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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-08-07
JUDGE HARNEY's CASE.
Evidence Introduced so Support the
Charges OF Corruption.

BUTTE. Mont. Aug. The evidence
which the attorneys for the Amalsamated
Copper Company claimed 10 have 10 sUs-
tain their charges Of corruption against
Judge T. w Harney, who they aIIege
decided the big Minnie HeaIey mining
case in favor OF HCiHze because a woman
IN the employ Of the Heinze people in
fuenced him 20 do so. was presented in
court yesterday. The evidence is con-
tanned in a great mass of afidavits, made
by persons familiar with the habits Of
Judge Harney. and the woman in the
case. Mrs Ada H. Brackett.
The chief evidence is furnished by two
persons, Miss l. l. Walters and J. ".
Waters, who had been on most intimate
terms Of friendship with both Judge Har-
ney and Mrs Bracket The parties Were
all guests at the Butte Hotel prior and
subsequent 10 the trial Of the Minnie Hea-
ley case, and about the time that Judge
Harncy rendered his decision, by which
he gave a milli0n-doIlar property To
Heiuze upon the payment by him OF S54vJJ
10 the AmaIgamated representative in the
case.
Miss Walters and Mr.. Waters TESTIFY
that Mrs. Brackett told them repeatedly
that she was IN the employ Of HeluZe
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-08-07
ORGANIZING THE THIRD PARTY
Plans for the Big Convention in
Kansas CITY


KANSAS CITY, Aug. Local free sn-
Yer advocates are busy with preparations
fer the convention 10 be held here ON Sep
tember Is. l9. and % 10 launch a new ua-
uOnai party. Several political clements
are to be banded together in the new par
ty which IS to be called either tne Com
moner party, OF the Columbian. he pro-
moters are not quite determined which.
j. Cook, chairman OF the PopuIist State
committee Of Missouri. was here yesteT-
day on this new party business He said
he was on his way TO Lincoln To confer
with J H Edmonston, chairman cf the
State committee oa Fusi0nists in Nebras-
ka.
Ours viii be a national and not sec
tional party" said AIr. Cook we viii
unite all the AIiddle-of-the-Road Popu-
lists, the Fusion Populists. the Silver Re
publicans, the PUbHc-Ownership party in
st. Louis. the Bryan Democrats. the Sin
gle-TaXers, and the Socialists. Il is a GER
tainty that there is 10 be a bad split IN
the Democratic part Our party viii IN
clude those who win not submit 70 the
domination Of the HEI and CIel Gland eIe-
mout- Ply 1904 there viii be three great
parties
AR Cook said that among those expect
ed at the Kansas Ci.y Convention were
Golden Rule" Jones. Of Toledo Elwood
P0mcroy, OF New York: John j. Lentz. Of
Ohio, and Marion Butler Of North caro-
lima
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-08-07
NUMBER 1870.
GUNBOAT GOING TO COLON
The MaChias Ordered There b. the
Navy Department.

Advices From the American Consul
General at Panama show That the
Uprising L. becoming More Threat
eniBg-A Passenger Train seized.
The uprising i'm Colombia has become so
threatening that at the request Of the
Department of State. the Navy Depart
nsnt has ordered the gunDoat Machias
to proceed TO Colon, for the purpose of be
ing on hand in case American citizens and
american interests are placed in need of
protection through the operations Of the
insurgents.
This action was taken this morning i'm
view Of the statement contained in a des-
patch from Hezekiah A. Gudger, the
UnIted States Consul General at Panama,
saying that the liberals had detained for
one hour a passenger train at Matochiu,
and captured several Government Off
cials. He reports, however. that there
was no lootinE OF damage done
The Navy Department ordered the gun
boat to make preparations to leave for
Colon as soon as possible. She is now at
the Boston Navy Yard and viii sail as
soon as she can be gotten i'm readiness.
which will probably bc within a day OF
two.
There IS no intimati0n as Yet that any
American interests are in jeopardy, but
in view Of the possibility Of more serious
disturbances, this Government has deem
cd it advisable TO have a warship on the
scene 10 watch the progress OF events and
afford protection
II will be week o.. more. however, be
fore the Machias can reach Colon.
Matochin, where the revOIUuOnists
held uD the train, is on the line Of the
Panama Railroad. and any trouble along
the road would interfere with traffic
across the isthmus. which the United
States is bound by treaty 60 keep open TO
the world.
The Machias is a gunboat of 100 tons,
and is in command Of Lieutenant Com
mander Nathan Sargent She has but re-
Gently been thoroughly ove5hsuled and
repaired at the Boston Navy Yard. and
was to have been given ten days before
again being ordered into commission.
Her inspection was to have taken place
on August Il, but she will now be hurried
70 Norfolk, where she VIII be officially
examined
Admiral Evans. the President Of the
Board Of Inspection. has left for Norfolk,
where he VIII meet the boat She viii be
looked over al that place as speedily as
possible and then continue her voyage TO
Colon. She has eight guns and carries
l4O men and Is marines
Mr. Adee, Acting Secretary Of State. ex-
Piained today that a wrong impression
has been created as 20 the liability Of the
United States in connection with keeping
open the traffic across the fsthmUs
The United States is only obligated to
preserve neutrality across the isthmus.
and has not the right under the treaty to
interfere where the trouble is caused by
an insurrection among the people Of Co
lombia. II would De different, however.
If Colombia and Venezuela should get into
a difficulty, as In that case the United
States would then have TO preserve the
neutrality of the line across the isthmus
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-08-07
THE PHILADELPHIA EXPLOSION
TOdny's Work Fails to Reveal Ad-
ditiOnuI Bodies.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug In spite OF
the energetic work Of the men during The
night. no more bodies were found on the
scene Of the explosion AT Tenth and Lo-
Gust Streets up 20 a late hour this morn
ing. The seventh body was discovered
last evening outside OF Jones restaurant,
but It Is not yet known whether it is The
body OF Joseph Wright a young cOlored
man who was employed there or that of
James Tucker who is supposed 10 have
been sitting outside the place at the time
Of the explosion. Both men are missing
This being the case, il IS almost certain
that there is another body in the ruins.
The scene today presents a widely diff
fCrcnt aspect from the mass Of wreck and
debris which So hindered the fremen yes
terday- The sidewalk has been cleared
and an the CbstructiOIs caused by the
fallen houses moved The mass Of ruins
has been completely IevelsG 90 the ground
and cleared away. giving the searchers
clear field In this way the men have
been enabled 70 make a systematic
search.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-08-07
Emery Higgins, Jr.. Fatally Burned
at Laurel. Del.

LAUREL. Del, Aug Emery higgins.
jr., son Of an ex-Speaker Of the House of
Representatives, was burned 20 death
early this morning In a nre which de-
stTOyed the large carriage factory and
undertaking establishments owned by his
father and himself
Young Higgins ran into the office to save
some papers while the fire was at its
height. He was subject TO ,piIepric nts
and is believed 10 have fallen helpless
after entering the building An attempt
was made to rescue him. but the flames
drove back the firemen. His body was
recovered
The fire was brought under control AT
a m. after raging for two hours. The
higgins establishment was entirely con-
Sumed- The large DlaCksmithing plant Of
Knowles q CO. was damaged
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-08-07
FREE RURAL DELIVERY.
The Service Extended in FOur states
by the Postmaster General.


The Postofice Department today issued
orders extending the rural free delivery
service in four States. as follows
Maine-Bridgton. Cumberland county;
one carrier; length Of route. 255s miles;
area covered. 4 square miles population
served. So number Of houses on route,
IIJ. Carrier. L. II. SpiHer. Postofice at
West Bridgtou 10 be discontinued. star
route No. 1-5 10 be curtailed. Mail TO
Bridgton, Me. Additional service Gardi-
uer. k-nnebec county. Two carriers,
length OF routes, Is - miles; area covered,
q square miles; population served, 1.IS3.
Number OF houses on routes, 81. Car
riers. w E Robinson and A l. McCaus-
land POstotics At Pittston 10 be discon-
tiuUcd. Star route No llU5 10 De diScOn-
tinued- Mail 10 Gardiner. Me.
Aiichigan-W Whitehall. Muskeg0u county:
One carrier; length Of route. = 81 miles;
area covered. 3 square miles. population
served. 1SI: number of houses on route
IT'S. carrier, Eric Olson. Postof5ce at
MiChinnda t. De discontinued. Special
service, Whitehall TO AHchiIUuda, 20 be
discontinued Mail 20 Whitehall, Mich.
Pennsyvania-Addiuo service. IN
ION City, Erie county. three carriers:
length Of route, q ID miles. area covered
20 square miles population served. L625.
number OF houses on routes. 3527 carriers.
J. r. Carroll. L q. HeinzeIman. ". n
Shreve. Star route No. lab to be discon-
tiuued- POs,0tlice at Ferdinand to be dis
continued Postofiices at Bloomfield and
TIlotson 20 be supplied by rural carrier.
Mail TO Union city. Pa
Tennessee Franklin, Williamson c0un-
ty: Five carriers; lengths Of routes. ID
miles; area covered. 90 IL square miles:
population served, 1880; number Of houses
on routes. Io2I; carriers. T. r. johnson.
A d Page. w W. Bass, J. 2 Gotten, and
r. II. Jennings.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-08-07
PR1cE ONE CENr.
CUSTOMS FRAUDS STOPPED
Reform Caused by New Regula-
tiOns Exceeds Expectations.

Treasury Department OmciaIS he
iieNr That the Dishonest Practices
of steamship Passengers Concern
inE BRZEage Have Almost Ceased.
According to the Treasury Department
authorities and the port officials. the op-
Grafton Of the new customs regulations
concernirg steamship passengers bag
sage have brought good results far ex-
cecding their expectations.
General SpauIding. the Assistant Secre-
tary Of the Treasury in charge Of GUS
toms administration. believes that the
petty frauds committed by incoming pas
sengers at the port OF New YORK 81 past
years in falsely declaring their baggage 70
the customs inspectors have teen reduced
10 the minimum. He thinks the system
Of examination is now about as nearly
perfect as It can be. considering the per
sistent tendency Of many American trav-
elers returning from Europe to regard the
Government fair prey for deception
when bringing in dutiable goods with
their baggage.
Collector Bidweu. OF New York. submit
tea 10 the Treasury Department today
report Of the baggage examination durfng
the month Of July Although the number
Of passengers returning from Europe was
less last month than in July Of last year.
the duties collected on contents OF bag
gage were Tar greater. The number Of
passengers In July, I910, was 1857 and the
duties collected on baggage amounted TO
$lS-yil- Last month the number OF pas
scngers was u,f42 and the duties collected
amounted 10 $3.50 The number OF du-
table articles declared last July was 5
COZ. or more than 500 less than in July.
1000. The fact that the duties collected
were, nevertheless, much larger this year
indicates that the declarations OF dutiabIe
goods were for larger amounts. and pre-
sumably. therefore. less dishonesty was
practicCd-
Since the new regulations at the port
Of New York went into effect on March
I last the duties collected on passengers'
baggage have amounted 10 S5gI. .6fS. Dur
ing the same months OF last year, under
the old system, the duties were only y06.-
SO
Collector BidweI was at the Treasury
Department today In presenting his re-
port he said he believed the August show
ing would be better even than the July.
Mr.. BidweH said the purpose OF his visit
was 10 discuss with Secretary Gage and
Assistant Secretary SpauIding some mat
ters Of routine administration which are
OF no public interest
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-08-07
AN ADDRESS OF CoNDoLENCE.
The House Of Commons Acts on En-
press FredericL1'S Death.

LONDON, Aug. TN the House or
Commons today Right Hon. A. }. Balfour,
the Government leader, moved an address
Of coincidence to King Edward on the
death of his sister. Empress Frederick.
Ir. BaIfour said the late Empress had
striven throughout her life TO promote
mutual sympathy between Great Britain
and Germany on the continuance OF
which future civilization greatly de-
pended
Sir Henry Campbell Baunerman, the
Liberal leader. seconded the motion. He
paid tribute to the late Empress aud
spoke Of the universal respect in which
she had been held for her mental gifts
far enthusiasm for civil freedom. and her
devotion O her great husband. The resO-
luton was carried unanimously
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-08-07
POLICE PROTECTION ASKED.
An Attempt to BreaL the Chicago
MHchinists' - ac.

CHICAGO. Aug. THE uTsU attempt 10
break the backbone Of the unoIders' and
maChinists' strike was made today when
work was resumed at the Auis-Chalmers
factory with non-union men. Trouble is
feared with the union psckets. who sur
round the grounds. and w. j. Chalmers
has called OF the police 10 preserve order
At the Alhs-ChaImers plant there is a
huge engine, thirty-nine feet high. design
cd for the HecIa mine II was 10 have
been ready on May . but is only half
completed, and the company IS fOTfeiting
500 for each days delay.
The union pickets are striving 10 pre-
vent the completion Of this engine The
company has succeeded in securing a
considerable number Of nou-uniOn men for
work Other plants are expected 10 open
within a week.
The manufacturers have formed the
plan OF housing and boarding their non
union employees in the building Of each
plant. and Tor that DuTpOsr beds will be
set up IN the Railways and quarters set
aside for kitchens and dining-rooms-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-08-07

The contract for furnishing 7,011 tons OF
coal for the use OF the Government Asy-
Ium for the Insane for the fiscal year end
ing June 30 1902, has been awarded TO the
National Coal Company, Of Baltimore at
s. IS per ton. There We're five bidders. In
order that no injustice might be done. and
that the Government should have rh,
best coal at the lowest price. the coal sub
mitted as samples was tested with the re-
suit that the Pen-Mar coal which is con-
t.liled by the Baltimore company. pro-
duCeG the most power.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-08-07
THE ROYAL YACHT RACES.
Part of the Programme at Co,ves
Abandoned.

COWES. Aug. This is the second day
or the Royal Yacht squadron races dur
ing COWes week.
The Meteor, formerly he property Of
Emperor William and afteTward sold by
him TO Prince Furstenberg, which was
the only entry In the first race. was
scratched The third race for the Emper-
Ors Cup was Withdrawn. The Royal
Yacht squadron substituted races for
money prizes. The weather was sunny
and there was a light breeze.
The race for yachts Of hfty-two feet
linear rating Was won by the MaEdalcu
by one minute. The Gauntlet was sec
Oud and Baiara third.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-08-07
DEATH OF A NAVAL OFFICER.
Lieutenant Commander Cresnp Ex-
pires at Norfolk. Va.

The Navy DEPARTMENT was advised this
r"raiug Of the death Of Lieut. Condr-
james g. Cresap. last night. Al Norfolk.
Va, where be had been assigned 20 duty
since October 3. 1870. Lieut. ConIdr. Gre
sap had been il for several weeks. but the
despatch does not state the cause Of his
death
lie was born in Ohio and appointed 20
the navy from that state on June D. IS51.
During the Spanish war ne was executive
officer or the VIcks0urs. which assisted
IN blockadiUE the port OF Havana In 1875
he was elected general secretary OF the
Society uf the Cincinnati
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-08-07
DIED WHILE AT PRAYER.
Body of an Aged CoIored Man Found
KneeIInE at His Bedside.

Rneeling beside his bed as II in prayer
the dead body OF Dorsey White coIored.
siNty-five years old, was found at his
home. 3 Central Avenue. Ivy city. D. c..
about 9 o'clock this morning by Arm
stead Barnes. Of 12S Central Avenue.
The police were notified and after ad-
vising the Coroner, Policemen Quill and
Rodgers repaired to The house and took
charge Of the old mans effects.
Coroner hewitt investigated the case
and gave a certificate Of death from gas
tritis. The remains were taken in charge
by a Richardson. who lived in the house
and who viii arrange for the funeral
Richardson stated that the old man had
been feeling IN for some days.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-08-07
A LABOR LEADERS PREDICTION.
An Estimate That 10000 Men VIII
Quit WORK.

MILWAUKEE, Aux. w. G. Davis.
Vice President Of the Fourth district OF
The Amalsamated Association, is in Nil
waukee, aud when shown a copy Of AIr
Shaners strike order said that il will
result i'm $4,000 members Of the organiza-
tiOn in the United States quitting work
on Saturday night, unless some outside
influence is brought to bear.
With others who will be forced 70 sus-
pend work on account Of the strike there
Will be about 10000 men idle, as Mr. Da-
Wis looks for general response 20 the
strike order and SCOTS the idea that any
OF the Amalgamated men viii not obey
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-08-07
WRECKED BY EXPLOSIVES.
a West Brighton, =. l., Factory Par
tally Destroyed.

WEST BRIGHTON, 8. T.. Aug. IA
mysterious explosion today partly wreck
cd the factory Of William r. Costou. the
manufacture Of she COstou marine and
railway signals AT this place. The ex-
pi0siou occurred i'm thu mixing-roOm OF
the factory where Mr.. CostCn was 1T
work. No oEe else was in the room 4
quantity 0f high explosives axe stored in
the miNiug-rOOm- Ar CosJOu was so
badly hurt that it is feared ne Will die
There were only two girls AT work in
the factory al the time and they escaped
uuiujured. The explosion set fire 10 the
building and il was partially destroyed.
Some believe the explosion was caused by
an Internal machine sent by an enemy.
Coston is defending an action brought 10y
his wife for separation
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-08-07
OPERATIONS IN MANCHURIA.
4 Report Received on Russia's Mill
tnrN ActiNitt.

BIRMINGHAM. Aug. The Post"
says the War Cmce has received. through
the Foreign once. an exhaustive report
on the Russian military operations in
MauchuTi8.
The report refers to the want Of expe-
rience Of the Russians in handling artiI-
lery and says only q few Of the most
modern batteries are employed in their
practice which is far below what would
be expected Of "a great military power.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-08-07
SYMPATHY FOR KING EDWARD.
The President Expresses Regret for
the Empress, Denth.

President Mckinley today cabled the
following message OF coincidence TO King
Edward on the death Of his sister the
DOwager Empress Frederick
His Majesty. Edward VII London:
Il tender to your Majesty sincere
condolences by reason Of the death Of
your beloved sister. Her Majesty the
DOWagcr Empress Frederick Of Ger
many. WILLIAM MCKINLEY"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-08-07
THE GOLD BRICK IN ENGLAND.
sNvindIers Reported 20 BE Unusually
Active.

LONDON Aug Truth" saws the
promoters Of the gold brick swindIe are
particularly active in England just now.
The paper prints letter from New
York by parties engaged iu this swindIe
addressed to a well-knowu British admi-
raj. who has been dead few weeks The
letter, as was intended by the swindIers
fell into the hands Of the admiraI's repre-
Sc natives
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-08-07
MANILA'S NEW CIVIL CODE.
The Rules of Procedure 10 Take Eff
feet September 1.

MANILA, Aug. THE new code Of
civil procedure adopted by the Philippine
Commission will go into effect on Ssptem-
her /. All lawyers who were practitioners
under the Spanish rule i'm the Philippines
viii be admitted to the bar without eX-
animation.
All cases that are still pending will be
completed under the old Spanish law.
Nothing in the code is To- be construed as
an interference with property rights
Lawyers hail with delight the anticipated
relief from the cumbersome and anti
quated Spanish methods
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-08-07
ENGAGING THE IN SURGENTS.
The NindOru FiIipinos Driven Into
the HfIiE.

MANILA. kug The steamship Le-
Essui which has arrived here from tho
island OF Aindora. reports that on the
appearance of the gunboat Annapolis.
which was conveying an expedition
against the insurgents there, the rebels
fed To the hills.
Later the troops landed al CaIapau. the
capital OF the island. Lieutenant Weeks,
with detachment OF the Thirueth 'n-
IaUtry, engaged the rebel entertainments
in the mountains behind CaIapan with
out result
Arthur Howard. the American who de
serted from a California volunteer regi-
wvnt and joined the rebels, and the in
surEent Colonel Wassick were At Gala
pan. but escaped before the arrival Of the
troops The Americans are chasing the
rebel band
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-08-07
SIR CHARLES dixie OBJECTS.
Letters Against the Exclusion Of
Foreigners From Henley.

LONDON. Aug. 7-Sir Charles Dixie.
who is still capable oarsman. writes to
the papers strongly against the exclu-
sion Of foreigners from the Henley re-
gattas.
he SAYS that il foreigners are excluded
from the contests for the Grand Chal-
leHEe Cup there must simultaneously be
the institution by equally high authority
Of an annual or tTienuial contest under
conditions that viii induce foreigners TO
come 70 England.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-08-07
BISHOP LITTLEJoHN BURIED.
Impressive Services at the Garden
City Cathedral.

GARDEN CITY, y. y. Aug. The fu-
neral services over the remains Of the late
Right Rev Abram Newkirk Litt'eJOhn.
Bishop Of the Episcopal Diocese Of Long
Island, were held this morning The body
Of the Cathedral Of the Incarnation was
filled, despite a soaking rain that prevail
ed most OF the morning six bishops as
sisted In the ceremonies. which were the
most impressive ever held in the cathe-
dral. The burial service was conducted
by DR.. T J. Peacock Directly after the
services in the cathedral the relatives Of
the deceased, few OF the clergy. and the
choir accompanied the. CaFkpr 10 Great
Neck whore the lutermtnt, which was
private, took place.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-08-07
THE RETURN OF MR.. GoMPERs.
Developments Expected in the Steel
Strike Upon His Arrival.

Samuel }. Gompers, President Of the
American Federation Of Labor, is ex-
pected 90 arrive in Washington today or
tomorrow, when some local development
Iu the great steel strike matter Is cX-
pected. II is stated that no request for Co
operation on the part Of the Federation
has yet been made by President Shaner,
OF the Amalgamated Association. al
though the Federation stands ready 70
assist whenever necessary
10 has been anticipated that some COM
municaton from PittsbLrs might DE re-
Ceiyed az any moment calling upon the
Federation for assistance Of some charac-
ter. either financial OF sympathetic To
morrow the monthly cents per capita
tax paid by the members Of the Fedora
lion is due, and the treasury Of the Fed
Grafton Will be in good shape for any de
mands which may be made upon II.
The report has been current that the
steel Trust has been attempting to secure
men from this city TO work in the striking
mills. Frank Morrison. Secretary OF the
Federation. states that he has been un-
able 10 discover any attempt of this char
sCter and considers II very doubtful II
Washington would prove a fruitful source
Of supply TO replace striking workmen.
Number two Shingles, $500. They