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Evening star., 1901-06-28
AWKWARD QUESTION RAISED
DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS OVER
POWERS DEMANDS.
China Was Asked to Pay More Than
What the Ministers Individ-
ually Claimed.

A rather curious discrepancy concerning
the amount fixed for the Chinese indemnity
has developed. by which 1t appears that
China has agreed to pay about 30, 600 600
taels, or $24, 500, 600, more than the united
demands of all of the powers Just how
this occurred is not clear to officials, but it
appears to have been an error Of calcula-
tion at Pekin, in the fret place by those
making up the indemnitfes, and later by
the Chinese in their hasty acceptance Of
the total. AS finally made up this total was
45O,OO0,O 600 taels, but the present calcula-
tion, after taking in all Of the demands that
are known. makes the total only 415, ,OOO, 600
taels. But in the meantime China has
agreed to pay the larger amount, so that
the question now arises, what will become
of the excess Of 35, GOO, ,000 taels?
Another question which has arisen in this
connection is as to the amount Of bonds
which shall be issued to Japan as that
country has drawn attention to the fact
that it's share of indemnity cannot be ne
got1ated on favorable terms as some of
the other powers can make. 1t Is expect ed
that the ministers at Pekin will decide
whether Japan's share is to be augmented
but in the meantime it Is understood that
the matter has been considered of sufficient
importance to bring to the attention of the
President, with the view of learning the
general attitude of this government on the
matter.
The Chinese minister, who was at the
state department today. said he was not
aware that the total indemnity was less by
3oNo.ooO taels than the amount China had
agreed to pay. and for the present he was
not prepared to say whether China would
ask TO retain this amount. It is believed
that the United States would decline to
take any part of the excess and that 1t
would be inclined to have all the powers
unite IN remltting that amount to China.
Evening star., 1901-06-28
STRI Ga BY ELECTRIC BOI.T.
r rst BasemaH of Team Killed Mt Nom
City, III.

ROCKFORD. Ill, June 2s.-While a game
OF paII was in progress at Monroe Center
twenty miles southeast of this city yester-
day. lightning killed Morris Carlson. first
baseman Of one of the teams. The electric
bolt Knocked down half a dozen other pIay-
ers ana a number of spectators, all of
whom, however, recovered quickly
The cOntesting teams were semi-profes-
sional organizations of Monroe Center and
Rockford The game was played to the
accompaniment of dazzling electrical dis
play 1t had progressed TO the last half Of
the seventh inning when there was ter
rifle report from the overcast heavens. fol-
lowed by binding flash. The inffelders
all fell TO their knees. and as they went
down they saw Carlson clasp his hands to
his breast, turn part way aside and pitch
forward on his face.
Spectators and players, when they had
recovered from their fright, rushed to the
1allen players assistance and were horri-
ned TO find him dead. The bolt struck
Carlson upon the top of his head splitting
his cap. His hair was Hlged a little but
the electric fluid left no other mark upon
him.
Evening star., 1901-06-28
PORTO RICAN BELT LINE,
Franchise Submitted to the Presiden nj
for His Action.

The government has received some Of the
franchises granted by the Porto Rico leg.
islature, which. according to the Foraker
law, must be passed upon by the Presi-
dent before they become effective. One Of
the most important Of these concerns the
railway which is to make the entire circuit
of the island. The road was originally
chartered by Spain under rather favorable
conditions, and was built from San Juan
for a considerable distance around the
island. After the American occupation
work was suspended until the determina-
tion could be reached as to the rights il
the full project is carried out, of COM
pletely encircling the island. The Porto
Rican legislature has now granted a fran
chise Although this is not favorable as
former one, the French stockholders have
agreed to accept it, probably the best
that can be obtained. 1t only remains for
the President to give assent to it, and it
Is understood that the papers are being
gone over by the Attorney General pre-
paratory to final executive action.
Evening star., 1901-06-28
STORMS on UPPER POTOMAC.
RaiIrOad and Other Bridges Swep
Away by Torrents.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
CUMBERLAND, Md, June 2S.-Trains
arrived here very late this morning, as the
result of series of cloudbursts and result
ant washouts on both the Baltimore and
Ohio and Pennsylvania railroads. An iron
bridge was washed out six miles west or
Connellsville A cloudburst of unusual fury
occurred at Williams, about eighteen miles
northwest of here. yesterday afternoon.
VIII creek, passing through the city, has
risen away above normal. At o'clock this
morning 1t was almost a torrent. The Po-
tomac from which Cumberland draws its
water supply, Is so muddy that the water
is unfit for use. A washout occurred on the
Pennsylvania railroad at Mann's Choice,
and the passenger train arrived here this
morning very late.
There was a destructive storm in the
vicinity of Piney Grove in the eastern end
of this county. Small buildings were wash
ed away and several bridges were demol-
ished on the old National pike. Considera-
BILE live stock was drowned. NJ. Crawford
and j. Creek We're among the heaviest
losers.
Evening star., 1901-06-28
AMERICAN MILLIONAIRES.
No Significance in Their Leaving
Europe Together.

LONDON, June 2s-J Pierpont Morgan,
w. L. Elkins. P A. B. Widener, c. A Girls
com and other wealthy Americans who are
to sail for the United States today char-
tered special train to take them thls
morning from London to Southampton.
where they boarded the Hamburg American
steamer Deutschland.
Mr.. Griscom said to a representative Of
the Associated Press:
1T is quite by accident that we are all
together. We are not concocting great ship
ping deals or deals of any kind. We thought
1t would ne more comfortable to take a
special and so get half hour extra In
which to breakfast. We are all looking
forward to an enjoyable trip
Among the other passengers on board the
Deutschland are Mr. and Mrs. W. X. Van
derbilt Mr.. and Mrs. John Boyd Thacher
of Albany n. Y; Mr.. and Mrs. c. A.
Spreckels and DIR. James H. Worman,
United States consul at Munich.
Evening star., 1901-06-28
MRS. McPHERSON'S WILL.
Mrs. Edna Muir Loses Important Point
In CONTEXT.

NEW YORK, June 2S-In the Hudson
county orphans court at Jersey City to-
day counsel for Mrs. Edna Muir who is
contesting the will of her mother, the late
widow OF Senator John A. Mcpherson,
asked for an adjournment of the hearing
set for today. and gave notice of an ap-
peal from the order of the court refusing
to remove the case to the circuit court
where trial by jury might he had. Coun-
Sci asked for an adjournment pending the
appeal.
Counsel for the administrator under the
will objected and asked the court to ac-
cept formal proof of the will, and that
was done.
Reed Gordon Dilworth of Brooklyn, a
lawyer. testified to having witnessed the
will When the will was about to be
signed, the witness said, Mrs. Mcpherson
was reclining on a couch. She sat up
Evening star., 1901-06-28
his DISCHARGE REVOKED.
Medical Board Reports Chance Of Re
cOxerX for Cnpt. j. r. Ord.


The Secretary of War has revoked the
order for the discharge of Captain James
T. Ord Of the Porto Rican Volunteer In
fantry on the ground of physical disability.
Captain Ord is of General E. o. c.
Ord, and was on General Skaters staff
during the Santiago campaign, and his
services on that occasion were commended
In general orders. His two brothers took
part In the battle of Santiago One of
them, Captain Jules G. Ord, was killed by
a Spanish officer, whom he was trying to
protect from assault. Captain James T.
Ord caught a severe cold during the hur-
ricane at Ponce last year, and it was feared
that 1t had developed into consumption
He was sent to Fort Bayard, N. M, for
treatment, and is there at this time. He
was recently condemned by a medical
board as unfit for active service, but on a
subsequent examination by another board
1t was found that he was suffering only
from mild type of tuberculosis, and stood
fair chance Of recovery. Acting on this
report the Secretary Of War has revoked
the order for his discharge
Evening star., 1901-06-28
MIR. VelOZ-Grftura Strongly Recon-
mended for the Position.

The State Department is receiving num-
ber Of strong recommendations for the ap-
pointment of N. Veloz-Gritura as secretary
Of the bureau Of American republics, to
succeed the late DR.. Guzman. Mr.. Veloz-
Gritura is at present secretary of foreign
relations of the Pan-American exposition at
Buffalo. He is recommended for the post
here by President Buchanan of the expost-
tion, Governor Bliss Of Michigan and a
number Of the South American ministers.
He is a native of Venezuela, a linguist,
speaking English, French, German and
Italian, besides his native language of Span
ish. At one time he was a plenipotentiary
of Venezuela in Europe. and is said to be
a man of marked ability and most agree
able personality.
Evening star., 1901-06-28
SECRETARY ROOT RETURNS.
Found a Large Amount of Business
Awaiting Him.

Secretary Root resumed his duties at the
War Department this morning after a short
holiday with his family at Clinton, N. Y.
There is large accumulation Of important
business awaiting his personal considera-
ton. He has devoted so much of his time
to questions pertaining to the governments
of the Philippines and Cuba that the rou-
tine business of the department pertaining
to the United States requiring his personal
attention has fallen considerably behind. 1t
is understood he will take these matters up
In a short time.
Evening star., 1901-06-28
PersOnal Mention.

to sail for Europe on the Westernland, which
will leave Philadelphia tomorrow: Mrs. A.
s. Bryan. Mrs. NJ B. Cornell, Mrs. NJ. p.
Earle. Mrs. NJ. Johnson. Miss johnson.
Miss Catharine V. Miller, Mrs. H. G. Tur-
ner and Miss Turner.
Mr.. o. T. Crosby has gone to Alaska on
a trip for recreation. He expects to be alb
sent about six weeks.
Mr. George w. buckingham of Minneap-
oils has been called home on account OF
his mothers illness at her residence, 1l3
Sd street southeast.
Prof. Philip Gerry of the Eastern High
School left yesterday with his family for
Orkney Springs, Va.
Evening star., 1901-06-28

Canadian Team Begins Two Days
Match With BeimOnts.

PHILADELPHIA. June 2s.-The Cana
dian cricketers, who reached here yester-
day, began a two days match with the Bel
mont eleven today at ElmwoOd, this city.
The Canadian eleven, under the captaincy
of Major c. C. StraubenZie of Kingston,
will be selected from the following players:
H. B. McGiverin. Ottawa; w. A. Henry and
G. W. NJ. Farrell, Halifax; II. S. Logan and
c. B. o. Symons Kingston; H. Lowns-
brough, W. Wright, W. Baldwin, ]. L.
Somerville and ]. Elmsley, Toronto; H. w.
Rookie. Ganaoque; J. L. COUNSEL and F. T.
Baldwin Hamilton.
The Belmont team IS as follows: c.
Coates tr., captain; j. Barton King, F. L.
Altemus A. NJ. Wood Fordham Morgan,
E K Leech, E. B. Watson, T NJ S. Rolls
w. Graham, Walter Kennan and George
w. StatZell.
The weather was clear and warm and the
crease was in frst-class condition when
play began, shortly before noon.
Evening star., 1901-06-28
ENTITLED TO THE GRATUITY.
Decision of Controller as to Medal
of Honor Men.

Mr.. Mitchell, the assistant controller of
the treasury, has decided a case involv-
ing the right of R. Halbert, formerly an
apprentice Of the first class In the United
States navy, to a gratuity Of 500 in con-
nection with a medal of honor awarded
him for extraordinary gallantry and hero
ism under fire of the enemy at Ell Pardo,
Cebu, Philippine Islands, September II and
13, 1899. Mr.. Mitchell holds that Halbert
is entitled to the gratuity and states in
effect that the act Of March 3, 1901, is
retroactive in it's operation to December /,
1873, when section 1+07 OF the Revised
Statutes was enacted as such and, there
fore, any enlisted man in the navy or ma
rine corps who, after that date, shall, in
consequence of having distinguished him
self in battle. or displayed extraordinary
heroism in the line Of his duty, become
entitled to a medal of honor be also en-
titled to the gratuity of $1O0
Evening star., 1901-06-28
Naval Orders,

Passed Assistant Surgeon r. 8. Blake
man has beel ordered to duty at the Nor
folk Hospital.
Chief Carpenter H. Rigby, from the Phoe-
nix Iron Company to the Port Royal sta
tion.
Acting Carpenter H. L. Olmsted. from the
Independence to the Cavite station.
Lieut.. Commander w. H. Nauman, to ad-
ditional duty as assistant in engineers de-
partment at preliminary trial of the tor
pedo boat Biddle. Lieut.. E. H. Dunn, or
dered to same duty.
Evening star., 1901-06-28
QUESTION OF JURISDICTION.
RECOMMENDATION of Pier at San Juan
Referred to Att0rney General.

Reconstruction of Pier at San Juan
Referred to Attorney General.
The question regarding the reconstruction
of the steamship pier at San Juan, Porto
Rico. has been referred to the Attorney
General for an opinion as to whether the
statute giving the chief Of engineers juris-
diction in matters affecting the navigation
OF rivers and harbors in the United States
Is applicable to the harbor Of San Juan.
An application for permission to construct
the pier is before the War Department. 1t
is understood the Navy Department op-
poses the building of the pier on the ground
that 1t will interfere with the naval station
at San Juan. Gen. Gillespie, chief Of en-
gneers. has informed the Secretary Of War
that the pier will not interfere with the
navigation of the harbor
Evening star., 1901-06-28
1T PLEASES THE GERMANS.
Haryard's Comforting Degree UpO
AmbnssndOr Won HOlIeben.

Harvard's COnferrinE Degree Upon
AmbassndOr Won HOlIeben.
BERLIN. June 2s.-Today's newspapers
print long special dispatches regarding the
comforting by Harvard University OF the
degree of LII. D. upon Dr. Won Holleoen'
the German ambassador at Washington
and the other honors paid him. The re-
marks Of President Eliot are keenly appre-
ciated here. The Vossische Zeitung points
out the rare and high grade character OF
the honor conferred upon DR.. Won Holle-
ben. and the Frankfurter Zeitung also
nrints apprec,ative comments, dwelling
upon the solemn attendant circumstances.
Official circles. including Emperor Will
lam, are also highly pleased.
Evening star., 1901-06-28
IN A ROW OVER RELIGION.
Tumult in Spanish Chamber of Dep
utfes Yesterday.

MADRID, June 2S.-The discussion of the
religious conflicts in Spain led to such a
tumult in the chamber of deputies that the
sitting had to be adjourned. Senior Silvela
led the attack upon the government for not
preventing creed conflicts, but his remarks
were drowned in storm of republican
Kisses and protests.
The minister of the Interior Senior Moret,
promised to protect Catholic religious DEM
onstrations so long as hey -'ere .-os ~ =
political character.
Evening star., 1901-06-28
RUNAWAY STARTED HOME.
Harold f. Eastman Had Enlisted I'm
British Marines.

LONDON, June 29.-Harold F. Eastman,
sixteen years old, the son of DR.. Eastman
of Portland, Me-, was put aboard the Do
minion Line steamer Cambroman prior to
the sailing of that vessel yesterday from
Liverpool for Portland. Young Eastman
ran away from home and enlisted in the
British marines. He informed his parents
of the step he had taken, and they. through
Mr. Choate. the United States ambassador,
secured the young mans discharge. Mr..
Choate packed him off to Liverpool in care
of an embassy clerk.
Evening star., 1901-06-28

Deaths of Prominent Vfrsfnians.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
RICHMOND, Va, June 2S-Allan Tai
bott, long one of the leading men in busi-
ness and social circles here, died this morn
ing after long illness. DIR. Phillip A.
Taliaferro Of Gloucester died suddenly yes
terday while out sailing. He was a brother
of the celebrated General Taliaferro, who
died some years ago.
The constitutional convention has re-
ceived an invitation from the Newport
News Military Academy to be present Mon
day night. when w. j. Bryan will deliver
sn a:ersss.
Evening star., 1901-06-28
GEN. LUDLOW COMING HERE.
Has Returned From the PhiIfDnfnes
Stricken With COnsumntion


The Secretary of War has telegraphed
Brigadier General William Ludlow permis-
sion to come to Washington for medical ex-
animation and treatment. General Ludlow
has just arrived at San Francisco from the
philippines. He went to the Philippines for
the purpose of assuming command of one
of the military departments. but soon after
his arrival there he was taken severely i'll
and his malady was diagnosed as tubercu-
iosis. with the result that he was ordered
to return Immediately to the United States.
General Ludlow is particularly well known
II, m, thls CITY from the fact that he at one
time held the Office of Engineer Commits
sioner.
Just prior to his departure for the Phil
lpplnes ne commanded the military de-
partment of the city of Havana, and in
augurated many of the sanitary improve
ments that has made the Cuban capital one
or the cleanest and healthiest cities in the
world - o
Evening star., 1901-06-28
A wa.hingtonian Honored.

Mr.. Thomas Wilson Of the United States
National Museum has just received from
the French government the appointment of
Officer d'Academie, in recognition Of his
services to the Musee photographic at
Paris The certificate was forwarded
through the ambassador at Washington.
Evening star., 1901-06-28
TO GO TO NEW YORK VIA MANILA.
Transports Buford and Fitzpatrick to
Sail Next Month.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 2S.-The govern
ment transports Buford and Fitzpatrick
Will both go to New York via Manila. The
Buford Will get away about July 10. and
on her arrival in the east will probably be
put in the Cuban trade. The Fitzpatrick
will get away about week after the Bu-
ford.
The Logan ard Thomas will carry the
school teachers to the Philippines. The
Logan will get away about July ., with 10
female and 800 male teachers. The Thomas
will get away a few days later, while the
Grant, with officers and civilians. will sail
about July 10
Evening star., 1901-06-28
British Embassy to Depart.

The British charge daffaires, Mr.. Gerard
Lowther, was at the State Department to-
day to inform the officials that he and the
entire staff of the embassy will leave to-
morrow for Newport, where the embassy
will be located throughout the summer and
fall. Most of the important questions, par
ticularly those relating to China and to the
isthmian canal, are in such condition that
the business can be transacted without the
necessity Of the personal presence Of the
officials here.
Evening star., 1901-06-28
WILL GO TO PHILADELPHIA.

The Chinese MfninteF Has Not Been
Informed of Any Protest.
The Chinese minister has not taken cogni-
zance of the reported protest by certain in
dividuals against his delivering the Fourth
of July Grafton at Philadelphia, except as
he has noted the press reports. The au-
thorities in charge of the celebration have
not seen fit to bring the matter to his at
tention and, under the circumstances he is
going ahead to keep the appointment which
was made some months ago.
Evening star., 1901-06-28
ROUGH WEATHER AT KEEL.
Yachts Taking Part In Regatta Have
Hard Time,

KEEL June 2S.-During the last few days
the yachts taking part in the regatta here
have suffered from squally winds, rough
water and the low temperature. Prince
Henry's Tilley and the yacht Odin broke
their rudderS and two other yachts were
barely saved Emperor Williams Meteor
has arrived here from England. His majes-
ty intends to steer the Meteor in todays
race from Kiel to Travemunde.
Evening star., 1901-06-28
THE STAR BY MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed to
them to any address In the United
States or Canada. by ordering 1t at
this office. in person or by letter.
Terms: l3 cents per week; 25 cents
for two weeks, or so cents per
month. Invariably in advance. The
address may be changed as frequent
ly as desired Always give the last
address. as well as the new one.
Evening star., 1901-06-28

A dispatch from Muncie, Ind, yesterday
says: News of the closing down of the Sew
enth National Bank of New York today
was received in Munce with great interest
owing to the extensive interests Of the
Heath family in this bank.
Fletcher S. Heath, vice president, this
morning wired his two brothers-Cyrus S.
and Fred Wand his parents, to the ef-
feet that the closing down of the bank
would in wise seriously affect him or
his brother, Perry S. Heath; that the action
in closing the doors was decided upon be-
cause of unnatural occurrences; that the
bank would resume and the financial stand
ing of the stockholders is not affected
Fletcher and Perry S. Heath. like the other
stockholders, have large property interests
outside of the bank, while Perry S. Heath
owns fine business property in the city He
is now in Salt Lake City, and is expected
here in few days His brother, Cyrus R.
Heath, departed for New York this after
noon. He Is interested in several water
works and natural and artificial gas plants
in Indiana and Kentucky, and owns the
Munce Morning News. The Heaths are
known to be very rich, and there is no fear
that the New York trouble will affect them
seriously, no matter what the outcome may
be- Nc Muncie bank is affected but Fred
w. Heath is stockholder in the Delaware
County National Bank He departed for
New York tonight.
Evening star., 1901-06-28
POPE IS IN GOOD HEALTH.


ROME, June 2S-The report published in
Paris that the pope is seriously i'll and that
DR.. Lapponi, his attending physician does
not leave the pontiff's bedside is entirely
unfounded. His holiness is in good health,
and yesterday received in audience the
Austrian ambassador to the Vatican and a
number of other persons.
Evening star., 1901-06-28
Major Goodier Ordered Here

Major Lewis E. Goodier. Judge advocate
recently appointed, now at San Francisco.
has been ordered to this city for duty In
the office of the Judge advocate general.
Evening star., 1901-06-28

Appointed Assistant Naval Surgeons.
Alfred William Balch of Saginaw, Mich,
and Roger T. Atkinson have been appointed
assistant surgeons In the navy,
Evening star., 1901-06-28

without assistance and signed the will as 1t
rested on a book on her lap. The witness,
Mrs. Cornelia n. Parsons and Mrs. Eliza
Lucas then witnessed the will.