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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20
Break Reported in Levee at
Pecan Point.
ZIG CREVASSE OPENED
FLOOD POURS INTO
ST. FRANCIS BASIN.
The Water at New Orleans Has
Reached the High Record
Of 1897.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. March 20.-In spite OF
heroic work by hundreds of men, the Ieyee
near Pecan Point, forty miles north, Is
reported to have given way at an early
hour this morning. and vast column OIL
water is running through crevasse four
hundred feet wide.
Pecan Point is twenty miles north OF
Trice's Landing. where the first break &C.
CURED, and the additional flood being let
into the ST. Francis basin will cause the
waters to rise more rapidly through the
lowlands.
The reports Of the sufferings of the peo-
pie at Marion are believed to be somewhat
exaggerated. Every opportunity has been
given those remaining there to get out OF
the flooded district, but they decline TO
leave President Killough of the St
Francis levee board says that while the
situation Is serious. there has been no &C.
tual distress except in a few Isolated cases.
Break at North Helena.
Another break is reported at North Hell
ena, where the waters are rushing through
an eight-foot gap in the small levee, Hood
ing the north section and driving many ne
groes to high land.
The railroad situation on the west side OF
the river Is unchanged. No trains are NOV
ing, and 1t will be several days after the
waters recede before the tracks can be put
in shape for traffic.
NEW ORLEANS, March 2O.-A rise Of
two-tenths was marked on the gauge here
today. the river remaining 1916. which the
government officials say was the maximum
attained during the record breaking flood OF
1897. Beyond the break at Bougere al the
Louisiana levees have thus far held.
GREENVILLE, Miss. March 20.-The
protection dixie at Leland, Ark, Is rapidly
slipping into the river, and 1t Is now prob
able that the river will seek a new channel.
leaving Greenville in the interior. The sit
uation Is grave, although Captain Bollinger
thinks he can control it. The river is four
feet above the 1897 mark, and rising at the
rate of half foot day. Heavy rain fell
during the night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20
Italians Reported Killed.

BOSTON. March 20.-The special train
from New London bearing the majority
of the Plymouth's passengers arrived
here this afternoon. Among the pas
sengers were several Italian immigrants,
one of whom Pasuuale Mltelo, says
that he Is sure that number of immigrants
in the steerage were killed In the collision,
while others jumped overheard. He said:
Il believe that about fifteen Italians perish
ed in the disaster. I saw five dead and am
satisfied that saw at least ten more Jump
overheard"
Another Italian says he saw seven Of his
countrymen leap into the sea after the coll
liSion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20
SHELTER FOR REFUGEES.
War Department Will Furnish Tents
and Supplies If Necessary.

Upon the receipt Of dispatch from the
mayor of Memphis appealing for tents to
shelter refugees from the overlooked dis
tricts along the Mississippi river. who are
congregating in Memphis in large numbers,
Secretary Root this morning wired the gov
ernor of Tennessee for a statement Of the
conditions. If it is found that the state is
unable to cope with the situation the Score
tary will at once authorize the loan Of the
necessary number Of tents
There is a general quartermaster's depot
at Jeffersonville, Ind, and the tents prob
ably will be sent to Memphis from that
point.
In addition to furnishing tents the War
Department also will furnish commissary
supplies If 1t Is found to be necessary Sec
rotary Root was authorized to take this
action at today's cabinet meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20
More Industrial Education.

From the New York Tribune.
While some educators are discussing the
question of Greek no Greek, others that
of electives or no electives, and others that
of two or a four years college course, 1t
Is gratifying to observe that the advocates
of industrial education are making steady
and suspicious progress. Only a few years
ago We had nothing beyond few institutes
Of technology. Genuine trade schools were
unknown, and such a thing as putting them
into the regular public school system was
undreamed of. Now we have Industrial
schools on every hand, and the recent lay
ing OF the corner stone OF q manual train
ing high school In Brooklyn Is a reminder
Of the extent to which. the principle of in
dustrial education Is already established in
the public school system.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20
BANK OFFICIAL ARRESTED.
G. B. White Charged With Looting
Bank at Hyndman. Pa.

PHILADELPHIA, March 20.-George B.
White. vice president Of the South Pennsyl-
vania National Bank Of Hyndham, Bedford
county, Pa, was arrested here today by
federal officers charged with conspiracy to
wreck the bank. He is accused Of looting
the institution of $4,000. He was taken be-
fore the United States commissioner for
hearing.
White was held In $1,000 ball for fur
Their hearing.
The arrest was made by Deputy United
States Marshal Meyers on a warrant sworn
out by Special Bank Examiner w. A. Ma
son, who says he acted under instructions
from Attorney General Knox.
Mr.. Mason testified that he had been ap-
pointed receiver Of the defunct bank last
December. and found Irregularities amount
ing to $40, 600
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20
Baltimore Markets,

: BALTIMORE Nd. March 20-F1our dull. un-
changed; receipts. u. 42S barrels exports. $500
7shs; April, 7sNa79; May, 20; steamer No. red,
74aI4N; receipts 3.22s bushels; exports. 10000
75a79. Corn frmer; spot and March. 4955a49ss
April zeAsasS; May 4ss4sS steamer m al cd
bushels; southern white and yellow corn. 45a49lx.
Oats firm; No. white. 42tsa4S; No: 2 mixed; Ala
Ala; receipts. 7,204 bushels Rye afm; No. 2. So
up town; receipts, 1894 bushels. Hay steady un-
changed. Grain freights quiet, unchanged: Butter
firm :. unchanged fancy imitation, Ta23; fancy
creamery. 27asO; fancy ladle 1sa19; fancy roll TIA
IS; good roll, 16a17; store -packed, BALI Eggs
changed; large, 14ha14h; medium. I4ssa14S
small, 14ha14A. Sugar firm. unchanged; 6ne and
coarse granulated, 5.01h.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20
THE Mckay ESTATE
THE EXECUTORS CITED TO AP-
PEAR,M COURT.
Asked to Explain Why They Have Not
Qualified-Suggestion That Col
lectofs Be Appointed.

The SupremeTairt Of the District of Co
lumbia was today petitioned to require the
persons named as executors in the Will OF
Col. Nathaniel Mckay to show cause why
they have noe q6&lified- as such. and also
why collectors OF the estate should not be
appointed. The spefition was filed in the
Probate Court by Francis B. Clark OF New
York. who Is represented by Attorneys
Lambert and Baker. Mr.. Clark claims to
be creditor of the Mckay estate to the
amount OF 5000. He is Of the opinion that
the settlement Of the estate should be
FASTENED, and, he Says. as the assets are
not now IN the hands OF any lawful GUS
todian for the purpose Of preserving the
same. some proper person should be APP
pointed collector.
Col. Mckay died In, last July while tenn
porarily sojourning in Atlantic City He
left large amount of personal property
consisting of money in bank, stock In the
Dewey Hotel Company and other enter
prises. A paper writing has been nled,
alleged to be the VIII Of deceased. and. 1t
is explained, two, parties have appeared.
each claiming to be his widow.
No Steps Toward Settlement.
The court is informed that. although the
alleged Will was filed several months ago
and proceedings started in reference to the
estate, no steps have been taken toward
a definite settlement. The daughters OF de-
ceased, who are non-residents of the Dis
trict, are represented by Attorneys Birney
& Woodland and Attorney Charles Z. Coie'
who, the petitioner says. represents the
executors under the alleged will.
The daughters have instituted proceed
ings in equity to set aside deed to Mabel
Grace Mckay, who was married to Col.
Mckay shortly before his death. for the
property 1911 K street, which Is said to
be worth about 100000 The further state
ment is made that the deceased had SUBJ
stantial interest in other valuable property
on 18th street between K and L streets.
The petitioner sets forth that he has wait
ed patiently for months for some action
to be taken toward the settlement Of the
estate and the adjustment of the differ
ences between parties interested. but. IN
view Of the. time that has elapsed since
the will was ordered by the court to be
filed without any definite action having
been taken, he believes 1t would be to his
interest and to the interest of the other
creditors for the court to take immediate
charge Of the property. He further says
that mo petition has been filed by the ex-
ecutor asking for the probate of the Will,
and that there IS nothing on the records
showing objection to the will, except as to
the last domicile Of the deceased. upon
which no attempt has been made to raise
an ISSUE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20
THREE WOMEN KILLED.
Struck by Engine While Dodging Train
on Another Track.

PHlLLlPSDALE. r. l., March 2O.-Three
women We're instantly killed and fourth
was probably fatally injured today while
walking from Pawtucket to this place on
The tracks of the New York New Haven
and Hartford railroad.
The victims In trying to avoid a train
were struck by an engine on another track
The killed: Rose McAloon. Bridget White.
Mary McTierney. Injured: Lizzie Nc
knight. -.----...--
The women were all under twenty years
OF age. They were walking on the tracks
from their home to the-H Glenyon dive
works at this place. where they were EN-.
ployed. Miss McAloon, Miss White and
Miss Mcknight lived In Pawtucket and
Miss McTierney in Central Falls
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20
Calls on Mai. Sylvester.

Col. George H. Puppy of the Union League.
Club of San Francisco, Cal. who came to
Washington for the purpose of extending
an invitation to President Roosevelt to
visit that club during his stay In San
Francisco, was a caller at police headauar-
tiers today. Col. Puppy has long been
personal friend OF Major Sylvester, ana his
visit to headquarters today was for the
purpose Of seeing that Official
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20
For Guidance of Police ON Detail.

Maj. Sylvester issued rules today for the
guidance of the policemen who are detailed
at the Emergency Hospital Two men are
detailed at the hospital. Under the rules
issued today they will be required to per-
form twelve hours duty each day, chang
Ing at am. and pm. They are directed
10 make prompt reports of accidents, homI-
cides and casualties and take charge of
property found on persons treated at the
hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20
Struck Oil While Mining Coal.

"a few days ago while mining coal at
Spring Valley, in Wyoming, one of the
picks struck vein Of OIL that gushed out
and completely. deluged the whole place"
said B. c. Mccoy to Star man at the
Raleigh this morning. The oil flowed
steadily and quickt got beyond the control
of the operators. Large quantities of it
were baleGf out and put In tanks, barrels
and kegs. but the bulk Of 1t could not be
gathered, so fast did it run in. 1t is esti-
mated that the we'll will produce fifty bar
relS. of oil a day easily"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20
Commissioner Aliens Departure.

Mr. F. I. Allen. commissioner Of patents,
left for Auburn. N. Y. his home town, this
evening, where he will remain until the Goth
instant. While in Auburn Mr.. Allen will
attend a banquet of the Business Mems AS
ISOLATION of that city. when he will respond
to the toast 1.-The Inventive Genius of the
Country"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20
Two Divorces Granted.

A decree has been granted by Justice
Gould. in Equity Court No. 2. granting
John T. Thornton divorce from Ida
Thornton on the ground Of desertion
Justice Hagner. in Equity Court No. 1.
this afternoon signed a decree granting
Lucy Margaret Sommers divorce from
Walter A. Sommers on the ground of
cruelty. BY the terms of the decree the
maiden name. Harrison. Of the petitioner is
restored to her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20
Applied for Habeas Corpus wits.

Application was made in the United States
Supreme Court today for writs of habeas
corpus and certiorari in tine cases of Will
lam w. Watts and David A. Saches, who
are incarcerated in the county Jail of Floyd
county, Ind. The question involved Is one
of Jurisdiction between the state court of
Indiana and the United States district court
of that state in bankruptcy proceedings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20
Building Permits Issued.

Building permits were issued today as fol-
lows:
Robert 8. Beale. two two-story brick
dwellings, 1886 and 1888 street northeast
Cost, $500.
Arminnie Palmer, one thgee-story and
cellar brick dwelling, 1894 Both street north
west. Cost, 81, 800.
James E. Mulcare. repairs to 1903 H
street northwest Cost, 1000.
N. p. Montgomery, repairs to 1743 Rhode
Island avenue northwest. Cost, 81, 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20
PRACTICALLY SETTLED.
Mr.. John r. McLean's Offer to Old
Dominion r. r. Accepted,

The terms of the agreement recently re-
ferred to in The Star by which the control
of the Old Dominion and Great Falls Rail-
road Company is to pass into the hands Of
Mr.. John r. Mclean have, 1t Is stated
been substantially complied with. The con-
struction of the road from the Georgetown
end of the Aqueduct bridge to Great Falls
will be begun as soon as practicable. ar
According to the understanding which
has been reached Mr.. Mclean will have a
controlling interest in the road. He will
either furnish the money himself to build
the road or he will finance the enterprise.
1t Is estimated that the building of the road,
including a power house plant, will cost
$3.50, 700.
1t is understood that Mr.. Robert D.
Weaver will be the president Of the road.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20

Mr.. James F. Barber of $50 Sth street
last night shortly before o'clock, when
his horse became frightened and ran away.
He was getting out Of his buggy in front
OF 1884 u street northwest when the ami
NAL started on. In attempting to catch
hold Of the reins Mr.. Barber fell and cut
his head. Three squares from where he
was injured his horse fell and sustained a
fracture OF one Leg The injured man was
taken home in cab. and the animal was
sent to DR.. Robinson.s hospital for animals
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20
Medal for One of the Puritan's Men.

j. Ryan. a sailor, now serving on the
monitor Puritan in Hampton Roads. has
been presented by the British government
with a beautiful solid silver medal, in rec
ognition of his service a trooper in the
Canadian Scouts in the campaigns in the
Transvaal. Orange Free State and the Cape
Colony. The medal was forwarded through
the State Department. and will be delivered
to Ryan at the first opportunity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20
Successful Trial Of the Florida.

Word was received at the Navy Depart
ment today that the monitor Florida,
which was built at the Nixon shipbuiiding
yard, had a very successful trial over the
Long Island course. off Bridgeport. yester-
day. Her contract speed is 111z knots, but
she exceeded that by LA knots. Her re-
ported speed, however. does not make al
lowance for tidal correction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20
Indictments by the Grand Jury.

The grand jury this afternoon reported
indictments aaJfoaRWs:t
Samuel Sims murder, first degree.
Frank Pollare, james Gray. William Adj
ans Richard Meany and Gilbert Chapman,
each for housebreaking; James Martin and
Henry Nelson. each for assault with a dan
gerous weapon; Reuben voyer, for robbery
and HOUSEKEEPING; George L. Boswell, en-
bezzlement: J. Harry Ryram. jr., violation
of section 5456 Revised Statutes of the
United States; David Murray. embezzle-
ment; Waveriy Walker Augustus Wilson
and Joseph Yates. each for larceny; Her
bert Gould. violation OF section 5467 Revised
Statutes of the United States: Dennis Sulli-
stolen property; Robert Grady Charles Lee
and James Henson. each. for robbery; Ed
ward F., Fame. robbery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20
NO TRACE OF GOLD BAR.
Detectives at Detroit Say There is
Nothing to Give Out.

DETROIT. Mich. March 20-Nothing has
developed today to help solve the myster-
ious disappearance Wednesday night from
the Union depot office Of the Pacific and
Dominion Express Company Of the ingot of
gold valued at $23 900. Superintendent New
hall of the express company still refuses to
talk to newspaper men, referring them to
Capt. Mcdonnell Of the detective depart
ment. The captain declares he has nothing
to give out.
can be learned the police have no clue to
the whereabouts of the precious bar. Sup
erintendent Newhall and the local officials
OF the express company had several con-
ferences during the morning with the de-
tectives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20
EXTRA SESSION NECESSARY.
President Palma Will Be Asked to
Convene Congress at Once.

Acting Secretary LOOMS and Mr.. Que
sada. the Cuban minister, today. after dis
cussing the prospects of exchange Of ratifi-
cations of the Cuban treaty within the time
limit. decided to cable President Palma re-
questing him to call the Cuban congress in
extraordinary session. as that body would
not otherwise meet until April 7, seven days
after the expiration Of the legal time for
the exchange of notifications.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20
Certificates, Of Incorporation.

Articles of Incorporation Of 1.-THE Frater-
nifty Printing and Supply Company were
placed on record this afternoon. The in
corporators are N. Bunch. F. w. Alexan-
der, A. j. Schippert. F. Harold Deland and
William H. Young.
A certificate Of incorporation of 1.-THE
Mancaspana Oil Company" has been filed
in the Office of the recorder of deeds by J.
K Summers, w. z. Farnham. ]. C. Spotts-
wood A. J.. LAMA. Charles T. Cabrera, R.
B. Redington and A. p. Madina.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20
PACKERS FINED HEAVILY,
Five Defendants In Missouri Ouste
Case Must Pay 5000 Each.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, March 20-The
Armour, Cudahy. Swift, Hammond and
Schwartzschild & Sulzberger packing COM
panies. the five defendants in the custer
proceedings brought by the attorney gen.
eral Of Missouri against the alleged beef
combine last summer. were fined 5000
each in the Missouri supreme court today
and ordered to pay the costs Of the case,
which amount to 5000. Unless the fines
and costs are not paid within thirty days
the defendants will be ousted from the
state, so the court orders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20
Bark Amicitia Sunk.

BORDEAUX, France. March 23.-The
'utch bark Amicltia. from New York. with
pet-oleum. which was reported on FIRE at
a Rogue yesterday, has sunk There
'sre IN fa;ssssics. SA.nrevioasiy reported.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20
SECRETARY HAYS RETURN.
Greatly Benefited in Health by His
STAY at Thomasville.

Secretary Hay returned to Washington
today. He attended the cabinet meeting
and afterward went to the State Depart
ment. He enjoyed a period of perfect rest
during his fortnight's stay at Thomasvile.
and came back greatly benefited in health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20
Charles Godfrey Leland Dead.

PHILADELPHIA, March 20-A cable
gram from Florence, Italy, announces the
death today in that city of Charles Godfrey
Leland, the author and journalist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20
Habeas Corpus for Wright.

NEW YORK. March 20.-Judge Lacombe,
b The United States circuit court today
signed an order granting an application
FOR = writ of habeas corpus and certiorari
Tor Whitaker Wright. returnable next Mon
aay. at which time the court will consider
The question whether the prisoner is en-
ntlcd 20 be released on bail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20
Two Big Tanneries Insolvent.

BUFFALO, n. Y, March &C. Moensch
& Sons Company and Moensch Fisher &
Gaensslen of Gowanda. two of the biggest
tannery concerns in this part of the coun-
try, are insolvent. Application for the ap-
pointment of receivers for both companies
was made today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20

Ola Butler. cofored; twenty years old,
was taken suddenly i'll at her home 341
Aliens court southwest. last night about
IL O'Clock. The ambulance was summoned
and the sick woman was removed to the
Emergency Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20

Two Conscience Contributions.
The Secretary Of the Treasury today re-
ceived two conscience contributions. one
of SEQ from New York, sad the, other OF
SIS from BuriIngtou, y. J.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20

Three men were killed and number of
others badly hurt by the running away of
a string of coal cars In the Sunshine mine
at South Fork, Pa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20
Shepherd. Memorial Fund.

Mr.. w. ". Cox. acting chairman Of the
finance committees Ut the Shepherd me-
mortal fund. a "a cknoYlsdges the following
subscriptions IS the fund.-.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20
New York Stock Market.

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co.. bankers
and brokers, 1419 F St, members New York
stock exchange, Washington stock ex
change and Chicago board of trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-20
Government Bonds.

At .Chxistie's, In London. the portrait Of
lady BY SIR Joshua Reynolds. supposed 70
be Of Miss Palmer. afterward Countess OF
Thormonde, fetched ! 100 Euineas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-07-03
A MASS MEETING STOPPED.
The Proposed Gathering at WiIminEton to
Protest Against Lynchings Did
Not Take Place.

Wilmington, Del, June 3O.-The
proposed mass meeting of colored
residents of Wilmington to protest
against lynchings and to take steps
to protect the negro population of
this vicinity was not held last night.
Chief of Police Black made a re-
quest of influential colored men to
use their influence against the hold
ing OF a mesting at this time, for
the reason that such a gathering
might incite further trouble be-
tween the whites and the blacks. A
small crowd gathered in the vicinity
of the place where the meeting was
to have been held, but the police
quickly dispersed it. After that no
one was permitted to loiter near the
hall.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-07-03
Arranged for His Funeral.

South Bend, Ind. June 3O.-Adofph
Wuth, 53 years old, divorced two
years ago from his wife, after hav-
ng his grave dug. his picture placed
therein and selecting his palIbearers,
went to the residence of his divorced
wife, coming up behind her while she
was sprinkling the lawn and shot
Ter with a revolver. He then shot
himself near the heart. Mrs. Wuth
craNled over the fence to a neigh
bor's house and gave the alarm. She
HE'D a short time afterward at the
hospital. Wuthleft a book with a
written statement of his troubles.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-07-03
Farmers to Try Co-operation.

Topeka, Kan. June 3O.-Thirty
farmers, living at Ludell, Rawlins
county, are going to try chance at
cooperation. They applied yesterday
for a charter to do business as the
Farmers Live Stock, Grain and Sup
ply company. Their purpose is, APP
parent1y, to engage in a general CO.
operative business, such as cattle
shipping, grain storing and merchan-
dising. They have $1,000 capital stock
and under their charter will have the
right to purchase and operate grain
elevators, stock yards and other en-
terprises of similar nature.