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The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-11-13
BRITISH FLAG INsULTED.
Foreign once Prsiesfs Against Russian
AEgre-sivepe-- In China.

London. Nov 17-"Grest Britain has
made courteous protest 10 Russia" says
the 81. Petersburg correspondent Of the
Daily Mail. against few regrettable
incidents in China, where Russians have
brusquely sopposed the hoistlng OF the
British flag"
ST Petersburg. Nov 12-Dlscussing
Lord Salisburys speech at the lord may
or's banquet in London on Friday even
ing, the Rossija and the Novosn appear
to be discontcnted over the prospective
adjournment Of the Chinese question. The
Rossija declares that the ostrich policy"
viii be ruinous. for Russia viii gain her
demands by independent action.
The Noyosu discovers in the speech in
dications Of a future conflict between
Great Britain and France. and asserts
that they owe II TO themselves and TO
Europe 10 prepare accordingly.
The NOvOe Vremya thinks that L)rl
Salisbury did not describe Great Britaih's
Weakness resulting from the South At
rican war In sufficiently strong terms.
Berlin. Nov. 17-The following repor-.
dated November S, has been received mere
from Field Marshal Count Won Waldersee:
MAI. Graham. with two companies OF
the First East Asiatic Infantry the sec
ond squadron. and second battery, pro-
ceeding from Tientsin via Chung-Ying six
~ kilOmeters north. on the left bank OF
the Pei-flO, where he had a Slight encoun-
ter with mounted Boxers. and has arrived
at Tung-Pa, twelve kilometers east Of Pc
kin.
Russian troops have successfully en-
ecrntered 5000 Boxers north Of Shan-Hli-
Kuan. losing four killed and sixty-one
wounded.
British columns have returned from
Pao Ting-Fu to Pekin and Tientsin. The
latter column destroyed several Boxer
camps"
The Lokal Anzeiger publishes the fol-
lowing from its Shanghai correspondent:
Natives from Hankow say that the En-
press beheaded a number of telegraph Of
hcials who accepted a secret message
from Emperor Kwang Su 20 Count Won
Na!dersee informing him that he (the
Emperor was being kept a prisoner, and
was unable to return to Pekin. They also
say that other executions occurred in
connection with the matter
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-11-13
BRITISH WAR CHEST EMPTY.
Pariiament Convened 10 Vote Money 70
Garry on War in Africa.

London, Nov. 13.-Parliament has been
convened on account OF the necessity of
money for the war Considering the enor-
nous majority they obtained at the gen.
eral election, it is hoped the ministers
Wlll hsmly resist any, tendency to waste
time in sham debates.
The expenses of the war in South Africa
are now expected 10 amount to fully f100 :
cO,oo. Before Christmas an adjournment
VIII De taken until the end of January.
The Times this morning announces the
following appointments: Lord Raglan,
under secretary of state for war; Earl Of
Onsiow, under secretary of state for the
colonies; Earl of Hardwicke, under sec
reiary or state for India.
1T seems certain" SAYS the Times. ed
itorially, that the cabinet will consist
OF twenty members, the largest recorded
IN our political history. This is unfor-
tunate, but IL seems TO be regarded bv
Lord Salisbury as inevitable" i"
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-11-13
Guests iaadNo Warming.
GIRLS BODY LASRED TO RIGGING.
Wreck of the Myra B. Weaver Towed Into
POstau Harbor-Two Dead on Deck.

Boston, Nov 12-The wrecked schooner
Myra B. Weaver. which capsized in Vine
yard Sound early Friday morning, after
parting anchors, and striking on Hand
kerchief Shoal, was lowed up the harbor
to-day by the tugboats Mercury, Zetes.
and Juno. The bodies of three of the six
persons who lost their lives in the wreck
were found on board. The body of little
Ella Debois, who was lashed to the rig
ging by First Mate Kearney, was still in
that position. Two bodies found on deck
have not been identified. but are believed
to be the two Norwegian sailors, Magnus-
sen and Hejeman.
The Weaver was found early yesterday
in almost an upright position. having
righted when her deckload of lumber was
swept away. Only her foremast was
standing. her mainmast and mizzenmast
having been broken off. probably when
she capsized. The mainmast was leaning
against the foremast, and the mizzen-
mast WIS hanging over the side. Her
rudder was gone and the vessel was gen.
orally wrecked The bodies were almost
nude when found. The body OF Capt. w.
S. Vanaman and those of the mate and
Miss Thompson have not been recovered
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-11-13
BANK SENSATION AT NASHVILLE.
Deposition and BooEkeTer Defraud the
First National Out of e44 200.

Nashville, Tenn, Nov 12-The arrest
of T. p. Brady upon a Federal warrant.
sworn out by F. o. Watts, cashier of the
First National Bank, has stirred up a
sensation in Nashville. The firm of Con-
nor & Brady. composed of J. H. Connor
and T. p Brady, wholesale grocers and
LIQUOR dealers, made an assignment to-
day, and the arrest of Brady followed. In
this connection the disappearance last
July of w w. Lea, an individual book
keeper of the First National Bank, Is ex-
plsined.
The two are charged with collusion in
defrauding the bank out Of $4,000. II ap-
pears that BOokkeeper Lea left on his va
cation July Is last and at the expiration Of
his two weeks rest failed TO return to his
desk. Lea had been trusted employe of
the institution for over twenty-five years.
and his failure to return upon the date
set caused little concern among the bank
officials, but as the days rolled on withou.
tidings from the missing boOkkeeper they
commenced an investigation of his bank
affairs.
1t was discovered that the account of
Brady and ConnOr was wrong, and ex-
perts were put to work. II is charged
that false entries. aggregating $4,000, had
been made by the bookkeeper in the ac-
counts of this firm, extending ever a
period of five years; that over $1,000 of
this amount had been fraudulently OBJ
tanned since May 1, 1898. up TO the date
of Lea departure. ans that the work
was carried on by increasing the amounts
of the firms deposits on the journals Of
the institution and decres sing the amount
of the checks drawn BY the firm against
the bank. following this transaction with
false balances.
BY operating this scheme 1t appears
that the two men drew from the bank
s5sO 900 in cash, but through the system OF
entries had paid back. through the firms
account, the sum of $1,000. leaving a net
shortage TO the bank of $4,000.
1t is said that Brady acknowledged the
crooked transactions, taking all the re-
spousibility upon himself
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-11-13
Jewels of Empress Carlotta
for Sale i'm New York.
INFORMER WARNED CUSTOMS MEN
Two Mexieass Arrested With Diamonds
Valued mt $4,000, said to Have Been
smassied. in Their Pessessiea-Clsirs
They Belong 10 fianeee Of one Of the
Prisoner.-sisHes Are of Large size
and Flawless-wern By Maximiliau.

New York, Nov. 1.-Two MexIcans. who
gave their names as Velino NJ. Preza and
Alexandra A. MsrOucei were arrested here
to-day charged with smuggling into this
country part of the famous jewels at one
time worn by Carlotta. the widow OF En-
perCr Maximilian. of Mexico. The jewels
In the mems possession are said 10 be
worth s76,000.
The men were shadowed, and this morn
ing Special Treasury Agent Theobaid saw
them with another man meet at the cor
ner of Broadway and Seventeenth street.
He approached them and told one OF
them that he was a prisoner. The man
protested, and as he did so handed two
packages to one of the other men. A
policeman was called, and the. two were
arrested. The third man was not arrest
ed, but went to the West Thirtieth street
station in a closed carriage. At the sta
ton the men protested against their ar
rest, but were held Notwithstanding.
The packages were opened, and in one
was found two diamond rings. The
stones were single diamonds set in plain
gold and are said to be worth about
$4,000 apiece The other package con-
tained a diamond pendant which is said
" AdfE OEtl HtfI Ul QuECu
Carlotta suspended from a jeweled neck
lace. The pendant consists OF a large
diamond set around with eighteen smaller
stones and two large stones hanging be-
meath. The stone in the center is said to
be famous diamond. 1t Is OF %
carats. flawless. and the pendant Is said
TO be worth $40, 600. The jewels were turn
ed over to Agent TheObald. The men
were arraigned before Commissioner
Shields. and were held in bail; Preza In
5000. and Maroucci in $500. and their
examination was set for November IL.
hiystery of Ownership.
II was learned that among the papers
which Preza had on him when he was ar
rested was bill of sale for the diamonds
for s2O,OOo 1t is said that one of the men
told the officials that the stones were
given them to sell b. a woman. This wo-
man is said to be Preza's fiancee. The
jewels were In a red leather case, and in
the case was a piece of paper on which
was written In English: Diamond neck
lace Is from Maximilian's crown, 1so0'
The center stone is 80 7-10 carats. and
none OF the eighteen surrounding stones
less than one carat. The stone in one OF
the diamond rings seized was in MaxImll-
ian's rine at the time he was shot.
Collector Bidwell refused to talk of the
seizure, but IL was learned that the Gus
tom house received a tip from an in
formant that the gems were in this coun-
try.
The case is now in the hands of the
United States district attorney. The gems
will be appraised. and on the amount of
valuation the charge will be based. The
informer will receive a certain amount
up to 50 per cent. of the net revenue to
the government as may be decided upon
by the Secretary OF the Treasury.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-11-13
COLLECTOR MCRILLIS REMOVED.
BOSTON neputy's Accounts said 10 BE short
His Books Being Examined.

Boston. Nov. 12.-Ransom McCrillis.
duty collector of internal revenue, who
resides In Methuen. and who is assigned
to what is known as district No. 8, was
removed from office by Collector James
GIL Saturday. He. 1t is said, is short In
his accounts.
Just how much. Collector Gill says he
Is unable TO determine until a complete
examination Of the books, papers, stamps
&c. charged TO McCrillis have been ex-
amined. The deputy's removal comes as
great surprise In the district. He was
appointed deputy collector May 8, 1897. by
Collector gill. being highly recommended
by Congressman Moody and Knox.
The district to which he was assigned
is an important one, including Lowell
Lawrence, Haverhiil. Newburyport
Amesbury. and Gloucester. His financial
dealings amount to about 5000 a year.
but this does not represent the entire coll
ieetions OF the district. as many business
men remit their taxes direct TO headauar-
ters In Boston.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-11-13
ANTI-PROTECTION LEAGUE.
Organization Formed TO Comba the Agra.
rIan Tariff Programme.

Berlin. Nov. 12-About three hundred
Representatives Of industry, commerce, and
finance from all parts Of the empire Or
ganized an association yesterday, the o5-
Ject OF which is 20 urge the maintenance
OF the present German customs policy
and 10 combat the agrarian agitation for
a prohibitiye tariff.
Tire league j. much discussed by The
press this evening. The Berllner Post
and the Neueste Eachrichten attack the
organization on the assumption that il
will oppose any increase In the grain du-
ties The Freisinnige Zeitung takes the
same stand because the league has not de-
clared specifically against increase.
The Tzgi.cne Rundschau says that
Count Won Buelow. the imperial chancel-
lOr has declared himself against maxi
NAL or minimal duties. and that Count
POsadOwsky-Wehner. secretary Of state
for the interior. mas abandoned the same
IN Difference 10 Count Won Buelow's stand
point
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-11-13
SENATOR DAVIS MUCH WORSE
His Physician Alarmed by Development
of New Complications.

St Paul. Mimi. Nov i2-The condition
Of Senator C. X Davis took a decided
turn for the worse to-day. new romplica-
tons developing. and DR.. Murphy. tire
eminent Chicago surgeon, has again been
telegraphed for. and will reach here 20
morrow morning. DR.. A. ]. Stone the
surgeon in charge Of the Senator's case.
tonight Issued the following bulletin:
Senator Davis elevation Of temperature
and restlessness last night has proved TO
be due TO the sudden development OF acute
nephritis inflammation OF the kidneys.
This abnormal condition was first observ-
ed at O'Clock this morning. and the COM
plications revealed make the case so Sc
rious that l have telegraphed DR.. Murphy
to see the Senator again with me to-mor-
row. Temperature tonight, SO; pulse, los"
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-11-13
CONSERVATION AT PEKIN.
Chinese Authorities Deeply stirred by the
ReprisaIs at Pno-TinE-Pu.

Chinese Authorities Deeply stirred nv the
Keprisals at Pno-TinE-Pu,
II is understood that the Chinese M
thorities al Pekin have been profoundly
aroused by some OF the executions OF Chi
uese officials which have occurred of late
and that they have made known in an
official way their surprise and regret that
ibis should occur while the peace negotla-
uJns are going on. Ii appears that the
.yacItion OF the acting viceroy Of Chih-li
s. looked upon as peculiarly reprehensible.
sud has been the main cause Of the pres
.gI intense feeling OF the Chinese officials
a. Fekin This acting viceroy served dur
inc the absence of Ii Hung Chang at Pc
Kim occupying his yamen, and In all ways
executing Earl LIS functions while he
w. conducting the peace mission. His
hraG0uarters were established at Pao-
Trg-Fu whence the allied forces under
'he German commander recently directed
us.- expedition.
10 ls said that the acting viceroy made
No opposition 20 the advance Of the Ger
nan and other allied troops, although he
hat ar army capable OF resisting. He Is
ta Do have come out from the city TO
nee, the allies and TO have turned over
s 3 omen 10 them Notwithstanding this,
=, has been pat 20 death. and this fact.
HaeH communicated TO ii Hung Chang
90 l-s associates at Pekin, has caused
,-s present intense feeling. From the
N'-t'se standpoint, China is herself pro
.sra'Hs 90 punish guilty officials. and the
N-'s-'"l NJ punishments is also being con
..-'i'- BOO the negotiations now progress
.'f Chinese officials maintain. Therefore.
a.. 'Aia summary execution Of one of the
'4'si officials. while he is said 10 have
- b1H-combItsut and peaceful. Is Ooth
ie'ra!nsry and is calculated 10 stir up
2a.i} among the Chinese people.
''.H hey desire 70 avoid.
81 chinese Minister made a call on
80 Hay yesterday, mainly for the
'S0se o. getting news on the progress
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-11-13
FRAMING CUBAN CONSTITUTION.
PROCEEDINGS Of Conventions still in Prelim-
mary yStage-ScannIHg Credentials.

mary Stage-ScansiHg Credentials.
Havana. Nov. i2-The Cuban constitu-
tional convention met at O'Clock This aft
ernoon, after adjournment from the Sec
ond days session, In the Marti Theater.
The upper galleries were crowded color
ed persons predominating. They are TAX
ing an Intense interest in the proceedings
On the first and second days the boxes
did not contain many spectators, but to-
day several prominent families were pres
ent.
The committee on credentials reported
as to all the provinces except Havana
The report said that, although many mis-
takes had been made. there was no reason
to throw out votes or unseat delegates
and that where names had been written
on ballot which was not marked with
cross, as in the case of the province of
Pinar del Rio, the votes should be count.
ed The committee, however. reported that
no final decision could he reached as to
Havana province until Wednesday.
Havana Is the only province where a
contest has been talked of, the opponents
Of Senior Zayas wishing to seat Senior
Pierra in his place.
The report was laid on the table and a
discussion followed as to whether the con-
vention was legally constituted. Senior
Z2yas claimed that the order Of the gov
eminent Of intervention summoning the
convention had made it legal Senior Ber-
riel argued. on the other hand. that it
would OF be legally constituted until the
report of the committee on credentials
had been accepted. The delegates took
this view and so voted.
An attempt to discuss the question Of
holding secret sessions was voted down,
the matter being left to the committee On
rules. An adjournment was then taken
until Thursday. when, 1t is understood,
both committees will report finally.
Gen. Castillo. civil governor of Santiago
province. gave notice to the convention
that he had resigned his membership and
had aDnOinted Senior Ferrera as an alter
nate delegate. In a communication To the
convention covering such possibility
Cen. Wood had said that alts-nates could
only act in the event of the death or resig-
nation Of regularly elected delegates.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-11-13
pre.Iaerr cas-atl and Parry On Tour.

Philadelphia. Nov u - Pesnsylvania
Railroad officials. headed by 2Fesident A.
J. Cassatt, to-day started or = tour OF in
spsctiOn over the Norfolk and Western
and Chesapeake and Ohio Railroads. in
which the Pennsylvania Railroad COM
pany recently acquired controlling inter
est. The officials viii trayei In q special
train over the Norfolk and Western Rail-
way 10 Columbus. over the Panhandle 10
Cincinnati. thence 20 Charleston. ". Va.
and Richmond by way Of the chesapeaks
and Ohio Railroad. The trip viii cover
1855 miles. and the Inspecting tour Will
end Friday.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-11-13
MOROCCO REFUSES TO PAY.
United States Consul to Make New De-
mand. Backed b. Warshfp.

The government Of Morocco has again
declined TO meet the demands of the
United States for the payment of an In
demnity en- account Of the killing by
nIob Of Marcus Essagin. a naturalized
American citizen The last request was
made by United States Consul Gummere,
and the declination of Morocco was ac-
companied by an intimstion OF It's freedom
from liability under the terms OF the con-
vention between Morocco and Spain.
The State DEPARTMENT has come to the
conclusion that the consuis representa-
tions viii be more effective If he Is sup
ported morally by the presence In Mo-
roccan waters OF a United States war
ship, and il is probable that he viii make
his visit To FeZ to again present the case
as a passenger on vessel TO be seiectel
BY the Navy Department for that pur-
pose which will proceed TO the port
nearest the Moroccan capital
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-11-13
What Would You Give

To be cured OF caiarrh7 II you or your
friends have this disease. you know how
dlsagreeabie II -. Its symptoms are IN
famed ey~k. tbrobbtng temples. ringing
noises IN the ears headaches. capriclous
appeiii4. and constant discharge OF mt
Gus Fortunately It's cure is not qusB-
ton OF what you viii give. but what you
will take. IL you viii take Hoods saF-
sapaFilla. The great constitutional remedy.
which thoroughly purihss. enriches. and
completely and permanently cured. The
good blood which Hoods SaFsaparil.a
makes. reaching the delicate passages Of
the mucous membrane. soothes and re-
tuilds the Tissues and ultimately cures al
sympsoms Of cAtarrh-
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-11-13
BANK OFFICIALS REaRReSTED.
President and Cashier and Two Casts-
mers Cb rgch With Conspiracy.

Somerset. KY. Nov. n.-Renewed inter-
est was aroused in the defunct Somerset
National Bank when the late president,
G. w. Wait, and G. r. Hall. his cashier,
were rearrested, together with l.. +. Hunt
and Cyrus Wait, on the charge OF cor
spiracy TO defraud on an Indictment founi
by the grand jury. Cyrus Wait is a son
Of the president, and was bookkeeper
in the employ of L. F. Hunt. who operat-
ed a large machine shop and foundry in
South Somerset.
The indictment charges them with en-
tering into a conspiracy with the cashier
ard president to procure money from the
bank on check 10 the amount OF si0.f5l.
and that the president and cashier made
fraudulent entries and alterations with
intent TO deceive and cover up the defal-
cation. and made false statement OF The
same on June 90 1900. Ball in each case
WAS fixed AT 81 90
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-11-13
GOV. ROOSEVELT At ALsANY.
VIII Consult with ATTORNEY, General Con.
corning lee Trust Charges.

accompanied by Mrs. Roosevelt, arrived
here from New York City this evening at
Gas O'Clock. The governor was met ar the
station by Col. Treadwen, his military
secretary, and number OF newspaper
men. To the latter the governor said he
was glad TO get hack TO Albany, and that
he expected 10 remain about a week.
Asked when he would take up the ice
trust matter relative 10 Mayor Van
wyck's alleged holdings of stock In the
American Ice Company. the governor said
he would confer tonight with Attorney
General Davies at the executive mansion
concerning the charge. and would probs-
bly make known his decision Tomorrow.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-11-13

Philadelphia Pa. Nov 12-The Presby-
terry OF Philadelphia to-day yoted against
a revision Of the Westminster Faith, and
recommended TO the General Assembly
that the whole matter OF revision o. the
Faith be dismissed. The vote stood 70
against 20 g. for revision.
New York. Nov. i2.-with a majority Of
one vote. and that the vote Of the mod
orator, the New York Presbytery to-day
decided that the West Minister Confess
sion with its doctrine Of predestinatiOn
was good enough 20 remain as the creed
Of the Presbyterian Church.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-11-13
FALSE STORIES CAUSE BANK RUN,
Coroner Calls 10 Hold an Inquest on Sick
Cashier. Reported rs q Snicide.

Chicago, Nov. 12-Three days enforced
absence from his post on the part of ID.
S. McGrath. cashier of the Calumet Ma
tional Bank at South Chicago. started
false rumors as TO the institutions sol
vency and eliminated to-day in run on
the bank.
The run lasted three hours. II began at
a. NJ, but by noon nearly every one OF
the 500 or go anxious depositors who had
formed in line in front of the bank had
been paid. At the close Of the days busi-
ness Cashier McGrath said nearly $50. 900
had been paid out, most of 1t going to
holders of demand certificates.
Mr. McGrath was compelled TO remain
at his home because of Illness, and the
report became current that he had alb
seconded, and then that he had committed
suicide He first became informed of the
rumors by the arrival OF a deputy coro-
ner, who came 10 hold an inquest upon
him. The bank Is entirely solvent.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-11-13
BONNER WILL CONTEST DECIDED.
Dismissal OF suit BrOusht by Widow of
Testat0r's Deceased Son.

New York. Nov. 12.-In a decision hand
ed down to-day, Surrogate Fitzgerald dis
misses the contest to the probate of the
will Of Robert Bonner, the publisher, and
admits the will to probate.
Mr. Bonner died July 8, 1899. In a will
dated June 26. 1892 after making several
important bequests, Mr.. Bonner divided
the residue of his estate into four parts,
leaving one portion each to his three chill
dren, Robert E. Bonner. Frederick Bon
ner, and Mrs. Emma FORBES. The fourth
share was left to the minor children of
the testators dead son. Andrew Allen
Bonner
The contest was waged by Mrs. Andrew
Allen Bonner, the widow of the testator's
deceased son, on behalf of her two chill
dren, Robert A. Bonner and Lawrence K.
Bonner.
The contestant alleged that the instru-
ment propounded as the last will and tes-
lament of Robert Bonner, deceased, Is
not his last will, and should not be ad-
nitted to probate, because he was not
acting as a free agent in executing 1t. and
that he was subject to undue influence.