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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-10
MICHIGAN DAY AT BUFFALO.
Formally Dedicated Today to the Pur-
poses Intended.

BUFFALO, n. Y, June 10.-Although not
so designated today was really a day for
the people of Michigan at the Pan-Ameri-
can exposition, it being the occasion of
the dedication of The magnificent structure
erected by that state, from material
brought from Michigan and by labor i'm
ported from that commonwealth. The con-
tractor formally turned over the building
to President Geo. II. Barbour of the Michi-
gan commission, who in turn transferred tt
to Governor Bliss for the people of the
state. The governor delivered an address
accepting the building and giving his views
OF the Pan-American exposition and its
Importance especially in developing trade
with the Latin-Amercan countries
Congressman Washington Gardner was
the orator of the day The ceremonies
were interspersed with music by one of the
exposition bands
Camp Hayward at the pan-American
grounds occupied by United States ma
rines was opened to the public today. The
marines are in command of Captain Leon
ard who lost an arm during the fight near
Ilen Tsln on July II last while carving
Lieutenant Butler from the field and who
In turn was carried off by Sergeant Adams
Before the captains quarters are two
guns, souvenirs of the Chinese war One
Is a machine gun captured by the marines
under the command of Major Waller in the
Imperial artillery barracks, just outside the
forbidden city. on August 16 last The other
is krupp field piece. captured in the fight
In which Captain Leonard was wounded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-10
Holland and Germany Reported to Be
Acting i'll Concert.
HAGUE COURT TO Be ASKED TO ACT
Count Won BueIow, However, De-
MES Germany's Participation.
OFFICIAL STATEMENT MADE

BERLIN. June 1O-The Kleines Journal
today prints a dispatch from The Hague
saving that Queen Wilhelmina's recent
visit here was meant to obtain Emperor
Williams consent to end the South Afri
can war Both the zweibund and the drei-
bund are said to be willing to do 50
through The Hague arbitration court, 1t
is alleged that the emperor consented, and
that the court had begun work thereon.
The dispatch has created a sensation here.
The Associated Press has just obtained
the following statement from the foreign
office. which is authorized by Count Won
Buelow. the imperial chancellor:
Statement From Foreign Office.
Neither Great Britain, France nor Rus
sia ever approached Germany to partici-
pate in any action aiming at ending the
South African war. Germany has all along
distinguished between offering her good
offices and Intervention. To render her
good offices would be possible if both par
ties To the war requested it; but it Will be
membe red that Great Britain only Joined
The Hague conference on condition that
the Boer states were excluded.
There is TO COubt that Mr. Kruger who
is a serious statesman. came to Europe to
obtain the good Offices OF several of the
powers to end the war; but there is also no
Doubt that Great Britain does not want
since the South African war began Great
Britain has never. either verbally or in
writing, ontdentially or officially, broached
such idea Ii is quite possible that the
Bcer side has now formally asked The
Hague arbitration court to lend its aid to
end the war somehow, and that the court
has held a session regarding the matter;
but that, of course. is entirely different
from any serious steps to end the war
THE HAGUE. June 1O-Mr. Kruger and
Dr. Leyds arrived here today. They drove
from the railroad station at HIverSum
junction in a closed carriage. and are stay
ing al the residence OF Mr.. WolmaTans,
one OF the Boer peace ENJOYS.
LONDON, June 1O.-The Sun hears that
Mrs Botha starts Wednesday for The
Hague, whore Mr.. Kruger has been sum
mored to attend conference of the Boer
agents in Europe and the United States to
consider the report Mrs. Botha has brought
from her husband, in which he advises Mr..
Kruger, as the constitutional head of the
Transvaal. to sue for peace on the best
terms Obtainable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-10
ARTILLERY CORPS PROMOTIONS.

Advancements Ranging From Second
Lieutenant to Lieutenant Colonel.
The following promotions Of officers of
the Artillery Corps have been announced:
Lieut.. Col. CarIe A. Woodruff, to colonel;
Mai. John P Story, to lieutenant colonel;
Mai. William P. Vose, to lieutenant colonel;
Cant. Henry c. Danes, to major; Capt.
Harry r. Anderson, to major; Capt Robt.
H. Patterson, to major; Capt. Oliver E.
Wood, to major; Capt. Edwin S. Curtis, to
major: First Lieut. William C. Davis, to
captain: First Lieut.. Frank G. Mauldin, to
cantain: First Lieut.. Daniel w. ketcham,
to captain; First Lieut.. William s. McNair,
to captain; First Lieut.. William ]. Snow. to
captain; First Lieut.. George g. Gatley, to
captain; First Lieut.. Thos. B. Lamoreux,
to captain: First Lieut.. Leroy 8. Lyon, to
captain; First Lieut.. Andrew Hero. jr., to
captain; First Lieut.. Tiemann N: Horn, to
captain: First Lieut.. Frank E. Harris, to
captain; First Lieut.. George Blakely, to
captain; First Lieut.. Arthur w. Chase. to
captain; First Lieut.. Frank w. Coe, to
captain; First Lieut.. William r. Smith, to
captain; Second Lieut.. John T. Geary, to
first lieutenant; Second Lieut.. Guy +. Scott.
to first lieutenant; Second Lieut.. Morrell
M. Mills, to first lieutenant; Second Lieut..
Charles r. Lloyd. jr., to first lieutenant;
Second Lieut.. Edward Carpenter, to first
lieutenant; Second Lieut.. Henry NJ. Mer-
Oliver L. Spaulding, to first lieutenant;
Second Lieut.. Hanson B. Black, to first
lieutenant: Second Lieut.. Conrad H. Lam
"a to first lieutenant; Second Lieut.. c. S.
Patterson, jr., to first lieutenant; Second
Lieut.. Arthur F. Cassels. to first Iieuten-
ant; Second Lieut.. Harry P. Wilbur, to
first lieutenant; Second Lieut.. Harry L.
James, to first lieutenant; Second Lieut.. e.
ond Lieut.. Henry c. Evans. tr.. to first
lievtenaut
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-10
SHRINEKS At KANSAS CITY.
Annual Meeting of the I'm
periaI COunCiI.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, June 10.-Mystic
Shrirers are coming to town by the thou
sands. They are making their pilgrimage
To Kansas City to attend the twenty-stv-
enth annual meeting of the imperial Coun-
eli OF the Mystic Shrine The vanguard ar
rived yesterday, and today the depots and
uptown streets literally swarmed with
weareTs Of the red feZ. Reception COM
mit;tes met the visitors as they stepped
from their trains and with bands escorted
the different delegations to their headquar-
trrs. special train brought in a large
delegation from Buffalo.
The imperial potentate and his suite will
tue on d special train some time in the
afternoon Recorder b. W. Roweil of
Aleppo Temple, Boston, with party of
five attendants. arrived during the night.
Tonight d street parade composed of
seven divisions and made up of mobiles from
different parts of the United States and
Canada will mark the opening of the gath
ering. There is little talk as yet as TO the
selection of place for the 1902 meeting
Imperial POtentate Phillip Shaffer of Phila-
delphia Is talked Of for reelection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-10
CROP PROSPECTS IN EUROPE
Shortage Probable in England. Ger
many and AustrO-H mnEary.

many ana AustrO-HunSary.
LONDON, June 10.-The Mark Lane Ex-
press, in it's weekly crop review today,
says:
lowing to the deficiency in rain English
hay, inevitably, will be considerably below
the average, and importers who are now
complaining of the plethora Of dry food
stuffs, such oats and maize, will find
good sale for them long before this time
next year.
ut may be added that with foreign wheat
we are not at all overstocked. The official
report shows the French wheat crop is bet
ter than anticipated SO if the weekend
markets are depressed 1t Is only through
large coincident import requirements in
England, France and Germany that a large
surplus, both in America and Russia, could
be adequately balanced The present out
look is that there will be a large deficiency
both in England and Germany and large
surplus In the United States and Russia.
Therefore, France seems to hold the SCALE
and confirmation Of the present news Is
awaited with interest.
THE spread of rust in Hungary is seri-
Gus. Unless 1t rains soon the crops will be
gravely injured.
'In Austria the prospects are regarded
as very unfaVorable, and the agricultural
affairs Of the dual monarchy should be
watched aitentively, for the deterioration
of French and Austria-Hungarian pros
poets might, in the present state of trade
alter the balance of power and shift the
control of the wheat and flour markets
from. the buyer to the seller
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-10
COURT Martial Ordered to Investigate
His Alleged OTense.

Naval officers are awaiting with consider
able interest the outcome of the case OF
Captain Robert L. Impey of the navy, now
on trial by court-martial at San Francisco
on the charge of "scandalous conduct, tend
ing to the destruction of good morals.
Rear Admiral Merrill Miller is president and
Commander Alexander McCrackin is judge
advocate of the court.
The charge against Captain Impey orig
mated in a dispute over dentists bill Ac-
cording to the story, Captain Impey While
stationed at the Mare Island navy yard
was treated professionally by a dentist.
who subsequently, submitted a bill OF 500 tor
his services. Captain Impey returned the
bill with the statement that 1t was unrea-
sOnable. 1t is said that the captain also
told the dentist that the accounting ofhcers
of the government would take the same
view of the case, and that unless the bill
was reduced it would be disallowed Ihe
dentist declined to make any reduction, ana,
after waiting what he regarded as a rea-
sonable time for the settlement of the bill,
sent it and copy of the correspondence
which had passed between himself ana cap
tain Impey on the subject to the Navy
Department for such action as m1Sht De
deemed proper.
The Representations of Captain 1mpey
that the bill was subject to the action OIL
the accounting officers of the government
when in fact. it was purely private trans
action, in which the government was not at
all concerned, constituted serious offense
against the naval regulations. As is usual
in such cases, the officer was called on for
an explanation He admitted that he had
signed the letter containing the statement
that the bill would be disallowed by the
auditor for the Navy Department unless
it was reduced but said that he signed 1t
through a misapprehension as to its con-
tents. He explained that the letter was pre-
pared by another person and signed by
himself without knowledge of its incrimi-
mating character. The Secretary of the
Navy was not satisfied with the explanation
and appointed a court-martial to investi-
gate the matter.
Captain Impey has been connected with
the navy since 1861 and this is the first
time that his conduct official or private,
has ever been called into question In Sep
tember next he will have forty years serV-
ice to his credit and through his service in
the war of the rebellion under ordinary
conditions would have the right to retire
with the rank of rear admiral and an an
nuity of 81, 125 for life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-10
SINGLE TAX EXPLAINED.
j. H. RalstOn Appears Before the In
dustrial Comm sion.

Single tax was discussed today before
the industrial commission, MI j. H. Hal
ston of this city addressing the commission
on that subject. Mr.. Ralston said that
while there has lately been nothing sensa-
tionaI in the advance of the single tax uoc-
trine. vet the spread of belief in 1t is
going on rapidly. Many, he said, believe
that the single tax is proceeding at the
present time with greater rapidity than
ever before.
Reviewing the growth Of single tax, MI
Ralston said that it's principles had been
advocated for several hundred years be.
fore the French revolution minister or
France had attempted to adopt the single
tax, but failed to do so. In this c0uatry
Henry George merely put the single tax
principles in form and did not claim TO
originate them.
Mr.. Ralston referred to efforts in Con-
gress to have single tax principles applied
to the District of Columbia In 1sN' AT
Hyattsville. Nd, he said, IN 1882 the
single tax was put in force for one year,
and the court Of appeals decided 1t was not
in accordance with the state constitution
to exempt improvements from taXatlon;
Since then the court of appsalF has decided
that the constitution OF the state does Tot
apply to town government except in the
city of Baltimore, and he was sat1sfIed that
If the Hyattsville case were again submit
ted to the court it would nave TO reverse
it's former decision
In New Zealand the single tax Is in force
in many towns, and is spreading rapidly.
it was significant, Mr. Ralston said. that
wherever the single tax has been adopted
in New Zealand it has remained In force.
Mr. Ralston said that the system had
never received more attention than it IS
getting today; that the legislatures of two
states had adopted single tax amendments
to their respective state constitutions, and
that other state legislatures had given the
question complimentary votes; that the
movement had developed a number Of
friends in Congress, and that 1t had re-
ceved much attention from the newspapers
and ma zines
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-10
THE HANCOCK AT SAN FRANCISCO.
Will Return to Manila With Dfstfn-
gufshed Officers.

The War Department is Informed that
the transport Hancock arrived at San
Francisco today from Manila, having made
good run. This vessel will be Immediate
1y put into condition for return trip to
Manila, and Is expected to sail on the 18th
instant. She will carry out a large party
of distinguished officials including Senator
DIETRICH Of Nebraska and other members
Of Congress and Adjutant General Corbin.
Commissary General Weston, Surgeon Gen
eral Sternberg and Colonel w. P. Hall Of
the adjutant generals department. AS has
been already stated, Generals Corbin, Wes-
ton and Sternberg are going to make
thorough inspection of military conditions
In the archipelago, with view to the es-
tablishment of the army on a permanent
peace basis at a greatly reduced expense.
1t is realized that it will be necessary to
maintain an army of at least 10000 men in
the Philippines for many months to come.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-10

The stagnation in the various branches
of the textile industry, which has existed
in Austria and Germany for the greater
part of year, still prevails, according to
United States Consul Mahin at Reichen-
berg, in report to the State Department.
The consul states that, instead of the
hoped-for Improvement this spring, the sit
uation is becoming even more grave The
cotton goods industry is perhaps the most
seriously affected, says the consul, though
the linen industry is suffering from the
stagnation In foreign markets, and also
from the high price of raw material.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-10
SPANISH CLAIMS COMMISSION.
Amounts of Additional Claims Filed
There TOduy,

The following claims were filed with the
Spanish treaty claims commission today:
Cristobai Alfonso. $l6S,966, property
losses.
Jose ]. Troller, $500. property losses.
Trancasia Savalle Arnaud, 26,6J5, prop
erty losses.
Chas. f. Barnett, $4,000, property losses.
Bernabe Vergas, So, coo, arrest Of person
and destruction of property.
Antonio SOmeillan, property losses, SI2,
974.
Juan Paolo, property losses 500, ,66}.
Manuel Z. Trelles property losses. S3,233
The commission held q meeting this after
noon, at which several pro forma motions
were made by the assistant attorney gen.
eral.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-10
OFFICIALS GOING TO BUFFALO.
1t is Understood That Gen. Miles VIII
Speak on Flag Day.

Although President Mckinley has been
compelled to abandon his visit to the Buff
falo exposition next Thursday by reason Of
the serious illness of Mrs. Mckinley the
program arranged for that day, which has
been designated as Presidents day, will be
carried out so far as possible in his abb
sence. A distinguished party of officials in
this city will participate in the ceremonies
prepared for that day, including Admiral
Dewey. the head Of the navy, and Lieut..
Gen. Miles, the head of the army. 1t is un-
derstood that Gen Miles will deliver an ad-
dress at the exposition on the celebration
of Flag day, Friday next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-10
Recent Mexican Executive DEGREES.
The State Department has heen informed

Recent Mexican Executive DEGREES.
The State Department has been informed
by United States Consul Canada at Vera
Cruz that an executive decree issued by
President Diaz authorizes collectors Of
customs at the principal ports on the At
lantic and Pacific coasts Of Mexico to al
low vessels, without restriction as to ma
tionality or tonnage. to discharge their
cargoes at points on the Mexican coast
where there are no customs houses or Off
GERS. Consul Canada states that this de-
cree was issued to aid commerce and ac-
commodate the inhabitants of towns of
lesser Importance If the cargoes are Of
Mexican origin or have once paid duty,
they may equal the fun capacity Of ves-
sels but II they are foreign, the amount
that may be carried is determined by the
duty, the duty on g. single cargo not being
allowed to exceed 5000 Mexican currency.
Another executive decree exempts con-
sular invoices covering coin Of any coun-
try or bank notes of any banks estab-
ilshed under state or federal law in Mex
leo from the consular fee. provided no
other merchandise, Is covered by the in
voice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-10
They Who Killed Two Men I'm Pitts
burg Last April.

PITTSBURG, Pa, June 1o-The trial of
John and Edward Biddle and Walter Dor
man, alias R. D.. Wilcox. for the murder
of Grocer Thomas D. Kahney and Detec-
tive Patrick Fitzgerald, was opened today.
The Biddles entered a plea of not guilty
but Dorman created surprise by pleading
guilty. The double tragedy for which the
defendants are held responsible occurred on
April u last. For weeks preceding the city
was terrorfzed by a series of burglaries
and robberies. Kahney was shot down in
his home, while standing unarmed In his
night clothes, and Fitzgerald was killed a
few hours later while attempting to arrest
the defendants. The wives of Edward Bid
die and Walter Dorman We're arrested at
the same time. and will be tried on charges
of receiving stolen goods.
The defendants will be tried separately
and the case of John Biddle was called
first. 1t is believed that Dorman will turn
states evidence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-10
Personal Mention.

Mr.. James F. Oyster left yesterday for
the Virginia Hot Springs to be treated for
stubborn sciatica, from which he has suf-
fered for nearly three years. Failing to
obtain relief, he recently consulted Dr. VIM.
Osler of Baltimore, who diagnosed his all
ment as stated. and directed him to go to
the Hot Springs. Mr.. Oyster will be absent
several weeks
Mr.. Hedge Forsberg, who was partially
paralyZed several weeks ago, and whose
condition caused serious alarm to his
numerous friends, is convalescing and his
complete recovery is confidently expected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-10
ON GEN. MILES STAFF.
Lieut. Coils. Reber and ninUs Assigned
to Fill Vacancies.

The vacancies on the staff of Lieut.. Gen.
Miles, commanding the army, caused by
the death of Lieut.. Col. Francis Michler
and the transfer to the inspector generals s
department of Lieut.. Col. H. K. Bailey,
have been filled by the assignment of Lieut..
Col Samuel Reber to duty as military sec
retary and the assignment of Lieut.. Col.
NJ. ?. Maus to duty aid-de-camp. Col.
Reber is Gen. Miles son-in-law, and was
recently made aid-de-camp, vice Lieut.. Col.
Bailey. Lieut.. Col. Maus was on the staff
of Gen. Miles up to May 0, 1898, when he
was appointed an inspector general of vol
unteers. with the rank of lieutenant colo
mel. He has recently been stationed at
of volunteers returning from the Philip
pines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-10

Much interest attaches to the perform
ance of the Illinois, as she is one of the
finest acquisitions TO the new navy. Cap
tain Converse. VINO is TO command her when
she Is in commission. il aboard the vessel.
The Navy Department has directed that
ten naval cadets Of the class which grad
uated at Annapolis last week proceed on
board the Illinois. The trial will afford ex-
celent opportunities for observation to the
young officers Seven small vessels have
been assigned for use as stake boats during
the trial.
The Illinois had a very successful run
from Cape Charles to Boston light and
She showed an average speed of about fif-
teen knots. Her contract calls for sixteen
knots. sustained for four hours Those
who were board the big battle ship on
her run from Newport News say that she
will make 1I.2J knots or better.
The vessel left Cape Charles lightship at
7:l3 Saturday night. She rounded Cane
Cod at 1:15 a today. She stopped be-
low Hull apparently to wait for the tide.
but later, although it was low water, a
pilot taken aboard, and the Illinois
was brought up into the inner harbor and
dropped anchor in President Roads
The vessel was in charge OF Capt. Han
lon. Superintendent Post of the company
was also on board. There was no accident
OF any description the trip I'D from
Newport News. the engines working very
smoothly and steam being maintained with
out trouble
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-10
JUSTICE ANDREWS RESIGNS.
Head of the Connecticut Supreme
Court in III.Healfh

HARTFORD, Conn, June 10-Chief JUS
tice Charles B. Andrews Of the supreme
court has sent his resignation to Governor
Mclean. Ill health is the reason for the
resignation, and the date fixed for retire
ment is October l.
Charles Bartlett Andrews was born in
Sunderland, Mass. in 1884, and was gradu-
ated at Amherst in 1858. He has been a
member Of the house and senate In the
general assembly, and was elected governor
of the state in 1873. In 1882 he was ap-
pointed a Judge of the supreme court, and
served there until his promotion by Gov
ernor Bulkley to the supreme bench in 1890.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-10

AcIxley Taken From No. in Four
Dared Crew,

NEW LONDON, Conn, June. 10-A
change was made in the Yale varsity line
up today. Ackley, who has been rowing
No. in the four-oar boat, was placed in
the same position in the eight. The pres
ent lineup of the varsity is as follows:
Waterman, bow: Ackley, 2; Johnson, B.:
Bogue, A; Mitchell. 3; Kunzig, 6; Blagden,
Z; Cameron, s; Chittenden, coxswain
The lineup In the four oar is: Strong,
stroke; Rumsey. 3: Sargent 2; Thomas,
bow; Dixon, coxswain.
The place of Stubbs In the freshmen
crew, who sprained his foot, has been
taken by Pitzipic, while Verrill has gone
to bow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-10
War Department onicials Absent.

Nearly all the principal officials of the
War Department are absent today and af-
fairs in that department We're unusually
quiet. Secretary Root and Adjutant Cen
eral Corbin are at the Buffalo exposition
and are not expected back to this city un-
til Wednesday. Lieut.. Gen. Miles is in
New York city, but is expected to return
here in time to accompany the official
party to Buffalo Wednesday evening. As
sistant Secretary Sanger is acting as Sec
retary of War. and Col. Thomas Ward is
in charge of the adjutant generals depart
ment.