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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-08
LENGTHENS THE HOURS
OF OFFICE WORKERS
Cabinet at Meeting Today Adds Half
an Hour to the Depart
mental Day.

The Cabinet reached a unanimous de-
cision at the meeting today that the
working day in all Of the executive de-
partments should be from 9 o'clock to
$3.50. with a half hour out for lunch. or a
half hour longer than at present.
General orders viii be promulgated in
each department TO this effect. The
change comes Monday. Many thousands
Of employees are affected.
The decision OF the Cabinet was
reached after a long session 1t was
said the order was practically the only
subject of Importance discussed. Even
the Far Eastern problem had TO give
way before il.
The only modification that Will be al
lowed will be on Saturdays. during the
months of July, August and September.
The hours then will be from 9 O'Clock
TO l.
An important question is raised as to
the effect OF the new order on the en-
ployes OF the District. 1t will probably
not affect them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-08
Will Discuss Panama Al
fairs With President
This Afternoon.
LOMBIAMOVESTROOPS
Great Military Activity Re-
ported at Cartagena and
SaVanllla.

Minister Beaupre called at the War
Department this morning and had a
short conference with Secretary Root
concerning conditions in Colombia
From the War Department Mr.. Beaupre
went to Secretary Hays home. where
he remained for luncheon. This after
noon he has an engagement with the
President at the White House.
Before leaving Washington Mr.. Beau
pre- will call on General Reyes, the Co
lombian peace commissioner. The lat
ter and Nfr. Beaupre have been friends
for a long time. and Mr.. Beaupre said
his cali on the distinguished Colombian
would be purely social and would have
nothing to do with the negotiations
which General REYES is conducting with
the State Department.
Admiral Coghlan advised the Navy
Department by cable this morning from
Colon that there have been no develop
ments OF the isthmus.
Activity in Colombia.
Great military activity is reported
from both Cartagena and Savanilla-
Colombia is said to be moving troops
from the interior 10 these ports. The
Colombian forces at Cartagena are now
said 10 number 2,00O.
Troops from the interior Of Colombia
also continue to move TO Titumau, the
base established on the Gulf Of Darien
near the Panama line. Gen. Manuel NJ
Castro and several other prominent mil
itary leaders are said to have gone &c
Titumati.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-08
A SMELLING
OF PUERTO PLATA CITY
American and English Warships Refuse
to Allow Insurgent Gunboats %
Bombard Place.

The Bureau OF Navigation received
the following dispatch this morning
from Commander Dillingham;. Of the
Detroit:
Puerto Plata, SantO Domingo.
Morales gunboats delivered ulti-
matum and threatened bombardment Of
Puerto Plata. after twenty-four hours
notice
with the concurrence of Captain
Robertson Of the English cruiser Pallas
] made such representations 10 both
sides that they have agreed, the one not
to lombard and the other not 20 fire on
gunboats. All lighting Will be confined
to the land side OF the town in the
future United States interests are Sc
cured Have small parties landed lt
Sosua and at consulate In Puerto
Plata
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-08

The Presidents reception at the White
House last night. in honor of the Diplo-
matte Corps. was marked by a feature
OF most pronounced interest TO the
members of Tat punctilious body The
rs% British ambassador, Sir Henry
Mortimer Dursnd. and his staff We're
absent from the position which Official
precedence accords them in the diplo-
matte line. and greeted the President
after diplomatists of lesser rank had
been received
The absence Of the new ambassador
from his accustomed place Of honor in
the procession of diplomatists OF the
highest grade was due, II is said. 20 a
carriage accident, and this delay was
increased by having TO proceed I'm the
regular carriage line to the south por-
tico entrance.
Ambassador Arrives.
1t was 9.2O o'clock when the ambas-
sador arrived. accompanied by Mr..
Raikes. Mr.. Wyndham. Mr.. Dering.
and the ladies OF the party. Pending
/ the arrival Of their chief the other
members Of the embassy staff waited in
/ the state dining room, and were COM
PEELED to see nearly all the ministers
and lesser functionaries Of the corps
J pItttuE AitHl IN EittAiiiE Ailf EltoiNfiA'
at the one formal evening reception OF
the year In their especial honor.
When Ambassador Durand and his
party reached the Red Room the minis
/ ter from Peru was exchanging felicita
tions with the President. The British
/ diplomatist there entered the line anC
| presented his official compliments
| Though the incident was regarded ai
most distressing from the standpoin
Of strict official etiquette. it was vieweC
as an unavoidable occurrence. entirely
beyond the power Of the ambassador u
fOresee or prevent
Kings Personal Representative.
The especial significance Of the Incl
dent. from the standpoint OF strict Off
} cial etiquette. lies In the fact that al
ambassador represents the person Of HI
sovereign, while a minister is only tn
diplomatic agent Of the existing govern
ment OF his country. In the hair-spli1
ting customs Of diplomacy the poin
might be raised. it is declared. that tn
/ absence Of the Kings Representative
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-08

from his proper official position in line
OF precedence is of sufficient gravity TO
receive cognizance abroad.
Incidents In the past which were re-
garded as of slight Importance in in
dividual significance. have yet become
the subject o. diplomatic correspondence
and explanation The splendid impress
sion made here by Sir Mortimer Durand
however. and his absolute freedom from
any responsibility for the regrettable
occurrence. according to the statement
made. are expected TO result in the pass
ing Of the incident without any further
comment so far as the public is con-
cerned.
Sir Mortimer and his staff left the
mansion almost Immediately after pass
ing in line. making only a perfunctory
stop back Of the line 70 extend GUS
tOmary greetings to distinguished spe-
cial guests OF the President and Mrs.
Roosevelt from other cities. and some
Of the notables from resident society.
Fortune Favored Turk
The Turkish minister. Cheldb Bey.
was another Of the diplomatists who was
caught I'm the carriage crush and much
delayed. Fortune was on his side. how
ever. and his late arrival did not cause
MIN the regret uildNOluiDlt IN ms coli
leagues case.
Because the Sultan's representative
has never been officially received by the
| President or State Department, mis-
place is at the end Of the Diplomatic
Corps line. even I'm the rear OF the
minister from the new republic Of
| Panama. Although Minister Chekib ar
rived late with his secretary. therefore
| he was still IN time TO reach the end OF
| the line before II had passed the Presi-
] dent.
| Several attaches Of European mis-
sions here found the difficulties Of reach.
/ ing tine mansion were sufficient 20 upset
| III their nicely calculated plans for ar
| irving in due season They also arrived
| ate. but were enabled to join the diplo-
| matte line at some pOin, in time 20 pre-.
| -ent comment from their colleagues ol
! ritical notice from thUse in the Blu,
| Room. The absence of the British am
| 'assadCr. however, wes immediately
loted and led 70 uaending GOSSIP
! throughout the evening.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-08
Troops in HOngkOng May Be Sent to
Guard Legation at Seoul.
HOPE OF PEACE is ABANDONED
Cabinet at Tokyo Expected to Take Action To-
day on RuSsias Answer.

containing the .frreducible minimum
Of Japanese acceptance. Tomorrow is
overhurg with war clouds
1t is said on good authority this morn
ing that a note has been communicated
to the various powers by Lord Lans-
downe. British minister of foreign af-
fairs. regarding the possibility OF COM
mon action during the war, covering
the general protection OF Western lives.
property and interests. It IS said that
Lord Lansdowne proposed that special
ships belonging TO each power be de-
tailed for this purpose Such step
would not affect the policy Of any par
ticular power France. Italy. ana
America are expected TO respond cor
daily 10 the suggestion.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-08
or RUSSIA
HAS BEEN RECEIVED

LONDON, Jan. g. Baron Hayashi. The
Japanese minister At London, today con-
firmed the report that Russia's repiy TO
the Japanese demands had beer received
at Tokyo He would disclose no 'etaiis
that would give an inlSiing as 20 its
purpOrt-
PARIS. Jan s.-NeWs received here to-
day indicates that Russia has made
Japan concessions in Korea. thus IN
c-easing the prospects OF an amicaole
settlement OF the matters at issue be-
tween the two countries
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-08

HONGKONG. Jan s.-Two hundred
and fifty British soldiers. members Of
the Sherwood Foresters. have suddenly
been warned TO hold themselves in read
mess for service.
These troops are prepared for any
emergency. and the transport is ar
ranged for. Their destination Is not
known. but it is presumed they are go-
Ing either to Pekin or Seoul. Korea.
CARDIFF. Wales. Jan. S-There have
been immense shipments Of coal to the
Far East in the past week. Forty-siX
thousand tons have been sent TO Japan,
$1,000 TO Hongkong. and 10000 TO Port
Arthur, where the Russian squadron
lies
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-08
DELEGATION TO HONOR
QUAY AND PENR0SE

A movement is on foot among Repub-
lican members OF the Pennsylvania del
egati'n in the House to entertain Sena-
tors Quay and Penrose at a banquet to
be given some time this month.
General Bingham has asked his Re
publican colleagues 10 meet him next
"Wednesday for the purpose Of fixing a
date for the banquet and arranging
other details.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-08
WALDORF PROPRIET0R'S
WIFE DIES SUDDENLY

NEW YORK, Jan. S.-Mrs- George c.
BOldt. wife Of the Proprietor or Wall
dorf-Astoria Hotel. died suddenly early
today at her home, East Thirty-sev-
enth Street. She was seized with an
attack Of weakness at 1879 p. m. yester-
day and DIT Calvin Adams. the family
physician, was called. His efforts TO re-
store her were of no avail Mr.. Boldt
and Clover Boldt, their daughter, were
at the bedside. Mrs. Boldt had been III
since last summer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-08
STILL AT WORK ON BOOKS
OF INTERSTATE COMMISSION

Experts are still at work on the books
Of the Interstate Commerce Commission
so far, IL IS said, no discrepancies have
been discovered. The Investigation may
be concluded tomorrow or Monday The
determination 10 extend the probing
back into the affairs Of the Commission
since its organization has heightened
the investigation several days beyond
the first time limit
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-08
LARGE CONTRIBUTION
TO CONSCIENCE FUND"

Unknown, but undoubtedly powerful.
Influences at work on a Chicago con-
science produced visible results at the
Treasury today
A draft arrived for the sum of $3.50
from an unknown individual and was
credited to the Conscience Fund"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-08
WEST VIRGINIA COMPANIES
CUT COAL AT THE MINE

CLARKSBURG. W. VA. Jan. S.-The
Fairmont Coal Company and the Clarks-
burg Fuel Company, operating practical
~ all the mines in this section. have
made a cut of % cents ton on coal at
the mine.
The development has outgrown the
demand. and a further cut is antici-
pated A cut in wages is also expected
soon. The other mining regions in the
State will no doubt follow the action
IN this section.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-08
s.llIsas Is INEVITABLE"
SAFS CHARLES DENBY, IR.

Charles DENLY, Jr.. foreign adviser TO
Gen. Yuan Shat Kai. commander-in-
chief Of the Chinese army and navy. has
advised the general that war in the Far
East is inevitable
Mr.. DENLY made a thOrougr investi-
CATION OF the differences between Russia
and Japan and consulted fOreiel repre-
sentatives in Pekin before submitting
this report TO Gen Yuan Shai kaL
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-08
WEATHER REPORT.

Under the influence Of low pressure
snow has fallen in the lake region. the
middle Atlantic and New England States
and the upper Ohio valley; elsewhere
fair weather has prevailed, except over
eastern Florida. where light rain has
fallen.
The Ontario depression will continue
its easterly course, giving snow in east
ern New York and the lower lake region
lake region tomorrow. and rain is prob
able tomorrow in the Southwest.
II will be somewhat colder in the low
er lake region and the upper Ohio val
lev
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-08
SHOCKING CRUELTY TO HORSE.

WASHINGTON. Pa. Jan. S.-Joseph
Mavoviek and Mike Evans. coal miners
employed at the Ellsworth collieries,
near here. were held for trial at court
here having admitted that they fas-
tened a chain in balky horses tongue
and then pulled out that member.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-08
ENGLAND ABANDoNS HOPES
OF PEACE IN FAR EAST

LONDON. Jan. S.-RepOrts regarding
the situation in the Far East today are
remarkably unanimous in that the Rus
sian attitude is hopelessly opposed to
Japanese ideas Of a settlement. Official
circles. as a result. say they are unable
to see even a possibility OF peace. and
would not be surprised at any time %
hear that the first shot in the war had
been fired. Europe could today be de-
scribed as IN N attitude Of listening for
that sound.
The feelings of the people in England
and France are tinged with much
anxiety as to the future attitude OF
their respective countries. While the
beginning OF hostilities weHld not bring
out any specific action on the part OF
either country. there is little doubt that
a continued fight would draw either or
both of the countries into the imDroglio
to a greater or less degree Just how
far they would 90 is a question that
cannot be settled until the test comes
Cabinet Meets Today.
Today's cabinet meeting at Tokyo Is
expected TO result in Japan taking a
firm step. probably the landing Of some
- go troops in Korea, together with the
sending of a final statement TO Russia
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-08
MISSOURI SOCIETY WILL
HOLD JANUARY MEETING

The Missouri Society Will hold a meet
ing at the Spanish War Veterans Hall.
71s Sixth Street northwest. tomorrow
night.
The Hon. William ]. Stone viii de-
liver an address. and Mrs. Champ Clark
will give a recitation A musical pro-
gram has also been arranged.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-08
FIRE DRIVES FAMILIES
FROM BEDS IN CHICAGO

CHICAGO. Jan S.-Eieven families.
occupants Of the Universal Flats. IN
west Adams Street. were driven from
their beds shortly after midnight by 4
fire that partly destroyed the building.
The fire was discovered by Policeman
Mitchell. who lived in the second fat.
Loss. $4,000
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-08
A COLLIER DEPARTS
FROM BEIRUT WITH FUEL

The collier Alexander sailed from
Beirut yesterday for Alexandra with
fuel for the cruiser San Francisco. The
collier viii later 90 TO Port Said for
coal before returning 20 Beirut. where
the flagship Brooklyn is looking after
the interests OF Americans in Asiaic
Turkey
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-08

Senator Dietrich vas accused Of a
rather indirect form Of bribery at Hast
ings- lt was said that ne owned prop
erty which was used as a postoffice.
When the time came for the town to
have new postmaster. it is said that
Mr.. Dietrich, who had IN the meantime
been elected 10 the United States Sem
ate, stipulated that whoever wanted
his support for the domination would
have TO agree to q S0e over the fix
lures in the building and pay a fair
price for them These fixtures were of
no special value for aay except post
Office business, and the Senator's stipu-
lation of their purchase was taken as
demanding a brfbe.
The Senator expressed great indigna-
ton when Indicted. and demanded an
early trial, which has inst been con-
eluded in his acquittal on e tecnnicality
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-08
DEATH OF FRANK H. CHILDS,
MARINE PHOTOGRAPHER

NEWPORT. r. l.. Jan. S.-Frank II.
Childs. the noted marine photographer,
died this morning of Bright's disease,
after a long illness.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-08
HANKERs FOR CONGRESS-.

PETERSBURG. Va. Jan. S.-Hon.
James r. Epes. Of Blackstone Motto
way county, who represented the Fourth
District of Virginia In Congress four
teen years ago is out with a card an
nouncing himself as candidate for
election TO the Fifty-ninth Congress.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-08
NEGRO DOCTOR FINED.

DR.. James G. Bowling. a negro physi-
clan. OF T22 Third Street southwest. was
this morning fined so In Police Court
for failure 10 report 70 the Health Of
fee death from diphtheria.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-08
Accused Senator Found
Not Guilty of Re-
celving a Brlbe.
NOT In OFFICE AT TIME
NebraSkan Owned Postoffice
Site at Hastings Other
Charges Against Him.

OMAHA, Neb.. Jan. 8-Judge Vande-
venture. in the circuit court this morn
ing. instructed the Jury to return a YER
dict of not guilty on the indictment
against Senator Charles II. Dietrich,
charging him with receiving a bribe in
connection with the postoffice at Hast
ings.
The court ruled that Dietrich was not
Senator between March 2s. 1901, when
he was elected, and December 2, 1901
when he was sworn into the Senate.
The alleged bribery occurred between
tifc two dates.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-08
TEMPERATURE


Sun sets today y....-..........-.....4.5 4.55 p. m.
Sun rises tomorrow rOw................7:l9 a. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-08

High tide today Z.l1 "a. m.
HiSh tide tomorrow. .12.Ss am, I:Is p. m.
Low tide tOmGzrOE...7.z5 Al. 7:35 pm
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-08

Clearing tonight; partly
cloudy tomorrow; light to
fresh winds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-20
RECORD WEEK FOR STEEL ORDERS
Except in Rails, Demand Has Been Heaviest
of the Year.

The encouraging nature of the outlook in the steel
industry is indicated in the fact that in the week
inst ended orders for finished steel products
in all lines except steel rails. have been placed
than in any previous week this yesr The railroads.
although still declining pay the pool price OF sS
ton for rails. ordering heavily In other lines.
especially cars.
Inquiries out for new cars, estimated at 60,0G
or 10000 Of which not less than 5000 will be all
steel. one trunk line wants 1900 cars 10 replace
old equipment and 1000 TO add TO equipment Orders
placed for since September with the specihCa-
lions enumerated which expected TO material
lie into orders. call for less than $4,000 of
steel plates. In the sin days of last we~k the
United States Steel Corporation booked orders for
than 10000 tons of various finished materials
The New-YOrk Central the Lake Shore. the Penn
sylvania the Baltimore and Ohio. the Pittsburg and
Lake Erie and the Bessemer and Lake Erie. the
latter owned by the Steel Corporation.
using the steel tie. The two Vanderbilt lines
making their first trial OF the efficiency and dura-
bility of this tie, but in the OF the Pe1nsyl-
vana steel ties have been In certain curves
and sections for some time while the the
Bessemer and Lake Erie is announced TO have gone
beyond the stage of experiment and to have demon
strated the efficiency and commercial utility OF steel
as a substitute for wood in railway ties.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-20
SON AND MOTHER DIE IN SAME WEEK
He Expires IN Porto Rico, While She Is On
Her Deathbed in East Orange

Last Orange. y. J., Nov. IS tSpecial).-Mrs. Susan
80 zimmerman, a woman well known in the
-ees' died tonight at her home, No g Ever
= ace East Orange. A week ago she had
u. s- -A OF paralysis and she never recovered.
- t4 was expected since yesterday. on FRI
az iAinly received n cable message from San
- - -. - RICO telling Of the death, November
' "'lnnermann's son, Charles Frazier
zimmerman The latter had not been in III health
e-'' rows OF his death was 2 great surprise
a. mann Was seventy -seven years old
So We me daughter Of the late Dr. Francis Up
daughters ~ !, Ne" York. She IS survived by two
are Mrs -, -1lee sons. all Ia ST Orange They
mann, Franc ce4 r Gerhard. Mas Agnes thinner
mann ali Is Is - William +. and Arthur . Zimner-
Mrs lin, ploHlinsnt In the Grunge communities
Orange 11S. mann y as member OF Grace Church
By a WIZ 4es FRAZIER Zimmerman Is survived
Porto R5co "a, a-.a Tour sons. He had been living m
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-20
Broadway, Eighth and Ninth SIS.
ARMY AND NAVY NEWS.
TFRoM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU

Washington. November -
AANEUVRES OVERDONE.-It is likely
that Congress will at the coming session make pro-
vision for maneuvres Of the army and militia.
The Secretary of War has omitted from his esti-
amount involved does not produce the results ex-
pected of such expenditure For this reason,
the General Staff of the army which has been
considering plans for future manoeuvres. has post
poned its report the needs Of the government
in that direction. If there to be manonu-
vres. there is OF course. necessity for pro-
grammes and no in getting up a policy. While
yres was overdone last September in Virginia.
1t is believed by most army officers that there
should be some provision by the general govern
ment for association of militia and regulars,
and 1t Is thought that this mutual work is best
accomplished by of encampments This
Hull, chairman of the House Committee Mill
tary Affairs. who is quoted saying that It
would be better to send regiment of regulars TO
each State encampment. where they would be sn
camp at least TWO weeks, and get the benefit OF
manoeuvres on smaller scale than those at
Manassas. The men would then have experience
in drill and camp life, which would be moro
beneficial than the Virginia manoeuvres, where the
line officers received instruction amount to
anything. Such plan would cost the govern
ment far less.
NAVAL ESTIMATES.-The naval estimates for
the fiscal year ending June 80 1906. aggregate sl14
$50 636. increase of $17,372,44S the last ap
preparation. The estimate for the Navy Depart
ment proper is S7S6610 The following the prin-
Cipal items in the estimates:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-20
COLLEGE EXAMINATION BOARD.

AT the annual meeting OF the college entrance ex-
animation board held at Columbia University yes
terday. officers for the coming elected
follows: Chairman President Butler of Columbia;
vce-c chairman, Dean Hurlbut. of Harvard ex-
ecutive committee. the chairman and vice-chair-
man, Wilson Farrand OF Newark Academy; Dean
Pendleton Of Wellesley College. and President
Thwins. of Western Reserve University; secretary
and treasurer Professor Thomas s Fiske OF Co
umbia. There were present at the meeting for the
first time representatives of Harvard. the West
ern Reserve and the North Central Association
of Colleges and Preparatory Schools. With the
addition OF these three representatives the mem
bershp of the board is increased 10 twenty 1--WE
colleges and universities and seven representatives
OF the secondary schools.