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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29
Art Of Fencing Came From Italy.
From the CornhiI Magazine.


Although the Germans were always re-
doubtable at the rougher games Of swords
manship, 1t Is In Italy that We find the first
development of that nimbler, more regu-
lated, more cunning. better controlled play
which we have learned to associate with
the term fencing. 1t Is from Italy that
fencing as a refined art first spread over
Europe; not from Spain, as it has been
asserted by many writer's.
It Is in the Italian rapier play Of the late
sixteenth century that We find the founda-
lions of fencing In the modern sense OF the
word. The Italians-if We take their early
books as evidence, and the fact that their
phraseology OF fence was adopted by all
Eu: ope-were the first to perceive Gas soon
as the problem of armor breaking ceased
to be the most important one In hgho
the superior capabilities for elegant slaugh-
ter possessed by the point as compared
with the edge They accordingly reduced
the breadth OF their sword, modified the
hilt portion thereof to admit of q reader
thrust action, and relegated the cut to
quite a secondary position In their system.
With this lighter weapon they devised In
course Of time that brilliant, cunning cat
like play known an rapler fence.
The rapier was ultimately adopted every
where by men OF courtly habit. but in Eng.
land at least 1t was not accepted without
murmur and vituperation from tho oldss
fighting class of swordsmen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29
ASKS FOR EXPLANATION.
officers Of Vehicle Company Must Ex-
plain It's Dividends.

TRENTON. N. j., August 29-Richard
Siegmas Of New York today filed in the
court of chancery a bill against the Elec-
trio Vehicle Company, Martin Maloney
and others, as directors of the company.
The purpose of the bill is to compel Ma
loney and the other directors to make good
$704,SO0 which was paid out by the Elec-
trio Vehicle Company in dividends during
1899 and 1900.
Siegmas charges that there were no
profits or surplus out of which these divi-
dends could be paid. and he further alleges
that they were paid out of the capital
stock of the company in violation of the
corporation laws of New Jersey, which
holds directors responsible where they
knowingly pay dividends in the absence Of
any earnings.
similar bill was filed about two years
ago. but was then dismissed because Sieg-
mas had not made a formal demand upon
the directors of the company for permits
sion to bring suit in the name OF the COM
pany to recover the money in question.
He has since made this demand, but the
request was refused.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29
Hungarian Deputies Arrive at New
York

NEW YORK, August pa party OF
Hungarian deputies and their friends, num-
bering sixty-one persons, arrived here to-
day on the steamer Slavonia. en- route to
ST. Louis, where they will attend tire inter-
national parliamentary congress. On Au-
gust 10 wireless connection WAS made with
the admiralty station at Gibraltar. when
congratulations were sent by the deputies
on the steamer to the King OF Hungary on
the occasion Of his birthday. Thursday.
the 18th. being the kings birthday. was
celebrated by a grand display OF bunting
throughout the ship. On Saturday. the
Goth, which Is the Hungarian national hoii-
day of st. Stefano, other festivities were
INDUCED in during the day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29
Firms Pleased Over Cali for Diet.

HELSINGFORS, Finland, August 90
The definite announcement Of the conven-
ing of the diet December has created an
excellent impression in Finland. where It
had been feared for months that 1t was
the intention of the Russian authorities to
refuse to summon 1t. The list of subjects
to be discussed. published in the Finland
Gazette, beyond questions relating to the
oreaniza ton of the diet, is not important,
but the mere fact of the assembling Of the
four states, which the Films consider to be
bound up in all their traditions taken in
connection with the spirit of the recent i'm
perial manifesto has produced a good i'm
presSiOu,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29
INSTANTLY KILLED.
Ex-Sherif Mullican Loses His Life on
the B. and o. Road.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
ROCKVILLE. Md, August 29.-Ex- Sheriff
Salathiel T. Mullican was instantly killed
on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, about
mile west of Rockville, shortly after noon
today. His dead body was found on the
west-bound track soon after train No. 8
passed, and he is supposed to have been
struck by that train. His body was badly
crushed and one arm broken He is sup
posed to have been crossing the railroad on
his way home to dinner, as he resided with
in sight of the scene of the accident
Justice of the Peace Brewer acting as
coroner, summoned jury and will hold an
Inquest this afternoon Sheriff Mullican
was about sixty years Of age and leaves
the following children: Mrs. George Enrich,
George w. Mullican. Beulah Mulican of
TINS county and Charles P. Mullican of
White Sulphur Springs
For two years deceased was sheriff of
this county. and at the time of his death
was chief deputy under Sheriff Williams.
He was fine character and was highly
esteemed by wide circle of friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29
MACHINE AGENT KILLED.
Edward Needy Struck by B. and O.
Train at Brunswick, Md.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
HAGERSTOWN, Md, August 29.--Ed-
ward b. Needy, a sewing machine agent Of
Hagerstown, was struck and killed by a
Baltimore and Ohio passenger train at
Brunswick, Md, this afternoon. He
stepped from one train and alighted d.
rectly in front of the engine of another
train. His body terribly mangled.
He leaves a wife and child in Hagerstown
and also brother, w. II. Needy, VINO Is
enc of the leading business men of Hagers-
town. Deceased was thrty-five years old
and a member of several fraternal Organi-
cations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29
Largest Dental Congress Ever Held

ST. LOUIS, Mo, August 29.-The inter-
national dental congress, the largest ever
held. convened In Music Hall today with
more than six hundred dentists from va
rious parts of the world The organiza-
ton committee. after completing its selec-
lions for honorary presidents and vice
presidents decided in view Of the opposi-
ton and contest that has developed, to
rescind Its action making the nominations
for the officers of the congress final and
The officers nominated by the committee
are: DIR. III. J. Burkhart OF Batavia. N Y,
president; DIR. A. Wharland, New York
city. secretary. and DR.. Mark Finlay Wash
ington, ID. c.. treasurer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29
Conference of Steamship Agents.

T-ON-THE-MAIN. August
29.-Representatives of eight transatlantic
steamship lines began a conference here
this morning that may settle the passen-
ger rate war. Those present were Herr
BALM, director general of the Hamburg
American line; George Palte and H. Wei
gand of the North German Lloyd line. J..
Bruce Ismay and S. Anderson of the White
Star line, J. Van Reuchlien and Herr Van
der Toorn of the Holland American line,
c. H. Tattel of the French Transatlantic
Company. Court Councillor Emil Kurander
of the Hungarian Adriatic Company and
Eduard Strasser of the Red Star line. An
agreement Is not likely to be reached to-
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29
MEMORIAL TO FOSTER.
Tribute to Late Chicagoan by Repre-.
sentative Clergymen.

CHICAGO, August 29.-Memorial services
in honor of the late Volney w. Foster were
held in the First Presbyterian Church at
Evanston. Addresses were made by Rev.
Newell Dwight Hills, Rev. Charles w.
Little and Rev. H. P. Smith, all of whom
had known Mr.. Foster intimately.
DR.. Hills, who had come from Vancouver
in fulfillment Of promise made several
months ago, when Mr.. Foster felt that
death was approaching, was the principal
speaker and paid eloquent tribute to the no
BILE character and splendid endowments Of
his dead friend. He recounted the many
notable benefits to the public which had
been received from Mr.. Fosters energies,
and eulogized his intellectual qualities.
The following organizations to which Mr..
Foster belonged took part in the services;
Union League Club, National Business
League, Ethical Club, Sheridan Road AS
ISOLATION. Holland Society. Sons of the
American Revolution and Evanston Histori-
cal Society.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29
Belgian oficials viii Visit Fair.

NEW YORK, August pa large party
Of Belgian officials. en- route for the St.
Louis exposition arrived here today on the
steamer Kronland. The party included Gil
laume de Groot, member of the Belgian
Royal Academy; A. Honzean de LIE Hac
and H. La Fontaine. members Of the Bel
CLAN senate; Emile Van der veIde of the
chamber Of representatives, E. verlant, d.
rector of beaux arts; Victor Watteyne, d.
rector of industry; Henry Carton de Wharf
secretary OF the chamber of deputies, and
Franz Noyak, delegate Of the Hungarian
government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29
MAnuFAcrunEs NOW LEAD.
For the First Time Agricultural Elk
ports, Are Exceeded.

Eva sA0 1rSt limo AST1CultuIaA GA'
ports Are Exceeded.
Manufactures formed nearly one-haif OF
the exports from the United States in the
month OF sJuly.1, Speaking with statistical
accuracy, they formed 1927 per cent Of the
total domestic exports For the first time
In the history Of the United States manu-
factures are exceeding agricultural prod
ucts In the expectation Of domestic prod
ucts. Figures tust issued by the Depart
ment OF Commerce and Labor, through Its
bureau OF statistics, show that in the
month of July manufactures exported
amounted to 100000 against 81
mllilons of agricultural products; and In
the month Of June manufactures amounted
70 nearly AZ millions, against 37A millions
OF agricultural products. In former years
agricultural products have greatly exceed
ed manufactures in the exports of the
country, and it is only in recent months
tnat manufactures have equaled or ex-
ceeded agricultural products In the export
statements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29
GEO. W. CUMMINGS DEAD.
Was Vice President Of the American
Press Association.

NEW YORK, August 29.--George w.
Cummings, vice president of the American
Press Association. died suddenly August
2S at Bann, Northwest territory. while on
his way from his home in Los Angeles.
CAL to New York Mr.. Cummings was
born near Terre Haute, Ind, in 1S48, and
was graduated from Indiana State Univer-
sity in 1872 He engaged In journalism.
was one of the founders of the American
Press Association. and in his later years
was identified with a number of busin ,ss
undertakings Mr.. Cummings died pos
sessed of a considerable fortune. He VIII
be buried in Woodlawn cemetery, New
York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29
Active at Democratic Headquarters.

ACTIVE at UemOcfdtic HeHdquHfterS.
NEW YORK. August 29.-All of the ac-
tive campaign managers were at demo-
cratic headquarters today and saw quite a
number of visitors from out of town.
Among them were: Senator Clay and Rep
resentative Griggs Of Georgia, Senator
Lstimer of South Carolina. former Senator
Cannon of Utah. Representative Granger
of Rhode Island and John @. Carlisle.
Chairman Sheehan of the executive COM
mittee returned from Esopus and Mr.. Bel
mont. Delaney Nicoll and Chairman Tag
CART were all present at the morning con-
ference. The democratic committee Is Civ
ing more attention to the organization in
New York state than anything else just at
present. but is assisting in the campaigns
In Vermont and Maine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29
The North Atlantic Fleet.

BASQUE ISLAND, Mass, August D.
The North Atlantic fleet Of battle ships.
which has been cruising in European
waters. was sighted this forenoon of Nc
nenmsha Blight, Martha's Vineyard. steam
ing westward toward No Mans Land. AS
the battle ships left Hotoa, Azores Islands,
on August 70, the run Is considered an ex-
cellent one. The vessels are to engage in
target practice off No Mans Land
The fleet. which is under command of
Rear Admiral Barker, consists of the bat
tie ship kearsarge (iagship), Alabama, ILL
nols, Iowa, Missouri and Maine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29
WORKING ON HIS LETTER,
Parker Celebrating Views on the Cues
lions at Issue.

ESOPUS, N. Y, August 29.-Uninterrupt-
ed work upon his letter accepting the demo-
cratic nomination for the presidency and
celebrating his views upon the questions at
issue in the campaign was Judge Parker's
program today.
William F. Sheehan returned to New
York on the early train, after spending
Sunday at his summer home here During
his stay he has had in all several hours
conference with the candidate, during
which the political situation, especially in
the east, has been discussed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29
Satisfactory Reports at Chicago.

CHICAGO. August Ex-senator Dick
chairman Of the Ohio republican state com.
mittee. and Chair ian Hanna Of the Maryland
committee were among todays callers al
republican national headquarters. Both
made encouraging reports. Senator Dich
admitted that considerable apathy had SO
far been manifested. but said he finds moth.
ing discouraging In that circumstances. Mr.
Hanna stated that for the first time q
years the various factions in the republican
party In his state are united, and said he
considered the outlook favorable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29
Sailed for the United States.

LONDON. August 29.-James Stillman.
the Earl and Countess of Dartmouth ana
the Earl and Countess of Lichfield will be
passengers on the White Star line steamer
Cedric. sailing from Liverpool. September
2, for New York.
General Ballington Booth and Mrs Booth
of the Volunteers of America will sail on
the White Star line steamer Majestic.
which will leave Liverpool, August 81, for
New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29
Barney Oldfield Improving.

ST. LOUIS. Mo-. August 29.-Barney Old
field. who was injured yesterday in an ac-
c.dent that demolished his automobile and
resulted in the death of two men, is at the
Missouri Baptist Sanitarium recovering
from several cuts and bruises. 1t is ex-
pected that he will be out again in few
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29
Railway Police Chief Resigned.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
CUMBERLAND. Nd. August 29.-Ira D.
Hawthorne has rendered his resignation
as chief Of the B. and o. railroad police
on the Cumberland and Shenandoah d.
vision, the same to be effective September
/. His resignation has been accepted and
F. M. Hardy, now at Martinsburg, w. Va,
and lieutenant under Capt. Hawthorne,
has been appointed his successor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29
WOMAN FATALLY BURNED.
Went to Sleep With Lighted Cigarett,
in Her Mouth.
to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NORFOLK, Va, August 29.-Clara Crop
per. a young white woman, was fatally
burned here this morning as the result OF
lighting a cigarette while in bed and going
to sleep with the cigarette in her mouth
Miss Cecile Lagori, a wealthy young
Catholic. noted for her deeds of charity,
died at her home in Norfolk last night after
a few hours illness and before her devoted
sister. who was at a nearby summer resort,
could reach her bedside.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29
Washington Woman Sues Norfoll

washington woman sues NorIoIk.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NORFOLK, Va, August 29.-Mrs. Fannie
A. Gibbs of Washington. D. c.. entered
suit here Saturday against the city Of Nor
folk, claiming $4,000 for serious injuries
received as the result Of falling over de-
fective sidewalk in the fashionable section
Of Norfolk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29
OLD SOLDIERS DAY.
Large Crowd Attends the Closing Day
of Chautauqua

Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star.
CUMBERLAND, Md, August 29.-The
chautauqua at Mountain Lake Park closed
today, the feature being the annual
Grand Army of the Republic day. John De-
witt Miller delivered an address on Our
Country" and Capt. Jack Crawford, the
post scout. entertained for an hour. The an
nual campfire of all soldiers. with remi-
niscences. followed. The last excursion Of
the season was run today, and the attend
ance at the park was large.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29
coNNEcT1cUT's CAMPAIGN.
Not to Be Formally Opened Until DC
tober 3-Appointments.

NEW YORK. August 29.-The republican
national committee announced today that
the campaign in Connecticut will not be for
mally opened until after the town elections
on October 3. After that date many national
sp eakers will be assigned to Connecticut.
Senator Fairbanks has been scheduled to
speak at Jersey City September 10.
Senator Foraker of Ohio, who has been in
New York few days, will be at the open
ing OF the campaign in West Virginia. at
Parhersburg. September IT,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29
Gold Medal for Young Woman Heroin,

Gold Medal for Young Woman Heroine
MENOMINEE, Mich, August 29.-Ger-
trude Sawyer, the young heroine who pilot
ed party Of five children across the wa
tiers of Green bay during heavy storm
last Thursday night. is to receive gold
medal for her brave act, to be purchased
by funds subscribed by citizens of Menomi-
nee. The young woman saved the entire
party from almost certain death battling
with her oars until her hands were raw
against tremendous waves. The sea that
night was so heavy that all the larger
steamships remained in port.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29
Largest Sugar Factory Burned.

BERLIN. August 29-The largest sugar
factory In Germany. named Kulmsee near
Thorn. West Prussia, was burned last night.
Involving a loss of $3.50. 000 The fire
caused q rise In the sugar market at Ham
burg Of cents a hundredweight-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29
AFFAIRS AT PORT Az PRINCE.

gins Investigation Of Charges.
PORT AU PRINCE. Haiti. August D.
The United States cruisers Newark and
Denver have arrived here.
The commission appointed by the cham
Der of communes has begun Its investiga-
ton into the charges Of mismanagement OF
the national finances brought against the
minister of finance. M. Bijou. who still re-
tains his portfolio. The minister Will ne
tried by the senate, acting as a high court
o. justice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29
King Alfonso Gets Sporty.

BILBAO, Spain, August 29.-King Alton
SO has undertaken to organize an interna-
tional regatta at Bilbao similar to the Kiel
regatta. The king will present a cup and
has promised to personally endeavor to
secure foreign entries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29

who have been up the line before turn
into their tents regretfuily. for they know
that they are saying good-by to COM
fort, and will not enjoy the genial warmth
OF q good fire again until they have crossed
the bleak Tibetan table1ands and reached
the sparsely wooded valley of Gyantse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29
London aunmaker Shot

Special Dispatch 70 The Evening Star
NEW YORK, August ga cablegram
from London says: Albert Vickers, senior
member Of the Vickers' Maxim gun-making
frm. was accidentally shot in the chest ana
neck while grouse shooting In Inverneshire
by fellow-sportsman. Most OF the shot
has been extracted and the patient is pro-
crossing satisfactorily.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29
Police Clash With workmen.

RIGA. European Russia. August 29.-As-
s,stant Chief Of Police Lahin and two
policemen were severely wounded yester-
day while dispensing a crowd Of uneln-
pioyed persons who had assembled near the
prison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29

Alabama Man Dies From Poison.
MOBILE. Ala, August 20.-E L. Tillery,
representing q Cincinnati soap factory,
died today at the city hospital from the
effects Of poison taken Friday night last.
He was Q Mason and q native OF ODelika,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29

Chas. G. Ruggles Of Chicago Dead.
CHICAGO, August 29.-charles C. Rug
giles, vice president of the Chair Manu-
facturers' Association Of the United states
is dead at his home here, aged forty seven
years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29
American School at Erzeroum Burned

American School at Erzeroum Burned.
CONSTANTINOPLE, August 29.-The
American school for boys at Erzeroum has
been burned. 1t Is believed the fire was
started by an accident.
This Is the second American school at
Erzeroum to be destroyed by fire. the in
stitution for girls having been burned Jan.
uary 10. The loss in that instance was at
tributed to incendiaries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29
SENATOR HoAR's CONDITION.
He is Quite Cheerful and Takes
Nourishment

WORCESTER. Mass, August 29.-Sena-
tor Geo. F. Hoar was unchanged today.
He Is quite cheerful and continues taking
nourishment.
The senator is seventy years of age to-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29
Vice Admiral ROLAND Dead.

LONDON. August 29.-The death Is an
nounced that Vice Admiral w. X. ROLAND,
retired. He was born in 1917.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29

Admiral ROLAND received a gold medal
from the United States government for
saving part OF the crew of the United
States brig Sumers. upset off the Island
OF Sacrificios, on the west coast of Mexico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29
Georgia Cotton Exporter Dead

AUGUSTA, Ga, August %. Walter
Inman. large cotton exporter. died sud-
denly last night at his country home near
this city. He was attacked with convul-
SionS.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-07-26
Things Booming
At Esopus

new YORK Iuiy 2s-It L eyi.
dent 'hst tks little town IL Esopus
Vii hare a great deal for which 10
hank ~ distinguished citizen. fudge
Alton p Parker Scarcely was the
news flashed from ~. Louis tcliIng III
Judge Parker,s nomination than the
West shore railroad went about max.
lnE extraordinary preparations in tho
way u terminal facilities III Esopus
station, constructing a new waiting
room. side tracks and other Improve.
msnts for the accommodation Of n
large number of people Acting III IL
belief that the home town Of the
presidential candidate VIII w VIZ
Mecca FIR democrats and other visit
ors from MI parts IL the country
The summer. the West shore
announces that II win make special
rates for parties and that ali regular
trains viii hereafter stop III Esopns
station with a view 70 aeeommodat.
visitors % tie place.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-07-26
Canadian Teachers

WINNIPEG. Man. JaIy Teach.
ers frnm All parts q Canada have
gathered II winnipeg for tfe ANNA.
convention 81 he E,omialon Essaca.
ifoaai association. The convention
opened ,oday and VII ceatinue IN
sessions through Thursday Promin.
eat afaoag the psriielpantz are At.
forney General iongiey III Soga
SOFIA pr Incl. superintendent Of
education u Nex Bransa Miss
Agnes neans Carenloa 81 Victoria,
d OF w !. Ellis, principal coileg at
institute. KINGSTON n. Coleman ii
TIE Toronto School u science. AMI
Jsnes 4 Calder. deputy commission.
er 81 sdutation for northwest terri.
tories.