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William c. Whitney
UndergOeS Operation
Millionaire on His Return From Aiken to New
York is Stricken With the Dread
Appendicitis.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1-WiIliam c.
Whitney, who was operated upon for
appendicitis on Saturday night at his
home here. Is stiH in a serious condi-
tion this morning. He is said 70 be
doing as we'll as could be expected un-
der the circumstances. The physicians
arc I'm constant attendance.
Mr.. Whitney came home from Aiken.
s. G, few days ago. suffering intense
pain. DIR. Bull diagnosed the case as
appendicitis. and when alarming symp
toms developed II was decided TO oper-
ate Immediately. Mr.. Whitney's room
was quickly transformed into a hospi-
tai and the operation was performed
by DR. Bull.
Physicians and nurses took their
places and anaesthetics Were admlnis-
tered. DR. Bull performed the operation.
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JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER
TO RESIGN FROM BOARD
Action Expected at Meeting of Steel
Corporation Directors Intends
to Lessen Activities.

NEW YORK. Feb. lit is understood
that at a meeting of the directors Of the
United States Steel Corporation tomor-
row the resignation from the board of
John ID. Rockefeller will be submitted
and accepted.
II is said this step is taken In accord
ance with his recently avowed intention
Of lessening his activities I'm various cor
pOration arrangements. throwing upon
his son. John d. jr.. the representation
OF his interests
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The patient rallied in a manner salts
fectory TO the physicians after the In
uuence OF the anaesthetic had passed
DR. Bull was called out OF the city
yesterday. and another physician was
left in charge. Ii was learned. how
ever, thar DIT. Bull before leaving the
city was satisfied that the patient was
progressing as satisfactorily as Is Esuai
after a successful operation OF this sort
Mr.. Whitney's illness was So sudden
and developed so rapidly that his con-
dition was not generally known. Only
members OF his family and few I'm
mediate friends knew that the operation
was TO take place Yesterday. however.
many inquiries as 10 his condition were
made at mis- home. and several messages
OF sympathy and wishes for a speedy
recovery were received by the members
OF his household.
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Receive ''Dips''
From Secretary Moody
leBreton Escapes From Mumps Ward in
Hospital and Is Cheered by Classmates
as He Taxes His Parchment.

the Naval Academy makes the regular
graduation come in June.
An especially interesting incident OF
the graduation exercises was that con-
nected with the delivery Of the diploma
to Midshiprnan David McDougall LeRre-
ton, the Washington boy who led the
class in scholastic standing for the
whole four years. Nidshipman LeBreton
has been confined in the hospital for
nearly week with a severe attack OF
mumps and until yesterday 1t was be-
lieved he would not be able TO come 10
the armory TO receive mis- diploma.
Cheered by Classmates.
This morning. however. he was much
better. and at his earnest solicitation
the surgeon in charge allowed him to at
tend with his classmates. Midshirman
LeBreton was cheered by his classmates
as he received his parchment.
The scholastic work done by LeBre-
ton while at the Academy has been re-
markable. as he obtsined an aggregate
of 5SS.l2 out Of a possible 624 for the
whole course. He is particularly bril-
hant as a mathematician. and In such
professional branches as navigation and
seamanship he has always led his class
his rank in the midshipman brigade ts
that OF cadet lieutenant commander an,
ne commands one Of the two battaiions.
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RUSSIAN REPLY DELAYED,
SAYS MINISTER TAKAHIRA

The japanese minister. Mr.. Takahira.
called at the State Department this af-
ternoon and informed Assistant Secre-
tary Loomis that he had received ad-
vices from Tokyo announcing that the
Russian reply will not reach that city
before the middle of this week.
Mr.. Takahira gave no Information con-
cerning the nature of the reply.
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ENGLAND NOT TO PROTECT
VESSELS OF C0MBATANTS

LONDON. Feb. 1.-The Western
Daily Press" says the government has
intimated 10 some OF the big shipping
companies which are owned by Japa>
nese subjects, and sailing under the
Mikado's flag, that such ships will not
be granted British register. in case OF
a war occurring between Russia and
Japan. unless the vessels are first trans
ferred TO British owners.
IN the Spanizh-American war both
American and Spanish vessels were
transferred TO the red ensign.
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BUCHANAN TAKES SERVICE
IN WESTINGHOUSE COMPANY

w. l. Buchanan, who recently sent his
resignation as minister to Panama 10
the State Department has accepted. II
was learned today. a position as the
European representative of the West
inghouse Company. al a high salary.
The acceptance of this iattering offer is
understood TO be the cause OF Mr.. Bu-
chanan's retirement from the diplomatic
service.
Mr.. Russell. the new minister. will so
To his new post In a warshin.
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FRANCE WILL NOT AID
IN THE RUSSIAN ADVANCE

LONDON, Feb. 1.-The Birmingham
Post" says the French foreign minister
has sent TO Russia a long note review
ing Franch-Russian relations in the
East since 1900 including the approved
Of the Anglo-Japanese agreement in 1902.
The situation has altered. however. the
note says, and it is now necessary for
France to consider what steps she will
have to take in the event of hostilities.
The note indicates that France viii not
commit herself to any measure In be-
half OF Russian interests
The Washington times., 1904-02-01
A LINCOLN STATUE BILL.

A bill for the erection OF a statue IN
Washington to the memory OF Abraham
Lincoln was introduced in the Senate
today. and referred 10 the Committee on
Library. A similar bill has recently
been introduced IN the House
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Unable to See Official,
Who Was Always Too
Busy, He Says.
DILLER KEPT NO BOOKS
Taken for Granted Every
one Was Honest, and All
Papers Destroyed"

Samuel A. Groff. inventor of the Groff
fastener, and the first OF the defendants
TO go on the stand. testified this morn
ing In his own defense in the trial of
A. W. Machen. Diller b. and Samuel A.
Groff. and George E. and Mrs. Lorenz,
accused of conspiracy.
Groff denied that he had any dealings
or transactions with Machen in regard
to the fastener. The only time he saw
the superintendent was at the taking
down OF the trial letter box in 1896.
when Maohen was present. and re-
marked that the fastener was too tight
Gron explained that the trouble was
due to defective workmanship. Subse-
quently he tried to see Machen, but
that official was always too busy. and
he gave It up.
Tells Of Invention.
The witness told how ne had first de-
cided in 1883 that the fasteners then in
vogue were unsatisfactory and had
worked on his invention at odd times
until 1893. when he applied for patent.
His testimony was largely a rehearsal
Of what had gone before and was not
Of particular interest
Tail, erect. well built, with a large
head. firm jaw. high forehead. rather
large nose and closely cropped gray hair.
Samuel Croft was an interesting per-
sonage on the stand. His connection
with the alleged conspiracy has never
figured prominently in the case, as all
the business was transacted by his
brother. Diller 3. Croft, and his testi-
rnony in HIS own behalf was listened TO
with the greatest interest by the large
audience A number OF women were
among the spectators.
No Accounts Kept.
Diller F. Groff son OF Diller 3. Croft
and nephew OF Samuel A Groff. was the
only other witness on the stand this
morning He testified 20 the manner in
which the Groffs collected their money
from the Postofice Department. and
forwarded half the profits to Lorenz. at
Toledo He looked after many Of thq
large business interests OF his father
who. he said. kept no books at all. but
destroyed the papers In each trans
action as 1t was completed. So far as
the witness knew no special statement
of the standing OF the account was ever
sent by Diller B. Croft 10 Lorsnz Or !
Samuel Croft. but everybody seemed 10 /
take Il for granted that everybody else
was honest. and II was not Necessary /
TO keep a line on the proceedings.
Holmes Conrad, special counsel for fhe /
Government, was unable TO be in cohru /
this morning because Of his heakh. /
Samuel Maddox. counsel for the Grcffs,
who had expected TO conduct the sxsni-
nation of the Groffs, had to turn the
work over 10 c. A. Douglass becaus Of
q hoarseness which made il almost i'm
possible for him TO talk above a whiiper.
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HANNA AND G0RMAN,
SAYS NORTON, OF OHIO

Former Representative J. A. Norton
OF Ohio is at the Raleigh. being In the
city on private business. In connection
with the political situation IN the Buck
eye State he said that the choice OF
the Democrats for President is Senator
German. That of the Republicans. he
thought. was Hanna.
Things are chaotic. however he
Concluded. and no one can tell hist at
present what is going 10 happen
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THANKS TO WISCONSIN
FOR MARQUETTE STATUE

The Senate today passed the resOlu-
ton sent over from the House on sat-
urday expressing 10 the State OF Wis
consin the thanks OF Congress for ths
statue OF Father Marquette. which has
stood In Statu2ry Hail for several yearA
The Washington times., 1904-02-01
BIG PROMOTION FOR
DR.. GEORGE w. LEACLEY

Secretary Cortelyou announced today
the appointment of DR.. George w. Lead
ley of New York. to act an appointment
clerk of the Department OF Commerce
and Labor. by transfer from the Civil
Service Commission
The Washington times., 1904-02-01

The weather vi be much colder to-
nifht In the midte and south Atlantic
etates and eastdn lower lake region
but tomorrow ring temperatures may
be expected. genfaliy east of the Mis-
siSsippi River pc weather will be fair
in the East and louth. except along the
lower lakes. whee local SHOWS are prob
n BILE
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Snow and Ice Bill Passed.
Explained by Mr.. Babcock.

The bin to provide for the apprehen-
sion and detention OF insane persons in
the District Of Columbia provoked some
inquiry and discussion.
Mr. Babcock, in response to questions,
said that the measure was especially di-
rected toward the apprehension of indi-
gent insane persons. He said that at
present there is in the District of Co.
lumbia no provision for the temporary
detention Of even a violent insane per-
son. Mr.. Morren Of Pennsylvania, in
answer to questions by Mr.. Crurnpacker
Of Indiana, said that now in order to eff
feet the arrest of in insane person IL is
necessary 10 swear out a warrant for
some crime or misdemeanor
Mr.. Crumpacker-Is there no authority
for arresting a violently insane person 3?
Mr.. Babcock-NOne except on the
charge OF being di orderly.
The bill was tnen passed without d.
vision
The bin introduced by Mr. Jenkins to
incorporate the Mutual Investment Fire
Insurance Company OF the District OF
Columbia was then taken up Mr.. Pow
ers Of Massachusetts explained the
at the request Of Mr. Hepburn
OF Iowa and The bill was then passed.
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Count LamSdorff to Lay
Convention Before En-
peror Tomorrow.
PURP0RT IS A MYSTERY
Details a State Secret, I'm
solved by the Diploma
fists of Other Nations.

LONDON, Feb. 1.-The Berlin CORE,
spondent Of the Pail Mall Gazette
today learns that the proposed draft
90 the Russian reply to Japan's latest
note will be laid before the Czar 5Y
Count Lamsdorff. the Russian minister
OF foreign affairs tomorrow All fore
casts of the nature of the reply are
pure conjecture.
The Washington times., 1904-02-01
Especial to The Washington Times.l

'NfNN'ei ~ AHe Wazliiktyu ilHthl
ANNAPOLIS. Md, Feb. 1.-The Hon.
William II. Moody, Secretary OF the
Navy; came TO Annapolis. delivered an
address. and presented diplomas to the
midshipmen Of tae class Of 1904. which
was graduated from the Naval Acade-
my today. The attendant exercises
were Of an imposing nature.
The graduation took place at noon in
the large new Armory Building, and the
ceremonies We're attended by a large
number Of the friends of the graduates
and other strangers who are here to at
tend the farewell ball tonight.
Governor War6eld Speaks.
Among the official guests were Rear
Admiral II. c. Taylor. Chief OF the Ru-
reau OF Navigation: Assistant Secretary
OF the Navy Darling, and Gov. Edwin
Warheld of Maryland Col. r M
Thompson. of New York city. one of the
organizers OF the Navy Athletic Asso-
ciation, and a great promoter Of athIet-
les at the Academy, was also present
Governor Warfield also made a brief ad
dress 10 the graduates, preceding Sec
retary Moody.
The graduation today was made neces-
sary by the urgent need OF officers for
the new ships. The regular course al
The Washington times., 1904-02-01

by his successor. The recent activity
shown by the retiring official is held to
indicate not an anxiety to forestall and
prevent reversing action by Secretary
Taft. but harmony and understanding
both retiring and succeeding Official con-
curing Any difference in the admin
istration of the department will come
through the difference in the tenn
perament Of the two men. for the
overflowing good nature and serenity OF
disposition OF the new Secretary IS
quite in contrast TO the cold reserve and
dignity Of his predecessor.
1t Is more than probable that in hts
early days as Secretary of War, Judge
Taft will be largely guided by the
counsel of the man now in of8ciai re-
tirement; the hand will be the hand or
Taft. but the voice will be that Of
Root
Solved Fig Problems.
AS indicated by the volume just is
sued, Five Years History OF tks War
Department" the service Of Secretary,
Root has been fraught with big things.
Many problems were presented for soiu-
ton. problems which were without pre-
cedent The direction OF a greatly in
creased army. a hlrge parI OF which was
operating beyond the limits of the
United States: It's transportation and
subsistence: its clothing and Inainte-
nance. under new conditions os climate:
military policies which covered not
merely a civn government OF a con-
quered people. as in the Philippines and
Porto Rico. but which required a pecu-
liar diplomatic quality as in Cuba and
the Chinese campaign. all of these had
to be met by the outgoing Secretary.
and that they were wisely met seems
the consensus OF opinion here, regard
less Of minor mental reservations on the
part of opponents Of the Administra-
ticn.
Made Presidents
Equipped with one OF the most accu-
rate legal minds ef the time. SecretaH
Root was able TO step out Of thesEuts of
court practice and establish precedents.
A problem which Taft finds before him
is the movement TO consolidate the d.
visions of the department Foremost in
this is the order recently issued By Sec
retary Root transferring an important
part OF the Adjutant's General Office 70
that OF Records and Pensions, a propo-
sitlon which is being bitterly fought by
the officers OF the first named division.
who claim that the Adjutant Gr.lerais
"oih u ehEealeheu Win uecdoence % a
mere clerical character. while the ad-
voeates OF the Change claim that in the
past the Office has held too much power.
and more work than IL could perform
properly
A third task for the new Secretary is
the devising of just and satisfactory
system of promotion. In this he has
as luckless legacy the fight ever the
promotion of General Wood and Captain
Mills.
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DILLER F. CROFT AGAIN
ON THE WITNESS STAND

At the opening this morning MI.
Maddox said his throat was in such bad
shape he would ask Mr.. Douglass to
conduct the examination Tie court
acceded, and the examination Of young
Diiler +. Gron was resumed.
Witness said he went to see Nachen
in response TO letter addfessed to
Gro1 Brothers. Machen told him the
price for fasteners would b. reduced
from $L50 10 S2. The reasons given
him for the reduction were thit pay
ments would be more prompt and ship
ments would have to be made to only
two points. Machen said IL the price
was not accepted no more orders would
be given The terms wert subsequently,
accepted.
Overheard interview.
Young Gron said he overheard part
OF the Interview betweet his father and
the inspectors when TIE latter inter
viewed Diiler B. Grof, in May, 1903
Witness listened at ne head of the
stairs because he kneF Of his fathers
previous interview with the inspectors
He could overhear onF part of the con-
versation clearly. III distinctly heard
an inspector ask hig father TO come
into the Governmen wagon" and in
return promised himhnd Sam Croft inn
munity from prosecution. the payment
of the $1,000 the Gfernment owes the
GrOffs. and the retVn OF the statement
Diller b. Groff mad earlier in the year.
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Street Nomenclature.

The bin TO enable the Commissioners
TO name streets. avenues alleys. high
ways. and reservations In the District
OF Columbia and outside OF the city OF
Washington was passed without discus
sion, as was also the bill affecting the
harbor master. which provides as fol-
lows:
Every vessel coming to anchor In any
other portion of the navigable waters
In the District of Columbia shall also
be so moored under the direction of the
harbormaster. or the pilot of the police
boat acting in the harbormaster's alb
sence, as not TO obstruct the channel
and be secured with an anchor at bow
and stern as to keep the long axis Of
the vessel parallel with that OF the
channel and prevent IL from swinging
so as 10 obstruct the free passage OF the
channel by other vessels"
The bill TO perfect title In the prop
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Measures of Local I'M
portance Under Con-
Sideration.
SNOW BILL IS PASSED
Smooth Sailing Until Bill
for Removing UnSanitary
Buildings Is Reached.

The House devoted its attention today
to District matters. There was a large
number Of bills on the calendar. and al
were disposed of and passed with rea-
sonable dispatch, after mir. Babcock had
made the usual explanations. until the
bill TO create board for the condemna-
ton Of unsanitary buildings was
reached.
Mr.. Perkins of New York attacked the
provisions of this bill. The measure was
explained by Mr.. Powers of Massachu-
setts. and provoked much discussion and
not a little criticism.
The First Bill.
The first bill called up by Mr.. Bah
cock was Senate 2795. which he asked
be considered in lieu of the House bin
Of the same language. the measure hav-
ing passed the Senate. The bill amends
the act 10 regulate the practice or den
tisry and for the protection OF the
people from empiricism
The bill strikes out section 3 of the
act and inserts the following: That the
board OF dental examiners may issue a
license to practice to any dentist who
shan have been in legal practice for a
pfriod of five years or more. upon the
N%-tNeNe| u t4At OF QGnLal GX-
afniners OF the State or Territory In
which he praeticed. certifying his COM
petency and moral character. and upon
the payment OF the certifcation fee
Without examinati g. as TO his qualifica-
tons.
Suits the Dentists.
hr. Habcock said that all the dentists
Of the District Of Columbia had agreed
ulon the. measure. so that there was no
opposition to the bill.
Mr.. Griggs Of Georgia offered an
amendment to the effect that the provi-
son should not apply to dental students
II certain cases. Mr.. Babcock refused
70 accept the amendment.
The bill was then passed Mr.. Bah
cock explained the provisions of the
pill which fixes the amount OF bonds on
District contracts at % per cent Of the
estimated cost of the work or material
The bill was passed without further
debate.
There was no discussion OF the bin
to transfer reservation % from the iurIs-
diction of the Engineering Department
or the War Department tc the District
Commissioners. in order to provide a
suitable approach to the new District
Building. the reservation is the trian-
gle In front O. the old power-house site.
on the Avenue. The measure was
passed without division.
Snow and Ice Bill Passed.
The bill TO provide for the removal
)f snow and ice from sidewalks and Civ
ng additional powers to the Commits
iioners in this respect was amended on
notion nf Mr. 10
'nly to that part Of the city within the
Ire limits The bill apprOpriates 81. 900
'or the removal of snow and ice, and
iXes the minimum for failure to COM
ply with the law at s., and makes the
'ame lien upon the property. The bill
vas then passed. The bill was later
passed by the Senate
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Father Johns Medicine Cures Bon

chitis.. Asthma and Consumption. Guar
anteed.-Ady.
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Will Follow Root

II is safe TO say that In general. Sec
retary Roots policy VIII be followed
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Overheard interview.
WEATHER REPORT.

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Fair, much colder tonight;
fair, warmer tomorrow;
fresh. variable winds.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-03-18

be paying a visit to Mr.. Kruger when
the news of Dr. Jameson's appoint
ment to the premiership of Cape Col
ony reached the old statesman.
Kruger" says the secretary, rose
from his chair white with anger; lift
ed his hand and cried out: believed
in the justice of God till now Then
he fell to the floor in a state Of utter
collapse, which lasted twenty-four
hours. The hasty calling of doctors
originated the report of his fatal ill
ness"
Kruger afterward declared that Dr.
Jameson's triumph was gross insult
to all the Beers. South Africa" he
said, has elevated a man who was
condemned to death by the Transvaal
Republic; imprisoned by his own gov
eminent and who even served part Of
term in Jail for a heinOus political
crime. The Beers are indeed a strick-
en- people," After awhile, however,
Kruger appeared to grow Indifferent
to the matter and, according to last
accounts, was TRANQUILITY working in
his garden while scores of people
watched him through the ratings.