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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-03
SAILED FOR HONOLULU.
Five Vessels of the Asiatic Squadron
Left Yokohama.

Secretary Moody has received a cable
message from Rear Admiral Evans, COM
manding the Asiatic station, saying that
the New Orleans, Albany, Cincinnati, Ra-
leigh and Pompey sailed from Yokohama
this morning for Honolulu, and that the
battle ship squadron will follow in day
or two. 1t was expected that the entire
fleet would have started on this practice
cruise on the 1st instant and the delay in
getting off is attributed at the Navy De-
partment to the difficulty OF coaling. prob
ably due to the prevalence of a storm.
In answer to an inquiry from Rear Ad-
miral Evans as to the probable disposition
of his fleet after its visit to Honolulu the
Secretary of the Navy today cabled him
that he is to return with his force to Yoko-
hama as soon as Honolulu has been visited.
This order is accepted as an indication that
the Navy Department has no purpose OF
using the vessels of the Asiatic fleet in
enforcing its policy for the construction Of
the Panama canal,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-03
MURDERED nDRf GOLD
Bodies Of Aged Couple Found
in Buffalo.
HORRIBLY DECOMPOSED
RELATIVE UNDER ARREST FOR
ALLEGED COMPLETELY.
Victims Kept Large Sums of Money in
Their Home-Suspect in
Custody.

| BUFFALO, N Y, December 3.-The de-
| composed bodies of Franz Frehr and his
wife. an aged couple, who disappeared from
| their home at 339 Jefferson street on No
vember 20, were found early today buried
beneath a woodshed In the yard back of
their house. They had been murdered. The
skulls of both had been crushed, and a
hammer. such as would have inflicted the
blows. was found in the shed. Several
hairs were found clinging 70 the head of it.
Search by Entire Staff Of Detectives.
A search for Charles Bonier, who moved
into the house of the Frehrs on the day
of their disappearance, had been begun
hours before the finding Of the bodies, but
the hunt was renewed by ithe entire staff
of headquarters detectives as soon as word
came that the bodies of the old couple had
been found.
On Tuesday Bonier appeared at police
court in response to a summons in a John
Doe proceedings regarding the disappear
ance of the Frehrs The case was ad-
journed and Bonier was ordered to appear
in court yesterday, but he did not come.
Foul Play Suspected.
1t was then that the suspicion of foul
had believed up to that time that the old
who hoped to inherit their money.
Descriptions of Bonier were sent broad
cast. and this morning Police Superintend-
ent Bull received a telephone message
from Erie. Pa, stating that Bonier had
been arrested there. Bonier Is sixty-five
years old.
Gold Found on Housekeepers Person.
+ Bonier's housekeeper, Louise Lindholm, is
In custody in this city. The police found on
her person gold pieces to the value of $40.
The Frehrs were supposed to have a great
deal of gold in the house. The woman says
the money was given to her by Bonier.
Kate Kahn, relative of the Lindholm
woman, was also taken to a police station,
trunk and some stuff which had belonged
to the Frehrs having been found at her
home.
Victims Had Money and Property.
The Frehrs owned another house and lot
besides their home in Jefferson street and
had money in the bank. 1t ntasrwell known
in the neighborhood that they kept large
sums of money in their home.
Last spring man said tc have been Bo-
nier came to them to buy their home He
Is said to have offered 5000, which the
Frehrs refused.
On November 20 the man moved into the
Frehr house and on that day the old couple
disappeared. female relative of the
Frehrs called at the house Thanksgiving
day.
Investigation Leads to Discovery.
She was told they had moved away. The
police were notified and an investigation
was begun which resulted In the discovery
of the bodies today
The Lindholm woman was closely uues-
toned by the police officials. She said Bo-
nier told her the old colnla had sold tho
house to him and that they had gone to a
house of refuge to spend the remainder of
their lives. The gold found upon her she
insisted had been given to her by Bonier
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-03
OVER LOO TYPHOID CASES.
Two Hundred Families in Stricken
Butler Receive Help.

BUTLER, Pa, December 3-Up to noon
today 1,143 cases of typhoid fever had
been reported to the representatives of the
state board of health, and there are proba-
bly, 100 unreported cases in the town.
There were one death and several new
cases today, but the belief Is general
among the Butler physicians that the
worst is over, and from now on there will
be fewer cases of fever developed.
Two hundred families have received re-
lief in the form of supplies medicines and
nurses.
Later.-The fever claimed Its thirty fourth
victim this afternoon in the person of
Father Daniel Walsh, pastor of st. Paul
Catholic Church.
Father Walsh has been Ill two weeks.
His work among the poor was untring,
and before becoming unconscious he gave
away everything he possessed in the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-03
VIII Fight Alone.
BOOMING THE EXPOSITION.
Members of Congress Will Address
Meeting at Newport News Tonight.

Speca! Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NORFOLK Va, December 3.-Representa-
tive John Sharp Williams of Mississippi, the
democratic floor leader, with Representative
H. L. Maynard of Virginia, John F. Lacy of
Iowa, Claude A. Swanson and Gardner of
Virginia, who arrived from Washington this
morning to speak tonight at a mass meet
ing in Newport News in the interest of
the jamestown exposition, which 1t Is pro-
posed to hold on Hampton Roads in 1907,
will depart tomorrow morning for a trip
through colonial Virginia, including his
toric jamestown Island, Williamsburg and
the battlefields of Yorktown.
Mr.. Williams will probably return to
Washington Saturday morning but the
others in the party may not reach the
capital until Monday.
Rear Admiral Joseph G. Green U. 8. A.,
arrived here from Washington this morn
ing. and, joining Mrs. Green, will depart
tonight to spend some time in Florida
Gen. w r. Cox, U. S. A, arrived here
today from Washington and left imme-
diately for Tarboro, N. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-03
FOUGHT FOR TWO DAYS
Tribesmen's Losses Heavy;
Germans Slight.
CONTINUOUS FIRM G.
RETIRED TO BRITISH TERRITORY
AFTER DEFEAT.
Rebellious Natives Will Be Driven Into
the Hands of Kaiser's
Soldiers.
CONTINUOUS FIRM G.

BERLIN, December 3.-The BondelZ-
warts tribesmen of German Southwest
Africa. after their defeat, November 81, by
the German expeditionary column retreat
ed into British territory, and occupied some
islands in the Orange river.
The battle, which was fought at Sandfon-
tein, began November 20. The firing was
kept up almost continuously for two days,
both sides observing cautious tactics.
Tribesmen Lost Heavily.
The tribesmen lost heavily, according to
the official advices, and the German losses
were slight, but are not enumerated.
The British column, sent by the authori-
ties of Cape Colony to prevent the Bondelz-
warts from entering British territory, was
not in touch with the German expedition.
1t is presumed that when the British To-
cate the rebellious natives the latter will be
driven over the border into the hands of
the Germans
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-03
RECEPTION AT ANNAPOLIS.
Mrs. Smith Entertains This Afternoon
at Executive Mansion.
patch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
ANNAPOLIS, Nd December 3.-Mrs.
Smith wife of Gov. John Walter Smith Of
Maryland. will give a reception at the ex-
ecutive mansion this afternoon from
until o'clock. She will be assisted In
receiving by her daughter, Mrs. Arthur
Foster wife of Col. Foster of the gov
ernors staff; Mrs. Anne Burton Jeffers,
state librarian: Miss Mary r. Magruder
and Miss Jeanette Dryden.
Lieut.. Thomas Holcomb U. S. marine
corps, has been detached from the marine
barracks, Naval Academy, and ordered to
the marine barracks at Washington, d. c.
Lieut.. H. A. Bispham, u. S. N, has been
ordered to report here December % for
duty at the Naval Academy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-03
SWEDISH SHIP ASHORE.
Topmast Gone and It is Believed She
Will Be Total Wreck.

LEWES. Del, December 3.-North Beach
rfe saving station reports that the Swedish
ship Dharwar, with a cargo Of mating
from Hcngkong for New York. is ashore
a few miles from Ocean City, Md.
The main topmast has been carried away.
1t is feared the vessel will be a total wreck,
as heavy sea is running and the wind is
blowing thirty-six miles an hour
The North Beach life savers have been
unable to launch the lifeboat to go to the
rescue of the crew. The wrecking steamer
North America has left the Delaware
Breakwater to go to the assistance of the
Dharwar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-03
STAR WITNESS rs STILL ILL.
More Warrants Expected in Michigan
Bribery Scandal.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, December a.
Liant K. Salisbury, the peoples chief Wit
ness in the water scandal bribery cases, is
still i'll and an adjournment has been taken
of further examinations in the police court
until Saturday.
1t is said that some of the additional var
rants expected as a result of Salsbury's sen-
sational testimony on Monday may be is
sued today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-03
Secretary Moody Sails.

Secretary Moody left here this afternoon
on the dispatch boat Dolphin for Philadel-
phia to inspect the League Island navy
yard. He was accompanied by Senator
Hale Of Maine. Senator Penrose OF Penn
sylvania and Representatives Adams and
Butler and other members Of the Pennsyl-
vania House delegation. The party Is ex-
pected to return to Washington on the
Dolphin Sunday evening or Monday morn
tnS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-03
SECRETARY HAYY GUESTS.
DR.. Herran and Gen. Reyes Lunched
With Him Today,

In accordance with an appointment made
yesterday DR.. Herran. the Colombian
charge here, and General Reyes, Colombia s
special representative, took luncheon with
Secretary Hay, at the latters home today
The opportunity was improved tosthorough-
ly discuss the recent happenings on the
isthmus, and Secretary Hay listened with
a great deal of interest to General Reyes
statement on the position Of the Colombian
government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-03
GoMPERs SENT FOR.
Pittsburg Labor Union Wants Him to
Settle Trade Fight.

PITTSBURG, Pa, December 3.-Presf-
dent Samuel Gompers of the American
Federation of Labor has been asked to
come to Pittsburg to settle trade fight
The request was made by forty-eight
lodges of the International Brotherhood
of Boilermakers and Shipbuilders, who
are at present holding a meeting in Pitts
burg, to right alleged wrongs committed
by their international Office
The delegates, 1t is said, base ths1k
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-03
RETURNS TO MANILA.
Gen. Wade Has Just Visited the
Island of Jolo

Maj. Gen. Wade, commanding the Divi-
sion of the Philippines, has notified the
War Department of his return to Manila
from visit to the Island of Jolo, where
he went to look over the situation. 1t is
said at the department that he makes no
reference to the recent engagements in
which the troops under Gen. Wood killed so
many natives nor to the conditions as he
found them, probably preferring to make
a special report by mail on the subject.
In another dispatch Cen Wade says that
the transport. Sheridan arrived at Manila
on the 2Sth ultimo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-03
FIRED AS LAST RESORT.
Conductor Shoots Fatally Passenger
Who Assaulted Him.

CHICAGO, December objected from a
41st street electric car because he had re-
fused to pay his fare to a non-union con-
ductor, Omer r. Burke, secretary of the
Steamftters' Union. last night pursued the
car for five blocks. assaulted the conductor
and received bullet wound which probably
will cause his death.
Robert Rogers, conductor of the car, was
arrested and admitted the shooting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-03
Reports From Minister Beaupre
German Ships to Visit New Orleans.

Word has been received here that the en-
tire German West Atlantic squadron will
visit New Orleans next month to take part
In the celebration of Emperor William s
birthday. January 21. The Navy Depart
ment has not been officially advised of the
proposed celebration. and consequently has
rot arranged for any United States naval
representation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-03
MOCCASIN IN TROUBLE
SUBMARINE TORPEDO BOAT OFF
LITTLE ISLAND, N. c.
Tug Peoria Succeeds in Getting Line
Aboard, but is Unable to
Make Headway.

CAPE HENRY, Va, December 3-The
submarine torpedo boat reported in distress
off the Little Island life saving station is
the Moccasin.
The tug Peoria has succeeded in getting
a line aboard, but SO far is unable to make
been sighted off the island.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-03
Granted Leave and Replaced.

ST. PETERSBURG, December 3.-Acting
Finance Minister Pleske is said to have
been granted prolonged leave Of absence.
and 1t Is reported that M. Kobeko, a men,
ber of the council Of the empire, will re-
place him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-03
ANXIETY AT PORTSMOUTH.
Speedy Yacht Tender Yankton Dis
patched to Moccasin's Aid.

Speedy Yacht Tender Yankton Dis
patched to Moccasin's Aid.
Snecial Dispatch to The Evening Star
PORTSMOUTH, Va, December "a tor
pedo craft of some description is in peril
Off the North Carolina coast. Her Identity
Is yet unknown. Assistance was dis
patched from this navy yard, on receipt of
information that she is a government ves-
sell
The craft is believed to be submarine
type although this naval station has no
information Of any of the submarines of the
navy making a voyage in this direction.
First Sighted by Life-Savers.
The first information of the perilous po
stion Of the little vessel came in the shape
of a telegram from the superintendent Of
Little Island life saving station.
1t was addressed to the weather bureau
and contained information that an un-
known boat was lying about three miles
off the station and that tug was stand
ing by her, evidently trying to get line
to her.
The low freeboard indicated that the boat
was either a small craft almost awash, or
else. a submarine torpedo boat.
Flying Small Flags.
She was said to be flying small figs at
either end, and this leads some of the ma
rine sharps to infer that she is some hunt
ing launch that ventured outside in the
present heavy weather. =
The naval officials are wasting no time in
speculation, however, and rather than take
any chances whatsoever, the commandant
ordered the Yankton, the speedy yacht ten
der to the receiving ship Franklin, to pro-
ceed at once to the assistance of the i'm
periled craft.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-03
WILL FIGHT ALONE.
War, II It Comes, Will Be Solely Be
tween Russia and Japan.

BERLIN. December 3.-The dispatch of
the Associated Press from Paris Tuesday
night announcing that the basis for an
agreement between Russia and Japan had
been arrived at, Is the most interesting
topic of the day at the chancellor1es
While expressing the keenest curiosity
about the source Of the correspondents in
formation. the official world remains conf
dent that the negotiations will not come to
q breach.
The foreign office bases its confidence in
this belief on the strength of the Russian
position relieving her of the necessity of
attacking, and on the improbability of ia
pan securing permanent advantages from
war.
However. If war does come, the foreign
office believes Russia and Japan would
fight alone.
Will Fight Alone.
1t does not believe that Great Britain and
France have undertaken to mediate, and is
inclined to think Russia and Japan would
reject interference even from their allies.
Indeed. the foreign Office does not think
Japan has informed Great Britain regard
ing the details of her demands upon Rus
sia, but preferred arranging matters en-
tirely with the latter country.
OF course, friendly representations by
France at ST. Petersburg and by Great Brit
ain at Toxic have probably been made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-03
NEW ORLEANS IN EARNEST
$500, 900 Offered for the Next Repubu.
can Convention.

NEW ORLEANS, December 3.-Frank B.
Williams, noted sugar planter, and chair
man of the republican state central COM
mittee Of Louisiana, announced last night
that the Louisiana republicans offer $500 600
for the next national republican conyen.
ton, and want 1t held here.
He offers $4,000 himself promising to
raise the balance from eleven Louisianians,
each giving similar amount.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-03
Movements Of Naval vessels.

Movements Of Naval Vessels.
The collier Saturn was put in commission
yesterday at the navy yard, Bremerton.
Wash.
The Vicksburg has arrived at Shanghai,
the Yankee at Gloucester and the Cleve-
land and Powhatan at Portsmouth. N. II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-03

The position of The Star
is unique. No old Wash
ingtonian is ever without it
and the new ones quickly
contract the habit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-03
Mail Report Received From
Rear Admiral Coghlan.
CONFERENCES IN VAIN
REPRESENTATIVE OF PANAMA
AND COLOMBIA MEET.
Arrival on the Scene of Gen. Reyes
Hostile Move to Be Delayed Until
He Gives Further Orders.

Additional details of the development OF
affairs on the Isthmus of Panama are given
in a mail report just received from Rear
Admiral Coghlan. commanding the Carib-
bean squadron, on board the flagship May
flower The report is dated Colon, Novem-
Der 23 and is In part as follows:
Conference on the Mayfower.
"Since my last communication of Novem-
ber H. No. 2S0-D, everything has remained
quiet The morning of the 18th the Com
missioners from Panama arrived and helo
a conference on board the Mayfiower with
the commissioners from Cartagena I was
informed by Senior Arias Of the Panama
party that no conclusion was reached. The
Catagena commissioners left on the royal
mail steamer Trent at about PM the
same day.
ION November 10 General Rafael Reyes,
special agent of the Bogota government,
arrived on the French mail steamer can
ada. Upon the assurance OF the prefect OF
Colon that he was able to properly guard
General Reyes from injury he was not In
terfered with by our forces. l offered the
hospitality of the Maytiower during his
stay, and pointed out to him that 1t would
be safer for him to be with us, etc, but ne
declined, as his position was such, he held,
1t would be improper to go on board a man
of-war. The Canada flew the new flag of
Panama at her foremast head all the time
she was mere.
commissioners from Panama met Cen
eral Reyes on board the Canada the morn
Ing of the Goth for conference, which. l
was told came to naught General Reyes
wished me to hold a conference on political
affairs but informed him 1t was impossi-
BILE, as had no authority to enter into such
subjects.
Awaiting Orders From Reyes.
"On the Goth he informed me he would go
to Port Limon in the Canada, and thence to
New Orleans by fruit steamer and on to
Washington for consultation with Senior
Amador and the United States government;
also that he particularly desired that
would telegraph his thanks to the President
and the Secretary for his gracious reception
and treatment by United States naval forces
at Colon. He also said he had ordered the
Colombian forces to make no hostile move
until further orders from him. He was
very gracious in his intercourse with US.
THE Canada arrived back here from Fort
Limon on Sunday, the 22d and reported
that General Reyes and four of his party
had gone north on fruit steamer.
by letter from Commander Hubbard
learned that a small party Of marauders
had been robbng about the Valiente PENN
sua and that the Alcalde del Toro had sent
a launch and dozen soldiers down to in
vestigate.
ION the Goth the Schooner Elva took
commissioner of the Panama junta and a
company of fifty men on a special mission
to Bocas del Toro
The health of the squadron is good
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-03
Departure Of Secretary Roet.

Secretary Root left here this afternoon
for New York, and is expected to return by
Monday morning: 1t is understood that he
has gone to New York on private business.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-04

The bridge, by the way Is quite a
money maker II you walk over YOU
are not required TO pay, but that's as
FAR as your privileges extend. You are
not allowed TO hang over the outer rails
and gaze at the river below In a penslve
manner and IL you carry a suspicious
looking bundle which might contain a
diving outfit you are arrested at once as
an intending lmtattor Of Steve Bro.
de the bridge jumper, actor saloon
owner and real estate dealer
II you decide to forego the pleasures
Of the promenade and ride in one of the
company's cars the privilege will cost
you three cents Better pay a nickel
ana get two tickets II YOU are riding
horseback YOU must civ, up three cents
Tor your Stecd. The company has not
yet started a bargain sale In horse tick
cts, SO there viii be no advantage In
buying two tickets for your rhar.or A
horse and vehicle are taxed five Us,
and II YOU are sitting behind q pair Cf
sleppers the tariff Will be dime Each
extra horse above two attached 10 a We.
hicle Is charged for at the rate Of three
cents
The bridge is Just eghty-hve feet
wide and has river span OF sos feet
Inches. Each land span has n length OF
800 feet The length Of the Brooklyn
approach Is gil feet, and that Of the
New York approach 1862 feet inches.
The total length of the carrlage-way Is
$3.50 feet, and the total length Of the
bridge with extensions. 6,531 feet.
The clear height of the bridge In cen
ter NJ the river span above high water,
al 90 degrees Fahrenheit, ~ 1856 feet.
The height of the floor at the towers,
above high water, is ii9 feet 3 inches,
There are four cables, the diameter OF
each being lj& inches. The length OF
each single wire In the cables Is S,57S
feet inches The ultimate strength Of
each cable Is 10000 tons. Each cable
contains 1926 parallel mot twisted gal
vanized steel oil-coated wires, closely
wrapped to a solid cylinder 1854 inches
I'm diameter. The permanent weight
suspended from the cables is 1850 tons.
For the year ended December 81, 1900,
5jii9932 passengers We're carried by the
Bridge cars alone, ana the receipts from
this source amounted 10 N.41S1l4, and
from the carriage Sll3,N
A magnificent view Of the river and
harbor is afforded as well az that ~
both cities. Governors Island. Bedloe's
Island and the Statue Of Liberty. 70
the south Hes Brooklyn; us broad area
carrying the vision as far as the eye
will reach To the north, New York
its marble sltyscraplng buildings, gold
en- domes huge Chlmneys and noted
spires all combine TO photograph on the
mind one grand panorama never 10 b.
forgotten, Not the least interesting fea-
ture of the free exhibition is the multi
pllcity Of strlkngly conspicuous signs,
Notwithstanding many people are Of the
opinion that they mar the general view.
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itants, II Is very curious that Letters
burg Maryland town, does not have
one negro family. They come, stay per-
haps a few months, and for some UNI
known reason depart,
Farmers, schoolteachers, carpenters
and machinists in the Waynesboro
shops are the majority OF the people,
The most prominent member of the
community is Josephus Ground, one Of
the first merchants in that part Of the
country. Mr.. Ground Is not only well
known commercially, but Is a cultured,
travelled gentleman, whose family has
lived there for years in the old Oliver
Lant2 house which covers half a block
on the Center square, and has dispensed
hospitality in time honored Southern
style, Leitersburg has many interest
ing old graveyards and curious land