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The evening times., 1900-10-10
VIEWS OF CECIL RHODES
His Address to the Congress of the
South African League.
Ti.e Boer War Attributed TO Mug
wumps and HaiT-and-Haff People.
A Declarations That Kruserism Has
Been Wiped 0ut-The Colonial
Leaders, Re-entrS Into Politics.

CAPE TOWN, Oct. 1O-The congress
of the South African League held its
initial session today Cecil Rhodes pre-
sided. and the delegates welcomed his
re-entry in colonial politics by tender
ing him an ovation.
In his address Mr.. Rhodes attributed
the war 10 'mugwumps and haIf-and- half
people" but for whom. he said, Kruger
would never have dared TO seEd his uiti-
1natum. Mr.. Rhodes defended the cap
italists. and maintained that capital.
rightly guided, was great loon to
country.
I'VE have been fighting Krugerism.', he
continued. IF we only press that fact
home to the people who-are living with
us and the people who are going TO de-
velop South Africa with US, we shall be
doing a good service
He declared that Great Britain would
never have been fighting the Dutch people
but for Krugerism, and now that Kruger
ism was gone and liberal Government
was about to be set up in its place, Great
Britain would do everything in its power
TO unite the best interests of South At
rica and the Empire.
The tone ot MIR. Rhodes, speech was
conciliatory throughout
The evening times., 1900-10-10
YOUTsEY IN A STUPOR.
kentucky Suspect Unable 10 Appear
ia Court for Trial


GEORGETOWN, KY, Oct. 10.-The
chances are all against the continuation OF
the trial of Henry Youtsey on the charge
of murder of William Goebel.
The prisoner now lies in stupor and is
not in physical condition TO attend
court. The court viii probably continue
the case for da. or two 10 see If Yout-
sey RECEIVERS sufficiently to appear.
Dr. R. l. Garrick was seen this morn
ing shortly after he had paid a visit to
the prisoner. He said:
Mr.. Youtsey is in no condition to go
into trial at this time He passed the
night in a stupor and took only glass
of milk this morning 1 cannot say at
this time whether his mind is permanent
iy impaired. l think the outbreak was
brought about by the intense strain an
der which Mr.. Youtsey had been labor
ing
When court convened for the trial of
Youtsey today. Attorney Crawford arose
and asked a postponement of the case.
The Commonwealth interposed no OBJ
lection, but suggested the appointment of
a physician to examine into the condi-
ton OF the defendant The suggestion
was heartily seconded by the defence.
Judge CantriII then said: Gentlemen.
] have no objection TO passing this case
until tomorrow morning. This case is
going to trial and I want you to make up
your minds to it, l don't want his or an
other physician to fill him up with opiates
and keep him in that condition. The court
is now adjourned until tomorrow morning
The evening times., 1900-10-10
Mr.. BRYAN TN MICHIGAN
Scheduled to Make More Than a
Dozen Speeches Day.
Detroif's Mayor and n Special Escars
se Meet the Democratic Candidate.
9shIns the Campaign I'm Doubtful
congregational Distrfcts-The Me-
braskan TO Enter Ohio on Friday.

CHICAGO, Oct. 10.-NotwithstandIn
MS arduous campaigning of yesterday.
Mr. Bryan left here in his special ear at
a very early hour this morning in Wig
| ofcns and refreshed condition. ready for
his canvass in Michigan
In that State, the Democratic standard
bearer will continue the fight for Gem
gressional districts where the Republic
cans are uncertain and waverfng The
Hannaites in these districts are djseour-
aged and there is no doubt that Mr.. Bry-
ans speeches will bring victory 10 the
Democratic candidates.
AT Michigan City today Mr.. Bryan will
be met by Mayor Maybury, of Detroit.
ana special committee appointed to act
as an escort for the Nebraskan. Besides
the special committee, there will be
corps of speakers to accompany Mr.. Bry-
an and deliver addresses during the Mich
igan tour Notwithstanding this. how
ever. Mr.. Bryan will deliver more than a
dozen speeches each day during his stay
in the State
The more prominent points to be vis-
tied today are: New Buffalo. Benton
Harbor. Miles. Dowagiac, Lawton. Kala-
mazoo, otsege, Aliegan. Hamilton. Ho1-
land, Grand Haven, Muskegon, and Grand
Rapids.
The Presidential candidate will spend
tonight in Grand Rapids and the Demo
Gratis of that city are preparing to give
him warm welcome.
+ On Friday Mr.. Bryan will enter Ohio
for a series Of speacst1zs and the Demo
cratic leaders of that State are await
ing his coming with anticipations of rous-
ing and vote-winning demonstrations
After the meeting at Joliet last night,
Mr. Bryan's train made & speedy run to
Chicago. Mr.. Bryan delivered sixteen ad-
dresses yesterday at the following places:
Quincy. Golden, Carthage. Maconb.
Gaiesburg, Yates City, Elmwood, Chilli
cothe. Peoria, Sparta, Burean. La Sale,
and Joliet. He spoke twice at Peoria and
was given an ovation at all points along
the line. Quincy. Joliet, and Peoria fur
nished the largest audiences
The evening times., 1900-10-10
THE RICE CASE SUSPECTS.
Counsel for Patrick and Jones Take
the Prisoners, Statements.

Counsel for Patrick and Jones Take
the Prisoners statements.
NEW YORK, Oct 10.-Counsel for Al
bert t, Patrick and Charles F. Jones.
charged with forgeries In connection with
the Rice estate, took their statements
today SO rs u be in readiness at the ex-
animation of he Two Prise gers in court
On Monday.
Fred B. House and William Grossman,
who represent the two men went to the
Tombs this morning. They were accom-
panied by sSsnographer who took down
in detail answ IS to the questions asked
of Lawyer Patrick and Secretary Jones.
Captain MeCiusky said this morning that
the original Of the second Rice viii alleged
to have been made by Mr.. Rice had not yet
reached htm.
II turns out. according to the assertions
Of Capt. ]. A. Baker, who is pushing the
case against the attorney and the valet of
Mr.. Rice, that in the second viii. which
Captain Baker has seen a copy of, Walter
O. Wetherbee is named as a beneficiary
to the amount of s5, geo. wetherbee is
the bank clerk, who has made affidavit
that the valet. Jones, sought to interest
him in an attempt to draw Up a spurious
Will
The evening times., 1900-10-10
AN APPEAL TO PATRIOTISM.
Raising a Campaign Fund To Fight
Trusts and ImperiaIisIu


CHICAGO. Oct. 10.-An endIess-ehain
method of raising campaign funds has
been inaugurated by the Democratic man
ayers. It was started from central head
| quarters of the Democratic Peoples
Party and Silver Republican Committee,
and appeals to the recipients to lend any
financial aid in their power for the eIee-
tion OF Mr.. Bryan.
TIE letters are sent out under heads
bearing cut of Mr.. Bryan, with this in
seriptfon above and below: Help TO elect
this matchiess man.
At the right, beneath the words S'an
appeal from the allied forces" appear the
names of three National Committees
The appeal, which is addressed Ito lib
erty-loving men and women, boys and
girls says in part:
1T is our purpose to destroy the impe-
Tialistic idea by bringing about the cleo
dent. To do this, q campaign fund suffi-
cient in amount to carry on the fight Wig
erously up to election day. is absolutely
necessary. Everyone opposed to trusts and
Imperialism must work and should con-
tribute something to the campaign fund
Therefore We ask if you viii not give to
the fund 10 cents or any sum you can
SPARE
The appeal closes with request that
boys and girls be asked to read the letter
and that children be i-aaed TO organize
Bryan and Stevenson juvenile clubs.
The evening times., 1900-10-10
BUREAU OF ENGRAVING BUSY.
Turning Out Il Large Amount of All
Kinds of Work

The Bureau Of Engraving and Printing
is doing an unusually large amount of
work The chief demand just now is for
internal revenue stamps. They are being
produced at the rate OF 200, ,O00 sheets a
day. Forty thousand sheets of postage
stamps are also being printed. Eight
thousand sheets, equal to SO, 000 bills. of
national currency. and Il, 600 sheets or
ESS, goo silver certificates are produced
daily. TIE output also includes :. C00
sheets Of miscellaneous work. Since the
ineTease in the number OF employees. 3
$50 people have been on the payrolls.
Many of them are girls drawing small
wages.
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THE PRESIDENTS CALLERS.
Secretary Hay and attorney General
Grfggs Among. Them

The President was busy this morning
with numerous callers. Secretary Hay
and Attorney General Griggs each were
in conference with Mr., Mckinley. Mr..
Griggs had the Developments in the Neely
case to present, and Mr.. Hay was en-
crossed with the Chinese situation.
Chief Justice Fuller of the Supreme
Court called to pay his respects.
Dr.. Jacob Hoilander. Treasurer of the
Island of Porto Rico, who is in this coun-
try on visit, spent a few moments with
Mr.. Mckinley.
j. c. Alreu, a Filipino lawyer, who has
eoI4e to this country TO spend two or
three years in study at the Columbia
School OF Law and Diplomacy, called to
pay his respects
Hilary A. Herbert. Secretary OF the
Navy under President Cleveland, had an
interview with the President relative to
securing an appointment in the Marine
CcrCs for his SON
The evening times., 1900-10-10
LEHIGH COMPANY BEATEN.
Panther Creek Valley Men Yielding
to the Strikers, Appeaia

to the strikers, Appeals.
SHAMoKIN. Pa, Oct I0.-The great
fight by officers of the Lehigh Coal and
Navigation Company and business men
on one side and strike leaders On the
other wages fercely in the Panther
Creek Valley. with the odds now In IA
Vor Of the latter. For two weeks they
have been working relentlessly to induce
the men to take out their tools. and dur
ing that time the company has been
equally assidueus X preventing the mi
ners from staying at home.
Until yesterday. the company felt con-
fident that the men would remain loyal.
but last evening fully SEQ men and b-ys
at collieries Nos S. 10. and Il were idle.
This morning between 400 and 500 men
have joined the ranks of the strikers.
They are at present marching up and
down the valley with a drum corps play
ing patriotic airs.
Every mile or two impromptu meetings
are held and as a result the strike fever
is raging with much vigor,
The great change in sentiment of the
employees is caused by the impression that
the operators will not agree to comply
with the demand OF the convention at
Scranton next Friday.
LANSFoRD, Pa. Oct lot is a bat
tie royal now in the Panther Creek and
Nesquehoning Valleys, as to who will
win, the strike leaders or the Lehigh
Coal and Navigation Company All the
ten eoIlieries went to work today as
usual with about the same number of
miners at work No meetings were held
last night but nearly every home was Wis
tied by strike missionaries who are sp-
pealing to the men 20 lend helping hand
to make the tie-up complete Labor lead
ers say all the mines Will be closed by
Saturday. Mine officials DENY this
The evening times., 1900-10-10
IIR. PARDEE's EXPLANATION.

Gave His Iincrs :i~Iyace Ipcrease
Because They Deserved 1t.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct 10.-Calyin Pardee
IN an interview says he gave his employees
at Lattimar the increase of 10 per cent in
wages simply because they deserved IT.
The men at my mines at Lattimer," he
said, did not make any demands upon me
Tor an increase in wages being perfectly
satisfied with the conditions as they were.
1ney refused TO Join the ranks of the
strikers, prefering TO remain at their
work. | was compelled TO shut down the
mines last week because of the raid mada
upon the miners, and primarily did Sc to
protect their lives. For those men who
remained at work up to that time and
their families I hold the greatest respect
and they are entitled to the increase OF
10 per cent"
The evening times., 1900-10-10
THE KENTUCKY ELECTION LAW.
Little Prospect of Its RepenI by the
legislature.

FRANKFORT. Ky. Oct. 10.-The House
and Senate have adopted the conference
committee report on House bill 10, pro-
viding for the preservation of the Ques-
tioned ballots to De used in case of con-
test; changing the device so as to place
a circle around the party emblem instead
OF square, and for affidavits 10 be filed
in case of questioned voters These amend
ments do not strike out any portion OF the
Goebel law, but are additions thereto.
A resolution for sine die adjournment
was made a special order for Friday
There is little prospects OF the passage of
bill repeating the Goebel IAN The House
refused to reeede from its position in
adopting the original House bill repecting
all amendments
The evening times., 1900-10-10
The Industrial Commission.

Two witnesses were under examina-
ton by the Industrial Commission this
morning. John s. Kelley. President of
the United Journeymen Plumbers and
Gasfitters' Association, CT Chicago, gave
testimony concerning the condi, iens of
the plumbing trade throughout the coun-
try. lie recommended compulsory arbi-
tration. Joseph o. Smith, a member of
the New Jersey State Board of Arbitra-
ton, did not believe in compulsory arbi-
tartion.
The evening times., 1900-10-10
ABscoNDER FOUND IN.EeYPT.
California Man Charged witt,
WrecLing a San Diego Rnni

Wreekins "a San Diego Bank.
LANCASTER, Pa, Oct 10.-Charged
with wrecking a bank in San Diego. Cal.
and fleeing to Egypt to escape prosecution.
David Dare a native of this county. has
just been located in the land of the Nile
and will be brought to this country to
stand trial. Dare was born in this county.
he moved TO San Diego and started a na-
tional bank
1t is claimed that through speculation
the bank was wrecked and depositors lost
their money The cashier, a man named
Collins, of York county, committed suicide
by reason Of the affair. Dare fled to Egypt
where he became president of a railroad
and met with remarkable success. Cali
fornia people saw him at Alexandria.
where he was identified
The evening times., 1900-10-10
CIRCULAR FROM scHREINER.
Ex-PremEer Seeking Views on His
Prospective Resignation.

CAPE TOWN. Oct. 1o.-The News"
states that ex-Premier Schreiner has is
sued a circular to each voter in his con-
stitueney asking for individual wishes re-
garding his resignation from the Colonial
Parliament. He declares that If the re-
plies show that a majority is opposed to
the policy he has been advocating. he will
5-5sfgn.
Mr.. schreiner was at the head of the
Cape oolony Ministry which resigned last
June In the recent debates over the
Treason bill he has opposed the Imperial
Radicals and the AfrIkander Extremists
His attitude toward a middle course has
frequently excited the opposition of his
former csiissa Ssies
The evening times., 1900-10-10
Low WATER N THE DELAWARE
Hardly Deep Enough to Navigate n
ROwboat at Some Points

EtFENs ssUtft III sUHie E7CInfs.
LAMBERTVILLE. N J., Get. 10.-Tha
water in the DeIawaEs River at this point
is lower than it has been for sixty years.
Below the falls one can almost cross by
stepping from rock to rock. at Moore's
station, four miles below here. teams
drive across en- the bed of the river. the
water coming only up to the wagon
axles- 1t would be almost impossible for
rowboat to navigate north CT here
In order to ferry coal boats across from
the Pennsylvania side temporary dams
have been built and then only fur and A
half feet of water can be secured
The evening times., 1900-10-10
THE WASHINGTON posToFFIcE.
Revenues for the Year Ended June
80 Amounted 10 $3.50, ,65S.65

The total figures for the business of
the Washington postoffice for the fiscal
year ended en- June so have been com
pleted- They show a revenue of $3.50
6oS.65. as against S661. 1906 for the pre-
vious twelve month. Owing to the huge
amount of Government busn. SIS carried
free through the Washington postofice.
the net revenue anoye local operating
year.
The evening times., 1900-10-10
TROOPS PRAISED BY ROBERTS.
Australians and RhodeSians Thank
ed for Their Services.

N
ed for Their Services.
PRETORIA, Oct. S.-(Delayed in trans
mission). General Roberts today visited
Daspoort, northeast of here. where are
eneamped the 40 Australian bushmen and
100 Rhodesians who successfully defended
the Glands aiver garrison against De.a-
rey's attacks in August. He addressed
the men, thanking them for their bravery,
devotion and fine defence
Commandant Dirksen has decided to sur
render with his small force and train
has been sent out for their conveyance
hither.
Bands of marauders are still operating
actively in various districts, but their
numbers are being rapidly reduced by the
columns which are moving about tbs
country
The evening times., 1900-10-10
DEMAND OF THE MINERS
Growing Sent:aent for a Guaran-
tee From the Operators.

Many Strikers Delegates Elected,
With Instructions to Insist Upon
an Agreement 10 Keep Up the
Wage Increase for "A Year-some
Opposed to a Settlement Until Fur
ther Concessions Are Made-Father
Phillips Gives Ont II Statement Con-
corning the sItuation Presiden-
fiaE Election said to Re Cutting a
Prominent Figure in the Matter.
The evening times., 1900-10-10
ENGLISH CABINET CHANGES.
Report That Two High tDsHciais Will
Retire After Election

LONDON, Oct, 1o.-Iae Evening
News asserts. on whas jtsdeeIares to be
trustworthy authority. shat the Marquis
Of Lansdowne. Secretary of Safe for
War, and Sir Michael Hicks Beach. Chan
celior of the ExchequeS, will not retain
their posts in the Cabinet after the cleo
ton.
Today's returns up to. noon show the
return of seven Liberals, two Irish Ma
tionalists. and eleven Conservatives.
Sir Lewis William Mofeswerth h2s been
elected from the Bodmin Division of
Cornwall He is 9 Liberai=Inionist. fn1
succeeds the Right Hon Leonard Court
ney, Unionist, who represented the dis
trict since 1885.
The evening times., 1900-10-10
BROTHER KILLS BROTHER.
The Tragedy Caused by the Accideu
tai Discharge Of ~ Gum.

LAKE BUTLER. Fla. Oct. 1o.-Harry
Anthony, wealthy young business man,
was accidentally killed yesterday by his
brother. Marvin. The brothers, who were
on hunting expedition, called at the
rouse Of third brother. Dr. Anthony.
Harry handed his gun to Marvin to hold
while he unlocked the door. The gun was
accidentally discharged, Ehe entire load
entering Harry's neck and head.
Marvin became frantic vith grief and
tried TO kill himself He X now carefully
guarded, but his friends fear he will take
his life.
The evening times., 1900-10-10
W. BAYARD CUTTING ROBBED.
A Valet Captures the Burglar with
$500 Wortk. of Je.YeIry.

LONDON, Oct. ia valet saved Will
lam Bayard Cutting. private secretary of
the United States Ambassador, Joseph H.
Choate, from being victimized by a
burglar who broke into Mr. Cuttings
room by window last night.
The burglar was captured thanks to the
valet, with various pieces of jewelry, val
ued at $500, in his possession. The pris-
oner was remanded at a police court to-
daY
The evening times., 1900-10-10
REGISTRATION IN CHICAGO.
Figures of the First Day Far Ahead
of Those in 1898.

CHICAGO. Oct. 10-The total number of
voters who entered their names on the
registration books in the first days regis
;ration yesterday in Chicago is 2S5, ,S6f
This is about 5000 less than on the first
registration day in 1896 and s., ,I62 more
than the number registered in 1898, which
was an off year.
Democrats and Republicans alike look
upon yesterdays figures as victory for
their respective parties.
The evening times., 1900-10-10
autumn Niagara Faus EscurxIon. oc-
toBer II. Via n. & 6. a.R.

Last excursion Of ihe season. Special train Of
day coaches aid par3er cars AgiTAout Charge.
leave B. & o. station s:2e .. N. S1opovers al
lowed on return trip. Tickets good fssF ten DAYS
Meals served en route in cafe diner. It's aiwaYs
beautiful trip through the Leligli Valley, but
at this season espeeiaIty so.
The evening times., 1900-10-10
cocKRAN's THROAT BETTER.
New Yorker to Speak in Lenven.
worth. kEa.. Tonight.

KANSAS CITY, No, Oct. 10-Bourke
Cochran is still here doctoring his throat
It has yielded somewhat to treatment and
is in better shape.
This evening Mr.. Cochran viii leave for
Leavenworth in his private ear where he
will speak tonight. His Omaha date he
will fill tomorrow night.
The evening times., 1900-10-10
FOR THE AMERICAS CUP.
Relief That Sir Thomas Eiptou Has
Sent a ChsIIemEe.

LONDON, Oct. 10.-The local represen-
tative Of Sir Thomas Liptoh today denied
report which had gained 4some credence
here to the effect that a challenge for the
Aneriea's Cup had been received in New
Yerk this morning
He would not deny, however that chal-
lenge had been despatched.
The evening times., 1900-10-10
A VICTORY FOR THE MINERS
strikers Close the PennsyIvania Col
Heries Mt WiiIIamstovn

WILLIAMsTowN, Pa, Oct 1o.-The
Lykens Valley strikers have finally sue
eeeded in closing the big Pennsylvania
company's eollieries here, and no one
came TO work this morning.
About 10000 employees quit to satisfy
the Lykens strikers The strike is purely
sympathetie
The evening times., 1900-10-10
To spend His Vacation Campaigning.

Joseph Bristow. the Fourth Assistant
Postmaster General. mas gone West fer
months vacation, He viii probably
spend most OF the TIME campaigning in
his home State. Kansas.
The evening times., 1900-10-10
Week Day Excursions discontinued
to ChesmpenE,e beach.

Commencing Thursday, October II, week day
excursion trains to Chesapeake Beach viii he
discontinued Local tain viii leave District
line station $50 a m, and returning esye
Beach 30 p. n. Tickets good two days, 81;
len DAYS. $l.25 fer round cip- Sundays only ex-
s.ttrsoi trains leave District Line station II B. m
and , D. M returning leave Beach $50 and $50
r M at 80 cents round trip, returning ssrae day.
The evening times., 1900-10-10
REAR ADMIRAL sAMPsoN Ill.
Naval Surgeon to Accompany Him
Bmck 10 BOSTON,

Rear Admiral Sampson arrived here
this morning from Boston and is regis
tered at the Ebbitt House. He called at
the Navy Department and held a confer
ence with Secretary Long
The rear admiral is very weak and i'll.
and it has been determined that a laval
surgeon will accompany him back to Bos-
ton this afternoon.
The evening times., 1900-10-10
LEsE-MAJEsTY IN FRANCE.
Persons Speaking IashEtinsfy
Ieuy,et to Re 4rrssfea

Louhet to BE Arrested.
PARIS, Oct. iO.-The pubic prosecutor
has issued instructions TO tlle police to ar
rest summarily any persons who publicly
utter insults against the President The
newspapers opposed to the Government. in
commenting on this order. compare Presi-
dent Loubet to Emperor Kflliam, while
the Government journals con tend that the
measure was needed, as thef tone of the
discussion has become disgTaeeful.
The evening times., 1900-10-10

sesv shintsles, largest ,,a,i hest. s5.s7Taa So -
size eS2o. guaranteed perfect a. 6tt and ~ /. as.
The evening times., 1900-10-10
For FreGerick FaIr

B. O. r. Il. viii sell tickets from Washington.
October 10 H. good 10 return until 18Th at
$50 fes The round trip. including admission
Special trains on f9ih and lIth al 9 a. NJ. 81 Go
itF apnd-trip, including admission, good fo- day
onls.
The evening times., 1900-10-10
THE COAL SUPPLY PROBLEM.
Heading Dealers Say They Anticf-
pate Il Long Strike

Heading Dealers Say They AutIci.
pate II Long Strike.
READING, Pa, Oct. 10.-The question
CT coal supply is the topic now discussed
In the schuylkill Valley There is be-
lief among many that. owing to the va
ried interests to be settled al the coming
miners convention at Scranton. they win
not be able to agree and that there will,
be long strike Local dealers say they
cannot buy coal at any price and will sell
only to their regular trade The trade
here thinks the miners will agree to dis
agree
There Is not enough coal anywhere in
the Schuyikili Valley yards 10 last a
month in severe weather The Reading
Company has the following suprly: Two
thousand and six hundred ears of an eizss
on different sidings; total above pround
2s2, SEQ tons, not Of purely domestic SIZE
This is about weeks production at their
1nines. Only emergency coal is being ssnt
,'own the road. TO FIJI old contracts and 70
heep electric ligli4t plants and waterworl,s
going. On top of the mines in SchrvfkiIl
they hardly have coal enough to run elec-
trtc plants, Many industries must close
down and people are busy sitting small
coal out of the culm banks.
Norfolk a Washington Steamboat Co.
Delightful trips daily at 8:ss p. m to Old Point
Comfort Newport News, Norfolk, Virginia Beach
and Ocean View. Fof schedule see page :
Lumber prices still lower at she
Friendly Corner, 9th and \. Y. ave- F. Libbcy
Co.