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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-24
TRYING TO TRAP VILJOBN
General Blood Begins an Important
Movement in the TransvaaI.
The Boers Thus Far Unable to EIude
the British and Escape to the
North-OnIy One stand Made by the
Burgbers-An Explosion in Natal

CAPE TOWN. May al p. M
Gen Bindon Blood has commenced a
great concerted movement against the
Beers in the eastern TransvaaI and the
British are hopeful of dealing a crush
ing blow to the commandos that have
been causing SO much trouble in that
section Of the country. Commandant
Viljoen has been trying to elude the
British and escape to the north, but
thus far has been unsuccessful and there
IS every prospect Of his being caught in
a trap and compelled to surrender
The movements of the various col
umns under General Blood have been
attended by the usual sniping by small
parties of buTghers. but the losses have
been comparatively small
The only time the Beers made any
attempt at stand was near Dalman-
thua, where the Carolina commando at
tempted to hold off the British troops
under Colonel Douglas while their cat
tie and wagons were being driven out
of danger
The British fought briskIy and had
almost turned the burgher position
when the Federalists retired from the
field
Word has been received here that
there was a disastrous explosion in the
new Campbell quarries in Natal yes
terday- Two Europeans and several
natives We're badly injured and twenty
eight natives are missing. 1t is believ-
ed that the latter met death IN the ex-
T,Eosion
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-24
EXPERTS ON LABOR STATISTICS.
Convention of the National AssocIa-
ton in ST. Louis.

ST LOUIS. May A.-The Seventeenth
annual convention Of the National Asso-
citation of Officials Of Bureaus Of Labor
Statistics met in the Planters Hotel yes
terday. Carroll D. Wright. National Labor
Commissioner, presided, and in his open
ing address urged that influence be
brought to bear 10 have the Government
and the several State Governments join in
the establishment Of an International La
Dor Bureau.
Lieutenant Governor Lee delivered a
welcoming address It IS proposed to ex-
tend the scope Of the association The
word national viii be eliminated from
the title OF the organization so that
labor officials Of Canada can be admitted
To membership.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-24
INDIAN TROUBLES FEARED.
Troops 10 BE sent TO the Wind River
Reservation.

Captain T3nner, Acting Commissioner Of
Indian Affairs, has received a conhrIna-
ton Of the reported trouble with the Ara
pahoe Indians on the Wind River Reser-
walton, wyoming These Indians have
evinced a disposition TO hold their ritual
dance, known as the sun Dance des-
pite the opposition Of the Indian agent in
charge of the reservation
The agent has sent for United States
troops from neighboring military stations,
to preserve order, and preYent the dance.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-24
A SURPRISE FOR MoRFIMER.
The Habeas Corpus Proceeding
Blocked by an Indictment.


Blocked by an Indictment.
When Lewis Francis Mortimer. alias
Lewis Mortimer Monroe, who Is suspected
of robbing Mrs. Olivia c. Starring of 81
o00 worth of diamonds and 500 in cash,
was brought to the City Hail this after
noon b.. Warden Harris of the District
Jail he was taken into custody BY Deputy
Marshal Springnian on "a bench warrant
issued by Justice Barnard An indict-
rlent charging the prisoner with the rob
berry Of Mrs. Starring was returned yes
terday by the grand jury. but it was not
made matter Of record at the time.
Mortimer, on TUESDAY. fled a petition
for a writ of habeas corpus and the mat
ter was to have come up for hearing to-
day at p. m. before Justice Bradley The
fact that an indictment has been found
against Mortimer was = great surprise
to him and his counsel.
Mortimer arrived at the City Hall about
an hour before the time set for the hear
ing, and held consultation with MS
counsel. in one of the witness rooms He
was dressed, in q black. diagonal coat.
light c0lored trousers, and wore a black
derby hat On his former visit to the
City Han. Mortimer wore high silk hat.
He seemed perfectly at ease and was anN-
ious for the hearing 10 begin.
Soon after his arrival Mortimer sent 2
message To his wife. who came to him
When the matter came up for consider
alton before Justice Bradley. r'tnclS =
y. Sands. of counsel for th5 prisoner, stat
| ed the status OF the case to the court and
asked that the proceedings be dismissed
This was assented TO and on the suEges-
ton of District Attorney Could, MOr1-
mer was removed TO the custody OF the
marshal.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-24
EMPLOYERS IN CONFERENCE.
Propositions of the Striking Machin-
lists Being Considered

NEW YORK, May 24-The machinists'
strike situation presents little change to-
day, but great hopes are based on the re-
suit of the meeting of the members of the
Metal Trades Association which is being
held at the Astor House Almost every
member of the association is at the meet
ing Every point involved in the dispute
with the machinists viii be taken up and
considered.
The meeting was called after the con-
ference at the Astor House on Wednesday
night had resulted in failure 10 arrive
at any definite settlement of the trouble.
II was then agreed that the resolutions
offered by each side, and which were voted
down at the meeting should be submit
ted to the respective associations. This
was done by the machinists yesterday.
when they voted to refuse the PROPOSE
tions made By the employers. Today the
employers will consider the terms offered
by the machinists. but will not coufne
themselves to passing upon the resolution
The whole situation Will be carefully can
vassed and all possible propositions tend
ing to effect a settlement will be consid-
cred carefully.
William Schwannhausser, who was
chairman of the joint committee meeting
on Wednesday night, said this morning
that he hoped for an early settlement Of
the trouble
The members of the Metal Trades Asso-
citation think that the machiDists have re-
ceiIed somewhat from their original de-
raands, and that it is not impossible that
an agreement may be reached on the
basis submitted by the machinists, max
ing the rate Of wages in effect May IS,
1850. the basis Of pay hereafter, irrespec-
tive of Individual advancements.
Several local firms conceded the de-
mands OF the machinists yesterday, but
II hiIe concessions are being made daily
the number OF other men who have gone
out keeps the number Of strikers in this
tEIt :, -Soe+;-,rr - - ;,f.t - - IL:.. -
VIII be called Immediately after the meet
n he a.rrITtfILrars
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-24
THE CAR WORKERS ORGANIZED.
Delegates 1t Buffalo Form an Inter
national Association.

BUFFALO, May 24.-At secret sessions
of the car workers of the United States
and Canada held yesterday in this city an
International organization was perfected.
The following officers were elected:
President. Albert T Fish. of Buffalo;
first vice president, 2. L Anderson, of
Chicago; second vice president, B. A Nc
C,iusxy, of New Orleans; third vice presi-
dent Z. c Potts. Dover, n. j; general
secretary and treasurer, A D. Wheeler, of
Buffalo.
1t was decided that when the delegates
return to their homes they shall organ
ize local branches so that at the end of
six months there win be several thousand
local branches of car workers in the Unit
ed States. Canada and Mexico
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-24
Chnrred win raise Swearing,

NORFOLK, Va, May al Il Ander-
son, a young resident Of Brambleton
Ward who aided his cousin, J. H. War
ren. and Miss Maud NJ Smith. seventeen
years old, to get married 10y swearing in
the Norfolk county clerks office that the
girl was over twenty-one, was arrested
here yesterday and IS now IN jail, charged
bv the girls angry parent, Richard Smith,
MI h rlarlITE-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-24
THE PORTS THROWN OPEN.
Coasting Trade Can Now Be Con
duCfed in the PHILIPPINES.

Adjutant General CorbiH today received
a cabIegram from General Macarthur, at
Manila. stating that in consequence Of
the collapse Of the insurrection, the fol-
lowing ports have been thrown open to
the c0asJing trade:
Lucap and PaIauig, Province of Zam-
bales; Butuan, Island Of Mindanao; SaIo-
mague. Province Of II5eas; Inabanga and
Guindulwan, Island Ct BabuI; Ubay, Isl
and of BabaI, and Matuog, Province Of
"a rsa eyoTl
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-24
THE VICKERs-MAxIM DEAL.
EngIiShmen Said to Have Secured
the Cranap shipyard-

NEW YORK, May 24.-It was stated in
Wall Street this morning that the Morton
Trust Company had successfully financed
the purchase of the Cramp shipyards by
Vickers' Sons & Maxim, of England, and
that the deal also included the Bethlehem
Steel Company, control OF which has been
secured. \ reorganization, it IS said, viii
be perfected at an early date.
At the Morton Trust Company Offices it
was said that there was 10 one who was
authorized to talk about the deal
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-24
THE TUNNEL WORKERS STRIKE.
Operations Practically Suspended on
New Yorl.,s Rrnid TrnnsIt Rnute.


New YorIs's Rapid Transit Route.
NEW YORK. May 2l-The work Of
rock excavation along the Rapid Transit
Tunnel route was suspended today, owing
10 the strike declared last night The sub
contractors 50 reported to the Office Of
John 3. Mcdonald. the contractor, and
Mr. Mcdonald himself in an early morn
ing tour over the route found operations
generally at a staudstili-
After that trip, Contractor Mcdonald
had arranged for meetings down town
with TIE leaders of the Central Federated
Union and later with various contractors
both on tunnel work and on outside jobs
The strike was a movement on the part
Of the engineers. rock driIIers, and dou-
BILE drum hcisters,-of whom about 1-200
have been employed on the tunnel. The
aggregate OF men in their local unions in
cludes several thousand employed on 9th
CT jobs than the tunnel On the tunnel
itself about $3.50 men Of all trades have
been employed and the strike on rock
work left most OF the others in idleness-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-24
A TORPEDO COMES ASHORE.
Virginia Coast Naval Authorities
start an Investigation.

NORFOLK, Va, May PA Whitehead
torpedo, such as American warships use
and fully equipped for service, came
ashore at Eindakeit LIve-saving Station
on ti4- North Carolina coast yesterday.
The department IS investigating the mat
ter.
Where the torpedo came from IS mys-
terry il is twelve feet long. dfty-five
inches in circumference at the butt, TWEEN
ty inches at the point and bears marks
which viii probably lead TO the discovery
Of the vessel from which il was lost or
launched Whether the war head is on
OF not is not yet known
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-24
THE INTER-ocEAN SOLD.
To BE Controlled by an Anti-Adnnfn-
istration Republican Syndicate.

CHICAGO, May 2A-George w. Hinman.
managing editor OF the ''Inter-Ocean.'
has bought that paper from Charles T.
Yerkes. He is said to be backed by a
syndicate OF anti-Administration Repub-
IicaHs. The news Of the sale was con-
frmed by Mr.. Yerkes' attorneys Mr. Hin
man, formerly Of New York. took charge
Of the 'Iuter-Ocean" when Mr.. Yerkes
bought a controlling interest in the pa
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-24
BoILER-MAKERs QUIT WORK.
a Strike at the LehtEh valley shops
in Eastnn. Pa

EASTON, Pa, MAY 24-Fffty boiler
makers in the Lchigh Valley Railroad
shops here went on strike at 10 O'Clock
this morning. They took this action be
cause the company was sending to the
shops here engines which ordinarily
would be repaired at Sayre. where boiler
makers and machiHists are on strikes
The company yesterday denied that It
was bringing engines here, but the men
secured proof to the contrary and then
struck
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-24
MANILA A GOOD MARKET.
: French Consul Advises His COun-
trymcn Not to Neglect II.

PARIS, May 24--The French Consul at
Manila reports that there is good mar
ket for French trade in the Philippines.
now that the Spanish monopoly has been
removed.
He states that the customers viii be
largely Americans with expensive tastes,
and then details the commodities that
would be most acceptable. He recon-
nleRds that the Frepch exporters com
bine. send qualified expert. and form q
syndicate
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-24
To Treat with the Indians.

Major James Mclaughlin. United States
Indian Inspector, who has been in Wash
ingtcu for several weeks starts this aft
ernoon for the Rosebud Reservation in
South Dakota Major Mclaughlin is
commissioned TO rake arrangements with
the Indians for the cess On of tract of
land in that locality
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-24
DENIED THE USE OF THE MAILS.
Trnud Orders Issued Against the
Trucman-Hay Company.

William NJ Johnson, Acting Postmaster
General, upon the recommendation OF
the Attorney General for the POstofice
Department yesterday issued fraud orders
against the Trueman-Hay Company, No.
26S Fremont Street, Boston
1t is alleged that this concern advertised
in papers and periodicals all over the
country to give a silver spoon for a 2-cent
stamp. They kept their promise and in
-variabIy sent the silver spoon, and there
by gained the cAlhdeuce Of their patrons
With the spoon they mailed offers TO
send for q certain sum Of money silver
ware. speaking machines, divininE rods,
etc. at reduced prices. Money, 1t is said,
came into the offices of the concern in
streams. but il is alleged they never sent
anything in return to their patrons
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-24
The Treasury Statement.

according to the Treasury statement,
reached the sum of 81, 675, ,59S.26 and con
sisted of customs. S75i SO. %; Internal rev
euue Sg.3.551 IS: miscellaneous. Sla, ,4hs-3l
The expenses amounted 10 S1,l36,0Jp. Ieav-
ing Il balance of receipts over dlsburse-
ments amounting to S537. .5'S25-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-24
a CIVIL PENSION LIST.
One Established in the Philippines
by the Taft Commission.

The War Department today received no
tice from Manila that a civil pension list
has been established in the Philippines
by the Taft Commission.
BY order Of the Commission, the widow
of Celestino Graz, formerly Presidente Of
Santa Cruz. Will be paid 500 in cash ana
the Provost Marshal Of Manila is ordered
TO nav her q pension
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-24
e. s o. Meek End countrr Trirs.

Tickets sold Saturdays and sundays. io- return
until following Monday, al reduced rates, from
Washington to ChaTlestoWn Frederick, AnnapO-
lis Junction, and intermediate points.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-24
The "ROyaI LIntted.D
RrItimore and OHIO ReiIrnad.

b 4 o. r. R. station, y. J. ave. and St,
Washington, daily 3 p m. arrives New York
sp. N Splendid coaches, paTlor and observation
buffet cars, and uneXceIed dining and cafe car
service.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-24
Mr.. PhlIIip- Unloads Corn.

CHICAGO. May 24-George H Phillips.
the young corn king" has Knocked the
bottom out OF prices by unloading all his
holdings Of May corn. He has sold 3.500.-
GO bushels. The sale caused a decline OF
IL cents a bUshel.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-24
A SETTLEMENT IN PROSPECT.
Jersey Central AIachinists Confer
ring with Railroad officials.

VII KESBARRE Pa, May PA set
tlement of the machinists strike at the
Ashley shop of the Central Railroad of
New Jersey is in prospect
The committee is in session with the
officials and it is expected that the de-
mands Of the men viii be granted There
is no change at the other railroad shops
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-24
BOUGHT BY THE STEEL TRUST.
The Aragon Mine, at Norway, Mich,
Sold for =. 300. 600.

NORWAY. Mich, May 24-The Aragon
mine at this place has beer sold by Ogel-
vie Norton & Co. Of Cleveland, to the
United States Steel Trust for $2,909010-
The Aragon is one Of the oldest mines
on the range, and has an output Of over
568.e tons q season
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-24
MR.. MANLEY A CANDIDATE.
DESTROYS of Succeeding Governor
Hill as the Maine Executive.

HiH as the Maine EXECUTIVE.
BANGOR. Ne, May 24.-Joseph II. Man
ley, Of Augusta, has announced 20 his
friends that ne would be a candidate for
Governor Of Maize, to succeed Governor
John r IInl in 1901
It has long been known that the one de-
sire Of Mr Marley was to be Executive
of the Pine Tree State before he resigned
from politics entirely.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-24
81 To Harper's f-erry and Win 81
chester

From Baltimore and Ohio Station, 5 A. m.
SUNDAY MAY %. Returning, leave Winchester
and uarper's Ferry p. H. same day. Il q grand
opportunity to visit your friends and yis.. his
toric grounds.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-24

FIyun's business College, Sth md Il.
Business. Shorthand. Typewriting-s25 4 year.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-24

Rest Lumber uptown always and
lowest prices. tee. b Frank Il5bey & Co.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-24

No ! Shingles, perfect, S5--5 per
Loco; size 6z20 Czii On LibbeY & Co.A
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-24
NorgoIk & Mashinston steamboat Co

Delightful trips daily at $50 ?. n. from foot
7th st. 20 OLD Point Comfort. Newport NsUs.
Norfolk. aud the South For schedule, sec page Z.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-24

No. / Siding, perfect, sI.75 per 100
it.; 5zxG-inch yellov pina On and \. Y. ave-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-24
S1.25 To Baltimore and Return Sf.25
Nin PennsNINamia RniIroad.

Tickets on sale Saturday and sunday. May p
and 26 good 10 return uut.i Monday Nay -
All trains except Congressional Limited.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-24

Chesapeake Reach-CPens Next sun.
day.
Season train schedule, tomorTow's paper.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-24
tsSuul Hlcr

ssSummer Hotels and boarding.
houses"
On b. & O. r. r. is yours for the asking at the
company's Offices
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-24

No. 1 Blinds. 0Oc per pair Size Sx1O.
Cad and see. Libbey & Co,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-24

Eo. 1 Flooring. perfect, $500 per
100 So it.; try it; see It: 9th and \. Y ave.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-24

Chesapeake Beach-Opens Next sun
day,
saazan train zaheauIe. tomorroN's paper.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-24
ENToMBED IN a CoLLIERY.
Little Hope of RescuiEE Seventy
Three Men at SengenIlydd. Wales.

LONDON, May 24-There was an ex-
plosion today in the colliery of Lord
Windsor at Sengenhydd, Wales
Seventy-three men are entombed and
there is little hope of their rescue.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-24

No. holdings. 10 cts. 100 1t. IineaI-
Big stock at 9th and y Y. ave
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-24

SI25 To baltimore and Return Via
Il. * 0. Saturday and sunday.
Nav - and 25; good Tor return until following
Monday Tickets good On all trains except
ROYAL Limited.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-24

Carnenters, lists invited md lowest
bids always by Libbcy s Co.. 9th and y. 7. ave-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-10-11
PRODUCTION OF LOCOMOTIVES.
1t Has Been Ample in America for Homo
Demand. but Not for Export.

1t Has Been Ample in America for Homo
Demand. but Not for Export.
Last year there were turned out OF the
American shops 1888 RAILROAD engines, the
largest number ever built In the history
Of the country. The production showed
an increase Of $50 locomotives. or 2I.5 per
cent over the production Of 1899. when the
building record was also broken In that
year 2473 locomotives were turned ont.
In lsDs the American shops produced 1875.
IN 1897, l2jl, and Ia 1896 lis.
The export figures taken In connection
with the American production, arc most
significant Last year there were sent
abroad 800 machines. This Is above the
average Of two each weak. which IS evil
dence sufficient that ~gere they not px-
ported the traffic in this country would
not have been delayed to the extent II
Was, and with the J0l ipacnines handling
the American tonnage, the car shortage,
winch caused SO much Inconvenience 10
the American shippers, would never have
existed.
During the latter part OF last summer
rhprT wfs- g :Gr> .f2Rinc extending from
the Atlantic to the Pacific coast and
this was principally due to the shortage
uf engines. With more steam power the
cars could have been moved from Bltce 70
place much quicker, and in many Instances
three or four days have been saved on
each car, which would have been equal
to an Increase Of u per cent of cars.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-10-11
TO RELIEVE TELEGRAPHY.
Telephones TO Be Largely Used Also
by Railroad Systems.
SANTA FE ROAD NOW MAKING TESTS
Messages Not Requiring Absolutely Cor
rect Records May Be Teiephoncd
Cheaper Than Telearaphed.

Tests to determine the value Of oper-
atlne trains by telephone and doing other
service now performed by the telegraph
are being made by officers ot the santa
Fe system, By which the same wires are
used for telegraphing and telephoning
The tests that are being made cover
short distances and are for the purpose
Of demonstrating to just what extent the
telephone may be used in railroad work
either as a substitute In many ways for
the telegraph or as a supplement to 1t.
Untll recently the telephone has been
used little by the railway systems except
between offices located In the same place,
and even here the telegraph has been
chung 10. The experiments now being
made Of sending telegraph and telephone
messages on the same wire are with q
view OF turning over mucn OF the work
now done by the former method 10 the
telephone, thus relieving operators Of all
work except the communication OF actual
train orders. The formca railroad officers
say, constitutes a~malorty 'oc the baslaeSJ
thar is transacted over wires.
il Is proposed TO send 81 messages relat-
Ing to traffic freight aud passenger In
strctious for the making up Of trains,
routugs and the thousand aud one other
matters that have hurdened telegraph op-
orators and where the extreme 4c 'uracy
required 10 tho way VI records connected
win the operation VI trains are not abs7-
lutc!y necessary by telephone.
Hy using the telephone In this supple
mcufarF way tho railroads viii save "a
great deal ~ money in the way ~ time
and the salaries OF extra operators
satisfactory and there Is evidence they
Hla Do. the extra santa fe system may