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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-25
Great Men as Members.
'(special to The Times-Dispatch,)

81 IlINDRICK.3 Az, March q III he JEFF
fersonian Literary. Soclety.s OF Bride
Creek Acad el1ly at its last regular meet n
WI j. Bryan. Hon. c. a. Swanson. T on:s
al, j, Montague. Hon. j oseph r.. w lard
and Sena tor John W. Daniel. This was
done as a mark OF EST senl for their emil,
nence AS sta tesmen and as having gained
success In their professions. ,3 II +, q
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-25
" I-l - q wv a , I7II7- q I17-ITl, u = z n
Don't Fool With. a Cold. Z
-lFrom tie New York .sNn,lS

y we must !; repeat our Warning a Ealnst
pneumonia, the most DANCE roils disease
that prevails In this city, and which, 1 Is
extraordinarily prevalent at this time,
Be on the guard at all times against
taking cold, Look out for 1t lf you ke
II, Gladstone used to go to bed and
send for "a doctor whenever he had q
very short time.--Ths sun is right,
and their warning should be Needed,
For colds there is nothing better than
SGhamhera!n's Cough Remedy. It3spre-
vents any tendency Q 4 a cold toward
pneumonia. 1t always cures and is pleas
ant and safe to take, For sale by all
druggists, d K III n q $ i';'Sss
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-25
THIS FRENCH LEAVE COST
w HAvANAN IA BIG FORTUNE
( s:s,oc,ccIated Frea,sss,)

VERA CRUZ. Il March PA French
man. arriving on the steamer Manuel
iCalvo from Havana, has been arrested
at the request OF the Cuban CONSUL He
Is charged With the theft Of s9s,ooo IN
Havana. ExtradItion documents are ex-
pected to arrlve soon 4,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-25
SCHOOLS CEASE EASTER Il
Board Held Meeting Last Night
and Transacted Routine Business

board Held i$lMe eting Last Night
and sTransacte Routine Business
u The regular monthly meeting OF the
school board was held las might at the
City Hall Dr.. Moses p IIpge.. Jr., was
Of Bsqual lNeation before the Hastings Court
were received, IA s4s & IA Il 4,
The suForln tendent's report shows: To-
ie a ssanremsn5 s; maah!S
The schools Will be CLOSED for Easter
holiday Friday and Monday. April LIST
an Tfe r. Board accepted NTH thanks tie
offer of the Confederate Memorial Liter
airy Society OF a prize Of $40 for tle best
paper writ ten by..Ea pupil In the Grammar
topic. tho award ODE made at the High
School cpmmencement,& Y S7 III n sy 39ill 4
The foil wing members We're. present;
Br. NJ D. Rs s. q. MsIiittchell, A. b.
Clarke anil DR., F.9AN. Stiff .a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-25
) EDWIN ARNo OLD DEAD.
Distinguished English Author.
5s Passed Away Yesterday.
Il fJ3vF a ssnrtated Press AZ

LONDON, March Il, sir lsdwlns Arnold.
the author, died IN nden torday y, Ile
was horn June TO- s32s z IN is y
II Although Sir Ed win .sq ffered of late
years from partial lysis, he was not
taken seriously until last week, Early
this morning he bad relapse, from
fully at 10. Sir Edwin continued Ills
literary weak until quite rece tly, m Y his
last writing heing Ii, connention With he
Russell slpa liese war IN Which n he -
greatly INTEREST ed ,qS Ss y VI V lSas
THE funeral Will tai he place Al are 90,
ss.Ths bod; Will pe ere tea. at NYokiak.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-25
Against Eight Hour Bill.
4 n (By Associated Pre-. s., !

& WARRINGTON March "a - Arguments
to-day before the House Committee OH
Labor. Il Among those opposing the meas
.ure was =. a, Ton ms Of Charlotte, M
c. IA 8 f 4 iis335 81 8
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-25
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-25

beca ne yea K enac ted and very
much run Il down. 81 had great d ricult
retaining my urine and was obliged to- pAsssG
used a sample bottle 8of Dr liner, Swamp
Root. sent 3, 49,
Two large bottles Ind continued takln8 reEus
5lary amy pleased to Y. yainp: kootg
cured me entirely. ga now stand on my ieas
Swamp. Root has proved a blessing 70
"a. Crate fully yours,
nj RS. JUSTIN SsaSSss
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-25
EAsTER FLo WERs,

" FINEST EOIlcctlQH OF q zHIFAS, IIlles, lfe'1
Rambler Roses. HSdrangeas. VI Spireas
ganG fIyncinths In the city.
I'VE invite your lnspect ion. IN ~
AZ & 1, s 22s4A IN N FsIt @ W. n Il
y atss III ~ 3 IYsst Ryoad
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-25

Elanta. Ga. 4 The & remains were taken b toW
Georgetown, n x VI, for air:t erment.. heyS;
were accompanied by Miro. BENZ aininSS Ess
crump, this cit md ot her mem b 'sat
of the family
Mrs. r ichard 2. Tore y sSj$$
Especial to he Il Times Dispatch.
8PETERSBURG.S ", IL M arch IL "a ~ rs..
Alicia ella yton N Torrey " dow of q hel
late Richard D. Torrey, n Of eysStt York
died this morning a her resld ence IN
South Street. Al S55bs
SSy Mrs. Torrey was the eldest daug htersofi
the late ] ohm w fish, s. and was born IN
Petersburg March 6. va 800. III 1893 q lsH
united with Tabb Street. Presbyt terrain
Church. and was married August l. 4lsil,
to Richard d. Torrey, Of New IN York.g5a
4 She Is survived by her daughter, son
and granddaughter. Mrs. Mason H.A
Thorpe, of Danbury Conn.t wv lliam h
Petersburg. ss
@. The funeral will Z be held at the rsst-E
8dence tomorrow afternoon at z q look lt
Miss Rosa Bell. MI
Special to The Times Dispatc
CAPE CHARLES, N Y. II, March q ~
Miss Rosa B ell II an ged lad OF Cape
vile. this county. died saturday and
was buried Sunday at Lower Mort amp-E
ton Baptist Church .5b Rev. 4 y seamsas
gcordllcting the services. She leaYess ass
brother and nun bers Of fvianGs and rela.sS
Stives. tgg ,sSS
q. M Robb. Ss i8SE
,lg Special to The n n,esS-D spatoh
IiWILLIAN1sBuRG,S "a " March "a . s.s
George M . Robb, t tei old lest SON OF Mr.
Y and h Mrs, George Robb. died a ednesdaysss
morning a o. clock "a Of 10 congestiyag
chill. The funeral will take place 81 AZ q
q o. clock Friday afternoon from the
home Of his parents. In sD elks " E:p
George u, Scott. SIs
III: III Especial to The Times Dispatch
CAPD CHARLES, 3,iY Az March N "a -
Mr. G gorge L. 4 SCOTT died fAIon day night
j at his home, near Scovlew, q cd fortys
years, He lenves$ a widow nd four g MI
gdren. The funeral tools v place yestsy-Sa
B, =. r, Bailey. Isjs8 III
Especial u The Times Dlspat h.) tsS
Il WI I1NII NOTION. N. O., March p IA fteF3
III brief illness. with cor gestton Of hass
brain. r., 4 p. Bailey, spresident OF tlle3Ss
Wilmington Iron Nv orks and a leadingSg
business man here. died to- MIS- nj Ut q
O'Clock. III 81 81 n iss5' s III III
Prominent Texan Dead.
81 IN C3y Associated Press> II S y E
XII ttOiJS1ONi ~ g Wy -
Campbell, president Of the Campbell
Lumber Company and one Of the best
known citizens, Of Texas, died at his home
here to-day, it5S s{ ;5 sE vi Y
Mrs. o. H. DoWney.
Hi Especial to The Time 49, ispatc h.} q
5ALEXANDRIA,i MAJ March p rs.
IOnato IT., DnWEey, wife OF Charles rs
Downsy, and daughter OF Mr., Henry r. d.
Miller. died last night. aged twenty
five, 5 f4 Il y 5i 4 Il 81 sS q slsi
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-25
r os'a Bell,

cAPH CHARLES, a.. March q :s-s
Miss Rosa Bell Il an a ged Il lady .of, Cape-s
vile, this county. died saturda w and
ton Baptist Church. Rev. - J !. W. N Feanss
gcordllcting the services. She lsavesS Eag
brother and $nunbe Of friends ana rela.S
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-25
3513Mrs.. g. III 8DoWIleYI.I

Il Especial to The Time Dispatch q
AljEXANDRIA,i " AZ March "a Mrs.
Ionatol II, DnWEey wife of Charles F.
pownsy, and daughter OF Mr., Henry ED.sl
Miller. died last night. aged twenty!
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q. r, Bailey

Especial 70 The Times-D lspat oh.) t8
WI I1NII NGToN N. NJ. c. Ma rob IA ftsf3
III brief illness. with cor geatton 9 s. he
brain. u. \ p. Bailey, pres dent Of the
Wilmington Iron Works and a leading
business man here, died tonight ut 81
"a clock III y
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-25

zlanta, Ga. The remains were takenssStSo to
George q X vi for II erInent ..gs They
were accompanied by Mir. BENZ mini III
8Crump Of this city 4, and OF Their member
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-25

~ don { IN OWI9 dbn(ttf tfln IT, snIu NIr.7
Galloway. have seen things drawn a
heap tighter than his hill seems to- be
and vet the lawyers have twist ed them
they wanted out of them. / think you
can make anything YOU want. out Of this
BILL. II may be- exempt bu KS prefer to
be on Il the safe side and get my record
In, SO thatsif the courts do not agree
With you, my contentious Willie on sfle."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-25
II. M M Robb,.
Especial to The Times Dispatch

4 Z = 8
iiWILLIAMsBURG, a 4, 81 March ~ 2e44..--- e.
George NJ Robb. the Oldest son OF Mr. lldl
and Mrs, George Robb. died ednesday
morning at II 0 II o. clock Of 10 col gestlya
chill The funeral will tnke place 81 AZ
81 b o. clock Friday Il q ternoo n8 from thsS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-25

CAPD CHARLES, VA, March 81 "a ~
Mr., George L. 4 SCOTT ed Mon day night
at his home, near scoyle a cd fortys
{dren.} The funeral tooit place ysstsr-SS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-25

Il Rent "a box he stTnn 8 are end burglar
a,plas Charges q n
The Washington times., 1904-03-02
AGED NEGRESS FALLS
DOWNSTAIRS WITH LAMP

Stumbling on the stairs as she as
cended with a lighted lamp in her hand.
Mrs. Amanda Taylor. a negress, seventy
years old, fell 20 the bottom Of the
fight. the lamp exploding and setting
fire TO her clothing. The steps caught
Gre. but other persons living in the
house who heard the woman roll down
the stairs extinguished the blaze. When
the, hremen responded 90 an alarm they
were not needed
Mrs TAYLOR was removed to the
Emergency Hospital The doctors there
say she is suffering from painful and
severe burns about the arms and hands.
and bruises about the head and body.
The Washington times., 1904-03-02
SENATE OFFICE ANNEX
TO BE INVESTIGATED

An Investigation by the Superinten-
dent Of the Capitol Of the Senate an
mex. otherwise known as the Maltby
Building. is proposed by a resolution
introduced I'm the Senate this afternoon
by Mr.. Ganinger Of New Hampshire.
II authorizes the Capitol Superinten-
dent 90 investigate the building and sug-
Rest any measures which he may deem
Tor further OCCUPANCY by Senators.
The resolution is the result OF the
statements made BY Mr.. Bailey Of Texas
3 few days ago I'm the debate on the
general subject OF public expenditures,
which took place while the Fairbanks
public building bill was under consid-
GRAFTON.
The Washington times., 1904-03-02
HOW HE WOULD PREVENT
THEATER CATASTR0PHES

The District Commissioners today re-
reived a pamphlet from Gustave lie
Brennan Schwertenberg. OF Budapest
giving suggestions gratuitously on How
10 prevent catastrophes AT theater accl-
dents" The principal feature I'm the
scheme is TO have different groups OF
coats painted different colOrs. or TO cor
respond with the color OF the exit lights
nearest 10 each particular group.
In this way only a small number Of
people Will attempt 70 go out OF eacn
exit.
The Commissioners have not yet
adopted the plan.
The Washington times., 1904-03-02
ANOTHER VERSION OF
SUMMONS TO 0DELL

While she story emanating from Al
t1ny is that the President has sum-
noEed Governor OdeH 10 Washington.
there is another version of IL going the
rounds here. IL is 10 the effect that
the governor sent down here and asked
for an appointment TO talk over mat
tiers with the President.
Il Is intimated the governors press
bureau then got busy and the story
OF the summons went out The au-
thority for this story, which is unques-
toned. says that State matters will be
discussed, and that there Is no likeli-
hood OF Cdell being made chairman OF
the, national committee.
The Washington times., 1904-03-02
COMMISSIONERS ASKED
TO HELP LABOR UNIONS

The District Commissioners have
been asked to turn their attention to
the labor unions OF this city. This
morning they received a letter from the
Granite Cutters National Union. re-
questing that they use their influence
in the future" in having the general
stone work OF the District. such as
curblng. both redressing and setting of
old and new curbing," done by members
Of the granite cutters or the soft stone
cutters associations in the District.
Commissioner mcfarland has ap-
proved the recommendation Of Engineer
Commissioner Biddle that the writers be
informed: The Commissioners are in
sympathy with the general objects Of
the Stone Cutters Union. but they do
not think they have either the legal or
the moral right TO take any action that
would prevent competent men from Sc
curing work.
The Washington times., 1904-03-02
PETWORTH ASKS
BETTER TRANSPORT
Citizens Would Have Car
Service Improved.
APPROVE TWO MEASURES
Desire Anacostia Cars to Run Along
Lydecker and New Hampshire
Avenues to Brightwood Cars.

The regular monthly meeting OF the
Ietworth Citizeus' Association was hcIu
last night at Petworth Hall The
president the Hon. T. V. Powderly, oc-
cupicd the chair.
Action was taken looking To an i'm
Irovement over the present car service.
In this connection the association ap-
proved a bill providing:
THAT the Anacostia and Potomac River
Railroad Company be required TO con-
struct trac-s from the terminus OF the
route eastward along Lydecker Avenue
TO Now Hampshire Avenue and thence
along New Hampshire Avenue to its In
tersection with BrightwoOd Avenue
NORTHWEST. and be required TO run it's
cars over the lines and tracks Of the
Brlghtwood Railway Company to the
Soldiers Home gate.
THAT the extension authorized and re-
sired shall be completed and the cars
operated upon 1t within six months from
the approval OF the act.
THAT the extension shall be construct
ed in accordance with plans satisfa Glory
to and approved by the District Com
missioners. and the Anacostia and Po-
tomac River Railroad Company be sub
jet to fine of 500 per day for each
day after the time limited by the act
in which it fails or neglects to construct
the said extension"
a second bill is similar to the first
except that it requires it's line 10 Tur
through to the Soldiers Home gate. via
Rock Creek Road, was approved as az
alternative.
Resolutions were also adopted urging
the passage OF the amendment Of Rep
| resentative Smiths BILL recommending
| the appointment Of special committee
/ Of Congress for the purpose Of thorough
/ " Investigating the street railway com
panies of Washington
The Washington times., 1904-03-02
Investigation On.
CLARA BARTON'S OFFER
REFUSED BY CASSINI

Clara Barton. president Of the Red
Cross Society. called at the Russian en-
bassy yesterday afternoon TO offer the
services OF the society in caring for the
sick and wounded in the war with
JsTan. Count Cassini said he greatly
appreciated the offer. but that his gov
eminent had informed him no outside
aid could be received.
Or. Anita McGee's nurses, who will
so to japan. have postponed their de-
ps.Tture until March -. The expedition
will be supplied with funds by the
Philadelphia Red Cross Society, which
f. independent OF the national organiza-
ton. one OF the Philadelphia nurses,
Minnie Cook. an Irish girl. had to Sc
cure naturalization papers before she
cyuld obtain permission to go.
The Washington times., 1904-03-02
PHILIPPINE BOND ISSUE
TO BE CONSIDERED

Secretary Taft, who was at the White
House for a while this morning has
been advised by Representative Cooper.
of the House Committee on Insular Al
fairs. that the committee will hold a
meeting tomorrow morning for the pur-
pose OF considering the measure to au-
thcrize the issue of Philippine bonds up
to $4,000. 900.
Secretary Taft will appear before the
committee in behalf of the bond issue
no considers. on the strength of ad-
vices from Governor Wright and his
own knowledge of the situation. that
authority for such a bond issue is
ne eded. In order TO further the work OF
improvements in the islands.
The Washington times., 1904-03-02
AWARD At HAGUE
EXCITES CARACAS
Tribunal Has Yelled the
Goddess of Peace"
SAYS EDITOR OF MONITOR"
Castro Opens Congress With volum-
inous Message-It Will Dis
cuss New Constitution.
SAYS EDITOR OF MONITOR"

CARACAS. March 2-The news OF the
decision of The Hague Tribunal OF Ar
bitration giving preference to the block
aiding powers in the payment Of their
claims against Venezuela has caused
much excitement here. The newspapers
unanimously condemn the decision.
The Monitor SAYS: THE tribunal has
yelled the goddess OF peace to sing
hymns to the god OF war. It has closed
the doors to all nations which cannot.
behind the togas OF their representa-
tives. show the turrets of ironclads"
Government circles are also surprised
by the award.
President Castro opened the Congress
He read a voluminous message. A new
constitution VIII be presented for the
consideration OF Congress.
The Washington times., 1904-03-02
HEPBURN BILL FRIENDS
AND OPPONENTS MEET

A large delegation. representing the
advocates and opponents OF the Hepburn
bill, which proposes to amend the in
terstate commerce laws so as 10 prohibit
the importation Of liquors in the original
package into States where the sale Of
the same is prohibited by State law. ap-
peared before the House Committee on
Judiciary today, beginning a three days
hearing.
The bill Is supported by the Anti-Sa-
loon Leagues. the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union. and other temper
ance organizations and opposed by the
German-American Alliance, the LIQUOR
dealers and brewers
The Washington times., 1904-03-02
MINERS AND OPERATORS
AGAIN CONSIDER SCALE
Committee Will Report to Joint Con
ference Tomorrow-Hope of Settle
ment Not Yet Abandoned.

INDIANAPOLIS. March AFTER a
stirring session. in which both sides de-
clared that the parting Of the ways had
come. the miners and operators finally
agreed that a joint scale committee
should discuss the scale once more.
This IL is doing today. and will report
Thursday morning to the joint commit
tee conference. John Mitchell said yes
terday that a strike seems probable
Operator Robbins said he could not see
how a strike could be avoided.
The Washington times., 1904-03-02
HOUSEKEEPING CHARGED;
BOND MADE $1,000

James Savers was bound over to the
grand jury in the sum of 81 600 today by
Judge Scott, in the Police Court.
Sayers was arrested Sunday evening
on a charge Of entering the apartments
OF Representative William II. Draper
IN the Cochran Hotel, and removing
therefrom about 800 worth of iewelry.
The Washington times., 1904-03-02
SENATOR POSES
AS MILK EXPERT
Mr.. Stewart Speaks as a
Practical .Dairyman.
UNTOLD DANGERS THREATEN
Offers Substitute for Commissioners
Bill to Improve Present Regula-
tions-Other District Matters.

The Stewart substitute bill Senate
24O2) to provide a pure milk supply for
the District was considered by the Sen
ate this afternoon and led 10 an ex-
tended debate
The bill was called up in accordance
with the unanimous consent given last
SATURDAY,. 1t provides for the employ
ment OF Superintendent Of Diaries and
staff of inspectors. who shall be vet
Urinary surgeons, to supervise and in
spect the local milk trade in general
The bill in fun has been published here
tofOrc in The Times.
After the committee report had been
read, with a letter of approval from the
milk dealers of Washington, Mr.. Cock
rell asked Mr.. Stewart 20 explain why
the committee had turned down" the
bill prepared by the District Commits
siOners and had approved one which The
dealers wanted.
Stewart an Experienced Milkman.
Mr. Stewart said he had had great ex-
perience in the milk business. although
he had no personal interest in such busi-
ness now. and that the bill was drawn
20 meet his ideas Of what was needed
Mr. Cockrell and Mr.. Clay criticised
the bill. and were answered by Mr.
Stewart. who said there were untold
dangers to people here in the lax regu
i1tiOns now in force. He referred es-
pccially TO the bad practice of dealers
who filled bottles i'm their wagons, as
they drove through the streets. The
Oil ", unwashed bottles of the day be
fore were collected at the beginning of
the route, the Senator said, and delIY-
I cred filed 10 customers further along
CT the route.
Would Extend Car Line
Two bills to grant certain extensions
/ to be made to the Anacostia and Poto-
mac Railroad Company in the District
were introduced by Mr.. Durham OF
! New Hampshire, and referred TO the
I District Committee.
/ Mr.. Hale gave notice of his intention
to call up the naval appropria ton bill
as soon as Mr.. Tillman. who is ILL., can
/ get back to the Senate.
Stewart Milk Bill.
President pro tenn. Frye called Mr..
Perkins TO the chair and took his place
on the floor as a member Of the Senate.
/ He then presented a petition from the
Medical Society of the District OF CO.
| lymbia, protesting against the subsu-
tute bill on two grounds-defective in
ignoring the Health Department and un-
wise in establishing an expensive dairy
| department.
! Mr.. GalHnger. chairman % the Sen.
! ate District Committee, supported thu
substitute bill. and quoted Health OF
ficer Woodward's testimony before that
committee.
The Washington times., 1904-03-02
RECOMMEND Mr.. PHARR
AS HARROD'S SUCCESSOR

Senator Berry and Representatives
Brundage and Robinson OF Arkansas
have asked the President TO appoint
Harry y. Pharr, of Mariana, engineer
Of the st. Francis levee board, to the
position on the Mississippi River com
mission left vacant by the appointment
OF Major b. NJ. Harrod. Of New Or
leans. 20 the Isthmian Canal Commits
sion. Mr. Pharr is a Democrat. and
what course the President viii take is
not disclosed.
The Washington times., 1904-03-02
PRESIDENT RECEIVES
THE LUMBER DEALERS

At 2:3O o'clock this afternoon the Pres
ident received $50 delegates to the ma
tional convention Of Lumber Dealers.
which is in session in the city
They were received in the main build
ing Of the White House.
The Washington times., 1904-03-02
PRESIDENT HARPER'S
CONDITION IMPROVED

CHICAGO, March 1.-The condition OF
President Harper, of the University of
Chicago. who was operated upon for APP
pendicitis Tuesday, IS satisfactory 10 his
physicians this morning. The patient Is
resting quietly.
The Washington times., 1904-03-02
WOULD IMPROVE STREET
NEAR FRENCH EMBASSY

The District Commissioners today
recommended favorable action by Con-
S4esS on the pending amendment TO the
District appropriation bill providing for
the Improvement of Twenty-second
Street from Decatur Place to 5 Street
northwest, at a cost of 5000. They say
In their communication that the French
ambassador has requested the improve
ment.
The Washington times., 1904-03-02
TRANSPORT SHERMAN
SAILS FOR MANILA

Secretary Taft received dispatch this
morning from General Macarthur, com
handing the Division Of the Pacific an
nouncing the sailing OF the transport
Sherman from San Francisco yesterday
for Manila, with the Twelfth Infantry,
1874 men and officers.
The Washington times., 1904-03-02
Knox Says Pay Over
The Purchase Money
Advises the President There IS No Legal
Barrier to Hinder Closing the
Penama Canal Deal

Attorney General Knox gave out the
following statement this afternoon:
Il have advised the President that he
is authorized to pay at once the Repub-
lie OF Panama the $4,000, 600 stipulated by
the treaty, the Publications of which
have just been exchanged: also. that
he is authorized to pay to the new Pan
anna Canal Company the $4,000 coo which.
The Washington times., 1904-03-02

under the agreement between the United
States and that company. we are to pay
for its property. and have notified the
canal company that we are ready to
close the transaction.
The details in connection with the
transfer Of the canal cOmpany's prop
erty should not require more than thirty
days"