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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-21
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Detectives Trying to Run Down
Kathryn seharn's Slayer.
TWO Rings of the Victim Found in
New York PaTvnshop-A snecIaE
Deifyery Letter Being Kept Secret
by the Police Authoritative,
More Men Brought Into the Case.

NEW YORK, Aug. 21.-Wha. is believed
to be an important clew to the murderer
of Kathryn Scharn. who was found dead
early Sunday morning in her apartments,
at ga Second Avenue. was discovered to-
day the Central Once detectives came
across two rings in a paWnehop at Fifth
Street and the Bowery, which answer the
description OF those /, orn by the girl be-
fore her death.
One vas a plain go;1 band set with a
small diamond and the other had three
stenes-two chips and one imitation dia-
mond
Captain McCIusky took the rings to the
East Thirtyhfth Street station and showed
them 10 young Frederick scharn. the girls
brother who is detained there. Captain
McClusky refused to say whether or nos
the young man identified them as those
worn by his sister.
Nine detectives were specially detailed
on the murs-r case today. and all those
in the Central Office and the different sa-
tions were instructed to be on the look
cut for anything that might lead TO a esew
to the slayer.
Inspector Harley, who is spending most
Of his time around the Thirty-ffth Street
had made, if any. He had a microscopieaL
examination made of the blcodstain that
was found on the door jam of the room
where the body OF the murdered girl lay.
This stain, ii was ct first thought was
an impression left by a bloody thumb.
The inspector said that it was splotch Of
blood which had fallen there in the strug-
gle.
Among those whom the police questioned
in the case was William II. Tyler the
druggist who owns the building in which
the Scharn girl lived and whose store vas
On the ground floor. MIR. Tyler said thia
morning that ne knew but little about
the girl. So far as he knew, he said she
was respectable. Otherwise he would not
have allowed her 10 remain IN the house.
Two more men io0med into the case yes
terday, enc who was seen purchasing ar
ticles with Kathryn Scharn in a Third
Avenue dry goods store about o'clock
was seen walking with her on Second Ave-
nue near her home about Z o'clock
1t was generally conceded today that the
police had one letter which they found
among the Scharn girls effects, which
they refused 10 make public. This was a
special delivery letter, received by her at
I 0 clock Saturday morning.
1t IS thought that it was because OF the
receipt of this letter that she broke her
engagement 10 meet Lincoln Price al 80
O'Clock On Saturday night.
She had written to him to meet her
there, hut she showed by her actions later
that she did not intend 10 keep the ap-
pointment, for later than Z o'clock she
was seen n a grocery store near her
home, where she purchased some pears.
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HENRY YoUTsEY's TRIAL.
I use Likely to BE Put Over Until the
October Term


GEORGETOWN, KY, Aug. 21-It is prac-
tically certain that the case OF H. F. Yout-
sey, charged with being a principal to the
murder of Goebel, will not be tried until
the October term of court
At this mornings session OF the court,
Commemorative Attorney Robert Frank
lin stated that the prosecution had no de-
sire TO force a sick man into trial
This morning Dr. r. L. Carrick Yout-
sey's physician. said that his patient was
not now in a physical condition to stand
trial and that there was no reason to
believe that he could regain his strength
during this exceeding hot weather. con-
fined as he is in a hot cell.
Col. r. w. Nelson, chief counsel for
Youtsey. this morning concluded his ar
gument in favor Of a motion to dismiss
the special yenire and have his client
tried by jury drawn from the wheel
During the course of his remarks, he said
he was informed that the sixty men COM
posing the venire were all summoned from
one remote precinct in the county and
that there was not single Republican in
the city. He said that such state OF facts
was certainly remarkable and that the
court should make a thorough investiga-
ton.
Judge Cantrill did not rule on the mo-
ton as the venire stands dismissed if the
case is continued. This cannot be decided
until Thursday morning
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ROME, Aug 2L-The excitement over
the assassination OF King Humbert has not
abated and the whole kingdom is in deadly
fear of further outrages by Anarchists
Statements are made by reliable authori-
ties that Italy is honeycombed with de-
votees OF the red flag These allegations
are eorroborated by the fact that nearly
every Republican and Radical member Of
the Chamber of Deputies who denounced
the murder of the King by Bresci has re-
ceiyed threatening letter.
Signor Bowie, the leader of the Left, has
received an epistle warning him that he
has but TWO weeks to live.
Letters to the other members are similar
10 eharacter- and there is a feeling of con-
sternation over the receipt OF the threats
in high official circles
None would he surprised here If tomor-
row would witness one or more outrsgss
upon the persons of the members OF the
Chamber. There is 70 telling where the
first blow VIII be struck or y no will strike
it, despite the vigilance OF the authorities,
who have striyen in vain 10 discover the
writers of the threatening letters and pace
them where they ear DO no harm
II is understood that the authorities h2ve
detailed men to watch the homes OF all the
members OF the Chamber of Deputies
whose lives are in jeopardy. and that ex-
traordinaTy precautions have been taken
against the assassination OF officials
Notwithstanding this. however, there is
a feeling Of uncertainty and fear that
more murders are bound TO occur before
the Anarchists who are inspiring iHcen-
diary ideas have been taken into custody.
The search for those concerned in the
plot that robbed Italy of It's King has not
in the least abated and the Rome au-
thorities are confident that, with the as
sistance Of the Secret Service agents OF
America and other countries. the assas-
sins viii yet be brought TO justice
All Governments have co-operated with
Italy thus far in the hunt for the pIotters,
and the people OF this nation are very
grateful for the honest efforts that have
been put forward to aid ,them in making
repFisals On the Anarchists for the murder
OF Humbert
Thirty picked Italian police agents are
on their way TO New York They will be
distributed in the quarters where the Ital-
ians abound
The Government has appropriated S62,-
$50 for the expense of this service
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THE CABINET MEETING.
Minister Cnnser's Message Discuss
ed. BAT No Action Taken.

Hih1SEeF spnSSrfS message EltScuSS-
ed. Rat No Action Taken.
The message from Minister Conger-the
first detailed despatch received from him
in over two months-was almost the sole
topic Of discussion al the regular Cabinet
meeting this morning. The session was
attended by Secretaries Gage. Wilson and
Hitchcock, and Postmaster General Smith
Owing 10 the absence of Secretaries Hay,
Root. and Long, who are most nearly con-
cerned in handling the Chinese troubles, no
definite agreements on policy were reached.
Il was the opinion OF the Cabinet members
that Minister Congers latest despatch
confirmed beyond doubt the completely OF
the Chinese officials in the attack on the
legations Z was decided however. that
undue haste OF the part Of the United
States should De avoided at the present
time
Until particulars can be received from
the minister new action viii be in
augurated which would affect the policy
of this Government in dealing with China
The President and his advisers are anx-
iousIy awaiting a full statement OF the
whole situation from Mr. Conger. They
4SS'4iAS LLAsat II the excitement 4LIGlulng
the rescue OF the legations, he was un-
able TO make calm and comprehensive
review OF the diplomatic crisis. They have.
however, requested him to cable the most
full and complete statement of all coIdi-
tions at MS earliest convenience The Ie-
ceipt of that reply is now auxiousIy await
ed. On it viii largely depend the course
to be pursued by this Government.
There is not the slightest intention of
Withdrawing the troops from the scene
Of the trouble They VIII be retained at
Pekin or some other point where their
presence seems desirable. The A1mtnis-
tration Will be guided largely by the ad-
vice of General Chaffee in regard to the
movement OF the solGiery It is settled,
however, that the army is to remain In
China, and the troops ordered thither will
be despatched regardless Of the fact that
the ministers have been relieved. 1t is
the purpose Of the Administration % have
It's army on hand 10 carry out any line Of
action which NAV ultimately be agreed
upon.
Owing to the absence of Secretaries Hay
and Root. no action was taken in regard
to the reply to the Ii Hung Chang note
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DELcAssE's PLAN IN CHINA.
Explanation OF the Concentration OF
French Troons a ponI,in.

n.
PARIS, Aug. 21.-The new pan for the
concentration of French troops under
General Voyron in Tonkin is believed TO
have been brought about through the Gov
ernment's desire not to allow an opportu-
nifty to certain persons TO attack the min
istry fer making the French general sub
seTvient to a German.
Now that Pekin has fallen. the French
troops under General Frey in China viii
answer for all purposes in that country.
Meantime. General Toyron will be able TO
concentrate all the fresh troops in French
territory very close TO China, and VIII be
in such 4 position as TO be well able to
direct the movements OF his men accord
ing TO the new developments.
NJ. Delcasse the Minister of Foreign
Affairs, is being highly complimented on
all sides for having discovered this stra-
tegic outlet from an awkward situation
The new plan combines the maintenance
by France of harmonious relations with
the allies, while al the same time this
country is accommodating an effective force
on the spot ready TO meet all eventuali-
ties
The taking of this step, however. shows
these eventualiJies may be. The impas-
stoned speeches of Emperor William IN
which he suggested that desperate meas
Ures be taken against China have creed
feeling OF uneasiness here lest France
should be eRtrapped in policy of ad-
venture which she in uOwise desires
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Chinese Government Held Re
SpOnsible for 0utrageS.
PART OF DESPATCH WITHHELD
State Department Censors 1t for
Diplomatic Reasons.
STILL TRYING TO AVOID WAR

Generally Relieved by the
OmciaI News From, ti.c Celestial
CnpitaI-Hhereabo a the Royal
Family stin Encertusn-The situ-
alton Complicated by Recent De-
veIopmentH-Actua at War, But
Technically at Peace Wit, China.
Troops to Be Retained in the I'M
periai City for tn Present-More
Complete Details Expected at Any
TIme-NiInIster WA PRESENTS Ad-
vices to show Th@t Southern Vice
roys Are Friendly 10 Foreigners.
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laR. WOODWARD GRATEFUL.
First News That His Wife and
Daughter Are safe.

Daughter Are Safe.
NJ S. Woodward, of Chicago, is the
Woodward referred TO in Minister Conger's s
message He is in this city. having arriv-
ed yesterday on private business He is
al the Shoreham. Mr.. Woodward's wife
and daughter have been in Pekin, with the
American Legation, since the Boxer up
rising. They were on tour in the East
and were visiting the legation when the
first trouble broke out and were unable to
leave the Imperial City
Mr. Woodward was notified eariv this
morning OF the message from Minister
Conger. It's wording was such that he
was assured for the first time during the
past two months that his family is safe.
He was greatly relieved by the message,
and so expressed himself to a reporter
who called TO see him this afternoon
1T has been absolutely impossible" he
said, Ito get a word through to or from
PelHin, except the messages that have been
received by the Government and publish
ed in the newspapers. l have heard no
slightest news from my family. The State
Department has been very kind il giving
me all the information it has had, ALWAYS.
but you know that has only been mega
lively reassuring when it has been other
than bad news"
Mr. Woodward refused 10 discuss the sit
uation in Pekin
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STRENGTH OF cHIEA's ARMY.
Japanese Newspaper EuuEnerates the
Organized Fighting Ferce.


NEW YORK. Aug. 21-The Japan
Weekly Times" in its issue of July IA,
prints an article giving the numerical
strength of the Chinese forces in North
China The article says:
There are three Independent armies.
The first nf these is the Hu Shan, other
wise called the Shank army, composed
of the sons and brothers of the Manchu
Bannermen and forming the Imperial
Bodyguards- The estimates of the numeri
cal force OF this army range between the
two extremes Of 10000 and $4,000.
Next comes the Wei Army, of about
1900 strong. distributed among the forts
in Taku. Tientsin and elsewhere The
Chinese troops that fought with the allies
at Taku and Tientsin must have come
largely from this army.
The Lien Army that follows next may
be regarded somewhat in the light of
volunteer corps, composed as it is of
young men, recruited in the country. The
troops are distributed among Paoting-fu,
Tung-chow. Tientsin. and other places,
and though they number as many as 19.-
600, they are said TO be backward in train
ing and in discipline.
The above three Independent armies
may be roughly estimated at $4,000. which,
with five guards divisions Of at least 3d.
600. make up about I00. .00e.
There are also Lu-ying troops of 2S.500
though they barely deserve the name of
trcops-aEd the Bannefnen not formally
organized in the Bodyguards may also be
mentioned in this connection. Needless
TO say. of all the different forces thas far
enumerated. those under Generals Nieh
and Yuen. enjoy the greatest credit for
training and discipline"
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attacked last night single-hand cd. There
l1nnn aI thn fnrcas ads.annn.l

attacked last night single-handed. There
upon all the forces advanced.
Two companies of the Fourteenth
United States Infantry climbed the east
outer wall and hoisted the Stars and
Stripes, at Il o'clock
The Japanese kept up a vigorous bonn
bardment.
"Ali the troops are now inside and are
advancing toward the wall of the Tartar
City
American Legation. Pekin, Aug.
It'd p. m.)-via Chetoo, Aug. 20. ard
Shanghai, Aug. 21-The British, Russians,
and Americans are in the city.
The legation people are safe.
During the siege ffty-seven persons
have been killed and some hundred odd
wounded. There has been considerable
sickness
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CENSUS OF TWIN CITIES.
minneapolis Leads in the Rivalry to
Imcrease Foundation

Bulletins announcing the population of
the cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis
were issued at the Census Bureau this
morning. The figures for the latter ex-
eeed those for the former by nearly 10, 0d0
The increase in both cities for the past
decade has been moderate, and especially
SO when it is compared with the increases
Of over 200 per cent shown for the decade
1880 10 1890.
The result of the official count follows.
Minneapolis, 1900. 2G2, rs; 1890, 164. 1913
These figures show, for the city as a whole
an increase in population of 81, $780, or 23. .05
per cent. from 1890 to 1900 The population
in 1880 was 46, SS7, showing an increase of
Ill., ,S51, or 251.25 per cent, from 1880 to
1890
St Paul, 1900, 1884, 1890. 1913. 1856
These figures show, for the city as a whole
an increase in population Of 30,476, or 2.S9
per cent, from 1890 TO 1909. The popula-
tion in 1880 was 41,s73, showing an in
crease of 1858. or 221,07 per cent, from
1886 TO 1890.
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SACRBD CITY CAPTURED
Bruce Reports That the Allies Are
in Possession.

Last Chinese Defence said to Have
what Disturbed Over the Contin-
ned silence of the AHies-Indica-
tious That the Chinese Are in Con-
troll i'm Paris of Siberia~~More
Peaceful ia she Southern Part of
the Celestial Empire-Detaiis of
the Operations Preceding Eatrance
of international Troops into Pei<in.
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It's PEACE PROPOSAL.
Proposition for Negotiations Sub
mIt9ed to London

PARIS, Aug. 21-Despatches from Lon
don say that Sir Chih-chen- l-eng-luh. the
Chinese Minister TO England, has handed
the following despatch from /; Hung
ChaEg to the Foreign Office officials:
Shanghai. Aug. 19.-AH the powers
having declared that the sole purpose of
the march II Pekin was the rescue of the
ministers. and this purpose now having
been obtained, negotiations for rhe settle
ment Of all the difficulties could be arrang-
ed. ask Great Britain. therefore. 10 ap-
point a plenipotentiary for this purpose or
10 empower Sir Claude Macdonald 20 open
negotiations. shall leave for Pekin so
soon as Great Britain has given me a def
mite answer"
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a GIFT FoA ROOSEVELT.
Springfield, ILL.,, to Preseztt Him With
q Rnrc Walking .ttfck.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill, Aug 2I-Wten Gov
ernor Roosevelt visits this city he viii be
welcomed with parade. fireworks, and
other entertainment
He is to be gwen q walking cane made
from timber taken from the old home Of
Abraham Lincoln, the head G the cane 10
be made from portion OF the tree under
which Lincoln stood when making MS first
speech in the memorable Dougias-Linco 4
contest. 4 golden band, properly inscribed.
viii be placed around top of the historic
stick
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a BoER OFFICER DEAD.

General 0osthuizen Expires of
wounds Near krueersdorp.
LONDON, Aug 21.-A news agency de-
spateh from Krugersdorp of yesterdays
date says:
General Oosthuizen, Boer commander,
died of his wounds near here General
Barton sent DR.. Burton TO attend him and
offered to bring Oosthuizen here for treat
ment in the hospital. The offer was de-
clined
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NEW TURKISH MINISTER.
Siiekii Bey to Succeed Ali Fcrrouh


Bey.
Acting Secretary Adee of the State De-
partment, stated this morning that he had
received a telegram from the Turkish
Government announcing the appointment
Of Shekih Bey as Minister to the United
States, replacing Ali Ferrouh Bey, who
has been recalled.
This is the first official notification OF
the change received by this Government,
and 1t is claimed that the replaced Minis
ter has not yet been notified OF his recall.
He has been very i'll for some time ard
had requested the respite granted He
will be assigned 10 a post in the Balkan
provinces.
The newly appointed Minister is high
official of the Turkish Foreign Office. and
is like his predecessor, very far advanced
in Western methods
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COLONEL BRYAN TO SPEAK.
He VIII Address the Labor Day Pic.
mic Crowds in Chicago

CHICAGO, Aug. 21.-Col Bryan will
speak at the Labor Day picnic of the Chi
eago Building Trades Council to be held
a. Electric Park, September 8.
The announcement has been made by the
Labor Day Committee The acceptance of
the invitation to speak came through Sem
ator Jones, Chairman of the Democratic
National Committee
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4 Probably Fatal Fail.

About 1880 this afternoon George G
Griffith. carpenter. fell from the third
story window of 1910 Seventh Street
northeast to the parking below. receiving
a serious cut On the left side of the head
He was taken to the Eastern Dispensarv
where his condition is pronounced critical
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Died From Criminal Operation.

The Coroner's jury in the case of Miss
Louise C. Elliott, who died last Wednes-
day, today rendered a verdict 10 the effect
that Miss Elliott came to her death from
the effects CT a criminal operation perform
ed by some one unknown to the jury.
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GOVERNOR OF sHANTUNe DEAD.
Yuan Shih kai's DeEufse Reported
From Shanghai.

LONDON. Aug PA despatch from
Shanghai to Reuters Telegram Company
says Yuan Shih Kai. the Governor of
Shangtung Province, is dead.
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One Fare to Detroit and Return Via
PcnmsyIvnnia RniIroad

Account Biennial ConcIave, Knights Of Pythias
round trip tickets sale August %, %, and 81
good to return 10 September >, at rate of sl4 25
Extension to September II by deposit before Sen.
ternber /, and payment OF soc.
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$40 To Niagara Falls and Re- $40
turn Via Pennsylvania EaiIro.d

Special train of parlor and day coaches
SEQ a. m. Thursday, August %. Tickets good
returning within ten days, allowing stop-oyeP at
3uffalc Rochester, ard Watkins. Special exe,,r
sion rates to Toronto account fair
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RAILWAY sTRIAa IN WALES.
Ticd-Up Line Bound to Affect the
Coal Trade.

LONDON, Aug. 21.-The strike Of the.
employees Of the Taft Vale Railroad n
Wales continues, and the line is tied up
This strike is bound TO affect the coal
trade, as the road is the chief outlet of
the South Wales coIlisries to Cardiff
The strikers cut the telegraph and tele-
phone wires along the line This morning.
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u. A. WicLersham, General Agent,
Land Department, Chesapeake Beach Railway; Of
nee at bathhouse, on boardwalk; no red caps
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So To the seashore and Return ss
via Pennsylvania Railroad.

Tickets sale for all trains Fridays and Sat.
and Sea Isle City, n. j.. good TO return nos;i
following Tuesday. Tickets good via Delaware
Bridge Route to Atlantic City.
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aI7 To Chicago and Return Win n
4 o. II. II

August %. &c, and 81, valid for return mil
3lst. but may be extended to September 80 by de
posting with joint agent and payment of 30 cents
fee Tickets good on all trains including Cbica-
GO Limited, leaving Washington 1880 a m
daily, arriving Chicago $50 next morning.
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THE SUMNER AT MANILA.
G General Macarthur Reports the Ar
rival ef the Transport

The following message was received at
the War Department today:
Manila, August 81.
Adjutant General, Washington:
Transport Sumner arrived today.
MACARTHUR
The Sumner carried one battalion of the
Fifteenth Infantry.
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at upper MarIhero roaar
.. 1& o. Weekend Seashore Excur


All season. Tickets good going on ali trains
Fridays and Saturdays, valid for return until
Tuesday following 500 for the round-trip to
Isle City.
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TREATY WITH SPAIN.

tS " Q" NJ n SfetEhshI Slgn ed
PrOVision onaiIy by Minister Storer.
The State Department is informed by
Minister Storer, at Madrid, that treaty
of amitv- commerce, and navigation and
general intercourse, has been signed, pro-
visionalIy, ny the Minister Of State of
Spain ana himself. This is TO take the
place Of ne former treaties abrogated by
the declaration OF war between Spain ana
the United States
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We lead all in Low Lumber Rates
We never were as high as Others Erank Lib
beY & Co
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Racing at Upper Marlboro Toda,
Special Train Service to Marlboro
Account Southern Maryland Fair.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Will operate Al
gust y and 23 special trains leaving Washing
ton 1870 a m, arriving Marlboro II so a. M
Returning, leave Marlboro at 6:l5 p. N.
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Take a Salt Dip at Chesapeake Beach
Music and dancing all day long.