tent the views OF the Massachusetts,
Senator. viii vote with their party even
though under protest Should they DC
so. their votes. together with those Of
Senator McEnery and Senator Foster of
Louisiana, VIII bring the total for the
treaty up 10 fifty-nine votes. or one
short OF the necessary two-thirds.
There are several other Democratic
Senators who would support the treaty
unless bound by the action of their par
~ caucus not to do so. Both Florida
Senators are in favor Of the convention,
one Of the Senators from Georgia favors
It. as do Senator CoclSrell and one or
two others Should any one OF these
receive instructions from the Legisla-
ture of his State to vote for the treaty,
its ratification is certain unless Senator
HOar and Senator Hale should oppose
il. in which event IL would be necessary
10 obtain three instead of one additional
vote from the Democratic side.
Praise From Georgia.
The governor of Georgia in a public
speech has announced himself in favor
of the treaty, and II is understood he
expresses the sentiment of the State
which. II the Georgia Senator's are not
bound by caucus action. viii cause
them 70 vote for the treaty.
The Administration leaders feel oppo-
sition is crumblins and that the Demo-
Gratis. rather than enter into a fight re-
sulting in failure. Will confine their an
tag0nism TO attacks upon the President
for his course and then conclude by
supporting the treaty
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
After Pay Envelopes.

I'VE know this is pay night" ex-
claimed two highwaymen as they enter
cd the express Office OF Boswell DURAN
! IN East Twenty-thlrd Street, last even
ing and covered him with two revOlvers.
/ up with your hands and show US the
Icoin."
Selling Dufrain by the throat they
pushed him against the wall and search
ed his pockets. taking a gold watch and
s45. The men then demanded the money
with which Dufrain was to pay his
/ help for the week.
Il have not received the money" said
! Dufrain between gasIs as the bandit
released his hold on his throat 1T did
not reach me today"
| The robbers compelled the expressman
+ to open the safe. Thes found the empty
pay envelopes and then. seemingly salts
/ ned. they slowly backed out of the door.
Robbed in Saloon.
| Charles C. Peterson told the police last
night that he had been robbed OF 500
I in Thomas Connells saloon. 126 Mil
waukee Avenue. Later Council was ar
rested and locked up on a charge Of
robbery.
| Peterson says he asked for glass Of
beer and laid so cents on the counter.
but asserted that Connell told him II
was not enough When he refused 10
4 pay anymore he saws he was held up
/ by two men and that Conneh took his
money and then elected him from the
place
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
HEBREWS IN RUSSIA
IN FEAR OF MASSACRE
Letters From Cars Do
miniOn Full of Gloom.
KlSHENEF AGAIN THE SCENE
Approach of Christmas Time Has
Plunged Hebrew Inhabitants Of
City Into Trepidation-
KISHENEF AGAIN THE SCENE

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Dec. D.
Private letters in this city from different
towns Of Russia show a great dread
among the Hebrews throughout the
Cars domains that a repetition of the
outrages committed at Kishenef in the
spring may take place at the same city
at Christmas time. Under the Russian
calendar. the festival comes on January
Z. The letters report that the Hebrews
Of Kishenef are panic-stricken, and are
fleeing in terror to the more tolerant
portions of the empire.
The same feeling OF unrest as to the
outcome. of the period Of celebration by
the peasants is shared by many Of the
Hebrews from Russia IN this city. IN
speaking OF the reported feeling OF
terror In the Kishenef section. Jacob
Ginsburg. editor OF the philadelphia
Jewish Evening Post" says
Anguish of Mind.
While PhiIadelphians are exchanging
presents with friends and relatives, and
congratuladng themselves upon the
spirit OF goodwin and brotherly love
tndI exists throughout our city and
country. the unfortunate Hebrews. who
remained at Kishenef after the horrible
massacre of last Easter. are reported to
be at this same time IN great fear that
the horrible crimes Of the spring will
be repeated when the Russian peasantry
gather TO rejoice In celebration Of their
Christmas
Fleeing in Terror.
Letters from Hebrews In mans Rus
sian cities all express the greatest trepi-
| daton Of the rapid approach of~@ths
Christian holiday period In the bigoted
city Of Kishenef. The Hebrews are said
TO be fleeing In terror before the ca
| Tousing Of the peasants begins The
last massacre came in the midst Of tbs
Easter celebration. and the survivors OF
those barbarous times are evidently not
willing to remain in Kishenef over the
Christmas period and place their lives
at the mercy OF a rum-soaked mob OF
intoierant Russian peasants.
While a massacre may not take place
and, personally. I am inclined to be-
/ lieve that the present governor. Cen
! erai Orusoff would not permit the same
barbarities TO be repeated so soon after
/ the Iast-the reports so current Of a
/ possible massacre among the Hebrews
/ in the empire show clearly the general
feeling Of unrest and fear that the He
brews In Russia suffer"
The Washington times., 1903-12-23

WITHOUT PLATES. 80 ex-
60lH tracing; no pain Look. feel,
act and last longer than natural teeth ShrlInk-
e. faces made normal Painless Filling DIT. J.
L. WILSON, 1908 st. NV. Phone Main--1SdA.
no3O-SOt
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
CHURCH NOTICES.

CHURCH NOTICES.
CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION, 18th and n
nw.-On December "a. at Il:30 pm Christmas
Eve) high celebration Of Holy Eucharist; Rev
Dr. VIM Tayloe Snyder, rector; augmented
vested choir Win sing CARROTS service. aad spe-
oial music viii be rendered All welcome Scans
free II
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
Proprietor Unconscious.

Attacked by a man in his saloon at
Twenty-third Street and Armour Ave
nue. late yesterday afternoon, Jacob
Schsmefneg, hfty-four years old. was
found unconscious some time later by a
customer.
Schimefneg was taken to the People s
Hospital and is said 10 be severely In
jured He was struck on the head with
a stove poker.
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
EDUCATIONAL.

St Mary's Academy, Alexandria. Va
Boarding school for young ladies and small
girls; large grounds; home comforts; moderate
terms address SISTER SUPERIOR dels-sOt
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
.ROBBER STEALS KISS
IN LIEU OF PURSE
Pursued Up Alley by Three
Screaming Colds.
CHICAGO RECORD OF CRIME
Two Saloon Kold-Ups and One in Ex-
press 0fice-Cne Proprietor
Found Unconscious.
CHICAGO RECORD OF CRIME

CHICAGO. Dec. 23.-Four hold-ups was
yesterdays record in that class OF
crime
Failing to obtain the pocket book OF
Helen Smith. coed at Northwestern
University. an unidentified man last
night caught her about the waist, kissed
her and escaped up a dark alley, pur-
sued by three screaming co-eds. who
were with her on the way to the train
There is no clue TO his identity.