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Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-06-03
NEW CAPITOL.
Mississippi Celebrates Completion Of
New State Capitol.

New State Capitol.
Jackson, Miss, June 3.-Jackson en-
tertained more guests today than ever
before in her history. The whole city
assisted in entertaining, and every
person took an interest in the success
of the ceremonies attending the laying
OF the corner stone of the new million
dollar state house. The visitors came
from all parts of Mississippi and Ten
nessee, Arkansas, Louisiana and other
states were also represented among
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-06-03
All Further Danger From
Flood Probably Averfed.
RIVER RISING AT CITY or ST. LOUIS
Des Noines Feeding Five Thousand Desh-
tute Flood Sufferers.

vile, and that sufficient quantities Of
rations he furnished the storm suffer
ers to prevent loss of life.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-06-03

A telephone message from the hospi-
tai, this afternoon, states that Garcia
died at 3: 80 o'clock
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-06-03
Storm Sufferers.

Washington, June S.-Secretary
Root has directed that an officer be
sent from Fort Mcpherson to Gaines
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GEN. MACDONALD TO
Be BURIED IN PARIS
Sorrow in London Over Brilliant
Officers Suicide.

PARIS. March 26.-It is said that the
body Of Mai Gen. Sir Hector Macdonald
who committed suicide az the Regina
Hotel here yesterday. viii be buried in
q Paris cemetery with simple funeral.
One or The letters gouud on the dead
generals body Was from prominent in
habitant OF Ceylou and contained cx-
prcssions Of sympathy
Many rUmoTs are i'm circulation In re-
gard to the generals suicide. one as
sertion is that a male nurse accomHa-
MED him from England because his mind
was notably affected. Another is that
third party instigated the suicide. Tho
immediate cause OF his breakdown and
suicide seems 10 have been the fact that
n saw his portrait iu the Paris Her
aid" in he middle OF a London dispatch
which told of the scandal and the
charges that had been made agaisn,
him. He felt that his return to Ceylon
under a cloud would be intolerable. es-
pcCially rs all the passengers on the
steamship would know OF the scandal.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-26
PosToTFICE BUREAUS
WILL BE WFEDED oUT

Relative TO the resignation CT George
w Beavers, superintendent OF the Givi-
sion OF salaries and allowances OF the
Postofice Department. noted yesterday
IN The Times. the Associated Press this
morning published the following:
1T was learned at the Postofice De
partment that while the resignation of
George W Beavers as chief OF the sal
ary and allowance division was volun-
tary. IL Is but the forerunner Of a num-
ber OF other designations which soon are
10 follow II is said that condition OF
affairs has grown up in the department
which has become intolerable. and that
there is TO be a wedding out Of a number
Of chiefs OF divisions and clerks.
The Postmaster General and his
First Assistant are in entire accord m
the matter, but il is stated that the
opportunity viii first be presented the
parties concerned TO submit their
designations. As result OF This an
nOunceTuent there Is more or less con
sternation among the employees in tho
department. il being understood that
the decision to weed out nanlber OF
officials has been definitely determined
upon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-26
UNNERSIIY'S
NEW RECTOR IN NEW YORK
Mgr. O'Connel Will Be Installed
April t.

Monsisnor Denis O'Counel. the newly
appointed rector OF the Catholic Uni
versity or America, reached New York
today or the Celtic. Monsignor O'Coa-
mel will proceed 10 Baltimore and after
a short visit 10 His Eminence Cardinal
Gibbons viii go 10 Richmond. Va. 10
spend few days with his family before
coming 10 Washington.
Mgr. O'Connel was met i'm New York
today by the Rev. Dr. Edward Shanahan.
and the Rev. Dr. Daniel W. Shea repre-
senting the university the Rev. p. c.
Gavan. OF the Baltimore Cathedral. rep
resenting the cardinal, and the Rev
Petrick j. Hayes. representing the alum
nj association. Mgr. O'ConneI was es-
corted Immediately TO the residence Of
Archbishop Farley.
No preparations for a formal reception
TO the new rector have been made at the
University. There will be a meeting OF
the board OF trustees on April %. and
nothing will be done until after that
tirle.
MOnsignor O'Connell VIII be installed
as rector Of the university after tho
close of The Easter holidays.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-26
IMPORTANT CHANGES IN
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT

r ". Dutton. Chief Engineer OF the
Fire Department. today forwarded to
the District Commissioners FOR their ap-
proval several changes in the depart
ment. william T. Sorreu. Third As
sistant Chief Engineer. is retired on ac-
count OF age. with an allowance Of $50
a month a. J. Sullivan. Acting Third
Assistant. is promoted TO the vacant po-
sition. Peter r. Davis is promoted TO
the position OF senior foreman OF the de-
partment Leonard v. Sei5 Is promoted
to the position OF senior tillerman. and
Senior Watchman Henry W Fletcher is
made private. Charles W. Rice Is ap-
pointed watchman.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-26
TWO "GET-RICH-QUJCR"
PROMOTERS ARRESTED
Alleged Gigantic Fraud in Chicago
Uncovered.

Chief Inspector Cochran. OF the Post
Office Department. this morning received
a telegram from Inspector James E. Stu
art, giving the particulars Of the arrest
yesterday in Chicago OF Louis Enricht
and A. c. Deuscher. promoters of the
United States Land Syndicate. with Of
fees at I67 Washington Street, Chicago.
Enricht and Deuscher have worked a
t-rich-quick" scheme successfully for
two or three months. with profits
variously estimated from $50 900 TO $780,
900. Their scheme is the latest to fan
under the ban OF the Postofice Depart
nent
Inspector Stuart teleEra phed the de-
partment that the men had been taken
before United States Commissioner
Mark A. FoOte. where they deposited
sl.5Co each to appear on April f.
Complaints of the United States Land
Syndicate have been received BY Colonel
Stuart since early in February The
company worked in several parts OF
The country and were extensive adyeT-
Users. Free farms were offered and
Tor small price. II is alleged by the
victims. bogus titles were given TO
tracts in Kentucky, Tennessee. Georgia.
and West virginia. The investors learn
cd after parting with their cash that
the holdings of the company were
wholly imaginary.
When The men we're arraigned before
Commissioner Foote the inspectors had
no Information as 10 the extent OF their
operations. Last night an attempt was
made % locate Enricht and Deuscher.
but neither could be found. II is be-
lieved their profits we're sufficient 20
induce them TO abandon their cash
bonds.
The two promoters were arrested by
Deputy Marshals Fraliegh and st. Clair.
acting under the orders Of Inspectors
Stuart and William Ketcham. One Of
the victims OF the company says II was
represented to him that the company
held 3S. coo acres of land. The same
victim expended $500 for worthless alb
stract deed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-26
NEW TRUST COMPANY NOT
OPEN NEXT MONTH
Will Not Begin Operations Until Some
Time Next Fall

On the authority OF prominent or
cial OF the Riggs National Bank it, can
be stated that there is absolutely no
foundation for the report that the new
trust company. IN which the Riggs
stockholders arc chiefly interested. will
begin operations next month or that its
stock has been offered to Riggs stock
holders at 14O. or any other figure
The only settled fact in connection
with the projected enterprise is. as
heretofore stated in The Times. that
the trust company viii be established.
As 10 the exact time when this is 70
happen. nothing has been determined be-
yond this. that il VIII probably be some
tire next fall.
Officials Of he Riggs bank say they
are too busy AT present with the ar
rangements incident 10 the increase or
the capital stock and the afiliatiOn Of
their interests with those OF the Ma
tional City Bank % New York to give
any attention 10 the establishments Of
the projected trust company. The meet
INK OF stockholders at which the In
crease Is TO be voted oD will take place
April S, and between that date and April
10 the difercntial payments will be
made by the holders OF the stock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-26
SEVERE PUNISHMENT
FOR LEvYINS TRIBUTE

Severe punishment was meted out
Monday by the United States district
court at Louisville. upon Charles E.
Sapp. former collector of internal reve-
nue. for the Louisville. Ky, district.
Leonard Parsons. his assignment clerk,
and Joseph Potoning, railroad man.
They pleaded guilty 10 the charge Of
levying political assessments. Sapp and
Potoning were fined $500 and costs. and
Parsons 5000 and costs. The costs ran
Up into the thousands, but the penalties
have been paid.
This trio developed a complete sys-
tenn of political assessment. per cent
OF their monthly ,2ry being charged.
Those who did not pay were laid of OF
given the most undesirable assignments
in the Office. Complaints came 20 the
Civil Service Commission so frequently
that Sapp resigned in December, 1901,
and Parsons in January. 1902.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-26
BINGHAM COMMENDED
BY THE PRESIDENT AND
SECRETARY OF WAR
His SuperiorS Anticipate His Retirement With
Warm Expressions of Good-Wil-LeaveS
of His "OWn Accord"

President Roosevelt and Secretary
Root today sent 10 Colonel T. a. Bing
ham. Superintendent Of Public Buildings
and Grounds. letters commencing him
for his efficient service in that posi-
tion. AS the President will be alb
sent from this city when Colonel Bing
hams transfer TO Buffalo. y. Y. becomes
effective month hence. the letters
were sent al this time. In view Of much
comment relating 10 the detaching OF
Colonel Bingham from the White House,
and the rumors that he was superseded
because OF having incurred the Presi-
dents dispIeasure. il is interesting TO
note that the President. over his sigma
ture. says that Colonel Bingham is
leaving Of his own accord.
The Presidents letter is as follows:
las I am about TO leave for trip TO
the West, and as your services here will
be finished before I return 1 wish TO
send you this parting line Of thanks and
appreciation for the excellent work you
have done in your present position. You
are now leaving. of your own accord.
with what I hope is the satisfaction of
feeling that you have not only done good
work. but that this good work has been
appreciated. l have a very high regard
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PORTRAIT OF
H'KINLEY ACCEPTED
Painting VIII Be Hung in the
White House.

Colonel Bingham. in charge of public
buildings and grounds. has selected the
portrait Of the late President Mckinley.
painted by w. d. Murphy. as the one
20 be placed in the White House.
The portrait was delivered at Colonel
Bingham's Office. in the War Depart
meat, today. and viii be hung in the
White House on Monday.
Congress appropr lated g. 500 for the
purchase OF a portrait OF the late Presi-
dent. and a number OF welI-xnown ar
lists have competed for the honor Of
painting the portrait 20 be selected.
None of the other paintings. however.
have given entl-s satisfaction 10 the
most intimate friends OF the late Presi-
dent.
The portrait by Mr.. Murphy which
Colonel Bingham has concluded to pur-
chase has the indorsement of Senator
Hanna, Justice Day. and Colonel Dick.
three Of Mr. McKinley's most intimate
friends. who pronounce it an excellent
likeness
In view of the fact that il was made
from photographs and not from life.
the work is considered remarkably ac-
curate.
The portrait was brought TO Wash
ington ffom Mr. Murphy's studio in New
York several weeks aso. It was recently
submitted TO Justice Day. the late Presi-
dents former law partner. and who
knew him perhaps better than any other
man.
Judge Day suggested several minor
changes which we're made by the artist.
after which the painting was accepted.
Il IS life size and represents the late
President holding his glasses in his left
hand aud a sheet Of paper in the right.
a Characteristic attitude OF Mr. McKin-
ley when he was taking.
II is incased in handsome frame Of
gold.
President Roosevelt has not yet de-
cided in which room in the White House
the portrait wiz hang.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-26
IRISH PRESS APPROVES
WNDHAA'S LAND BILL
"HoneSt and Courageous Effort
Says the News"

DUBLIN. March 26.-While a portion
of the irish press hesitates to speak in
an enthusiastic manner OF Chief Secre-
tary Wyndham's land bill, the general
tenor Of the comment is favorable.
The Express" says wyndham's :
scheme is even more ambitious and
comprehensive than that which the land
conferences advocated.
The Nationalist papers criticise the
details but generally allow grudging ad-
miration for the whole scheme. II is
recognized that while Gladstone's 8
scheme was political, Wyndham's is
purely economical and therefore less
liable to arouse passion on either side
The Irish News" Nationalist. says
the bill is an honest and coura geous Of
fort
The Independent also takes ro-
seate view and says II is a great step in
advance.
The bill provides:
That free grant of 500. 900. 900 be
awarded for the purchase by Irish ten
ants Of estates OF landlords.
This is TO be supplemented by a loan
OF about 100000. 600. to be repaid IN
sixty eight and half years. az 3Iz per
cent interest
That OF this sum S25 ,O0O. 900 be ad-
sixty-eight and half years. at ga per
after that time. larger sums.
That three commissioners be appoint
ed TO administer the law. subject to the
control OF the lord lieutenant. and that
the act 30 into effect November 1, 1908.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-26
FINDS NEW
THEORY IN BLRDICK CASE
GEN. WOODS REPORT
SUBMITTED TODAY
Ten Volumes on American Occu-
pancy and Present Conditions.

Before leaving Washington for Boston
from which port he viii sail for the
Philippines on Saturday. Gen Leonard
Wood submitted TO Secretary Root his
final report as military governor OF
Cuba. The report is contained in ten
volumes and is practically a history of
the operations of the United States in
the island from the time General Wood
became governor OF Cuba.
General Wood discusses economic. So
cial. administrative and Industrial con
ditions at length, and advocates reci-
procity between the island and this
country. He opposes the plan Of loans TO
aid planters and says that the planters
II assured of a market for their sugar
viii easily be able to obtain all the capi-
tai required.
The government OF Cuba. General
Wood says. was military in name only.
II all cases save those involving Icgis-
lative matters. appeals were allowed
from the decisions OF the governor gen
eral TO the supreme court of Cuba and
everything done TO make the government
civil in character. In so far as il was
possible. he says. Cubans we're installed
in the Offices.
The report treats at length OF the dis
advantages in administering the affairs
of the islands which arose from the
struggle for independence. the large
proportion OF lliteracy of the people
and the fact that they had known 10
ether government than the military and
were entirely unfamiliar with represen-
tstive government
Speaking OF pensions to Cubans. he
says efforts are being made to obtain
a correct list OF those who actually
served in the Cuban army.
General Wood believes the Naval
Guards, as at present organized. are am
pie to maintain order under ordinary
conditions and TO met emergencies.
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for your successor. Colonel Symons. and
perhaps my feeling about you can best
be expressed by saying that l believe he
will keep uD to your standard.
With warm regards TO Mrs. Bingham
and TO yourself personally. am sincere
~ yours.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
Secretary Roots letter is as follows:
The President has sent to me the
inclosed letter OF mis- own TO be de-
Ivered 10 YOU l wish TO accompany 1t
by an expression OF my appreciation Of
the faithful. capable and devoted service
which you have rendered, ever since
have been Secretary OF War, as the
oficer in charge of public buildings and
grounds. / should not have assented
TO your transfer to another station had
il not been for the general policy which
has been applied throughout the en-
Eineer corps for a number of years past.
and which requires changes Of station
in regular rotation after comparatively
short tours OF duty. ] hope In your
new station you will find &5 agreeable
personal relations and meet with as
marked success as you have here.
Faithfully yours, ELIHU ROOT.
Secretary of War"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-26
INDEX TO TODAYS TIMES.

I-BuTdick Inquest Continued.
Electric Line to Chesapeake Beach.
Colonel Bingham Complimented.
Work of Central Union Mission.
3-Another Big Steel Combine.
Events in Alexandria.
k-Yeterans Celebrate Anniversary.
5-Basebali, Racing, and Other Sports.
Editorials.
Marquise De FonteDoy.
Political Gossip.
IN Socicty's Realm.
Heard in Hotel Corridors.
s-Coning Theater Attractions.
The Nations Drink Bill.
o-MaEyland and Virginia News Notes.
With the Railroads.
and Commerce.
1z-Marriage License, Est No Wedding.
Protest Against Auto Warehouse.
News of Georgetown.
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TEST OF OISCHARGING
DISAPPEARING RIFLES
Successful Trial of Wadsworth Sys-
tenn of at Fort Pickens.

PENSACOLA. Fla. March 26.-An i'm
portant test OF the system for control
ling the fire OF large disappearing rifles
was successfully made al Fort Pickens
yesterday. when the new Wadsworth
system was given a practical trial
The now system. It is claimed. revo-
lutionizes firing a. coast defenses and
will displace the horizontal and depres-
sion system now in use. Nearly 800 .OOG
was spent this year in completing il
and Generals Miles and Randolph will
come 10 witness the tests Every shot
fred was true one cutting the flag
stan OF the target The time OF load
ing electrically. laying on and firing was
foTty-two seconds with ten-inch rifles
Batteries can be fred from towers three
miles distant by means OF the under
ground electrical system.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-26
TROLLEY CARS TO
CHESAPEAKE BEACH
Steam Road to Be Made
Electric Line.
DECISION OF STOCKHOLDERS
Changes Wait on Arrival Here of S.
T. Smith-DirectoIs Will Meet
in Few Days.

The Chesapeake Beach Railway is to
be converted into an electric line. This
has been decided By those representing
the majority Of the stock. but the mi
nority holders Will not commit them
selves as to the purposed change
Since the purchase of the majority OF
stock by David II Monett. of Denver.
it has been his desire to change the
railroad into an electric line a con-
ference was held with those owning the
minority stock but they declined to in
vest any more money in the road Mr..
Moffett then asked for a meeting Of the
directors and that meeting will be held
the latter part Of this week or the drsL
OF next week.
Awaiting President S. T. Smith
This meeting depends entirely upon
the arrival of SyI. T. Smith. president Of
the road who lives in Chicago. His
railroad interests are large and at this
time he is making a tour Of inspection
OF the roads in which he is financially
Interested. Paul Y. Waters, the execu-
tive secretary of the road. is out Of the
city and until his return the time OF
President Smiths arrival Will not be
known.
The Chesapeake Beach road will ex-
tend from a proposed union transfer sta
tion. corner OF Fifteenth Street north
east and Maryland Avenue. to Chesa-
peake Beach. Upon its conversion into
an electric line. the cars viii be operat-
ed over connecting electric lines into the
heart OF Washington and much greater
patronage obtained. Already there is an
increased business for the summer re-
sort in sight and the owners OF the roads
are desirous OF a still greater increase.
Would Purchase All the Stock.
Mr. Moffett. CT Denver, has expressed
TO his friends connected with the board
Of directors a desire % make the resort
more attractive. and TO put on a higher
elass Of entertainments than heretofore
presented there This viii be possible
with an Increased patoTnage. and the
electric systems seems 20 him to be the
only solution OF the problem. At pres
ent, Mr.. MoSett owns about 81 per cent
Of the stock. and is in the market for
the entire amount. The owners decline
20 sell. however. and the meeting OF the
directors il is hoped will be instrumeu-
tai in solving the difficulty.
II is probable the Beach will be open
ed TO the public by the middle Of May
Heretofore. Decoration Day has been
the time OF opening. but again the
wishes OF Mr. Mofett are followed. for
he considers an earlier opening a paw
| ing plan. The work OF converting the
I line into an electric system will not re-
Z quire much time. II the change is made.
( Mr. Mofett will purchase many lew
cars and a large force OF men viii be
put TO work erecting the poles and
stringing the wires. A pOwerhOuse viii
be erected at the Beach.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-26
.BENNiHG ENTRIES
FOR TOMORROW
Demurrer to Start in Fifth Race, Three
Year-Old Event.

The following are the entries an
nounced for Benning tomorrow
First race-SeIling: three -year-oi.Is
and upward: five and One-half furlougs.
Tommy Foster. 10: Neistersinger. 110-
Sir FlOrian. los; Eloim. f01 Shrine. I05.
True Blue. t04: Sir Christopher. 10+: Flo
Russell. 101: Directum, 1O7; Walbrook.
as
Second rsce-Maidcn flies. two-ycar-
olds one half mile. SWIFT. IO5: Susi,
Christian. los. Grecian Maid. 1O5. Oriza.
los, Transmi grafton. I05: May HoIladav.
l05: Caly. 105; Termagant. les: AdeI
Trebla. 1o5.
Third race-Maiden three year old 5:
six furlOngs. Benduro. 1I2. Sontag. i07.
Boston. 100; Carraher. 1G9, Black Diana.
lO7; Adele Harding. io7; Erda. l07
Fourth Race-M Maiden three-year -oIds-
six furlongs Roll Call. i07. Colonsay
ll2, Ahambra, t07; Casca6ilie. I07.
Cherubim. 1O7; Cherry Song. i0T. Pearl
Diver. lo1; Geisha Girl. lC7
Fifth race-Three- -year-oIcs and up-
ward; seven furlongs. Demurrer. 115.
Lord Badge. 115; Honolulu. rs. Harri-
son. 96: Daly. 1l2
Sixth Selling; thrce-year-oids
and upward; cne mile and seventy yards.
AiadC. rs. Dark Planet. lC1; Knight or
the Carter, 105; Ornature. IS. Lady Po-
tentate. i09i JOye, 95i Ray. l04; Bob
binet. 81.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-26
WHITAKER WRIGHT TO
RETURN TO LONDON
EXtradition Papers Complete in AL
legged Swindler'S Case.

LONDON. March 26.-The extradit.on
papers in The case or Whitaker Wright
the promoter now under arrest in New
York on charges OF swindling in con
nection with the affairs OF the London
and Globe Finance Corporation. have
been completed and will be sent 10 New
York next Saturday. 1t is expected tha.
Wright will sail for home about tvo
weeks later.
The position in regard TO Wright's OK
tradition is this. tie can be tried only
on inc exact charges named in the OK
tradition papers. The prosecution ~iII
not be allowed 10 5llege fresh ofFenses
afterward
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-26
INTERSTATE COMMISSION
no CONTINUE HEARING

The members OF the Interstate Com
merce Commission left Washington to-
day 10 20 10 New York city. To-
morrow they viii continue the hearing
there in the ease Of the Kentucky rail-
road commissioners against the Louis
Vile. Nashville. and other lines In the
Southern territory. The complaint al
leges that J. p Morgan g. Co of New
York have gained control CT the rail
roads by the purchase OF stocks aud
bonds and the securities OF the carriers.
and can and Will discriminate against
the several communities.