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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-02
DISTRICT CRACKS WILL
TRY TO RETAIN TROPHY

has been withdrawn. The War Depart
meBt did not favor It.
District Boys Fourth at 400 Yards.
New Jersey won the 2C0-yari stage Of
the Hilton match by three points from
New York. the respective scores being
264 and Sol. The District OF Columbia,
which usually falls low on that range.
stopped at 352. leaving Pennsylvania
third, at 356- The United States Army
team brought up the rear, with 321. The
other totals were: United States Ma
rine Corps. 3f!; Maryland, $50: Ohio. 325.
New Jerseys coach. William Hayes.
thinks New Jersey viii hold and increase
her lead on the longer rarges. The Dis
trict OF Columbia is sure. too. and Colo
mel Thurston expects 10 pass the Jersey
at 500 yards
The Hilton scores at 200 yards OF the
District OF Columbia were: Private s.
B. Wetherald, %; Major l. H. Reich
eldeTfer. 2G; Major C. B. Young, %;
Major W E. Harvey, 30: Private Maurice
Appleby, 81; Private George z. Cook.
50; Capt. A. r Robbins, 30: Capt. Alex.
Summers. 80. Lieut.. W NJ Farrow. 81,
Private c. VI Dickey. 2e, Private r. l..
Pile. 2s; Private c. McTaylor, 28; total,
352.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-02
HIGH LICENSE THE
ISSUE IN VERMONT
Much Interest Centers in the
Head of Ticket.
Other Republican Nominees Likely to
Win by MSjorities Averaging
Fifty Thousand.

ST ALBANs, Vt, Sept Voters in
the State of Vermont went to the polls
early 1his morning 30 cast their ballots
Tor governor. lieutenant governor, sec
retary, auditor, treasurer. members Of
Roth branches Of the Legislature and
members of Congress IN the First and
Second districts.
This year the election is without na-
tional significance. for the campaign
has been fought on a local State issue,
that Of higR Aeensa rs. prohibEtien
The result of the election is uncertain
SO far as the head Of fhe ticket is con
cerned, but the secretary Of state. au-
ditoT and treasurer Of The Republican
ticket, being also indorsed by the hign
license advocates. will be elected by
ma1orities Of not less than 50 900.
The battle is between Gen J. c. Nc
Cullough. Of Bennington. the regular
Republican nominee; Hon. PsTcival ".
Clement. Of Rutland. q bolting Re2ubn-
can. who runs on a hign license local
option platform; F. W McGettrick. Of
St Adams, the regular Democratic
nominee. and Rev J. c. Sherburne. OF
St Johnsbury, the Prohibition candi-
date
It Is generally believed that the total
vote~wili reach 10000
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-02
ROME SAYS FRIARS
WON'T BE RECALLED
WHITE PRAISES NEW
BRITISH AMBASSADOR
Secretary to the American Embassy at
London Returns 5EJTse On
the Kaiser.

NEW YORK. Sept. 2-Henrv White
secretary Of the American Embassy al
London. was one of the passengers on
the Kaiser, which reached here today:
Mr.. White pronounces rs absurd the
reported statement Of Richard Mans
field to the effect hat a perscn high in
the counsel Of King Edward haa told
him that the King iutsuiec s6EIfng
over an extra ambassador at tss inaugu-
ration of the next Presissa. u this
country.
What is the matter With SIR Michael
Herbert. Baron Pauncefote-s successor? ?
Sir Michael knows President Roosevelt
Senator Lodge and other eminent Amer
leans, and because OF his diplomatic
training he viii make an excellent man
for the post. He likes Americans. and
his one ambition was 10 receive the ap-
pointment to the Office made vacant by
the death Of Baron Pauncefote-
AS soon as the British government
knew that he liked rs and was acquaint-
ed wrh the ways Of The country The ap-
pointment vas offered TO him. That is
an example of the desire Of England to
keep our good viii.
Mr.. Cboate viii remain IN England
this fall and winter I shall be here
about three weeks visiting Boston. my
home in Newport. K. J.. and. perhaps. I
may take a trip TO the Middle West"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-02
RUMORS OF PARDON
FOR MRS. MAVERICK
Reports Of Early Release
From English Prison.
A NOTED CASE RECALLED
A Chicago Woman States That Unfor-
tunate Lady Accused of Numbering
Her Husband VIII Spend Christmas
In That City.

CHICAGO. III. Sept. At is stated
here upon what appears as an authori-
tative source that Mrs. Florence Nav
brick. convicted OF numbering her hus-
band, and now in an English prison, VIII
be, pardoned within short time.
Mrs Mary H MeKnHp, matron of the
Anna Mott Home, states that the IN
fortunate woman will spend her Cari5t-
mas in Chicago. just upon what grounds
The lady bases her assertion is not
known, but she has been deeply inter
ested IN the case ever since the trial and
conviction.
A movement is on foot here to arouse
national sympathy in behalf of the i'm
prisoned woman. and this movement will
be formally launched at a big mass
meeting to be held either at the Audi
toTium or the Coliseum on the last
Tuesday in this month.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-02
TO PRESERVE ORDER
DURING ENCAMF MRl7
Police RegulationsAppFovnd
by Commissioners.

Major Sylvester sent to the District
Commissioners today for their approval
a copy of the regulations determined
upon by him for the preservation Of or
der in the city during the encampment
of the G. 4 R. The regulations are 10
so into effect one week prior TO the
meeting OF the encampment and are to
remain in force during the meeting and
for one week after it adjourns-
Section empowers any police officer
TO take charge and regulate the order IN
which carriages or other vehicles shall
proceed when more than six of them as
semble in the same place Hack rates
as prescribed by the police regulations
are 10 remain in force Section + limits
the approach Of any vehicle 10 any
parade TO sixty feet from the line.
By the terms OF section .. the Super
intendent Of Police is 10 designate ali
streets and avenues which are 10 form
the line of parade. and provides for the
Toping CT such streets and avenues.
Section S gives the Superintendent
power TO close such streets at the tine
of the parade as he may deem Reces-
sary. Section forbids the location Of
boxes. barrels. chairs or other obstFuc-
tions of a like character on the side
walks during the parade.
Section relates to the erection OF
stands for the parade TO be issued b
he Inspector OF Buildings OF the Dis
tTict government.
Section 10 prohibits the sale OF liquor
on any Government reservation or on
any street, avenue or thoroughfare In
the District of Columbia
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-02
General Wade to Have Luz
IN and Wint Visayas.
GEN. SUMNER IN MINDANAo
General Chaffee DiTected to Designate
Places for Location Of Headquarters
of the Departments and to Distribute
Stan Officers and Troops.

upon recommendation of General
Chafee. concurred in by General Davis,
who is to be his successor in the Philip
pines, an order has been issued today By
The War Department rearranging the
Philippine Islands into three depart
ments.
The Department Of Luzon Is 70 be
commanded by General James 2. Wade.
and will include all that portion of the
Philippine Archipelago lying north Of q
line passing through Mindoro strait
.southeasterly 10 the twelfth paraIleI Of
north latitude. thence along that paral-
lei to 124 degrees 10 minutes east Of
Greenwich. thence northerly through the
san RernardIno Strait This includes
the Island of Mastato.
The Department Of Visayas 10 be com
manded By General T. J. wint. TO include
all OF the islands south Of the Depart
ment Of Luzcn and east Of 121 degrees
- minutes east Of Greenwich and north
Of the ninth parallel of latitude. except
ing the Island OF Mindanao. and all
Islands east Of the Strait Of surigao.
chafee to Distribute Troops.
The Department OF Mindanac 10 bs
commanded By Brig. Gen samuel 5.
Sumner. includes all of the remaining
Islands Of the Philippine Archipelago.
General Chafee has Geen directed to
designate the places for the location OF
the several department headquarters,
and to distribute staff officers and
troops according to the best needs of
the service.
General cnsHea and General Davis
no reeommeae that Ior brixades or
district commands be kept up IN tho
Islands
The division organization for geo
distinction has been abandon-
Sd for Sone time in the United states,
cut tie I'D form Of command of di-
vision. and departments. is stiII neces-
saTy in the Philippines on account o.
The. legal machinery of administrator,
with reference 10 the appoint
nent OF courts-nartiaL Il is thought
proper that this authority should re-
main vested in the general officers who
are serving at distance from the head
quarters IN Manila.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-02
FUNERAL OF THE RICE
BABY TOMORROW
Died From Effect Of Drinking Case
lene.

The funeral Of Roland Rice, the TWEEN
ty-fve- months-oId infant Of Mr. and
Mrs. Edward P Rice, Of 926 D Street
southwest. who died in the Emergency
Hospital ambulance yesterday as the ~e-
suit Of drinking a cup Of gasolene. VIII
be held from the late residence at ,
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon Rev. c. c.
Meador. assisted by Rev. F. B. Sapp,
will conduct the services. and the re-
mains viii be Inferred al Prospect HiH
cemetery
Mrs. Rice was cleaning some wearing
apparel yesterday With gasoIene- She
left a teacupGal OF the fluid on the table
and left the room fer a few minutes.
The little boy Roland. who was Just
learning 10 walk. was playing on the
ncor al the time When Mrs Rice re-
turned to the room the child was writh-
Tag with commissions The empty cup
told the story.
Mrs. Rice called for assistance and the
Emsrgency Hospital ambulance was
summoned. The boy died on the way 70
the hospital The Coroner was notified
and Ezsa.ed a certificate Of death By acci-
dent
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-02
Mr.. ROOSEVELT GUEST OF
SENATOR HOAR AT LUNCH

MiIleF's Falls. Orange. Gardiner, and
AthoI this morning
When he reached Fitchburg the entire
population seemed to be straining at the
guard ropes along the sidewalks in the
desire TO impress its cordfaIity upon
him
When the train reached Worcester the
President and party were met BY Senator
Hoar and number OF distinguished citi-
zens- and it was with difficulty that the
carriages were reached. so dense was
the crowd at the depot
The President rode with Senator Hoar
10 his home, and had luncheon after
which he was taken for a drive over the
city and then visited the Agricultural
fair where thousands had gathered to
greet him
Having Royal Time.
4 an having a royal time. said the
President. and shall be sorry when nv
trip comes II an erd- I have had a good
time through and through. and expect
to enjoy myself OF my trip South next
week
President Roosevelt has cabled his
congratulations 20 Abdul Hamfd sultan
OF Turkey, on the occasion Of the rwen-
'y-seTenth anniversary Of The SuItan-s
accession TO the thrcne of Turkey
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-02
Big GUN FXPLODBS
With FATAL RESULTS
One Man Killed and Three
Injured.
ACCIDENT AT FORT WRIGHT
Major General Macarthur Has Ordered
an Investigation and VIII Fix Re
sponsibility for Outcome of the En-
gagement This Morning.

NEW LONDON. Conn. Sept 2-An
official dispatch from Fort Wright states
that a serious explosion occurred at one
Of the guns during the naval game en-
gagement this morning
One man was killed and three wound
ed Instead OF the accident being caused
by an exploding shell, it appears that
ths explosion occurred at the breach Of
the guns. Just before the Breech block
was closed The wounded men we're re-
moved 70 the hospital for treatment
An investigation has been ordered by
Major General Macarthur.
Another attempt was made this morn
ing by Rear Admiral Higginson 10 pass
through the Race, eff Fishers Island.
Last night direct attack was made.
but the enemy was repuIsed after q de-
cisive victory for the defenders and tbs
sinking Of the tattleships Brooklyn an5
Massachusetts
The battle this morning was causeI
by the effort of the remaining ships TO
dense fog The defenders were on the
alert, however. and again the big guns
hurled their thousand pound p7ojecttles
at the approaching vessels
The engagement lasted only . feu
minutes when the enemy withdrew 10
the eastward Army officers are jubf
liant over the victory last night
Il is thought Rear Admiral HigginsoR
has gone toward Block Island 10 re
organize his forces and make plans for
on attack upon Blum Island or For.
Mansfield late this afternoon Reports
from Newport say that part Or the Au-
Tanian feet under Rear Admiral Cogh-
ian came within range of ths guns Of
Fort Adams at an early hour this morn
ing. but were compelled to withdra "
after brief engagement.
There is much speculation as to the
next move of she enemy. Constructive
" they have been much weakened BY
the sinking of the Brooklyn and Nassa
chusetts but signal advlces say THAI
endorsements are expected 10 arrive.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-02
COLLINS UNDER BOND
FOR SlHM} ASSAULT
Owner of Merchants Hotel
Arfaigned in Court.

Stephen Collins, proprietor Of the
Merchants Hotel. on the Avenue.
charged with assault. vas released OH
bonds of $500 today. His case has been
continued in the Police Court Indefinite
". James sfmms. Collins victim. is
lying at Emergency Hospital with d
broken thigh.
Simnas is a we1l-known man about
town Fer some time. it is said. he and
Collins have been at outs. and .Iasc nigh.
as SimTa IVES passing the door Of the
Merchants Hotel. Collins is alleged 70
have attacked him with a blackjack,
knocking him down and kicking him.
The surgeons at the EmeI gency
Hospital today stated that Simms was
somewhat improved. but owing to the
fact that his leg was broken at the
thigh It would require considerable
tine fO= the bones 10 knit
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-02
THIRD OPEN-ALR CONCERT BY
THE TINES NEW SBOYS BAND

The Washington Times Newsboys Band viii give the third of its
series OF open this evening judiciary Square. Tho
concert will begin promptly O'Clock and entertaining pro-
selected with the Washington public, viii
be rendered
The Original plan of giving the different parts of the
will be adhered In way every
be able to the of the band without being compelled
take long journeys.
The attending the
shown by hearers IN f work @ the young has encouraged
h@n greater and better efforts The uevboy proud
reputation they have already and Jealous lest bc essene
slightest degree For this th Prrien both Individually
and together spare 90 their time
In ease of ram this evening the viii be postponed until
date 70 be announced later
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-02
SEVERE BOYS FATHER
TO SUE FOR DAMAGES
Evidence Being Gathered
Relative to Accident.

Evidence is being collected relative to
the accident which occurred al River
dale. sid. Sunday and By which ChErles
Erfccscn Severe. aged seven, had his foot
and leg eat of by an electric car while
endeavcring TO save the life of his
Younger brother Judging from present
indications a suit for heavy damages
viii probably soon be Instituted by Vii
liam p. severe. Of the mailbag repair
shcp. father CT the injured boy
It is claimed that the mctorIan could
have easily stepped the ear n JiRe. but
that he did not heed the boys cries o.
warnings. On the other Rand it is de-
clared that the boys play along the
tracks at Riverdale and take delight in
fooling the mGtorman.
Severe Is doing fairly well and the
surgeons at the Emergency Hospital say
ne nay get well. owing to his nerve and
will .5wer.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-02
KAISER 70 ARRIVE At
POSBT This EVENING
Poles in a Ferment, But Will
Remain Quiet.
DETECTIVES FILL THE TOWN
Taking Every Possible Precaution to
Prevent utbreak-Convictio Among
Inhabitants That Purpose Is to Over
awe Agitation for Self Government.

P0SEN. Prussia. Sept. 2.-The town is
in q ferment over the arrival CT the
Kaiser 10 attend the army maneuvers
here tomorrow Every Pole is absolute
ly convinced that the maneuvers are
held at Posen this year fo- the purpose
Of overawing the well-nigh general agi-
tation for full Polish local scIf-govern-
ment
The Jews, forming a large part Of the
population, Viii extend a welcome 10 the
Kaiser The Poles themselves are agreed
on al absolutely passive attitude during
the Emperor-s visit They viii take no
part in any auti-Kaiser demonstrations
nor in any demonstrations Of greeting.
IN fact. many Of the most prominent
Poles have left Posea and will not re
turn till the Kaiser departs.
Despite deniaIs n high quarters. Po-
sen is flooded with detectives and mem
bers Of the governments secret service.
They have taken every possible precau-
tion 20 guard against outbreaks.
Posen IS wen decorated. though in
patches. The IoyaIists have literally
covered their houses with bunting and
flags 10 make up for the barrenness Of
the Polish residences.
The Kaiser will arrive early this even
ing and viii make a triumphal entry
into the town. he viii receive an ad-
dress of welcome from the municipality.
then at the head Of the troops viii pass
through the streets. which will be lined
several ranks deep by more soldiers.
The review viii be held tomorrow. 4
monument Of the Emperor Frederick
viii be unveiled on Thursdas. and the
Emperor viii depart for Berlin on Fri
day.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-02
VENEZUELAN FORCES
WARNBDBY !. S. CONSUL
Foreigners in Puerto CabeIIo
Must Be Protected.

The State Department has received a
dispatch OF August y last from the con-
sui at Puerto Cabello in which he re-
ports that. at the request of the com
manding officers OF the war vessels in
the port, he has urged the chief mill
tary officer in case the revolutionary
army take possession Of Puerto CabeI-
10. not to fire upon that portion OF the
town in which foreign property is 10
Gated.
And in case the Venezuelan national
vessels lombard the town that twe..ty-
four hours notice be given to enable
the non-combatants to leave. and that
portion OF the town where foreigners
reside OF have property be spared
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-02
Ovation Given Chief Ex-
ecutive All Along the
Line to Worcester.
q AM HAVING A ROYAL TIME"
The President Expresses Himself as
Thoroughly Delighted With His Trip
and Expects Equally as Pleasant
Time Going South Next Week.

FITCHBURG, Mass, Sept AT a lit
tie after O'Clock this morning the
President left the Hotel Northheid,
where he and his party had as salts
factory nights sleep as has been
vouched for to them during the whole
New England trip. Far from the mad
ding railroad yard the switch engine
ceased from troubling, and Secret SeTy-
ice men were at rest.
The President was greeted for mn
ute or two at a time By the folks Of
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-02
Hilton Prizes Being Con
tested for at S3 Grit
by Splendid Teams.
EACH MAN HAS TEN SHOTS
Won Last Year by Washington Boys
With Record Breaking Score Of l.
oo8-In the Two Hundred Yards
Shoot Our Men Fall Fourth

SEA GRIT, y ], Sept. Hilton Day
the biggest day so far Of the National
and New Jersey Rifle Association ten
days tournament-brings together all
the state teams for one CT the two in
terstate battles for the championship of
The year The other event Is the in
terstate military match which takes
place on Thursday.
Each Man Has Ten Shots.
The Hilton match is for the biggest
prize Of the tournament day. the 50. ooo
trophy presented by the late Henry Hill
ton Of New York, 10 be shot for annually
At Sea Glrt-
The competitors are the 45zen best
cracks selected after long practice from
New York. New Jersey. Pennsylvania,
Massachusetts, Maryland. District Of
Columbia. Ohio, United states Marine
Corps and the United States Army. De
paruuent CT the East. Eaci Nm shoots
ten shots at 200, 800 and SEQ yards.
The District of Columbia captured the
prize last year from New Yg-F in 8
fierce contest in which the New York
ers were severely whipped o.. he
longer ranges. after leading the Wash
ingtoniaus II points Oh the a-varI
targets. They made ~ points 1T 500
yards and gained IS ? 500. winning out
with the record breaking score OF J.
0eS.
The Hilton is The only team match on
the program today as the West Point
Annapolis match proposed by the Na-
ttonaI Rife Association 10 stir up inter
est ia rifle shooting among the cadets.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-02
CUBA'S C0N5ULS TO
THE UNITED STATES

The Cuban senate has confirmed Presi-
dent Palma s appointments 10 the con-
suIar service They are.
Oct8vio de Zayas. New York; CUTLER
mo DoIz. Mobile. Mariana Rocafort.
Philadelphia; Manuel Izaguirre. New Or
leans. Laureano Cortes. Boston: Fran
cisco r. Mendoza, Tampa: Salvador Ros.
Puerto Rico: Oscar Justiniani. Tampico
Pablo c Nenocai. Vera Cruz
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-02
THREE DEPARTMENTS
IN THE PHILIPPINES
COOLER WEATHER, SAYS
THE GOVERNMENT SEER
There May Possibly Be a Few Showers
Tonight, But Only Little Ones.

The weather will be more confortaAe
tonight than last night
Such was the promise today by the
weather man AS the prediction was
only made after he had scTutinized sew
eraI hundred reports from various sec
tions OF the country and had scratched
his head three times or more, il may
be generally relied on.
There is little prospect Of hot
spell" the weather man went on, after
more study Of the reports. "and no
prospect OF a big storm
The early hours OF the morning today
were somewhat close and disagreeabIe
but as the day wore on the atmosphere
became more enduFable and a cooling
breeze sprang up This Improvement.
the forecaster declared, would continue
far into the night
There may be a few local showers to
aid in forcing the mercury down, but
they are not expected to be anything
heavy
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-02
BLOWING UP OF POWER
HOUSE STACK POSTPONED
Contractor In Charge Now Says Thurs
day Morning is the Time.

The work Of dynamiting the big pow
erhouse stack on the site of the new
municipal building, corner Of PennsyI-
vania Avenue and Fourteenth Street
northwest. did not take place today. as
expected Four negroes employed Dy
the contractor in charge suddenly lef;
him his morning. merely saying they
rad better jobs in prospect. AS 4 result
the drilling CT the heIls in winch ,ur
charges OF dynamite VIII be placed was
delayed.
Il was asserted by the contractor to-
day that he intended setting off the
charge Thursday morning. There is a
belief. however. that the charge will be
set off in the night at some unexpected
hour. when the streets are not crowded.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-02
JUDGE GEORGE DURAND
NEARING DEATHS DOOR
Democratic Candidate for Governor OF
Michigan Reported Dying.

FLINT, Mich, Sept, Judge George
H. Durand. the Democratic candidate for
governor. is reported dying and may rot
live through the day
He has been i'll for the past two weeks.
although the fact was kBowE TO only a
few friends
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-02
L0FFLERS CONDITION
is EXTREMELY CRITICAL
Young Man Thyowu From Train Has
Slender Chance to Live.

George LofIer. who fell from train
while returning from a local pleasure
resort yesterday afternoon and frae-
tured three Of his ribs. is in an exceed
ingly critical condition at the Emergency
Hospital. Re suffers intense pain and
the hospital surgeons are doubtful
whether he will recover.
An examination was made this morn
ing The surgeons showed that the en-
tire LETT side of the man had been badly
crushed.
Loffier was on the train coming into
the city and was standing On The rear
platform owing TO the cTowding Of the
cars When within a few miles OF
Chesa peake Junction the train swerved
going around curve throwing him of.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-02
DEATH OF NOTED
NEW YORK LAWYER

NEW YORK. sept William F.
Howe. senior partner of the firm Of
Howe & Humnel. died suddenly last
night at his home cn Boston Road Of
l,eart failurc- He was seveuty-fve
gears ola. re reta5 early last night
IA evIdent So sya4.h. His wife dis
covered him dead by her side about mid
night Mr.. Howe was at his Office on
Friday.