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Evening star., 1901-08-10
CASE OF MRS. SANDERS.
Post Omce Omcials Declare Publica-
tfOns in the Matter Misleading.

Post ONCE Oficfals Declare Publica-
tfOns in the Matter Misleading.
There has been much said in regard to
the controversy over the post office at
Newcastle, KY, and the reasons for the
removal Of Mrs. Sanders as postmistress.
which officials OF the Post Office Depart
ment say Is extremely misleading and un-
Just to the administration for it's course in
the case.
The matter Of the removal OF Mrs. San
ders. It is claimed. received the personal
attention of the Postmaster General to q
degree entirely out of proportion to the
Importance Of the Office involved. and 1t
was only decided after representations
which were regarded as entirely trust
worthy, and which were looked upon as
fully justifying the action taken. Dr.
Gray was made postmaster IN Mrs. San
ders' place.
II dislike to appear In the role of plead
ing for the removal Of a woman" says q
correspondent Of the Postmaster General,
"and at the beginning Of this controversy
was inclined to avoid taking any part In
1t. As investigated the matter more thor
ouehly and reelected upon the unequal con-
test our loyal republican friends had been
making in Henry county l felt that they
were entitled to very great consideration.
and that political justice outweighed senti-
ment.
"I appreciate that Mrs Sanders has
made a very shrewd presentation of her
case and succeeded in enlisting the parti-
san support Of certain newspapers. or
course, they and possibly other newspapers
will raise hue and cry about turning out
q woman. but I believe that will all blow
over in a few days and be forgotten. Mrs.
Sanders did not hesitate to press her
claims with the greatest energy four years
ago. when the incumbent was also a
widow and in very much more distressing
circumstances, with two other widows and
one or more children entirely dependent
upon her for support
The letter says Senator Deboe was as
sured by Mrs. Sanders that she would not
ask for a second term II he would indorse
her for one term. It is declared that Mrs.
Sanders petition for her retention. signed
by 12O republican voting patrons. meant
nothing, as the people going to the post
ofiice would sign anything. On tho other
hand Dr. Gray had q petition signed by
100 out OF ITO republicans and democrats
voting with republicans In Newcastle.
Evening star., 1901-08-10
COLUMBIA IN THE LEAD
CATCHES THE CONsTITUTION AND
APPARENTLY PASSES HER.
Leader Comes Up with Wind Hsndi-
capped by Accident, Which,
However, She Overcomes.

BATEMAN'S POINT, August 1O.-1:28
p.m.-Columbia has almost caught the
Constitution and appears to be passing her
to leeward.
1:24 p.m--The Columbia Is OF again and
apparently the accident. II any took place.
has been remedied. The Columbia was
about five minutes holding into the wind
with no headway.
1:19 p.m.-Some accident has apparently
happened to the Columbia, as she has
come up In the wind and seems to be flap
ping around without apparent object. At
that time she was little distance ahead
of the Constitution. but the latter has now
caught up with her.
BATEMAN'S POINT. r.. l.. August 10
The Constitution and Columbia, together
with the yawls Ailsa, Navahoe and Vigilant
and the seventy-foot sloops Rainbow and
Virginia, started today In th1rty-mile
race, the first of another series OF three
races off this point The forenoon was SO
foggy that for time it looked as If there
would be no race today, but toward noon
1t began clearing UP until at 12:55 O'Clock
the conditions were such that the warning
signal was given.
cause 1t is the first one for Constitution
since the alterations to her rig. Since her
last race she has been given a new mast
several feet longer than the old one. Other
changes designed TO Improve the boat nave
also been made.
The yachts have started, with the Co
lumbia in the lead and on the Constitu-
tion's weather bow The time Of the start,
as seen from shore, is as follows:
Columbia, 101 10; Constitution. 101.22.
The start beautiful one for the
Columbia as she came down and took up
a fine position to the weather of the Con-
stitution. and in that position the two
boats crossed the line on the starboard
tack very close together. Immediately af-
ter crossing the line the Columbia seemed
to point up better than the Constitution
and to foot just as fast
The course is flfteen-mle beat to wind
ward. sOuth-southwest and return. Wealth
er is clear; wind about ten knots from
south-Southwest.
COWES. Isle of Wight. August 1O.-In
compliance with King Edwards wishes
the race for the kings cup was sailed to-
day. Emperor Williams yacht Meteor had
the advantage of the start. She was fol-
lowed by the Leander, the Britannia Hking
Edwards old YACHT and the Rosel. The
Meteor led throughout. The yachts fin
ished as follows: Meteor, 2:1S:35; Britain
MIA, 2:26:20; Leander, 2:51:37
The Leander won on time allowance. The
Rosel was belated.
Evening star., 1901-08-10
Proposed Legal Action Against the
Steel Trust.
ATTORNEY GENERAL TO Be CONSULTED
Enforcement of the Sherman Law
to Be Asked.
MEETING MONDAY NIGHT

An important meeting Of the various per-
sons most directly interested in the project
to compel the Attorney General OF the
United States to enforce the provisions OF
the Sherman antitrust law in the case OF
the United States Steel Corporation. COM
monty called the steel trust, will be held
Monday evening. at which definite plans Of
procedure will be outlined. The meeting
will be convened at the, offices OF the Anti
Trust League. 1929 Pennsylvania avenue.
It is expected that Frank s. 'Monnett. ex-
attorney general for the state OF Ohio. and
a member of the national executive com
mittee of the Antitrust League. will be
present at the meeting and in conjunction
with Mr.. Andrew A. Lipscomb, counsel for
the local interests in the antitrust move
ment, will present his Views on just what
is best to be done.
1t is expected that proceedings to force
action by the Attorney General will be In
stit,rted Tuesday next. Plans outlined thus
far and announced today as result or the
meeting held by District Assembly NO. W.
Local Assembly No. 1872, knights OF La
Dor, members Of the Antitrust league and
others interested in the enforcement Of the
antitrust laws, contemplate the Inaugural
ton Of judicial proceedings on that day.
1t Is purposed, however, to hold a consul
tation with Attorney General Knox on the
subject D6IOTS any dCtlOn 10 tdnSh' -. ~
Shulteis member Of a committee appoint
ed at the meeting to consult with MI. Lips
comb regarding the proper action to take
in the courts, said today In regard to this
conference:
1--WE want to talk with the Attorney Cen
eral before anything is done. to see just
what he will do for us. We will ask him to
enforce the provisions Of the Sherman anti
trust law which apply directly to the steel
trust In its monopoly Of the great trade In
which it is engaged. If the Attorney Cen
eraI decides to execute the law all will be
well. If he refuses to do 50. however, We
will at once resort to the courts to compel
him to act"
Just what form the legal action against
the Attorney General will assume has not
been decided. 1t Is probable that at the
meeting on Monday evening this matter
will be determined. Action will be taken
in the shape of quo warranto, mandamus
or injunction proceedings. This Is point
at law. however. which the attorneys for
the persons interested will probably decide
before Tuesday morning
communication Is expected by Mr..
Lpscomb from Mr.. Monnett some time this
afternoon stating his views on this aspect
trust people when he will arrive in the city.
H. B. Martin. who was elected chairman
of the Joint meeting held yesterday, says
that the general plan outlined cont emplates
action against the Stea trust all over the
country, and that it Is the intention to re-
request the various state attorneys general
to institute proceedings against the steel
trust to compel 1t to show cause why 1t
operates in violation Of the Sherman law.
Attorney General Knox is now in New
York, but will return to the city Monday
Evening star., 1901-08-10
LACK OF DEFENSES.
Mai. Robertson Says Legation ot
Pekin is Not Strong Enough.

Mai. Robertson Says Legation at
Pekin is Not Strong Enough.
Major e. B. Robertson, 9th Infantry,
who commands the legation guard at
Pekin, has made a report calling attention
to lack Of defenses at that place. He
states that the legation building Is ex-
posed to attack from all points of the COM
pass. Besides informing the War Depart
ment- to this effect Major Robertson has
also made representations to Mr.. Rock
hill. our special commissioner at Pekin, on
this subject Mr.. Rockhilis reply Is to the
effect that the United States government
did not intend to maintain fortress at the
legation, and that a wall for protection
against unexpected mob violence was all
that was necessary. 1t Is stated. how
ever, that the wall which surrounds the
legation is built Of brick and Is not thick
enough to Withstand the attack of ma
chine guns.
Evening star., 1901-08-10
SHERIFF ACTIVELY sEARCHIxa.
Efforts to Apprehend Henry Boyd
Who Killed Martha Oden. s

Efforts to Apprehend Henry Boyd,
Who Killed Martha Oden. s-ss
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. So -tstE
UPPER MARLBORO. Md, August 10. IDOL
Sheriff Shea arrived here last evening and
entered actively In the search for Henry
Boyd, colored. who is wanted for the muir
der Of Martha Oden on Col. Charles J.
Bonaparte's farm. about three miles from
here, Thursday night. The sheriff has q
warrant for the mans arrest, and deputies
are assisting in the effort to lodge him in
the county JAIL John Oden, the girls
father, was absent from home at the time
his daughters throat was cut. Her grand
father. Richard Fletcher. was there, and
he will be the most important witness for
the prosecution. Martha passed out the
door and down the path with Henry Boyd,
going as far as the garden fence. While
standing there the grandfather saw Henry
strike Martha, and then he saw him use
the pointed case knife on her throat. After
leaving the scene Boyd called at the house
of colored man and said he had killed
Martha. He expressed no regrets for what
he had done. Some of the county officers
were disappointed yesterday In not cap
turing him. 1t is believed that Boyd went
in the direction Of Washington.
Evening star., 1901-08-10
SUBJECT OF CONFERENCE.
Proposed Abridgement of Speed of
Hospital Ambulance.

DR.. H. L. E. Johnson, the executive head
Of the Emergency Hospital at the present
time, called upon Commissioner Ross this
afternoon at the District building in regard
to the letter received yesterday by the
hospital authorities from the police depart
ment calling attention to the alleged Excess
sive speed of the automobile ambulance.
DR.. Johnson stated to Commissioner
Ross that the health department, the water
department and the fire department were
granted certain concessions in regard to
the matter Of speed of vehicles, and he
thought that by all means these privileges
should be extended to the hospitals when
their mission Is to save human lives.
Commissioner Ross told DR.. Johnson that
he would take the matter up with Major
Sylvester. the superintendent Of police,
Monday afternoon at o'clock. DR.. john
SON will be present at the conference.
Evening star., 1901-08-10
Decline to Modify Rule.

The District Commissioners have adj
dressed a letter to the Columbia National
Sand Dredging Company, in reply to a let
ter from the company requesting modifi-
cation of the rule established for the un-
loading OF sand and gravel at the District
property yard, requiring such unloading
shah be done between the hours Of am.
and 4 pm. The Commissioners say, after
careful consideration Of the matter, they
see no reason for modifying the rule now
in force. An extension Of the hour Of de-
livery. 1t Is declared would entail overtime
work on the part Of one Of the District
employees. which would be justified only In
case Of emergency.
Evening star., 1901-08-10
HAVE ABANDONED HOPE.
Friends of Lieut.. StOckIy Believe He
Has Been Killed.

The relatives and friends of Lieutenant
Paul ID. Stockly. 21st Infantry. have aban-
doned all hope of his recovery. He mys-
teriously disappeared In the Philippines
about six months ago. His name Is still
carried on the Army Register and orders
have been given to allow it to remain there
until the question of his promotion is pre-
sented, when 1t will have to be stricken Off
Lieutenant Stockly won his commission In
the regular army through gallant service
in Cuba. where he served during the war
as a civilian expert on dynamite guns He
IS supposed to have been captured or killed
by insurgents.
Evening star., 1901-08-10
Far Eastern Fleet to Be Divided, With
Two Commander.

The Navy Department will soon issue Or
ders dividing the feet on the Asiatic sta
ton into two squadrons. one to serve In
Japanese and Chinese waters, and the
other TO operate in the waters Of the Phil
ippines. The recall of Admiral Remey to
testify before the Schley court Of inquiry
will leave Admiral Frederick Rodgers In
command OF the station. and 1t is prob
able that that officer will command the
northern squadron to be instituted, and
Admiral Kempf the Philippine squadron.
The Department has also decided that
naval officers assigned to duty on the
Asiatic station snail hereafter serve for
three years, that period to be consumed
by equal terms Of duty on the northern
and southern sQuadrons.
Evening star., 1901-08-10

Dimmiclx Suspected of Completely In
the Mint Robbery.

SAN FRANCISCO, August 10.-Ever
since July I, when the discovery was made
that six sacks containing $4,000, were
missing from the mint vault Walter III.
Dimmick. former chief clerk of the United
States mint, for whose arrest a warrant
has been issued has been prominent fig
ure in the investigation. When Dimmick
was dismissed from the mint 1t was stated
by Superintendent Leach that it was not
on account of the robbery, but in pursu-
ance of decision made before it was dis
covered and that the theft prolonged his
retention.
Since his release from duty Dimmick has
been under the surveillance Of secret ser
vice men. He was at one time cashier of
the mint and was one of the four persons
In a memorandum book in his possession
the secret service men found that he noted
the combination to the upper lock of the
vault door.
This is something that 1t was thought
Cashier Cole alone knew. An expert
found that the time lock was not working
and a result the person who had the
combina ton could open the vault at any
time during the day or night. To the OFF,
GERS Dimmick admitted working at the mint
as late as IL o'clock at night.
Chief Wtlkie OF the secret service has re-
ceived a, telegram from San Francisco an
nouncing the arrest of Walter Dimmick.
The telegram gives no particulars.
Evening star., 1901-08-10
DENIES THE INTERVIEW.
Capt. Schley Repudiates the State
ment Attributed to Him.

Captain T. F. Schley son of Rear Ad-
mtral Schley. has written to friends in this
city denying the authenticity of the inter-
view said 10 have been held with him at
Fort Douglas. Utah. in which he was rep
resented as saying that Admiral Schley
had something up his sleeve for preseu-
tation TO the court of inquiry
An alleged interview with me having
been brought to my attention." Captain
Schley said Il desire, in simple justice 10
myself and all others concerned, to deny
any and all statements purporting to have
been made by me. l have repeatedly re-
fused to say a word or to express an opin-
ion on the subject. and shall continue to do
So"
1t is understood that Captain SchIey has
made similar representations to the War
Department in answer TO Its letter of in
Quiry.
Evening star., 1901-08-10
Alaskan Military Changes.

The transport Rosecrans has been ordered
to sail from Seattle August Is. She will
carry recruits to points In southern Alaska,
and will then go to ST. Michael. and remain
until the troops from the upper Yukon ar
rive, and bring home those stationed in
northern Alaska. The Seward will sail
from Seattle on the Goth. going to st. Mich
ael and bringing back General Randall
and the headquarters Of the Department
of Alaska. That will end the Department
Of Alaska, and 1t will hereafter be known
as a portion Of the Department Of the Co
lumbia.
Evening star., 1901-08-10
Attempt to Blow Up a British Mule
9 Transport.
DEED CHARGED 10 FRIENDS OF BoERS
Ships Sides Considerably Dam
aged by the Explosion.
BRITISH OFFICERS STORY

NEW ORLEANS, August 10.-What is
regarded as an attempt Of Boer sympa-
thizer to blow up British transport oc-
CURED shortly after midnight. when there
was terrific explosion at the stock land
Ing, where the Harrison steamer Mechani-
clan Is moored. The Mechanician is to
carry mules to South Africa The explo-
sion shook houses. ratified dishes and
awakened people for some distance around.
Most OF the crew Of the ship were asleep
but the explosion brought them quickly
from their berths to the deck. An exami-
nation showed a large dent on the star
board side of the ship. Two plates at the
waters edge had been sprung. and consfd-
erabie water was let into the ship.
Pumps were accordingly put to work and
when daylight came 1t was found that the
vessel was in no danger Of sinking and
that the damage done was not serious.
The crew of the vessel denied that there
was any explosives on board, and there
seems little doubt according to the state
ments Of those who examined the ship.
that the explosion was from the OUTSIDE
and that some sort of bomb or torpedo had
been used.
Extent Of the Damage.
Alfred Leblanc Of the Harrison line WIS.,
tied the Mechanician early today and
report Of the damage done was submitted
to him. He said three large plates in the
starboard Of the ship had been stove IN
and that sixteen rivets had been broken
of or knocked completely from their
places. AS theaship was making consider
able water it was decided to shift the bal
last so as to lift the damaged section out
Of the water.
1t is thought the damage can be repaired
here. Agent Leblanc said the Mechanician
will be loaded with cargo of mules on
Monday and get away for South Africa as
soon as possible.
A British officer who was on the ship last
night said the explosion was terrific and a
column Of water went high up IN the air
and came down on deck.
Capt. Ball of the Mechantcian was on
board at the time, but none of the officers
was willing to express a theory with re-
gard to who was responsible for the explo-
sion. It was suggested In some quarters
that 1t might have been the act Of some
disgruntled muleteer.
Many OF the volunteers who have from
time to time left the city on the British
transports have returneu with complaints
Of ill-treatment and, a number Of suits are
now pending against British ships in the
federal courts. ~
Evening star., 1901-08-10
BARON Won kETTELER BURIED.
Military HOnOrs to German Minister
Killed i'm Pekin.

MUENSTER, Westphalia, August TO-
The remains OF Baron Won Ketteler. the
minister Of Germany who was murdered at
Pekin at the outbreak of the Chinese trou-
bles, We're buried here today after the
celebration of requiem mass. The widow,
mother and other relatives Of the deceased
were present. guard of honor headed the
procession. 1t was followed by the stu
dents associations bearing banners, and
the chapter of the cathedral
Behind the coffin came the family, the
governor of the province, the general COM
manding the district. the minister of for
eign affairs, Baron Richthofen the secre-
tary Of state, and a deputation from the
foreign office.
While the coffin was being lowered into
the grave the guard of honor fired three
volleyS.
Evening star., 1901-08-10
TENNIS, SUMMARIES.
Results of the Play at southamptou.
IT. L, Today.

Results of the Play at Southampton,
'7L. l., Today.
SOUTHAMPTON, L. l.. August 1o.-Play
I'm the tennis tournament here today re-
suited as follows:i
Final and championship rounds-wm. A.
Larned, Summit. defeated William ]. Cloth
Ter, Philadelphia, al, 6-2.
Mixed doubles es33econd round: Miss Ger
trude sard and Malcolm D. Whitman de-
feated Mrs. H. w. Mcvickar ana T. r.
Peu, 6-3, e-3: Miss NJ. Russell and G. L.
Childs defeated Miss Alice Degoucria and
Ollie Campbell. 2-6. 1412. Ga; Miss Nee
ser and VIM. A. I.arned defeated Miss D.
y. Hollins and VIM J. Clothier, "a. "a:
Miss Fanny Rowland and Robert Leroy de-
feated Miss E. Hoiifns and e. p. Larned,
6-3, O..
Semi final rounLMiss n. Russell and c.
L. Childs defeated Miss Gertrude Sard and
Malcolm D. Whitman, Ga, 81, 6-S: Miss
Neeser and VIM. A Larned defeated Miss
Fanny Howland and Robert Leroy, SO,
Ga.
Consolation singies-semi-lnal round: G..
L. Childs defeated w. p. Blagden. e-1,
Cd.
Evening star., 1901-08-10
Protest Against Stable.

d. L. McClelland and others have written
to the District Commissioners protesting
against the issuance Of a permit to Mrs.
Wadsworth to construct stable on the
south side of Madison street near 14th
street northwest. John B. Brady. the in
spector Of buildings, says that no permit
has yet been issued. If, when one is ap-
piled for, he says, it Is found that the loca-
tion of the proposed building will be twenty
feet from the nearest dwelling (the prop
erty of some one other than the applicanD
there will be no reason to justify a refusal
of the permit by his Office
Evening star., 1901-08-10
BONA-FIDE CIRCULATION.

A reference to the statement be-
low will show that the circulation
sworn to is a bona-fide one.
It Is easily possible for q news
paper with an elastic conscience to
swell its legitimate circulation enor-
mously. In order to deceive adver-
Users, by sending out thousands of
papers to newsstands which are re-
turnable, and which are, in fact, re-
turned. but nevertheless are in
cluded In what purports to be an
honest statement OF circulation.
Intelligent advertisers. however,
judge by results, and bogus circula-
tions don't give them.
The family circulation Of The Star
is many thousands In excess of any
other Washington paper.
Evening star., 1901-08-10
STOLEN GOLD FOUND
Suspect Winters Takes the Officers to
Its Hiding Place.
PART OF THE TREASURE RECOVERED
About $4,000 Of the Amount
is Safe.
SEARCH FOR THE BALANCE

SAN FRANCISCO, August 10.-The gold
bars amounting to $3.50, 900, stolen from the
strong room of the Selby smelling works
during Monday night last. have been locat-
ed, and $4,000 worth Of the precious
metal has been recovered. The balance will
be taker from it's hiding place within a
few hours. Detectives worked on the sus-
pect, Winters, the greater part of last
night, with the result, 1t Is stated, that he
confessed, and, at an early hour today,
took the detectives to the spot where the
gold was hidden.
The place was poorly chosen for the
the end of the railroad wharf only a short
distance from the company's plant A few
feet of water covered the treasure
The confession is said to have been
made in the office of Captain of Detectives
Seymour after the prisoner was examined
at great length. The officials then charter
ed a tug and. taking Winters with them,
went up the bay to. the smelling works
Here several detectives were taken on
board and the tug proceeded to Crockett,
where it was proposed to spend the night.
Trouble then occurred between the San
Francisco officers and Sheriff Veale OF
Contra Costa county, in which the robbery
was committed. The sheriff demanded the
custody of the prisoner, and upon being re-
fused procured a search warrant. A truce
was arranged, however, and early today
the entire party boarded the tug and start
ed for MaryineZ, the county seat. Winters
was handcuffed and guarded with the ut
most vigilance. Sheriff Veale stated that
he understood a complete confession had
been made