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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-13
Urges Department of Jus
tice to Investigate.
ATTORNEY GENERAL MAY ACT
Labor Leaders Charge Deputy Mar
shal With Murder in Shoot
ing Miners.

John Mitchell. president OF the Mine
Workers OF America. is making every
possible effort TO secure the punish
ment OF United States Deputy Marshal
d. W. Cunningham and other United
States officers who led the posse which
killed three miners and injured several
others at Stamford City, w Va, late
in February.
Several days ago Mr.. Mitchell called
on the Attorney General and presented
the miners side Of the case. He also
conferred with other officers OF the De-
partment of Justice. Mr.. Mitchell was
accompanied to Washington by s. c.
Burnette. Of Charleston, w. Va. counsel
for the striking miners.
The action OF Cunningham and his
associates is characterized as murder
by the miners. They urge the Depart
ment OF Justice to make complete in
vestigation Of the conduct Of Cunning
ham and his associates.
Although Mr.. Mitchell did not file
formal complaints against Cunningham
and ether officers who opened fire on
the miners. it is probable that such
complaints viii be filed in case the in
vestiga;ion OF the shooting which Judge
Keller, of the United States district
court, is now conducting at Charleston
does not result in their punishment
The shooting was the result OF a
blanket order issued by Judge Keller
which prevented striking miners in the
New River district from going upon the
property of the coal operators. In the
enforcement OF this order Cunningham
was assisted by Sheriff Cook. several
other officers. and a posse of about 1oC
men. Three miners were killed by the
officers, two were dangerously wounded
and many other sustained slight in
juries.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-13
SENATE PLANS TO
ADJOURN THURSDAY
Democrats AcquiesCe in Re-
publican Program.
TREATIES TO BE VOTED UPON
Mr.. German Hopeful That All Business
Will Have Been Com
pleted.

The Senate will adjourn next Thurs
day. This is the program OF the Re
publican steering committee. and the
Democrats will acquiesce. f'the ses-
sion goes a day beyond that date 1t will
mean that several Senators intend talk
ing to a greater extent on the Panama
treaty than is now contemplated.
Amendments to the Cuban treaty will
be accepted by the Republicans, but
no change permitted in the Panama
Canal treaty.
The Republican steering committee
was in session the entire forenoon in
Senato~ Allison's committee room When
it adjourned the members maintained an
air of secrecy that was practically i'm
penetrable until it became known that
an understanding existed between the
Republican and the Democratic leaders.
The agreement for a vote on the Pan
ANA treaty formed the basis OF getting
together and everything dates from
Tuesday, when that vote will be taken.
one member Of the committee said that
the Cuban treaty would be voted upon
two days after the ratification OF the
canal convention. Another member said
the Senate would adjourn Thursday
Senator German vas seen following
the meeting of the Republicans. and his
statement that he could see no reason
why the Senate should not be through
by this day week showed that the atti-
tude of the Republicans is not without
the sympathy OF the minority party.
II is said the Democratic steering com
mittee will meet tomorrow, but thers
/ is every reason 70 believe that this Will
merely be for the purpose OF formally
supporting the position taken by Sena-
tor German.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-13
FLOOD SITUATION NOW
NEAR CRITICAL STAGE
.BURDICK WITNESSES
FLEE FROM SUBPOENAS
Inquest Tomorrow Final Card of
Authorities.

BUFFALO. March 13.-The last card
OF the authorities In the Burdiek case,
the final move that. according to Dis
trict Attorney Coatsworth, viii mean sue
cess or failure, viii be played tomor-
row when the inquest is held.
Last night and this morning officers
went through the Elmwood district and
served subpoenas upon the friends and
acquaintanees Of the Burdicks. The
news that the sUbpOenas were out
spread rapidly. telephones were called
into play, and IN a comparatively short
time many of the persons who feared
service were beyond the reach OF legal
processes.
This morning II was asserted that. as
an indication OF the rigidity with which
the inquest would be conducted. ar
rangements had been made to examine
each witness in a separate room, apart
from all other witnesses
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-13
JUSTICE DAY IMPROVES
WITH GOOD WEATHER
Physician Announces That
Patient Is Not in Danger.
Ex- SENATOR JONES BETTER
Attack of Hiccoughs Under Control.
Doctors Pronounce Him Al
most Convalescent.

There are no unfavorabie symptoms
and Justice Day is better this morning"
This was the announcement made by DIR.
B. L. Hardin after his professional visit
to Justice Day at the Arlington Hotel.
DR.. Hardin conceded last night that
his distinguished patient had "modeS-
ately severe" case of pneumonia. Dr.
OsIer, OF John Hopkins University, Bal
timore. was summoned last night 10 con-
suit with Dr. Hardin and arrived in
Washington this morning shortly before
noon. He and DR.. Hardin were with the
sick jurist for some time.
Justice Days two sons said this
morning that their father seemed to be
much better. His condition, they be
Iieve. is not such as TO make IL neces-
sary to summon their two brothers
Mrs. Day and her two sons are constant
ly with the sick man. He is said to have
passed a comfortable night last night.
and his sons are confident that he viii
recover.
The marked cherge in the weather
was said by the physicians TO be very
fortunate for Justice Day. Warm.
bright DAYS are much more favorable
for pneumonia patients than the damp
weather which prevailed early in the
week when Justice Day was taken sick.
Ex-senator Jones OF Arkansas, who
has been suffering from grip, compI-
Gated with long continued hiccoughing.
is much improved today The hiccoughsi
which were at one time the dangerous
feature OF the case. are now practically
under control.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-13
HOWARD UNIVERSITY
SUSPENDS A STUDENT
H. L. Gowens, jr., Refused to Cease Dis
cuSsions.

Henry L. Gowens, jr-, has been indef
nitely suspended from Howard Universi-
ty for his refusal TO promise the officers
OF that institution that he would cease
agitatlng questions which have been set
tied by the board Of trustees. This action
was taken by the board of trustees at a
fully attended meeting held yesterday
afternoon.
The Rev. Teunis s. Hamlin. acting
president OF the university, made a re-
port to the board in which ne outlined
his policy for the administration OF its
affairs. Bishop Tanner, President Cal
laudet and other members of the board
expressed their approval OF the acting
presidents success in securing dis
cipIine in the university, and by unaui-
nous vote the board approved Dr. Ham
Inns action.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-13
DENSE FOG ENVELOPS
THE CITY AND RIVER
Heaviest Veil of Mist Seen in Washington for Years
Cautious Traffic on Streets and River.

Washingtonians who rise before S
O'Clock might easily have imagined
themselves in a typical London fog this
morning From sunrise until O'Clock
the city was shrouded in mist so dense
that it was impossible TO distinguish
objects twenty feet away.
Street cars crawled slowly along
through the business section OF the city
and rang their bells constantly Milk
wagons and delivery wagons out for the
early morning trade moved at snails
pace through the gloom Bicyclists
pedaled cautiously through the mist and
warned pedestrians by continuous whis-
Ting or ringing Of bells.
Washington has not experienced such
a fog in years. Along the river front
the mist was even more dense than in
the business section Of the city, and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-13
COUNTERFEITS BETTER
THAN GENUINE COINS
Millions of Silver Pesetas FIoated by
Powerful Spanish Gang.

MADRID. March 13.-As a result of
complaints recently made by Spanish
bankers. government agents have dis
covered gigantic counterfeitinE
scheme. backed by powerful influence.
The spurious coin is chiefly silver. and
mas been distributed throughout Spain.
1t is estimated that fully 10. 900 900
pesetas Cs2. .2So. .Co0) are already in cir
cuIation. They were coined mainly in
Seville.
The coins are perfectly made. A pc
,uliar fact concerning them is that they
contain more silver than the Spanish
legal tender. Despite this. it is stated
The operators have made an average Of
90 per cent on their scheme.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-13
AUTHORIZES A LARGE
sum FOR IRRIGATION
About 100000 Acres of And Land In
volved.

The Cabinet held its usual Friday ses-
sion at the White House Offices today.
with the smallest attendance in many
weeks. Those present were Secretaries
Shaw, Hitchcock, Wilson. and Cortelyou.
Secretary Hay is at Thomasville, Ca. A..
Secretary Root at Clinton. y. Y: At
tOrney General Knox al Palm Beach. and
Postmaster General Payne and Secretary
Moody are cruising in the Caribbean on
the Dolphin.
After the Cabinet meeting Secretary
Hitchcock announced the authorization
Of a large amount OF irrigation work in
the far West. including authority for the
acquisition Of necessary property and
rights OF way preliminary TO the con
stTuctiOn OF irrigation works in FIVE 10
calities under authority OF the reclama
tiOn act approved June IL. 1902.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-13
WATERBURY CITIZENS
TO ACT AS VIGILANTES
VIII Guard Street Car Passengers in Effort to
Break Boycott-Big Reward for Murderer

WATERBURY, Conn. March ia
crisis in the strike situation here is
anticipated today. when the Citizens Al
lance. in secret session. will decide on
aggressive action to end the boycott
brought on by the protracted street car
strike.
The Law and order Association. though
il has been working in secret, has grown
50 strong that it is now said to include
90 per cent OF the merchants and manu-
facturers OF the city. For trade reasons
the members are keeping their identity
secret.
Already the organization has broken
the trolley car boycott. Now il proposes
70 protect the lives of those who arc
riding on the cars by it's invitation. IL
is anticipated that the surprise the al
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-13
YELLOW FEVER PLAGUE
RAGING IN GUAYAQUIL
Consul Sswter Turned Back by Alarm
ing Reports of Death Rate

NEW YORK. March 13--Among the
passengers who arrived this morning on
the steamer Alliancia from Colon were
George Sawter, United States consul at
Guayaquil. and Mrs. Sawter- The consul
said that when he arrived at Guayaquil
and found the alarming extent OF the
epidemic OF yellow fever prevailing there
he Immediately returned. He said:
a week before l arrived at Guayaquil
the death rate was very high. Then the
rain set in and conditions were very
alarming ! was told that 1t was sure
death for my wife and self to stay there.
II viii depend on the department wheth-
er l return 10 my post or not. l shall
20 direct TO washington"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-13
INDEX To TODAYS TIMES.

I-Tailors Want Higher Wages.
Justice Day Improving.
Senate to Adjourn Thursday.
2-Steamer Fast on Jersey Flats.
Local Assembly Answers Hayes.
s-Maneuvers at Fort Myer.
4-Masons' Feast in Chinatown.
5-BasebalI, Racing, and Other Sports.
Editorials.
Marquise de Fontenoy.
Political Gossip.
I'm Society's Realm.
Heard In Hotel Corridors.
s-New Patriotic Order
News From Georgetown.
o-The Government Departments.
Events in Alexandria.
Maryland and Virginia News Note:
1o-Finance and Commerce.
I7-City Happenings Briefly Told.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-13

lance intends 10 spring at today's meet
ing will be the announcement OF an or
ganized guard TO do police duty regard
less of the Waterbury department.
The strikers, on the other hand have
been preparing to meet any radical action
on the part of the vigilantes- They say no
violence will be attempted, but that any
outright attempt by the merchants "a
assist the trolley company IN ending the
strike viii be met by general waIk-Oui
OF the 5000 organized workmen of the
city.
The Connecticut Railway and Lighting
Company. at it's annual meeting. voted
10 offer no concessions TO the eighty
striking motOrmen and conductors. and
put up $1,000 for the capture Of the muir
CereT OF Policeman Mendellssohn, bring
ing the total reward 10 S19. 400.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-13
OFFICIALS IGNORE DINNER
IN HONOR OF DIR. HUNTER

LOUISVILLE. KY, March 13.-Dr. y.
Godfrey Hunter. former minister 70
Guatemala. arrived here yesterday. ac-
companied by his wife and son. Dr..
Hunter said:
Il expect TO remain IN Louisville sew
eral days and will then go direct to
Washington. where I intend 10 prefer
charges against former Consul J. c. Nc
Nally."
Godfrey Hunter. jr.. viii remain in
Louisville several days and will then
visit friends IN the East He declined 10
discuss the killing OF Fitzgerald.
DR. Hunters friends gave banquet in
his honor at the Louisville Hotel last
night A notable feature OF the banquet
was the fact that not one Federal Office
holder was present. though they were
invited.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-13
VENEZUELA ABANDONS
0RINOC0 BLOCKADE
Action Taken in Difference to Protests
From Great Britain.

". w. Russell, secretary of the United
States legation at Caracas, and acting
minister. today cabled the state De-
partment that the bloc' sGe OF the ORR
noco River. established by the Vene-
Zuelan government. has again been de-
clared off. II is believed this action was
taken on account Of the protest Of the
British government against the inter
ference with trade. The blockade was
established June 2S last. and was raised
in October. II was again established By
executive proclamation on March 3 at
the ports of Compano and Guanta. and is
again raised.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-13

navigation was carried on with great
difficulty. The fog extended down the
river to Cedar Point.
Capt. J. F. Cason. OF the steamer
Washington. which arrived in this city
from Norfolk this morning said that
his boat ran into the fog at 4 O'Clock
this morning and made its way 20 this
city with great difficulty The siren
whistles on ali river boats were blown
continuously. Even then the vessels
were in danger Of collision as il was
impossible to see any lights.
Old members of the crew OF the ferry
boat Columbia say that in thirty-ivc
years the Potomac has not been shroud-
ed so completely as II was this morning
Harbormaster Sutton took every pre-
caution to prevent accidents. and nc
collisions were reported to him rp %
noon today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-13
TOWN WITHOUT AN INHABITANT.

PRINCETON. Ind, March 1S.-The
White. Patoka. and Wabash Rivers will
be stationary by Sunday IL there are no
further rains. All the lowlands are en-
tireIy submerged. The town of East
Mount Carmel has not single person
left In It. the water being from three 10
ffteen feet dean In its streatS
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-13
BARROWS SENTENCED
TO THE PENITENTIARY

Henry A. Barrows. formerly disburs-
ing clerk in the Census once. was to-
day sentenced to three years imprison-
ment in the penitentiary at Trenton. n.
J. He was indicted for embezzling s. SOC
of Government funds. on May 9 last. lie
never denied his guilt, and gave bond
in the sum OF $40 600 for his appearance
TO abide the judgment of the court.
When arraigned today before Justice
Anderson he pleaded guilty to the
charge against him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-13
PRESIDENTS TRIP
WILL BEGIN APRIL 8

President Roosevelt has decided 20
leave Washington April for his trip
TO the Yellowstone National Park and
the Pacific Coast. The only fixed date
for this trip, except the date of starting.
is April so. when the President viii visit
the ST. Louis Exposition.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-13
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

The depression. central off the Texas
coast will advance slowly northeast
ward. giving rain over practically the
entire Washington forecast district to-
night and Saturday.
The temperature changes viii not Dc
important. Somewhat colder weather
is probable in the lower Ohio and mid
die Mississippi valleys.
The winds along the middle and south
Atlantic coast viii be mostly fresh
southeast 10 east, increasing Saturday.
on the east Gulf fresh southeasteriy
winds viii become fresh nOrthwesteTly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-13
CONTINUED IMPROVEMENT
IN Mr.. WILKINS CONDITION

NEW YORK. March 13.-fmprovement
in the condition Of Beriah Wilkins.
proprietor of the Washington Post. %
who was stricken with paralysis on
Monday at the Waldorf-Astoria. has been
noted. On account Of the kidney troubIe
from which Mr.. wilkins has suffered for
several years, however, complications
may develop. The crisis OF the Illness
is expected today. Mr.. Wilkins is not
expected TO return to his home in
Washington for a month or more.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-13
LUMBER CONCERN ASSIGNS.

BANGOR, Me. March 13.-The Stevens
Lumber Company. OF Fort Fairfield. has
mace an assignment. following an equity
suit brought by James & Abbott. lum-
Der dealers. OF Boston. in behalf OF
themselves and others. The liabilities
are more than $500 600. of which $l25. .0OO
is owed ia Boston. The firm OF James &
Aston has also assigned. alleging in
ability 70 collect from the lumber com
Dany.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-13
ALICE ROOSEVELT
OFF FOR PORTO RICO

Alice Roosevelt went 10 New York
last night 10 join Elizabeth Hunt. daugh-
ter OF Governor Hunt OF Porto Rico. and
accompany her TO San Juan. At noon
today they sailed on the steamer Coamo-
Miss Roosevelt viii be in San Juan at
the same time that Secretary Moody,
Postmaster General Payne. and the rest
OF the cruising party on The Dolphin
visit there.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-13
YOUNG VANDERBILT AND
VIOLET CRUGER NOT ENGAGED

NEW YORK. March 13.-J. Frederick
Tams denied this morning the reported
engagement of his step-daughter, Violet
Cruger. to Harold s. Vanderbilt. son Of
william X Vanderbilt.
At o. II. p. Belmont's house q was
said Mrs. Belmont had nothing 10 say
about the reported engagement Of her
son TO Miss Cruger
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-13
]. PIERPONT MORGAN PAYS
A CALL TO GENERAL CORBIN

]. Pierpont Morgan was at the War
Department this morning and saw Gen
eral Corbin. There was nothing of es-
pecial significance in his visit. as Mr
Morgan and General Corbin are warm
Dersonal friends
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-13
CHICAGO AND ALTON MEN
MAY ACT WITH WABASH

BLOOMINGTON. Ill. March IA
secret meeting OF the Chicago and Alton
trainmen was addressed last night by
which has been In session IN Chicago
IL is believed that as a result OF the
refusal 10 grant the Increase in pay
asked for voting viii commence respect
ing strike. In case the vote Is In
favor OF a strike Il is likely that Alton
employees VIII act IN conjunction with
the Wabash men.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-13
REVIvES FROM TRANCE
WHILE IN HIS COFFIN

NILES. Mich. March 13.-GeOrge F. B.
Collins. a local attorney, who has been
seriously i'll. went into trance yes
terday. and relatives, supposing him
dead. summoned an undertaken.
When the body was placed in n cas-
ket, several hours later, the undertaken
discovered percePtiale indications Of re-
turning life. Medical aid was summoned.
and the patient now bids fair TO recover
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-13

Children viii take Piso's Cure without obieo-
ton, because its taste is pleasant.-Ady.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-13
TEMPERATURE.
TIE SIN
TIDE TABLE.

sun sets today y................6;03 D. m.
sun rises tomorrow a. 10.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-13

Fair, warmer tonight; to-
morrow rain; light vari-
able winds
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-06-18
Grave Question as to the Ownership
of the Boat.
A BIG ROW BETWEEN BOATMEN
Captain Brewer Buys the Boat and Then
Captain TurgeOh Also Appears as
an Disqualification Fol-
lows and Boat Held.

Captain Harry Brewer was in
the city Tuesday and called on
some of his friends in this city.
Captain Brewer is almost daily
visitor to Washburn during the
season of navigation, but hardly
ever finds time to get up town.
Once or twice during the season
he manages to get around and
see the boys. Harry says that
there is merry war on over the
possession Of the Steamer
Skater. The boat was purchased
by his father at Cleveland, and
afterwards the owners again
sold it to Captain Turgeon and
his associates. Both parties
claimed the boat. Attorneys we're
summoned to Cleveland from
Ashland, while the marine at
torneys of Cleveland were also
called into action. Both of the
parties claiming, ownership of
the boat have had her in pos
session at Cleveland at times, but
at present the boat is tied up
tight in litigation, and there are
grave doubts as to whether the
people of Chequamegon bay who
have been expecting to see her
this season, will have1lthat pleas
ure.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-06-18
4th' of July.

Prospects for a real old fashioned
4th of July celebration in Washburn
are growing brighter. A few of the
leading business men have already
taken hold of the matter and if all
those interested will give the matter
the support it deserves a rousing
time is assured. Over 800 in
money and subscriptions is left over
from last year and about half that
amount has been added by subscrip-
tions this year If the celebration
is doomed from the start there is no
reason why We cannot have the big
gest time in Northern Wisconsin
and by asking other cities on the bay
to join with us and send off enough
fire works ana crackers to be heard
round the world. Let every one
put shoulder to the wheel aud give
a good push.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-06-18
SPECIAL EDITION.

Work on the SpeCia! Edition of TIL TIMES
is progressing rapidly. Over 100 cuts Will be
used and no effort is being spared to make it
the best thing Of the kind that has ever ap-
peared in Northern Wisconsin. Farm scenes,
residences, and the commercial and manufaC-
turing institutions Of the County will be shown
and much historical and descriptive matter of
interest to every one will be contained in the
paper. Leave orders for enough papers to
supply all Of your friends and let them know
thatWe have one of the best countries on earth
here in Northern Wisconsin.