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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-10
ADJUSTING PASSENGER RATES.
The Presidents of Western Railroads
Comforting in Chicago.

COnferrinE I'm Chicago.
NEW YORK, June 9.-An important step
toward general harmony In the railway
passenger rate situation was officially an
nounced at conclusion of yesterdays con-
ference of Western presidents in this city.
Z. T. Jeffcry, President af the Denver and
Rio Grande road. and chairman of the con-
ference. said that understanding had
been reached whereby the Canadian and
Mexican roads would cooperate with the
American railroads in maintaining uniform
passenger rates.
The questions laid before the conference
today we're regarded as of sufficient i'm
portance to call together more than fifty
representatives of the most influential Of
the Western railroads.
A special committee was appointed at
the outset to report on the general condi-
tions existing In passenger traffic. This
committee submitted report, and the dif-
ferent topics were apportioned among SUBJ
committees with instructions to report
remedial measures where needed. Presi-
dent FELTON,, Of the Alton, reported from
the committee on abolition of passenger
commissions that all the roads had sub
scribed to that agreement, and that the
anti-commission policy was working well
throughout the country.
The subject of eastbound fares from Mis-
souri, River points was discussed, but no
definite action was taken. Chairman JET
ferry said that freight matters would prob
ably be taken up tomorrow.
Asked about the Chicago reports that an
agreement something in the nature of
pool, and providing for an equitable di-
vision of traffic among the railroads. might
be adopted, Mr.. Jeffery said that he did
not think anything Of that kind would be
dome
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-10
DEADL4BoLT OF LIGHTNING.
A Young Girl instantly Killed Mt
bradshaw, Md.

Tuusnuw, Mo-
BALTIMORE. June 9.-The thunder
storm which passed over Baltimore yes
terday afternoon killed, young girl at
Bradshaw. about twenty miles from the
city on the Philadelphia branch of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Miss Della
Taylor. daughter of Col. B. F. Taylor
member of the Board of Commissioners for
Baltimore county, wasS struck dead by a
bolt of lightning and her sister, Miss Car
rie. was stunned.
In company with their mother and two
cousins, daughters of F. F. Corner. of Bal
timore. they were on the lawn in the rear
of their home when the storm came up.
The Misses Taylor becoming solicitous for
the safety of flock of young turkeys
started to drive them to shelter. When
passing under a small Norway pine, which
is within forty yards of the dwelling a
bolt Of lightning struck the tree about
ten feet from the ground as they were di-
rectly under It.
The girls dropped to the ground. Mem
bers of the family ran to them. Both girls
seemed to be dead. Miss Carrie. however,
revived when carried into the house, but
Miss Della was dead when picked up. The
bolt struck her In the back between the
shoulders. leaving a burn there as the
only mark. 1t struck Miss Carrie on the
arm and ran down to her feet and into
the ground, leaving in its path burn upon
her arm and others on the soles of her
feet
Colonel Taylor. the father of the young
ladies'. was in Baltimore when the acci-
dent happened and did not reach home un-
til $50 O'Clock, several hours after. He
had received no intimation of the tragedy.
Miss Taylor had Just passed her fifteenth
birthday. The tree where the fatal bolt
struck was only slightly marred. but the
flock of turkeys which were being driven
to shelter by the young ladies were all
E;llad
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-10
GIRL IN BOYS CLOTHES.
Arrested While Trnmping From New
York 10 Tcxns.

wILKESBARRE, Pa, June 9.-Rosa Gill
more, aged eighteen, was arrested here
yesterday in boys clothing. She is tramp
ing from New York to her fathers ranch,
in New Mexico.
Il look well in them" she said, looking
at her trousers, "and it's much easier
walking and stealing rides in them t,an in
skirts"
The girl was arrested while sleeping in a
grove opposite this city. She said she left
New York on Monday morning a man
friend having bought the clothes for her.
She tramped or rode on freight trains and
came over the 170 miles to this city slow
ly, owing TO the hot weather. She said
she had no trouble getting along and none
Of the men she met thought she was a girl.
She is broad shouldered and well built
and her hair is cut short. She walks with
a swagger, and carries a pipe, which she
does not smoke. however.
She said she had been servant in New
York and had become tired of work and
wanted to go home.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-10
THE DUPONT BADLY DAMAGED
An Enquiry Being Made Into the
Cause of the Accident.


NEWPORT. r. J.. June 9-The court Of
enquiry ordered to investigate the blame
for the ramming of the torpedo boat Du-
pont finished its labors yesterday and the
report will be submitted to the Navy De-
partment There seems to be a question
whether Lieutenant Brown or Gunner
Campbell is responsible. The latter has
charge of the boat and whether he allowed
Lieutenant Brown to take charge that day
remains to be seen.
This afternoon the Dupont was speeded
about the bay in her damaged condition
to see If she was able to. stand a trip to a
navy yard. 1t was found she made NO
water. and as the repairs will take a
couple of months she will probably be
ordered to the New York Navy Yard The
boat in her present condition is still sea-
worthy.
The cause of the accident. it appears.
was not the failure Of the engines to work,
but that she had struck shoal water when
reversed and there was no water for her
to hold back on. Engine room forces and
crews have been sent to Bath, Maine. to
bring the Craven and Dahlgren here at
once.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-10
GRAND CANYON EXPLORERS.
Party of College Scientists to Inves
tigate the Colorado Wonder.

Party of College Scientists to Inves-
tigate the Colorado Wonder.
COLORADO SPRINGS. June "a SCI
entifc expedition leaves! here today for ex-
plorations in thes Grand Canyon Of the
Colorado. The party consists of Prof. Her.
bert E. Gregory and K. f. Dodge, of the
chairs of physiography in Yale and Colum-
bia colleges. respectively; W. NJ. Davis,
the head of the geological department OF
Harvard University, and DR.. Anderson, the
noted scientist of Cambridge. England.
Mr.. Wetherell. who is acquainted with
the canyon and the Msuqui Indian dialect,
will act as guide and interpreter. The
Colorado River Will be crossed at Lees
Ferry near Yuma City! Ariz. The north
shore of the river wilftbe pursued to the
canon proper, which will be penetrated for
some distance for FOSSILS and minerals.
Prof. Gregory isrcopfident of success as
he has carefully studied former expedl-
tions and Will try to avoid their mstake,.
The expedition is well equipped and pre-
pared for all possible emergencies
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-10
ACCUSED OF EMBEzzLEMENr.
Former Pittsburx Official Charged
With MisapprOprinting $4,000.

PITTsBURG. Pa. June "a sub-eom-
mittee of the city finance committee.
charged with investigating the payrolls
of Samuel T. Paisley. former superinterd-
ent of the Bureau of Highways and Sew
ers, made its report to the finance COM
mittee yesterday. The COMMITTEES
finds that Paisley by means OF padded
payrolls and pretended expenditures. en-
bezzled So. 900 of city funds in ten years,
and that his superior, Director of Public
Works E. NJ. Bigelow, carelessly, with
out investigation. swore to the correctness
of Paisley's accounts.
Paisley left the city two weeks ago. al
though it has been alleged for three
months that he was a defaulter. AT the
meeting of councils on Monday an effort
will be made to remove Bigelow from Of
flee. Bigelow is cousin of State Senator
Magee, the Republican leader.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-10
IMMIGRANTS HELD UP.
shipload of Italians May Not BE Al
lowed to Land.

lowed to Land.
NEW YORK. June 9.-The Spanish
steamship Gran Antilla, from Genoa and
Naples, with 1909 Italian immigrants on
board. arrived last night and anchored in
Quarantine. The immigration officials will
not permit the passengers to land in the
regular way, as they suspect that many OF
them belong to the undesirable class.
The newcomers will be examined aboard
ship by special inspectors. and none will
be permitted to go to the Barge Ofice
except those who prove that they are not
likely to become charge upon the COM
munity. All those who cannot produce at
least s25 in money, or show railroad tick
cts to destinations outside Of New York
or its neighborhood will be held up.
The Gran Antilla is not liner, and
that. it is said. is the chief reason why
her passengers will be subjected to strict
er scrutiny than those that come in the
usual way. regular liner may be
required at any time within a year to take
back to Europe any number Of persons
who may in that period show that they
are unable to win living in America.
The owners or agents of tramp ships are
required to give bonds for all immigrants
who may become public charges. Emilio
& Co., the agents of the Gran Antilla, say
that they think they can arrange every
thing to the satisfaction of the Barge Of
flee officials.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-10

position of scrap iron does not contain
serious charge, as that character Of mater
ial, as a rule, is not subject to condemna-
ton proceedings. not being carried on any
roll. 1t is usual that this be sold with
out advertisement. the money being ap-
piled to the purchase of small articles not
otherwise provided for. The value of the
load of scrap iron, it is said. was probably
very small. The remaining charges are
admitted to be serious. if the evil-doing
should be proved to have been as extensive
as set forth in the affidavit. 1t was also
said that many apparent Irregularities
we're capable of satisfactory explanation.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-10
, A Carpenters had Fan.

NEWPORT NEWS. June 9.--F. A. Cuff
of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad car
penters' force. was seriously injured at
Pier yesterday. He was working on the
hosting apparatus of one of the bridges
across the track in the pier she'd renewing
the ropes, when an eyebolt in the block
through which ran the rope by which the
scaifold ON which he was seated was hoist
cd broke. preciptating Mr.. Cuff to the
track. twenty-five feet below. He fell with
terrific force. smashing both ankles at the
joints, breaking a bone in his left wrist.
and sustaining internal injuries. Mr.
Cuffs home is in Pluvanna county. He is
about fifty-fiye years of age.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-10
SLAIN BY AN EVANGELIST.
Double Shooting ARRAY in Quiet
Indiana Town.


IndiRnn Town.
NoBLESVILLE, Ind, June 9.-carmel.
a quiet town of 800 inhabitants, located
on The Monon Railway, sixteen miles north
of Indianapolis, was the scene of a shoot
ing affair at late hour yesterday after
noon, resulting in the death Of two men.
Cyclone" johnson, an evangelist Of
some note. who had given the indianapolis
police much trouble, located in this county
about year ago, preaching at various
places. A week ago he became infuriated
with some young men. Thursday night he
emptied revolver into crowd, wounding
some one.
Last evening Frank Cary. wealthy
farmer, and son Of County Commissioner
Lemuel Cary, was deputized to arrest the
preacher. Johnson drew his gun to shoot
Cary caught his arm. but johnson shot
him dead. Several other shots were fired.
and Johnson fell dead. No one seems to
know by whom he was shot.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-10
UNION MEN TURNED ADRIFT.
Refused to Supplant striking Bniti-
more Employees.


WILKESBARRE. Pa, June 9.-Word
has been received here that the seventy
men from this city sent to Baltimore by
a local detective agency on Wednesday
to act as special officers, were supposed
to fill the places of strikers. They were
offered 1925 day and board, and told
they would only have to guard lives and
property. The agent said there was no
strike, but one was anticipated. Reaching
Baltimore they found a strike on among
the employees Of the United Electric Light
and Power Company, and were asked to
take their places. .
As nearly all the men who left here are
union miners themselves on strike their
refusal was prompt and decisive. The
men were given some sandwiches at Sun
bury. but that Is all they got, When they
refused to take the strikers places they
were turned adrift and will have to work
their way home again. Their friends here
are trying to aid them.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-10
Threats to Lynch n Negro.

CARDIFF. Md. June 9.-As Miss Carrie
Jones. of Constitution. Pa, was returning
from the village of Cambria to Friends
residence, a distance of about two miles.
last evening. she was accosted by a negro,
who struck her on the head with club
and dragged her into grove adjoining the
public road. where an assault was attempt
ed. Joseph Webster heard the girls
screams, and frightened off the negro. Mr..
Webster gave the alarm. which was
promptly responded to by number Of citi-
zens, who pursued the man and surrounded
his hiding place. They threaten to lynch
him
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-10
LIGHTNING STRIKES A SHIP.
Electric Fluid Starts n Fire on
Steamer Mt baltimore,

Electric Fluid starts F1rc On
steamer mt baltimore.
BALTIMORE. June 9.-Just after the
Norwegian steamer Caprivi. from Dun
kirk, entered the channel yesterday a
thunderstorm began. 1t was accompanied
by heavy rain and strong wind In the
midst of it lightning bolt exploded on or
near the ship.
Men on the forecastle reported fire en-
board and a rush to that part OF the ship
was made. lot of rope and junk had
been ignited by lightning. For few
minutes there was considerable excitement
on the Caprivi. but the smoldering heap
of hemp was soon put out and the crew
returned to routine work.
Lightning struck the spire OF the North
Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church. North
Avenue and Caroline Street, and slightly
damaged it.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-10
MISS COULD IN LOUISVILLE.
The Party to Leave Monday for the
Mammoth Cave.

LOUISVILLE, June 9.-Miss Helen Gould
and her party arrived this morning from
Cincinnati. and will remain in the city un-
til Monday, when they will continue their
trip to the Mammoth Cave. This is Miss
Gould's first visit to Louisville. During
her stay she will be ct the Louisville Hotel.
where q suite of six rooms and a parlor
have been engaged.
The party was met at the depot on its
arrival here by John II. Milliken, and es-
corted to the hotel. A drive over the city
has been arranged for tomorrow, and Miss
Gould will be shown much attention during
her short stay. The trip through the State
is being made in the private car Of Milton
H. Smith. President of the Louisville and
Nashville Railroad.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-10
SECRET PASSAGE DISCOVERED.
A Subterraneaua Way Under william
and Mhry College.

A Subterraneana Way Under william
and Mhry College.
RICHMOND, Va, June "a secret sub
terranean passage starting under the old
College OF William and Mary. at Williams
burg. with two separate divisions, was dis
covered by accident yesterday. One of the
divisions runs toward Lord Dunmore's Ice
house. Several men. in exploring the pas
sage, came to strange door, locked and
barred. about 14o yards from the entrance.
The passage is about feet high and 3
feet broad, now and then widening into an
open room by 10 feet. 1t is we'll built.
and the arch is a graceful specimen Of
architecture. lined with brick and granite.
President Tyler stopped the investiga-
ton and ordered theAsntrance to be closed
until the end of thA college term, when
he will make a formal Investigation with
the State authorities.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-10
EXPLOSION IN A c1sTERN.
Bowling Green street Torn Up an,
Several People Hurt.

Several People Hurt.
BOWLING GREEN. Ohio. June 9.-By
an explosion in a cistern at Perrysburg,
in this county. yesterday, eight persons
were badly injured and several others
slightly hurt. paved street and street car
lines were torn up, and several buildings
were badly wrecked.
A building occupied by William Sciecht
took fire. and the department was called
out The engine was a hand affair. and
was put to work over a mammoth cistern
in the street. The machine failed to work
and someone threw lighted match in the
cistern to see if there was any water.
A tremendous explosion followed, tear
ing up the street and hurting bricks and
people in every direction. The engine was
completely wrecked, and outside help had
to be called to nut out the fire.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-10
Young student From Cubn

FREDERICK CITY, Nd, June 9.-Ra-
mon Ruiz y Masvidal, aged sixteen years,
has Just arrived in Frederick from Puerto
Principe. Cuba. to enter the Frederick Col
lege He says he was eighteen months in
the Cuban war. and carries marks of
wounds He is unable to speak English.
but the principal says he will have him
prepared by the time school opens in Sep
tember.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-10

CUMBERLAND. Nd, June 9.-James
Jefferson. of Richmond. Va. who had been
working on the Greenbrier Railroad, came
to Cumberland yesterday in badly bruised
and beaten condition. Thursday night
when near Piedmont, w. Va. he was at
tackled by six tramps. who took S45 from
him, beat him. and left him for dead. He
recovered consciousness later and came to
Cumberland on a freight train.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-10
raying Confedernte Pensioners.

RICHMOND. Va, June 9.-About 1000
of the $500 Confederate pensioners on the
old rolls of the State have been paid.
Those passed by the new county boards
organized under the Parker law have not
yet had their cases passed upon at the
auditors Office here. II is estimated that
sl06,000 will have been paid out to veter-
ans and widows OF such before the PEN
sion board lists are reached II is esti-
mated that 1t Will require s1ss ,OlO this
year to pay the old pensioners.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-10
College Fellov.hip. Assigned.

PRINCETON, N j., June 9.-Prof T. w.
Hunt, of the English department of Prince,
ton University. announced this morning
that the two fellowships of $500 each in
English have been assigned for next year
to Hardin Craig, of Ensor, KY. grad
uate of Centre College, and to d. l..
Chambers, of Washington, d. c., mem
Der of the graduating class of Princeton.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-10
ARGUMENTS OF COUNSEL
The Martin Court-Mnrtial Concluded
mt Fort Hamilton.


NEW YORK, June S.-The summing I'D
of the testimony in the court martial
trial Of Lieut.. Edward S. Martin, of the
Fifth Artillery. was finished at Fort Ham
ilton yesterday. The specific charges
against the accused officer. the prosecution
said. were based upon violations of sec
tions 81 and 62 of the military code The
defendant had not the slightest reason to
falsify the accounts while acting as treas
urer of the post exchange and canteen at
Fort Hancock He had plenty of money,
and was at all times able to discharge his
obligations. Judge Advocate Payne sum
med up for the prosecution.
The court then went into executive ses-
sion to review the evidence Its judgings
will be forwarded to Major General
Brooke, commanding the Department of
the East, and if the verdict is for dismissal
of the defendant from the army they will
afterward be sent to the President
Lieutenant Martin was taken last night
from Fort Hamilton to Fort Hancock,
where he will remain until decision in
his case is reached
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-10
Two VICTIMS OF LIGHTNING.
Colored Laborer Killed and His Em
plOyer Seriously Injured.

COIOreu
plOyer Seriously Injured.
CHARLESToWN. W. Va, June 9.-Dur-
ing a thunderstorm yesterday. William II.
Whitmore, tenant on the farm of w. C.
Carrell. one mile north of this place, was
working in the cornfield with colored
hired man. William Redman. They took
refuge from the rain under locust tree.
near which was a wire fence. A bolt of
lightning struck the fence and DETECTED,
striking Mr.. Whitmore and the colored
man. who was instantly killed.
Mr.. Whitemore was rendered unconscious
and remained in that condition for several
hours He was discovered by his son and
a hired man, who were working in field
not far from the scene. Mr.. Whitmore
was removed to his home and. while yet
in a serious condition from the shock, il
Is thought he will recover
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-10
A ROUGH RIDER DEAD.
The Oklahoma Cowboy Expires in "A
Harrisburg Hospital.

HARRISBURG. Pa. June edwin NJ.
HILL the Oklahoma cowboy, and one of
Roosevelts Rough Riders. died yesterday
at the city hospital. His chum. Sergt.
Guy NJ. Babcock. who spent ten years on
the plains with him. and served with him
with the Rough Riders in Cuba. arrived in
the city Thursday afternoon, and spent
several hours with his friend before he
died.
Babcock, after Hills death, gave orders
to have his remains sent to Tecumseh,
Okla. and they were embalmed by Under
taker Spicer. and were shipped West last
night. The dead cowboy was a Master Ma
son. He was also the Democratic candi-
date for sheriff OF Pattowatomie county.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-10
MoL1NEux STILL HOPEFUL.
HearinE Before the Court of AppenI,
Postponed Until October,

NEW YORK. June 9.--The case Of Ro-
land d. Molineux will not be heard by the
Court Of Appeals until the October term.
Weeks and Battle, the defendants counsel
and Assistant District Attorney LIE Bar
bier. have found it impossible to prepare
the voluminous record of the trial before
Recorder Goff in time to move the hearing
during the June tenn.
Mr.. Battle recently visited Molineux in
his cell at Sing Sing prison and reports
that he found his ciieat in good physical
and mental condition. Molineux is opti-
mistic as to the result of the appeal and
as confident as ever Of final yindication.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-10
BOTH JOHNS CAIN IT.

Two Wen OF The Same Name After a
Fortune.
YONKERS. N. Y, June 9.-Two John
Bowers. one of Washington, n. j., the 9TH
er of Watertown, N. Y, have appeared as
claimants for the estate of William Bowers,
seventyfou years old, who died in ST. Jo-
seph's Hospital here.
cite stumps and tobacco boxes. in which
old Bowers made his home, there were
found bank books and deeds for property
aggrcgating more than $780, The dis
covery was made by Dr. James T. Gibson,
appointed executor three weeks ago by
Surrogate Silkman.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-10

Women a well a men are
made miserable by kidney and
bladder trouble. DR.. Kilmcr's
Swan? Root. the great kidney
remedy. promptly cures At
druggists in dfty cent and dol
Isy have 4 sample bottle by mail
'let telling all about 1t and its
nef . Co.. 3inshamton. n. Z.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-10
FISH DYING IN THE NILE.

Authorities Fenr That the Stream
May BE Polluted.
LONDON, June "a despatch to the
Daily News" from Cairo says that a
strange phenomenon is reported from As
souan. Numbers of fish were seen swim
ming uneasily on the surface of the Nile
above the first cataract. and during the
next few days thousands OF them were
found dead.
The authorities are making an inyesti-
cation, as disastrous results are possible
If the river is found to be polluted
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-10
SPECIAL NOTICES.

SPECIAL NOTICE.-Dr. N. B. Shade, lung.
throat and catarrh specialist. 1889
Fourteenth Street. has returned from his
eastern trip. and has removed his offices to
623 Thirteenth Street northwest. Phone
1891. Hours 9 to s week days; Sundays.
IL to only. je10-2t