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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-16
MANIAC KILLED SEVEN
Kansas Tragedy Caused By Disap-
DOintment IN LOUc.

Winfield. Kan. Aug 15.-Seven persons are
dead as a result Of the manacal deed of Gilbert
TwigG, who fired into the crowd al band con-
cert here on Thursday night. Twigg and three
of his victims died within a short time Those
who have since succumbed to their injuries are
Porter Smith, a farmer: Dawson Bellitier. car
penter and Roy Davis. a schoolboy. Elmer
Farnsworth and Otis Carter are dying. while
Claude Reed. Charles Thomas and James Clark
son are in a critical condition and score Of
others are badly hurt.
A letter has been found among the effects Of
Twigg which indicates that he planned the
massacre some days ago. 1t appears that Twigg
was disappointed several years ago in love
affair, and that he had brooded over it to such
an extent that he was convinced the citizens
of Winfield were making light OF his troubles
He wrote that he had harmed no man and had
never violated the laws Of his country. and that
the deed he was about to perpetrate was for the
purpose of getting even" with those who had
Stunned hin. and interested themselves unneces-
sariIy in his affairs. He expressed regret that
he did not settle his account with Lieutenant
AIyron c. Bowditch and Contract Surgeon O. w
Woods. of the United States Army. against
whom he appears to have had grievance.
A large sum of money was found upon IWlss'
end it has been learned that on August ne
sent two drafts for $500 each 10 two brothers
who live in Pennsylvania
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-16

Curtis. Mrs. Cornwailis-west and the Contessa
al Conturbia, with her mother and father-in-law;
Mr.. and Mrs. David Stuart. of Baltimore At
Geneva. which is getting very full. the chief
amusement is golf. gentlemen's cup offered
by Mr. Williams Of Philadelphia was won by G.
T. Oracle; the first and second for the ladies' cup
were Mrs. Kellogg and Miss Williams. of Phila-
delphia At Interlaken splendid weather is re-
ported. Mrs. Henry Watson. OF Buffalo is stop
ping there with a large family party They are
going on to Lucerne. Other American visitors
are Mr. and Mrs. w. H Wanamaker of Phila-
delphia, and Mr.. and Mrs. w. Bumstone of
Brooklyn. Mrs. Leslie NJ. Shaw. wife of the Sec
rotary Of the Treasury of the United States with
her two daughters, has arrived here at the con-
clusion Of long Continental tour Herbert H.
T. Pearce, of the State Department al Washing
ton. and family at Havre
Camille Saint-Saens is the composer of four
act comedy, "Roi Apepi," produced with great
success yesterday at Bezers by the Odeon
troupe. From August Is to % the Society Sou
venir Normand viii be making pilgrimage to
the Hastings battlefield. There win be local
junketings, visit to Battle Abbey, the first per-
Torrance of the lyrical play 'Herleve de Nor
mandie" a regatta and general entente cordiale.
G. I. Z.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-16
MANILA,S ARCHBISHOP.
j. J. Harty Consecr0ted- Cardinal
Gibbons Leaves Rome.

Rome. Aug. 15.-The conservation of J. ].
Harry of ST. Louis. as Archbishop of Manila
took place this morning in the Franciscan
Church of st. Anthony. Added interest was given
by the fact that the first Archbishop to be con
secrated under Plus x an American.
Cardinal Satoli of1ciated. and was assisted
by two bishops. The new Archbishop was an
ointed with holy oil the temples and palms
of the hands, He then received the episcopal
ring, symbolic of his marriage with the Church,
the mitre and the pastoral staff. Archbishop
Harry then offered to Cardinal SatoIH two light
ed torches two loaves of bread and two small
gilded barrels Of wine. as symbols of his love
toward his consecrator. This offering fol-
lowed by the kiss of peace from Cardinal
Satolli
Among those present at the conservation were
Father Dennis OConneIl, rector of the Cath
Ollie University at Washington; Monsignor Ken
nedy, with the members of the American Col
lege, Bishop Thomas A. Hendrick, Of Cebu, and
his brother, Father Joseph Hendrick; Monsignor
Edward w Fowler. Father Donohue. Father
David Fleming, formerly Superior General of
the Franciscans; Father Whitmer, rector of the
English Church in Rome, and Father j. J. Ryan
After the ceremony refreshments were served
in the refectory of the Franciscan monastery
The fact that the first American Archbishop of
Manila was consecrated in the church which is
the seat Of the General House of the Franciscan
monks, one of the four orders objected to in the
Philippine Islands, was much commented on,
Cardinal SatolH gave at his residence in the
basilica Of st. John Lateran dinner in honor
Of Archbishop Harry. at which were present
Father O'ConnelI Monsignor Kennedy Mon
sgnor Fowler. Monsignor Tecchi, Secretary of
the Consistorial Congregation and Bishops
Panigi and Tonietti who assisted Cardinal
Satoli at the conservation ceremony. Toasts
we're drunk to the Pope. President Roosevelt
and TO the success of Archbishop Harry in his
labors in the Philippines The Archbishop will
leave Rome next wednesday.
Cardinal Gibbons was unable to assist at the
conservation of Archbishop Harry because, to-
day being the festival of his titular church.
Santa Maria di Trastevere he had to assist at
mass there He was received and greeted by the
whole clergy of the church.
Cardinal Gibbons left Rome tonight for
Switzerland, where he will remain some time
with friend to recover from the heat and his
labors in Rome. The cardinal is suffering only
from slight lassitude. Before his departure he
received cordial visits from all the cardinals
still in Rome.
Cardinal Gibbons said that the conclave and
the election of the Pope would remain the most
precious remembrance Of his life. He repeated
that he felt the greatest satisfaction at the cleo
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-16
THINKS IT HARD FOR THE MINER
Judge Gray Asks Sharp Questions About the
Company Store System.

birmingham. Ala, Aug 15.-The sixth day of the
hearing bv the arbitration board which is to settle
the differences between the Alabama coal miners
and the operators was taken UP with further
presentation Of evidence by the operators J. n
Adams assistant district manager or the Repuohc
Steel and Iron Company, said that the eight-hour
system would increase the cost of production; tnat
furnace laborers work twelve hours day. ana tnat
the tippIe work, washing. etc. at the mines We're
such that the output could not be handled IN eight
hours.
Judge Gray. chairman of the arbitration board
asked the witness many sharp questions regard
ing the company store system He wanted 10 know
If il world not be as easy to give laborer a 50
bill as to give him a IS store check; if II would
not be better TO pay the laborer more frequently
than to have him stop work to draw checks The
witness gave no reply to this question. but SAID
that the stores of the company had originally oeen
established at the request OF the miners 1T looks
hard" said Judge Gray, for man TO work for
500 month and get only So because of the store
check system" This statement referred 10 the
method of discounting store checks for cash. Inc
witness said that negroes drew checks TO get money
for gambling and whiskey. Judge Gray inquired
if the present system did not encourage these IN
moral pra CticeS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-16
KING PETER IN coNsP1RAToRs' POWER
Said to Have Written Letter Approving Muir
ders and Promising Immunity.

Berlin, Aug. 15.-The Rhine-Westphana Ca
zette" prints a letter from person in Bel
grade, who is in confidential relations with the
leaders Of the recent conspiracy" explaining
why King Peter is completely in their hands
and does not dare to do the slightest govern
mental act without their approval The writer
affirns that the new King was cognizant Of the
conspiracy long before the regicide was per-
petrated. and gave the conspirators written
pledge not to punish them if he himself was
elected King. According to the letter. the fol-
lowing were the circumstances under which the
pledge was given:
After the plans of Colonel Machin and the
Minister of Commerce Genshics. had fully ma
tured the minister went to Geneva and con-
suited with Prince Peter Karageorgevitch who
expressed his approval of the proposed murders
and promised immunity for the conspirators.
The minister returned 10 Belgrade and informed
the regicide committee. which, however, was
not satisfied with a verbal promise. NJ. Gen
shics thereupon returned to Geneva and got a
written agreement. which gave Prince Peters
sanction to the assassinations and promised ex-
empton from punishment. The conspirators
still have the letter and are using il to in
timldate the King into complete subservience to
4haiT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-16
BLEW WIFEsS HEAD OFF.
Well Kno5on Kansas City Dian Then
Committed Suicide.

Kansas City. Mo, Aug. 15.-GeOrge b Evans
manager Of the American Transfer Company.
murdered his wife. Mrs Lille Maude Evans. at
their home in the southern part of the city early
to-day. Later he was found dead in ST. Mary's
Cemetery two miles distant. having shot him
self. Mrs. Evans was attacked in her sleep.
Miss Bette Burns, neighbor, slept with Mrs.
Evans and narrowly escaped being struck by
the bullets fired at the latter. Miss Burns awoke
dazed aroused by the shots. fired in quick
cession. and a scream from Mrs Evans. who
expired at once without struggle Miss Burns
climbed over the dead body and saw Evans
standing in the centre of the room. He remained
a moment as if spelIbound, then hastily left.
cursing as he went In the confusion that
sued he left the house unnoticed- His body
found after several hours search.
Mrs Evans who was twenty-six years DID,
was we'll known here. She was married to Ev-
ans in 1895 Last Wednesday she filed suit for
divorce, alleging drunkenness and cruelty. and
at the same time brought suit demanding that
her husband pay $500 for the rent OF the barn
occupied by the company OF which he is man
ager The property, Mrs Evans asserted. be-
longed to her. and in addition she asked an or
der restraining Evans from disposing Of two
valuable race horses and other property. which
she said also belonged 10 her
Mrs Evans attracted much attention last
March in the teamsters' strike by driving one
Of her husbands transfer wagons which the reg
uIar driver refused 70 take out OF the barn for
fear of violence at the hands of the strikers.
She made several trips. perched on the seat OF
big truck. between her husbands barns and the
freight houses. driving fearlessly through
crowds of jeering strikers. Once. when some OF
the strikers tried TO the horses traces. she
dashed the men with her whip and proceeded
without being nolested further. Two years ago
Mrs. Evans gained some notoriety by horse
whipping a man who had attempted to fiirt with
her.
Evans was born in Kentucky thirty-eight
years ago. His father was Sheriff OF Breathltr
County The elder Evans was shot and killed
in a feud Evans had lived here for many years
and is said TO have been married twice before
He married Miss Lille Maude Perry. the daugh-
ter Of Mrs. Z. C Perry, = widow OF Argentine.
Kan, against the latters wishes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-16
INSURGENTS WELL EQUIPPED.
Details of the Fighting at the Opening of
the Campaign.

London, Aug. 15.-Letters received here from
Monastir. dated August 6. add information re-
garding the situation then prevailing TO the
brief reports that the censor allows to be sent
The letters say in part:
The insurrectionary bands have nearly their
full complement of men, and those revolution
lists who We're delayed by the harvesting are
fastening TO join the colors. Heretofore, the re-
cruits were required to provide their own rifles.
Now all are supplied from magazines in the
mountains. Excepting for two or three places.
possessing strategic advantages. all of the sixty
or seventy villages in the Kirchevo district are
deserted.
In the Florina district the rebels have large
depot in a strong position in the mountains,
held by six hundred revolutionists. Many
women are baking bread day and night for
those in the field and large supplies of clothing.
shoes rifles and ammunition kept there. A
spy informed the Turkish authorities of the
DEPOT and they sent thousand troops on
August 4 to capture the place. The fight which
ensued lasted twenty hours. Many soldiers
were killed. but the stronghold secure
that the rebels who sustained no losses. re-
pulsed the attack
on August sixty Turkish soldiers were found
dead at Karamani. apparently killed in a hard
fight with a superior force Of rebels
The insurgents still hold SHilievo Many
Turkish goldisrs. with seven cannon. are only
ave miles OF. but they dare not attack the VII
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-16
THE RUsso-GERMAN TREATY.
Teutons Unwilling to Disclose Industrial
Secrets to Russian Expert.

Berlin, Aug 15.-It is stated that Germanys
commissioners in the commercial treaty nego-
tiations at st. Petersburg will return to Berlin
at the end of August to lay before the govern
raent the details of Russia's demands and re-
ceve instructions. In the mean time the Rus
sian Finance Minister, NJ de White, will take
vacation till October 10. He has commissioned
an expert TO visit Germany and collect certain
information concerning German industries bear
ing on the treaty. The organ of the Central In
dustrial Association calls on the manufacturers
not TO give any informaC ton to the Russian ex
pert. saving that il will be used to GerTnany's
disadvantage in the treaty negotiations The
daily newspapers indorse this advice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-16
THE TRIAL At MONASTIR.
Tzco Sentries Hanged-ConsaI Acts
as Prosecutor.

St Petersburg. Aug. 15-The following tele
gram has been received by the government
authorities from DR.. Mandestam, who sue
ceeded NJ. Rostkovskf. the murdered Russian
Consul at Monastir giving account of the
court martial of the murderer:
After proceedings extending over four days
the military court uresided over by Edhem
Bey, to-day gave judgment. During the trial
exercised the rights and privileges of a public
prosecutor In View of the circulation of the out
rageous calumny that the consul had insulted
and struck the Turkish sentry, and even that he
had shot at him. l insisted that before the
court gave judgment it should clear up the cir
cumstances of the affair. By replying to a
series of questions put by myself the court
found as follows;
The sentry did not give the consul military
salute The consul first beckoned to him, and
then left the carriage and asked the man his
name. 1t was absolutely proved that NJ. Rost-
kovski neither shot at Hahn Che sentry) nor in
any way insulted him, but that Hahn immedi-
ately fired at the consul several times. and when
the consul fell stepped up and fired again, with
the rife close to the consuls head, afterward
battering his temples with the butt end of his
rifle
Halm was charged with the actual murder
Another sentry named Abbas, who was pres
ent, charged with having failed to afford the
consul any protection, and two other sentres.
Seinel and ASSN, who were absent at the time
of the murder, but the former of whom tried
to excuse his comrade, were also brought before
the court on charges of perjury. The chief of
the gendarmer1e was charged with having
placed at important posts wild Albanians who
could no. even speak Turkish.
Second Lieutenants ISmail Haiku and SaliCh
kadri were prosecuted because on the way TO
the Russian consulate after the murder. in
speaking with schoolmaster, Misirkoff, they
referred to the murdered consul in coarse and
insulting terms. Tewflk a lamp cleaner, who
was before the court. contradicIed the testi-
mony of the other witnesses. and declared that
the consul had struck the sentry and had shot
at him. He was charged with perjury
The court martial sentenced Hahn and Abbas
to DEATH Seinel to fifteen years and Tewhk 10
five years penal servitude. The officers Isrnail
and Salich were sentenced to be dismissed from
the army ASSN acquitted. After I had
signed the judgment it was read to the accused
in my presence Hussein Hilni Pacha stated
that he had received an order from Constantine
pie to carry out the sentences Immediately. The
two men sentenced to death were hanged to-
day. The dismissal of the officers from the army
Will take place this evening.
The chief of the gendarmerie of the vilayet
the chief of the gendarmerie of the city Of
Monastir and the captain of the company to
which Hahn belonged have been deprived of
their commands and handed over to the judicial
authorities. An inquiry has been instituted for
the purpose of discovering who fired at the
consuIs carriage from the military bakery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-16
CHARCoTs VOYAGE DELAYED.
Sailor of the Antarctic Expedition Killed
While Leaving Port.

Paris Aug. 15-The Antarctic expedition OF Dr.
Jean Charcot, son of the well known physician
was to have sailed from Havre at 2 o'clock this
afternoon on the steamer Francois, but fatal
accident which occurred soon after the departure
of the vessel led to the temporary return OF the
expedition Before embarking the members or the
expedition had been entertained at the courthouse
and President Loubet had sent his congratulations
and good wishes fer the success OF me voyage.
The anchor was weighed at o'clock, crowd OF
over two thousand people lining the quays TO see
the expedition off The vessel moved out amid the
boorone o4 cannon and the strains Of the Marseil-
Lice >, when about mile out the hawser Of the
steam tug which was towing the vessel parted, an
end striking sailor named Meignas, killing him
instantly. The Francois halfmasted her colors
srs ret,,rre7 IN her basin The authorities boarded
the ship and took of the body the deparIqTe OF
The expedition being postponed until tomorrow
DR. Charcot was greatly depressed by tae acci-
dent Before starting he had gwen our la 1
ler+er saving that his crew, vessel ana equipment
were distinctly French. and that ne hopssaz 70
hring credit upon the French flag He intenoso 70
stop at Brest for coal and go thence 10 aaaelTa.
Buenos Ayres and Punta arenas anu 'HNi'O -1
his voyage into the AntdIcL4C
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-16
TOPICS IN PARIS.
The Underground Disaster Paris
Deserted.

Especial TO The New-York Tribune by French Cablep
Copyright; 1903 By The Tribune Association
Paris, Aug. 15.-Metropolitans gained one
point yesterday on the Bourse but public dis
trust is still intense The commission Of in
quiry concludes that the chief cause of the loss
Of life is the lack Of sufficient exits Il recon-
mends also the independent lighting Of tunnels
The pitch pine construction OF the carriages IS
The reason for the rapid confagration. but the
use of incombusuble wood is considered i'm
practicable, as the sleepers treated with +ba
ignifuge composition were found completely
burned The tiled rooted tunnel is only sunar-
hcially damaged by fire and the concrete con
struction is intact
The commission viii consider the nronosa, =.
-. Girou, g municipal councillor. to substitute
method Of electric traction and sl,nnraesire,
the motor When the taking Of evidence &c
concluded the commission viii proceed with
experiments A train fun OF volunteers will ba
stopped in the middle Of the tunnel on +bA s,,r-
position Of fire or collision, and thus the means
Of escape viii be practically tested. Different
kinds OF wood viii be burned in the +,,rral. =
ascertain the density and rapidly Of the sr,ols
Public opinion demands more elaborate vAn+51s
ton, for which the estimate originally made
vas rejected on the score Of expense; also roAtaI
carriages, the separation Of the locomotive 4ro~.
tIiV Tram, aL1 greater weight for the train
which now. owing 70 the gimcra. raataria1
employed, is liable at any moment 10 INN, 80
the line. Unfortunately the MetropoIi+s1 Is
poor, The compensation for the victims e 80,
culated At $4,000 apiece. The aFlearo. -,
scription is already $1,000
The military ride from Paris n Por.u
Deauvile is exciting great interest The ro,,+a
was brilliant scene al night. the troo,s 49,
ing torches. All the competitors rescbes -.
first stage a. Rouen, & cuirass:e-. rie,,+a.s-.
Zerbini IN thirteen hours and thirteen ,,,,,,,t
The second stage OF the ride from ro,,a,. -
DeaUville, eighty-two kloneters, was oo,,.uos
IN four hours by the winner Lieutenant r..
81, Of the Dragons. on the thoroughbred MIC
using neither whip nor spur. Two horses a.
on reaching the tables Animal lovers are -
rnonstratlng here against the useless cruet, =,
the performance
Paris is q desert. and in spite OF the alroos,
universal bad weather the seaside and water
cure season is most animated Trouville takes
the palm for sensations. After the burning 10
the casino, polo and races are in full swing. and
yesterday came 10 a conclusion in the presence
Of large and fsshfona bic crowd bra tng terrific
showers
The attractions at ak Conceurs are a hip
paque and pigeon shooting Among Americans
Entertaining largely are Mr.. and Mrs. Rapps
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-16
PRAISE FOR IRISH HOMAGE.

Rome. Aug. 15.-Sir Thomas Esmonde NJ P the
delegate to the Papal coronation Of the Irish Par
liamentary party, to-day received the following
letter relative to the audience he had with the Pope
yesterday;
You have discharged your high and honorable
mission in the Of the Parliamentary party in
Ireland, LAYING at The feet Of the Holy Father an
elevated address. The occasion you furnished the
Vicar Of Christ TO direct his attention une
loyalty and undying fidelity of the Irish people
comes most appropriately in the midst Of the loyal
IRENE satisfaction the successor OF 81. Peter sees
confirmed to-day the hereditary, national virtues
of your race
His Holiness has taken pleasure il expressing
his heartfelt good wishes for the faithful nation
you represent, He is pleased TO bless with al his
heart Yourself your colleagues. your families and
the whole people Of Ireland
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-16
G. A. R. MEN IN SAN FRANCISCO.
Gathering for the Encampment, in Which
Spanish War Veterans VIII Take Part.

San Francisco. AUG. E.-More than two thousand
members OF the Grand Army Of the Republic and
its allied associations have arrived here swell
the vanguard OF the host which will attend the
thirty-sevenJh annual encampraent Of the national
organization Among the later arrivals are ire
delegations from South Dakota and NeN-5arnp-
shire each about one hundred strong. and the
Illinois party from headquarters numbering t~o
hundred and twenty In the last named delegation
are General John c. Black. who is candidate for
commander in chief next year and AdJutant Gea-
erai Partridge or the Illinois Department y A X
THE veterans Of the Spanish American War eEt-
DENLY viii take an important par IN the reception
- ~ 1sereraus OF the Grand Army or the Eepub-
lie They are pouring into the city from al quar-
tere and one OF the principal features OF ire week
Sri1' - the consolidation OF all organizations or
the last war The parade or this organization next
Include within its ranks every
a his city who has an honoraole discharge rom
fha United States army or navy
---bs neffonaI association OF the veterans viii be
rsIn,resented BY about one hundred members.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-16
THE REFUSAL OF INDEMNITY.
M. RostkOvski's Widow Wishes No Turkish
Charity-Decoration Returned

Constantinople, Aug. 15.-The widow of NJ.
Rostkovski. in informing Hilrni Pacha, the In
spector General of Macedonia, that she would
not accept the indemnity of $4,000 offered by
the Porte for the murder of her husband, said
that she did not want Turkish charity. She has
returned the decoration of the Order of the
Nishani-Chefakat, bestowed on her by the Sui
tan, and also her husbands Turkish decora-
lions.
steamer has left for the Dardanelles to
embark Ali Ria Pacha. the dismissed Vail Of
DIonastir, who has been exiled to Tripoli.