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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-02
WATSON INDICTMENT
EXPECTED NEXT MONDAY
More Than One Count
Against Him Probable.
is DELAYED BY ILLNESS
Otherwise Action of Grand Jury Would
Have Been Returned Last
Wednesday.

James NJ. A Watson, the District
clerk accused of enbezzIing $4,000 OF
Government funds. will be indicted Mon
day by the local Federal grand jury.
More than one Indictment Will probab,y
be reported against him
AS published in The Times yesterday
District Attorney Beach said that there
was no reason for anyone to believe
that the grand jury would not indict
Watson before its terms Of service ex-
pired on Monday.
The grand jury would have included
the indictments against Watson in tbs
report made last Wednesday. except foI
the fact that Mr.. Beach and Assistant
District Attorney Taggart were neces-
sarily absent from the Office. in con-
nection with the preparation of the
Postoffice cases for trial next week.
1t Will. however. probably be some
weeks before Watson is called for trial
on the charges.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-02
Co. ReligioniStS in Berlin
Aroused to Get As
SiStance Here.
CONSCIENCE IS DEAD"
With Europe Dumb to APP
pealS, Prosecuted Russians
Look to Friends.

BERLIN. Jan. 2.-Despite the com
mand of the Gar to the governor OF
Bessarabia to preserve order. the Jews
in Kishenef are in state OF panic over
the discovery of designs Of the Russians
to be executed on the Russian new year.
which according 10 the American cal
endar. will fail on January T.
Hundreds OF letters continue to reach
prominent Israelites in Berlin descrlb-
ing preparations for terrible massa-
ere. The following is a typical extract
from one of the letters:
A Typical Appeal
Death faces us. and we are help
less. Make the facLs known in America
which helped us more last spring thar
any other country Let the Jews IN
America understand what end Is being
prepared for their co-religsonists In
Bessarabia, despite Russian professions
EurOpes conscience is dead. Let us
hope America still lives''
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-02
AISER'S SYMPATHY
CABLED TO PRESIDENT
EmperOrWilliam Expresses
Grief Over Chicago Fire.
NO WHITE HOUSE CALLERS
Ordinary Routine to Be Resumed Next
Week, and Cabinet Meet
ings Held

President Roosevelt today received the
following dispatch from Emperor Will
liam Of Germany:
Berlin December 81
Aghast at the news of the terrible ca
tastrOphe that befen the citizens Of
Chicago. the Empress and myself wish
to convey TO you how deeply we feel
tor the American people. who nave been
50 cruelty visited in the week of joy.
Please convey my expressions or SIN
cere sympathy to the city of Chicago.
Many thanks for your kind letter. May
In the coming year. Providence shield
you and America from harm and such
accidents. WILLIAM l. r
President Roosevelt appeared at the
White House Office this morning in ex-
cellent physical condition, in spite of the
hard strain of receiving thousands Of
people yesterday. He endured the or
deal well. and his arm was not affected
by II. Mrs Roosevelt, though tired. also
passed through the day wonderfully
well. Yesterday afternoon the President
took long walk after the reception.
Senator SmOot called at the White
House this morning. but did not see the
President After being in his Office for
an hour, Mr.. Roosevelt went out for a
ride. He received no callers.
Monday the ordinary routine will be
resumed, and the Cabinet meetings viii
be held as usual the coming week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-02
LAY Of PANAMA LAND
DESCRIBED IN CIRCULAR
War Department Issues Pamphlet to
0ficers-The Mayfo at
Porto Bello.

The War Department has issued 10
officers a confidential circular. called
Notes on Panama" 1t includes infor-
nation concerning Panama gathered by
Capt. c. 3. Humphrey and other Off
GERS who have made a study Of the
isthmus. The circular describes the
coasts and the interior. and gives def
mite information concerning harbors and
rivers.
In describing points where troops may
be landed near Colon. the circular says
the Porto Bello harbor and the harbor
OF Manzanilla are favorable landing
places. Troops may also be landed in
favorable weather at the mouth Of the
Chagres River. On the south side OF
the isthmus the best landing places for
troops are at the mouth OF the Camito
River and Panama harbor
The Presidents boat Mayhower was
sent yesterday from Colon to Porto
Belle. At the Navy Department it was
said the vessel was sent there that il
might lie In a more protected harbor,
but the real object is believed to have
been to make sure that Colombian
troops cannot be landed at Porto BellO.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-02
COLD WAVE PROMISED
IN WAKE OF THE STORM
Washington Treated to Various Kinds
of Weather Within the Past
Twenty -four Hours.

The fall of rain or snow. which the
Weather Bureau predicted for New
night, and then IL came in the form Of
both rain and snow, with an aftermath
of hail for good measure. The storm is
general in the East, and other cities are
also having their troubles.
The prediction is for rain and snow
until about midnight tonight, after
which there will come a cold wave of
several days duration. After that there
will probably be rise in temperature.
lasting a few days. unless the cold
waves continue to mova from West to
East in a steady procession, as they
have done for a month.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-02
SIMON WOLF OPPOSES
MASS MEETINGS NOW

Although Simon Wolf, of the execu-
tive council Of B'nai Birth, is still re-
ceiving communications from Jewish So
cieties all over the United States. ask
ing for information as to the threat
ened Kishenef massacre. Mr. Wolf is
exerting his influence to prevent the
holding Of any more mass meetings
Just at present. He does not believe
them expedient or justified by the pres
ent facts obtained regarding the alleged
massacre. Mr.. Wolf is flooded with
messages Of inquiry asking If he deems
it advisable to hold mass meetings, and
TO all he is sending a negative response.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-02
WORD CONTEST WINNERS
ANNOUNCED TOMORROW
Will Be Published But Once, So Those
Interested Should Order Copy of
The Sunday Times.

AS heretofore announced, the result Of
The Times word contest will be pub
lished in The Sunday Times tomorrow.
The names and addresses of the win
ners. together with the respective lists
Of words submitted by each. will be
given for the information OF all con-
testants.
Owing to the amount Of space the ar
ticie will require. it will not be possible
TO repeat it. so those desiring to see the
result should arrange 70 have a copy of
The Sunday Times delivered to them
tomorrow morning.
ORDERS for copies of the paper should
be left with newsboys or news dealers
early his evening.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-02
Tokyo Dispatch Indicates
MikadO Will FOrestalI
Russia Pending Failure
of Negotiations.
SWIFT PREPARATIONS
FOR COMING CONFLICT
European Capitals on the
Alert and All Apparently
Awaiting Inevitable Clash
in Orient.

TOKYO. Jan. 2.-The japanese squad
ron Of six cruisers, under command OF
Admiral kamimura, now at SasehO.
near Nagasaki. has been ordered. it is
reported. to proceed tomorrow to Mas
ham-Pho Korea. Rumors are afioat
that the object Of the squadron is to
seize Masham-PhO. but these cannot BE-
traced TO a reliable source.
Ii is doubted in weil-informed circles s
that Japan would seize that port OF any
other in Korea except tor get ahead OF
Russia, should the negotiations between
japan and Russia end in failure. or in
the event of Russia showing an inclina-
tion TO occupy any OF the principal ports
in Korea
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-02
DESTROYER LAWRENCE
RAMMED AT ANCHOR

Rear Admiral Sands. commanding the
training squadron. has advised the Navy
Department of an accident to the tor
pedo boat destroyer Lawrence. His dis
patch from Key West. today. says:
Lawrence at anchor rammed by Oil
vette. Report follows"
The olIvette is 3 passenger boat run
ming between Key ~west and hayane-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-02
JEWS GET TO FIGHTING
ABOUT THEIR POLICY

WARSAW. Jan. "A violent feud has
broken out among the Jews I'm this part
of the empire. One section is urging re-
taliation upon the government for its
persecution Of them. and are joining in
the revolutionary movement which 1t is
feared Will manifest itself before the
winter is past. The other section favors
cOnciiiatory methods, and are actively
combating revolution.
The concilRtion Jews had planned a
congress to be held shortly at Grodno.
anG the revolutionary Jews threatened
to dynamite the assembled delegates
stagmatiziug them "cowardly traitors
to Israel. The thresr caused an in
definite postponement II the congress.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-02
UNION OF q COMPANIES
WILL SAVE EXPENSES

BOSTON, Jan. z.-Twentv-tbree local
express companies will be merged into
one corporation, 70 be known as the
Boston and Suburban Express and par
eel Company. with a capitalization of
*l'Wo.Vo' unless carefully laid plans mis-
carry at the last moment.
These companies now serve the peo-
pie In various towns and cities within
ten miles of Boston, and the argument
for consolidation IS that they can bv
uniting. give a much better service. with
greater economies of management.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-02
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
W//H/N THE DISTRICT
Official Records SAOaO Thirty Cases zaOO Weeks Due TO
MelanchOAa and DelaslOnaI 44f7ictiOnS.

such an alarming increase Of insane pa
tients. and say that perhaps the sudden
drop in the temperature and the cOnse-
quent cold weather and suffering have
had the effect of developing many of
the cases much sooner than II weather
conditions had been normal.
John NJ. George, Of the Corporation
Counsers Office, today filed petitions in
behalf OF the Commissioners to have the
mental condition Of the following
named persons inquired into by jury:
Mary NJ. Coleman, ida NJ. Hopkins. Bes-
sic Dyrenforth. Henry c. Noordzy,
John Daniels. Henry BOymann, Oliver
p. Beveridge, John August Miller.
Rachel P. Buckingham, and Thomas
Payne
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-02

Insanity is apparently on the increase
in the District OF Columbia The records
OF the Sanitary Offlce show that thirty
people have been taken into custody
since December IS for examin.Jion rs
to their mental condition.
Most OF these unfortunates appear to
be suffering from meianchoiia and de-
lusiorial insanity. though there are in
dividual cases of senile dementia. dipsO-
mania. homicidal mania, and imbeciiity.
Several of the alleged lunatics are non
residents. and are being transported 10
their homes as rapidly their resi-
dences are located and their relatives
communicated with.
Doctors are at a loss to account for
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-02
STREET CAR EMPLOYEES
GET INCREASED PAY

PROVIDENCE, r. l.. Jan. About
400 conductors and motormen employed
by the Rhode Island Street Railway
Company have just received an advance
Of 10 cents "A day
This is in accordance with the wage
schedule adopted last May. The annual
expense 10 the company is increased
about SOS. .OOO
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-02
RUSSIAN DIPLOMATS
CONSPIRING IN FRANCE
Premier Combes Demands Recall of EN-
bassy Attaches for Participation
in Royalist Plot.

PARIS, Jan. "A scandal in the Rus
sian embassy here has reached a SEN
sational phase. 1t appears that the
former Russian ambassador TO France.
Prince OursuOff. and two secretaries.
were recalled because they wrote ar
ticles 10 Russian newspaper in which
they severely criticised the French gov
eminent
The premier Of France. NJ Combes,
has now demanded the recall Of the re-
naming attaches Of the Russian en-
bassy for taking part I'm a French roy
aiist conspiracy.
This action causes grave anxiety. for
it is known that the Car IS secretly op-
posed TO the present republican form OF
government In France and would lend
Russian aid to any effort that might bt
made TO overthrow IT,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-02
ROBERTS FISCAL AGENT
FOR NEW BOND ISSUE
Principal and Interest to Be Paid
Through the United States
Treasury.

Secretary Shaw, acting upon an opin-
ion given by the Attorney General. has
designated Mr.. Roberts. Treasurer OF
the United States. as a special fiscal
agent of the Philippine government to
act in connection with the new issue OF
Philippine bonds 70 pay for the friars
lands.
This is for the purpose Of permitting
the payment of the principal and inter
est on the bonds through the Treasury
Department. instead of through a bank
1t is expected that all Of the bonds will
be absorbed in the United States. and
this arrangement viii be to the advan-
tage of purchasers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-02
ALIGHTED ON WRONG SIDE
OF A THEATER TRAIN

ASBURY PARK. n. j.. Jan. I'D. A.
Willis. employed at Steiner's Mill, jump
ed from the wrong side of the theater
train last night. striking an iron fence
and was partially stunned. He tried TO
get back on the train but fell on the
track near the North Asbury Station.
His right leg was crushed.
WilIS dragged himself to the station.
where he was found at O'Clock this
morning moaning for help. His leg was
ampurated by two physicians and II Is
hoped he will recover.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-02
AMMUNITION SHIPPED
FROM TRIESTE TO JAPAN

TRIESTE. Jan. 2-There IS evidences
that the japanese government is max
ing preparations for along struggle in
the event of hcstilities breaking out be-
tween Japar, and Russia
The announcement was made today
that three carloads of ammunition have
been shipped from this port to Japan
within the Iast few days, and that
larger quantities are TO follow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-02
OLIVE BRANCH OFFERED
TO WARLIKE MIKAD0

PORT ARTHUR. China. Jan. 2.-The
"Novy KraV' today holds out the last
olive brancls to Japan In a leadinS ar
ticle, sbe DlDc- says
''If the japanese VIII only consider
Russia's reasonable interests they viii
not make it Impossible Tor Russia 20
grant concessions Japan will find a
ready echo in Russian official circles"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-02
ST. LOUIS AUDIENCE
AFFECTED BY STORY

ST. LOUIS. Mo. Jan. AT the Cen
tury Theater last night. G. H. Congdon.
who said he was from Chicago. arose
from his seat between the acts. and re-
lated stories Of incidents Of the IroquoIs
Iheater tragedy. Some one in the audi
ence began singing. Nearer Nv God 70
Ihee, which was taken up by the whole
audience. the orchestra joining with thu
accomslc .iment
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-02
CUSTOMS RECEIPTS PAID
ALMOST WHOLLY IN GOLD

Customs receipts are being paid al
most wholly in gold. At the port Of
New York. for the month of December.
80 per cent Of the total receipts were
paid in coin The other per cent was
paid in United States notes and silver
certificates.
For the last two or three months the
Dercontage of gold Davments has hear
almost as high, running from 96 TO 81
per cent.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-02
DINNER FOR SHIP CANAL.

WILMINGTON. Del. Jan. Great
preparations are making by the board OF
trade committee for the dinner to be
given tomorrow TO further the ship canal
project. II is assured that at least thir-
ty-five Representatives and Senator's
Will attend. and it IS believed that bust
ness men of Philadelphia and Baltimore
viii favor the plan.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-02
KAISER WOULD SUPPRESS
CRUELTY IN THE ARMY

BERLIN, Jan. AT the New Year
reception rendered by the Emperor to
the commanding generals Of the army,
his majesty delivered an address in
in which he urged the higher officers
to suppress cruelty against the COM
mon soldiers. stamp out scandalOus dis
sirations by officers and abolish other
evil features Of militarism.
By doing these things. de declared
the standard of morality of the German
army would be raised
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-02
COTTON SENDS NEWS
OF SKINNER'S TRAVELS

Rear Admiral Cotton has advised the
Navy Department that Consul General
Skinner and his party, which visited
King Menelik. left the Abyssinian capi-
tai on December 27, and Is due to ar
rive at Djibouu on January IS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-02
PRESIDENT APPROVES
COURT MARTIAL ACTION

President Roosevelt has approved the
action Of the court-martial IN the Phil
ippines which sentenced Second LIeilt
Paul b. MacLane to dismissal from the
service and Imprisonment for one year
His crime was the emhezzlement Of
Government funds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-02
ITALY REQUESTS JAPAN
TO REMOVE WARSHIPS

ROME. Jan. At is reported that the
government has asked Japan 10 remove
the warships RorenO and Rivaaavia.
which are under construction at Genoa
These are the war vessels which Japan
recently purchased from the Argentine
Republic
The reason given for the request is
that Italy does not want 10 become in
volved in the Japan-Russian- affair.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-02
JAPANESE SECURITIES
DECLINE IN LONDON

LONDON, jan 2.-Japauese securities
fell one point at the opening of The
stock exchange today. The drop was
caused by rumors Of impending war be-
tween Japan and Russia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-02
WEATHER REPORT.

Snow is indicated for the lower lake
region, upper Ohio valley. and the mid
die Atlantic States ton ght and tomor-
row. The weather will probably clear
fn the middle Atlantic States tomorrow
afternoon. In the lower Ohio valley
and East Gulf States rain will be fol
lowed by clearing and much colder
weather tonight. and rain will probably
continue along the South Atlantic coast
tomorrow
II viii be colder in the Ohio valley
ana the East Gulf States tonight and
colcer tomorrow over practically the
whole OF the Washington forecast dis
trict.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-02
CHINA REQUESTS RUSSIA
TO LEAVE MANCHURIA

BERLIN, Ian. 2.-The Chinese govern
ment today presented another formal
demand to the Russian minister 70
China. NJ. Paul Lesser. that Russia
evacuate Manchuria.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-02
Probing Accounts of the
Interstate Commerce
Commission.
CALLED ANNUAL AUDIT
Secretary Moseley Admits He
Made Request for Thor
ough Investigation.

The Interstate Commerce Commission
ears have ordered a full examination o.
the accounts Of the commission on the
strength of information which has
reached them that the books are in an
irregular condition.
In response to a request from the
commission, the Treasury Department
sent today special experts Richard H.
Taylor, James l.. Chase. and n w
Ambrose to the Offices of the commits
sion. where the cash in hand was count
ed and a cursory examination Of the
books made. The result Of this exami-
nation was of sufficient interest 10 the
experts to cause them TO return the
accounts and moEey to the safe, which
they sealed up, pending arrangements
for a complete Investigation.
RumoTs Were Current.
Much reticence was observed by the
clerks. who said they knew only that
the safe had been sealed. 1t was ad-
mitted that rumors or irregularities had
been current FOR several days
Most of the commission. including
Chairman Knapp, are out Of the city.
Commissioners Clements and Yeomans.
however. were present today when the
Mr.. Moseley's Request.
Secretary Edward A Moseley. who acts
as disbursing officer of the commission.
is confined TO his home by a slight ILL
ness.
The only thing I have to say is tina;
the annual accounting is IN progress. .
said Mr.. Moseley. today. I requested
that 1t be made very thorough. l can
not go into my reasons for desiring
such careful account The commits
sioners can best speak on that sub
Ject."
Quarter Million Expenses.
The appropriation for the maintenance
of the Interstate Commerce Commiss rnn
last year was S275. 900. which includes
salaries. rentals, travelling and Incidental
expenditures.
The travelling expenses OF the Com
missioners and special agents are fully
paid by the Government no passes be-
/ ing accepted from the railroads.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-02
REPRESENTATIVE SKlLES
ILL WITH PNEUMONIA

SHELBY, Ohio. Jan. 2.-Re res ntativc
w. w. Skiles. upon the eve Of HIS de-
parture for Washington. d. c.. was
stricken with pneumonia and but little
hope is held out by his physicians.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-02
SEVEN AKE KILLED.

PARIS. Jan. "A collision took place
this morning between a passenger and
freight train on the Francois Spanish
frontier. 1t is reported that a number
OF persons were killed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-02
SeabOard Florida Limited.

Handsomest and quickest train to
Jacksonville, st Augustine, aad all in
termediete resorts, Will commence run
ming Januarg IL. For resort matter in
quire Ia21 Pa. aye.-AdV.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-02
TOURNEY POSTPONED.

LAKEWOOD, \. j.. Jan. "A heavy
snowfall this morning caused the post
ponement Of the golf tourney to next
Saturday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-02
New York Arrest Made
to Prevent Jumping
of Bail Bond.
DID IT IN CALIFORNIA
When Indicted Went to
Europe and Remained
Abroad Eight Years.

The Indictment reported by the local
grand jury against John A. Benson,
accusing him of attempting to bribe
Land Office officials, was made a matter
of record today in the District Supreme
Court
The action of the grand jury is based
on section 545I. Of the Revised Statutes,
relative TO bribery. The penalty is fixed
at a fine amounting TO three times the
value of the money or thing offered as
a bribe and Imprisonment in the peni-
tentiary for period Of three years.
Benson is accused of Offering bribes
amounting to $500 to Woodford d. Har-
land. and 500 to William E. Walk, en-
pIoyes in the General Land Office. Ben
son was arrested in New York and held
in $4,000 bond.
No Further Arrests.
At the Interior Department this
morning no news could be obtained Of
any more intended arrests in connection
with the alleged land frauds. Scott
Smith. private secretary to the Secre-
tary OF the Interior. said he knew Of
no arrests in immediate contemplation.
Information about what the inspectors
have learned has been consistently re-
fuseds on the ground that il would be
of service to those who are to be ar
rested. 1t is known that several other
arrests are contemplated but the de-
partment viii move slowly because Of
the number of technical legal objections
that are sure TO be raised in each case.
The arrest Of Benson in New York on
Thursday on practically the same
charge for which he was arrested in
Washington is admitted to have been
merely a device to prevent possi-
bility of his jumping the bail he gave
when arrested in Washington. And
should the New York warrant be va
Gated II will not make great deal Of
difference TO the department. as the
object of keeping him in the country
for the present has been accomplished.
When Benson was indicted for land
frauds In California lie suddenly de-
parted for Europe and remained abroad
eight years 1t was feared he might
follow a similar course this time. and
hence the arrest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-02

Piso's Cure for Consumption gives relief in
cases Of Coughs and Gold. All druggists, Csc
Adv.