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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
AMOUNT OF MACHEN's BOND.
Grave Doubt Expressed as to Whether
It is Sufficient.

The amount of the bond of Mr.. Machen
division of the Post Office Department and
the possibility of extraditing him should
he get beyond the jurisdiction of the courts
are causing considerable comment
Mr.. Machen is now under bond Of $4,000
to appear for trial when wanted. This bond
was regarded as sufficient, especially as in
the view of the District attorney at least
make him extradtable should 1t be neces-
sary to resort to such proceedings. But
there are good lawyers who express the
opinion that there is great doubt about
this matter. The legal officers would
maintain that he would be extraditable, but
that has been maintained before when the
results did not sustain the belief of the Of
fcers of the court.
There are some men who have very care
fully considered all the evidence that has
been made public in relation to the case of
Mr.. Machen, who do not believe that the
government will win in its case against
him, and they do not believe there is any
danger of Mr. Machen attempting to get
beyond the jurisdiction of the courts. They
therefore consider the suggestion that has
been discussed for an increase of his bond
as of little Importance.
But those who think that the bond should
be greater take exception to what they un-
derstand to be the attitude of the prosecut7
ing officers. The indictments against Mr.
Machen being for separate offenses, it is
held that reason exists why the bond
should not be made higher If the view
should be taken by the prosecuting officers
that an increase is necessary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
MILLER'S CASE.
It is Believed That It Was Discussed
Yesterday by the President.

Public Printer Palmer has received
word from the President or any one in high
authority as to the dismissal of w. A.
Miller the assistant foreman of the bindery
at the government printing office, and
therefore Mr.. Miller is still on the rolls of
the office. Mr.. Palmer does not know that
he will receive any such instructions from
the President any person in high au-
thority; in fact, Mr.. Palmer declares that
he does not know anything about the case.
1t is believed however, as The Star re-
Gently stated that Miller will be dismissed
from the service. and 1t is also believed and
is stated on good authority that his case
has been the subject of a conference be-
tween President Roosevelt Secretary Cor
telyou and Mr.. Garfield the director of the
bureau of corporations of the Department
of Labor and Commerce. The statement
was made by a man who is familiar with
the course events have taken that Miller
was discussed at the conference between
the President and Secretary Cortelyou yes
terday, and that the Secretary had gone to
Oyster Bay for the purpose of obtaining a
personal opinion from the chief executive
as to just what he wanted done in the
premises But the case today remains the
same as 1t was yesterday and as it has
been ever since Miller was reinstated in his
position by the direct order of President
Roosevelt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
THE PRESIDENT STRICT
GRANTS FEWER PARDoNS THAN
HIS IMMEDIATE PREDECESSORS.
Investigates Many Cases Personally,
but Often Accepts the Attorney
Generals Recommendation.

Mr.. ]. Easby-Smith, pardon attorney Of
the Department of Justice has submitted
to Attorney General Knox his annual re-
port of pardons acted upon by President
Roosevelt during the fiscal year ended June
80, 1903. The report shows that there were
filed with the department and reopened
during the year a total of $50 applications
for executive clemency OF this number
United States judges and district attorneys
reported adversely on 316, and these were
not considered by the President at all. A
total of 265 cases were acted upon by the
President, and there were left on hand at
the close of the year a total Of sixty mine.
OF the cases acted upon the President de-
MED 131 and exercised clernency in some
form In 134, of which thirty-fyer were for
the purpose of restoring citizenship, most
of the applicants having served their full
terms and been released fromprison There
were thirty-three outright pardons, two
conditional pardons and dffy-seven COM
mutations Of sentence. The pardons and
combinations included eight murderers, but
the most cases. twenty-six. Were of men
convicted in the Indian territary of larceny
Of cattle or horses and sentenead to five
years each in prison Atfor,aey General
Knox has held that the sentef,ce is exces-
sive in many cases, and on bis recommenda-
ton the President has acted in most of the
cases.
The President during the fiscal year 1902
considered 316 cases. denied l4 and granted
134, the same number granted during the
last fiscal year. He therefore igranted clem-
ency In the same number of cases this year.
but last year denied a larger number of
applications. In the fiscal year 1901 Presi-
dent Mckinley considered 343 cases. He
denied III applications for clemency and
granted 226 applications in some form. OF
this number 107 were full and unconditional
pardons.
President Roosevelt has granted fewer
pardons than any President in many years
He has been unusually strict in this re-
spect. He has investigated many of the
cases himself, but in large number Of
others he accepted the recommendations of
the Attorney General without question The
most noted case acted upon by him during
the year was that of Homer Bird, who
Killed two of his companions in Alaska, who
had several trials and whose wife came
here and personally appealed to the officials
to save her husbands life, notwithstanding
he had been unfaithful to her The Presi-
dent refused clemency and Bird was
hanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
BABBAGE FOR ARMY OFFICERS.
Amount to Be Allowed Transportation
Will Re Increased

On the recommendation of the general
staff the army regulations will shortly be
amended SO to increase three-fold the
amount of baggage which officers of the
army may have transported at the ex-
pense of the government. The new regu-
lations will provide that the quantity Of
army baggage to be carried without cost
to the owner will be as follows:
For a major general, 10,5OO pounds;
brigadier general, 8 400 pounds; field officer
1900; captain. 5000 pounds; first lieutenant
800; second lieutenant and veterinarians,
1850; nom commissioned officer 1900"
Heretofore, excess of baggage has been
transported by the owner at his own risk
and whatever cost might be imposed upon
it. Hereafter. this excess will be trans
ported by the government at the favorable
rates which may. of course, be obtained
by the War Department. and the actual
cost of the transportation will be charged
against the owner whose benefit by this
arrangement is derived from the special
rates which the government obtains and
which, of course. would not be available
for the Individual.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
Personal Mention.

DR.. Paul Gunion has returned from At
lantic City, where he spent his vacation.
]. c. w. Beall is in Philadelphia, and
later will spend several weeks in Atlantic
City, New York and Coney Island.
DR.. Ferguson, the pastor of Wesley
Chapel, has returned from months vaca-
ton in northern Michigan.
Rev. Joseph Edmund Smith. DID,. pastor
of Grace M. E. Church, corner of 9th and y
streets northwest who was absent from the
city during the month of August, has re-
turned. DIR. Smith has accomplished much
for Grace Church during his short pastor
ate of about two years and a half. I'm
provements have been made in the church
edifice, and the audience room has been re-
modelled, so that 1t is now one of the most
beautiful and attractive in the city.
Walter ]. Reynolds is spending his vaca-
tion at Atlantic City, N. J.
Mr.. Anton Auth and Mr.. Martin Weber
have gone to Atlantic City.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
ACCIDENT ON THE "Q.n
st. Paul Limited Goes Into Ditch on
the Fly,

CHICAGO, September "a dispatch to
the Tribune from Oregon, ILL.,. says: The
st. Paul and Minneapolis limited which left
Chicago last night at $50 on the Burlington
road, was wrecked early today half mile
east of Chana, near this city.
The fireman was killed. The passengers
received severe shaking up and were
badly scared, but none of them was seri-
ously injured. Most Of those in the sleep
ing cars climbed out of the wreckage
through the windows The engineer jump
ed and escaped with slight hurts.
Spreading rails were responsible for the
wreck. The engine, mail car and combina-
ton smoker and buffet car were hurled into
the ditch. The two Pullman sleeping cars
were derailed and thrown across the track
but they remained upright.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
Looks Like Murder.

NEW YORK, September 5.-A body, be-
lieved to be that of NJ. A. Seddens, was
found in the bay today with what appeared
to be bullet wounds in the head and chest.
Seddens and a friend, Charles F. A. Hin
richs of Brooklyn, went out in a launch a
week ago. and the boat was subsequently
found drifting off Tompkinsville Nothing
more was heard of Seddens and Hinrichs
and it was supposed they had been drowned.
card found in the pockets of the clothing
bore the name m. A. Seddens"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
RESIGNATION OPPOSED.
Lieut.. George L. Collins Wanted to En-
ter the Marine HOSPITAL Service.

The War Department has taken a some
what unusual stand in the case of Lieut..
George L. Collins of the medical depart
ment. That officer is duty at Fort
Adams. R. l.. and a few weeks ago sent In
his resignation. informing the authorities
that he had an opportunity to be appointed
to the marine hospital service The sur
geon general at that time did not approve
Of the resignation and the paper was sent
back to the officer for further remarks.
The resignation has this week come before
the department for the second time with
the result that the acting surgeon general
adheres to the opion that DR.. Collins should
not be allowed to leave the military service.
This view has been adopted by the War
Department and the medical officer will
corps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
TO BAR OUT YELLOW FEVER.
The Marine Hospital Service Keeping
Close Watch

The yellow fever situation in South
American countries continues to be closely
watched by the Marine Hospital service.
and everything is being done to prevent the
disease obtaining footing In this country
Surgeon Grubbs. at Biloxi. Miss, reports
that the mate of the schooner Henrietta J.
Powell died there with yellow fever. The
vessel had been fifteen days from Vera
the arrival OF the vessel. All vessels from
Vera Cruz and other points are closely
watched. The Mexican border Is being
guarded closely and Passengers from Mex
leo on all international trains are carefully
inspected The outbreak of yellow fever
at Monterey was feared, but 30 far the
disease has obtained no footing there
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
THE SEA aIRT MEDALS.
Specimens on Exhibition at the War
and Navy Departments.

Specimens of the medals which will be IL
sued to the successful competitors at Sea
Girt have been exhibited at the War and
Navy Departments. These medals were de-
signed at the instance of board of army,
navy, Marine Corps and militia officers OF
which former Assistant Secretary of War
Sanger was president. The medals are
reproduction of a part Of the design of the
national trophy, and show that Dart of the
shield of the national trophy which In
cludes the design of Mars restraining the
dogs OF war. bar from which the medal
is suspended will indicate. the event for
which the medal is issued, while the re-
verse side of the medal wifi bear the name
of the successful competitor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
THREATENED JOHN HAY
Man Arrested in New York
by Washington Detective.
BELIEVED TO BE INSANE
A FORMER PHOTOGRAPHER OF
HAMBURG HAD A GRIEVANCE.
Was Expelled From Germany for Re
fusal to Do Military Duty, Then
Came to This City.

NEW YORK, September 5.-Francis M.
Beuque, forty-six years old. photographer.
was committed to Bellevue Hospital today
to be examined as to his sanity. Beuque
had been arrested for writing a letter to
Secretary of State John Hay, in which he
threatened the Secretary If claim Of
$41 600 was not paid.
Muller Made Arrest.
Detective Muller Of the Washington police
force. who made the arrest, explained that
BeuQue had been in the Photographic busi-
ness in Hamburg, but was compelled to
leave the country. selling out his business,
Beuque claimed. at a great sacrifice. This
was the origin Of his grievance, and his de-
mand was that Secretary Hay secure his
reimbursement from the German govern
ment.
Was a Letter Writer.
Muller said that Beuque had written let
ters this subject to the various Presi-
dents and Secretaries of State since the
administration of Harrison, none, however,
threatening in tone until this letter to Sec
retary Hay. in which he declared that If
Mr.. Hay did not attend to his claim he
(Beuque) would attend to Mr.. Hay.
Beuque, who is of respectable dress and
manner. expressed satisfaction when arrest
ed, declaring that publicity would aid him
in getting the money. When asked why he
wrote the letter Beuque replied:
1 want my money. 1t is what the Ger
man government owes me-
Magistrate Cornell declared that he did
not believe the man was in his right mind
and committed him to Bellevue for exami-
nation.
From Local Police.
The Washington police state that the
amount demanded by Beuque from the au-
thorities of Hamburg, Germany, was 10000
marks. This sum he says was invested in
1889 in a photograph gallery in that city,
and he claims to have lost it when he was
expelled because he refused to perform
military duty on the ground that he was an
American. He was given three days to
leave Germany. but through Secretary of
State Blaine had the time extended to three
months. sf %
Had Sent Last Letter.
The alleged threat in his recent letter to
Secretary Hay was In the statement that
he had written eight letters to the govern
ment and the present one would be the
last. He said he would take up the matter
then himself. and whatever he did would
be in "self-defense." The letter, like it's
predecessors. was long and rambling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
PAY FOR MILITIA.
War Department Publishes Decision of
Controller Tracewell.

The War Department has published de-
cision of the controller of the treasury in
which he decides that any portion of the
organized militia that shall engage in actual
field or camp service for instruction, and
the organized militia of any state or ter
ritory that shall participate in any encamp-
ment, maneuvers and field instruction of
any part of the regular army, at or near
any post or camp on lake. or sea coast de-
fenses of the United States are entitled to
pay, subsistence and transportation allow
ances for the entire period from the time
when such militia shall start from their
home rendezvous to the time of their re-
turn to their home rendezvous
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05

majority interest. and that these terms will
oe announced after the formal ratification
of the deal by the directors on Monday
The Monongahela River, Consolidated Coal
and Coke Company is capitalized at s4O,-
Uo,OoO. and its output last year approx
ton of interests will represent a total of
$lS2 100000 and the tonnage close to 25,-
100000 tons.
Reports of the consolidation Of the two
companies have been rife for several days,
and no later than Wednesday night Presi-
dent ]. B. Finley Of the Mononga hela Com
pany pronounced the story absolutely un-
true
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
AMERICANS INJURED.
Auto Accident in France to the Conrad
FamilV

PARIS, September SIN an automobile
accident yesterday evening on a country
road between Cloyes and Chateaudun
man and two women. members of family
named Conrad, said to be Americans, and
their chauffeur were somewhat injured
The party was making a trip from Paris.
In seeking to avoid cart the car was over
turned In ditch. One of the women had
her face Slightly cut the other was bruised
about the breast and shoulder and the
chauffeur had his legs injured The other
male occupant Of the car was unhurt.
The chauffeur later telephoned to an au-
tomob1le establishment here that the in
juries of the Conrads were not serious and
that the trip would be resumed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
CALIFORNIA VINTAGE.
Tremendous Production. Of Wines in
the Golden State.

SAN FRANCISCO. September 5.-The
California vintage of 1903 has commenced
From now until the advent of the heavy
rains it will be in progress
The climatic conditions this year have
rather tended to retard the picking of the
grapes Owing to the cool weather. the
grapes have been slow In ripening. but with
the continuance of the warm weather of
the last week the grapes will mature
rapidly and produce the requisite amount
of saccharine matter. It Is agreed how
ever, that generally the crop will be of gen.
erous proportions.
Last season was an exceptional one in
this respect, 100000 tons of grapes having
been crushed, from which %, OOO, 900 gallons
OF dry wine and 100000 gallons of sweet
Wine were obtained, total Of 40, ,O00 900 gal
Ions, exclusive of the brandy production.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
ANOTHER COAL TRUST.
Combination Forming at Pittsburg
Represents $132, ,OOO, 900 Capital.

P1TTSBURG. Pa, September 6-The
Pittsburg Gazette says contracts have been
signed under the terms of which George ].
Whitney of Whitney. Stephenson Co. Of
this city, undertakes to deliver for cash
controlling interest in the Monongahela
River Consolidated Coal and Coke Company
to the Pittsburg Coal Company. Henry w.
Oliver represented the Pittsburg Coal Com
pany In the negotiations. A meeting Of the
board Of directors of the Pittsburg Coal
Company will be held on Monday to ratify
the deal. This meeting. however. is a mere
fOrmality. the papers having already been
signed by both parties to the deal.
The transfer Of control will be through
the purchase for oash Of majority of the
capital stock. deliverable In either common
steod that the Pittsburg Coal Company will
purchase the stock OF minority holders on
the same terms al those received by the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
Movements of Naval Vessels.

The Indiana. Peoria and Newport have
arrived at Menensha Blight, the Hartford
at Norfolk. the Bainbridge at Annapolis
and the Iris at Cavite.
The torpedo boat Gushing left Annapolis
this morning for Washington to take part
in the regatta Monday. the Justin has
sailed from Cavite for Chefoo and the
Prairie from St. George Island for League
Island
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
Curious Gift to Rome.

ROME, September b.-The city of Rome
has just received the offer of curious gift,
which, while it has been accepted with
gratitude, has caused some amusement
The commune of Buenos Ayres as a token
Of Argentine friendship for Italy and a
tribute Of affection for the late King Hum
bert. whose remains were buried in the PAN
theon here, has offered to pave the piazza
OF the pantheon and the surrounding streets
with Argentine wood, which will be kept in
repair by the donors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
Large Schooner Lost.

BLOCK ISLAND, r. l.. September g.
A large four-masted schooner foundered
early today about five miles southeast of
the southeast lighthouse on this island. At
daylight no trace had been found of her
crew, although it was thought possible that
the men had been rescued by some passing
vessel 1t Is believed the vessel was in
collision during a dense fog
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
Arrests in Servfa.

BELGRADE. Servia, September 5.-An
official note concerning the recent arrests
of Servian army officers says that twenty
eight officers. mostly ieutenants, were ar
rested on charges of insubordination and
that their disciplinary examination is pro-
ceeding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
INDIANS SEEK ADVICE.
Wish to Retain Lands Held for One
Hundred Years.

SAN BERNARD1NO, Cal, September g.
Representatives of the San Felipe ranch
Indians were in town today seeking legal
advice in an endeavor to hold the lands
they have occupied for hundred years,
but now have been ordered to vacate.
1t Is parallel case with the Warmers
ranch Indians, who were moved to Pala
few weeks ago, with the difference that no
place has been designated for the San
Felipe red men. The San Felipe ranch con-
tains 1900 acres in San Diego county and
is used for stock grazing.
The lessees have long been endeavoring
to induce the government to move the In
dams. but the matter is only now being
taken up officially. The Indians say the
order to move has been actually given.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
Officers Under Sentence of Dismissal

Two court-martial cases In which the dis
missal Of the accused officer is involved
are under consideration by the Judge ad-
vocate general of the army. One of the
cases is that of Lieutenant Hamilton Foley,
9th Cavalry. recently stationed in the Phil
ippines. who was convicted of financial de-
linquencies and sentenced to be dismissed.
The other case is that of Lieutenant Louis
Mel. Hamilton, 14th Infantry, also station
ed In the Philippines. who was convicted
of conduct unbecoming an officer and a
gentleman and sentenced to dismissal The
cases will be forwarded to the President
for final action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
On Board the Cedric.

NEW YORK, September 5.-On board the
White Star steamer Cedric, which arrived
today from Liverpool, were Thos F. Han
ley, Irish representative to the st. Louis
exposition, and H. S. Souhami in charge
of the oriental exhibit, and Lynden Macas-
Sey, secretary of the royal commission for
London traffic, who comes to study Ameri-
can methods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
To Protect Girls.

BERLIN, September 5.-The ministry Of
the interior has directed the police presi-
dent to organize special police in plain
clothes to protect women and girls from
the attentions of men on the streets. These
daylight insults are probably practiced
more in Berlin than in any other conti-
mental city, and the press for month
past has been urging the authorities to
adopt measures to enable women to do
their shopping at midday without being
exposed to insults.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
TRANSPORT LOGAN SAILS
Troops, Passengers and Freight Bound
Out for Manila.

SAN FRANCISCO. September 5.-The
army transport Logan will sail for Manila
direct at noon today with troops and
freight. The 14th Cavalry has been as
signed to the troopship, and the soldiers
with their officers, will be the only pas
sengers to go out on the Logan.
The cabin passengers include the families
of army officers and a number of insular
employees. The Logan's cargo amounts to
1900 tons of commissary and quartermas-
ter's supplies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
PRACTICE FIELD RIDE.
Gen. Baldwin at Head Of Troops in
Colorado

DENVER, Col, September 5.-Gen. Frank
Baldwin, commanding the department Of
the Colorado, with seventy-five troopers
from Fort D. A. Russell, has just returned
from a practice field ride in an unsettled
country. The troops rode 100 miles in the
Medicine Bow forest reservation in less
than six days, establishing new record.
General Baldwin, who Is over sixty years
of age, rode the horse which was ridden by
President Roosevelt from Laramie to Chey-
enne, and which he pronounced the best
horse he had ever ridden.