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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-18
4 DISASTROUS FIRE
VISITS BLOCK ISLAND
Rhode Island Summer Resort
Almost Wiped Out.
FIREMEN SERIOUSLY INJURED
High Wind Was Blowing a4d the
Flames Made Rapid Headway, the
Town Being Save5 by Tearing Down
Large Frame Building.

NEWPORT, r I, July IS-The most
disastrous fire Block Island has ever
seen visited that place last night, and at
one tine it looked as if it would lay
that popular summer resort in ashes.
As it was. no one was killed and but Two
persons were injured. The fire started
at midnight In Motifs livery stable, and
before it had burned out at o'clock
this morning It had leveled to the
ground Motifs stable. MacCombeT's cafe
and summer garden, Narragansett Ho-
tel, Mitcheu's souvenir store. the United
States Weather Bureau. the Western
Union Telegraph Office, and the National
Hotel. The progress Of the fire was
stopped by the tearing down Of Simons'
dry goods store There was a high
southwest wind blowing and the flames
leaped from one building to another.
Two volunteer fFemen fell from the
roof of the Surf Hotel and were badly
injured. With the burning of the teIe-
graph office all communication with the
island was cut Of. The guests in the
burning hotels got out their belongings
and we're sheltered in the other hotels
that the fire did not reach. The boat
this morning brought over the -informa-
tion about the fire, on. no one could es-
innate the damage.
It is thought that the fire originated
from a man sleeping in the stable who
was smoking ami dropped lighted
match.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-18
"MR.LATIMER AND I WERE
FRIENDS" SAYS TUTHILL

Latimer were such that Latlmer or
dered i'm from his house, Is ". H.
TuthiIl- He arrived in New York last
evening. and viii testify at the inquest
next Monday. Testimony yesterday
showed that Latimer had two years ago
ordered TuthilI away from tne house
and while On his deathbed asked his
brother if '.TutbilI was being watched. -
Captain. Reynolds, OF the detective bu-
rea':, stated that Immediately after the
sh7oing Mrs Latimer sent for TuthiIl-
While nearly every witness brought Tut
hills name into connection with the
case, there was no testimony or In
ference that TuthHI was directly con
cerned in the shooting. TuthlH states
that he can prove perfect alibt On
the night OF the murder
I have been a member of the same
lodges as Bert Lstimer and have been
his personal friend for a great manv
years" said Mr TuthiIL We had a
quarrel over my being found with Mrs.
Latimer. but that was settled when We
came TO understand each other better. ."
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-18
LADY De la WARR Is
GIVEN Her Divorce
Granted on Grounds of De-
sertion and Misconduct.

LONDON. July 1S.-Sir Francis JeUne,
president CT the divorce court, today
granted a degree Of nisi 20 Lady de Ia
VAR against her husband for desertion
and misconduc>
The trouble between the earl and
Lady de Ia War; dates back some
months. AS early as last March Lady de
IA War; sued TO have her conjugaI rights
restored, claiming that the earl had
practically deserted her. Her suit was
granted. The couple we're not happy,
however, and some FIVE weeks ago the
countess entered 2 suit for divorce on
the grounds Of desertion and miscon-
duct She named prominent American
actress as correspondent in her original
complaint, but this charge vas after
ward Withdrawn
Countess de la War;, before her mar
riage, was the Hon. Muriel Agnes Bras
sey. daughter OF Lord Brassey. one time
Governor OF Victoria. Australia She
married Earl lie Ia War; In 1891 Earl
&C Ia War; IS thirty-three years old an:
comes Of an old and proud English fam
ily- which traces its lineage back COO
years
The earl has had . most varied ca
Teer. He was Identified with the HooIey
companies, was correspondent in
south Africa, a captain in the army,
hotel proprietor and an organizer OF
automobile car1ivals.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-18
WARRANT FOR ARSON
In JACKSON City CASE
RumOr ThatProminentS Sport
ing Man IS Wanted.
DOES NOT DENY THE CHARGE
May Surrender Himself to Sheriff This
AfteTnoon-Cause of Act a Grievance
of Long Standing Against the Viz
ginia Gambling Resort.

A rumor was in circulation this
morning TO the effect that, as an out
come Of the disastrous fire which oe-
Cured in Jackson City last Monday
night, as a result of which gambling
in that historic village has come to
an end, a warrant was sworn out by
persons interested in the burned estab-
Hshments this morning for one of the
best-known sporting men in this city,
charging him with arson.
The warrant, it is alleged. has been
turned over to Sheriff Palmer. Of Ross
Iyn. to be served Upon hearing that
such action had been taken. the man, It
is said, informed Sheriff Palmer that
he would arrange with his bondsmen
this morning and meet the sheriff at 3
O'Clock this afternoon and surrender
himself
The news Of such action did not
come as a surprise 10 the sporting ele-
mont in Washington, many OF whom
have been anxiousIy watching the cut
come CT the feud which it is alleged ex-
lists between certain parties interested
in the burned gaming houses. and the
affair gives promise of developing in;o
an unusually interesting one.
According to a report which has been
circulated for some days past. ever
since the buildings were burned, the
man admits having been the one who
applied the match 70 them He has made
no attempt 70 conceal his act, and has
awaited the outcome Of the affair calmly.
What viii be done with the man If he
is found guilty IS not known, but the
penalty provided by the code of Virginia
for arson is extremely severe, several
persons having been executed for the
crime. and others given long sentences
in the Denitentiary
The man Is exceedingly popular, and IS
regarded as being one Of the foremost
sporting men IN the National Capital.
He has been playing the games in Jack
son City for years.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-18
Field Maneuvers Held for
Over Two Hours This
Morning
INSPECTION BY GEN. HARRIES
Roads Dusty and Air Hot, But Good
Breeze Makes Tent Life Comfortable.
Cavalrymen Give Fine Exhibition
Compliment Paid to Major Neumeyer.
lsnerigI 10 Tbe Evening Times.l

CAMP ORDWAY. July 1S.-All's well
at Camp today Regular routine work
has been taken up. and things are RUIZ
ming as smoothly as though the boys
had been in camp for a month
For over two hours this morning there
was squad drill in extended order by all
the companies The regimeRtaI and bat
TALON commanders were also out in The
field to superintend the work. Every
one is rraying for rain, as the roads
are dusty and although there is a good
breeze blowing over the camp grounds
the air is very hot
The first night in camp was a quiet
one and this morning ali were awake
with the sound Of reveilIe at $50 O'Clock
ready for a hard DAYS work So far
there have been very few complaints
from the men and the medical officers
have only had to treat minor disorders
General Harries, with Captain Brett,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-18
SHERIFF CUDIHBB GETS
The DOUBLE CROSS"
Outlaw Hunters Fooled by
Tracy's Partner

SEATTLE, Wash, July 1S--GutIaw
Tracy again has disappeared. It was
supposed that he had been located in a
cabin near Lake Sawyer, with TWO ac-
completes, Fred Simmons, an ex-convct
from san Francisco. and Fred Floyd. a
stool pigeon. through whom the Ioca-
ton was made. Floyd gave Sheriff Cudi-
hee the double cross by warning the
OUTLAW when ne visited him Tuesday, for
the cabin vas found 20 be deserted when
it was rushed by the posse yesterday.
Tracy has been lying in the brush
since Sunday. nursing the wounds in
ficted on his back by Deputy Bunce in
the fight Thursday His hiding place is
not four miles from Covington. With
him are his two accomplices.
Tracys wounds were lanced SUNDAY.
q razor being employed by his com
paniOns-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-18
DRILLSAT CAMP ORDWAY;
MEN WISHING FOR RAIN

the military instructor; Colonel Dim
mick. his special aid, and the members
OF the commanding generals STAFF. made
an inspection OF amp this morning and
found everything In the best Of shape.
Captain Brett paid q high compliment
70 Major E. Il. Neumeyer, who is filing
the duties OF e5mmissary general as
we'll as acting quarternaster general
He said he doubted whether many regu-
lar army officers could Ferform the dual
duties. The work of the two depart
ments is well done
The attendance this year at the camp
is not as large as last year, but it is
expected that all the companies viii be
increased by Sunday Naeh trouble has
been experienced this ear by company
commanders IN securing leave for their
men.
Captain Brett had the cavalrymen out
for practice this morning, and the troop
ers gave a fine exhibition. There are
about a hundred Of the regulars here,
and they are getting along nicely with
the militiamen In Leesburg last night
they could be seen going about. arm in
arm The regulars wear the regulation
khaki. while the Guardsmen arestiH the
boys in blue
Attention was called this morning by
the commanding general to the fact that
the enlisted men have been inclined 20
be derelict in The matter of saIut:ng OFF,
GERS. It IS not intended that they shall
go out Of their way to show this mark
of respect. but when an officer aud en-
listed men pass each other it IS ex-
pected that they shall properly recog-
nize each other. Commanders OF com
panies have issued special instructions
to their men bearing Cn the subject.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-18
MARLBOROUGH SLATED
TO SUCCEED CADOGAN
Will Probably Be Made Lord
Lieutenant Of Ireland.
Thought That the Pest Will Not Garry
Membership in the British
Cabinet.

LONDON, July 1S.-whiIe nothing is
positively known as to who viii be the
next Lord Lieutenant OF ireland. the
Duke OF Marlborough is mentioned as 4
probable successor TO the Earl OF Cado-
gan, who yesterday resigned the post
IN case Marlborough is given the port
folio, it is not thought that he would
be a mem ; Of the cabinet, the Lord
Lieutenancy OF Ireland being one of the
posts which Premier Balfour is likely 10
drop from the ministry.
II is also thought probable that the
Right Hon. George Wyndham. Chief
Secretary OF ireland, will join the cabi-
net. retaining his present position
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-18
Strikers and Their Wives
and Children to Be Prop
erly Cared For.
FUND OF s35o,ooo A WEEK
This Would Enable Union TO Keep Up
Struggle All WinteT-MiIlions Al
ready on Hand, and There is a De-
termination to Stand by the Men.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, July 18.-John
Mitchell has won a marvellous indorse-
ment from the United Mine Workers,
This morning even :ae anthracite men
came up smiling with the statement
that they did not want general strike.
MitcheIrs plan, they said. pointed TO the
right course.
This adoption Of MitchelIs plan means
that while there will be no general shut
down. the anthracite strike. which is the
largest in history, viii be prosecuted to
the bitter end. Ever organized mine
worker in the country and thousands
Of other union men are going into the
fight with their money aud influence
There will be a fight every day over
every inch Of the ground. The anthra-
cite and bituminous strikers involve
including women and children, about
100000 persons. There are now loo. .OO0
dependent and there will be more
MiScheli's plan OF assessing members
OF the union 81 a week each would yield
about $3.50. COO week. An assessment OF
10 per cent upon the earnings OF mem
SSAS VI the uHlOu- WHICH VIII DTGDaDlE
be substituted for the 81 levy, would
yield about $3.50. 900 a week.
Promises from other unions indfeat 10
that the total viii be brought up TO
100000 week. That sum. maintained.
would enable the union to keep up the
strike ali winter. Big contributions viii
come from the miners unions besides
the regular assessment The IlIinoIs
district Of the union viii lead with 2
gift Of about S1e0.O
Liberal contributions viii be made
from treasures of other districts and
local unions They have several million
dollars on hand, and viii give every
dollar If necessary.
It's big contract TO carry all in
volved in the strike. but II has been as
sumed with a determination to stand by
the strikers until they win. Two million
q month and fight TO a fnish-tiH vic
tory comes-is the program.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-18
CHARGED
AGAINST OFFICIALS
Harlem, ILL.,, City Fathers Aid
the Gamblers

CHICAGO. July 18.-The members OF
the village hoard of Harlem as well as
HarIem's chief of police, were arrested
last night on charges Of conspiracy. A.
c. McCarroH. president Of the South
Harlem Protective Association, who in
spfred the arrests. declared he has proof
that each OF them has received money
from Harlem and Hawthorne race track
gamblers.
While all OF the thirteen officials were
formally arrested, none were taken into
custody. They we're allowed their lib
erty on their own recognizance and viii
appear Monday for a hearing. Warrants
were also taken out for the presidents
and secretaries Of the Harlem and Haw-
thorne tracks.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-18
BRIDEGROOM ENDS
LIFE WITH PISTOL
MINE OPERATORS GIVE
NOTICE TO STRIKERS
West Virginia Shafts to Resume Work
Monday WL-k

CHARLESTON. W. Va, July 1S.-The
operators of the KaEavha and New Riv-
CT field at Thurman Thursday gave no
tice that all mines will resume July 26.
Miners refusing to go to work will then
be paid of and required to give up the
company houses.
If they refuse to move, suit for pos
session viii be brought by all operators
at the same time. The conditions of op-
Grating will be the same as prevailed
when the strike was called.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-18
M'NABB TURNED OVER
10 LOCAL AUTHORITIES
Will Arrive in City Tonight
in Custody.

Detective Sergeant Lacey Of the local
Police Department is expected TO arrive
in this city tonight from New York
city, bringing a welI-known negro who
was formerly a policeman IN this city.
and is wanted here for having seriously
assaulted his wife on last Christmas
day.
After committing the assault McNabb
made his escape to New York city
where he has remained ever since. 4
fer days ago the New York authorities
notified Captain Boardman that they
had taken the accused negro into Gus
tody after a struggle. and that he would
be turned over 10 the local authorities
should they want him Detective Ser
geant Lacey. who had been working On
the case. was sent 20 New Yorl last
night.
The assault for which McNabb is be-
ing brought back 10 this city was one
OF an exceedingly serious character. and
almost terminated il murder. For sew
ersl years McNabb, who was crossing
policeman. had trouble with his wife and
they finally separated. She went to live
at 1906 Linden Street northeast. and dill
not see her husband for several months
until one night he appeared on the
premises and threatened her bodily
harm
Several nights after that he called
again and told her he was coming back
to live with her. She informed him that
he had better stay away. This SO en-
ragged him that he drew from his pocket
a penknife and sIashed her across her
throat. After doing this. il is alleged
that he dragged her from the house
Citizens responded 10 her cries for help.
bat McNabb escaped.
The woman was removed 10 the Cas-
ualty Hospital where IL was thought at
one time she would die, but her con
dition improved greatly and she was
soon able 10 90 TO her home
McNab5 Is saii 20 have been a man ~
rowing disposition He served con
siderable length Of time in the navy.
and also served some time on the police
forces in other cities. He is weII-known
n this city. and the authorities are ex-
ceedingly glad OF his capture
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-18
MRS. M'KAY'S ATTORNEY
STILL OUT OF THE CITY

Mr.. Henry Woodard, the attorney Of
Mrs Mabel Geyer Mckay, and one of
the executors Of the estate OF the late
Colonel Mckay. who is supposed 10 have
left Washington for Guthrie. Okla, for
the purpose Of fling the Mckay viii
there. is stiIl absent from the city.
Although not much information has
been given oCt regarding the VIII. the
facts already known indicate that the
greater part of the late Colonel Nc
Kay's property was conveyed by him 70
his last wife. Mrs. Mabel Geyer Me-
Kay, Just before his death.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-18
CRITICAL CONDITION
OF DR.. RICHARDSON
Distinguished Californian at a Balti-
more IrfImary-

BALTIMORE, July 1S-Dr George
Mann Richardson, professor of organic
chemistry al Leland Stanford University.
is in a critical condition at the Union
Protestant Tnfirmary from blood poison
ing, and it is thought that he cannot re-
cover DR.. Richardson was treated here
last fall, and it was thought that he
would recover, but he recently mad q
relapse
HIS wife and children are here from
California. also his mother from St
Louis.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-18
Mr.. ROOT AND PARTY
OFF FOR GETTYSBURG

Secretary Root left Washington at s 80
o'clock this morning for Gettysburg to
review the Pennsylvania State troops.
which are encamped there. He was ac-
companied By General and Mrs. Cor5in
General Wood. General Carter. General
Randolph, chief OF artillery; Ger al
Bates. Paymaster General. and Major
and Mrs Dun The party Travelled in
special train over the Pennsylvania road
and will return late this evening.
Secretary Root viii sail for Europe on
July q, on board the La Savoie. the
ship which viii also carry to France
General Horace Porter, United States
ambassador to that country. Secretary
Root expects to return TO America about
August Is.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-18
MINERS INDORSE
MITCHELL'S PLAN
MURDERER RICE PAYS
PENALTY ON GALLOWS
Was Notorious Bank Robber and Killed
Constable.

TORONTO, Ontario, July 1S.-Fred Lee
Rice, a notorious bank robber we'll
known to the police in the United States
and Canada for some years. was hanged
here this morning for the murder OF
Constable Boyd. His mother and sis
ter, Mrs Turner, of Champaign, H.,
came here to try to get the sentence
Commuted. Rice was only twenty-six.
The minister of Justice refused to in
teTfeTe but his friends were given leave
TO remove the body 70 their home in
Illinois Rice's neck was not broken.
He was strangled and did not die for
twelve minutes after the trap was
sprung He refused stimuIants before
going to the scanoId and died gameIy-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-18
HUSBAND SUES Ills
WIFE FOR S1,O00,00O
Says Property to That Amount Was TO
Have Been Conveyed to Him.

NEWPORT NEWS. Va, July 1S.-A
lis pendens was fled here today cover
ing a large portion Of the big Finch
estate, notifying the public that suit
has been flied IN the chancery court Of
Richmond by =. F. Finch against his
wife 10 enforce specific performance o.
an agreement by which she was to con-
yey 20 him property valued at nearly
800 900
This Is part OF the exhaustive litiga-
tion in which Finch and his wife have
been engaged for a couple Of years
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-18
Was Married Two Weeks
Ago to Miss Devine, of
Georgetown.
MOTHER DIED MONTH AGO
Fatal Shots Heard by Brother and
Friend-Physician Summoned Who
Found Suicide Dying With Weapon
In His Hand

George T. johnson. Of 310s P Street
northwest, a bridegroom of two weeks.
committed suicide shortly before IL
o'clock this morning by shooting him
self in the left temple with revolver.
Johnson was thirty-three years OF age
and employed as clerk in the hard
ware store of Copley. Butler & Co.
1913 II Street northwest. The cause OF
his rash act is not yet definitely known.
The Shots Heard
Johnson was alone in his room this
morning and his brother William John
son, and a friend, Roy Payne, we're sit
ting on the rear porch Of the house.
Suddenly the brother and friend heard
two pistol shots fred in rapid success
sion. without stopping TO investigate
William Johnson Immediately ran to the
office Of Dr. Munscn. at Thirty-ffth and
P Streets. and asked him to come to
the house, saying he was afraid his
brother had shot himself
Dr. Munson went to the Johnson house
Immediately. Entering George Johnson's
room, he found the latter lying on the
floor with a smoking revolver grasped in
his hand Blood wos pouring from the
wound in his head Dr. Hunson did
everything possible. but he was too late
johnson expired ave minutes later with
out regainng eonciersness-
The Police Netifcd.
r.. -.,srn ~ tt,a saventh precinct
were notified. and Sergeant Schneider
made a search OF the room He failed
to secure anything tending to show the
cause OF Johnson's self-destructioa-
Coroner Nevitt was notified by the po-
lice and Is ma eng a thorough investi-
gation Of the case
Two weeks ago Johnson was married
20 Miss Devine. daughter OF Mr. Thomas
Devinc of 1417 Thirty-third Street north
west. She Is said 10 have been in IL
health and has rot yet been informed
Of her husbands deed. Johnson has
been suffering with malaria for several
months past, and 1t IS supposed that he
became melancholy
Mother Died Month Ago.
Another thing that nay have con-
tri6uted to his despondenoy is the fact
that MS mother died about month
ago. Fe Is said TO have been young
man of most exemplary habits
johnson is survived bv his father.
William Jchrscn. a brother. also named
William Johnson, and a married sister.
The suicide and his father, brother, and
newly married wife resided together.
Tie wife is kept to her room through
illness
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-18
ANXIETY FOR QUEEN
OF THE BELGIANS
Found Necessary to Resort to Artificial
Respiration.

ANTWERP. July 1s.-AIthough Marie
Henriette, Queen Of the BeIgians. is
much easier. her condition inspires the
greatest anxiety. Her attack of heart
disease has entered the last stages.
The Queen is unable 10 receive anyone.
Artificial respiration Is resortAd to dur
ing the acute spasms.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-18
ENGLISH LABOR LEADER
OFFERS FINANCIAL AID
Help From Across the Water
for Anthracite Strikers.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, July 1S.-Max
Hayes, Of Cleveland. has wired to Presf-
dent Mitchell that he had received 2
letter from Zen Tillett, the English
labor leader. that English trades union
lists viii contribute money 10 carry on
the anthracite strike.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-18
New Man in New York
Murder Case Talks.
PROMISES TO PROVE ALIBI
Was Ordered Out f - IL. Eouse by
Latter When Found WITH rs Wife,
But Says Understanding T75 Reach
ed AfteTward.

NEW YORK, July 1S--Whether there
IS connecting link between the murder
Of Albert c. Latimer and the fact
brought out at yesterdays inquest that
Mrs. Sadie Latimer was indiscreet in
her relations with other men is the
subject-matter of much discussion to
day.
The new actor in the domestic trag-
edy, and one whose relations with Mrs
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-18
2OLLVBRBIN SCHEME
MEETS With FAILURE
ChamberIain's Conference
With Colonial Psemiers.
Unable to Offer ANY Tariff Concessions
and They Were Unwilling to
Make Pledges.

LONDON. July 18.-coloniaI Secretary
Chamberlain's conference with the
colonial premiers held today, resulted
in the failure Of his pet ZoIlverein
scheme.
Mr.. Chamberlain was unable to offer
the premiers any tariff concessions, and
they, in turn, were unwilling to 2ledge
themselves to any scheme for imperial
defense which involved colonial oon'ri-
buttons.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-18
MISS R0oSEVELT'S
ENGAGEMENT DENIED
Presidents Daughter Not to Wed Lieu.
tenant Clark.

OYSTER BAY, y. Y. July 1s-The re-
port that Miss Alice Roosevelt is en-
gagged to Lieutenant Clark. sen OF Mrs.
Alfred Corning Clark. is authoritatively
denied. The denial is in nost positive
terms and comes from a source that at
mits Of no question.