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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-24
MADE A HARD FIGHT
FINALLY ovERPowERED ON
ISLAND IN RIVER.
One Of the Men Severely Wounded
Merchant W. L. Daily Identi-
fies Them.

BURTON Kan, October 24-After de-
termined chase and a bloody battle the men
who are alleged to have looted the bank at
this point have been captured on an island
In the Arkansas river.
The men give their names as James Bell
George Olson, E. II. Johnson. who was Sc
verely wounded; Thomas White and Frank
Harwood.
Johnson is badly wounded being shot IN
the head. breast, arms and legs. They de-
clare that they were never In Burton, but
W. L. Daily merchant of Burton, iden-
titles them as the men who came into his
store Thursday evening.
The alleged bandits had only $1S in their
possession when searched. Parties are now
going over the trail looking for the money,
which is supposed to have been buried.
Friday IN the battle between two of the
pursuers and three OF the robbers Harry
Westmasotte. who was carrying double
barreled shotgun, fired at the fugitives, and
in addition to woundins one, knocked a re-
volver from his hands. Friday afternoon
15O citizens formed posse at this point
and following a trail of blood and bloody
rags across plowed field finally located
the robbers on a wooded island in the Ar
kansas river. fifteen miles from Burton.
Attack on the Stronghold.
A party, of thirty heavily armed men, led
by the assistant cashier of the bank, E. E.
Sive. then proceeded to wade across, while
the rest of the pursuers covered the island
with guns and revolvers. Seeing the over
whelming odds against them. the robbers
waved white handkerchief and crawled
from the pits they had dug and surrendered.
The men give as their reason for being
unable to escape that they were afoot and
were compelled to assist their wounded
leader 1t is thought that these men may
have been the same ones that held up the
eating house at Mcfarland recently. The
description tallies with the Mcfarland ban
dts. The men claim that they are iron
workers from Kansas City and Joplin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-24
CAR OF DYNAMITE ExPLoDEs.
Accident at Bay Chester on N. T., N.
II. and Hartford B.. r.


NEW YORK, October 24.-Three freight
cars, one of them loaded with dynamite.
that had broken away from a, freight train
on the Harlem River branch of the
New York. New Haven and Hartford
railroad at Bay Chester early today. col
Eded with the remainder of the train at
the bottom of a steep decline, and the car
with the explosive in 1t was blown up, de-
molishing three other cars.
The engineer, Thomas Corrigan, was
thrown off his seat and was for few min
utes stunned. He managed to regain his
presence of mind, however. and shut OF the
steam, bringing the train to a stop.
Nearly every house in Bay Chester SUI
fered DANA ge from the explos on. A wo-
man, who was thrown from bed. is believed
to be the only person who was injured by
the explosion.
A policeman, who was crossing the tracks
a mile from the scene, Was knocked down
by the concussion.
The three detached cars and the rear car
of the main portion of the train we: e
burned.
Within half a mile Of the Bay Chester
station not a pane of glass in any of the
houses remained intact.
In WeStchester village almost panic
reigned. Men rushed to the post office,
armed with clubs, guns and knives, be-
lieving that burglars had blown open the
safe.
Two lighthouses on Long Island sound
half a mile away from the scene of the ex-
plosion, were wrecked.
There was some damage done at City Is
land.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-24

A still more potential influence, however,
is allied on the SIDE of Tammany. Great
corporate interests concerned in public
franchises are said to be contributing heav
lily to the Tammany campaign fund. The
reason for that is easily found. Tammany
in control is a definite power that can be
dealt with the terms of barter and trade.
Money talks with Tammany, and when the
money has spoken Tammany acts. Pr viii
eyes desired by public service corporations
can be obtained from Tammany where they
might be refused by the fusion government.
Undoubtedly the fusion government has
made enemies during its regime and in this
campa gn must suffer thereby. Heart burn
ings and d:sappointments will be manifest
and will make some votes for Tammany.'
The campaign thus far has not been we'll
managed by the democrats and some mis-
takes have been made which will count
Two months ago Tammany seemed to have
'Walkover.
1t is not walkover for either side at this
time. 1t is a fight and hot one.
N. o. M.
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Personal Mention.

Representative G. L. Lilley of Connecticut
is at the Arlington.
DIR. ]. NJ. Heller left today for Chicago
to attend the wedding of his brother, a
prominent attorney in that sec ton.
Captain Cassidy Cook. who has been visit
ing former neiEhbors in Cincinnati has re-
turned to Washington and taken apart
ments at 919 18th street.
Mr.. Richard Lambert of New Orleans,
La, grand secretary Masonic order of state
of Louisiana. and H. W. Coulter of the
same place. both of the SD degree, Scottish
Rite Masons. are attending the annual ses-
sion being held in this city They are
registered at the St. James Hotel.
DIR. Charles l.. Rradt VINO is holding
evangelistic services at Gunton Temple
Church. Is the guest of Mr.. Henry J. Finley,
1905 Phelps place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-24
MAY HAVE MORE TESTS.
Army Board to Hear Reports on the
Langley Machine.

A meeting of the army board Of ordnance
fortifications, of which General Gillespie is
president, will be held in this city on the
9TH proximo, and 1t is expected that a re-
port will be submitted by Prof 8. P. Lang
ley on the subject of the recent experiments
with his flying machine near Whitewater,
Va.
A report on the same subject Is also ex-
pected from Major M. NJ. Macomb, Artil-
lery Corps, of the general staff. who is also
a member Of the board Of ordnance and
fortification. He made observations of the
tests of the Langley flying machine by d.
rection Of the board. whose interest in the
matter was due to the fact that 1t had made
an allotment of $4,000 to defray. the cost
of the experiments. 1t is understood that
the matter is to be again considered by the
board, with a view to making a further
allotment for another test of the machine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-24
SAUSAGE MAKERS ON STRIKE
Fifteen Hundred Men Quit at Chicago
Stock Yards

CHICAGO, October 24.-Fifteen hundred
sausage makers at the Union stock yards
struck today. Work was stopped in the
sausage manufacturing departments of the
big packing houses, and it is the declared
purpose of the union to tie up the industry
in each Of the nine packing centers Of the
country.
No violence attended the strike. The men
failed to report for work and the packing
companies did not try to operate the sau-
sage departments with non-union men,
There was no picketing by the union. Act
ing In accordance with plan for a peace
able campaign, the strikers remained away
from the yards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-24
GEN. CORBIN'S FAREWELL.
Takes Official Leave of Associates at
the Department.

Major Gen. Corbin took official leave
of his associates at the War Department
today preparatory to assuming command
of the military Department of the East
with headquarters at Governors Island
N Y, Monday morning. At II o'clock he
received all the civilian employees of the
adjutant generals office, and at II o'clock
all the army officers stationed in the War
Department and at nearby posts. There
was a large turnout of officers and en-
ployes to take leave of the retiring adjutant
general and wish him success in his new
field of operations
Major Gen. Chaffee. who will succeed
Gen. Corbin at the War Department as the
principal assistant to the chief of the gen
eral staff, relinquished command of the
Department of the East at New York this
afternoon and will report at the War De-
partment for duty Monday morning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-24
BOUNDARY COMMISSIONERS SAIL
All Of the American Party Except Mr
Root Leave Today.

LONDON, October 24.-The last Of the
Americans connected with the Alaska boun-
dairy commission, except Secretary Root,
left London this morning fc "outhampton
to board the American line steamer Phila-
delphia, which sails today for New YORK.
The party included Mr.. and Mrs. John W.
Foster, Mr.. and Mrs Jacob NJ. Dickinson,
MI. and Mrs. Hannis Taylor, Mr. and Mrs.
Lansing and Mr. and Mrs. Mittman- 4
party of friends bid them farewell at
Waterloo station. All the Americans eX-
pressed satisfaction at the result of their
trip and appreciation of Er siish hospitality.
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DAVIS AND BAKER RESIGN.
Deputy Marshals Who Let Albert e
Bell EScape.

PHILADELPHIA. October 24.-E. H.
DAVIS and Alvah Baker, the deputy mar
Republican river. The scene from the
the mailpouch robber and check forger, es-
capped left this city today Tor Their homes
III Denver. After failing to deliver their
prisoner to the United States marshal the
deputies asked permission to return home,
but their request was not granted by United
States District Attorney Holland until he
had thoroughly Investigated the manner of
Bells escape.
Before leaving both men said they. had
paid their own expenses while here, and
that they had resigned their positions as
deputy marshals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-24
WILL ADJOURN ON 31ST.
No Canal Legislation Expected From
Present Colombian Congress-.

communication from United States Min
lister Beaupre at Bogota indicates that the
present session of the Colombian congress
IL not expected to make any further prog
ress with the canal legislation. The special
committee which had been considering the
proposition TO declare the franchise OF the
Panama Canal Company vacated and the
extension heretofore granted Illegal has
made a report, which Is SO ambiguous in
its terms as 10 permit of several construc-
tons. and practically leaves the question
undecided As the present congress ter
inmates by limitation on the 31st instant, no
action on this subject is expected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-24
Coming Trials of Naval Vessels.

The submarine torpedo boats Grampus
and Pike will undergo their final official
trials in San Francisco bay. The torpedo
boat Stringham. built by the Harlan and
HoIlingsworth Company. Will have her pre-
tminary trial over the Barren Island course
in Chesapeake bay. November s. The gov
eminent will make preliminary acceptance
of the cruiser Cleveland. built at Bath, Me-,
when she Is delivered at the navy yard.
Portsmouth. N. H.. at the end Of this
month.
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TO AWAIT RETIREMENT
Col. Meade Of the Marine Corps to Give
UP Active Service.

Col. Robert L. Meade of the Marine
Corps, recently in command of the marine
barracks. Mare Island Cal, has been con-
demned by medical survey and ordered
home to await retirement from active serv-
ice December 26. He will be succeeded in
command of the marine barracks, Mare
Island, by Col p c. Pope. now in COM
mand of the marine barracks. Boston. and
Col A. C. Kelton. commanding the marine
barracks, Newport, will be transferred to
the command of the barracks at Boston
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-24
Prizes Given for Military Essays.

Tho military service institution of the
United States has awarded the Fry prizes
of 1908 for best short papers on military
subjects to Brigadier General Theodore
6chwan. L. g. A.. who wrote on THE Com
ing General Staff" and to Major w. NJ.
Black. Corps Of Engineers. u. 8. A., who
wrote on The Education ana Training Of
Army OfIlcers.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-24
Movements Of Naval Vessels.

The Navy Department is informed that
the Dolphin with Secretary Moody aboard
arrived at Newport News this morning.
The Wilmington left Annoy for Shanghai,
the Ell Cano has left Shanghai for Hankow
and the Baltimore has left Boston for
Hampton Roads
The Hannibal has arrived at Hampton
Roads. the Nezinscott at Portsmouth, N.
h, and the Macdonough at Annapolis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-24
Big Fire at Asheville. N. C..

ASHEVILLE. N. c., October 2i.-The re-
Gently completed Asheville Auditorium.
valued at $4,000. burned early today. Be
SIDES the Auditorium the residence of Mrs
w. H. Penland, valued at $1O.OO0. was also
destroyed. The properties were insured Tor
$4,000. A theatrical company which play
ed at the Auditorium last night lost Its
scenery and baggage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-24
CONSUL AYME HERE.

Preparing to Depart for His New Post
at Para.
Lewis H. Ayme, who, as United States
consul at Guadaloupe, went to Martinique
during the terrible volcanic eruptions last
year and rendered such effective services
there. is in Washington preparing to de-
part for Para, Brazil. to which important
post he has been promoted in recognition Of
his services.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-24
Methodist Schools to Unite.

s CHICAGO. October pa plan whereby
all or nearly all of the Methodist educa-
tfonal institutions in the country may be
united under one general supervising body
OF directors. with Northwestern University
az the head and front, has been disclosed
by President James Of Northwestern.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-24
MINISTER PEARSON FINED.
He Insulted an italian Railway Official
in Rome.

ROME, October 24.-Richmond Pearson
formerly United States consul at Genoa
and now minister to Persia, has been fined
$50 and $15 costs for insulting an Italian
railway official last December, previous to
his appointment minister
The government was desirous of settling
the incident by pardoning Mr.. Pearson tut
the latter refused to ask for the king $
Clemency, as prescribed by law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-24
Lou Dillon to Trot Today.

MEMPHIS. Tenn, October 24.-Lou Dill
Ior is scheduled to go against the worlds
trotting record this afternoon, yesterdays
trial having been postponed because of-a
strong wind. Weather conditions are IA
vorable. Dillon will be paced by two run
EerS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-24
Naval Promotions Recommends

Naval Promotlons Recommended
The naval examining board has reported
in favor of the promotion Of Lieutenant
Commander j. D. s. Lawrence. Commander
e. K. Moore. Lieutenant Uunior grade) Gil
bert Chase, Lieutenant dunior grade) L. r.
Sargent and Lieutenant Gunior grade) v. S.
Houstin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-24
State Department Not Advised.

The State Department has not yet been
advised of the reported intention Of the
British government to appoint Sir Henry
Mortimer Durand as ambassador to Wash
ington, to succeed the late Sir Michael
Herbert. But the inquiries that have been
made in the usual official form as to the
acceptablity of Sir Henry, together with
private advices make it almost certain that
the selection has been made and merely
awaits formal announcement from the Lon
don foreign office.
The significant and important feature or
Sir Henry's selection is the fact that 1t is
the first time the British government has
sent an ambI ssador directly to Washing
ton. Heretofore Washington has been
looked upon as a post ranking at the foot
of the embassies. hence it has been the GUS
tom to promote a IN. mister to be ambassa-
dor here. So the action of tho British gov
eminent in this case marks a growing sense
OF appreciation of the Importance of Wash
ington as a diplomatic post.
Sir Henry's Diplomatic Career
The Right Honorable Henry Mortimer
Durand. G. c. NJ. G., X. C. S. l., and X c.
l. E. IS a lawyer by profession, having en-
tered the bar at Lincoln's Inn in 1872 but
he has a large diplomatic experience, par
ticularly IN India and the orient. He en-
tered the Bengal civil service in 1873, but
the following year attached himself to the
British foreign service, with which he has
been connected ever since. He was appoint
ed a political agent in Rajputana in 1875,
and became assistant secretary of the In
dian foreign office in 1877. He was political
secretary 10 Lord Roberts during the IA
nous Afghan campaign in 1S79-S0 receiv-
iIs medal and clasp. He became under
secretary OF the Indian foreign Office in
1850. and was n c. S. l. In 1881. He became
foreign secretary in 1885 and went to Man
dalay with Lord Dufferin during the Bur
mese war IN 1885. He also conducted the
negotiations with the Chinese government
which closed the war with Thibet In 1883,
and was the head of a special mission to
Cabul In 1893, as a result OF which he was
made X. c. S. !. in 1894. He received his
appointment as minister in the same year
and was sent to Persia In 1890 he was
made G. c. NJ. G.. besides receiving the
Jubilee and coronation medals. Sir Henry
attained the rank OF amba sSador in 1900
going to Madrid, where he has been since
stationed He Is Il member of the priyy
council
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cotopaxi volcano Active.

GUAYAQUIL. Ecuador. October 2A-The
Cotopau volcano has been active for the
last few days.
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second payment to the government having
been made under circumstances of compul-
sion must be returned
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Another Tammany Influence.

that there may be further tightening
fusion wins again.
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Announcement Of the New
British Ambassador.
IS NOW AT MADRID
KING EDWARD WILL SIGN HIS
COMMISSION MONDAY.
The State Department Not Yet Advised
of the Selection-Sir Henry Morti-
mer Durand's Career.

LONDON, October 24.-The Associated
Press Is able to announce the appointment
of Sir Henry Mortimer Durand, the British
ambassador at Madrid, as British ambls-
sador to the United States, to succeed the
late Sir Michael Herbert. Official announce
ment of the appointment, however, will not
be made until Monday, when the king VII
formally sing his commission.
A Surprise in London.
Sir Henry Durand left London yesterday
for Madrid where. at his own. desire. he
will personally announce his promotion.
The selection of Sir Henry to succeed Sir
Michael Herbert was a surprise to most
people here. chiefly because he has never
had any official connection with Washing
ton.
The Associated Press learns that Sir
Henry has frequently expressed a great lik-
ing for Americans and a desire to go to the
United States. His promotion comes more
or less in the ordinary course of diplomatic
changes. but one of the strongest recon-
mendations which appealed to Foreign Sec
rotary Lansdowne was Sir Henry's reputa-
ton of being an excellent lawyer. A sim
liar qualification had much to do with the
late Lord Pauncefotes selection.
Will Come Here Without Delay.
The new ambassador will speedily bid
farewell to the Spanish court and proceed
to the United States without delay.
Lady Durand is not very strong, but 1t Is
hoped that the American climate will bene-
fit her health and enable her to completely
fulfill her duties as hostess of the British
embassy. The daughter of Sir Henry and
Lady Durand is much liked in Madrid So
ciety Their son Is an officer In lancers
regiment.
Sir Henry Howard the British minister
at The Hague and Luxembourg, and Sir
Nicholas OConnor, the British ambassa-
dor at Constantinople, were among others
considered for the post, but Sir Henry was
finally selected as the most suitable. While
British minister to Persia Sir Henry was
regarded in st. Petersburg as being the
most astute diplomat Great Britain ever
sent to Teheran.
An Expert Shot.
In addition to his diplomatic successes in
Persia India and Afghanistan. Sir Henry is
an expert shot and has had many adven-
lures with big game while hunting in India.
where he was closely connected with Cen
eral Lord Roberts. now field marshal, serv-
ing as his political secretary during the ia
nous Cabul campaign
In Spanish diplomatic circles surprise Is
expressed at Sir Henrys Withdrawal from
Madrid
Sir Henry who was born in 1850. Is a son
of the late Major General Sir Henry Du-
rand He married in 1878 Ella Reve, daugh-
ter Of Teignmouth Sandys, esq, of the Brit
ish civil service. Sir Henry was appointed
to the British priVy council in 1901. lie is
the author of a life of his father, Sir Henry
Durand and OF Helen Ireveryan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-24
THE EVENING STAR.

New York Once: Tribune Building.
Chicago Once Tribune Building.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-07-17

Pottery md secrecy.

In the royal mandatory of pottery
at Meissen, Saxony, the work was for.
merly carried on with the utmost Sc
crecy to prevent the processes from be-
coming known elsewhere. The estab-
lishment was a complete fortress. the
portcullis of which was not raised day
or night, no stranger being permitted
to enter for any purpose whatever.
Every workman, even the chief in
spector, was sworn to silence. This
injunction was formally repeated ev-
cry month to the superior officers en-
ployed, while the workmen had con-
stantly before their eyes in large let
tiers the warning motto, "Be Secret Unto
Death.'' 1t was@wen known that any
person divulging the process would be
imprisoned for life in the castle of
Koenigstein. Even the king himself
when he took strangers of distinction
to visit the works was enjoined to Sc
crecy. One of the foremen, however.
escaped and assisted in establishin- :,
mandatory in Vienna iAom " II
the secrets spread all owe, Germa!
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-07-17
Bits Of alton.

When very thirsty and only a small
amount Of water is at hand drink with
spoon or through Il small hole in the
cork Of a canteen. 1t will do as much
good as when taken in large mouth
fuls. Boil putEid water in charcoal be-
fore drinking. Indians purify all wa
tiers by plunging hot irons and rocks
into them.
When an Indian is cold he builds a
small fire and huddles over it. A white
man builds a big fire and cannot get
near it.
When you wish to roll up your shirt
sleeves do not turn the cuffs inside
out, but turn them inward or under,
and they will remain tucked up with.
out being touched.
When you want to climb a tree unite
the feet with a .dampened towel or
raveled rope SO that their distance
apart shall be about two-thirds the
diameter of the trunk.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-07-17
Royal

Henry VIII. would gamble away
property and money recklessly, taking
his defeats With bluff good humor. On
one occasion he staked the famous
campanile bell of st. Paul's and lost it
to his adversary, a Sir Miles Partridge,
who insisted on his pound of flesh and
removed the bell. Queen Mary some
times fresorted to cards and was seldom
more lucky than her father. losing &C.
c~asionally eve her lace caps Or colts,
Which we're worth Il good sum-. Charles
II. loved busset and other round games
and would play night after night and
even on a Sunday till daylight, while
singers entertained the company from
a gallery. Even the cold William Of
Orange wls;a .ganlhler and liked moth
ing better than to spend the day racing
and the night playing cards.
George LEI. 'detested cards and disap-
proved of playing for money. an aver
sion and opinion in nowise shared by
his son and successor. who is said to
have lost more tl.an fS0O.GO0 before he
attained his majority.