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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-28
LEOPOLD wERTHEIMER SHOT.
Mysterious ARRAY at Home Of Wealthy
New York Merchant.

NEW YORK, April 2s.-Leopold Vert
heimer, a wealthy dry goods merchant, was
shot three times at his home in West 115th
street early today. He was wounded in the
chest, arm and right side, and is in a serl-
Gus condition.
Charged with the shooting, the police
have arrested Joseph Simpson, thirty years
old of East 12lst street. New York
The injured man is thirty-two years old
and a member of the firm of Aaron &
Wertheimer, dry goods merchants, who re-
Gently were burned out at their place of
business i'll Sd avenue. Simpsou, tile po!.cs
say, was employed there as watchman
prior to the fire. At the time Of the fire
two persons were burned to death.
The motive for the shooting is mystery
both to the police and the Wertheimer fam
fly. and Simpson. who was very cool when
Since the fire Wertheimer has not been EN-
gagged in any business The firm discharged
its employees. including Simpson, but he
got work as a motorman. A week ago he
lost that position. He had a long talk with
Mr.. Wertheimer yesterday afternoon and
returned last night. He again talked with
Mr.. Wertheimer and the family think
Simpson wanted money. The latter re-
turned to the Wertheimer home at an early
hour today and the shooting occurred in
the hallway of the house. after which Simp-
son walked away and later was arrested.
All Simpson would say was that Vert
heimer owed him money for something he
had done and had refused to pay him.
Wertheimer denied this. but said Simpson
had demanded money from him as brother
Mason.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-28
ADMIRAL DEWEY REPORTS.
Has Sailed for Hampton Roads to In
spect Higginson's Fleet.

The Presidents beautiful naval yacht
Mayfower, flying the four-starred ensign of
the admiral of the navy, left her berth at
the Washington navy yard at 9:30 O'Clock
this morning for the southern drill grounds
off the Virginia capes, where Admiral
Dewey and the members of the general
board will inspect and review the vessels of
the North Atlantic fleet, which have just re-
turned from an extended cruise in the
Caribbean sea and the West Indies.
Admiral Dewey was accompanied by Rear
Admiral H. c. Taylor, Capt. Swift, Capt.
Pillsbury, Commander Sargent and Lieut..
miral Albert S. Barker, the next command
er-in-chief Of the North Atlantic fleet, and
his flag secretary. Lieut.. Eberle.
The North Atlantic fleet, commanded by
Rear Admiral F. j. Higginson, and consist
ing of the battle ships Kearsarge, Alabama
Indiana Illinois and Iowa and the cruiser
Olympia is expected to arrive off the capes
of the Chesapeake tomorrow. The insnec-
ton will be thorough and important and
Admiral Dewey and the officers of the
board will be able to observe just what has
been the Increase in efficiency of the ship S
crews as the result of the winter maneuvers
and the extended target practice which has
been completed in southern waters.
The maneuvers were planned by the gen.
eral board and the results have been excel
lent The inspection and review will con-
clude with the transfer of the command of
the fleet from Rear Admiral Higginson to
Rear Admiral Barker, after which the ships
will go to New York for repairs and Ad-
miral Dewey and his staff will return to
Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-28

Boston, and until recently supervisor of
elections and police commissioner of Porto
Rico. one of the leaders of San Juan So
ciety: Robert Giles. contractor. local So
ciety leader and lately head of the automo-
bile business here: Captain ]. T. Crabbs, U.
s. A, chief quartermaster of the depart
ment of Porto Rico and one OF the stan OF
Colonel James A. Buchanan. commanding
the department.; Captain Edward s.
Lowndes. United States Marine Corps. re-
Gently stationed here and now in Brooklyn
navy yard; Paymaster William A. Merritt,
United States navy. formerly stationed here
and now in the Philippines.
The insular government started swearing
out warrants for the arrest of Captain An
drew Dunlap, commandant of the San Juan
navy yard; Captain George w. Mentz of
the United States lighthouse service; Lieu
tenant p. V. Mohan, paymaster, United
States navy. and Robert Giles. Chief John
s. Hord of the bureau of internal revenue
charges that these men defrauded the in
sular revenues by smuggling wines into
San Juan from st. Thomas on December 4
last on the lighthouse tender Laurel.
A well-informed official said: Only the
Laurel bunch has been hauled up. There
are others. The ball has just opened"
The situation daily grows more tense. and
while Porto Ricans applaud the insular gov
ernment for acting Independently of the
federal government and thus making the
orders of Attorney General Knox appear
what the Washington authorities will now
do. They are practically arraigned by the
government of Porto Rico for policy of
suppression which is repudated by Porto
Ricans. The local press continues to de-
mand the fullest publicity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-28
BIDS FOR SUPPLIES.
Chief Clerk Hills Of the Treasury Oc-
cupied by a Big Task.

Chief Clerk Hills of the Treasury De-
partment is going through the yearly work
of his office of receiving bids and award
ing contracts for the supplies for post
offices and other public buildings through
out the country The contracts are award
ed to local people in all cases. and the bids
are asked from that class of people The
supplies include lighting, fuel, ice. etc,
and amount to a considerable item In the
expense account of the country. AS there
are hundreds of public buildings through
out the country. and as humber of bids
are received from each town or city in
which building is located. the work of
going through the bids and letting the con-
tracts is considerable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-28
Secretary Root Returns,

Secretary Root returned from New York
this morning and spent few hours at the
War Department, during which he receiv-
ed a number of callers. including Senator
Proctor of Vermont and Senator Cockrell
of Missouri. Secretary Root started for
st. Louis this afternoon and will not re-
turn to Washington until the 7th or Sth of
May. Accompanied by Gen. Corbin he will
make an inspection of the post at Column
bus, Ohio.
Secretary Root today received a telegram
from President Roosevelt asking him TO ac-
company the presidential party through
Kansas. The Secretary has accepted and
will go as far as he can. saving enough
time to reach Columbus, Ohio, on May 4.
He made an engagement some time ago to
be present at the militia gathering in Co.
lumbuS.
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KURoPATKIN oFFTo MANCHUR1A
His Departure Excites Comment in
Connection With Recent Incident.

ST. PETERSBURG, April 2S-The war
minister. General Kuropatkin, started on a
special train today for Manchuria He will
possibly go to Japan. A farewell breakfast
was given in his honor yesterday at the
Chinese legation.
Lieutenant General Sakaroff has been ap-
pointed acting war minister during the alb
sence of General Kuropatkin. The latter,
who intends to make thorough inspection
of Manchuria. will be absent two months
and will visit Port Arthur, Dalny and
Vladivostock. Although the generals in
tentlon to make the trip was announced
publicly some weeks ago. his departure has
excited speculation in view Of the recent
news from Manchuria.
The marine minister has decided to order
the construction of twenty gunboats for
the protection of the Russian frontier at
the AmOor river
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-28
COMING TREASURY CHANGES.
New Assistant Secretary and Chief
Clerk MAY Soon Be Chosen.

1t is expected among treasury ofhc1aiS
that there will be an early decision as TO
the successor of Milton E. Allies, who re-
Gently resigned from the position of assist
ant secretary Of the treasury to become
vice president of the Riggs National Bank.
Secretary Shaw is expected to join Presi-
dent Roosevelt in the west today and the
matter will be settled. Secretary Shaw
may telegraph back an announcement OF
the new assistant, or he may make no an
nouncement until he returns here hlmseil'
the last of this week or the first of next.
Among officials and employees in the Treas
ury Department the feeling prevails that
Secretary Shaw will recommend to the
President the appointment OF Wallace
Hills, the present chief clerk. as assistant
secretary, and that this selection will be
made.
In case of the promotion of Mr.. Hills
there will be many aSpirants for ch1er
clerk In fact, number of names arc now
talked Of. Among these are Captain NC
MILAN, assistant superintendent OF .he
treasury building: Charles Lyman, the
present appointment clerk of the treasury,
a former civil service commissioner and an
experienced official; Theodore F. Swayse,
former chief clerk, and at present special
officer of the customs service, ana MAJOR
Fred. Bracket of Baltimore former ap-
pointment clerk of the department. Major
Bracket was appointment clerk uhtl tne
Paris exposition IN 1oDO. lie was appoiHl-
ed disbursing officer to the commission that
represented this country, and resigned as
chief clerk. Inasmuch as he Is veteran
soldier he is eligible for reinsta terlent to,
the service, and some of his friends are
pressing him for the prospective vacancy.
Mr.. Swayse was chief clerk of the treas
ury until about two years ago. when Ill
health compelled him to ask for transfer
to some other position. The recovery OF his
health makes it likely that he VIII De con-
or his old Mace gain.
Mr.. Lyman stands exceedingly we'll with
Secretary Shaw, and Captain Mcmillan has
made creditable record as assistant su-
perintendent Of the Treasury Department,
MIR. Hills holding the position of superin-
.endent as we'll as chief clerk. In case OF
the elevation of Captain Mcmillan the name
of L. H. Jamson is generally mentioned.
Mr.. Jamison is one of the principal officials
under Superintendent Hills, has executive
ability and talent, and is well liked by his
SuperiOrs.
The outcome of the whole matter is
awaited with interest in the treasury Mr..
Hills has not made application for the posi-
ton of assistant secretary, and has dis
couraged influential friends from pressing
his name preferring not to stand in the at
titude of a candidate. Those in a position
close enough to Secretary Shaw to know
something of his desires say that the
chances are favorable to Mr.. Hills, and that
if any man inside the treasury is selected
that man is almost sure to be the present
chief clerk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-28
RAILROAD M. G. A. MEETING.
Everything in Readiness at Topeka,
Kan, for the Event.

TOPEKA, Kan, April 2S.-The arrange
ments for the international convention of
the Railroad Y. NJ. G. A, from April 80 to
May 3. in this city, have been completed,
and visitors and workers are gathering.
President Roosevelt will be an honorary
guest. making few remarks at the corner
stone laying of the proposed new Y. M. c.
A. building, and later in the evening a
more extended address at the auditorium
The number of nonresident delegates pres
ent will be at least 1900, many coming
from Canada, Mexico and the European
countries.
President Burt of the Union Pacific, Presi-
dent B. F. Yoakum of the Frisco system
President c. A. Wickersham of the Atlanta
and West Point, Rev. P. S. Henson, Rev. ].
w. Chapman, Robert Garry and W. E.
Fenero. New York; DR.. Elmore Harris, To-
ronto. and Secretary F. B. Smith of the
Religious Word department of New York
are among those who will be here.
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The Hancock Prize of 1908.

The Military Service Institution of the
United States has awarded the Hancock
prize of 1903. for best and second-best short
papers on military subject, not other
wise provided for, as follows:
First. Major William D. Beach, 10th
United States Cavalry. subject. Trench
Parapet or the Open"
Second, Capt. Theodore H. Low, United
States Marine Corps. subject, "The Lack
of Small Arms Experts and Of Interest IN
the Rifle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-28
CHARGED WITH sw1NDL1Ne.
Harry L. Fayaux Under Arrest in New
York

NEW YORK, April 2S-Harry L. Fayaux
said to have formerly been superintendent
Of the Hahneman Hospital Philadelphia,
was held for the grand jury today on a
charge of swindling John w. Hurtwell, a
merchant, out of 81. 500 and a $500 diamond
ring.
Hurtwell says that Fayaux showed let
ters purporting to have beep received from
Harry Payne Whitney advising him to In
vest in Southern Pacific Hurtwell says he
loaned the money and tho ring to Fayaux.
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w. R. HEARST MARRIED.
His Bride Daughter of George n
Wilson.

NEW YORK, April 2S.-Representative-
elect William Randolph Hearst, proprietor
of the New York American, New York
Evening Journal, Chicago American and
the San Francisco Examiner, was married
here today to Miss Millicent Wilson,
daughter of George H. Wilson president
of the Advance Music Company of this
city.
The ceremony was performed in the
chantry of Grace Church, Bishop Potter
officiating number of the personal
friends of the couple were present. Mr..
Hearsts best man was Orrin Peck of San
Francisco, and the witnesses were S. s.
Carvalho and P. ]. Mar. The newly mar
ried couple will sail by the steamer Kaiser
Wilhelm II this afternoon for Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-28

and strike a blow at our enemies" He
suggests movement to induce all dealers,
including grocerymen, to refrain from the
use of New York state products including
cheese and hops, and to stay away from
New York state summer resorts.
Every member Of the legislature who
voted for the bill increasing the excise fee
must be killed politically, and every polit-
ical leader whose representative voted for
1t must be defeated at the primaries" says
the president. He advises an appeal to
the public to sustain the liquor dealers In
the proposed contest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-28
IN DEFENSE OF HOWARD.
Attorney Smith Speaks an Hour and
Forty Minutes.

FRANKFORT, KY, April 2S-Attorney
William Smith made the second speech for
the defense in the case of James Howard
today, speaking an hour and forty minutes
He argued that Youtsey. Stubblefield, Col
den and Cullon, the principal witnesses
against Howard, were unworthy Of belief;
as were many minor witnesses. and that
the entire proof made out chain of evil
dence strong enough to convict Youtsey Of
the killing. He was followed by T. C.
Campbell for the prosecution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-28
DIED FROM BULLET WOUNDS.
w. A. Roman, a Kansas Stockman
Shot From Ambush.

TRINIDAD, Col, April 2s.-W. A. Ro-
man. wealthy stockman of Gallinas,
Okla, is dead in the hospital here from the
effects of two bullet wounds received about
ten days ago while riding on his range
The shooting, it is alleged by his brother.
c. F. Roman, was the elimination of one
of the bitterest range feuds in the history
of that territory. The two brothers, it is
claimed, were ambushed and shot from
their horses by three men who are known
and are strongly fortified in some rocks on
a hillside.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-28
Floor Sinks at a Funeral.

CHICAGO. April 28.-A score of mourners
gathered around the coffin of Mrs. Martin
Meyerhoffer in a small cottage yesterday
afternoon suddenly felt the floor sink under
,.,ena 1neli' beiore they could escape the living
were plunged into the basement with the
coffin which contained the dead woman
seven persons were severely injured. but
an VIII recover The coffin was not in
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they shall duly transmit to the minister of

exterior relations.
Article 90. Foreigners who should come
to the republic shall, in order to be admit
ted within it's territory, be under the ooll-
CATION of presenting before the principal
civil authority of the place where they
entered the documents which prove their
personal status and a certificate of good
conduct issued by the authorities at their
last place of domicile, which documents
shall be in due legal form.
Article 81. The national executive snail
make rules and regula tons for the working
of the present law.
Article % The executive decree of the
14th of February, 1873, which determines
the rights and duties Of foreigners, and the
executive decree of the Both of July, 1897,
which treats Of the interference of foreign
ers in the electoral affairs of the country,
are hereby repealed.
The document Is signed by President Cas-
trO and president of the senate.
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Money for the Philippines

SAN FRANCISCO. April 2S.-The author
tiles at the mint are busy experimenting
the packing Of 100000 pesos, the new
coins for the Philippines, which are to be
shipped to the islands on the transport
Thomas, sailing on May 1. The money
will be sent in go heavy pine boxes, bound
with iron. The pesos are packed In sacks,
each containing LOCO pesos, and two sacks
VII! be placed in each box. Each sack is
sealed and each box is doubly sealed, first
with the treasury then with the War De-
partment seal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-28
KING VISITED PANTHEON.
People of Rome Continue to Applaud
Edward of England.

ROME, April 2s.-King Edward, accom-
panied by General Pedotti, representing
King Victor Emmanuel, and escorted by a
brilliant array of cavalry, went to the Pan
theon today and deposited wreaths of laurel
and palm on the tombs of King Victor EN-
manuel and King Humbert. His majesty
then enjoyed long drive through the city
and returned to the Quirinal for dinner The
crowds which gathered in the streets
through which Edward passed continuously
acclaimed the visiting sovereign
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Troops to Sail on the Thomas.

SAN FRANCISCO April 2s.-The 2sd In
fantry Regiment. numbering nearly 800
men, has arrived from New York state
and will sail with other troops on the
transport Thomas next Friday for Manila
The regiment was once before in the Phil
ippines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-28
Movements of NAVAL vessels.

The New York, Marblehead, Boston.
Ranger and Alert of the Pacific feet have
left San Diego for practice cruise which
will terminate at San Pedro.
The Vicksburg has arrived at Shanghai.
The Essex has left New London for
Hampton Roads, and the Wyoming has
gone from Santa Barbara to San Francisco.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-28
School Directors Convicted.

PHILADELPHIA, April 2S.-Thomas F.
G. Seixas and B. Frank Brown, school di-
rectors. convicted of extorting money from
school teachers, and David G. Johnson, who
acted as go-between, were today sentenced
by Judge Davis to eighteen months impris-
onment and to pay a fine of 500 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-28
LIQUOR DEALERS PROPOSE FIGHT
In Retaliation for the New York
Excise Law.

NEW YORK, April pa campaign of
retribution for the enactment of the new
law increasing excise licenses Is contem-
plated in circular issued today to every
member of the Wine, Liquor and Beer
Dealers Central Association by President
Fritz Lindinger. The president calls upon
the liquor men to ally themselves with
other trades whose interests are identical
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-28
Fire in a Dive House.

PHILADELPHIA, April 2S.-J. O. Mein-
hart's dyeing and finishing works. in the
northeastern section of the city. were de-
stroyed today by fire. Of unknown origin.
The loss Is estimated at s25 OOO Several
hremen We're overcome by smoke
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-28
Detailed to Staff Duty.

Major George H. G. Gale. 9th Cavalry.
has been detailed for service in the inspec-
tor generals department to fill vacancy,
and has been ordered to proceed to Manila,
p. l., for assignment to duty to relieve
Major Hobart K. Bailey, inspector general
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-28
Fire at Melbourne, Iowa.

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa, April 2S-Fire
at Melbourne, a village near here. nearly
wiped out the business portion of the town
today. Only three buildings on Main street
escaped. Details are not obtainable, as
wire communication was cut off by the fire
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-28
ALBAN1ANs MORE TRACTABLE.
Some of the Factions Decide to Accept
Reforms

CONSTANTINOPLE, April 2S.-Advices
from Prishtina say the Albanians are be-
coming more tractable. Some of the fac
tions have decided to accept the reforms,
but others are still considering the matter.
The levying of blackmail by the Mace
DOMAIN committee is incessant. The Ameri-
can missionaries however, have been indi-
rectly informed that they need not fear the
committee. 1.-The ransom of Miss Ellen M.
Stone being regarded as an American con-
tribution to the revolutionary fund
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-28

Minister Leishman at Pera cables the
State Department that the prohibition OF
American pork. which has been in effect In
Turkey for five years, has been removed
and orders have been issued permitting
entry after the customary inspecttoa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-28
Judge Pope Resigns.

SANTA FE.. N. NJ, April 2S-w. II.
Pope, Judge of the court of the first in
stance of the Philippine Islands, has re-
signed and owing to shattered health will
return to Santa Te.
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Mgr. Rocker at the Vatican

ROME, April 2s.-Mgr, F. e. Rocker.
formerly secretary of the apostolic delega-
ton at Washington. D. c., who has arrived
here for his conservation as bishop of
Nueva Caceres, Philippine Islands. TODAY
visited the College of the Pronapanda ths
vatican and several Of the cardinals'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-28

When prospective purchase
sees the advertisement Of 4
business concern in a reputable
publication like The Evening
Star, it fixes that concerns
identity, gives it a standing.
With such introduction the
transaction of business is an
open book.
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Arrival Of Belgian Attache.

NEW YORK April 2s.-Among the pas
sengers who arrived today by the steamer
Haderland from Antwerp was p lie Teller.
beiglan attache at Washington
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but later could not find him. Inquiry.
HurtwelI says, disclosed that Fayaux had
got 81 750 by showing letters purporting to
be signed by Stephen b. Elkins and P. A. B.
Widener.
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Bonus for Hudson Bav Emn,o1.

Aof huoSon BAY Employees.
WINNIPEG, Man., April 2S-Lord Stratb.
coma. the governor of the Hudson Bav
Company has announced to all employees of
the company OF years standing that thew
will receive a bonus of 10 per cent ~, tha;,.
salaries for the past year.
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To Make List Of Foreigners.

Article 10. The presidentssof the states.
the governor of the federal district and the
governors of the federal territories shall
Immediately proceed on the PRONUNCIATION
OF this law to draw up list of foreigners
domiciled within the territory who come
within their respective jurisdictions which
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-28
Indictments Returned,

1ve indictments. The findings were
against Benjamin F. Butler, formerly Of