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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-09
CHARGED WITH CHILD MURDER
A Lumber Mill Owner Under Arrest
in Indiana.

FORT WAYNE. Ind, July 9-CharIes
Dunn, well-to-do lumber mill owner,
sixty years old. was arrested at Hunter
town, ten miles north of this city last
night charged with the murder Of ten
yeaT-oId Alice CothreH- The chiId's body
was found yesterday afternoon "a a els
tern under Dunn's house.
Last Wednesday the little girl was sent
10 Dunns house on an errand Marie
Sampletcn, a domestic, vas washing when
Alice CothrelI came 70 Dunn's house. and
says the little girl left for home at /
. clock Wednesday afternoon. Other
neighbors, however. say they saw her GO
ing back 10 the place later Dunn re-
turned home at 2 o'clock from the coun-
try, where he had force of men cutting
logs Nothing more was seen Of the child
On Sunday morning the farmers and vii
layers. who had been engaged IN ? search
for four days, decided TO investigate
Dunn's premises, as the fact that the
child had been seen last at ISIS house
lent color to suspicious. Dunn met the
seaTchers with an OATH and said he had
dragged his cistern thoroughly as well as
the vault. Nevertheless, three farmers
made their way into the house and drag
ged the cistern. soon bringing up the
body It was not discoiored or bIoatsd
and there were no visible marks of any
kinds on il. except a swelling OF the
throat The authorities were immediate
" notified, and The coroner made a post
mortem examination The result was not
made known until after the inquest last
night Coroner Barnett and Dr. GreenweH
who assisted him, say that death evident
ly resulted from stFangulatiOz as the
cords of the throat were swollen. The
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the lungs being in such condition as 10
hold the theory OF drowning uTltenabIe.
The presence Of Dunn at the house his
conflicting stories on the stand at the in
quest, his refusal to allow the premises to
be searched, and other circumstances
pointed so strongly to mis- guilt that the
coroner ordered his arrest
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-09
PRICE ONE CENT.
MORALITY OF BULL FIGHTS.
Nebraskans Aroused by the Gov
ernor's Proposed Attendance.

The state Executive and His STAFF 10
Witness an Exhibition Tomorrow.
severe Criticism by Omaha News
paper - other Adverse Opinions
OMAHA. Neb.. July 9.-The bull fights
that are being held daily in South Omaha
promise some extraordinary scenes to-
morrow Governor Savage and his entire
staff have announced their intention Of at
tending the exhibition in a body for the
performances on Wednesday, and the bull
fight managers are advertising the occa-
sion as red-letter one. As an evidence
Of the seriousness with which the appear
ance Of the State official at q public fight
IS viewed as moral proposition. a local
paper comes out editorialiy as follows.
For the good name Of the State and
his own reputation, it IS to be hoped the
Governor viii not take part in the orgies
that have characterized this brazen at
tempt to pander to the vicious and IawIess
classes Omaha and the State have al
ready been lowered in public esteem BY
these exhibitions The advertisement ~
the bull fights has provoked decidedly an
favorable comment in the press Of the
country"
Right Rev A L Williams. Bishop Co
adjutor Of the Nebraska Diocese. is much
aroused over the situation He declared
today that there was a moral principIe
involved that the country generally could
not afford to ignore.
The idea of the Governor and other
State officials attending such brutal ex-
hibition is outrageous he said. 1T
looks IKE encouraging violations OF Law
as well as violations of those sentiments
that cling around the best institutions OF
modern civilization. Such indecent e1-
hibitions have long since been reIegat-
ed TO those countries that have not rec
ognized the onward march of morality
and civilization. 1t is a revival OF the
5arbaric practices Of centuries
Mayor Frank E. Moores said TODAY: 1T
IS TO be deprecated more because OF the
fake connected with the whole thing.
than if it were the actual Spanish arti-
Gle No bulls are slaughtered n the
fight and there is little other than the
element of danger to the daring Mexi-
cans who risk being trampIed 70 death
or gored. The State is undoubtedly be
ing injured by the advertisement OF a
real bull fight at South Omaha
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-09
GATHERING At COLUMBUS.
The Democrats Of Ohio Ready for
Their Convention
Considerable Discussion Concerning
FIHnE>s for the PIatform-Niayor
Johnson Working for the Adoption
OF His Ideas in Regard TO TaNation-

TIHnks for the PIatform-Hayor
Johnson Working for the Adoption
OF His Ideas in Regard to TaNation-
COLUMBUS. Ohio. July . The hosts OF
the OHIO Democracy have been gathering
here all the morning for the State conven-
tiou. which viii convene at 4 o'clock this
afternoon. It is expected that only pre-
Iiminary business Will he transacted at
this afternoons session.
\ subcommittee consisting of JUdsou
Harmon. Attorney General under the
Cleveland Administration. and Harland
Cleveland. United States District Attor-
ney. has been in session since this morn
ing. engaged in the work of drafting a
platform. II Is said by those who ought
to know that no reference is TO be made to
either Mr. Bryan or the silver issue in
any of the p.anks TO be proposed for
adoption.
It was said this morning by q leader O.
prominence that the only question which
threatens bhe harmony Of the convention
is that Of taxation. 4 number of repre-
sentatives of Mayor Tom L Johnson are
here, and they are working hard for the
incorporation in the platform OF Mr-
JohnSon-s ideas as to taxation
Charles p. Salen. who is to oficiate as
the temporary chairman of the conven-
ton, is of the opinion that the adoption
Of the johnson recommendations viii do
q great deal toward preserving harmony
in Cuyahoga county It is evident. how
ever, that there are many others who are
unwilling TO accept the johnson PROPOSE
tions. The question will doubtless have
TO be fought out on the floor Of the con-
yeution.
There is no change in the situation as
to the gubernatoriaI nominee 1t is re-
iterated that James Eilbourne viii be
named for this Office by accIamatiou- The
fight IN the matter of nominations viii be
among the candidates who wish to run
for Lieutenant Governor. The aspira nts
for this honor are ex-Attorney General
Monnett. H. a. Mykrantz. and w B. Mo
Carthy. 1t is said that the nomination
for Lieutenant Governor Will go 10 An
thony Howells. Of Stark county.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-09
THE DELMAR A WRECK.
Efforts to Save the British steamer
Given Tn.

Given Up.
ST JOHNS. Newfoundland. JuTv 8
The British steamship DeITnar from Dun
dee, which went ashore yesterday at
Renews. on the east coast OF Newfound-
land. was q total wreck this morning She
struck the coast in d dense fog The rapid
current which carried her shoreward
Tasped her across suuken rocks. which
caught her amidships She made but lit
tie water al first. and the captain set the
pumps working. hoping 10 float her of
with the high tide at midnight
The stfanding 0f the vessel Was attend
I'll with no injury 10 those on board. The
captains bride, who was on the honey
moon tour with him. was landed imme-
diately- the crew Loyalty remaining on
board
When the ship struck she Just missed q
sulch iE the cliffs whore she would speedi-
ly have broken up. probably bringing
death or injury 10 most Of her crew. At
ter nightfau the weather grew worse
and the wind and sea became tenpestu-
Gus The ship bumped upon the rocks.
The crew left her At midnight and
boarded the mail boat Glencoe. which
was lying in the offiug. The captain and
first officer remained on board the wreck
fearing no danger. but 4 few hours lat
ct the ship lifted and sank forward sev-
erai feet The seas broke over the hull.
half nlIing the boat which the Two men
had kept for reaching shore. They had
to embark under conditions of great
danger and their small boat was sinking
when persons ashore attracted by their
cries, put of in skih and rescued them
The ship today is below water in her
engine room listed heavily. and grinding
on the rocks There is no prospect Of sav-
ing iIGr while the present weather con-
tinues, and she IS probably beyond saving
IN any event She makes the third wreck
on this coast within "a month the Assv-
Tian and the I-usitauia having been -Iosr
Rithin few miles Of the spot where she
went ashore All these vessels were
bound for Montreal
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-09
A CUSTOMS SERVICE EXAMINER
An Expert Required for the st. Louis,
Mo. District.

The United States Civil Service Com
mission announces that on August Is an
examination viii D- held in St. Louis
Mo-. FOR the position of examiner in the
Customs Service Only applicants who
are residents Of the district in which tn
vacancy occurs are eligible for the ap-
poIntmcut.
All persons who take the examination
are required 10 possess sufficient knowI-
edge of ali classes of goods named in the
tariff act, except drugs, teas sugars, ard
wines to determine the classification, in
order that the proper rate OF duties MAJ
be collected The appoiutee viii be re-
quired 20 examine silks. cotto-s. woolrus.
hardware. jew-Irv. IRON. etc
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-09
STRIKERS, PLACES FILLED.
The Reading Railroad Experiencing
Little DinTcuIfy-

READING, Pa, July 9-THc Reading
Railroad Company is experiencing very
little difficulty in handling freight. the
places OF the striking freight handlers
having been taken by new men. There is
no change among the strikers. The com
paHy officials say that the story that
their engines were refused repairs by the
Baldwins is incorrect The engines are
there and more viii be sent down as long
as the boileruakers and biaczsmiths here
are ON strike
pany men VIII probably be settled in a
few DAYS
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-09
a CLAIM FOR SWAMP LANDS.
Additional Briefs to Be FiIed in the
Louisiana CHSP

\ hearing was held before the Assistant
Attorney General FOR the Interior Depart
ment, involving q claim Of the State OF
Louisiana against the Government for
about 6o,0e0 acres OF swamp lands.
George H Lamar appeared on the be
half OF the State At the close Of the
hearing Mr. Lamar was given further
time to file additional briefs
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-09
TIE INVENTIONS PROTECTED.
Many Patent Letters. Several to- I.O-
caI Residents. Issued.

Patents were issued today to residents
of Washington as follows: Eugene NJ
Farr- aerial vessels. Charles B. Nichols.
assignOT of oue-haIf t. n A KessIer.
burial cdsket: George y SaegmuEler. com
pound lens.
Under date Of July 8 80 patents. 26
designs, 70 trademarks, 70 labels. , prints.
reissue, have been issued by the Patent
Office
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-09
AN OIL WORKS EXPLOSION.
Five Men Injured at the Pratt Plant
in NeHH York.

NEW YORK July s.-An explosion nc
CURED at Pratts oil Works. on Tenth
Avenue. Williamsburg. al 10 o clock this
morning and i've men were seriously in
5ured- The injured We're Immediately re-
moved from the scene Of the explosion by
the company. which refused to give their
names
The explosion occurred in q stiH used
for refining OIL which stood near North
Thirteentb Street IN thu extensive wards
owned by lhe COMPANY The two men
whose injuries VIII probably prove fatal
were the rremen OF the stuI
The ton OF the stiH was blown OF. and
the FIRE threatened 10 spread 10 the uu-
nler0us OIL tanks of the works which cx-
tend from East River to Kent Avenue
and from North Twelfth Street to Bush
wick Creek.
Four alarms Of fire We're sent in. The
fire department had little difficulty in
eXtinguishing the fire
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-09
A RIOT IN a HOTEL.
Several Employees wounded in II
Fight Between the Servants.

NEW YORK, July As 4 result OF q
riot among employees of the Fifth Avenue
Hotel, IN which knives. stn@ttos. and bare
fists were used last night. Samuel Adams
a silver polisheT. lies dangerously wound
Cd in The New York Hospital with only a
small chance Of recovery. and half a doz-
en walters and servants ar, nursing in
JUTies more or less serious II required
the joint action Of the hotel detectives.
some Of the walters and the bIuecoats
on duty guarding Spate's pay chairs in
Madison Square Park 70 queH the riot.
The rumpus started in the siIver-room
on the second floor directly over thu
main dining room and was participated
IN by dishwashers, silver cleaners. and
walters Jealousy between the foreign
element and the native-born contingent
seems tc have been the primary cause
of the fracas, which had been brewing
for some time.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-09
WON THE BINGHAM PLATE.
NIr. Whitney's FiIIy Victorious at
Nottingham.

LONDON. July 9--The Gve-furIong race
for the Bingham Plate value Ig6 sover-
eigns- At Nottingham today was won by
W c Whitney-s nIIy by Henry Of Na-
vaTre-ShiJboietn- SiT 9. PTescott-s Fri
Gay il was second and }. Z. PIatts nIIy
by st. Sort -Afusidora third
The betting was five To four against the
winner and seven TO one against second
and third horses. There were eleven com
petitOrs. J. Reif rode the winner
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-09
Mr.. cRoKER's AMBITION.
Wants to Win the Derby With an
American Horse and Jockey

LONDON. July 9-Richard Croker has
set his heart Oh winning the English
Derby with an American colt an Ameri-
can 4. key up, and since William g
Whitney's victory with hired horse the
Tsnmany chief has set his teeth in the
determination to do what he has set out
TO DO.
Already Nj Croker has served notice
that ne il in the night Tor Derby honors
TO stay. He mas entered TWO horses for
next years race and Eve for 1903, all Of
them colts Of AmericsS and Dobbins-
MT- Croker is planning extensive i'm
provements on his Vantage breeding
place. and he intends 10 devote several
months in each year 10 The personal su-
pervision Of stable and track work
He viii not return 20 New York until
the middle Of September. John r. Carroll.
in the meantime. taking back the chief
personal instructions L. TammaHy Hail.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-09
THE OVATION TO GOMEZ
Fireworks and "a Sercnade Given in
Central valley " Y

CENTRAL VALLEY n Y, July g
Gen Maxine Gomez WAS guest at the
home of Senor Estrada Palma, in Central
Valley last night, coming unexpectedly y
at 5:25 D m
The local band, accompanied by the en-
tire Heighborhood. serenaded the general
with national and Cuban airs. amidst the
explosion of bombs and q profuse display !
of fireworks Irving Washburn. of Cen
tral valley and New York city, made an
address.
General Gomez responded in Spanish.
his remarks being translated by Senior
Palma'S SON He said
~ soldier OF liberty and a soldier Of
the Republic, I have fought for suauy
years 10 overthrow the tyranny in Cuba.
! often thought 1 was struggling alone
and was ignorant of the fact that at my
back was a great people filled with sym
pathy with our fight for liberty"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-09
THE WRECKED BUFFALO BANK
City National to Have an Opportun-
ify TO Liquidatc.

BUFFALO. July 9-A telegram which
IS considered cheering by the depositors
IN the wrecked City National Bank was
received late yesterday afternoon by
John p Boag, the cashier. from William
IL Hotchkiss, the attorney. who is in
Washington in the banks interests. The
telegram follows:
Had very satisfactory interview with
Comptroller Dawes this morning He de
siTes 10 give US an opportunity 10 Iiqui-
date in full and Will not appoint a per
maHeut receiver for scnne months
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-09
SECRETARY HAY RETURNS.
At the State Department to Attend 10
Business Matters.

Secretary Hay has returned to Washing
ton from mis- summer home at NewbuTg.
\. H.. and was at the State Department
today he expects to remain in the city
but a short time. during which he viii
attend 10 some important pESiic and pri-
vate matters and then Tert.Tn 10 New
Hampshire for the remainder of the sum
msr season.
Secretary Hay continues TO be much de
pressed over the death of his son. al
though physically he has been somewhat
fTrurnrnd ~ Lis Eacarfnn
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-09
THE DEADLOCK IN TEXAS.
sixth District Democrats Unable to
Reach Nomination

DALLAS. Tex, July 9.-The Sixth dis
trict Democratic Congressional couven-
tion at midnight took recess until this
morning. still dead!ocked.
There had at that time been 2.2iS ballots
taken. with each Of the five candidates
having the same number of votes as al
the start.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-09
CALLS UPON Mr.. GAGE.
W. L Meyer. of New York Makes II
Brief Visit 10 WsshinEton-

" ! Meyer. Vice President of the Pro-
gressive Western National Bank Of New
York. was at the Treasury Department
today on business connected with his bank
being designated as the New York de-
positOry for postal funds. Mr., Meyer had
interviews with Secretary Gage Assistant
Secretary Allies. and Postmaster General
Smith He left On the afternoon train for
No
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-09

The receipts of the Government today.
according to. the Treasury statement
reached the sum of 81, l,622. .572.06. and con
sisted OF customs. q, ,1o2. ds7-20, internal rev
euue. $5s2. .Gs1 q: miscellaneous. 81. .s22- -
The expenditures Z ached the sum OF 81
I5z.0p1 leaving q surplus Of disburs, msuts
over receipts amounting TO x5e9. .lgl9l
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-09

No additional information regarding the
san Francisco Mint robbery. which was
committed nearly two weeks ago, has
been received at the Treasury Depart
ment- George d. Roberts Director of
the United States Mint. is stiI in San
Francisco assisting IN the investigation
and Secret Service agents have also been
dotliLeL On The csc.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-09
MRS. ". S. TAYLOR DEAD.
Wife of the Kentuckfuu II Victim of
Heart Disease

INDIANAPOLIS. July AIRS ssr.b
Bel Tanner Taylor. wife of William :
Taylor. Ex-Governor OF Kentucky died
at 8 o'clock this morning at their home
in this city She had been in HI-heaIth
for several weeks. but her death was
wholly unexpected. 1t was caused by
hemorrhages resulting from heart dis
ease.
Mrs Taylor was forty years old and
was born at Morgautown. Ky She came
here about a year ago. after ner hus-
band had left Kentucky. following the
assassination of GoebeI. Mr. and Mrs
Taylor had settled in Indianapolis ior
permanent residence
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-09
THE NEW TURKISH MINISTER.
Presented to the Secretary of State
ny Ali Ferrouh Bey.

Chehfb Bey. the new Minister Of Turkey
to the United States. reached Washington
last night and was this morning present.
ed to the Secretary Of State by ali Fer
To2gh Bey. whom he succeeds. ChekiD
Bey is tall has d red beard. and greatly
resembles Oscar Straus. of New York,
former United States Minister to Turkey
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-09
Two Consular AppoIntments.

The President has issued commissions 70
the following Thomas r Wallace Of
Iowa. ia b Consul of the United States
At Crefeld- Germany: Pietro Cuaeo. Of
Ohio, 10 be Consul Of m United States at
,rnFfn ITaIE.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-09

Capt. John =. Simmons, booKkeeper in
the Warrant Division of the Office Of the
Comptroller Of the Treasury. was spromot-
ed from 81 COO 10 81 500, 10 take effect July
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-09
sTEAMFITTERs ON a STRIKE.
Demands Made ny Worcester. Mass,
Union Men

WORCESTER, Mass. July 9--Oue-
third of the steamfitters in this city,
members Of the Worcester Union, are out
on strike. their demands for an eight
hour day and minimum wage of S3.2
having been ignored
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-09
Mr. spauIdinE Goes to Boston.

O. L. Spaulding, Assistant Secretary Of
the Treasury, left for Boston this morn
ing in connection with business at the
customs house at that port
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-09

Secretary Gage bought this morning
short-term bonds as follows: 81. 500 4 per
cent at 1126773; S250eG9 pr cent at l0g.
0l62
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-09
Friday and Saturday Seashorc Elk
cursioBs Via Pennsylvania Rail
Foad

Between Washington and Atlantic City, Cape
May, SEA Isle City, and Ocean City, y J., S.
round trip. Tickets sale fog ali trains Fridays
and Saturdays good 10 return until following
Tuesday. Delaware River Bridge route At
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-09
SO Seasb0re Weekend Trips. 50
Via b. a D. 4. Il.

Beginning July s. al trains Fridays and sat
urdays; good to return until following Tuesday
to Atlantic City, Cape May, Sea Isle City, anG
Ocean City; 50 FOL the round ITiP
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-09
d. & O. Week End Country Trims.

Tickets sold Saturdays and Sundays Tor return
until following Monday, at reduced rates, from
Washington TO ChaFlestowR Frederick Annapo-
lis Junction. and intermediate points
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-09
NorfoIk & NashLngton steafnh hoat GO

Delightful trips daily At 6.SO p. IN. from loot
7th St to Old Point Norfolk Va Beach Ocean
View, and NewPt News For schedule see page g.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-09
Special sleeper for Deer PARK

Via Z. & o. Z. T. tTaia leaving Washington
i=lo a M. Saturday nights, and return On trais
leaving Deer Park I2:a a. H. SUNDAYS nights
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-09
sI.oO To Harper's Ferry and Win
chester sI.OO.

From B. & o. station, Sunday, July Il. 4 H.
Returning leave Winchester & and Harper
Ferry : D. n. same day. It's a grand opport,.-
ally 10 yLAit historic grounds and your iriend1.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-09
SO Special Pan american Exposition
ENcurSioRs to Buffalo NIEs II. ~ o.

On train leaving Washington 7-c5 a. m. arriv-
ing Buffalo g-29 p. III. July IL Similar eNeul
sions July L, %, and 30.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-09
on Tor Thetr NacntIon.

Il \. TaL Tor. Assistant Secretary of
the Treasury. and Mrs Taylor, left this
morning 70. their home at Madison. Wis
They Will return the end of this month
b. wav of the lakes and visit the Pan
American Exposition at Buffalo.
Open bank account with Union Trust ( St0r-
age Co I4I4 St and get interest oH deposits
FIynn,s business College. Sth and Il,
Business, Shorthand Typewriting So = ysz--
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For Saie-See Page 3.

Bargains in houses for sale by Stone K Fairfax