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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-14
SENATOR McMILLAN'S
BODY REACHES DETROIT

Of mourning. which will be thirty days.
Every boat passing Detroit has its co1ors
at haIf-mast.
Commissioners Maefarland and Biddle
left the city to-day On the 1880 train
over the Pennsylvania railroad for De-
troit to attend the funeral OF senator
Mcmillan. BY action of the BAar1 Of
Commissioners last Monday it was de-
cided that the District building should
be closed On Saturday. the day OF the IL
neral, out Of respect for the memcIy Of
the late Senator.
This will give the Commissioners time
TO attend the funeral without seriously
interfering with public business. Every
thing OF an urgent nature was disposed
Of this morning before the Commission
ers left their Offices.
Under the law one Of the assistants
of the Engineer Commissioner acts in
the absence Of his chief, and Capt Ches-
ter Harding was selected for the Act
ing Commissioner by Colonel BiddIe.
Captain Harding viii. therefore. repre-
sent the Board OF Commissioners until
their return
The District Commissioners felt it to
De their duty 70 represent .he District
of Columbia at the funerE= Of Senator
Mcmillan, because of his long and ardu-
Gus duties IN behalf Of the local govern
ment. They thought that no public mat
ters, unless it be the most urgent,
should deter them from going TO De-
trcit. Therefore, affairs were so ar
ranged as TO admit of the absence 81 the
Commissioners ultil Saturday. and they
viii make the trip.
The cl3sing of the executive Offices to-
morrow viii be more complete than was
the case when Commissioner Ross died,
as the time for the filing Of the lists OF
personal taxes has expired, and it is now
possible 90 close the Tax Office with the
other departments. Only the Health
Office and the Office of the Street Clean
ing Department viii be open tomorrow,
the same conditions existing as Oh Sun
day.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-14
Foreign Business Houses
and Dwellings Beng
LCcted.
TWO DISPATCHES RECEIVED
Commando Mclean. CT the Cincinnati,
and Minister Bowen Send Particulars.
State and Navy Department Reports
at Variance, But Both Grave.

A1sarcfy rules in Barcelona and it now
seems likely to spread throughout yeue-
zuela.
The Department of state received a
telegram from Minister Bowen at car
asas this morning, saying he is advised
by the United States eonsal az BARGE
Iona that the revoIutionists are sacking
that town and searching private houses
They are demanding money from foreign
residents in exchange for a guarantee OF
safety CT lives and property
Mr. Bowen reports the general situa-
tfon as serious.
At the same time Commander Ne
Lean of the Cincinnati seEds the fol-
lowing Dispatch
BarceIona August 1s.
Barcelona sacked by Tevoiutionists.
They have imprisoned all civil AID nil
itary officials are IN possession OF en-
tire district Some pillaging done. but
everything now quiet. Twensy-a1re
business houses sacked, mostly foreign,
also foreign dwellings,
The two dispatches are at variance in
details and in this more eredence is
given Commander Mclean who has
shown himself 10 be cooI-headed.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-14
and Other Build
ingS at Coal Contract
orS Mercy.
SHORTAGE AT WHITE HOUSE
Contracts for Furnishing Fuel Let, But
Not Signed-AH Contain Strike
Cause.-The Treasury Department N
To Danger of Famine.

The coal famine which seems about TO
descend upon Washington threatens to
cause much Inconvenience to the
forces OF the Government Of the United
States It is not Likely tnat Cue4e
sam will let his legislators and depart
nent chiefs and employees do their work
in cold and dark buildings the coming
fall and winter, brt he is going to have
as hard time to get fael for some Of
his institutions as the most obscure
private citizen
\ number Of the departments have
their coal contracted for already, and
NEST of them at reasonable prices II
the strike in the Pennsylvania anthra-
cite regions continues much longer,
however. it viii be impossible for Gov
ernment contractors to furnish tie fuel.
Capitol May Suffer.
The Capitol VIII be in the worst plight
of any of the public buildings II is
possibie+aat during the oming winter
the fuel burned there will be a mixture
of soft coal and coke. II this is done it
will necessitate the changing Of nearly
all the CRATES in the building, as they
are fixed only for anthracite coal
It has been the usual custom for the
coal contract for both the Senate and
House side Of the Capitol TO be made at
the end OF each fiscal year, June 80,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-14
MORE DEVELOP PMENTS
TN BAR4HOLIN Case
Chicago Detectives Secure
Valuable Evidence.
ACTIONS OF SUSPECTED MAN
Recital of Story of Murder Causes Him
to Become Excited and Act Queerly
Police Relying on Information Re
ceived From q Woman

CHICAGO. Aug. 14.-Developments OF
the past twenty-four hours in the Bar
tholin case include the statement that
a man believed to be William LarthoIin
had been arrested in Waukesha, Wis.
by Chicago detectives, and the discovery
of evidence appearing TO impiicate Oscar
Thompson. a milk dealer. for many years
II rcomer at the BaTtho1in home. in the
murder Of Minnie Mitchell, whose body
was found al West Seventy-IOurth and
State Streets.
Immediately after receiving this lat
ter information Inspector Hunt ordered
the zfrest Of ~oId Dad" Clafy, the man
who slept in the barn where Thompson
kept his horse and wagon. The police
believe that Thompson and CIafy aided
Barthoiin in the removal Of the body Of
Minnie Mitchell from the Bar5holia
house a short time after she was mur-
dered there.
A woman whose name is withheld AT
present, but in whose word the inspector
says he has eevry confidence, declared
that IN the early morning OF the day fol-
lowing the disappearance Of Aaisn Mitch
ell she saw Thompson. CIafy, and Bar
tholin taking a vehicle into the barn
where Thompson kept his horse and de-
livery wagon
After telling this story to the inspec-
Tor she was compelled to repeat it in
front Of Thompson and Ciafy. rs she
described the scene she witnessed.
Thompson passed his hands over his
forehead and became excited.
IF l was there ! don't remember it. -
he said. wiping the perspisation away.
Clafy retained the silence that the po-
lice re gazded as suspicious He refused
to talk Of the affair in any way
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-14
Fell From Bridge Connecting
Civil Service and In
dian Offices.
CROWD SEES THE ACCIDENT
Injured Man Carried to a Drug Store by
HoTTifed SpectatoTs-The Attending
Physicians at the Emergency Hospital
Fear internal Injuries May Follow.

While engaged in tearing down the
iron bridge which for many years has
connected the Civil Service Once with
the old PostofFice on Eighth Street be-
tween z and F Streets northwest. Alex
Ricketts,, thirty -fve years OF age, was
hurled distance Of forty feet, break
ing his arm and wrist He was taken
TO the Emergency Hospital, where 1t is
feared he may not recover.
Ricketts,, who is married man, hav-
ing wife and two children living at
3614 o street northwest, is a skilled
ironworker. and had signed Z contract
TO assist in the removal Of the iron
bridge on Eighth Street, a decidedly
difficult piece of engineering.
Yesterday the workmen succeeded in
getting the body of the iron structure
down without accident, and this morn
ing started in to remove the iron girders
which were fastened TO the walls OF both
the old Postof6ee ard Civil Service Build
ing. Al the time the accident occurred
Ricketts, was standing upon one of the
iron girders attached TO the Civil Service
Building. He was engaged in fastening
rope about one end OF the girdeT, when
suddenly with a crash the bolts holding
the huge iron beam 30 the building
broke, ard the girder fell with a crash.
carrying Ricketts, with it
As the huge girder swung away from
the building Ricketts, was hurled into the
air. The falling man made several in
efectual Efforts to grasp the rape, but
was unable TO do so. and he fell, strik-
ing The steps leading into the Civil Ser
vice Building with terrific force A
crowd OF several hundred people were
watching the men removing the struc-
ture When they saw the body falling
g number Of men rushed forward and
made an effort to break Ricketts, fall
They ~ere too late When Ricketts, was
picked up he was unconscious. He was
carried TO a drug store. and the Emer-
gency Hospital In addition to the
broken limbs. the attending physicians
fear internal injuries may result from
the fail
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-14
fF ENqY- THREE COAL
HINES FORM 4 TRUST
Illinois Concerns Decide to
Combine.

SPRINGFIELD, Ills. Aus. 1.-THE
Illinois CoaI and Coke Company. com
prisirg tsventy-5hree coal mines. lying
around Springfield. viii be incorporated
this week in New Jersey, with capital
stock Of $8.CGg.oG0 and bonds Of 4,3o0.-
Geo. The coal trust Is being promoted
by Newton Jackson. Of Philadelphia. Pa.
who recently has held several confer
enees with Illinois operators at the Le-
land Hotel in this city.
The miaiGg properties in the deal are
the following: CantrelI Operative Coal
Company, CantreH; Athens Mining Com
peny, Athens; Barclay Coal and Min
ing Company. Barclay: Black Diamond
Mining Company, Springfield; Citizens
s.t=siHG Company, No , Springfield;
Clear Lake Coal Operatives Company,
Springfield. jones Z Adams Company,
Springfield; Sangamon Coal Company.
Springfield; Starnes Coal Company,
Springfield; Springfield Coal Operative
Company. Wabash CcaI Company.
Athens; West End CCaI Company,
Springfield; Wabash Ceal c0lGTany. Daw-
son; WiIliansville Coal Company. VIII
Evansville: ToOdside Coal Company,
Springfield; Riverton CoaI Company No.
/, RiyertCn; Rivertcn Coaf Company No
,. Riverton; RiveTtOn CCaI Company No.
). Springfield; Spalding Coal Company,
Spalding; TaylOrvills Ccal Company,
Taylcrville; Christian County Coal COM
pany. TGylorviIIe; Gresnyille Coal Com
Pany. Greeavilie
Application viii be made 70 have the
stock Of the new company listed on the
Chicago and New York Exchanges
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-14
TU[4ELB, The SAMOAN
CHIEF, DEAD AT LEONE
Report Received from Com
mander Sebree.

The Navy Department has just receig-
de Intelligence OF the death at Leone.
Samoa. July Is. of Tuitele. one Of the
highest native chiefs. who. since the
United States has assumed sovereign
y Of those Islands. has held the posi-
ton OF district governor Of the western
district OF Tutuila Commander Sebree.
Of the Wheeling. who made the report,
adds:
He was buried at Leone on the 18th
I went in the Wheeling. and with num-
Der OF officers and men, attended the
funeral also had a detail Of the na-
tive guard Ere three voIleys over his
grave, and half-mast the eoIors on the
Wheeling and at the station during the
time OF the funeral
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-14
ACTIVITY IN TREASURY
NOTED BY OFFICIALS
Correspondence Order Re-
garded as ForeTunner
CHANGES LIKELY TO COME
General Spaulding's nl-HeaIth Ex-
pected to Result in His Transfer to
Another Position and Appointment of
New Man to Institute Reforms.

Tie announcement made yesterday of
the greater systematizing of correspon-
dence in the Treasury Department is be
Ifeved in official circles here to be but
the beginning Of some considerable
changes in the personnel Of the Treas
ury Department, as mentioned in The
Times some weeks ago. Secretary Shaw
has been making a very close inYesti-
CATION into the operation of the various
bureaus of the department. and accord
ing to advfces from Oyster Bay his
ideas meet with President RooseyeICs
fun approval. This same authority
says that Mr. Shaw's plans for making
the department model OF business ex-
ceIIence are to be carried out gradually
but steadily. and an early beginning is
looked for
The rumor when was in circulation
some time ago that Gen. O. L. Spaul-
ding was to retire as Assistant secre-
tary, because CT impaired health, IS
again heard 1t is understood that his
displacement viii be the first move in q
general shake-up ef the customs divis-
ion Of the Treasury. and that other
changes of far more significance VIII
follow his transfer. Secretary Shaw and
the President have been closely study
ing The Treasury situation for some
time with this object in view. and it is
said are now about ready to institute re
forms through new men IN important
places in the service at New York and
other large ports OF the country.
The successor of General Spaulding has
not been announced, although there is
ground tor the belief tnat q New York
Republican Of experience in the customs
service will be chosen. Mr.. E. A. Ticho-
nor IS believed 20 be the man now most
favcrably considered for the Office.
General Spaulding's health has been
falling fer year CT more, and he would
have been transferred 70 some other de-
partment Of the Government, entailing
lighter duties Il place suited TO his
tastes and qualifications had been avail
able some months ago. II is stated that
his work has bsen Of q satisfactory na-
ture, but IN his ill-health 1t IS believed
reforms could be Instituted more readily
If a new man Is placed at the head OF
the customs division than it would be If
he should continue 10 discharge the du-
ties indefinitely.
General Spaulding is q citizen Of Mich
igan, and has been prominent IN the Re
publican organization OF that State for
many years. He was appointed 10 his
present Office On the recommendation of
both Michigan Senators. The death of
Senator Mcmillan has in no way affected
his standing with the Administration.
He served several terms IN Congress be
fore being appointed Assistant Secretary
Of the Treasury by President Mckinley
in 1897, and Is generally regarded as one
Of the best experts in the country on al
matters relating TO customs.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-14
BLOW AFTER BLOW TOO
MUCH FOR GEN. SMITH
Veteran Warrior Succumbs in Complete Nervous Col
lapse, Due to Long Campaign in the Philip
pines and Court-Martial

PORTSMOUTH. Ohio, Aug. 1.-THE
illness of Gen. Jacob H. Smith. is in the
form Of a complete nervous collapse
The strain OF his long campaign in Sa-~
mar. the subsequent court-martial ana
then the unexpected news of his retire
ment, received on the day of his land
Ing at San Francisco. have proved too
much for the veteran Of the Indian and
civil wars, and the Philippine cam
paisns.
He has been temporarily robbed OF all
his old time fire and energy and is in
usuess condition Indications point to
tie existence in his system Of the germs
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-14
0NEARMED FISH DEALER
TAKES HIS OWN LIFE
Alexandria Man Found Dead- With
Laudanum Bottle in His Hand.
lspecial to The Exening Times

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Aug. 1.-THE
dead body of Ernest Trayers. better
known as "Stinger." a one armed FISH
dealer. was found on the commons at
Colr0ss, about 10 O'Clock this morning
A tWo-Ounce bottle labeled laudanum IN
his hand told the story of suicide
he had apparently been dead FIVE
hours. He proceeded toward that place
about 1890 O'Clock last night. and 1t
is presumed that he took the deadly dose
shortly afterward- He was driking. it
is said at the time
TTayers was about 35 years old, and is
survived b. a widow.
Coroner V. r Purvis, after viewing
the remains. ordered them removed to
an undertaking establishment, and an
inquest viii be held this afternoon
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-14
Nj. SANTOS RETURNS
TO EUROPE DISGUSTED
Airship Inventor Abandons Plan to Sail
About New YOrk's Skyscrapers.

NEW YORK. Aug. AN. Santos
sailed for France on the Touraine
this morning, q very disgusted young
man He secured passage only q short
time before the ship sailed. He has
abandoned his plan to sail an airshiD
here, because the Aero Club Of America
has failed 70 put up the SIS. 600 prize
which it was understood they would o.
fer
y have sold my airship" he said
and do not intend to return to America
until the time fixed for the airship con-
test in St Louis in 1904. OF course if
the aero Club stands by its offer I viii
return and sail over New York Harbor. d"
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of the fevers which best the American
soldiers in the Philippines His re
latives are thoroughly frightened, fear
ing that in his weakened and nervous
condition he viii not be able to with
stand the ravages of malignant fever.
The generals Illness viii probably in
terfere largely with his plans for the
future. His two aides in his Samar
campaign, Lieutenants Shields and Bath.
who have been preparing to come to
assist the general in his official reports.
have not been notified to postpone their
trip, but viii be. if the generals condi-
tion should grow worse.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-14
BOYS MIND AFFECTED
BY SCHOOL THRASHINGS
Cincinnati Father Makes a Startling
Charge in Police Court.

CINCINNATI. Ohio. Aug. 14-Dr- l.
Logan. Of Main Street. made the state
ment in police court today that his
fcurteen-year- r-oId son Harry is partly
demented on account of the repeated
trouncings that he received in the Gin
etnnati public schools He said the boy
had received so many beatings from the
teachers that lis mind became affected
and he was compelled to bandage the
wounds.
DR.. Logan said that the boy has be-
come incorrigibie on account Of this
mental weakness and asked that he be
committed to the House of Refuge This
was dcRe.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-14
Lancaster Elks Coming.

G-s hundred jolly Elks are expected
in Washington this afternoon TO visit
Washington Lodge. Seventy-hve started
frolz Lancaster, and last Saturday they
chartered the steamer SassafFas at Bal
tiE-Sre, since which time they have been
visiting the Virginia towns brass
band OF thirty pieces is with them.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-14
SUI AGAINST BUILDERS
FOR HEAVY DAMAGES
Mr. Eugene E. Gaddis Claims Over
100000.

Eugene Z. Gaddis, today. through his
counsel T. L. Jeffords and MILAN &
Smith, filed suit against Samuel Ross.
Thomas H. Melton, and George c. Ryan
10 recover s5I.S50 claimed as damage
because OF an alleged breach OF con
tract Il is alleged that in May. 1901
Mr. Gaddis contracted with Melton <
Rya4.. hunders, for the erection of twen-
ty-two houses on lots I65 70 Ise, inclu-
siYe, IN block T. facing on Howard
Street, and It was agreed that the
buildings we're 10 be completed before
November l. 1901.
II default Of this the contractors we're
10 pay 8ir- Gaddis $50 for each day eIaps-
ing before the completion OF the build
ings.
Mr. Ross is sued as one OF the bonds
men for the contractors
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-14
BOER GENERALS TO
SEE NAVAL REVIEW

BRUSSELS, Aug, 14.-Generals Botha.
Dewet, and Delarey. the Boer leaders
now en- route for England, have cab5ed
here from Madeira stating that they ex-
pect to accept the invitation TO attend
the coronation naval review on Spit
head on Saturday. They viii arrive in
Holland on Tuesday.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-14
c. A. GIiscom's Yacht Home.

NEW YORK. Aug. 1.-THE American
yacht Alyina, Captain Irvine. owned by
Mr.. Clement A. Griscom, arrived this
morning from Southampton after twelve
days passage The Alvina has been
cruising In British and German waters
for over two months. She was present
at the Kiel regatta when Emperor VIII
liam boarded the Alvina as the guest OF
M Grlscom-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-14
REBEL BLOCKADE or
HAITIAN PORTS OFF
Admitted 70 Be inefficient by the Rebel
Admiral KiiHck-

Minister Powell at Port au Prince,
Haiti. telegTaFhsd the State Depart
ment today that telegraphie eommuni-
cation has been cut of between that
city and Gonaives
Commander McCrea. Of the gunboat
Aachias, teIegraphed as follows from
Cape Faptien under today,s date:
Blockade admitted inefficient by XII
lex Abandoned
KiIiiek IS the rebel admiral who En-
deavored 20 enforce the bIoekade.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-14
WASHINGTON WINS.

CINCINNATI. Ohio, Aug. 14-wash-
ington has secured the next annual con-
vention OF the International Topographic
cal Union. receiving SO votes TO 80 for
Newark, y J.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-14
COLD ATMOSPHERE
MAY GREET LAWMAKERS

FOR the ensuing year Il was not done
this year. eso contracts have been made.
and the fuel is being bought IN the
open market, with the prospect that it
VIII continue to De so secured.
The coal which runs the two sides OF
the building IS bought separately, al
thoug>. of course. II the Senate wing
runs Sd sri. and the House has a supply
On hanI, the supply wiz be divided. For
the year ended June 30, 1902, It took
l.00G tons OF anthracite coal 10 furnish
light, heat. ventilation, and other power
10 the big building on the hill
This fuel vas secured at the average
price Il S4.75 per ton. When the bids
were opened al the beginning CT the
present fiscal year it was found that
the contractors would not undertake 10
furnish the coal for less than $3.50 per
ton. The contracts also contained a
strike clause" which made provision
that should the strike continue the coal
would not be delivered for that sum.
IN the face CT this the authorities who
buy fer the Capitol rejected all the
bids. preferring to so into the open
market and take chances.
Thc-e has been a great deal of work
done this summer in enlarging the Cap
itoL About forty new rooms have been
added, and it is estimated that It viii
take fully S.009 tons of ccal TO supply
the power for the ensuing year The
Senate side has been securing coal for
IS per ten. and has a sufficient
supply on hand to last for a couple of
months Thsre are about zoe tons in
store on the House side. which is es-
timated to be enough to last until No
vember !, unless the Senate side needs
helm
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-14
Minister Commits Suicide.

PITTsBURG, Pa. Aug I4.-Rev. N
H. Sweeney. pastor of the Bellevue IL
z. Church. committed suicide last even
ing at his residence by cutting his
wrists He tIed to death before his
condition was discovered
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-14
KRUGER REFUSES HONOR
TO MEMORY OF MEYER
Declines to Attend Funeral of Gallant
Beer Leader

BRUSSELS. Aug II. - Despite The
urgIngs OF friends, ex-President Kruger
VIII not attend the funeral OF General
Lucas Meyer. the Boer general. who died
here last Friday afternoon Of heart dis
ease.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-14
GOVERNOR ODELL CALLS
ON THE PRESIDENT
Takes Lunch With Mr. Roosevelt and
VIII Leave Early.

OYSTER BAY, y. Y. Aug. I4.-Gov-
ernor OdeII arrived here at 1923 o'clock
in ". H BaIdwin's private car. which
was attached 10 the regular train. He
declined 10 make any statement for pub
licaticn- merely saying that the all xaz
q personal one.
After lanchiE2 with the President ne
viii ret-rn 10 New York at 4.I4 O'clock.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-14
Gene5al and Mrs. CoIbin OF for Europe

Mayor General and Mrs. Henry c. Cor
bin LETT Washington today for New York,
whence they viii sail tomorrow for Eu-
rope en- Tie Eederiand- Major Genera;
S B. n Young viii san with them,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-14
May Burn Soft Coal.

The coal supoly at the Capitol for the
fiscal year ended June 50 ran little
short this year on account OF the night
sessions of the House. If it becomes
necessary to burn soft coal and coke dur
ing the coming winter Congress may take
steps to have the anti-smoke law re-
pealed.
Last year there were 15e tons of an
thracite coal burned st the White House
Owing to the enlargement or the build
ms and some changes which viii De
made in the Lighting and heating ar
Continued on Second Page)
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Partly cloudy tonight and Fri
day, with local rains: fresh east
erly winds