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The evening times., 1900-07-02
MINISTER WI WON'T TALK
He Declines to Discuss the Killing of
Baron Won ketteIer


AS the situation in China becomes more
grave and nearer crisis and the rela-
tions between the powers and the Chinese
Government grow more strained, Minis
ter WI appears more and more reticent.
In fact, he remains in his office at the
legation. refuses TO see other than official
callers, aud when newspaper men appear
he will not see them unless they have
some information to impart.
A reporter fcr The Times called at the
Legation today and sent in his card. IN
a short white the messenger returned and
said:
The Minister presents his compliments.
but he cannot see you unless you have
some startling news TO impart He. begs
to say that he has no news other than
that he has read in the morning rapers
and has received no official confirmation
Of the killing Of the German Minister by
the Boxers in Pekin."
In reply to another question the Min
lister said through his messenger that he
had not quite made up his mind whether
he would go to Philadelphia to deliver an
address on Independence Day, as he had
planned. He said that there had been so
much adverse newspaper comment on the
subject that he vas still in doubt abou.
making the proposed trip.
I'VE have no official confirmation Of the
killing OF Baron Won Ketteler, the Ger
man Minister to China" said
Count Freiherr Speck 1voa Stera-
burg. Secretary OF the German
Embassy, to reporter for The Times to-
day. The only information / have on the
subject is that CLEANED from the morning
press dispatches. ! am sorry can tell
you nothing further on the subject"
The evening times., 1900-07-02
FILIPINO LEADER CAPTURED.

Another General surrenders Uncon-
difiOnaIIy to Americana.
Adjutant General Corbin today re -eivei
the following dispatches from General
announcing the capture OF one
Filipino leader and the surrender OF an
other:
Manila. July 2
-Adjutant General, Washington:
General RieaTte, leader o. threat
ened upTisings in Manila during this
year. recently very active, captured
July by native police between Paco
and Stana- Event important in rela-
tiOn 10 conditions in Manila
MACARTHUR
.'Manlia. July l.
"Adiutant General Washington.
General AqUino. prominent leader
Of insurgsnt forces surrendered un- o.
ditiOnally 10 First Lieutenant John J.
O'COnnell, with Maczbebe Scouts. June
%, with sixty-four rifles and smmunI-
ton. .-MacARTHUR
The capture Of General Ricarte is re-
garded by General Macarthur as bearing
an important relation 10 conditions IN
Manila, where il has been necessary "a
maintain strong military force 10 be
always prepared for any uprising Of the
natives. With Ricarte captured it is
thought by the War Department officials
that the inhabitants OF Manila and suburbs
will not be inclined 10 resist the Ameri-
cans. Another indication OF the feeling o.
the people is shown by the fact that Ri
carte was captured by native police, who
have more than once demonstrated 10 the
military authorities that they intend tc
be loyal to the Americans
The evening times., 1900-07-02
WESTERN DELEGATES HALTED.
Christian Endeavorers Delayed by
the sanIe's Destruction.

the Sanle'S Destruction.
CHICAGO. July z.-One hundred and hf-
ty delegates. many OF them from the Pa
eific States and all from the West. on their
way to the Worlds Conference OF the
Young Peoples Society Of Christian En-
ueayor in London, Fere halted in Chicago
yesterday by the news Of the destruction
Of the Saale in yesterdays FIRE at Ho5Oken.
They were to have gone East on a spe-
cial train at one minute after midnight
last night, but at q meeting in the after
noon the trip was abandoned The meet
ing at which this decision WAS reached had
been called to give the members OF the
Chicago societies an opportunity 10 meet
the Western pilgrims and give them a god
speed. Instead IL was transformed into a
prayer meeting and an informal discussion
OF the news from New York and the pros
poets Of continuing the journey.
A telegram was received from H y.
Lathrop. the agent the EndeavoreFs had
sent to New York tc make arrangements
for the ocean trip II said:
Cancel Chicago Boston train. Sasle
burned Have arranged berths On other
ships a little later. Every passenger viii
get there"
The indefniteness Of this despatch.
which does not sa.- how soon the delegates
viii start or how soon they will arrive in
London. has caused many OF the delegates
TO despair OF ever attending the confer
ence- Several OF them said the arrange
ments made had provided for every cent Of
the expense OF the trip. and that many OF
the delegates would not have extra money
wherewith TO meet the expense Of a stop
over in Chicago or New York.
The evening times., 1900-07-02
RETURNING FROM MANILA.
Macarthur Reports the Departure o.
the Warren With Troops.

Macarthur Reports the Departure OF
the Warren With Troops
The following cablegram from General
Macarthur. al Manila. we're received at the
War Department today:
Manila, July 2
"Adjutsnt General. Washington:
Transport Warren sailed July 1st
with returning battalion Twenty-third
Regiment, United States Infantry.
'MacARTHUR'
Manila, July l.
"Adjutsnt General. Washington:
Remains Paul Draper, Twenty-sec-
ond Infantry. recovered June 50, buried
San Isioro. Luzon. MACARTHUR
The battalion of the Tweuty-third In
fantry is composed OF invalid soldiers and
sailors whose term Of enlistment viii ex-
pire within the next six months. Tee
Twenty-thiTd Infantry went TO the Phil
ippines in the summer of 1888, in the &c
ond expedition 10 leave this country Tis
expedition was comm. nded by Gen. Fran
els V Greene. 1t sailed from San Fran
cisco, June 10, and arrived at Manila Ju-y
II
The evening times., 1900-07-02
PRINCE qUAN IN CONTROL
USurper Said TO Be the Real Chi
nese 0fftnder.

Ordered the Attack en- Foreigners
Despite the Efforts of the Empress
DOwager and General Yung-Lu.
Seized the Imperial Power at Pc
Kin on June 2O-ReGular Troops
Refuse to Obey Their Commander
OflcerS Of the Allied Fleets Re-
ported to Have Made Dire Threats
of Reprisal Against the Dynasty IL
the Diplomats Have Been Harmed.
The evening times., 1900-07-02
Foreign Ministers Besieged by
a Chinese Mob.
THEIR EXHAUSTED
The American Legation Burned
With the Oilers.
OFFICIAL REPORT BY KEMPFF

Despatch From the American Ad-
miraI Mt ChefoO Confirms the story
of the Murder of the German Minis
ter. Won acknowledgement
of the Powers I'm Desperate Straits
in Pekin-News Brought From the
Capital by "A Runner-This Govern
Iaent Does Not Recognize n State
of wnr, rs the OutraGes May Have
More Troops to he Sent TO China.
The evening times., 1900-07-02

ken was astonishingly sudden It locked
as If the Gre broke out simultaneously on
ell four piers-three Of the North Ger
man Lloyd line. and one o. the Thing
vaila line. which were laden with oil, cot
ton, and other infammable freight.
The conduct Of some OF the tugboat
captains who went 10 the rescue was he
roic. but many Of them behaved disgrace
fully. They let men and women drown
and burn and fought only 10 save prop
erty- The latter yields salvage money;
human life does not One captain, it is
said. beat off with a club drowning men
who tried 10 Chamber aboard.
The evening times., 1900-07-02
TO CONFER WITH THE KAISER.
Herr Won BueIow Leaves Berlin for
WiIheIInshnVeB

BERLIN. July 2.-An official telegram
has been received from Colonel thinner
man al Tien sin. confirming the reported
murder Of Baron Won Ketteler the Ger
man Minister to China at Pekin.
Colonel Zimmerman received the news
from DR.. de Bergen, the Secretary of the
German Legation at Pekin, through a spe-
eial courier sent by Sir Robert Hart. the
inspector general Of customs. Dr. de
Bergen adds that all Europeans are in
great danger snd requests that assist
ance be sent as soon as possible
Herr Won Buelow, State Secretary Of the
Foreign Office, left for Wilhemshaven to-
day to confer with the Emperor on the
situation
The evening times., 1900-07-02
STERN ACTION IN CHINA.
German Newspaper Points Out tn.
Duty of the Powers

II -
BERLIN, July 2.-The Cologne Ga
sette,' in an editorial article on the Chi
nese situation. today says:
1T has now become for the powers as a
duty Of self-preservation to take such stems
that not only the life and property of for
eign subjects shall be safe from disturb
anees in the internal political life of the
country, but also that the Government and
people of China shall furnish adequate
guarantees that such scandalous violations
OF the rights Of nations will not be repeat
ed
The German Government will not sbirL
tie responsibilities imposed by common in
terest. There is no doubt that all the
other powers will share this duty and that
the common line of action hitherto fol-
lowed by the civilized powers will become
even more solid than il has been"
The evening times., 1900-07-02
THE TRANsvAAL CAPITAL.
Cape Town Times Opposes Its II,
raOvaI Fross Pretoria

riOvaI FrOss Pretoria
CAPE TOWN, July 2-(9:45 a. m.).-Tae
Times this morning prints an article
eondemning the proposed removal of TIE
TransvaaI seat OF government from Preto-
ria to johannesburg 1t says that Pretoria
is eminently suited by its wonderful water,
its healthy situation, and its perfect sys-
tenn of communication with the province S,
for the location of public buildings.
On the other hand. johannesburg is alb
solutely unsuitable for military headquar-
tiers. The removal OF the capital would
ruin Pretoria and create dissatisfacti n,
while at the same time outraging the SEN
timent of all the Transvaal BURGERS.
The evening times., 1900-07-02
FRENCH LOSSES ar T1ENrs1N.
W. sabOurand and Two Sailors XIII
ed During the Siege

PARIS. July News of further 10 ses at
Tientsin has been received by the Foreign
Office.
NJ Sabourand, the French chancellor in
that city. and two sailors were killed dur
ing the recent siege.
The evening times., 1900-07-02
HELPING THE OREGON.
Admiral Kempff Sends Three YES
HcIs TO Assist the BatfIeshin

Neis to Assist the BattIeshIp.
The following despatch re,ain to the
Oregon was read by Secretary Long today:
''Chefoo, July 1.
Secretary OF the Navy. Washington:
Oregon has run aground. 1t is not in
dangerous position; about 3S de-
grees north latitude, 20 degrees 40
minutes east longitude. Have sent to
her assistance three naval vessels. 1t is
reported that there is water In one
compartment. The commander OF the
oregon did not request assistance. a
japanese man-of- war having boarded
vessel KEMPFF."
The evening times., 1900-07-02
THE BRYAN-HILL coNFEREzcE
Ex-senator's Reply Indicates That
Ii Has NOt Ended.

KANSAS CITY. July when asked
by long-distanee telephone today what
was the result Of his conference with
Colonel Bryan. ex-senator Hill replied,
The supreme court has been sitting two
hours and has rot changed its individual
opinion
Previous to the conference Messrs- Bry-
an and Hill are said 10 have maintained
widely different views on the advissb.liIy
Of adopting a new silver plank for the
Democratic National platform.
The evening times., 1900-07-02
BOSTON ENDEAvoRERs' PLANS.
SaaIe Passengers to Go Abroad on
Another Ship.

BOSTON. July 2-Tho New England
Christian Endeavorers. who were 10 have
sailed from Boston. July 3. on the saaie.
which wes destroyed in the Hoboken FIRE,
are TO be split into two parties and to make
their trip abroad because Of the loss Of
that ship
The officers and speakers are to join the
New York party on the Trave. and a new
steamer is TO be chartered TO sail July G
from Boston for the rest of the party.
The evening times., 1900-07-02
Excur,ion Rate. JuIv Fou-,n

Account Of above Southern Railway will sell
tickets 70 all points east of the Mississippi River
at rate Of fare and one-third for the round
trip. Tickets on sale July 2, s. and 4 Final
limit July 7, 1900. From Washington and Alex-
andria tickets will be sold to Somerset. Harrison.
burg Bluemont Va, and intermediate stations
at one fare for the round rip On sale June go
July l. p 3, and L. Final limit July ), 1900
The evening times., 1900-07-02
FLOOD IN GRAND RAPIDS.
Water Works Burst and DeIuse Hun.
dreds OF Houses.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, July 2-The
reservoir Of the city water works system
burst today and deluge of more than
loo,o00.00O gallons Of water swept down a
hillside, at the foot Of which hundreds 4
families lived.
The loss of life is not known. but the
property damaged IS hundreds OF thou
sands of dollars.
Houses and barns were washed away,
ana a district three blocks square was
wrecked. None of the houses in the district
ESCAPED damage
The evening times., 1900-07-02
ROOSEVELT IN KANSAS CITY.
Republican Demonstration in tn
Governors Honor.

Governors Honor.
KANSAS CITY, July 2.-Governor Roo
sevelt reached Kansas City at 1880
o'clock this morning. A crowd of 5000
Republicans, wearing huge sunfiowers
in their buttonhoie, had gathered at the
depot. His train was scheduled to erriye
at $50.
The train had been delayed and a few
minutes before the cars Of the Arizona
Democratic delegation swung into the
yard One Of the Republicans struck up
"A Hot Time" and the crowd cried Three
cheers for Teddy" The Arizoniaas euioyed
the mistake
The Roosevelt train did not arrive until
some time later. Several enterprising per-
sons had their coats torn of their backs
in trying to get near enough 10 shake
hands.
The evening times., 1900-07-02
Transports Leave san Francisco.

The following telegram was received at
tn War Dpsrtmnt today
San Francisco. July 1
"'Adjutant General, Washington:
Transports LeelaWnaw and Cone
mSagh sailed OF LEO O'Clock.
-'SHAFTER.'
The evening times., 1900-07-02
$3.50 srEcIAL 4TH July RATES $3.50
To "oId Point Norfolk, Va. Beach
ocean view, Snd Newport News.

Via elegant steamers Of Norfolk 4 Washington
Steamboat Co. Tickets sold evening Of July 8
$50 D. m, good to retasp night OF the 8th, al
Ss 80 round trip. stateroc-n reservations for the
round trip, now open, at eompany's Offices Foot
OF eth st Telephone 20
The evening times., 1900-07-02
Chautauqua Reach July 4th.

Special train from B. & o. station at las p
m. on above date, in addition to regular trains
at $50 A. m ard $50 p m Returning leave
the Beach at 7:s5 and s.45. Rate, zoe, cliiI-
dTen. &c.
The evening times., 1900-07-02
TRIAL OF sIPIDo BEGUN.
w0uld-Be ASsasSins of the Prince oi
Wales in Court.

BRUSSELS. July 2.-The trial OF Sipido
and ais accomplices fol the attempted as
sassination Of the Prince of Wales com
menced today.
The four boys, escorted by guards with
fixed bayonets, we're placed in the dock.
They gave their names in low. trembling
tones. and listened to the reading OF the
long indictment in silence.
The evening times., 1900-07-02

VIn Penn.rIrnnia RnII-a..

Washington TO Richmond Va and return "a e
Washington TO Fredericksburg, Va. and return
s2.2o Tickets on sale July l, 9, 3, and 4. GOOD
10 return until July Z.
The evening times., 1900-07-02
Ever See q WOMAN Drone
July 4th Holiday on B. & o. r.. R

Nile. Louise wrence. balloon ascension and
parachute jump daily, 4 p. m Chesapeake
The evening times., 1900-07-02

so Chautauqun. n. ", Excursion.
Via b. D. r. r. All trims July valid
for return within thirty Gays when stamped by
Chzutsuqus Association sgenr.
The evening times., 1900-07-02

PiasterfnG Laths, $500; finest Laths
st lowered prices at Friendly Corner, 9th and
The evening times., 1900-07-02

Tickets at reduced rates sold between Ohio
River points ard Baltimore July ?, 5, and l.
valid for return until July s.
The evening times., 1900-07-02
SO To Chactsugua and Re- $40
turn rfa Penns yIxanIa Railroad

Washington Friday, July g. and for return when
properly validated, not later than August a
The evening times., 1900-07-02

Baltimore July 4th. Via B. & o

Delightful trips daily at $50 p. m. to Old Point
Comfort, Newport News. Norfolk, Virginia Beach,
and Ocean View. For schedule see page =
The evening times., 1900-07-02

FIynnis business College. sth and X.
Business. Shorthand. Typewriting- year
The evening times., 1900-07-02

Lowered Rates now on Lumber and
znillwork. and clear doors only sl2s. Al 9Th and
- \. ave
The evening times., 1900-07-02

Lumber has dropped at the Friendly
Corner. and sound, best boards $50. at 9Th and
n Y. ave
The evening times., 1900-07-02

Sound. good, No. Flooring. only 81
per 100 50. IT,; Nor. Car. pine. Frank Libbey
The evening times., 1900-07-02

Az l:45 p. m, July S, in addition to regular
train at $50 a Returning leave the Beach
7:s5 and 9:45 p. m. Rate, adults SOC; chill
dren, CSC
The evening times., 1900-07-02

1x12-16 kiin-dried Boards, only SI.75
per 100 50. IT.; of North Carolina pine, too, at
ca aad N Y. ave-
The evening times., 1900-07-02
WORK OF THE DEMOCRATS
The National Committee COnVenes
at Kansas City.

Mayor Rose, of Milwaukee, and Rep
resentatiVe Richardson Likely to
BE the Chairmen-COEtestE Being
COnsidered by the Sub-Commit-
tees Appointed for That Purpose.
The evening times., 1900-07-02

Best and largest sized Shingles, $500
per 1000: made Of cypress, No. / quality. BY F.
Libbey s. Ga.
The evening times., 1900-07-02

Ix12-I6, dressed 4 sides, Shelving,
9 cents per 50. It. Call for lowered prices on
Eibbey & Co.
The evening times., 1900-07-02

Tickets sold 2. 3. and 4. valid for return until
5th- 81 co for the round trip
The evening times., 1900-07-02
Bones Found on the Main.

Four bodies, or rather charred heaps Of
bones. were found on the Main today in a
stateroom on the upper deck, forward Near
enc heap were chunk Of gold that stnl
bore resemblance to a small ladys watch
and some hairpins-
The destruction of the piers in Hobo
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noticed was that Snow was lying on the
ground.
Alexander will be defended by At,or-
neys Albert Siliers and John E. Laskey,
and the Government by Assistant District
Attorney Thomas C. Taylor.
In the event that the trial of Alexander
is concluded tomorrow or early on We'd
nesday morning it is the intention of the
District Attorney to. call Boyd Wallace to
answer for the murder OF Robert Stafford
The quarrel between Wallace and Stat
ford, which resulted in the death of Stat
ford, took place in house near the cor
ner of Fourth and o Streets northwest
about midnight on August 16 last. 1t is
said that Wallace became angry because
o. Stafford's attentions to a woman with
whom he had been keeping company for
some months. He visited the woman the
night in question and found that Stat
ford had preceded him to the house.
Wallace then provoked a quarrel with
Stafford In the fight which followed Wal
lace stabbed Stafford to death with a
pocket knife.
In Circuit Court No. 2 the trial Of the
suit of Mrs. Ruth A. Mccoy against the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company to
recover $4,000 for personal injuries will
be resumed. The hearing was begun two
weeks ago, and on last Wednesday the
counsel LOT tne defendant maze d motion
asking the court to take the case from the
jury. Argument was heard on the mo-
ton on Thursday and Justice Bradley
overruled the plea. Mrs. Mccoy claims
the amount of damages named for injuries
alleged to have been sustained by he:
while she was preparing to leave enc OF
the defendants cars at Pittsburg, Pa, Tn
August %, 1897.
The hearing in the case of Mrs Caroline
Call, the wife of ex-senator Wilkinson
Call against the Normandie Hotel Com
pany to recover 5000 as damages for the
retention of her trunks and other prop-
erty, which was begun on Thursday last
before Justice Cole will be continued this
morning
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THREE SMALL BLAZES.
The Fire Department Kept busy
Answering sunday Alarms.

There were three fires yesterday, but
only slight damage was reported in each
case. About 9 O'Clock there WAS blaze
at the home of Mrs. Mary Lusby. 400 G
Street southeast, caused by defective
fue, which resulted in loss placed at
SEQ. local alarm was sent in and No s
engine went to the house and put out the
fire.
Shortly before noon an alarm was
turned in by Eli Riley. from box 1874. for
a fire in the roof of the Dunbarton Club
House, near Tenleytown. Sparks from
the chimney started the blaze. The loss
is estimated at 500. and is covered by in
surance. II. P. Waggaman owns the
building, and the place is occupied by
Richard w. Ricketts,, for the club.
The third fire OF the day broke out in
the building OF the United States Electric
Light Company, Fourteenth and B Streets
northwest. The origin of the blaze Is I'M
known, and the damage is reported as
slight. Three engines responded TO an
alarm from bog 176, turned In by the First
precinct police.
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Accused of Carrying n Revolver.

Walter FAIR, eighteen years of age, had re-
volver In his pocket yesterday afternoon when ar
rested by Detectives Brown and Lacy on d
Street. near Sixth Street northwest. Farr was
trying to sell his oyercoat at sccond-h
store and his actions attracted the attention OF
the detectives. He lodged mt The First pre-
cinct station on a charge Of carrying concealed
weapons. The prisoner claims to live at Grand
Rapids Mich.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-17
Mrs. J. Z. MuIhnn Dead.

Mrs Jamc. E. Nuihall, wife of Sergeant Null
hail. Of the Fifth police precinct, died yesterday.
Mrs Mulhall had been III with pneumonia about
three weeks. She was o member Of the relief
association OF the Police Department. She resid-
ed at $40 Fifth Street southeast. and about
fifty years old. The funeral arrangements have
not been completed.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-17
Trouble Caused by n watch

A complaint yesterday OF William schrieder, o
Bps Brightwood Avenue northwest. caused the
arrett of Charles Herbert and Louis Simms
negroes. the former charged with petty larceny
the latter with receiving stolen goods. Herbert
is said to have stolen gold watch from Schriedei
some time ago. which was later bought by simms
Policeman Geier made an investigation OF thi
matter and arrested both negroes last night.
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Charles Palmer. eleven years old, was arrested
last night by Policeman Coffin, Of the Eighth
precinct station, and is held at tho House Of De-
tention charged with petty larceny by Mrs. Helen
Stahl, OF l7U Ninth Street northwest. The prop
erty. n gold watch, has been recovered from the
prisoner. The boy lives in Southeast Washington.
lio took the watch from q small table at the
Stall home yesterday afternoon.
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Louisa Doyle, seventy years of age, died from
heart disease at her lodging house, 1916 twenty
first street northwest, yesterday morning. She
had been employed for several years at various
homes in the Northwcst section in the capacity
of housekccper. The remains are at Lees under
taking establishment. and efforts are being made
to locate her friends or relatives.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-17
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
A Ncpro Chorc.d WIN Theft

Henry Williams. negro, is held at the Sixth
precinct station on suspicion OF the larceny of an
ovcrcoat and pair of shoes from the home OF
William Evans. 30 jackson Street northeast. The
negro was arrested yesterday by Detective Tyser,
near the Pennsylvania depot, and gives his occu-
nation a. that of rIrfman
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-17
Gbe - TimeS
MONDAY, DECEMBER IL. 1879.
THE sun AND MOON.
TIDE TAR y
STREET LIGHTING


New National Theatre-Mrs. Leslie Carter, in
''Zaza:' evening.
Columbia Thcatre-"San Tow evening
lafayette Square Opera HoIsc-"rhe Lottery
OF Love-" evening.
Chase's New Grand-Polite vaudeville; afternoon
and evening.
Academy OF Music-"Thc Three ,.usketeers;''
evening.
Kcrnan's Lyccum Thea,rc-"Irwin's Big Show"
afternoon and evening.
The New Biiou Theatre-"The Vagabonds Ex-
tIavaganza Company" afternoon and evening.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-17

Large stock OF Rugs of every de-
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