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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-22
EPWORTH LEAGUES BIG DAY
Three Sunrise Prayer Meetings in Early
Morning.
on Various Phases OF
MethOdism In the Three Meet
ing Halls.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, July 22.-Today
was the big day of the Epworth League
convention. Every minute of time was oc-
cupied by regular sessions in committee
meetings, beginning with three sunrise
prayer meetings. The registration bureau
was closed last night, at which time 5000
arrivals had been noted. 1t is estimated
that LOCO visitors are in the city today.
Junior League meetings were held in Rob-
erts' Park ana Meridian Street Methodist
churches this morning. The regular con-
vention sessions began at o'clock. Bishop
w. X. Ninde of Detroit presided in the
tent, Bishop Charles B. Galloway, Jackson,
Michigan, presiding in Tomlinson Hall. and
Bishop ]. F. Hurst, Washington, presiding
at the Opera House. The same topics were
spoken upon al the three meetings:
'Methodism, It's Evangelical Genius" was
discussed by Rev. w. A. Spencer. Philadel-
phia; Rev Claud!us B. Spencer. Denver,
and Rev. H. G. Henderson, Parkersburg,
w. Va.
''Methodism, It's Breadth and Catholic
ity" was discussed by Revs. J. Shorey, Pc
terboro, Ont. w. P. Thirkield, Atlanta
Ga and Dr. Frank NJ. North. New York.
Methodist Philanthropy was the sub
ject of addresses by Rev H. j. ChreitZberg
Charlotte. N. c., and Rev. wv. Graham
Toronto.
"Methodism and Educational Leaders"
by Professor R. S. Copeland. Ann Arbor,
Mich; Rev. F. L. Osborn. Bay City, Mich,
and Rev. ]. H. Riddell, Winnipeg, Man.
''Womans Work in Methodisn'' was the
subject of address by Mrs. Lucy Rider
Meyer, Chicago.
Rev James Atkins, Nashville, Tenn. and
Rev. Frank Gary. Galveston. Texas, de-
livered addresses on Present Sunday
School Achievements.
'The Twentieth Century Movement" was
discussed by Rev. Charles w Byrd, Ashe-
vile. N c.; Rev. w. ]. Sipprell, New West
Minister B. c., and Rev. E. NJ. Mills, Ell
mira. N. Y.
]. J. Maclaren, Toronto; Rev Charles c.
Woods, Arkansas City. Kan, and Rev. F.
n. Uppham, Westfeld, Mass. spoke on
THE Young Peoples Movement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-22

date for an elective office was in 1879. when
he ran unsuccessfully for Judge of the court
of common pleas. He was appointed by
President Arthur In 1888 United States dis
trict attorney in place of Stewart L. Wood
ford in the southern district of New York,
Cleveland becoming President, he resigned.
In 1871 he was an active member of the
committee of thirty which worked to obtain
reform in the city of New York, and in
1856 was chairman of the republican coun-
ty committee of New York.
Associated With Roosevelt.
He has always been politically associated
with Gov. Roosevelt. and when the latter
was police commissioner Mr.. Root was Sc
lected by Mayor Strong to prosecute the
charges against Commissioner Parker. He
was prominent in the constitutional con-
vention and many of the ideas now in the
constitution originated with him.
The President offered Mr.. Root the Span
ish mission prior to it's tender to General
Woodford. Mr.. Root was also suggested as
Secretary of the Interior and aInbassa-
dor to London. Last year he was talked of
as United States senatorial possibility.
Mr.. Root is president of the Union League
Club.
Mr.. Root is tall and slim. quiet in manner
and affable in address. He is a logical and
convincing speaker, and in the preparation
of a brief 1t is said he cannot be eXcelled.
He is fond of sport and plays golf almost
as well as Attorney General Griggs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-22
Street Cars Running on Time in
Brooklyn Today,
NO MORE TROUBLE In MANHATTAN
Police Are Still Protecting the
Non-Union Men at Work
FAKE BOMB FOUND

NEW YORK. July 22.-The street railway
mems strike in Brooklyn is a thing Of the
past. The time schedules OF the various
surface railroads are today practically re-
stored and maintained through the city
and suburbs.
Aside from creased rails and the occa-
sional explosion of a torpedo which had
been placed on the tracks by sympathizers
In the hope OF frightening new motormen
nothing hindered the general operation of
the roads during last night.
While overt acts are no longer apprehend-
ed, the police have not yet been withdrawn
from the cars on lines passing through
nefghborhoods where interference might
occur.
1t is now generally believed that the bull
let which penetrated Detective Fosters leg
last night at 9TH avenue and 9TH street
came from the revolver of Detective Crane
who accompanied him. Only one shot was
heard, and Crane fired that. John Condor
and Paul Boynes, who were arrested at the
time, are striking motormen, and will he
given an examination, charged with being
suspicious persons.
Car Load of Police Upset.
About o'clock this morning a car Of the
Rockaway avenue line started from the
Adams street police station with thirteen
polcenief, IN cnarge OF Sergt. Dillon, Tor
Canarsie, to relieve a force that had been
on duty there. When the car reached Du-
mont avenue 1t ran off on a blind switch
and upset. throwing all on board down a
slight embankment. Seven of the police
men were cut and bruised quite severely.
An ambulance surgeon was called and their
injuries were patched up. The mishap was
accidental.
A 1th avenue car ran over torpedo at
14th street at 2:30 this morning, causing
the conductor to stop. The policeman ac-
companying the car dismounted, and pro-
ceeding further on expecting to discover
more torpedoes, found a piece of iron pipe
ten inches long, filled with a yellow sub
stance resembling plaster. 1t had evident
ly been placed there by some one with
view to starting a dynamite bomb sensa-
ton. The pipe was taken to the police
station and found TO be harmless.
Strike Over in Manhattan.
The street railway strike in Manhattan
borough is practically at an end. Cars are
running on regular schedules and there are
no longer disturbances Of order.
About twenty men who struck. but who
are known to have no part in the violent
demonstrations so frequent during the
week. returned to work this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-22
COMING TO FORT MYER.
Three Troops to Take the Places of
Others Sent to the PHILIPPINES.

By direction of the Secretary of War. the
following changes in stations of troops have
been ordered:
The headquarters and troops A. c, ID. Z,
F, K, L and NJ, Sd Cavalry. are relieved
from duty at their present stations and will
proceed by rail, properly equipped for field
service, with their baggage and equipment
10 San Francisco, Cal, and send their
horses, with sufficient men TO properly
guard and care for them, including not less
than two commissioned officers for each
animal transport, by rail to Seattle, Wash,
for transportation to the Philippine Islands,
to be reported upon arrival there to the
commanding general department of the Pa
cific The band of the regiment will remain
on duty at Fort Myer, Va.
Troops B, G and ] are relieved from
duty at their present stations and will pro-
ceed with their horses and equipment to
the department of the east for assignment
to station at Fort Myer, Va.
Department commanders where troops
affected by this order are now stationed
will, from the troops at their disposal. ar
range for such dctachments may be nee
essary to guard and protect the public
property and buildings left vacant and will
by concert Of action arrange with the COM
manding general, department of California
for the details of the movement.
Those troops designated for service in
the Philippine Islands will be filed TO the
maximum strength of l2O men. upon ar
rival at San Francisco, from the recruits at
that depot, and the quartermaster's depart-
ment will provide by transfer and purchase
suf1icient horses To mount the command.
Commanding officers will report their
departure from present stations stating
strength of commands and hour of arrival
at destination by telegraph, TO the War De-
partment
The quartermaSter's department will pro-
vide the necessary transportation and for
age, the subsistence department suitable
travel rations ard the medical department
medicines and medical attendance en-
route"
Troop H. Sd Cavalry, will remain at Fort
Myer together with the band of that regi-
ment The three troops ordered to Fort
Myer are now stationed as follows: Troop
at Fort Sheridan, Illinois: Troop q, at JEFF
ferson barracks, Mo- and Troop l. at Fort
Ethan Allen, VT Troop H. served in Cuba
during the Spanish war, and that is why it
was left undisturbed at Fort Myer while
the other troops there were ordered to the
Philippines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-22
WILL ASK GOVERNMENTS AID.
Passenger From -kOfxebue Sound
Coming Here in Miners Interest.

Passenger From kOfzebue Sound
Coming Here in Miners Interest.
SEATTLE, Wash, July 22.From the
steamer Brunswick passengers. just ar
rived here from Alaska, 1t is learned that a
passenger is on his way from Kotzebue
Sound to Washington, D. c., I'm behalf of
LOCO miners said to be stranded In the
Kotzebue district. He will ask the govern
ment to send revenue cutters to Kotzebue
Sound, and he is provided with proof that
unless the government help, is given, many
lives will be lost. s'-
Twelve hundred people went into the Kot-
zebue country we'll outftted for the search
for gold. Two hundred succeeded in get
ting over the snow last winter Many died
en- route There are now neatly 100 people
on the shore of the sound waiting for
chance to come home. No merchant ves
sells will run to that district this year, and
the whaers which call in there for fresh
water will not take passengers. If the
miners had the means of getting home, it
is doubtful. if they could buy their pas
sage Many of them have been sick with
scurvy, and are going to float down the
several streams running into the sound
with the intention of waiting for govern
ment help.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-22
RECIPROCITY WITH FRANCE.
Both Sides Count on the Signing of
the Trenty as Certnin

The final draft of the reciprocity treaty
between France and the United States was
made today, with a few minor details left
open for final adjustment before the sign
ing occurs. Both sides now regard the
signing of the treaty as assured. although
there are still some points open, and these
are the subject of cable exchanges with the
authorities at Paris. The treaty will bear
date today, although the formal signatures
may not be affixed until tomorrow or next
day. In case of emergency Monday may
be counted within the two-year period
allowed by the Dingley law for making
these treaties. The law was signed in the
afternoon of June "a, 1897, and this is said
to carry the two-year period up to and
including next Monday.
The Jamaica and Bermuda treaties also
are hanging fire. and although it had been
confidently expected they would be signed
today, that formaity has also gone over as
the nnal approval has not been received by
Mr.. Tower, the British charge d'affaires
immediately on receipt of this authority
the signing will occur. The delay is not
taken to indicate any likelihood that the ap-
proval will be withheld.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-22
WILL HAVE A BRUSH TO-DAY.
Defender and Columbia Will Not Sail
Set Race, However.

NEWPORT, R. l., July 22.-7-After a night
Of expectancy among the yachtsmen, it
was announced by Mr.. c. Oliver Iselin this
morning that there would be no race be-
tween Columbia and Defender today. The
reason for the change in plan was not
given.
The broken link of the main sheet blocks
on Defender was replaced this morning
and three new blocks also were sent down
from the Herreshoff works at Bristol They
were all ii place early, and Capt Rhodes
at O'Clock, announced that as far as he
was concerned Defender was ready for
race.
Mr.. Duncan of Defender called on Mr.
lselin aboard Columbia, and after a con-
sultation stated that they finally had de-
cided to go outside for a little scrap" and
Whlle there would be formal race, they
would start from the Brenton reef light
snip and run down on the Point Judith
course, II tht conditions were favorable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-22
GOING BACK TO POLAND.
Young Poles in This Country Called
Home to Ei.ht.

CHICAGO, July pa special to the
chronicle from Kansas City says: A large
number of young Poles, who have been
living in Kansas City, KAN, and gaining
livelihood by working as laberers in the
packing houses, have started to return to
the fatherland in response to letters re-
ceived from Poland. -
They have been reticent about the exact
contents OF these missives. but have told
their friends that they were going back
TO join the army. 1t is said that almost all
the apie,podled young Poles in this city are
contemplating going back TO their homes
In anticipation of another struggle to free
Poland from the dominion of the czar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-22
AS 1T MAY AFFECT THE PRESIDENT,
Political Aspect of the Retirement of |
Secretary AIGer.

The political aspect of the retirement of
Secretary Alger from the cabinet is what
most interests politicians of all shades of
opinion. This has been the embarrassment
OF the situation from the figst. While the
reason for the Presidents desiring tie re-
tirement of Secretary Alger has been clear.
ly announced to be that the latter has en-
tered the field as a candidate for election
to the Senate against another republican
now occupying the seat, politicians and the
public very largely insist upon discussing
the change in the cabinet as involving the
question of the management of the Spanish
and Philippine wars, and as resulting from
the criticism that has been made of the
War Department
Those who should know say that the
hesitation on the part of the President in
asking for Secretary Alger's resignation
was due to the apprehension that this very
misinterpretation of his reasons would re-
suit 1t is supposed that Secretary Alger
himself prefers to have the matter treated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-22
BULLET THROUGH HIS BRAIN.
Indiana Farmer Shot by Robbers, but
Still Lives,

KOKOMO. Ind, July 22-George Win
trowd, wealthy farmer, residing six miles
north of this town. was shot by some un-
known person on his way home from mar
ket. He was passing along part of the
road fringed by dense woods on both sides,
wher the shooting occurred.
The bullet entered the head at the base of
the brain, but Wintrowd is still alive The
object of the attack was evidently robbery
The shot frightened the horses and they
ran home with their owner lying uncon-
sciOus in the bottom of the wagon, and the
robber failed to get the money which the
farmer had obtained for his wheat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-22
NEW HONOR FOR DEWEY.
Elected Member of American Flag
House Memorial Association

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, July 22-Admiral
Dewey while at Singapore, en- route for
America, received a certificate of member
ship in the American Flag House and Betsy
Ross Memorial Association. The admiral
in a letter to John Quincy Adams. secre-
tary of the association. acknowledges the
receipt of the certificate and expresses his
qualification at being enrolled in the pa
triotc work of preserving the birthplace
of the nations flag, for which purpose the
association was formed.
The following is the admrals letter:
FLAGSHIP OLYMPIA,
AT Sea, June s, 1899.
John Quincy Adams, Secretary American
Flag House and Betsy Ross Mem. Asso-
citation:
Dear Sir: l have the pleasure to acknowl-
edge the receipt of a certificate of member
ship in the American Flag House and Betsy
Ross Memorial Association. | am much
pleased to have my name associated with
such a patriotic work, and wish for il great
success.
Asking you to thank the members of the
association for the honor they have done
me, remain, very truly yours,
GEORGE DEWEY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-22

Chief Surgeon WOodhuIl's Request
Disapproved by Gen. Otis.

MANILA, Via Hong Kong, July 22.-Chief
Surgeon Woodruff considers that the in
crease in the military force in the Philip
pine Islands will necessitate the employ
ment of forty additional surgeons. Sur
geon Woodhull's recommendation to that
effect has been disapproved by Major Cen
eral Z. S. Otis, commanding the United
States forces here.
There are nearly 5000 soldiers in hospi-
tails. The official report last week showed
1.s00 in hospitals in Manila. and there are
several hundred at San Fernando and other
garrisons There are also 20 sick in quar-
tcrs in Manila. The regimental surgeons
report that large numbers of soldiers on
duty are unfit for service
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-22
SEVERE STORM IN new HAMPSHIRE
Many Fires Caused by Lightning in
Vicinity of Rochester.

ROCHESTER,, N. H.. July 22.-Reports
from various places in this section received
this morning indicate that one of the most
severe storms in many years prevailed last
night. In this city it was unusually heavy,
lasting for nearly four hours, with tre-
mendous rainfall and almost incessant
lightning and thunder.
lightning struck in various places, and
at one time early this morning the refiec-
ton of fires could be seen from this city
of F. II. Burnham, two miles from this
city. We're burned. The farm buildings of
A Wentworth, at Lehanoh Corner Me-,
also were burned, and sthes house of Clin-
badly damaged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-22
THE SIN NEW CRUISERS.
Time of Construction Incrensed From
"A to 30 Months


On the recommendation of the naval
board of construction the Secretary of the
Navy has increased the maximum time
allowed for the construction of the six new
cruisers provided for by the naval appro-
priatioh act of 1899, to thirty months in
stead Of twenty-four months, as originally
prescribed. This action was taken upon
representations that the contractors will
nave great difficulty in placing time orders
Tor the necessary material for the con-
struction OF the ships with the steel man
ufacturers The invitations for proposals
VIII still solicit competition among the ship
builders in the matter of time, however
ana each frm Will be asked to specify the
time In which it can contract to comnlete
the vessel. The matter of time will have
considerable weight in the award of con-
tracts. Bids for these vessels will be
opened at the Navy Department November
l next and not October 1, as has been er-
roneously stated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-22
Major NewboId,s Appointment.

The President today appointed Major
Charles Newbold OF the volunteer army a
paymaster in the regular army. with the
rank of major. He succeeds to the va
cancy caused by the retirement of Captain
John Murphy, formerly of the 18th Infan-
try, who was appointed major and pay
master at the time of the retirement of
Paymaster General Carey, a few weeks
ago. Major Newbold is well and favorably
known in this city. He has a creditable
service in the volunteer army and has re-
GER -ty been stationed in the army pay of
flee, corner of 18th and G. streets, in this
city
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-22
PROCLAIMED By THE PRESIDENT.
Announcement of the Reciprocity
Agreement with PORTUGAL.

The President today issued his proclama-
ton publishing to the world the reciprocity
agreement between the United States and
Portugal, the first of the arrangements un-
der the Dingley act to be concluded since
that made with France last year. This par
ticular arrangement was made between Mr.
John A. Kasson, for the United States, and
the Vicomte de Santo-Thyrso, for Portugal
both being clothed with plenipotentiary
powers.
Portugal secures a reduction of duties
upon argols, upon still wines, upon spark
ling wines, upon brandies, upon paintings
and drawings.
On it's part, the United States secures a
reduction of duties Ito the minimum rate)
upon flour OF cereals Except wheaO, maize
wheat, lard and grease, mineral oils and
products, agricultural machinery, instru-
ments and TOOLS tar and pitch
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-22

Shot Was Intended for Husband of
the Victim.

CHICAGO, July 22-Mrs. Clarice Alice
Wolfe. the wife of John Wolfe. bar tend
er, was shot and almost instantly killed
at early hour this morning by w. b.
Cole, at Mrs. Wolfes home, %120 College
Grove avenue.
Cole, who was also a bar tender, called
a the Wolfe residence and asked to see
Jessie Gordon, who lives in the Wolfe
house. Mrs. Wolfe denied him admission,
and a dispute began. Wolfe pushed Cole out
of the doorway and stepped back into the
hall. Cole it Is alleged, drew revolver
and fired shot which went through the
door and struck Mrs. Wolfe in the groin.
She died forty minutes later while on the
way TO the hospital Cole was captured
by the police after exciting chase, in
which the officers fired several shots at the
man. Cole claims he shot in self-defense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-22
GOMEZ WILL VISIT MICHIGAN.
Cuban General Accepts Invitation to
the Hudson Fair.

CHICAGO, July pa special to the
Times Herald from Hudson, Mich says:
Secretary Hall of the Free State Fair As
sociation has received letter from General
Gomez of Cuba, saying if his health permits
he will be al the fair next September. Hud-
son, together with a number of other cities
which will hold fairs. sent the veteran
fighter invitations naming quite tempting
financial inducement for him to visit their
reSnectiVe events
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-22
NEGRO LYNCHED IN MISSOURI.
He Was Accused of Assaulting q
White Woman.

MEXICO, Mo, July 22.-Frank Embree.
the negro charged with assaulting Miss
Dougherty near Benton, Howard county
few weeks ago, while en- route to Fayette
today TO be tried for his crime was taken
from the officers by a mob at SteinmetZ
and hanged 20 a tree. The negro denied his
guilt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-22
secretar, Cannot Acknowledge All.

Secretary Alger is in receipt of a great
nur.lDer of letters and kilograms from per-
sons in every station in life, all touching
upon his re irement from the cabinet. So
numerous. indeed are the communications
on this sui ject that the Secretary finds
himself ply sically unable to make proper
separate responses to all of them. There
fore, he has requested the Associated Press
to convey to the writers and senders an
acknowledgement of his deep appreciation
of the sentiments expressed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-22
Sailing of the Tartar Postponed.

SAN FRANCISCO. July 22-The sailing
of the transport Tartar has been postponed
until Sunday. owing to the delay in the ar
rival of troops from the east. The Ohio and
Newport will be ready to sail next Tues
day, with recruits and two battalions' each
OF the 18th Infantry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-22
THE STAR ny MAIL

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed to
them to any address In the United
States or Canada. by ordering Il at
this Office, in person or by letter.
Terms: 13 cents per week: Is cents
Tor two weeks. or so cents per
month. Invariably in advance. Sub
scribers changing their address from
one Post-office 10 another should
give the last address as well as the
new one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-22
New Barrack. ON Coasters, island.

Bids were opened today at the Navy
Department for the construction of bar
racks for the use of naval apprentices on
Coasters Island, Newport. There were
nine bidders, and the lowest bid, S117 900,
was submitted by ]. ]. Church of Buffalo,
N. Y. The appropriation was $4,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-22
To study Torpcdoe. at Newport.

Lieutenant Commander E. T. Warburton
and Lieutenants F. w. Bartlett and II. Z.
Parmenter have been ordered to Newport.
r. L.. for instruction in the operation Of
torpedoes and electricity.