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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-07
The Presidents Sunday.
THE RANSOM OF MISS STONE.
Time Allowed for Payment Likely to
he Extended.

1t is not probable that the kidnapers of
Miss Stone will enforce their ultimatum to-
morrow, though that was the date named
as the last day of grace in her case. The
danger is by no means averted, however,
and the most that can be said now is that
there is likelihood of securing short ex-
tension by the brigands of the time allow
ed for the payment of the ransom. The
State Department is busying itself earnest
ly in this direction, evidently acting under
the belief that in the course of two or three
days the charitable people of the United
States will make up the fund necessary to
secure Miss Stones release. The officials
consistent with their preceding conduct de-
cline absolutely to discuss Miss Stones
case for publication, yet 1t is evident from
their manner that they are feeling more
hopeful than they were of the successful
outcome Of their efforts. Mr. Adee the
acting secretary of state, was again at the
White House today in consultation with
the President touching Miss Stones case.
and 1T is believed that negotiations are in
progress indirectly with her captors Mean
while the White House and the State De-
partment are being flooded by letters and
telegrams impioring the officials to save
Miss Stone.
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informed that a man named Hawks was
representing in New York that he (Allen)
was interested in the hemp company
II then returned to my office and sent for
Major Heistand" continued Mr. MeikIe-
john, land told him of what Mr.. Allen had
said, and informed him that he must get
the letter of Introduction back from Major
Hawks. Major Heistand said he had al
ready got the letter back and had destroyed
1t. AT the same time he told me that the
hemp enterprise project was abandoned
Those arc all the conversations 1 ever
had with Major now Colonel Heistand on
the subject" said Mr. Meiklejohn. II new
er had any conversation about the COM
pany or relative to It, its organization or
It's stock with either General Corbin or
Judge Boyd"
Now go on and state what conversations
You ever had with any of the gentlemen be-
fore named previous to Major Hawks APP
pointment.''
Mr.. Meiklejohn said he was called upon
by Major Hawks and been told that II he
CHawks) had used witness name In con-
nection with the hemp company such rep
reservations were wholly false. Hawks
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E1-Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn
a Witness.
IOr A MEMBER OF TIE COMPANY
Hawks Appointment Not a Part
of Settlement.
OTHER TESTIMONY TODAY

Mr.. George ID. Meiklejohn, former assist
ant secretary OF war was among the ear
Hest arrivals at the room of the Senate
committee on military affairs this morn
ing, where the Hawley committee is in
vestigating the charges preferred by Eras-
tus l.. Hawks against Col. III. o. L. Heis-
tand Of the army in connection with the
project to for ma company to control the
hemp product of the Philippines Mr.
Meiklejohn had come direct from Chihua-
hua, Mexico. in response to a telegraphic
request from the committee which reached
him as he was about to depart on an ex-
tended trip in Mexico He is looking ex-
tremely well and was cordially greeted by
the members of the committee Senators
Hawley, Burrows. Harris and Cockrell,
who were present.
He was sworn as soon as the committee
came to order, and was told by senator
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-07
Personal Mention.

Civil Service Commissioner John r. Proc
ter has returned from his summer vaca-
tfon. which was spent in the Berkshire
hills.
Commissioner Of Patents Allen has gone
to Denver for a weeks sojourn.
Archbishop Ireland has been at the Eb-
bitt for several days. He called upon the
Rev. DIR. .. ]. Stafford rector of ST. Pat
rjcks Church. yesterday
Mr.. o. 6. Stutler, deputy marshal of the
Police Court, has returned from his an
nual vacation and today resumed his Off
cial duties.
Rear Admiral O'Neil. chief OF the naval
ordnance bureau, has been summoned to
New England by the serious illness Of his
mother.
Second Vice Presidents Finfy Of the
Southern railroad departed for Atlanta
yesterday afternoon, where he will meet
with President Samuel Spencer. The latter
gentleman, with Mr.. Dawkins, J. Pierpont
Morgan'S London partner. has been max
ing tour of Mr.. Morgan's railroad prop
erty.
Messrs Fritz xanders, Edward voigt, r..
Bernard Burnside and William Sammons,
jr., have gone to Buffalo
DR.. Samuel II. Greene, tr., returned to the
city Friday evening, after six months alb
sence. spent in study and travel abroad.
police department. has returned from
weeks visit to Anderson W. Va
Mr.. Fred r. Parks, who has been Ill with
typhoid fever. Is much improved and is
now regarded as on the road to recovery.
Mr.. G. N. Wilmington, chief clerk of
the general land Office, is seriously i'll at
his home In the Albemarle. Two physicians
were at his bedside this morning.
Mr.. w. 0. Conway, who has been q law
examiner In the general land Office since
1854 and Is one of the oldest persons IN
the government service. Is confined to his
house. 301 4th street southeast.
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Legation Guards in Pekin Act Bru-
tally Toward Natives
BEAT THEM and STEAL THEIR GOODS
Strong Fortifications Erected by
the Foreign Governments.
NO NEWS OF THE COURT

PEKIN, October 1.-The officials here
have not been informed whether the court
has started for Kai-Feng-Fu Gas announced
in dispatch from Shanghai yesterday.
Previous advices lead to the belief that the
court did start. The temporary palaces at
Kai-Feng-Fu and Pao-Ting-Fu are being
prepared like permanent dwellings, al
though they will be occupied only for a
few days. The acquisitions for the travelling
expenses already amount to 13, ,00O, 900 taels
In spite of the edict enjoining economy in
this respect. The scale of preparations may
be judged from single item-30, 900 taels
will be expended on tableware. Several
local officials along the route have resigned
because they are unable to meet the ex-
pense of entertaining the court. The lat
ter's journey new is particularly unfortu-
nate, because the regions traversed have
been impoverished by the summer famine.
Soldiers Brutal to Natives.
The Chinese officials are considering the
desirability Of protesting to the foreign
ministers against the conduct of the lega-
tion guards. The soldiers continue to treat
the Chinese like conquered people. Groups
of soldiers roam about the city, wearing
their side arms, often Intoxicated, maltreat-
Ing the natives and committing petty rob-
berries A party of Americans recently loot
ed silversmith's store, securing several
hundred taels' worth of property. The
whole garrison was confined to barracks
until the guilty men were detected.
The governor Of Pekfn has protested be.
cause foreign storekeepers continue to oc-
cupy buildings which they seized in 1906
regardless of their owners wishes. The
ministers will evict the storekeepers from
these places.
Correspondence has been exchanged be-
tween the Chinese officials and the min
listers regarding the complaints made by
Cinnamon that they have been compelled
against their will to take part in the work
of building the new legations.
Modus vivendi Necessary.
1t is becoming evident that some modus
vivendi must be established or the condi-
tions here will become intolerable. Not
withstanding the ministers policy of mod
Grafton in erecting defeuses, the legation
quarter presents the appearance of forti-
fled city. The British defenses opposite
the imperial city are particularly formid-
able; the Italian defenses, adjoining the
British, have embrasures for cannon. a
deep moat protects the German section,
and across the city wall the Germans have
erected stone fort for artillery.
Prince Sue the collector of taxes, has
into Pekin for foreign merchants. Hereto
fore such goods have not been taxed and
the merchants have protested to the min
listers, who held that the goods should re-
main untaXed, on the ground that they are
intended for the use of the LEGATIONS.
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BRITISH AMBASSADORS RETURN.
With Secretary Hny VIII Add Finish
to British Treaty.

Word has reached here that Lord
Pauncefote, the British ambassador to
Washington, will sail from England on the
26th instant on the American line steamer
st. Louis. This win bring Lord Paunce-
fote to Washington about the 1st Of No
vember, so that he and Secretary Hay
will have a full month in which to add the
finishing touches to the treaty which has
been In formation all the past summer to
replace the Clayton-Bulwer treaty and the
failed Hay-Pauncefote treaty. Technically,
the treaty is an amendment Of the Hay
Pauncefote treaty. which is modified only
where it was necessary to meet the wishes
Of the Senate as ascertained by Secretary
Hay through direct Consultations with in
dividual and representative senators.
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ARMY PROMOTIONS,

Advancements Resulting From the
appointment of Gen. Bisbee.
The appointment of Col. William H. Bis
bee Of the 18th Infantry to be brigad.cr
general has resulted in the following pro-
motions In the infantry branch: Lieut.. Col.
Alfred C. Markley of the oath Infantry to
be colonel of the 18th Infantry; Mai. Dam
iel Cornman Of the 21st Infantry to be
lieutenant colonel Of the oath Infantry;
Capt. c. P. Terrett of the Sth Infantry to
pe major OF the 2lst Infantry and First
Lieut.. Frank c. Bolles of the 9Th Infantry
to be captain of the Sth Infantry All of
these officers are on duty in the Philippines.
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MEXICO CUTS DUTIES.
Action Taken Owing to Scarcity m,
CereRla

Action Taken Owing to Scarcity of
Cereals.
The State Department has received tel
egram from Consul General Barlow at Mex
leo City. dated the I'd instant, stating that
decree has been issued by the Mexican
government suspending import duties and
all other taxes on corn (maize) from Oc-
tober to December 81 next. owing to the
scarcity of cereals in that country. The
duty on wheat has been reduced to one cent
Mexican {about a half a cent gold) per gross
kilogram about 2k pounds). 1t is also stat
ed that bill has been introduced in the
Mexican chamber of deputies authorizing
the President to buy and import foreign
corn into the republic until March 81 next
for general distribution at cost price
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Mr.. MeiisIejohn's Testimony.
Some time in the spring of 1899, he said.
Col Heistand came to his office and said
he had a personal matter with him and
stated that he, Heistand, and some of his
friends were forming a company to manu-
facture hemp products in Manila, and ask
ed witness to look into IL and # he found
1t advisable to purchase some stock in
the concern. Witness thought $4,000 worth
was the amount named. Col. Heistand
asked witness If he thought there was any
impropriety in his, Heistand's, engaging
in such a project, and witness told him
there was none whatever. Several days
later Col Heistand brought witness some
papers relating to the project and also
asked witness for permission to send a
telegram to the military governor of the
Philippines asking for information about
site for a hemp factory, and witness told
him he could do so If he sent it personally
and paid for it.
Mr. Meiklejohn said he had signed note
of introduction for Maj, Hawks addressed
''To whom it may concern"
Relating the circumstances, he said Col.
Heistand told witness he had associated
with him a Maj. Hawks, who was going to
New York in the interest of the company,
and presented the letter addressed ITO
whom it may concern" and asked witness
to sign 1t.
II asked him if he knew Maj. Hawks and
he replied that Mai Hawks had been highly
recommended to him. 1 thereupon signed
the letter upon Maj. Hcistands recon-
mendation."
How did you sign it2'
Simply George ID. Meil1lejohn."
"Was any other name signed before
yours?''
"The name of James E. Boyd was signed"
No 0hiciai Designation.
WAS there any designation of his official
position?'
Not the least; simply the name James Z.
Boyd"
Shown copy of the letter in the record
he said the letter he signed did not contain
the official designations of the lsigners or
the sentence that the government would
LOOK fayorably on the same.
Later while calling officially on Mr. Chas
II. Allen, assistant secretary of the navy,
ne was told by MIR. Allen that he had been
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-07
Movements OF Army Transport..

The War Department is informed that
the transport Buford has arrived at Singa-
pore, on her way from Manila to New
York, with the 23d Infantry. and that the
transport Meade has arrived at Nagasaki.
on the way from Manila to San Francisco,
with nine companies Of the Coast Artillery
The steam lighter Baker which has been
in service at Havana for several months,
has arrived at Norfolk on her way to Fort
Trumbull on Long Island sound.
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NORTH DAKOTA HEALTHIEST.
Lowest Death Rate of Any State, Ac
cording to OmciaI Figures.

According to figures received by the ma
rine hospital service the most healthy state
in the United States last year was North
Dakota, where the death rate was 6.95 per
1,GOO Of population. Among the populous
states Iowa has the best record for health,
her death rate being ILL. Most of the
northwestern states show good record.
The states known as health resorts-Ari-
zona, Colorado and California-have high
death records, probably because of the
deaths of many invalids who go there for
their health. The death rate of Colorado
was 25.29 and Arizona 30 %, California
being much less, with 1Z63. Marion, Ind,
shows surprisingly small death rate of
1.46
Among the large cities Washington has
the rate of 21.71, Baltimore being next
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-07
CRICKET AT PHILADELPHIA.
Weather is Cold, but Wicket in Ex
celIent Condition.

PHILADELPHIA, October 7.-The final
cricket match between the English eleven,
captained by B. ]. T. BOsanquet and an
AH-Philade1phia team was continued on the
grounds of the Germantown Cricket Club
at Mannheim today. When stumps were
drawn on Saturday the Philadelphians led
the visitors by 1S9 runs, and 1t seemed as
though the Englishmen were facing almost
certain defeat. The local cricketers scored
312 in their first innings and had lost two
wickets for 43 runs in their second attempt
when the Englishmen had made 166 in their
first innings.
When play was resumed today the
weather was decidedly cold, but the wicket
was in excellent condition. Lester and
Brown, the two not-outs of Saturday, re-
sumed their stand at the wickets.
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NEEDS A LONG REST.

Secretary Roots Friends Somewhat
Concerned Over His Condition.
It is stated at the War Department that
Secretary Root Is not expected to resume
his official duties at the department for
two weeks yet. His friends are somewhat
concerned over his condition, for although
he is convalescing from the maladies which
compelled him to seek rest and seclusion
several weeks ago he is not recruiting his
health and strength as rapidly as was ex-
pected. 1t is represented that he is broken
down by oyerwork and is in need Of long
rest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-07
Report ON Education.

The first volume Of the report Of the
United States commissioner Of education to
the Secretary Of the Interior for the year
ended June 80. 1900, has just been issued
from the government printing Office The
material for the report for the year ended
June 30, 1901, has been sent to the print
ers and the volumes win be ready for de-
livery about the close of the year.
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ADMIRAL SAMPSON HERE.
He is Able to Drive Out and to Receive
His Friends.

Rear Admiral Sampson, who was recently
relieved from all active duty and placed on
waiting orders, came to Washington quiet
ly few days ago and has since remained
In seclusion at his residence, No. 1913 New
Hamphire avenue. He has not reported his
arrival to the Navy Department and the
officials there, including the acting secre-
tary are In official ignorance of his where
abouts. There has been no radical change
in his physical condition. Although his
health is still somewhat delicate he is able
to drive about the city in fair weather and
to receive such visitors as he cares to see.
It is stated at the Navy Department that
he will not be summoned as witness be-
fore the Schley court of inquiry If it can
possibly be avoided.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-07

grateful greeting to the President and ap-
probation of his kindness in opening its
week of wonder
"J. HOGE TYLER.
Governor of Virginia
President Roosevelt responded to this as
follows:
Il appreciate your kindly greeting and
send congratulations and best wishes.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
A Large Number of Callers.
The President was engaged all day in
shaking hands with callers. He FIRST saw
Justice Harlan of the Supreme Court.
Senator Proctor was the next caller and
then followed Representatives Fowler of New
Jersey, c. c. Glover of the District, Rep.
resentative Boreing of Kentucky, ex-Sen-
ator Henry G. Davis. chairman of the
American delegation to the international
conference to be held in Mexico; Represen-
tatives Meyer and Davy Of Louisiana. John
w. Mackay and Geo. G. Ward of the new
ly organized cable company, Rev. Frank M
Bristol, pastor of the Metropolitan NJ e.
Church, and many others, including AS
sistant Secretary Adee. who talked with
the President about the case of Miss Stone,
who is held for ransom by Bulgarian BAN
dts.
River and Harbor Affairs.
Representative Burton of Cleveland, Ohio
had talk with the President. Mr.. Bur-
ton is on his way to Baltimore, where he
will make speech before the rivers and
harbors convention which begins it's ses-
sion in that city tomorrow. II do not think
there is any doubt, said Mr. Burton, that
We will pass a river and harbor bill this
coming session of Congress. Last year be-
fore We met defeat / saw by the undercur-
rents that the opposition was pretty strong
and was not surprised when the bin Was
killed. This year the same opposition Will
probably develop but as we are not limited
for time, as we We're at the least short
session, think We will get the bill through
all right"
Mr.. Burton said that a listless campaign
is being made in Ohio, and that the proba
bility is that there will be light vote.
Senator Quay paid his respects to the
President and talked about several Penn
sylvania appointments.
The Presidents Sunday.
President Roosevelt went to Grace Re-
formed Church yesterday morning, walk
ing from the White House. He was ac-
companied by his daughter Ethel. Mrs.
Roosevelt went to st. Johns Episcopal
Church. With her was her son Kermit In
the afternoon President and Mrs. Roosevelt
and the children went out for a walk
and were gone more than an hour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-07
BR1CkLAyERs' sCAFFoLD BROKE.
Four Men Injured, Two Fatally, at
Cleveland, Ohio.

CLEVELAND, October by the break
ing of a scaffold early today at the plant
of the Cleveland Electric and Illuminating
Company on Canal street four men were
badly injured. Two of them will probably
die.
The injured-Cornelius Wade, leg broken
and hurt internally; E. P. Lee, back and
internal injuries; A. L. Penton, leg broken,
severe internal injuries; Charles Proskey,
badly hurt about head. Penton and Wade
are in a serious condition All of the men
were bricklayers.
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FIRST ASSISTANT SURGEON.
DR.. j. w. Mitchell Appointed i'm the
Freedmen's Hospital.

The Interior Department today announced
the appointment of John w. Mitchell as
first assistant surgeon for the Freedmen's
Hospital, District of Columbia with a SAL
sary of 81 800 year. and William H. Hughes
second assistant, with salary at $1,000 a
year. The appointments are temporary.
pending the civil service examination which
will be held the latter part of the month.
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Recruits Go to Fort Ethan Allen.
Lieut.. A. s. Fuger of the 11th Cavalry
left here last night in charge of oetach-
ment of recruits for that regiment at Fort
Ethan Allen, VT. These troops were en- :
listed and instructed at Fort Myer, Va
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"THE STAR Is UNEQUALED.-
For reaching both men and
women The Star is unequaled.
1t is the best advertising ue-
dunn in the city, by all odds.
(Signed)
FRANK P. RESIDE.
Sec. Equitable Bldg. Assn.
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Cockrell to state as nearly as possible
what occurred between himself, General
Corbin, Colonel Heistand, Charles II. AL
len. Major Hawks and James L. Boyd in
relation to projected hemp company.
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Continued on Second Page.)
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1901-01-31

in scallops has been devised that will
adjust itself to the irregular edge of some
of the shaped stocks. Handsome lace
for this use is q new requirement from
lace makers. There is 1T once daintiness
and economy in this protection of the col
lars edge. Linen collars are made with
turnover edge. and in some cases sucn
edges are finished with embroidery. Now
and then the turnover is dotted with tiny
polkas. but pure white seems preferable.
No fashionable woman in these days
tries to get along without some kind of
kimona. The real thing is modified in
many ways. Yoke aud stock collar may
be introduced TO mitigate the character
istic neck, even, but general outline be-
ing maintained, the garment remains
kimona. Flowered crepe, silk or cotton.
with odd tracings of lattice work, is the
right material. The crepe Is lined with
silk of contrasting color. which should
show through. American kimonas are
made in correct pattern of cozy elder
down cotton. lined or unlined. and some
stunning affairs are of dashing cre.onne
splashed with great flowers. The real
kimona should hang to the floor, being
stiffened by Follower of the lining
stuffed with cotton. Kimona jackets are
pretty, but it is difficult TO get them to
hang right.
Copyright. 1901.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1901-01-31

The remarkable growth of interest
I'm bowling is by far the most note
worthy feature Of activity in the world
Of sports. The interest in the game
has revived suddenly. and the proper
Hons to which 1t will grow are yet
hard to foresee. In the rapidity with
which it has developed it recalls the
roller-skating craze, the craze which
eventually wearied the public of the
bicycle and the passion for golf. Were
bowling a novelty, indeed, its extraor-
ainary advance in popularity might be
dismissed as a fad doomed to the fate
of fads. As a matter of fact. it is one
Of the Oldest and most solidly estab-
tshed of modern amusements, and has
been practiced constantly by its devo-
tees for years. Bowling tournaments
have been the leading amusements of
the winter in some quarters. What
ever the reason for the sudden discov-
cry by the general public that bowling
is a desirable means of entertainment.
the craze may be looked upon with
general approval. Bowling is no bad
sport. 1t requires a steady hand, good
eye and considerable muscle. He who
would run up a big score must have
good nerves and firm control of his
hands and fingers. In return for his
efforts, he will find a steady improve
ment in his powers. together with Il
growing appetite and increasing girth
of arm. Let the earnest bowler's,p pas
.Jon have free vent. The more wooden
psns ne can lay PROSTATE at the end OF
the alley the healthier he and his fell
w-players are likely to be.