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The Washington times., 1904-12-23
TEMPORARY QUARTERS
OFFERED TO THE CLUB
Committee Reports to Governors Today
Their Choice of Home for the
Metropolitan.

The committee Of three appointed by
the board of governors of the Metropol-
itan Club TO select temporary quarters
pending the rebuilding of the old club
house, which was destroyed by fire on
Wednesday morning. will report to the
governors this afternoon at the Cosmos
Club.
This committee is composed of Ad-
miral A s. Kenney, Nathaniel Wilson,
and Paul Johnson
Several propositions are being consid,
cred, but the committee VIII arrive at
no decision until this afternoon.
The Hotel Barton property, on Fif-
teenth Street the Davidge house or
H Street, two houses fronting on Lar.
ayette Square. part of the Arlington Ho-
tel. and Admiral Porters old home. a
few doors west of the regular club build.
ing, have been offered.
The damage to the club IS now esti-
mated al about $500 The question OF
rebuilding is being talked of among the
club members, although the matter OF
temporary quarters is concerning them
far more.
1t is probable that the old building
VIII be torn down, adjacent lots or
Seventeenth Street purchased and ar
entire new structure erected.
The Washington times., 1904-12-23
INAUGURAL PARADE
WILL HAVE PLENTY
OF MUSIC MAKERS
All Political Clubs Which Have Announced
Intention of Participation Will Bring
Along Bands.

A number of letters were received by
Mr.. Warner this morning from organI-
cations in various parts of the coun-
try. Senator McCumber of North Da-
kota and Senator Kittredge Of South
Dakota both write that there will be
no representation from their States ow-
ing to the great distance.
Clubs to Participate.
The following clubs have announced
their intention to participate in the pa
rade:
Roosevelt Republican Club. New York
City, leo men. quarters secured in Moses
House on Thomas Circle; Republicans
of Union county, Elizabeth, n. J.. 200
men; Hamilton Republican Club, New
York city, 100 men; Buckeye Republican
Club. Columbus. Ohio. 800 men
The chairmen of several committees
called or General Wilson at the head
quarters in the New Willard this morn
Ing. Mr.. Weller, chairman of the COM
mittee on public comfort, and Mr.. Ru-
dolph, of the fireworks committee both
discussed their estimates with the in
augural chairman. Mr. Rudolph will be
ready to advertise for bids within a
few davs.
The Washington times., 1904-12-23
h|KADO DESIRES
REPRESENTATION
BEFORE INQUIRY
Demands Equal Rights
With Russia, 1t IS
Reported.
CLAIM TO BE DENIED
Failure to In ervene at Time
Of Entente Will
Prohibit.
CLAIM TO BE DENIED

PARIS, Dec 23-It is reported the
japanese government has expressed a
desire to be represented at the ses-
sions of the International commission
which has been appointed to inquire into
the Dogger Bank tragedy.
The japanese, it is said. claim they
should have equal rights vita the Rus
sions before the commission, especially
as the Russians still maintain that
japanese war vessels were seen among
the Hull traHssrs.
May Not Join Now.
The foreign office officials have in
formed your correspondent that the Jap
anese report has not reacheu the Office
In any case, it was added. it would be
impossible for the japanese to join now.
since they did not intervene at the time
OF the AngIo-Russian entente
Admiral Davis, the American member,
also told your CORES pondent he was not
aware that Japan had any desire TO join
the commission.
Two Sittings Daily.
According TO TIE official provisions.
given out this morning, the Hull inter
national commission will hold two sit
tings daily when it reconvenes on Jan
uary 9.
The question of secrecy has not been
discussed
The Washington times., 1904-12-23

That there will be no dearth of music
makers at the inauguration of Presi-
dent Roosevelt is evident by the answers
3. II. Warner, chairman of the COM
nittee OF. civic organizations. is recciv-
ing to the inquiries he sent out some
days ago to different prominent political
clubs throughout the country. All who
have announced their intention of par
ticfpating in the inaugural parade de-
scribe bands as part and parcel of their
organizations.
"The Six Fiddlers."
One of the most interesting organiza-
tions yet heard from is the six Fid-
dIers," of Knoxville, Tenn. These per-
formers on the violin are members of
the Brotherhood of Old Time Fiddlers,
they write, and want TO come to Wash
ington to play for the assembled multi
tudes.
Their names are not given in the let
ter which General Wilson received this
morning. but they say they are all over
six feet in height and that their fiddles
are between 300 and 400 years old. They
played at a recent Grand Army gather
ing in Knoxville and made a great hit.
Their repertoire includes all the old
tunes.
The Washington times., 1904-12-23
PRESIDENT WILL NOT
CHANGE SOUTHERN POLICY
Believes He Has Been Misunderstood
Representative Smith Sees
Him.

Representative Sam W Smitl: OF
Michigan has received letters from a
number of Northern friends who have
moved South making inquiry as to what
policy the President was going to pursue
toward the South in the future.
Today Mr.. Smith had talk with ,he
President on the subject.
There will be no change. The Presi-
dent simply believes that he has been
misunderstood and that in time his posi-
ton will be vindicated. Sc far as Ala
bau,a and Mississippi are concerned, Mr..
Smith says the President is satisfied
with the Republican referees Mr. Smith
made particular inquiries about these
two States.
Mr.. Smiths friends in Alabama and
Mississippi believe they can build up a
strong Republican party.
The Washington times., 1904-12-23
WILL INVESTIGATE
CARNEGIE INSTITUTE
PIttsburg Council Wants to Know How
the City's Appropriation Is
Expended.

PfTTSBURG. Pa, Dec. 23-An inves-
tigation OF the Carnegie Institute of
Pittsburg will be made by the sub
finance committee on appropriations be-
fore the appropriation and tax levy ordi-
nances are prepared for councils.
The city administration is disposed to
cut the appropriation asked by the in
stitute, but before doing SO will make
a complete examination of its affairs
w n. Frew, chairman of the board
of trustees and Mr.. Carnegie's personal
representative, called upon the mayor IN
regard to the matter Mr. Frew will
be asked 10 appear, Before the appropria-
tons committee and tell how the Si5s, 900
asked will be expended
The mayor told Mr.. F'rew that there
was many complaints from taxpayers
The appropria tioss for the institute
have been growing very rapidly" he
said. "and we will see what is really
needed -
The Washington times., 1904-12-23

NEW YORK. Dec G5-Fire started in
the laundry of the hospital on Black
wells Island shortly after midnight this
morning and 1t was only by hard work
on the part of the hremen that the pen
itentiary and city hospital were saved
In the laundry. when the fire was dis
covered, sixty-fve laundresses were
sleeping. These women ran out of the
building screaming and a panic seized
the 80 patients in the hospital TIE
flames burst from every part of the
laundry at the same time
Fortunately the wind was from the
east and the flames We're carried toward
the river instead of to the buildings on
either side of the laundry and this help
ed 10 save them.
An alarm was turned in and police
The Washington times., 1904-12-23
BLQckweII'S Islanders
Escape Death by Fire
Laundry of Hospital Burns, But Firemen
Save Hospital and penitentiary
by Hard Work.

headquarters in New York city was ask
ed for assistance The fire boat Zophar
Mills, a fire company and a squad of
police reserves We're sent to the island.
The police at once surrounded the
penitentiary. the inmates OF which were
IN the greatest excitement and fear. The
keepers went among the prisoners and
assured them there was no danger, but
they were not easily pacified, and IL was
onlv when the flames died out that they
were Quieted.
In the hospital the excitement was
even greater. Many OF the patients are
bedridden and there are hundreds oe
others who are old and feeble.
The attendants had prepared these pa :
to the building The home for the aged
and fnfirm, which is 500 feet north of
the laundry. was in such peril for a
| time that the tottering old men and wo-
men were led out.
The Washington times., 1904-12-23
JAPS' WARSHIPS
SEEKING BATTLE

SINGAPORE, Dec. E.-Two converted
cruisers of the japanese navy, formerly
the liners Nippon and Hongkong, are
cruising off this port.
The captain of the Hca gkong says
that the two vessels are scouts for .
squadron on its way 20 intercept Ad-
miral Rogestvensky' feet.
This squadron, he said, ccnsisted OF
two battleships. two first class and two
second class cruisers and twelve de-
stroyers. He added that the squadron
vas near this port and was steaming
westward
Kamimura in Command.
Vice Admiral Kamimura, who practi-
caliy smashed the Russian Yiadivostok
squadron. is In command OF the
squadron that is seeking to intercept
the Baltic fleet 1t is understood that
one of his objects is to prevent the
Russians from entering any of the
ports In French Cochin-Cnina to reiIt
after their voyage across the Indian
Ocean.
Patrol ships will be posted on all the
routes that are most likely TO be fol
lowed by Admiral Rogestvensky among
the Islands. especially the Straits or
Malacca and the Strait OF Sunda. to
warn the JapaI sse of the approach of
the fluSSidH Meet.
Commander-in Chief.
PARIS, Dec. 23.-The ST PETERSBURG
correspondent of the Petit Parisien'
says that Admiral Rogestvensky has
been appointed misunderstanding of
the Cars Pacific fleet
Tells of Togo's Plans.
CHICAGO, Dec 23-The Daily News
last night published a dispatch from It's
correspondent at Singapore containing
this account of the plans OF the Jap
anese feet now nearing Singapore:
According to the captain OF the Hong
kong the naval situation at Port Arthur
being now settled and the Russian fleet
entirely disabled, Admiral Togo has
turned his attention to the outcoming
feet
He declined to give any further in
formation. but admitted that he would
go west and south. and had called here
10 communicate with the Japanese CON
sui. When informed that / hoped to be
permitted to meet and accompany the
Russian feet the captain said, Tel
them We are waiting for them If you
find them we viii entertain you at din
ner''
1t is thought here that the japanese
fleet has secret base among the islands
and Will attempt to seize Golfers and
boats carrying contraband to the Rus
sian fleet in these waters The japanese
cruisers left today at I:30 d m
The Washington times., 1904-12-23
HAGUE To ARRANGE
PLAN AND DATE Of
PEACE MEETING
Presidents Invitation Ac-
cepted He Passes
Work On.
TRIBUNAL TO ACT NOW
TRIBUNAL TO ACT NOW
Secretary Hays Second@Note
to Powers Records Sue
cess of Project.

Secretary Hays second note to the
powers on the subject of the second
Hague conference, containing the sum-
mary. of the replies received in answer
TO President Roosevelts invitation. was
made public al the State Department
today.
The note has been sent to the rep
resentatives in Washington of every
government signatory to the acts OF
The Hague conference of 1899, and by
them has been brought to the attention
of the ministers OF foreign affairs of
their various governments.
No Dissent Expressed.
The circular states. regarding the re-
plies. that.
No dissent has found expression.
The governments of Austria Hun
gary, Denmark. France, Germany,
Great Britain, Italy, Luxemburg,
Sweden and Norway and Switzerland
exhibit sympathy with the purpose OF
the proposal and generally accept 1t in
principle with a reservation IN most
cases of future Consideration of the date
OF the conference and the program OF
subjects for discussion
Concerning Russia's reply Secretary
Hay says:
While this reply. tending as it does
10 cause some postponement of the
regretted. the weight of the motive
which induces 1T is recognized by this
government and probably by others
Work Passed On.
Summing up in conclusion the note in
Inmates that this Government. having
initiated the movement for calling The
second conference. feels satisfied with
the results so far achieved, but that. In
the present state of the ,3ror1cf "f,,lc
Government is still indisposesi TO forrnu-
late u program
This statement is made:
seems to the President that the
high task he undertook In seeking to
bring about an agreement of the powers
10 meet in second conference is
virtually accomplished, so far as it is
appropriate for him to act and that
with the general acceptance Of his in
vftation in principle the future con-
Duct Of the affair may fifty follow its
normal channels
To this end il is suggested that the
central representative agency of The
Hague, be used as a medium for fur.
ther exchange of views.
The Washington times., 1904-12-23
CAR CRATIFIED
BY CONFIDENCE

ST PETERSBURG, Dec. 23.-The
Official Messenger" reports that 250 per
sons Of various classes recently held a
patriotic banquet at Tamboff, under the
presidency of Lawyer Langenovski. and
sent a patriotic telegram to the Car.
expressing belief that he would be
able to eXtricate Russia from the pain
full situation caused by small groups OF
Internal enemies
The Car personally wrote on the tel
egram:
i have read this with satisfaction. i"
The Washington times., 1904-12-23
AndreuS' Certificate
Of Election Is Lost
Delegate From New Mexico Hurries Across
the Continent TO Get It-Won After Hot
Fight and Fears Crooked Work

PITTsBURG. Pa. Dec. 2s.-William H.
Andrews. formerly OF Crawford county
and Pittsburg, now Delegate-elect to
Congress from New Mexico, and who is
to be made the first United States Sena-
tor from the new State. If he succeeds
in pushing the Statehood bill through.
left Pittsburg hurriedly yesterday on a
long race to washington via New Mex
leo.
Andrews heard that his certificate of
election had been lost, and he started
hot foot for the Southwest
The Washington times., 1904-12-23
"KEN' CANTERBURY SHOOTS
LAWYER FOR REVENGE

HUNTINGTON. W. Va, Dec. 81
E. Christian, & lawyer and partner of
Joseph NJ Sanders, recently elected su-
preme judge, was shot and killed at
Oceana by Ken Canterbury, who es-
capped to the mountains
A posse IS in pursuit Canterbury has
been indicted for running a gambling
house through Christians efforts
The Washington times., 1904-12-23
IMMIGRATION RECORD
FROM CANADA BROKEN

immigration records for one week
from Canada have been broken.
Commissioner Sargent announced this
morning that the total for the week
ending December 10, was Lila, one-third
more than for the sa me week last year
The Washington times., 1904-12-23

Mr.. Andrews had a good deal of trou-
bic in getting elected. After a campaign
which amazed the whole Southwest, the
former Pennsylvania cleaned up two
strenuous opponents and won the Office
by a majority Of more than 5000.
The certificate of election is alleged to
have been mailed to PfttsDurg ten DAYS
ago by the secretary of the Territory.
Andrews watched the mails, and as
the coveted paper did not come he start
ed for the Territory
The Washington times., 1904-12-23
THE WEATHER REPORT.

A cold wave is spreading southeast
ward from the Dakotas
There will be snow tonight and Sat
urday in the lake region, and rain in
the east Gulf and south Atlantic States
II will be colder tonight and Saturday
in the lake region, and the Ohio valley,
and colder SATURDAY. in the middle At
lantic States and Tennessee.
The Washington times., 1904-12-23
SAY ASSASSIN
MADE ESCAPE

ZURICH, Dec. c.2S.-The "Journar' states
that Sazonoff. the assassin of De PIehve
the Russian minister of the interior. who
was officially reported to have been
tried and on December 13, in ST. Peters
burg, convicted and condemned 10 penal
servitude for life, is now in London.
As long ago as September story was
circulated that Sazonoff had escaped
from prison.
1t was said that two men, costumed
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The Washington times., 1904-12-23

NEW YORK. Dec 23-Afer wenyfom hours deiberation and
argument the trial Patterson before the bar of
t the charge of killing Caesar Young failed agree
charged by the
The jury reported twice to Justice Davis that they
reach agreement and the second report they discharged
The Washington times., 1904-12-23
PRISONER COLLAPSES AND FALLS
SOBBING INTO FATHERS AR
Court Acquiesces in the Report and Thanks
the Jurors Before Dismissing Them.
Actress Remanded Without Bail. :,
FOREMAN HARMER,S ADDRESS.

The possibility of absolutely we
evidence point
There absolutely not
IT
The possibility of reaching verdict
The Washington times., 1904-12-23
s1.zs-To Baltimore and Rcturn-s,,.

Pennsylvania Railroad Saturday and
Sunday: tickets gooo on all trains ex-
cept Congressional Limited. and good
for return until Sunday night.-Adf.
The Washington times., 1904-12-23
THE TEMPERATUPE.
DOWNTOWN TEMPERATURE.
Registered Afieck's Standard Thermonet:
THE Sun.
rTE TARLE

sun sets today. ....................4.43 .43
Sun rises tomorrow w....-...............7:17
The Washington times., 1904-12-23
Jury Sent Back.

Il will ask you to retire for a while
longer" said Justice Davis. Ito go. over
the evidence again. and l will remain
here ready for any CALI
Foreman Haruer said it wss almost
an impossibility 70 reach a verdict.
Justice Davis directed the Jury TO r.
tire. and they again went 10 the Jury
room to the rear of the court
Miss Patterson was taken to the pri,-
The Washington times., 1904-12-23

Fair and warmer tonight.
tomorrow partly cloudy
and colder.
The Washington times., 1904-12-23
Goes Back to Tombs.

She was led weeping from Sbe court
back 10 the cell in the Tombs where she
had spent six long months of hope and
expectancy OF an acquittal
Il had hoped to be with my mother at
Christmas" she said weepingiy. .-and
The Washington times., 1904-12-23

Continued on Second Pase.)
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-17

shan't believe him-till after the mon
ey's gone!'
Then let it go-and see. You can
arrange it at Colombo-there is an
American consul there. Dolly, dear
when the moneys clean gone, and
there's only my practice for both OF
us. we'll take trip to the Garden OF
Eden-it's on Ceylon, they say-and
there, under a spice tree, I'll tell you
how I love you-how 1 have always
loved you, but wouldn't tell you on ac-
count of that COMPOUNDED money-loVed
you from boy, and all these years
have had to fight not to tell you"
Looking up she saw his flushed race
pleading eyes and trembling lips. OF,
Laurie" she cried. has it been TINS
miserable money that has stood be-
tween us all these years. didn't sup
pose you cared-and L Then came
this prince. believed he really cared
and now I'm so glad he didnt-for IL
he had
But we won't think of what would
have happened if he had. Just tnaiiK
God he didn't" 49,
They found Mr.. Beechwood on the
dahabeah gazing off to where .he
black tombs were outlined against the
red sky, the Nile turquoise blue against
the gray desert sand, in the foregrouiltun,
Uncle" said Dorothy, I'm going "
give my money away-throw 1t AVA away,
get rid of It anyhow, and then MAY
Laurie-Tve decided I'd rather nave
love than money!" ~.
why not have both?" queried MI
Beechwood Loves best, of couIee'
but moneys a good thing, too, ana loo S
and a million is better than love anu
nothing" o+h-
THANK you, but it is not quite ,noeni,
inet' I can take care of my wife, sdiu
Laurie haughtily. 0o,,v
ct understand. But you love LII;
and she loves you. and you've oW H,Yev
up to each other. and alrs We'll VIZ
not keep the money" go .ried
IT never thought Of that;
Dorothy. "Why not. Laurie
And they did.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-17
BY MARY DEAN.

Childrens parties have taken on a
new complexion with the holidays, the
majority of those now given being cele-
bratcd in fancy dress.
The assumption of identities not their
own always delights the youngsters,
and if the identity is that of some old
friend of nursery fiction, all the better.
The characters in Mother Goose are
charming suggestions for the masquer-
ade, and by the Introduction Of others
from real life the facts of history may
sometimes be pleasantly impaired
Then there is fairy lore to go TO.
What imaginative child can resist the
butterfly wings of Titania or Puck?
Golden Locks, too, is easily recognized
as we'll as Aladdin, 30 Peep, Little Red
Riding Hood and the Wolf. while
Prince Charming and "a host of cava-
ners can always fill up the chinks.
The majority of us look upon fancy
costumes for children as superhuous
luxuries, but they may be obtained i'm
the simplest materials Bo Peep, Yo
San, cavaliers, and Scottish gfllies may
be tastefully dressed in inexpensive
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-17

when properly girdled.
A cavalier of the time of Charles I.
wears doublet and knee trousers of
White slashed with blue, white man
tie with a red cross on the front, buff
leather top boots, and a soft hat with
white feather. Cotton materials
sheeting and blue and red Indian cali
co-may likewise be used for this get
up. Satin and velvet, however, are
much more effective textures, and the
cheapness Of certain grades of these
stuffs recommends the slight addition
al extravaganza.
For the Scotch gillie. a cheap gay
tartan wool or cotton texture should
shape the kilt and the plaid" worn
over the shoulders. The plain, tight
coat could be made of coarse white
flannel or sheeting, and the Scotch cap
constructed of the two materials and
caught at the left with a thistle Orna-
ment.
Plaid stockings, turning over at the
top, low black slippers, a black leath-
er belt, and pouch trimmed with goats
hair are finishing details for this
character. The bagpipe of the gen
uine gille is rarely shown, but it may
we'll be included.
Prince Charming is portrayed in a
velvet beefeater hat with white feath-
ers, and he sports slashed velvet slip
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-17
CHARACTERS LADS IAssIEs BELOW

like bracelets. clasp her little hare
throat. and show in a big fluttering
knot upon her crook.
For the Japanese maiden, 70 San, a
gatly Powered kimona and a paper
parasol are the chief necessities. The
kjmona and the sash can be bought at
any good japanese shop for a COM
paratively small sum. but naturally the
more splendid thev are the more
charming the character will be. The
hair is dressed high and ornamented
with fans, and a larger one is carried
in the hand. To get the big bow at
the back in just the right shape, it is
best to buy a made-up sash.
In Japan the obi, as this charming
sash is called, is the most important
feature of the feminine costume. The
costliest ones will be worn with COM
paratively inexpensive kimonas, and
frequently show embroideries almost
as precious as pearls.
Many an American and French
wardrobe contains kimona. for II has
come to be a popular negligee, and one
which is delightful on slim hgures