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Evening star., 1898-02-10
SHOT WOUNDED MEN
Daniel Ferry Charges This Against
Sheriff Martins Men.
SAYS STRIKERS WERE ORDERLY
Joe Kappa, One of the Wounded,
Takes the Stand.
s II 1T IN T II E B A C K

WII.KESBARRE. Pa, February 1O-The
fist witness called to the stand in the Lat
timer case when court convened this morn
Ing was Morris Engleman of West Halle
ton. Engleman said that on the day of the
shooting he was On the road near the dep
uties. This was at the time the strikers
were flooding Laitimer. He testified that
he was told by the deputies to go into his
house. as he was in danger of being shot.
On cross-examination by counsel for the
defense. Engleman said that he thought
the deputies were doing all that they could
10 preserve the peace and TO disperse the
strikers in a peeceable manner without
violence. The witness said he did not see
the strikers carving aims. but admitted
that they might have been armed, as he did
not see all of them.
Strikers Were Orderly.
Daniel Ferry, grocer of HaZleton. who
Was driving along the road to Lattimer on
The day of the shooting, was then called.
He testified that he saw the strikers who
were marching, and that they were quiet
and orderly. They We're talking quietly
among themselves. He also said he saw
the shooting at Lattimer, being near the
deputies at the time. He heard first a sim
gle shot, and striker fall. Then there
was volley, and several fell, and after
The volley there Were a number of separate
shots.
The witness said he saw a wounded man,
who was lying on the railroad, get up and
Try to walk away, but he was shot down
again.
Ferry said he remembered seeing Depu-
ties Edward Turnbach, William Raught
and John Turner at Lattimer. He said he
saw William Raught, after the shooting
became general. run after the strikers as
far as the railroad track and snoot ct
striker who was running toward the school
house.
Counsel for the defense asked the witness
II Sheriff Martin was not N as much dam
ger OF being shot We're the strikers,
when the shots were fired Dy the deputies.
No, sir replied the witness, .'he was
quite out of danger. He was out of line of
the firing.
Joe Zappa's Testimony.
Joe Zapra, one of the men wounded at
Lattimer, was the next witness. He said
when the strikers reached Lattimer the
sheriff stopped them. Il vas some little
distance away ne said, ''and pushed for
ward to hear what was said The sheriff
told the leaders that they could not go on
to the mine. but the leaders said they were
going. and the sheriff again told them they
could not 60 Then about twenty men
pushed past the sheriff and the shooting
commenced L ran and got on the other
side of the railroad track before L hit.
The ball struck me in the back. / fell and
got up again, because l afraid of be-
ing shot. / a short distance and then
fell again, and did not know anything
more"
Daniel Murphy was then called. He said
he saw Deputy \. Z. Hess give water to
wounded striker. and together with Alonzo
Dodson and A. VI. Eby, carry some of the
wounded men TO the cars.
He could not identify Winchester rife
as being of the kind the deputies carried
but the next witness, Herman Pottinger,
did 80.
Evening star., 1898-02-10
A STATEMENT DISTORTED.
The German Ami ssadOr On the Pro-
posed Quarantine of Horses.

DIR. Holleben, the German ambassador,
called at the State Department today and
left the following statement with Secretary
Sherman:
Certain declarations OF the royal Prus-
sian minister of agriculture have evidently
teen distorted. The minister answered to
an inquiry made to him in the Prussian
diet, that we had to wait, If any evidence
might be furnished of veterinary dangers
from the Importation of American horses
Only then, VIZ: in casa such dangers should
have been proven, there would be reason to
take energetic measures, or impose
quarantine as far as we are entitled to do
So"
This statement has reference to a recent
press cabls from Berlin to the effect that
American horses had developed influenza
after arriving in Germany and that ener-
getic measures must be taken for the pro-
lection of German horses.
Evening star., 1898-02-10
CONSIDER 1T A DESIRABLE JOB.
Many Applications for Secretary of
the virginia Fish Communion.

Many Applications for Secretary of
the Virginia Fish Commission.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RICHMOND, Va. February 10.-Many
applications are being received for sec
retary of the fish commission, under the
idea that clerical ability is all that is nee
essary. The act says the secretary must
be an expert regarding the oyster indus
try.
Senator Flood is receiving many letters,
particularly from tide water, commencing
his course in opposing any interference
with the agricultural department, and set
ting forth Its great advantage to those who
largely use fertilizers.
Governor Tyler announces that he Will
consider no more pardons until the legisla-
ture is over.
Evening star., 1898-02-10
Will Let Him Go.

In view Of the news from Madrid of the
acceptance of the resignation of the Span
ish minister, 1t may be stated that our
government is not disposed to split hairs
over the method of the Offending minis
ter's retirement. In other words, it is not
concerned as to whether he resigns or is
recalled, so long as he leaves the capital
1t is true that the exact language of the
message sent by the State Department to
Minister Woodford indicated the Presi-
dents desire that the minister be recalled,
but the language was used as the most
proper for such an occasion and must not
be taken to mean that the President is dis
posed to go further than is necessary in
the pursuit. of Mr.. Dupuy de LONE, now
no longer an official of the Spanish govern
ment representing it at Washington, but
simply a Spanish citizen lingering at the
capital only long enough to pack up and
remove his effects.
The Madrid cable was communicated to
the Spanish minister and was the first
knowledge that action had been taken by
the cabinet and queen. The official notif-
cation had not reached him up to- 80 p.m
The acceptance Of the resignation was full
ly expected, and occasioned no surprise or
change Of plans. The effect Of the accept
dHce Is 10 cIOSe SeDOT DupQy de LONE
service as Spanish minister at Washington.
De Lome's Future.
The future status of Senior de LONE Is
a matter Of doubt. One of two courses is
open to his government:
A recall to Spain transfer to an
other diplomatic post. A recall without
designation to another post would leave
him in the ranks of the diplomatic service,
on waiting orders. This is the position of
Senor Muruaga, who preceded De LONE
here. In case of a desire to transfer to
another post, there are a number Of i'm
portant Spanish embassies and legations
available. In some quarters it is thought
that the sentiment of the Spanish peopIe
would approve transfer of this char
acter but it is believed to be more prob
able that the Spanish government will wait
until the strain of the incident is over be-
fore deciding the future of its retiring min
lister. This is the more likely. since Senior
de LONE 10 not a liberal. but belongs to
Evening star., 1898-02-10
DaUNTLEsS UNDER SUSPICION.
Former FiIibustcr Being Closely
Watched by Government officials.

Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star
SAVANNAH, Ga, February 1O.-The
United States government is keeping its
watchful eye constantly on the tug Daunt-
less. which is supposed to have been en-
gagged in several flibustering tours to Cuba.
The vessel never comes into port without
being boarded by officer of the govern
ment.
This morning the tug steamed up to its
wharf as usual Directly behind it came a
naphtaa launch from the Boutwell,. with
half dozen bluecoats in 1t. The tug was
promptly searched, after which the launch
went back to the cutter.
Evening star., 1898-02-10

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., 1898-02-10

Resolution offered by New York De-
mOcrnIic LEGISLATOR.

ALBANY. y. Y. February I0--In the as
scmbly today when the Weeks resolution
asking for the resignation of United States
s. uator Murphy was called up Mr.. Weeks
offered a substitute, which censured, but
does not demand the resignation.
A protracted discussion was precipitated.
and Mr. Oliver (democraD of New York
Introduced several substitutes one of which
calls for the Impeachment of President
Mckinley for aiding in the election of Unit
Cd States Senator HAMA
Evening star., 1898-02-10
EIGHT HUNDRED SHOPS TIED UP.

Result of Clothing Makers Strike In
New York.
NEW YORK, February 10.-The strike Of
the 5000 trouser makers and the 5000 cloak
makers continues today. This is the fourth
day of the strike of the trouser makers.
Eight hundred shops are tied up. The
strike leaders say that everything is going
well with the strike. A Few scale of prices
will be formulated and will be sent to the
contractors tomorrow.
While excitement is high, no act Of vio-
lence has been reported to the police.
Evening star., 1898-02-10
HANLoN ON RowDY BASE BALL.
baltimore Manager Promises to Live
Up to the RuleA.

BALTIMORE, Md, February 10-Man-
ager Edward Hanlon Of the Baltimore Base
Ball Club said today in regard to ''rowdy'
ball playing:
Il am unqualifiedly opposed to foul or
profane language on the ball field. 1 just
as heartily object to a player stopping the
game to make a prolonged kick. resulting
only in getting the umpire ratified and
down on the club besides. 1 propose to live
up to the league rule which prohibits clubs
from paying fines. l do, however. want
the line between aggressive ball playing
and rowdyism drawn sharply, for l will
never consent to making my men dunn
miles,"
Evening star., 1898-02-10

In Consequence China VIII Not Ne
gOtiate Loan.

PARIS, February 10.-Oficial advices re-
ceived by the foreign Office from Peking
say Japan has notified China that she in
tends TO keep Wei-Hai-Wei permanently
Chira, in notifying the Chinese ministers
abroad TO this effect. directs them TO notify
the powers also that, in view of this, no
foreign loan is required, as the purpose of
the loan was solely to pay the japanese
war indemnity.
Evening star., 1898-02-10
WILL PROSECUTE KIDNAPERs.
Announcement Made by Chris Won
der Ahe's Attorney.

der Ahe's Attorney.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, February 1O.-The Re-
public says: John NJ. Glover, attorney for
Chris Won der Abe. will probably apply for
warrants today against Detective Bendel
and his assistants Of Pittsburg, charging
them with conspirng to kidnap Chris Won
der Abe and illegally restrain him of his
liberty.
Some surprise has been expressed over
the failure of Mr.. Won der Ahe's friends to
take action Immediately after the base ball
magnate was abducted Monday night, In
explanation for the delay Mr. Glover states
that he decided to do nothing relative to
the prosecution of Mr.. Won der Ahe's alb
ductors until the st. Louis base ball mag
nate was safely out of the clutches Of the
Pittsburg authorities.
Evening star., 1898-02-10
SUBPOENA FOR SENATOR HANNA.
Cited to Appear Before Ohio Senate,
Investigating Committee.

Investigating Committee.
COLUMBUS. Ohio. February 1O.-Chafr-
man Burke Of the senatorial investigating
committee last night issued subpoenas
calling Senator Hanna. Major Diok, Major
E. G. Rathbone. Harry M. Dougherty and
8. D. Hollenbeck before the committee.
Those to Senator Hanna, Major Dick and
Major Rathbone were mailed to them They
are not in the state and their attendance
cannot be forced. but it Is desired to give
them an opportunity to appear before the
committee before the report is made up.
Evening star., 1898-02-10
DENIED BY THE STOVE MEN.
Reported Formation of u Gigantic
Trust.

DETROIT, Mich, February 1O.-Oficials
of all the Detroit stove works requested
the Associated Press to deny in their be-
half the statement recently telegraphed by
correspondents OF certain papers, to the eff
feet that q .''stove trast'' or any combina-
ticn of stove interests in this city has been
or Is being effected. The stove companies
have formally demanded retraction from
such newspapers as published the rumor
mentioned.
Evening star., 1898-02-10

Secretary Alger to Leave Saturday.
Secretary Alger has arranged to leave
son OF rest and recreation. The length of
his stay will depend on his health, but will
probably not be prolonged over two or
three weeks. He will make the trip by
rail, via Richmond, and viii be accom-
panied by Mrs. Alger, Miss Alger and DR..
Wood OF the army.
Evening star., 1898-02-10
Ons to Oppose Burton.

Special Dispatch to The Dvering Star
CLEVELAND. Ohio. February 1o.-It is
announced here that Judge Walter c. Ong
will be the anti-Hanna candidate for Con-
gress here against Il e. Burton. If Judge
Ong- enters the fight he will have the sup
port Of the McKtsson organization, as he
Is free silver man.
Evening star., 1898-02-10
Fatality I'm a Coal Mine.

WMKESBARRE. Pc, February 10-Ed-
ward Hughes was killed and Thomas An
derson fatally injured by a fall of rock in
the Baltimore mine this morning.
Evening star., 1898-02-10

the conservative party. which is now out
of power.
The action of the cabinet in designating
the first secretary as charge d'affaires
leaves question as to whether Senor
Pablo Soler or Senor Dubosc will be I'm tenn.
porary charge both having rank as first
secretaries. 1t had been understood that
Pablo Soler would be named, but at tho
legation it was said nothing definite could
be stated until the official notification from
Spain was received.
Evening star., 1898-02-10

Up 10 1 o'clock this afternoon Senator
Hanna was the only caller at the White
House who is thought to have talked with
the President about the De LONE affair.
The senator said that as the matter wal
q state secret he could not talk about Il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-31
IF DESERVING OF REWARD
This Board Will Determine on Their Respec.
tive Rewards.

Washington, Aug. 1.-THE acting secre-
tary of the navN today, appointed a
board composed of officers of the highest
rank to meet at the navy department to
consider and report upon all cases of OFF,
GERS deserving of reward for specially
meritorious service during the war with
Spain, other than those officers whose
services have been already recognized by
promotion.
The board Is composed of Rear Admiral
Montgomery Sicard; formerly president
of the naval war or strategy board: Rear
Admiral Edward 0. Matthews, president
of the navy examining and retiring
boards, and Rear Admiral Charles s. Nor
ton, commandant of the Washington navy
yard. Admiral Norton is on the retired
list and Admirals S.card and Matthews
will be retired within a few months.
Col Charles Haywood. commandant of
the marine corps. will sit as member of
the board when officers of the marine
corps are under consideration.
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THE WORK INCREASES.
Arbitration Commission At Quebec Finds lis
Duties Piling Up Apace.

Quebec. Aug. 30.-The work Of the
arbitration commission is evidently
increasing. The American commits
siOners are holding a night session, to-
night. and, tomorrow, a number Of
gentlemen from various parts Of the
United States are expected here, but
the commissioners will not disclose
what interests they will represent
A matter which was not metioned in
the general protocol will probably soon
be brought to the attention Of the
American commissioners. They will
be asked to consider the question Of q
monument for Gen. Montgomery, who
was killed while leading detachment
of American troops in 1775. A small
tablet in the rock by the roadside bear
ing the words: Here Fell Montgom-
ery' is all that mas ever marked the
spot where he met his death.
The Gloucester, Mass, fishermen
have applied for a hearing before the
American delegation and representa-
tive of their interests will probably be
heard. tomorrow or Thursday. In
fact it is known that the fisheries
question has already been taken up
and has been given considerable at
tentiOn in the discussions, today.
The Gloucester fishermen will. it is
said favor reciprocity arrangement
with New 'Foundland whereby they
will be able to get bait from the New
Foundland waters without paying the
license fee of $3.50 per ton upon all
American fishing vessels entering the
New Foundland waters for bait.
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ADMIRAL scHieY BAHQuE11Eo.
Farewell Dinner on Eve Of His Departure
for Porto Rico.

Westport, CT. Aug. 30.-Rear Ad-
miral Winfield Scott Echley. who is
about to sail for Porto Rico as a mem
Der of the Porto Rican commission,
was given farewell dinner this even
ing, at the residence of his son-n-law.
R. M. S. Wortley, in Saugatuck. The
Rear Admiral arrived in Saugautuck.
late this afternoon. accompanied by
Mr.. Wortley. who had spent the day
in New York with him. The visitors
were all New York friends of the adj
miral.
Admiral Schley looked the picture
of health. He said he would leave, to-
morrow, for New York. He will sail
for Porto Rico at noon, accompanied
by Gen. Gordon. Just how long it
would necessary for, him to remain in
Porto Rico he could not say, but he
thought that in all probability his du-
ties would keep him there about two
months.
He will then return to Westport for
a brief time and later go to New York
where he viii remain during the win
ter.
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she NEEDS the REST.
Sister Bettina Of Red Cross Fame, Sojourning
at Casco.

Casco, Me-, Aug. 3O.-Mrs. Bettina
Hofker Lesser of New York, wife of
DR.. A. Monae Lesser. chief surgeon of
the American Red Cross, is in Casco
for a few weeks.
Mrs. Lesser. who is known as Sister
Bettina, is chief Of the Red Cross
Hospital and Training School for
Nurses.
Dr.. Lesser and Mrs. Lesser went to
Cuba with Clara Barton last January.
On the breaking out Of the war they
went to Santiago and did Red Cross
work after the battles of Caney and
Siboney.
Mrs. Lesser had q slight form of yell
low fever and is here to recover her
health.
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ON LAND AND SEA.
Bits Of News from Our Gallant Soldiers and
Sailors.

The TIN Illinois has been ordered
from Camp Meade, Middleton. Pa. to
Springfield, to be mustered out and the
detachment of the 9th Massachusetts
to South birmingham to join the
regiment.
AS sad sequel to the burial of Ma
jor Grady of the 9th MASSACHUSETTS
Regiment, Monday, comes the death
of his young orderly. Michael M. Burke
of East Boston. who passed away In
the Massachusetts General Hospital,
at Boston, Tuesday afternoon. from
typhoid fever Young Burke arrived
from Cuba a week ago Tuesday. on
the Olivette. He was % years of age,
enlisted in Co. H, and was appointed
orderly in Cuba.
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THE PEACE COMMISSION.
Bearings Will Deal Only With Questions Con
corning America and Spain.

Washington, Aug. 3O.-Justice White
is, to have conference with Secretary
Day when the latter returns to Wash
ington. about the end Of the present
week, and it is supposed that 1t will be
then definitely determined whether or
not the former will consent to abide
by his first decision to serve as MEM
Der of the peace commis:ionn, AT last
accounts the justice was in Copers-
town, N. Y. on a vacation.
NJ. Thiebaut. the secretary of the
French embassy, had a Tong, confer
ence with Acting Secretary Moore; to-
day. supposedly with reference to the
accommodation to be provided for the
commission when it reaches Paris. 1t
Is believed that the French govern
ment will afford the commission sui
table rooms in the French foreign
Office.
No outside pressure from any source
will be permitted to be brought to
bear upon the commission, it being ad-
mitted that notwithstanding the keen
interest all Europe may have in the
commission, the body must be allowed
to deal with all questions coming be-
fore it. without interference from any
country besides the United States and
Snain
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CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

James J. Corbett, accompanied by
his wife. has left San Francisco for
New York. Interviewed he said he
would not fight Mccoy on Oct. 1, but
that he would meet him month later.
The Iron and Steel Sheet Manufac-
turers' Association of the United
States met at Ptttsburg, Pa, Tuesday.
to fix prices for the ensuing year. Sec
rotary Jarrett stated that prices would
be advanced probably 81 ton on
sheets in response to the advances al
ready made in raw materials.
The convention assembled at Mama
gua,, Nicaragua, to form constitution
for confederacy to consist of the
states of Salvador, Honduras and
Nicaragua, has agreed upon ~ q the
149 articles. 1t has been agreed that
the name of the confederacy shall be
the United States of Central
America" ssss
The committee on the combination of
the iron and steel interests Of the United
States met at New York, Tuesday After
the meeting E. H. Gary gave out the fol-
lowing Oficial statement: 1.-THE committee
reported that II had been decided to or
ganixe new company, to be known as
the Federal Steel Co.. under the laws of
New jersey. The capital stock will be
about 800, 100000. one-half preferred and
one-half In common stock.
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Soldiers at chickamauga Have Little
Use for These Negroes.

Altoona, Pa. Aug. 30. Soldiers pass
ing through Altoona tell a strange
story regarding the death of Quarter
master George B. Franks of Co. G,
18th New. York Regiment. The regi-
ment is encamped at Chattanooga.
Because Of the death Of three hospital
patients. after drinking milk sold by
negroes living the neighborhood, the
quartermaster of Co. G would not al
low the negroes to sell anything to his
company.
Friday night, gang of negroes
caught Franks outside Of the camp
grounds and. after beating him nearly
to death, threw him under passing
railroad train. Since then the guards.
1t is said, have been ordered to shoot
any negroes who attempt to pass the
camp lines. ....,
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At Gasp wlkoFF.
Yellow Fever Subsidies and Condition At Camp
10 Much Improved

New York. Aug. 3O.-The excitement
caused by the death Of two yellow
fever suspects at Camp Wikoff, has
greatly abated since no further deaths
have occurred among the so men who
are held at the detention hospital as
suspects, nor has yellow fever devel-
oped among them.
A surgeon at that hospital says the
men died of pernicious malarial fever.
DIR. Nicholas Sem, assistant surgeon
general of the United States. and chief
of the operating staff at Camp Wikoff.
today said that If the troops are kept
here in this camp another month they
will all be dead or sick with typhoid
fever.
Il do not say this without having
carefully considered the situation" he
continued. Il have studied the camp,
and have been in a position to know
the condition Of the men and to know
what has been the trouble.
I'm justice to the camp I want to
among the soldiers up to the present
time and none of the deaths have
been due to the conditions which now
prevail here or have in the past. Sick
ness has almost entirely been limited
to fevers contracted in the South, and
the death rate would have been much
more than now had the men remained
in the South instead of being brought
here 80
"The change of climate lessened the
effects of the fevers and improved the
condition of the men. AS conse-
quence, the only sickness which can
be attributed to this camp is dysentery
or lesser troubles which may have
water
$50 far none of the fevers have been
indigenous to the camp. But if the
men remain here they will certainly be
attacked with typhoid fever. This
will be due to the germs which they
will get in the water. For time this
camp will be healthy one. burt in a
few weeks typhoid fever germs from
the sinks and cess pools. now scattered
thickly about, will penetrate the earth
and contaminate the water supply"