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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-07
Entrance Into Seoul Regard
ed as a Firebrand That
May Precipitate War Be
tween Russia and Japan.
Viceroy of Marking Province
Informs Court at Pekin
That Hostiiitics Are I'M
minent in the Far East.

United States Minister Allen has in
formed the State Department that Rus
sian troops have marched into Seoul. the
Korean capital. and are guarding the
Russian legation.
The Russians marched from Chemul-
po. where two Russian warships are sta
tioned. They were refused transporta-
tiOn on the japanese railway leading
from Chemulpo to Seoul. and marched
the twenty-six miles from Chemulpo to
the capital
1t is not stated in Mr. Aliens dispatch
what the size of the Russian party is
The entrance into Seoul is regarded as a
frebrand which may preciritate war be-
tween Japan and Russia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-07
CARS TROOPS MARCH
INTO KOREAN CAPITAL
TO PROTECT LEGATION
DEATH OVERTAKES
RUTH CLEVELAND
Eldest Daughter Of Former President Falls Victm Il
DEhfheSIa Afier Illness at a Fe10 Days.

PRINCETON, n. J., Jan. Ruth
Cleveland. daughter OF former President
Grover Cleveland, died in the Cleve-
land home here this morning of diph-
iberia.
Ruth was the eldest child of Mr.. and
Mrs Cleveland. She was born in the
Cleveland home at Gray eagles. in Oc-
tober, 1891
In response to inquiries former Presi-
dent Cleveland gave out the following
statement this morning
After a few days illness, which be-
gan with an attack Of tonsiIius. and
developed yesterday into diphtheria. our
eldest daughter Ruth died suddenly
early this morning"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-07
GEN. REYES RECEIVES
DEPARTMENTS ANSWER

General Reyes. the Colombian peace
commissioner. has received the reply
from the state Department to his pro-
test against the action of this country
ir the Isthmus of Panama
The answer is "A refusal to reopen the
Panama question. 1t is couched in dip
lomatic language. but is said 70 be so
emphatic that Colombia can find little
IT, il which is comforting
Before General Reyes received the an
sVer he directed a note to the State De-
partment, asking that his protest and
the answer TO his note be sent to the
Senate. Until he receives an answer TO
this request, General Reyes will not
make public the reply TO his protest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-07
BRITISH OFFICERS
LAYING IN SUPPLIES

SYDNEY. y. S w. Jan T.-Brirish
naval officers are buying large quanti-
ties of food stu1s here for The British
squadron in eastern waters Several
steamers are conveying large consisn-
ments to Hongkong.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-07
TRIAL OF PRINCE CUPID
SET DOWN FOR SATURDAY

Hearing in the case of Jonah Kala-
aianaOle. Otherwise Prince Cupid of
Hawaii, on a charge OF disorderly con-
duct. was postponed until Saturday.
when called IN the Police Court today.
The prince wishes 10 enter a defense
and insists that he must have "a fair
and impartial trial.
His oEcose was getting three sheets
TO the wind and then figuring in a dis
pute with man he did not know said
the policeman who arrested him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-07
WATSON Is ARRAIGNED;
PLEADS mot GUILTY"

James NJ. A. Watson, formerly a clcrk
In the Office of the Auditor for the Dis
trict who is Indicted for embezzlemelt.
was arraigned before Justice Pritchard
this morning, in Criminal Court, No. l..
He pleaded not guilty.
There are three indictments against
Watson. Only one Of these was real
today in open court, the prisoner waiv-
ing the reading of the others
Stuart Mcnamara appeared as counsel
for Watson and said ne may file dc
murrer 70 the indictments against his
client.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-07
UNCLE SAM TO MAKE WAR
UPON THE BOIL WEEVIL
Bill Offered in House Appropriating
S25o,ooo for Experiments by Sec
TetaIy of Agriculture.

In the House today Chairman Hemen-
way. from the Committee on Appropria-
tons. reported "A bill appropriating
$50, 900. TO be devoted under the direc-
tion Of the Secretary of Agriculture to
experiments looking II the destruction
of the boil weevil cotton plague of the
South. The measure Will be considered
tomorrow.
The House th,ri. on motion OF Mr.
Payne of New York the Republican
floor Ieader, adjourned at 1210
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-07
ARIZONA MEN OPPOSE
SEPARATE STATEHOOD

PHOENIX. Ariz. Jan. THE Phoe-
nix ard Maricopa county board OF trade
the most representative commercial body
i'm Arizona. at a special meeting last
night. addressed resolutions TO Con
gress. protesting against single State
hood. giving their reasons therefor and
referring Congress TO the governor 5,
report and representative citizens in
Washington, d. g.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-07
PERSIAN GRAND VIZIER
SAILS FROM YOKOHAMA

The grand vizier Of Persia. who is TO
make an official visit 20 tie United
States. VIII arrive I'm San Francisco on
January p. A dispatch received at the
State Department this morning from
the United States legation at Tokyo
sailed from YOkohoma on January >.
The grand yizler has been missing for
thirty days and Persian officials have
been exertng every effort 20 locate
him
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-07
INVESTIGATION CLOSED
OF MOSELEY ACCOUNTS

The investigation into the condition
Of the accounts of Secretary Moseley, Of
the Interstate Commerce Commission
has practically been completed. and II
is expected that report will be made
this week
- -cretary Moseley was at work in the
rooms Of the commission this morning.
signing vouchers to pay quarterly debts.
All are confident that no serious irregu-
larities are goIng to be FOUND.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-07
PARIS, TEXAS, WOMAN
Is BURNED TO DEATH

DALLAS. Jan. Mrs. A. l.. Lam
bert was burned To death near Paris.
Tex. yesterday. Her husband and three
children were short distance from the
farm house and when they entered. dis
covered that she had fallen into a fire
place and was burned almost beyond
recognition.
Dorothy Flores was burned to death
at Waco yesterday. This makes nine
persons burned TO death in Waco within
sixty days.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-07
QUIET IN THE ISTHMUS,
SAYS STEAMSHIP AGENT

Ramon Arrias Ferrand, a well-known
steamship agent of Panama and San
Francisco. arrived in Washington this
morning for an interview with the State
Department officers. lie declined 10 tell
the nature Of his business.
Concerning the conditions in Panama.
he said the country was quiet and order
~ when he left there. and that il would
remain so. The action Of the United
States. he said. had. for all time. put an
end TO the disturbances on the isthmus
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-07
BUST OF WASHINGTON
FROM WOMEN OF FRANCE

The French ambassador has sent a
note 10 the State Department, in which
formal tender is made Of bust of
Washington which the women Of
France desire TO present 10 the United
States
The offer is being considered by Sec
retary Hay, who will submit ~ To Con-
gress, with the recommendation that II
be accepted and provision made for a
ceremonial installation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-07
TWO DEAD IN SMASH-UP
ON KINGS COUNTY Il"
Wreck Afre and Three Cars
Burned.
MANY PEOPLE ARE INJURED
Panic Follows Crash and Current Is
Turned Of Third Rail
to Save Life.
MANY PEOPLE ARE INJURED

NEW YORK, Jan. Two men were
killed and many persons were injured
IN "a .rear-end collision on the Kings
county elevated at Williams and Pit
kins Avenues and Hinsdale Street this
morning
The wreck caught fire and three cars
were burned A panic followed and the
current was turned off from the third
rail- to prevent a further loss of life.
The Dead.
The dead are:
WILLIAM H. FERGUSON. road foreman,
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
JOSEPH OBRIEN. switchman. Brooklyn
Rapid Transit.
Cause of Accident.
a loaded train. drawn by an engine.
was waiting at the block for the signal
to proceed. when train with motor
car crashed into it. So far as can be
learned the motorman did not see the
danger signal. When the crash came
the cars We're thrown from the track
and blaze started from the short cir
cutting Of the wires.
A panic followed. and fire alarm wac
turned in. Coupler OBrien was thrown
into the street, and the doctors found
that every bone in his body was broken.
The other dead man was burned in the
wreck. according TO rescuers. Zulick
was caught between the cars and crush
ed. Ambulances We're summoned from
three hospitals. and many of the wound
ed were cared for. Railroad officials
turned off the deadly current imme.
diately after the accident. Traffic was
completely tied up
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-07
ALL QUIET IN COUNTRY,
CABLES ADMIRAL GLASS

Admiral Glass has advised the Navy
Department. I'm a letter written from
Panama on December Is, that all is
quiet in the Yaziza country. He says
thz election Of December q was 50
peaceful that no troops were required
az the polls Vessels Of his feet have
been sent south 20 engage in target
practice.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-07

heart failure.
A message Of coincidence TO the ex-
President and his bereaved wife was
sent today from the White House by
President Roosevelt
Captain LOefiier, the veteran door
keeper at the White House. expressed
surprise when he was informed of the
death of Ruth Cleveland.
u remember her we'll" he said, al
though l saw but little of her about
the White House. she was not born at
the White House, but at Gray Gables.
in Mr.. Cleveland s first term
Her sister Esther. younger than she.
was born in the White House. 1 do
nos remember Ruths age exactly. but
she always seemed strong and healthy
girl.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-07
WEATHER REPORT.

There Will be rain tonight in the
South atlantic States and snow or rain
iu the Middle Atlantic States and the
lower lake region. Snow or rain will
probably continue tomorrow along the
lower lakes and Ia Atlantic coast dis
tricts from Virginia nOrthward.
IL VIII be somewhat warmer tonight IN
the upper Ohio Valley and the lower
lake region. also I'm the Middle Atlantic
States. The temperature changes tomor-
row VIII, as a rule. be unimpOrtant.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-07
GIFT FROM CARNEGIE.

WORCESTER. Mass. Jan. 1T is re-
ported that at the dedication of the
new library building at Clark Univer-
sity Thursday. January Il. a gift OF
100000 from Andrew Carnegie VIII be
announced.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-07
POPE Plus TO SUMMON
ARCHBISHOP IRELAND

ROME. Jan. THE Pope, IL is learn
ed. intends to summon Archbishop Ire
land to Rome 10 discuss with him the
growth Of Aglipay's schism in the Cath
olic Church of the Philippines
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-07
PEKIN NOW REGARDS
WAR AS IMMINENT

PEKEN. Jan. 7.-viceroy Wei. Of Nan
king province. has advised the throne
that war between Russia aI.e .5s2an Is
most imminent
AS a result the government Offices ars
in busiest teIegraphic communication
with the provincial viceroys. The tenor
of these communications cannot be OBJ
tai.ed. as a secret code s. used.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-07
BIG AUGUSTA STORE
DESTROYED BY FIRE

AUGUSTA. Ne. Jan. Fire early to-
day destroyed the dry goods store o.
Whitman q Adams. causing a loss tt
the firm of about S60.0o0,
The less to the building viii be heavy
and the stock of other occupants OF tht
block was badly damaged By smoke.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-07
FELL FIVE STORIES AND LIVES.

NEW YORK. Jan. 7.--Nine-ycar-old
Harry Mathewowitz fell five stories and
stiIl lives Beyond "A slight scalp wound
ard several slight bruises about the
body. the boy was uniniurcd.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-07
TO DEFINE AUTHORITY
IN NAMING STREETS

A draft of a bill intended TO more
clearly define the authority of the Dis
trict Commissioners in denOminating
Streets as business streets, was today
forwarded to the chairmen of the
House and Senate Committees on Dis
trict Affairs by the Commissioners.
The provisions of the present law are
indefinite in that they 90 not specify
how much of a street shall be occupied
for business purposes before 1t shall be
designated Il business street
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-07
TURKS DESTROY TOWNS
IN KAST0RIA VILAYET

VIENNA. Jan. Die Zeit's" Sofia
correspondent wires that numerous
facts go 20 verify reports that Turks
unue- pretext OF searching for arms. are
committing cruelties and destroying
whole villages in the vilayet of Kas-
toria.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-07
Inspectors Scored.

Judge Kimball scored the two depart
ments because it appeared at the trial
Of the proprietor Of the Empire The
ater that contrary orders had been is
sued by the two departments.
The proprietor of the Empire claimed
he was between the devil and the deep
sea" as far as knowing what advice to
take or what orders to follow
II is shown by the papers referred to
that written instructions and orders
were forwarded TO the proprietor of the
Empire. which he acknowledged in writ
ing. The orders. according to these pa
pers, were specific. and the officers claim
there is no reason for the criticism to
which the departments have been sub
jected.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-07
HEATH NOT DODGING
SUBPOENA, He SAYS
Declares He Can Be Found
in Salt Lake Any Time.
NOT REACHED BY MARSHAL
Postal Authorities Assert Whereabouts
of Former First Assistant Is
Mystery to Them.
NOT REACHED BY MARSHAL

Perry Heath, ex-First Assistant POST
master General, who was alleged to be
lodging subpoena. has been found in
Salt Lake. Utah, according to a dis
patch from that city, but It is not yet
known whether United States marshal
caught up with him 20 serve him with
the subpoena commanding his presence
at the trial of A. w. Machen next Mon
day in the District court. The dispatch
is as follows:
Perry S. Heath arrived from Denver
shortly after midnight Asked for in
formation concerning reports that Gov
ernment agents have been trying to 10.
cate him, in order to serve subpoena,
10 appear as a witness in connection
with the postal scandals at Washington
and New York, Heath said:
- This is the first / knew that sub.
poenas had been issued for me- 1 am
not trying to dodge service. and can be
found in Salt Lake at any time
Hunting for Heath.
The subpoena arrived here Decem
beI q. Since then the United States
marshal and his subordinates have been
making a hunt for Heath"
At the Postoffice Department il was
admitted that Mr.. Heath's whereabouts
was a mystery TO the department. and
the marshals were exercised over THEN
failure to find him.
Mr. Heath was First Assistant Post
master General when Machen was in
his prime. He and Machen were friends,
and IL is thought he does not want TO
be instrumental in the conviction Of the
former autocrat Of the free delivery di-
vision. prominent postal official said
last night:
AveTse TO Coming Here.
In all probability there is nothing.
so far as may be generally known. In
Mr. Heath's connection with the box
fastener case that throws discredit on
him. but he was long associated with
Machen. and does not. perhaps. relish
he idea Of being made the instrument
Of his conviction as a criminal There
may be other reasons for Mr. Heath s
disinclination TO come here, not con-
nected necessarily with this case. but
with others which have been fully set
forth in the Bristow report
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-07
DISTRICT TRIUMWRATE
TO INSPECT THEATERS
Commissioners viii Visit
Buildings in Person.
WILL MAKE THOROUGH WORK
A Strict Compliance With the Regula-
tions to Be Enforced in
Every Instance.
WILL MAKE THOROUGH WORK

The inspection of local theaters by the
District Commissioners. in compliance
with the joint resolution adopted by
-Ge-lgresS two isys ago. VIII begin thia
afternoon. The inspecting party will con-
sist OF Commissioners Macfarland, West
and Biddle, Fire Chief Belt, Fire Mar.
shall Bieber. Building Inspector Ashford,
and w. c. Allen, electrical engineer for
the District
The first theater visited will be the
lafayette Opera House. The Commits.
sioners believe it viii be a week before
they will be prepared 10 make report to
the House and Senate committees.
Thorough Inspection
The method of inspection will be
thorough. The provisions of each ap-
plicable regulation will be considered.
and compliance Herewith enforced. With
the officers of the Fire Department and
Building Inspectors Department the
merits and demeri;s of the present
regulations will be ascertained, and the
Commissioners enabled as a consequence
to recommend all needed changes. There
will be no waving of provisions. If q
regulation is superfuous il viii be re-
pealed; If it is necessary it will be en-
forced.
The statements made recently from
the bench by Judge Ivory c. KimbaH. Of
the Police Court. relative TO the diff er-
ences existing between the Fire Depart
ment and the Office of the Building In
spector as TO the regulations in the Dis
trict. were contradicted this morning by
evidence contained I'm certain papers on
file in the offices involved.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-07

Children will take Piso's Cure without objec-
ton. because It's taste is pleasant. AT druggists
ADV.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-07
Message From Presidsat.

The Senate received message from
the President transmitting q commpni-
cation from the Assistant Secretary OF
state showing the revenues and expend-
itures Of the Louisiana Purchase Expo
sition for the mouth of November, 1903.
and also from the time Of its incorpo
ration TO the end Of that month.
Mr.. Penrose presented today a large
batch Of petitions from individuals and
organizations in Pennsylvania, pray,
ing for the expulsion Of Reed Smoot the
Senator frO:l Utah
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-07
Father Johns Medicine Cures Colas

Prevents Pneumonia. so years in use.-
ADV.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-07
Colleagues Listen Atten-
lively to His COnVinc-
ing Argument.
CRITICISES MR.. LODGE
Gave Notice He Would De-
mand a Vote Upon Con-
cluSiOn of Remarks.

The Panama question was the topic
of debate in the Senate today, when. at
II % O'Clock, Immediately upon the con-
clusion of the morning business, Mr..
Morgan of Alabama took the floor TO
speak on the resolution introduced by
him prior to the holiday recess.
A long prepared exposition of his
views on the Panama matter furnished
Mr. Morgan the ground work for his
remarks To this he added from time
to time extempOraneOus comments a
large number of Senators followed the
Alabama Senator closely throughout the
early portion of his remarks. among
them Senators Allison, Spooner, Platt
of Connecticut. Fairbanks, Cullom, Hop
kins, and Teller, Bacon, Pettus and
others on Mr. Morgans side Of the
chamber
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-07
Aggressive in Manner.

Mr.. Morgan spoke aggressively as to
his general views on the subject and his
Intentions with respect to the resolution
before the Senate.
No Senator has controverted anything
in the resolution proposed by him, the
Senator said. and he intended. al she
conclusion Of his remarks, 10 demand a
vote Of the Senate on the resolution un-
der consideration.
Mr.. Morgan addressed himself partic-
ularly to the speech Of Mr.. Lodge on
Tuesday in defense OF the President on
historical and legal grounds. He de-
clared the precedents quoted by the
Massachusetts Senator We're in many
instances quotations from controversial
debates, and therefore had no sound
basis as showing more than one side Of
the question.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-07

Raln or snow tonight,
probably continuing tOmor-
row; variable winds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-07

WHAT have you to sell?
w 4 Want Ad in The
Times will find you a buyer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-19
HOLT CLEANS CLOTHES. 1o9 s. Court. Telephone asa
A WOMAN FACTORY INSPECTOR.

From the Boston Globe. esI
 q hope and believe I shall be able t0. give satisfaction in my new position, said Mary F. Haley. the newly ap<s pointed inspector of textile factories oE| Massachusetts.
 Miss Haley is the first woman to bes appointed to this office in this state.l While she was a weaver in the mills atl Lawrence. she was recognized as au. expert in labor matters. almost before| labor unions were formed.
 It was because of her services as in-i spector of textile work in Fall Riverl named her for the position of state in-I spector.
 For the past nine years Miss Halley has acted as factory inspector of Fall River. She was appointed by Governor Russell in 1891. At that time she was. working in Lawrence as a weaver. She was assigned to the Fall River distfic& in May 1895.
 My promotion came as an agreea- ble surprise to me-" shc said. T anu delighted that Chief Shaw hes seen flo to recognize the work of woman.
 T was born at Natick thirty-threo years ago. and received my education at the High school there. My parents wanted me to become a teacher. but owing to their removal to Lowell was unable to obtain a position as teacher there be cause of lack of normal school education. So went into a factory ah Lawrence as a common weaver. While there I applied for a position as ina spector of textile mills in that dis- triet. Governor Russell thought was too young. but he finally consented to give me a trial. I was then 2S.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-19

Miss Ida Freyberg, b20 North 4th St., Sheboygan, Wis.,, writes:
 s'If is with great pleasure that 7 recommend Peruna to aH who are afflicted win csfarrh. T was much troubled with ftaf disease and had tried many doctors prescriptions and many proprietary medicines, and had about given up Ln despair of ever be. Ing cured of my trouble, when { friend persuaded me to try bottle Of Pcruna. I sook one bottle and left SO much relieved fitaf ' got another; which benefited me much, and q third enffreiy cured me. ' can always say good word for Peruna. "..Aiss Ida Freybey.
 Mrs. Jessie Colton, 4s0 East 18th St. New York City, writess
 "Through overwork and anxiety ir my business was very much run down Had loss of appetite, and, what wa worse than that, loss of sleep at night I was afraid would have to consult physician, when one of my customer {. advised me to try Peruna, as 1t had mad her well and strong. began to take Il and in few days began to feel stronger and from the first dose slept ct nigh