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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-05
NEW SUPERVISOR CT
AMERICAN AFFAIRS
Rev. Dennis O'ConneH Mentioned as
Head Of Propaganda.

ROME. aug. Rev Dennis O'ConneIl.
former rector Of the American College
here has beea mentioned as head Of a
new propaganda fer the supervision Of
American affairs.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-05
POLES AND CZECHS
HAVE BLOODY BATTLE

VIENNA Aug. 5.-As the result. OF
the racial feud c pitched battle between
Czechs and Poles occurred al Kappal
today. Seven persons were killed in
the melee, and twen-y-four injured.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-05
STANDARD OIL COMPANY
CUTS DOWN DIVIDENDS

NEW YORK Aug Standard Oil di-
rectocs have declared dividend OF 3
ger share. payable September Is. The
last dividend was $40 per share. declared
May and paid June I6.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-05
Attorney Sinclair Returns.

Hr. 4. Leftwica Sinclair. Assistant
Corporation Counsel, who has Been
spending his vacation in The West Viz
ginia mountains. has returned 10 the
city and his work.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-05
Butchers in National Con-
VentI0n Plan to Get
Relief.
THE SITUATION DECLARED BAD
Delegates Backed Up by
Fifteen Thousand
Members.
NOT LOOKING TO CONGRESS

Prominent Official of the Organization
Says Active Cooperation Among the
Dealers Is Better Than Looking for
Legislative Inte1ference-River Ex-
cuTsion and Grand Barbecue Planned
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-05
CommiSSionerShip Candi-
dates Are Resting on
Their Oars.
DELEGATIONS NOT IN FAVOR
Quie- Presentation Of Qualifications by
TGcse Having Presidents Ear Ez-
Pscted to Garry Greater Weight Than
Booming by Large Delegations

OYSTER BAY. Aug. st was semi
officially announced today that owing
to the large number of applications
which had been made the post OF Com
missioner Of the District Of Columbia,
which is now vacant, wouIdin all prob
ability not be filed until President
Roosevelt returned to Washington
Inquiries this morning relative to the
naming of q successor TO the late Com
missioner Ross ELECTED little new re
garding the situation The men IN
charge CT .fe several candidates booms
have apparently played their strongest
cards and are awaiting the result al
Sycamore Hill
Secretary Cortelyou. it IS stated. was
in town for a little while yesterday ard
then left for oyster Bay It was also
stated that he was armed with q bag
fuI Of papers, some Of which may have
related TO the vacant Commissioner
shin
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-05
M. Cox's Democracy.

A friend and admirer Of Mr.. v. V.
Cox, one Of The candidates suggested
for the position. expressed little in
dignation today that some erroneous re-
ports had gained currency regarding the
banker. This man said that there ccGId
be no doubt whatever Of Mr.. Cox's po-
iitical sentiments. He IS a Democrat
pure and simple" it was declared,
though he has not seen fl OF late
years 70 mix with factions here in the
District. Mr. Cox voted for Tuden nd
ioT NJ. Cleveland after supporting the
ticket through thick and thin After
the Cleveland campaign his interests
became so identified with the District
that he took 10 longer a very active
part in politics, but to my certain
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-05

Local rains and thuRderStOrms
tonight and Wednesday fresh to
brisk s0uthwestery winGs
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JOHN DARLINGTON DEAD.

ICoatinue6 on Sixth PAGE }
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lContInaed on Third Page
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
FRANCHISE TAX SUSTAINED.
New York Appeals Court Referee De.
cides Against the Corporations.

The franchise tax law, which Judge
Earle. Court OF Appeals referee, has
decided to be constitutional was
passed in 1899 and has been contested
by the corporations ever since then,
II declares that corporation franchises
are property and must be taxed as
such. Valuations OF special fran
chises are fixed by the State Tax Com
missioners. The amount of the as
sessment involved Is Sl37,000, 900
Forty millions of this is property
which. under the old regime, was taxed
by the local assessors. The total
property Of this character throughout
the State is S2G6, 100000. The amount
of real estate as distinguished from
the naked franchises contained in this
amount. exceeds $l00.000.O60. Judge
Earle dssented from the objections
and finds for the State. The law was
passed during Governor Roosevelt's
administration, and was strongly sup
ported by him.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
Three New States.

Friday in the Senate was marked
by nothing more important than the
apology made by Mr.. Carmack, Ten.
nessee. for the Incorporate language
he used in reply to Mr. Dolliver
Iowa, in speaking of Generals Chaffee
Bell and Smith, American commanders
in the Philippines. Mr.. Lodge, Mass.
achusetts, suggested May 81 as the
day for taking vote on the Philip
pine government bill. Mr.. Burrows.
Michigan. Chairman OF the Committee
on Privileges and Elections, stated
that the committee would soon report
on the proposal for election OF Sena.
tors by popular vote.
The House Friday passed the bill
to admit New Mexico, Oklahoma and
Arizona as States, after defeating by
vote Of 2S to 106 the amendment to
consolidate New Mexico and Arizona
as one State under the name Of Monte
yuma. The bill provides that the
constitutional convention Of New Mex.
leo shall designate the name by which
the new State shall enter the Union.
and in Oklahoma the convention by
irrevocable ordinance shall give the
consent of that State that Congress
may attach all or any part of Indian
Territory to it. Eighty y-seven private
pension bills were passed.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
HARSH MEASURES A NECESSITY.
GENERAL ORDER NO. 100.
Secretary Root Says Military Com.
manders Based Their Action on
That Of President Lincoln.

Secretary Root has submitted to
the Senate an aswer to the resolution
of May 1, calling for copies of any
orders issued by General Bell relative
to recommendation in Batangas and of
the orders issued by General Smith
to Major Waller, referred to by the
latter in his defense before the court
martial. The Secretary submits two
orders by General Bell. dated Decem.
ber and last. In the first General
Bell refers to the treachery of the ma.
tives, to their use of Internal ma.
chimes and to their constant violation
of all the rules of civilized warfare.
Therefore, he declares that he Is re.
luctantly obliged to avail himself OF
the right of retaliation under the reg
ulations and TO deal severely with per.
sons who commit the acts denounced
in general order No 100. He says:
The reckless expedients adopted by
the enemy. especially the policy of In
timidation and assassination. leave to
the brigade commander no other
means of protecting either the lives
of his subordinates or those of peace.
full or friendly citizens, or the inter.
ests OF his government against the
repetition of barbarous outrage, ex-
cept the enforcement OF the penalties
authorized by the above cited laws OF
war. The brigade commander, there
fore, announces for the information of
all concerned that, wherever prisoners
or unarmed or defenseless Americans
or natives friendly to the United
States government are murdered or
assassinated for political reasons and
this fact can be established, 1t Is his
purpose to execute prisoner of war
under the authority contained In sec
tions SO and 1iS. This prisoner of
war will be selected by lot from
among the officers or prominent citi-
zens held as prisoners of war, and
will be chosen when practicable from
those who belong to the town where
the murder or assassination occurred"
The Secretary explains that the order
referred to was approved and pro-
mulgated by command of President
Lincoln in 1863 and that the orders
mentioned in the resolution and in
Bells order of December 13 were in
strict conformity with the letter and
spirit of this famous order. which, he
says, was contribution to civil.
ZatiOn of great and recognized value "
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
LAST RITES IMPOSING
Dignltarles OF All Government Branch
es Attend Funeral OF Rear Ad-
mral Safnpson-MiIes There.

All the pomp and circumstances Of
war marked the intermcnt of the body
of Rear Admiral William T. Sampson
Friday. 1t was pageant rarely
equaled In the history OF military OBJ.
sequies. so frequent In Washington
Civic funerals, like that of the late
William Mckinley, have exceeded 1t
In magniiicance of display, and the
burial of the late General lawton un.
doubtedly outclassed it In the exhibit
tion of popular sorrow. The Presi.
dent and his Cabinet in person paid
tribute to the dead Commander. The
army was represented by Lieutenant
General Miles. Adjutant General Cor.
bin, Major General s. b. NJ. Young
and the heads of the War Department
Bureaus. Committees from the Sen.
ate and House also attended. The
entire body of naval cadets came from
Annapolis. Not since 1872, possibly
never before in the history Of the
United States, has q Rear Admiral
ridden on horseback in parade Of
this character; nor in that time has
a Rear Admiral acted as the conductor
of rites In honor of the dead. This
duty was assigned to Rear Admiral
s. w. Terry, and serves to show the
degree of esteem In which the dead
Admiral was held by his fellow Off
GERS. More impressive than the salv-
os of artillery fired over the grave,
more than the pomp OF crape-wreathed
swords and uniforms, burdened with
gold lace. or the black horses of the
caisson, was the large number OF naval
officers and families of naval officers
who joined in the solemn cavalcade.
The religious services. held at the
Church OF the Covenant were very
short. Aside from the music they con
sisted of Scripture reading by the
Rev. r. X. Rawason. the pastor of the
Sampson Church, at Palmyra, n. y,
and prayer by the Rev. Dr.. I. s.
Hamlin, pastor OF the Church OF the
Covenant. The services at the grave
were equally brief. but during their
continuance small warship lying In
the Potomac fired minute guns.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
CUBAN FLAG RAISED OVER M0RRO
WELCOME FIRST EXECUTIVE
The CoIors Of the New Republic Un.
furled for Palma en- the Ancient
Castle at Havana.

A large Cuban fiag was hoistcd over
Moro castle. Havana, Saturday. This
was the signal that the steamer Julia
with President.Elect Estrada Palma
and his party on board had been
sighted and cheers went up from the
thousands, who, on the shore opposite
MORO castle, had patiently awaited
the Julia's arrival since daybreak
The crowd cheered for the new Presi
dent and for the flag, which was
hoisted on the famous fortress for
the first time. 1t was a moment of
eAuitation for the Cubans. and the fact
that the stars and stripes foated from
the customary flagstaff beside the Gu.
ban flag over the castle did not lessen
their enthusiasm. The bands sta.
toned along the water front played
the Cuban national hymn steamers
saluted and church bells were rung.
Two hours later, after the last of the
great fleet of vessels that had gone
ont to escort the Julia to the harbor
bad returned past Moro castle, this
flag was lowered and raised over the
Senate chamber. When he arrived
at the wharf the President Elect was
welcomed by Vice President Esteve
In brief speech. A pretty feature
of the reception here was Senor Els.
trada Pama's welcome by 22 young
Cuban women dressed in costumes
representing the American Republic
From the wharf the President-Elect
was escorted to the palace by mem
bers of the rural guard. Governor
General Wood, his staff and the secre.
taries, received Senor Palma at the
palace. From there the Presiden.
Elect proceeded to the municipal
council building. where Senior Zayas
welcomed Senor Palma in behalf OF
the people of all classes and all po.
litical beliefs. Replying, Senor Els.
trada Palma said that his reception
was gratifying experience. and,
judging from what he had seen since
his arrival in Cuba, the people were
unanimous in support of the incom.
ing government. This, he said,
hoded well for the republic. The in.
augural ceremonies will take place
May 20.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
Correct Records.

In the Senate Thursday SenatorsVest
in his speech corrected some state.
ments that have crep- into the current
history of the Civil War. He stated
that what did happen at Hampton
Roads beyond question was this: That
when the President and Secretary
Seward met the Commissioners of the
Confederacy, Mr.. Lincoln. addressing
himself to Mr.. Hunter. whom he knew
well, said. I'm the first place, gentle
men. | desire to know what are your
powers and instructions from the
Richmond government. Mr.. Hunter,
to whom the inquiry was addressed.
said: MIR. President. we are in.
structed to consider no proposition
that does not involve the independence
of the Confederate States of America"
Then" said Mr.. Lincoln, the inter.
view had as well terminate now for
must say to you, gentlemen, frankly
and honestly, that nothing will be ac-
cepted from the government at Rich.
mond except absolute and uncondi-
tional surrender" The remainder of
the session was devoted to debate on
the Philippines government bill.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
Indian Appropriation Bill.

The debate in the Senate on the
philippine government continued
Wednesday, Senator Tillman. South
Carolina. creating sensation by the
extreme ground taken in his speech.
The House Wednesday adopted the
conference report on the Indian ap-
preparation bill after an effort to de-
feat the amendment to open the Uin-
tab reservation in Utah had failed
The bill for the admission of Okla
homa, Arizona, and New Mexico as
States was discussed Mr.. McRae,
Arkansas, gave notice of an amend.
ment to consolidate oklahoma and
Indian Territory as a single State.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
NEW YORK TO CHICAGO.
Fast Schedule OF New Flyer-ei2 Miles
In II Hours.

From Chicago to New York in II
hours. This Is the project disclosed
in Chicago by the visit of General
Passenger Agent L. A. Ford, of the
Pennsylvania Railroad. 1t Is the
present plan to place in service daily
train which will make the distance of
9l2 miles between Chicago and New
York in II hours or 17h hours. The
exact date on which the new service
VIII begin has not been settled, but
1t will be between June 10 and 26
This will be by long odds the fastest
long.distance train in service in the
world and it is made possible by the
expenditure of over s500O0.000 by the
Pennsylvania Company in improving
its track between the two cities. The
average speed of the train. including
stops will be 1894 miles per hour and
exclusive Of stops about 81 miles per
hour. In order TO make the schedule.
however, a much greater rate of speed
will have to be maintained over sew
eral long stretches of track.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
The Army Bill Passed.

A lively debate occurred in the Sen.
ate Saturday upon an amendment to
the army appropriation bin offered by
Mr.. Bailey. Texas. providing that no
part of the appropriations made by
the measure should be used in defray-
ing the expenses of the special em-
bassy TO the coronation of King Ed
ward VII, OF England. The amend.
ment was withdrawn and the bill
passed.
The House Saturday transacted
some minor business, including the
passage of resolution to print 5000
copies OF ]efferson's Life Of Jesus of
Nazareth" "Jefferson's Bible" and
then laid aside public business to pay
tribute to the memory of. the late
Representative Rufus X. Polk, OF
Pennsylvania. and the late Senator j.
II. Kyle, of South Dakota.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
REBELS CAPTURE CAPITAL.
Vice President to Assume Rei5ns Of
Government Of San Domingo.

Messengers under a flag of truce
who arrived Monday at Puerto Plata,
San Domingo, from San Domingo city,
confirmed the report of the capitula.
tion of the Dominican capital, which
took place Friday President Jim.
inez sought refuge in the French con.
sulate at San Domingo. The negotia-
tions between the revolutionists and
General Plata. for the surrender OF
that place have, it is reported, fallen
through. The governor refuses to
surrender without an order from the
Dominican government. The insur-
gents have obtained possession of the
entire republic with the exception Of
Puerto Plata.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
DISTRIBUTION IS HEAVY.
Prices Before Buying Are Con-
fronted by Higher Rates.

r. G. Dun & Co.'S Weekly Review
Of Trade says: At time when con-
sumptive demands surpass all previ-
Gus records in the nations history it
is unfortunate that production should
be curtailed. Yet that is the present
situation. Fires, labor controversies
and tornado stopped work at many
points, greatly reducing the output.
and many more wage disputes must
be settled before the end of the month.
or furnace fires will be banked and
wheels cease to revolve. Losses by
the elements have been severe. and
many foundries and shops were to-
tally destroyed. Prices Of commodi-
ties on May / rose to the highest
point In recent years. gaining 6.3 per
cent. over the corresponding date last
year, but this week there has been
material decline in some products.
notably grain. Railway earnings are
steadily gaining, full returns for April
exceeding last years by 1915 per cent.
and 1900 by 25 per cent. Procrastin-
ating consumers who predicted col
lapse in the iron and steel markets
similar to the break that occurred two
years ago have greatly augmented the
pressure by tardily attempting to sup
ply their requirements. 1t has been
obvious for some time that there Is
utterly lacking the artificial move
! ment tending to initiate prices that
was conspicuous in the opening
| months of 1900. The only limit to
prices appears to be the ability of pur-
| chasers to pay fancy figures, accord
| ing to the urgency of their needs.
Meanwhile there is no advance ON
/ long-termed contracts, and these cover
| the large bulk of the business. Pro-
ductive capacity is being greatly en-
| larged, but there is no evidence as yet
| that the nations needs are not eX-
| panding equally fast. More encour-
| aging weather reports have made the
outlook brighter for normal wheat
| yield. while the wide discrepancy be-
tween census figures and those or the
Agricultural Department regarding the
| crop OF 1899 suggested the idea that
| In succeeding years the production
was heavier than officially reported.
! These influences were depressing,w while
| there was little Of a sustaining nature
| in speculative operations. Wheat
exports from United States ports dur
ing the week we're 3,47737S bushels,
| -four included, compared with 5,579,-
| 037 bushels in the preceding week, but
| there appeared an increase over the
| 3,132,223 bushels shipped year ago.
| Special reports indicate that the
spring wheat outlook is good. Fall
! nres for the week numbered 2lS In
the United States, against 187 last
year, and "a in Canada, against 26
! last year.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
CABLE FLASHES.

Philippine insurgents have ceased
armed resistance in southern Luzon.
Emperor william. of Germany, has
ordered Director Fritz. OF the govern
ment ship yards at kiel, to go to the
United States to study the methods
of American ship yards.
Thirteen persons were killed in a
landslide at Marcia, province of Emf
liza. Italy.
Queen Wilhelmina was sufficiently
recovered Friday to be able to sign
royal DEGREES.
The French government made con-
siderable gains in the reballoting for
members Of the Chamber OF Deputies.
The report OF an alleged attack on
King Victor Emmanuel, of Italy, at
Turin by a workman has been Official
ly denied
Queen Wilhelmina had so greatly
improved Sunday that the constant
attendance of physicians is no longer
necessary.
The recent fire at the town of Bob
rusk. Russia, in the province OF
Minsk. destroyed 972 houses and 650
sllldll StOTtS.
Cholera statistics TO May 9 in the
Philippines are Manila, S67 cases
and 706 deaths; the provinces, 2,45a
cases and 1900 deaths.
Earth shocks were felt AT Alicante
Murcia and Elche, on the southeast
ern coast of Spain, Friday. Panics
followed. but there We're no fatalities
The hve-masted ship Preussen
said to be the largest sailing ship In
| the world, was launched Wednesday
at Geestemunde, Prussia. She is ol
5000 tons dead weight capacity.
During bull fight at Llnares, Spain
| the platform on which the specta
tors were seated collapsed. killing
five persons and injuring over 50
many of them severely.
The first meeting of the executors
of Cecil Rhodes will was held in Lon
don. w. r. Stead issued a state
ment of the development of Rhodes
ideas on the unihcation of the English
speaking peoples.
Prince Henry. OF Prussia. has in
heri.ed the castle of Rheinstein. a
Bingen.on-the.R Rhine.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
sEvERo's AIRsHIp ExpLoDEs
Two Aeronauts Instantly Killed on
Machine Of the Brazilian Rival
OF Santos.Duniont.

The airship belonging to Sencr Au.
gusto Severe, the Brazilian aeronaut,
made an ascension Sunday at Paris,
France The airship exploded and the
two aeronauts who were on board
were killed Senior Severo's airship
was called La Paix. II was not un-
like Santos. .Dumonts airship in ap-
pcarance. but 1t differed from them in
many details. The gas capacity OF
La Paix was nearly four times greater
than that OF Santos -Dumont's airship.
1t has three main propellers and two
smaller ones used for steering and in
ascending and descending. The two
petroleum motors of La Paix were OF
"a and 16 horse power, respectively.
Its trial trip was made and was
successful. despite threatening weath-
er. The balloon. held by rope, as
cended 40 metres. The motors were
then started The balloon obeyed
the impulse of propelers, steering
easily and maintaining perfect equli.
brium. After maneuvering for q
short time, Senor Severe safely re.
turned the airship IA its she'd The
few persons who were present at tho
park enthusiastically applauded Senor
Severe and the two assistants who
accompanied him in the ascent. Senior
Augusta Severe has occupied himself
with the problems of air flying for
more than 20 years. His last balloon
is described as carrying a car shaped
like a long parallelogram drawn up
directly beneath the balloon. Tho
balloon is rigid, the cover cannot
! crumple or cave in, and 1t does not
| Tin like TINT of SAINT ns. .DnmDnt
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
READY TO BUY BONDS.
Syndicate Willing to Take All U. S.
Steel Company's Issue,

1t was announced Tuesday in New
York after the meeting of the board
of directors of the United States
Steel Corporation, that the commits
sion to be paid to the syndicate under
writing the new issue of bonds, would
be 4 per cent. of the bonds actually
placed through the syndicate. AS
the syndicate has guaranteed to take
500 1000, ,000 the minimum commission
will be S4,000,000 The maximum
of $4,000 900 would only be received
in the event that none of the outside
holders of preferred STOCK should avail
themselves of the privilege of con-
verting 40 per cent. Of their holdings
into bonds, paying an amount in cash
equal to 10 per cent. of their holdings
in preferred stock. The syndicate
will purchase all the bonds not bought
by shareholders.