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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-17
SHUFELDT COURT-MARTIAL.
Senator Daniel of Virginia a Witness
for Defense.


Senator John w. Daniel of Virginia was
a witness before the court-martial al Wash
ington barracks this morning, being intro
duced by the officer on trial, Capt. R. W.
Shufeldt, retired. to give expert testimony
as to the validity and effect Of the oath
Capt. Shufeldt is charged with violating.
The oath was promise made in an answer
to proceedings against Capt. Shufeldt in
Maryland, in which the accused said he
would at any and all times subject himself
to the orders of the court.
The judge advocate objected to the wit
ness on the grounds that hypothetical ques-
lions were to be propOunded and that the
senator had not been shown to be an expert
in Maryland laws. Mr.. Alexander Wolf of
counsel for the accused argued in reply to
the judge advocate. The court was cleared
and upon being opened it was announced
the witness would be allowed to testify.
Senator Daniel gave a number of opin-
IONS, as he said. on the general principles
OF equity Jurisprudence. The questions and
answers were surrounded with a maze Of
legal language and suppositions and all
We're conditioned. Ordinarily speaking
Senator Daniel said. he would not consider
the formal Jurat to an answer such al was
made by Capt. Shufeldt an oath to any
thing except the statement of fact made
therein. and would hardly cover the matter
of subjecting himself to the jurisdiction of
the court. Senator Daniel said the advice
of the defendants attorney might be con-
sidered in the matter.
During the direct and cross-eXamna ions
there were number of objections on both
sides, and the court was cleared for the de-
cision of each point raised. The surround
ings of the case, it was said, the state of
mind of the presiding judge and many
other Things must be taken into considera-
ton in deciding whether or not Capt. Shu-
feldt had broken his promise.
Samuel D. Waters of Takoma Park testi-
fed he had served Capt. Shufedt with gro
ceries for a long time. and the latter had
paid his bills promptly up to the time of
becoming involved in his divorce proceed
ings
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-17
IN CRIMINAL COURT.
Prisoner Sentenced to Peniteutiary-
Orders In Other Cases

Justice Clabaugh, in Criminal Court No l.,
today sentenced Matthew Taylor, alias Hen
ry Taylor alias William IT. Taylor, re-
Gently convicted of violation of section $50.
OF the Revised Statutes of the United
States, 20 Imprisonment in the West Viz
ginia penitentiary at Moundsville for three
years and six months.
"A charge against w. J. Scheyer of vio-
latins section 5456 of the Revised Statutes
of the United States was today nolle pressed
Harry Baker, charged with receiving sto-
len property, was today released on bail
Joseph McGuckian qualifying as security
in the sum of $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-17

Consul General Wiidman, at Hong Kong,
has reported TO the State Department the
particulars of the death of Judge John Put
nam. an American citizen, who formerly
resided in Saratoga, n. Y. He died No
verpber IS last on the steamer Hong Kong
Maru. as the vessel was leaving Hong
Kong, from heart disease, following an at
tack of grip. His body was embalmed, and
will be brought home by his wife. Lieut.
Nesros. Joined his mother at Hong Kong,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-17

Arguments We're begun late this after
noon before Justice Cole, in Criminal Court
No. =, in connection with the motions for
q new trial and i'll arrest of Judgment in
the case of Frank w. Funk recently con-
victed OF the murder of William H. Brooks.
The grounds on which the motions are
based have heretofore been published in
The Star.
Funk was brought into court when the
proceedings opened. He wore light over
coat, and in general appearance seems to
have improved very much
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-17
Preparation of Duplicates.

Pursuant to an opinion Of their attorney
the District Commissioners have directed
the surveyor to hereafter discontinue the
preparation of duplicate originals of plats
and subdivisions made in his office Here
after these papers shall be recorded with
the surveyor a record of each plat being
kept in book especially prepared for the
purpose, and the original document shall
be kept on file with all the signatures and
other writings attached thereto
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-17

Lee Clements was this afternoon held
by Judge Scott Tor the action of the grand
jury to answer the charge of assaulting
with intent to kill Clayton Mitchell Janu-
airy 8. According to the testimony there
has been Ill feeling between the men for
long time. They met near 4th and K
streets northwest the evening referred to
and the defendant, it Is said, at once be-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-17

Complaint was made to the police TODAY
that the grocery store of William r Reed
corner of 10Th street and PENNSYLVANIA
avenue northwest, was entered by burglars
between midnight and q oclock this morn
ing. An entrance was effected by breaking
rear window. The cash drawer was
robbed of about $40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-17
Court Fails to Comply.

Il would like to have Thomas Gray's per-
sondI bonds taken to keep away from
Brookiand, Officer Stroman told Judge
Scott today.
What does Gray DO at Brookland?"
Prosecutor Pugh asked.
oh, nothing in particular: but | think he
comes out there too often" the officer re-
piled.
The case was dismissed by Judge Scott
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-17

Miss Bertha j. Stallings, whose disap-
pearance from Anacostia over ten DAYS
ago was the cause of much anxiety on the
part Of her relatives. is understood to be
in New York city. Information to this eff
feet came to a gentleman in Anacostia by
letter, and, it is said. the young woman
has sent letter to her parents, who re-
side near Bristol, Nd, telling them of her
where's bouts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-17

Mrs Anne c. Meador, the wife of Rev.
c. c. Meador, died at an early hour this
morning. Funeral services will be held Sat
urday afternoon at = o'clock at the Fifth
Baptist Church. AZ and ID streets south
west The 1nterment will be in Oak Hill
cemetery. The deceased was the eldest
daughter of the late William c. and Eliza
beth Shields Of Norfolk, Va
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-17
Court of Appeals,

The Court of Appeals late this afternoon
handed down opinions as follows:
Siggers agt. Snow; appeal dismissed with
costs; opinion by Mr.. Justice Morris
Stone agt. Chesapeake and Columbia In
vestment Company; judgment affirmed with
costs; opinion by Mr.. Justice Norris
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-17
po.tponement Not Probable.

1t was stated today that no probability
exists Of a further postpcnement of the
trial Of Benjamin H. Smell, the former pen
sion bureau clerk, indicted for the murder
of Lizzie Weisenberger. The hearing is
scheduled to begin tomorrow morning be-
fore Justice Clobaugh in Criminal Court
No, /,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-17
RATIFIED BY THE SENATE.
Action Taken on til
Samoan Treaty,

The Samoan treaty was ratified by the
Senate yesterday afternoon. The treaty
was debated for two hours in executive
session. Senators Davis, Foraker and
Spooner spoke in favor of the treaty, while
Senators Bacon, Money and Tillman op-
posed it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-17
Petition for Divorce,

In petition for divorce from Frank b.
Mocaboy, filed this afternoon by Kate
Mocaboy. through Attorney W. P Will
Hanson, desertion and infidelity on the
part Of the defendant are alleged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-17
Watch and Chain sto,e,

William Tibbs. 1897 Pennsylvania avenue
northwest, complained to the police TODAY
of the theft of his gold watch and chain
ing,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-17

gan emptying his revolver at Clements
One of the shots took effect in the side of
the neck. inf1icting a painful, but not dam
gerous wound.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-17

To Cure q Cold in One Day
Take Laxative 3romo Quinine Tablets All drug.
Efsts refund the money If 1t fails to cure. E. w,
Groves signature 10 on each be1. &c.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-25
Want More Land.

Last week the Philadelphia, Whining
ton, and Baltimore Railroad Company ss-
cured options on several more properties
along Water stree. 1t is understood that
tho properties are to be purchased as soon
as the railroad company obtains the real
estate desired, SO th"t the proposed i'm
provements 10 the system in Wilmington
can be made.
BY the latest deal the railroad corpora
tion takes nearly every property on the
block extending from Water street to
Front street and from Shipley street to
Orange street. Iu this block. three prop
critics arc owned by Phillip Plunkett, and
after a consultation with the agents of
the railroad company, tho options were
granted, the figures agreed on being high.
Mr.. Plunkett also has a property along
the railroad between King and French
streets, which is also included in the deal
Railroad men say the space between
Front street and Water atreet is not OF
sufficient width for modern railroad
Station, such as the Penn sy' would build
in Wilmington. If 1t Is to ba erected, as
announced
In addition to these options, the rail-
railroad company last week bought addit-
ional property adjoining the West Yard.
whore sidings will DO laid after the land
is graded and made solid.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-25
SERVICES IN
THE CHURCHES.

The Rev. j. W. Easley has returned
home and occupied the pulpit at Brandy
wine NJ. 4. Church both morning and
evening yesterday.
At Harrison Street NJ. f. Church
last Evening the Rev. +. B. Short of
Epworth M. +. Church preached
The fev. ]. D. q. Hanna preached
in Mt Salem NJ. Z. Chnrca yesterday
Yesterday afternoon the Railroad Y.
N. c. a, was addressed b. the Rev.
Childrens Day services were held at the
Second NJ. P. Church yesterday.
During the week several meetings un-
der the auspices of the State Sunday
school Association have been held and
smaller associations fomed in the two
lower counties.
The Nations Hope was the subject Of
an interesting sermon yesterday mornidg
by Rev. b. I. Moore pastor of Shiloh
Baptist Church, to the graduating class
OF tho Howard High School, He took his
text from the sth chapter, cath and 25th
verses of Paul the Apostle to the Romans:
"for We are saved by hope; but hope that
Is seen Is not hope; for what a man seeth,
Why doth he vet hope for. But If we
nope for that We see not then do we with
patience wait for it,
Rev. Moore spoke of Paul as a scholar
whom he was instructing and encouraging
The Romans. He divided his subject into
five sections AMI discussed them as fol-
lows:
First. "The Hope of tho Nations Fu-
ture Success is in tho Education of Her
Citizens;" second. For Its Public Ad-
vancement;" third, For Its Material Ad.
vancement;" fourth "For Its Int ellec-
tual Advancement" filth, "For Its Moral
Advancement"
80 you graduates" ne asked. what is
your hope? Is 1t to wait for something
to turn up, or ara yon going to turn up
something? You are now standing ON
the vantage ground OF your future success
and by looking about you can see tho
mountain Of honor, the mountain of spe-
clnlty and the mountain of retirement" "
The graduates were urged to aim high,
to not forget their homes, their school
and lheir city. Last but not least he
hoped that all would be christians
The attendance at the service was un-
usually large and excellent music wGs
rendered by the choir under the leader
ship of Mrs. Maggie N. Elias.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-25

The commencement exercises Of the
Wilmington High School will DO held in
the Opera House this evening. The pro-
gram is as follows:
Overture. '1'urandot, Lachner Philhar-
monic Orchestra; prayer, the Rev. j. r.
Milligan. D. D.; selection, "The Singing
Girl" Herbert; essay, The Dawn Of q
New Century" Sarah Everson Marchand
Milligan: Grafton, Territorial Expansio on
Menace" Charles Brewer Dannenberg;
Moroeau, La Gazelle," Bendix; presenta-
ton of prizes first honor prize, A. II. Ber-
lin, "The Morning Naws' prizes, Edgar
NJ. Hopes; Alumni prize, Charles b. Pal
ner; Alumnae prize. Miss Hanna v.
Brady; Bishop Coleman, Latin prizo, Rt.
Rev. leighton Coleman, S. Y. D. LII, d. |;
intermezzi, ''Salame," Lorraine: essay.
'Ths Vagabond Spirit" written by Mary
Louise Powers. read by Jeanette Eckman; !;
oration. Territorial Expansion a Necoss.
ity," Washington A. Hilles; idylle. LA
Cipquantine," Marie, address. of the grad
yates, Henry C. Conrad; comforting Of
diplomas, Evan q. Shortlidge, NJ. D.,
president of the Board OF Public Educa-
lion; class song: march, Somerset"
Wiegand,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-25

Smyrna June 24.-Frank Reimau, who
was arrested last Friday OH the charge Of
bribing voters during the last campaign,
and escaped from the officers, was re.
arrested this morning. Officers Sherman
Hurd. Robert Hurd, Thomas Killen and
Frank Russell visited Reiman's house
and were ut first refused admission bv
Mrs. Reiman. She later admitted them.
They made u search of the house and
found Reiman in the attic hidden In an
old moat hogshead. He pleaded with the
officers to take him before Squire Cooper
again, but the request was refused and he
was hurried to Dover jail. being hand.
cbffed to prevent escape.
Reiman Is one OF Addicks' leaders hare,
and his first arrest and subsequent escape
and later his recapturs has caused a SEN
sation. AddiCks Republicans of Smyrna
refuse to gr on his bail bond. ReimaiD
may have to remain in Jail until the Octo.
Der term Of court.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-25

Cape May, N. j., June "a
sacred concert given by Profess
or Morgan's orchestra was the fea.
tnre Of the entertainment last even.
ing of the newspaper men and their
families of Washington, Baltimore
and Philadelphia, who are the
gsests of the Pennsylvania Rail
road Company. One Of the most
delightful numbers of the concert
was solo by Mrs. Thomas c.
Noyes, one OF the most talented
amateur sopranos of Washington.
The party enjoying the hospitality
of the company was increased to.
day. until It now numbers three
hundred and fifty, one OF the larg-
est assemblages that the "Pennsy"
has ever gathered at its annual
entertainments of the newspaper
people. In addition to the concert
by Professor Morgan's orchestra
last evening the Misses Cowling,
Caron, Nola and Ulke, of Washing
ton, charming performers on the
violin and piano, contributed to the
entertainment. Prominent officials
of the Pennsylvania Company join
ed the party to-day, including J.
II. Wood, general passenger agent
and family; A. J. Gillingham, audit
or; W. N. Barnard, superintend-
ent Philadelphia, Wilmington and
Baltimore Railroad Company and
+. N. Barksdale. chief OF the ad-
vertising department.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-25
The Welsh Double u,

"A teacher who has just died In Waie1
distinguished himself by helping y
bishop to make good boast that hs,
would be able to preach a sermon in
Welsh within three months of his con9
secration. ~
The pronunciation OF the III" was y
serious hindrance and the teacher gave
counsel which proved effecHve:
place the top of your right-reverend.
tongue upon the roof of your Episcopsl|
mouth, and hiss like goose"
The bishop made such progress thai
the sermon was delivered within the!
promised period in what was described!
as excellent Welsh.-Youth's Compass
ION. ---l.. alsET
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-25
Steamer Sinks n SchOOner

NORFOLK. June % - When the
steamship Hamilton of the Old Domin-
ion line, Captain Doaz, bound from New
York to Norfolk, reached this port yes
terday afternoon Doaz reported that as
the Hamilton was about two miles from
Northeast End lightship, off the Della
ware coast, about II o'clock Saturday
night she suddenly and without warning
crashed into the fishing schooner John
Fl. Ker, Captain Redmond, of New York,
sending her to the bottom of the ocean,
but not until all hands had been rescued.
There was a thick fog prevailing at the
time, and the schooner was under full
sail. while the Hamilton was running at
about eight or ten knots under reduced
speed,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-25

BEDFORD, Ind, June 25.-Albert
Roberts and Oscar Jeans have been rival
suitors of Miss Jennie Russell While
Roberts and Miss Russell were out driv-
ing they met Jeans, and pistol duel be-
tween the two men followed Miss Rus
sell leaped from the buggy and rushed
between them, but they Continued shoot
ing, and the girl was fatally wounded,
it is alleged, from one of Roberts shots.
Roberts grabbed the girl in one arm as
she fell and continued firing with the
other. Miss Russell died in a few hours
at her home, Roberts remaining at her
bedside even after death. He Is now al
most insane. Jeans escaped, and war;
rants are out for his arrest. All the per-
sons concerned are prominently con-
nected.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-25

IN OR SALE-A LADY's 1903 HA ARTFoRD
~ bicycle in good condition; will sell for
SlB. cost $85, when new used only n short
SINE Address Alil'ard +, Vernon, this office.
Ii i1-tf
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-25
ALLIED FORCES IN PERIL.
Attempt to Relieve Tien-tsin Re-
pulsed with Loss.

Attempt to Relieve Tien-tsin Re-
pulsed with Loss.
LONDON, June 25.-The position of
the International forces in the section of
northern China where 10000 men are
striving to keep a footing and to succor
the legations In Picking appears to in
crease in peril with every fresh dispatch
Peking has not been heard from direct
for IL days. The last dispatch was one
imploring aid Admiral Seymour's col
unln of 1000 was last heard from IL
days ago. AT that time it was surround
ed midway between Peking and Tien-
tsin. Possibly now it has reached Pc
king.
The 5000 internationals at Tien-tsin
were bard pressed and fighting for their
llyss ~ THURSDAY. and relieving force
OF le9 than a thousand had been beaten
back TO Taku Friday. Observers on the
spot think that 100000 men would not
be t56 &any e gfssp China firmly.
The admiralty has received the follow.
Log from the British rear admiral at
Taku: -..1..e-, '-,
"Only one runner has got through from
Tisn.tsin to Chefu for five days. No in
formation could be obtained except that
the foreign settlement had been almost
entirely destroyed and that our people
were fighting hard.
News Is received as this telegram 10
dispatched that an attempt to relieve
TIen-tsin on June - was repuIsed With
some loss"
The telegram also said:
1.-THE allied admirals are working in
perfect accord. with the Russian vice ad.
miral as senior officer"
A press message from Shanghai dated
Yesterday at 4 p. IN, cmbodics some Iatet
information. II says:
"Ofiicinl Japanese kilograms confirm
the reports Of defeat Of the allied forces
at Tien-tsin. The foreigners there ara
now placed in II most desperate situation.
ihe Russian Admiral Hillrbrandt yester.
dav scot n'Yed force "s ! O,E, from
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-25

Be Happy.
Mako home happy and take your folks
to Augustine Park June 2,, CD East Side
Republican Association Excursion.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-25
PLANNING FOR PEACE
General Macarthur Gives FL
ipinos Large Assurances.
NO BEARING ARMS NOR JURY TRIAL
Expulsion of Friars to be Left to the
Commission - Nine Americana
-, Killed on the Island
-" of MindanaO.


|'H"' of Mindanno.
MANILA, June 25.-General MacAr.
thur has given formal answer to the
Filipino leaders who last Thursday sub
mitted to him peace proposals that had
been approved earlier in the day by q
meeting of,representative insurgents. In
his reply he assured them that all person
al rights under the Uaited States consti-
tuition excepting trial by jury and the
right to bear arms would be guaranteed
them.
The promoters of the peace movement
are now engaged in reconstructing the
draft Of seven clauses submitted to Gen
eral Macarthur in such way as to rem
der 1t acceptable to both sides.
The seventh clause. providing for the
expulsion Of the friars, General MacAr-
thur rejected on the ground that the set
tlemeat of this question rests with the
commission headed by Judge Taft.
Reports have reached Manila of trou-
bles in the island OF Samar whence re-
endorsements, a battalion of the Twenty
ninth regiment and battery of artillery,
have been dispatched, It is believed in
army circles at zamboanga that the Pet
tit court martial will result in the colo
nel's acquittal. The United States cruis-
er New Orleans has sailed from here, and
1t is supposed she is On her way to Chi
ma. 1t is reported that the United States
armored cruiser Brooklyn will proceed to
China shortly.
A detachment of the Fortieth regiment,
under Captain Thomas Miller, left Caga-
yam de Misamis, island of Mindanao,
scouting, June 49, During the morning
of June II they encountered strongly
ambushed and intrenohed force of the en-
envy. The Americans attempts to charge
were frustrated by the Filipinos' pitfalls
and traps. The advance line consequent
ly was under heavy fire in front and on
its tlanks and fell back on Cagayan. The
American loss was hlne men killed and
two officers and ten men wounded
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-25
COLLECTOR
RESIGNS.

New Castle, June 25.-Tax Col
lector James f. White handed to
President Of Conncil John Schu-
hardt his resignation. Mr. White
has been tax collector for three
years but will not collect the taxes
tor 1900. The resignation will be
accepted at meeting of the City
Council to be held this evening.
Peter G. Madden is the slated sue
cessor for Mr.. Whites position.
The collector receives 6 per cent
on the collections and about $l2, 900
is usually collected.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-25
FOR SALE.

IL Apply TO James McKeown. Marsh -G.0
and Dupont Roads. Delaware Junction.
(. iol.H,F
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-25

On Saturday afternoon at 2o'clock
Gibbons and Moore, real estate
agents sold the three story brick
store and dwelling, located at No
1O7 West Seventh Street to VIM. II.
Gibbons tor 81, 100. William A.
Hukill was the auctioneer and con-
sidering the number Of persons at
the sale realized a good price tor
the property. -.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-25
TOwne May Withdraw,

q AUSTIN, Tex, June 25.-Charles A.
Towne, the Popnlist nominee for vice
president, has written letter to Major
George A. Walton of this city in which
he gives the inference that if he is not
the choice of the Democratic party for
vice president he will withdraw. Mr.
T0wne in his letter says, my friends
know that no personal consideration
would influence me to stand in the way
Of success of the party for which we are
rOntendiup"