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THE SUN, BALTIMORE WEDNESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 2, 1903. 2 GRUESOME GIFT TO BELL Bloody Human Finger Is Inclosed In A Letter. 4.7V. a ''TALKS" ON THE TARIFF Mr. Cannon Doesn't Consider These As A Debate.

HERRAN TALKS WITH HAY 0 Their First Interview Since Was Recognized. Mm mmmi I I ft 1 'II "'it a z'C 1 i i LINING UP AGAINST SMOOT Women's Clubs To Meet Thnnday And Ministers' Aid Solicited. Washington, Dec. 1. The first step la a concerted plan of campaign to have Senator Reed Smoot, of Utah, deprived of his seat In the Senate, will be taken here Thursday when a convention of delegates from the National Congress of Mothers' Clubs, representatives of other unaffiliated women's societies and several prominent ministers will be held at the Church of the Covenant.

-Mrs. Frederick" Sehoff, of Philadelphia, president of the National Congress of Mothers' Clubs, will preside. Mrs. Sehoff today sent out a general call for the meeting. All women having at heart the "Interests of American womanhood" are urged to be present aud ministers of the gospel are Invited to attend.

The circular contains a request to the clergy of tbe conn-try to hold special services on Sunday, De. cember 6, for the purpose of preaching against the Mormon Senator, and to offel prayers for his expulsion from tbe Senate. NEW PHILIPPINE LAWS Equality Of Silver And Gold And Homestead Allotments. Washington, Dec. 1.

The War Department has beeu informed that the Philippines Commission has passed an act to maintain the equality of gold and sliver pesos by creating a reserve fund from tha receipts of the sales of certificates of deposit and seigniorage on the coinage. Another important act. which will require the approval of Congress provided for the allotment of homesteads and the settlement of land titles In the Philippines. Frederick Dong-lass Widow Washington, Dec. 1.

Helen Douglass, the widow of Frederick Douglass, a well-known colored orator, died here today, aged 65 years. Mrs. Douglass was the second wife of Frederick Doqjtlass and was a white woman. She was a native of New York State. A Its I ifchiMuiiMa i "1 nrrirr--- rrTnnifminiiMi THE PANAMA COMMISSION TO THE UNITED STATES From left to right Pablo Aroremeha, Panama Consul at New York; Federico Boyd and Manuel Amador, the two Commissioners; Carlos Arosemena, Assistant Secretary Foreign Relations.

JOHN ALEXANDER DOWIE Judge Kohlsaat, in, the United States York to convert that city, and failed. District Court in Chicago, appointed two Dr. Dowie's wife and son are now in receivers In bankruptcy yesterday for the Europe, and. it was rumored at the time property of the noted evangelist, who re- they sailed that they took $7,000,000 In cently took 3,000 of his followers to New securities with them. with reference to the time of taking a vote upon the Cuban Reciprocity bill.

Some of the Democratic Senators objected when Senator Lodge sought to have the Senate take up routine business, which had been reported, and the objection brought out the fact that a number construed the agreement to vote upon the Cuban bill and to consider it each day until voted upon as exclusive of all other business until that bill should be disposed of. Senator Bacon advanced this Idea and was supported by some other Senators, but Senators Lodge, Allison, Hale, Cullom and others antagonized this construction, contending that the agreement could not have the effect of shutting out routine business. This construction prevailed in the end. and the routine business" was proceeded It developed during the discussion that the Democrats had understood Senator Aldrich to say the Cuban bill was to be the only matter considered. Senator Teller stated that an agreementhad been made with Senator Aldrich and that the Democrats considered It binding.

When It was made known that Senator Aidrlch had entered into an agreement, the Republicans made no further objection to the suspension of all business except the merest routine matters, but Senator Elklns observed that he thought less misunderstanding would arise if the Republican leaders would make known their arrangements in the event they left the city or could not be present to explain them on the floor of the Senate. Several Democrats in explanation of their opposition to taking up business other than that agreed upon, said that many Senators had left Washington and that it would not be fair to them to transact during their absence matters in which they were vitally Interested. Ister Beaupre, at Bogota, to the State Department, arrived on the Allianca, having left the Colombian capital fr Colon on November 5 just about the time that the news of the revolution in Panama began to arrive at Mr. Lobo said he had heard that there had been some excitement In Bogota after he left, but on his departure the situation was quiet. He did not see any excitement while on his journey to Colon.

"When asked whether, in his opinion, Colombia would make war on the United States, he replied: "I do not think the Colombian Government will go that far. It is true that Colombia has an army, but I think that about 1,000 of our marines could settle any trouble. When I left Bogota the feeling toward America and Americans was friendly. "I do not think that the rejection of the treaty by Colombia was the result of a money consideration, though, of course, they want the money. I think they were afraid of the United States and for that reason did not want to give her Jurisdiction over' a part of their country." WARSHIPS ON ANNUAL CRUISE Bnt They Were Ca refill To Carry 'Full Supply Of Ammunition.

New York, Dec. 1. The battleships Illinois, Alabama, Kearsarge and Massachusetts sailed today on the annual winter cruise to the West Indies. Their coal bunkers have been replenished and a full supply of ammunition taken on board. The force of marines of the warships has been increased by 500 men.

Admiral Barker, whose flagship is the Kearsarge, is in command of the squadron. COINAGE DURING LAST YEAR The Gold Production And Stock As Shown By 3Ir. Roberts' Report. Washington1, Dec. 1.

The annual report of Director Roberts, of the United States Mint Bureau, shows that the output at the mints at Philadelphia, New Orleans and San Francisco was greater in the number of pieces than in any previous year, aggregating The pressure for small domestic coins and for Philippine coins reduced the aggregate of gold coinage to $45,721,733, and the stock of gold bullion In the mints Increased from 1124,083.823 to $157,511,571. This bullion is Included in all figures of Treasury reserves. The net gain In the gold stock of the country during the year is estimated to have been $57,157,149. Of the silver bullion purchased for dollar coinage nnder the act of July 14, 1890, fine ounces were on hand at the beginning of the year and 17,502,938 at the close of the year. This amount will be entirely exhausted during the current fiscal year.

No other provision exists for the coinage of dollars or subsidiary silver coin. The total deposits of gold bullion at the various offices of the mint service during the year were of the value of $127,004,443. The value of gold bars disposed of by the mint service during the year was of which $22,559,854 was for export and $21,216,432 for use in manufactures. The value of bars sold by private refiners to manufacturers during' the year was $3,391,406, of which all but $683,768 was from old material. The Inquiry as to United States gold coin melted during the year resulted in returns aggregating $3,004,450.

find the director's estimate of the total is $3,500,000. The amount of new gold bullion and of gold coin used in manufactures in this country during the year is estimated to have been $23,005,298, the largest on record. The gold imports for the-fiscal year were $44,982,027, coming mainly from Canada, Mexico, Australia, France and Great Britain. The total experts of gold were $47,090,595. Of this $23,890,986 was in mint bars shipped tc France and Germany, $2,274,156 in private refinery bars shipped to Japan, in domestic gold colli shipped to South America, $5,847,239 in domestic gold coin shipped to Canada, and the balance In bullion and coin to various countries.

The value of silver imports during the year "was $24,163,451 and of silver exports Inquiry addressed to every bank In Canada and replies from each showed the stock of United States gold coin in Canadian banks on June 30, 1903, to be $10,875,899. The stock In the Dominion Treasury on the esme date was $34,430,384. A summary of all earnings and expenditures, including seigniorage on silver and minor coin, shows that the total earnings and gains exceeded expenditures by the total earnings having been $8,698,510 and the expenditures $1,801,187. It is announced that the new coinage mint at Denver will be ready for equipment during the coming year. The table of monetary stocks shows a gain In the estimate of gold stocks of the world from December 31, 1901, to December 1, 1902, of $208,000,000.

SIR HENRY HUSTLER New British Ambassador Starts Immediately To Business. Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun. Washington, Dec. 1. Sir Henry Mortimer Durand, the new British Ambassador, Ia an energetic worker.

He called at th State Department at an unusually early hour this morning. Although he arrived in Washington only last night he lost no time in getting into full touch with the affairs at the Embassy, which has eince the death of Sir Michael Herbert been under tbe direction of Mr. Kaikes, the first secretary and charge d'affaires ad Intarim. The only member of th. staff with whom Sir JTenry was previously acquainted was Percy Wyndham, second secretary, who served under him at Madrid.

The diplomatic corps is hoping that the coming of the new Ambassador will not affect the continued cervice here of Herbert G. Deiing, second secretary, who ren dered the Foreign Office such noteworthy service at Peking during the Boxer uprising, or that of any of the other secretaries. Tbe British Embassy, owing to the traditional surroundings, bag always been one the most conservative In Washington. Typewriters are practically unknown there. All documents are written by hand.

Th merry click of writing machines may ba. expected there before long, however, for Sir Henry is progressive. He will be presented tbe President at 2.30 P. M. tomorrow, i EARS AND HEAD TO FOLLOW So It Is Declared In The Note, Unless Troops Are Withdrawn Prom Telluride May Be A Hoax.

Denver, Dec. 1. Sherman M. Bell today received from Telluride the following letter wrapped around a human finger: "General Bell: We send you the finger of a man who disappeared from Telluride some time ago. His enrs will follow, and then his head.

If his friends want to see him again in any other way but the way we send blm, you have got to do one thing. We only want you to withdraw the troops from Telluride at once. If you don't you will receive his ears in a few days. Don't try to find us, for It. Is not In the power of a tin soldier to do It." A physician who examined tbe finger pronounced it the ring finger from the right hand, and said it was evidently cut off shortly before the letter was mailed, as the bloodstains on the letter bore evidence of being fresh and the blood on the finger was hardly dry.

After conferring with Governor Peabody General Bell turned the letter over to the postoffice inspectors, who will endeavor, to trace Its author. It Is generally believed at the Capitol that the matter was intended as a hoax. The executive board of the Western Federation of Miners, in session In this city today, sent the following telegram to Guy E. Miller, president of the Telluride Miners' Union: "Advise all men who were ordered to leave town us result of alleged vagrancy trials to remain in Telluride. The Justices of the peace nor any other official of county or State cannot compel persons to leave any place where they choose to live.

The Constitution of the United States concerning civil rights makes It unlawful for officers to deny these rights. Howe, lint an and others are subject to punishment In United States courts; the law will be duly Invoked. You are assured of the hearty support of the Western Federation of Miners." The board's action Is the result of the arrest yesterday by the Sheriff at Telluride of 28 idle men. WAR CLAIMS ADJUSTED Awards Made In Cases From Maryland And The Virginia. Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun.

Washington, Dec. 1. The United States Court of Claims today announced decisions In a number of war claims. It made the following awards in Maryland cases: To John W. George, administrator of the estate of John Wlneow, of Allegany county, $412 damages, the claimants having sued for $1,020 for fences and sheds used as fuel and 12 acres of land which was occupied by the army for three years.

To R. G. Johnson, administrator of the estate of Washington Stone, of Frederick county, $352, the claimants having sued for $094 for 440 bushels of wheat and 20 tons of straw used by the Army of the Potomac in 18U3. Among the decisions were the following of interest to Virginia and West Virginia: To H. L.

Snapp, administrator of the estate of Jacob II. Snapp, of Berkeley county, West Virginia, $270, the claimants bar-lng sued for $328. To Robert C. Hees, executor of John Hess, of Jefferson county. West Virginia, $215, the clalmauts having sued for $286.

To John W. administrator of the estate of Solomon Barclay, of Norfolk county, Virginia, $2,760, the claimants having sued for $4,972 for several thousand cords of wood taken during the latter part of the Civil War. To Charles B. Van Metre, administrator of Thos. T.

Van Metre, of Jefferson couu-ty, West Virginia, $438, the claimants having sued for $584 for about 15,000 rails. To George W. Ball, administrator of the estate of Mary Ball, $1,920, the claimant having sued for $3,380 for damages to and occupancy of her property, 13 miles east of Cumberland Gap, Va. To J. D.

Blllmeyer, administrator of the estate of Margaret J. Cross, of Jefferson county. West Virginia, $105, the claimant having sued for $342 for damages caused by the First Maryland Volunteers. To Patrick Crickard, Randolph county, West Virginia, $502, the claimant having sued for $1,747.50. MGR.

O'CONNELTS SECRETARY Rev. George A. Dougherty is Appointed To The Place. Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun. Washington1, Dec.

1. Rev. George A. Dougherty, assistant pastor of St. Augustine's Church, has been appointed private secretary and assistant to Rev.

Dennis O'Connell, rector of the Catholic University of America. 1 The appointment was made by Mgr. O'Connell, with the consent of Cardinal Gibbons, who for the present will allow Father Dougherty to retire from parish work. Father Dougherty has been associated with St. Augustine's Church for more than 12 years, and his selection as secretary and assistant to Mgr.

O'Connell is regarded as a recognition of his earnestness and ability as a worker. His successor at St. Augustine's has not yet been named, but It Is believed tbe Cardinal will fill the vacancy In a short time. TO FORCES OF LAND AND SEA Orders Issued To Members Of Both Branches Of The Service. Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun.

Washington, Dec. 1. The following army orders have been issued: First Lieutenant William L. Keller, assistant surgeon, now in New York city, is relleTed from further duty in the Philippines and will proceed to Fort Riley, and report to the commanding officer of that post for duty. I) First Lieutenant William E.

W.MacKinlay, First Cavalry, will proceed to Washington, to the Chief of Staff for duty for a period not to exceed three months. Second Lieutenant Prince A. direr, Fifth Cavalry, will proceed to join his troop. Naval Orders. Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun.

Washington, Dec. 1. The following naval orders have been issued: Lieut. C. D.

Stearns ia ordered to the Bureau of Navigation, Navy Department, Washington, December for temporary duty for instructions to take charge of recruiting party. Movements Of Naval Vessels. Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun. Washington, Dec. .1.

The following movements of vessels of the navy have been reported to the Bureau of Navigation: The Chicago, Powhatan, Potomac, Yankee, Cleveland and fteKinacot hava arrived at' Boston, the Osceola hat arrived at Guantanamo and tbe Illinois and Massachusetts hare arrived at Tompkinsvillo. The Peoria, Adder and Moccasin have sailed from 'Newport for Annapolis, the Wilmington has sailed from Shanghai for Ningpo and the Hartford from Hampton roads for Pens cola. Soldiers Laid To Their Last Rest; Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Pun. Washington, Dec. 1.

The bodies of 33 soldiers, recently brought to this country from the Philippines on the transport Sumner, were burled this morning at Arlington Cemetery. Prayers were read by Rev. Dr. D. J.

Stafford, of St. Patrick's Church, and Chaplain Pierce. The coffins were draped In American flags, and as they were lowered into the graves three volleys were fired by a detail of the Second Calvary of Fort Myer. Taps were then sounded over the graves. Evans' Ships Leave Yokohama.

Washington, Dec. 1. Admiral R. D. Evans' Asiatic Squadron, comprising the Kentucky, Wisconsin, Oregon, Albany and Cincinnati, sailed today from Yokohama on a maneuvering cruise to Honolulu and return.

Cabinet Holds A Long Session. Washington, Dec. 1. Today's Cabinet meeting occupied nearly two hours, but the members present declared only routine departmental matters had been under consideration. About 50 nominations for post-masterships were decided upon by the President and Postmaster-General Payne, the tnajority of the cases decided being reappointments.

Postmasters Appointed. Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Washington, Dec. 1. The following fourth-class postmasters have been appointed: Maryland Eugenie 8. Lyon, at Dynard, 3L Mary'i county, vice Fannie Graves, rerigiied.

Virginia It. W. Gone, at Dante, Russell county, Vice Ora R. Erana, resigned, REYES PLANS DEVELOPING He Will Be Told, However, This Country Will Aitl Only In Restoring Teaee On The Isthmus. Reye Still Waits.

Dr. Thomas Herran, the Colombian charge, Tiad his first conference with Secretary Hay since the United States recognized Panama's independence. Colombian Envoy Reyes Is still maturing his plans to meet Secretary Hay. It is definitely stated he will be received by Mr. Hay only with the understanding that he comes with a view to restoring peace on the Isthmus.

Alfred Lobo, an American, has arrived in this country from Bogota with a message from Minister Beau-pr. Senator J. T. Morgan, by resolution, asked the Senate to investigate the part taken in the canal matter-by the transcontinental railroads. The canal treaty reached Colon and was taken immediately to Panama.

I Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun. Dec 1. It Is expected by the State Department that the canal treaty negotiated between the United States and Panama will be signed tomorrow at Pan-Rma. As soon as this approval is given, it is held by the State Department that, to all intents and purposes, the canal strip -will be the property of the United States. Dr.

Thomas Herran, the Charge d'Af-faires of Colombia, called at the State Department today la his official, capacity for the first time since the United States accorded recognition to the Republic of Panama. The Cbargft was received by Secretary cf State Hay In his private office, and the two remained long in conference, discussing the visit of General Reyes, Colombia's special envoy. It Is understood that Secretary Hay has agreed to receive General Reyes, if he be properly presented by Dr. Hetran, but it can. be authoritatively stated that no proposition made by General Reyes, except one looking to an arrangement of peace terms between Panama as an Independent republic and Colombia will be considered by th United States.

A high official said the United States will not listen to" any proposition from Colombia regarding the Isthmus which does not recognize the sovereignty of the Panama Republic and Its right to negotiate a treaty with this country. General Reyes has been fully advised by Dr. Herran of the position of the State Department. Today was spent by General Reyes and the other Colombians in this city in an endeavor to agree upon some program to settle the Panama question upon terms favorable to Colombia. At present there is some difference of opinion among the Colombians In Washington as to the proper course to take In dealing with the United States.

General Reyes now fully understands the fruitlessness of efforts to form a coalition of the Latin-American republics, and also of attempting to do any lobby work with, the Senate to defeat the new canal treaty. The signing of tbe treaty tomorrow at Panama will be an important step in the direction of digging a canal across the Isthmus by the United States. It is expected that the ratified treaty will be back In Washington by December 8, and on arrival It Immediately will be sent to the Senate for action. State Department officials feel optimistic as to this action, and believe that 1904 will see the consummation of a treaty for the construction of an Isthmian canaL MORGAN AFTER RAILROADS Wants To Know Their Part In The Canal Matter. Washington; "Dec.

Senator John T. Morgan Ala.) today introduced resolutions authorizing th.e Committee on Interoeeanic. Canals to investigate the part alleged to have been taken by the transcontinental railroads in the Isthmian, canal matter and also to inquire into the plans of tie Interoeeanic Canal Commission. The preamble to the first resolution directed attention to assertions in public Journals, "representing public opinion and exercising leading influence in the great political parties of the United States," that transcontinental railroad companies have opposed the public policy and laws of the United States in respect to the ratification the Hay-Herran canal treaty. It declared that the railroads are obstructing the full and complete execution of the duty and the policy of the United States, as declared in the act of Congress approved June 28, 1902, providing for the construction of a canal connecting the waters of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

The resolution provides that the Committee on Pacific Railroads Is authorized and required to make careful Inquiry into the facts on which such charges are made and report the testimony and the findings of the committee to the Senate. i The second resolution provides for reference to the Committee on Interoeeanic Canals of the plans for government of the canal adopted by the Interoeeanic Canal Commission and for a review of the accounts and plans of the commission. It neks the committee to decide between the plana for a canal submitted In reference to both the Panama and Nicaragua routes. In the preamble Senator Morgan directB attention to the expenditures of the Isthmian Canal Commission up to the date of its final report to the President, as stated in a report from the Secretary of State dated January 9, 1903. Senator Morgan then Includes in his resolution the two plans for canals, together estimates forthe salaries and compensation of officers and employes, and for animals, vessels and other necessary equipment.

The report shows that $15,000 remains of the sums appropriated for canal surveys. Provision is made In the resolution that the Committee on Interoeeanic Canals examine and report on all matters referred to in the report and also on the following questions: 1. Whether the plan of government and administration of an isthmian canal, as set orta in the commission's plans. Is wise and economical and worthy of adoption, and in what respects, if any, it should be amended. And to report such a plan for the consideration of the Senate as will, in the opinion of the committee, be wise, safe and economical.

2. That they will inquire and report whether it is necessary in order to establish the axial line of location for an Isthmian canal, either on the Panama or the Nicaragua route, to make a further 6urvey 0f either or both routes, and the approximate cost of such surveys, Including the use of maps or surveys -heretofore made by the Panama Canal Company. 3. That the committee inquire and report whether any expenditures have been made for or by the Isthmian Canal Commission since It made Its finai report to the President on November 16, 1901, and If such expenditures have been made, -o ascertain report the items thereof, and when and by whose direction the same was made. PANAMA Document Forwarded Immediately After Its Arrival.

Colon, Dec. 1. The steamer City of Washington, from New York, having on board the canal treaty, arrived at Colon early today. Seiior the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Panama, arrived here from Paua-ma last night, and the treaty was turned over to him. He then-boarded the train for Panama, taking the treaty with him The cruiser Atlanta and the auxlllarv cruiser Mayflower arrived here last night The cruiser Nashville reached this port early today.

The battleship Maine and the auxiliary cruiser Dixie also are here. BRINGS WORD PROy BEAUPRE Alfred Lobo Does Sot Think Colombia. Will Declare War New York, Dec. 1. Passengers who arrival today on the steamer Allianca from Colon, said that quiet prevailed at'colon and that business had assumed its usual course.

It was denied that the nrlqnna were filled with political prisoners but abf-nt 130 persons in all, it was said 'were dei-orted for showing discontent. Alfred Lobo, an American merchant who Is the bearer of messages from Min- AN "AFTER YOU" PROCEDURE Alphonse-Gaston-Leon Courtesies Stand In Way Of Legislation, Says Mr. De Armond In A Witty Speech. Washington, Dec. 1.

The House, after being in session for a little more than an hour today, adjourned until Friday. The time was chiefly consumed in a tariff debate. When Mr. Sereno E. Payne had offered the motion to adjourn over.

Mr. John S. Williams, tbe minority, leader, suggested that they would like about 30 minutes on a side. for. debate, whereupon Mr.

Payne asked the consent of the House. The Speaker, announcing the request, said: "The gentleman from New York, at the suggestion of the gentleman from Mississippi, asks unanimous consent that there be 30 minutes' talk on a side." In tertnliig it "a talk," Instead of debate, the Speaker evoked laughter from both sides of the House. Mr. D. A.

De Armond in a humorous vein, criticised the majority, while Mr. Williams Miss.) and Mr. J. W. Oaines Tenn.) dwelt on the tariflf policy of the Republicans.

On the Republican side, Mr. AV. P. Hepburn Iowa), Mr. C.

II. Grosvenor Ohio) and Mr. Hemenway (Jnd.) replied, defending the policy of their party, the later two also responding to charges of dereliction made by the minority against the majority. When the House convened Mr. Francis W.

Cushman Wash.) was sworn in as a member. Excessive Politeness. After Mr. Payne had made his motion to adjourn until Friday Mr. De Armond amused the House for 10 minutes by likening the present procedure of Congress to the Alphouse, Gaston and Leon scheme of politeness.

"On the question of adjournment of the extra session, the Alphonse of the Senate is saying to the Gaston of the House, 'After you, my dear and the Gaston of the House is saying to the Alphonse of the Senate, 'After you, my dear Alphonse, andLeon, standing off at a distance, is 'How magnificent, bow magnanimous, how Democratic laughter. But aside he is giving this expression, 'I wish I had four years of my own in that dear White Bouse at Washington, D. This spectacle has to be gone through wit because np more important matters are to be disposed of." Warned Against The Tempter. Turning, his attention to the subject of committee appointments, Mr. De Armond said facetiously that he was under the impression that the gentlemen on the Republican side had not been treating the Speaker just right in not making plain to him their desires for important chairmanships.

Touching minority committee appointments. Mr. De Armond suggested trouble ahead unless the just claims for proper numerical representation shall be allowed. He counseled the Speaker not to yield to the tempter on thlsjpoint and his "brethren" on the Democratic side to ''pray." He concluded with the prediction: "We will see the Senate Alphonse bowing to the House Gaston and the Presidential Leon lending his personal misgivings, his doubts and apprehensions as to what may happen." Williams On The Tariff. Mr.

Williams, taking up the question of tariff, turned to the steel schedules and asked if the Ways and Means Committee could not agree to a reduction on steel and Iron products. He said he had been informed that four railroads had agreed to reduce the freight rates on steel products for export 33 1-3 pe and said further he had learned that rates on all products in interstate commerce from Chicago east had been raised. Mr. Williams said that under the guise of a sacred duty "stand pat" the opposition was furnishing a shelter whereby the trust can extort from the American people while selling to the foreigner cheaper than the foreigner can manufacture. Mr.

Gaines Tenn.) addressed himself to the "stand-pat" policy of tne Republicans. Mr. Hemenway Infl.) defended the House on the charge of the minority that time was being wasted. Says Everything Is Lovely. Mr.

Hepburn Iowa), replying to statements made by Mr. Williams, quoted figures and declared that the country never in better condition and that this is due to the Republican policy of protection. He asked if the condition of tbe laboring man in the United States ever was better than now. "Yes, yes!" came from the Democratic side. Whereupon Mr.

Hepburn declared that it was never better than today. He said the finances of the country never were better. The Democrats should be ashamed to talk as they do, he said, In view of the splendid conditions which now exist under the Republican policy of protection. Replying to Mr. Williams' charge that a shelter was being furnished the trust, Mr.

Hepburn gave figures' in connection with the steel and iron industry, comparing prevailing prices with those of the past and saying that the Republican policy had brought about the good conditions cited. He said he could see why the farmers of Iowa and Kansas spurned the. gentle assurances of the gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. Williams) that the Democrats were their friends. Mr.

Baker Sat Upon. While Mr. Hepburn was talking on the purpose of the tariff Mr. Robert Baker N. asked if he would permit a question.

"No, sir," said Mr. Hepburn. "I thought not," said Mr. Baker. "Mr.

who was it that interrupted me?" asked Mr. Hepburn. "The gentleman from New York, Mr. Baker," replied the Speaker. "I still adhere to my notion," said Mr.

Hepburn amid applause on the Republican side. Mr. Grosvenor Ohio), the last speaker, replied to the charges of dereliction made by the Democrats, saying that he believed the House stood higher in the estimation of the people than ever. "It is pretty well settled as to what issues the Democratic party will present to the country during the next campaign," said Mr." Grosvenor, "if they can find a candidate to stand and bear it." Laughter on the Republican side. Grosvenor Defends The Senate.

Speaking of the action of the Senate in connection with the Cuban bill, Mr. Grosvenor said that the Senate reported the bill back, and it was assumed that they wanted to stay here for some purpose, so they did not offer any resolution to adjourn. "It would have been rflmost an insult for the House to have offered one," he said. "What right had we to assume that the Senate of the United States would stop, would balk and refuse to go on? I might say, in the language the plains, 'They never had done such a thing before and they haven't done-so now. There is some wise, It may be inscrutable, reason; but it is a wise one, for it comes from the greatest parliamentary body on earth and greater than any in Heaven.

So now we aTe waiting for what? For the Senate to say to us that they are through with that hH for the present and want to adjourn. We cannot slap the Senate in the face by adopting a resolution that we want to adjourn, when they are undor the same call that we are and hav inot done what have done discharged our duty. I assume that they are waiting to consider more fully the character of that legislation. They know but little about it. It Just came from the House; they had it but a few days.

It is true that unofficially we Know that they balked on the whole business, and will be ready at some future time no doubt, some time during the present week to pass that bill unless ttiey send us word that they want to adjourn." At 1.03 P. M. the House adjourned. CASE OF REBECCA J. TAYLOR District Court Of Appeals Hears Iter Salt For Reinstatement.

Special Dispatch fo the Baltimore Sun. Washington, Dec. 1. The case of Miss Rebecca J. Taylor, a former clerk in the War Department, who was dismissed because she criticised the President's policy In the Philippines, came tip for a hearing today in the Court of Appeals of the District.

Mls Taylor some time ago Instituted proceedings in the District Supreme Court to compel the Secretary, of War to relnnlnte her. She artrued her own case before Chief Justice Bingham, who denied her petition, and she then took an appeal to a. higher court. She was represented today by Attorney N. Dawson.

PERRY HEATH MAY STAY Republicans Say It Would Be Unwise To Start A Fuss. PENROSE ASKS FOR INQUIRY Pennsylvania Senator Offers A Resolution That Senate Probe Frauds. Alleged Error In Bristow's Report Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun. Washington, Dec. 1.

President Roosevelt probably will not insist on the resignation of Perry S. Heath as secretary of the Republican National Committee. Men who are interested In the welfare of the Republican party talked with the President today in regard to his reported desire to have Heath resign on account of the mention of his name in General Bristow's postal scandals report. They told Mr. Roosevelt that it would be unwise to stir up this matter or to insist on Mr.

Heath's retirement. It was pointed out to the President that absolutely no good could come of his endeavoring to impose his personal wishes upon the national committee in a situation of this kind. The question of the personality of the secretary was one that concerned only the members of that body, it was argued, for they were responsible for its organization. Mr. Heath's term will not expire until next summer, and it would be best for all concerned, they said, that no fuss be raised over his continuing to act as secretary.

In view of these representations the President, it is stated, was in a more quiescent mood today, and in discussing the situation said he would not endeavor to interfere with the national committee's affairs at the meeting next week. Senator Boles Penrose, of Pennsylvania, chairman of the Committee on Postoffiees and Post-Roads, today introduced a resolution authorizing that committee to request the Postmaster-General to send to the committee all the papers connected with the recent investigation of the Post-office Department, and, if necessary, the committee is to make further investigation and to report to the Senate. The resolution, without action, was referred to the Committee on Contingent Expenses of the Senate. Following is the text of the resolution "That the Committee on Postoffiees and Post Roads, inview of the charges of corruption, extravagance and violations of law in the administration of the affaire of the Postoffice Department, is hereby authorized and instructed to request the postmaster-General to send the committee all papers connected with, the recent investigation of his department, and, If necessary, to make further inquiry Into the administration of the said department and to make report thereon to Congress upon completion of said investigation. "Said committee shall have power to send for books, and papers, examine witnesses under oath, employ a stenographer and sit by subcommittee or otherwise duping the 'Bessoins of the Senate during the periods of its adjournment, at such times and places as the committee may determine, and tbe actual and necessary expenses of said Investigation shall be paid out of the contingent fund of the Senate, upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee." The reference of the resolution was neces-'sary under the rules of the Senate.

The Civil Service Commission has called the attention of the. Postoffice Department to what it alleges are erroneous statements regarding M. W. Louis, former chief of the supply division of the Postoffice Department, in Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow's report. The commission says Louis was not given a special examination, as stated in the report, but that the examination was open and competitive, and that Louis was employed on a temporary certificate for two or three months.

Regarding Mr. Bristow's statement that Louis received a rating of 50 points for experience, gained during his temporary service, the commission says that rating was given" for the experience that Louis gained while outside the Government service. NOMINATIONS IN THE AIR Wood's And Others May Have To Be Made Anew. Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun. Washington, Dec.

1. Unless the Senate confirms the nomination of Leonard Wood to be a Major General in the army by the end of the present extraordinary session of Congress, this week, more than 230 nominations of officers will fail and the recess commissions given them will be void. The law provides that the President may fill vacancies which occur during a recess of the Senate, but adds that these appointments must be confirmed by the Senate "at its next session." It is admitted at the War Department that it makes no difference whatever if the "next session" be ex. traordinary, and that If the Senate shall not confirm General Wood by the end of this week his recess commission, as well as the commissions of the others dependent upon his promotion, will fall, and the officers holding them will have to be renominated. The War Department still believes that the action of the Senate will be favorable to General Wood.

It was pointed out at the department today that only one side of the case had been beard by the Senate Committee on Military Affairs. It was also stated that before he left for the Philippines General Wood asked the President for an official Investigation of the charges made against him by Rathbone and Run. cle, and that the President then refused to order such an investigation on the ground that' he did not think one necessary. No orders have yet been issued by the department directing General Wood to return to the United States to testify in his own behalf, but it was stated today that the department will certainly order his return If at any time It be regarded as necessary to Insure his confirmation. The department is dally sending to the Senate committee evidence favorable to General Wood.

T. E.WAGGAMA1TS COLLECTION Georgetown To Lose One Of Its Chief Attractions. Washington, Dec. 1. The transfer of the Thomas E.

Waggaman Gallery of Art from Georgetown to the Catholic University, as announced In The Sun today, will remove from this historic place one of Its chief attractions. There are in the collection many rare specimens of antique Oriental art. Many of the Eastern treasures in the gallery were purchased by Mr. Waggaman through Mr. Shuglo, one of the commissioners whom Mr.

Waggaman engaged some.tlme ago to make for him various collections of pictures, ceramics and other art treasures. Some of the Waggaman picture, are regarded as the best examples la America of American art; othera are of peculiar value historically. Ths collection occupies a gallery, 40 by 80 feet, adjoining the proper, at Thirty-third and streets. One of the features of the collection Is a series of pictures of tbe Barblzon artists. Ills Millet is "The Close of the Day." Other artUts represented are Rousseau, Corot, Doublgny and Jacque.

Among tha American artists represented are Wyant, Davis and Walter Gay. The Dutch painters are represented by Israel, Mrs. Mesdny, Le Jong, Van Essen and Albert Neuhuys, Scott Asks Additional Court. Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun. Washington, Dec.

1. Senator N. B. Scott, of West Virginia, today Introduced a bill providing for an additional court to be held In the northern district of West Virginia, at Martinsburg, on the second Tuesday in May of each year. West Virginia' Postmasters.

Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun. Washington, Dec. 1. In executive aes-sion today the Senate confirmed the following nominations for postmasters In West Virginia: M. E.

Callihan, Thurmond; T. T. Huffman, Key-serj E. C. Bennette, Richwood.

Named For Secretary Of Hawaii. Washington, Dec. 1. The President today sent to the Senate the nomination of A. L.

C. Atkinson, of Hawaii, to be Secretary of Hawaii. Mr. Atkinson is a lawyer of Honolulu and has been treasurer of the Republican Central Committee of the Island' THE OLD STONE SCH00LH0USE There is an old-time sehoolbouse. It stands upon a hill; 'Tls built of yellow sandstone, I think I see It still Glistening In the sunlight, Just as It did of yore; When a falr-halred, barefoot lad, I entered thro' the door.

Its walls are square and solid. And pointed Is Its roof; Constructed for duration, Against the storm 'tis proof; But the good souls that planned It, Long since have passed away; The hands so strong that reared it Have moldered back to clay. Ah, well do I remember. Those days so sweet and fair; The sun came up In beauty, And balmy was tbe air; The grass was wet with dewdrops, And bathed my naked feet; While meadow lark and robin. Made melody so sweet.

I trudged then to the schoolhons, With freshly buttered bread Within my dinner basket. By mother's hands 'twas spread Her kiss was on my forehead. And I can ne'er forget Those loving eyes so tender; I see them smiling yet. And gathered there were plnymatesi Bright boys and rosy girls; Floating on the air see those golden curls: I hear the merry laughter. The shout and lusty call, And Join the Jolly pastime In race, and bat and ball.

I hear the chiming school bell, Its memory will not die, Tbe call to which I listened And quickly did comply; Nor how we took our places, Each In his chosen seat; Oh, how the stillness settled As quiet grew our feet! Nor those long hours of study. How drowsily they passed I Those days were each like ages. So long they seemed to last; But joyful was the moment, When we were oil dismissed. And round our patient teacher We gathered to be kissed. days so bright and golden! days of life's best June! Like open morning glories, Ye closed up all too soon; With misty eyes I see you, And beautiful ye seem-Again will ye not greet me.

Beyond the mystic stream? G. TT. Crofts, Boston Jmirnal. NEW PUBLICATIONS. HARPERS Ornamented Cloth, $1.00.

IPIK MARK TWAIN Mark ILLUS- Twain 's reputation TRATED as a humor ist began with Th Ju mpi ngFrog, and one can readily believe it before he has read two pages of the story. The present edition is a delight to lovers of fun. HARPER BROTHERS FRANKLIN SQUARE, NEW YORK "THE JUMPING FROG" AND ALL OTHER PUBLICATIONS TOR 8ALE, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, BI THte RALT1MORK NEWS 38 W. BALTIMORE ST, ft. II Flfi FOR MARYLAND PENSIONS Senator McComas Introduces A' Number Of Private Bills.

MR. PEARRfi HAS A BATCH American Register For Foreign-Built Steamer Brooklyn Is Provided For In Mr. Talhott's Bill. Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Washington, Dec. 1.

A number of bills introduced in. Congress today in the interest of Marylauders. Senator McComas asked for an appropriation of $30,000 for the relief of the estate of James Morrison, of the District of Columbia, and for an appropriation of $728.28 for the relief of the estate of Susanna Fleming both growing out of Civil War claims. Senator McComas also introduced the following pension bills: To Increase Pensions Wilfred C. McCardell, Company First Maryland CavaSy, to $30 a month; John H.

Dittraar, First Maryland Cavalry, to $72 a month; John W. Boulden, Company 1, Second Regular Eastern Shore, Maryland Volunteer Infantry, to $21 a month John E. Bowman, Company Seventh Maryland Infantry, to $20 a month; John Ott, Troop Sixth United States Cavalry; Troop Third United States Cavalry; Company Twelfth Infantry, and Company Twenty-6econd Infantry aervidp), to $30 a month; Janie G. Lyles, mother of Thomas C. Lyles, Company Fifth Maryland Regiment, Spanish War, to $25 a month.

To Grant Pensions John Martin, corporal, Nin-tieth Company of Coast ArtUlerj', $30 a month; Mary Trimble Gunn, daughter of Edward N. Trimble, of Alexander's Battery of Light Artillery, $12 a month; Richard Dunn, Company First Delaware Cavalry, $20 a month Lewis Davenport, Troop Ninth Cavalry, $24 a month, and Maggie E. Bamford, widow of Robert C. Bamford, Company First Potomac Home Brigade, Maryland Volunteers, $24 a month, Representative Pearre Introduced the following bills: To Increase Pensions-Jacob L. Tabler, Company Seventh Maryland, to $30 a month; John M.

Brown, Company One Hundred and Twenty-sixth Pennsylvania to $30 a month; William H. Koch, sergeant Company IE, One Hundred and Twenty-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers, to $75 a month. To grant a 'pension -of $12 a month to Martha J. Spellman, widow of GeorgeW. Spellman, of Company Second Maryland Potomac Home Brigade Volunteers.

To authorize the granting of a commission as a lieutenant of the senior grade on the retired list to Franklin Buchanan Sullivanthis bill being similar to one introduced by Senator McComas on November 12. To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to sell lot 4, square 1133, Washington, D. and pay the proceds to William H. Dlx, of Baltimore, and the legal representatives of Frank D. Orme, of Washington.

Representative J. Fred Talbott Introduced a bill to grant an American register to the foreign-built steamer Brooklyn, which was wrecked several years ago In Cuban waters and Is now uridergolng repairs for use In the American foreign trade. IN SESSION FORTY MINUTES No One Addressed The Senate On The Cuban Bill. Washington, Dec. 1 The Senate was in open session 40 minutes today.

After receiving a number of bills, resolutions and petitions and after spending some time in executive session the Senate adjourned until Friday. A majority of the bills offered were for private pensions and most of the petitions for the expulsion of Mr. Reed Smoot (Rep Utah). As usual Mr. Cullom 111.) called up the Cuban reciprocity bill, bnt as no-one showed a desire to address the Senate upon it the bill went over.

The Senate went into executive session at 12.30, and at 1.40 adjourned. Jlarylander Against Woot. Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun. Washington, Dec. 1.

Senator Louis E. McComas, of Maryland, today introduced a number of petitions from individuals and organizations In Maryland protesting against the seating of Senator Smoot, of Utah. They were from the Baltimore Local Union of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, signed by Dr. Alfred M. Belt, Dr.

J. Henry Marcbant and Dr. O. A. Burton, among others; from the Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Easton, the Ashton Monthly Meeting of Friends, of Ashton, the Monthly Meeting of Friends, of Easton, the Easton Methodist Episcopal Church; from A.

M. Bryan, and 35 residents of Corbett and Herford, from H. A. Zeller and 33 residents' of Cumberland, from Rev. Howard F.

Downs and 90 other residents of Baltimore county; from Thomas Holmes Walker, John, Abercrombie and 61 members of the Second Presbyterian Church, of Baltimore. CAPITALISTS MAKE A PROTEST They Want The United States 'To Control The Isle Of Pines. Washington, Dec. 1. Senator Boies Penrose, of Pennsylvania, had a conference today with the President regarding the treaty negotiated with Cuba by which the ownership of the Isle of Pines is vested In Cuba.

The Senator is opposed to the ratification of the treaty, and says he will do his utmost to defeat it. If that should not be possible, he will seek to radically amend it. Several American capitalists who have important financial Interests in the Island are contesting the ratification of the treaty. They made their investments In the expectation that the Island would continue under the control of the United States. These men maintain they are being discriminated against by the Cuban Government, which they nay, has taxed them almost beyond endurance.

If the treaty should be ratified, as now seems likely, an effort will be adet to have It so amended as to provide for a port of entry on the Isle of Pines. Havana now is the port of entry for thnt Island, and the American property owners there claim their Imports are discriminated against to their serious detriment. DEBATE J3N CUBAN BILL Altlrlch Made Agreement With The DemoerntM To Hold To It. Wasiunhton. Dec.

1. Tin greater part of I he time ot today's executive se8loti of the Senate was devoted to dlseusluti of the scope and character of thu ajtretment DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Records Of Deaths Believed To Be Inaccurate. Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Son. Washington1, Dec. 1.

The report of Dr. W. C. Woodward, Health Officer, submitted to the District Commissioners today, shows there were 856 more deaths than births the last fiscal year in the District of Columbia. The report covers 1902 and the first six months of 1903.

The Health Officer says he believes these figures to be inaccurate, and the cause assigned for the seemingly alarming increase of deaths over births Is the incomplete birth returns. The number of deaths was: Whites, negroes, total, 5,788. Among the whites 3,086 births were reported; negroes, 1,816. There were 40 suicides within the year, a number not far In excess of the average, 37.3. The population of the District of Columbia at the middle of the calendar year 1903 waa as follows: White, negroes, in all, 214,506.

Non-Union Labor Employed? It was reported at a meeting of the Central Labor Union last 'night by the granite cutters' Washington branch that a large percentage of non-union labor Is being employed on the construction of the new Union Station, and a committee was appointed to see the contractors and try to persuade them to etaploy only union labor. It is contended that the apntractors, in addition to a large force of unskilled Italian laborers, are employing non-union granite cutters, machinists and engineers. The Washington typewriter girls and stenographers are to be organized into a labor union under the Central Labor Union and American Federation of Labor. A decision was reached last night to perfect the Typewriters, Stenographers and Office Assistants' Union, and John H. Brinkman, organizer for the American Federationof Labor, was placed in charge of the work.

A Little Girl Terribly Bnrned. Alice Jones, the 4-year-old child of Mrs. Fannie Jones, a wldoV, was badly burned yesterday while playing In front of an open fireplace. Mrs. Jones left the child and went downstairs to receive a neighbor, and in a few minutes they heard the child screaming.

They ran upstairs and found her on the hearth enveloped in flames. The mother tore the blazing clothing from the child's body and wrapped her in a blanket. The child was sent to the Garfield Hospital, where the burns were dressed, and was subsequently removed to the Children's Hospital. It was said this morning that she was In a critical condition and not expected to live. 1 Is Allegred Murderer Insane 7 A petition was filed in the District Supreme Court today by Dr.

William E. Shaffer asking that the mental condition of his brother, Augustus Shaffer, who is under indictment charged with murder, be determined by a marshal's jury. The petition is supported by the affidavits of Drs. L. Frederick and A.

Behrens, who say they have examined Shaffer and found his mental condition to be such aa to prevent his being of any assistance to his counsel in preparing his defense. The petition was granted by Justice Prltchard, and January 4 was p-et as the time for the investigation. Marriage Licenses. The following marriage licenses were issued in Washington today, the persons being from this city unless-otherwlse stated: Ellis Pennifield. Joseph E.

Ellis, 23; Rosa L. Pennifield, IS. Minister, Rev. F. B.

Howdin. Wilkinson Mebedith. Conrad N. Wilkinson, 30: Erma T. Meredith, 26, both of Dinwiddle county, Virginia.

Minister, Rev. O. C. Beall. Rathhcn Kline.

Earl S. Rathhun, 52; Eva L. Kline, 18. Minister, Rev. F.

S. Power. Waeschb Lakin. George E. Waescbe, 27; Alice M.

L.aKin, z. minister, Kev. u. L. Blokemare.

Armatte Fkte. Powell Armatte, 32, of Gavlord, Mary M. Frye, of Middle-way, W. Va. Minister, Rev.

D. C. MacLeod. Heubert Andrews. Leon H.

Herbert, 28; Frances H. Andrews, 34. Minister, Rev. H. S.

Smith. Goobixa Show. Arthur I. Goodlnp, 23; Minnie L. Show, Justice of, the Peace L.

I. O'Nell authorized to perform the ceremony. COLORED. Stitt Wilxis. George C.

Stilt." 47, of Petersburg, Daisy B. Willis, 23. Minister, Kev. T. A.

Wallace. Wilson Winston. James Wilson, 42; Hat tie E. Winston, 24. Minister, Rev.

W. II, Brooks. Gentry Jenkins. Lewis Gentry, 22; Maud Jenkins, 23. Minister, Rev.

J. R. Matthews. Would Ext'lude Japanese. Wasjunoton, Dee.

1- Representative James M. Robinson Ind.) introduced a hill today making the Chinese Exclusion law uppilcabla to the Japanese. 4 POTTERS IN SESSION Twenty-Fifth Annual Convention Opens In Washington. Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun. Washington, Dec.

1. The first session of the twenty-fifth annual convention of the American Potters' Association was held in the banquet hall of the Raleigh Hotel this morning. Delegates faom all parts of the country are present and about $25,000,000 of invested capital is represented. The election of officer! probably will be held tomorrow afternoon. The present president is Joseph G.

Lee, of East Liverpool, Ohio, in which town and Trenton, N. the pottery trade is largely centered. The sessions will conclude tomorrow night with a dinner at the Raleigh. Postal Clerks Sue For Damages. Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun.

Washington, Dee. 1. J. Frank Keller and Benjamin Rawllngs, postal clerks, today brought suit against the Southern Railway to recover $20,000 and $30,000 damages, respectively, for injuries growing out of a collision on the Southern railroad near Springfield, July 28 last. It it) claimed by the plaintiffs tbey were buried beneath a mass of wreckage and that tbey sustained serlou, Injuries..