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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-11
WITNESSES ARE MISSING.
Conspiracy Case at EastOn, Pa,
Comes to Sudden Stop.

EASTON. Pa, November 1.-THE con-
spiracy cases in which General Frank
Reeder. late secretary of the common
wealth; Webster C. Weiss member of the
legislature from this county. and Maurice
o. Luckenbach are the defendants, came
before the Northampton county court to-
day. When court opened VIM. c.. Ship
man. private counsel for the prosecution,
petitioned Judge Scott. in behalf of Fred
erick A. Van Valkenburg, the nominal pros
ecutor. for the discharge of Special District
Attorney Doster.
The petition set forth the differences ex-
istirg between the private cour.-. and the
district attorney, and referred to the friend
ship existing between General Reeder the
defendant, and General Doster Judge
Scott refused to grant the petition, and
declared the cases could not be continued,
but would have to be disposed of at this
term of court. Upon the announcement
OF the courts decision Lawyer Shipman
withdrew from the case, and was called to
appear before the grand jury.
May of the prosecutions witnesses.
among them VIM. A. Winsboro, the man
vino made the affidavit on which the con-
spiracy charges were brought, were miss
ing. and the court issued attachments for
their appearance. Until these witnesses
are found the case cannot go on.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-11
STREET EXTENSION CASES.
Property Owners Continue the Intr.
ductiOH of Testimony.

Property Owners Continue the Intro
dnctiOA of Testimony.
The land pwneSs continued the introduce
ton of testimony today in street extension
cases 40 tIow,a; 436, Prather's, and 437
Wright and Cox,s subdivision of Mt. Pleas
ant, nuhfber IF witnesses testifying as
to values an their behalf, Messrs. Geo. w.
Linkins, Frnncia- H. Smith, Alex. H. Clark
and OscarnNauek having testified yester-
Say. is
Among the witnesses examined TODAY
were Mr.. Chase. Duncanson and Frank
NJ Rawlings. AMI each testified that in his
opinion no benefits resulting from the pro-
posed extension-of highways, II any. can
be expressed in ylollars and cents. In the
opiaion of Mr.. Duncanson the mere filing
Of the plats and maps had greatly injured
the property involved, making sales and
loans practically impossible
The laying out and establishment with
cut completion, OF such improvements. said
Mr. Duncanson, resulted In no benefit Ia
properties. affected. and he could see NO
benefit to ANY land in the District resultine
from the proposed extension of the high.
ways in question.
The landowners also called Mr.. A.
Birney, Of special counsel for the Dsstrtcf
as to the value Of certain lots. and showed
his figures to be higher than some Of his
witnesses.
The case win probably be concluded. 90
far as the introduction Of testimony Is corr
cerned, In a day or two.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-11
WILL PROTECT PRODUCERS.
Gen. Blanc0 Issues an Order which
VIII Start Busfnesa.

HAVANA, November 11.-Captain Gen.
eral Blanco has Issued a circular announce
ing that he has decided to furnish all this
protection necessary to bring about a re-
sumption Of general planting. harvesting
and reconstruction throughout the country
and especially in the case of the sugar
crop.
He further DEGREES that all the authorities
of the island are to lend unconditional sup
port to the proprietors of farms In the eff
forts ofthe latter to gather their crops and
tend their cattle.
The civil authorities are Instructed to en-
courage to the utmost those who are ap-
prehensive OF grinding sugar cane, and to
offer them assurances and the necessary
military forces to protect them and their
property. The regions where agriculture
is more extended will be specially provided
for by all the authorities of all ranks.
The latter are authorized to assist even
those VINO are behind in their taxes and
to do their utmost to increase the COM
mercial facilities of the planters.
All war measures are abrogated in regard
to agricultural implements machinery, etc,
and the right of the railroads to charge u
per cent on all freight carried is also done
away with.
The government officials throughout the
island are instructed to faithfully comply
with these instructions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-11
RECIPROCITY WITH CANADA.
Agricultural Department Omcials
Somewhat ApprehenHive.

Agricultural Department Officials
Somewhat Apprehensive.
The officials of the Agricultural Depart
ment are somewhat concerned over the
visit of Premier Laurier of Canada, in
view of the concessions which it is consid-
cred probable he will ask under the reci-
procity provision of the tariff law. They
are apprehensive that the premier will di-
rect his attention particularly to securing
reduction of the tariff rates on Canada s
agricultural products shipped to this coun-
try, and are inclined to antagonize any
concessions upon these lines.
1t is expected that a concession will be
asked especially on barley, but the depart
ment officials hold that this country is
capable of producing its own barley and
believe that the farmers do not want "a
reduced tariff on this article to practically
the only country whose competition gives
them any concern.
The opinion expressed at the department
Is that it will be well for the United States
to confine its reciprocity relations with
Canada largely to fish and coal, on which
of the Canadian products 1t is believed
there might be a reduction without espe-
cial injury to American interests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-11

sekassh: Drtcmher s6&asos: May, asL hid
steamer No : red vi Hasi -recep.s. as i6. bush
.o"S burheis-seuthcfn wheat by sample, aIns7 :
90 on grade, s2as1. Corr stesdy-spot. 3eSaaes> :
cember. new o. old. s2aS2ia January, 32Aas2ss:
steamer mixed Sei4a3ols -rec,ipts. Too bushes
experts. lSs. lag bushels stock. l3S. o3. bushels
sales, 2ooo eushels-south-rn white corn. 3aa3i !:
90 90 ysl,ow: Sia's Oats firfn-No. white western
bushels e5prts, i6.lsl bushels: stock. AZ. ia2
bushels Rye .aster-No. nearby. ~: No 2
western ash. ao3-rece.pts. looGs bushes: EXPORTS
9i,.sS bushels: stock Sse 3>s bushels. Hay steady
-cnoice timothy. x13.oo asked Grain fr.irs.s
quiet and steady. unchanged. sugar STRONG M.
changed Butter steady, unchanged Eggs firm
unchanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-11
TO FORWARD AMITY.
Secretary Sherman md Premier
LuuFier Begin Conferences.

Secretary Sherman md Premier
LauFier Begin Conferences.
Secretary Sherman and Sir Wilfrid Laur-
Ter. the premier OF Canada, this afternoon
began the first Of formal series of con-
ferences for the purpose Of bringing about
an agreement by which as many as possible
of the questions now causing friction be-
tween the United States and Canada may
be amicably adjusted. by treaty or other
wise.
These conferences will be independent of
the Boring sea seal fisheries conference,
" hicff was the immediate occasion for the
Canadian premier's present visit to WASH
ington. Among the causes of friction be-
tween the two countries Is the question of
the rights Of citizens of either to pursue
business cailings In the territory Of the
other. and the tariff question.
The conference this afternoon was
brought about by note which Secretary
Sherman this morning sent to Sir WIlfrid
Laurier asking him II It would be con-
venient to the latter to meet tn Secretary
this afternoon. the Canadian premier re-
spending In the affirmative. The confer
ence accordingly began at 100 pm. In the
State Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-11
MARRIAGES IN PERU.
No Doubt of the Reported Congress
siOnal Action.

No Doubt of the Reported Congress
siOnal Action.
Although the Peruvian legation here has
not been officially advised of the passage
by the Peruvian congress tuesday of the
bill to legalize non-Catholic marriages and
to sanction civil marriages by the magis-
trates of towns. no sort of doubt is ex-
pressed at the legation that the cables to
their effect are correct.
Tae contest over this question has been
protracted and has aroused considerable
feeling in Peru. The clericals have fought
the measure since it's inception. The bill
itself was chamDioned by the government,
and was passed by the house of deputies
at the last session Of congress, and the
long struggle ended in the victory for the
government, when it was finally sanctioned
by the senate on Tuesday.
Several of the Protestant Church or
ganizations in the United States had taken
up the matter and urged this government
to use it's good offices in aid of the meas
ure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-11
CoLORED SCHOOL TRUSTEES.
Delegation Criticlses Their Action tn
the Commissioners,

A delegation claiming to represent the
colored citizens of Washington called upon
Commissioner Roes this morning to urge
an investigation of the colored school trus-
tees. The specific charge made was that
the present board had revoked a former
order Of the board relative to the appoint
ment of teacher OF music. Heretofore the
appointment was made upon competitive
examination
The new order stipulates that the candi-
dates for examination must be teachers
now employed in the schools. This, the
committee claimed. would result In the an
pointment of woman who BELONGED to the
little church which q majority Of the board
attended. as she was the only competent
one IN the service. This. 1t was maintained.
was contrary to the policy Of the board, and
kept up the fight.
Other changes. 1t IL understood, were In
timated, but this was the only one which
took definite shape. Commissioner Ross
promised to submit the matter to the school
board for Investigation. The delegation
consisted Of Messrs. Chaplin Brown, Henry
NJ. Earle, John #. Cook. John 81. Cook, w.
s.. Haggins. VIM. M. Cook and Mrs.. Anna
Murray. Letters were also presented by
DIR. c. N. Purvis. Daniel e. Murray. Paul
Dunbar and Prof. Charles Cook OF How
ard University.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-11
The Father. Money.

An excited man. who gave his name as
Disney. and said he lived at Deanwood
near Benning. called at the sixth precinct
police station today and made complaint
that he had been robbed of more than $500
by his son. James Merlin Disney. The boy
who is sixteen years old. is small for his
age. and his father said he had come to
the city with FIVE other boys. They had
hired a carriage at Benning station and
had come here. One of the boys was heard
TO remark that they were going out to the
ECO Mr. Disney was very anxious about
the whereabouts of his son and companions
and the money. The police In all the pre-
cincts were notified OF the case and search
for the boys was at once instituted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-11
WAS A MISTAKE.
Young Couple interrupted I'm Their
Leave Taking.

Young Couple Interrupted I'm Their
Leave Taking.
Fred Schade. the popular and successful
bicycle racer, and a friend, Harry Stier,
also a well-known wheelman had an ex-
citing occurrence last night, as a result of
which they figured today In a proceeding
in the Police Court. ARRAY" was the
charge. and Judge Kimball dismissed the
case.
According to the story OF Schade, he made
call last evening In company with Sitter.
and on the way home stopped at a lunch
room for some oysters. After leaving the
lunch room Schade stopped on 9TH street
to light a cigarette. He started to strike a
match against a door, but under the pres.
sure of his hand the door swung open and
young man and a young woman, in ten.
der embrace, were disclosed TO Schade, who
realized that he had interrupted the good
night leave-taking between a loving couple.
Apologizing profusely. Schade backed
away and continued his walk down 7th
street, with Sitter. But the young man in
the vestibule was not content to let the
matter rest there He followed Schade and
struck him blow in the face with his
fist and attempted to continue the assault.
Stier fnterfered and he, too. was struck.
Schade undertook to defend himself and
welded light rattan cane with good ef-
feet.
About this time Policemen Hutton and
Clifford reached the scene and placed all
three under arrest At the second precinct
police station the third party gave his
name as John Mcdonald" All three were
released on collateral.
In the Police Court today Mcdonald"
forfeited collateral In the course of hfs
story Schade told Judge Kimball that the
absent member of the trio could probably
show on his countenance some signs of the
meeting. Schade and Sitter were slightly
disfigured.
As stated, Judge Kimbal dismissed the
case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-11
SLIM CROWD AT BExxrSG.

SeneAtfoAal WAS the First Race By
q Length.
Only the regulars made the Journey to
the Bennins track this afternoon, the fifth
cay of the second fall meeting OF the
Washington Jockey Club. the attendance
being the smallest of the meeting.
The track was not 50 bad as 1t might
1t was far from good. being heavy and
slow.
The speculation was again heavy.
Halton was scratched in the first race,
Homelike. Laurel Leaf and Nearest in the
second, ktnniktnic in the third and Buck
eye in the fifth.
Marsian (Coylie), so to l and to /;
Ihomas Cat driving, L. to 1 and 3 to L;
lambert lClayton), to and to 5; Sensa-
tional (OConnor), 8 to 3 and 1 to 2, and
Martha II tBergen). to and to 5, start
ed in the first race, six furlongs, Sensation
al winning easily by a length. Lambert
second, Thomas Cat third. Time. Lie Is.
Entries for Tomorrow.
First race, selling, one mile-MarshaI,
Gov. Sheehan, Ill; Draw Lad, 115; Coun-
seilor Howe los; Abingdon. Eleanor Nc,
Waterman. James Monroe, 1O5; Timour.
1903; laramie, Azure, Loeb Glyn, 100; L.
B. Squan, %.
Second race, two-year-old maidens five
and one-half furlongs - Rappahannock,
Commercial Traveller. Filament. Merlin,
Pinkerton Scout, Kid Fox, Taunton, Book
er. Gaspard, The Cad, 10: Beekman. Black
Dude. Giles Shine, Crayon. Duchess An
nette, Princess India, Homelike, Whirlpool.
Deal Gun Metal, Byron Cross, Ellerslie
Belic. aSea Puss. Pink Chambray, 1O7
Third race, owners handicap, mile and a
slxteenth-Volley, Ben Ronald, Albert s.,
100
Fourth race, selling. two-year-olds, sever
furlongs-Sly Fox, Aurum, Percy F., Hand
press. Glonoine, 100; Sister Alice, Lady Dis
dain, 81.
Fifth race, maidens, one mile-Mingo II,
X-Ray, Eastertide. 100; Sir Frederic, Fee
liche Bessie E., Oceana, Varsovienne, Will
Stratton, Esherdown, 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-11
DEATH OF MRS. DUDLEY.
She Passed Away shortly After Noon
TOday

Mrs Dudley. the wife of Col. W. w Dud-
ley, died shortly after noon today at the
family residence. 1212 18th street north
west As the friends of Mrs. Dudley are
We'll aware. she has been in bad health for
more than year, and. upon the advice
OF his physician. she spent last winter in
Arizona and California. returning in the
spring to her home in this city with no i'm
provement in her health.
Her death was not unexpected The
arrangement for the funeral will be an
nounced later. Mrs Dudley was a bright
ana attractive woman and active in church
and charitable work She was also a we'll
known inquire in social circles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-11

NJ Osiris. the well-known French phil
anthropist. has shown his interest in. the
Partisan exhibition Of 1900 In a tangible
way. He has just deposited at the Bank
of France q Gum of 10000. which he has
placed AT the disposal OF the Partisan
Press Syndicate to reward the exhibitor of
the most merftorious work In the exhiSi-
tion from an artistic, Industrial or humanl-
tsrian point OF view. n. Osiris prize win
be worth competing for. and two purposes
are served BY his giving II: He provides
what viii no doubt be Al interesting fea-
ture of the exhibition. and at the same time
promotes objects in which he himself d
greatly interested
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-11
AUSTRIA AND TURKEY AT ODDS.

Cruiser Sent to Mersina to Protect
Austrian Subjects.
VIENNA. November 1.-THE semi-offs-
cial Fromdenblatt says that there Is no
ticeable GOODNESS between the Austrian en-
bassy and the porte, owing to the high
handed action attributed to the local au-
thorities of Mersina. Asia Minor, with re-
lation to the agent at that port Of the
Austrian Lloyd Steamship Company, a
merchant named BraZzafoli.
The Austrian cruiser Leopard has been
sent to Mersina, the port Of Adana, capital
OF the vilayet of that name, with instruc-
tions to protect the Austrian consulate and
the Christians of Mersina.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-11
Masked Burglar Shoots an Old Man
and His Daughter.
NEIGHBORS SEARCHINGFOR THEBRUTE
If Caught He VIII Probably Be
Lynched at Once.
CRIME ATCANToN, NEW YORK

CANTON, N. Y, November 11.-Asa
Briggs. the eighty-three-year-old farmer
o. Hannawa Falls, nine miles from here
who was brutality shot by a masked man
last night, is still alive today, but has no
chance Of recovery. His daughter. who
was shot in attempting to protect her
father, is in no danger of death.
Intense excitement prevails. and threats
Of lynching are freely made. Posses of
armed men are securing the country for
traces Of the assailant.
Masked Robber Enters.
About Z o'clock last night Farmer Briggs
was in his sitting room with his daughter
and her thirteen-year-old son. The farm
hands were al the barn milking. A knock
was heard at the door. Briggs grandson
answered 1t. A man with the lower part of
his face masked rushed in. He brandished
a revolver in his hand.
The boy ran out through the back door
crying Robbers at the top of his voice
The masked man went into the sitting
room. Briggs daughter stood in front of
her father, who had been suffering from
stroke of partial paralysis for the past
three weeks. The masked man shot .he
daughter through the arm.
She cried out from the pain. and the ole
man behind her gathered his strength and
pushed himself from his chair into a stand
revolver at Briggs. AS he did so the
wounded daughter struck at the weapon,
almost sending it out of the mans hand.
With oath the man struck her to the
floor senseless.
Struck Down the Father.
Having disposed of the daughter. the
masked man hit the feeble old farmer over
the head with the butt end of the revolver.
Briggs fell forward on his face. While he
lay defenseless and half unconscious the
masked man hit him again. Then, taking
deliberate aim, he fired two bullets into
him. One entered his windpipe and the
other his right shoulder.
Apparently thinking the old man was
dead, the masked man walked back to the
front door. On his way he saw a servant,
VINO was rushing out at the back door,
He shot at her, but missed her. Then he
took 20 the fields. He carried nothing away
from the house.
Looking for Morris Savage.
age. who was forcibly turned out of the
Briggs house two weeks ago while drunk.
Several perccns declare that they saw Saw
age around the Briggs farm last night.
|. Savage had also tried to break into the
house on previous occasion, and is said
to have threatened murder. He has been
arrested six times for creating disturb
ances.
The tracks In the snow, which were fol-
lowed to West Potsdam, ended at the home
of Savage's wife. Savage was not there.
however.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-11
MISS JESSIE LINCOLN MARRIED..
Granddaughter Of the Famous Presi-
dent Now Hrs. Beckwith.

Granddaughter Of the Famous Presf-
dent Now Mrs. Beckwith.
CHICAGO. November 1.-THE Times-Her-
aid this morning says: Miss Jessie Lincoln.
daughter Of Robert T. Lincoln. and Warren
Beckwith, young business man of Mount
Pleasant, Iowa, were married at Milwau-
kee.
A year ago young Beckwith and Miss
Lincoln became sweethearts while the
young woman was visiting Mount Pleasant,
the home Of her mother. CAPTAIN Beck
with, father of the groom, Is warm friend
of the Lincoln family but the young man,
1t is said. was objected to strongly. The
affair. 1t was thought, had been broken of
Mrs. Beckwith returned to her home on
the Lake Shore drive last night, and, being
questioned, admitted her marriage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-11
s"Ioonke~p-r A..~l Acquitted.

j. F. Aizel the saloonkeeper on New
York avenue. was acquitted this afternoon
In the Police Court OF a charge of selling
liquor TO minors The case was brought on
complaint of a boy. but when he had told
his story on the witness stand Prosecutor
Pugh asked that verdict for the defend
ant De rendered. as he desired to abandon
the case Judge KimbaIl SO instructed the
jury. and a verdict OF acQuittaI was re-
turned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-11
Rest. with Health omcer.

In conversation with a Star reporter this
afternoon. District Attorney Davis stated
that 1t is net his intention or duty TO take
any action. unless requested to do 80 by the
health department, against the man who
scld poisonous mushrooms" to Messrs
Cole and de Vecchi several days ago, az
fully reported i'm The Star. According to
Mr.. Davis, the matter In one that rests
solely with the health department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-11
HIGH WINDS IN COLORADO.
Houses Blown Down and Roads
Blocked by Fallen Trees.

DENVER, Col. November ia wind
storm which bordered very closely on cy-
clone passed over the suburb of Barnum
yesterday. The sides of houses and barns
were blown in and outhouses were carried
fifty feet. The storm lasted for fifteen min
utes. The signal service, situated down
town. where the full force of the wind was
not felt. reported velocity of fifty miles
an hour
At Boulder a terrific wind storm ragged all
Cay. In the suburb of Highland Lodge a
brick house was blown down. The noun
tam roads are blocked by trees, and all
telephone and telegraph lines to mining
camps are down.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-11
MISS WILLARD WILL GIVE $4,000.
Starter for Subscription to Save the
WOmnn's Temple.

WOman's Temple.
CHICAGO, November 11.-Miss Francis
E. Willard, president of the w. c. T. u,
announces that she will contribute 5000 of
her own money to start the fund of $780,
900 which the temperance women need to
hold control of the Temple property. In
an interview Miss Willard said this sum
was raised by women throughout the coun-
try, and came to her as memorial testi-
monial on the occasion of the fftieth an
niversary of her birthday. Continuing, she
said:
This sum of 5000 has been in the bank
ever since II came into my possession, and
l have concluded that cannot better show
my love to the women who gave it than to
put it into TIE fund for the enterprise which
has been the pride of us all. l have a
heaven-born Eresentiment that the Temple
is to be saved to our cause"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-11
Coun,-rvaiIinx Sugar Duties.

III see1ils probable that nc decision will
DE reached ON the question or the assess
meht oil counterVailing. duty against sug-
ar imported from the Netherlands. before
December l. The Oxnard Beet Sugar Com
Iany OF Nebraska. who have asked for d
hearing en- the subject about December 1,
have been advised by the Treasury Depart
n-ent that the matter will be held open for
the present. and should the department de-
eide upon an earlier GATE they will be in
fCrmed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-11
DiED FIGHTING BRAyELY.
Bodies of Lieut.. Mcintyre and His
Command Found.

Bodies of Lieut.. Mcintyre and His
Command Found.
SIMLA, November 11.-When the British
accommodating force returned to the samp
In the Maidsn valley, after disastrous re-
treat from the summit of the Saran-sar
mountain, Lient. Mcintyre and twelve men
belonging to the Northamptonshire regi-
ment. which had suffered most severely
while saving the wounded. were reported
missing; but it was hoped they would sue
coed in reaching camp.
A dispatch from the MADAM valley TODAY.
however, shows that the lieutenant and his
companions have been Killed. Their bodies
have been found, and it said to be evident
rom tae position IN which the corpses rest.
ed that the little detachment fell CALAMITY
lighting to the last. Every man OF the
party died from rife billet wounds.