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Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-10
BEACH IS POPULAR.

The steamer John Lenox and the
barge Starina, of the Starin Line,
brought crowd of nearly 300 Sunday
School children to Sea Breeze yester-
day. When they were leaving for
home another steamer with two barges
arrived at the beach.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-10

HOOSICK FALLS, N. Y, July TO-
The local carpenters union has gfveu
notice of change to be demanded in
hours and wages. July Is is the date
set to demand nine hour day, with
the same pay as now received for ten
hours.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-10
roosevelt Takes Cruise.

OYSTER BAY. N. Y, July 10.-The
president and Mrs. Roosevelt left
Sycamore Hill and went aboard the
yacht Sylph for a cruise up the Hud
son. They will return to Oyster Bay
tomorrow.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-10
Lineman Dead In woods.

KINGSTON, N. Y, July TO- William
Saunders of Dixon, Tenn, a lineman
employed by the Postal Telegraph COM
pany, was found dead lin the woods
near Union Center, where he was at
work. The cause of death is -nknown.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-10
TOTTE N WILLIE.

The Evening News is on sale at Ost-
burgs' Al Main street, and at John
Boss Hotel, formerly John Kall's
stand. Extra copies of the News and
all NewYork papers can always be Sc
cured.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-10

Lost anything: A cent-a- word ad.
in the Evening News will find it for
you.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-07
WILL BE INVESTIGATED.
Alleged Improper Destruction Of $40,
900 Worth of Powder.

Acting Secretary Darling has directed an
investigation of the alleged improper de-
struction of about $4,000 worth of smoke
less powder. 1t is alleged that this ammu-
milton was improperly condemned and
thrown overheard from the cruiser Olym-
pia, commanded by Capt. Henry w. Lyon,
while cruising off the gulf coast of Hon
duras last. March According to the story
this ammunition was found to be defective
by a board Of survey appointed by Capt
Lyon and thrown overheard, as prescribed
by the regulations. 1t might have been
landed, under the regulations, but that
course was deemed inadvisable in view OF
the political disturbances then prevailing in
Honduras.
Not being entirely satisfied that the am
munition in question was defective, the de-
partment caused tests to be made of similar
ammunition remaining on the Olympia at
her subsequent arrival at Pensacola These
tests were made by Lieut.. w. o. Chance OF
the bureau of ordnance and Mr.. Patterson,
powder chemist at the naval proving
ground, Indian Head, Md. The substance
of their report, which has Just been re-
ceived at the Navy Department, is that the
powder examined meets all the service re-
quirements. What action will be taken by
the department in the matter has not yet
been announced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-07
WILL PROBABLY BE TRIED.
Bad State of Affairs in Paymaster De-
lano's Accounts.

Assistant Paymaster Philip w. Delano
Of the navy is in serious trouble over his
official accounts and will probably be or
dered before a general court-martial fof
trial. He is now in this city. suspended
from duty and practically under arrest.
His alleged misconduct occurred while
he was attached to the captured Spanish
gunboat Isla de Luzon, which recently ar
rived in this country after extensive cruls-
ing in Asiatic waters. His method of keep
ing his official accounts having been report
ed unsatisfactory, board of naval officers
was appointed to investigate the matter
The report of this board, which was re-
Gently received at the Navy Department,
is said to disclose bad state Of affairs in
the accounts of Assistant Paymaster De-
lano For instance, the board reported
shortage of about 81, 700 In his cash account.
and also found, it is alleged. that the Of
f1cer had not only neglected to make
proper returns of the funds In his keeping,
but had also made false returns in regard
thereto. The case has been referred to the
Judge advocate general of the navy for
such action as Is deemed necessary under
all the circumstances. 1t is practically set
tied that the officer will be court-martialed
on the charge of embezzlement and on
other charges of a serious nature
Assistant PaymaSter Delano is native or
New Hampshire and was appointed to the
pay corps Of the navy in December, 1S99
Practically his entire service has been on
the Isla de Luzon in Asia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-07
NOT ADAPTED TO NAVAL VESSELS
Expert Boards Opinion of the Boilers
on the Maine,

Acting Secretary Darling has received the
final report of the expert board appointed
some weeks ago to make thorough In
vestigation of the boilers of the battle ship
Maine, which were said to have developed
serious defects in the recent cruise of
that vessel in the West Indies. Mr.. Dar-
ling will not make the full report public
before tomorrow. Its contents are such
that he wishes to give them careful study
before submitting the report to the board
on construction which will be asked to
decide upon the expediency of fitting other
ships of the navy with Niclausse boilers.
in view of the finding Of the Maine board.
Because the boilers of the Maine have
been tried only on one cruise the board
feels that they should be repaired and
given further trial. The report deals in
detail with the conduct Of the Names
boilers and the conditions under which
they were tried. In conclusion. the board
expresses the opinion that the Niciausse
boiler is not adapted to naval purposes.
There are a number of battle ships un-
der construction, which, according to con-
tracts, are to be fitted with these boilers.
But before authorizing such a radical
change as to replace these with the navy's
regular boilers Mr.. Darling will await the
opinion Of the construction board
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-07
Personal Mention.

Ex-senator John L. Mclaughlin of South
Carolina and Mr. E. c. Newcomb Of Bos-
ton are at the Raleigh
Mr.. D. B. Martin of Philadelphia and Mr..
E. D. Goodhue Of Cincinnati are at the
New Willard.
Mr.. William r. Cox of North Carolina
and Mr.. Joseph c. Butler of Cincinnati are
at the Shoreham.
Mr.. Robert ]. Keeler of New York and
Mr.. John Blackie of Boston are at the Ar
lington.
General Davis, judge advocate general,
has returned to this city from Columbus,
Ohio. where he went on business pertaining
to the acauirement of site for the new
military post.
Colonel Hail. assistant adjutant general,
has returned to this city from visit to st.
Louis and Columbus.
Capt. Brownson. superintendent of the
Naval Academy, was at the Navy Depart
ment today in consultation with Acting Sec
retary Darling in regard to the construction
work at the Naval Academy.
Captain II. F. Kennedy, chief of the Capt.
tol guides, who has been laid up with a
fractured kneecap for the past three
months has sufficiently recovered from his
injuries to go to the Capitol on crutches.
Representative G. B. Bockman of the
sixth Minnesota district, who is serving his
first term In the House as a member of the
Fiftyeighth Congress, spent the day in
Washington yesterday looking after land
and other matters. Mr.. Bockman has sue
ceeded in having a new land office estab-
lshed in his district.
Mr.. r. Med. Moser, executive officer Of
the coast survey schooner Eagre, has been
granted months leave Of absence, and
will spend 1t in the south.
Lieutenant 8. p. Winram, executive Off
Ger of the revenue cutter Seminole, will
spend thirty days in Kansas City on leave
of absence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-07
Situation at Montreal.
ITALIAN UNDER ARREST.
Suspected of Having Killed Miss
Sturtevant at Medford, Mass.

MEDFORD, Mass. May THE man ar
rested in Boston last night, suspected of
having killed Miss Nellie Sturtevant while
attempting to rob her father. James II.
Sturtevant. was brought here early today.
He gave his name as Cumasso Lombreid.
He is an Italian and cannot speak English
Another arrest was made in connection
with the case, a stranger having been taken
into custody there this morning
Mr.. and Mrs. Sturtevant. who were pros
trated by the shock of the murder, We're
under medical care today. The only evil
dence disclosed thus far against Lourbred
and another man in custody is that both
answer the description of the person who
killed Miss Sturtevant.
The second man arrested is Daniel j.
Murphy of Arlington. Both men were ar
raigned in court at Maiden tDday. Murphy
was released, no case being made out
against him. Lombreid was held without
bail on the charge of murder for a hearing
next Wednesday,.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-07
PROPOSED ARMY MUSKET
Four Inches Shorter Than the Krae
and is More Powerful.

The army board, which has been for
months past considering the merits of the
new service rifle or musket, has finally de-
clared in favor of the weapon with a bar
rel only twenty-four inches in length, using
80 ball. The new gun is wonder, ac-
cording to the ordnance officers, for while
1t is four inches shorter than the Krag
and only two inches longer than the car
bine. 1t Is more powerful than either, with
higher initial velocity and flatter tratec-
tory. The new gun makes nothing of
shooting through twenty -four one-inch
pine planks. 1t is a pound lighter, too,
than the service rife, a great consideration
in tropical climates. where every ounce
of weight counts.
A new feature is a complete incasement
of the barrel in wood to prevent burning
the hands of the marksman when the gun
is rapidly discharged.
The weapon is the evolution of United
States army officers and is not patented
though 1t is asserted to be the most power
full musket in the world In case of its
adoption it will replace the carbine In the
cavalry arm. as well as the Krag Jorgens-
sen in the infantry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-07
OPENING AT WESTCHESTER.
Fine Weather for the Metropolitan
Handicap Today.

NEW YORK. May THE real racing sea-
son opened today with the spring meeting
of the Westchester Jockey Club at Morris
Park. True. there has been racing at the
Aqueduct and Jamaica tracks, but TO the
race-goer these are merely preliminary to
the Westchester meeting
The day broke fine the track was fast
and big crowd which went from the city
all tended to make the opening day a sue
cessful one. The stellar attraction, of
course. was the Metropolitan handicap
worth this year an even $4,000. $4,000 OF
which goes to the winner.
The w. &. Whitney entries, Gunhre with
Burns up. and Leonora Loring, with Fuller
In the saddle. were strong favorites, carry
Ing the bulk OF the public money l.. V.
Bells entries, Col Bill and francesca; g.
b. Morris Old England and Slave. the
former ridden by Hicks, were looked upon
as dangerous rivals of the favorites. and
Yellow Tail. in view of his performances al
Jamaica. also received some backing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-07
Won GoSsLER TO RETIRE.
German War Minister Unable to Repel
Attacks Of Socialists.

BERLIN, May lit is announced that
Gen. Won Gossler. who for seven years has
been Prussian war minister, will retire
after three months leave of absence. 1t
has been reported and denied several times
recently that Gen Won Gossler must leave
the ministry because he was unable to repel
the passionate socialist attacks in the
reichstag on the army administration. The
generals reply to Herr Bebels denunciation
two months ago Of non commissioned off,
GERS brutalities was regarded by the gov
ernment as being sngularly Intellectual, and
1t was perceived that the ministry must
have war minister an energetic parlia-
mentary hand in the reichstag.
On Gen. Won Gossler's behalf it is ex-
planned that two wounds which he received
during the Franco-Prussian war of 1S7O-71
trouble him with his increasing years and
that the emperor permits him to take
long leave of absence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-07
TO SUCCEED COL. MACKENZIE.
Col. Allen Detailed to the River and
Harbor Board.

On the recommendation of Gen. Gillespie,
chief Of engineers. Lieut.. Col. Charles J.
Allen, Corps of Engineers, has been detailed
to duty as member of the river and har-
Dor board created by the act making appro-
priations for river and harbor improve
ments approved June 13, 1902. Col. Allen
will take the place on the board vacated by
Col. Alexander Mackenzie, Corps of En-
gtneers. in consequence of the latter's as
signment as member Of the general staff.
This new detail will not interfere with the
other duties now in charge Of Col. Allen
The other members of the river and har-
Dor board are Majors Harry F. Hodges and
Edward Burr and Captains c. H. McKins-
try and William v. Judson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-07
HEIsER MADE A FIGHT.
Alleged Green Goods Man Arrested at
Allentown, Pa.


PHILADELPHIA, May 7.-Edward Hell
ser, whom the postal authorities charge
with being a member Of a green goods gang
with headquarters in New York, and who
was arrested at Allentown. Pa, yesterday
after a desperate struggle, was given
hearing before United States Commission
er Craig in this city today and committed
to prison in default Of IS, 900 bail. The pos
tai inspectors say that through letter
addressed to u. Smith. Parkville, Mo"
the green goods conspiracy was first dis
covered. The letter. containing, in addition
to two circulars, two kilograms and a
genuine one-dollar bill. which was alleged
to be a sample Of the green goods for
sale, was discovered by the postmaster at
Hamilton. Mo-, who opened 1t by mistake.
postal inspector here acted the part
of "come-on" and met Heiser at Allen
town yesterday. The inspectors attempted
to arrest him on a trolley car. and after
struggle in which several shots were
fired, he was subdued and brought to this
city for hearing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-07
PRESIDENT IN CALIFORNIA.
Makes a Short Speech at Barstow This
Morning.

BARSTOW, Cal, May 7.-President Roose-
Welt, who entered California last night,
made his first speech in this state here
this morning. The stop here was for ten
minutes and the Presidents address was
necessarily brief.
Secretary of the Navy Moody and Benja-
min 1de Wheeler, president of the Univsr-
sity of California will Join the President
at Redlands today and go through the
state with him. Governor Pardee will also
meet the President at Redlands and will
formally welcome him to the state
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-07
SHAMROCK III OUT FOR A SPIN
Challenger's New Mainsail Did Not Set
as Well as Expected

GOCROCk, Scotland. May THE Sham
rock III went out today on her first trial
spin since she had been refitted after hay
ing been dismasted off Weymouth. A light
northeasterly wind was blowing
The cup challenger's new mainsaiI. which
Is cross-cut like the old one did not set
satisfactorily. Her club topsail which is
OF enormous size. sets high above the mast
head.
The bicycle wheel previously used in
steering the challenger has been discarded
In favor of an ordinary wooden wheel The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-07
TO SUCCEED MIR. HARLAN
Willis Sweet Of Idaho Appointed At
torney General of Porto Rico.

President Roosevelt has appointed Willis
Sweet of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, attorney
general Of Porto Rico, in place of James
s. Harlan, who resigned some time ago,
to resume the practice of law in this coun-
try. Mr.. Sweet was in Congress from
Idaho in 1892, and when the state was
admitted to the Union he was chief JUS
tice of the territorial supreme court He
is lawyer of ability and politician of
irfuence. His appointment was sought
by the new senator from Idaho, Mr. Hey
burn, and had been urged even before Mr.
Hepburn became senator. It is under
stood that Mr.. Sweet will be ready to go
to Porto Rico in a short time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-07
SIZE OF MILITIA COMPANIES.
Possibility There May Be a Varying
Minimum.

been taken upon the recommendation of
the war collegs board relative to the or
ganization of the militia of the United
States. One point involved is the size of
the companies. The board recommended
that the companies be uniform in number
with those OF the United States army, but
it is found that there is some difficulty in
keeping full organizations in the smaller
cities and towns and 1t is quite likely that
the department will decide that these mi
litia companies may have smaller minimum
than those in the larger places
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-07
Packing Boxes for Representatives.

Bids were opened today by w. ]. Brown
ing, chief clerk of the House of Represen-
tatives, for furnishing 1.20O packing boxes
for the use of members of the House. Each
member Is entitled to three boxes annu-
ally, one for the shipment Of plants and
two for books and documents. These
boxes are sent by mail free Of charge. The
lowest bidder is Mr.. E. Madison Hall of
this city, who offers to furnish the entire
number for 81 ,654 which is considerably
less than any of the other six bids submit
ted. The House packing boxes have been
built by contract since the House carpenter
was dispensed with by the Fifty-siXth Con-
greSS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-07
ACTING AS SECRETARY.
Mr.. Armstrong Taking the Place OF
Mr., Shaw.

Robert B. Armstrong. who became as
sistant secretary of the treasury March 1,
is having all the experience and work nee
essary to make him thoroughly acquainted
with the department If he had not already
been posted. Mr.. Armstrong is not only
acting secretary. but is the only assistant
secretary on duty at the department. lie
Is compelled to sign all the mail Of the
department and to look after everything
pertaining to the big establishment. Sec
retary Shaw is in the south on business.
Assistant Secretary Taylor, who was de-
puted as acting secretary in the absence OF
Mr.. Shaw. is at his home ill. while the posi-
ton vacated by Milton E. Allies has not yet
been filed. The President could designate
some one else in the department to sign the
immense mail of the treasury, but he is
away, and 1t is not desired to bother him
about the matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-07
RAILROAD CIRCLES INTERESTED
In Rumored Alliance Of Gould and Sea
board Air Line.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
PORTSMOUTH, Va. May THE liveliest
interest is felt in transportation circles
hereabouts regarding the publication in
The Star of Goulds intentions with regard
to the Seaboard There appears to be a
well-deflned idea that an offensive and de-
fensive alliance will be entered into be-
tween the Goulds and the Williams inter-
est. 1t was reported from Gloucester last
week that agents of John Shelton Williams
were buying land near the terminal prop
erty of the Wabash.
1t is believed by many well-informed
transportation men that If Mr.. Gould found
a railway alliance necessary in his tight
with the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS interests, he
would in all probability choose the young
railway president who has twice defeated
Mr.. ]. Pierpont Morgan in his efforts to get
control of the Seaboard.
The recent visits of the Gould yacht to
these waters are taken to mean that the
railway magnate is investigating the nat
ural advantages Of this port.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-07
THEY FOUGHT FOR Us.
List of French Soldiers in the American
Revolutionary.

The French ambassador today presented
to Secretary Hay on behalf Of his govern
ment volume containing the names Of
all the French soldiers and sailors who
served in the American revolutionary war
under Rochambeau and Grasse. Another
volume will be presented to President
Roosevelt upon his return, with the COM
pliments of the French government.
The complete lists Of the names Of the
soldiers and sailors together with the
names of the towns from which they came.
were preserved in the French archives and
upon the suggestion of Ambassador Porter
they were printed in book form. The edi-
ton is limited. and is divided in two parts
one for the French and the other for Amer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-07
HELD A LONG CONFERENCE.
Coming Meeting of the Alaskan
Boundary Commission Discussed

Secretary Root and Senator Lodge. mem
bers of the Alaskan boundary commission,
held long conference at the War De-
partment today. in which the details of the
arrangements for the meeting of the COM
mission In London were discussed. Senator
Lodge expects to leave for Europe early in
July. but Secretary Root does not expect
to sail until about August % Secretary
Root desired to be in Washington at the
time the general staff organizes and when
the change occurs In the office Of lieutenant
general of the army by the retirement of
General Miles. The Alaskan commission
will not meet until he arrives in London
but 1t is expected that all the preliminaries
Will be arranged for the meeting In antici-
patton Of his arrival.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-07
CAPUCHINS OFFER Resistance.
Other Congregations in France Yield
to the Government.

PARIS, May THE energetic course
adopted Blythe civil and military authori-
ties Is rapidly breaking up the congrega
tions which refuse to disband. The Capu-
chins are Offering the strongest resistance,
and are barricading their monasteries at a
number of points.
Their establishment at Carcassonne was
taken today by the police, assisted by a
squadron of dragons and a detachment Of
infantry. after two hours resistance. A
crowd of about 5000 persons made demon
strations against in support of the Az
thorities. The Capuchins were arrested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-07
PURCHASES OF SILVER.
Prices Ranged From 54.45 to 54.6
Cents an Ounce.

The director OF the mint today bought
900. TO ounces of silver for dell cry at Phil
adelphia and $4,000 for delivery at San
Francisco, all for Philippine coinage. Be-
cause Of the advancing prices the pur-
chases last Monday were comparatively
small. The prices paid for the bullion pur-
chased today ranged from 4.45 to 54.6O
cents an ounce, the highest yet paid, but
not a large advance over Mondays pur-
chases. How much higher the price will
advance is not known in official circles. 1t Is
freely charged that the owners of silver
have entered a combination to make the
Treasury Department pay first-class prices
for all the silver it Is to get. The total
amount rendered today was 395, TO ounces
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-07
DENIED BY BADEN-PoWELL
Did Not Criticise the American Cavalry
as Alleged.

Gen. Corbin, adjutant general of the
army, who entertained Maj. Hen. Baden
Powell of the British army on his recent
flying visit to Washington, received the fol-
lowing cable message from that officer at
London today in regard to the newspaper
interview. in which he was represented as
having made disparaging comments on the
United States cavalry as compared with
the British cavalry:
LONDON. May Z, 1903
Gen. Corbin, Washington, D. G.:
newspaper reports my criticism (of)
American cavalry entirely untrue Letter
follows.
(Signed) "RADEN-pOvyE,JT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-07
Every Facility for Mr.. Pepper.

Minister Combs at Guatemala writes the
State Department under date of the oath
ultimo that the minister of foreign affairs
has informed him that, agreeably to the re-
quest of this government. every facility
will be extended by Guatemala to Mr.. Chas.
NJ. Pepper. special railroad commissioner
for the United States. in the prosecution OF
his investigation in Guatemala in connec-
ton with the intercontinental railroad pro-
tect