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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-14
MoNTANA's STRIKE SETTLED.
East Helena STneIters to Resume
work This Week.

HELENA, Mont, May 1.-THE East
Helena plant of the American Smelling
and Refining Company vii resume opera
tions in the near future. probably this
week, an agreement having been reached
yesterday afternoon between q committee
Of The strikers and a representative of the
company from New York
There viii be reduction Of 10 per cent
from the wages paid under the old ten
hour workday, the men Iaboring but
eight hours hereafter. and the men viii
not become members of the Smclters' Tn
ion A thousand men are affected di-
rectly OF indirectly, several mines having
been closed down
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-14
wARsHIPs ORDERED HOME.
= Further Reduction of the Fleet in
Asfatic Waters

a still further reduction in the feet IN
Asiatic waters was determined on by the
Navy Department today. Three gUnboats.
the Concord, the Marietta, and the Cas-
tine. viii be withdrawn in the latter part
Of the summer. thus making six ships on
the Asiatic station under orders 70 return
to the United States. The Concord IS the
last vessel of AdmiraI DeWey's Manila
lay squadron To be recalled
It was explained at the Navy Depart
ment that the decision TO bring home the
three gunboats was due to two reasons:
the practical ending Of the Philippine in
surrection and the demand for men and
vessels on other stations than the Asiatic.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-14
TIE FUNERAL AT ANNAPOLIS.
Final Ceremonies Over the RemafnS
of Lieutenant Commander Roper-

Rear Admiral Barker today teIegraphed
from New York to the Navy Department
formally announcing that the body OF
Lieut. COmdr- Jesse NJ Roper. L s. N
VINO met death on board the gunboat
Petrel while endeavoring to save the
members of his crew from suffocation
while the vessel was on fire, had arrived
at New York on board the cruiser Buf-
faIO-
Rear Admiral Barker and Capt. Colby
NJ Chester. L S y, have charge of the
funeral arrangements. The services will
be held at the Naval Academy, Annapolis
at 2:3G p m on Thursday. Nearly one
hundred army and naval officers stationed
in this city will attend the funeral
The paIIbearers VIII be Prof William
H Hendrickson, Z S n: Col William H
Carter. L. S. A; Major F. G. Hodgson
L 5 A; Commander George P Colvo-
coresses, u. s. N Lieut.. Condr. f. 3.
Underwood, Lieut. Comdr V l. Cottman.
Lieut.. Comdr- c. E. Fox, and Lieut.
COEdT. g D. Galloway
The body viii be sent to Annapolis to
morrow and viii be accompanied by Mrs
Roper. widow Of the deceased officer.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-14
WAGES OF STEEL MEN
The Trust Officers Expect No Disa-
Ereement This Year.

NEW YORK Nay 14-Charles NJ
Schwab, the president, with the executive
officers Of each Of the United States Steel
constituent companies, VIII have charge OF
the wage schedule question this year
It Is not expected that there viii be any
disa Eroement with the AmaIEamated As
sociation Of Iron. Steel, and Tn Workers
Il is not thought that the later VIII de-
mand material increase in wages, as
steel producet prices are about where they
have been for two years
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-14
THE WARREN oFF FOR MANILA
Recruits Aboard for Alaska and the
Coast ArtflIerE

General Shafter teIegraphed the War
Department last night, reporting the de-
parture Of the transport Warren from
San francisco for Manila, by way OF Sc
attic.
The Warren IS under command Of Capt
D. s Stanley, and has or board forty
eight recruits, Seventh Infantry, for Alas
ka; detachment of eighteen men for
Twenty-sixth Battery. Coast Artillery,
and twenty-five men for Ninety-fourth
Battery, Coast Artillery, for Fort Flagler,
Lieut. r. 2. Brewer, Artillery Corps, in
charge of artillery recruits and Capt R.
L. Williams, Assistant Surgeon
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-14
TO WELCOME THE PRESIDENT
The Plans Being Formed by Mount
HoINoke Seminary.


SOUTH HADLEY. Mass May 1.-THE
committee having in charge the pro-
gramne for the entertainment Of Presi-
dent Mckinley on his visit to Mount Holy
oke Seminary has announced an outline Of
events
The President viii be escorted by the
senior class, followed by the choir. the
other undergraduates and the aIumnae-
The line Of march viii be from the gym
nasium to the front of Porter Hall,
through the grove to Wilson, the library,
and to the main entrance Of the college
chapel There are 10 be thirty marshaIs
besides Mrs Walter a Dyer Of Dor
chester, head marshal, and her aides, con-
sisting of fifteen marshals from the
aIumnae and fifteen from the undergrad du-
ates.
The speakers are TO be President Wool
ley. President Hazard, Of Wellesley Col
Iege; President Taylor, of Vassar; Presi-
dent Faunee, Of Brown: President Harris,
of Amherst, and Rev. Dr.. Judson Smith,
president Of the board OF trustees After
the exercises the line viii reform and
proceed TO the gymnasium, where there
will be a reception
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-14
PRIVATE MAILING CARDS.
They Must Comply with the Post
master Generals Requirements.

IN an order issued by Edwin g Madden,
Third Assistant Postmaster General. re-
gaTding spurious private mailing cards.
ne said that cards pUTporting TO be --pri-
vate mailing cards. authorized by act OF
Congress, May 70. IS9S,' but not conform
ing to the requirements OF the Postmas-
ter Generals order were absolutely Un-
mailable under any rate of postage
This rule, Mr.. Madden said, does not
apply if such cards be under cover. a.
therefore not seeking passage ana treat
ment IN the mails as private mailing
cards"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-14
COUNT DE MITKIEWICZ DEAD.
He Succumbs Suddenly 10 Heart Dis
ease at Asbury Park.

ASRURY PARK n J. May l4-Couht
Eugene Stanislaus de NIitkiewicz died here
last night of heart disease The count &C
curied a summer cottage in this city and
had been a sufferer from heart disease
for three years. The el,d came suddenly
Gen Charles E Dodge VIII take charge
of the body The count was forty-eight
years Of age
Count de Mftkfewicz was well known in
Washington, and Tor a number OF years
he was d familiar figure On the streets
lie made his appearance here about six
teen years ago and soon formed an ex-
tended acquaintance among public mon
and Government officials. and being a
very persuasive taIker he could always
enlist some influential man to take hold
Of his schemes for making millions. The
count was often HkeHed by his friends TO
Colonel Mulberry Sellers. 50 prolific was
. he in suggesting schemes for mal1fng g
money At one time the count was en-
gagged in the coal business in this city
The Erm failed and the counts partner
had to settle its Indebtedness.
The biggest and best advertised scheme
Of the count, and which attracted mauv
NV tStDIS- was MS NEflElESG GbElCeSSlOii-
The count claimed that he had a Conces-
sion from the Chinese Government to CON
stTUCt a railroad from one end of the En-
pire 10 the other. and that he had been
delegated by the Emperor to float a loan
! of $10,0000Gd-
Prior to Count Mitkiewicz's appearance
| in America, he had a distinguished ca
| reer abroad of which little IS known. He
was acquainted with the state secrets OF
/ several European countries, where he had
resided at some time He had lived at
Paris, St Petersburg, Londcn. and Vi
emma, and made the acquaintance Of the
most prominent people in social and dip
! Iomatic circles.
In appearance, Count AIitkiewIcz was
! taH. slender, and distinguished looking.
/ He was about feet Il inches in height
weighed probably not more than I45
/ pounds, had a Russian cast of counten-
| ance, with sandy beard, flowing from each
/ cheek, with clean shaven chin His ap-
| parel was neat. elegant. but never shOwy
| His taste was unimpeachable in matters
/ OF dress As q unguist, he was conver-
| sant with a number of languages. which
! he spoke fiuentIy- He was an inveterate
| cigarette smoker
He was a borrower and a spender II
has been said of him that placed in a
| desert he could produce money. and ind
| also a place to dispose Of it He was en-
/ dOwed with great financial ability, which
! properly directed would have netted him a
! cOnsidera bic fortune
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-14
The Treasury Statement.

The receipts of the Government today,
according 10 the Treasury statement,
reached the sum of SI.S73.6IL1& and con
sisted Of customs, SeS1 9I2-25: internal rev
enue. SS67. .USS.54; miscellaneous, $S2l- -612- "a
The expenses amounted 10 Sll25,o9o, Ieav-
ing a balance OF receipts over disburse-
nents amounting % S24S. .6il.1S.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-14
PURCHASE OF THE ATLAS LINE.
Plans to Improve the New York
West Indian Steamship Service

West Indian Steamship Service
BERLIN, May I4.-It is stated that the
object Of the purchase OF the Atlas line
by the HambUrg-Americau Steamship
Company is TO Immediately constitute a
more regular service between New York
and the West Indies 1t is planned then
by the absorption Of the Cosmos line, run
ming from Hamburg to South America,
which VIII be continued from Fideo TO
Chile up the west coast, 10 ultimately run
a line around the world by continuing the
route to China by way of San Francisco
and Japan
The Hamburg-American line steamship
Numantia sailed from Hamburg OF May
to make the trip to Video and San Fran
cisco by way Of the Straits Of Magellan.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-14

CHICAGO. Nay 14--Xirs- Abigail Pugh-
las wears old, died at the home Of her
granddaughter. Mrs Pye. on SuGdaF
a,-enins and was buried today. Mrs.
puek was born in Addison, y Y. No
,-a,feber %, I1g7 She married twice and
aad eight children Mrs Pugh retained
an her faculties to the last.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-14
NEW COMMISSIONS NOT NEEDED.
a Decision Regarding the Status of
Assistant QuHFtermasfers

Judge Advocate General Lieoer has rem
dered a decision in regard to the status
of officers holding permanent commissions
as assistant quaTtermasters with the rank
Of captain.
He holds that officers commissioned as
captains ano assistant quartermasters
prior TO the act Of February 2, 1901. viii
continue to hold Office without the issu-
ance Of new commissions and without a
renewal Of their bonds They VIII have
the designation, however. Of quaTteFmas-
ters instead of assistant quartermasters.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-14
DENY REPORTS ABOUT MONROE.
His Attorneys say He Is Not ex-GOv-
crnor BrudIey's Brother-in-Layv.

a 5. CoIvar and +. r Keys, the at
torneys representing Lewis Mortimer
Monroe. who is under arrest on a charge
OF the larceny Of $500 worth of money
and jeweIry from Mrs. Olivia c. Starring.
Of 1855 Massachusetts Avenue, this after
noon pronounced as absolutely false the
reports published in several Philadelphia
and New York papers this morning con-
ceTning their client. They declare that
Monroe is not the brothsr-in-iaw Of ex-
Governor Bradley, Of kentucky. and that
Monroe-s wife did not pawn her Jewels in
order TO raise funds to secure counsel for
her husband.
It was stated today that all of the al
legged identilications of Monroe were eT-
roneous and thai the real name of the
man is Lewis Francis Mortimer-Monroe-
MonrOe-s attorneys viii make another
attempt this afternoon TO secure his re
lease and will apply TO Judge Bradley
for a writ OF habeas corpus.
inspector Boardmans this afternoon stat
ed that he waS now satisfied that thc
prisoner was not Charles Rohan. bu,
that he believed aim to be Frank Nor
inner
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-14
WORKING FOR D. B. HILL.
Indiana Democrats Said TO Be Ex-
ceedinEIy active.

Ia PORTE. Ind. May 14-Iti is said that
the friends Of David B. Hill are working
IN Indiana to perfect an organization in
the Democratic party il this State that
viii be opposed to making the money
question an issue in the next Presidential
campaign.
The activity OF the party is being made
manifest IN the various districts BY the
avowed candidacy Of Hill Democrats for
Congressional nominations It has devcI-
oped that, within the last ten days, a con
ference of leading Hill men was held at
South Bend. the home of BENJAMIN r
ShiveIy, who has been recognized as the
leader of the Indiana Bryan Democracy,
for the purpose OF cementing the organi-
zatiou Of the New York candidate
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-14
a Money Order clerk Wanted.

The Postmaster General has received q
request from the Director of Posts of the
Philippine Islands TO assign a money or
der clerk to the Manila office for the pur-
pose of taking charge of the money order
branch of that oEFice which is to be insti-
tuted JuIy next
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-14

NEW YORK. May 1A-Lawrence Del
mour said today that a letter was received
from Richard Croker few days ago in
which the Tammany chief said he would
not return TO this country until the end
of July.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-14
THE PHILIPPINE FRAUDS.

Sergeant WOodcocL Dismissed From
the Army and Sent to Prison.
MANILA, May 1.-THE military court to-
day sentenced CommissaTy Sergeant
WoodCock to dismissal from the army and
to three years imprisonment.
He was found guilty Of having improper
1y disposed of Government stores
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-14

He Remains at His Wife's Bedside
During the MorninE-The Execu-
tive Himself Reported TO Be suf-
ferinG Somewhat From Exhaustion
SAN FRANCISCO. May l4--It was
announced this morning at the resi-
dence Of Henry T. Scott that Mrs Nc
Kiniey had passed a comfortable n.gGt
and the slight Improvement noticed in
her condition since Sunday had been
maintained
When the President returned from
San Jose to his wife's bedside last ev-
enfrg. it was stated that if her condi-
ton remained unchanged Mr. Mckinley
would adhere to the programme Of the
trip by proceeding to PaIo Alto th-s
morning.
When this morning came the Presi-
dent changed his mind and decided net
to make the journey to PaIo Alto He
will remain at Mr.. Scotts home until
this afternoon and then make his for
NAL entry into San Francisco
The reason given for the Presidents 5
change Of programme is that he him
self is worn out and suffering from eN-
haustfon, tut Mrs McKinley's condi-
ton is surnised to be the real cause
for his remaining at her side
Major O. I. Pruden. Assistant Secretary
70 the President, stated today that he had
mad no word as to Mr. McINin!ey's re-
turning to Washington before the end Of
the Western trip as planned
Major Pruden stated that he had receiy-
ed but one despatch since the President
left the city This contained Information
as 90 the whereabouts Of certain docu-
ments. Commissions are being forwarded
from the White House for signature every
dav. but none OF these has been returned
by Mr.. Mckinley
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-14
THE NEW sHAMRoCK's DEFEAT
Sir Thomas Attributes II to III-Fit-
ting Sails.

WEYMOUTH, May l4.-Iu a telegram TO
friend here today Sir Thomas Upton
attributes yesterdays defeat Of Sham
rock II by Shamrock I TO her in-fitting
sails.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-14
The ''RoyaI Limited
baltimore and Ohio Railroad.

The finest daslight train IN the world. Ielves
B * O. r. r. station, y. J. ave and ST.
Washington daily S p. H., arrives New YoTk
?. N. Splendid coaches PsrloF and observation
buffet cars, and uuozcelled dining and cafe
service.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-14
s. O. 30. Esna Connfr. -rrins-

Tickets sold Saturdays aud sundays for return
until soIiowinE Monday. At Tedueea rates from
Washington 10 ChaTlcstOsH. Frederick, Anuapo-
lis Junction, and intermediate points
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-14

WOODSTOCK. Va. May IA resi-
dence on the farm o. George ". Rosen-
berger, south Of New Market, and occu-
pied by John Good, with its contents.
was destroyed by fire 1t an early hour
Yesterday morning. At the same time a
barn belonging to Edward II. Sibert
about half q mile away, was burned. IL
is supposed the fires were iucendiary.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-14
NorfoIk 8 Mashineton stearnhont co

Delightful trips daily at 6;2G P N from io.t
7th st. TO Old Point Comfort. Newport News,
Norfolk. and the South. For schedule see page Z.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-14
A FIRE IN RUSSIAN POLAND.
Five Hundred Houses and Several
Public Buildings Destroyed.

ST PETERSBURG, May I4-Five hun
dred houses and a number Of public
buildings have been destroyed by fire at
Frest-I-itovsk, Russian Poland.
No loss Of life has been reported.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-14
sa.oo to Cumberland and Return

SUNDAY. Ma 1s Leave Washington 5 a m
.;.rJ5r5rg,7s Iesv Cumberland p IN same day
rs splendid opportunity 10 see the country
and visit your friends
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-14
NO IMMEDIATE CHANGES.
A PennsyIvania Official Discusses
Relations With the b. & o.

PHILADELPHIA. May 14-That there
viii be no immediate changes in the off,
GERS of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company. unless some OF those in high
position retire voluntarily, is verified BY
vice president of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Com pany. The gentleman discussed
the various rumors relative to the t--o
companies, and spoke unreservedly. He
said: while we are in control Of tie
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in meas
ure il was not secured by a downright
purchase Of stock In addition to our own
directors. others OF our friends in the
board are favorably impressed with our
policy relative TO the conduct Of the road,
and they stand with Us We now have
four directors of the Pennsylvania Rail
road in the Baltimore and Ohio board
These are S NJ Provost and John P.
Green who were members before, and
Samuel Rea and James aIcCrea. who were
elected last week It has not been de-
cided what shall be done in the future.
Mr. McCrea is in Europe. and Mr.. 1tea
E7iH not act until the former returns from
abroad. We had for some time expected
10 get this additional membership OF two
in the board, but l do not think it viii
be increased-not FOR the present at least
The other interests in the directory desire
to have their ideas carried out and they
| have q right to. because they have in
| vested large sums in the company There
| are some very strong men in the board
Edward r Bacon and Charles Steele. OF
j. P Morgan & Co; Edward H Harrf-
man. Jacob H Schin Of New York and
Norman B Ream. OF Chicago. are among
the directors.
1T should not be forgotten that both
preferred and common stock are held in
voting trust, which has three years yet
TO run. The trustees have the power Of
saving who shall be directors and who
shall be the officers. Oh. yes. the voting
trust can be dissOIved before the time set
for its expiration, but We have not heard
of their intention to resign AS to Mr.
Cowen retiring from the presidency We
have not learned of an expressed inten-
ton in that regard. He may have such
a thought. though. IN case he should re
tire [ do not think his successor would
be Mr. Loree, of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road. as that gentleman has not been
considered IN that connection
In fact there must he cCnSlcerahie
consideration given to Baltimore and
Ohio affairs before anything shall be
done The relations between the two
conpanieS are very harmonious Wnen
Mr. McCrea returns there are 4 hummer
OF important subjects relative 10 the re-
| IatfOnS il is desired to estaalish Tor the
! future to be considered Mr. Nin1rG. who
| is acting in place of Mr. Underwood as
| general manager. viii remain with the
| Baltimore and Ohio until July !, next, II
IS understood
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-14

Local officials of both the PENNSYLVANIA
and the Baltimore and Ohio are much in
terested in the change Of control or the
TaItirnora and Ohio. 1t has been the i'm
Ttr,sssior for some months that the Penn
Sy-Iyanfa has been buying the Baltimore
and Ohio shares heavily and tl3at II has
had control for some time ms tact
SeeT,7s now to be generally acknowl-
edged. 1T is impossible to obtain any ex-
preston of opinion Tor publication. how
ever from any Washington official Of
either system, as they occapy local pGsl-
.fonS simply which do nOJ give them any
general authority
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-14

Interest paid on deposits subject 10 check. Bank
ing dept, Union Trust and Storage Co, IaI4 st.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-14

FIynR's business College, Sth and Il
Business. Shorthand. Typew ating-S2S year
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mrs. H'KINLBY'S ILLNESS
The President Gives Up the Trip
to PaIO Alto.

He Remains at His Wifers Bedside
During the uorninE-The Ezecu-
tive Himself Reported 10 Be SUf-
ferinG Somewhat From Exhaustion
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1901-11-22
FERDINAND NEWS.

F. M. Quigley has the largest potatoes
we have seen for a long time, some on
exhibition at the store weighing "A lbs.
Michael Fuchs, of Nezperce, was here
last Sunday visiting his brother at the
Eifel store.
Mr.. Dunn, of Vineland, father of H.
@. Dunn, is here on visit.
A literary society win be organized at
the school house next Saturday, Nov. 90.
Roberts & Gipson have their chop
mill in this neighborhood.
A Hammers is completing and beah-
tifying the Catholic church.
Geo. Moody and party came back
from weeks deer hunt on Salmon
river loaded with dried venison.
A Mr.. Albert is here looking for a los
cation for blacksmith shop.
Ben Tacke and family arrived on the
18th from the east and are now With
Mr.. Tackles bfother-iulaw, NJ. Wahle.
Mr.. Tackle recently bought Farm near
Cottonwood and likes this country we'll.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1901-11-22

windows 1Ox12, with e inch bars on in.
side, set two inches from the inside, 6
inches deep in walls, inches apart each
way, up and down and crdsswise, solid
lock on outside door, said door to be out
of thicknesses of flooring nailed cross
wise and diagonal, inside door to be OF
two thicknesses OF one inch dressed
lumber or flooring. Hinges on front
door to be strap hinges, firmly bolted on
inside of wall. Dressed flooring lumber
for flooring. Bids to be presented by
Saturday, Nov. 23d, 1901. By order Of
the Board of Village Trustees.
Jos. RUsrBMEYER, Village Clerk.