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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-01
DEATH DUE TO, ACCIDENT.
COrOner's Verdict in Case of Col. Luz
man of Cumberland.

COrOner's Verdict in Case of Col. Luz
man of Cumberland.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
CUMBERLAND, Nd, January 1.-The
death of Col Theodore Luman, whose body
was found in the mountains yesterday,
was due to accident. He feIl sixty-five feet
over an almost perpendicular cliff, crushing
his skull. breaking his neck and badly dis
figuring his body. 1t was at a romantic
spot which he often visited and which he
once photographed. His body lay out in
the mountains nearly a day before 1t was
found by the searchers.
1t was at first thought Col. Luman had
been murdered and intense excitement pre-
vailed. The coroner, DR.. G. H. Carpenter,
pronounced death due to accident, and al
lowed the removal Of the body to Cumber-
land. The accident occurred in West Vir-
ginia. The funeral Of Col Luman will oc-
cur tomorrow afternoon at 2:3O o'clock, and
the Cumberland Lodge of Elks will be in
charge. Senator George L. Wellington will
deliver the eulogy for the Elks at the grave.
Col Luman was the sixth clerk for Allie
gany county in over one hundred years.
He served for three years as adjutant in
the I'd Regiment, Potomac Home Brigade,
and was brevetted colonel. He belonged to
the Society of the Army of the Potomac.
He also belonged to the Grand Army of the
Republic, Royal Arcanum and the Knights
of Honor. At the unanimous request Of
the Cumberland bar the court will appoint
his son, Ralph M. Luman, as his successor
until the next general election.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-01
COLORADO MINERS STRIKE
COAL LEADERS DEMAND ADVANCE
OF 10 PER CENT.

LOUISVILLE, Col, January 1.-At a
meeting here of representatives from every
coal camp in northern Colorado it was de-
cided to demand an increase Of 10 cents per
ton for leaders. The mines were idle yes
terday and the men say they will stay out
until the advance is granted.
DENVER, Col, January 1.-President
James J. Cannon of the Northern Coal
Company, when asked concerning the de-
mands of the miners represented at the
Louisville meeting, said he knew very little
about the grievances of the miners in
northern Colorado.
II have been out of the city," said he,
'and just learned there was a meeting Of
miners at Louisville. The miners, as 1 un-
derstand 1t, want an increase in wages
will you grant lt?
NO" replied President Cannon. "The
miners seem to think the cold weather will
bring us to terms right away, but they are
mistaken know of no real grievances in
the district
The northern coal fields supply Denver
almost entirely with soft coal and it is un-
derstood that not more than enough to last
two weeks is in store. So Denver would
suffer greatly from a strike in that section,
especially If the present cold spell is pro-
longed A large number of miners are en-
ployed in the northern coal mines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-01
Chinaman Who Killed Baron Won
Ketteler Beheaded.
MANY SPECTATORS WERE PRESENT
Ii Hung Chang Says China VIII
Comply With Demands.
WANTS THE WAR STOPPED

PEKIN, December 31.-The man who
killed Baron Won Ketteer. the German min
lister to China, in June last, was beheaded
today in the presence of a large number Of
spectators.
A meeting of the foreign ministers will
be held as soon as Sir Ernest Mason Satow,
the British minister, who is suffering from
cbills and fever, shall have recovered suf-
ficiently to be present, and when a date
and place for meeting the Chinese commits
sioners shall have been agreed upon.
A representative of the Associated Press
today had a personal interview with Ii
Hung Chang who shows plainly physical
evidence of his recent Illness. but whose
mind has not been affected by his sickness
and is as vigorous as ever. In the course
Of his conversation with the correspondent
Earl Ii said he should prefer to meet the
ministers and commissioners at his house.
II such an arrangement were possible, on
account of the condition of his health. but
would not under the circumstances, make
suggestions
Emperor willing to Comply.
He said also that the emperor Is desirous
of complying in all particulars with the de-
mands Of the powers. On the other hand,
he thinks the powers should order a ces-
sation of the frequent irritating expeditions,
which he looks upon as unnecessary and as
doing a deal of harm. 1t will be quite pos
sible now. he says. to maintain complete
order in the province, with the assistance
of q small number of Chinese troops, and
he hopes that the powers will agree to keep
as at present the troops now stationed
at Pekin and Tien Tsin and along the
railway.
The emperor, Ii Hung Chang asserts is
willing to punish all those named by the
powers by banishment to the furthest part
of the Chinese dominions. on the northwest
ern frontier; and their return, he declares,
will be prohibited under penalty Of decapi-
tstion. His majesty is anxious also to have
the number Of legation guards limited. and
that other boundaries be specified; and he
hopes the foreign armies will be recalled as
early as possible in the spring.
China Ready to Act In Good Faith.
China will endeavor, says Earl Ii, by
every means in her power to prove that she
intends compliance with the demands con-
tained in the note, and to show her desire
to make the country safe and habitable for
foreigners. He believes the powers will not
insist upon the total destruction Of the
forts.
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HAS GIVEN AWAY $4,000, 900.
DIR. ID. X. PearsOns Rounds Out Cen.
tury With Another Gift.

CHICAGO, January 1.-Dr. D. X. Pear
sons completed his great benefactions for
the nineteenth century. amounting to more
than $2,5OO.OO0, by mailing a check to
Carleton College, Northfeld, MINI. The
last donation makes a total of $4,000
which DR.. Pearsons has given to the Min
nesota institution,
DR.. Pearsons also has given a check for
S25 600 to Frederick w. Crosby, treasurer
of Lake Forest University. This gift was
on a promise made last February, when
DR.. Pearsons offered $4,000 on condition
that 100000 be raised for the university
endowment fund. By Saturday S92, 600 had
been obtained. and the remaining 5000
was raised by collections In the Presby-
terian churches of Chicago on Sunday.
The endowment fund now amounts to
$726, 900, Of which DR.. Pearsons has given
$125,OOO The trustees of the university
will attempt to raise 500 600 for new build
ings, to be expended as follows: Gym
nasium for the academy, $4,000; science
building for the university, $40, 900; recita-
ton building for Ferry Hall Seminary,
$780,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-01
DENSE FOG IN LONDON.
Pedestrians Have Much Difficulty in
Finding Their Way.

Pedestrians Have Much Difficulty in
Finding Their Way.
LONDON, January 1.-Dense fog of what
is called the pea-soup variety, and the
worst in several years, covers the whole
of the London district, seriously interfering
with traffic of all kinds. Even pedestrians
have difficulty in finding their destinations
The floods continue in the country. The
water in the lower part Of Bath is fourteen
feet deep and the tops Of cottages are just
appearing above the waste. Boats have
been kept busy rescuing the inhabitants of
the place from the water. Four deaths
from drowning are reported.
Thousands have been rendered idle
through the closing of inundated works. In
some districts trains were held up all night
long out Of the reach of assistance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-01
THE ARMIsTICE IN CHINA.



for Its Announcement.
The officials here are puzzled to account
for the announcement Of the Chinese armis-
tice before the Chinese answer, which ask
ed for it, had been received by the minis
ters at Pekin. However, it Is suggested
that the rather vigorous expressions of dis
satisfaction by some of the powers at the
prosecution of these military raids upon
Chinese who are showing no disposition to
attack foreigners may at last have some
effect. The State Department has sent
strong instructions directly in line with the
Chinese request for suspension Of mill
tary excursions 1t is not an "armistice,
technically speaking, that is looked for
now, but merely a suspension of military
activity. Were the powers to formally con-
sent to an "armistice'' they would thereby
commit themselves to formal recognition
of the existence of an actual war with
China, and there are strong reasons why
such committal should be avoided If pos
sible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-01
Assignments of Omcers.


The following assignments to regiments
of officers recently promoted have been
made:
Capt Hollis c. Clark to the oath Infantry.
Capt Geo. c. Saferrans to the I'd In
fantry. Company c.
Capt Palmer e. Pierce. to the sth In
fantry, Company F.
Capt, Lutz Wahl. to the 21st Infantry.
Company K.
Capt VIM. P. jackson, to the Sd Infantry.
Company H.
First Lieut.. Charles NJ. Bundel, to the
18th Infantry, Company F.
First Lieut.. Henry L. Harris, jr., to the
10th Infantry, Company G.
First Lieut.. Laurence Halstead, to the
18th Infantry, Company K.
First Lieut. Frederick w. Van Duyne, to
the 18th Infantry.
First Lieut.. Charles D. Heron. to the 21st
Infantry, Company A.
First Lieut. Robert B. Calvert. to the
Oath Infantry.
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CzAR REVIEWS TROOPS.
Congratulates His Soldiers ON Thei
Return From China.

Congratulates His Soldiers on Their
Return From China.
ST. PETERSBURG, January 1.-At Ii
vadia the czar yesterday reviewed the Rus
sian troops that have returned from China.
His majesty passed in front Of the detach-
ments and then ordered a march past. AS
each company passed the czar thanked
them for their services. Dinner was served
to the soldiers in their barracks, where the
cZar passed about from one table to an
other addressing remarks to Individual SOL
diers. Subsequently, holding aloft a glass
Of brandy. his majesty addressed the troops
as follows:
Brothers, 1 rejoice to see you assem-
bled here, gallant heroes that you are, re-
turning from SO far a country after such
an arduous campaign. I drink your
health,'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-01
WARRANT FOR D'EssAUER.
ChicaxO Grand Jury Indfcfs Him
Selling Bogus Bonds.

Chicago Grand Jury Indicts Him for
Selling Bogus Bonds.
CHICAGO, January 1.-The grand jury
has returned an indictment against s.
George D'Essauer, who left the city several
months ago under a charge Of having sold
a number of bogus bonds Of the North
western Gas Light and Coke Company to
Warren H Baker. The charge against
D'Essauer war forgery. and he is alleged
to have forged the names Of William M.
and John s. Van Norwich, bankers at Ra-
tavia, to a note for 5000.
Detective Roche went to New Orleans
last night to get D'Essauer, who Is being
held in that city, and who has admitted his
identity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-01

Rritish Columbia Bars Out Asiatics.
VICTORIA, B. c.. January 1.-The pro-
yincial government has proclaimed the new
regulations for carrying out the immigra-
ton act which was passed at the last ses-
sion. prescribing the educational test.
A big fight will be made b ythe compa-
nfes engaged in bringing in japanese and
Chinese, as the act Is an effective bar to
their entry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-01
CAPTURES DE VETS SUPPLIES.
Gen. Knox Following Up the BOer
Forces Under Him.

Ten. KNOX FOIIOWIM8 Up inc DOer
Forces Under Him.
LONDON, January 1.-Gen. Kitchener
has telegraphed to the war Office as fol-
lows:
PRETORIA. December 31.-Gen. Knox.
who has been following up De Wet, reports
that he has captured some horses. five wag-
ons, with supplies, and 6OO0 rounds OF am
munition. He has released and allowed to
go to their farms seventy-six Boer prison.
ers. who were taken at De Vets laager.
and who were being forced to fight.
Gen. French recently captured twelve
prisoners and large quantity OF carts and
cattle. Among the prisoners was a dispatch
rider. bearing . letter from Beyers for
SmutS."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-01
TIE VOTE AT HARRISBURG.

No Progress Made in Organizing
House of Representatives.
HARRISBURG, Pa. January 1.-The first
ballot taken in the contest for control Of
the organization of the house Of represen-
tatives between the stalwart republicans
and the fusionists has resulted in tie.
Four democrats voted for VIM. T. Mar
shall, the stalwart republican candidate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-01
MOTHER TOOK HER CHILDREN.
Her Divorced Husband Charges Hel
With Kidnapping Them.

With Kidnapping Then.
LEXINGTON, KY, January 1.-Joseph
McCann, a farmer of this county, charges
that his former wife. now Mrs. J. Walter
Peake of Chattanooga. wife Of the senator
from the Chattanooga district In the Ten
nessee legislature, kidnapped his two boys,
aged eight and nine, here last Sunday and
took them to Chattanooga. Senator and
Mrs. Peake came to Lexington ten days
ago to visit Mr.. Adams. Mccain claims
that according to agreement he brought
the two children to Lexington last week to
remain a few days with their mother.
Since the divorce the children have been
with McCann's mother. He came for the
children Sunday and says he learns Mrs.
Peake has taken the children to Chatta-
nooga. Mrs. Peake secured a divorce from
McCann in 1897. Mr.. Peake was then an
attorney here and represented Mrs. Nc
Cam in the case. They We're married
shortly after the divorce and live In Ten
nessee. Mccain married MISS Howard of
this county threeEweeks agd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-01

JAMESTOWN, N. Y. January L-Eben-
eser p. Upham. former publisher of the
jamestown Journal the Dubuque Qowa)
Times, Des Moines Register. aChicago In
ter Ocean and the Industrial World Of Chi
cago. and for great many years partner
ment printer. died II his home In this city
last night, aged sevonty-threo 4oara.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-01

RecFufts at the PresfdtO BarFack0.
SAN FRANCISCO. January 1-Orders
have been received at the military depart
ment Of California headquarters to organ-
ize a second provisional battalion at the
Presidio. The number OF recruits in the
newly organized camp has increased to
such an extent that 1t will soon be neces-
sary to organize a regiment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-01
Fire at Burlington, Iewa.

BURLINGTON. Ia, January LA fire
which broke out after midnight burned out
the Connor Mercantile Company's estab-
hshment entailing loss Of $4,000. and
then spread to Schramm & Schmieg's
wholesale dry goods store, where $4,000
damage was done. The Connor company
was fully insured. Schramm & Schmieg
carried $45, 600 insurance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-01
DIAMONDS IN NEW MEXICO.
J. j. Blow Makes a Rich Find Near
Captain.

Ell PASO, Tex, January 1.-The discov-
cry Of diamonds in the volcanic hills near
Captain. Otero county, New Mexico, has
created intense excitement among mining
men there and In this city. The discovery
was made by J. ]. Blow, general manager
Of the Linderman Coal Company, who
picked up four gems in an ant heap. He
took them to a jewelsr, who pronounced
them genuine diamonds. Blow then dug
into the ant heap and at a depth OF twelve
feet uncovered bed of the precious stones.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-01
MAIL STAGE HELD UP.
Road Agents Get About $3.50 for Thei1
.JOb.

HOAU ASCHtB UVl lAUVuV PfOV 1VH 4 HcKX
Job.
AGASSIZ, B. c., January 1.-The mail
stage between Agassiz and Harrison Hot
Springs was held up by three masked men
with rifles. The driver was forced to re-
linquish the mail bag. A number Of papers
were taken from the express box. There
were nine passengers in the stage. and
these were forced to hand over their purses,
watches and jewelry. About $3.50 in cash
was secured by the bandits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-01
Assigned to Recruiting Duty.

Capt James r. Lindsay, 18th Infantry.
now on temporary duty at Fort Leaven-
worth. Kan, has been assigned to recruit
ing duty at Little Rock. Ark. relieving
First Lieut. 4. g BrQokes. 18th Infantry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-01

necessity Of an extra session of Congress,
and at present none seems to be threat
ened.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-01

Better a small advertise
ment that attracteth the
multitude than a large one
that is seen by the few.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-01
DIPLOMATIC CALLERS.


and the latter regretting that they can
look forward to few more opportunities.
In the way Of rich and titled bachelors 1t
happens this season to be especially Dressed,
a not-to-be-overloOked consideration from
a feminine standpoint
The corps was headed by Lord Paunce-
fote. who again enjoying this particular
distinction as the dean had hardly ex-
pected the pleasure and honor to be his
at the opening reception Of the century.
This time a year ago his term was con-
sidered as very near its end and his early
departure for England seemed certainty.
His satisfaction in having his stay indefi-
nitely prolonged is shared by his family.
Lady Pauncefote, Miss Maud Pauncefote,
Miss Sibyl Pauncefote and Miss Audrey
Pauncefote accompanied the British am
bassador, as did Captain Lewis Bayly of
the royal navy and Mrs. Bayly, and Mr..
Dayrell E. NJ. Crackenthorpe and Mrs.
Crackenthorpe. The latter, formerly Miss
Sickles, daughter of General Sickles of New
York and an especial favorite of Mrs. Nc
k.nley, had her place In the diplomatic pro-
cession for the first time. Well known in
this city, where she SO frequently visited
she is also regarded as one Of the beauties
of the corps. Lieutenant Colonel Gerald
Charles Kitson, military attache, and Mr..
H. C. Norman were also in attendance.
With the Italian ambassador, Baron Fava,
and Baroness Fava were the secretaries
and attache of the Italian embassy. Ar.
Francesca Carignani d'Novoli, Baron Carlo
Alliotti and Count Leopoldo Corinaldi
Herr Won Holleben, the German ambas-
sador, was accompanied by the first sscre-
and his charming young wife. who only ar
rived from Europe last week: Count Won
Montelgas and Lieut. Commander Won Re-
beur-Paschivitz and wife.
The French ambassador, Mr.. Jules Cam
bon, had with him Mr. Eugene Thiebaut.
FIRST secretary: Capt vignai and Mrs. Wig
nal. Lieut.. Commander de Faramond de
(Continusd on Second Pagal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-01
District LegislatiOn

Legislation for the District of Columbia
will also share the attention of the House
and Senate with other important legsla-
ton. When the railroad grade crossing
bills get into conference they will be whip
ped into shape, it is thought, SO as to meet
the approval Of both houses. and they will
probably receive the sanction Of the Presi-
dent long before March 4.
The District of Columbia appropriation
bill will be taken up by the House commit
tee on appropriations next week and rap
idly pushed to completion. The House Dis
trict committee has some miscellaneous
bills which will be put through from time
to time as favorable opportunity Offers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-20
THE CARPENTERS ARE FIRM.
Journeymen Refuse to Accept Compromise
Resolutions.

The Carpenters Union met last night
and after prolonged session decided
it is understood. to refuse to accept ,he
counter resolutions of the Master Build
ers. Association.
The officers refused to discuss the mat
ter. but from what can be learned the
iourneyrnen carpenters decided to stand
5v their original resolution asking for
nine-ho,lr day with-a minimum scale OF
$3.50.
The master builders at recent con-
ference with the journeymen decided
upon a resolution granting the nine-hour
day, but placed the minimum wage at
s.. 1t was learned that a committee
was appointed to present the resolutions
of the union adopted last night TO the
master builders at their meeting TO-
morrow
The meeting last night was one OF the
largest and most enthusiastic in the ms
tory of the local union. The membership
of the union embraces about 80 per cent
of the iourneymen resident carpenters
of this city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-20
INDEMNITY NEGOTIATIONS.
The Reports From Special Commissioner
Rockhill Discouraging.
fRr Associated Press. !

(Sy Associated tEeSS.l
WASHINGTON, March 19.-It is feared
here that the negotiations at Pekin re-
specting indemnities may fail owing TO
the greed of individual nations. Mr.. ROCK
hill. our special commissioners who has
been in close communication by cable with
the State Department. has nothing out
discorraging reports to make OF this tm-
portant branch OF the negotiations.
It appears that the ministers cannot
agree upon any uniform basis of indem-
nifty, some of the powers demanding
enormous sums. In most cases the powers
contend for the right of fixing their own
indemnties. The result is that each
power, in order not to be outdone, likes
the total of it's claims at an enormous
figure, far beyond anything known to the
history of indemnity collections.
The difficulty encountered IN passing
this point in the negotiations is attract
ing much more of the attention OF the
officials here than the threatened collision
between the allies at Tien Tsin. which, oy
the way, has so far not been the subject
os a report to the State Department from
Mr. Rockhill, though there is reason 10
believe that some of the ambassadors mere
have made it the basis OF unofhcial con-
ferences with the Secretary OF state.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-20

men among the rioters rendered this de-
n,cnstration more dangerous than any
known in a generation.
After reading the manifest, the students
threw their crumbled copies into the
crowd and raised flag inscribed For
E1berty' The students also shouted.
Help us get our rights" and the mob re-
sponded with cheers.
SERIOUS RIOT.
Serious riots occurred in ST. Petersburg
to-day on the occasion of a solemn mass
in the Cathedral of Our Lady of Kasan
for the repose of the soul of NJ. Bogolie-
poff, the minister of public instruction,
who was shot and fatally wounded by
sKarpovich.
The police fired their revolvers and it
is rumored that five students We're killed
and eighty others either seriously or
slightly injured.
Wholesale arrests, including many
women followed the rioting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-20
.GINTER'S HOME
MAY BE SOLD.
1t is on the Market and a Report is
Current That a Deal for it
Has Been Made.

1t is reported that the country place OF
the late Major Lewis Ginter, inherited by
Mrs Young, of New York, has been pur-
chased by a noted physician of another
state, and will be converted into a SANTA
rium.
Mr.. Anthony Theirman. who has been
trying to secure purchaser for the prop
erty. said last night that SO far as he
knew it had not been sold. He thought
he would have been informed had the
transfer been made.
There seems good reason to believe,
however. that negotiations for the prop
erty are pending or have been consum-
mated. The property, which is located to
the northwest of the city. beyond the
Union Theological Seminary and on the
line of the Lakeside car-ltne, is one of
the most luxurious country residences in
Virginia. Mrs. Young, the owner, lives
in New York