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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-15
is NOW AN EMPIRE
Elevation of the Rank of Corea Accom-
plished.
Action Taken by the kinE-Independ-
ence Virtually Proclaimed of
China, Japan and Russia.

The Corean legation received an official
cable today stating:
King proclaimed himself emperor from
this date-October 15 1897"
The transition which Corea makes today
from kingdom to an empire is felt TO
have considerable significance in oriental
affairs. although the cable to the legation
gives no details of the change, and the Of
fcials here are without any information as
to the causes leading up to it. 1t is under
stood. however, to be a part of the pro-
gressive policy on which Corea has en-
oarked, following the lead of Japan and
China. The king is a member of the pro-
gressive party and shares the wish of that
party to bring Corea up to modern stand
ards.
The change has another aspect. China
iorg has asserted a suzerainty over Corea
and 1t was this claim that brought on the
Chlna-Japan war. While the claim is DOR
mant, yet China never has relinquished
what she has regarded as an hereditary
sovereignty over Corea. With the latter
country as Kingdom some apparent as
sent was given to the claim of All imperial
authority in China, but with Corea herself
advancing to the rank of an empire she
throws of every evidence of dependence on
any outside power.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-15
ANDRUs s. MERRITT ASSIGNS.
Was n Prominent Iron Master md
Supposed to BE Rich

Was n Prominent Iron Master and
Supposed to BE Rich.
CHICAGO, October ia special to the
Tfmes-Herald from Duluth, Mimi, says:
Andrus s. Merritt has made voluntary
assignment for the benefit of his creditors
to Charles A. Christopherson. The action
has occasioned considerable surprise
Mr.. Merritt and his brothers were among
the earliest developers of the Mesaba iron
range and were once rated as worth mil
lions. No statement of assets and liabilities
has been filed.
Mr.. Merritt and his attorneys decline to
discrss the assignment and simply say that
a statement will be filed in a few days
1t is supposed that the immediate cause of
the assignment was the piling up of judg-
acents in the district courts against A r.
Merritt. He was one of the plaintiffs in the
suit against j. d. Rockefeller, which was
fought for years and which was finally
ended by Rockefeller settling for $500, 600
Mr.. Merritt was recently indicted for al
legged fraudulent coal land transactions in
Kentucky. Gov. Clough of Minnesota re-
fused to honor q reQuisition for him from
the governor of New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-15

zens' candidate is hurting him in COMPARE
sen. While Mr. Low is consulting behind
barriers, his opponents are greeting and
chatting with all comers, Gen. Tracy at
the republican Headquarters and Judge Van
Wyck at the Hoffman House or at his
Bartholdi headquarters.
In regard to the illegality of the nomi-
mating petitions of the Citizens Union. re-
publican leaders say they have decided to
carry the fight against them to the court
OF appeals, II necessary. The names signed
to the nominating petitions filed at police
headquarters have all been copied. and a
thorough investigation of the signatures
and their acknowledgment is now i'm pro
gress. A day or two may be REQUIRED TO
complete this work
1t Is stated that there ia no nratonsa
that the notaries who took the acknow-le,ir-
ment Of the signers knew that the nersons
appearing before them were really the
men they represented themselves to be.
The lawyers in charge of the matter have
decision of Chief Justice Van Brunt of
the Supreme Court of a recent date. in
wn1ch Frank Moss, now president of the
police board, Is censured for taking ac
khoWiedgments In his capacity as a notary
who appeared before him. Republicans
wanted to have the matter settled once for
all by the court of last resort, in the even
that their contention is not sustained BY
the police board. The method Of procedure
has not yet been determined.
AA 1nOOF8Gment.
The letter Of Cornelius Bliss is consd
cred and talked about as an Endorsement
of Tracy by the Mckinley administration.
Taken in connection with the speeches
made by Senator Foraker of Ohio and Sen
ator Thurston Of Nebraska; taken In con-
nection with the attempt to show that the
railing stock markets and the depreciation
In securities recently Is due to the canvass
OF Henry George on lines parallel to the
canvass conducted by Bryan a year ago.
1t Is believed safe to say that from now
on the republicans will carry forward the
campaign on the same lines which resulted
in tremendous gold landslide and plu-
rality of perhaps 6O.00O in the Greater New
YORK territory. 1t is said that from this
time to the close of the campaign the re-
publicans expect to carry forward an ae-
gressive campaign on national as well as
local issues.
AS one of the leaders said at the Fifth
Avenue Hotel today: After that letter of
Secretary Bliss, now that there has teen
new alignment of the friends of good
government, and ow that the fight is be-
Ing made against Bryanism, as represented
by Henry George It is needless for Pres
ident Mckinley to tell us where he stands.
He Is known to be opposed to Bryanism in
an of Its forms, and nothing demonstrates
TINS more forcibly than the fact that he Is
taking pains to go ali the way to Ohio to
vote In what is usually considered an off
year."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-15
Event of Greatest Interest Today at
Ordway Range.
SERGEANT COOKSON In THE LEAD
ProtestAgainst Sergt. Maj. CoIIaday
in Washington Match Sustained.
MEET CLOSES TOMORROW
Special From a STAFF Correspondent.

Special From STAFF Correspondent
oRDWAY, Nd, October 15-The attend
ance today at the fourth session OF the Sec
ond annual meeting of the National Rifle
Association might be described as quality,
not quantity. In fact. the cream. so to
speak. OF the District of Columbia National
Guard rifle experts journeyed to Ordway to
participate in The matches scheduled for
the day, and they are all most attractive,
being The Evening Star. the Senatorial
trophy. the Distinguished Marksman and
the moving target competitions. OF the
quartet, The Evening Star match is with
out question, OF most interest. Ii was open
to all commissioned officers and enlisted
men of the District National Guard who
have not previously won the match The
distances are zoo, 300. SEQ and Go Yards
each competitor firing five shots at each
distance The prize is a valuable gold
badge, presented by The Evening Star
Newspaper Company. 1t is matter Of
record for several years past that The
Evening Star match has been more eagerly
contested than any other of the competi-
tons, and IL is also a fact that the COM
peutor VINO has been the best shot and
been in the best condition throughout the
season has invariably won the match.
Protest Against ColIaday Sustained.
1t would seem that the Masruder gold
medal, first prize in the Washington match.
shot yesterday, will be awarded to Corporal
X. z. Carleton, Company A, Engineer Bat
talon, and not to Sergeant Major w. 4.
Colladay, 4th Battalion. As stated in The
Star, Colladay finished in the lead. with IS
out of a possible 80, while Carleton was
second, with "A. The entry of Colladay was
received by Capt. King, superintendent of
the range under protest. At the conclusion
of the match Carleton promptly filed pro-
test on the ground that Colladay having
previously won an individual medal, was
not entitled TO participate in the match.
The rules provided that the match was
open to all enlisted men of the District Ma
tional Guard who have never won an indi-
vfdual medal or decoration in any rife
competition on an outdoor range. Colladay
claimed that the med ii referred to was held
by him only temporarily, he having merely
led at the 2O0-yards stage of the match in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-15
STREET EXTENSION.
Protests Considered by the Highway
COmmisssiOn.

Protests Considered by the HfEhway
COmmisssiOn.
The highway commission, created by the
act Of March 2. 1893, providing for per-
manent system of highways in the suburbs
of the District Of Columbia, held a public
meeting in the Office Of the Secretary OF
War this morning. The commission con-
sists of Secretary Alger Of the War De-
partment. Secretary Bliss Of the Interior
Department and General Wilson. chief of
engineers U. 8. A., all ex-officio, with Mr
w. p. Richards of the District government
as secretary.
The meeting was held according to ad-
vertisement to hear oral statements from
persons in regard to the plan of the Dis
trict Commissioners for the extension Of
streets in section 2 being that part of the
District bounded by North Capitol street,
Florida avenue, the District line and the
Eastern branch. Twenty-Five protests have
been received in regard to certain details
Of the plan. In all cases where objections
were filed prior to October last, the local.
ity has been personally inspected by Gen
brought to the attention OF the commission
since that Gate have not yet been gone
over, but they will each receive personal
consideration at the earliest opportunity.
ing, and General Wilson made brief state
ment of each case of protest Twenty-thres
cases were considered, and IN five instances
the written protests were supplemented by
oral statement by the persons interested or
their representatives
The Commissioners listened attentively to
the arguments and promised to give them
thorough consideration. The session lasted
from O'clock until 1870 o'clock, when II
adjourned because OF the meeting of the
President and cabinet at IL o'clock.
1t was decided to meet again at the call
of the chairman for the further considera-
tion of the matters IN dispute and in the
meantime to secure the views Of the Dis
trict Commissioners as to the merits Of each
of the protests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-15
LUETGERT TRIAL NEARLY CLOSED.
One More Day of Oratory, Then the
Judge VIII Instruct

CHICAGO. October 15.-In the Luetgert
trial today ex-Judge Vincent took up the
evidence In the case ard discussed II at
lergth. He defended VIM. Charles, Luet-
gerts partner. whose evidence was i'm
peachcd. and practically admitted that the
story Charles told was the story Luetgert
would have told had he gone on the wit
ness stand. The bone experts We're dis
cussed. and those Of the prosecution were
ridiculed. while the experts of the defense
were extolled to the skies.
Ex-Judge Vincent was booked to talk ell
day. Tomorrow States Attorney Deneen
will speak. He will close the case in a
five hours argument 1t is expected that
one hour and q half Will be required for
Judge Tuthill to read the volum;nous in
structions.
Luetgert came into court looking much
improved in personal appearance, owing
to visit to the Jail barber shop He also
appeared to have had a better nights rest
than upon Wednesday night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-15
POSTPONED UNTIL JANUARY.

Supreme Court Will Not Now Consider
the joint Traffic Association Case,
Chief Justice Fuller, when the Supreme
Court met today. announced that the Joint
Traffic Railroad Association case from
New York and the Laclede gas light case
from st. Louis had been assigned by the
court for argument on the first Monday in
Eext January. The arguments had been set
for this month, but Justice Fields retire
Elent leaves the bench with only eight
members, and, in view Of the important
constitutional questions presented by these
two cases. 1t was desired that they should
be heard by full bench. Mr.. Z. j. Phelps
ex-mlnister to Great Britain, who is of
counsel for the railroads In the Joint Traffic
case, was in court and acquiesced in the
rostponement Of the hearing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-15
Assistant Chief Kurtx.

OF twenty-four PAGES behind the band so
that there was no danger of a jam in case
of a halt. At the corner of 18th street each
of the companies of policemen was brought
TO carry batons,' and this position was
maintained until the reviewing stand at the
White House was passed.
The firemen saluted the President and
Commissioners by raising their right
hands to their hats President Mckinley
and the Commissioners, who were together
on the reviewing stand, seemed to be high
ly grauffed at the fine appearance of the
men and teams, and the beautiful showing
made by some of the fire horses brought
forth words of commendation.
After passing the White House review
ing stand. the column moved east to 18th
street. thence on the west side to the north
side of Pennsylvania avenue and con-
tinued to the Peace monument amid the
cheering of thousands of persons who lined
the sidewalk.
Where They Formed.
The police line was formed on X street
northwest, the right resting on 22d street
the troops forming twenty PAGES on the left
of the infantry battalion. while the vehicles
formed to the left of the cavalry
The fireinen assembled at Nos 1 and q
engine houses and the two sections proceed
ed to Washington circle where they united
for the parade. Engine companies num-
bered !, z, ;. :, and IL. truck companies
B and and fuel and supply wagons formed
on the north side of X street the right
resting on 18th street, while engine COM
panies 3. I, g. S. 10 and L. truck companies
A and ID and fuel and supply wagons as
sembled at No. engine house and pro-
Ceed TO 10Th and X streets, where they
formed. the right resting on 10th street.
There were nine companies of policemen
and sixteen companies of fiTemen, yet pro-
vision was made for the full protection of
the city, both in the police and fire lines
in each police precinct almost the usual
Plumber OF men were on duty. Ex-Lieut
Vernon and Inspector Mattingiy were at
headquarters to take the place of the high
er officials.
The Reserves.
Foreman John Sherman of the Bright
wood fire company acted in the place of
Chief Parris- He had under his direction
this force:
Extra engine No. and hose carriage at
No. 1 chemical engine house. with the fol-
lowing detail: Assistant Foreman John
Darlington in charge, Fireman Conrad
Weitzel as engineer, Private c. A. Barnes
as fireman. Private ]. NJ Sweeney as
driver OF engine. Private P. McGary as
driver of hose carriage and Private s. N.
Rollins.
Extra No. engine and hose carriage at
Continued on Eleventh Page)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-15
OFFICERS OF THE vIcKsuURG.
New Gunboat to Go Into Commissio,
ON the I'D.

Commander A. B. H. Lille has been de-
tached from the New York navy yard and
ordered to command the vicksburg October
%; Lieui. c. E. Fox, from the naval OBJ
servatory to the Vicksburg; Lieut.. r. s.
Carter. from the Boston navy yard to the
vicksburg; Ensign H. H. Hough, from duty
with Bliss & Co. to the vicksburg; Ensign
c. B. Barnes, from the Michigan to the
Vicksburg: Assistant Surgeon NJ. X john
son, to the Vicksburg: Paymaster Joseph
Foster, to the vicksburg; Passed Assistant
Engineer R. S. Griffin. from the bureau OF
steam engineering to the vicksburg
The Vicksburg is to be put in commission
the gunbcat tyDs and has just been COM
pleted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-15
Police and Fire Departments Make
Fine Display.
REVIEWED BY PRESIDENT M'KINLEY
The District Commissioners Also
Interested Witnesses.
THOUSANDS ON SIDEWALKS

The big parade Of the police and fire de-
partments this afternoon made an excel
lent showing of these two important
branches of the public service, and the
large crowds on Pennsylvania avenue to
greet the blue coats and the fire laddies
was not ct all disappointed. For several
weeks the members of these departments
have been making preparations for the
event, and when they appeared on the
avenue this afternoon. their spotless uni
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-15
THIRTEEN INDICTED FOR RAPE.

Men Who Assaulted Mrs. Gleason VIII
Get Quick Trial.
NEWPORT. KY. October 15.-The spe-
cial grand jury of Campbell county has re-
turned indictments against the gang that
criminally assaulted Mrs. William Glea-
SON on the night of October 6.
Seven men were indicted for rape, the
penalty for which in this state is death.
Six were indicted for completely in the
outrage, the penalty for which is from ten
to twensy-one years. Four of those origi-
nally arrested were released There win
be speedy trials.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-15
GORMAN IS IN THE RACE.

Authoritative Denial of Published
RumOr of His Retirement.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
BALTIMORE. Nd, October 1s.-Chair-
man Murray Vandiver of the democratic
state committee pronounces as false and
absurd the statement published this morn
Ing In one of the Baltimore papers to the
effect that Senator German intends to re-
tire from the contest for reelection to the
Senate. Mr.. Vandiver says that Senator
German is in the fight to stay, and that he
has every confidence of success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-15
HEARING wEDDERBuRN's CASE.


Resumption of the Post once DEPART
ment Investigation.
The hearing in the case Of John Wedder-
burn & Co. before the assistant attorney
general for the Post Office Department was
resumed shortly after 2 O'clock today.
Counsel of Wsdderburn & Co. were present
to show cause why a fraud order should
not be issued against their clients. forbid
ing them thu use Of the mails.
Weddefburn & Co. were represented by
Judge Jere NJ Wilson, w L. Ford and
lately called In the case There were pres
ent on behalf of the Patant Bsr Asaocia-
tion Joseph r. Edison. William II. Doolit-
tie and F. G. Scmers. ME- Stauffer, law
clerk 81 the Office of the assistant comm.s-
sioner OF patents, was also present, to-
gether with q nuinner Of prominent patent
attorneys. Assistant Attorney General Ty-
ner presided and LaN Clerk Barrett OF the
assistant attorney generals ONCE was
present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-15

forms, shining buttons and highly polished
vehicles made showing in the bright sun
light that was all that could be desired by
the public or the officials.
1t had been arranged that the start
should be made promptly at 2:30 o'clock
from Washington Circle. and those who
participated in the parade were promptly
on hand and there was but little delay.
The policemen We're dressed in their full
dress uniforms, wearing their new black
helmets, and each officer wore a black
necktie- The fiTemen also wore their dress
uniforms. fire hats. belts, winter gray
shirts, black ties and white gloves.
The drivers and tillermen wore the regu-
iation gauntlets.
Starting from the circle, the column
moved east on Pennsylvania avenue, with
bands playing and colors flying. Along the
line of the curb stood friends, who cheered
the different companies of both depart
ments as their favorites appeared.
Horses on Good Behavior.
The horses of the fire department. as well
as those ridden by the mounted force of the
police department, seemed to realize that
the occasion was one on which they we
to do their best, and the noble animals
pranced gaily along to the tunes OF the
Marine and 4th Artillery bands.
The first company maintained a distance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-15
ENGLAND SENDS SEAL EXPERT.
He Will Confer With Others From
Canada and United states.

He Will Confer With Others From
Canada and United States.
LONDON, October 15-The British for
eign office today intimated to the United
States ambassador, Colonel John Hay, that
a meeting Of seal experts of Great Britain,
Canada and the United States will occur,
as agreed upon by the Marquis of Sails
bury.
1t is learned that Professor Darcy
Thompson, the zeal expert of the British
foreign office, starts for the United States
Immediately.
The Review of Reviews says that Editor
Stead while in Washington recently dis
covered that unless the sealing question
is speedily settled the United States gov
erEment will order the destruction next
season of the entire herd Of seals on the
whole of the Pribyloff Islands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-15
SENIOR GIMERGA VISITS MADRID.

Suggests Appointments for the New
Government I'm Cuba.
MADRID, October 15.-Senor Gimerga, q
prominent leader of the Cuban autono-
mists. has arrived here incognito. and has
had a conference with the minister for the
colonies, SeEor Moret at which the former
recommended candidates for posts under
the proposed Cuban reform administration
Among the names suggested by Senior
Gimerga for an appointment was that of
Senor Bruson. distinguished lawyer of
Havana.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-15

Col. A. M. TUCkersa RestgnatfOn.
CLEVELAND. Ohio. October 1h-Colonel
A. NJ. Tucker. general agent Of the Erie
railroad in this city. resigned yesterday
because of i'll health. Before he accepted
the position he has just relinquished Col
onel Tucker was general manager of the
New York P. and o. railroad and leased
lines, and previous to that was In charge
Of the Chicago and Erie divisions Of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-15
ROEBER AND wITMER TO wREsrLE.
Will Meet Next April and Settle tn,
Worlds Cham mpi0nship.

Will meet Next april ana Settle the
Worlds Championship.
CINCINNATI, Ohio. October 15.-Ernest
Roeber Of New York and Charles Wilmer
of Cincinnati signed articles Of agreement
here last night for q Graeco-Roman wres-
Ting match in New York or Cincinnati
next April for the championship Of the
world.
Weldon. sporting editor Of the Enquirer.
by February 10. and the other $3.50 two
weeks in advance Of the match The date
OF the match Is to be fixed by Weldon,
when the flrst deposit 10 made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-15

RETURNED FROM HAWAII.
Arrival of the Philadelphia at San
FFanciacO.

FranciacO.
The cruiser Philadelphia arrived at San
Francisco yesterday from Honolulu, but
brought no news of sufficient Importance
to telegraph to the Navy Department The
gunboat Wheeling arrived at Honolulu on
the Sd instant and will remain there until
retired by the Baltimore. now fitting out
at San Francisco. The gunboat Nashville
and the cruiser Vesuvius arrived at Savan-
nah. The former is on her way from Flor
Ida to Hampton reads and the latter is on
her way from Boston for Key West
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-15

The Evening Star is the only
afternoon paper in Washington
that receives the dispatches of
the Associated Press. 1t is
therefore the only one in which
the reader can find the complete
news OF the world, directly trans
mitted by telegraph, up to the
moment of going to press.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-15

which the medal was offered as a prize.
To The Star correspondent, Major George
II. Harries, executive officer of the National
Rife Association, stated this afternoon that
Colla6ay was not entitled to participate in
the match and was so informed some days
Major Harrfes. viii most certainly be sus-
tained. 1t is understood that the action Of
the executive officer i'm regard to protests
is final.
The weather today at The range was
ideal, and an increased number of visitors
were in attendance. Miss Mary Donnelly
and Mr.. Clarence Miller jr., were the
the range office. Lieut.. Alexander of the
4th United States Artillery was an inter-
ested spectator at the firing line. The 4th
Artillery will take possession of the range
next Monday for a stay of a month. during
which the artillerymen are to indulge in
official sfnall-armS practice.
The range officers today were Major
Harries, Captain Bell, Captain King Cap
tain ponnelly, Lieutenant Young and Lieu
tenant Shaw.
Captain King, superintendent of the
range, Is the proud possessor of a horse
that has seen better days in the cavalry
branch of the regular service. Trumpeter
Carroll takes great delight daily in assem-
bling the competitors, and calling to their
attention the wonderful degree of intelli-
gence displayed by the horse when stable
calr is sounded.
Partial Scores Fired Today.
The firing in The Evening Star sena-
torial trophy and distinguished marksmaq
the 300 yards stage up to a late hour this
afternoon. The scores at 200 and 800 yards
were: