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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-20
Capture of the Steamer Ma
lacca Provokes Comment.
HELD UNDER PROTEST
ACTION OF RUSSIAN OFFICERS
INFLAMES THE ENGLISH.
Official Circles Realize Gravity of Sit
uation, but Will Await Rus
sia's Explanation.

PORT SAID, July 20.-The captured
Peninsula and Oriental steamer Malacca
(bound for Libau, on the Baltic has arrived
here manned by a Russian naval captain,
four officers, forty-fve sailors and fire.
men.
Members of the Malacca's crew were de-
clared prisoners and no communication with
the shore was permitted. An armed guard
blocks the gangway of the vessel.
The British captain and passengers COM
plain of the Russian treatment. The former
carried his protests to such length that he
was threatened with arrest unless he de-
sisted.
The Malacca Is declared to have on board
no contraband articles for Japan. Her
cargo of 5000 tons includes forty tons OF
explosives for Hong Kong.
The crew and passengers of the PENN
sular and Oriental steamer Malacca, seized
by the Russian volunteer fleet steamer St
Petersburg in the Red sea, have been land
ed here The ship is detained by the au-
thorities, who are waiting instructions be-
fore taking further action.
RRITISH FEELING AROUSED.
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Personal Mention,

Mr.. H. Wilson Petty of the government
nrinting Office is spending his leave at Vir-
rinia Beach, and will, before returning
home, visit his aunt, Mrs. Barclay, at
Portsmouth, Va.
Mr.. Jacob II. Happ leaves tomorrow
morning for Colonial Beach. Va, for a
brief visit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-20
ToDAY'S CONFERENCE.
Representatives of Labor Meet Packers
and Discuss Situation.

CHICAGO, July 20. - At the meeting OF
the packers today in the offices of Ar
nour & Co. at the stockyards there were
present Louis f. Swift and Edward swift or
Swift 81 Co, Arthur Meeker and Thomas
Connors of Armour & Co, Ira n. and Ed
ward Morris of Nelson Morris & Co. j. E
Maurer of Schwarzschld & Sulzberger, ].
p. LYMAN and Samuel Mclean of the Ma
tional Packing Company and Edward TIL
den of Libby, McNeill & Libby.
These men also represent their respective
houses in the conference this afternoon.
Michael Donnelly was spokesman for the
strikers.
The other unions and their representa-
tiveS are:
packing House Teamsters' Union, George
f. Golden; steam engineers, MarK w w
Wall, coopers, Maurice ODonneli; steam
filters, ]. II. Miller; steamftters helpers
Phil Moran; electrical workers, Patrick sui
livan; carpenters James KIRBY; car WORK
ers g c. Gaskins; mllwrights and machin-
ery eructors, ]. Fl. Norman; Dlacksmlths'
Daniel Sullivan; horseshoers, l. heiioy
Chicago Federation OF Labor, EdWaru y
Nockeis; American Federation OF Labor, T.
l. Kidd.
Entire Situation Reviewed.
A. todav's meeting of the representa-
tives of the various packing firms the en-
tire strike situation was talked over, ana
If was agreed that the packers should ad-
here to their original program-that their
new non-union men and the union men VINO
have deserted the strikers to return TO
work should be retained in case a settie-
ment were effected
AZ soon as the consent of the packers TO
a Joint conference was known, President
Donnelly of the butchers organization
called a meeting of labor chiefs to con-
veue at the Sherman House prior 10 the
Joint conference with the packers. Al TINS
session the federationists selected their
representatives to meet the packers at the
Joint conference.
President Donnelly of the butchers
union made the specific statement before
going into the joint conference this after
noon that the independent packers and the
strikers were working hand in hand against
the trust packers.
Must Meet Them Half Way.
UNLESS the packers meet us half way"
he said they will find hard business road
ahead There is no prospect of peace today
that / can see. We have no further con-
cessions to offer and we shall insist that all
the strikers be taken back to work"
It was intimated by President Donnelly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-20
To Confer With Secretary Hitchcock

Mr.. w. Scott Smith, private secretary to
the Secretary of the Interior, has gone to
Boston, Mass, TO confer with Secretary
Hitchcock on matters relating to such Off
cial business demands the personal at
tention of the Secretary. Mr.. Hitchcock is
preparing to spend a week or more in New
sires to finish up all departmental matters
before he leaves. Mr.. Smith will probably
be with the Secretary a week and will then
return to this city. While he Is away Mr.
Smith will probably spend a few days at his
old home in Portsmouth, N. H., near which
place his family has taken a cottage for the
summer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-20
MERCHANTMEN RELEASED.
Jap Torpedo Boat Flotilla is Pursuing
Russians,

TOKYO, Monday, July 1880 pm
delayed in transmission. 1.-The Russian
Vladivostok squadron has released the
seized merchantmen and steamed east
ward A Japanese torpedo boat flotilla
is pursuing the squadron.
dispatch from Tokyo, timed 10 am.
today was received last night announc-
Ing that the Russian armored cruisers
Rossia Burik and Gromboi of the Vladi
vostok squadron passed through the
Tsugar strait yesterday into the Pacific
ocean.
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Not a Regular Army Officer.

War Department officials cannot identify
the Col George Wilson. who shot himself
In Paris, as an officer of the United States
army, either on the active or retired list.
1t was stated today that no officer of the
army by the name of Wilson was in Paris,
and that in fact. there is no Col. George
Wilson on the retired list of the army.
Tho list of field officers of volunteers and
militia Wiz served in the civil war con-
taans the name of Lieut.. Col. George VIII
son nth Wisconsin Infantry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-20
SPENDS NIGHT IN DEBATE.
House of Commons Discussing Finance
Bill-No Adjournment.

LONDON, July 2O.-The house OF com
mons has been IN session twenty-four nouns
discussing the finance bill, and is sun s1.-
ting. The whole light was spent IN uepa'e
and in marching TO and from the DIVISION
rooms, voting on an endless rouho OIL
amendments, motions to report progress
and motions for adjournment.
Premier Balfour refused to conslder an
adjournment and freely used the closure
insisting that the committee sLase VI Ia la
rim must he finished before the house couid
be permitted to rise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-20
CONFEDERATE VETERAN DEAD.
Joseph T. Allyn of Norfolk Died After
Short Illness.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NORFOLK, Va. July 2o.-Joseph L. Al
lyn. aged sixty-eight years, one OF NOR
folks wealthiest citizens, and a prominent
Virginia lawyer, died here today alter
short Illness. Brights disease OF the klo-
news was the direct cause of death.
Mr.. Allyn was a captain In the conteoer-
ate service and amassed his fortune In the
practice of law after the close OF the clVii
war He ia survived by a widow, three
daughters and one son. The funeral occurs
here tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-20
Chief Clerk Dawson at st. Louis.

The chief clerk of the Department OF the
Interior, Mr.. Edward M. Dawson, has gone
to st. Louis to attend to his duties as
member of the board having in charge the
governments exhibit at the Louisiana pur-
chase exposition. Mr.. Dawson expects to be
away about ten days He spoke enthusias-
tically of the governments part of the big
show, as he saw it at the opening and de-
clared that X was the only exhibit which
was complete at the time the doors of the
exposition were thrown omen
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Assistant Secretary Miller Returns.

Mr.. Melville w. Miller, assistant secretary
of the interior, has returned to his desk af-
ter an absence of ten days. in which time he
visited his old home In Indiana. Mr.. Miller
took occasion, while he was at home, to at
tend a reunion of the members of his wife s
family on the occasion Of the birthday OF
his mother-in-law, who is eighty-two years
of age. Mr.. Miller will not take his regular
vacation until the return of Secretary
Hitchcock to the city in the fall.
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Newspaper Opinions.
RUSSIA PREPARED TO REPLY.
Satisfied Through Espionage of Contra
band Rea Sea Traffic.

ST PETERSBURG. July 20-51S pm
Russia seems prepared for any representa-
tions Great Britain may make on the sub
ject OF stopping ships in the Red sea. 1t is
understood that before sending the cruisers
there the Russian authorities became salts
ned, through elaborate system of es
pionage. that an immense amount OF con-
traband going from England through
the Red sea to Japan, and they decided to
stop the traffic.
II is understood that IL this traffic Is
row diverted to the Cape route the Russian
admiralty is prepared to send ships to the
Cape of Good Hope II Great Britain OBJ
1ects to the passage of the DardanelIes by
more vessels of the volunteer fleet the ships
intended for cruising off the Cape may be
sent from the Baltic.
In this connection very important devel-
opments are believed to be imminent.
Will Release Merchantmen.
PARIS. July 2O-Information reaching
governmental quarters here leads the off,
cials to believe that Russia will release the
British and German merchantmen seized
in the Red sea means of averting in
ternational complications.
Protest From the British.
ST. PETERSBURG. July 20. 6:35 pm
Sir Charles Hardinge. the British ambassa-
dor to Russia, this afternoon, in behalf
of his government, presented a strong pro-
test to Russia against the seizure in the
Red sea and detention of the Peninsular
and Oriental steamer Malacca, which was
carrying 800 tons OF British government
stores for the naval establishment at Hong
Kong, each case of which was marked
with the broad arrow, which is the govern
ment stamp.
The ambassador also presented a general
protest against the action of the Russian
volunteer fleet steamers in the Red sea
Commons Will Support.
LONDON, July 20.-The opposition lead
ers in the house of commons have allow
ed 1t to be understood that they will be
prepared to support the government in its
representations to Russia In regard to the
Continued on Eighth Page.)
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Minister Russell Much Better.

Mr.. Russell United States minister to
Colombia. who Is i'll at his temporary home
in Rockville. was reported to be much i'm
proved this morning, and 1t is said II he
continues to improve he will soon be out Of
DANGER
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-20
Receiver for Directory COMPANY,

TRENTON, N. j., July 20.-John A. Miller
of Newark was today appointed receiver
for the Holbrook Newark Directory Com
pany. Application for a receiver was made
by the Keasby Real Estate Association.
The liabilities and assets are not stated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-20
Horse Show Buildings Burned.

PHILADELPHIA. July 20.-All the build
ings used by the Philadelphia Horse Show
Association. on st. Martins Green, Wis
sahickon Heights. suburb, were destroyed
by fire today. The structures were frame
mad the monetary loss Is small
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-20
THE STAR ny MAIL.

The Star will be mailed to any ad-
dress In the United States or Canada
for 13 cents per week. 2o cents for
two weeks or 80 cents per month.
postage prepaid. Payment 10 be
The address may be changed as fire.
Quently as desired. Always give tho
old as well as the new address.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-20
OVERHAvLED STEAMER
VLADIVOsTOK SQUADRON Is RE-
PORTED ACTIVE AGAIN.
Vessel Captured East of Tsugaru
Straits-Tokyo Has Warned Ship
ping Along the Coast.

TOKYO, July 2OANoon.-The VladivostOk
squadron has overhauled Japanese steam
er eastward of Tsugaru straits. The name
of the vessel captured and Its fate have not
yet been learned.
Unaccompanied by Torpedo Boats.
The Russian Vladivostok squadron, un-
accompanied by torpedo boats, entered the
Pacific ocean today at o'clock. Its desti-
nation is unknown, but 1t is suggested that
1t possibly plans to raid the east coast Of
Japan, and then either return to Vladi-
vostok escaping to the southwark, or at
tempt to form a junction with the Port Ar
thur fleet.
The squadron was discovered in the
Straits of Tsugaru at o clock this morn
ing, steaming rapidly eastward. AT $50
a m. 1t was reported off Tappi cape, and at
am. observers a Hakodate discerned it
and reported to Tokyo that 1t was then
steaming to the east.
Merchantmen Seeking Cover.
Warnings have gone out shipping along
the eastern coast of Japan, and merchant
men are hurriedly seeking cover. 1t is eN-
pected that most of the shipping will be
warned before the Russian vessels can in
flict serious damage if raid is purposed.
Ordinarily lack of coal would prevent
an extended cruise, but 1t is possible that
the Russians possess collier at a rendez-
vous in the Pacific ocean.
Discredited at Berlin
BERLIN, July 20-The Hamburg-Ameri-
can line has not received any fnforma-
ton tending to confirm the report, cabled
to the Daily Mail of London from Suez,
that the steamer Sambia of that line had
been captured by the Russians in the Red
sea The officials of the line discredit the
report.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-20
BRITISH FEELING AROUSED.
Government Will Await Fullest Infor-
nation Before Acting


LONDON July 2O.-The further details
received from Port Said today, describing
the situation on board the Peninsula and
Oriental Company's steamer Malacca
seized in the Red sea by the Russian volun-
teer fleet vessel st. Petersburg, fail to give
any reason for the seizure and only serve to
infame the British feeling. The officials OF
the company reiterate their denial that the
Malacca was carrying contra band of war,
and reassert that the explosives on board
were British government stores. consigned
to the naval commander at Hong Kong.
In official circles where the gravity of the
situation is already fully realized, appre-
hension is felt at the increasing excitement
In the country. There is no likelihood.
however, of any preCipitate action. 1t Is
officially pointed out that the very fullest
Information must be obtained before the
government decides on its course, especially
In view of the fact that, being the greatest
naval power in the world, Great Britain
cannot afford to create precedents for in
ternational usage which might hereafter
react unfavOrably against herself.
Await Russian Explanation.
In the meantime. and until there is direct
and explicit evidence of a cOntravention of
neutrality by the Malacca and the assump-
tlOn by the RUSSIAN government OF tull
sponsibility for the action of the command
ers OF the Smolensk and ST. Petersburg,
the British government, it is explained can
only ak explanations of the Russian for
eign office regarding the nature OF the
charg IS against the seized vessel. Subse-
Quent action necessarily will depend on
Russias reply thereto.
The talk of policing the Red by Brit
ish warships meets with no support in off,
cial quarters. where 1t is pointed out that
the commander of warship would have
to satisfy himself that u merchant ship de-
string convoy was not contravening the
neutrality regulations. If the commander
was satisfied in this respect, then there
would be no necessity for protecting the
ship. II he did not receive satisfactory
surances he would have no right to convoy
the vessel
Newspaper Opinions.
The editorials continue to be heated. and
1t is openly suggested that Russia's action
was premeditated.
The Westminster Gazette says: "Circum-
stances can be conceived In which Russia
might suppose 1t was absolutely necessary
to widen the issue, to avoid defeat
at the hands of the yellow power"
The Westminster Gazette suggests that
the sortie of the Vladivostok squadron into
the Pacific may have for its object the IN
Perception of vessels bound from America
TO Japan.
I'll
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Movements of Naval vessels.

The Scorpion arrived at Santo Domingo
City today.
The Ajax left Cavite yesterday for Woo
sung.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-20

TRURO Cornwall. England. July 20
Mrs. Florence Maybrick is free. She lef
here at 43 am. today on her way t.
France.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-02-13
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
and the WORLDS Fair.

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will
issue an elaborate Worlds Fair Folder ON
the first of the year, giving full information,
with illustrations, OF. the great Louisiana
Purchase Exposition at st. Louis. Ticket
offices on the entire system will be furnished
with all details concerning the route to st.
Louis, together with advance information
concerning hotels and boarding houses
The Baltimore and Ohio is the original line
from the east to St. Louis. Early III 1877 the
founders wished to CONGRATULATIONS and
the Seaboard, by the most direct line west
ward, with St. Louis on the Mississippi.
From Baltimore to Cumberland the line fol-
lowed the old national pike; then "A direct
line was built to Parkersburg on the Ohio
River; other companies built lines from
Parkersburg direct to st. Louis, and all OF
these lines have merged into the Baltimore
and Ohio System, which forms the most
direct route between the East and the West,
Solid vestibule trains run daily from New
York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington,
Pittsburg and Columbus to Cincinnati and
st. LOUIS.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-02-13

Bragg had headquarters of Confederate
forces. Was particularly well pleased
to see the Peace monument erected by
our own beloved State, Maryland. 1t is
an imposing, beautiful structure, and it
made me feel proud of being Mary
lander. 1t was erected but one year ago
and our Ex-Governor, John Walter
Smith, Is given lasting recognition by
having his name inscribed on the monu-
ment rs the Executive who approved
the Act providing for and placing the
monument. One disfiguring feature
should be RENE ded-the lettering on
part of stone is very dim and should not
be permitted to stand in such condition.
Toward evening on Thursday the fog
thinned and from point of Lookout
mountain we had Il magnificent view of
the surrounding country. 1t is possible
to see parts of seven States from this
elevation, which is 1890 feet above
Sra-level
We descended Lookout mountain and
s. ent Thursday night at Read House,
i'll Chattanooga. During the war this
was known as the "Crutchtield House, -
and i'll it the first Union officers had
headquarters when they entered Chatta-
nooga upon its capture, and aftCrward
used as ii hospital for both sides. 1t is
now splendid place for hungry people
to satisfy appetite; tired people to rest ,
and lazy or lounging characters to loaf
We were entertained i'll royal manner
here.
thursday evening the Ross Meehan
Foundry Company, of Chattanooga,
banquetted the Mallcable Iron AsSoci
alton membership and our party was
invited also. Music, speeches, and good
things to eat and drink in abundance
After this we We're entertained 10y some
colored people with the genuine cake
walk of the South.
In going from Read House to Chicka-
manga battlefield the writer believes be
seat i'll conveyance. Seat i'll front was
occupied by Gen. Healy. an eX-Union
officer, but long time resident of this
city and one of its leading business men.
On seat adjoining me sat Mr.. Braunncr,
a manufacturer and native of IN" city.
He prompted and inter o-at 'he c. l.
eral so nicely that the latter was led to
talk freely, explaining minut'ly the
POSITION of each army, naming the
otf'c RS of each side and giving an M
IL. ual amount of information. IN no
cas- ID he refer to his own part i'll any
ID tile although he was colonel and
alter the Wal brew TIED brigad!er-g gem raj.
Inc peSt desc lp'i'e "fl'eis iaii u"
:,'on ""' "'i io'''i y '''''' '"''''' NAV
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Railway Locals.
Three Special Tours to Florida.
L.. L..

oIbtNistl w !
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad ria Washing
ton at Very Low Rates.
JANUARY 26--ria SeabOard Air Line
Tickets including, i'll addition to round-trp
railroad fare, sceping-car accommodations
and meals en- roHte Washington to Jackson
vile and return. Returning, leave Jackson
vile February 10.
FEBRUARY 9-cia Southern Railway
Tickets including, in addition to roumd-trip
railroad fare, sleepng-car accommodations
and meals en- ro"tc Washington to Jack
Sonvile Returning leave Jacksonville
February u.
MARCH S-ria Atlantic Coast Line
Tickets including, in addition to round-trip
railroad fare, sleeping car accommodations
and meals en- route Washington to Jackson
Vile, but not for the return. Returning
tickets will be good on any regular train
until May 81, 1901
For detailed information call upon Balti
more Il Ohio Ticket Agents. tMchS
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-02-13
An Apinal Story For
Little Folks
Swimming School

The bullfrOg sat upon a rock
And croaked aloud, croaked he:
"I'm tired of banking work; I'm tired
More useful l will be.
"1'll stop this rocking all day long.
With greenbacks all around
And then he left the bank and walked
Until duck he found.
'I. too, am sick of quacking round.'
Said Doctor Duck, with vim.
Lets start swimming school and
teach
The birds 20 float and SWIM
Said Mr. Frog: ''I'll teach the birds
To dive and swim. no doubt,
And you can float and swim as we'll
Twill be the best thing out
They built a bath house large and bright
Down by running stream
And hung up placards all around
To advertise the scheme.
The sparrow, crow and robin came.
With oriOle and jay,
And all were entered on the books
For lessons every day.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-02-13
Mid Winter Excursion to Washington
Very Low Rates

In accordance with its usual custom, the
Baltimore and Ohio X. X. will, on January
u and February Is, 1904, run Two Popular
Mid-Winter Excursions to Washington at
Very Low Rates for the Round Trip, good
returning ten days, including date OF sale
Excellent train service, standard coaches,
Pullman parlor and sleeping cars.
These delightful excursions afford SPLEEN
did opportunities to visit the National
Capital during the session Of Congress.
For tickets, time of trains and full Informal
ton call on or address NJ. G.. CLARKE, agent
b. and 0. Railroad, Cumberland, Md
\ most complete and fully illustrated
Guide to Washington may be purchased
from Agents b. and o. Railroad at ten 1O)
cents Il copy. tFl3
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-02-13
A sadly Mercenary View.

"You say that you do not favor an
Increase of the salaries of members of
either house of congrcssT
THAT is my position" replied Sen
ntor Sorghum. "If the salary gets
large enough to amount to anything
some of my friends among the cor
porntions may assume that | ought 90
be satisfied with it and not expect any
further consideration from them."-
Washington Star.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-02-13

The frog stood on the roof and cried,
'NOw pupils dive like met
Then sprang eight feet into the air
And came down gracefully.
The duck said, You must float like
this"
And he gllded all about.
The birds then all jumped in at once.
And none of them got out.
In vain the teachers tried to teach.
But every bird they found
Could not be taught TO swim like them.
And every scholar drowned.
Detroit Journal.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1904-02-13
New Business Locals.

Cut this out and take it to l.. PAEKER's
drug store and get free sample of Cham
berlains Stomach and Liver Tablets, the
best physlc They cleanse and invlgorate
the stomach improve the appetite and regu-
late the bowels. Regular size, p cents per