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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-20
PRESIDENTS AID PEOPLES
RIGHTS AT WHITE HOUSE
Editor of The Washington Times.

To she Editor Of The Washington Tines
Referring to the article IN your yes
terday's issue. Radical Changes in the
White House Grounds" and the expIa-
nation of the architect. MIR. McKim. that
the President wanted It that way, we
may take it for granted that the White
House needed repairs. and that they
have been skIUfuIIy and satisfactorily
executed. but I submit that those re-
pairs, extensive as they may have been,
did not necessarily involve the abolish
meut of a convenience which had existed
for many years to the detriment of no
one, and has been enjoyed. not merely
by The sightseers. but by hundreds,
daily. Of orr citizens-that is. the pas
sage by way Of the eastern terrace to
and from the Treasury and other depart
ments
If MIR McKim's explanation is cor
rect, and the changes in this particular
were made at the request of President
Roosevelt. it logically follows that some
future President may. with equal right,
order or express the wish for a restora-
ton OF the previous conditions and a
reopening of the passages now closed TO
the public
The wrong Of this whole matter ap-
pears 10 lie in the pitifully mean and
small insisrence of Congress that the
White House shall be both the home Of
the Presidents family. free from the
inquisitive intrusion of strangers and
camera fiends. nursery for his chill
d-en. if he have any. an1 an executive
Office where business of the greatest
Importance and urgency may be trans
acted with the least hindrance. It's
business is public business OF the high
est order. and III COMFORTS with the
sanctty and secIusion OF a private
household.
Congress should provide a suitably
located dwelling for tbs President and
his family. in keeping with the dignity
OF the office and Of the nation, and re
tain the White House as an Executive
Mansion, public. in the business sense
Of the word. as are all other depart
ments. with no necessity for the ex-
cIusion from its grounds of the private
citizen.
Presidents come and Presidents go
leverv four years or so), but the people
are here forever. CITIZEN
Washington. D c., April II. 1903.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-20
FIREMEN AND POLICE
BATTLE WITH OUTLAWS
Desperate Mckinney Killed and
Confederate Captured

BAKERSFIELD. Cal. April 20-In a
battle between officers Of three counties
and James Mckinney. the outlaw. two
men were killed instantly and another
was fatally wounded yesterday after
noon.
Sheriffs Kelly of Kern. Collins OF Tu-
Iare. and Leovin of Arizona counties,
with Officers VIII and Burt Tibbitts. Gus
Tower, and City Marshal Packard, sur
rounded Mckinney shortly before Il
o'clock yesterday morning in a Chinese
house VIII Tibbitts and Packard or
dered Mckinney to surrender. and the
outlaw answered by shooting VIII
Tibbifts was shot through the stomach
and died soon after; Packard was shot
through the neck and shoulders and
dangerously wounded Burt Tibbitts, a
brother of the dead deputy sheriff, shot
Mckinney through the mouth and neck,
killing him
Mckinney. who had been in Bakers
field two days. was being harbored by
friends in a Chinese joss house that was
a regular fort In the place with Nc
Kinney, who had a sawed-off shotgun,
was Hull a desperate. who used pis-
toll. Hglz would not obey the order to
come out of the barricAded house until
the fire depart ment was ordered TO the
scene, when he gave himself up and was
taken to the county jail. a mob tried
to take him from the officers.
Another accompIice OF Mckinney who
was known 20 be in the house where the
battle took place would not surrender.
and at 4:50 p. n. the building was set
on fire The man was soon smoked out
and taken TO jail.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-20
A STRANGERS EXPERIENCE
AT EASTER DAY SERVICES

To the Editor Of The Washington Times:
have heard of back seats" which
superciIfous ushers reserve for doubt
fuI strangers. but not until last sun
day was in position TO realize the feel
ings Of those RELOCATED to the rear OF
a transcpt.
Accompanied by young English girl
who is sojourning in Washington for the
beneficial % effect Of the humidity Of
the climate Tor which Americas Paris
is famed. and who thinks it nothing
short Of haathenism to attend any but
the orthodox service on Easter day, I
sought entrance 10 one Of the most i'm
posing churches Of the city
With no thought but that in our land
Of boosted religious and secular
license. the seats were free. OF al least
that there was some provision for visi-
tors IN a city Of homeless ofHceseekers
and government employees. we stood
waiting for one of the usheTs 10 attend
us Now my impression is The ushers
had bits CT pasteboard in their hands
and only those who held the correspond
Ing coupon were entitled to a seat Pew
renting Is common but 7 never saw il
carried TO the extent Of giving visitors
no claim on the hospitality Of the con
gregation-
After awaiting the pleasure Of the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-20
EXPERTS At TARGET
INVITED TO HUNGARY
Great Enterna ionaI Shooting Car
nival at Budapest Next Month.

The military maxim IT'S only he
shots that hit that count" is having is
truth exempliaed both in this country
and abroad 10 the action taken by IA
tional governments 10 raise the stand
ard OF Workmanship among all classes
OF people The Austrian government
has gone so far as 90 invite all the great
countries of the world TO send their
most skilled young men 10 participate IN
an international shooting carnival st
Budapest next month.
Ambassador HengeImuIIer Won Hen
gervar is taking a special interest IA
this event in his home country because
IL is ia the hands of some Of his per-
souaI friends there. II is their idea
that the presence Of foreigners in The
competitions viii stimulate their own
youths to greater efforts. In order 10
make the carnival attractive to young
men at great distance from Budapest
valuable prizes have been offered. The
first prize viii be :, geo kronen and a gold
medal suitably engraved, the second. a
silver medal and the third a bronze
medal. both of the latter to 20 with
additional emblematic prizes.
a feature Of the competition not Gus
tomary n the United States is the linz
iting Of entrants to young men bora
since January !, 1880. This is intended
to bar out skilled soldiers Of many years
experience Entries are invited from
men eligible under this condition. who
must send birth certificate with their
application to the Egyetemi AthIetekaf
Club. at Budapest.
In commenting on the carnival yes
te-day, Count Frederick Hoyos. the new
attache Of the Austrian Embassy said:
Great interest in sharpshooting has
been aroused in Hungary in consequence
o. this carnival This is the first OF its
kind ever held there. and some OF the
ambassadors friends are. in truth. az
the head CT It. That has caused the
ambassador to hope that some young
Americans may make the trip to Buda-
pest. The time is rather short for any
one TO reach there unless he is ready to
start at once. Perhaps IN another. year
young men from all the world will be
able TO attend and engage in a great
international rivalry. The idea Of this
carnival seems TO be of recent origin
and so the arrangements were a bit
hurried
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-20
WASHINGTON STATUE
AS GIFT FROM FRANCE
Public Subscription Started to Pre-
sent a Token Of Friendship.

Further plans for the Identification
and development of the National Capt
tai viii involve the placing Of many
handsome statues of the great men Of
the past. according to information COM
ing to the President and state Depart
ment from different sources. There
seems to be far-reaching epidemic OF
this sort, due to patriotism in some
cases. and in others to the desire 10
strengthen international friendships.
An evidence OF the latter case has
just been given in advices received
from Paris a committee OF distinguish
ed men, descendants Of three notable
patriots who served in the American
cause in the Revolution. has proposed
the presentation to the United states
OF a bust Of George Washington. L
public subscription has been started.
with the Count de RoChambeau q
chairman. and associated with him are
| the Marquis de Lafayette and the Mar
quis de GTasse. Each is the descendant
OF an ancestor Of he same name who
vas contemporary of Washington. All
are known TO leading men in this
country especially the two first named
The gift which il is intended to send
bronze bust by David dangers. Once
before q similar plan was undertaken
and the replica sent to this country
only 10 be destroyed by fire Fortunate
" the original plaster casts of The bust
are still preserved in Paris. and Mile
d Anglers. daughter OF the sculptor. has
promised the use Of them for this token
OF amity between the two republics
Following closely upon the offer of
the German E7T7np~or Of efarrTr of
Frederick the Great, the French plan
to present the bust Of the greatest Of
American patriots, instead OF one Of
Freuchmau. IS regarded as a delicate
indication Of French appreciation CT the
Rochambeau statue dedication last
spring
Comment upon this score is likely 10
be increased when the statues of Baron
Won Steuben and Count Pulaski arc
erected in Washington. Congress at its
last session passed a bill appropTiatfng
$50 600 for the erection Of these statues
to the two great soldiers Of the Rcvo-
lutionaTy period. in recognition Of their
services to the colonies then struggling
for freedom. The success with which
the Rochambeau ceremonies passed off
gave the necessary encouragement 10
the supporters of the project for the
other two statues, and they are how as
sUred as permanent additions to the
great collection Of the nation. IN the
present state OF rivalry among the
nations to cultivate friendly relations
with the United States # is believed
not improbable that the act OF leading
Frenchmen. IN starting the Washing
ton bust plan. may be followed
by similar action when the Baron
Won Steuben and Count Pulaski stat
ues have actually risen in place within
the next two years
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-20
Communications From
Readers Of The Times

ushCTs until patience ceased 10 be d
virtue. and observing the church was
rapidly filling, we requested one Of the
most important looking Of the group
To extend us the courtesy of a seat
Looking at us with cold poIiteness he
waved rs aside. saying: You viii find
seats around there"
Around there" meant the last seats
in the left transept Taking in the sit
uation-that there were no more desIr-
able seats on saIe-we retired through
the side door. determined to seek d
house Of worship where the master of
ceremonies would be more hospitable
TO the stranger within the gates
1t was a typical Easter Sunday. with
just enough sunshine to make you will
ing To risk your holiday attire. with q
feeling akin to school day stolen sweets
the uncertainty Of the weather adding
zest to the enjoyment of your tailor's
latest work of art: the delicate touch
OF the artists brush-et ceteTa.
The bells were changing. throngs surg
ing to different places of worship; and
having been Joined by another belated
couple from the northwest. our quartet
stood on the corner and soliloquized-
I never was treated this way be
fore" ventured the gentle English girl
Looking down at the daintiIy gowned
maiden. did not doubt her statement
and could not see her disappointed
Turning sharply TO the left I told my
perturbed companions to follow me
At no great distance down the street
stood an unPretending building which I
saw was a church of the same faith.
There was a card of welcome on the
door Inquiry satisfied US we had
reached a port of safety-we were at
the door of the Church of the Incarna-
ton The warmth OF welcome there
more than repaid US for the lack of
greeting in the larger congregation.
This quaint little church is restfuI,
and wholly attractive. The significance
Of the paintings which adorn the walls.
a2d the exquisitely designed windows.
each bearing a lesson, gives food for
biblical study,
Back Of the chancel life-size paint
ing in oil ills the center space. The
beauty and holiness Of feature as por-
tTayed by. the artist is an inspiration:
and the light which radiates the coun-
tensRce Of the gIorifed Saviour shines
with the Iuster of q benediction The
restless visitor who seeks this home
nest finds that which to the down heart
ed is as the balm of Cilead."
The voice of the pastor, Il am the res
direction ana the life seems a message
from the Holy One who sits IN sacred
triumph with our slorm-driven globe
His footstooI. When we left after the
service the feeling of inconsistencies was
gone. and in its place peace and good
viii Teigned
May We hope that in the more impos-
ing churches and larger congregations
of Washington there will be provided q
place Tor the stranger who may need a
word Of Christian greeting. and when il
pIeases God TO bring His people together
on Easter OF any other day may no Wis
itoT feel he is unwelcome in any sacred
ediice in this the most beautiful city in
our broad land
STRANGER WITHIN THE GATES.
Washington, D. c.. April Il. 1903.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-20
INDUSTRIAL HOME SCHOOL
H0USEKEEPER 4 MOTHER
Editor Of The Washington Times

To the Editor Of The Washington Times
VIII you permit me TO say through
your valuable paper how much the par
cts and friends of the inmates of The
Industrial Home School appreciate the
good sense of the board Of trustees in
appointing a housekeeper who is a
mother herself and Will doubtless en-
terrain a kindly feeling toward the chill
dren detailed to assist her.
Among the matrons employed at the
institution there is but one who has
ever been married, and even this lady
has never been a mother So il is With
. great deal Of pleasure that the friends
Of the children learn Of the new ap-
pointment. and I feel sure the public
viii join us in hoping that when the
new assistant matron is appointed on
July the 1st 1t will be a woman who has
had children Of her own.
A FRIEND OF THE CHILDREN.
Washington. D. c, april IS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-20
.EHRAGED BURGLARS
WRECK CHICAGO THEATER
Manager Had Left But 1000 at Their
Disposal

CHICAGO, April 2O--One Of the most
daring burglaries and acts OF vandalism
ever known in Chicago was committed
yesterday morning between and )
O'Clock. when the box Office of the AGA
denny OF Music in Halstead Street near
West Madison. was looted.
The safe, containing nearly 81, 600 in
currency was blown open, and many
valuable papers were also taken. The
robbery was remarkable for vandalism
The robbers, enraged al not securing
more money. proceeded to wreck the
place. Every chair and desk in the thea
ter Office was cut or broken. and the
only clock in the house was taken down
from the wall and smashed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-20
Rescued a Horse With a Rowboat.

Rescued Horse With a Rowboat.
A horse. belonging 10 William Brown
of the Canal Road. jumped into the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal yesterday
afternoon. opposite the old stone house
once occupied by Bull FrizzeH. and
narrowly escaped drowning The animal
was grazing on the Low Grounds. when
a crowd coming from ball game
frightened il, some Of the boys stonire
and chasing it. The horse became SO be
wt!dered that il jumped into the wafer.
where it swan around for nearly hall
an-hoEr- Joseph Fletcher and William
Brown, the owner. found boats. rowed
10 the horse and helped it drag itsel,
upon the towpath. nearly exhausted.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-20
THE TINES TO DESERVE
ID THANKS o. THE e

To I'll" Editor Of The Washington Times.
Should you succeed in knocking out
square 143 swindIe you viii deserve, and
viii set, the thanks of everyone In
terested in the welfare of this Capital
City.
II this square G42l is taken for the
purpose OF a Hall OF Records. then the
BuTnham commission is fraud and
humbug, Sincerely yours.
JOHN r. FRANCIS
Washington, D. C. April Is. 1908.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-20
Protective League at Church-

The Young Mems Protective League
attended divine services at Mount Zion
II. {. Church LAST night The occasion
being their eighth annual sermon. an
auxiliary Of ladies' accompanying them
The sermon was preached By the Rev.
william II Gaines. The league NUM-
bers more than 2G0 members. Its Of
fcers are: James Z. Walker. president
Clifford Fry, vice president; George II.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-20
THE NEWS OF GEORGETOWN

Payne. financial secretary: Harry L.
Bell, assistant financial secretary: 10
seph Il Lee. recording secretary.
Charles r. Marshall. treasurer, Edgar
Kicks, chaplain. and Leonard Dogans.
sergeant alarms
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-20
INDIANA AT NEW YORK.

NEW YORK. april z0.-The United
States battleship Indiana arrived from
Pensacola this morning.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-20
Potomac Lodge to Receive Degrees.

Potomac Lodge to Receive Degrees.
Potomac Royal Arch Chapter. No. s..
OF Georgetown. viii meet az Masonic
Hail. IN Thirty-secord Street northwest
Wednesday evening. az which the off,
GERS of Potomac Lodge Of Georgetown
VIII confer The R A. degree. At the
meeting several high priest Jewels VIII
be presented TO the companions of the
chapter. Several o. the officers Of the
grand chspter of the District have prom
ised to attend the meeting. and the
evening viii no doubt prove interesting
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-20
Another Mad Dog Scare.

Much excitement was caused yesterday
afternoon on s. Philips Hill Conduit
Road by she appearance OF supposed
mad dog The foUr-y eaT-old son Of 10
seph Barnes was bitten in the calf of
the leg. and two dogs bitten. one belong
irg 10 Michael SherIer and the other 10
@ man by the name Of Kenuey- The
supposed mad dog and the dogs bitten
were all shot by Mr. Barnes. a physi-
clan was summoned 10 attend he Rarnes
boy The physician examined the dog
and discovered no symptoms of the rab-
les. He said the boy was in no danger
whatever
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-20
News Notes.

Fred Law. the eIeven-year- son Of
Policeman James Law, OF the Seventh
precinct, was taken from his home yes.
terday to the Georgetown University
Hospital suffering from an acute attack
Of pneumonia This morning his condi-
zion vas reported 70 be worse. his TEN
peraJure being f02 degrees.
Otto Dudley, white, twenty-one years
OF age, was seized with commissions
about o'clock last night. while going
/ to his home 1919 Thirty second Street
northwest He was taken to the George
town University Hospital, where he re
ceiycd treatment. He was able 10 re
turn 10 his home after remaining at the
institution several houra.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-09-16
MUST RESPECT FLAG
Porto RlCan Socialists SUGGEST
Murder and Are Convicted,

SAN JUAN, Porto Rico, Sept. Is
Eduardo Condo and Leonidas Guillot.
two socialists who spoke in a recent
meeting of the American Federation Of
Labor, were put on trial today for in
sulting the American flag and threat
enlng the life of Gov. Hunt Their
speeches teemed with abuse of the gov
eminent. One of the prisoners was ac-
cused of advising the workmen. upon
the return of Gov. Hunt on Oct. / from
the United States, to parade, Carrying
Diack hags and then to make demands
upon the government. If these de-
mands were refused, the speaker add,
ed, the alternative of killing Gov. Hunt
remained. The other orator was said
to have declared that the American
nag was rag fit only to cover rascals
and criminals.
The accused Vehemently denied the
charges. They were tried before JUS
tee kopel, convicted OF anarchistic
conduct and sentenced to six months
in prison. Justice Kopel says the flag
is higher than the law and anarchists
need never expect any mercy In his
court. The case has established a
precedent as a Porto Rican official
warning that attacks on the flag and
government must stop.
The Americans and loyal Porto
Ricans are jubilant, while the socialists
are angry at today's decision. The
convicted men will appeal from the
judgment, claiming that Justice Kopel
had no jurisdiction, as there is no law
covering the offense.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-09-16
MAYOR LOW is
ATTACKED BY JEROME
District Attorney Tells Why He Cannot
Support New York Mayor.

NEW YORK, Sept. 15.-District At
torney Jerome, who is at his summer
home in Lakeville, Conn, has written
to member of the Citizens union in
this city a statement of the reasons
for his opposition to the candidacy of
Mayor Seth Low for reelection.
Il have satisfied myself by careful
inquiry" says Mr.. Jerome, that the
great mass of people to whom we must
look for support in the coming cam
paign believe that Mr.. Low cannot be
reelected and that while they may
give half-hearted support to him for
the sake of the cause, they cannot
overcome their dislike and disgust for
him."
The weakness of Mr.. Low as may
orally candidate Mr.. Jerome attributes
to ''egotism, self complacency and con-
stitutional limitations. Mr.. Jerome
says:
IF it has not been deliberately fos-
tered, certainly no effort has been made
to check the notion that Mr.. Low is
approved by the president and that the
presidents influence is behind him,
and each day this idea is hurting
man loved by many who are opposed
to him politically and in a state where,
in his own time of trial. he will des-
perately need every friendly influence
he can have. / do not mean that the
president as an individual approves of
Mr.. Low Or his candidacy; but have ex-
cellent reasons to believe that the pres
ident, with perfect appreciation of the
dignity of his position, has abstained
wholly from any expression of approval
even to Mr.. Low himself.
This notion of Mr.. Lows letter
about an independent Democrat is all
nonsense" says Mr.. Jerome. 1--WE Dem
ocrats who have worked for many
years in fusion movements are not con-
sidering this. We will heartily sup
port a Republican even in such a year
as this If we are satisfied that next
year he will not be found presiding at
Republican political meetings and is
man who has elements of leadership
and a sincere belief in honesty and
partisan municipal government"
Mr.. Jerome reviews the reasons for
our success in 1901" which he sums
up as the accent of sincerity which
was felt to be true" and asks: How
can you hope to win in campaign
whose keynote is insincerity. If you
could win, what worth has such vic
tory? have no patience with this talk
about a logical candidate which
term he defines as "a candidate whom
they don't want but cannot get rid Of "
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-09-16
OFFICERS ARRESTED
Police Force of Billings Will Be
Tried for Contempt.
Special to The Globe.

Special to The Globe.
BILLINGS, Mont, Sept. 15.-The en-
tire police force of this city is under ar
rest and will be tried for contempt of
court tomorrow. A warrant is also out
for the chief on a similar charge, but
he has not been apprehended.
The arrests are the outgrowth of
proceedings to extradite Carey Snyder,
who is wanted by the Kansas City au-
thorities for a $1,000 diamond steal
Snyder was arrested near this city, and
since his incarceration a bitter fight
has been waged by several prominent
merchants to prevent Missouri officers
from getting the prisoner Gov. Toole
yesterday honored the requisition of
Gov. Dockery, but last night attorneys
for Snyder secured a writ of habeas
corpus from Judge Loud. However, it
is said, before the writ could be served
Chief Morris and his men had turned
Snyder over to the Kansas City detect
ives and they were hurrying with him
back to Missouri and were out of the
state when the attorneys became aware
of the coup.