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Evening star., 1901-08-10
CAPTURED SPANISH RIFLES.
About $4,000 Have Been Sold to tn
Public by the Government.

About $4,000 Have Been Sold to the
Public by the Government.
In reply to inquiries, the officials of the
ordnance bureau, War Department, stated
today that about 10000 Mauser rifles and
1900 Remingtons captured from the
Spaniards during the war with Spain had
been disposed of by public sale. These
guns were mainly purchased by dealers in
New York and elsewhere, who sold them
to curiosity hunters as relics Of the recent
conflict. A few Of the captured rifles are
still in possession of the ordnance bureau
and are sold stngly or in small lots at the
uniform rate of $S25 each, without the
bayonet. or 50 with the bayonet
A popular mistake has been made con-
cerning the Remington rifles with which
the Spanish sharpshooters were armed 1t
was supposed that those pieces were
manufactured In this country. As a mat
ter OF fact, they were manufactured at the
government armories in Spain, as were the
poisonous brass-covered bullets which
were fired from them in violation of the
international rules of warfare. The rifles
in question were made from a Remington
pattern which was appropriated by the
Spanish government, and hence were
called Remington rifles.
The rifles with which the Spanish regu-
lars and volunteers at Havana were armed
were sold by the troops, many of them
Tor mere song, Just before the evacuation
of that city to keep them from falling into
the hands of the hated Yankees The rifles
captured from the insurgents In the
Phillppines have been turned into the ord
nance depot at Manila. 1t is not contem-
plated to bring them to this country. as
the ordnance officials do not think they
would pay for the transportation. What
disposition Will be made Of them has not
yet been determined
The Spanish War Guard of this CITY will
be armed with captured Spanish Mausers
and several other military organiza tions
are contemplating the purchase of such
arms.
Evening star., 1901-08-10
Personal Mention.

E. c. Crump who has been sojourning in
the Blue Ridge mountains, has returned.
DR.. ]. c. Exner is enjoying a months va
cation at the West End Hotel, Asbury
Park.
w. Roland Johnston. who won class hon.
ors In the oratorical contest at Lehigh
University, is spending his vacation in the
Alleghenies at Aurora, w. Va, with his
sister, Miss Stella Johnston.
Dr. L. B. Swormstedt has returned home
after q months vacation on the Massa chu-
setts coast.
Mr.. C.. s. Sloane is spending his vacation
with his family at Atlantic City.
Mr.. Herman C. Rakemann left last Mon
day for Sturgeon Bay Wis. where he will
remain two weeks at the home of Repre-
sentative Minor. He will return via New
York city. where his parents will arrive
August 20 on the Kaiser Wilhelm der
Crosse.
DR.. William R. Frisbie, medical examiner
of the pension Office, sails today on the
Cunard steamer Campania tor Liverpool,
with the view of spending short vacation
in Great Britain.
Mr.. Jesse c. Adkins of the district at
torneys ONCE Is spending a two weeks va
Mr.. Nathan Sondheimer left yesterday
for two weeks outing at Atlantic City
and Buffalo
Mr.. Henry xander has returned from his
trip to the Pacific coast.
/ Messrs. George T. Cox and lanes F..
{sMeegan are at Atlantic City. They will be
Joined tomorrow by Messrs, %. &c. Sweeney,
Jack B. Johnston and Charles f. Locraft
Mr.. ". H. Hagan OF COL Florida avenue
is spending his three weeks vacation at
Harper's Ferry.
Mr.. Ralph r. Upton, formerly Of the
teaching staff Of the Central and Business
High Schools of this city, and now prin-
cipal OF the High School at Cldllicothe,
Ohio, Is III the city for a few days. Mr.. Up
ton has achieved a marked success at Chill
licothe, which he attributes In large degree
to the fact that he has adopted some Of the
features of the Washington High Schools,
to the complete satisfaction Of the conn
mun1ty. He Is at present experimenting
the construction OF handsome new high
school building.
Col James l.. Lusk. Corps of Engineers.
who has been visiting friends at West
Point for several weeks, has resumed his
duties in the Office of the chief Of engineers
War Department.
Mr.. Holmes e. Ofiey, formerly we'll
known resident OF this city, has returned to
Washington from an extended stay In Ham
ilten. Va Mr.. Of1ey has sen in both the
army and navy, Cieland N. Ofiey being q
lieutenant In the navy, stationed at the
torpedo station at Newport for course of
instruction, and Edward Of1ey second
lieutenant In the army.
Mr.. George p. Burns left last Wednesday
on trip to the summer resorts of the
lower Potomac and Chesapeake bay, ex-
pecttng to be gone three weeks On his re-
turn ne VIII visit the Pan-Amefican expo
sttiou' at Buffalo.
Evening star., 1901-08-10

as they control This is said to be OF vital
Importance to at least forty places In ONO
twenty in Indiana and number IN ILLINOIS
and Wisconsin. It also affects large num-
Der in Pennsylvania. 1t is announced that
a number of these manufacturing estab-
ushments are old, and only those VIII be
put in modern shape where unionism VIII
give no trouble.
The effect of Gompers' action cannot be
overestimated, and is already apparent.
The strikers have been given heart and
strengthened, and there is great rejoicing
throughout the whole region. There is no
doubt that many wavering mill worker
who had hesitated to join the Amalga-
mated movement will be moved to action
by Gompers.
1t makes no difference that the language
Of Gornpers manifesto was general In
character. There is no question that 1t was
Evening star., 1901-08-10
MIR. WOODS HAS TROUBLE.

Many Contestfng Claimants for His
Homestead at LawtOn, o. T.
FORT SILL. o. T., August 10.-Three ad-
ditional suits have been started against
James R. Woods. the first winner of the
Lawton district land lottery. who in choos-
Ing his claim shut Miss Matte Beals out
from filing on tract next to Lawton.
A local townsite company staked of
Woods entry last night and stretched
ropes to indicate alleys and lots, and gave
notice Of contest. These Woods displaced
with the aid Of an ak, but during the
night. 200 squatters took possession, and
say they will contest to the end. Woods
attorneys have warned the squatters to
move within ten days. A fourth contest
was inaugurated when a placer miner s
claim. based on the alleged discovery of
Oil on the Woods homestead. was filed with
the registrar Of deeds
Evening star., 1901-08-10

who was on duty at the time at post in
the province of Valocan. Lieut.. Walker
had occasion to order the arrest Of Private
Thomas Durno Of his company. Durno
broke from his confinement later in the
day, ran to the lieutenant's quarters, and
catching the officer off his guard. covered
him with rifle. Lieut.. Walker sprang at
the enlisted man. knocking the rifle up
ward just in time, for as he did so the SOL
der pulled the trigger, and the bullet,
which would probably have killed the
officer, passed through the side of the
house. Durno Is stated to have been under
the influence Of liquor at the time.
Evening star., 1901-08-10
VEST FORMULATES PLATFORM.

Warns the Democrats Against Revival
of Free Silver.
SWEET SPRINGS, Mo-, August 1O.-sen-
ator George G. Vest, in an interview, saws
that the principal planks Of the democratic
platform of 1904 should be:
First. A declaration for a graduated in
come tax.
Second. An unrelenting opposition to
trusts.
Third. A declaration against imperialism
and the colonial system
1T would be suicidal" said the senator
ito thrust the silver issue forward again"
Evening star., 1901-08-10
CUBAN CUSTOMS RECEIPTS.
statement Showing an Increase for
Six Months in 1901.

statement Showing an Increase for
Six Months i'm 1901.
The division of insular affairs of the War
Department has prepared for publication a
statement Of receipts from all sources at
the several custom houses in the Island Of
Cuba for the six months ended June 80,
1901. as compared with the same periods
of 1891 and 1900.
The statement shows that the total re-
ceipts from customs sources during the six
months ended June 80, 1901, were $7,947.-
"a; for the six months ended June So
1893. $6916, 6,361.11, and for the six months
ended June 80, 1900, 5000 so 5S
The collections at the port of Havana
cover the greater portion of the receipts,
and for the periods named were: 1901 So
col 601, and 1900. S6.125. 444 Cienfuegos
comes next with $6S5,24S, followed by San
tiago with S550.2S9, for the six months end
ing June 30, 1901 For the other years the
amounts are somewhat smaller at these
ports
Evening star., 1901-08-10
HEMPHILL OPPOSES McLAURIN.
Will Probably Soon Announce /
Candidacy for the Senate

Will Probably Soon Announce His
Candidacy for the Senate.
Ex-Representative j. ]. Hemphill has re-
entered politics in South Carolina, and will
probably announce himself at an early date
as a candidate for the United States Sen
ate to succeed Senator McLaurin. At a
political meeting at Union, s. c., Thursday
Mr.. Hemphill made his first appearance in
the state in number of years, taking a
decided stand against the Commercial
democracy" advocated by Senator Nc
Laurin. At the same meeting ex-Gov.
John Gary Evans delivered a speech and
denounced McLaurin as tool Of Senator
Hanna Representative Latimer, who is
a member of the House District of Colum-
bia committee. made a strong speech also
denouncing McLaurin.
Mr. Hemphill, it is stated, was favorably
greeted. His speech dealt with national
issues.
Evening star., 1901-08-10

the following letter:
NAVY DEPARTMENT,
Washington, D. c., August 9. 1901.
Sir: The Honorable William E. Chandler
president of the Spanish treaty claims COM
mission, lately a senator of the United
States, and formerly Secretary of the
Navy, has complained to the department,
as you are aware, of certain structures
upon himself in your book entitled "A
Sailors Log"
The structures in question are in the
nature of aspersions upon the effieial con-
duct of the then QsSD Secretary Of the
Navy.
The text of your book 1t is not necessary
here to recite nor is it needful to ask of
you an explanation why you felt yourself
justified in publishing what you have
1t is obvious to any reader that you speak
extensively of Secretary Chambers action.
that you impugn his motives, and other
wise traduce him in respect to orders given
you by the Secretary In the discharge of
the duties of his office.
You are informed that this deliberate
publication of yours has justly incurred
the displeasure of the department. For
an officer thus to attack former head of
the Navy Department because of orders
given to him by that official is to abandon
the courtesy that should always character
ize an officer of the navy.
If tolerated it would unquestionably
prove subversive Of discipline 1t would
tend to bring the Office itself into disrepute.
The act is the more- prehensibie, in this
instance. because of your long experience
In the service
1t has become my duty, therefore, to CEN
sure you for this breach of the obligation
imposed upon you as a commissioned off,
Ger of the navy of the United States, which
l accordingly do.
A copy of this letter will be furnished to
the Honorable William E. Chandler.
Respectfully. +. W. HACKETT,
Acting Secretary.
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans. U. s. N,
Washington, D. C.
The following letter was sent to ex-Sec-
retdry Cnanuler: .sF-
Navy Department, Washington, D. c.,
August o, 1901.
Hon. William E. Chandler, Waterloo, NH:
Sir: Referring to recent correspondence
upon the subject of alleged structures made
by Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans upon
the conduct and motives of the Secretary
of the Navy in 1884, published in his book,
entitled "A Sailors Log" 1 have the honor
to inform you that the department regards
this action of Admiral Evans as deserving
of reproof
Accordingly, the department has CEN
sured that officer. as will appear from a
copy Of letter to him of this date. herewith
inclosed.
/ have the honor to be-
Yours. respectfully,
F. w. HACKETT, Acting Secretary.
Admiral Evans has acknowledged, under
date OF August 10. 1901. his receipt Of the
letter Of Acting Secretary Hackett
Evening star., 1901-08-10
BANK RESUMES BUSINESS
Secretary BlOdt Resigns From CIeve.
1and Savings Institution,

CLEVELAND, Ohio, August 1O.-The
Guarantee Savings and Loan Company.
against which proceedings were recently
begun by state officials, on the ground
that the concern was insolvent. resumed
business today, following the resignation
of Secretary Blodt and the appointment of
his successor
1t is understood that the suit against the
company will be withdrawn, and that an
assessment will be levied against the
stockholders to cover loans alleged to have
been Illegally made. Experts are now at
work examining the books Of the concern.
a. inere was no excitement among depos-
itors as result Of the reopening of the
bank, the announcement having been made
that thirty days notice will be required for
the withdrawal Of the funds.
Evening star., 1901-08-10
OFF TO MEET SHAMROCK II.
MIR. David Barrie Thinks the Chnl
lenger is About Due.

Mr, David Barrie Thinks the Chnl-
lenger is About Due.
NEW YORK. August 10.-Marine experts
who have carefully watched the winds
and tides for the past two weeks predict
that Shamrock II will arrive at this port
within the next twenty-four hours. Re-
ports from all incoming steamers show that
the boat has been favored by following
winds, which should have materially
helped her since she left the Azores on
August g
David Barrie, Sir Thomas Lipton's repre-
sentative in this city, put to sea today to
meet the Shamrock He will not return to
port until he has found her.
Upon the arrival of the Shamrock her
racing rig, which has already arrived, will
be set up without delay. The yacht, II is
said. will be put into dry dock at Erie
basin for q thorough cleaning and over
hauling.
Evening star., 1901-08-10
HISTORICAL CONGRESS.

American Scientists Have Been Asked
to He Present and Participate.
The State Department has received note
from Mr.. Carignani, the secretary of the
Italian embassy, in regard to the interna-
tional congress of historical sciences to be
held in Rome in the spring of 1902 The
promoting committee has asked the United
States government to send delegates to the
congress, and invites the participation of
American scientists, artists and men of let
ters. The congress will include all subjects
of an historical character
Evening star., 1901-08-10
Naval Vessel Movements.

The Navy Department has been Informed
Of the arrival of the battle ship Iowa at
Bremerton yesterday. The training ships
Indiana and Chesapeake. with the naval
cadets aboard, have arrived at Halifax and
Portland, Me-, respectively. The Sylph has
left Washington for Phiiadelphia. The
Dixie has arrived at Newport. The train
ing ship Lancaster has arrived ct Hamp-
ton RoadA
Evening star., 1901-08-10
"sALT WATER DAY" AT SEA 0IRr.
jersey Farmers Furnish Amusement
for the Visitors There.

SEA GIRT, N. j., August 10.-This was
salt water day" on the Jersey coast, and
the farmers of Ocean and Monmouth coun-
ties, who have for years observed the GUS
tom, began to arrive in farm wagons, with
their families, soon after sunrise.
The guests from the neighboring summer
hotels and cottages turned out in large
numbers to view the picturesque scene.
The bathing outfits as usually worn by the
farmers and their families were remark
able for variety and originality.
Bathing, dancing and other amusements
filled in the days festivities.
Evening star., 1901-08-10
COMMISSION IN RECESS.

The Work of Formulating It's Report
Will Begin in September.
The industrial commission adjourned yes
terday afternoon to meet September in
this city. when the work Of framing of Its
reports for submission to Congress will be-
gin. The first of these reports to be agreed
upon will relate to the subject Of trusts.
The life of the commission will expire De-
cember Is next, 50 that but a few months
remain for 1t to complete its work. No
more testimony will be taken
Evening star., 1901-08-10
Catholic Missionarie. KILLED.

Catholic missionaries Killed.
ST. PETERSBURG, August 10-Dis-
patches received here from Seoul. the cap
ital OF Corea. announce that there have
been renewed Disturbances on the Island
Of Quelpart OF the Corean coast. ana that
several Catholic missionaries have bees
killed.
Evening star., 1901-08-10
TRIED TO MURDER OFFICER.

Private Durn0 Attempted to KIN
Lieut.. Philip e. NJ. walker.
The mail from the Philippines has
brought another story Of an attempted as
sassination of an army officer In the
islands The officer In this case was Lieut..
philip q. N. Walker OF the Sd Infantry,
Evening star., 1901-08-10
THE STAR BY MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed to
them by ordering 1t at this office, In
person or by letter. Terms: Is cents
per week; % cents for two weeks, or
90 cents per month. Invariably In
advance. The address may be
changed as frequently as desired.
Always give the last address, as well
as the new one.
Evening star., 1901-08-10
TERRIBLE HEAT IN ITALY.
Grape Crop I'm Some Districts q Total
Loss.

Loss.
LONDON, August 10-Telegrams from
Rome today say nothing like the heat wave
which is scorching all Italy has been known
within living memory. The thermometer
In many part Of the country registers 43
centigrade (about ITO degrees Fahrenheit)
In the shade. The vineyards in whole dis
tricts have been shrfveled up by the sirocco
and ruined to the very roots as though set
on fire.
The air in. the province Of Syracuse is
barely respirable and the sea water Is SO
warm that bathing has been abandoned.
The people have been forced to slsep in the
open cir.
Evening star., 1901-08-10
AWAIT RESULT OF ORDER.


Strikers and Employers Both Conf
dent-lhcidents of the Day.
By Associates Press
PITTSBURG, August 10-The general
strike order Of President ShafYer Of the
Amalgamated Association becomes effect
i've today, and the army Of iron, steel and
tin workers to which it is addressed is ex-
pected to throw down it's tools at the close
of the last turn. The close approach Of the
final hour has produced no appreciabIe
change here, and as yet there has not
been a ripple of excitement. At the strike
headquarters in the Bisseli block the news
paper reporters and correspondents out
number the representatives OF labor, and
the Carnegie building. from which the steel
interests are being directed, was Quieter
than on an ordinary business day.
With the opposing sides at the parting
of the ways there Is still much talk of a
settlement. Strong appeals have been made
to both President Shaffer and President
Gompers, asking that they throw their in
f1uence toward a settlement, and various
plans for averting a general strike have
men on the outside.
There may yet come a powerful peace
maker with form of compact that will
be accepted by both sides, but for the
present the strike seems Inevitable.
Comment On GOmpers' Letter.
The open letter written by President
Gompers Of the American Federation of
Labor was generally discussed today and
Continued on Seventh Paga)
Evening star., 1901-08-10
SUGAR PLANTATION DAMAGES.
Executor of Estate Files Cuban Claim


for $11O,316.
Richard X. Sheldon, executor of the es-
tate of the late Paul Brooks of Rutland.
VT. has filed with the Spanish treaty claim
commission a claim for $11O,315 on account
of damages to his sugar plantation in
Guantanamo, Cuba, through raids of Span
ish troops during the late Cuban insurrec-
ffOn
Evening star., 1901-08-10
ADMIRAL EVANS REPRIMAND
ACTION OF THE ACTING SECRETARY
OF THE NAVY.
The Formers Structures ON Ex-Secre-
tary Chandler Regarded as
Reprehensible.

The Navy Department has acted upon the
subject matter Of the complaint made by
Mr.. VIM. E. Chandler against Rear Admiral
Robley d. Evans. 1t has reprimanded the
admiral, as will appear from the text OF
the following letter:
Evening star., 1901-08-10

Continued on Seventh Pags.)
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Ladies Missionary Society.

The Ladies' Missionary Society
met this Friday afternoon, May
18th. Scriptural lessons were read
and prayer offered, after which
the minutes of the preceding
meeting were read and adopted.
Topics of interest were discuss
ed, while the good work-one and
the same throughout Christen-
dom-grows in interest, strength
and confidence among the earnest
workers of the Society, promising
a rich harvest for the betterment
and amelioration of humanity.
Meeting again next Friday af-
ternoon at 3 Pm.
SUE G.. STEELE,
Recording Secretary.
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Savings Deposits.

Merchants and Farmers Bank, corner
Spring and Texas streets, Shreveport.
The savings deposits of this bank is
one OF its deservedly popular features.
Interest at the rate of three per cent per
annum is allowed on all sums of one dol
lar and upwards remaining on deposit
three or more calendar months.
When made during the first three days
of any month, interest is allowed on
these deposits as if made on the first day
in the month. Interest on all sums not
drawn will be payable on the first days
of February and August, and interest
not then withdrawn is added to the prin-
ciple, thereby giving depositors COM
pound interest.
Deposits may be made by married
women or minors in their own names.
Facilities are given depositors to draw
money.
Deposits made for a longer period than
six months draw a higher rate than Or
binary savings deposits.
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A Money-Saving Side Talk.

DEAR READER: Some advertisements
are tiresome to you, others are not; some
of them are money savers, others are
not. You nevey grow tired of reading
those advertisements that save your
dollars. Read mine! Here it is:
I wish to again inform you, through
this source, that have one of the choic-
est, prettiest and most complete stocks
of goods in this city. Some of my spec
ialties are:
Women's Ready-to-Wear Garments
Tailored Suits,
Skirts, Jackets, Coats, etc
Kid Gloves, Handkerchiefs,
Toilet Articles,
Fancy Neckwear,
Dress Trimmings,
Petticoats, Dressing Sacques,
Night Gowns, Corsets,
Laces and Embroideries,
Table Covers,
Towels and Toweling,
Quilts, Blankets and Comforts,
Stockings,
Underwear,
Belts, Notions, etc.;
Carpets, Rugs and Draperies.
Are you furnishing home or do you
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Make my store your home!
| Yours to please,
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200 Texas street, Shreveport, La
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Rev. A. ]. Cockroft, assisted
bv Rev. Mr.. Smith, of Shreve-
port, began protracted meeting
at the Baptist Church in this place
Sunday. The services are well
attended and the sermons are
strong and practical.
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A heavy rain fell at this place
Sunday and Sunday night, with
a continued light rain Monday
morning and cool weather.
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Stray Sale.

Tstrayed before me by L. c. Biggs,
IL on May 18th, one dark bay mare,
about 4 years old, Is hands high, brand
ed the jaw with letter K.
Appraised at $40.
The owner is requested to come for
ward, prove property and pay charges,
or the same will be sold at Bellevue, La,
on Saturday, March 8, 1901.
j. N. BRYAN, ]. P.
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Real Estate Agent.

Turing my twelve years experience in
IL the real estate business l have
made great many sales. My facilities
for selling property at this time are bet
ter than they have ever been. l have
correspondents in the North and West
who come in contact with parties wish
ing to make purchases. l prefer to han
die large tracts of timbered lands, but
can also give attention to good farm
lands. Should you need my services
address me w. G.. PERRIN,
118 Texas Street, Shreveport, La.