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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-18
HEARD IN OPPOSITION
TO EIGHT-HOGR BILL
Cincinnati Manufacturer Says Proposed
Legislation Would Put Restriction
on Adult Male Labor.

The House Committee on Labor to-
day continued its hearings on the eight
hour bill Ernst F. Du Brul. Of Cincin-
matt. representing the Metal Trades As
soclauon, addressed the committee in
opposition TO the bill He said that he
represented besides the metal trades.
many business interests Of Cincinnati
as well as employers associations.
There has been a great deal of strife
IN the last ten years IN. labor circles.
he said and this strife will continue II
the workingmen. as this bin makes
them. become the wards OF the Govern
ment.
This bill has the Government do for
labor. he said. what labor has been doing
for itself. Sensible men viii not object
to limitations on child labor and on sani-
tary conditions for labor. he said. but
sensible men will object to any legisIa-
Uion that puts a restriction on the labor
OF an adult male.
The committee also heard the follow
Ing, who are opposed to the bill:
E F. HartshOrn, president of the
Hartshorn Shade Roller Company. OF
Newark, n. j.; @. r. Howe. president OF
the Manufacturing jewelers. Associa-
ton, OF New York. and Fred II. Larter
of New York, president of the Jewellers
Board of Trade.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-18
aUNPREPARED' FOR WAR"
!: WALLS STRICKEN RUSSIA

ST. PETERSBURG. Feb. fS.-The gov
eminent of Russia has issued a procla-
nation setting forth the fact that Rus
sia was not prepared for the breaking
out of hostilities with Japan when they
first occurred. and stating that time will
he necessary TO get the forces in proper
position before definite victory for
Russian arms can be looked for
The proclamation. after speaking Of
the indignation" against Japan for
breaking of the negotiations and pre-
cipitating hostilities. says:
The unity and strength of the Rus
sian people leave no room for doubt
that Japan will receive the chastisement
she deserves for her treachery and
provocation to war at a time when our
loved sovereign was anxious TO main
tain peace among the nations The
conditions under which hostilities are
being carried on force us to await with
Patience news of the success of our
troops. which cannot take place before
decisive battles are fought by the Rus
sian army
The distance of the territory and the
desire of the Emperor that peace be
maintained were the causes of the i'm
Feasibility Of more complete and earlier
Preparations for war ="
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-18
THOUSANDS VIEW
HANNA IN DEATH
Workmen Will Pay
Tribute to Hanna
Continued from First Page)

INDIANAPOLIS. Feb 1S.-From
the national headquarters of the
United Mine Workers of America
today was issued the following to
members Of the union:
As a tribute to the memory Of
the late NJ. A. Hanna and as an ex-
preston of the appreciation of the
many services rendered by him to
our organization. you are requested
to cease work at noon on Friday.
February 70, the day of his funeral. q"
The communication was signed by
John Mitchell, president; r. L.
Lewis. vice president, and w g..
Wilson. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This order means that nearly
3o0.COO men are to lay down their
picks tomorrow and pay such tribute
as they may to the memory of the
Senator
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DEATH RECORD.

The following deaths have been reported t
the Health Office for the past twenty-four hours
Altman. George E, 40. SO n St. S. F.
Blagburn, Arthur, 81, 1910 c ST. s. t.
Bell. Maud, 3 1913 18th st. y W
Bell, Henry, -, Dingman Place.
Carson, William Henry, So $50 4 St. y f
Chase, Antoinette, 90, 1898 II st. ~ E
Craig Lucy, %, 2l3 Clarks Court 5. w.
Colbert, William, 81, l23 Schotts Alley y f.
Outlet, Alice, A.. lgl f St S. ".
Fisher, Ella, o. 126 l. st. y. w.
Johnson, Thornton, S. SD Sd~St. :. W
Kelsey, Mabel j.. 80, 5O7 c St : T.
Langley, William ", IS, 1904 St n W
Llpscumb. Barbara A., %, l5la eth 81. y. ".
Mana, Frank p, 81 2l2O 9th st. y W.
May, jerome, 6 mo-, 1854 eth st. n W
Moulden, Theodore, 80, 1920 LIST St y W
shea. Mary r., 81, $40 81 81. S. F.
sims, Marguerite l., p, 1912 Linden st. y. E.
Smith, Stille C., "a, Washington Barracks
Smith, RoebTt r., mo-, 3 Essex Court
Sweeny, Mary Ellen, 81, 81 X st. y W
Taylor, Mary, 81, 1888 Nolans Court s "
Wakenight, Cora c., %, 1889 Goth ST. \. W.
Williams, James, -, l923 9Th ST. n ".
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-18
SENATOR HANNA'S CHAIR
DRAPED IN MOURNING

The scene in the Senate chamber TODAY
was in striking contrast to that OF yes
terday-
lhere were not many Senators in their
places to hear the opening prayer, and
the galleries. with their handful Of spec
tators here and there, did not relieve the
appearance of barrenness.
The only outward evidences of the ne
ROD OF mourning over the loss of a dis
unguished colleague were the unusually
grave cemeanor Of Senators, and the
heavily draped chair that has been
vacated by Mr.. Hanna's death.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-18
FOUND AT 20
The Power of Food.

An Illinois ladv who never knew what
health was until she reached her seven
ueth year, presents an unusually con
yincing case of the power of proper food.
She says.
Il am seventy-four years old this fall
and L never had good health that l
can remember since | was a child until
/ commenced to use Grape-Nuts four
years ago.
From the very first I could feel a
vast Improvement and now in four years
| have gained so that l do all my own
work. and feel / cannot say too much
in favor Of Grape-Nuts and what this
grand food has done for me as old as
am.
Il have recommended Grape-Nuts to
several and they all have been benefited
by it." Name given by Postum Co.,
Battles Creek, Mich.
The power OF proper food (Which
means food that the stomach will digest
and at the same time yields the all-nec-
essary nutrimenD is almost unlimited
and that's the reason ten days trial Of
Grape-Nuts often works wonder>
Look for the famous little book. The
Road TO MELVILLE" In each package.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-18
WILLS OF TWO DECEDENTS
ARE FILED FOR PROBATE

Two wills were offered for probate TO-
day. John Curtis, by his Will dated Sep
TENDER p, 1900. leaves premises. Ills. 1925
and 1l22 Twcnty-first Street northwest,
70 his wife, Mary Ann Curtis. for life.
Upon her death the property is to re-
vert to Marguerite curtis and her chill
dren.
To Michael Curtis, a son, - left house
n24 Twenty-first Street. Premises l146
Fifteenth Street northwest. 1115 and LII
Twenty-first Street, are left TO Thomas
=. Waggaman, I'm trust for Marguerite
Curtis
BY her will dated February s. inst,
Elizabeth Ann Major. leaves her estate
70 Mary z. Woodruff and Laura v
Stewart.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-18
OHIO FEDERAL OFFICES
CLOSED FOR FUNERAL

The President today at noon issued
the following executive order TO govern
the conduct Of United States officials in
Ohio tomorrow:
Of the Hon. Marcus A. Hanna, late
Senator of the United States from the
State of Ohio, II IS hereby ordered that
all Federal offices in Ohio be closed
during the hours Of the funeral tomor-
row, Friday, the 18th instant.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-18
CASH SUMS WANTING
FOR CHICAGO POSTOFFICE
Special Legislation May Be Needed to
Meet Exigencies of Situation.

First Assistant Postmaster General
Wynne Is still in Chicago, and II is not
expected he will be able TO return 10
this city till next Tuesday, owing to
the many difficulties TO be straighten-
ed out In the affairs Of the Chicago Of
fee.
One of the difficulties encountered is
the need OF more money for the service
there, ana as the department has only
about $1,000 unexpended balance with
which 10 work on matters concerning
city stations, and is compelled to ask
Tor a deficiency apprt priation of some
thing like $4,000. there is some chance
or Chicago's failing to get all il asks
unless II can get a special approprla-
ton through Congress, which effort viii
doubtless be made after Mr.. Wynne
makes his report to the department.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-18
DOUBLE ELOPEMENT
LONG KEPT A SECRET
Mothers Of Runaway Brides Give Party
to Break News.

NEW HAVEN, Conn. Feb. 1S-Mrs.
George NJ Winslow gave a valentine
party at her Elm Street home TO tell
the guests that her daughter and her
daughters girl friend had had their
hearts pierced by Cupid's dart two
months before St Valentines Day.
Miss Ruth Miner Winslow and her
friend. Bertha ltoath, eloped and were
secretly married in New York city.
January 81. Miss -NVinsIow was married
10 Edward Roath. Miss Roath's brother.
and Miss Roath was married to Burton
Fenton Judd. The ceremony was per-
formed in the Little Church Around the
Corner by the Rev. DR. Houghton.
The bOthers OF the brides lined IN
with the wedding parties ana assisted in
receiving the gratulatiOns OF the
guests.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-18
%REAL ATTACK WILL
SURPRISE THE WORLD"

.CHEEFOO. China, Feb. 1S-The Jap
anese plan. IL is ascertained. is to con
unue to harass Port Arthur from the
sea. until they are ready 10 begin the
land campaign.
The japanese say the attacks thus far
nave been merely skirmishes. though
they have proved Unexpectedly success
fnl The werld viii be surprised when
the real attack comes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-18

Along the line west Of Baltimore. every
town had its quota of sightseers. The
train did not stop. They knew ii would
not. and yet they stood out in the cold
TO get glimpse as it passed by At
York there were unusually large crowds.
They assembled at the street crossings
and filed the depot. In the station they
stood on baggage trucks and improviscd
platforms Of all sorts that they might be
enabled to see through the wide windows
Of the observation car. The train ran
through slowly. but was not stopped.
Transfer in Harrisburg.
At 1890 o'clock there was a stop of
ten minutes in the depot at Harrisburg.
Hundreds Of people took advantage OF
the opportunity TO see the casket and
flowers. During the night there were
demonstrations at many small towns.
there were groups at crossings at sew
eral points, where the train became an
attraction for men whose work kept
them up through the night They had
known that the train was coming and
mad watched for it. They had an in
terest in viewing the casket that con-
tanned the remains Of their departed
friend. They were unfailing. however
In their expression Of regard for him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-18
SUES For WAGES.

Philip TOlsOn has begun proceedings
in the admiralty branch of the Distric.
Supreme Court against the sloop Euola
TO recover S25. said TO be due him as
wages as cook The sloop is an oyster
boat. In charge OF G. ID. Hin, and Is en-
gagged IN traffic between Point Lookout
Nd, and Washington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-18
CAR NICHOLAS UNLUCKY
WITH THE JAPANESE

LEHBERG. Galicia, Feb. 1S-The
newspaper "SlOwo Polskie'' states that
ear Nicholas is 81 and exceedingly de
pressed over the war. His majesty was
recently heard to remark:
- am unluclSy with the Japanese. Ny
il-luck began when ] was Czarewitchs
and was attacked by q. Japanese sol
der
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-18
PFLUG REPORTS QUIET
ABOUT PORT ARTHUR

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb 1S.-Major
General Pfung. chief o. stan at Por,
Arthur. reports that the city is tranquil
and that the situation is Unchanged
.He also reports that the Yalu district
IS peaceful. and that none Of the enemy
can be found within forty miles Of the
Russian encampment
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-18

WAS unable to attend. inasmuch as he
is confined to his room. The ministers
say that Servia is Russis's only true
frend in Eurbpe
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-18
SUIT AGAINST RAILROAD.

George A. Benedict today entered suit
against the Chesapeake and Ohio RAN
way Company 70 recover $4,000 for per-
sonal injuries. Douglass & Douglass
ana Conrad Syfne are named as coun-
sci for the plaintiff.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-18
DIED.

RUDD-On Wednesday. February J., 1904, at
Sibley Hospital, THEODORE NJ RUDD.
Funeral from Lees undertaking establishment
on Friday, February 10. at ? p. m.
Alexandria papers please copy. 1t
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-18
NEW YORK CITY.
HOTEL EARLIRGT0N
9TH STREET WEST.
49, DrDns TnNr~H4 ~ .sr,r ,

Between BROADWAY and 9Th Az.
NEW YORK.
Absolutely fire proof. European plan.
The most central and accessible 10.
cation in the city, combined with quiet
and refined surroundings.
TABLE D'H0TE DINNER 6 10 s.
Music in Palm Room.
TARIFF OF RATES:
Single Rooms (Bath), $I50 to =.
Double Rooms (Bath), 1 persoa,
s.; 2 persons, 50.
Bath Rooms Adjoining.
Large Double Rooms with Private
Bathroom, 1 person, 81 2 persons, s..
Suites Of Parlor, Bedroom, and
Bath, for person, 50, 81, 50; , per.
sons, $4, s., So.
f. N. EARLE & son.
OF Earles Hotel. n. Y. Established ISIS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-18
Appeal to Mrs. mckinley.

Mr.. Strait communicated with the ad-
Jutant general OF Ohio. who had clerk
call up Mrs. Mckinley by Telephone
who thereupOn announced that the date
OF Mr.. McKinley's birth was given
clearly and distinctly in the family Bible
as January %. Mr. Strait also receiv-
ed letter from the clerk of the court
OF appeals at Canton in which the clerk
said the family Bible containing the
date Of the birth Of Mr. Mckinley is
now in the possession Of Miss Helen
Mckinley, and that she had given the
Information naming January g as the
proper date
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-18
BACKBONE OF COLD
PROBABLY BROKEN
Weather Bureau Counts on
Warmer Days and Nights.
COOLEST FEBRUARY KNOWN
Last Month Also Coolest January in
Thirty -four Years, With
One Exception.

The Weather Bureau believes the
backbone OF the cold weather has been
broken. that from now out the days
and nights will be warmer.
So far, however, the month has been
one Of the worst known. The thermO-
meter has been down in its boots" for
so long that one does not know how to
prepare for the warmer weather that
was predicted by the Weather Bureau
today.
Exceptionally Cold Weather.
II February keeps up its average.
therefore. it win be the coolest month
in the history of the Weather Bureau.
SO far. there have been but three days
when the thermometer registered above
the freezing point in its average, and
only six in its maximum temperatures.
The mercury has gone down 20 above
zero, and has remained persistently be
low the freezing point for a longer Pc
riod Of time than has been known for
years. But twice since the Sth has il
gone above this point, even during the
warmest moments Of the day, and since
the 18th at least twenty hours out Of
the twenty-four have been so cold that
the Thermometer was below the point
at which water congeals.
Seasonal Average.
The maximum average is only 81, but
degrees higher than the seasonal
should be, while the real average for the
sixteen days just past is p, or - degrees
lower than the month usually is. The
minimum average is IS, or about one
half Of what the seasonal avera ge
should be-
Last month was the coolest January in
eleven years. and with one exception the
coolest in thirty-four years. 1t was "A
month when the average was but p. or
6 degrees colder than usual. while Feb
ruary, which has a higher seasonal
average, IS 5 degrees colder still. and
the coolest so far in the thirty-four
years during which official records have
been kept.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-18
SPECIAL NOTICES.

TO WHOM IT CONCERN-AIf goods
belonging TO Mrs. Z. Walker viii be sold
at auction. FEBRUARY %. 1904 NM.
+. REAMER fei6-6t
SPECIAL NOTICED. /. E Rauter-
berg. (seniOT) HOmeopath. Mount Yer
non Flats corner Ninth Street and New
York Avepue has changed Office hours
to. from a. m TO ] .. m. and 4 to
D. m. daily. except Sundays.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-18
'KINLEYS BIRTH
WAS JANUARY 29
Appeal to Family Bible Set
ties Controversy.
Mr.. STRAIT WAS MISTAKEN
Original Record in Hands of Relatives
in Canton Remains Clear aud
Unmistalzable
Mr.. STRAIT WAS MISTAKEN

Newton \. Strait ASSISTANT chief of
the special examination division OF the
Bureau Of Pensions. who recently call
ed attention to the fact that sketches
in the Congressional Directory gave
William AicKnley's date OF birth as
February 20. has now received enough
information 90 satisfy him that this date
is incorrect.
In a statement recently published in
The Times Mr.. Strait pointed out that
in every copy Of the Congressional Di-
rectory' published when Mr. Mckinley
served as a Representative from Ohio.
the biographical sketch gave the cate
other than that celebrated by the Car
nation League.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-18
PARTY OF OFFICIALS
TO ATTEND FUNERAL

The special train for the Official party
to attend the Hanna obsequies at Cleve-
land tomorrow viii leave she Pennsvl-
vania station at 6 o'clock this evening
II viii consist of seven cars. five of
them sleepers. one dining car, and one
smoking car.
Arrival at Cleveland is scheduled for
Il O'Clock tomorrow. The funeral will
be held in the afternoon, and the return
trip be begun at p. m. Washington will
be reached at o'clock Saturday morn
ing.
Arrangements were concluded this aft
ernoon by Sergeant-at-Arms RansdeIl.
OF the Senate. who viii in chaSge of
the official party.
Three Cabinet officers, representing
the President and his Official family,
Will be on the train They will be Sec
retaries Taft. Wilson, and Cortelyou.
Commissioner Garfield, of the Bureau
Of Corporations. in the Department of
Commerce and Labor, will also be in
the party
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purposes" Under the last phrase are
included a half dozen items OF especial
interest.
Limitation of Contracts.
The first bill is for the purpose of
enabling the Commissioners to enter
into contracts up TO the sum of $500
without requiring a formal contract
and bond. The present limit is 500.
Experience has shown" the Commits
siOners say in the letter of transmittal.
that the District can with absolute
safety enter into agreements with con-
tractors to do work up to the proposed
new limit Of expenditure, and for this
reason. the change is requested.
The second 'bill is to confer on the
commissioners as great authority to
deal with the various subjects enurner-
ated as is now possessed by them in
relation to plumbing. police regulations.
and other questions Of an administra-
tive nature, in which changing condi-
tons must be met by prompt measures
not specifically covered by the law.
Additional Powers!t
The additional powers asked for cover
the following items:
To make regulations and prescribe
penalties for their violation in regard 70
the sealing, inspection. and repair Of
hay scales; the inspection and sealing
OF bottles used in the distribution and
sale Of milk and cream: the sale of lu-
bricating and illuminating oils. the sale
and inspection Of -four, provisions, and
produce Of all kinds, the inspection OF
lumber and wood. the sale Of the rights
and privileges Of the fish wharf, and
the sale by weight or measure of pro-
visions or produce or commodities of
any kind whatever by weights or meas
ures less than the standard weights or
measures" or by Inaccurate weights or
measures containing less than the
proper quantity.
The bills were referred to the District
Committee
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COLD WEATHER
STOPS TRAFFIC
Business on the Potomac
Practically Suspended.
IDE-WHEELERS ARE TIED UP
Biggest Vessels Many Hours Late-Oys-
tiers Getting Scarce and
Trade Is Crippled

The continued cold weather has had
the effect of tying up navigation on the
Potomac for several miles below Wash
ington. No side-wheelers can move. and
II is with difficulty that the larger craft.
such as the Norfolk and Washington
steamers and the mail boats. can break
through the ice.
The Norfolk steamer was three hours
late this morning. and the EsteIIe Ran
Gall came in behind her schedule time
yesterday on account OF getting stuck
IN the ice near Fort Washington. Part
OF her sheathing had been ripped off
oy the Ice. and il was with difficulty
that she made her way up to the city.
Waiting on Thaw.
The Norfolk steamer due Yesterday
morning did not get in until the after
noon, and had TO be helped out OF an ice
Jam between Holloway Point and
Craney Island by the steamer Newport
News
Harbor Master Sutton says he can do
nothing until the thaw begins. The ice
has formed heavily between the Long
Bridge and the forks Of the channel,
and the feet Of ice-breaking tugs is
powerless.
The navy yard tugs and the big boats
are doing all the keeping open that is
done. Mr. sutton anticipates no trouble
as result Of present conditions. but
admits that he will have to sit still and
wait for warmer weather before he can
90 anything.
Oystermen Crippled.
Oyster dealers declare that IL the pres
ent weather conditions continue their
business Will be crippled.
Because Of the cold oysters have gone
in the past week from 81 a gallon to
$l3O. $40. and today they are SL5O. with
a fair show to demand even a heavier
price before many days.
The difficulty lies not only In the in
ability Of the Washington and Norfolk
boats TO make their way up the Foto-
mac, but the oyster beds are frozen over
and the men are experiencing great diff
equity in working in the bay.
Some Of the local supply is obtained
from New York and some by rail- from
other points, but even this means is not
sufficient to avert the threatening scare
ity Of oysters and consequent increase in
price.
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Committee From Senate.

The members Of the Senate Commit
tee named by President pro TEN. Frye
who will make the trip will be:
Foraker. Perkins, Warren, Fairbanks,
Kean. Scott, Beveridge, Kittredge,
.Cockrell, Bacon, Martin. and McEnery.
They will be accompanied by the Sec
rotary Of the Senate. Charles G. Ben
nett; B. w. Layton, doorkeeper; E. L.
Cornelius. secretary to the Sergeant-at-
arms. and several Senate attendants.
According TO the list revised this af-
ternoOn. the House delegation on the
trip win consist of:
GrOsvenor, chairman; Van Vorhis,
Burxton. Southland. Morgan, Beidler,
Gassingham, HilGebrant, Kyle. Shook,
Nevin, Warnock, CARRIER. Goebel Jack
son. Kennedy, Longworth, Weems,
Bartlett. Lucking. Whey of Alabama,
Dalzell, Watson. Burke, Currier, Sher-
man, Rodenberg, McCleary, Hemenway,
and Calderhead.
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MORE POWER FOR
DISTRICT BOARD
Bill Giving Authority to
Regulate Food Supplies.
SWEEPING PROVISIONS
Another Measure introduced in Senate
Relating to Contracts for Work
Less Than $500.

Larger powers are proposed to be con-
ferred on the District Commissioners by
the provisions of two bills introduced
in the Senate today by MIR. Gallinger.
Both are Endorsed by the District COM
missioners- They are as follows.
a bill in relation TO contracts with the
District of Columbia
A bin authorizing the District Com
missioners 10 make regulations respect
ing public hay scales. and for other
purposes Under the last phrase are
included half dozen items OF especial
interest.