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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25

Candidate Detected One at Work III
the Crowd.

the Crowd.
A somewhat exciting incident marked Mr..
Bryans first stop in his own state upon his
return from the Topeka notifcat ton meet
ing yesterday. This incident was the detec-
tion of pickpocket in the active pursuit of
his vocation by Mr.. Bryan, lively chase
through the cars for the thief and his cap
ture and his subsequent escape The Incl
dent occurred at the village of Barneston
on the Union Pacific railroad. A crowd had
gathered to bid Mr.. Bryan welcome. AS
the train slowed up Mr.. Bryan appeared on
the platform of the last car. He was shak-
ing hands with the people, when there was
a suspicious movement in the center Of the
assemblage.
Lookout for those pickpockets." shouted
the democratic leader, remembering their
movements from his experience with this
class four years ago. He had not pointed
out any particular person, but three or four
men started Immediately to move rapidly
through the crowd. The movement excited
the attention of persons in the crowd. and
also those on the train, and everybody gave
chase. They, however, devoted their Spe-
cial attention to one individual, tall, raw
boned young fellow, who easily dstanced
his fellows He jumped On the train but
as he did so he fell into the arms of Sheriff
Washington.
The man protested his innocence. but the
shsrin took him into custody, and AZ the
train pulled out he walked him into the
car Immediately forward. The train was
getting under fair Roadway. when the pris-
oner, with the alertness of a wild deer,
turned and. rushing by his custodian.
dashed down the crowded aisle Of the car.
through the doorway and out upon the car
platform Without an instants hesitation
he jumped. alighted upon his feet and was
of with the swiftness of the wind. Before
the train could be stopped the culprit was
seen running swiftly across a plowed field
fully half a mile distant. He soon disap-
peared In a patch of corn
The occurrence engaged the attention OF
all the passengers, and the fact was brought
out that there were a number of men in the
train who had got aboard at Topeka and
whose actions had aroused the suspicion of
the train officials. There had been some
man in Mr.. Bryans party having been
among the victims This fact was connect
ed with the presence of the men, and they
were under suspicion before the Barneston
incident occurred. The fact was also re-
membered that when the train had stopped
jumped from the train to mingle with the
crowd. yelling loudly for Bryan as they
went. When the train slowed up a few
miles further on before crossing bridge
another member OF the suspected party
jumped of the train and disappeared in the
weeds and brush.
Mr.. Bryan was among the most interested
OF the passengers In the occurrence, and he
related many incidents Of a similar char
actsr In the campaign of 1896.
When the train reached Beatrice the MEM
bers OF the party under suspicion were de-
tanned In the smoking car by the sheriff
with the intention Of taking them ont Of
the state in the same car on which thew
had come In. There were eight or ten men
thus held, and they made no resistance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25
ATTACKED By ALLIES.
MOy Jim, n China mnn. BOmbarded In
His House.

MOy Jim, n China man. BOmbarded In
His HOuse. .-
Roger Willis, Alfred Peyton, Clifton Pey-
ton. Richard Wallace. George Lee and Percy
Robinson, colored boys. who represented the
allied forces against ,Moy Jim, stood in line
in the Police Court this morning because
the celestial claimed they bombarded his
palace at 18th street and Pennsylvania
avenue "Wednesday night.
Can you talk United States?' Prosecut-
ing Attorney Sinclair asked the witness,
who is loyal to Earl Ii
Moy nodded his head int affirmative,
and then explained that his acquaintance
with the language MAS 80 limited that he
needed the assistance of an interpreter who
was with him. sisi III
step up." said the, attorney to the inter-
prefer. rs your name Dne Tin TagT' he
asked.
"Moy Quong," he. answered. in sing
Through the interpreter Moy Jim related
a story OF his trials asi tribulations The
annoy him D Wednesass night. he said. all
the boys were there. and a stone thrown
by one OF them struck' him.
DO they call yau. Raxer? the attorney
inquired. 70, n,
Moy smiled and left the stand
81 have no ouestfons1ito ask him." said
because II will take up the time of the
court for nothing.
How cid are youg. one Of the little boys
was asked. 2-ES gf;l. - lex
Il don't know" hh answered.
What were your doIDs to the Chinaman
"Wednesday ,nighx3ss,~D > s.zIa,-,.. z4s..:
II wasn't there. IsRas 9under the electric
light. catching bugs :l-.s ~:
What kind Of bugs were You catching"
Attorney Peyton asked. p.
BE careful, H5the court advised the attor-
ney. ''Your client may think you are get
ting personal" J. Co.,
Did you call the Chinaman Ching Foo or
Lii Hung Change" -.
Il don't know EN-"
Mr.. Peyton asked the court to admonsh
the boys and not fine them, because of their
age. He thought it was unnecessary to
compel their parents to pay fines in order
to have them whipped.
The judge said he thought 1t would fire.
quently be a good thing if the court had
power to order the. tlogging of offenders.
The court said that Chinese are entitled to
respectful consideration at this time, and
persons who are found annoying them may
expect severe punishment. Unfortunately,
perhaps, the defendants IN this case are of
tender age and severe punishment cannot
be consistently imposed ON them. he said.
Lee and Robinson were acquitted Clifton
Peyton and Roger Willis will each receive
a whipping at the hands of their parents
Alfred Peyton and Richard Wallace had to
pay s. each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25
RECEIVES A RESPONSE.
Inspector BOardman Advised OF
Career of Late CDR. Guden."

Inspector Boardman received a message
yesterday from the police officials Of
Vienna, Austria. in response to letter
sent them July Z, asking for Information
concerning "Dr. Ludwig Guden," who died
In a cell at the first precinct station the
5th of last month. "Guden," whose real
name was Ludwig Theodor Obermair. was
arrested in Baltimore, as stated in The
Star at the time, as he was about to take
passage on an outgoing steamer. and
brought to this city to answer charges OF
swindling. Subsequently he died.
Letters written by Mrs. Antonio Ober-
MAR, the first wife Of the alleged swim
dler, and also one written by his brother,
accompanied the message received from
the Vienna officers. According to the let
ter from the police, the photograph sent
them was fully identified as that Of Lud-
wig Theodor Obermair, a merchant. who
vas born at Ottnany in 1S47, and who
afterward resided at Haag, upper Austria.
After reciting his career of crime there,
the Vienna police speak of the complete
Identification by Mrs. Obermair and a
brother OF the deceased. Otto Obermafr. of
the photograph sent from here. The for
mer lives in Prague and the latter in
Vienna
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25
Sidewalk Sprinklers.
To the Ei'tor Of The Evening Star:

To the El'tOf OF The Evening Star:
1t Is very seldom that any one has aired
his griefs In The Star without meeting a
sympathetic response. Whether called
upon to denounce the greedy corporation,
the huckster, the poultry fancier, the end
seat hog. the whstlfng coon, the police
man or the shirt-wafst man. he has found
himself at once in the midst of enthusiastic
and admiring fellow kickers.
l am grieved and surprised, therefore.
that the plant of Affti-Soak should seem to
fall upon insensate ears. and as no one else
comes to his aid. 1 am obliged to do so
myself. ! count this particularly hand
some on my part, as am the MAN with
the Hose" l not only water my front
yard. but my neighbours and the adjoining
street and sidewalk SO far as 1 can reach.
Singularly enough, my neighbors have al
ways professed themselves as obliged to
me. l have never. been aware of the
enormity OF my misconduct.
But In all candor. am bound to say that
there Is some reason and justice and a
good deal of hunor in the remarks Of
Anti-Soak. do not suppose that any one
with water, and especially just after he
has been having a fve-cent shine. /, my
self. have often been apprehenstve Of a
wetting, especially when the hose is in
turn everything into game. 1t Is. In fact,
undeniable that the sprinkling of the
streets is attended with some incon-
venience. 'cI-
On the whole. anttso probably did
not mean to be taken too seriously. In
fact, his intention ffnuse have been mainly
humorous. II, as We Fsfe so often told ex-
aggeration is the Characteristic of Amerf-
can humor. he might held up as one Of
the greatest humY fistHs I, myself. in all
my perambulatfonssh have never been sprin-
killed. and 1 do noe tre2ttember ever having
seen any one else sbrinkled. Probably such
things have happened but they are GER
After all. the question: in which the pub
lie is interested is whether this sprinkling
adds anything tonthes general comfort.
believe 1T is the nearly universal opinion
that 1t does. There is s6ne refreshment In
the appearance ofsthesgrass and the wet
street, just as there Is Asmething CHEEKY in
its warmth. 1t issHufee true that all our
sprinkling does DOT reduce the general
temperature Neither 46 eur fires in the
winter raise It, The Ideal conditions are
changed for little while, however, to the
immense relief of everybody. The effect
does not last long, nor extend far. We may
say the same of all human endeavor. Our
dinners do not last long, nor the clean
clothes we put on from time to time-in
dog days -.
Thus. while I sympathize with the woes
OF Anu-Soak. I do not at all agree with
him. I think, however. that there would
be many advantages in restricting the use
Of street sprinklers to one-han or one-t1ird
the time now, allowed. The reduction of
temperature is gained only by the evapora-
ton or the water-the energy OF heat being
converted into motton-and- nothing IL
gained from running II In the cutters. II
our Sidewalks =Wefe=not full OF sinks and
holes. most Of the, obtecton-real objec-
-. NAN WITH THE HOSE.
I'LL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25
A REMARKABLE ESCAPE.
Mr.. Jas. 8. Edwards and Daughter Il
Runaway Accident.

Mr.. Jas. 8. Edwards and Daughter in
Runaway Accident.
Mr.. James s. Edwards, the well-known
lawyer, and his daughter had a narrow eS-
cape from serious injury in runaway acci-
dent about II o'clock this morning
Mr.. Edwards and his daughter were
being driven down 9th street in a surrey,
and at the corner Of Louisiana avenue
Ott6way Hall, a colored messenger boy, on
bicycle. who was unable to turn the cor
ner safely. ran into the horse. The ami
NAL. which is a spirited one, took fright
and dashed down 9th street. The driver,
while unable to check IL, had sufficient
presence of mind to turn it into the side
walk at the southwest corner of Pennsyl-
vania avenue and 9Th street. The horse
was thrown down and the vehicle demol-
ished. The occupants were thrown out.
but aside from severe shaking up none of
them was injured. Every bit of harness
but the bride was stripped from the horse.
The coored boy escaped injury beyond q
few bruises. although the carriage passed
over him. Mr.. and Miss Edwards were in
vited into the st. James Hotel until they
recovered from the shock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25
COAL FOR FOREIGN PORTS.
High Prices for English Producta
Create a Demand In This Country.
Lr-on, tba I,;IodoInbta vrfmas Today

High Prices for English Products
Create a Demand In This Country.
From the Philadelphia Times Today.
Coal dealers in this city, which is a grea,
center in the American coal trade, are max
ing active preparations to meet the great
foreign trade, which is expected from the
European markets this fall and winter
Several agents from the city have gone tC
Europe to study the conditions there. and
to prepare the markets for the American
product. Many vessels have been chartered
to carry coal to Holland, German and
French ports.
The opening of the European market to
American coal Is due to the unsatisfactory
conditions existing in the English mines
In former years the English mines have
supplied most of the coal burned in Eu-
rope. But during the last year the produc-
ton of the English mines has fallen OF to
such an extent that they can scarcely sup
ply the home trade, and they are entirely
unable to meet the European demand
Strikes and other labor troubles have de-
creased the output Of the English mines
duction- The South African war also has
hindered the output, many Of the miners
having Joined the army. Prices have gone
up according.
was delivered at Cardiff for So. so ton. At
present it Is selling for $3.50 ton This
Is so high that the American dealers can
meet the extremely high shipping rates on
ocean vessels and yet make competitive
price.
The difficulty in getting enough vessels
with which to carry coal to Cardiff and
other European ports is the main one at
all markets has given sailing men plenty
of work for their vessels. Few sailing
ships are being built at the present time II
much coal is shipped to Europe the ship
pers must make use Of steamboats,, In
which the freight rates are likely to be
higher
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25
AnacOstfa Items,

The sound of two pistol shots fired in
succession about II o'clock last night at
tracted the attention Of residents Of Ana
costa living In the neighborhood of Monroe
and Harrison streets. The shots seemed to
come from the direction of the steam rail
road tracks. The police investigated, but
1t was not discovered who fired the shots
or why they were fired.
Mr.. James C. Leonard Of Anacostia,
Messrs. Stephen Wright and Victor Boyer
Of Bellevue and Mr.. Lemuel Lusby Of Capt.
toll Hill left yesterday on a sea trip to
Boston.
Mr.. Fulton B. Karr. Maple avenue, Ana
costa, has returned, after a weeks soiourn
at Harper's Ferry. w. Va
Mr. Thomas Corbin and family of Monroe
street, Anacostia, are back from a visit Of
several weeks in Fauquier county, Va
Mrs Benjamin Bailey and young son and
Miss Teresa Taylor. Washington street.
Anacostia, have returned from a stay with
relatives In st. Mary's county, Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25
HIS NECK SAVED HIM,
Opera Singer MirOn Dives Into Two
Feet of Water.

Feet Of Water.
Joseph Miron, the opera singer. may
thank his lucky stars that he has a nine
teen-inch neck, says today's New York
World
1t is that same neck of expansive girth
which permits him to emit the basso pro-
fundo notes whereby he earns his keep.
1t was that same neck which sustained
him when he dived into two feet Of water
at Elmshurst yesterday and landed souarely
on his face. What was left of the face an
peared In he opera at the Herald Square
Theater last night, but it was a doleful
spectacle.
Mr. Miron suffered from humidity and de-
termined to take swim preparatory to
coming down town for the evening perform
ance He put on his bathing suit and can
tered out on the pier. unmindfuI of the fact
that the tide was out His 200 pounds OF
avoirdupois described a graceful circle and
the next moment he buried his head in the
sand ~
James Russell. son of John Russell. the
comedian. saw the accident. He helped 10
drag Mr.. A3ron, who was uncorscious
from the water. while others summoned a
physician. The doctor soon restored MI.
Miron to conscAoasnsss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25
CONFIDEYeF VF CHINA.

.a.fe- la1s-0s
The United statesi is Alone Among the
Powers fn1dfossessing 1t.
A special copyrishtea cabiegram, dated
August a. from I5ndon in todays Phila-
delphia Press says:t+ =.
Distrust of all the powers involved in the
Chinese imbroglio, sfxcept alone the United
States, is manifest anlshg Chinese circles
here today. The Chinese minister to London,
Sir Chihchen LohffngluF, emphatically de-
MES that Ii Hungl Chang is without the
proper credentials 70 entitle him to act as
peace envoy ts
Earl L." said ne to Your correspondent
today, possesses an imperial edict author
izing him to treat with the allies, signed by
both the emperor and. the empress dowager
He was not furnished with any more elab-
crate authorization when he consummated
terms Of peace with Japan in 1895 The as
sumption of the powers that the old vice
roy Is presuming to. act without the i'm
perial warrant looks very much to me like
subterfuge. ;.-
''If we did not have great confidence In
the prestige and honesty Of purpose of the
United States" said he, I'VE should expect
a speedy attempt to disrupt our empire,
for among the other nationa there is not
one that we can trust. Lord Salisbury evil
IDENTIFY means well, but he Is too slow.
While the other foreign ministers concern
ed are alert and active, the British premier
taxes II easy IN his mountain summer nome
Japan pretends to be innocent Of any desire
to wrest China, from the Chinese. but she
would go gaily enough into the land-grab-
bing contest II somebody would only give
the signal
1.-The allies cannot catch the emperor and
the empress dowager. nor can peace return
to China while her rulers are in flight. Let
the powers meet Earl Ii and agree to terms
Of settlement. and let these terms provide
for the establishment at ~Pekin of an en-
lightened Chinaman as prime minister. who
will pledge himself to apprehend the fugi-
tive rulers and bring them back to the
capital. In this way, the source of uneasi-
ness outside Pekin would be removed. The
empress dowager should not be given any
power. but should be held in Pekin merely
for the purpose Of keeping the country
tranquil Men have tanned all kinds of wild
beasts and they may prove equal to tam
ing this royal tigress after she is once Sc
curely Gagged in the palace. She WILL then
be powerless, and when she asks henceforth
for somebody's head she should be inform
ed that all Cinnamon are equal before God
and the law. and that nobody can be con-
demned without fair trial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25
Are without Authority.

The assistant attorney for the District.
Mr.. Clarence A. Brandenberg, has informed
the District Commissioners that they are
without authority of law to grant the ap-
plica ton Of the Chesapeake and Potomac
Telephone Company for a permit to con.
struct a conduit from manhole to pole at
the southwest corner Of oath and X streets
northwest. The Commissioners, he saws.
are without authority to grant any permits
for the laying of underground conduits for
telephone purposes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25
District Orders.

The District Commissioners have ordered
that the railing along the east approach Of
the Pennsylvania avenue bridge, No. q.
be repaired at an estimated cost of 500.
chargeable to the current appropriation for
construction and repair Of bridges.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25

During the severe storm yesterday after
noon lightning struck the tower Of the Six
teenth Street Baptist Church, stripping of
some of the tiles Of the roof, which were
dashed to the street below. It IL not
thought the building sustained any serious
damage. .sse.-z..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25
Delegates Go to Milwaukee.

The delegates representing the associa-
ton Of local agents In this city left this
afternoon for Milwaukee to attend the ma
tional association of fire insurance, agents
which meets there Thursday Of next week.
In the party was Mr.. Walter R. Hensey,
the president of the Washington associa-
ton Of local agents; Myer Cohen. Ralph
w. Lee and e. Quincy Smith. Mr.. Co
hen. who is chairman OF the legislative
committee, Will make q report. while Mr..
Hensey VIII make a response ON behalf Of
the District OF Columbia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25
PERMITTED, NOT DIRECTED.

Circumstances of COmsuls In China
Leaving Their Posts.
The attention Of the Department Of State
was today called to the recentIy-published
statements OF the consuls Of the United
States in China that they had left their
several posts by express direction OF that
department. These statements have been
formally contradicted.
II II true. il was said. the consuls were
permitted by the department to leave but
this permission was accorded upon their
own Representations that their lives were
IA imminent danger. Steps are, however,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25

Arthur SeabFaght, formerly q waiter, was
today convicted In the Police Court before
Judge Taylor Of the larceny of some
fined - 80 !
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-25
WHEREABOUTS OF EARL LII.

Willy Chinaman Believed to Be ON the
Way to Pekin or Tien Tsin.
Chinese officials expressed belief today
that Ii Hung Chang, the Chinese peace en-
voy, had started for Pekin or Tien Tsin
While there Is said to be no official advices
to this effect yet 1t IL so In accordance with
the expectation Of Chinas course that the
officials accept II fact. II this proves
to be correct 1t may bring about early OPP
portunity for personal exchanges between
Earl Ii and the commanders of the allies
and the ministers Of the respective powers.
The Chinese government has been entirely
silent since the capture Of Pekin. except in
the two communications from Ii Hung
Chang and UP to the present time Minister
WI has received no word, responsive or
otherwise, to the American answer sent to
him by Mr.. Adee last Wednesday Three
days have now elapsed and there has been
ample time for Ii Hung Chang to formu-
late his next move.
In the circumstances 1t is felt that he ac-
cepts the American and German answers
and such others as may have reached him
as negativfng any present prospect Of nego-
tiations along the lines he proposed The
opinion Is expressed that this VIII prolong
the uncertainties Of the diplomatic situa-
ton. during which Earl Ii will seek to
meet the requirements laid down by the
United States and other powers, while the
tatter Will enueaVOr 10 reacn some COM
mon ground of understanding for the fu-
ture.
Wounded In the PhiIippines.
The following was posted at the War De-
partment today:
Adjutant General, Washington:
Wounded-July 1. Legaspi. Luzon, Com
pany ], 4Ith Vol. Infantry. Randall Nc
Cleallen, wounded in back, moderate July
f. Company H. 47th Vol Infantry Villa m
Russell, wounded in arm, serious: Grover
c, Sweet, wounded in arm. slight; John r.
Keeble, wounded in shoulder, serious july
g, Ezra l.. Van Orden, wounded In but
tock, slight. June 80. Leon. Panay, Com
pany 1, Goth Vol. Infantry. Charles L.
Fish, wounded In arm, serious; Sergeant
Herbert Spencer, wounded in hip. slight.
MACARTHUR
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being taken by the department to have all
consuls of this governrqent return to their
several posts as s6ons1as the immediate
danger has passedutr Al
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BIG THUNDER TO VOYAGE.
Going to Washington in a Canoe to See
Nations Great Chief.

OLD TOWN, (Me.,) August 26.-Big
Thunder, chief of the Penobscot tribe of
Indians, has decided upon September
18th as the date he will start from Old
Town in a canoe to go to Washington
to see President Mckinley. He will be
accompanied by Peter Nichola, who is
probably the best-known member of the
Penobscot tribe outside of the chief
During the summer Big Thunder has
been in poor health and there were
grave doubts about his being able to
make the trip, but as time advances
toward the autumn he is feeling bet
ter. The big birch canoe in which the
trip will be made is completed and is on
exhibition on Indian Island The canoe
was built by Louis Pealseock, about the
only Indian on the island who can make
a first-class birch canoe. There is not a
nail in the craft, wooden plugs being
used where it was necessary, although
the bark is held together principally
by sewing.
Many of the lighthouse keepers in the
path that will be taken by the canoe
have written to Big Thunder extending
invitations to stop with them on the
way, and the invitations will be ac-
cepted as far as possible.