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take the place OF earnestness and knovgI-
edge Tho lawyer is a perpetual stu
dent His education is never finished
No ideal is worth following that does
not keep one looking far enough ahead
10 be just beyond his reach
'As far back as l can remember my
ambition has been 10 be a great lawyer.
In my earlier life l had two other am
biions, l am told. First OF all I was
going to be Baptist preacher. One day
saw a baptizing and when told that
immersion was an essential element OF
the faith the traditional democratic an
tipathy to cold water asserted itself and
! concluded that / was not called to the
ministry. My second ambition was to De
a farmer and raise pumpkins. This was
realized, until took up the practice OF
law.
In addressing Judge or jury. as an
officer Of the court il should be the
ambition of the lawyer to secure only
Justice. He should remember that it is
not what the man says that Impresses
Tie judge or jury, but II is the man be
hinc the words.
1T il the work of good citizenship
10 build up high ideals for the nation.
To cultivate love of justice that will
cause the flag TO be loved and not to be
feared"
Hon. Ashton c. shalIenberger. Repre-
sentative from Nebraska. spoke on the
Future of Prosperity"
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SYMPATHETIC STRIKES
BARRED IN CHICAGO
Unions snd Employers Sign Three
Year Agreement

CHICAGO. Feb. 21.-Clauses prohib-
iting the sympathetic strike viii be \
feature OF this years agreements be-
tween the various contractors councils
aud the building trades unions. and as
result. the sympathetic strike In the
building lines in Chicago is dead-
This was assured when the architect
ural iron workers union and the brick
layers and masons' unions yesterday
signed agreements with the employers
association. in which il was pledged thar
neither party will tolerate or recognize
any rights OF any association. union.
council or body OF men not directly in
terested in the controversy. and that
they will use ali lawful means 10 compel
their members to comply with the ar
bstrztion agreement and working rules
as jointly agreed upon and adopted
The agreement viii go into effect April
1. and will continue three years. Al
other trades in the building lines are
expected 10 make similar agreements.
barring the sympathetic strike.
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CONFEREES AGREED ON
MANNED PENSIONS BILL
Fixed Increase for Injured
in Leg or Arm.

The cOnferees on the Senate biEi to
increase the pensions OF those who have
lost limbs or are totally disabled in the
military or naval service OF the United
States yesterday reached an agree
meEs. The rates fixed by the House
amendments are in general acceded TO.
The measure as agreed 20 provides
that those who have lost one hand or
foot. or been totally disabled. shall re-
ceive a pension at the rate OF $40 a
month or these there were 1883 in april
1902. Those who have lost an arm at or
above the elbow. or q leg at or above
the knee. shall receive a pension OF S4s
a month. OF these on the same date
there were 2,3ST on the pension rolls.
Those who have lost an arm at the
shoulder. or a leg al the hip. or where
the same is in such condition as TO pre-
vent the use OF an artificial limb. S55
month. or these there were in April.
1902. 1.7A pensioners. Those who have
lost one arm and one foot $50 a month
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BODY OF LEWIS DODGE
FOUND OFF NEWPORT
Supposed to Have Leaped
From Sound Steamer.

NEWPORT. r. l.. Feb. 2I.-Lewis A.
Dodge. well known in New York. Wash
ington and Boston. was found drowned
this afternoon. at the entrance Of Mar
.rsgaasett Bay. Thomas MARYLAND, the
caretaker on the estate OF Prof. Alex
ander AggAsiz found the body
Word was sent to Boston and this
afternoon Mr.. Dodge's brother-in-law,
R B. Boynton. OF Medford. Mass. ar
rived and identified the body. He said
that Mr.. Dodge had left Boston at 2:3O
O'Clock last Wednesday. and then dis
appeared He had been on the verge
of nervous prostration for some time.
II is thought. that he took his life by
jumping overheard from the Fall River
line steamer as Il was leaving New
port. He was for years in the Gus
toms service in Boston and later prac-
ticed law with success.
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PRESIDENT TO SPEAK At
WESLEY BICENTENARY
Will Address Methodist Gathering in
New York Next Thursday.

NEW YORK. Feb. 21.-President
Roosevelt will be the principal speaker
at a bicentenary celebration os the birth
OF John Wesley. the founder of Method
ism, 10 be held in Carnegie Hail next
Thursday evening, under the direction of
the New York thank Offering commission
or the Methodist Church
other speakers will be the Rev. DR..
James r. Day, chancellor OF Syracuse
University. whose subject will be John
wesley's Gospel" and Bishop Edward
G. Andrews. resident bishop OF New
York. whose topic will be Then and
Now; a d. 1903. and A. d. 1903" The
chairman OF the meeting will be Samuel
b. Bovine.
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j. BRYAN ON
THE VALUE OF AN IDEAL
Addresses Georgetown University Law School Stu
dentS-WouId Be Great LAWYER.

Tc an audience OF enthusiastic and
hall OF the Georgetown University Law
School. William Jennings Bryan last
evening explained his views of The
Value OF an Ideal" The reception ac-
corded him was in thorough keeping
with the eloquent introduction by
Charles A. Douglas, the presiding officer
OF the evening.
The best service that you can render
a man" Mr.. BRYAN said, lis to give him
high ideal. lifting him into higher
realms and giving him broader vision
OF life. Those men who build their
lives TO ideals are those who will sue
coed.
The object of speech should not be
to present the speaker. but to impress
his subject upon his audience. In SO far
as he can forget himself in his subject
matter. so far is he advanced toward
being an orator
II have had men tell me that they
were born orators. While birth Is as
necessary 20 orators as to those in the
less prominent walks OF life. / have yet
TO see that man who was an orator by
reason of his birth.
Two essentials are Indispensable tc
the orator-a knowledge Of what he Is
talking about and the conviction OF the
truth OF what he says Nothing can
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-22
NEW DEFICIENCY BILL
SWELLS DISTRICTFUNDS
Over SAC, 900 Added to Allowances for Local Needs
Manu- Minor Increases Involved.

committed or sought to be committed
to the Government Hospital for the In
sane by order OF the executive author
ity of the District OF Columbia, 50. 500.
For additional amount required TO pay
the widening of Adams Mil Road, ss.-
2Os.27.
For amount required for the deporta-
tion OF nonresident insane. 1900.
For the enforcement OF the provisions
OF the act to prevent the spread OF
scarlet fever and diphtheriz IN the Dis
trict OF Columbia. approved December
20, 1899, and the act TO prevent the
spread of contagious diseases In the Dts
triet OF Columbia. approved March q.
1897. including purchase and mainte-
nance or necessary horses. wagons and
harness. to continue available during.tho
fiscal year 1904. SO. .000-
For expenses for maintenance OF the
Jail OF the District of Columbia. and for
support OF prisoners therein. to be ex-
pended under the direction OF the At
torney General. being a deficiency on
account OF the fiscal year 1902. $s35.57-
The bill authorizes the President 10
appoint by snd with the advice and con-
sent of the Senate an assistant attorney
general, at s., 900 a year, and another at
So coo, and two confidential clerks at
81 500 each This is in accordance with
the Hepburn amendment to the Iegisla-
tive, executive. and judicial appropria-
tion bill TO carry out the provisions OF
purpose Of placing $500, 900 at bis dis
posaL
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Representative Cannon. chairman OF
the Committee on Appropriations, re-
ported 70 the House yesterday the gen
eral deficiency bill which carries an ex-
penditure Of $13. .691. .S56.sO or this
amount the sum OF s45.51l.s5 Is for the
District OF Columbia, in addition 20
which there is an appropriation of
81. 500 for the Botanical Gardens. and
$4,000 for the Library of Congress.
The following are the principal items
for the District:
The Commissioners OF the District OF
Columbia are authorized to use from
the unexpended balance Of the appropri-
alton Ito maintain public order. Dis
triet OF Columbia. 1903" the sun Of s130
in addition 10 the 81 900 heretofore
made available for the construction.
maintenance and operation OF public
comfort stations
For rent OF fire department headquar-
ters. fiscal year 1902. $3.50; for repairs to
engine houses and grounds, $500.
Public schools-For amount required
for contingent expenses. made necessary
by the increased rates OF insurance. fiscal
year 1903. 81 900. Courts-For witness
fees, fiscal year 1896. s1.25.
For payment Of the judgments. includ-
ing costs. against the District OF CoIum-
bia, i65ee-s4. together with a further
sum 10 pay the interest. at not exceed
iEg per centum, on said judgments.
from the date the same became due until
the date Of payment.
To defray the expenses attending the
execution OF writs de lunatico inquirendo
in all cases Of INDECENT insane persons
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NEWARK IN MOURNING
FOR DEAD CHILDREN
Flags at Half Miscellaneous Services
to Be Held Today.

NEWARK. n. j.. Feb. 21.-The seven
persons in the city hospital who were
injured in the grade crossing horror OF
Thursday last are. with the exception
of Peter Brady the motorman and
Miss Margaret Commerford, doing we'll
today. and. it is expected. will recover
The funerals OF many OF the unfortu-
nate victims were held this afternoon.
Others will take place tomorrow.
The coroner's jury impaneled TO inves-
tigate the accident organized this morn
ing. viewed the remains OF Miss Jennie
EsteIle McLelland. the ninth victim OF
the disaster. visited the scene OF the dis
aster. and dispersed to resume the in
quest next Wednesday morning.
The flags on all public buildings are at
half mast
The following proclamation was issued
by Mayor Doremus today:
I'm view of the heart-rending catas-
trophe OF February 10. in which nine ru-
pills OF the Newark High School lost their
lives and many others were injured. /.
Henry NJ. Doremus. mayor OF the city OF
Newark. do hereby request and urge
that Sunday. February %. be set aside as
day of memorial services. also urge
that all citizens attend services and ask
divine blessing for the afflicted and rem
der humble thanks TO the Almighty for
the lives of the children that were
spared
Il further suggest that the sections OF
all churches toll their bells for ten min
utes on Sunday afternoon, beginning at 2
o'clock"
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WHITE HOUSE REPAIRS
SUBJECT OF INQUIRY
Resolutions Ask for State
ment and inventory.

Mr.. Gaines CDem-. Tenn yesterday in
troduced two resolutions OF inquiry re-
garding the White House improvements
One requests the President TO transmit
to the House as early as practicable at
this session of Congress a statement in
detail of the character and cost OF the
work recently done in repairing. remod-
cling. and adding 10 the White House and
grounds. with copies of contracts. reports
or statements OF architects, superintend-
ents 0r officers in charge, accounts and
vouchers showing expenditures in detail:
also that he be further requested to cause
examination of all work by competent
skilled persons with vlsT - determin-
ing the character OF the sasne. and
whether or not Il comes up 10 the con-
tract requirements. and transmit same
10 the House
The other resolution directs that the
officer in charge OF public buildings and
grounds cause to be prepared an inven-
tory of all public property In or belong
ing TO the White House, giving the cost
OF each article. its condition. il still In
use. the final disposition of such articles
as have been removed. sold or otherwise
disposed OF. the price at which each ar
ticle was sold or otherwise disposed Of.
and the disposition of all proceeds OF such
sales. including also all articles that are
or were deposited there as gifts or loans
or otherwise. whether public property or
the property of some person, bringing
such inventory and report up TO date. and
transmit the same to the House as early
this session as practicable
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CARNEGIE SUFFERING FROM
COLD; NOT SERIOUSLY i

FERNANDINA. Fla. Feb. 21-A boat
from Dungeness, Andrew Carnegie's
home. came over today and brought word
that Mr.. Carnegie's reported illness was
not at all serious. he caught cold. and
so felt indisposed. He is doing we'll, and
his friends say that pleasant weather
will bring him around all right
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CONDITION OF GEN. LLOYD
WHEATON CAUSING ANXIETY

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 21.-The con
dition OF Gen. Lloyd Wheaton. who Is
i'll at the Occidental Hotel. is not good
tonight His temperature is high. Mrs.
Wheaton is in constant attendance
PIeurisy has developed. and some anx-
iety is felt by the generals friends.
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Lenten Season in Florida.

The Southern's Palm Limited oilers mequs led
facilities for reaching resorts IN Florida. This
handsome train, composed % club, conparr-
n,ent and drawing room sleepers, dining and
observation cars. leaves Washington week DAYS
6:3l p. m.
Two other fast trains. via Southern Railway.
carrying sleepers and dining ears, leave Wash
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TWO MEN KILLED IN
COLORADO FREIGHT WRECK

DENVER. Col. Feb. 2L-A freight
train on the narrow gauge division OF
the Denver and Rio Grande road broke
in two on Marshall Pass. this morning
Fireman Coldwater Jumped, fell back
under the cars and was ground to
pieces. Brakeman Van Pelt was instant
ly killed. Engineer Cast jumped and
escaped with slight bruises. The engine
Pnd fifteen c9rs left the track.
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STEAMER HOLYWELL SUNK
IN COLLISION OFF YARMOUTH

LONDON. Feb. 21--The British steam
ers Martello and Holywell were In col
lision today of Yarmouth. and the lat
ter vessel was so badly damaged that
she sank. Her crew were rescued. The
bows OF the Msrtello were badly dam
.ood 4"
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Elected on Political Issues.

The issues in the campaign were po-
litical, and one OF them was whether
Senator Rawlins. Democrat. should be
returned TO the United States Senate, or
whether Mr.. SmOot. Republican. should
be chosen. The voters said the latter.
Mr.. Smoot was known 10 be q strong
supporter of President Roosevelt. and
the Presidents record helped us out con-
siderably, as did President McKinley's s
magnificent administration OF affairs"
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SENATE WAR CLOUDS BREAK;
PIPE OF PEACE is LIGHTED
Compromise Plan Proposed for Statehood
Bill as Well as Treaties.

which authorized the purchase of the
Panama Canal Company's concession
and plant. and the negotiation OF the
treaty with Colombia. The other pro-
vided that nothing in the concordat be-
tween the government of Colombia and
the Pope should be held to interfere
with the religious or civil rights OF
American citizens within the canal zone.
On motion OF Senator Frye. these
amendments were made public. the
other amendments offered by Mr.. Nor
gan having also had the Injunction of
secrecy removed.
Mr.. Morgan was proceeding TO eIuci-
date the purpose of these amendments
when he was interrupted by Senator
Carmack OF Tennessee. who again urged
that the consideration OF the treaty be
conducted in open session. but the mo-
tion with which he followed bis appeal
was lest on a viva vOce vote.
Pettus Relieves Colleague.
Senator Morgan was about to begin
again when he was asked to yield to a
question on tho part OF Senator Pettus.
his colleague from Alabama The veter-
al AtabaAudu SldTAeu IN. DuL forgot all
about his question. and for an hour dis
cussed the terms OF the treaty. attacking
the way IN which it was constructed. the
loop holes which he found within its
various articles and the general weak
ness" OF the whole instrument.
Although no reply had UP to this time
been made to the arguments advanced
by Mr. Morgan. Mr.. Pettus called Mr..
Platt Of Connecticut TO his feet, and for
fifteen minutes that Senator replied.
showing the fallacy OF many OF the state
ments that had been made and pointing
out the strong points OF the treaty, ad-
mitting. however. that if the time and
the conditions permitted, some of the
proposed changes in the text would be
made. Mr.. Platt denied however. that
the treaty WAS weak in any vital point
and did not fully and completely protect
the rights Of the United States
When everybody thought Senator Nor
gan would resume, although there were
not more than a score OF Senators on the
floor. a motion TO adjourn was made on
behalf OF the Republican leaders. and the
recess which has been in force for three
calendar days came to an end, and the
Senate adjourned TO meet at the usual
time Monday
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MANOR HOUSE CHAPTER
ENTERTkINS DAUGHTERS
Informal Reception of Visiting Dele
gates at the Riggs.

An informal reception at the Ebbitt
and a social meeting OF the Manor House
Chapter Jointly with the District Min
ute Men at the Riggs were preliminaries
to the sessions OF the Daughters Of this
American Revolution this week.
At the Ebbitt. the meeting at which
200 delegates were present. although en-
tirely informal. entered into a discus
sion OF the matter OF elections. by way OF
preparation for the congress. Mrs. Mary
s Lockwood addressed the assembled
guests. including the regents and dele
gates from several States. upon the res
olution which was carried at the lass
congress, providing for rotation in Of
fee
The resolution carried by practically
unanimous vote. 332 20 80. but now II Is
feared that IL will operate 10 prevenr
the reelection OF Mrs. Fairbanks as
president general.
Mrs. Lockwood consulted Attornes
General Knox and several lesser light:
and their opinion is that Mrs. Fairbanks
can be elected. But IL the president gem
eral can be reelected, many think all
the other officers are also eligible for
reelection. and the resolution would -
a dead letter
AT the Riggs House a large
assembled Mrs. BaIlinger.
opened tze session. and ~
ed the gavel TO Colonel
dent OF the Minute v
was in the hands of
all the contribut
tor-elect Hop
pany.
Addresses
Hopkins. OF
ington and c
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INDEX TO TODAY'S TIMES.
FIRST SECTION.


I-COmpTomiSe on Statehood Bill.
Senator-elect Smoot Here.
General Deficiency Bill Reported.
a-Chamberlain's Trip Fruitless.
Squiers Brings Cuban Treaty.
3-Millions Wanted for Good Roads.
With the Railroads.
War College Cornerstone Laid.
5-Ex-Attache's Weekly Chat.
Current Art Topics
Baseball, Racing, and Other Sports
Yale Alumni Banquet.
Alexandria's Gala Day.
S-Editorials.
Marquise de Fontenoy.
GIN Society's Realm.
Io-Echoes From Stageland
II-This Weeks Theater offerings.
I2-Pope Leo's Interesting Career.
I3-Finance and Commerce.
1.-THE Real Estate Market.
I6-PTaise for Local Police.
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.SENATOR-ELECf SNOOT
ARRIVES IN WASHINGTON
Expects to Take Seat With
out Opposition.
TO STAY HERE TILL MARCH q
Prepared to Remain for Extra Session.
His Campaign Manager De-
fends His Election.

The Hon. Reed Smoot. United States
Senator-eleet from Utah. arrived in
Washington last night He was accom-
panied by James II. Anderson. chairman
Of the Republican State executive com
nittee. manager OF the Senator elects
successful campaign.
The distinguished Utahans scarcely
reached their rooms at the Raleigh be-
fore they were besieged by Republicans
from Western States, who desired to con
graduate the Senator and discuss with
him the probabilities OF contest for his
seat Evidently. Senator Smoot, is wor-
ried little about that. for he told a re-
porter for The Times no opposition is ex-
pected.
The Senator-elect is forty-one years of
age. but looks younger. He is unassum-
ing and sociably inclined. Concerning his
entrance TO the upper branch OF Congress.
he said to The Times representative:
Expects No Opposition.
There will be no opposition. Senator
Rawlins will present my credentials
Monday or Tuesday. 1 will remain in
Washington until the 4th OF March. II an
extra session is called, I will remain
for 1t.
Il am not unfriendly to Perry S
Heath. That he bears no i'll will is evi-
denced by his calling on me shortly af-
ter my arrival. I Will call on the Presl-
dent, whom / have known a long time.
never thought for a moment he opposed
my election. 1t was all talk"
Senator smoot is a banker, miner, and
merc sant. Although successful. he is
not a millionaire. but his check for $780,
600 is considered good collateral
Chairman Anderson is q newspaper man
but on account of ill-health has devoted
the past two years solely to politics.
Both are Mormons. the Senator one OF
the twelve apostles
Mr.. Anderson's Defense.
Concerning the election of SenstoT
Sr1oot snd the subsequent opposition.
Mr. Anderson said TO The Times:
The Republican party In Utah is re-
sponsfble for the election OF Reed Smoot
as United States Senator, and IS stand
ing squareIy with him. know that
some OF the newspaper correspondents
in Utah have sent word all over the
country that he was elected by Mormon
Church influence, but such a claim IS
entirely untrue.
Il am in a position 10 know as well as
any man living how Mr.. smoot came to
be selected. 1t IS neither guesswork nor
prejudiced opinion on my part. l am
chairman of the Republican State com
mittee and discharged the functions OF
that once in the campaign last fall. The
Republican State. county. and other com
-.
was no Mormon Church influence about
il.
Elected on Political Issues.
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SECOND SECTION.
I-I2-Illustrated Magazine Features,

THIRD SECTION.
I-Io-Short Stories and Serials.
II-Iz-Chat About Books and Authors.
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SAy~~- IL WILL BE
- DIDATE FOR PRESIDENT

LIS. Ind, Feb 21.-Ex-
Of this city. announced
B. Hill. of New York,
for the Presidency.
send a delegation
son that vii 'p-
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FATHER

BATAYf
Corhin. IA
died al n
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near
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pany.
Addresses
Hopkins. OF
ington and C.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-01

borders. 1t is due TO manufactures, The
States which change from agricultural
to manufacturing industries always be-
gin falling OF in negro population. The
same conditions prevail in mining sec
tons The negro has wholesome hor-
TOR OF work underground. This is ex-
emplihed in the very smaN negro pOpu-
lation of West Virginia.
Georgia and Alabama.
Notwithstanding the excess of loss
over gain, there are still enough ne
grocs left in Georgia to do business,
while in Alabama they have done
enough work to win eulogy from a
member of the State Legislature and
obtain an increase IN the appropriation
for negro schools. To partly Offset her
loss, 120.0S9 by migration, the latter
State received p. 1874 negroes within her
borders Florida and Louisiana both
show an excess of gain over loss in the
migratory movement.
And now for Mississippi. The latest
returns show that les. 166 negroes left
the State and us, se4 have come in to fiji
the vacancies. A large part of the ex-