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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-09
Says Corporation is At
tempting 10 Delay Suit.
DENIAL OF THE ALLEGATIONS
Litigation Instituted in Good Faith fer
Minority Stockholde1s-LawyeT Rob-
ert S. Mcca1ter Makes Argument II
Support Of the Affidavits.

NEWARK. J. Sept. 9-vice
Chancellor Emery. in chaneery court
this morning. refused TO order an in
vestigation into the standing OF the
complainant5 in the suit Instituted
against the United states S1eeI Cor
poration By J. AsPinwaIL Hodge. Ber-
nard Smith ana William H CuFtiss to
prevent the conversion OF SOS, Cos. eco
Of its preferred stock into second mort
gage bonds. the issue OF S50. .000, ,G00 ad-
ditIonai second mortgage bonds and
the payment Ct $1o.6oo. 600 10 !. P Nor
gan & Co. managers Of me INTENDED
transaction.
Result Of Applications Of Trust.
This decision was the result OF an
application fer an erder 20 dismiss the
bill made isst Friday. when argument
IN the preliminary hearing was 10 have
been held by counsel for fbe corporation
in watch il was alleged th,s the purpose
OF the suit was extottion aH1 not b7ougat
in good faith
AfHdavits presenting alleged facts to
that effect were then. evidenced before
the vice chancellor and It was also re-
quesfed that the sUit BE throFa cut Of
court on the ground that the hc.e pro
ceedinCs as instituted were an ialposi-
ticn CT Ike court
Amdavits Of the conplainants.
The statements IN the afidaylls fled
By The defel4dants we're denied Robert
s. AeC&rter5 couaseI for ths complain-
ants. n ehosasea etf EsiEority aolsters of
stock III the steel earpCsatiou md
counter affidavit in brief ras plade 70
the vice chancellor BY Hedge in which
1t is asserted that the corporation Is at
that it viii. prevent the instituting CT
similar suits BY reason CT the case.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-09
GERMANY EbAFED At
HAITIAN INCIDENT
Talk of Impor-
tance of Example. "

BERLIN, Sept 9.-The most complete
satisfaction over the action Of the
commander Of the Panther in sinking
the Haitian rebel gunboat Crete-a-Pier-
rot prevails in all parJies-moderates,
Jingoes and radicals
The ''Vossische Zeitung. the organ
Of the Liberals, says that the sinking
OF the Crete-a-Pierrot is OF an i'm
portance not 10 be underrated in the
interests of all civilized powers In Cen
tTaI American waters. These powers
have put Up with too much there M
til finally a warning example has been
given that must not be overlooked even
outside OF Haiti
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-09
STONE TN CONFERENCE
WITH COAL MAGNATES

J. P Morgan either directly or through
representatives.
The recent activity of Senator Quay
in the matter and the action Of the Re
publican State Central Committee. in
petiuOning the governor to take action
TO bring matters 10 an end, were
thought to give &n air of probability to
this view Of Governor Stones visit
The governor arrived IN town last
night and put Up at the Fifth Avenue
Hotel He refused 10 be seen last night,
bat this morning be made this state
ment.
I am here on private business. I ex-
pect TO return to Harrisburg today
am as anxious 10 see the strike IN
Pennsylvania settled as anyone can pos
sibly be. I can only repeat what 7 have
said n previous interviews. that if
could be satisfied that the Legislature
would pass q law that was constitution
al and that would settle this strike and
prevent others. I would not hesitate TO
call il together: but I must be satisfied
that such q law would be passed. "
An important meeting Of the presi-
dents OF the coal carrying railroads. il
is stated, viii be held today il the Office
OF President Baer OF the Philadelphia
and Reading The coal strike situation
viii be thoroughly considered. Several
Of the operators have recently ex-
pressed the opinion that the miners are
weakening and reluctant to stay out
longer and that the time TO force mat
ters 70 an issue is nearly ripe. IN some
quarters definite and aggressive action
IS looked for as a result Of todays con
ference.
The report was current in this CITY
today that plan was on foot by the
governors OF New York. New Jersey
and Pennsylvania to appoint commit
tees TO meet in joint session IN the near
future IN an advisory capacity for the
purpose of devising some scheme Of
making arbitration OF labor difficulties
compulsory.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-09
STEEL TRUST PLEA
REFUSED BY COURT
NELSON MAKES SECOND
APPEAL TO BE RELEASED
Alleged Firebug Carries His Case Before
Alexandria County Circuit Court.

Judge Charles E, Nieol, OF the Circuit
Court of Alexandria county. viii tomor-
row hear the application for admission
10 bail OF John c. Nelson, accused o. set
ting FIRE to the jackson City gambling
houses as to whose guilt jury dis
agreed recently at the Alexandria county
court house Judge J. N Love refused
TO admit Nelson TO bail and an appeal
vas thereupon taken TO the circuit judge
by Messrs Charles Bendheim. Joseph
Shillington and r WaltoI Moore. coun-
sci Tor the prisoner.
It has been ordered By the circuit
judge that Nelson appear at Manassas
tomorrow and the case viii be fought
over again. Commonwealth Attorney
James Z Clements and his assistants
Edmund Burke and Samuel Brent, have
Jeen served with copy OF the order and
hey viii be present at the hearing be-
f5re Judge Nicol.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-09
GOVERNMENT WANTS
TO SELECT ALL Sites
Congressman Have EXer{ed
Too Much Influence.
NEW PUBLIC BUILDING PLAN
People VIII Be Asked to Express opin-
ion of Treasury Choices, But Advice
Of Legislation Is Not Considered Nee,
essary or Beneficial

i new plan to meet complaints with
regard to proposed sites for public
buildings has been adopted by Assist
ant Secretary Taylor Of the Treasury
Department
As soon as the site for d proposed
new building has been selected. the
department viii make the fact known
by posting up q public notice. describ-
ing the location for the building in the
postofice OF the town where the build
ing is TO be erected for q period Of
thirty days.
The notice viii invite the people 10
communicate with the Treasury De
partment regarding their views on the
site selected
II. al the expiration OF thirty days.
no protests worthy OF consideration viii
have been filed, the purchase Of the site
viii be completed If. however. on the
other hand. the protests received seem
valid, Nj. Taylor viii order an investi-
cation and. II necessary, order d new
site TO be selected
The Many New Buildings.
This departure Of Mr. TayIer from the
old method Of simply selecting sites
without considering the views Of the
people or paying special attention to
their protests, is of interest 70 almost
every State. as postoaiees. custom
houses ard other public buildings have
been authorized by. the last Congress fer
every state with the exception Of Della
ware and Idaho.
The Treasury Department heretofore
has been considerably hampered in the
work OF selecting sites by the impor-
tdnitics CT CongressmeR IN favor Of GER
tain localities cften az variance with
the plans OF the architects Office. This
practice has led 20 dissatisfaction in
many parts OF the eouBtry.
Would Satisfy the People.
1t Is the opinion At the Treasury De-
partment that Congressmen should in the
future limit their inauence. Sc far as
the selection OF public luilding sites IS
tc The town . cry IN whieh.
they live It is believed at the Depart
ment that this would give more salts
faction 10 the people throughout the
country. Who would then not feel IS L
their opinions we're outweighed or over
ruled by these Of their representatives
IN Congress It IS also relieved that
the greater freedom CT action II the
Department would redouble 20 the good
OF the public service.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-09
CORONER'S INQUEST
INTO CRAIG'2 DEATH
VIII Endeavor to Put Blame
Where It Belongs.

PITTSFIELD. Mass. Sept 9--The in
quest into The death Of Secret Service
agent Craig, VINO was killed by a trolley
car last Wednesday while riding in a
carriage with the President. opened this
morning before Special Justice Charles
l. HibbaTd.
i IS expected the inquest viii be kept
open several weeks and Governor Crane
is likely 10 be summoned as q witness.
As soon as David J. Pratt. who was
driving the Presidents carriage. is able
10 leave the hospital he also viii be
called upon To give his testimony.
Judge Joseph Tucker. Of the local
court. usually Dresides at inquests here,
but declined 10 serve IN this case as he
IS president Of the PitIsfeId Street Rail
way Company, on whose line the acci-
dent occurred.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-09
FIFTEEN THOUSAND IN Line
Captured Chief Executive
With Prolonged Cheering.
IS GLAD TO BE WITH THEM
Said That II Was a Pleasure 10 Mix
With Boys Who Wore the Gray, and
That Good Americans Come From
Every Section of This Country.

AsHEvILLE, \. c. Sept 9--Ten
thousand people faced President Roose-
velt in the pubic square OF Asheyille at
% O'Clock this morning. His train spent
the night on siding near Hot Springs.
n c. At JAshevilIe ne was met by com
mittee OF Confederate Veterans with
their furled battIefags. He was escorted
TO the Battery Park Hotel where ne had
view OF the Blue Mountains Tor fifty
miles around.
He began his speech at the square
with a reference to the public service
OF late Senator Vance. whose monument
stood near him He said that he was
glad TO meet people whose forefatheTs
fought side by side with his forefathers
under Marion
Glad to Be Greeted by Veterans
1T has been great and peculiar
pleasure he said, TO be greeted by
veterans Of the Confederate army Yes
terday and today have come through
fight in Blue and some in Gray, but all
country which sent its sons. some TO
to fight bravely and devotedly for the
right as il was given 10 them 10 see
the right Yesterday I met little
white-headed old fellow who called TO
me as I passed: I was one Of Wheeler's
boys I was proud to reply 10 him. SO
vas /
It is good for any American 10 go
about this nation as 1t IS now my
privilege 10 90. Il teaches one how
trivial are the GiHerences between the
people Of the different sections of our
country; how consistent and how sig
nifcant are the general sfmilarities.
For Good Men All the Time.
"A good American is a good American.
ICheers.I care not whether he comes
from North or South OF East OF West
ICheers.I II ne IS q good man and true
I'm for him. JCheers-l and if he, is q
bad man I'm not for him LCbeers and
prolonged applause.J
@one cannot go up and down through
our people without being for them. lap
plause. laughter. and cheers.l
~Of this We have one living proof
when we see men who were arrayed
against one another IN Blue and Gray
IN the grim death wrestles Of the na-
ton in '6I-e5. meet face to face and eye
TO eye IL days of peace and strike hands
in recognition Of their common man
hood.
After the meeting the President Wis
tied the Vanderbilt estate, Biltmore.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-09
I. Z PBRAPB PRISONERS
ESCAPE + -.OA JAIL
Pried Off Bars and Lowered
Themselves to Ground.

NEW BRUNSWICK, y. J., Sept. s.
William Collins, aged twenty-five years.
of New York: Michael Telling. aged
twenty-eight. o. Elizabeth. and George
DenIck, aged twenty enc, of Newark.
have escaped from the Middelsex county
Jail
Collins ana feeling were awaiting
trial for highway robbery in this city
and Denick was held for holding up and
robbing the borough marshal Of James
burg, The men pried on . bar which
had been cu- when some prisoners es-
capped before and had been patched up.
They lowered themselves into an ont
side corridor by means Of ropes made
It beGclothes. kicked open a wooden
door, scaled the jail wall, aud disap-
peared.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-09
WIFE FIRST TO SHOOT;
KILLS HUSBAND AND SELF

did Tot mean 10 Kill her then for had
only blank cartridges ii the revolver
she dropped on her knees and begged
me not 10 kill her.
I VIII tell you everything, she said
eniy don't kill ne. Let me confess 10
you have been weak, but you will
forgive me. Let me tell you all and
then kill ne If you viii but first let ne
go 10 room y. 7 have something there
{ must get to show you
O'NeiI said his wife returned with
a revolver and shot hin, after when
she shot herself
Coroner SehoIer found three letters
IL O'NeiIs apartments which were
Of like import, and. according TO the
coroner indicated that O'Neiu con
tempiated the crime.
Pistol Did Deadly Work.
O'Nenl vas 90 years old His wife
vas %
They had lived happy enough until
about two weeks ago. when she told
him that a man had been paying atten-
tion to her Then they quarrelled and
their qUarrels were renewed at frequent
intervals until late last night
O'NeiH was found lying IL the vesti-
buie n front of the building OF which
ne was jantor, at > O'Clock this morn
ing, by Charles Rohin. the night watch
man of an adjoining building
His wife was found dead. with a bull
let in her brain. on the floor OF one OF
the rooms which the O'NeilIs had oe-
cupied in the building \ revolver. from
which several bullets had been dis
charged. was tightly clasped IL her
right hand. She was fully dressed. even
20 her hat. and, IS the police 6iscov-
cred her IifeIess body. her little pet
pug dog was licking her face ana whin-
ing piteously-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-09
MYSTERIOUS MURDER
OF YOUNG WOMAN
Found Dead With Throat Cue From Ear
to Ear.

YOUNGSTOWN. Ohio, Sept. 9-AIrs.
James McGinn. aged twenty-one years,
Ct Newcastle. was found IN a pasture
field at Hubbard. six miles north Of here
this morning Her throat was cut from
ear TO ca.
Mr, and Mrs McGinn we're visiting
Martin Coyne. an uncle, and according
TO the admissions there had been ca
fousaI The husband who has but one
eye IS missing and is wanted by tEe
police.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-09
ISLAND In The GULF
SUDDENLY DISAPPEARS
Probably Due to Volcanic
Action in Mexico.
Not Even Reef Now Remains Where
Bermcia Formerly Stood IN
the Ocean.

LONDON. Sept. 9,--A dispatch from
Paris. says the admiral commanding tho
French naval division in the Atlantic.
has sent word e tna sudden disappear
ance Of the island Of Berne5a Il the
Gulf Of Mexico
No reefs have been discovered On the
spot formerly occupied by he island. but
navisators are recommended 20 use ex-
IRENE caution wnile sailing N that Vi
cinity.
TIE aCmival says the volcanoes IL
Mexico. Yueatan. and Guatemala are
very active
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-09
WRECK OF FAST TRAIN
ON Big -FOUR SYSTEM
Damaged InterIockerT Throws
Flyer Into a Ditch.
Three Passengers Receive Injuries IN an
Accident Near Mattoon,
Illinois.

NATION. Ill. Sept. 9.-The exposi-
tton limited, the fastest train On the
Big Four system. went into ditch as
it was whirling by here this morning
Three passengers whose names have
not been learned we're injured. The ex-
act extent Of their injuries have not yet
been aseertained- L is not known
whether any OF them are fatally hurt
The wreck was caused by q damaged
interlocker.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-09
WIDOW GETS THE INCOME
UNTIL SHE REMARRIES
Should She Again Wed It Is Divided
= Between Herself and Children.

William r. Russell by his VIII dated
august last. and fled today leaves his
estate In trust 10 his widow. Ella n.
Russell. and James " Whelpley. 10 be
disposed OF as follows: To pay 10 Mrs.
Russell during her lifetime or so long as
she remains unmarried. the whole ol the
income. 10 be used Tor the benefit OF her
self and two children. Bessie and Laura
Russell. IN the event Of Mrs Russell re-
marrying IL IS directed that the trust
shall terminate, and the estate be di-
vided equally among herself and each OF
the children.
Should she die before TemaTrisge the
property is TO revert 10 the children Of
the sestator.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-09
MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
PROPERTY TRANSFERRED
Building and Contents at Corner Of
Fourteenth Street Brings sI6,666.67.

Jessie Talmage Smith and her hus-
band, Warren c. Smith. May Talmage
Mangam and Daniel D. Mangam. Edith
TaImage Donnan and Allan EdIoe Dom
nan, Maude Talmage Wyekoff and Car
encc F Wyckon, Frank Dewitt Talmage
and Gertrude 3. Talmage. Jennie Dewitt
TaImage, unmarried and the Washing
ton Loan and Trust Company. trustee OF
the estate OF Jennie Dewitt Talmage,
under the VIII of the Rev Thomas De-
Witt Talmage. today placed on file
deed conveying 10 Eleanor n Talmage
premises 1400 Massachusetts Avenue and
the contents for SIG. .656.63. The property
is described as part Of lot3 Il the subj
division Of square 2I3.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-09
TROOPS SHOOT DOWN
STRIKERS IN ITALY

ROME. Sept 9.-There was rioting
among strikers at Candida, a little town
near Foggio in Southern Italy, today.
When the strikers refused to disperse
for the town authorities, troops were
called out and ordered 10 fire Three
strikers we're killed and many wound
ed
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-09
UNCLE SAM HAS MANY
GOOD PLACES TO FILL
Holding Examinations Today
All Over Country.
POSITIONS IN PHILIPPINES
Enticing Description Of Life in Archi-
pelago in Bulletin Announcing Tests.
Cook for Indian School and Linguists
for Ellis Island.

At I16 places in different parts Of the
United States the Civil Service Commits
sion is today holding examinations for
a number Of public Offices Prominent
among the places 20 be filed are those
Of cook in the Indian School at Carlisle.
Pa. salary S650: acting assistant sur
geon in the Marine Hospital Service at
Shreveport, La, with an annual salary
O S600 and pathoIogist and bacteriolo
Gist for The Government laboratories at
Manila, = l. ii salaries Of 81 500 and
81 go respectively.
In order 10 attract candidates for the
latter positions the Civil Service Com
mission said in its bulletin: This ex-
animation offers an excellent OppoTtun-
ity to enter service which has many
attractive features and TO see most
interesting part OF the world China
and Japan are near at hand and are
favOrite places TO visit during vacations.
Saturday is a half holiday.
Joys Of, the Tropics.
The Philippine climate is good. and
nearly all the employees are in good
health. Medical attendance when re
quired IS furnished employees without
cost Good accommodations iroom and
board can be secured in Manila for
about S35 d month, while employees as
signed outside Of Manila obtain cheaper
accommodations. The Office accommoda-
tions IN Manila are good. and the work
Is lone under pleasant conditions.
To obtain the position of a $500
cock at the Indian school at Carlisle,
Pa. the applicant must have received
training in cooking school. and be
familiar with the chemistry Of foods and
food material
The immigration service at New York
is IN need OF Iinguists and an examination
viii be held for interpreters OF the Ger
man, French Polish. and italian Ian
guages- The positions pay 8, 200 a year
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-09
LECTURE PROGRAM
OF BOBR GENERALS
VIII Reserve All Speeches
for the United States.
SURE OF WARM RECEPTION
Meeting at The Hague to arrange
Proclamation Setting Forth Object Of
Observation-Disclosures Amounting to
sIo,OoO to Defray Expenses Received.

LONDON. Sept. 9.-The Boer generals
are making preparations TO start for
The Hague at O'Clock this evening to
meet the leaders and draft proclanla-
tion setting forth the object Of The mis-
sion
Secretary Ferreira says they vii not
lecture in Eu-ope at all. but viii prob
ably reserve their speeches for the
United States, where they are sure Of a
sympathetic reception Although =
yet they have made 10 appeal for funds
they have received 81 far voluntary
contributions amounting &c about $i4,-
000
Happy On Their Farms.
Secretary BrCBner says the genera. =
VIII be offered advisory positions under
the government in south Africa. L is
doubtful whether they viii accept as;
their main anxiety now was 10 return
to their farms.
General De Wet, whose wjfe is now en
his farm. remarked yesterday that TIE
most beautiful thing In his estimation
vas a sheaf Of oats
The generals are all feeling slightly
rheumatic effects from the long cam
paign.
Few American Reporters.
They have, been overwhelmed with in
vitations, correspondence, applications
for autographs, etc. whieh they were
compelled to refuse. The only private
individual who met General be Wet
while he was here was an American
wcman admirer who WIS introduced 70
him yesterday
On their arrival at The Hague the
generals viii probably decide tbs date
Of their visit to the United states
Their chief fear of their trip there Is
of the American reporters, Of whom Sec
retary BrebneT has been telling them
some interesting anecdotes.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-09
PRESIDENT GREETED
BY CONFEDERATES
REPORTED ILLNESS OF
ARCHBISHOP KAHN
Stated That He Will Be Sent to Johns
Hopkins for Treatment.

BALTIMORE. Sept. Information
reached here yesterday that Archbishop
John j kain. of St Louis, is suffering
with hardening OF the arteries in the
left limb, and also partial paralysis OF
that member. and that he Will soon
visit this city for treatment at the
Johns Hopkins Hospital.
The Archbishop's illness Is not re-
gaFded as serious
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-09
CZARINA'S CONDITION
RAPIDLY IMPROVING

ST. PETERSBURG. Sept. 9.-Au OFF,
ciaI bulletin states that the Czarina s
pulse during the past week was normal.
as was alse her temperature She is
now on the way to complete recovery
No further bulletin viii be issued.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-09
TO COUNT HEADS IN
THE PHILIPPINES
Preparations Making for Taking Census
Of Islands.

Il is stated at the Bureau OF InsuIar
Affairs oI the War Department that
active preparations are being made II
the Philippine Islands looking to Il z
taking Of the census of the entire archi
pelago. Requisitions for the necessary
blanks nave seen received and viii be
filled Immediately.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-09
PENNSYLVANIA TOWN
HAS DISASTROUS FIRE

FRANKLIN. Pa. Sept 9.-The town
Of RouseviIIe. Venanso county, was
visited by a $s9, ,0O0-fre oarly0bh.s morn
ing. The blaze started in a dry goods
store
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-09
Gsseral Miles to Start Thursdav.

Lieut.. Gen. Nelson a. Miles has dehn-
fteIy decided to leave Washington for
the Philippines next Thursday. Septem-
Der IL He viii stop en- route al Chi
es-o.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-09
FIFTH OPEN AIR. CONCERT
BY TINES NEWSBOYS BAND
ARMORY PLACE, 8 P. Nj.

regular bt-wRly open concert by
Newsboy viii be Place Seventh and
southwest BY the band and the
OF the city
the a Many
impossible,
and they
hourn amed.
this evening viii
early the
X
AfcTUoon -f lzT
MrcI- Maids
% he I}tp''. .. PJue
Selection a lc Morse
fines ..G
Iampe
edIa, Nation
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-09
Coal Ba.ges for ~ England.

Two eoal barges arr being loE
here with CcnbefIaFa coal, which
be taken TO a New Ehgland port. -.