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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
REPREHENSIBLE METHODS.
Gen. Kobbe Severely Criticises the
Findings Of a Court Martial.

Gen. Kobbe. commanding the Department
of the Colorado. made the following in
dorsement in the case of a sergeant recent
ly acquitted by court-martial of the charge
of quitting his guard to the prejudice of
good order and military discipline
The findings and acquittal are disapprov-
ed. In the opinion of the reviewing author
ity the uncontradicted testimony of several
witnesses conclusively establi isifes the guilt
of the accused of the substantial alega- A.
tions against him. to-wit: that he did with
out necessity and without leave from his
superior officer, quit his guarde that he did,
in violation of his duty, take a prisoner
out of the guard house at night, and that
he did make false statement to an officer
detailed to make an Investigation While
the miscarriage of justice in this case is
greatly to be regretted, 1t is also rema rked
that the evidence discloses. on the part of
the members of the guard low standards
and reprehensible methods of performing
the highly honorable and responsible duty
Of sentinels, which, it is assumed: are not
characteristic of the performance Of guard
duty in general at the post of Fort keogh.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
SENSATION IN SENATE.
MI. Spooner's Prompt Retort Brought
Long and Vigorous Applause.

F, An incident occurred in the Senate late
this afternoon wh!ch was taken by many
to be significant of the state of public fed
ing upon the question OF the acts OF the
army in the Philippines. Mr.. Spooner was
continuing his speech on the Philippines
civil government bill. He had been inter
rupted with a question whether he approved
the cases of cruelty cited. He said That he
did not nor dii he bolieve any one world
be found who would approve them.
Then advancing a pace, and shaking his
finger at his interrogation, Mr.. Spooner cried
In passionate tones:
Nor viii impoach the whole army upon
these statements Of
Here the remainder of his sentence was
drowned in a thunder of applause. which
came from the crowded galleries. and whics;
was long and continued. The outbreak was
spontane Gus and vociferous continuing de-
spite the repeated pounding Of the gavol
of the presiding officer, who demanded
order.
The enthusiastic listeners in the galleries.
however. We're entirely oblivious OF their
breach of the rules of the Senate prohibit
ing applause and IL was not until they had
vented their impulse that they suesided
enough to let Mr.. Spooner proceed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
CoLoRED CATHOLIC PRIEST
Rev. ]. Harry Dorsey to Be Ordained
in Baltimore

BALTIMORE, May 31.-The June ordina-
tions at the Cathedral, which will take
place June 2l, will have an added interest
from the fact that the second colored man
ever ordained to the Catholic priesthood in
this country will receive holy orders on that
day at the hands of Cardinal Gibbons. The
colored candidate is Rev. ]. Harry Dorsey,
student at St. Joseph's Seminary He
was raised to the deaccnate last fan By
Bishop Alfred A. Curtis.
The hrst coiored man ordained in tins
country was Rev. c. r. Uncles, in the
Cathedral December 81, 1891. Father
Cncles. who is a member of the Josephite
Order, is now stationed in Delaware. An
other colored priest. Father lotion, who
died a few years ago in Chicago from the
effects OF the heat. was ordained abroad.
J. Harry Dorsey was born in this city
twenty Eight years ago, and was educate ed
at ST. Paul, Mimi, under Archbishop John
Ireland.
Father Dorsey will labor among his own
people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
PROTEST AGAINST GRAIN TAX.
British Horse Owners Interview Chan
celIor Hicks-Beach.

LONDON, May 31.-A deputation repre-
senting the owners of half a million horses
interviewed the chancellor of the exchequer,
Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, today and strong
ly protested against the tax on oats and
maize. The chancellor however, informed
the delegates that it was impossible to give
up the general tax on grain or specially ex-
empt oats or maize. There was no greater
reason, he pointed out, for the exemption
Of horse food than there was to exempt
wheat or other grains used by humans If
the alleged increase in the cost of horses
and food was due to the war with the ex-
pected peace there would be a fall in prices
considerably greater than the amount of
duty. Meanwhile horse owners could make
the public pay the duty, as ought to be
the case. In his opinion. the present high
prices especially of maize. We're temporary
and were due to the short harvest i'm Amer
lea last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
Teamsters at Chicago Fair"
Quit Work Today.
TROUBLE OVER UNION
PROPRIETOR REFUSED TO RECOG-
NIZE AN AGENT.
Latter Blew Whistle and the 400
Men Employed There
Marched Out.

CHICAGO, May 31--The teamsters' strike
Today spread to the department stores.
Eighty-nine men working for the Fair
struck, and it was stated that 400 more
men, employed by other big downtown
stores. would be out by night. The effect,
it is said, will be practically to shut off the
delivery of goods to customers and the
bringing in of new stock. The department
store teamsters union was recently formed
and is affiliated with the national organiza-
tion on the same footing as the one at the
stock yards. The men make the same de-
maHd do the packers teamster for bet
ter hours higher wages and recognition of
the union.
Police were called to guard the Fair
Jacob Kessner. the manager of the estab-
hshment. attempted to address the team
sters this morning. Their business agent,
however. told Mr.. Kessner that he would
have to talk to the mems agent, and that
he could not talk 10 the men.
Il don't recognize you," said Mr. Kess-
ner.
At this the business agent blew a whistle
and the teamsters to a man quit work
leaving large guard of pickets however,
to look after their interests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
STREET DUEL WITH KNIVES.
Crowd Encouraged Two Negroes to
Kill Each Other.

CHICAGO, May 31.-Two colored men
fought a duel to the death with knives last
night at I'D and Dearborn streets. As they
slasEed and plunged the weapons into each
others body a crowd of more than fifty
persons formed a circle around them and
cfeered the cOmbatants when one or the
other drove the knife to the hilt
After ten minutes of fierce fighting Alex
aHder Shirley staggered and fell with his
adversary's weapon sticking in his body
ne long. keen-edged blade had pierced
his heart. He was dead when the police
arrived His slayer, Charles Thomas. was
bleeding from several wounds. The po-
lice hurried him to a hospital, and after
mis- wounds We're dressed, locked him up
He will be charged with murder
Shirley came to Chicago recently from
Mississippi He met Thomas last Monday.
and having known him in the south tried
tOsborrow money from him. Thomas re-
fused and they quarreled. Shirley 1t is
said, threatened that when they met again.
one or the other would die.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
MAI, BERTHELOT HURT
One of Rochambeau Party
Breaks His Leg
AT BOSTON NAVY YARD
ACCIDENT OCCURRED AT AD-
MIRAL JoHNsoN's HOUSE.
French Officer Slipped on the Polished
Floor-Party Sails Away
Tomorrow.
AT BOSTON NAVY YARD

BOSTON, May 3I-A mishap befell a
member of the Rochambeau mission here
today, when Maj. Berthelot, the aid-de-
camp to Gen. Brugere, sustained fracture
of the left leg. The accident happened at
the navy yard at Charlestown, where Maj.
Berthelot with Vice Admiral Fournier and
staff went to inspect the various buildings,
equipment and ships.
While passing from the hall of the COM
mandant's house into the reception room,
Maj Berthelot slipped over rug on the
polished hardwood floor and fell. He was
unable to rise and had to be assisted to a
couch. Doctors hastily summoned found
that one of the bones of the left leg had
been fractured. AS soon as possible the
injured officer was taken to the French bat
tleship Gaulois, where the ships physicians
attended him.
The accident caused some confusion and
brought the visit to the navy yard to an
end Admiral Fournter and staff had pre-
viously been received with full honors by
Admiral Johnson.
Beautiful weather prevailed on this the
last day of their stay in America of the
members of the French Rochambeau mis-
sion. Tomorrow they will sail for home on
the French battleship Gaulois. Today they
received a welcome from the state of
Massachusetts, the city of Boston and Har-
ward University.
At 10 o'clock the visitors, accompanied by
the special representatives of the United
States government and escorted by the Ma
tional Lancers, proceeded to the state house
and made an official call upon GOV. Crane
From the state house the mission made
an official call upon Mayor Collins at the
city hall. and from stand on the grounds
reviewed the Boston school regiment COM
posed of thousand of the city school
boys. Subsequently Governor Crane and
Mayor Collins returned the official calls at
the Somerset
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
THE GUATEMALA EARTHQUAKE.
Later Details Make the Disaster More
Appalling.

SAN FRANCISCO. May 31.-Later de-
tails of the earthquake in Guatemala only
add to its horrors. Passengers arriving here
on the steamer City of Sydney say they I'M
derstood that 400 dead We're taken from
the ruins Of Quezaltenango. One man who
was there and aided in the work of taking
out the bodies, says that over 1000 had been
taken out when he left there on May 13
twenty-five days after the city had been
destroyed Reports of loss and damage on
the coffee plantations are beginning to come
II. and they practically double the total re-
ported from the towns The estimated fig
ures run into the millions
Iapacuchula is a city of about 10000 and
the damage to il is estimated at or about
<-'"."p- San Marcos, a town nearer to
Quezaltenango was also destroyed with
Sredt loss of life There We're 40 prisoners
in the Jail and every man was killed.
crushed and buried under the falling walls
In IIachico, town of 1000 inhabitants
no- house was left standing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31

said he would be pleased to- do 30 if 1t was
possible. The Hamilton Club has had a
When the President was, inaugurated gov
ernor Of New York the Hamilton Club went
to Albany in special train and was one of
the most enthusiastic bodies there.
Cuban Consulate Wanted.
Senator Mason and NJ. II. Holland of this
city presented to the President H. A.
Thompson, colored, who was an officer of
the Sth Illinois Regiment during the Spanish
war, and whose regiment served in Cuba.
Mr.. Thompson wants to be a consul in
Cuba, but the President intinsated that
about all these places are promised
Representative Sulloway of NeW Hamp-
shire and Representative DalzelI3ef Penn
sylvania spoke to the President about con-
sular offices they desire for constituents.
Representative Davidson of Florida pre-
sented B. 2. Calhoun and son of Palatka.
Mr.. Calhoun is grandson of John c. Cal
houn
Secretary Shaw presented q number of
prominent Iowans to President Roosevelt
today. Among the number were state Au-
ditor Frank Merriam. Mr. J. ii. Behler and
DR.. r. A. Patchin of Des MoineS. Repre-
tative Thomas also presented a number of
Iowans. Auditor Merriam stated that he
believed Iowa would return a solid republi-
delegation to Congress as a result of
the coming congressional elections.
For the Court of Claims.
Representative Thompson of Alabama
handed the President a pstition from Ala
bama republicans asking the nomination
OF ex-Judge w. L. Chambers as judge of
the Court of Claims. Mr.. Chambers is now
member of the Spanish claims commits
sion.
John Gardner Coolidge of Boston, who
has been nominated secretary of the le-
cation at Pekin. called on the President.
He will leave for his post In about two
weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
DESPERATE CROOK ARRESTED.
Twice Broke Away From Captors Be
fore Being Subdued

CHICAGO. May 31.-Fred Middleton. who
escaped from a United States marshal last
Monday night in the union depot while
waiting for a train that was to take him to
Milwaukee, where he was to serve two
years sentence for passing counterfeit
money, was arrested last night by two DO
licemen. AS the officers attempted to place
Middleton under arrest he broke from their
grasp and ran. firing at them as he did So
The policemen finally overlook the fugi-
tive and overpowered him. Middleton is
now closely guarded prisoner pending the
arrival Of the federal officers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
BARON SHIBUSAWA ARRIVES.
Wealthy japanese Merchant Making
Tour of the World.

SAN FRANCISCO, May Sharon Eichhi
Sttbusawa. one of the richest merchants
of Japan, has arrived here from the orient,
accompanied by a large retinue of secre-
taries and servants and an interpreter. He
Is president of forty stock companies rep
rtsenting an aggregate capital of 100000,
900. For many years he was president of
the Toxic chamber of commerce, and has
Feld many important offices. He was ere
ated peer in recognition of his services IN
building up the CONNER ce of his country.
The baron is touring the world for pleasure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
MILITARY PRISONERS ESCAPE.
Second Affair at Fort Sheridan Within
Month

CHICAGO, May 31.-Frank II. Warren
and Edgar Wallum. two general prisoners
a. Fort Sheridan, have escaped. The men,
who had been taken out TO work, sprang
upon VIM Brown. the sentry who had
them in charge. disarmed him after strug-
gle and then fled. leaving him insensible.
Both prisoners were serving long terms
for desertion and had been sent to Fort
Sheridan from some other post The affair
is the second of the kind that has happened
at the post in less than a month
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
Sentenced to Dismissal

AS a result of court-martial proceedings
in the Philippines. First Lieutenant Ernest
Hagedorn, 2Sth Infantry. has been sem
fenced to dismissal from the army The
case is now under consideration at the
War Department. 1t will probably be pre-
sented to the President next week for his
action. 1t is understood that Lieutenant
Hagedorn was convicted of intoxication and
embe zzlement. and was sentenced to dis
missal and imprisonment for two years
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
The Yaqui Outbreak in Mexico.

NOGALES. Ariz.. May 31.-An outbreak
CT Yaaui Indians has occurred A fight
took place thirty miles from Hermosillo in
which eight Yaquis and two Mexicans were
killed The Yaauis retreated in a south
sasteriy direction and another nght Is ex-
Dected- The disaffected Indians number
about 400. Of whom 100 are fighting men.
These Yaquis have heretofore been peacea-
Die They are not hostile to Americans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
The Trial of Capt. Wild.

Phe War Department has been informed
that court-martial has been appointed
by the military authorities in the Philip
pines for the trial of Captain Frederick r.
Wild. 18th Infantry, on charges growing
out of his conduct of military affairs in
Pangasinan. The exact nature of the
charges has not been disclosed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
Will Receive a Degree.

Secretary Hitchcock left the CITY last
evening to attend the commencement excr-
cises of the University OF the State OF Wis
consin at Columbia on June g. when he will
receive the degree OF LID. Of that un!vee-
versity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
MR.. REID SAILS FOR ENGLAND.
Special Ambassador to Coronation Of
British King

NEW YORK, May 31-Whitelaw Reid.
the special ambassador of the United
States to the coronation of King Edward.
sailed today for England on the Cunard
liner Umbria. Mr.. Reid was accompanied
by his wife and daughter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
Mr.. Goodnow to BE Decorated.

PEKIN, May 31.-The government pro-
peses to bestow decoration on John Good
now. the United States consul general at
Shanghai. in recognition of his services in
maintaining peace in the central provinces
of China In 1900
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
Acting as Secretary.

Assistant Secretary Darling Is acting sec
retary of the navy today in the absence of
Secretary Moody. who has gone to Detroit
to make an address on the issues Of the
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
Movements of Naval Vessels.

The Navy Department is informed of the
arrival of the Dolphin at Washington, the
Olympia and Kearsarge at Boston, the
Nashville at Leghorn and the Caesar at
Colombo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31

To build up trade, reach the
family. To reach the family,
advertise in The Evening Star.
1t goes into 1900 houses in the
city where no other Washington
daily paper is taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31

View York Office: Tribune Building.
CHICAGO Office: Tribune Building.
Smyrna times., 1902-06-18
sECRET SOCIETIES.

MORNING STAR LODGE, Ne 6, !. o. g F.-Meets
every Friday evening, at 80 o'clock.
XcDoNNELL ENCAMP1ENT, No >, !. o. o. F.-Meets
second and Fourth Tuesday evenings of each
month. at $50 O'Clock.
HARMONY LoDGE, No. IS, A. F. a. M.-Meets First
and Third Thursday evenings Of each month
a. 7.3O o'C.ock.
sMYq VI. LODGE, No. o. I. 0. g. T.-Meets every
Wednesday evening, at 90 O'Clock.
SMYRNA CoycLAvE, no. A., ORDER OF HEPTAsoPH>
meets first aud third Tuesday of each month
al 500 o'clock, AT the Odd Fellows Hall.
UNION CASTLE No. Il, k. C. E.--Meets every Mon
day evening in their hall in the Cooper Build
ing, at $50 O'Clock.
MIsPAH LODGE, No. l6, A. o. Z. W.--Neets every
Monday evening at 500 o'clock IN Odd rel
lows Hall.
MIzPAH CoNcLAvE, No. 1917, ADHESIVE NoGUL
LIANs-Meets the last Monday evening OF each
month. at s 90 O'Clock, in Odd Fellows hall.
SENERAa WINFIELD :. HANCpCK POST, NO "
q A. R.-Meets every Thursday night IN the
Hall of the Knights of the Golden Eagle. l.
T. Davis, Commander.
STARS AND STRIPES CaUN'IL No %, Ja. O. I. 4
M.-Meets at 500 p. NJ. every InurSday II
Odd Fellows Hail.
FRANCES f. WILLARD Temple. No. $. X. Of g. f.
Meets every Tuesday evening al CLOCK, a
the Golden Eagle Hall.
Smyrna times., 1902-06-18
POULTRY POINTERS.

Fowls will not thrive with close pen
ming or crOwding.
About one foot Of space on the r0ost
should be allowed for each adult fowl.
A handsome appearance is worth or
> cents pound on poultry in selling.
Calcareous matter for shells and
gravel to aid trituration in the gizzard
are indispensable.
Ground or crushed bone is so valua-
bic for their health that it should al
ways be kept before them.
The morning meal may be made more
palatable and stimulating by adding
cut onions with salt and pepper.
Carelessness in the little details nee
essary to good management will soon
show in the condition Of the fowls.
Clean, pleasant and suitable quarters,
with wholesome, nutritious food, have
much to do in determining the flavor
and quality Of both the eggs and the
flesh of fowls
A good way to tell fresh egg is by
the air bubble in the large end. Tie
smaller the air bubble the fresher the
egg. \ fresh egg must be examined
closely TO see the air bubble.
Smyrna times., 1902-06-18
.eSn Intcrference.D

There is one thing anarchists will not
consent to, one thing they rebel against
Cat least in thought. and sometimes in
acU, and that is anybody's assumption
TO rule another, whether it be car,
king. nobility or democrat majority,
SAYS William NJ. Salter in The Atlantic.
They are disagreed about many things.
There are individualist anarchists and
socialist (or cOmmumsO anarchists, be
levers in private property and believ-
ers in common property, but all alike
believe in self rule. and theyare as much
opposed to democratic state socialism
as to state socialism Of any kind. They
believe that power intOxicates the best
of men and are not willing to allow it
in any form. NO master, high or low"
they say, after William Norris. Let
life shape itself" mind your own bust
ness" mo interference is their
demand.
Smyrna times., 1902-06-18
CHURCH SERVICES.

AsBUR METHODIST EPISCOPAL-Sunday-ffea
lug at 1850 A. NJ and 7.S0 P. NJ, SUNDAY school
2 P. NJ. EpwOrh League Prayer Meeung,
7.30 P. NJ. Prayer rMeeting-WedneSdays at f'oV
Pm Rev. Vaughan 5. Collins, pastor
st. PETERS CHURCH. Rev. G. Valerie Gilreath
Rcctor.-First Sunday, Holy Eucharist, lO3O
a. m; Evening Prayer ana sermon at l% P. NJ.
second Third, Fourth and Fifth sundays
Holy Eucharist ~ a. M; Morning prayer ana
Sermon, 1917 A. NJ. Evening Prayer ana ser
mon, ~ p NJ. Holy Days-Holy Eucharist
~ A. NJ. Morning Prayer, lOt% A. NJ fridays,
Evening Prayer and Litany, ~ P NJ. SUNDAY
school, 2-l0 P. NJ
-Sunday--Preaching at l022 A. NJ
md 71$P.M. Sunday School-ll15 A; N. FrayeI
Meetfng-Wednesdays at ~ P. NJ. Rev ). l.
EStlin, pastor.
.PoLYcARP CATHOLIC CHURcH-Servlceseve every
other SUNDAY, by Father WaldIOn. sunday
school Immediately after service.
cMYRNA C1RcUIT.-Preaching services, Friend
ship in the morning, Severson IN the alteT
noon. Jerman's Chapel and smyrna Lana
ing alternate sunday nights at f.5O. heV y
L. Hatdesty, pastor.
CENTENNIAL METHODIST EPISCOPAL 'Coloreu) =
Sunday-Preaching at IL A. M. ana ?. N
Sunday school, P. N. Kew W. Z. blcA
eTsOn, Pastor
BETHEL A. NJ. Z. CHURCH-SundA j-Preachlnl
at IL a. m. and s p. N. sunday Sehool a
? D. m Christian Endeavor, 615 p. m. sun
day Praise meeting, at o'clock Nedhe e'
day evening Rev. D. W. Wisher, Pastor.
Smyrna times., 1902-06-18
Saves Two From Death.

"Our little daughter had an almost
fatal attack of whooping cough, writes
Mrs. w. X. Haviland, of Armonk, \.
Y, "but when all other remedies
failed. we saved her life with DR..
Kings New Discovery. Our niece,
who had consumptian in an advanced
stage, also used this wonderful medl-
cine and to-day she is perfectly well. "
Desperate throat and lung diseases
Yields to DR.. Kings New Discovery as
10 no other medicine on earth. In
'fallible for Coughs and Colds, SOC
and S1.O0 bottles guaranteed by Ben
ton n. Weldon, Smyrna; }. >. * w.
Lattomus, Townsend. Trial bottles
free.
Smyrna times., 1902-06-18
The crent value of saving Time.

Thrift of time is as necessary as
thrift of money, and he who knows
how to save time has learned the Sc
cret of accumulating educational op-
portunity. Men who regard it as sim
full to waste money waste time with
a prodigars lavishness because they
do not understand the value of short
periods of time Society is full OF peO-
pie who might enrich themselves
hundredfold and make their lives i'm
mensely more interesting if they learn
ed this commonplace truth.-Ladies
Home Journal.