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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-16
FOUND BODY OF DEAD MAN.
Soldiers Home Grounds Scene of an
Apparent Suicide.

Shortly after 10 o'clock this morning two
employees of the Soldiers Home found the
dead body of a white man lying under a
tree near the lake and about 300 yards east
of the Whitney avenue entrance to the
grounds pistol lay upon the ground
nearby, and an ugly wound back of the left
ear told the story of the mars death. Up
to late hour this afternoon the body had
not been identified nor had there been any
developments to change the decision of the
authorities that the case one Of suicide.
Just how long the man had lain dead be-
meath the tree has not been ascertained,
but woman living in the vicinity of the
Home stated today that she heard pistol
shot in the direction of the Whitney avenue
gate about o'clock last evening.
The body was that of man apparently
about sixty-four years of age, and weighing
between 115 and 300 pounds. He had dark
brown hair and was smooth shaven- He
wore two pairs of overalls. a dark gray
coat and a green-Striped vest. "A brown
felt hat found near the body. No pa
pers were found in the clothing by which
the identity of the man might be traced.
The contents of his pockets consisted of a
silver quarter and two cakes of soap, one
being a tar compound This afternoon the
body removed to the morgue and Coro-
ner hewitt notified.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-16
YIELDS TO AN INTERVIEW.
Judge Parker Talks to an Associated
Press Representative.

NEW YORK, September 16.-Judge Park
er's reception of visitors at his apartments
at the Hotel Aston is proceeding today in
the same manner as yesterday, and will
continue until the candidates departure for
Esopus at $3.50 this evening. Few persons
admitted to the apartment on the fifth floor
passed through the hotel office.
Those who admitted comforting with the
candidate or were acknowledged to the
press by Private Secretary McCausland.
were: Charles +. Murphy, the Tammany
leader; former Senator David b. Hill, Sena-
tor Arthur P: German. Representative
William Sulzer and John B. Mcdonald Of
New York.
A representative of the Associated Press
Wsis received by Judge Parker, who, how
ever. declined to discuss ii detail any of the
matters which brought lin to New York.
He said that Senator German had con-
management of the campaign and that his
decision was at the earnest request of Ma
tlofal Chairman Taggart as well as all
other campaign managers
He said that Mr. Taggart would not be
suppianted nor superseded in any way, and
tnat senator German would not be con-
nected with the details of the campaign
management. Judge Parker said Senator
only, and would remain in New York prac-
tlcally all the time from now to election
The candidate was d.sinclined to comment
on the governorship nomination for New
York, but admitted that nearly all of his
callers who reside within the state had dis
cussed the various candidates.. Judge
Parker said he was opposed to decision in
favor of any candidate as the result of con-
ferences such as now are in progress at
the Hotel Astor. and added that no de-
cisfon would be made at this time.
He would not say what names are undes
consideration or are most strongly urged
for his Endorsement. Col. Daniel S. Lamont
Is out OF the race. He eliminated himself
ana his refusal to be considered as a posi-
bility is generally accepted. Judge Parker
would not discuss the Jerome candidacy,
but 1t Is believed by many of his callers
that the name of the district attorney will
not be presented at the Saratoga convention
next week, unless 1t be for the position of
Lieutenant governor or attorney general.
Representative w. Bourke Cochran was
one OF the callers on Judge Parker this
afternoon.
Other callers were William F. Sheehan
August Belmont and Urey Woodson. Mr..
Woodsons visit was to arrange for re-
ception of the American Bankers Associa-
ton by Judge Parker. number of dele
gates to the bankers convention having ex-
pressed desire to meet the democratic
nominee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-16
MINNESOTA TAKING COAL.
Monitor Florida Storm Tossed-Desert.
er Appreciated at Norfolk.

special DlSpalcn TO me Evening star.
NORFOLK, Va. September 16.-The
steamship Minnesota, the largest vessel
ever built in America, and which. it has
been alleged, is to be sold to the Russian
government as an auxiliary cruiser of war
upon her arrival on the Pacific coast,
reached here today from New York for
coal preparatory to starting on her long
voyage around Cape Horn.
The United States monitor Florida, in
command of Commander John C. Fremont,
has reached safe anchorage in Norfolk har-
Dor after a fierce experience on the Ches-
apeake bay during the late coast storm.
The monitor was tossed about furiously
in the raging seas and her decks were awash
continuously for hours. She had gone to
Tangier Island for target practice when
the storm struck her.
A. j. Cayanaugh. new recruit on the
receiving ship Franklin, at the Norfolk
navy yard, was today recognized as a
former member of the Norfolk Marine
Guard, who deserted here in January. Cav
anaugh re-enlisted as naval landsman at
Philadelphia last week. He was placed
under arrest and is held in prison for court
martial trial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-16
Pending Parcels Post Negotiations.

parcels post treaty between the United
States and the government of San Domingo
may he the outcome of the negotiations
now pending between this country and the
island republic. The latter has been ad-
vised by Acting Postmaster General Shall
enberger that the United States will gladly
consider any propositions the Dominican
government may wish to present on the
subject. but that this country will adhere
strictly to terms similar to those now in
force between this country and Venezuela
and other South American countries
This action is in reply to Representations
from San Domingo that the treaties be-
tween that government and France and
other European governments would be more
satisfactory to San Domingo than the terms
of the Venezuelan treaty. copy of which
the United States has forwarded as a basis
for negotiations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-16
ANTIETAM BATTLEFIELD.
Veterans From Pennsylvania Attend
Erection of Monuments.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
HAGERSTOWN, Md, September 49,
Hundreds of civil war veterans from Penn
sylvania arrived in Hagerstown this after
noon en- route to Antietam battlefield
where tomorrow the thirteen monuments
erected by the state of Pennsylvania will
be dedicated with elaborate ceremonies.
Colonel ]. w. Hawley, Colonel o. C. Bosby-
Shell and General William J. Bolton, the
members of the Pennsylvania Antietam
monument commission. spent today on the
battlefield, arranging some minor details
preparatory to the exercises tomorrow
Among those who will participate in the
exercises will be General Robert Shay
Oliver, acting secretary of war who will
be present as the representative Of Presi-
dent Roosevelt Governor Pennypa cker of
Pennsylvania will make an address
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-16
DEATHS IN A MONTH.
Typographical Union, No. 1O1, Loses
Five Members.

Secretary George G.. Seibold of Columbia
Typographical Union, No. 101. will have five
announcements of recent deaths of mem
bers to make at the next-meeting of the
Union. to be held Sunday afternoon at
Typographical Temple. The names of
those who died since the last meeting, one
month ago. with the dates. place of death
and cause, are officially given as follows:
James b. Harris August IT. at Union Print
ers' Home. Colorado Springs, Colo, tuber-
cuiosis; c. NJ. Roberts, August %. at Sa-
vannah, Ga, cancer; John w. Thomas, Sep
TENDER 4, at Washington, D. c., paralysis;
Charles l.. Crow, September 6. at Washing
ton. ID. c., asphyxiation; William II. Tow
ers, September IL, at Richmond Hill, n. Y,
apoplexy.
Secretary Seibold is circulating a large
amount of eight-hour literature among the
local craftsmen. including the report OF
the eight-hour committee of the Interna-
tional Typographical Union, recently in SEES
sion at st. Louis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-16
DEATH CAUSED BY CAR
CoRoNER's INQUEST IN CASE OF
JOHN SULLIVAN CONCLUDED.
Finding That Deceased Met His Death
on City and Suburban Tracks-E1-
cessive Speed Charged.

The coroners inquest convened in Hyatts-
vile, Md, before Deputy Coroner Augustus
H. Dahler September II to investigate the
death of John Sullivan, who was found ly
ing dead across the tracks of the City ana
Suburban railroad near Henrys crossing.
Brentwood Sunday, September II. conclud-
ed it's findings at IL 80 o'clock today.
The verdict of the jury was that Sull1-
van came to his death by being struck
by a north-bound car on the east track OF
the City and Suburban railroad, in charge
of Motorman G. w. Upton and Conductor
8. H. Riley, Sunday. September IL, at
Brentwood, Prince Georges county, Mo-
The jury further charges that the CITY
and Suburban railroad Is responsible for
his death; first, because of the excess
sive speed at which the car was alleged
to be running at the time of the accident,
and second, because the crew of the car
is said to have failed to stop and lnVesu-
gate, after the motorman had been told
by a passenger that the car had struck
some one.
Several eye witnesses were placed upon
the stand at the investigation. The prin-
cipal testimony was offered by Messrs
Clarence Sharps. Basil Queen, D. X. Dough-
erty and Robert Paine. Mr.. SharpS stated
to the jury that he was passenger on the
car at the time the accident occurred, and
heard rumbling sound as If the car mad
struck something. LookiIlS oul He ." "
that some one had been run over. and I'M
mediately went to the front of the car, tell
ing the motorman that some one had peen
run over and to stop the car.
Witness stated that the motorman re-
fused to stop the car. He also testified as
to the rate of speed at which the car was
going.
Alleged Excessive Speed.
Mr.. Queen was also a passenger on the
car at the time of the accident. and offered
testimony to substantiate the fact that the
car was travelling at high rate OF speed
Messrs Daugherty and Paine testified as
to finding the body near Henry's Crossing
soon after the accident, and also declared
the car was going at an excessive speed
Other witnesses examined were Jennette
Norton. John Norton, Abraham Davis and
Harry Wahlen.
The coroner's jury consisted of Arthur
Carr, foreman; H. O. Emmons. V. V. Nc
Neal. G. w. McDermott, Ernest Gasch.
Edward Gasch. w. j. Brown. William A.
Walker, F. Damback. c. c. Hill, L. Giac-
chetti and Oliver A. Dunn.
The body of the dead man was found last
Sunday evening under circumstances which
lead to the theory that he might have been
murdered. The skull was fractured. the
right arm nearly severed at the elbow. the
leg crushed. the chin cut. and there were
several abrasions the face. Letters
found upon the body at the time of the
accident identified the man as John Sulli-
van. living at 1925 Sd street northeast. His
trade was given as that of stove repairer
and timer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-16
ENGINEERS RETURN.
Second Battalion Back From Manassas
Battlefield

The I'd Battalion of Engineers, L. S. A,
arrived at the Washington barracks this
morning, after hard march from Thor
oughfare ard Manassas. One company of
the engineers was stationed at Thorough
fare and two were with Gen. Grants army
at Manassas. The Thoroughfare company
started home Wednesday and camped with
the other two at a point little beyond
Manassas Wednesday night. The men were
caught in the storm that visited this sec
ton of the country Wednesday night and
were drenched with rain. By good man
agement the property of the three compa-
MES was protected from the rain, and ar
rived at the barracks this morning in first
class condition, despite the unpleasant ex-
perience The battalion was commanded
by Mai Edward Burr, formerly assistant
engineer commissioner of the District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-16
THE LENA AFFAIR
Russian Ship is Being Painted Black
Goodrich'S Statement

SAN FRANCISCO, September 16.-The
Russian transport Lena, which reached
this port in a weather-stained condition, Is
being painted brilliant black. Last night
the ward room officers of the Lena were
given a dinner on board the New York by
the New York ward room officers.
The United States cruiser Boston returned
today from her short cruise outside of this
harbor. She did not report, having sighted
any foreign naval vessels. Admiral Good
rich said
There has been many conflicting ru-
mors that | felt that ii advisable for
the Boston to cruise up and down the
coast. She kept me closely informed of her
movements by means of her system of
wireless telegraphy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-16
Texas River ON the RAMPAGE.

LAREDO, Tex. September 16.-Advices
received here are to the effect that the
high waters Of the Rio Grande have played
havoc in the vicinity of Brownsville. Many
houses and buildings along the river bank
and in the low lying territory have been
swept away. The yards Of the st. Louis,
Brownsville and Mexico road are covered
with water. and a train. which was stand
ing in the yards over night, Is submerged
to half its height. The station and yards
of the road are located within three blocks
of the business part Of town, and In view
of the information given above. property
probably has suffered severely. COmmuni-
cation with Brownsville is interrupted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-16
STEAMER IS HELD.
Found Loaded With Munitions of War
for japan

MARSEILLE. September ia steamer
which arrived here today from 1n0o-China
reports that the steamer San Gottardo, fly
ing the American flag. recently arrived ut
Singapore loaded with cannon and dyn1-
mite. concealed under coal. destined for tee
Japanese. The Indo-China press asserts
that this of the American flag IS un-
Japan.
The Italian steamer San Gottardo sailed
from New York May 30 and Norfolk June
3, and arrived at Port Said June %. and
Singapore July 81. She sailed from Singa-
pore July % for Yokohama. where she
rived August IL. 1t was subsequently
ported that the San Gottardo had been
sold to Japan.
The San Gottardo belonged to the Brazzo
of Genoa. She is of 1,631 tons net register,
and was built in Italy in 1854
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-16
PROBABLE COMPROMISE.
Musicians and Theater Managers May
Reach Agreement.

A special meeting of the executive board
of the Musicians Union has been called
for 5 o'clock this evening at headquarters,
$40 Pennsylvania avenue northwest.
This Is an emergency CALL" said lead
ing member of the union and one of the
striking orchestra players to a Star re-
porter late this afternoon, land 1 have
learned that it is the purpose of the board
to make a compromise deal on the give
and take principle with the theater man
ayers, and call off the strike. This action
may be taken at once without calling a
meeting of the union. as the board is en-
powered to act finally in such matters In
the intervals between union meetings"
FROM another source came the report that
the compromise would be on the basis of
VT week for orchestra musicians instead
of SIS and $50, was demanded by the
union.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-16
New York "L" Trains to Carry Express

A dispatch from New York last night
says: Special trains for the conveyance of
express matter will be operated on the ele-
waited railroad lines. beginning today Fol-
lowing the general movement for quicker
transportation facilities from the business
section of the city to upper Manhattan and
the Bronx, an arrangement to this effect
has been reached betwt IN the PETERBOROUGH
Rapid Transit Company and the United
States Express Company.
Although the new plan became generally
known only yesterday, 1t has already
aroused conjecture in some quarters con-
corning the posi- 'ility of competitive
war between the companies involved in
the agreement and the surface railroads
and express companies which carry freight
and express matter over the trolley lines
in vans.
In effect the new plan will practically do
away with the carrying OF express matter
by wagon, and through the use of the ele-
waited line put the traffic on an electric
basis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-16
Afflicted bv Field Mice

remarkable plague of field mice affficts
the La Rochelle district of France, accord
ing to a report from United States Consul
Jackson, who says that immense. numbers
of "campagnois" have frightened the farm
ers. Each mouse Is estimated to consume
from "A to SO pounds of vegetation per an
mum, so that the farmers anxiety Is justi-
fed. and at the rate the mice are increas-
ing in number 1t may be expected that they
will eat absolutely every bit Of living vege-
tation that field could produce during this
season. Efforts are being made by govern
ment aid to exterminate the mice by in
fecting them with poisonous microbe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-16
To Study INSURANCE.

NEW HAVEN. Conn. September 16--
The study of Insurance at Yale University
will be taken up this fall as a regular
course in the college curriculum. open to
seniors and juniors, and Charles Earle
johnson of Hartford has been appointed
professor of insurance. During the last
university term number of lectures were
delivered and the subject proved SO popu-
lar that the university authorities have de-
cided to establish the study permanently
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-16
BIG FIRE AT CHESTER.
Warehouse on Water Front Burned
Nagnesite DESTROYED.

CHESTER, Pa, September 16-The ware
house of the Fayette Manufacturing Com
pany, situated on the Delaware river front.
was entirely destroyed by fire of unknown
origin today. S
The company imports nagnesite and
chrome ore for use in the manufacture of
fire brick There We're about 10000 bags of
nagneste in the building. The loss is esti-
mated at S3CO.OCQ partly insured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-16
WILLIAM TYLER PAGE Ill
Condition is Reported CriticaI-Typhoid
Fever Attack.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
BALTIMORE, Nd, September 49, - Mr.
William Tyler Page, who is seriously i'll ar
his home at Gainesville, a suburb of Raltt-
more, suffering from typhoid fever, has had
a relapse, and his condition is now critical
Mr.. Page is prominent in republican poIi-
tics in the state. and was the unsuccessful,
candidate for Congress in the second con-
sresslonal district two years ago. He made
the speech this fall nominating Mr. Robert
Garrett for Congress Mr.. Page is we'll
known in Washington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-16
VIEWED THE GOLD CAMP
Arrival of Peace Parliament Delegates
at Colorado Springs.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Col, September
16.-About $50 members of the Inter-Par-
liamentary Union, representing the gov
ernments of the old world, arrived here
today from st. Louis. They soon started
for the Cripple Creek district via the Short
Line railroad. After viewing the sights
OF the gold camp the party returned 20
this city, later visiting the Garden of the
Gods and the Cheyenne canyons. The party
will proceed to Denver tonight. The dele
gates were accompanied to Cripple Creek
by numerous prominent Colorado Springs
citizens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-16
Applies for Writ of Habeas Corpus.

Christiana Gordon today fled in the Dis
trict Supreme Court q petition in habeas
corpus to have Rosa Marshall. who is
charged with larceny, released from the
District jail. 1t is explained that Rosa is
only fourteen years old. and her crime. II
Is contended, was that she was in bad COM
pany. rather than guilty of the ofrense
of which she is accused.
The facts in the case are that the girl was
in company with two older girls, who, with
her. are charged with the larceny of some
furniture. Rosa admits being present but
denies having any guilty knowledge Of the
theft.
Attorney John w. Patterson represented
the petitioner and secured from Justice An
derson writ, returnable Tuesday next
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-16
rugboat Captain Drowned in Delaware

PHILADELPHIA, September 16-Walter
Scott. aged sixty-five years, captain OF the
tugboat Majestic of this city. either fell or
jumped overheard into tie Delaware river
today from the tug and was drowned. The
Majestic was bound up the Delaware to
this city with tow and when near port
Scott disappeared. The United States steam
boat inspectors are conducting an investi-
cation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-16
Receives Scalp Wound.

While skylarkng near 18th and L streets
southeast this afternoon. Arthur Darr, who
lives at 1011 10Th street southeast, fell to
the sidewalk. striking the back of his head
and causing a bad scalp wound. He was
removed to Providence Hospital in the
patrol wagon of the fifth precinct His
condition Is not serious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-16
Ex-Minister wu's Alleged Mission.

ST. PETERSBURG. September 16.-Les-
sar the Russian minister at Picking. has not
confirmed the report that WI Ting Fang.
Junior vice president Of the foreign Office,
and formerly Chinese minister at Washing
ton, will visit the neutral powers and Rus
STA and Japan on mission regarding Man
churia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-16
Gone to. Colon for Canal work.

NEW ORLEANS. September l6.-Patrick
Calvin. former roadmaster of the Illinois
Central. and now assistant to Chief Engi-
neer John F. Wallace of the Panama canal
commission. accompanied by seven assist
ant engineers recently appointed by him.
left today on the steamer Ellis for Colon in
connection with the canal work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-16
Grain, Provisions and Cotton Markets
Baltimore Markets.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

BALTIMORE. Nd, September 16.-FLOUR-
Quiet, unchanged; receipts, 6.07l barrels.
WHEAT.Weak; spot. contract. los, ll0hai. loA
I105aa1. 10ts: October, 1.1lha1. IFS; December.
I.I5AaI. I5M; May. 1-l7H; steamer No. red
sample. SOa1 .O6; southern on grade. 93al.u.
CORN-Weak: year, 62h asked: receipts 5.764
Bushels; southern white corn. 56a59 southern yell
low corn, 00a62.
OATS-steady: No: white. a5a35k; No.
mixed, 3lN bid; receipts. 4. SIS bushels.
RYE-Firm; uptown, No. western. Sass; re-
ceipts, II, 006 bushels.
Is HAY-Steady, unchanged
GRAIN FREiGHTS-Duil. unchanged.
BUTTER-Ffrm: fancy imitation, Halls; fancy
1Qalz.
EGGS-FIrm, u.
cHEEsE-Firm; large. BAD; medium. e4aoz
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-16
Minister Lyon Expected.

DR.. Ernest Lyon, the colored United States
minister to Liberia. is expected to reach
Washington late this afternoon. DR.. Lyon
was tendered a'rsception and banquet by
the prominsht 'coiored citizens of Balti-
more last hight, at which addresses wre
made by Mr.. C,aDancy, District recordes
of deeds, and JudSon Lyon, registrar of the
treasury. afJ| 2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-16
To Relieve Gen. Macarthur

By direction of the President, Brig. Gen.
francis Moore has been relieved from duty
as commandant of the school of appiica-
ton for cavalry and field artillery at Fort
Riley, Kan, to take effect September 30
and ordered to San Francisco to assume
command of the department of California,
relieving Maj Gen. Arthur Macarthur
who will, however, retain command of the
Pacific Division. No one has yet been Sc
lected to take command of the school Of
application at Fort Riley.