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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-23
STIFPSS s WOUND
PROVES FATAL.
Death Of Third Victim Of
Virginia Tragedy.
QUIETLY PASSED AWAY 1T HIS HOME
Suffered Many Days at Emergency
Hospital, This City, Where He
Was Operated Upon--Prob-
able Action Age inst Marx.

RICHMOND, Va, Dee. 23,-James @
stiT. the third victim of Herbert Marks
unerring aim in the westmoreIand trage-
dy, died at his home in that county this
morning
Of the party Of FIVE who went to chas-
tise Marx on the night of December , for
an alleged insult to a young woman, ". C.
Taylor was instantly killed, William Hef-
lin died TWO days later, and stin. shot
through tte spine. fingered in the Emer-
gency Hospital at Washington till few
days ago. when he was brought back
home 10 die He was operated on while
at the National Capital
Shot Only in seIf-Defeace.
Marx denied that he had made any i'm
proper suggestion to the girl and claimed
10 have shot only in seIf-defence. This
contention appears to have been borne
cut before the coroner's jury during the
inquest over the body Of young Taylor.
when Marx was vindicated
Caused Great Excitement.
The tragedy caused great excitement
throughout Westm0reIaud and adjoining
counties and there was much talk CT
lynehins Marx. who is the son Of a veal
thy resident Of Brooklyn. whittier ne hur-
ried as soon IS exonerated by the coTo-
rer's jury.
There is row talk Of efforts to have
Mark returned tc Virginia TO stand trial
fer the shooting Of Stiff.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-23
GEN. NILES DECLINES TO TALK.
Friends, However. Believe He WIZ
Ask Court of Enquiry

Ask a Court of Enquiry
NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-Gen- Nelson a.
Miles. who IS at the waldorf-Astoria, re-
fused this morning to say anything about
the action CT the President and Secretary
Root in censuring him for his comments
Gu the findings of the schley Court Of
Enquiry. ana would not say whether he
intended to take any further steps in the
case. He said:
7 must decline to discuss the case in
any way will give no interviews on ii
during my stay in the city"
1T would be improper for me-" he con
tinued, ..to discuss the action of the de-
partment, but the incident is not yet
closed"
DO you intend to resign?"
General Miles. laughing, said that ne
did not see any reason Why he should
General Niles said that he would return
10 Washington tomorrow. He viii attend
the dinner of the New England soeiet,
tonight
It is thought by General Miles friends
that General Niles will demand a court OF
enquiry. to which he is said TO be en-
titled, OF ask for the right to reply Il
the Secretary of Wars letter of censure-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-23
PRESIDENT HILLS STATEMENT
Governor Van SAINT Declares L
shows Gross Violation Of Law.

Governor Van SAINT Declares II
shows Gross Violation Of Law.
ST. PAUL. MINI, Dec. 2s.-'sThe state
ment of James ]. Hill appears to confirm
the position generally taken in the North
west that consolidation of the Northern
Pacific and the Great Northern is con
tempIated if not already complete, as far
as arrangements are concerned"
These are the words used by Governor
Van SAINT when asked what he thought Of
the statement of the Northern Securities
Company.
He added: Mr.. Hill states that the
Northern Securities Company Is organ
ized for the purpose OF buying and hold
ing atoek What controls the manage
ment Of rcad2 Nothing put its stock.
If TIE Northern Securities Company Sc
cures control OF The stock of the Greaf
Northern, Northern Pacific, and Burling
ton, does It not control these three eom
peting lines. - regulate its traffic and
management? Is it not in the interest c.
the company to 90 so7 It removes corr
petition, amounts TO consolidation. and i
gross violztlon OF our laws
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-23
MAYOR LOWS CABINET.
VIII Probably Complete List of
Members Today.

NEW YORK, Dec. -Nayor-elect Low
will. it is expected TO-DAY complete his
official cabinet ny announcing the names
Of the men he ras selected TO fII the
places still open in the Park and Tax De-
partments, also the city chamberlain and
two commissioners of accounts.
Mr., Low has been severely perpiexed
as to the park commissioner in the
Bronx 1t is said that the appointment
has caused him more trouble than any
he has yet made. So bitter has been the
fight between Charles a Reid. who has
the endorsement of the Republican or
ganization of the borough. and Matthew
P. Breen. of the Greater New York Dem
oeraey. that it is believed in some quar-
ters Mr.. Low is inclined to drop both
candidates
Col. John n Partridge, who is 10 be
the head OF the police department under
the new administration, Will go to Wash
ington today to confer with President
Roosevelt in regard 20 the appointments
of his deputies, and the reorganization of
the force, plans for which he has already
well under way.
While Colonel Partridge has not yet an
nounced who is to succeed Deputy Com
missioner Devery, it is known that Col
William c. Bates is thus far Colonel
Partridge's choice for the first deputy
commissionership and his selection is re-
garded almost as a fact
Another man, whose name has not yet
been mentioned, is said to be still in the
race, however. and as President Roose-
velt is well acquainted with both candi-
oates, Colonel Partridge desired 70 seeR
his advice in the matter before arriving
al any decision. It is believed the Presi-
dents views viii largely influence the
fn-T -aCr,7r
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-23
BELMONT FIGHT GETS WARM.
Possible Now There win he Four
pemocrutfc candiaases.

NEW YORK, Dec 23-Tne warning
Democratic factions IN the seventh Con-
gressional district have been growing
more hostile to one another ever since
the nomination Of Perry Belmont, OIL Sat
urday night. By boiling contingent Of
the regular convention.
Col Michael C Murphy, leader Of the
First Assembly district. which, IS part Of
the Seventh CongressIcnaI q strict, has
announced that he is u1a ara5ly opposed
TO carpet -basgeTs.'' and t1at when the
convention meets tonight it viii nominate
mar who lives in the district.
It is almost certain that Nr Belmont s
nomination viii be contested n the
courts. Decision against him would not
necessarily prevent him from running
for he could be nominated by petition.
It is said il some quarters that the
wrsngle is, at the bottom. simply IN at
tempt OF Senator Tim Sullivan 10 repeat
the tactics pursued successfully by him
! in the Second. where he recently drove
Paddy Diver from the leadership.
Sullivan it is said. wants TO have
Murphy deposed, and 'BatteFy Dan Finn
is his lieutenant Finn Is suprorting Bel
mont, and it vas he that led tte bolt
from the regular convention. Mr. Croker
is Supposed 10 be opposed TO Belmont,
and in favor Of Councilman joseph Z.
o'Grady-
The friends Of James Driseou. however,
expect TO see him nominated at Colonel
Murphy's convention tonight. II their
man does not win, they say they viii
nominate him by petition. Furthermore,
John E Bennett, Of Rosebaak. Staten
Island, proposes TO run under Jhe emblem
CT the Greater New York Democracy.
It appears, therefore, that lie dlsunit-
ed Democrats Of the Seventh may pat
/ four candidates IN the field. The Seventh
I is strongly Democratic district. but
with the Democratic vote -Quarsered there
Viii be a fair chance for the Republican
/ candidate to vim.
Fritz Lindinger. q Iquor dealer Of tie
Second assembly district. intends 20 run
as an independent candidate. He has
opened headquarters at POI Bread Street.
where it was said that SEQ names had been
signed to a petition in his favor.
John c. Sheehan, leader of The Greater
New York Democracy. said las night tba.
his organization would support sir. BeI-
ucuU
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INDIANS FILE CLAIM
AGAINST GOVERNMENT
DESCENDANTS OF TURTLE TRIBE.
Three Millions OF Dollars asked for
the Alleged Taking Away of
Lands of Ancestors-stafgz
OF the Controversy

The indian Commission has received a
petition from the descendants Of the Della
ware Indians living in and near PhiiadeI-
phia. in which they ask the recognition
Of their claim against the Government
for a snare OF the lands and annuities
granted to the Turtle Tribe in 1908 as
compensation sor reIinqutsAing their til
bal lands. The officials OF the Indian Bu-
reeu have as yet taken no action IN the
matter.
4 soclsey called the Society Of the
Descendants of Delaware Indians has
been formed with membership of 1ss
people who can trace their lineage back
10 the aboriginal owners Of the land The
chairman OF the advisory committee OF
the society claims to be great-great-
grandson Of the famous Turtle ehieftain
Nedowaway. This chief was a signer Of
the eonestaga treaty of 17lS, by which
the tribe became dispossessed Of much
land by what is known as the Treaty
OF The Long Walk
The grandson s Indian name is NedU-
waway also, but on ordinary occasions
he answers 10 TIE more prosaic name Of
F. H T Jones Mr. Jones has IN his
possession many of the original docu-
ments OF William Penn
Terms OF Walking Treaty.
BY the terms of the Walking Treaty. =
] =
sideration, TO cede IS much OF their land
IS man on foot could traverse in two
days. The surveyors who measured the
land walked TO such good purpose that
they covered eighty-six miles in Two
days, their zeal even carrying them
across the boundaries OF a ueigh5oring
tribe.
The members Of the recently organized
society claim to be the descendants of
that pc-ticn CT the Turtle tribe that
never was transported to the West, when.
in recognition Of their surrender of the
land in Pennsylvania. gave the Indians
tracts on the Missouri River, and Ger
| tain arnuities There we're then 500
members Of the tribe, but only geo OF
them vent West The transIaigraticn oe-
| cupied several years time and vas cox
| Quoted by Isaac Still, q celebrated Della
ware chief. Stills death ended the West
| crn movement and the remaining mem-
| bers CT the tribe stayeJ in Penrsy.vsp;a.
Ousted From Their Lands.
The hundred who remained were custed
from their lands and left 10 shift fer
| themselves Some CT them became wan
|! derers en- the face OF the earth an5 9 faw
fingered about the vicinity OF tdeir Il
home From this latter bcdy the Society
OF the Descendants of the Delaware II
dians claim descent II the justice of
their claims can be substantiated they
viii come in for share Of $500, Geo.
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Was Named as Compromise.
GENERAL sPAULDING's PLANS.
Assistant Secretary May Resign Be-
cause of ITI-HeaIth.

cause of ITI-HeaIth.
The report that o. L. Spaulding, Assist
ant Secretary of the Treasury, is to be
dismissed from the office is denied at the
White House. No surprise would be caus-
ed If Mr.. Spaulding should voluntarily
resign, for his health has been very poor
for two or three months and he has been
on leave of absence. He is suffering from
nervous breakdown, and although his
health has improved somewhat in the
last two weeks, he is still far from well
and utterly unable to perform the exact
ing and onerous duties of his Office His
long experience in the customs admins
tration has made his services to the
Treasury Department very valuable, and
there has been no desire that he resign
his Office
Senators Mcmillan and Burrows called
On the President this morning - talk
with him about the case OF General
SpaUlding for whom they have the highest
regard It Is not likely that the Nj ;higan
delegation will present a candidate for
appointment as Mr.. SpaUlding successor,
as they have no men in mind 8Eo pos
sess the requisite qualifications.
General Spaulding was at his %-csK in
the Treasury Department IL morning,
but returned to his home afts. clearing
up his mail
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GENERAL ALGER. RESTS WELL.
Detroit Nevvsboys Send Floral Trib-
ute 20 Distinguished Patient.

DETROIT. Mich. Dec. 23.-Beports from
General AIger's bedside at noon say that
his condition is as good as can be ex-
peeted-" His temperature then registered
leo and his pulse IS
His physicians agreed that he had
an even chance to recover. No gall
stones were removed, the operation being
to drain the gall bladder, which had pre-
viousIy been perforated and infected.
The general was on the operating table
an hour and quarter.
The street IN front Of the residence
was covered with straw to deadeH car
riage wheels and the general slept well
Last night the lceaI newsboys con
tributed towards floral -rfbute to be
sent to him. Every Christmas for twenty
years General AIger has bought suit of
clothes for every licensed newsboy IN the
cTfV
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-23
APPEAL TO EDWARD vi.

Diplomatic Resources between Chile
and Argentina About Exhausted
Minister Wilson, at Santiago, Ar
gentiaa, today eabIed the State Depart
gent that all diplomatic resources be
3veeu Argentina and Chile seem to have
been exhausted and that Argentina has
F2eaIed 10 King Edward VII Of Great
scitaip 70 s<kitrate
Chile a,Ing that this is exactly the
course which she adopted two weeks ago.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-23
GREETINGS FOR POPE.
Cardinals Extend the seasons saIu-
tat'ons to His Holiness.

ROME. Dec 23-The Pope received the
greetings Of the season from the cardi-
nails today.
In an address in reply, His Holiness
condemned the excessive liberty OF
thought Of the present time. the theories
of socialism, the agitation fer divorce and
the hostility Of different sections Of tie
church. He urged the union Of all Chris
tian churches.
The Pope was most affabIe toward the
cardinals and was in a bright and happy
frame of MIND
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-23
GETS HIS RELEASE
ON HABEkS CORPUS
MR. TH0MPSON'S GHRISTaAS GIFT
Justice CIabauGh Discharges Him
FEo:s: CuStody-FEtfIe E7zorsS te
Extradite the Accused Con-
tinued for Years

2Ir- Robert II Thompson was pre-
sented with a most acceptable .Christmas
gift today by Justice CIabaugh. presiding
in Circuit Court Nc >. Il was n the form
Of a decree discLarging him from custody
under a writ OF habeas eorp.ts-. Proceed
ings were begun nearly two yaa-s ago
Mr. Thompson has been under technical
arrest, II the custody Of the ER{ted States
Marshal for the District, since February
1860.
He is Il years Of age and resides in this
city with mis- family.
The Charge an Old One.
Over fifteen years ago Mr.. Thompson
was charged by the authorities OF the
State Of Tennessee with the rislation Of
the United States pension laws, IN 1883
be was twice arrested in this jurisdiction
at the instance of the Tennessee authori-
ties and each time was released from Gus
tcdy on habeas corpus proceedings.
In February. 1900. about thirteen years
after the previous effort Of the Tennessee
authorities TO get him into their custody.
another attempt was made. a. requislion
was sent for him by the Governor OF that
State
Action Caused by Illness.
Mr.. Thompson Immediately fled peti-
tion asking for writ Of habeas corpus
Owing 10 his illness, a hearing was not
had until about two weeks ago, when the
matter vas argued before Justice Ga
baugh.
Discharged From Castody.
Nr. Feyton Gordon. OF the United States
District Attorneys ofIee, represented the
Tennessee authorities, and Mr George Z.
Neigs. the petitioner. Justice. Clabaugh
took the matter under advisement and
announced his decision today, discharging
the petitioner from custody.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-23
WHY GOV. CRANE DECLINED.
Illness IN Family and BaxfncSs At
fairs the Reason.

BOSTON. Dec. 2s.-Goyernor Crane gave
out this afternoon the following state
ment:
q have felt obliged to decline the ap-
pointment Of Secretary OF tae Treasury
rendered By the President, on account of
illness in my family and inability to ar
range my business affairs a. such short
r7ofice
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-23
Governor Murphy in Trenton,

TRENTON, y. J, Dec 29.-Governor-
elect Franklin Murphy will change the
custom of former executives OF New Jer-
sey and live in Trenton during his incum-
bency Of Office, He was here this morn
ing looking over several dwellings that
have been offered for sale for the term.
The final selection viii probably be the
mansion Of Mrs. ] Buchanan Breeze. in
The most fashionable section OF West
SEale Street
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-23
DECLINED BY THE PRESIDENT.
Impossible TO Attend n New York
Banquet Next Month.

\ delegation OF the Board Of Trade and
Transportation of New York called upon
President Roosevelt today to invite him
TO attend their banquet at the Waldorf
Astoria January %.
The President said it would be impos-
sible fer him to attend The delegation
which was headed by Lewis Nixon, oscar
5traus. and Charles n Moore. hoped to
persuade the President to attend and
make some remarks upon commercial
questions
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-23
Action Caused by Illness.
Discharged From castody.
TO AMEND PERSONAL TAX LAW.
Conference Between senator Nc
MILAN and the -Assexsors.

hhAisaH sihH taS -sSsSs5-SES'
The District Assessors today had con-
ference with Senator Mcmillan, Chairman
of the Senate District Committee, at the
Capitol, in regard to amending the Per
sonaI Tax law The Assessors and the
members Of the committee eonstrue the
recent decision Of Justice Clabaugh 10
hold that the Personal Tax law is valid
SO far the law itself is concerned. but
that Congress has made no provision for
carrying it into effect
The result OF today's conference was an
agreement for the Introduction Of bill
in Congress which VIII enable he Dis
trict government to assess an collect
personal taxes nnder the present law.
The measure viii be drafted by Asses
soT DaTneillc. and will be introduced in
the Senate by Senator Mcmillan and in
the House by Representative Bacock m
mediately after the holiday recess.
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overcone D. semer Gas

steph Anderson, coiored. was over
come by. sewer gas about noon today
while at work n the sewersat the corner
OF Eleventh and N Street southeast. He
was removed TO the Washington Asylum
Hospital. where ne was revived. ARder-
soc is fifty years old ard lives ct 445
Twelfth Street northeast
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-23
TIDAL WAVES OF CRIME.
Murders, Highway Robberiex and
Cutting ARRAYS in Memphis.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Dec. 2s.-The Christ
mas tidal wave Of crime struck Memphis
Saturday night and since then the police
have been busy with two murders, mum
Der of cutting ARRAYS and six highway
robberies.
The most startling stcry yet come to
light. was the robbery of Charles White,
who was knocked down, strangled, chIor-
oformed. and robbed of $3.50 near the cen
ire Of the city
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-23
TROLLEY WIRE STOLEN.
As Result of Theft blockade Was
Created In Trenton.

TRENTON. n. J. Dee. 2S.-Thieves re-
moved 500 worth Of wire from the Wilbur
Extension of the Trenton Street Railway
Company last night, and there was a
blockade on the road this morning
The first car to go to wiIbar afterwards
run ten feet beyond the limit of the live
wires and was stuck there until the re-
pair wagon went to its relief
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-23
WENEKER DECLINES
THE C0LLEGTORSHIP.
MISSOURI FACTION WAR REVIVED
Compromise Nomfn &c fer the Inter
nal Revenue Post Refuses the
Position Becauses of Charges
Filed Agninet Him.

The Kereas- Hitchcock fcctional fight
for the control of the Republican party
machinery in Missouri vas re-opened to-
day when Charles f. Weneker. recently
nominated as Collector OF Internal Rev
enue, declined to accept the position.
This action was caused by charges fled
against Weneker in the Senate Commit
tee en- Finance. No decision has yet beer
reached IS 10 his successor.
Was named as g Compromise.
Mr. Weneker was appointed to the posi-
tion Of Collector OF Internal Revenue as
a compromise 1t took the President &
long time to md man for the place
who had no strong afhlIat tions toward
either the Kerens or the anti-Kerens fac
ton.
The charges were fled against Wene-
keT. it is said. at the instance Of personal
enemies. Neither faction was prominent
in pressing them
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-23
Hardware Trust Organized.

TRENTON, p. j. Dec. ES.-The Marshal
Wells Hardware Company of Minnesota
was incorporated today with capital
of 50, ,e00, ,0o0 The company viii deal in
elI kinds OF hardware and as a side ifHe
II VIII puiId and operate railroads.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-23
EngInnd,s Christmas prospect.

LONDON, Dee. 28-There is every pros
peet of an oId-style English Christmas.
Exceptional cold prevails throughout
England. and some OF the provincial VII
Iases are eompleteIy isolated kv- snow.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-23
NAY DELAY NEGOTIATIONS.
Denmark Desires West Indian Pos
sessions assent 20 Transfer.

Denmark Desires West Indian Pos
sessions assent 70 Transfer.
Mr.. Brun. the Minister of Denmark, had
an interview with Secretary Long today
in regard TO the terms of the treaty for
the cession of the Danish West Indies to
the United States.
Denmark has raised another question
which may tend to delay the completion
of the negotiations. She is tfmid about
giving her assent to the treaty unless
some provision is made for plebiseitc
of the people OF the Danish West Indies
TO determine whether they are agreeable
TO a transfer of sovereignty.
Denmark does net insist on this matter
however, and IT is believed that she VIII
not insist that a apTovisioE fo- q plebiscite
be inserted in the treaty.
Launching of RastIeSlaip Missouri.
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I...proxed service west. B. & o. r. r.

Inder recent Change OF scleJiuie train leaving
Washington $50 p. IA idaily) arrives in Chi
caco m time 70 connect With crack trains Of
Western roads, Including Overland Limited''
and ..tsaiifoTRia Limited, giving qH;ck service
10 al Pacific Coast and intermediate points Also
suIendsd service and good connections to points
east OF Chicago.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-23
SENATOR SEWELL IMPROVED.
Brighter Today Than at Any Time
Since RELAPSE.

CAMDEN. n. j, Dec. Ex-senator VIII
IAN J. sewen's condition today was re-
ported by his physicians TO be much i'm
proved He spent a comfortable night
and appeared brighter than at any time
since his relapse several days ago.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-23
A NEW PLAN oF RANsoa4.
Charge Eddy Thinks Miss stones
Release More Likely Now.

Spencer Eddy, Charge d'Afaires OF the
United States at ConstantinopIe. has in
formed the State Department that he is
engaged in carrying out a nav plan to Sc
cure the release of Miss Ellen H. Stone,
the American missionary held captive by
Bulgarian brigands. The State Depart
ment declines to furnish any details of
Mr.. Eddy's new schane-
No official information has been re-
ceived here to confirm the reports that
an arrangement for Miss Stones release
has been made, but the latest adviees
from Mr. Eddy indicate that the hope of
bringing the brigands TO terms is inereas-
ing.
The present main difficulty is in per-
suading the brigands that they viii not
secure a larger ransom by keeping Miss
stcne in captivity The subscriptions for
obtaining Miss Stones release amount 10
about ss5.ec0. and there is no prospect
nat the sum viii lie increased.
Give Your T.aaf Friends vei.-=e..,-. vei.-=..=,
-aaev boxes ana .ss=s.S Tor Xnss. No holiday
,,..F-s. ladies than dainty
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FIynn,s Business College, sth and n.
Business. shoEthand. TyFewritiDg-s 50 gear.
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Launching of RastIesiaiD Missouri

Saturday morning December IS 1t Newport News.
Take Norfolk and Washington steamer leaving foot
Seventh Street. Friday, ESQ P See add p2ge :.