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The evening times., 1900-09-22
TORN BY AN EXPLODING GUN.
Pennsylvania Men BADLY Hurt by an
Ancient Weapon.

NORRISTOWN, Pa, Sept 22.-An ex-
ploding gun yesterday placed the lives of
John and William Cummings. young men
residing in Upper Merton township, in
jeopardy. John had secured an old shot
gun for the purpose of Kidding himself Of
an annoying dog, which was playing ha-
voc among the chickens He found in it
Il charge which he could not remove in
any way Loading the other barrel he
fred at some passing birds, when there
was terrific shock. The second charge
exploded the first, and the gun burst in
Johns hands.
When the explosion occurred the air
was iilled with flying pieces Of iron. John
was hurled to the ground, and when
picked up it was found that the greater
portion of his hand had been torn away.
William. who was standing nearby, was
struck upon the neck by a piece of the
flying iron, and rendered unconscious.
The evening times., 1900-09-22
Drank Laudanum for Cramps.

HAGERSToWN, Md, Sept. 22.-Walter
Seibert, aged twenty-five, son of
Charles Seibert, of Hagerstown, was
= ind last evening in North Jonathan
Street in a semi-conscious condition
from the effects of Iaudanum which,
when it was pumped from him and he
had revived. he said he had drunk in
a saloon to cure cramps. An empty SIX
dram vial was found in his pocket He
said the saloonkeeper gave it to him
for medicine but he did not remember
how much he drank. He was carried
20 Warehams pharmacy. where emetios
were given. He is out of danger
The evening times., 1900-09-22
-REMEY.'
GRAIN ELEVATOR BURNED.
Brooklyn Fire Causes a Loss of Near
Iy 100000.

NEW YORK, Sept. ga fire broke out
in a three story grain elevator in the rear
of McIntyre's Stores, Brooklyn, early this
morning The property belongs to the
Brooklyn Wharf and Warehouse Company,
whose buildings run 500 feet along the
water front and extend $50 feet back
No one was injured at the f-e, but the
damage 10 property is estimates to be be-
tween 100000 and $780, 600. The buildings
alone were valued at from S75, 600 TO $780,
G00 and the grain destroyed is estimated
10 have been worth from $4,000 to see 600.
ance,
The evening times., 1900-09-22
A BaIakIaya Survivor.

CUMBERLAND, Md. Sept. 22.-James
Brock, tailor, actively engaged on
George Street, Cumberland. is a survivor
of the famous Balaklava charge, and is
probably the last one of ''the CO.," James
A. White who died at Upper Sandusky,
Ohio, this week, was said to have been
the last. but Mr.. Brock has proof that
he was IN the charge. He is pensioned
by the British Government. He is a
typical Englishman, walks erect, and has
long flowing side whiskers. Mr.. Brock
is well-preserved man, of striking
personal appearance.
The evening times., 1900-09-22
TREATMENT OF CoLoNIsTs.
Denial That There Has Been Dis
criRlination Against the Dutch

CAPE TOWN, Sept 22-C9:25 a. M
During the debate on the Treason bill.
which passed the House Of Assembly yes
terday, Mr.. Sauer, the ex- Commissioner of
Public Works, said the bill showed that the
Dutch colontsts had received different
treatment from the English.
Attorney General Rose Innes replied that
this was untrue. All colonists had been
treated alike They were all British sub
jects. although some of them appeared not
10 have learned this lesson. They must
learn it, said he ''in a peaceful way, il
possible, but If not in that manner, then
by warlike means"
The evening times., 1900-09-22
THE CUBAN POSTAL SCANDAL
RafhbOne's Lawyers Ask for the EN-
tradition of Brisfow

NEW YORK, Sept. PA Havana des-
patch to today's Evening Post" says:
The lawyers who are defending Estes
G. Rathbone, the former Director General
of Posts now on bail, have asked the au-
thorities here for the Indictment and ex-
tradition of Fourth Assistant Postmaster
General Joseph L. Bristow
He is charged with being technically
more eulpable than Rathbone because he
permitted the payment of the salaries OF
MI Rathbone's eoachman, footman, and
gardener out of the Cuban Treasury until
the END OF May, after asking that Rath-
bone be prosecuted for this offence. This
IS taken here as sign that Rathbone will
fight the Administration to the bitter end .
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The Successful Applicants.

Secretary Long today announced the
names Of the applicants for the position
of second lieutenant. Marine Corps, who
have successfully passed the examina-
tons. The list follows; w A. Pickering,
Ohio; William Bracket, Illinois; Chan
dler Campbell, West Virginia; w. L.
Redles, Pennsylvania: F. A UdelI, Wash
ington; F. S. Wiltse, New York; A. c.
Rogers, Texas, and Provence Mccormick,
fnio
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IDLENEss AT MAHANoY CITY.
Operators Want Troops to Guard
Their Mines ON Monday.

Operators Want Troops to Guard
Their Mines Monday
MAHANOY CITY, Sept. 22.-AH of the
collieries of the Reading Company in
this section are idle today. Owing to
the excitement incident TO the trouble
at Shenandoah yesterday, it was deemed
best not to attempt to operate the mines
for the present at least There is no
indication of the strikers making d
demonstration here.
The State militia of the coal regions
were prompt to answer Governor Stones
cali If circumstances warrant. 5000 of
the troops will be stationed here by
Monday, and, the coal operators assert,
they will have no trouble in starting
their mines on Monday under the mill
tary and with the sherin's protection
Most of the people in the mining towns
in this section were up nearly all night,
but the excitement is subsiding.
The evening times., 1900-09-22
ROOSEVELT LEAVES UTAH.
The Rough Riders Special Moving
Toward Wyoming.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. o.
After spending the night here, Governor
Roosevelt's party, in its special train, left
this morning early for Wyoming. Governor
Richards, of Wyoming, and Senator War
rem, of the same State, Joined Governor
Roosevelt here last night, and will pilot
his party through the sheep-raising coun-
try.
Evanston, Wyo., is the end of today's
run, and the train will stay there over
Sunday to give the campaigning party a
rest Then the trip to Cheyenne will be
made
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RETURN OF REFUGEES.
Trains to Take Them Back Into the
TransSasI.

CAPE TOWN, Sept 22.-Colonel Gerou-
rard is expected to arrive here today to
arrange railway transportation for the re-
turn of the refugees from the Orange Free
State and the Transvaal to their homes.
The first trains will carry 10000 tons OF
foodstuffs
Then the commercial and mining store
keepers Will be sent through Afterward
the remaining refugees, to the number OF
about 10000, will be afforded transporta-
tion. The latter Will probably begin to
return by the end of October
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SUFFERING IN TEXAS TOWNS.
Lighthouse Tender Unable to Reach
seIasco With Relief Supplies

seIasco With Relief Supplies.
GALVESTON, Sept 22.-The lighthouse
tender Arbutus made an effort to get to
Velasco yesterday with supplies for the
storm-strieken sufferers there and Quin-
tano, but, after being out two hours, re-
turned to port. The tender could have
made the trip, but the gulf was choppy
and rough and as the Arbutus had free
board, the supplies, being stored on deck,
were in danger of being ruined by the
spray. Another effort to reach Velasco
will be made by the Arbutus today.
The distress Of the storm sufferers at
Velasco and Quintano is becoming acute
and the only way to reach them is by
boat as the railway touching there is bad
ly wrecked and II will be weeks before it
will be rebuilt
The evening times., 1900-09-22
Mrs. Anderson sues for Damages.

Sarah F. Anderson. administratrix of
Joseph NJ. Anderson, the motorman who
was killed the Washington and Great
Falls Electric Railway Company in the
head-on collision which occurred near
Glen Echo on the Goth of last month, to-
day, through her attorney. Edward G..
Niles, entered suit in the District Su-
preme Court for $40, COO damages,
The evening times., 1900-09-22
THE FRENCH LABOR PARTY.
Declaration That a General Strike
Would Be Welcomed.

PARIS, Sept. pat the congress of the
French Labor party yesterday a resolution
was adopted which declared that working
men would hail joyfully a general strike,
which, if it did come would simply be the
outcome of the present economic condi-
tiens
The resolution went on to say that when
such strike occurs the Socialists will
not fold their arms and look on but will
walk through the streets with guns.
The evening times., 1900-09-22
QUIET AT SHENANDOAH
State Militia Assembling to Pre-
vent Further Riots.

No Effort to Start the Galleries at
Sale of Liquors Stopped-A Special
Train Filled With Armed Deputies
Arrives ut the PIace-Efort to Ope-
rate the Mines to Be Made on Mon
day-Man Killed During the Shoot
ing Not Yet Identified-A State
Lathrop as 10 the Cause of Trouble
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JOINING THE STRIKERS.
Reading Company CoIliery at Raven
Run Shut Down.

ASHLAND, Pa, Sept. 22.-The miners at
Girard Mammoth colliery, a Reading COM
pany plant, at Raven Run, Joined the
ranks of the strikers this morning None
of the Polanders reported for work and
all the American miners who had gathered
at the mouth of the slope decided to go
home. Not wheel is turning.
Locust Gap colliery is working very
short handed and il is probable that the
men will go out before Tuesday.
The evening times., 1900-09-22
Headauarters Tor Won waldersee.

BERLIN, Sept. "a Shanghai despatch
to the .'LokaI Anzeiger" says it is urged
there that the headquarters o. Field Mar
shall Count Won Waldersee should be in the
Imperial Palace at Pekin.
The evening times., 1900-09-22
MEN THROWN OUT OF WORK.
Shutdown of Part of the Illinois
Steel Plant.

suuIuUtNH OF n FHFt OF The EfisnOEs
Steel Plant.
CHICAGO, Sept 22.-Three hundred men
have been made idle by the shutting down
yesterday of that part of the Illinois Steel
Company works known as the finishing
department Because of an oyerproduction
of rails, only bilIets are manufactured
there at present, and in consequence all
the fnishers are forced to take vaea-
tion.
The shutdown Of that department, it is
said will be only for a few weeks, but men
who are well acquainted with the circum-
stances say il may last for several months.
The evening times., 1900-09-22
A FLOOD IN CALCUTTA.
Unprecedented Rainfall Causes De-
struction and Loss of Life

CALCUTTA. Sept. 22-There Sas been an
unprecedented rainfall for four days. The
precipitation amounted to thirty-fve
inches.
one-half of the city is inundated to a
depth of three feeet, and number of
houses have collapsed. Twenty persons
were drowned. Thousands of persons have
been rendered homeless and the country
is inundated for miles. The rain contin-
ues.
The evening times., 1900-09-22
THE PRESIDENT IN CANTON.
Report That Hanna viii Confer Witt,
Him Tonigat.

CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 2Z-President Nc
Kinley, with his private secretary Mr..
Cortelyou, arrived in Canton this morning
at 1890 o'clock His arrival was without
incident or demonstration. He was driven
direct 10 his home in his own carriage
The report is current here that Senator
Hanna viii arrive in Canton this evening
for conference with the President.
The evening times., 1900-09-22
Judge sirIiman,s Resis sation.

The President has accepted tn resigna-
ton of Judge R. D. Silliman, of he first
circuit court of Hawaii. A success, or has
not yet been appointed. The pla is
worth So, eco a year, and it is expected that
a resident of Hawaii will be selected to
fill it.
The evening times., 1900-09-22

WILKEsBARRE. Pa, Sept. 22-The first
week OF the coal strike ends with the
miners easily the masters of the situation
in the upper coal field. They have closed
down every colIiery except the West End,
at Mocanaqua and half the men there are
on strike today BY Monday not a ton of
coal will be mined in all the forty miles
from Shickshinny to Forest City, and the
strikers viii number the full force of mine
workers. 1929 men, more than half the
total number in the anthracite coal field.
The men here are pleased beyond meas
ure with their success in bOttling up the
region, but the first flush of the strike
fever has WORN off and they are beginning
to worry over the situation in the lower
end OF the field where the Schuylkill and
Shamokin district men are still at work.
They admit that if this condition continues
to exist the success of the cause will be
jeopardized, because the coal mined by the
men al work will in measure supply the
market and prevent q severe famine.
Meanwhile. they realize that while they
are idle the men in the lower end are
working steadily and their wages are in
ereasing 1 per cent for every cents in
crease in the price OF coal.
The operators. in the meantime after
their recovery from the vigor of the strike
which they really believed to be but half
hearted. set TO work to create the impress
sion that they were not worried. Today
they have succeeded in getting many or
their mules out of the mines, as if pre-
pared for long strike and willing to make
the best OF 1t. They have cleaned up and
shut down their collieries and announced
the discharge OF all the strikers.
They continue TO assert that they will
not recognize the union; that they will not
grant the demands of the men; that they
VIII not listen to any overtures for con-
ference. and that they Will entertain no
suggestion for arbitration. But both strik-
ers and operators are anxiously watching
the lower end fields for there. it is claim
ed, hinges the success or failure OF the
strike. It depends upon whether the men
now at work continue to work, or strike.
In this region the effects of the fight
have been severely felt, although it is but
a week old Many poor people are SUI
fering for want of fuel and the humane
society has established a free wood yard.
About 1,500 railroad men have been sus-
pended because transportation is thus tied
up. and over 3.5O0 other employees of va
rious classes are idle for the same Iea-
son. The schools have but weeks sup
ply of coal on hand, many of the facto-
ries are little better of. and numerous
houses are not supplied at all. If the
strike continues for month, an attempt
may be made to bring in bituminous ecal
or coal mined in the Lehigh region. The
strikers would oppose this. and it is not
improbable that the railroaders would as
sist them.
Business has decreased to an alarming
extent. for no man is sure just how long
he may have to economize, as the strike
may last a year. The merchants report
that there is hardly any fall trade and
that people are buying only what is abso-
lutely necessary.
The evening times., 1900-09-22
bryan ts Speak MT Tre,,,,.

TRENTON, N. J., Sept. 22-The Demo-
cratic State managers announce that Mr.
Bryan will speak in the TayIor Onara
House here October 25
The evening times., 1900-09-22
Higher Coal Price I'm INDIAN.

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 22.-Local coal
dealers announce that an increase of ST
per ton viii be made on anthracite coal
next week, making the price $3.50.
The evening times., 1900-09-22
To Reinstafe pieauart.

LONDON. Sept. 22-A Paris despatch to
the Exchange Telegraph Company says the
Council of State has decided to reinstate
Colonel Piequart, who testified in favor of
Captain Dreyfus, in the army
The evening times., 1900-09-22
Niagara Falls Excursion, septembe,
Of Via n en-

Special train of day coaches and parlor cars
without change, leave B. & O. station $50 a. M
Stopoyers allowed ON return trip Tickets good
for ten days. Meals served en- route in cafe
diner. Specially low rate excursions from Niagara
Falls IN connection with this excursion.
The evening times., 1900-09-22
Mme. jules simon Dead

PARIS, Sept 22.-Mme. Jules Simon, the
widow of the noted French statesman,
died yesterday.
The evening times., 1900-09-22
Weekend Rates Withdrawn,

The Southern Railway announces the discon.
tinuance of its weekend rates to and from
Washington, and commutation points, after Sun
day, September 49, 1900.
The evening times., 1900-09-22
BoER SURRENDER EXPECTED.
Report That the South African war
VIII Soon End

JOHANNESBURG, Sept. 21.-News Of
the surrender of the Boer armies now in
the field is momentarily expected here.
Several reports have reached this city
to the effect that the war in South Africa
will be officially declared at an end in
day or two
The evening times., 1900-09-22
g1.OO To Harper's Ferry ana WIN
chester

From B. & o. station at a. m.. Sunday SEN
tember %. Returning leave Winchester add
Harpers Ferry p m., same day. popular trim
with ample accommodations. Yon can afford tn
take your family for an outing
The evening times., 1900-09-22
d. g O. wcef,-EEd Country nv

Tickets sold Saturdays and Sundays, for return
until Monday following, at reduced rates from
Washington to Charlestown, Frederick, Annapolis
Junction. and intermediate points
The evening times., 1900-09-22

Finest Ffshiug-Chesapeak Beach.
Tavlors are plentiful. Great sport.
The evening times., 1900-09-22
Denand for Small Notes

There is heavy demand for small Treas
ury notes, and the output of the Bureau OF
Engraving and Printing will be increased
12 1-2 per cent after the first of next month
on 81, 81 and S. certificates.
The evening times., 1900-09-22
No one buys Lumber and MiII,vork

Music. BathinG, Fishing, boating.
Amusement for everybody. Chesapeake Beach
The evening times., 1900-09-22

We never miss selling Lowest Lum
Der and mill work bills; some flooring 81 IS a;
9Th and n. Y ave. "
The evening times., 1900-09-22

Carpenters' Friendly Corner always
makes lowest lumber prices. 9th and N. Y. ave.
The evening times., 1900-09-22

Finest Soft Yellow Poplar, call and
see it. s1ke to sc, at F. Libbey b c., 9Th and
n. Y.
The evening times., 1900-09-22
s1.25 To Baltimore and Re- S1.25
fur,, Via Pennsylvania RaiIroad

| Tickets sold Saturday and Sunday, September
| % and o. good to return until following Mon
| day. All trains except Congressional Limited.
The evening times., 1900-09-22
DISMAL SWAMP FIRE,

Wolves. Driven From Their Lair,
Attack Cattle rad Sheep.
NEWPORT NEWS, Va, Sept. 22.-Fif-
destroyed by the fire which has been rag
ing in Dismal Swamp for the past month
two. An investigation by agents of
the company, which recently bought the
timber lands in the swamp revealed the
The evening times., 1900-09-22

Superb, stock finest White Pine in
the market Call Oh. r. Libbey & Co., 9Th and
\. Y. ave.
The evening times., 1900-09-22
norfolk & washington steamboat Co

Delightful trips daily at $50 p m. to Old Point
Comfort, Newport News, Norfolk, Virginia Beach.
and Ocean View. For schedule see page g.
The evening times., 1900-09-22

Going 90 build q suburban bouses
Call first to see F. Libbey & Co, Prices lowered
The evening times., 1900-09-22

FIynn's Business College, sth and X.
Business. Shorthand Typewriiing-s25 year.
The evening times., 1900-09-22
THE miners IN CONTROL
Strikers Still Masters Of the Situa-
ton in Pennsylvania.

Every ColIfery Closed Except One i'm
the Upper COaI Fieid-Union Men
Disappointed by the Unexpected
Violence at shenandoah-Impres
sion That the Presence of the Mill
tia VIII QueII the Spirit of Disor-
der Among Foreign worIkmen.
Operators Continue to Assert That
In Case Further Rioting Occurs.
The evening times., 1900-09-22

WAeeIwrtghts buy our Best cab. Oak,
seasoned and dry; lowest prices. F. Libbey & Co.
The evening times., 1900-09-22
THE PEITANG FIGHT.
Admiral Remey Reports the Capture
of Chinese Forts

Admiral Remey Reports the Capture
of Chinese Forts.
Secretary Long this morning made pub
lie despatch received from Admiral Re-
mey, at Taku, In which open hostilities
are reported between the Chinese troops
and the allied forces The message re.
lates the fall of the 3eitang forts, just
north of Taku, after the Chinese ha6
opened fire on the Russians, Germans
and Austrians on Thursday night Aftei
fighting all night the forts were evacuated
at a. m. and the allies hoisted theiI
flags over the defences. Twenty-Five Rus
SANS and Germans were killed by the ex-
plosion Of mine set by the Chinese. Il
is reported that only FIVE Chinese were
Lilled
The cablegram follows:
"Taku, September 21
Secretary of the Navy, Washington:
Force of Russians Germans, ard
AustTians advanced on Peitang forts
last night. Fire opened by Chinese
and kept up all night at Intervals
Forts evacuated at nine this morning
Europeans hoisted their coIors over
fort at eleven. twenty-five Russian
ana Gefmans reported blown up by
mine Information from Commander
Wise who followed troops into forts
only five Chinese killed
-REMEY."
The despatch is regarded as being ex-
tremely important in that while the
United States is endeavoring TO hasten
peace negotiations and to open diplomatic
relations, the Chinese forces are begin
ming hostilities against the allies aud are
willing and eager 10 do battle
According to the report of Adr1ira
Remey, the American forces did not par
;icipate in the capture of tho forts. and
Commander Wise is said to have followed
the allies in, as a non -combatant
The evening times., 1900-09-22
S1.25 To Baltimore and Return Via
g. O.. Saturday and Srndax

September % and 3d. good for return until follow
ing Monday. Tickets good all trains except
ROYAL Limited.
The evening times., 1900-09-22

without first obtaining bids of +. Libbey &
Co.. 9Th and n Y. ave.
The evening times., 1900-09-22

ex OF the destruction The fire is not
ye out is confined principally to small
ar
deer, wild cats, and wolves have
eli nnght safety by fleeing to the
hi t-s or going further into the
sy Within the past two weeks
S, n, on county, Va, and Hartford
CO c., have been oyerrun by
vol peculiar kind resembling coy
otes III have carried off several nun
drad eep and hogs.
It Is believed now that these animals
were driven from the swamp by the
flames,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1900-10-13
OBJECTS 10 BRICK COMBINE.

Judge Chctlain has issued nn injunc.
ton restraining the Cook County Brick
Company from attempting to secure
possession of the william Bach \ Sons
brick yard. The bill of complaint filed
by the william Bach Il Sons Company
sets out the agreement entered into by
the corporation and the Cook County
Brick Company by which the brick
company was To assume possession of
the Bach plant. The complalnants lie
clare that they We're forced, for bust.
ness reasons, into the agreement. The
object of the combination Is alleged To
be To gain such control of the output
of brick manufactured in the county
as would enable the Cook County Brick
Company 10 regulate the price of brick.
4 petition thar the court at the final
hearing annul the agreement between
III" Cook County Brick Company AMI
the William Bach n Sons Company Is
Incorporated In the prayer of the bill.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1900-10-13
ALSCHULER ON TRUSTS.

In his keynote" speech Mr.. Alschu.
Ter discussed the question of monopoly
combines, known as trusts, with sin
gular clcnrness ana force.
He directs attention TO the fact that
"men do not organize trusts and com.
bine Industries ana destroy compeli-
ton for the purpose alone Of realizing
profits from the thing manufactured,
but for the purpose Of manipulating the
stock market"
The managers can do things to put
stocks up or down and enrich them
selves by doing these things and ut the
same time buying ana selling their own
securities. The bigger the combine the
bigger il the opportunity TO amass
wealth 10y stock manipulation.
This point is merely suggestive of u
reason why the combines should be
subject to public regulation or sup
preston.
The essential point Is that there can
be no question as to the right Of public
control because the power to combine
results from public concession.
MI Alschul"r puts II IN this way: II
government grants to one man or set
Of men monopoly Of the flour bust
ness, to another a monopoly of the iron
business, 10 another n monopoly of the
tobacco business, aud 50 on, 1t would
give them an enormous power of OK.
tort!on. Ii would thus become the duty
Of the government to protect the people