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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-08
STRIKE At CINCINNATI
Employees Of Bell Telephone
Company Out.
WANT MORE WAGES
MANAGER KILGOUR IGNORED
THE UNIONS COMMITTEE.
Offered to Treat With the Men as
1ndividuals-Strike Situa-
ton Elsewhere.
WANT MORE WAGES

CINCINNATI, May S.-An the linemen.
foremen, inspectors and conduit men OF the
local Bell Telephone Company struck today
for an increase in wages. The manager of
the company, Bayard Kilgour, declined to
treat with q committee of the union to
which the men belonged, but said he would
treat with the men individually as en-
ployes. and would pay wages corresponding
to the scale in other cities and towns. This
answer was unsatisfactory. The manager
says no embarra ssment has followed from
the strike, and that the places of the
strikers are being filled with other men.
Strike on Southern Pacific.
SAN FRANCISCO, May S.-Tonight all of
the boiler makers of the Southern Pacific
Railway Company west Of Ell Paso and
Ogden and south Of Portland will quit
work out of sympathy with the members
OF the international union, who have been
having trouble for the past six months with
the Union Pacific. The number of men in
VOlved is about 420
The union machinists of the Union Pa
ciiic are also along with the boiler makers.
The Southern Pacific machinists have not
taken any action looking to sympathetic
movement.
Situation at Omaha.
OMAHA, Neb, May 8.-A conference be-
tween Adjt. Gen. Culver and about 400
business men was held last night to dis
cuss strike matters. The governor made
an address, in which he urged the business
men to meet the strikers and attempt to
reach agreement.
Adjt. Gen. Culver spoke along the same
lines and protested that in his judgment
matters had not assumed a condition where
the calling out of the state militia was
necessary His remarks were cheered loud
ly.
Several of the labor leaders were pre-
sented, but they did not take part in the
matter. Nothing was done in the way of
attempting settlement of the difficulties.
No Change at New York.
NEW YORK, May S.-There was no
change in the situation of the strike of the
1900 excavators and rockmen today The
president of the union said that the SUBJ
way men might submit the question of
hours to arbitration, but they would not
accept anything less than 81 day. Work
was also at standstilI on most of the big
buildings as the result of the refusal of the
lumbermen and brick dealers to send out
material until the teamsters have modi-
fled their demands.
BUFFALO, NJ Y, May 8-The strike of
journeymen tailors for increase of
wages. which has been in progress in this
city for nine months, was declared off to-
day Internationally.
GLASGOW, May S.-The council of the
Amalgamated Society of Engineers has no.
tuned the Clyde strikers that strike pay
will not be allowed them the strike was
declared contrary to the instructions of the
council.
BARTON, Ohio. May S.-Five hundred
men employed at two mines of the YOughiO-
ghcny and Ohio Coal Company struck to-
day because two of their men were dis
charged. Officials of the miners and own
ers of the mines have been called to the
scene.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-08
Difference of Opinion.
CITY WALL OF MANILA.
Work of Demolition to BE Put Off for
a While

Moved by patriotic sentiments, commit.
tee representing various patriotic organiza-
tions and headed by Mr.. Slaughter called
at the War Department this morning and
asked Secretary Root to prevent the tear
ing down of a section of the wall around
the city of Manila. Some time ago the
Philippine commission passed an act au-
thorfZing the Improvement of the river
front of Manila on thet south side of the
Pasig river. with view of reclaiming the
land behind. 1t was proposed to take down
all that section of the old city wall extend
ing from the Santo Domingo gate to the
Almacen gate and fill up the moat adjacent
thereto, in accordance with plans of i'm
provement prepared by Maj Sears and
Capt. McGregor~ of the Corps of Engineers.
All the expenses of the proposed improve
ment were to be borne by the insular gov
ernment and the land reclaimed was to be-
come the property of the insular govern
ment.
The committee which waited on the Sec
retary this morning represented that the
proposed work would destroy one of the
most historic and interesting institutions in
our newly acquired possessions and was
not believed to be necessary from a sani-
tary or commercial standpoint. Unless the
alleged deSecration was prevented the cap
ital of the Philippines would lose it's unique
distinction as a walled city,
secretary Root was very much impressed
by the arguments of the committee, and
agreed with it's members as to the advisa-
bil1ty of preserving the ancient wall as
long as possible unless its removal became
necessary in the interests of public health.
he remarked, however. that the moat out
SIDE the wall around the city might prop
eriy be filled as a sanitary measure After
consultation with Col Edwards chief OF
the lnsular bureau of the War Department.
the secretary sent Instructions to Gov Taft
at Manila to suspend action for the re-
moval or any portion of the wall until fur
ther advices. ~
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PURELY A PERSONAL TRIBUTE. -
Ex-senator Lindsay's View of the st.
Louis Ovation to Cleveland.

Ex-senator William Lindsay of Ken
lucky, who is spending few days at the
Shoreham, has just returned from ST. Louis,
where. as member of the United States
Louisiana purchase exposition commission,
he attended the dedication ceremonies last
week. When asked his views on political
questions. he declared he was out of poll
tics and had nothing of interest to say.
When 1t was suggested to him that an
other prominent democrat who had been
out of politics for several years had attract
ed considerable attention at st. Louis he
laughed and consented to express a few
opinions for publication.
What effect upon the coming presidential
campaign do you think the reception ac-
corded ex-President Cleveland at St Louis
will have?' he was asked
did not hear the probability or the pos
Slplllty OF the nomination of Mr.. Cleveland
by the democrats discussed" he replied. L
think the reception he received was purely
personal tribute to him. 1t was a public
manifestation Of the reaction of public
sentiment in favor of Mr.. Cleveland as a
representative American and statesman"
DO you think he would receive the sup
port of his party if he were nominated?"
III his friends conclude to press him to
take the nomination, and he consents to
run, he will certainly receive the support
OF all the old-fashioned and many of the
new-fashioned democrats. But l do not
thlnk any one can now estimate how far
Bryan and his followers, and those who in
dorsed, or professed to indorse. the Chicago
and Kansas City platforms will be able to
control the next democratic national con-
vention.
''The political phase Of Mr.. Cleveland's S
restoration to public favor seems to me to
have reached greater Importance in the east
than in the west, just the personal trib-
ute to him has been greater in the west
than In the east. In my opinion it is too
soon to speculate upon who the democratic
candidate will be. We have yet to deter
mine whether the democratic party can be
reunited on principles and policies that Will
command public confidence"
What are the policies and principles you
think the democratic party should unite
upon and incorporate into a national plat
farm?'' was asked.
THE more nearly such principles and poll
cies approximate the Indianapolis platform
of 1885," replied Senator Lindsay. with
broad smile that spoke volumes. the more
strongly they will commend. themselves to
men of my way of thinking
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-08

suspected of being one OF the four brothers
of Czolgosz, the assassin of the late Presi-
dent Mckinley.
Great secrecy has been maintained about
the arrest, and practically no information
has been given out concerning the man.
II 1s known, however that he was arrested
today and confined in the city jail No
charse has been lodged against him, the
ponce simply OBTAINING the man on sus-
plclon until the President shall have left
Los Angeles
IT Is said that Czolgosz has been living in
this city for several months, being en-
ployed In a tamale factory
His actions 1T is said, have not been out
OF the ordinary and no complaint is made
OF the man other than that of his relation
10 the assassin of President Mckinley
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-08
FAvoRs AN ASSET CURRENCY.
Speech of James 81. Eckles Before
University Students.

CHICAGO, May 8.-Jas. H. Eckels,
former controller Of the currency advocated
an asset currency and the abolition of the
subtreasury system in an address before
the students of Northwestern University
last night. Instead Of the government
keeping its revenues in a bank created
upon business principles he said, 1.-The
subtreasury system has been created which
is simply an enlarged safety deposit box,
where the revenues oI the government re-
main in idleness except when disbursed
through congressional appropriations or by
the Secretary of the treasury through bond
purchases. The subtreasury takes from
the channels of trade that which is essen
tial to the proper conduct of trade and
commerce."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-08
Our Trade With Santiago.

According to United States Consul Hola-
day. the imports at Santiago de Cuba dur
ing the quarter ended March 81 last
amounted in value to $1.104, isl. on which
the duty was $2l4.777. Nearly half of
these goods came from the United States
During the same period the exports from
Santiago de Cuba to the United States
amounted in value to s741 ,94S. The princi-
pal articles of export were sugar, iron ore
and cocoa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-08
Movements Of Naval Vessels.

The commandant of the navy yard at
League Island has been directed to place
the torpedo boat destroyer Hull in com
mission next Monday or as soon thereafter
as practicable
The cruiser Newark, flagship of Rear Ad-
miral Sumner. commanding the South At
lantic station. arrived at Buenos Ayres
yesterday.
The gunboat Albany has arrived at
Genoa.
The Prairie left Hampton Roads this
morning for Annapolis ana the Wasp has
sailed from Key West for Havana
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-08
PANIC AT MONASTIR.
Rebel Attempt to Blow Up Powder
Magazine There.

CONSTANTINOPLE, May S-The at
tempt made Wednesday by a band of Bull
garians to blow up powder magazine at
Monastir caused a panic in that town. The
shops and bazaars were instantly closed
1t is believed the attack was made with the
view of provoking reprisals. The military
authorities, however, cordoned the Moham-
me,lan quarter and prevented the Mussul-
mans from getting out All the consulates
were furnished with guards. The attack
ing party, which was surprised by Turkish
troops, ultimately fed. after number of
men had been killed or wounded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-08
COMPLAINTS OF ITALIANS
Story Of I1-Treatment in West Vir.
ginia is Being Investigated.

An investigation is being made through
the Italian consul at Philadelphia, Gerol-
amo Naselli. of the case of the Italians who
claim to have been abused and ill-treated
while working on railroad in West vir-
ginia. That is being done at the instance
of the Italian ambassador. who des,res IN
ascertain the facts in the matter before de-
termining what steps may be deemed nee
essary to take It is probable, If it il
found that the Italians have properly rep-
resented the matter that civil action NAV
De instituted in the courts of West Vir-
ginia for damages ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-08

and if It is not looked upon with favor by
him then the State Department may have
to fall back upon its old method of indi-
vidual representation to Russia, asking for
another explanation of the happenings in
Manchuria.
Russian Reply Anticipated.
The Russian answer Is already forecasted
by the officials here. Under the Russian
promise the troops should have been with
drawn from Newchwang just one month
ago today, and it is understood that, as
matter of fact, some portion of the force
was withdrawn from the barracks In the
city to tents outside. 1t is presumed that
1t is these troops that have returned to the
town. But Russia in her promise to with
draw always inserted saving clause and
in this particular instance in the promise
to withdraw from Manchuria the language
was: provided, however, that the action
of other powers shall not stand in the
way Now it is learned that Russia claims
that that proviso has been violated by
Japan. which in mobilizing her fleet and
otherwise showing signs Of military prep
aratiOns, has thrown out a menace to Rus
sia, and that is regarded as sufficient to
warrant Russia in retaining her forces In
Manchuria.
Multiplying Our Negotiations.
Accompanying the news of the reoccupa-
ton of Newchwang comes a warning from
our agents in China that the Russian atti-
tude is killing the treaty which Mr.. Conger
and Consul General Goodnow have been
negotiatin with China, involving the open
ing to American trade of two new ports.
one at Taku-shan and another at Moukden,
in Manchuria. Indeed, the advices are to
the effect that the treaty is already prac-
tically lost, owing to Russian opposition.
and that fact has given the United States
government a direct interest in what is
going on in Manchuria in the place of the
point.
Baron Sternberg, the German envoy and
Sir Michael Herbert. the British ambassa-
dor, both called at the State Department
this morning, and 1t was surmised that
their visits were in some degree connected
with the Manchurian situation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-08
TULLoCH WRITES PAYNE.
Asks Copies Of Replies to Charges Be-
fore Submitting Proof

A feature of yesterdays developments
In the post Office investigation was let
ter by Mr.. Seymour w. Tulloch, for many
years cashier of the Washington city post
Office, to Postmaster General Payne, in
reply to the latter's letter requesting any
information Mr.. Tulloch might have to
sustain his published statements charging
Irregularities in the Post Office Depart
ment and the Washington city post office
several years ago.
Mr.. Tuloch in his letter, which was
mailed to the Postmaster General last
evening. takes exception to personal COM
ments of Mr.. Payne and refrains from CIV
ing any facts bearing on the fnvestiga-
ton, suggesting that the officials to whom
Mr.. Payne has written have all the nee
essary information, If they choose to give
it.
While thus refusing to give any infor-
nation in the letter, under the circum-
stances, Mr.. Tulloch said last night that
he was ready to substantiate everything
he had said and that he wanted first to
read the replies of the parties to whom
the Postmaster General had written be-
fore going into detail. Mr.. Tulloch's letter
is as follows:
,"WASHINGTON. D. c., May I. 1903.
THE Honorable H. C. Payne, Postmaster
General, Washington, d. c.:
"Sir: have to acknowledge the receipt
Of your letter of the 9Th instant referring
to certain statements said to have been
made by me rejecting upon certain off,
cials, and which appeared in the Washing
ton Post.
According to accounts published through
out the daily press, it would appear that
the Postmaster General, during a pub
lie interview with reference to the article
in question and in the presence of repre-
sentatives of the leading newspapers of
the country. referred to me as a mere
wind bag as one who should make good
his hot air or be publicly branded
calumnia:or, a Slanderer and a liar. Such
language at such q time was apparently
unnecessary and certainly undignified.
1T Is also publicly stated that you have
addressed letters to ex-Postma ster General
c. Emory Smith Fourth Assistant POST
master General Bristow, r. j. Tracewell..
controller of the treasury, and John A.
Merritt. postmaster at Washington, ID. c.,
requesting them to inform you as to the
truth OF the statements contained in the
interview as published.
''If the gentlemen in question will reply
and tell the truth, the whole truth and
nothing but the truth, they cannot, I be-
Eeve. b:t fully substantiate the state
ments made, and anything further from
me Is unnecessary
considering, however. the language at
tribrtod to the Postmaster General, I
would consider it favor to be furnished
with copies of the replies received in re-
sponse to his request.
INCA anwhile. 1 remain,
Very respectfully.
SEYMOUR w. TULLOCH"
Mr. Tulloch Talks.
Mr. CI!loch, In an interview last night, :
said:
"lu answering The Postmaster Gcnerar0
letter MS did it seemed to me to be neces-
sary that should put myself right before
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-08
MONITOR TIED UP IN RIVER.
Arkansas May Have to Lie in Missis
sippi Till Next Spring.

ST. LOUIS, May S.-River men predict
that the monitor Arkansas, which is
stopped by shoal water at ST. Genevieve,
MO-, is a prisoner until NEXT March
Dredges could scoup out channel through
which the boat can pass south, but expert
enced river men are of the opinion that the
dredges will not be able to dig a channel
quickly enough to cope with the constantly
falling river.
If there shall be June rise it is be-
lieved the warship will have to lie at her
present anchorage until next year and wait
for the winter flood stage to release her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-08
THEY TAKE NO ACTION
DIVIDEND NOT CONSIDERED BY
GAS DIREcToRs TODAY.
Meeting Held Which Caused Members
of Stock Exchange to Indulge
in Guesses

In view of the very genreal belief in finau-
cial circles which has been entertained for
over a month past. that the Washington
Gas Company, to use the expressive Ian
guage Of the street. is about ito cut a
melon," meeting which was held today
of the directors of that company excited a
good deal of interest. There was consider
able speculation induiged in as to what
action the directors might take in regard
to the expected extra dividend
This, however, was evidently confined ex-
clusively to the expression of opinions by
the members Of the Washington Stock Ex-
change. for when that body came together
today for its daily meeting there were no
transactions recorded In that stock, The
quotation remained at $50 per SHARE which
was the came as Yesterday. The downward
tendency in the price of the stock from its
highest point of 95h, reached few days
ago. made no further progress
1t developed that while members of the
board of directors of the company were in
conference today at the office of the COM
pany, no formal meeting was held 1t is
further stated that the subject Of the extra
dividend was discussed, but no action on
that subject or on any other was taken.
There was no notice given of committee
meeting and 1t is stated that it is not
known when final determination of the
question will be reached.
Difference of Opinion.
In some quarters what was regarded as
the failure of the board to take action on
the dividend question is looked upon as in
dicating that there Is SOME difficulty in the
way On the other hand. there are those
who say that they have been informed on
good authority that the plan generally be-
lieved to be the one that is to be carried
out has not been abandoned.
There has as yet been no official an
nouncement made of what the company in
tends to do in the matter of an extra divi-
dend, but the general belief is there is to
be a distribution to the stockholders Of
about $4,OOO,0OO in convertible 4 per cent
certificates of Indebtedness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-08
TALKS ON IRRIGATION.
President Makes Ten Minutes Speech
at Riverside, CAL

RIVERSIDE. Cal, May .S.-President
Roosevelt rested last night in the beautiful
city of Riverside, at the picturesque Glen
wood Hotel, and today he will be greeted
by the people of the southern California
metropolis-Los Angeles.
When Riverside was reached a warm
welcome awaited the President. The city
had been beautifully decorated and bril-
linatly illuminated with thousands Of col
ored electric lights
The President spoke from a stand at 7th
and Main streets, the rough exterior of
which had been entirely concealed by
flowers.
Thousands of people applauded his ap
pearance and listened to a ten-minutes
speech devoted chiefly to the wonders and
benefits Of irrigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-08
HIT BY STRAY BULLETS.
Ensign Huff and Mate McNamars
Wounded on the Boston.

SAN FRANCISCO. May S.-Ensign
Charles Huff and Boatswain's Mate Nc
Namara of the crew of the cruiser Boston
were wounded by being struck by stray
bullets from the cruiser Marblehead while
the crew of the latter vessel were engaged
in subcalibre target practice
The crew was engaged at this practice
while the Marblehead was in Magdalena
bay, and lying about 400 yards from her
was the Boston with her men likewise en-
gagged.
1t was not thought that the bullets would
carry as far as the Boston and no danger
was anticipated until there came a signal
from her to cease firing in her direction
Ensign Huff was wounded in the arm and
the boatswain's mate received a severe
scalp wound.
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CUTTER KHAMA IN A GALE.
Yacht Had to Return to Gourock
Scotland, for Repairs.

GOCROCK, Scotland. May S.-The British
cutter Khama, of thirty-eight tons register,
recently purchased by Seymour Hyde of
New York, which sailed from here May 3,
returned to Gourock today, in a damaged
condition. The Khama got fifty miles be-
yond Tuskar, when she encountered ter
rife weather, during which her jib and
main halyards were carried away, and she
was forced to return to this port. Her crew
declare they never had such experiences
1t is doubtful if the men will consent to
make another start.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-08
Great Britain to send Delegate.

Ambassador Choate has cabled the State
Department that the British government
has responded cordially to the invitation
to send a delegate to the congress of the
Association of Military Surgeons, which
meets In Boston this summer and has
named Col Charlton of the Royal Army
Medical Corps as its representative.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-08
Arrested for stigler's Murder.

LANCASTER, Pa, May S.-Two arrests
have been made for the murder Of Isaac
Stigler. the Rapho hermit The accused arc
Lewis Seigel. residing about half mile
from Stiglers home and a German tramp
known Paul Smith, The only evidence
against them is that they are alleged TO
have been in the neighborhood of Stigler's
home on the night of the murder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-08
PERSONAL. Mention.

Major General Alexander Med. McCook,
q. 8. A. retired, is on visit to this city
after short stay at Fort Monroe, Va.
Brigadier General George D. Ruggles
retired). who has been IN Bermuda for
several weeks past, is onFa visit to this city
on business pertaining to the erection Of
statue of Gen. Mcclellan
Mr.. Arthur Leverkers of Cologne, Ger
man. sailed per. steamer Noordam last
Wednesday morning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-08
Return of Commander Hawlev

Commander John W. EHawley, U. S. NJ,
inspector IN charge of all the light stations
and buoys in this lighthouse district, has
returned from an inspection tour, on the
tender Maple. Throughout the district All
the large lighthouses oay Chesapeake bay
and its - tributaries were visited and
changes necessary at the nshtstations were