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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-23
J. K. MEssERsMITH CONVICTED.
Baltimore Broker Charged With Get
ting Money by Fraud.

BALTIMORE, Md, June 23-John X.
Messersmith. the cotton broker, who has
been on trial before Judge Richie, in the
criminal court, for the last five days,
charged with obtaining $4,000 by means
of false pretenses from the Merchants Ma
tional Bank, was convicted of the charge
by Judge Richie this morning. Sentence
suspended upon a motion for a new
trial, which was entered by the prisoners
attorney. Bail was fixed at $4,000, and
MesSersmith was released from custody.
For many years Messersnith was one of
the leading and most responsible cotton
brokers of Baltimore. He was also a MEM
Der of the New York cotton exchange. The
specific charge against him was the alter
alton of an old and worthless bill of lading
upon which he obtained credit of $4,000
fl ON the bank.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-23
Movements of Naval Vessels.

Advices to the Navy Department show
that the Caesar has left Port Said for
Malta, the Alliance has left Punta del
Gorda for Queenstown, the Sterling has
sailed from Port Royal for Norfolk and
that the Lebanon has left San Juan for
Norfolk The Cincinnati has arrived at La
Guaira. the Kentucky and New Orleans at
Kobe and the Indiana at Tompkinsville.
The Buffalo has arrived at Malta on her
way to Manila with officers and men for
the Asiatic fleet. The Kentucky and New
Orleans have sailed from Kobe for Maya
saki. The Lancaster has arrived at Lam
bert's Point. Va. The Chicago has arrived
at Havre, the Hartford at Havana and the
Topeka at La Guaira
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-23
AN OFFICERS DISAPPEARANCE.
Lieut. Virgins Escaped From Fort
Riley, Where He Was Under Arrest.

Lieut.. r. H. Virgins, 4th Cavalry. is Of
ficially recorded as under arrest at Fort
Riley, Kansas, waiting trial for various all
legged nfractions of the army regulations.
This officer mysteriously disappeared sew
eral weeks ago while in custody at Fort
Riley pending an investigation of charges
of financial Irregularities, and is still at
large. He departed in the dead of night,
and the discovery of his absence was not
made until long after he had gone. He
constructed a dummy out of his bedclothes
and the guard, who made periodical visits
to the prisoner was thus deceived into
thinking that Virgins was slumbering
peacefully. whereas he must have been
miles away when his craftily disposed eff
figy was found.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-23
THE SUNDAY CLOSING BILL.
No Legislation Probable During This
Session of Congress.

1t Is understood at the Capitol that there
will be no legislation, at least during this
session of Congress, on the bill introduced
by Senator Mcmillan in the Senate ADril 10
requiring places Of business in the District
of Columbia to be closed Sunday. Under the
provisions OF this bill only dining rooms
tpothecaries. undertaking establishments
ana places kept open for charity or neces-
sity are allowed to be open Sundays The
bill was framed for the purpose Of closing
grocery stores and butcher shops and IL
was advocated when introduced to a great
extent by men who wished to close UP their
places of business in order that they might
have Sunday as a day of rest Men who
wished to close were prevented from doing
SO by the belief that their trade would be
transferred to other stores, and the only
way they saw of accomplishing their pur-
pose without loss was TO have all places OF
business closed by law With this purpose
In view there was considerable likelihood
that the Senate committee on the District
of Columbia would take favorable action on
the bill, though there were reasons against
its passage that would have been consid-
cred. The bill was sent to the District Com
miSStoners for their consideration and re-
port. When hearings were held the subject
was mace to take an entirely different
aspect because of the fact that many clergy
men advocated the closing Of these stores
on grounds other than providing for store
keepers day Of rest and recreation. Their
attitude toward the proposition for Sunday
closing threw into the discussion what Is
regarded as a phase of religious cOntro-
VerSy.
This fact has it is stated, definitely set
tied this question, at least for the present.
and that is to defer any action on the bill.
Those who take this view of the question
believe in having Sunday far as possible
without the transaction OF any business,
but they are not inclined to place them
selves in the position &C passing blue
laws" ss tiiey think they would be placed
IL the proposed legislation were enacted.
One. of the strongest arguments against
the passing of law not permitting small
groceries to be open Sunday morning Is
that thousands of poor families whose in
comes are not sufficient to permit them to
maintain an ice box or a refrigerator 70
preserve such articles as milk and meat
would suffer greatly il they could not get
these things they need them. Ii is said
that children in such families are very sem
orally supplied with milk purchased IN
small quantities as II is needed. by which
means 1t remains in the ice box OF this
grocer until II is needed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-23
OVATION TO LORD KITCHENER.
He Praises the Irish Troops Under His
Command

CAPE TOWN, June 23.-Lord Kitchener
received a great public ovation on his ar
rival here this morning. The town was
decorated, the streets were lined with
troops and the mayor and corporation well
coined the British commander at the town
hall and presented him with an address.
During his reply Lord Kitchener, referring
to the country of his nativity. paid a spe-
cial tribute to the services of the Irish
troops during the war in South Africa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-23
No Notifications to Suggest,

The District Commissioners have reported
to Senator MeMilfanoos the Senate District
committee with,inefenenoe to Senate bill
5409. ITO create 30 board for. the condemna,
ton -cfa;nsanitaryI buildings in the District
of Columbia and for other purposes" which
was introduced at their instance and SUBJ
sequently submitted t6 them for their re-
view, that they have no notifications there.
to to suggest j b'9T6
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-23
BLOWN UP BY DYNAMITE.
Dastardly Outrage at q Mining Camp
In Tennessee.

LA TOILETTE. Tenn, June pa ter
rife explosion occurred early today at the
railroad camp OF William Park, four miles
from here. Herd Lones and Martha Chap
man were blown to pieces. and the house
in which they were sleeping was demolished.
A baby, also in the house. was thrown
quite distance, but was unhurt. Four
cases of dynamite are reported missing
from the contractors magazine, and 1t is
thought these were placed under the house
by enemies of the pair. officers are MAX
ing an investigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-23
CHOLERA IN PHILIPPINES.
Ninety American Soldiers Have Died
of the Disease

A dispatch from Manila yesterday says:
Ninety American soldiers have died Of
cholera since the disease, first broke out.
Owing to the increase of cholera the health
authorities here and in the provinces are
enforcing stringent regulations.
The total number of cases and deaths
from the epidemic are as follows: Manila,
1 $50 cases and LBS deaths; provinces, 1850
cases and $40 deaths
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-23
Expense of Military Funerals.

Gen. Miles, commanding the army. has
decision of the controller OF
the treasury to the effect that the provision
in the army appropriation act OF March z.
1901, for expenses of the interment Of off,
GERS, "non-commissioned officers and SOL
diers'' killed in actions Eor who die while on
duty in the field, or at military posts. or
on the frontiers hssr While travelling unCer
orders, does not Apply to non-commissioned
officers on the retired list. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-23
Medal for Capt. Freeman.

LONDON, June 23.-The LIoyd's medal
for meritorious service was presented to-
day to Capt. Freeman Of the British
steamer Roddam. in the committee room
of Loyds, as a recognition of his action In
calamity taking his vessel from st. Pierre,
Martinique. on May 8, during the destruc-
ton of that town by the outbreak of Mont
Pelee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-23
Convention Of Elocutionists.

CHICAGO. June 23.-The eleventh annual
convention of the National Association of
Elocutionists began to day in the hall Of
the Chicago Historical Society, and is to
continue until Friday afternoon. The meet
ing of the board OF directors occupied the
forenoon. The convention was formally
opened with an address of welcome on be-
half Of the city by the Rev. Jenkin Lloyd
Jones. Virgil Alonzy Pinkiey of CIncsri-
natl delivered the presidents address,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-23
Cruiser AIbauy az Lisbon.

LISBON. June 2S.-The officers Of the
United States cruiser Albany, which has
been here since June 10. have been enter
'tained by the American officials and resi-
dents. United States Minister Loomis WIN
present Capt: Craig Of the Albany to King
Charles on Wednesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-23
Robl wins the Championship.

BERLIN, June 28.-In the race for the
cycling championship of the world. 100 kilo-
meters, today, Robl OF Munich won. Time.
hour, 28 minutes and 10 seconds. Bon
hours OF Paris was second and Taylor Of
Paris third. tom" Linton. the English
bicyclist. lost touch with his pacemaker
several times ana withdrew
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-23
Children Played, with Matches.

No. 4 Engine Company was summoned to
the house Of Andrew May. 316 d street
southwest, about 10 o'clock this morning,
where a fire had been started by children
playing with matches. Damage to the
house and furniture amounted 70 So The
properly was not insured. tn,a5 s., tsr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-23
Baron Max oppenheim in Frisco.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 23.-Baron Max
Oppenheim, counsellor of the German en-
bassy at Cairo. Egypt. arrived last night
from New York. He is travelling in the
United States for the purpose of studying
the methods by which vast tracts OF lana
have been settled and opened along tbs
lines of railways.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-23
Beers Want to Return Home.

THE HAGUE. June &c. H. Vessels
and p. g. w. Grobler, who have been on
the continent Of Europe for some time past
in the interest Of the Beers. have started
for England with the view, II Is said, Of
taking the steps necessary to permit of
their return to South Africa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-23
Petition for Divorce.

Andrew ]. Hawkins. through Attorney r.
p. EvaEe. today petItiohed the Supreme
Court or the District of Columbia to grant
him j divorce from Mary II. Hawkins. In
delity is aIlsaad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-23
Change in German Cabinet.

BERLIN, June 2s.-The Cologne Gazette
today says Emperor william has aeceptea
the resignation OF Herr Won Thielen. u
minister of public works. who was appoiaos
ed June y. 1891. and has appointed 0ea.
Budde his successor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-23

Brig. Gen. James w. Forsyth, U. S. A,
retired, is at the Albany. and paid visit
to old friends 1T the War Department to-
dav
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-23
Mayor Ames Pleads Not Guilty.

MINNEAPOLIS. June 23.-Dr. Albert A.
Ames, mayor of Minneapolis. today pleaded
not guilty to the indictment charging him
with attempted bribery. The case was then
set for next Monday. a-ts :asnie.sFst aar 4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-23

Duke of Manchester Takes the Oath.
LONDON, juno 2ssdThe Duke of Man
chester today took The customary oath and
his seat In the house of lords, his financial
disabilities having been removed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-23
Lieut.. Powelson Ordered to ExaminaS
fion

Lieut.. w. v. N. Powelson Of the navy,
who gave most important testimony during
the inquiry into the blowing up of the bat
tie ship Maine. is suffering from an injured
foot, and has been ordered to this city for
examination for retirement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-23
Back From French Bicycle Trip.

The second assistant secretary of state.
Mr.. Alvin A. Adee, has returned to Wash
inston from Europe, where he has spent
about six weeks in bicycle tour through
southern France.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-23

II you want work read the want columns
OF The Star.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-01-16
THE COST OF WAR.
Boers Lost 5000 Wen Last Year and
the British Half That Number.

London, Jan. S.-A published re-
view of operations in South Africa
during the past year, based upon of
fetal reports, gives an interesting
comparison of Boer and British
losses. The review says that the total
reduction of the Boer forces, in
killed, wounded, taken prisoner and
surrendered, amounts to 1920 men.
Out of this total only 1893 rifles were
secured. The captures of Boer am
munition amount to 100000 cart
ridges. British columns are supposed
to have taken all the Boer artillery,
amounting to % guns exclusive of
the two captured by Gen. De Wet at
Zeefontein. During the last year a
total of 29,SS2 horses were captured,
while of other stock, such as cattle,
oxen and sheep, 366,s21 head were
captured.
The British casualties from actual
fightin amounts to only half the
those sustained by the Beers, name
Wy 9,113 men, of which 1,513 were
taken prisoner, and have since been
released. During the last year 4,09O
men died of disease, Is officers and
342 men were accidentally killed and
25,S00 men were invalided home.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-01-16
NAVAL HERO DIES.
Commodore Potter, Who Made n Brill
liant Record, Has Crossed the Great
nINidn.

Belvidere, ILL.,, Jan. 9.-Commodore
Edward Potter, retired, died from
paralysis at his home in this city
last evening. He was born at Medina,
n. Y, in 1888. He was appointed
from Rockford, ILL.,, to the Annapolis
academy in 1850 and served in the
navy until his retirement as commo-
dore in 1895.
At the outbreak of the civil war
Commodore Potter was with Admirak
Schley on the steam frigate Niagara.
When Capt. Mclean learned that war
had begun he gave the crew chance
to choose between the north and
south. Potter ana Schley were the
first to step to the Union side. Conn
modore Potter was sent to Ireland
with the Constellation with provl-
sions to relieve the famine in 1880.
He had command of the Norfolk navy
yard during the worlds fair, when
foreign warships made it rendeZ-
Vous. His last command was the
naval home in Philadelphia.
His record during the civil war was
a notable one. He had command of
the ironclad Chippewa at the siege of
Fort Fisher and while serving in the
gulf squadron participated in the
bombardment and the passage of
Forts Jackson and Philip and the.
capture of New Orleans.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-01-16
COMMENT AND OPINION.

DBryan is now pleading in his pa
per for the continuation of the fusion
between the democrats and the popu-
lists. There are no populists--Iowa
State Register.
DTbe calling of Gov. Shaw adds
largely to the distinction of Iowa in the
councils of the nation 1t may well be
a matter of great pride TO the people
of this state that Iowa has its standing
at Washington under the merit sys-
TEN. the men who have won their
way to commanding influence have
done so Dy reason of their own
strength, Loyalty supported by the re-
publicans at home.-SiouX City Jour
nal.
UTwo labor leaders publicly apolo-
gized to Senator Hanna, in New York,
at the conference to consider the la Dor
question, for having misunderstood
and misrepresented his attitude toward
wage-earners and trades unions. 1t is
easy to guess what these men think
OF NE newspapers and politicians
whose main stock in trade long seemed
to be abuse of the Ohio senator as a
labor crusher and foe to IA bor organiza-
tions.-Cleveland Leader.
Mr.. Bryan used to tell his hear
ers that republican success in the ne
tion meant low prices for products.
He even specified the figures, saying
that under republican rule corn
would sell for ten cents bushel.
Current quotations at over 70 cents
per bushel furnish Illuminating tes-
timony to Mr.. Bryan's accuracy as a
prophet.-Troy Times.
CTDemocrats will see that their
party in the house is accepting the
leadership of Mr.. Bryan ny opposing
the Philippine policy, which, Mr..
Bryan declares, must be the leading
issue IN 10O4.-Indiaaapolis Journal.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-01-16
BURIED in A MINE.
Tors Of Ore Fall Upon Unlucky
Workmen.
A Disaster at the Negaunee Shaft in
Michigan that Causes Death to
at Least Is Men-A Number
of Accidents in Past
Years Recalled.

Negaunee, Mich, Jan. s.-From 13
to II miners are thought to have lost
their lives as the result of a cave-in
at the bottom of the old shaft at the
Negaunee mine yesterday. The names
of the dead so far as known are:
William Williams, married.
John Sullivan, single.
John Pascoe, single.
John Pearce. married.
Jacob Hunlalla, married.
Hunlalla's body has been recov-
cred. Dominic Basso, an Italian, was
rescued alive. His story is as fol-
lows:
Eve were sitting around the pump
at the bottom of the shaft when,
without warning, thousands of tons
of ore came down. | remembered
no more until | heard the sound of
picks and shovels in the hands of the
rescuers, and their shouts. When
they found me ! was in drift 10
feet from the place where ! had been
sitting"
Hundreds of men are at the mine,
eager to help in the work of rescue,
but it is thought the other bodies
cannot be found within "a hours.
The Negaunee mine is considered
one of the most unlucky properties
in the Lake Superior district. Much
trouble has resulted in sinking and
drifting from surplus water and
quicksands.
1t was at this mine that 100000
was recently expended to sink a shaft
to the ledge.
The steam pipes leading to the un-
derground pumps were so damaged
that it would be impossible to oper-
ate the pumps even if they could be
reached and water is gathering rap
idly in the shaft.
The mechanics employed at the
various other mines of the steel trust
are getting other pumps in condition
for operation, but it is problematical
whether these can be put into com
mission soon enough to prevent the
water from flooding the mine. The
flooding of the mine would result in
great loss to the company and would
necessitate a suspension of mining
work for some time to come.
A big force of rescuers working
in relays is making desperate at
tempts to get to the damaged level
before the water reaches IL.
If the worlmen are not rescued
within the next ten or twelve hours
all hope of getting them out alive Will
be abandoned
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-01-16
TREASURY'S NEW HEAD.
President ROOseyeIts Excellent Sc
lection of Successor of
Secretary Gage.

President Roosevelt has selected
one of the forceful men of the coun-
try to succeed Secretary Gage, who
has determined to retire from the
treasury department. Gov. Leslie NJ.
Shaw, of Iowa, who will accept the
treasury portfolio after the eXpira-
ton of his present term of Office
next month, is strong man in every
respect. He has the hardy physique
and well-balanced mentality that are
part of his heritage as a son of Yer
mont, where he was born "a years
ago, combined with the qualities
which have developed during most of
a lifetime spent in the west. He has
the rugged virtues, the spotIess in
tegrity, the correctness OF principle
and the ready common sense which
put him fairly among the class of
men known as the Lincoln type, says
the Troy Times.
An incident which illustrates the
character of the new secretary of the
treasury is worthy of mention. Six
years ago William j. Bryan delivered
a speech at Denison, Ia, Mr.. Shaw's
home. The speech was fervid ar
gument for free silver and the other
financial and onomic heresies which
Mr.. Bryan advocated. Mr.. Shaw
heard the address, and although he
had never until then spoken in pub
lie, he resolved to reply to the demo
cratic leader. He did so, and the
plain and pungent truths which he
told effectively offset the utterances
of Mr.. Bryan. Mr.. Shaw at once
leaped to national prominence. The
people saw he was man to be trust
ed. He has twice been elected gov
ernor of the state, and has become
known as one who not only holds the
soundest views on great public ques-
tions, but has the capacity for pre-
senting them in a manner to con-
vince the doubling and expose the
fallacies of those who oppose him.
Gov. Shaw is no untried tinancier.
He has long been the president of
national bank, and has business in
tereSts in the conduct of which he
has shown marked ability and that
faithfulness to right principles that
he will carry into the administration
of the affairs of the Office which he is
soon to fill. When he becomes the
head of the treasury department
President Roosevelt will have two
Iowa men in his cabinet, Secretary
of Agriculture Wilson also being
from that state. The great west is
getting very substantial recognition
in the government, and its repre-
sentatives at Washington are taking
rank as men of the highest ability
| nJ anly,,nU-1a1nnJ worth
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-01-16
HE THAWED DYNAMITE.
Terrific Explosion at West PhIIa-
deIphia Causes the Death OF "a Rcck-
less Watchman.

Philadelphia, Jan. s.-An explosion
of dynamite occurred Tuesday in q
contractors tool house beside the
Pennsylvania railroad tracks in West
Philadelphia. "Doc" Mullen, a watch
man, employed by p. McManus, the
contractor, was literally blown tC
atoms. and a dozen persons living in
the vicinity were cut by flying glass
from the shattered windows of their
houses.
A number of laborers employed by
McNIanus were at work making eXca-
vations along the line of the rail
road. The sticks of dynamite used
for blasting had been frozen and
Mullen placed them near a stove in
the hut to thaw out. The explosion
followed killing Mullen instantly and
wrecking the shanty. The pavements
for blocks were covered with broken
glass from the shattered window
panes of the dwellings,. Twenty
empty passenger coaches standing
on siding of the Pennsylvania rail
way were damaged. None of the la
borerS were injured