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Evening star., 1902-01-20
ROCKVILLE AND VICINITY.
General and Personal Items From
Montgomery COunty's Capital.


montgomery COunty's Capital.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star
ROCKVILLE, Md, January 10, 1862.
Jacob A. Filler, a native of Virginia, but
for the past year resident of this town,
died here last evening Of a complica tion Of
paralysis and an affection of the Kidneys
aged seventy-nine years. He was unmar-
ried, and leaves two sisters and a brother,
who reside in Virginia. For fifteen years
Mr.. Filler resided in Frederick county, Nd
He was reputed to be man Of means.
Mrs Mary E. Garner Of Richmond, Va,
has gone to Washington to visit relatives
and friends, after spending about ten days
here as the guest of her sister, Mrs. Edgar
A. Thompson.
The funeral of Mrs. Cecilia S. Jones, who
died about noon Thursday at her home near
Glen, this county, took place at II o'clock
yesterday morning from st. Mary's Catho-
lie Church. in Rockville, requiem mass be-
ing celebrated by Rev. Thomas D. Williams,
pastor of the church. The interment was
in the cemetery adjoining the church.
Miss Florence Hybout of Delaware is a
guest at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Phil
Stansbury, near this place.
Rev. e. B. Pollard of the Columbian Uni
Versity, Washington, occupied the pulpit Of
the Baptist Church here this morning
preaching to large congregation.
About dozen members of the Rockville
Hunt Club, with twenty hounds, engaged
IN fox hunt yesterday in the vicinity Of
Norbeck, about five miles from this place.
Notwithstanding the unfavorable condi-
tions, due to the prolonged dry SPELL three
snort but exciting chases were enjoyed,
Heynard, however, escaping each time.
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CONCESSIONS BY MEXICO,
Factories May BE Erected for Making
Dynamite and Other Explosives.

Dynamite and Other Explosives.
Consul Canada at Vera Cruz has noti-
fled the State Department that the Mexi-
can government has granted a concession
for factory to make dynamite and other
explosives in the republic. The price of
the products must have the approval of
the government. The concession includes
the manufacture Of caps, tapers and quick
matches. The company will also erect a
factory for the manufacture of smokeless
powder of capacity Of from 176 to go
pounds a day.
Both plants must be in operation by
June, 1903. When the company is able to
supply the market there shall be imposed
an internal revenue tax of p cents per
kilogram on all explosives imported into
or manufactured in the republic. The gov
ernment further agrees not to reduce the
customs duties now in force on explosives.
Common black powder may be exempted
from the internal tax, provided that its
components are sulphur, carbon and nj
trates of potash and soda. and not Eitro-
glycerin, chlorate of potash, or similar
substances.
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Falls Church News.

Special correspondence Of The Evening Star.
FALLS CHURCH, Va, January 20, 1902.
business meeting of the Christian En-
deavor Society was held Saturday night at
the residence of Mr.. Geo. w. Hawxhurst,
with Mr.. Percy Tripps president, presiding.
The various committees of. the society SUBJ
mitted reports of the work of their depart
ments during the month. Special exer-
clses We're arranged for February 2, on the
occasion Of the twenty-fir anniversary of
the society. Messrs. A. NJ Smith and M.
NJ ihorne and Miss Susie Dawson were
appo,nted to report on the arrangements
for the annual meeting Of the state society
to be held In Richmond In March.
Iface Chapter, Epworth- League, Of the
NJ. T.. Church, has elected the following
u.ncess Ior the present year: w. s. Gregg.
dent; Miss Mabel Kerr, second vice presi-
dent; Mrs. NJ. +. Bean, third vice president;
Miss Cora F. Cooksey, fourth vice presi-
dent: Milton NJ Thorne, secretary; Mrs. 8.
q. Luttrell, treasurer.
Messrs. J. M. Thorne and Geo. b. Ives
have been elected directors Of the Inde-
Of Alexandria.
Miss Maud Nowlan, who has been i'll for
several weeks, Is now convalescent.
Ine young friends OF Mss Mamie Ellison
OF West Falls Church gave her surprise
masquerade party Friday night at the resi-
denee OF her father. Mr.. w. NJ Ellison.
A christian Endeavor nociatle, under the
management OF Misses Emma Seaman,
Sessamine Graves and Katie Dodge, was
held Friday evening at the home of Miss
Margaret Nourse.
The missionary societies bf the congre-
gationai Church held an all!day meeting at
tns Er;aa residence en- OF Mrs. Geo.F b Rollins on
to home missions and the afternoon to for
eign missions.
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to be guilty of giving aid or assistance to
the insurrection in any way, or of giving
food or comfort to the enemies OF the gov
ernment, it is not necessary to wait for
sufficient evidence to lead to conviction by
a court, but those strongly suspected of
completely with the insurrection may be
sity and may be held indefinitely as pris-
oners Of war, in the discretion Of the sta
ton commander, or until receipt or other
orders from higher authority: II VIII ire
evidence against persons OF influence as
long as they are at liberty. but once con-
fined, evidence is easily obtainabie.
Against wealthy and InAuentiaI.
THE apprehension and punishment OF
one individual of the above-mentioned
classes (men Of wealth and standing ana
officials) is of greater importance and win
exercise greater influence than the pun
ishment Of hundred ignorant hombres for
whose suffering no principale cares .
straw. The wealthy and influential and
town and insurgent ofnciais are therefore
those against whom our most energetic
efforts should be directed. The common
people amount to nothing. They are
merely densely ignorant tools who blindly
follow the lead Of the principales. When
guilty they must be arrested and confinsa
In order to put an end to further activity
to reach their chief or leader through their
testimony they may be promised immunity
from trial for such simple offenses as aid
ing and assisting or being insurgents. They
should not be released, however, unless
they are willing to demonstrate their loyal
ty by public participation In operations
against their former leaders
Provost courts cannot operate in the
provinces Of Cavite and Tayabas, but any
disloyal person escaping from Batangas or
Laguna into other provinces Of the brigade
may be there arrested by the military au-
thorities and be sent back for trial by mn-
itary courts in the province from which
they escaped. Insurgents or armed
ladrones residing in Cavite or Tayabas
and operating across the line In Batangas
or Laguna, or other persons living I'm Ca
the insurgents in any way or who engage
IN insurrectionary intrigues or operations
will be arrested and reported to these head
quarters for further instructions. Any sta
ton in Batangas or Laguna at which q
provost court does not now exist VIII be
reported and an ofncer recommended as
such.
wherever the constabuiary have been
organized, cordial corporation viii be ex-
tended to and solicited from them. Com
manding officers win promptly transmit by
wire to other commanding officers any tn
formation which may possibly be of assist
ance to them and are expected to seek CO.
operation and concert of action from each
other whenever such may appear to be de-
sirable.
Additional telegraphic instructions VIII
follow suggesting expedients or policies
which are believed to be efficacious In pars
ticular contingencies. Acknowledge ra
ceipt. ]. r. BEI,L.,
"Brigadier General. Commanding.
Evening star., 1902-01-20
DUE TO PENNSYLVANIA,
Interest on Money Borrowed for F.
ting Out Troops.


ting Out Troops.
The auditor for the War Department has
certified to the Secretary Of the Treas
ury that there is due the state of Pennsyl-
vania $6Ss,o00 as interest paid by that
state on money borrowed at the beginning
of the civil war for the purpose Of fitting
troops for that conflict. Maine is certified
in the sum of $131, 900 on the same kind of
claim.
New Hampshire is to be allowed $122, 900
and Rhode Island and other states will
come in for allowances. Congress will be
asked to appropriate the money to pay the
claims. The first claim Of this kind was
settled before the Supreme Court on an
action brought by the state Of New York
After a decision from that court favorable
to the state other states made applications
which have been referred to the court OF
claims to report upon the facts and then
back to the auditor for settlement
Evening star., 1902-01-20
Tunx Fuh Slang Execut.s

LONDON, January 20.-The Shanghai cor
respondent Of the Standard says that ac-
cording to trustworthy reports received
from Pekin. General Tung Fuh Slang, the
notorious anti-foreigner. whose execution
was recently ordered by the dowager enl-
press. was executed on January is at the
yamen Of the governor at Shensia, In Kan
Su province.
Evening star., 1902-01-20

THE CHALFONTE
heopens about Feb. list. Leeds & Haines Go.
HOTEL LURAY
Open all the year. Josiah White & Son.
HOTEL TRAYMORE
Open all the year. Traymore Hotel 20.
NEW STRAND HOTEL
Open all the year. Fairbairn & Williams.
HOTEL MORTON
Open all the year. Mrs. N. r. Haiues.
GALEN HALL
E. L. Young. Manager. Open all the year.
THE ISLEWORTH
Now open. John C. Gossler.
THE DUNLOP
Open all the year. Robert 7. Dunlop.
SEASIDE HOUSE
Open all the year. Chas Evans & Son.
Via PENNSYLVANIA RAIL
The only a1l-rail line. Through trai
Philadelphia, with trains through to
through Philadelphia.
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To Extend Wyoming Avenue.

Mr.. Howell has introduced a bnl In the
House for the condemnation Of land neces-
sary for the extension Of Wyoming ave-
nue. from 18th street to Champlain avenue
Evening star., 1902-01-20

cyclone has swept over the Canary
Islands, doing much damage to property
and causing a shipwreck.
Evening star., 1902-01-20

HOTEL BRIGHTON
Open all the year. r. W. Hemsley & Son.
HADDON HALL
Open all the year. Leeds q Bpplneott.
HOTEL RALEIGH
Reopens about Feb. LIST. John b. Scott.
HOTEL ST. CHARLES
Reopens about Feb. 1st James b. Reilly.
THE WILTSHIRE
Reopens about Feb. 18th. g. s. Pbcebus.
MARLBOROUGH HOUSE
Opens March list. Josiah White & Son.
THE SAVOY
Reopens Feb. 18th. s. M HanIes.
HOTEL DENNIS
Open all the year. Walter J. Busby.
HOTEL WINDSOR
Open all the year. G. Jason Waters.
THE NEW RUDOLF
Reopens about Feb. 18th. Chse. r. Myers.
Delaware Bridge Route.
ms connect at Broad Street Station,
Atlantic City, avoiding transfer
Evening star., 1902-01-20
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Gen. Bell to Wage a Determined
War.
ESTABLISHING CONCENTRATION ZONES
Provisions for Furnishing Natives
Who Are Treacherous.
WHY THE REVOLT GOES ON

Having failed, after two years strife, in
subdung the insurrection in Batangas
province, which lies just south of Manila,
and having satisfied himself that the treat
ment Of the insurgents lenlently is produc-
tive of no good results, Gen. j. Franklin
Bell, the military commander in that prov
ince, determined upon the enforcement of
the war in the most vigorous and deter
mined fashion, involving recommendation in
a modified form. the application Of martial
law In all directions, and the unsparing
pursuit and punishment of the natives who
act as spies and traitors to the United
States. All this appears from a long re-
port to the War Department, just pub
Iished.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-04-24
SOME RUSSIAN DISTRICTS
ARE FAMlNEST RlGKEN

st. Petersburg, Russia, April 49,
The reports received here from the
famine stricken districts OF Russia
more than justify the anticipations of
acute suffering in those localities.
Scuryey and typhoid fever are devas-
tating the peasantry throughout the
whole of the Altai Highland of ST
berial region, formerly the chief
granary of Siberia. The starving people
there have consumed even the last rem
nants of their seed grain, and no spring
crops have been sown. The last wheat
sold in Altai brought 2lt roubles per
pood, against the normal price of l6 to
20 copecss per pood. In some places
the scarcity of fodder is so great that
half the houses have been Unattached
to save the lives of the cattle and
horses.
The gravity of the situation is evil
denced by the latest disease statistics.
At Menzelinsk, government of Cufa,
there have been upwards of 1000 cases
Of typhus, hunger and scurvy; at Be-
liebisky 682 cases have been reported,
and at Akmollnsk over 1900 cases
have occurred. Similar reports come
from Voronej, kazan and Saratoff.
The Red Cross Society is furnish
ing all the aid at its command in tho
way of free kitchens and medicine.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-04-24
MURDER IN FIRST DEGREE.

Hudson, N. Y, April Is. The jury
in the case of Burton, Willis and
Frederick Van Wormer, charged with
the murder of their uncle, Peter A.
Hallenbeck, today returned verdict
of murder in the first degree against
all three of the accused.
The death sentence was pronounced
few minutes after the jury brought
in it's verdict.
The prisoners were sentenced to he
put to death at Clinton Prison, Dame
mora, during the week beginning May
Both next.
The case will he carried to the Court
of Appeals, hotice of which will act as
a stay OF execution.
The crime was committed last
Christmas eve. Early in the evening
the three brothers and Harvey Bruce,
their cousin, who is under indictment
for participation in the murder, drove
to. the Hallenheck home, at Green
port, Columbia county. The young
men wore false faces. and had their
coata turned inside out. Hallenbeck,
who was very old, opened the door in
response to their knocking, and, as he
did so, they fired upon him, inflicting
wounds of which he died in short
time. At their trial, which lasted
about two weeks, the accused men de
ciared they went to Hallenbeck's house
for the purpose of frightening him,
with no thought of injuring him.
BRUCE, who secured separate trial,
testified against the brothers. -r..
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-04-24
BRIGADIER- GENERAL BIRD.
A Delaware Soldier Who Has Seen Long
Active and Honorable Service,

Active and Honorable Service.
Col. Charles Bird, who was Thurs
day nominated by the President as a
brigader- general, has been in the army
since 1861.
He served in the Second Delaware
Regiment (which was the first three
years regiment raised in this Statel,
through McClelian's campaign in front
of Richmond, at Antietam, Fredericks-
burg and in all the battles up to the
surrender of Gen. Lees army at Apo
matox.
He was wounded in the fuce at Fred
ericksburg and through the body in
front of Richmond. He served on Gen.
Barlow s staff for Is months.
At the close of the war he was
colonel of the First Regiment in Han.
cocks Veteran Corps and was finally
appointed by Grant lieutenant in the
Twenty third Infantry in the regular
army
During the war he was brevetted
four times for gallant and merltorious
service.
During tho Spanish War he acted as
assistant quartermaster-g general, having
entire charge of the transport service.
He will retire when his appointment
shall have been confirmed by the SEN
ate. Gen. Bird is brother of Levi G.
Bird of this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-04-24
cENrENNIaL or COIL.

1t was on February 18th, 1902, that
n few Of the pioneer residents of
Wilkesbarre, then a rude backwoods
settlement, gathered in the old log
tavern to watch the experiment of
making fuel Of the "black rock" which
cropped up plentifully in and about
the town. \ CRATE was specially con
structed for the purpose and the trial
was made. 1t is needless to say that
the experiment was complete success.
Wilkesharre, the birthplace of this
wonderful fuel product, came in later
years to be the centre of the greatest
coal producing region on the globe,
and itself busy, thriving, prosperous
little city, still increasing steadily in
numbers, wealth and power The rude
CRATE in which the first coal was
burned is sacredly preserved as the
most cherished relic of old times in
Wilkesbarre. 1t has been twice stolen
and twice recovered after long and
weary search 1t is now carefully
guarded from envious and thieving
hands.
From the handful of "hlack rock"
burned that winter day before the
curious eyes of the old pioneers a
mighty and far-reaching industry has
sprung, an industry which has revolu-
tionized modern trade and commerce
and added untold billions to the wealth
of the world. The handful of ''blaclS
rock" has grown into an annual pro
duct of over $50, Goa, Coo tons in
America alone, with value exceeding
$3.50, 100000, more than half of this
being credited to the State of Penn
sylvania, where the industry had its
birth --Leslie's Weekly.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-04-24
ELEGANT CHURCH BURNED.

Philadelphia, Pa, April 1.-THE Protest
ant Episcopal Church of the Saviour, on
Thirty-eighih street above Market, took fire
late last night, and was soon destroyed.
Surrounding property was in imminent
danger. The turning in OF three alarms
enabled the fire department to keep the
flames confined to the church edifice.
The Rev. William B. Bodine d. D., is
rector of the churrh.
The fire burned rapidly, and, notwith-
standing the efforts of the tiremen, the whole
interior was soon in ruins, leaving nothing
but the four walls. The loss is estimated at
$4,000, which is covered by insurance.
The church was one of the most beautiful
of that denomination in this city and it
numbered some of the wealthiest citizens
among its members, II was built of stone,
and was handsomely furnished.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-04-24
THE METEOR III.
She Behaved spiendidiy on the Voyage
Across the Atlantic.

She Behaved spiendidiy on the Voyage
Across the Atlantic.
London, Eng, April Is. The voyage
from New York of the German imperial
yacht Meteor Ill, which anchored off
Hythe, in Southampton water, last
evening, was by no means uneventful.
She had plenty of bad weather, and once
even the safety of the yacht asNendan-
gered.
Lieutenant Commander Karpf, EN-
peror Williams representative on beard
the Meteor, in an interview with rep.
resentative of The Associated Press,
said.
with strong northwest wind, the
yacht proceeded under her own canvas
for the first two days, leaving the
steamer Scotia behind, and ultimately
losing sight of her altogether. During
the night of April Sd, we again picked
up the steamer, by night signals; and
in the evening of April 4th, we were
taken in tow, continuing until April
Sth, when, owing to a heavy swell, the
tow rope was carried away. Towing
was resumed on the following day,
when the wind had fallen. The tow
rope again parted April 10th, in hard
west gale. On April 18th, while again
towing, a hard east blow sprang UP.
Owing to the heavy seas, the Scotia
was only Just able to keep steering
way. The seas broke over her continu-
ally. At o'clock in the morning of
April 18th, the Meteor's hobstay was
carried away. We cut away the tow
rope, hove to, and tried hard to secure
the bo@sprit; but we found that to be
impossible, and the bowsprit was ulti-
mately carried away, seriously endan-
gering the safety OF the yacht and all
on board OF her We managed, how
ever, to recover the spar. The weather
became so bad that we were obliged to
heaye to for "A hours. Thereafter the
weather was generally fine, We towed
the rest of the way to port. The Meteor
behaved splendidly, and remained dry
throughout the bad weather. She is
a fast sailer.n
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-04-24
CITY COUNCILS SESSION.
Winter Fuel Bills From Seven of III
Wards Paid-FInancial Report.

Winter Fuel Bills From Seven of the
Wards Paid-FInanciaI Report.
City Council, at its meeting Thursday
evening, ordered paid the bills for fuel
furnished poor people in seven of tho
wards, during the winter, amounting
to S579 70. The bills were from the
First, Second Third, Fourth, Seventh,
Tenth and Eleventh wards.
Council accepted the invitation from
the joint memorial committee to
participate in the Memorial Day
parade.
City Treasurer Feaster reported a
blank balance of S34, oS3. IS; also, that
his receipts during the week were as
follows From Tax Collector Sayers y
1925, taxes for 1897; $500 for 1898; 5000
for 1899; 5000 for 1900; $500 for 1901 /;
Collector Lewis 5000 for 1899; 81, 1874
for 1900; $1,000 for 1901 Auditor
Boughman, $40 30.
President Blaine officially granted a
leave of absence to Councilman Smith,
who leaves on the 22d for trip. to
Europe, and wished him pleasant
time. Mr.. Smith responded with a
few remarks
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-04-24
KENT W. Q. ]. U.
An Interesting County Convention Held al
FELTON,, Thursday.

An Interesting County Convention Held at
FELTON,, Thursday.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal.
FELTON,, April Is. The 18th annual
convention of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union of Kent county was
held in the M. L. Church of this town
yesterday, the president, Mrs. Kate Z.
Smithers, presiding. The opening
devotional service was conducted by
Mrs. Ada Roe of Cheswold.
The secretary, Miss Mary W. Thomp-
son, being absent, Mrs. Jennie 9. S.
Price was elected secretary pro tenn.
There were GA delegates present and
number of visitors, among them Mrs.
Helen G. Rice, general national secre-
tary of L. T. l.. work, and Miss Lillian
Cade, Of Milton, president of the Sussex
County W. G. I. u.
The address of welcome was made by
Miss Clara Reynolds, and the response
was given by Mrs. Lila Wilson Aron Of
the Wyoming Union. The treasurer,
Mrs. Lena Hairgrove, read her report
at the morning session, showing a
balance of over $50 in the treasury.
The pastor of the church, the Rev. w.
II. Nelson, cordially welcomed the con
vention in few minutes address and
the Rev. Mr. Lewis of Little Creek,
the Rev. Mr. Givan of Farmington,<a nd
the Rev. Mr.. Meredith of Jefferson,
Pa, were introduced and each made a
brief address.
The afternoon devotional service was
led by Mrs. Louisa Richards of Wood
side. The principal of the FELTON,
public school, Mr.. Holland, spoke
briefly. The children of the school
were also present and were given an L.
I. L. drill by Mrs. Rice, who also con-
Quoted a model L. I. Il. meeting, with
the grown people as legioners.
Encouraging reports were given during
the day by representatives of the re-
spectiye unions. In addition to a little
speech by the county president, one
was made by the State president, Mrs.
Emma Il. Caulk, who is an active mem
Der of the Camden Wyoming Union.
The following officers were unani-
mously re elected President, Mrs. Kate
E. Smithers of Smyrna; Secretary,
Miss Mary W. Thompson of the same
of Camden.
An invitation to hold the next. con
vcntion at Harrington was accepted.
The evening meeting was we'll at
tended by the people of the town. Mrs.
Vaughn S. Collins of Smyrna read the
Scripture lesson and prayer was offered
by the Rev. Mr.. Nelson. The music
was rendered by the choir, with the
addition of two solos by Mrs. Mary NJ.
Walcott of Dover. The speaker of the
evening Mrs. Rice, made a fine address
on "The Child in the Midst -