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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-16
WILL HOLD PUBLIC SERVICE
TOMORROW IN SENATE CHAMBER
President, Members of Supreme Court,
Diplomats, and Heads of Army and
Navy Will Attend

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In presenting his reasons why Mr.. FL
lott should be admitted TO bail. Clar-
ence Wilson called the attention of the
court TO the fact that the writ Tor
habeas corpus for which ne had ap-
piled was made returnable before Jus
tice Wright, who had ordered his COM
mitment, and said the course of the
court below in making the writ return
able before the justice who had COM
mitted the prisoner rendered a fair
hearing for him doubtful The object
OF the writ. Mr.. Wilson said, was to
determine the question Of the iurisdic
ton of the committing justice. and to
obtain a decision on the question OF
fact involved.
MIR. Wilson strongly contended that
the matter was one which is clearly re-
viewable by the Court Of Appeals.
Assistant District Attorney Atkins on
posed the motion for the release of Mr.
Elliott on bail on practically the same
grounds on which he opposed the grant
ing OF the writ Of habeas corpus for his
release from custody on Friday last
Mr. WorthingtOn contended that the
court is without authority in the prem
iscs because il is asked 70 review a mat
ter over which the lower court had and
has already exercised jurisdiction If
the lower court is wrong in the matter
Mr. Worthington contended. IT is a case
of error and not one of want Of juris-
diction.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-16
CONTRACTOR CARSON
COMMITS SUICIDE
Lonely and Brooding Over Business
Troubles, He Shoots Himself at
His Boarding Rouse.

Brooding over business troubles and
the protracted absence of his wife and
two daughters I'm Europe william IL
Carson, building contractor. hfty-eight
years old. committed suicide at his home
632 A Street northeast this morning. bv
shooting himself in the right temple. He
was found In the bathroom OF the house
on the third floor by Mrs. Collins. with
whom he had boarded for TWENTY-FIVE
years.
Mr.. Carson's business had fallen off
materially this winter, and he did not
have enough work to take him 10 his
Office every day. This morning he went
out OF the house before breakfast. evil
IDENTIFY for the purpose OF procuring rho
revolver with which he killed himseIr
He returned about o'clock, ate his
breakfast, and then went 10 his room
on the second floor.
Shortly afterward Mrs Collins hoard
a noise similar 10 that made by a door
blown shut by the wind. but paid no
third floor, and saw the bathroom door
open, and went TO close II. As shc
neared the door she saw the prostrate
form Of Mr. Carson, and notified other
persons in the house. The police were
not Informed OF the suicide until after
noon.
Mrs Carson and her two daughters
have been travelling in Europe on a
pleasure trip for about seventeen
months The former Is a sister of At
torney Darr a prominent member OF the
Washington Bar Association A brother
OF Mr.. Carson resides IN MerchantviIle.
n. J. He has been informed OF the
sudden death of the contractor and
will arrive I'm Washington tonight ia
take chan ge OF the remains.
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SERIOUS INJURY HAPPENS
TO JAMES E. M'CRACKEN

Endeavoring to board a northbound
Ninth Street ear near the steamboat
wharves on Water Street southwest
While a southbound Seventh Street ear
was running at high speed in tho Cppo-
site direction, Will either cause Capt
James Z. McCracken's death or result in
total paralysis of his body from the
waist down. Captain JIM as d. was
more familiarly known, lies N a ward
at the Emergency Hospital. his condi-
ton unchanged from what it was last
night. and the physicians n attendance
hold out practically no hope for his &c
covery because OF his complication of
Injuries and his slxty-nins years OF age
No one was arrested in connection
v ith the case because the police are Of
the belief that the mDtormHl on the
Seventh Street car WAS ignorant Of the
accident until told Of IL, aud was lhC-e-
fore not responsible for Mr.. McCrack-
en- s injury.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-16
AUSTRIA AND PORTUGAL
FAVOR THE "HAY IDEA"

Austria and Portugal are now among
the nations which have joined in the
movement proposed by Secretary Hav
10 limit the zone Of war I'm the Far
East and preserve the neutrality Of
China.
IL was announced at the State Do
partment this morning that these two
nations have informed Secretary Hav
OF their approval Of his plan, and have
directed notes 70 Japan. Russia and
China embOdying the suggestions for
mulated by the United States.
No definite answer has been received
from Russia. but State Department or
ficials are confident that favorable ac-
tion will be taken by the Gar since so
many OF the European powers have an
proved the movement TO restrict the
war
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PARKER DENIES CLAIM
IN SCHOOL MAP SUIT

John c. Parker who is sued by the
District TO recover 5000. for money paid
for goods not received. today filed his
plea TO the declaration. He saws that
he is not indebted in manner and form
as alleged and that he never promised
or agreed as therein alleged
The money claimed by the District Is
that paid for certain maps. and which
was diverted to the payment of Miss
Frances johnson for certain photogra-
school exhibit at the Paris ExDositfon
Nathaniel Wilson & Son are named
as counsel for the defendant
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-16
Had a Pren1OnitiOn
Life Would Be Short
William Alden Smith Relates Conversation
With Senator Hanna in Which He Ex-
pressed Doubt of Future

A number of Senator's and Representa-
tives called at the White House this
morning and all had something to say
indicative Of their deep devotion to SEN
ator HaHnas
Representative William Alden Smith
of Michigan. the original Mckinley man
In Michigan. who was closely associated
with Senator Hanna IN the campaign Of
1896. said:
His death is a great personal loss to
me. 1t removes the most popular man
in the United States Senate. believe
he was the greatest political leader we
have ever had"
Mr. Smith relates an incident that
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PLEAD FOR BETTER PAY
FOR PoLICE FORCE
Business Mems Association Committee
Urges Commissioners to Indorse
Bill Pending in Congress.

A committee from the Business Mems
Association called on the District Com
missioners this afternoon to advocate
the Commissioners Endorsement OF the
bill now before congress TO raise the
salaries Of the District policemen. The
committee consisted OF Frank X. Raw
mond. James +. Oyster, +. c. SNYDER
;: X. Gordon. II. II. Twombly, David
DanenhOwer
The committee also advocated tho
placing OF street crossing policemen or
the regular force, so that when they
are disabled by illness they will con.
tinue TO draw their salaries
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COURT HAS PITY
ON MRS. DEWEY
IN HER SORROW
She Pleads, Guilty, But Sen
tence Is Suspended.
FREE ON OWN RECOGNIzANCE
Action Taken on Recommendation of
District AttOrney-Woman in Charge
of Prisoners Aid Association.
FREE ON OWN RECOGNIzANCE

Mrs. Isabella Morgan Perkins Dewey,
young woman whose career began in
Boston as a teacher and society leader,
was arraigned today before Justice
Wright, i'm Criminal Court No, 2, and
pleaded guilty tt an Indictment charg
ing her with ol talning money under
false pretenses. When she appeared in
court with her seven-months-old baby
in her arms, she presented a pitiful
and pathetic picture She was ushered
into the courtroom by a deputy mar
shall, and took a seat Immediately in
front of the presiding justice.
Prisoner Wept.
The prisoner was permitted to sit
while Clerk Given read the indictment
against her. She was visibly affected.
and tears coursed down her cheeks as
she listened to the reading of the
charge.
When Mrs. Dewey answered Guilty
to the indictment. Justice Wright said
to her:
DO you understand what you are do
ing when you plead guilty?" She said
she did
The court then asked If the District
Attorney had any recommendation. to
make in the case.
Recommendation to Mercy.
Assistant District Attorney Peyton
Gordon. who was assigned to the case.
said: Your honor. the woman Is in a
very unfortunate condition.; hers is a
very sad case. As you see. she has a
seven-months-old child in her arms and
Is 4 v-ry delicate Eealth. A represen-
tative of the Pr. Jners' Aid Association
of the Diocese Of 1Nashil szten IS here
and says tha or =. .szati1n Is willing to
take charge OF thS Prisoner and care for
her and her child for a year or more.
Under the cir Cumsts noes / believe that
the ends of justice will be met II SEN
tence is suspended. IS the prisoner is
very repentant FOR what she has done ."
The court approved the recommends
tion and ordered that Mrs. Dewey be
released upon her personal reccgnizance.
Mr.. Massie, the agent OF the Prisoners
Aid Association OF the Diocese OF WASH
irgton. who was present took charge OF
the prisoner and with her counsel John
L. Laskey, she then left the court
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seems to show that Senator Hanna had
a premonition he was not destined long
TO survive. The day before the Grid
iron Club dinner. MIR. Smith saw the
Senator. and urged him to come to Jack
son next summer To attend tae celebrst-
ton of the anniversary OF the birthday
of, the Republican party
q don't know where I'll be next sum
mer," said Senator Hanna, in reply.
Why, you'll be right here, Senator -
said Mr. Smith.
Il don't know about that" was the
answer.
Mr. Smith said this morning that the
Senators entire e- OressiOn was that Of
a man who feels hi time has come. ana
that the incident made a deep impress
sion on him at the time.
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SOLEMN SCENE IN SENATE
WHEN DEATH Is ANNOUNCED

The Senate of the United States. bowed
with grief over the death of its dis
tinguished member, Mr. Hanna, today
took its first formal steps toward pub
lie funeral service in keeping with its
custom and as a demonstration Of the
high regard in which their late col
league was held.
The public galleries We're early crowd
ed. but an unusual hush pervaded the
chamber. The seat occupied by Mr.
Hanna was vacant. 1t had not yet been
draped with its habiliments OF sorrow,
that duty, by custom. being left until
the Senate had been formally notified
that death had again entered its midst
Not a chair was vacant when the
gaveI OF President pro tenn Frye fell.
The members rose. and with bowed
heads. and I'm many cases with eyes
that were damp. as expressive Of the
emotion they felt. and could not conceal.
listened to the grave and solemn words
OF spiritual consolation as they fell from
the lips OF the chaplain. Rev. Edward
Everett Hale.
Chaplain Hale's Prayer.
Chaplain Hale as is his custom. pre-
ceded his prayer with a quotation from
the Bible as 1OliOWS.
For We know that If our earthly
house Of this tabernacle were dissolved
we have building of God. a house not
made with hands eternal in the Heav-
ems. Behold l show you a mystery. !
make plain TO you that which has been
a mystery. We shall not all sleep. but
we shall all be changed in a moment.
in the twinkling OF an eye. for this cor
ruptible must put on interruption. and
this mortal must be clothed in i'm
mortality
Proceeding then with his prayer, the
chaplain saiG:
Father. those who have known him
best, those who have loved him most
come to Thee TO ask Thy strength in our
weakness, Thy light in our darkness
Interpret unto us. Father, the lessons
of life and OF death We come, together
with those nearest TO him in the home
and in their hearts. Come near unto US
as only a father can come near TO his
children. Show Us that we are the i'm
mortal children Of an eternal Father.
Show US how we have new service be-
fore us as we go from world to world
ard from life to life.
Father. we pray for this nation that
she may always have as counselors men
who know her people ana who know the
world; who are willing to join with one
heart and with one voice that they
may advance the work of Thy kingdom
In this land. Be with US in our sorrows
as Thou hast been with US in our joys
We ask il in Christ's name"
Mr.. Foraker Deeply Moved.
At the conclusion Of the chaplain s
prayer Mr.. Foraker arose and formally
announced the death of his colleague
and in broken tones gave expression to
his feelings while paying deep tribute TO
MIR Hanna. Senator Foraker's remarks
were as follows:
Il have painful duty 10 perform. II
is that Of making formal announcement
Of the death OF nay late colleague. the
Hon. Marcus y. Hanna. He departed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-16
KNOCKED DowE BY CAR.

While crossing the tracks at Four
teenth and II Streets northwest about
o'clock yesterday AFT srnrOn Mrs. Nina
Myers. tWonty-four wears old, II g4I q
Street southwest, Was knocked down by
southbOund Fourteenth Street car.
She was uninjured and proceeded on
her way
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-16
WEATHER REPORT.

There have been SHOWS in the lower
lake region and New England, general
rains I'm the Pacific States. and rains
and SHOWS In Nevada and the northern
plateau.
The weather will be fair and continued
cold tonight in the Ohio valley and lower
lake region and the middle Atlantic
states. followed by slowly rising tenn
perature tomorrow. with snow fiurries
on Ontario and eastern Erie. In the
south the weather will be cloudy with
rain tonight or tomorrow.
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w. CAMERON FORBES
WILL SUCCEED Mr.. TAFT

Secretary of War Taft announced
after the Cabinet meeting this morn
ing that w Cameron Forbes. of Boston
lawyer. Harvard graduate. and former
football coach. had accepted the prof-
ferred position OF member of the Philn,-
pine Commission made vacant by Gov
srnor Tatt's promotion to the Cabinet.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-16
L0UBET PREDICTS END
OF WAR BY APRIL

ROME. Feb. 16.-In an autograph let
ter. President Loubet. Of France. has
assured King Victor that ne will be in
Rome by April. as previously arranged
IL Is reported he added he was sure tho
that time.
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GERMAN CRUISER HANSA
FIRED ON BY JAPANESE

ST. PETERSBURG. Feb. ia semi
official message from the headquarters
of Viceroy AleXief1 at Port Arthur
states that the German cruiser Hansa
which had been sent to Port Arthur to
take away the German subjects there,
was fred on by japanese warships. The
Hansa also had some Russian women
and children aboard.
The message adds that Japan has in
formed China that in the event Of
China declaring herself neutral toward
the belligerents. she must take meas
J!res to secure the frontiers and
strengthen the army on the great wall.
During the attack on Port Arthur last
week. continues the dispatch. three
Japanese torpedo boats were sunk.
Russia Awakening.
Military and naval officials are recov-
ering from the first amazement at their
defeats at the hands of Japan. and aTa
rapidly rearranging the plan of cam
paign It Is recognized that RRssia.
until heavily re-enforced. must act on
the defensive. Port Arthur IS regarded
as impregnable so that when its APP
proaches and neighboring coasts are Sc
cure, it IS believed Japan VIII waste
herself vainly against 1t.
Inc next step IN ADVANCE Will De the
movement Of the main Russian army
from the Yalu into Korea. Diplomats
here now regard Secretary Hays note
relative TO China and the limitation Of
the war area as practically harmless.
They believe that should Japan be
crushed by Russia. the powers are not
likely TO dispute any arrangement Rus
sia may wish to make regarding China.
while, In the event of Japan winning.
Russia, with her greater European in
fiuence, would be likely to find Hays
note useful in depriving Japan Of the
fruits of victory.
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Russian Re-enforcements.
JAPANESE CRUISERS
REACH YOKOHAMA

YOKOHAMA. Feb. 16-The japanese
cruisers Nissihin and Kasuga. recently
purchased from the Argentine Republic
arrived at Yokohama this morning.
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been assured by the authorities that full
reparation for the indignity will be
made
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Moses February Furniture Sale.

Furniture for every room in the house,
Adv.
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TINS lie II this city at the Arlington HO-
tel. where he had been residing during
this session of the Senate, at the hour Of
o;3O p m. yesterday, surrounded BY his
family and immediate friends.
The event was not unexpected at tbs
time when it occurred For months past
it has been evident to all who were as
sociated with him that he was falling
In health He was urgently and re-
peatedIy advised to desist from his Ia
bors and make a special effort to resist
his maladies. but his strong will power,
hopeful nature, and fidelity 10 duty
were such that he disregarded these
suggestions and continued at his post
until about three weeks ago. when no
was Frustrated by typhoid fever. His
friends then became justly alarmed:
that alarm spread throughout the cOun-
try. and in response 10 unusual mani
festatiOn OF public sympathy his physi-
clans bulletined his condition daily, and
finally almost hourly. As the days pass
ed hope gradually vanished until al
recognized that the inevitable hour was
approaching.
End Not a Surprise.
THUS it was that the end did not
come as surprise But the regret thst
was occasioned appears 10 be more PRO-
found and universal on that account.
His bereaved family have been the re-
cipients of messages and letters OF con-
dolences from all sections and all
classes He is mourned by all his
countrymen; by his political associates.
not only because he was their great
organizing leader who repeatedly led
them to victory. but also, and more
81 afe111 l.
ton and reigned In their hearts as a
favorite: by his political opponents be-
cause they are chivalrous and generous
enough to experience sorrow when a
brave man fails. though he be OF the
opposition. and because they recognized
in him a bold and fearless fOeman who
commanded their respect and excited
their admiration.
"-iere in the Senate where he was so
long a distinguished member. he was
best known and most appreciated 1t
Is unnecessary to speak II this pres
ence Of the great loss his death has oe-
casioned to his party his sta:a. and his
nation All know it better than any
language can express il.
Mr. President. this is not the time
for extended eulogy. Later 1 shall ask
the Senate TO set apart a day when
ali MS cOlleagueS can Join with me in
paying fitting tribute 10 his life. char
acter. and public services. For the
present l content myself with Offering
the following resolutions. Cor which I
ask present consideration:
Resolutions of Sorrow.
= Resolved. That the Senate has
heard with profound sorrow Of the
death OF the Hon. Marcus A. Hanna,
late Senator from the State OF Ohio.
:. Resolved. That a committee Of tvven-
ty-fve Senator'S. OF whom the President
pro TEN. shall be one, be appointed by
the Presiding officer TO take order for
experimenting the funeral OF Nr.
Hanna, which shall take place IN the
Senate Chamber at y O'Clock noon on
Continued on Third Pasa
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High tide today. ..:.-.--....S:2 p. m.
Hieh tide tomorrow .S:42 a. m, S:57 D. m.
Low tide tomorrow ..2;5S a. m. $40 D. m.
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Piso's Cure has ,lred coughs for many years.
Il is still on the market. At al druggists.
25c.-AdT.
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TEMPERATURES
THE SUN.
TIDE TABLE

Sun sets today .------- --------.... .J.5b p. m.
Sun rises tomorrow q. m.
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Furniture for every room IA the house.
10 Il, Is, IL under prsee. = and uth-
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VICER0Y ALEMEFF
MAKES INLAND TRIP

CHEEFOO. China, Feb. I6.-Word
reached here today that Viceroy Alexieff
had left Port Arthur for Mukden and
other interior points in Manchuria to
organize the land forces and inaugu-
rate the land campaign.
RumoTs have reached here II "A naval
night at Ching Wang-TaO. on the Gulf
OF Llao-Tung. There Is also a report OF
a land fight on the banks of the Yslu-
but this latter is probably premature.
as 1t IS hardly possible that Japanese
forces have advanced that far Hcrth in
Korea
Russian Re-enforcements.
TIENTSIN, China. Fco. I6.-WOrd
reached here today that 1900 Russian
troops have arrived at Niuchwang. on
the northern shore OF the GUf Of Lao
1uLg.
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Father Johns Medicine Cures Colds,
Prevents Pneumonia. 50 years in use
Adv
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Best Lumber, SI.5o Per 100 Feet.
Frank Libbey & Co. 9Th & N. Y. Ave
Adv.
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Fair, cold tonight; fair,
warmer tomorrow; variable
winds.
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Moses February Furr.tq.e Sale.

Continued on Third Pa Fl
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-06
POWELL HAS TOO MUCH
CLASS FOR AUGUSTUS
Joe Larlxin Gives Bob Cairns His in
the Third Round and Crowd
SuSpects Fake

The best that Charles Augustus
could do last night when he faced Lew
Powell in Mechanics Pavilion Annex
was to stall around for three rounds,
take bad beating and then go down
so often that the police were forced
to stop the bout. Powell had to much
class and again demonstrated that he
is the peer of any lightweight fighting
around these parts. The go was the
main event of the Lincoln Clubs show
and drew a full house.
There were rumors of fake and dou-
BILE cross after Joe Larkin hit Bob
Cairns a terrific smash on the jaw
that put him in the land of blissful
memories. Cairns was winning and
had things easy when in the third Lar
kin crossed him with his right and
that gout was no more. 1t was tipped
that Larkin was to take the count,
but double-crossed his man. Both
boxers denied this.
Mike Mcbride and Jim Bradley
fought the prime battle of the night,
Mcbride finally getting his man in the
third. 1t was rough going all the
way, with both men swinging and
landing so often that each would have
quit had he been given a peep at a
feather bed. Al Elkins and Abel La
bel fought two tame rounds, when the
referee stopped the bout and warned
the men to fight. They did better dur
ing the next two and Label was given
the decision.
Joe Kelly outpointed Jack Doyle in
a good go, and Mike Kutchous put
Billy Brennan out of the going in two
spasms.
Eddie Hanlon was introduced and
the spectators went wild with enthus-
iasm after Cute" had concluded a
cleverly worded little speech.