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Evening star., 1901-08-28
COLOMBIAN REVOLUTION.
No Official Advices Here in Regard to
the Situation.

the Situation.
There have been no official adyices re-
Specting the situation in the insurrection-
airy parts of Colombia and Venezuela since
the brief report of the arrival at Colon of
the gunboat Machias. The officials are not
disturbed by this absence of report. They
know that the American consuls are thor
oughly alive to the necessity of keeping
the government here informed of important
developments, and they reason that either
nothing has happened to change the status
al the isthmus or in Venezuela, or that,
owing to the cutting off of telegraphic
communication between the coast and the
interior it is not possible for our consulS
or for Commander Sargent of the Machias
to acquaint themselves with what is going
on in the interior.
1t may be stated in view of the reports
that our government intends to intervene,
in the interests of one party or the other,
that the government here will adhere
strictly to it's well-established rule of nom
Intervention. Nothing but an interference
with the isthmian traffic, which the United
States is pledged to keep open, or a threat
directed against American interests-and
there have been none such so far-can in
duce the government to interfere.
Fortunately, the asphalt controversy is
not now active factor which would
promise to sharpen the issue between the
United States government and Venezuela,
and thus complicate the difficulties arising
out of the insurrectionary disturbances.
The Venezuelan court has sustained it's
own president in his assertion of the right
to issue a decree, which formed the basis
of an objection by the National Asphalt
Company. The decision was rendered Au-
gust 10, and now the case cannot come up
again, owing to a recess of the court, be-
fore the middle of September at the ear
liest. Then the conflicting issues between
the two asphalt companies are to be argued
upon their merits before the full court, and
it is expected here that this proceeding
will occupy several months. so that the
asphalt Issue is not likely to become in
volved in the present disturbance.
Evening star., 1901-08-28
Army Orders.

Contract Surgeon John r. Clark has been
relieved from duty at the general hospital.
Presidio of San Francisco and ordered TO
his home in New York city for annulment
of his contract.
Captain Edward o. C. Ord, 22d Infantry,
has been granted leave of absence for six
months on account of sickness.
Major Edward G. Mathey, upon his own
application, has been detailed by the acting
secretary of war professor of military
science and tactics at the Baylor Univer-
sity, Waco, Tex.
Private Wiley ]. Walker, Sth Company OF
Coast Artillery, Fort Morgan, Alabama,
has been ordered to Fort Bayard, n. NJ,
for treatment at the general hospital at
that post.
Second Lieutenant ]. S. Oakes, Porto
Rico Provisional Regiment, has resigned
that commission to accept an appointment
as second lieutenant of artillery
Captain Hollis c. Clark has been detailed
as professor of military science and tactics
at the Nevada State University. Reno,
Nevada.
Captain Henry A. Reed. Artillery Corps
has been ordered to San Juan, Porto Rico,
for examination for promotion.
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cred by the inquiry. One of these is Mr..
u Edward Graham of Albany, n. Y, who
has been conspicuous in his defense Of Ad-
mlral Schley throughout the controversy.
Another is believed to be Mr.. Goode, the
Associated Press correspondent who was
with the fleet. The list will probably be
made public tomorrow.
A Supposed Conference
Contrary to expectation, Mr.. William H.
Stayton did not appear at the Navy De-
partment today. Although the officials
professed entire ignorance on the subject
the belief obtains that Mr.. Stayton will rep
resent the interests Of Admiral Sampson
before the court of inquiry. 1t is reported
and generally believed that Mr. Stayton
had a conference in Newport yesterday
with Admiral Crowninshield, chief Of the
bureau of navigation, Captain Chadwick
and Lieutenant Staunton in regard to the
best course Of procedure in the presenta-
tion of the case against Admiral Schley.
Captain Chadwick commanded the flagship
New York and Lieutenant Staunton was
Admiral SIMPSONS flag lieutenant during
the West Indian campaign.
Evening star., 1901-08-28
PersOnal Mention.

Representative Richardson of Tennessee
was in the city today. Mr.. Richardson has
been at his home during three months. He
will return to Tennessee in day or two.
Mr. M. A Green, well known In business
circles of Washington. has returned to the
city from Atlantic City. where, accom-
panied by his brother. Janaes b. Green, he
remained three weeks
Former Representative Brecixinridge of
Arkansas, late minister to- Russia, now a
member of the Dawes Commission was in
the city today. He has been In Canada
during the past month and on his way to
the Indian territory stopped over here to
visit Acting Secretary Ryan.
Evening star., 1901-08-28
Found by Her Relatives
RAILWAY MANAGER RESIGNS.
Road Suspends Operations Till His
Successor Is Appointed.

hOad suspends Operations Till His
Successor Is Appointed.
PHILADELPHIA, August 2S.-General
Manager Frank Patterson of the Pittsburg,
Johnstown, Ebensburg and Eastern rail.
road has resigned his office and traffic on
the road has been suspended pending the
appointment of his successor. Mr.. Patter-
son is located in Altoona. Pa, and his res
ignation was received late yesterday by
President s. p. Langdon, whose office In
In this city. In resigning the general man.
ager said he declined to take the RESPONSE
bility of running trains. President Lang
don, on receipt OF Mr.. Patterson's resisna-
ton, left Immediately for Altoona to select
a new general manager and pur the COM
panys trains in operation.
An accident occurred on the road last
week, resulting from spreading rails, ana
this is said to be the cause of Mr.. Patter-
sons resignation.
The Pittsburg, Johnstown, Ebensburg
and Eastern railroad has a line thirty
miles long between Philipsburg and East
Frugaiity, and another fifteen miles long
between Altoona and East Frugality. Il
connects at Philipsburg with the New York
Central railroad.
Evening star., 1901-08-28
FATAL AFFRAY AT REIDSyILLE.
John Ware Wounds His Father an
Negro Peacemaker.

John Ware Wounds His Father and q
Negro Peacemaker.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
PORTSMOUTH, Va, August 2S.-John
Ware, young white man, living six miles
east OF Reidsville, N. c., shot and probably
fatally wounded his father, David Ware,
last night. At the same time he shot two
bullets into colered man, who was try
ing to prevent difficulty between the two.
The negro is not seriously hurt. Young
Ware Immediately left home, and has not
yet been apprehended. Young Ware 1t Is
reported, became enraged at some remarks
his father made about his wife, whom he
only recently married.
Evening star., 1901-08-28
A MILLION FOR MILITIA
SHARE OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUM-
BIA is OVER $4,000.
Announcement by the Secretary OF
War of the Allotment of
the Appropriations

The Secretary of War mas made the al
lotment of s1,000000 to the militia of the
several states and territories and District
of Columbia. This was the amount appro-
priated for distribution among the various
states in accordance with their representa- :
tion in Congress. The amount sallotted to
the territories and District of Columbia is
placed in the discretion of the Secretary,
and the amount allotted is based upon the
militia organization each maintains. The
Secretary in his circular calls attention TO
the necessity of the different Estates making
certificates of militia organizations before
the money will be available.
Evening star., 1901-08-28
MOB AT FTER A NEGRO
Accused Of Rape and Murder Near
Columbus, Mo.
Will Be BURNED If CAUGHT
One Suspect is Already Under
Arrest at independence.
II UNDREDS IN RSUIT

COLUMBUS. Mo-. August 2s--Mary Hem
derson, aged forty, was assaulted and killed
last evening by William Francis, colored,
at the farm house Of her brother -in-law,
Charles E. Hyatt. near here. Francis fed,
but hundreds of men are securing the en-
tire county and his capture and death are
considered almost certain.
Miss Henderson resided with the Hyatts
on the farm near Columbus, in the heart
CT the richest agricultural district in the
state. Last evening the Hyatts drove to
the home of friends for brief visit Fran
els, who had been trusted employe on the
place for several years, was left to his own
devices. Shortly after sunset he entered
the farm house for his evening meal Miss
Henderson personally prepared it and was
about to call the negro, when he stepped
into the kitchen and attacked the defense
less woman She screamed loudly and long
for help, but none was at hand. The negro
was driven finally by her desperate resist
ance to the yard in the rear of the house,
but In the end she was overpowered
Found by Her Relatives.
When the Hyatts returned Miss Hender-
son was found lying near the house with
bullet hole above the left ear. The only
horse remaining on the place had also been
killed in his stall, evidently to hinder pur-
suit. Miss Henderson is said to have sur
vived long enough to inform her relatives Of
her assailant..
This announcement removed all doubts
from the minds of the citizens here and half
dozen posses were Immediately formed
Every inch of territory in the county il
now being secured.
suspect is under arrest at Independence
and another is being pursued near SedaIia
1t Is practically certain that Francis II
captured, will be burned at the stake.
Evening star., 1901-08-28
SCHOOL SITES IN ALASKA.
Gov. Brady Makes Report His So
1ectiOns.

port to the Secretary of the Interior on his
selection of School sites in Alaska for the
building of additional school buildings, for
which it is hoped by the department an
appropriation by Congress will be made
during the coming winter. Governor Brady
expresses the hope that opportunities for
education will be increased in Alaska as
the children are apt pupils. At the close of
the last fiscal year there We're twenty-five
public schools in that territory, with LOO
pupils and thirty-one teachers. 1t is estt-
mated that of the 63, 900 people in Alaska,
of whom 3J 900 are natives there are 5000
children of school age. The people are un-
doubtedly advancing in manner of living
and are gradually adopting more civilized
methods in providing for their wants
Evening star., 1901-08-28
FUNERAL OF GEN. WILLIAMS.
Body Inferred at Arlington With
Military HOnors

Funeral services were held over the re-
mains of Gen. Robert Williams, formerly
adjutant general of the army, this after
noon at the family residence in this city,
The religious services were conducted by
Rev. Father Mulvaney, pastor of Holy
Trinity Church, assisted by Rev. Samuel
Cahill. The intermeH was made at Airing
ton cemetery with full military honors. A
battery of artillery from Washington bar
racks and troop of cavalry from Fort
Myer formed the military portion of the
funeral cortege.
Evening star., 1901-08-28
PRACTICE SHIP CHESAPEAKE.
She Returns to Annapokis After n Ten
Weeks Cruise,

weeks Cruise.
The Navy Department Is informed that
the practice ship Chesapeake arrived at
Annapolis yesterday after a ten weeks
cruise with portion of each of the four
classes or cadets. ALI on the Chesapeake
are in good health, and express themselves
as having had an enjoyabie time during the
cruise. The cadets are aliowedsa months
leave. Cadets who were deficient In their
studies at the annual examinations will re-
main at the Naval Academy during the
month Of September ards make up their
studies A routine of studx hours and 1eci-
tatlons during this month"; mas been made
out by the superintendent ard it will be
observed by these CADETS Saturdays and
sundays are excepted in this routine. The
cadets who were deficient, in their studies
will be re-examined on September q.
Evening star., 1901-08-28
UNSATISFACTORY TO POWERS.
Chinese Imperial Edict Regarding
ImpOrtatiOn of Arms.

PEK1N, August 2S.-The imperial edict
forbidding the Importation of arms and
munitions of war is not satisfactory to the
foreign ministers. A meeting of the min
listers has been called to discuss the edict.
It ignores the vital fact that the prohibition
applies to the government and that it is
part of the Chinese punishment. The edict
makes it appear to be merely the govern
ments voluntary act, prohibiting Chinese
subjects from importing guns and NUM-
tions. as the country is disturbed by brig
ands.
Evening star., 1901-08-28

duties, as well as from port dues and the .
per cent interior or stamp tax for one year
from July l. 1901, certain articles imported
through Chetumal, on the east coast of the
state of Yucatan. Merchandise imported
in accordance with this decree cannot be
sent beyond the limits of a certain zone,
which are to be determined by the officer in
command of the troops operating in the
surrounding country.
seven articles, and includes live stock,
fruit, agricultural machinery, cotton fab
RIGS, medicines and great variety of other
goods
Evening star., 1901-08-28
TENNIS MATCH AT NIAGARA.
Misses Marion Jones and Carri
Nicely Win Matches.

NeeIy Win Matches.
NIAGARA-ON-THE-LA Ont August
2S.-The Niagara international tennis tour
nament was continued here today Ladies'
singles occupied the courts most of the
time, and two favorites, Miss Marion
Jones and Miss Carrie Neely, were success
full in their matches. Scores:
Ladies singles, preliminary round-Miss
Marion Jones beat Miss Rogers, 6-1, 60
Miss Parker beat Mrs. Spragge, 6-1, Go.
Miss Closterman beat Miss Pennington,
11-9, g.
Miss Carrie Neely beat Miss Champlin,
6-3, 10
Evening star., 1901-08-28

j. ID. Miller and senator DoIIiveP De.
liver Addresses.

j. ID. Miller and senator DoIIiveF Dc.
liver Addresses.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
CUMBERLAND, Md, August 2S.-This Is
Grand Army day, the greatest of the sea-
son, at Mountain Lake park and practical.
ly marks the close Of the Chautauqua Jonn
Dewitt Miller this morning delivered
lecture on Thoughts for the Time" and
this afternoon Senator ]. p. Dolliver leo
tured on THE Nation of America" Just
previous to Senator Delivers lecture there
was a grand concert of war songs in which
the thousands present Joined. The Royal
Hungarian Gypsy orchestra also gave
concert. Late this afternoon there will be
a reunion and camp fire of the old soldiers,
followed by a grand concert. The pyro-
technic display tonight, representing a
Venetian Night on the Lake." with IL
Illuminated fleet, promises to be the most
brilliant ever seen at Mountain Lake.
Evening star., 1901-08-28
TO PRESERVE THE FORESTS.

Papers Read at the Meeting in Den
yer Today.
DENVER, August 2S.-At todays ses-
sions of the American Forestry Associa tion
a number of papers were read and dis
cussed.
Strong arguments were advanced against
the destruction of forests. In the old
world it was declared, the removal of all
timber had made deserts of originally fer
tile lands. -s..-s.
Clifford Pinchot forester of the United
States Department of Agriculture will de-
liver this evening an illustrated lecture on
The Government and the Forest Re-
serves
Evening star., 1901-08-28
Irish Rifle Team Arrives.

NEW YORK, August 2s.-Among the
passengers who arrived today on board
the steamer Servia from Liverpool and
Queenstown were thirteen members Of the
Irish rifle team which will compete with
the ,all-American team at Sea Girt, N J..
The members of the team are: James
Wilson, captain; DR.. ]. c. Sellers, secre-
tary; W. j. Braithwaite, T. Caldwell. Err
nest Donnan, r. Duncan, f. w Henry
John Mckenna, w. w. Milne John Nor
gan, P. w. Richardson, Sir Henry Thynne.
c. B., and F. f. Wilson.
Evening star., 1901-08-28
MAY BE RESHIPPED.
Internal Revenue Amendment as to
Porto Rican Merchandise.

The commissioner of internal revenue in
an amendment to a recent circular relative
to articles of merchandise brought from
Porto Rico, states that such articles as are
subject to an internal revenue tax when
brought to the United States for consump-
tion may be reshipped to a foreign port
without the payment of the tax. Due no.
tice, however, should be filed by the con-
slsnee with the collector of customs before
the articles are placed on the foreign bound
vessel, giving the name of the vessel and
the port to which bound.
Evening star., 1901-08-28

One Consul General and Several
Army Officers.

President Mckinley has made the fol-
lowing appointments:
State-William r. Bigham- of Kansas to
be consul general OF the United States at
Cape Town, Cape of Good Hope.
War-To be captains of cavalry, William
g. SilS, August c. Nissen: to be second
heutenants Of cavalry. Francis A. Ruggles
Frank T.. Davis; to be captain in the Artil-
lery Corps, Harry E. Smith: to be first
lieutenant in the Artillery Corps. George
r. Connolly; to be second lieutenants in the
Artillery Corps, Clarence Carrigan. John
II. Q. Mcclure, Howard L. Martin, Edmun
u. Weisel, Smith A Harris
Evening star., 1901-08-28
CHILD HEIREss KIDNAPPED.
Police Pursue Her AbductOrs, but Are
Unable to Catch Them.

Unable to Catch Them.
CHICAGO, August 2S.-Margaret Lyler,
seven years old, and reported to be an
heiress to 100000, was kidnapped yester-
day from the home of Mrs. N. E. Green of
this city, where the girl had been cared
for since her mother died a week ago.
Her captor driving at break-neck speed,
was pursued by policemen In patrol
wagon to Ravenswood. There all trace of
the kidnaper was lost. Mrs. Green was
given the custody of the child upon the
death of the mother, who was divorced
from the childs father several years ago.
Evening star., 1901-08-28
Accident to Boston and New York Ex-
press.

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,. August 2S.-The
New York and Boston express train, via
Hartford and Willimantic, leaving New
York at am. and New Haven at 1908,
collided with freight train while passing
out of the city through the Cedar Hill
yard today.
A drawing room car and the express loco
motive were somewhat damaged No one
was seriously injured, but several passen-
gers sustained slight scratches The coll
lision was caused by an open switch
Evening star., 1901-08-28
NEELY'S TRIAL.
Director General FOsnes Says 1t VIII
Begin About October l.

Director General Fosnes. in charge of the
department of posts in Cuba. was at the
War Department today. He stated it was
expected the trial of Charles Neeiy, charged
with the misappropriation of Cuban postal
funds, would begin at Havana about Octo-
Der |. Mr.. Fosnes is here on a vacation.
but Is consulting with the authorities on af-
falrs pertaining to the post Office depart
ment of Cuba
Evening star., 1901-08-28
THE RANGER on HER WAY.
She Should Reach Panama by Sen
tember q.

According to telegram received at the
Navy Department today the gunboat Ran
ger, having finished coaling at Acapulco.
Mexico, proceeded yesterday on her way
to Panama. The Ranger made a fast jour-
ney down from San Diego, covering the
distance of about 400 miles in nine days
BY this reckoning she should be at Pam
anna by the 9th of September, which is just
about 400 miles--nine days sailing distant
from Acapulco.
Evening star., 1901-08-28
Battle Monument unveiliuc
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Evening star.
CUMBERLAND, Md, August 2S.- This is
great day at Everett, the occasion being
the unveiling of the cannon and mound Of
shells secured from the government by ex-
Representative Joseph E. Thropp. The ex-
ercises are under the auspices of the G.
A. R., and excursionists from six counties
are present. Major r. T. Barton of Win
chester, Va, confederate, AMI General B.
f. Fisher of Valley Forge Union met under
the folds of the same nag, and both de-
livered addresses.
Evening star., 1901-08-28

Judge De1lenbaugh Charges Grand
Jury at Cleveland, Ohio.
CLEVELAND, August 2S.-The special
grand jury today took up the recent failure
of the Superior Street Banking and Savings
Company. Judge Dellenbaugh delivered
the charge, saying, among other things:
If you shall find that this bank continued
to receive money after 1t was helplessly
and hopelessly insolvent, even though the
money was received by a clerk or teller,
you must hold the officials of the bank re-
spC nsible for the act
Evening star., 1901-08-28
EMBEZZLED STRIKE FUNDS.

Charge Against A. III. BeschOr, Arrest.
ed at Allentown, Pa.
READING, Pa, August 2s.-A HI. Bes-
chor. the former chairman Of the strikers
committee of the Philadelphia and Reading
railroad employees, was brought here today,
He was captured at Allentown last night
In disguise. His wife has been shadowed
for some time, and last night she went to
Allentown. She was followed there and
when she met Beschor a policeman placed
him under arrest.
Beschor is charged with embezzling
money contributed to carry on the strike.
Evening star., 1901-08-28
National FraternaI Conure.s

DETROIT. August >2s.-There were no
business sessions today of the national
fraternal congress. In the morning the
delegates were given a ride to the ST. Clair
flats on the White Star liner Idiewild, and
In the afternoon a tally-ho ride on Belle
Isle.
Evening star., 1901-08-28
Price of PIoxs Advanced.

CHICAGO, August 2S-Piow manufacture
ers OF the United States. large numbers Of
whom have been in conference at the Au-q
ditorium. have decided upon an advance of
10 per cent In the price of plows and all
plow repairs during the coming year The
present strike Of the steel workers Is given
as one cause.
Evening star., 1901-08-28
MIR. Carmody I'm Auto Wreck.
Special DISPATCH to The evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
CUMBERLAND, Nd, August %. = The
automobile of Mr.. Carmody of Washington
was wrecked at Mountain Lake Park yes
terday evening, and Mr.. Carmody and DR..
Pontius, musical director of the Mountain
Lake Chautauqua, were injured, the latter
so badly about the head that he will be
disabled for several days. The machine
bucked when an attempt was made to re-
verse In order to get out of the way of an
unmanageable team. and 1t bolted hind
Evening star., 1901-08-28
CAMPAIGN IN SAMAR.

Heavy Rains Interfere With Active
Military Operations.
MANILA, August 2S.-Owing to the heavy
rains active operations against the insur-
gents in the Island Of Samar have been
temporarily suspended.
Capt. Harry c. Hale, with a detachment
of the Goth Infantry, has been engaged
with Gonzales, in Batangas province. It
was at first thought that Malvar, the In
surgent leader in that district, was pres
ent. The insurgents fed. A few prisoners
were captured and two Americans were
wounded.
Evening star., 1901-08-28
Gyp Wins Ebor Handfcap.

LONDON. August 2s.-Gyp, six years old
won the Great Ebor handicap plate Of j 900
sovereigns, one mile and three quarters, at
the York August meeting; Rensselaer,,
aged. was second and StrongboW four
years old was third. Twelve horses ran.
Evening star., 1901-08-28
CALLED MURPHY "FArHER..

Mrs. Carrie Nation Worried New York
Police Commissioner.
NEW YORK, August 2S.-Mrs Carrie Ma
tion went to police headquarters today,
where she had an interview with Police
Commissioner Murphy, who told her she
would be arrested If she violated the law
in this city. Mr.. Murphy was much an
noyed because Mrs. Nation called him
Father"
Evening star., 1901-08-28
THE STAR By MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed to
them by ordering 1t at this office. In
person or by letter. Terms: I3 cents
per week: 2o cents for two weeks, or
% cents per month. Invariably In
advance The address may bs
changed as frequently as desired.
Always give the last address. as well
as the new one.
Evening star., 1901-08-28
Fire in n Louisiana Town

SHREVEPORT, La, August 2S.-Tele-
phone reports received from Monroe, La.
say that fierce fire started in the heart
of the city at an early. hour this morning.
Several buildings have been destroyed and
an entire square is threatened
Evening star., 1901-08-28

TUCSON, Ariz., August 2S.-United States
Collector of Customs Hoey has been rear
rested additional counts in connection
with the Chinese conspiracy case. His
bond was raised to 5000.
Evening star., 1901-08-28
EXEMPTION FROM DUTIES,
q Decree Issued by the Government
of Mexico.

United States Consul Canada at Vera
Cruz, Mexico. has informed the State De
Dartment of the issuance of decree by
the government of Mexico. exempting from
bhe payment cf customs and additional