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The Washington times., 1904-01-03
CLARENCE A. PROCTOR
GOING TO DETROIT
Has Accepted Appointment as Asphalt
Inspector Under Municipal Govern
ment of That City.

The employees in the office of A. w.
Dow, inspector OF asphalt, had a little
Informal New Year reception of their
own yesterday afternoon, with Clarence
A Proctor as the guest OF honor Mr..
Proctor for several years was an in
spector under Mr.. Dow, but recently
rendered his resignation. to accept po-
sition at the head Of the asphalt inspec-
ton department of the city Of Detroit
He is in Washington gathering data
which will be of service TO him in super
intending the construction and opera
ton Of an asphalt plant. which the mu-
nicipal government Of Detroit has au-
thOrized.
Mr.. Proctor is perhaps much better
known as an aIl-round athlete. baseball
player, and gridiron hero than as an as
phalt expert. although he is credited
with being equally proficient in the lat
ter calling.
Through Inspector Dow the position
In Detroit, which pays 5000 per annum.
was offered TO Mr. Proctor He spent
yesterday afternoon shaking hands with
his old friends. all OF whom regret his
departure. but wish him success In his
new Held Mr.. Proctor Will be in WASH
lnSton about three weeks.
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help the other. and he is honest wher
ne says he cannot afford to stay here.
As far as living here. it is true that
man with a family cannot live within
his income. For himself and wife board
will cost from $500 TO $500 a month AZ
the average hotels. and $500 month NJ
the largest. There is also an additional
expense for children and for entertain.
ing. and there is also the cost Of keep
ing the home establishment. even II 4,
is kept closed. Besides this there are
charitable calls at home that consume
lots Of money. to say nothing about tho
calls on Congressman's pocketbook. II
q man takes a house here It is even
more expensive. and it is safe to saw
that few Congressman get through the
year on their Government pay.
las for Mr.. Powers. 1 believe he
would become one OF the biggest men
here could he stay. but he will retire TO
his business. and give up his political
ambitions"
The Washington times., 1904-01-03
MAY PRESENT NAME OF
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
Many of His Friends Prominently Iden-
tilted VIII Opposition to
the President.

NEW YORK, Jan. 2.-Political circles
or the metropolis hear that ex-Gov
Frank S. Black. i'm addition to being
asked by the Republican leaders TO ac-
cept election as a delegate-at-larg 10
the Republican national convention
which will meet in Chicago next June
mas also been asked TO deliver the
speech placing Theodore Roosevelt IN
nomination for President.
The difficulty in the way of ex-Gov-
ernor Blacks immediate acceptance OF
me proposed duty is said to be his own
reluctance TO take so prominent a part
IN the nomination of President Roose-
welt in view Of the doubt that he IS an
enthusiastic Roosevelt man. This doubt
mas existed principally among President
hooseVeits admirers ever since the 1898
state convention, when Colonel Roose-
Velt was nominated for governor, thus
depriving Mr.. Black, who was then gov
ernor, Of a renomina ton.
Nevertheless. it is well known that
Governor Black did not sulk in his tent
but cheerfully did all In his power 10
secure the election of Colonel Roosevelt
Yet there are close personal friends Of
MIR. Black who are avowed political enc
mics Of the President
This is largely responsible for the feel
Ing in certain quarters that Mr.. Black
is not an enthusiastic supporter of the
President At any rate, there is suffi-
Gent doubt in the matter for Mr.. Black
10 hesitate about the propriety Of his at
tending the national convention as dele
gate at large from a State that is
pledged to Roosevelt's nomination.
mere are prominent party leaders
however, who earnestly wish that Mr.
Black would make the speech for Roose-
welt These men are friends of Tho
President. and they believe that It will
greatly help the Roosevelt campaign
in this State If such man as Rlacl
starts II going. Besides. ex-Governor
Black is a great orator. and couId he
relied on 10 deliver a speech lifting the
date for President
IN the event OF Mr.. Blacks accent
ince me other three members Of the |
Big Four will be Senators Plat sn6
Depew and Governor Oden.
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Mr.. HOUGHTON'S HOME
THREATENED BY FIRE
Rector of Little Church Around the
Corner" in New York Assists to
Extinguish Flames.

NEW YORK. Jan. "A FIRE broke out
in the basement of the rectory of the
Church OF the Observation-Disclosures
Little Church Around the Corner
early this morning which threatened for
a time TO destroy the church The fire
was discovered by the Rev. George C.
Houghton. rector, and with the assist
ance Of his sister and three mai,t, they
formed a bucket brigade TO fight the
fire. The blaze was too much for them
and an alarm was turned in Firemen
extinguished the flames. which had
burned into the dining room and de-
stroyed several paintings.
The fame as THE Little Church
Around the Corner" dates from the
early seventies. when George Holland.
well-l0nown actor died Holland had
been III for some months prior TO his
death and was almost forgotten by his
former friends and associates Joseph
Jefferson heard Of his death and made
arrangements for the funeral. He made
application to several churches for a
minister to hold services. but because
the dead man was only an actor" the
request was refused.
Mr. Jefferson was finally told a a
Fifth Avenue church that there was "a
little church around the corner where
ne could probably make arrangements
5 ccr the funeral. God bless the Little
Church Around the Corner" said Mr..
Jefferson. He called on the Rev. George
open arms.
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WHY HE CAN'T AFFORD
TO STAY In CONGRESS-
Representative Powers Reason for Retiring From
National Politics Explained by Colleague.

Being a Congressman is a luxury -
said Representative George p. Lawrence
OF Massachusetts. I'm discussing what it
costs a member of the popular brane h
of Congress to live at the National Cap
ital
4 don't suppose for a minute that
Representative Powers means that the
actual cost of living puts it beyond his
means. but that he cannot afford 10
stay here and see that fine law practice
slip away from him as 1t has from so
many other brilliant men who have re-
mained for long time in Congress. BusI-
ness men want their attorneys where
they can reach them, not in Washing
ton, and no matter how able man S.
law becomes a personal matter, and
while firms may keep business alive
for while. they will not forever Mr..
Powers has a large practice. and a
family, and he wants to make the one
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AUTOMOBILES FAIL
AS MAIL CARRIERS
None of the Experiments Proved az
Satisfactory as the Horse
and Cart.

Automobiles as substitutes for the
morse and wagon in collectug mail do
not make a favorable impression upon
City Postmaster Merritt. Attention has
been drawn to the subject by the prop
osition Of Postmaster Dewstoe. OF
Cleveland, Ohio, to use autos instead
Of the sleep-murdering. two-wheeIed
contrivances that now leave a trail of
awakened and profane citizens as they
make the midnight round According
to Mr. Merritt the scheme has been
tried In Washington and found want
ing. He said:
Il am not at all excited over the prop
osition TO use automobiles in the coIIec-
ton OF mail. ] have experimental with
the scheme right here in Washington.
and 1t did not work. Now, until the
thing Is put 90 me in more convincing
fashion we shall keep right on using
the wagons.
The first scheme was b-oached by a
company which thought II saw a chance
20 make barrel of money. / am al
lowed 80 per month for a horse for a
collector. The company's proposition
was that II / would give IL So a month
for an automobile. il would make the
machine do the work Of two collectors.
and also do the work more expeditions
~. consulted the department. and
was told TO go ahead. that the only
thing to be considered was the collect
ing Of the mails
The machine started on its rounds
with one Of the company's chaureurs
at the wheel to teach the POSTWAR the
trick the idea being that every coIlec-
tor would be his own chauffeur. For
three days the plan worked finely. Col
IectiOns were fast and satisfactory. and
then came the end.
The constant stopping and starting
of the machines in going from one box
to another got them so out OF order
that Il would not work, and our faith
-ul nags had 10 be called into service
again That was the finish Of the ex-
pertinent.
Another scheme was to have the col
ectors leave their mail at certain places !
iround the city. A fast automobile |
would travel in a sort of circuit, gather
he collections. and bring them 10 the
,ffice, faster than the wagons could /
We made all the arrangements 10 carry ]
tut this plan. but the company failed I
o meet the occasion, and the matter
vas dropped.
Besides these there have been erin 4
ther suggestions and experiments in |
he use of automobiles, but none OF
hem has proved as satisfactory as n
Fel-fed horse"
The Washington times., 1904-01-03
BRAKE MAN IS INJURED
At FILTRATION PLANT
Falls Between Cars and -Four Pass Over
Him Before Train Could
Be Stopped.

As the result OF falling beneath tho
wheels Of dirt car while the train
was in motion, TOney Jones. a negro
brakeman, lies at the point Of death at
Freedman's Hospital The accident took
place near the filtration plant yester-
day.
Jones lives at 1892 Eighth Street north
west He was passing from one car 10
another, when he missed his footing and
fell between the cars. Four loaded cars
passed over him. He was picked up
unconscious and hurried TO the hospital.
where IL was found that the flesh of his
right arm was torn from the bone, a
wound made in his scalp eight inches
long. and besides. there are internal in
turies
The Washington times., 1904-01-03
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TREASURY CLOSES
REFUNDING OPERATIONS

Refunding operations at the Treasury
under the order OF Secretary sbav,
closed December 81. A few bonds sent
from distance are still being CON
Nerted into per cent consoIs. how
ever. and up 70 the close of business
yesterday the total per cents ana 4
per cents refunded amounted 10 SIS
He'V~- Five per cent bonds redeemed
amounted 20 1895 $50.
Government receipts and expenditures
yesterday were: Customs. sSce o.. a.,
ternal revenue, S1.OS5. SIS; miscellaneous
SlS16Sl; total receipts, 5000. 200. total
expenditures. Sl.sO0,OOO.
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ACCUSED OF EMBEZzLING
FROM CONGREGATION

BALTIMORE. Nd. Jan. 2-Beniamin
F1nkelstein has been committed To ian
for court on the charge Of embezzIiog
500 from the Mogain Abraham congre,
cation He was arrested on a warrant
sworn out by Harry Fox. president az
the congregation, who alleges that Fin
keistein was given two negotiable notes
on which 10 raise money 10 pay the
interest on a mortgage on the syna-
gogue- II Is alleged that he raised the
money but appropriated 1t to his own
use.
The Washington times., 1904-01-03
CUBAN HOUSE INDIGNANT
OVER PRESIDENTS VETO

HAVANA. Jan. 2.-The members Of
the lower house OF congress are in
dignant over President Palma veto of
the bill making them immune from
prosecution In the lower courts for any
crime whatever.
They severely censure the chief ex-
ecutive for not granting his approval
of the bill
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The Washington times., 1904-01-03
BANKS THIRD DIVIDEND
FOR BOSTON CREDITORS

The Comptroller OF the Currency has
declared a third dividend of 5 per cenI
in favor of the creditors of the Central
National Bank Of Boston. Mass. mali
ing in all 30 per cent on claims proved
amounting to 5000, S35 80.
The Washington times., 1904-01-03
LIEUT.. STEVENS RESIGNS
"F0R GOOD OF SERVICE"

Second Lieut.. Albert H Stevens. of
the Artillery Corps. has resigned, and
his resignation has been accepted FOR
the good Of the service
Inc young officer had trouble with SUI
perior officers at Fort Monroe where
he was attending the artillery school.
The Washington times., 1904-01-03
REPRESENTATIVE SKlLES
ILL WITH PNEUMONIA

SHELBY, Ohio. Jan. Are 5rescntative
w W. Skies, upon the eve OF his de-
parture for Washington. D. e. was
stricken with pneumonia and but little
hope Is held out by his physicians.
The Washington times., 1904-01-03
Didn't Know | Had Kidney Trouble

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Gerful Swamp-ROot began To feel better
was out Of health and run down geDeraIl,.
The Washington times., 1904-01-03
BRYAN EXPECTED HERE
TO CONSULT LEADERS
Said to Favor Chicago as
Convention City.
COMBINATION WITH HEARST?
New York Mans Friends Said to Re
Seeking Support of Nebraskan
for Their Candidate.

The Hon. William Jennings BRYAN
who is now upon the ocean. returning
! home from his European tour. is oT-
pected to be in Washington the latter
part of next week to confer with tho
! leaders of the party who will be here
70 attend the meeting of the Democratic
National Committee, to be held on Janu-
airy L.
MIR. Bryan will arrive in New York
probably on Tuesday. and will Doubtless
meet with some of the leaders of the
Empire State before coming here n
/ Is not likely that Mr. Bryan will mar
ticipate in the business of the committee
actively, as ne is not member. although
ii might be possible for him to do so bv
obtaining proxy from some member
who will not be in attendance.
Engagement in Indiana.
James c. Dalhman is the nationat
committeeman for Nebraska. and will
probably be in attendance. although
with a proper proxy, Mr. Bryan might
act for any absent committeeman. The
TACT that Mr.. Bryan will probably not
be able to remain in Washington until
the committee concludes its business
would. If there were no other reasons
preclude him from accepting a rroxv
lie has been rendered and has accent.
ed an invitation to address the jefferson
League of Evans title. Ind. at a ban
quet to be given ia that city on January
IA. and in consequence. IL he comes here
he would be obliged to leave on the 1qfb
to reach Evansville in time to keen his
engagement. The committee will mos,
hkeIy be In session for two days.
Chicago His Choice.
Mr.. Bryan is said to be anxious 70
have Chicago selected as the convention !
city. and his influence will doubtless be |
used in favor thereof. Many of his
warm friends are said to be opposed to |
the growing sentiment in favor of hold |
ing the great national gathering Of |
Democrats in New York, for fear Of the /
Eastern influence which the selection of /
Gotham as convention city might have |
upon the action of that body.
Recently it has been reported that Mr. |
Bryan's strength will be used in the in
terests OF Representative Hearst's can
didacy for the Democratic nomination. /
II is certain that the efforts of friends
of the New York Representative are di-
rected towitrd forming a combination I
with Mr.. Bryan and his supporters for
the purpose OF bringing about the noni-
hdtlon OF Mr.. Hearst II possible. and IL
not. to control at least one-third of the
delegates, and thereby force the selec-
ton of some one Of their choice. as in
Democratic conventions nominations are
only made by a two-thirds vote
Hearst FavorS New York.
AS a member Of Congress from New
York. Mr.. Hearst is of necessity oblig-
ed TO be loyal TO the metropolis as a
city. although it is said that
he would not unwillingly see the con-
vention go TO Chicago. where he owns
two large newspapers. At the present
time the fight for the convention seems
TO lie between New York and Chicago.
md there is likely to be ALVEY fight
between these two cities.
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Senator Clark's Connection.

When Judge Burch was in Montana
he made an argument on the side Of the
Government in the Federal circuit court
at Helena, over which Judge Beatty, OF
Idaho, was then presiding, Judge
Knowles being about to retire. and
anxious to dispose of his work before
doing so. No nn9ing was returned by
the court. and the attorneys on both
sides were given leave to file briefs.
Senator Clark Is involved in these in
dictments, only IN an Indirect way
There is no conclusive evidence that he
had any knowledge the patents for the
lands were procured in a way other
than legal, or that he conspired to get
into possession of large tracts. Much
has been said OF Senator Clark's part
in the requirement of the lands.
Should the indictments be sustained, It
will give an impetus TO the prosecution
Of the land frauds In the West. and the
cases are important, therefore, TO other
States than Montana
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The Washington times., 1904-01-03
Smith Faction Claims.

II Is said that Governor Smith is prac-
ucally assured of at least fifty votes.
Mr.. Rayner is not likely to receive ali
or the remainder. as there will be sew
eral votes cast for Ex-Governor jackson
and probably one or two for ex-Renra-
sentative Miles. Democrats. however
look for clear majority for Governor
Smith on the first ballot
senator McComas will undoubtedly he
the caucus nominee Of the Republicans
although there may be some effort ON
the part OF the anti-McComas faction
OF the Republican party to deprive him
or that empty honor The Republican
defeat last November did not lessen the
enmity between the Mudd-Wachter-
jackson combination and the McComas
partisans- The honor OF caucus no,ni-
nation viii continue the Senator as the
recognized leader Of the party in the
state, and this his opponents would pre-
Heht II possible 1t does not look. how
ever. as II they would be able TO do this
me Legislature will elect a sene-
TOR before other business is transacted
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Opposes Secret Caucus.

Mr. Rayner is opposed to a secret
caucus, and maintains that the vote
should be taken in the open. He be-
heves that in the latter event his
chances would be improved by reason
or the fact that some members of the
Legislature would thus be Obliged to
follow the wishes of their constituents
and vote for him. whereas he fears that
IN secret caucus the influence of the or
sanization would be to his injury.
AS II now appears. Mr.. Rayner will
nave the support in the caucus. either
secret or public. Of the Baltimore city
elegation-eighteen in nurnber-and viii
also have a number Of scattering votes
but not sufficient to win the nomination
There are eighty-two Democrats in the
Maryland Legislature, just twice as
many as there are Republicans, and for
ty-three votes viii control the Demo-
cratic caucus, and dictate the nomina-
ton.
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LOOKS LIKE GOV. SMITH
IN MARYLAND FIGHT
Senator's TOga Said to Be
Promised Him.
RAYNER PEOPLES CHOICE
But Organization Expected to Have
Matter Well in Hand Next
Monday.
RAYNER PEOPLES CHOICE

The Maryland Legislature viii meet on
Monday, and that day will be the begin
ming Of the end of the Senatorial fight
which has been waged in that State for
the past two years.
The voters at the polls last November.
by decisive majority, declared that the
successor Of the Hon. Louis f. McComas
should be a Democrat, and il now re-
mains for the Democrats of the Legisla-
ture 70 determine which of the half
dozen prominent members of that party
who aspire to the honor shall be Sc
lected as Senator Germans colleague
In the United States Senate. Unless the
well-laid plans of the Democratic organ
ization fail at the last moment. the next
United States Senator from Maryland
will be the Hon. John Walter Smith.
the retiring governor
Long Cherished Ambition.
Governor Smith has had Senatorial as
pirations for many years, and they have
been growing ever since Senator German
was returned TO the upper house by the
election two years ago. It is said that
Governor Smith has had the assurance
of the Democratic organization in the
State for two years that he would be
Senator McComas successor, if the
the Legislature.
The most prominent candidate against
Governor Smith is the Hon. Isador
.Rayner, the retiring attorney general
OF the State. a former member of the
House of Representatives counsel for
Rear Admiral Schley during the pro-
ceedings in the famous Schley court OF
inquiry; one Of the ablest lawyers in
the country, as well as one of the best
orators, and, besides these, a millionaire
Announced His Candidacy.
Mr.. Rayner like Governor Smith. has
long cherished the hope that he might
some day come to the Senate. and
during the progress of the campaign
last fall issued a statement announcing
himself as a candidate. Since that time
he has been active, and has created a /
great deal of popular sentiment through !
out ali parts of the State in his favor. |
Under the primary system or by a /
popular vote. it is said by those we'll /
informed that Mr.. Rayner would doubt |
less win against any other man whom /
his party might name. The fact that j
the party organization is committed to /
Governor Smith will. however unless
the unexpected happens, prevent Mr. |
Rayner from becoming the successor Of /
Senator McComas. Mr.. Rayner has had 4
the support of a Baltimore morning
paper. which has a powerful influence
with the voters Of the State. but less
with the organization. which is the
factor to be reckoned with when IL
comes 10 the selection of a United
States Senator.