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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
READY TO QUIT WORK
Belief That Pump Men Will
Go Out.
DANGER TO THE MINES
PLACES WILL BE SUPPLIED BY
OTHERS
Preparations Being Made on Both
Sides for Prolonged
Struggle.
DANGER TO THE MINES

WILKESBARRE, Pa, May 31-There is
every reason to believe that the pump-run-
ners will respond with practical unanimity
next Monday to President Mitchelfs order
to strike unless granted an eight-hour work
day and other conditions prescribed by the
Shamokin convention. That the operators
do not propose to yield is evidenced by the
high fences and barbed wire which they
have placed around the coliieries. Hundreds
of extra coal and iron policemen have been
employed. armed principally, with revelvers,
These armed guardsmen are back of the
high board fences and the barbed wire. 70
President Mitchell of the United Mine
Workers arrived in town at noon and at
once proceeded to his headquarters at Ho-
tel Hart. He said in an interview that there
was absolutely no truth in the report that
negotiations for the settlement of the
miners strike were on. No overtures had
been received from the operators and none
had been made to them. While in the west
Mr. Mitchell met some of the prominent
labor leaders, but there was no formal con-
ference held with them or any other repre-
sentatives of labor capital. The chief
of the mine workers declined to discuss the
btuminous situation. All was quiet at the
mines in the Wyoming region this morning.
Strike Feeling at Scranton.
SCRANTON, Pa. May 31.-Today finds
the strike feeling among the engineers.
firemen and pump-runners very much inten-
sified. 1t is practically certain that most
of these men will obey the order to quit on
Monday. Even the Lackawanna companys
employees, who met Wednesday and asked
that the order be rescinded, at a meeting
today showed themselves favorable to
striking, but before final declaration Is
made they will await the return of their
committee, which left for Wilkesbarre this
afternoon to confer with President Mitchell.
District President NOcholls has gone to
Wilkesbarre, where all the executive Off
GERS are in session today. Board members
here declare that not over 10 per cent of
the engineers and pump-runners win remain
at work on Monday. They make this decla-
ration after careful canvass of the re-
zion.
PITTSTON. Pa. May 31.-The Erie Rail-
road Company today brought train load
of cots, bedding and provisions here and
distributed them at the various collieries
located in and around this city. Several
colored cooks accompanied the goods and a
number of storage men also appeared
Many engineers, firemen and pumpmen
whose night shift ended this morning took
their working clothes away from the mines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
BESTOWED BY FRANCE.
Decoration of Legion Of Honor Given
the Presidents Commission.

The government of France has bestowed
upon Assistant Secretary PIERCE Col Bling
ham, United States army, and Commander
Rodgers. United States navy. the decorat ton
of the Legion of Honor These gentlemen
constituted the committee appointed by the
President to receive and entertain the Ro-
chambeau visitors and the award is made
in recognition of the agreeable and salts
factory manner in which they. discharged
the task entrusted to them. Mr.. Peirce as
the chairman of the committee, is made a
commander and Col. Bingham and Com
mander Rodgers. are tlesigna ted as officers
of the Legion Of Honor The tfffee medals
were transmitted to the State Department
through Ambassador Cambo,, and they
will remain on deposit until Congress by
special act grants the recipients permission
to keep them. $50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
TRAVIS IN THE LEAD.
Wins First Half of the Match With
Marcellus

TUXEDO PARK GOLF GROUNDS, N.
V, May 3l.-W. ]. Travis of Garden City
and F. A. MarcelluS of Yountakah, started
today on their thirty-six- hole match to de-
eide the championship Of the Metropolitan
Golf Association. MarCelus, although he
defeated some good men on his way to the
finals. came up the easier side of the tour
nament. Before Travis established the new
course record of seventy-two in his match
with F. S. Douglas yesterday. Marcellus
had gone around the links in as low a
figure as either the amateur champion or
Douglas. winner of last years Metropolitan
honOrs He is champion of his home club,
but cannot be considered in the same class
with the amateur champion The new
pairing system, recently adopted by the ma
tional association and followed for the first
time in this tournament. apparently failed
to bring together for the finals the two
strongest players entered.
More than fifty men entered the annual
Metropolitan thirty six-hole handicap, and
play was started in this event early
Travis had little difficulty in winning the
first half Of his match with Marcellus. who
forged ahead steadily. losing but three of
the eighteen holes. and was eight up as a
result OF the morning play. Marcellus
made several poor drives. and failed to re-
cover by good work on the green's Travis
while not playing his game of Yesterday
went around in seventy-six. Marceilus TAX
ing eighty five. The cards were:
Travis ........4 5 3 4 6 3-3s
Marcelus ........5 4 6 5 6 4-42
Travis .....4 D 6 3 1876
Marcellus .....5 S . 5-43-S5
Among the players in the thirty-six- hole
handicap was former Attorney General
Griggs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
ALLOWED TO RESIGN.
Order for Trial Of Capt. Harry E.
Smith Rescinded.

The Secretary of War rescinded the order
for the appointment of a court-martial for
the trial of Captain Harry e. Smith, 103d
Company, Coast Artillery, at Fort Nc
Henry, Md, on charges of conduct unbe
coming an officer and a gentleman, and, by
direction of the President, has accepted the
resignation of his commission as an officer
of the army. Captain Smith was recently
examined by retiring board and recon-
mended for retirement. The Secretary dis
approved the report on the ground that the
ofhcers disabilities were not due to his
military services, but were rather the re-
suit of his personal habits. 1t was to de-
termine that question that court martial
proceedings were instituted The accept
ance of the officers resignation acts as an
estoppel of all proposed disciplinary meas
ures and closes the case
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
THE LABOR TROUBLES.
Indications That Lockout Will Not Be
Again Enforced.

The indications today are that the lockout
which was instituted by the Master Build
ers Association about three weeks ago
against workmen affiliat tied with the Central
Labor Union, and which has been under
suspension for. two weeks past by agree
ment will not be again enforced
President Richardson Of the Master Build
ers Association said this afternoon that
the limited time in which the officials or
the Central Labor Union are to adjust all
existing labor difficulties in the building
trades will expire Monday evening, and
until that time he would refrain from Civ
ing out any information as to what action
his associa ton will take with regard to the
situation. but the majority of labor leaders,
it is said believe that even If the difficult
ties are not settled by Monday agreements
will. be made by which work will continue.
There are no new developments in the
plumbers strike.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
SON OF KING OF SIAM.
Conference in Regard to His Expected
- Visit

Phya Akharaj Varadhara, the Siamese
minister. and Mr.. Edward H. LOTUS secre-
tary of the Siamese legation, had pleas
ant interview with Secretary Hay at the
State Department today in regard to the
forthcoming visit to the United States of
his royal hishness. Prince Maha Najiravuch
son of the King of Siam, who will represent
his government at the coronation of King
Edward VII and return home by way of
the United States. One object Of the min
listers call this morning was to ascertain
if the President would be pleased to receive
the Siamese prince and he was assured by
the Secretary of State that he would re-
ceive a cordial and BETTING welcome in
this country. 1t is expected that the royal
visitor will arrive here in the early fall and
after paying his respects to the President
will spend several weeks in visiting the
principal points of interest on his way
from New York to San Francisco.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE Md May 31.-Flour firm, I'M
changed receipts 26.74s barrels exports. 3,2ol
barrels Wheat dulI.eontraet spot .s'<a.S*; No
steamer No 2 red. 1sasss4; receipts o.. lis bush
els; exports. 1000 bushels; southern by sample.
661sa665k: July 66x s67; steamer Mixed 6Sns
65M receipts, 80 343 bushels; exports. none south
ern white corn, 80; southern yellow corn, 61ik
Oats steady-Ne. z white. 49,za5e; No. 2 mixed.
471Sa4s: receipts, % 13s bushels; exports. Done.
Rye dull-Ne. 2. 6Oa61; No western 621s a63
receipts. ,4s1 bushels; exports. none Hay dull
and easy. unchanged. Grain freights very dull
unchanged. Butter firm. unchanged imita
ton. 20a2i; fancy creamery. %; fancy ladie Iss
%: fancy roll. i9n2e; good roll, 1sa19; store
packed, 1Ia1s Eggs steady-fresb. 17k. Cheese
weak-large t1a11h; medium. 1lkallA; ANAL
11%al2 Sugar drm, unchaneed-nne and cosrse
formulated, 471h.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
STATEMENT DENIED.
No Proposition From Greene and Cav.
nor to Return

1t is stated at the Department of Justice
that Greene and Gaynor have not proposed
to the department to return to this coun-
try for trial il they are permitted to be
tried before some judge other than Judge
Emory Speer Of Georgia. Andrew j. Rose,
one of the leading counsel for Greene and
Gayuor, is in the city, and stated that his
clients would not return to this country to
be tried before Judge Speer. alleging that
he is very much prejudiced. A statement
has been made that Greene and Gaynor
have informed the Department of Justice
of their Willingness to return if Judge Speer
does not try the case, but it was denied at
the Department of Justice today that there
was any truth in this report.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
Building Permits Issued,

Building permits have been issued by the
Commissioners as follows:
Warren l.. Pushaw, three two-story brick
dwellings, H. IL and IS Florida avenue
northwest; cost. 50, 600
William Thompson Harris, general re-
pairs to 1741 G street northwest; cost,
S. 300.
Henry S. HALEY. two two-story frame
dwellings,, Wash. A Youngs tract; cost,
$500
William Flegar, automobile shed near 100
street northeast; cost $3.50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
Mrs. Maggie Lewis Dies in Hospital.

Mrs. Maggie Lewis. aged about twenty
six who lived on I street between 10th
and 18th streets northwest. died this morn
ing AT Garfield Hospital at about o'clock.
Coroner hewitt had autopsy performed
this morning at the hospital and announced
as the result of the examination that death
was caused by rosis Of the liver and kid
neys and uremic poisoning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
BATTLE IN THE DESERT.
Arabs Commanded by French Officer
Attacked by Tuaregs.

ALGIERS, Algeria, May 31.-A small de-
tachment of friendly Arabs, commanded by
a French lieutenant, while returning to Ain
Salar, an oasis in the Sahara after pun
ishing a raiding band of Tuaregs. was at
tackled by 300 Tuaregs in the neighborhood
of Diiess. The Tuaregs We're routed and
left seventy-one dead on the field. The
French force had three men killed and ten
wounded
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
No One Perished in the Fire.

CHICAGO, May 31-Officials of the Haw-
thorne race track, the grand stand Of
which burned yesterday, said today that
no lives had been lost In the fire Chick
| en-" Pete Rack, the stable boy who was
reported killed, had gone to Harlem track
before the fire. Detectives are working on
the theory that the fire was the work Of
incendiaries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
BoNA-FIDE CIRCULATION.

The sworn statement below shows that
the circulation of The Star is what It il
claimeo to be. Furthermore, within the
city of Washington it's circulation is more
whether morning or evening. and it is
regularly delivered every day. by carriers.
to fifteen thousand subscribers who take
no other Washington daily paper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
w. J. Murphy in Serious Condition.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May S1.-The con-
dition of w. ]. Murphy, general manager
of the Queen and Crescent route, is report
ed today serious. While in Louisville
attending freight traffic meeting he was
stricken with paralysis yesterday afternoon
and was brought home last night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
Buyers Need Sympathy.

From the New York World.
The sympathetic-strike idea gets no SYM
pathy from those who buy coal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
Taxpayers Outraged.

These disclosures make plain that the
taxpayers of St. Louis have been merci-
lessly and pitilessly outraged for years;
that the money they have paid in taxes has
been squandered instead Of being used for
the public welfare IL has been feloniously
dissipated and benefit ID chiefly corrupt Of
ticials who have grown opulent on small
salaries.
ut Is in evidence before MS that "A former
collector of the city of st. Louis. who was
afterward mayor, received interest on pub
lie funds for his own private account. The
sum so received was something over S13.ppn.
which with interest TO date would amount
to about 100000. Any possible criminal
charge arising out of this condition has
been barred by the statute of limitation.
which unfortunately is three years. A
civil action to recover the money. however.
can still be brought. and we understand
will be instituted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
WORST IN THE WORLD
Recent City Government of
st. Louis.
GRAND JURY'S VERDICT
THE INVESTIGATION is STILL
BEING PROSECUTED.
May Take Years to Learn Full Extern
of the Corruption Among
Officials.

ST. LOUIS. May 3l.-The grand jury.
which has been investigating municipal cor
ruption with the assistance NJ Circuit At
torney Joseph w. Folk. made its final re-
port today TO Judge Douglas The report
says that while there may have been cor
ruption in other cities great as We have
had here. vet in no place I'm the world and
in 40 time known TO history has SO much
official corruption been uncovered. These
revelations have been so appalling as to be
almost beyond belief. and &. will be years
before the extent OF the discoveries are
fully realized"
IF the affairs OF st. Louis had been
properly administered for the past fifteen
years, and IL all officials had been honest.
there would today be enough money in the
treasury to put public buildings I'm repair.
pave streets that are now unpaVed. make
sewers that are now unmade and build
new buildings SO much needed. The high
tax rate. the deplorable condition OF public
institutions the depleted state of the city
treasury. are an heritage left by officials
who have proven traitors to the interests
of the people and have trafiicked in their
votes. influence and official actions. {" the
citN's detrimpnt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
Circulation of The Evening Star.

l solemnly swear that the above statement
THE EVENING STAR circulated during
the six secular days ending Friday. May
&c. 1902-that is. the number of copies act
ually sold. delivered. furnished or mailed,
for valuable consideration. to bona fde pur-
chasers or subscribers, and that the copies
in the office unsold.
]. WHIT. HERON,
Business Manager.
The Evening Star Newspaper Company.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
thirty first day OF May, A. D. 1902.
GEORGE E. TRALLES
Notary Public, D. G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
A Dispute as to Facts.

Later Mr.. Hoar inquired if the inhabl-
tants of the Philippines were not a people
where there were millions of men, acting
together. who raised army. selected a
general. turned Spain out of all territory
except only the city of Manila and who had
agreed upon constitution republican in
form.
They would be a people" replied Mr.
SpoOner. If that were true"
1t is true said Mr. Hoar
Il deny it." insisted Mr.. Spooner II deny
that there Is any more than superficial
truth in it
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31

Among the players in the thirty-six-h ol
handicap was former Attorney Genera
Griggs.
Arizona republican., 1902-06-25
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Arizona republican., 1902-06-25

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Arizona republican., 1902-06-25
ADJUSTMENTS A
a5a7asssia l8aaza E 4sa2 2as8 ssaHgaaa

The Inside Track" has given such splendid satisfaction that a much larger audience was present at the park last night. This splendid play eoiipses anything eyer seen nere in the way of q sensational play, and could easy be produced for the entire week and draw big houses. MT Curtiss and his clever company fully sustained their splendid reputation as artists by their artistic performance of this pleasing drama and the audience was very demOnstratiVa in their approval of play and players. Miss Dale and Miss Madge Irving were principal fea- lures in the cast and each performed her part in a creditable manner. MT Curtiss. ". s. Manner Harry Lee Will Atkinson. George Tilden and the balance of the cast are deserving of praise for their truthful portrayal of very important parts. Mir. Curtiss in particular established himself as. an actor of rare ability by his splendid performance and his many admirers were ever ready to greet him with ap- 9lause. The orchestra fairly outdid itself last night and delighted every enc with it's splendid music. This part of the Curtiss company has won the public favor. Tonight another Splen- did performance of "The Inside Track" will be given and big audience should greet the company.
Arizona republican., 1902-06-25

of active mining. Among the new companies which are becoming inter ested in the southern end of that dis trict is the Portland Gold Mining com pany c: Cripple Creek of which James F. Burns is president. It is under stood that it is his intention to develop the old Etta mine. There is authorti- tative informa ticn to this effect.
 The surplus inorey derived from the great Cripple Creek district is pointed this way. Colorado men are co1nmenc- i..g to finG oug that there is gCDd terri tory to be found outside of Colorado. and YavApa.i county seems to interest t!:em r.ora than nv other mining dis Il ict.
 The Iowa Mining and Development company has secured the cid Corger mine. which produced rich mineral in the earlier days. together with several other mining claims. They expect to open the old workings and make q mine of it. The Monarch Gold and Cooper Mining company. adjoining the Conger on the north. is pushing down q big two compartment shaft, aiming fer the 500-fCOt level They have the shaft down 100 feet and spiendidiy tim- bered Their mill is pounding away on ore from the old workings. This is an eastern corporation managed by Boston capital. The Cactus group. adjoining the Conger to the southwest, is under bond to Chicago people who arrived in Prescott today. They will probably make their first payment some time during the week. It is their intention 10 sink d shaft at once on the big ledge on the Cactus property and erect a ten-stan1p mill to handle the product The ore in this portion Of the Black Hills is practically free milling.
 The Lion company, which is Oper- ating near by, has already installed q new 7x10 hoist and is going al il as if it meant business Colorado Springs people have an option on what is { known as the Lyons group, and within a month will close the deal. The peo- pie back oi this enterprise do not wish to be named but they have plenty of money and plenty of nerve and their advent into that district will mean act i've development on that property. The Coronado Gold and Copper Ein- ing company is making arrangements to spend q hundred thousand dollars on it's mines. which are located on the : western slope. This enterprise is backed by Prescott capital and headed by Prescott business men.
 It is understood that the Wheel of Fortune group, some three miles south of the city of Prescott, has been se- i cured by a company of capitalists from | Hartford. Conn. and that they expect i within the next month or six weeks to , have a stamp mill on the property. i This mine produced ore in the early
 days which ran upwards Of $lG0 a sack. The old stopes still show good ore and it is understood that their samples have surprised the owners with nrgn | values.
 CHAS. A. STACFFER
Arizona republican., 1902-06-25
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Arizona republican., 1902-06-25
HEROIC TREATM ENT.

Kitty-So you have managed to get F'rad to propose at last? How did you bring it about?
 Berth&-I borrowed Mamie's engage ment ring and had Ii on the third fin ger of my left hand when Fred called last evening.
 [itty-And what did he say?
 Bei tha-He saw 1t the moment he got into the room. He looked as though he'd go through the floor. finally ha mustered up courage to ask fl it was an engagement ring, and l said Yes That was no lie. you know. It was an engagement ring Mamie's you know.
 Kitty-And then?
 Bertha-Then he gasped. and l thought he would faint. But the up shot of it was he proposed.-Boston Transcript.
Arizona republican., 1902-06-25
Mines and Minerals
 ef Arizona
BLACK HILLS DISTRICT
As Lively as any Fart of Yavapia Co-New Enterprises Developing.

Prescott, Ariz, June 24.-(Special correspondence of The Republican.)- The Black Hills district is the scene of >@s much enterprise and activity as any portion of Yayapai county, and this statement is made without re- serve. The writer had occasion within the last few days to travel over d con siderable DO, ton of it and during his
Arizona republican., 1902-06-25
TAX ON BABIES.

Extreme not weather is a great tax upon the digestive power of babies;
 when puny and feeble they should be given a few doses of Whites Cream Nernifuge, the children's tonic. It will stimulate and facilitate the diges- tion of their food, so that they soon be- come strong. healthy and active. 25c at Elvey & Hulett's, the live druggists.