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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26
MRS.LUETGERT FOUND AGAIN
States Attorney Gives Slight 0redsnce to
This LATEST Report
It 1. Believed 1Sat ne Missing wo-
man 4. Somewhere Abost
Dare9soraIo~a.

CHICAGO. octohe 2eA-"within the past
twenty-rour hours he have received infor-
nation that may make another trial of
Luetgert unnecessaf said Attorney AL
bert Phalen today. II will not reveal the
name Of my informant, nor the location of
the city In which he lives at present, but 1t
Is within 200 miles of Chicago, and the man
Is an ex-official of the place. He Is posi-
tive-absolute positive-that he has seen
Mrs. Luetgert Within few days. The in
formation. together with his Identification,
Is startling In Its directness. But we have
been startled SO many times by similar re-
ports only to be eventually disappointed
that l. will not believe the report until
see the woman he says Is Mrs. Luetgert.
we are investigating the story of this
informant. We have learned that he is
cool-headed and reliable person, and his
story may at last solve the mystery. But
l Will believe the woman who he has iden-
titled as Mrs. Luetgert is she when Luet-
CERT says so, and Eer family corroborates
him, and not before,
1t Is believed that the information came
from Davenport, Iowa, 1S5 miles west of
Chicago Soon after Mrs Luetyerts dis
appearance report reached Chicago that
sne was seen in Davenport and also in
ROCK Island. ILL.,, across the river, but In
vestigation proved the report untrue.
Attorney Phalen called at the states at
torney's office today to consult with States
torney McEwen with reference to the Luet-
CERT case. Mr.. Deneen however, was not
at his Office. as his health has been poor
since the trial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26
Chief Ripley Of Chicago Discharges
434 Policemen.
DEMOCRATS PUT IN THEIR PLACES
He Says He is Carrying Out Civil
Service Rules.
TRIKES NEAR CHAACK

CHICAGO, October 26.-Chief of Police
Ripley today issued an order discharging
from the force 434 policemen and appoint
ing in their place a like number of men,
bers of the Star League" democratic ex-
policemen, who had been discharged I'M
der the previous administration. 1t is the
biggest so-cailed general order issued
since ex-Chief Badenoch (republicaD Is
sued his famous order No. Ii, in May, 1895,
discharging jS7 men.
Chief Kipley's order drops from the police
rolls and retires on pensions three desk
sergeants. one detective sergeant and
tv enty patrolmen. Eight desk sergeants
and 3.e} patrolmen were discharged out
right.
Chief Ripley says the changes are made
in order to put the entire department under
civil service. The men discharged, he said,
owed their appointments to political in
1uence. All the newly appointed officers
have passed the civil service examinations.
One notable feature of the order is that
the four detectives who did the most con-
spicuous work on the Luetgert case are dis
ter Dean, who, it is alleged, found the gold
rings in the famous middle vat of the sau-
sage factory: and Detectives George Lang
John Cederberg and c. L. Griebenow.
All these men worked in the case, under
the personal direction of Inspector Setback
republican,. One of the patrolmen removed
is Nicholas Michaels. brother-in-law of In
spector Schaak. The order has caused
much excitement in political circles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26
MAY EXPLAIN THE WRECK
Express Safe on New York Central Train is
Missing.
1t Contained 100000 in Currency
piciOus Characters Around.

GARRISONS, N. Y, October 26.-The ex-
press car attached to the New York Cen
trail train that was wrecked near this place
on Sunday morning was raised today. One
Of the safes that it should have contained
was missing.
1t is thought that there was in the neigh
borhood Of 100000 in the safe, for one
package contained $4,000, and there was
quite number of packages shipped.
H. 8. Julien, general manager Of the
American Express Company, and j. D. Van
Valkenburg, division superintendent of AL
bany. were present and supervised the
work of removing the car The New York
Central has a force Of detectives in the
neighborhood guarding the car. and for
two days six express company men had
been about Kings Point, armed to the
teeth.
Last night several suspicious characters
were noticed prowling about the sunken
cars in boats, but they were warned away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26
HAS NOT LOST ANYTHING,
The Fraudulent Creek Warrants Were
Not Paid.

A report has gone out in effect that the
United States government would lose
SN,WD because of fraudulent warrants OIL
the treasury on account of the Creek In
dian nation in the Indian territory.
In speaking of this matter to a Star re-
porter today. Secretary Bliss said:
Congress ordered the Department of the
Interior to pay warrants on behalf of the
Creek Indian nation amounting to S133 osJ
in liquidation of Indebtedness incurred by
the Indians for various purposes. Congress
provided that this money was to be paid
only when the Secretary of the Interior
was satisfied everything connected with
the transaction was correct. We had on
animation some time ago that there was
something wrong about these warrants
ana We sent out one of our inspectors from
tfiS Office to examine the whole case and
nave had several reports during the. inyes-
LEGATION.
1t has finally developed that there are
outstanding warrants to about S.pD.ntD which
are fraudulent. A confession has been made
by one man who was connected with the
frauds But the government has not paid
cut cent and. of course will not on any
fraudulent warrants. Naturally the gov
eminent has not and will not lose a penny
in the transaction
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26

Century Cycle Club Challenges the
ArlinEtOns, Who Accept.

What will doubtless prove the most in
teresting bicycle contest ever held In this
vicinity is likely to take place I'm the
course of thirty days. The Century Cycle
Club has challenged the Arlington Wheel
men to a team road race from this city to
Frederick. Nd. and return, and the Airing
ton club has accepted. Twelve men will
be chosen from each club who were active
members on September 26 last. the date Of
the recent century run to Frederick.
The challenge was sent by Captain f.
s. Byrnes of the Century Cycle Club Octo-
ger 10. and was considered by the Airing
ton club at special meeting. II was de-
cide3 to accept the challenge, with the fol-
lowing conditions:
First, that the race shall be for 100 miles
and be run over the customary course to
Frederick, Nd, and return. Start and
finish at Brightwoo6. Second. that Sc,
be deposited for suitable prizes for the win
ming team fifteen days prior to date of
race. Third. that the team representing
each club shall be composed of twelve act
i've members in good standing of the club
they represent and were such on Sep
TENDER &c. 1897. it being specifically un-
derstood and agreed that the books OF
each club are open to any representative
appointed by either club to corroborate
this fact before said race is run, and fur
Their. that each club shall be allowed to
appoint three additional members to act
as substitutes on the team IL necessary.
Fourth. that the names of each team and
substitutes shall be published three days
prior to date of race. over the signatures
of the respective captains, and that no
change will be allowed thereafter. Fifth,
that the winning team shall be determined
upon by the number of points scored by
said team, beginning with "a points and
ending at 1 point. Sixth. that each rider
shall bear a number conspicuously dis
played, and shall remain at the turning
point one hour from the time of his ar
rival at that point. Seventh that the race
shall not be run on Sunday. and in accord
ance with the Century Road Club of Amer
lea
The Arlingtons have made a deposit of
So, in accordance with the conditions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26
MEXICAN STRIKERS KILLED.
Result of Clash With Deputy
SheriGs in Arizona.

SheriGs in Arizona.
YUMA, AriZ., October 26-Three to seven
striking Mexican railroad laborers were
killed and number wounded in battle
between strikers and deputy sheriffs at
Mammoth Tank. One of the deputies,
George Wilder. is believed to be mortally
wounded.
Sheriff Mel Greenieaf and deputies Jones
and Wilder, with warrants for the arrest
of three of the strikers. arrived at Nam
moth Tank and found the strikers massed
about a quarter OF a mile beyond the sta
ton, in a defiant mood. When the deputies
undertook to make arrests, the MeXicans,
armed with revolvers. link pins and rocks,
began fierce assault upon them. Deputy
Wilder fell at the first voIey
Deputy Jones tfen opened fire on the
strikers with shot gun and at the first
shot three fell. The crowd halted momen-
tarily, but soon began advancing again,
when another shot from Jones gun brought
down several more Of them. This caused
another halt, which enabled the officers to
carry WILDER to the train, which pulled out
for Yuma amid a<zhail of rocks and SCRAP
iron.
A posse has started for Mammoth Tank
to make arrests and serious trouble is ex-
pected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26
TRAINED NURSE on TRIAL.
Defense Offers Testimony TO Prove
Mental lrrespOnsibilfty.

Marie Delcomyn. alias Annie Ryan. the
English trained nurse who. it is alleged.
stole a $40 watch from Miss Ramsburg of
1900 Vermont avenue, where she was board
ing, was placed on trial today before Chief
Justice Bingham in Criminal Court No. 1.
She was defended by Attorneys Andrew Y.
Bradley and George T. Dunlop. and Assist
ant District Attorney Shillington conducted
the prosecution.
The testimony submitted by the govern
ment showed that the accused, a we'll
dressed and intelligent woman, who APP
peared to keenly appreciate her position.
took the watch the 4th 9Th of this
month. and pawned it for s.; that she sub
sequently redeemed 1t, and that she hid 1t
in settee in Crockers shoe store, where
she showed it to be when taken there
under arrest by Detective Parham.
The taking, pawning and hiding of the
watch being admitted by the defense. they
introduced medical testimony tending to
show that the woman, a graduate of st.
Thomas Hospital OF London, was mentally
irresponsible because of an intellect i'm
paired by typhoid fever.
They also showed that the value of The
watch is less than $35. the amount which
reduces the offense to petit larceny, for
which only a sentence in jail of not more
than six months can be imposed.
The trial will be concluded late this after
noon or tomorrow morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26

governments of the United States and
Spain At the same time. It is stated with
great positiveness that Minister Woodford
has not yet Communica Sd to the depart
ment either the text or substance of Spain s
reply to the United States offer of media
ton.
As an Indication of the pacific view of the
situation taken by the chief officers of the
administration. it is stated that President
Mckinley and most of his cabinet have ar
ranged to absent themselves from the cab
met next week The President starts for
Ohio Friday, and Secretary Sherman leaves
for the same place Saturday. Secretary
Alger Is going to his home in Michigan to-
rorrow or Thursday. and Secretary Long
is going to Pennsylvania in a few days
Assistant Secretary Day is now in ONO.
and Is not expected back until after the
election so that when Secretary Sherman
goes away the direction of foreign analrs
will be in the hands of Second Assistant
Secretary Adee- Such an exodus WOULD ioi
occur. IL is argued, if there were any in'-
mediate prospects of an International crisis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26
INDIANS IN ALASKA.
Their Status as Defined by Land Com
missioner Hermann.

The status of the Indians in Alaska AMI
their right to take up or hold a mining
claim according to the United States min
ing laws or pursuant TO any treaty with
Russia at the time of the Alaskan pur-
chase. is discussed in an interesting de-
cision made today by Commissioner Her.
mann of the general land office. 1t is held
that the right TO prospect. locate. enter
ana receive patent for mineral lands is
conferred upon citizens of the United
States and to those who have declared
their intention to become such. and this
right is based upon the act approved May
IL.
AS to whether a native born Indian of
Alaska is a citizen of the United States.
the commissioner cites the case of Wa
tiers against Campbell in the United States
Supreme Court. which held that Alaska is
not Indian country in the usual sense of
the term. except SO far as the introdUc-
ton and disposition of sprituous liquors is
concerned. and. subject to this restraint, is
open to occupation and trade generally.
A former Secretary of the Interior held
that under TIE treaty of March 10. 1867.
the uncivlized Tative tribes of SAlska will
be subject TO such laws and regtS.tions as
the United States may from time to time
adopt. The status of the natives as a race.
the commissioner says. has never been de-
fined by statute. Eor has their political
status been fixed.
The office of Indian affairs has never
exercised any Jurisdiction over any portion
of the inhabitants of Alaska, as Indians.
All laws referring 20 Alaska and its abor-
igfnal inhabitants bore no reference to Ii
as Indian country. nor to them as In
dams. and the conclusion. therefore, is
that contracts made with these people are
not required to be approved by any officer
OF the government. as is essential in other
cases between Il white man and Indians
This subject is likely to prove an inter-
esting issue in the next session of Con-
giess. Though similar legislation was de-
feated at the last session, the recent de-
velopments are held to nave brought Alas
ka into condition ripe for representation
by delegate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26
Washington Stock Exchange.

Sales-regular cclI-12 o'clock m.-washington
aa n,aISFy LIST Is 500 at 10 Gspi,al Ias
10 at 5S. Pneumatic Gun Carriage. 100 at "a
cents: lo0 at 81 cents: 100 at s. cents 100 at IS
10 at 144- After call ergenthaler Linotype, s
District of Columbia Bonds-aO-year fund IS.
sd 1867 Syear ld r. SiS ~ bid
19CS, currency. liz bid 3.65s. funding, currency,
IN M,s bid lls ASKED sa,,s o,ro,,,,.n n.
il5hs bid Metropolitan Railrcad cow. 6s LIB bid.
~ asked MetrSgsiitaa Railroad certificates Of
certificates Of indebtedness B. iii bid Ills asked
Rsif ms s Is g soo bid . asked Esngo9
4 H Sia. washington Gas compsny g. series series
l05 bid. Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone 5s,
lo4 bid. American Security and Trust 5s, F. and
and O., 100 bid. washington Market company ist
Gs. no bid Washington Market Company imp 6s.
10 bid. Masonic Hall Association S, ioi bid
wsshicston Light Infantry LIST es, 80 bid. -.
bid. 800 asked. Metropolitan, "a bid, 800 asked
Central, go bid. Farmers and Mechanics. $50
End, 1903 bid, los asked. Lincoln. ioi bid, los
Safe Deposit and Trust Companies.-w Washington
Loan and Trust, 1li9 bid, l25 asked. American
Railroad ks;-capital Traction. 5ex bid. ssH
x46a bid, 81 asked Georgetown Gas. Al asked
insurance Stocks.-Firemen's. 30 bid. Franklin,
KS bid Metropolitan, g bid Corcoran, SO bid
Potomac IS bid. German American, 1S5 bid Ma
tional Union, 10 bid IA asked: Columbia, 10 hid
II asked Riggs, ~ bid. Peoples, bid. Lin
Title Insurance Stocks.-Real Estate Title. 9s
bid, los asked; Columbia Title. bid. 81 asked
Telephone Stocks.-Pennsyivania. IS bid Chesa-
Graphophone, sN bid. SH asked. American Graph
2phone. preferred, 10 bid, II asked. Pneumatic
Miscellaneous neutrality-suspicious. Linotype, LAB
DID. l44a asked Lanston Menctype. ls Sid. 10
Ice lis bid 125 asked. Norfolk and washington
Steamboat 100A asked Lincoln Hall, 90 asked
YEx div
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26
Army and Navy Orders.

Lieutenant Colonel James Jackson, LIST
Cavalry. has been relieved from duty with
the National Guard of Oregon and will
proceed to his home to await retirement.
The leave of absence granted First Lieu
tenant Guy H. Preston. 9th Cavalry, has
teen extended three months
Leave of absence for six months has been
granted First Lieutenant Rowland c. Hill.
10Th Infantry.
Assistant Engineer \. Hartsrath has
been detached from the Marietta and or
oered 20 the Mare Island navy yard
Commodore Albert Kautz president nj
the naval examining and retiring board
mas been ordered to duty as commandant
OF the naval station, Newport, X. L., No
Eember i, relieving Commodore w w
Wallace, who will be retired on account OF
age on TIE 9TH proximo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26
TRIBEsMEN RoUT THE BRITISH.
Pursue n FOrnginx Party, WOunding
Several Of the Men,

Pursue n FOrnginx Party, WoundinE
Several of the Men.
SIMLA, October 26-Official advices re-
ceived here today from Kharapha announce
that large foraging party of British
troops yesterday captured the village of
Rimadban and secured quantity of sup
plies. On retiring the troops were hotly
followed by the enemy to within a mile of
the British camp. On the British side nine
men, including Col. Hadow, were wounded.
The chiefs of the insurgent tribesmen
are menacing, and they are Offering a de-
termined front in all directions. The Brit
tsh officers say the tribesmen excel in
guerilla warfare and are wonderful Skin
mishers. The enemy is fully supplied with
ammunition, and large reinforcements are
Joining the insurgent camps A dispatch
from Semphagha gives the official list of
the killed and wounded at the storuiine of
Dargai ridge as being 195, of which num-
Der thirty-seven were killed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26
wARsHIP WANTED AT HAVANA.
American Residents Fear DemOnstra-
ton to BE Made by Volunteers.

American Residents Fear Demonstra-
ton to BE Made by Volunteers.
HAVANA. October 26.-Considerable
anxiety is expressed among the American
residents of this city as to the outcome
of the demonstration which the volun-
teers are expected to make on Friday or
Saturday next upon the departure of Gen
eral Weyler for Spain.
In spite Of the orders from Madrid and
the steps taken by the Spanish officials
here, there is still apparently a determine
ton upon the part of the volunteers, who,
in this matter, seem unwilling to he con-
trolled by their officers to make the gem
erals departure from Havana the occasion
of an anti-American demonstration.
Should this be the case, it is feared that
serious trouble may ensue, and many of
the Americans of this city have been heard
to express more strongly than ever the
wish that a United States warship was
present in this harbor to protect American
life and property, If necessary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26
Union Pacific Was the Feature of
Stock Market Today.
SHORT COVERING CAUSED ADVANCE
Whole List Responded Slightly in
Sympathy With II.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
NEW YORK, October 26.-Opening prices
this morning reflected fractional gains
from the closing level OF yesterday. but
the market was wholly void of significant
purchasing orders. London prices were
from u to Il per cent above the local parity
ana some buying for that account was re-
reported during the opening hour.
traders had the market almost exclu-
slveiy to themselves during a greater part
OF the day, buying and selling without def
mite notion as to which was the wiser
course.
Advices from Washington announcing an
Increase Of $12,OOO,OOO in the latest syndi-
cate bid for Union Pacific prompted a gen.
eral covering movement in those shares.
Assurances that the government would ac-
cept the new bid and withdraw all objec-
tions to the sale as originally planned ac-
companied this new intelligence.
Should the reorganization proceed on the
basis to which stockholders have already
subscribed, the sale of the property to the
syndicate would undoubtedly improve the
value OF the common stock. The Increased
bid must come from some source however
and 1t seems possible that an increase in
the bonded debt Of the concern may be de-
cided upon as the only means of securing
The short interest in the stock did not
consider this point at all, however, and a
sharp rally followed on the covering of
yesterdays sales.
The entire market rallied in sympathy
with Union Pacific. and evidences Of a more
hopeful speculative prospect were every
where visible
The Cuban situation dwindled in impor-
lance, and the more conservative houses
took the View that nothing serious would
come from Washington on this subject. The
idea that Spain will turn aggressor in the
matter finds little Endorsement, and buying
Is not delayed because of Cuban advices.
The local political situation is badly mix
ed. however, and this is having a marked
irfuence on the volume of business.
Earnings are improving in all sections,
except in the yellow fever districts.
decrease in the weekly returns of
Nashville had a tendency unsettle the
market slightly during the afternoon, but
the covering movement above noted en-
praced even these shares.
The western roads are all doing we'll. and
these properties are relied upon to start the
advance whenever it may come
Chicago Gas was bought confidently dur
ing the day by the same important inter
ests noted yesterday. The evils of compe-
investment character of the shares is
thought to have been restored
American Sugar was in fair demand dur
ing the day. purchasers relying upon
favorable decision by the Treasury Depart
meIt in the rear future.
The market gave such evidences of its
rallyinS power that higher prices would
ordinarily seem assured, but the political
situation alters the prospect slightly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26
SON SUSPECTED OF MArR1c1DE.
Sensational developments in St. Loui.
Murder Case.

Sensational Developments in st. Louis
Murder Case.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, October 2G-On August
3 Mrs. Peter Hauptman, wife of a wealthy
merchant, was attacked by some one. who
cut her throat with bread knife, killing
her instantly. At the inquest 1t was decided
that Louise, the insane daughter, had COM
mitted the act. The strongest witness
against Louise was her brother Will, whose
sanity at that time was unquestioned, but
who subsequently Tas committed to an in
sane asylum after examination by physi-
Clans ,.
Now. Wills sweetheart, Annie Kline, and
his stepsister, Mrs, Windsheimer. say that
on the day of the murder they heard a
commotion, ard rushed into the room, where
they found Will standing at the door,
trembling, and that he had blood on his
shirt. They say Louise was sitting calmly
at table eating, in exactly the same posi-
ton she YVES when Mrs. Windsheimer left
her a few minutes before.
The stories of the two women. have
aroused much attention and a Thorough
investigation Is being made.