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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
DISCUSSED BY THE POWERS
The Question Of Won Waldersee's
Successor Engaging Attention.
An Omcer of Each Nationality Nay
Take Command of the Allies in
Turn Previous to the Complete
Withdrawal OF Troops From China


Take Command of the Allies in
Withdrawal OF Troops From China
LONDON, May est is learned .rom
an official source in London that TIE
question Of a successor to Field Mar
shall Count Won Waldersee as Comman-
deT-in- Chief of the allies in China dur
ing the interim previous TO the com
plete withdrawal Of foreign troops is
now being discussed by the Powers
Count Won WaIdersee and the Coun-
eli Of Military Commanders at Pekin
have expressed the opinion that the
best way Of settling this question is for
an officer of each nationality to have
supreme command in turn.
PEKIN, May 25.-Tbe people Of Pao-
ting-fu have rebelIed against Chinese
authority and, through their treasurer,
have refused to pay any imperial taxes.
They declare that the Chinese Emperor
ran away and that no Government is at
present in existence. Notwithstanding
the efforts of high authorities to col
lect the taxes, they refused to enter
into any discussion of the matter with
the magistrate and killed three Chinese
soldiers who were sent to them under a
flag of truce. This rebellion has result
ed in an order prohibiting the officials
from employing soldiers TO carry out
their demands.
Liu-kun-yl, the viceroy of Nankin,
and one Of the Chinese peace ENJOYS
without plenipoteniary powers, has
sent orders to the salt comptroller Of
the region between the Yangtze- -kiang
and the Yellow River to formulate
plans for an increase of the revenue
from salt. The money thus secured is
to be applied to the payment of the in
IDENTITIES demanded by the Powers.
A former official Of Tsinchien, who To-
mented the disorders in the districts Of
Schincho and Anping, has been execut-
ed. His son, who was implicated in the
disorders, was also beheaded.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
STRIKERS LOCKED OUT.
Defiant Notice Issued to Machsn.
lists at Loclport, y. Y.


BUFFALO, May 25.-In Lockport, the
machinists on strike at the Holly Manu-
featuring Company Works. have been
locked out of the shops under a notice is
sued by the company, stating that the
men win work ten hours a day and will
be paid for ten hours time The Holly
Company is allied with the Snow Steam
Pump Works OF this city. and it is said,
the notice was issued in accordance with
the agreement. reached by the nnanufac-
turers at Thursdays meeting not to give
in to the strikers or to allow them time
and one-haIf for all work of more than
nine hours a day as was intended origi-
DalIy.
The local strikers still make significant
statements that the strike will be settled
next week, but refuse TO go into details
Sporadic assaults still occur
Godfried Smith, a striking maehinist.
was arrested on the charge of assaulting
Joseph Bingham who cooked meals for
non-llnion men in East Buffalo shops
where strikes are in progress.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
THE GALE ON THE LAKES.
Much Damage to Shipping and Con-
siderable Loss of Life

CHICAGO, May 25-The northeast gale,
which has swept the lakes for twenty
four hours, has proved the mos lisas-
trous Of the season. FROM Chicago to Og-
densburg comes 4 long list Of disasters to
shipping, attended by considerable loss of
life and many narrow escapes
The gale gradually lessened today and
marine men say the bIew is over The
velocity of the wind reached fly miles
an hour at several points.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
a PANIC ON A TROLLEY CAR.
The MOtOFman Rendered UacOn-
sciOus by a Bolt OF Lightning.

PATERSON, n. j., May 25.-During
severe electrical storm fast night a bolt
OF lightning struck trolley car, dazing
the mOtorman and causing q panic among
the passengers. The car vas proceeding
up d steep grade that leads from Mill
Street to the Passaic Falls when a peal
of thunder was followed almost instantly
by a binding flash and a jar
Harry McaIII, the young motorman, was
stunned and fell to the aoor The car
started back down the grade. The women
on the car became frightened. Mr= De-
monde, Of Singac; Mrs. MiIlson, of Little
Falls, and Miss Jackson, of Wayne
jumped and were badly bruised. Three
men jumped and were not hurt The con-
ductor applied the brakes from the rear
platform and shut OF the power The
stopped the car before it left the tracks,
which are sharply curved at the foot Of
the grade. McGiII recovered and contin-
ued the trip
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
BRITISH OFFICERS TRAITORS.
Three sent to Portland Prison for
Siding With the Beers.

LONDON, May 25.-The Chronicle
says il learns that three British officers
and about hundred non-commissioned
officers and men who were sent back from
South Africa for various misdemeanors
are now in Portland prison.
A majority Of the prisoners are appar-
emily ordinary offenders, but the officers,
it Is said, we're convicted of treasonably
siding with the Beers One OF them is
sufficiently influential TO procure the sup
preston Of the names Of all three.
Attempts TO discover their identity have
failed
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25

With the General Hospitality.
SAN FRANCISCO. May 25.-TEe
President and Mrs. Mckinley. the mem
bers Of the Cabinet, and the ladies ac-
companying them, and the other mem
bers of the party. who came to the
Pacific Coast with NT. Mckinley. left
san Francisco Tor the East at 10 o'clock
this morning.
Mrs. Mckinley rested well last night
and there IS apparently no occasion for
anxiety that she viii not endure with
out any serious result the long journey
to Washington. She is feeling quite
strong today The train left from the
Oakland side of the bay. The Presi-
Dental party crossed from this city
on a ferTyboat The President and all
the members Of the party were in good
spirits
There was a great crowd at the ferry
to bid the President Godspeed on his
Journey and there was another great
crowd on the Oakland side. In these
demonstrations the cordial good feeling
Of California for the President was
shown in a way that left no doubt OF
his place in the hearts Of the people
All the steam whistles in the Bay OF
San Francisco were blowing as the
President crossed to Oakland.
Mr.. Mckinley spoke frequently on
the way to the train Of the generous
hospitality of the people Of San Fran
cisco. His heart has been touched by
the consideration which has been shown
for him during the illness Of his wife
not only in this city but the cities OF
the Pacific northwest and other parts
OF the country where there had natu-
rally been keen disappointment at the
abandonment Of the Presidents trip.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
PUTTING CHINESE IN CHARGE.
a Gradual Restoration Of Native Au-
thorifv in Pekin.

PEKIN, May 25.-FieId Marshal Count
Won WaIdersee has made arrangements
with the commanders OF the French, Jap
anese, British, and Italian troops by
which the area controlled by foreigners
will be lessened and the Chinese regular
troops will be allowed 20 take their Places.
The latter wiz be held responsible for
any disturbances that may occur in the
districts which win be placed under their
control The conditions can hardly be
worse than thty aye at present.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
A MOVE FOR ARBITRATION.
Action Taken by Muchfnists and Eni
pIoyers in Chicago.

CHICAGO. May 25,-After an eight
hour session. the representatives Of the
National Metal Trades Association and
the International Association Of Machin-
lists. comprising the local territory. failed
to come to an agreement on the question
Of wages yesterday, and decided to submit
the entire matter TO the national officials
of both associations
This action is said TO mean that Chi
cag0 viii set precedent for the entire
country in the present labor crisis and
indications are that the whole controversy
viii be settled within a week The nego-
tiations so far show victory Tor the ma
chinfsts. as their first demand was for na-
tionaI arbitration
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
CRUSHED UNDER AN ENGINE.
\ Runaway Causes the Death of n
Railroad EmnIoxe.

Youngstown, Ohio, May 25--Bunt
Clark, a brakeman in the Erie Railroad
yards. was instantly killed last night. the
accident being the most peculiar ever re
ported here.
Clark was standing on the footboard Of
the switch engine, which was moving
slowly through the yards, when runa-
way horse attached to a buggy dashed in
front OF the locomotive, striking Clark
and hurI.ng him under the wheels of the
engine where he was mangled to death
before the engineer could bring the loco
rlntiN.. TO q sLop.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
A DUEL BETWEEN WOMEN.
Two Persons Wounded at n Shooting
Affair in Kentucky

SALYERsVILLE. Ky. May 25.-At the
home OF Ben SaIyer, OF the Licking Riv
or, last night there was d pistol duel be
tween Mrs. SaIyer and woman named
Baker The women, who had been rivals.
secured .4S-caIibre pistols that were kept
in the house Dr. Jasper Owens, who was
calling. thought they were jesting, but
they began shooting ct one another in
earnest.
Mrs Baker received severe wound.
DR.. Owens was shot through the stomach
and it is believed viii die he was brought
TO his home here today and an unsUccess-
full attempt was made TO locate the bull
let. The Baker woman was taken to her
home at the edge of town
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
NEARING A SETTLEMENT.
Arbitration Likely in the New York
Building strike.

NEW YORK. May 25.-The Executive
Committee Of the Bricklayers' unions viii
hold meeting this afternoon to consider
the proposition that was made to them
by the Mason Builders Association yes
terday at the conference that was held at
the Building Trades Club. and the set
tlement OF the difficulty viii depend upon
t0day-s meeting
The exact terms Of the proposition were
not made public, but in general effect It
was that if the unions wound permit the
resumption Of work on the buildings be
ing erected by Thomas }. Reilly, the Ma
son Builders Association would arbitrate
on all other matters of difference and
would consent TO the sazection Of an UNI
pire. The latter offer IS a concession on
the part Of the contractors and is one OF
the most important demands that the
b=ickIayeTs made.
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LIKELY TO BE a TOTAL LOSS.
Futile Efforts to Save n Stranded
Italian Bark.

NEW YORK. May 25-The italian bark
Blanca AsDasIa, ashore at Ship Bottom,
y J, life-saving station, IS likely to
prove a total loss.
Last night the wreckers stated that they
could not free her Of water. This morn
fng's report IS discouraginE. The vessel is
fun Of water, the seas breaking over her
and the Wreckers VIII leave her at high
water, not expecting 10 be able 70 save
ttr.s or-a
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
THE MACHINISTS STRIKE.
Little Prospect OF an Early Settle
ment of the Trouble.

NEW YORK, May z5-The chances
Of an early settlement Of the machin-
lists strike seem poor, and the hope ex-
pressed earlier in the week that the
men would be back at work by Monday
has little chance Of being fulfilled. The
situation today is practically unchang-
ed. despite the conferences and meet
ings of the past few days. At the ma
chinists' headquarters it was acknowI-
edged that the prospect OF a speedy
settlement was not very bright
The meeting of the members of the
Metal Trades Association at the Astor
House yesterday accomplished nothing
as far as a definite settlement of the
questions in dispute was concerned
and these questions were referred to
the administrative council of the Ma
tional Metal Trades Association. which
viii meet in Chicago on Tuesday next
Members of the association, however,
who were present at the meeting yes
terday took occasion TO deny emphati-
cally that the meeting practically re-
suited in an agreement to fight the ma
ehinists and accept no terms that might
be offered.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
STORM LOSSES IN TENNESSEE.
Many Buildings Wrecked and Lines
of Communication Crippled.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, May "a storm
passed over Tennessee last night which
wrought heavy damage in several coun-
tics
Through Lauderdale county the storm
wrecked telegraph and telephone lines.
Many churches, houses, and barns were
wrecked and thousands Of feet of fence
swept away. Some OF the business houses
at Ripley were IN two feet Of water dur
ing the storm At Trentoh, Paris, Milan,
and ClarksviIIe the damage was great.
The loss at Ripley VIII 10 ch $20.000. So
far as reported no lives re lost.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
EXCURSION BOAT STRANDED.
Benched in Shallow Water and the
Passengers Rescued.

OGDENSBUEG. y. Y, May 25-The
steamer Empire State, loaded with $50 or
more Canadian excursIonists, on the way
TO Kingston, Ontario, for the Queen
birthday sports, sprung leak near Brock
Vile Ontario, and began to sink.
For uuateIy she had not proceeded far
into the channel, and she was beached in
shallow water There was an incipient
panic, which prompt action by the crew
soon subdued- The passengers were land
Cd safely md returned to BrockviIIe
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
THE B. & O. DIRECTORS.
4 Successor to Mr.. CoEen May Be
Chosen Next Week.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa, March 25-The
board Of directors Of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad viii meet on Wednesday
next when it is expected that President
John K. COwen will retire and his sue
ccssor be chosen 1t Is practically con
ceded that L F. Loree, the present fourth
vice president Of the Pennsylvania Com
pany, viii be the new president Of the
company, and that the change will take
effect on June /
The position OF second vice president and
general manager, made vacant by the re-
tirement Of +. D. Underwood to accept
the presidency Of the Erie Railroad, is
still untitled. and action on his successor
may also be taken 1t is believed that the
new man Will be selected from among the
officials of the Pennsylvania Railroad 5
Western lines, and that ne win be man
thoroughly IN sympathy and accord with
Mr.. LOree
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
BoER CATTLE CAPTURED.
Tire New Rangers Corps Does Good
Scouting Work

PRETORIA, May 25.-The- troops of the
Cattle Rangers Corps, which was organ
lied by Colonel Morgan, have returned to
Pretoria from Wolvenhoek.
They had number Of exciting adven-
tures and several skirmishes with the
Beers, but by excellent scouting they sue
ceeded m getting through the Boer lines
with 5000 sheep and 4,0J1 cattle.
The Beers lost seven killed in the en-
counters with this corps
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
AN EARTHQUAKE IN SPAIN.
Two Persons Drowned and a Number
Injured at PuebIa.

MADRID, May Z5.-An earthquake shock
was felt in several districts CT Spain yes
terday.
At MetriI in Granada, a number of
houses were destroyed, but no lives were
lost The inhabitants were panic
stricken. The shock lasted sixteen sec
onds The shock was also felt at Granada
City and Malaga, where houses were dam
aged. and the people fed in terror from
the buildings TO the streets
At PuebIa, in Badajos, Jwc persons Were
drowned IL floods and a number were in
iured.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25

Information received at the office of the
American Federation of Labor today in
dfcates that the striking machinists of
the Seab0ard Air Line VIII win their tight
Frank Morrison, Secretary Of the Fedora
ton stated that a letter had been receiv-
ed from one Of the organizers at Ports
mouth, Va. which said that the outlook
Tor the machiniSts was most favorable
and II was likely their demands would
soon be granted. II is not probable that
the Wabash and Clover Leaf system will
long resist the demands of the hundreds
o. H'achinlsts IN their employ who have
gone out.
The representatives of machinists en-
p!oyed by the Southern Railway who
were expected to arrive in this city for
a conference with r S. Cannon, general
manager OF that road, have not yet put
- an appearance. It is hardly probable
that any strike viii result on the South
eFn- The representatives come from a
number of the large shops at Atlanta,
Birmingham, and other points. 1t is stat
ed, however, that some of the shops have
not sent representatives
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
CAPTAIN TRAvERs GUILTY.
Result of the Enquiry Into the
wreck of the TantaIIon Castle.

CAPE TOWN, May Z5.-The court of en-
quiry which has been investigating the
wreck cf the Castle line steamship Tan
talon Castle, on RObben Island some
weeks ago, made its report today.
Captain TTaYers was found guilty Of a
grave error of judgment in not ancnoring
his vessel when he. ran into the dense
fog in the strong currents The captain
was ceusured, but his certificate was re-
turned 10 him. No blame was attached to
the other officers
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
VaIxyrie III to he Demolished.

GLASGOW, May 25--The old America s
Cup challenger, Lord DUnravens Falky-
rie III, which has been lying in Gourock
Bay. has been sold TO . Glasgow Iirm Of
IRON brokers. She viii be broken up next
Monday
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
A CoLLIERY STRIKE ENDED.
ShamOI1in, Pa. Employees to Resume
Work on Monday.

SHAMOKIN, Pa, May 25.-One thou
sand strikers at Corbin and Excelsior col
Iieries operated by a. Robertson & Co,
decided this morning to resume work
Monday, the operators agreeing TO pay
semi-monthIy in the future.
The coIlieries- were tied up last Wednes-
day
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
THE WELSH NINE DISASTER.
Five Bodies Recovered. and Seventy
Men Yet Enfombed.

CARDIFF, May 25.-The rescuers of the
entombed miners 1t Lord Windsor.s mine
at Sengenhydd, Wales, had made SLOW,
progress UD 10 noon.
Five bodies have been recovered and
seventy miners are stiu entombed. All
hope that any Of them are stiH alive has
practically been abandoned
LONDON, May 25.-King Edward has
teIegraphed his sympathy to the families
Of the victims OF the colIery accident at
Sengeuhydd, Wales
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The Treasury Statement.

The receipts Of the Government today
according to the Treasury statement
reached the sum of Sl,7g3g75.S and con
sisted Of customs $73s S5S.S9; interua
revenue. SS79. .gSl-Is miscellaneous. Ss4.
Psi. The expenses amounted to SzIg5.-
oJ9. leaving a balance OF receipts over d5s-
bursemeuts amounting to SOS Sl5.SA
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
RECEIVED BY THE POPE.
Archbishop Chape1Ie Reports on
Conditions In the PHILIPPINES.

ROME, May 25.-The Pope today receiv-
ed Archbishop Chapelle, the Apostolic
Delegate to the Philippines. who submit
ted a report on the condition of affairs
there.
1t is understood the report favors the
acceptance of the proposition OF the Amer
can Government in regard to the dispute
over church property.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
MRS. LEASE A BANKRUPT.

A Petition in Insolvency Filed in
New York City.
NEW YORK May 25.-Mrs. Mary EIiz-
abeth Lease fled a petition IL bankruptcy
today.
Her assets are $22sS.75. and her Hbalii-
ties 8. .2tIE5.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
M. DE RoDAYs RETIRED.
Changes in the Editorial Depart
ment of the Figaro.

PARIS. May 2z-M. Perivier, the mana
ger, has assumed personal control Of the
editorial and literary departments Of the
"Figaro<
Tae name OF NJ De RodayS, who recent
" fought duel with Count Boni de Cas-
tellane, does not appear at the head of
the paper today. N. Henri Des Houx Will
rfnlace N CorneIy.
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DISASTER IN a GERMAN MINE.
Five Bodies Recovered and Eighties
Persons Missing

BERLIN. May 25.-A fire occurred tc da.5
in the Hermann mine, at Waldenburg-
Five bodies, including two Of those Of a
rescuing party, have been recovered
Eighteen persons are missing.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
REPAIRS TO THE sHAMRoCKs.
The Old Challenger Leaves South
nmntnn for the CIVIC.

SOUTHAMPTON, May 25--Sir Thomas
Lipton's yacht Shamrock / left South
ampton today in tow for the Clyde where
she will be repaired.
The Shamrock II viii also be towed to
the Clyde tomorrow or Monday to be re
fitted
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
THE MOUNT BAKER BOUNDARY
Americans Right in Their Conten-
ton RegnrdinE the Line.

VANCOUVER. 3. G, May 25.-Mr. Nc
Arthur the Canadian representative on
the joint survey Of the international
boundary at Mount Baker, between Brit
ish Columbia and the State of Washing
ton, says the Americans were right in
their conJe ltion last year regarding the
line, owing to an error in the original
survey.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
LORD MILNER OF CAPE TOWN.
The Title Assumed by the South Af-
ricnn Governor

LONDON, May 25.-AIfred Miner, Gov
ernor Of the Transvaa1 and Orange River
Colony, who was elevated to the peerage
yesterday on his arrival in London from
South Africa, has decided to take the title
Of Lord Miner Of Cape Town.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
No Change Reported in the Condi-
ton of the OHIcer.

The condition Of Lieut. Col Francis
H45eFIer. of General Miles stan who has
been seriously III for several days at his
r-sid-uce. IIz7 Twentieth Street remains
ia. same No improvement was noted
during the day. General Miles called at
th. Eiichler home this morning
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-25
Cut This Ont aud Keep 1t.
-hesanenI,c Rench-Opens TOMORROW

Trains leave District Line Station SUNDAYS
$50 a. m 1880 a. N, Il:sy a. m. 2:30 p. m
$50 p. m, $50 p. m, 7:S0 p m Week days
10. 80 a n. 23O 2. m., $50 p m 7.30 p. m. Re
turning leave the Beach sundays 1880 p m. >
r. H., 3:90 p m p M P. n. 10 p m.
Week days 12tS9 p m go P m, p. n, 10
o. NJ 80 cents round trip
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May 3Oth Pcn-3Ear and Gettysburg
E,rrursinu Via D. & O. II. r

Under auspices Washington Division, K Of p
fseava Washington $50 &. n, returning leave
Cettvsburz $50 and Pen MaT C:55 p. m same
day This is a most delightful trip. Rate to
Pen Mar Sis; Gettysburg $zz5- Better take il.
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Burglars Loot a PostOmcc.

LOCEPCRT, y. Z, May 25.-The post
Office at Sapborn vas burgIarized last
night and about $50 secured The robbers
broke into blacksmith shop and secured
tools to do the job. There s no clue.
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see Page =
$3.50 Decoration Day Excursion $3.50

For bargains in houses for sale by Stone & FAIR
fax.
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81 To Harper's Ferry and Win 81
chester

From baltimore and Ohio Station, a. m,
Sunday. Nay 70 Returning, leave Winchester 6
and Harper's Ferrr p E. same day It's grand
opportunity to visit your friends and visit his
tgrIe grounds.
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S1.25 To Baltimore and Return $1.2J
Nin PennsHINanIa RnIIrOan.

Tickets on sale Saturday and Sunday, Nay p
and 26. good 70 return until Monday, Nay ..
All trains except Congressional Limited
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SUICIDE OF A COUNTESS.
Ended Her Life by "A shot Through
the Heart.

LONDON, May Pa despatch from
MeIton-Mowbray, Leicestershire, states
that the Countess Ugarte. of Oakham,
who was weI-known locally, committed
suicide today
She shot herself through the heart.