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The evening times., 1900-09-26
RUMoRED RAILWAY DEAL.

Iselins and Carnegie May Get the
Pittsburg and Western Line.
PITTSBURG, Sept. 26.-Adrian, Ernest,
and O'Donnell Iselin, of New York, the
chief owners of the Buffalo, Rochester,
and Pittsburg railroad; Arthur G. Yates,
the president, and Chief Engineer J. NJ
i'Ioesch, arrived in Pittsburg yesterday
in a special train, having come by way of
New Castle, Pa, Their visit revived the
rumors of new trunk line to the East.
The Buffalo, Rochester, and Pittsburg
now comes into Allegheny On the Pitts
burg and Western under temporary ar
rangement with the Baltimore and Ohio
the les5ees of the Pittsburg and Western.
1t could come into Pittsburg over Carne-
gie's railroad, the Pittsburg, Bessemer
and Lake Erie By connecting with it at
Butter, Pa, and by building few miles
of line. The Pittsburg and Western has
been advertised several times to be sold
under foreclosure proceedings, but the
sale has always been postponed. and it is
believed that the Iselins and Carnegie in
tend to compete with the Baltimore and
Ohio for the possession of the Pittsburg
and Western.
The evening times., 1900-09-26
INVITATION TO KRUGER.
American Boer sysspathizers to OF
fer Him "a Refuge.


CHICAGO. Sept. 26.-An enthusiastic
convention of Boer sympathizers from ali
parts of the United States was held here
today. All of the pro-Boer organizations
and movements were Well represented. Aft
er assembling. tha delegates organized a
National American Transyaal League
The convention was opened by Myron H.
Walker. OF Grand Rapids, Mich, and
Judge H. D. Peck, of Cincinnati, was chos-
en- as chairman. Permanent officers of the
new organization were then elected as fol-
lows: President. Judge H. D. Peck, OF
Cincinnati: first vice president, Judge r.
F. Dunno. of Chicago; general secretary,
Herman v Ploegg of Chicago; treasurer
Peter Van Vlissingen. of Chicago.
Then followed discussion regarding the
means to be pursued to express the sym
pathy OF the new league for the South Ar
rican burghers.
The delegates finally voted that an in
vitation, on behalf OF the American Boef
sympathizers. should be extended TO Presi-
dent Paul Kruger, OF the South African Re-
public, to visit this country, and, in the
event Of his being exiled from the Trans
yaal by the action of the British Govern
ment. that he be invited to make the
United States his home.
II is understood that the invitation to
Dom Paul will be extended as soon as pos
sible after he reaches Europe and that it
will be sent by cable. The league expects
to receive an early reply and viii not make
plans for the reception and entertainment
of the Boer President until 1t arrives.
The officers of the league believe that
President Kruger will at least be willing
to make visit to the United States.
The evening times., 1900-09-26
ITALIAN MINERS QUARREL.
First BIoodshed of the Strike in the
LacEawanna District

LacESaNanna District
SCRANTON. Pa, Sept. 26--The first
bloodshed which may be laid to the strike
of the miners in the Lackawanna region
is reported this morning from Sibiey, a
mining settlement at the foot OF the noun
tafns in Old Forge township, about six
miles from Scranton. Three men were
wounded in the row, in which about tweu-
ty revolver shots were fired.
The participants were all Italians and
were mostly men who, before the strike,
had been working in Jermyn No. l mine,
near Rendham rs non-unionists, but who
became members of the United Mine Work
ers two weeks ago Previously there was
bad hloed between these men and others
of their own nationality. who had been on
strike at Jermyn mines for six months and
several clashes occurred.
Last night the men got into fight on
the roadway near Barbertown. Revolvers
were drawn by several and wnen the battle
was over three men were down in the
road One of them, Nick Gentlicose, is so
badly wounded that he will probably die.
One rioter has been arrested and commit
ted to Jail. The others are at large
The evening times., 1900-09-26
LAcKAwANNA coMPANY>s PLAN
Ready to Grant Concessions to the
Men as Individuals.

SCRANTON, Pa, Sept 26.-The strike
situation throughout the Lackawanna
VALLEY remains practically unchanged
today. the LAckawanna Company work
ing its four washeries without rnolesta-
tion These are the Diamond. Oxford.
Bellevue. and Hampton washeries. None
of the coal is going out over the road at
present. however. It is being held on
the mine switches.
This company is actively preparing to
get one of its big breakers into operation
by narshaling sufficient men willing to
work for that purpose. It is said today
that the big companies are prepared to-
morrow to grant concessions. provided
that at the time the men are actually
working and in their employ. The strike
has brought to the attention Of the oper-
ators. in q more marked manner. the
grievances of their employees. and in the
various conferences held the opportunity
has been afforded them TO discuss the
grievances both from their own stand
point and that of the men. Public SEN
timent, especially in connection with the
powder question, has also been mate
rial factor in the proceedings, and an
understanding exists that when work is
resu2aed the terms of settlement will be
made known But there is also an un-
derstanding that, come what may, tha
compromise must not be effected through
the United Mine Workers Union.
While many miners are anxious to set
tie the strike and return TO work regard
less of The means by which an amicable
settlement is made. there is a strong
sentiment to remain out until the union
is recognized.
The evening times., 1900-09-26
GERMAN TEMPER RISING.
Press and officials Incensed With
McKinIcS's Chinese Policy.


KIcNinIcy's Chinese Policy,
PARIS, Sept. 26.-The German press
continues to comment ironically on the
withdrawal policy of President McKtn-
ley, who commands American troops to
abandon the field in China when the So
1idity and harmony OF the powers is
needed to compel just reprisals for the
outrages On foreigners.
There is no abatement of the dis
gusted opinions in official circles, and
the leading diplomats are greatly in
censed against the American attitude,
believing that it will encourage the Chi
nese to further resistance and produce
another series of Boxer horrors through
out the Empire.
The belief that Prince Tuan and the
Empress ,Dowager are conniving to cause
further disorders and delay negotiations
for peace that are likely to deprive them
of control in China is growing in Berlin
and it is declared that the leaders of
the anti-foreign movement have been en-
couraged by the American policy, which
they construe as open cowardice.
Berlin dispatches assert that none of
the powers will stand by the American
Administration in its exhibition of
weakness at this critical period in the
Chinese affair.
Already there are signs of the renewal
of outrages in China. A despatch from
Canton says that there is continued loot
ing and burning of missions in the prov
ince of Kwangtung. The missionaries
have escaped, but three thousand native
Christians are without shelter and in
danger of annihlIation.
A Horgkong despatch says that ad-
vices from the West River state that the
indications of piracy and brigandage are
increasing 1t is probable that the river
will lapse into its old state of insecurity
during the winter unless active measures
are taken.
\ Berlin despatch says it is learned in
several good sources that if the story from
Shanghai that Field Marshal Count Won
Waldersee will present an ultimatum to
China on his arrival ar Pekin, demanding
the surrender of Eve leaders of the anti
foreign rising, is authentic the German
commander will be simply obeying secret
orders from Emperor William. The Ger
man Foreign Office knows nothing about
the matter
Another Berlin despatch quotes an of
fetal as saying that the German note in
regard to China has been misunderstood
in two parts. The first part about the de-
livery and punishment of the guilty affects
| only Germany. The second part which in
| vited the ministers to designate the guilty
parties in the interests of all, and which
has been accepted by all the Governments
except the United States did not speak OF
their extradition.
The evening times., 1900-09-26
MOVEMENTS OF TRANSPORTS.

The FIintshire at San Francisco and
tsae Athenia at Manila.
The following arrivals OF transports we're
to the War Department today:
San Francisco, Sept. %.
"Adjutant General, Washington:
Chartered transport Flintshire,
Lieutenant Winans, Fourth Cavalry
quartermaster, arrived today No other
military passengers. SHAFTER-'
Manila, Sept. &c.
1tAdiutant General, Washington:
Transport Athena arrived Septem-
Der "a. MacA ARTHUR."
Adjutant General Corbin today received
the following despatch:
Vancouver Barracks, Sept. %.
''Adjutant General, Washington:
General Shafter directs me to re-
port Lennox sailed from Portland, to-
day. Alb p. m. She carries Lieutenant
Ferguson, quartermaster and commits
sary, one surgeon. one hospital corps
man, one veterinary, forty civilian
employees, 80 horses, and 10G draft
mules. MCCAIN.
Acting Assistant Adjutant General"
The evening times., 1900-09-26
EXCUSE OF THE EMPRESS
The Alleged Explanation of Prince
Tuan's appointment.

Earl LIS Denuncintory Memorial
Said to Have Been Received by the
Throne After the Boxer Leader Had
Grand CounciI-The Emperor and
DOyyager Empress Present When
the Petition Was Offered-A Scene
Between the Sovereigns and Their
COunseIors-No Decision Regard
ing the Peace EnyOy's Proposition.
The evening times., 1900-09-26
BoER SUPPLIES SEIZED.
General Pnget Captures Comma ndssut
GroebIer's WeII-Stocked Laage..


PRETORIA, Sept. 24-(Delayed in trans
mission) General Paget, by making a
forcea march of twenty-six miles east of
HamnanskraaI, charged the Iaager Of
Commandant Groebler, selling 1000 head
of cattle and 5000 sheep. Twenty men,
who had been left in charge of the laager,
were made prisoners. Commandant Groe-
bier was absent with his troops at the
time, being enga ged in making an attack
on the railway. Colonel Piumer made
flank march for the purpose of co-operat-
ing with General Paget in the event OF
Groebler defending the Iaager.
General Cunningham's brigade, consist
ing of The Argyle Highlapders, the Rerk-
shire Regiment, and the Scottish Bor-
derers, has returned here from the east.
Since July q the brigade has marched
200 miles
When the British occupied KomatipoeFt,
the 1oers who had been occupying that
place bolted across the frontier into Por-
tugese territory. They blew up their guns
and destroyed their arms before eyacu-
ating the town.
The evening times., 1900-09-26
HAZLEION MINERS QUIET
Governor Stone Decides Not .a
Send State Troops.

Sheriff Haryey's Call for the Militia
ment Among officials During the
Night over the Reports of a
Threatened Outbreak workmen
Under Arrest Released on Baltic
Appeal to the Courts In the Matter
of Their Right to March Peace
panies Rush in Special Policemen.
The evening times., 1900-09-26
a TORNADO IN IOWA.
Four Persons Killed ana Several Sc
Iri

Four Persons Killed ana Several Sc
vereIy Injured
DES MONIES, Iowa, Sept. 26.-Four
persons were killed and several others
severely injured in waterspout and tor
nado at Ferguson, Marshall county, last
night.
The station agent and the telegraph
operator were badly hurt. The railway
station was wrecked, several cars were
blown from the tracks, and more or less
damaged, and many houses were destroy
ed
Wire coin actions with Ferguson are in
terrupted and it is impossible to learn the
names cf all those killed and injured.
The evening times., 1900-09-26
RUNNING SHoRT-HANDED.
Effort to Get Out Ash.
Iand Coal Workers

ASHLAND. Pa, Sept. 26.-Notwith-
standing the large meeting held here at
which rhe miners of the Bast coIliery
voted to strike. the mine was able TO
resume this morning short handed.
The Potts and Locust Gap collieries
are working but with limited output
of coal A dozen Polanders visited the
washeries at Girardviile to try and in
duce the men TO strike. but they were
unsuccessful.
The evening times., 1900-09-26
IN THE READING DISTRICT.

Labor Leaders Continue to Tie Up
the Galleries.
POTTSVILLE, Pa, Sept. 26.-To force
arbitration and compel the recognition of
the United Mine Workers the labor leaders
are still busy today, and are closing more
coIlieries in the Reading Company district.
The utmost vigilance prevails on the part
of labor leaders to prevent riots. They say
that the great falling off in business every
where, the discharge of 10000 railroad
men. the inroads Of the bituminous coal to
the ruin of the hard coal trade, all COM
bined. will compel the operators TO reeog-
nize the hard coal miners union.
The evening times., 1900-09-26
CLEARING UP THE DEBRIS.
Fifty More bodies Found in Calves
ton wrecISaGe

GALVESTON, Tex, Sept. 26@In all
about fifty bodies were taken from the
wreckage in the city yesterday. They
were burned. There are at present about
1,500 men engaged in clearing up the de-
bris and with this force it is believed that
six weeks will be required to clean the
town.
Chief of Police Edward Ketchum at a
meeting of the police board this morning
rendered his resignation, which was ac-
cepted, and Gus Amundson, the present
deputy chief, was elected to fill the va
cancy
The evening times., 1900-09-26
BRITISH REPLY FAVORABLE.
EngIand's Acceptance of the German
Policy in CHING.

LONDON, Sept. 26.-It is learned au-
thenttcally that England has not replied
officially to the German note, but that
rough draft of reply has been drawn
up.
In this reply, England accepts the prin-
cip1e of Germany's proposition. but says
that the punishment of the ringleaders of
the Chinese outrages should not be al
lowed to conflict with the opening OF
peace negotiations.
In this the British reply is similar to
that of Russia.
The evening times., 1900-09-26
ALARMED BY CRITICISM
Germany's Semi-0lIicial Gensure
Frightens the President.

of Contempt for the Chi
nese Policy of the Administrations
Understood III Government Circles
at washington to Have Been In
snired in the Berlin Foreign Or
dce-No Confirmation of the State
n,ent That the Attitude Of the Unit
ed States Is Endorsed by Great
Annexed Manchurin Discredited.
The evening times., 1900-09-26
EARL HOWE DEAD,
Retired British Army officer Who
Served in the kaffir War.
LONDON, Sept. 26.-Earl Howe is dead.

Richard William Penn Curzon- Howe was
born in 1922 and entered the army in 1888.
He became a general in 1880 and retired
in 1881. He served in the Kaffir war in
1852, was military secretary 10 the COM
mander-in- chief in India in 1854, and was
an aide to Sir George Cathcart at the siege
of Delhi. His heir is Viscount Curzou,
member of Parliament for the Wycombe
division of BUckinghamshire
The evening times., 1900-09-26
ABANDONED BY THE BoERs.
British Forces Find Quantities ot
Ordnance and Rolling stock.

O1
Ordnance and Rolling stock.
LONDON, Sept. 26.-General Roberts re-
ports as follows from Pretoria under yes
terday's date:
Ian Hamilton found in the Croco-
die River. near Hectorspruit, two En-
glish 12-pounders two 75- -millimetre
Creusots, two 3-inch KFupps. one rs
millimetre Vickers- Maxim. two Pom
poms, one English mountain gun. and
three muzzle leaders, most of which
had been destroyed. There was also
considerable debris Of gun carriages
and there are probably more guns in
the river
''Pole-Carew reports that there is an
enormous amount Of rolling stock ON
the main and Selati lines in good or
der. The vehicles extend for eight
miles on the Selati line alone. He
has telegraphic communication with
Lourenco Marques R0BERTS.'
The evening times., 1900-09-26

The attitude of the German official
press in regard to the refusal of the Uni
ted States to accept Germany's PROPOSE
tion to punish the anti-foreign leaders IN
China before peace negotiations are be-
gun, has created great uneasiness in off-
cial circles here.
The significance of the various state
ments, without doubt inspired. that have
appeared in the German official newspa-
pers has not been lost on the Administra-
tion at Washington, and it is not going
too far to say that the efforts of the otfi-
cfal press to discredit the action OF the
United States will heighten the increas-
ing friction between Germany and the
United States.
1t is not with comfort that the Washing
ton Government authorities read daily in
the press dispatches from Berlin extracts
from German official newspapers attribut-
ing dishonest motives to the United States
and characterizing the Presidents policy
as .'weak-kneed" The fact has not been
lost on the authorities in Washington that
there is an evident desire y Germany to
uomplicate the situation, and there are
some men who even regard conditions as
foreshadowing a war which would, Of
course. change the present situation and
dissolve the agreement of the powers.
The statements contained in press de-
spatches from Berlin, printed in this
country this morning, that alarming
news had been received from China
which would not be made public at
this time, are regarded in some quarters
here as inspired for the purpose of
bringing about crisis. Men whose opin-
ions are sought in the determination of
policy are alarmed over the course which
German newspa pers close to the Berlin
Foreign ONCE are pursuing With refer
ence TO the attitude of the United States
There is no confirmation Of the report
put in circulation yesterday that the
ply of this Government TO the German
proposition is endorsed by the British
Government. The Administration has
waited in vain for comforting news of
this character.
1t is reported that Gen. James H. VIII
son, second In command of the American
forces in China, viii be named as one OF
he negotiators on the part of the United
States to assist Minister Conger. The orde,
telegraphed to General Chaffee yesterday
contained directions that General Wilson
remain in Pekin for the present, and said
that special instructions would probably
be sent to him. These directions were IN
serted in the order by President Mckinley
and while officials profess not to know the
Presidents reasons for that action, there
contemplates taking advantage-of General
Wilson'S talents as a diplomatist, SOL
dier, and lawyer in the conduct of the
negotiations for peace.
Officials profess to place no credence in
the report that Russia has annexed Man
churia Such a course. they explain,
would be a violation of the assurances
given by Russia to the powers in regard
to the preservation of the integrity of
Chinese territory.
The State Department received no mes
sages from China today. Minister WI was
an early caller, but was seeking informa-
tion. Acting Secretary Hill stated that
he had nothing TO give out and that the
instructions to Minister Conger had not
yet been forwarded.
The evening times., 1900-09-26
THE SOCIALIST CONGRESS.

Former international Association
Decides to Reorganize.
PARIS, Sept. 26.-The Socialist Congress
yesterday decided to reorganize the former
international association, with headquar-
ters at Brussels.
The Figaro" sharply criticises the va
rious Governments for being more con-
servative than ever in their treatment of
the Socialists.
The evening times., 1900-09-26
MARYLAND MINERS CONFER.
Question OF Using Soft Coal to FIJI
Anthracite Contracts.

Anthracite Contracts.
LON NACONING, Md, Sept. 26.-William
B. Wilson, National Secretary of the Uni
ted Mine Workers, was in Lonaeoning yes
terday consulting with Organizers William
Warner and Thomas Haggerty relative to
the futt;re policy in the Georges Creek coal
region Organizer Warner says they dis
cussed the possible attitude of the miners
of this region in the event coal is shipped
from here to- fill the contracts of the hard
coal oper,4tors, but Mr., Warner refused to
say what woula be done in the event of
sending soft eaalS to fill anthracite con-
tracts.
The blacklist Of this resf-c was also
touched upon at the conference. I-.>-Srow-
ing strength of the organization was dis
cussed Mr. Warner is highly satisfied
with its condition, stating that every local
union had added to its membership since
the late strike, and that at least three
fourths of the miners are now union mem-
berS.
The evening times., 1900-09-26
MESSAGE FROM M,KINlEY.

The President Expresses Regret at
General PaImer's Death.
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 26.-President Me
Kii.iey on receiving news of the death of
Gen. John NJ. Palmer, dictated the follow
ing message:
Hon. S. NJ. CulIom, Springfield, ILL.,:
Il am deeply panied to learn CT the
death of General Palmer. His noble
and patriotic service to his country
IL war as we'll as in peace will long be
remembered by the American people.
Please convey to the members of the
family my sincere sympathy.
WILLIAM MCKINLEY,
The evening times., 1900-09-26
THE SHENANDOAH SITUATION.
Business Practically Suspended and
the Mines Al. Idle

Business PrnetIcaIIy Suspended and
the Mines Al, Idle
SHENANDOAH, Pa, Sept. 26.-While
the strikers as a body have ceased intimi-
dating union miners, individual ter
rorizing, it is alleged, continues in those
collieries which are attempting to continue
operations and at which no soldiers are ON
hand.
The collieries are practically all idle, tha
State troops are taking practice marches
and nearly all business is at a standstil
A dozen assaults are said TO have taken
place last night at various points.
The evening times., 1900-09-26
Kwanu Hsu .t Tot,,n

LONDON, Sept 26-A despatch To the
Daily News" from Pekin, dated September
Is, says it is persistentiy maintained that
the Emperor has left the Dcwaeer EN-
press and is now at Tashung. $50 miles
west of Pekin
The evening times., 1900-09-26
Count Tolstox Excommunieated.

LAUSANNE, Switzerland. Sept 26.-
The Gazette states that Count Tolstoy
has been accommodated by the Or
thodox Greek Church.
The evening times., 1900-09-26
ChaIanchon Taken by Russ;an.

ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 2s.-The Rus
SLAMS, under General Sacharoff captured
Chalanehon on September T., scattering
5000 Chinese and capturing six guns.
The evening times., 1900-09-26
sHERIFF's CALL FOR TROOPS.

Alarmed Over the Report of an In
tended Attack ON Lattimer.
HAZLEToN, Pa, Sept. 26.-When it be-
came known here last night that Sheriff
Harvey had appealed for troops to Gov
ernor Stone, confessing himself no longer
able to cope with the situation, it caused
considerable alarm.
The immediate cause for the sherin's
The evening times., 1900-09-26
Niagara Falls Excursion, September
p, Via Il. & o.

Special train of day coaches and parlor cars
without change leave B. & o. station $50 a. N.
Stopovers allowed on return trip. Tickets good
for ten days Meals served route in cafe
diner Specially low rate excursions from Niagara
Falls in connection with this excursion.
The evening times., 1900-09-26
North Franklin coIIiery Resumes.

TREYoRToN, Pa, Sept. 26.-strike
leaders failed to get out the miners of
the North Franklin colliery today. The
mine resumed fulI-handed. Citizens g5t
out brass band and broke up a labor
meeting.
The evening times., 1900-09-26
PURSUING GENERAL DE WET.

= Strong Mounted Force Under De-
Isle Leaves Pretoria.
PRETORIA, Sept pa strong mounted
force under Colonel DelisIe left today in
pursuit of General De Vet.
Each man has two horses and the gun
teams are doubled. The transport is car
ried in Cape carts
The evening times., 1900-09-26
MARKLE EMPLOYEES To COM Err
Meetings to ConsIder the COmpany's
Proposition to Its Miners

Proposition to Its Miners.
HAZLETON, Pa, Sept 26.-There were
no disturbances hereabouts this morning,
and all the coliieries working yesterday
operated today, with the exception of the
Markle plants.
These colliertes were cIssed down by
the firm today in order to allow the mel
to come together and discuss the props
sition made by the company yesterday.
There will be meetings of the employees
during the day.
The evening times., 1900-09-26
HOWARD FOUND GUILTY
Punishment of Goebers Assassin
Fixed at Death.

Prisoner Receives the Verdict of ths
Jury Without Emotion-Unsuccess
an Aiibi-Convfcted Mans Attor.
neys to Prepare an Appeal at Once.
The evening times., 1900-09-26
DIAz REELECTED PRESIDENT.
Unanimously Chosen by the PeopI,
of 3YexIen

of Mexico.
CITY OF MEXICO. Sept. 26-The Con-
gress of Mexico last night declared the re-
suit of the Presidential election. Gen Por-
firio Diaz was unanimously reelected and
Will be inaugurated next December.
Tho President has entirely recovered
from his recent indisposftion.