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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-23
BATTLE WAS FOUGHT NEAR TIM
BUcTOO IN WHICH FRENCH
WERE DEFEATED.
French Residents Of Fez in Danger
Of Massacre-Are Ordered to
the Coast.

PARIS, Dec. ga dispatch to
Temps states that a battle occurred
at Timbuctoo between Moorish and
French troops and that the losses of
the latter were heavy.
The gravity of the situation Is de-
cided The French government has
ordered to the coast of Morocco all
the French families at Fee, where
danger is considered imminent
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-23
MEAD's MAJORITY $3.50.
Official TabuIation in Washington
Gives Roosevelt 73,446 Over
Parker

TACOMA, Dec 23.-The official tab
ulation Of the vote in the state of
Washington shows the following re-
suit: Roosevelt, 101, ,504; Parker, 2S.-
O9S; Socialist Labor, 1892; Debs, 1915;
Prohibition, 1929; Peoples Party, $50.
For Governor, Mead, republican, re-
ceived 74.278, and Turner, democrat.
over Parker is thus 73,446, and Mead's
over turner, 15,159.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-23
sarous Must Serve Three Years.

ohANE, Wash, Dec. Pr. l..
: e0fuus, formerly secretary of the
''Aahe Building & Loan society,
serve his sentence of three years
penltentiary, according to a de-
handed down by the supreme
90 at Olympia He was convicted
cia,, ''ezzling money from the So
and was tried in the superior
an The supreme court heard the
N'psal over a year ago. and has de-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-23
FOUR STUDENTS WHO CHASED
YOUNG GOULD PUNISHED
BY FACULTY.
Other Students Threaten to Strike II
Their Fellows Are Not Reinstated
Immediately.

NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-Four sopho-
mores of the party which attempted
revolver and fired over them, were
suspended by the faculty of Columbia
University today. Fellow students
will petition the faculty to- reinstate
the suspended students. II the eyrequest
is not complied with the student body
is likely to strike.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-23
CITY LAUNDRY DESTROYED.
Four Story Structure on 6laekwe'rs
island Burns.

NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-The four
story laundry building of the city hos
pital on Blackwelrs island was de-
stroyed by fire this morning. Sixty
five laundresses on the top floor were
rescued with difficulty. Seven hun
dred patients in the hospital were in
panic. The loss is $4,000
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-23

The Evening Statesman's best
recommendation as an advertis-
ing medium is the number OF i've
merchants who daily use its ad-
vertising columns. These Dusl-
ness men find that ads in the
Statesman are trade-pullers. and
therefore a good investment.
The best of business men lose
an occasional patron. The wise
est of them don't worry; they
advertise in The Evening States
man and get two new customers
for every one that they may
accidentally" lose.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-23
Nan Patterson Jury Was
Unable To Agree
WAS DISCHARGED At NOON TODAY
Prisoner Was on the Verge Of Nervous
Collapse While Awaiting for
Verdict.

NEW YORK. Dec. 23.-Nan Patter-
son was brought over to the prisoners
pen in the criminal court building this
morning, where she greeted her wait
ing father with a kiss. Have no fear
my girl" he said to her tenderly God
is with u.s."
Knots of people stood about the
building this morning awaiting the
verdict. Others watched the bridge
to catch sight of the black gown of
the actress as she passed on her way
from the Tombs to the court building.
At II o'clock no word had come from
the jury. Counsel waited in the room
adjoining the court, while the Judge
remained in his chambers.
At 11:30 the jury was brought into
court. The foreman announced that
they had not as yet agreed and they
were sent back.
Before the jury retired again Fore
man Harrner addressed the court as
follows:
THE possibility of reaching an
agreement is absolutely nil. We have
gone all over the evidence upon every
possible point and have argued this
thoroughly. Some members of the
jury are absolutely not open to con-
victiOn or argument The possibility
of reaching a verdict is very remote
indeed"
Nan Patterson was on the verge of
collapse several times while the jury
was in court. She was returned to the
prisoners pen where she was Joined
by her father.
After the foreman had announced
that the jury had not agreed Judge
Davis said:
Il feel that you have given the case
all the consideration possible and you
will not be detained longer. 1t is to be
regretted that you were unable to re-
concile your minds to the evidence. I
thank you for your patient attention.
You are discharged"
The judge instructed the clerk to
have the prisoner remanded without
bail at once AS the girl arose to be
led away the deputy warden seized
her by the arm to prevent her from
falling to the floor.
The prisoner collapsed completely
when the jury's disagreement was an
nounced She sobbed convulsively on
her fathers shoulder. On motion of
the prosecution the prisoner was re-
manded without bail. While no an
nouncement has yet been made, it is
expected the young actress will have
to undergo a third trial.
Foreman Harmer said after adjourn
ment of court that only one ballot was
taken last night and that stood six
for conviction and six for acquittal.
On this ballot there was no discussion
as to the degree of the homicide.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-23
FIRE IN LOS ANGELES.
The Entire Wholesale District Threat
ened-Heavy Loss.

LOS ANGELES, Dec. pa fire
that caused $25O,0oo loss threatened
tn entire wholesale district this morn
ing. The Western Commercial Com
pany and the Pioneer Roll Paper Com
pany are the principal losers.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-23
BANK PRESIDENT INDICTED.
He Is Charged With Arson and With
Attempt to Defraud.

CHICAGO. Dec. 23.-Two indict-
ments were returned by the grand jury
this morning in Judge Keerstan'S court
against former bank president Perry,
in connection with the burning of the
Hegeswich locomotive plant. The bills
charge arson and attempt to defraud
an, insurance company.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-23
FRANCE AND MOROCCO DISAGREE

As a Result French Mission to Fee Is
Abandoned.
TANGIER, Dec. 23.-As a. result of
the difference between the French and
the Moorish government over the dis
missal of Moorish officers, the project
ed French mission to Fee has been
recalled.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-23
SAM BRIGGS DEAD.
Was Founder Of the Order Of Mystic
Shriners.

CLEVELAND, o., Dec. 23.-Sam
Briggs, founder of the Mystic Shrin-
ers and one of the best known Masons
of the couitry, died at his home Thurs
day afternoon of pneumonia.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-23
FREE PRESS. ABOLISHED.
King Peter Of Servia Signs a Gag
Law.

BELGRADE, Servia, Dec. 23-King
Peter today signed the press law,
which practically abolishes a free
press, although aimed principally at
the anti-dynasty and opposition pa
DerS
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-23
Roosevelt to Visit the South.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Dec. 23.-Pres-
ident Roosevelt has accepted Birming-
hams invitation to visit here jan
uary 8. 49,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-23
The Chicago Grain Market.

CHICAGO, Dec. 23.-Wheat, Silly
@31h.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-23
PROBABLY 1AMPERED WITH.
Denver Ballots Written in Same Hans
Possibly Substitutes.

DENVER, Dec 23.-When the bal
opened in the supreme court this
morning it was discovered that out of
301 ballots 112 democratic and Is re-
publican were fraudulent. One hun
dred and two democratic ballots were
written IA, the same hand
The Washington times., 1904-01-22
ENDANGERED
BY RISING WATERS
Rivers Threaten to Cause the Greatest
Flood in Years-Heavy Ice
Begins to Move.

PITTsBURG. Jan. 2.-This city is
threatened with the worst food in years.
The heavy ice Is moving. In all parts
Of the Pittsburg district the rivers are
rising.
The Allegheny. MonongaheIa and
Youghiogheny Rivers are putting out
their ice and this afternoon and to-
morrow morning viii see a great part OF
it passing Pittsburg. 1t is believed that
Pittsburg will see the great food with
In the next twenty-four hours.
The crest Of the food may not reach
here before tomorrow night or Sunday
morning, however. Rain mas been falling
for two days. Very little ice is passing
Pittsburg as yet
The shores Of both the Allegheny and
Monongahela Rivers are lined for miles
with loaded and empty craft. and de-
spite al precautions taken considerable
damage can hardly be ayerted. The
Ohio Is. rising at all points between
Pittsburg and Cairo. and considerable
damage is already reported.
The Washington times., 1904-01-22
F finances SOUND,
OUTLOOK BETTER
Ex-DirectOr Merriam Talks
on Business Prosperity.
ROOSEVELT IN THE LEAD
Declares All Is Over Except the Shout
ing in Coming Conventior-Can
Win Without New York.

Financial conditions are much bet
ter said William X. Merriam, for
merly Director of the Census, now vice
president of the international Mercan-
tile Agency of New York. who called on
the President this morning.
The demand for securities is i'm
proved. The increased demand for bonds
indicates healthful trend in conditions.
End of Ballooning.
THE recent furry in the market has
had the effect OF diseouraging the bal
looming process. which has been fea-
ture of the operations II certain finan-
ciers. 1 consider the situation very sat
isfactory. and while the Presidential
year is aDt-to be dull. l see nothing
discouraging in the outlook"
Discussing political conditions. Gov
ernor Merriam said President Roosevelt
would be renominated. without ques-
ton. He admitted II the Democrats put
Up a strong man from New York trey
might carry that State.
Even then" ne concluded. Il believe
the President would carry New York.
though 1t would undoubtedly make some
difference in the situation. The Presi-
dents majority in the West will be ire
mendous.
The Washington times., 1904-01-22
:SUTTON is CONTENT
/ WITH RIVER CONDITIONS
Harbormaster Believes There Is No
Danger of Flood While
Fog Lasts.

There IS little danger Of a flood in the
Potomac at this point. despite reports of
"a heavy rise in the river from points
farther " stream.
; Cumberland dispatches indicate an ice
gorge at that point, and rapidly rising
water in consequence. As a result the
city and county authorities have CO.
operated TO blow Up the gorge with
dynamite. TO relieve the pressure.
When Harbormaster Sutton was made
acquainted with the conditions on the
upper river. he explained the situation
by saying that this did not mean an
extra flow Of water, but the obstruction
of the regular flow by ihe formation Of
the ice gorge. and insisted that these
circumstances would have no effect
here. whether they succeeded in break
ing up the gorge or not.
Commodore Sutton is confident there
Is no immediate danger of a flood here
The presence Of & fog. ne declares. is
directly opposed tc such danger. in that
IL disintegrates the ice gradually. In
asmuch as he will be mainly RESPONSE
bic for conditions when a flood does
come. his judgment IN this case is ac-
ceDted as sound
The Estelle Randall this morning re-
sumed her daily trips TO Glymont, Nd,
after laying OF for several days. The
tug Gibbon will also resume her trips "a
Fort Washington this afternoon. The
Norfolk steamer came I'm on time this
morning. Altogether. in the opinion Of
men on duty at the whsrycs, river con-
ditions arc favorable
The Washington times., 1904-01-22
DIED.

FoLEY-At l2z seatcn st. on Thursday. jan
uary u, at 4:20 p. NJ, EDWARD J. FOLEY;
aged one year and two months, beloved son OF
Thomas and Lizzie Foley
Funeral Saturday, January %. az = p. m.
tend 1t
ALLEN-On Thursday, January q, 1904, az
2:lO p. ~, MAGGIE ALIEN (nee Moore, BE-
loved wife OF Clarence Alien.
Funeral from her late residence, 1924 18th st.
Sc. Sunday, January p, 1904 at u O'Clock
lnterment az Oxen Hill.
In the noon hour death silently entered
peaceful home and plucked away a beloved one
to plant before the Savi0urs throne. Jesus smiled
On that loved one. whose fragrance bore no
stain Of sin; placed il in a heavenly bower,
where angels never cease 10 sing. It
The Washington times., 1904-01-22
DEATH RECORD.

The following deaths have been re-
ported TO the Health Department for
the twenty-four hours ended at noon
today:
Bland. Ada Pauline, 10, 200 C St. S. W.
BehreEs, Henrietta ", 50, 1871 9th st. y. W.
Bradley, Eliza, %. 1852 St. \. ".
Crasson, infant Of James md Lucy, 8 days, 462
New York Avenue y W
Deitz. Lydia A.. As, The Astoria.
Dwyer, Michael Joseph, IS, 500 % st. y. E.
Harriday John f., AZ rear 952 Grant Ave.
Howard, Catherine T., dys., % st. y. W.
Hewitt, Jane. 65 1865 25th ST. \. W.
Mcintyre, Andrew, 81, 3el5 y St. y. ". (rear).
Jackson, Anna Eliza, co, 1919 Both St. N. W.
jefferson. James Thomas mos ssI st. NV
Kanode, Joseph r., 70. 1914 Nd. Ave. y. Z.
Speake. Lillian A.. %. 907 / ST. 5. T.
Sprucehank Elizabeth Jane, II, 1905 st. s. T.
Thompson, Wilson, 80, $50 Spruce st. n. W.
Walker, Frances, 70, 22l6 St. n. W.
White. John NJ. s.. 1913 S2d ST n. W.
The Washington times., 1904-01-22
BOTH MINISTERS MAY
RETIRE FROM OFFICE
Rumors to That Effect Circulated To.
day Concerning Buchanan and
Bunau-V arilla.

II Is rumored at the State Department
that Mr.. Buchanan, United States min
lister 10 Panama. viii give up that post
as soon as the canal treaty IS ratified.
1t is admitted at the department that
Mr. Buchanan has asked for leave as
soon as treaty negotiations are com
pleted, and IL Is believed that both h..
and senior Bunau-Varilla Will make way
for other ministers as soon as their
important task is accomplished.
Minister Bunau-Varilla called at the
State Department this morning and had
a short conference with Assistant Sec
rotary Loomis.
The Washington times., 1904-01-22
Trans-P Pacific Mails.

AUSTRALIA teNcept West Australia mails)
FIJI ISLANDS. and NEW CALEDONIA, via
Vancouver and Victoria b. c., close here daily
AT $3.50 pm up 20 January %, inclusive for
dispatch per SIS. Moano. (o)
HAWAII. via San Francisco, close here dsilv
at $3.50 pm. up to January %, inclusive, for
dispatch per SIS. Alameda. (o)
PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, via San Frenciscp
close here daily at $3.50 pm. up TO January q
inclusive, for dispatch per L. S Transport (ol
CHINA, JAPAN. HAWAII, and PHILIPPINE
ISL lands. via San Francisco close here daily
at 6.31 pm. up to January Is inclusive FOR
dispatch per SIS Korea. IN
TAHITI AND MARQt'ESAS ISLANDS. via San
Francisco. close here dai v at $3.50 pm up 70
February G. inclusive, for dispatch per SIS MARI
posa. o.
AUSTRALIA Except West Australia mails,
NEW ZEALAND NEW CALEDONIA. FIN
SAMOA. and HAWAII, via San Francisco. close
here daily AT 6:30 pm. up to February G, inclu-
siye. for dispatch per SIS Ventura (o)
NOTE-Mais fer COCHIN CHINA are dis
patched TO New York. n. Y, for connection
with European steamers.
Unless otherwise addressed WEST AUSTRIA
LA mails viii be dispatched via Europe, and
those for New Zealand aud the Philippine
Islands via San Francisco. Cal.-the quickest
routes. Mails for the PHILIPPINE ISLANDS
specially addressed 'Nia Europe" or "Yia Cam
ada" must he prepaid at the foreign rate OF
hostage. Mails fo- HAWAII are dispatched via
San Francisco. Cal. exclusively.
REGISTERED NAILS clcss at the MAIN OF
FlCE follows: (a) At $3.50 pm. same dav;
tb) at 1;45 pm. same day; (cl at s.45 pm
5:i5 pm. same day; % az 9;S5 am. same day;
(h) NJ LIS pm. same day; (lO at s;45 pm.
previous day; fol AZ 2:3n = m same day
JOHN A. MERRITT, Postmaster.
The Washington times., 1904-01-22
FORAKER TALKS
WITH PRESIDENT
But Denies Discussing Ohio
Wrangle.
WHO WILL WIN RECOGNITION
Problem Furnishes Topic of Colsidera-
ton at White House-What
the Outcome Means.

Whether the President has determined
to give recognition 10 the friends of
Senator Foraker as the Administra ton
supporters I'm Ohio was the main topic
or discussion about the White House
this morning.
Senator Foraker who is just back
from Ohio. was one Of the first callers
at the White House He did not re-
main with the President long. but hur-
rled away in his carriage after a chat
OF a few minutes. He was evidently
in high spirits.
Subject Not Discussed"
Has the President determined to sane
ton your movement to obtain an Ohio
delegation instructed for him?" he was
asked.
That subject was not discussed this
morning" was the reply. Il saw the
President for but few minutes. and
only TO take up some minor matters.
am aware that subject is being much
discussed in the newspapers just now. ,"
Test of Recognition.
1t is believed that more extended
conference between the President and
Senator Foraker viii be held 1t is
said the test OF the Presidents recogni-
ton OF Foraker will come on the ap-
pOintment by the President of certain
of the Senator's friends to Federal posi-
tons.
II The President sanctions the Foraker
movement it will mean the bitterest
sort Of a fractional fight in Ohio for an
anti-Hanna delegation instructed for
Roosevelt.
The Washington times., 1904-01-22
SEEKS TO AMEND THE
CORPORATION LAW

or the commission of condemnation
ought not to be chargeable for damage
to adjoining property unless it was done
carelessly or wiilfully. He offered an
amendment to that effect Mr. Smith
OF Michigan offered an amendment TO
strike out the entire provision with re-
spect to this matter. contending that
the common law covered all cases where
damage might result from carrying out
the terms Of the measure Mr.. Smiths
amendment was lost. aad the one Of
fered by Mr.. Morrell was agreed to.
Certain other minor amendments were
agreed 30 and favorable report was
authorized.
The measures acted upon will be CON
sidercd In the House next Monday.
The Washington times., 1904-01-22
DISTRICT FIRE LOSSES
WERE LIGHT IN DECEMBER

Chief Engineer William T. Belt, of the
Fire Department, today forwarded TO
the Commissioners a report of the OPP
erations OF the Fire Department for De-
cember. 1903.
During the month there was loss Of
$. 567. occasioned by III fires. The total
insurance loss for the month was a
fraction over ~ per cent of the total
insurance or the property-siS SOC.
Chief Belt reports further that SIS
mercantile houses. including theaters
and hotels. were inspected in December,
and IN all but a few cases structures
were round 20 be in good order for pro-
lection against fire.
The Washington times., 1904-01-22
Continued from First Paee.)

"aos"orth offered an amendment to re-
quire company bonds. but this was yoted
down by the committee.
Colonel Biddle explained that at a later
tine he would ask for a consideration
OF a measure defining the responsibility
OF oondsmen in case OF the death of a
contractor.
he cited specific instance over which
a controversy had arisen in this matter.
Insanitary Buildings.
The subcommittee having under con-
sideration the bin providing for the re-
moval OF insanitary buildings reported.
and there was further discussion OF it's
provisions Mr.. M0rrell thought the
owner OF property demolished by order
The Washington times., 1904-01-22
WANT CABINET MEMBER
TO ATTEND A BANQUET

The President was requested by Gen.
Joseph Wheeler and George T. Wilson.
OF New York. this morning, TO prevail
on a Cabinet member to attend the an
nual dinner of the Pilgrims Society. in
New York. January %
Lord Roberts, OF London, is president
o. the society.
The Washington times., 1904-01-22
PRESIDENT
CALLS AT WHITE HOUSE

Senator Willard of Nebraska presented
H G. Burt. Of the Union
Pacific Railroad. to the President this
Prior to visiting the White
House, Mr.. Burt said railroads were
never so prosperous as at present.
The Washington times., 1904-01-22
MRS. DEWEY HELD
FOR HEARING HERE

Detective Patrick O'Brien returned
this morning from Springfield, Mass.
where ne went 70 appear against Mrs.
George G. Dewey. wanted IA Washing
ton on the charge Of passing a worthless
check FOR $50 on Lansburgh & Bro.
and another for $500 on the Metro
pontan Hotel. Mrs. Dewey had a hear
lns before United States Commissioner
frice who ordered her turned over 10
the local authorities.
The Washington times., 1904-01-22
WOhANPS DEATH
WAS ACCIDENTAL
Coroner So Decides in Case
of Mary Waller.
THE GAS WAS TURNED ON
Victim Evidently Opened One of a
Double Jet While Turning OFF
acknowledgements Employe.

Lying on a couch on her side with
magazine firmly clasDed in her hand.
the body of Miss Mary Waller was found
in her room in a boarding house on New
York Avenue yesterday. From a jet
on the wall gas poured freely into the
room. The woman had been dead some
tire.
Miss Waller was employed in the
Bureau Of Engraving and Printing She
was about thirty-five years Of age, and
had been employed there for seven
years. coming to Washington from Bal
timore. She had boarded with Mrs.
Mary Cavanaugh. at 1924 New York
Avenue. for only about three weeks
Since drawing her pay on January Is.
she had not returned to work, pleading
neuralgia She was last seen on We'd
nesday. and Thursday she was heard
stirring i'm her room.
Gas Turned On.
In going through the upper hallway
yesterday, Mrs. Cavanaugh noticed the
odor of gas. Discovering a jet in the
hall partly turned on, she supposed this
the source of the odor, and after turn
ing it off thought no more about IT, Rs
turning later. however. the gas sm.lI
was still more overpowering. This tim
she had no difficulty in tracing it to the
room OF Miss Waller. Calls and knock
lngs failing 20 bring a response. she
looked over the transom and saw the
body on the bed. Policeman Charlton
broke down the door. As the woman
was dead. there was nothing to do but
call the Coroner
In investigating the death Coroner
hewitt found that the room contained a
gas pipe with two jets, and from the
position OF the body on the bed. and
other circumstances. he came to the
conclusion that she had turned one on
while turning the other off. He gave a
certificate OF accidental death.
Only One Relative.
AS Miss Waller had been at her last
boarding house but three weeks her
family connections were not known. 1t
was only by the publication in a morning
paper, that her aunt. and only living
relative. so far as known. Mrs. Kate =.
Page. Of 500 Ninth Street northwest.
learned of the death. This morning
Mrs. Page called at the morgue and as
sumed charge of the remains. which
she will have buried here
Miss Waller was left an orphan at an
early age. in the care of her grand
mother in Baltimore. On the death Of
the latter. some years ago. she request
ed Mrs. Page to take care of the child.
and Mrs. Page tried to be faithful TO
the trust She brought the child TO this
city and reared her
A few years ago she secured her po-
sition In the Bureau Of Engraving and
Printing. During Mrs. Pages absence
from the city. Miss Waller resigned her
position. and was again dependent on
Mrs. Page for a year. when she was re-
lnstated. For some years she has not
lived with her aunt
The Washington times., 1904-01-22
BUSTS OF WASHINGTON
FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Representative Rider, of New York, to-
day introduced a bill to appropriate
$500 10 purchase copies Of McDonald's
bust of General Washington, to be
placed in all the schools Of the District.