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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-07
MILITARY AFFAIRS
BEFORE THE SENATE
Army Bill Reported and Resolution of In
quiry Goes Over.

The army appropriation bill was report
ed back to the Senate today by the Com
mittee on Military Affairs and was placed
on the calendar.
Mr.. CuIberson Of Texas inquired Of the
presiding officer whether any response had
been received from the War Department
to the Senate resolution OF May 1 as to
the orders of General Bell and General
Smith in the Philippine Islands He was
informed that no response had been re-
ceived.
He thereupoD offered another resolution
directing that the information called for
be furnished, and the resolution, on OBJ
lection from Mr.. Lodge went over till
tomorrow
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-07
CONFERENCE REPORT
ON THE INDIAN BILL

In the House today Mr. Sherman tRep..
n y called up the conference report on
the Indian aDpropriatiol bill Mr Lit
tie (Dem., Ark.}, one Of the eonferees,
advocated the rejection OF the report, SO
that the House might have an opportunity
to pass separately uss2n the Senate
amendment providing. for the opening to
settlement OF the Uintah Reservation in
Utah containing about 1000 00o acres
He was opposed TO that proposition un-
der any cOndi ions, he said, although the
other five com srees had agreed to it.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-07
SAYS SAMPSON DIED
OF A BROKEN HEART
Ex-Secretary Long Pays High Tribute to
Naval Officer and His Services.

HINGHAN, Mass, Nay 7--E%-Seeretary
of the Navy Long was deeply affected on
learning of the death Of Admiral Samp-
son. He said,
u am much paired to hear Of the death
of Admiral Sampson. though it was not
Unexpected He stood high in the navy,
having filed many Of it
positions His career
chief of the Atlantic Sgt
recent war w2s especially
He was il charge OF
great number; Aad charge
blockade; co-oTerated Wit
its landing, and gave the orc
the preparations which res
great victory of Santigao- 1 a
history will DO him justice. He -~s~.,>,.
only praise ard gratitude, and yet has
DrobabIy died ef a broken heart because
of abuse and n misrepresentation
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-07
PEASANT REVOLT In
RUSSIAN PROVINCE
lnsurgent Leaders Captured
and Flogged to Death.

VIENNA, May 7.-Advices from St.
Petersburg report a peasant revolt in the
district Of Konstantilograd. province Of
Poltava. Pussia
The rebels, according to the report,
have DESTROYED hundreds Of farms and
recently threw million pounds of sugar
in the DnieDer, at Ivanovka- Troops en-
gagged the insurgents at yashiIoyka. and
seventy-six persons were killed and 200
injured.
Subsequently the leaders Of the peas
ants were arrested and sentenced 20 300
strokes Of the knout each. Thirty-five
OF the prisoners died from the foggiBg.
The priests, the advices say, support
the rebellion
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-07
REPORTS OF ILLNESS
ARE EXAGGERATED
Representative Sheppard Said to Be In
proving Rapidly.

The report circulated last night that
Representative Sheppard of Texas. who
is now Al Stafford Springs, Miss, for his
health, had had a relapse and was rapid
Lesson of Texas received a letter from the
judge this morning to the effect that he
was gaining strength and would soon be
all right
There is no immediate danger what
ever of Judge Sheppard having relapse.
The latest news received from him this
morning is TO the effect that he is out of
danger and is improving rapidly.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-07
WALL OF SECRECY
SURROUNDS HBT LOO
Situation Believed Graver
Than Bulletins State.
Wilhelmina Has Token No Nourishment
Since Saturday and Her Strength
Is Diminishing

HET LOO, Holland, May Another
stereotyPed bulletin was issued this af-
ternoon stating that the Queens condition
gives cause for satisfaction
The occupants Of Loo Palace and the
people OF the town are undoubtedly more
cheerful. The excitement incident to her
relapse and accouchement has abated
Prince Henry, Queen Wilhelmina't con
sort, today resumed his Dutch lessons.
The secrecy with which the contents Of
kilograms leaving Chateau Loo are
guarded causes great anxiety. and leads
TO the belief that the situation is more
critical than the bulletins state. Contrary
TO the report that Dr. Rossingh left the
palace yesterday, it is now said that he
has not left the Queens room. save for
necessary rest. since Sunday. The Queen
has taken absolutely no nourishment since
Saturday, and her strength is necessarily
diminishing. The report that an operation
was performed On Sunday is merely
misunderstanding, aboTtus provocatus be-
ing termed by the physicians artificial
accouchment ard not al operation.
At noon today the bulletin stated there
vas less fear Of a fatal issue Of the
Queens illness. The absence Of fever
enabled her majesty to sleep peacefully.
The doctors are satisfied as to her con
dition for the moment
Another hopeful bulletin was issued this
morning. In it 10 menucn is made OF the
reported turn for the worse IN the Queens
condition at midnight. The bulletin
reads:
Though the Queens temperature rose
Slightly yesterday evening she passed a
quiet night and woke wholly free from
fever. Her general condition is salts
factory"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-07
NEW MODELS ASKED
FROM FOUR SCULPTORS
Mcclellan Statue Commission Approves
Report Received

The Mcclellan statue commission has
received from the advisory committee OF
scuIptors and architects a report that the
four models of greatest merit and those
submitted by Mr. HAYS. Mr. Niehaus. Mr.
Story. and Mr.. Piccirini- Il recommends
that 6 further competition, to be con-
fined to the four sculptors named, be
called for by the commission.
This recommendation has been favor
ably considered by the commission, and
action has been ordered accordingly One
thousand dollars is to be paid to each of
them for the new model that he may pre-
sent.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-07
COMMITTEE TO ATTEND
The 0TEY 0BSEQUIES
CoRgressmen to Leave on Special Train
Tomorrow Morning.

The Congressional committee appointed
by the Speaker of the House and the Pres
ident of the Senate to attend the funeral
of the late Representative Peter J. Otey
of Virginia will leave here tomorrow
morning at o'clock in q special car over
the Southern Railroad for Lynchburg The
committee VIII be in charge OF Deputy
Sergeant -at-ATms Pierce Of the House
The party will return to the city at 11:30
tomorrow night.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-07
MINISTER TO CUBA
VOTED HIGHER SALARY
Senate Passes Bill With Two
Important Amendments.

The Senate this morning, under a sus-
pension Of the rules, passed the House bill
for the support OF the consular and dip
Iomatic service in the Republic OF Cuba,
after amending it TO provide for a con-
suIate at Matanzas, salary $, SOC; increas-
ing the salary Of minister plenipotentiary
from $4,000 to S120G0, and appropriating
s. 0GG for the rental Of a suitable Legation
building
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-07
ISPHMIAU CANAL BILL
OFFERED BY MR. HOAR
Authorizes $180,000,000 For
Any Waterway.

Senator Hoar today introduced a bill
authorizing the construction Of an 18th
mian canal, the route to be selected BY
the President and to satisfy him of the
right OF the United States to construct
and maintain it.
The bill appropriates $4,000, ,0Ja and au-
thorizes contracts made for the completion
OF the canal at . cost of $1S0, 900 GOO.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-07
ENGLISH EUL0GIZE
ADMIRAL SAMPSON
London Times" Speaks of His Masterful
Skill in Organization and Execution.

LONDON, May THE Times" prints a
Iaudatory sketch Of Admiral Sampson.
which is over a column In length. 1t de-
cIines TO discuss the Schley question, but,
after quoting President McKlnIey's letter
to Admiral Sampson, it says:
The historian may decide that the
question of the immediate command at
Santiago was merely technical The re-
suits achieved were due to masterfuI skill
in organizati tion and execution"
The Times concludes with a quota
tion from the Army and Navy Journal, -
published at the time Admiral Sampson
retired, in which he was eulogized as pos
sessing the ideal qualities of a naval Of
fcer.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-07
NOMINATIONS SENT
TO THE SENATE

The President today sent to the Senate
the following nominations;
Jesse \. Frye, of Washington. to be
United States Attorney for the district Of
Washington
Navy-Lieut. Edward H. Scribner. to be
a lieutenant commander; Pay Inspector
William J. Thompson TO be pay direc-
tor; Second Lieut.. Hugh l. Matthews, TO
be a first lieutenant in the Marine Corps;
Assistant Surgeon James C. Field ire
tired to be 4 surgeon in the navy on the
active list, with the rank OF lieutenant
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-07
carabine Wins Chester Cup.

LONDON. May 1.-THE race
Chester Cup Of 1850 sovcreigns "a e.
the value of fifty sovereigns and the
in specie) was run at Chester today an,
was wen by Mr. J. Collins Carabine. The
Duke of Portlaud's st. Aldegonde was sec
ond and Mr. J. Gubbins Sweet Sounds
third Sixteen horses ran The betting
was : to 1 against Carabiae. II to 2 against
St. Aldegonde and I00 to s against Sweet
Sounds
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-07
MINORITY REPORT IN
HoRT0N-8UTLER CONTEST

Mr. Bowie Dem, Ala.) in the House
this morning submitted the report of the
minority on the Horton Butler contested
election case. The majority. report recon-
mended throwing out both the cont testant
and the contestee on the ground of
frauds. The n nority report is in favor OF
Ar. Butler retaining his seat.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-07
GERMAN BANKER
CALLS ON PRESIDENT

Mr. Mitchell Dyrenforth. president of
the Washington Business Mems Associa-
tion, today called on the President and
presented his brother, Mr. Richard Dyren-
forth, a prominent banker OF Berlin, Ger
many, who is now visiting the United
States for the first time. He was accom-
paned by Mrs. Dyrenforth
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-07
Cooper Relieves 0'okiep.

LONDON, Nay The war Office has re-
eeived the following dispatch from l !
Kitchener:
Colonel Cooper has relieved o'Oki ,,
Cape Colony. He found all we'll. The
British had seven wounded during the
siege The enemy retired TO the south
When the Concordia miners surrendered
il was under an agreement that the mir
would rot be damaged. / win ask ii a.
damage has been done
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-07
TAFT AND ROOT LUNCH
WITH THE PRESIDENT
Philippine Matters Believed to Have Been
Talked ever.

Governor Taft and Secretary Root we're
President Roosevelt's guests at luncheon
today.
They conferred at length on the Phil
ippine civil bin and the negotiations for
The purchase OF the friar lands in the ar
Jhipelago.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-07
MINERS WAITING ON
TODAY'S CONFERENCE
Situation at Recess.

SCRANTON, Pa May i
At 12:15 p. IN. the conference
adjourned until 100. John
Mitchell said:
Up to this hour we have re
ceived no concessions from the
operators. Further than that
there is nothing to give to the
public"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-07
SCHOOL
BOARD ARRESTED

LEBANON. Pa. May THE entire
school board OF North Lebanon township.
six in number, we're arrested Yesterday
10 answer the charge OF wiIlfuIIy neglect
ing TO assume the duties % health
board in enforcing the quarantine Of
smallpox patients.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-07
Times Me1osbopS
Band, Attention j.!

Members of The Washing
ton Times Newsboys Band are
summoned to attend a rehear-
sal TO be held at their head
quarters in The Times Build
ing at Z o'clock this evening.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-07
EARTHQUAKE I'M FRANCE.
Shocks Felt to the North and South Of
Bordeaux

BORDEAUX, May Earthquake shocks
were felt about o'clock yesterday
TO The north and south of this place.
They we're also noticed at Tarbes, Lushon,
and Lourdes, where a wall fell.
At Agen, Bayonne, and Pau the shock
was also felt, and frightened cattle fed
wildly in all directions.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-07
FRENCH TO DESIGN
W0LC0TT MEMORIAL

ment to Late Governor of Massachusetts,.
BOSTON. May 7.-Daniel c. French. the
sculptor. has been selected by the Roger
WOlc0tt memorial committee as the one
who VIII design the memorial to the late
Governor Roger WoIcott
A recent act passed by the Legislature
viii enable Governor Crane and his coun-
ell 20 designate a place either within
State House or up on the grounds out
side where the memorial viii be placed.
Mr. French will Il is understood. have
the assistance OF the firm OF McKim
Mead & White In developing the archi-
tectural features of the memorial
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-07
DECISION HAS NOT BEEN REACHED
President Mitchell 10 Tell of
Meeting With Operators.
NO WORD FROM THEM YET
Up to Time the Conference Took Recess
No Proposition Looking to Settlement
Had Been Received From the Coal
Magnates-RumoIs Of Concessions.

SCRANTON, Pa, May IA strike cloud
with 4 silver lining hangs over Scranton
today The executive committee of the
Miners Union is in session to decide
whether or not to order out the vast
army of coal dIggers from the mines Of
Pennsylvania in an attempt to force the
operators TO grant the demands Of the
Shamolzin convention - higher wages,
shorter working day, ana certain other
changes in mining methods and advan-
tages to the man with the pick.
The situation locally seemed dark and
threatening enough this morning, but a
ray OF light came in dispatches from New
York and Philadelphia. IN those cities.
the headquarters Of The operators. zu-
thorit2tive statements we're quoted tend
ing to show that the operators had con
templ2ted making some concessions to the
convention here which would stave of Z
strike.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-07
Statements Inspire Hope.

These statements, though Of rather
indefinite character. Inspired great hope
among the miners and the public Tbig
morning it was considered probable that
something tangible in the way Of oonces-
sions might be received at the convention
hall from New York during the day
THIS morning John Mitchell. president
CT the United Mine Workers, who presides
at today's meeting. declared in positive
terms that the convention wiH take Up
the negotiations exactly where they were
dropped after the conference with the
coal magnates N New York last Wednes-
day. 4 have received no offers Of con
eessions from the operators, he said be-
fore entering the convention.
The name OF Senator Hanna, who.
through the National Civic Federation,
has made a desperate effort 10 bring
about q settlement Of the difficulties. IS
on many lips today. large number Of
miners have hopes that If matters come
TO the worst. Senator Hanna VIII in some
way patch the breach.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-07
One Presidents Views.

: district president. prior to the meet
lag. said:
we enter this conference today abso-
IuteIy ignorant or what the day viii bring
forth. VIC all have our own minds on the
strike question, and ii win not be until af-
ter mature and conservative dcIiberstion
that we will decide the matter. cannot
predict anything II strike Is TO ecme It
viii without doubt be called Immediately"
An important influence In today's deIib-
efatious will be the effect Of a strike de-
lisicn upon the miners organization. The
failure OF the leaders to mateTialize upon
gay Of the demands without aght would.
IL IS said be severe blow to tho United
Mine Workers. It is true there are some
who oppose a strike at this time, but the
majority are unwilling to back down com
pletcly without struggle. Should MI
Mitchell order q strike today il is said
every union miner in the region would
drop his tools instantly. failure TO Sc
cure concessions without strike would
cause q widespread dissension.
Agreement Rumor IN New York.
NEW YORK, May 1T was rumored IN
Wall Street this afternoon that the an
thracite operators have agreed to make
a concession of from 20 IL per cent
increase in wages. that this viii be ac-
ceptable 10 the men, and that there viii
hn M strike
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-07
Business ct Stan6sti1.

To-Day s convention Merchants declare
that business has been paraIyzed for more
than week i strike Of the miners
means calamity here, and all about the
streets business men and miners congre-
gated il knots last night and today for
discussion OF the situation.
II a strike is ordered more than $50
oollieries viii be involved and 145.G6O en-
ployes VIII be thrown out OF employment
This would mean a loss OF about S1SS, sos
per day in wages, or something ike s4,-
Gee Geo month. More than 30 coo railroad
men and others would Immediately feel
the effects Of the strike. It would also
mean the reducing of the country supply
Of anthracite coaI more than 100000 tons
per month.
The conference opened at 1913, John
Mitchell holding the gaTeI. Grouped about
him in the hall we're the thirty-three
members Of the committee, eleven from
districts one. seven, and nine. respective
y. Board Members Miles, Dougherty- P
C. Gallagher, and John FELTON, were also
present in an advisory capacity. Trov.
However, will not vote on the strike ques-
ticn. The meeting is seoi et. r.css4vnJ
Mitchell said before entering the hall that
4 statement would be given to the public
The moment decision was reached.
4 number Of members Of the executive
committee and the national board mem
ho-s were not aware Of the exact status
D the negotiations with the operators,
-.r President Mitchell opened the meet
rEz xifh 4 rehearsal Of the conditions. II
was thought likely this morning that a
definite conclusion would be reached to
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-05-07

Showers and thuRderstoTms this
afternoon OF tonight cooler tonight
Thursday fair.
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1902-02-12

vs6orp . Jormalin' (Gimer &
Mmeub) antiieptiibes Mittel eegen
8ranbDunben, Wunben, 9autaua-
i9fag ooer dbnlihe 2eiben. 6. s..
S@miot, Gaent. 6ouiton, 9eras.
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1902-02-12

Sn Sam Daft bat bic ruff
ffde Nssiernns. um elmer boGissn
Musrottung bes 3obef5 por5ubeusen,
bas Gonsen Don 3Obeln fir brei Sabre
perbpten.
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1902-02-12

- Die 6anbibriften= g abperitans
oigen haben in benz 8atrid : 8roseB
in SEEM gort oas aneeb(iHe 9eitas
,r1ert 6es teraniihen MiGiundrs @ice
fir cine GIlihung ert(drt.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-01
DERBY PLANT ATTACHED.

S30 1000 Placed on That of the Driggs-
 Seabury Gun and Ammunition Com
 pany.
 Derby, Feb. 2S.-An attachment for $50, 900 was placed on the plant of the Driggs- Seabury Gun and Ammunition company to-day by Deputy Sheriff Ben jamin Hubbard to satisfy claim of the Lafan & Rand Powder company of New York for $22 900. The Driggs- Seabury company formerly made gun shells which were sent to the Lafan X Rand company to be filled and 1t is asserted by the latter company that the account has not been settled. The entire plant of the Driggs- Seabury' company, including real estate, ma chinery and completed and uncomplet- ed goods Is included in the attach ment. The capital stock of the con- pany is $1, 100000. On the grand list of the town the property is valued at $400,O00 Since early last summer when strike began at the factory no shells have been made and the claim dates prior to that time. At present only one hundred hands are employed here and those are in the gun finishing depart ment
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-01
New Shirt Waists.

Best Shirt Waists we've ever had to sell at 6octss Made of ma drass with the most approved of fronts. Colors are the most want ed and the newest It's the kind of waist usually sold at o8cts.
 Another Madrass Shirt Waists showing a wide range of charm ing color ngs has stock collar of pique with tie to match. This waist has already taken the town for they're being carried off as fast as we can get them here. That waist is o8cts.
 Our salespeople would be pleased to show you all the new Shirt Waists for they're well worth sec ing---the white ones and the col ored ones. Novelties galore are here, waists for every possible oc- casion from the mannish tailored cheviot waists to the dainty, fluffy Frenchy affair.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-01
Polls Wonderla nd Theater.

Poli's great show played to a goot house last night. This bill will close the week with a matinee and evening per formance to-day. It includes the Jos carys, who are the greatest comedy acrobats extant; Genaro and Baily, Le- Roy and Woodford, MT. and Mrs. New vile in How it Ended;" MT and Mrs Lucier, the Meridith sisters, Little and Pritzkow, Sharyley and Flynn, and the vitagraph.
 Next weeks bill will be of special in terest. A first class list of attrac- tions was boked for the week, headed by Fred Hallen and Mollie Fuller in their new comedy "The Sleep Walkers; when it was round feasible tn make the vitagraph big and valuable number, owing to the visit of Prince Henry of Prussia to New York city. The prince and his suite have been vitagpraphed and a fine view has also been secured of the launching of the emperor's yacht Meteor" which was christened by Miss Alice Roosevelt
 In the olio will be Hacker and Lester, the bicycle experts; Beeson. Ferguson and Beeson, Maud Beall Price, Ches- ter's dogs, the Bicknells, Avery and Hart, and many others.
 Prices: Matinees, 10c and 200; even ings 1Oc, 2Oc and BOG; ladies at mati- nee, 10c.