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Richmond planet., 1904-01-16
RICE. FIVE CENTS

urallzatlon frauds Is alleged to have
acted for a councilman and solicitet
the bribe from n member of the frn
constructing the proposed pneumatis
tube system.
1t is alleged that controversy owe,
the amount resulted in an agreement
on $4,000, providing the bill wa,
passed.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-16
Taft Confirmed.

Washington, Jan. 12.-The senate In
executive session confirmed the fol-
lowing nominations: William II. Taft
OF Ohio. secretary of war; Luke r.
Wright. Tennessee. civil governor or
the Philippine Islands; Henry c. Ids
Vermont. vice governor of the Philip
pine Islands.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-16
Is Very Lonesome.
Baltimore, Md. Jan. IL 10

Baltimore, Nd, Jan. IL, 1904
Dear Wife:
Will you please try to be home before
March? as am very Lonesome and Will
do you no harm, and | would like to
have your direct address. If had il
L would send you the amount of money
you need. Your belongings are all to-
gether and safe and have never been
sold.
From your loving husband,
JAMES HILL.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-16
The Only Colcred Delegate.

Mr.. w. @. Walker, president of the
East End Protective Association of
Newport News, Va, was in the city
this week. He is a delagate to the An
ti-Saloon League which has been in ses-
sion at the Second Baptist Church He
is the only colored delegate in the
League, and he states that no discrimi-
nation has been made against him.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-16
Reappoirted coIored Postmaster

Washington. Jan. 1.-THE president
has reappcinted Rev. Joshua Wilson
negro minister postmaster at Flor
ence. 5. C., despite protests by tbs
residents. When Wilson was appoint.
ed four years ago there was no OBJ
lection made to him.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-16
Southern Women Wanted.

Young women to do plain cooking,
washing and ironing for families in
and around New York. Nice homes
and good wages. We send you tickets.
Address,
HUNTER,
321 W. 59th St.,
New York.
Enclose stamp. u.s. Agents wanted
at once. 1m-1-16-04
Richmond planet., 1904-01-16

LOST White and black Fox Terrier,
answers to the name of Bobbie, number +
OF metal 38S. Liberal reward if brough {
to 301 E. Grace St., Mrs. B. S. Smith.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-16

WANTED-Oooks and house-girls for
this and Northern cities. Wages good.
Transportation furnished. r. w, Ell
som, All E. Broad st.
com isn2 It
Richmond planet., 1904-01-16

We extend 80 Mr.. and Mrs. r. M.
Pettls our sincere sympathy in the loss
OF their bright little boy. who died Jan.
s, 1904, at Radford, Va.
Richmond planet., 1904-01-16

The class took an active part in the
explanation of the Sunday School lesson
last saturday. Prof. Nc Williams was
pleased with such interest. Everybody
is invited TO take part. Free.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-01
WELDON ACQUITTED
VERDICT OF JURY RENDERED
THIS AFTERNOON.
The Arguments Of Counsel Concluded
Shortly Before 8
Z = O'Clock.

After beifg out less than twenty minutes
the jury In the Weldon murder case at $40
o'clock rendered verdict of not guilty.
Weldon gave every evidence Of pleasure
upon the. announcement of the verdict.
There wasl an attempt at demonstra-
ton. which WAS promptly checked by the
court officers
He was warmly congratulated by his wife
first. then by his attorneys and others. AS
soon as he was released he expressed his
thanks to the members of the jury and
shook the hand of each.
Mr.. Morgan H. Beach. United States at
torney for the District Of Columbia, con-
cluded the final address to the jury in
Criminal Court No. 2. at 2:2O o'clock. At
toTney A. A. Lipscomb of counsel for the de-
tense, who was speaking yesterday after
noon suspended at 3:15 o'clock and re-
sumed at 10 o'clock this morning, finishing
at 11:45 O'clock United States Attorney
Beach began at the latter hour He was
interrupted at 1870 o'clock by the usual
midday recess for forty-five minutes.
AS soo1 as the prosecuting attorney re-
sumed his chair Justice Gould began
charging the jury. Shortly before 3, o clock
the twelve men sworn to render a true YER
dict retired to consider the question OF the
guilt or innocence OF the accused.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-01
PORTO RICo's REGIMENT.
Officers of the Organization Reappoint-
ed by the President.

In accordance with the provisions Of an
act of Congress. approved April %. 1904
providing for a reorganization of the Porto
Rico Provisional Regiment OF Infantry, the
President has reappointed the following
named officers OF that organization, they
having qualified at a recent examination;
Captains Orval p. Townsend John NJ
Field. Edwin j. Griffith. Frank L. Graham
jose Lugo-Vina. Emil Huebscher, Ralph E.
Gambell Stewart McC. Decker and Miles X
Taulbee; FIRST L.ieutenants Frank c. Wood
A Moreno. William l.. Patterson Richard
h Pofllon, tr.. William S. Woodruff Lau-
rance Angel. William II. Armstrong Abram
l. Miller, Frank Stephenson and Frank F.
Hardirg <: Second LIeutenants Samuel g.
Bryant end jamie Nadal.
There are still five vacancies in the rsgi-
ment which will be filled II possible by the
appointment of native Porto Ricans and in
the event OF failure to secure native officers
viii be filled by details from the regular
army. In accordance with a decision Of
Judge Advocate General Davis the officers
who have been reappointed will have the
same relative rank in the matter OF senior
ny that they held in the former organiza-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-01
GONE TO LOS ANGELES.
Miss Leibhardt to Take q Post Office
Position There.

Miss Ina S. Leibhardt. daughter of the
superintendent of the dead letter Office. and
formerly at the head of the clerical force
of the free delivery division of the Post
Office Department under August Machen.
has gone to Los Angeles. where she Is to
take a position in the local post Office at
salary of 81. 200 year.
During Machen's incumbency of the Of
flee of superintendent OF free delivery Miss
Leibhardt acted as his chief clerk, in which
capacity she possessed considerable power.
She was the custodian of Machen's personal
accounts and letters and at the trial of
that official for conspiracy to defraud the
government She was prominent witness.
Her executive ability is said to have been
considerable and her administration of the
Office equal to that of a well-trained man.
She was first appointed to $500 clerk
ship in the dead letter Office March IS, 1891,
and entered the free delivery service soon
after the appointmnt of Machen as super
intendent. Her salary as acting chief clerk
there was 81. 800 a year. and the resignation
and SUBSEQUENT acceptance of a position at
$50 a month less salary is said to have been
her own desire, her health having been
somewhat affected by the sensation In her
Office at the time of the Machen exposure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-01
AFTER FORTY YEARS.
Medal of Honor Sent to a Man Who
Fought on the Kearsarge.

The bureau of navigation Of the Navy
Denartment is forwarding to John Hayes
at Muscoda, Wis, a medal of honor award
ed to him for distinguished services In the
navy performed forty years ago. Hayes
was coxswain on the U. 8. s. Kearsarge
when that vessel under command of Rear
Admiral John A. Winslow, then a captain
destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, June
10, 1884
1t was only recently that he was In
formed, as he states in a letter to the de-
partmert. that by general order No. 40.
dated December g.. 1864. medal Of honor
was awarded 20 John Hayes for the part
he took in that historic engagement.
Now, SIR he says Il am the only John
HAYES who was on board the Kearsarge at
that time. but | have never received
medal - *
Accompanying his letter he sent his dis
charge papers. ope of which was signed by
Capt Winslow, corpmander OF the kear-
sarge. which Is sufficient to identify him as
the person entitled to the medal and which
satisfied the bureau of navigation, when or
ders were accordingly given that the medal
be sent him, II Hayes is, now seventy-two
The medal. bears an inscription stating
that it was awarded to John Hayes for per-
sonaI valor III connection with the deStruc-
ton of the alabama.
Mr. Hayes- will be informed at the same
time he RECEIVES the medal that he is en-
titled to 1885, FOR which he may put in a
claim. % 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-01
MURDERER CAPTURED.
Exciting Chase in Chicago Streets
After Armed Man.

CHICAGO. July 1.-After killing his
former landlady, Mrs. Anna Waclawisk
Stephen Waclavik was pursued for blocks
by scores of foreigners and rescued when
badly bruised in the conflict.
Waclavik lived at Mrs. Waclawisk's
house until few weeks ago. when the wo-
man forced him to leave because of his
fntemperance He knocked at the door last
night, and when Mrs. Waclawisk opened
it he rushed into the vestibule, drew his
revolver and fired twice. Both bullets
struck the woman in the right arm. She
ran to the kitchen shouting for help A
boarder saw Waciavik shoot again. The
bullet struck Mrs Waclawsk just below
the right shoulder.
The woman leaped against the screen Of
an open window. 1t gave way and she fell
eight feet to the ground, dying shortly af-
terward The assailant rushed out of the
front door, still holding the revolver. A
score OF men saw him and pursued Their
number was increased until hundreds.
mostly foreigners. had jointed the chase.
They had surrounded Waclavik when the
police came.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-01
CANAL coMM1ss1oN AUDITOR.
William p. Armstrong, Treasury Divi-
sion Chief, Appointed.


sion Chief, Appointed.
William P Armstrong. chief of the diplo-
matte and consular division of the office
of the auditor for the State and other
departments. took the oath of Office today
as auditor for the Isthmian canal corn-
mission. The appointment of Mr.. Arm
strong to the important position with the
tsthmian canal commission has been re-
ceived on all sides with great satisfac-
ton. Mr.. Armstrong is said to be pecu-
liarly fitted for the duties he has been
selected to perform, and the position came
to him unsought
He was rendered the position yesterday.
His resignation as chief of division OF the
Treasury Department was accepted today
and Immediately on receiving notice there
Of Mr.. Armstrong was sworn In his new
position. The Office of auditor for the
year.
Mr.. William P. Armstrong Is well known
throughout the District. OF which he has
been a resident for over a quarter OF q
century. He lives at Brookland where he
has a handsome home. He was first ap-
pointed to q position in the government in
1856, when he was made Waterman In the
Treasury Department The year following
he was promoted in salary and in 1889 was
transferred to the first controllers office.
In 1893 he was promoted to 81, 400 and In
1894 was transferred to the office OF the
auditor for the Post Office Department at
made chief of the diplomatic and consular
division Of the Office Of auditor for the
State and other departments at S2.5O a
year. and he has held the position ever
since. Auditor Timme and Deputy Auditor
Esterly, for the State and other depart
ments, both expressed regret at the loss
of the service of so valuable man. but
each was glad to see Mr.. Armstrong better
himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-01
Few Casualties From BomkNrdment.
A UNIQUE OCCURRENCE.
UNPRECEDENTED Assemblage OF Amer1-
ran Warships in the Mediterranean.

poar Admiral Barker. commanding the
north Atlantic fleet. cabled the Navy De-
partment today word OF the arrival OF the
battle ships Kearsarge, Alabama. Maine
and Iowa. and the collier Abarenda at FL
raeus, the port of Athens. where 1t Is ms
purpose to remain a week or ten days for
the purpose of giving the ships crews shore
liberty.
The European squadron, commanded by
Rear Admiral Jewell and consisting of the
cruisers Olympia, Baltimore and Cleveland.
is under orders to join Rear Admira!
Barker's squadron at the most convenient
point and continue the cruise of the Medi-
terranean in company. Admiral Jewelis
vessels are now at Gibraltar awaiting the
arrival Of the battle ship Illinois and the
cruiser MayfiOwer.
A message was received at the Navy De-
partment this afternoon announcing the ar
rival OF the cruiser Mayf1ower at Gibraltar
today, but making no reference to her nav
ing collded with a British merchantman In
that harbor, as reported in a press dis
patch. 1t is assumed that the battle ship
Illinois is only few hours behind the May
Awer. The two vessels sailed In company
from Newport.
Rear Admiral Jewell cabled the Navy De-
partment today from Gibraltar that his
squadron. together with the battle ship
Illinois and the cruiser Mayfiower, would
sail from Gibraltar in day or two and
toin Rear Admiral Bankers squadron at
Trieste at the head of the Adriatc. The
significance of this information IS that 1t
indicates that Admiral Barker has no pres
ent intention OF visiting ports In turkey;
and that on leaving Piraeus ne VIII sail
west and north to the coast of Austria.
The fleet at Piraeus will be further aug
mented in a few days by the battle ship Mis-
souri,, now en- route from Gibraltar. The
mobilization of these vessels at one port
will be left to the management of Rear Ad-
miral Barker, who. the senior officer.
will have the direction of the joint cruise
in the Mediterranean. Never before in Its
history has the United States government
had such large and formidable fleet OF
warships in European waters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-01
PRAISE FOR FOLK.
Name Of Doodle Prosecutor Louoly
cbeered in Y. P. c. U. Meeting.

Cheered in Y. P. G. U. Meeting.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo- July 1.-The name oi
Joseph w Folk. the st. Louis circuit
tornev and boodler prosecutor. was louoiy
cbeered at todays session OF the 1ouhe
People.s Christian Union. The Kew II. n
Marlin of Pittsburg made an address, III
which he said:
."rhere Is a man in this state In wnom
the worlds manhood is justly proud anu
he is the product of a common vital raith'
OF Americans this man is among the Draw
est and noblest II the corruption ne I'M
covered is Mlssour1s shame, the man VINO
had the courage to lift the lid from maj
odorous iniquty is Missouris glory. other
states possess as deep a guilt. as bla ok a
stain, as base a treachery against the pup
lie trust but they have not as yet mann
tested that they hold within their borders
a man of his stature and moral power:
He said Missouri owns in Mr.. FOLK
king. and he believes that the people pos
sess the righteous convictions which Will
give to him q crown and a throne. In
closing he dramatically exclaimed: Hail 10
the man whom no one owns but God
Throughout the address the speaker was
interrupted by deafening applause.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-01
Majority Of Small Opening
Changes Today Were Gains.
BRISK RAILWAY BUYING
PRICES OF STANDARD RAILROAD
STOCKS AT VARIANCE.
Specialties Absorbed the Most Of the
Business-Metropoli fractions
Occupied Attention.

NEW YORK, July lin the stock mar
ket today the majority Of the small open
ing changes were gains. Brooklyn Rapid
Transit was lifted " on large absorption.
and Biscuit preferred rose u on one trans
action. Car dropped y on the passing Of
the dividend, and one or two other stocks
showed small declines.
Prices of the standard railroad stocks
showed no change Of note from the open
ing. Among the specialties. however, which
absorbed much of the business the Varia-
lions were pronounced in some cases. Liqui-
dalton OF Car cost 1t ~. Active buying or
the Metropolitan fractions benefited Metro
politan Street Railway 2 and Metropolitan
Securities 2k. Wheeling and Lake Erie sec
ond preferred and Locomotive also rose rs.
and New Haven IL. A block of $500 shares
of steel foundries brought 3h, unchanged
from yesterday.
The Metropolitan fractions reacted slight
ly, and the market became dull and prices
were well held. Third Avenue, CONSOLE
dated Gas. Pacific Mail and Delaware and
Hudson rose to N, the last then reacting
a. A one hundred-share lot of Lake Erie
sold ex-dividend at $50 The previous sale
was of an odd lot at 256. Bonds were firm
at noon.
Renewed buying Of the Metropolitan Trac-
ton stocks set in toward l o'clock, and they
were marked up about a point higher than
before Smelling showed strength, and
touched SAN. but the market was unre-
sponstve
There was rush for Metropolitan Street
Railway and Metropolitan Securities which
carried the former 5A and the latter 81
over last night. Brooklyn Transit rose Is.
Manhattan IA and Third Avenue ia in
sympathy. The slight advance in the gen.
eral market was sufficient to make the best
prices Of the day. American Tobacco pre-
ferred rose 1. Pullman e New Haven 2h.
and Chicago Great Western preferred B 4.
Metropolitan Street Railway reacted ~ af-
ter its upward dash.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-01
DEMANDS JURY TRIAL.
James Robertson Under Charge Of As
sault and BATTERY

James Robertson. a. contractor, was In
the Police. Court today charged with as
sault and battery on his sixteen-year-old
sister, Annie. He denied his guilt when he
was arraigned before Judge Kimball, and
asked that a Jury hear the case. 1t there
fore became necessary to postpone further
hearing Of ehe, matter until a later date in
order that his. request may be granted,
there being no jury on duty at the Police
Court at. present The collateral Of $50
which he left at the sixth precinct station
yesterday was permitted to stand as secur-
ity. 49,
Robertson was arrested at the Police
Court late yesterday afternoon, and 1T
came about as a result Of an effort on his
part to get possession Of his sister Annie
in order that he might send her 70 their
mothers home near Bristol, Va She OBJ
tects to returning to her home, and the
brother attempted to make her go, 1t Is
alleged, by causing charge Of incorrigf-
bility to be filed against her The case
was heard by Judge Scott in the Juvenile
Court late yesterday afternoon and re-
suited in the charge against the young
girl being dismissed, there being no evil
dence before the court that she was idle
and incorrigibfe, as alleged in the infor-
nation 81
From the testimony 1t developed that the
young woman, who is nearly II years
of age, came here several years ago to live
with a marf1eT SISTER, who in turn permitted
her to go tvstsg at the home of Mrs Will
lam Mianisa. .ltf9a Fl street northeast. The
latter has beepme7 very much attached to
her and treats her as her own child. An
MES mother and brother have for some
time been trying to get her to return to
her home near, Bristol. but this she refused
to do, and rin.An, effort to get possession of
her she WAS CALLED on to appear in court
to answer to a charge of incorrigbility,
with the resAt stated.
The brothsr,eJame Robertson, left the
HiIr q
decision, and waited in the hallway until
his sister, accompanied by her friends.
came out: When they reached point near
where he was standing he seized her by
the arms. z, Annie cried for help, and 1T
came in the, person of Deputy United
States Marshal Henry Johnson, who forced
Robertson to release his hold. Robertson
was placed updsr arrest and given into the
custody, of Policemen Flynn and Cham
berlaip,' who sent him to the sixth precinct
police station. 80.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-01
RAINS IN SOUTHWEST.
Deterrent to General Business, but
Helpful to Crops.

NEW YORK, July 1.-Advices from spe-
cial correspondents of the International
Mercantile Agency indicate that heavy
rainfall in sections of the southwest has
pl owed a deterrent to general business.
This, however, will be more than compen-
stated for through benefit to the crops. AL
though jobbing interests still complain OF
slow trade, results already achieved are
better than year ago, with promise OF
Increased July volume. The outlook Is ex-
oellent In sections tributary to st. Louis
Boot and shoe manufacturers still have
more work than they can attend to. Many
of the large factories are up to their unit.
Millinery has not been SO great demand this
week. Hats and caps are showing up wei,
and orders from country districts suegess
incr eased consumption Of groceries ana
drug sundries. AS soon as the presidential!
campaign takes definite shape an eiement
of uncertainty which has had important
bearing on the business situation VIII Dc
eliminated.
The south has become this week the
brightest spot in the whole country, 30 !aI
as sustained trade and general consumption
is concerned. Texas reports heavy puSiness
in retail buying at period which is US
ually regarded as the dullest OF the year
Louisville is showing up wen, Will 49,
age conditions fully equal to last veal year,
Chicago wholesalers are DOING Lar 'aN1
in genera merchandise. :.
Pittsburg for the first time IN many
weeks Is becoming hopeful over the see.
outlook Sellers are refusing to tie up d.
low prices, and while furnaces continue ~
go out of business, shrewd observers expect
o revival of railroad business as soon as IN
creased earnings, which are now becoming
more pronounced are effective
The feeling is general that the heaVy p uto
chasers of steel rails will be forced loto
the market before long through sheer neces-
sitv. Prices of pig iron and bilets are re-
Ing shaded somewhat, but everythihs
hinges on the rail situation, Wheh Is ,no
Diioated nv some interesting cross move
ments The industry in general is picking
up. ..,,1 Of low ebb
textile manufacturing is stu at low ~
,r,ant Tn New England the shut down Vi
milling i interests is restricting consumption
of general merchandise ,o,, 90 all
The outlook for excellent !ieta VI
grains is all that could be eApeo'eo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-01
ST. LOUIS DELEGATE DEAD.
Death of Democratic Committeeman
Ryan Of Nevada

ST. LOUIS. Mo, July Joseph r. Ryan,
national democratic committeeman from
Nevada and head of the Nevada delegation
to the democratic national convention, died
today at the Jefferson Hotel Of pneumonia
Mr.. Ryan and his wife came to St. Louis
from their home at Virginia City, New,
Monday. 1t was their intention to spend
several days viewing the fair before the
opening of the convention. Mr.. Ryan, how
ever. contracted cold and. when he reach
ed st. Louis. was seriously Ill. He never
left his rooms at the Jefferson Hotel His
physicians pronounced the case pneumonia
but a serious result was not anticipated.
During the night. however. Mr.. Ryan grew
much worse and 1t became evident that
he could not recover. Mrs. Ryan remained
by his bedside all night. With her was
Mrs VIM. E. Sharon. wife of member OF
the Nevada delegation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-01
MINISTER BARRETT's TASK.
Important Questions Await His Con-
sideration in Panama.

Mr.. John Barrett. minister to Panama,
had long conferences this mroning with
the President and Secretary Hay prepara-
tory to departing to his post at Panama.
He sails on the steamship Advance from
New York next Wednesday. Mr.. Barrett
is charged with more important questions
to adjust than usually fall to the lot Of a
new minister. owing, of course, to the fact
that the state Of Panama Is just created
and to the close ties that must exist with
the United States as a result Of the canal
construction.
The settlement of the boundary dispute
between Panama and Costa Rica and the
creation of friendly relations between Pan
anna and Colombia are the two important
international questions presented. while
other matters which the minister is to adj
Just relate to the delimitation of the cities
of Panama and Colon, details Of currency
system, harmony In jurisdiction and adj
ministration of zcne and Panama, customs
and tariff laws, sanitary regulations of
Panama and Colon and postal interchange