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The Washington times., 1903-12-06
BOWEN RETURNS FROM
TIE HAGUE TRIBUNAL
Thinks Venezuelan Arbitration Win In
dicate Future Methods of Proceed
uTe by Creditor Nations.

NEW YORK. Dec. 5.-The steamship
Campanis~, which arrived today from
Liverpool. brought among her passen-
gers. Herbert w Bowen, United States
minister to Venezuela, who returned
from The Hague tribunal, where he ap-
peared as the representative Of the Unit
ed States and Venezuela.
Mr.. Bowen said that the settlement Of
the claims of the creditor nations
against Venezuela by the tribunal
would mean a great advance 70 the
cause Of arbitration. The arguments
have been presented, and the court viii
meet in February and give its decision.
.'The question which was submitted TO
The Hague Tribunal said Mr.. Brown.
was whether or not Great Britain.
Germany, and Italy are entitled by rea-
son of the war which they instituted
against Venezuela TO have their claims
paid beforc the other creditors. The
decision OF that question Will be inn
portant inasmuch as il win establish a
precedent that viii indicate what meth
DDS creditor nations should pursue in
future IN collecting claims.
During the session of the tribunal,
which began September i, the three
distinguished arbitrators constituting
the court heard every possible and inn
possible argument in favor of warlike
methods and every humane and en-
lightened reason why creditors adopt
ing peaceable methods should not be
held TO have forfeited their rights to
equality OF treatment with beIcose
creditors"
The Washington times., 1903-12-06
WOULD TAKE POSTAL
FRAUD CASE FROM Jury
Plea of Attorneys for Upton and Nc
Gregor Win Be Considered in
Baltimore Tomorrow.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 5.-Argument upon
the prayers Of the defense to take the
Upton n-McGregor postofice conspiracy
the United States district court on Mon
day morning. and viii probably consume
most of the day. The defense viii
claim that the evidence offered by the
Government has not established a prima
facie case against either Upton or Ne
Gregor. and viii ask Judge Morris 70
instruct the jury TO acquit them
The case, il VIII be remembered, was
begun in the United States district
court on last Monday, and the Govern
ment closed its case yesterday. The
claiming that the Government had not
proved any case against either Of the
traYersers.
c Ellsworth Upton anu Thomas "
McGregor We're indicted for an alleged
conspiracy with Charles E Smith. a To-
cal leather goods dealer. whereby they
were TO get a ''rake-Off'' on a pouch
contract which was awarded Smith by
the Postoffice Department. where Upton
and McGregor We're clerks. They We're
in the present trial by At
tOrneys William Shepard Bryan. jr-, and
A E l. Leclzle. while District Attorney
John r. Rose and his assistant Morris
A. Soper, Charles J. Bonaparte, special
counsel for the Government in the pos
tai cases; Assistant Attorney General
c. II. Robb, and Thomas A Hays. jr.,
are at the Government's trial table.
The Washington times., 1903-12-06
REVIVALISTS DESIRE
TO INSTRUCT ZION"
IN TRUE RELIGION
Mission Workers Seek Permission Invade Stronghold of
Elijah Ill in the Hope Of IncuIcatng Better Faith.

CHICAGO, Dec 5.-Application for
permission to invade Zion City with
religious and charity workers and TO
hold revival and mission services there
FOR the purpose of converting the fol-
lowers of Dowie, has been made to the
receivers and their attorneys. Clergy
men OF various denominations declare
the people of Zion City need instruction
upon the distinction betw cen religion
and materialism, and if permission is
given TO establish missions and TO hold
services there the condition OF the peo-
pie of zion could be improved.
It is urged that the people of Zion City
at this time are in a receptive frame
Of mind. "
The receivers are b1udling the com
mercial and business proposition, and
have no right to mix in with the reli-
gious affairs of the people 81 Zion city"
said Messrs Blount and Currier.
The receivers cannot be the judges
of whether the people of zion have the
proper religious training. and they can
not pass upon the question whether re-
vival meetings and house-to-house visits
OF missionaries and charity workers are
proper in that city
The serious and the ridiculous we're
strangely blended in the United States
district court today during the hearing
OF motions in the bankruptcy proceed
ings against John Alexander Dowie be-
fore Judge Kohlsaat Twenty-Five law
yers. claiming to represent creditors.
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PRESIDENT TO RESCUE
OF LADY IN DISTRESS"
Jumped From Horse to Aid
Mrs. Pettus.
ROCK CREEK PARK ACCIDENT
Although Expert E7uestrienne, Naval
Mans Wife Is Thrown From
Hc Monnt.
ROCK CREEK PARK ACCIDENT

President Roosevelt was able late
yesterday afternoon 20 be OF assistance
10 Mrs. William J. Pettus. Wife o. VIII
lam J. Pettus. L. s. N of I32S Nine
teeuth Street northwest
Mrs Pettus, who Is an expert horse
woman was riding through Rock Creek
Park. in the afternoon. accompanied by
a friend OF she family At a turn in
the drive her horse stepped in a small
hole and stumbled. Despite her riding
skin, Mrs. Pettus was thrown over the
horses head, falling heavily
Riding in Rock Creek Park at the
same time was President Roosevelt.
After his well-lcrown custom when
seeking exercise, he had declined the
protection of secret service men and
of the police. and was riding unaccom-
panied. save by his orderly He was
approaching in the opposite direction
from Mrs. Pettus at the moment Of the
accident
When he saw her fail. the President
instantly sprang from his horse. in full
canter, reaching the side of the woman
before either her friend or his orderly
could dismOunt. and assisted Mrs. Pet
tus 70 her feet. Upon being assured.
after a momentary faintness. that she
was practically munJured, the President
assisted her 10 remount. and the two
continued on their respective ways.
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appeared in court and talked, advised.
and held conferences, while some of
their colleagues argued with the court.
When, after many tilts, the attorneys
rested their motions in the hands of
Judge KohIsaat. and after the judge
rad passed upon the motions, it became
known for the first time that although
John Alexander Dowie was the most
interested person, and although the mo-
tions sought by the lawyers for the
creditors were urged to be for his pro-
lection. no official notice had been served
upon him or his counsel to be in court.
So far as the legal phase of it is con-
cerned, he knew nothing OF what was
going on there.
What they contended was that DoRie
was not fnsolvent, and that bond Of
$780, Geo be required of the small cred
itOrs who had started the bankruptcy
proceedings to indemnify other cred
itOrs.
II. seems to me, gentlemen, that you
are all after something and excited over
something which is not in sight" said
Judge KOhlsaat. 7 viii continue this
until Monday morning. to give the law
yers for other creditors time to pre-
pare their petitions if they wish to do
so"
1t developed today, after the hearing
before Judge KOhlsaat. that in the
course OF the week Dowfe may have
money enough to pay the most clamor-
Gus creditors. or some man viii offer
to pay for him.
The Washington times., 1903-12-06
RED CROSS REBELS
REFUSE TO RETURN
Decline 5sS Barton bDitation, and Suggest That Society
Ask Congress TO hrUesffgate Ifs Affairs.

Clara Barton's attempt to conciliate
the suspended members Of the American
Red Cross has failed. The minority,
which Miss Barton invited back into
the fold, held a meeting yesterday af-
ternoon at the home of Miss Boardman.
1901 2 Street northwest. and approved a
decHnation of Miss Barton's invitation,
in which is embodied the suggestion that
the society ask Congress TO make a
thorol gh. investigation Of its affairs. If
it desires to regain the confidence of the
pubic.
When Miss Barton calls the annual
meeting Of the American Red Cross to
order in this city Tuesday Gen. John NJ
Wilson, Gen. John w. Foster, Mrs.
Anna Roosevelt Cowles. Mrs. J. Ellen
Foster, Simon Wolf. Mrs. Ellen Spencer
Mussey, Mrs. Sara a Spencer, and the
rest Of the Washingtonians who re-
belled against Miss Barton's arbitrary
mana cement Of the American Red Cross
and the manipulation OF bylaws by
means Of proxies will not be present TO
offer objections.
General Foster and Miss BOardman
asked many embarrassing questions at
the last annual meeting, and the at
tempt to ignore their protests against
violations of the charter under which
the society was organized resulted in
the memorial to Congress which forced
Red Cross affairs into the limelight and
finally brought about the withdrawal
of the support of the President and his
Cabinet from the society.
In declining to attend the next an
nual meeting, the minority members
make the following statement:
'It IS useless for the undersigned TO
attend the annual meeting, which VIII
be in the hands of the same manage
ment which perpetrated the arbitrary
acts that marked the proceedings Of the
last annual meeting, supported as they
win be by the proxies held by them 1t
is admitted. however, that the failure
Of the American National Red Cross TO
attract and maintain the confidence Of
the liberal public, or TO properly repre-
sent our country on this great humane
body. is serious misfortune, one
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greatly to be regretted. and which calls
for a searching inquiry as TO its cause. -
The suspended members make it clear
IN their reply to Miss Barton that they
consider that the offer 10 rescind their
suspension, and to frame new bylaws
correcting existing defects. proves the
Justice Of the position they took in the
last annual meeting. They suggest,
however, that the chief causes OF the
present unfortunate situation are other
matters than merely defective bylaws
and the unfair manner in which they
were adopted. The method of admin
istration and the personal character of
the sOciety's business management are
said to have been responsible mainly
for the loss of public confidence.
Attention is called in the letter to the
failure OF the Red Cross to command
generous gifts for the relief of the Gal
weston flood sufferers. Although 81, ,30O. =
900 was contributed for the relief Of the
Texans, only 1854 of this amount
passed through the hands Of the Red
Cross officers. The American Red Cross.
with its membership of I2s and 81, 702 in
its treasury, is contrasted In the letter
with the latest reports of the foreigs
Red Cross. Japan has a membership of
over $4,000 and 100000 in its treasury
The assets OF other Red Cross societies
are given as follows: France. g, 342. 737;
Austria. 50, ,474. .577; Italy, 81. .S57. .222; Ba-
varia, S221, ,7g7.
After showing the weakness OF the
American society, as compared with
other societies. the suspended members
conclude their letter with the following
suggestion:
"If the conditions as stated herein
are correct, the public ought to know
It, and IL they are not correct the
corporation should be openly and au-
vindicated. IN your cir
cular you seem to challenge scrutiny of
the Red Cross and its management.
The undersigned. therefore, propose
that at the annual meeting steps be
taken to ask Congress 10 authorize a
full and thorough investigation Of the
affairs of the American National Red
Cross"
The Washington times., 1903-12-06
GEN. RAFAEL REYES
At THE WHITE HOUSE
Colombian Representative
Greeted by the President.
NO F0RMALITY AT MEETING
Usual Ceremonies Were Dispensed With.
New Minister Now Clothed With
Authority to Act.

Gen Rafael Reyes. envoy extraordi-
nary and minister plenipotentiary froa
Colombia. was presented to President
Roosevelt By Secretary Hay yesterday
morning at 9;45 O'Clock. The ceremon1
took place in the main building of the
White House and was informal in the
sense that no exchange OF addresses
was made.
President Roosevelt received General
Reyes as envoy extraordinary and min
ster plenipotentiary from Colombia,
here on a special mission. The State
Department had already accredited him
with this standing. He is how clothed
with authority to carry on negOria-
lions with this Government, through the
State Department, as a fully accredited
representative from Colombia
Greetings We're Cordial.
General Reyes was accompanied to the
White House by Jorge Holguin. his
counsel, and DR.. Herran, charge DAT
faires Of Colombia The greetings be-
tween General Reyes and the President
were cordial in the extreme. The Presi-
dent had met General Reyes when he
visited in the United States some tiEle
ago. and he greeted him as an old ac-
quatntance.
The subject OF General Reyes mis-
sion was finally touched upon. No propo-
sition was made by General Reyes and
the President made it plain to him that
the State Department was the channel
through which negotiations on the
Panama question would have to pass.
Little Chance of Success.
The President gave a vague fntmation
to his visitors that there was little
hope for the success OF the mission OF
General Reyes. It is the general belief
that so far as General Reyes mission
relates 10 the Panama Canal, he can
accomplish nothing
The position Of the Administration is
that this Government has recognized
the new Panama republic. and that
canal treaty has been negotiated with
it and has been ratified by the Panama
government
Colombia is considered to have no
jurisdiction over the isthmus. For this
reason the United States could enter
tain no propositions regarding the
canal which General Reyes might pre-
sent
General Reyes win pay his official
calls on the ministers of the Diplo-
muuc Corps. and viii address each Of
the ambassadors a note asking for an
audience before entering on the duties
OF his mission.
The Washington times., 1903-12-06
BETTER PHONE SERVICE
ORDERED IN VIRGINIA

RICHMOND, Dec. 5.-An amendment
was presented in the house OF delegates
today. and adopted by a substantial
majority. requiring all telephone com
panies of the State to connect one with
sne othGT
Mr. Duke, Of Albemarle. who offered
the motion, said that it was aimed at
the Southern Bell Telephone Company.
If it passes the senate it viii enable
the numerous important telephone COM
panies TO reach all sections of the State
by use of the wires of the Bell com
pany.
The Washington times., 1903-12-06
GERMAN ATLANTIC FLEET
TO VISIT CUBAN WATERS

HAN ANA, Dec. 5.-The- German gov
ernncut has notified President Palma
that tie German Atlantic fleet viii soon,
pay a Visit 10 Cuban waters. starting
first from Santiago. Orlers have been
issued to all port commanders TO pay
every courtesy possible 10 the visiting
warshps.
The Washington times., 1903-12-06
JOHN SLAUGHTER DEAD;
OLDEST PUBLIC OFFICIAL

CHEYENNE. wyo. sec. 5.-state Ii
hrarian John Slaughter, today died at
The age OF ninety-five years.
He was appointed territorial librarian
Of wyoming in 1871. and was the Oldest
public official in the United States
Judge Slaughter was the first judicial
officer in this city. and was a terror to
border bandits and criminals of all
classes.
The Washington times., 1903-12-06
GUANTANAMO TRANSFER
SET FOR DECEMBER 10

December 10 has been fixed as the
date for the formal transfer to the
United States of the property at Guam
tanamo TO be used as a naval station.
The ceremonies in celebration of the
transfer viii be less elaborate than was
originally planned. Admiral Barker will
represent the United States at Guanta-
namo with the batueship squadron of
the Atlantic fleet.
The Washington times., 1903-12-06
BROWNELL COMPANY FIRST
TO PROFIT BY NEW LAW

CINCINNATI. Ohio. Dec 5.-Proba-
bly, the first Of the Ohio corporations
10 take advantage Of the new stock
holders double liability enactment will
be the Brownell Company, of Dayton,
Ohio The principal stockholders today
took steps 20 Withdraw the COMPANY
incorporation papers from New Jersey
and TO incorporate in Ohio. The com
pany will thus avoid paying franchise
tax ia New Jersey.
The Washington times., 1903-12-06
ANTl-SEMITlC DRAMA
AR0USES IRE OF CROWD

PARIS Dec 5.-The anu-Semitic play.
The Return TO Jerusalem" was the
cause of an exciting scene at the
Gymnase Theater tonigat. A crowd of
spectators who occupied the balcony.
enraged at the text OF the drama. jeered
the actors. When an attempt was made
TO quiet them they attacked the ushers
and other attaches Of the theater.
throwing hats, walking sticks. and 9TH
er missiles at them. The actors finally
had TO cht out one enare scene from
the play
The Washington times., 1903-12-06
EDITOR OF LABOR PAPER
INDICTED FOR BRIBERY

CHICAGO, Dec. 5.-AIonzo p Clarke.
editor of the Chicago Federationist.'
the organ of the local labor unions, was
indicted by the grand jury today on
the charge of having attempted TO bribe
School Trustee George Thompson to
vote for certain nan for the presi-
dency of the board
The Washington times., 1903-12-06
LOU DILLON TO QUARTER
TN MEMPHIS FOR WINTER

MEMPHIS. Tenn. Dec. 5.-Millard
Sanders. trainer and driver Of the trot-
ting champion, Lou Dillon, arrived in
Memphis for the winter season this
morning. Lou Dillon. with Amelia and
eight green racers, arrived during the.
afternoon. IN good condition. All WIFE
be wintered here.
The Washington times., 1903-12-06
LEGISLATORS IN FAVOR
OF FAIR TRIAL" BILL

HELENA Mon, Dec. 5.-The session
OF the house today was characterized
by an attempt Of MacGinness. the
HeinZe floor leader, by long speech to
delay the progress in the consideration
of the fair trial bill. The house. how
ever. decided 10 recommend the bin for
passage, which insures its passage in
that branch
The Washington times., 1903-12-06
Christmas Holiday Rates.

Southern Railway viii sell round trip
tickets to teachers and students, Decem-
Der l6 TO p, inclusive; final limit January
s. 1894, at very low rates.
The Washington times., 1903-12-06
Interesting Point Involv-
ed in Closing the
Extra Session.
APPOINTMENTS MAY FAIL
Rank of Army Officers, Status
of Judges and PoStmasters
Part of the Problem.

How much time elapses between the
ending Of one second and the beginning
% the next2 This query has sup
planted that other one, How old IS
Ann?" In the Senatorial class OF
mathematics.
The problem is how to create a re-
cess between the close Of the extraordi-
nary session Of Congress and the be-
ginning of the regular session on Mon
day. A solution would serve the prac-
teal purpose 20 determine the standing
Of pending army and civil appointments.
The solution IS still to be demonstrated,
and the problem may belong In the
same category as the square Of the
circle and perpetual motion. The House
has so considered the question, but the
Senate still struggles with f.
The action Of the House in adjCurning
yesterday without mention OF ending thu
extraordinary session causes the recess
appointments Of the President to fail. Il
is easy enough for the President to make
them again, and transmit them GO tho
Senate for confirmation, but until theS
are confirmed the appointments do not
become effective. The Constitution en-
powers the President to make appoint
ments IN the recess of Congress, but
when the Senate convenes and adiourus
without acting upon them these appoint
ments fail A recess appointment en-.
ables an army officer, for instance. 10
have the rank and pay Of the grade 10
which he may be named. but neither the
advanced grade nor pay goes with an ap-
pointment when made while the Senate
IS in session until the nomination Is
confirmed
The Washington times., 1903-12-06

Flooring Dry, Bright, Nicely Matched,
s1.75. per 400 #. 9Th * n. Y. Libbey & Co.
ADV
The Washington times., 1903-12-06
HIT at Langley.

In the burlesque of Langley's airship.
a number of the guests tried to see II
they could fly to the White House with
the machine and failed rnisersa.si,-
Among the number were several who
have been mentioned as candidates for
President. Charles A Towne and Adam
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Fair, colder today; fai
tomorrow: light TO fresh
variable winds.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-09-04
To Save the Drowning.

Many a swimmer stops short before
learning how to approach d drowning
person, but he should add a knowledge
of this as of the proper means of arti-
fetal respiration before he can be ac
counted a master of the art. So, says
the London Chronicle, and adds: 1.-THE
swimmer in difficulties may always be
assisted, even by tyro, provided he be
himself a strong enough swimmer, but
the bather who cannot swim at all or
who has entirely lost his presence of
mind should always be approached
from behind and seized by the arms.
Then by swimming on the back it is
easy to tow him to safety. Further,
the bather in difficulties should remem-
Der that throwing the arms out of the
water tends to sink the whole body, the
air being a poor supporting medium for
their weight"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-09-04

DR.. p. L. Hurts pointer dog was the
cause of good deal of amusement and
excitement in Boonville one day. The
doctor stopped at a trough to water his
horse. A sewer pipe about a hundred
feet long passes under crossing at this
place, and the dog, being warm from
running, crawled into the pipe to get
COOL When the time came to leave he
could not turn around, and as the pipe
was crooked he could not see the oppo-
site end of it, so there he stuck. After
various suggestions had been made for
getting him out a small negro boy was
sent in after him. The boy got him by
the leg, but then found that he himself
could not back out. Here was a pretty
howdy do. Finally second negro boy
was sent in. His legs remained within
reach from the outside, and when he
had caught the first boy by the legs
and the first boy had got a secure hold
on the dogs legs some strong men took
the second boy by his legs, and thus
they were all pulled out.-Exchange.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-09-04

In a certain Office building In the
downtown district there is a club on
an upper floor, with an express eleva-
tor service for members. The other
day two of the latter emerged from the
dining room, where they had eaten
luncheon, and eyed the elevator floor
indicator. The arrow moved in two
shafts, one of them the club elevator
express route.
Its wonderful how much time a
man can save by these expresses re-
marked one of the pair
Nonsense" said his companion, Il
can get to the bottom on local and
beat you while l am doing it,
Ten dollars that you can't" was the
reply.
The cages in both shafts opened with
a click, and without further parley the
two men separated. entering the differ
ent elevators. The local got away a
fraction of q moment ahead of the eX-
press. When the man in the latter
stepped out his acquaintance was wait
ing for him.
How did you do it," gasped the ex-
press passenger, digging down for the
forfeited bank note.
THAT was easy" said his companion
II gave my elevator man half of the
bet-in advance-and he didn't make
any stops."-New York Post
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-09-04
A Take of TaiIless Cats.

Travellers have noted that in the Bis
Ilarck archipelago cats without tails
ire very numerous. The explanation
us given in the World Today is curious
The natives of the islands have a su-
perstitious belief that remnants Of food
falling into the hands of an enemy en-
able him to cast a spell over the eaters
of the meal at which the remnants
were left Now, the natives value their
cats less as pets than as a convenient
source of fresh meat. 1t follows that
thefts of cats are frequent, or rather
were frequent until some genius
evolved the happy scheme of cutting off
their tails and storing them away in a
safe place. For" said he, ''if a thief
SHOULD steal my cat and eat it, an in
cantation muttered over its residue will
make the miscreant SO sick that he will
be sorry he ever tasted stolen cats
fiesh.' 1t was an idea worthy Of the
great chancellor himself, and the hum
BILE, brown Bismarckian, in pursuing
the blood and iron policy which it en-
tailed, was, like him, serenely indifer-
ent to bloodshed, pain and caterwaul-
ings SO long as he secured his ends or
his cats ends Y