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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-12
MEAT CUTTERS STRIKE
ABOUT aoo9 w4tK OUT OF KAN
sAs E,PAex1Na HOUSES.
General suspsnsiSn Anticipated In
chicago-32po oait roday-Polics
DetaiPna foris Emergency.

KANSAS CITY. gully 12-About 1900
meat CUTTERS, at'in, Swfft's. Cudahy's.
Schwarzschild & Suizberger's and Fowler 3
had gone out Hefone boon today and others
were graduaiEs leaving their places. A
committee waited UPON the management at
Armour's and gave notice that all the men
in that plant would. go out, and the man.
ager stated that he expected the entire
force of 5000 to quit. All stock on hand
In this plant was cleared UP early today.
At the plants OF Swift. Cudahy and
Schwarzschild & Sulzberger, in the Ar
mourdale district. the men secured their
tools during the morning, gathering quietly
and leaving without any disturbance.
All of the three, plants were shut down
last week on account of the mood and had
not resumed killing, At Fowler's many Of
the men did not appear for work, and it
was announced that most Of the 1.OtU men
In the plant wouldgo out. At Rlddy Bros.
their ZOO employees are still at work.
None OF the packing houses bought at
the stock yards today. There are about
1000 hogs on hand at the yards and these
probably Will be returned to the country.
LIVESTOCK men at the yards, however,
were anxious about the situation, as the
hrst heavy receipts since the food arrived
today. Both sides. were firm today, and
awaiting developments from the conference
between the union leaders and the heads of
the principal packing houses at Chicago.
The manager of one packing house said
he did not believe the packers would grant
the demands Of the men. 1.-The packers
have granted about much as they can."
said he. and the sentiment voiced the feel
Ing OF the managers Of other local houses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-12

The bid for gas stock went up to 5Sh. and
1t was then withdra wn and So substituted
The asking price was 80. Two lots OF
Mergenthaler were sold at 174.i and the
stock was still offered at that price. 1t was
then offered at 1855 without result. At
price 1741.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-12
OFFICIALS AT ODDS.
Pension Agent Nulholland and Com
missioner Ware Disagree.

missioner Ware Disagree.
Congress cut OF $1,000 from the appro-
priation for the pension agency at Phila-
delphia. Gen. st. Clair A. Mulholland. the
pension agent at Philadelphia, asserted
positively. 1t is said, that he could not get
along with q smaller force Of clerks. and
Mr.. Ware agreed with him, but the COM
missioner is reported as having held that
despite his opinion and that of General
Mulhol1and. Congress had decreed that the
reduction must be made. The agent decided
tos reduce the salaries of few of the
clerks, to the end that the $1,000 would be
cut from the total expenditure and the en-
tire clerical force retained. Mr.. Ware step
ped in at this juncture. He did not approve
General Mulholland's plan, but effected the
reduction by discharging woman clerk.
whose salary was $6OO. and cutting the
salaries of two others $500 a year each. 1t
SO happened that Senator Penrose Of Penn
sylvania and Gen. Harry Bingham were
Interested" ir the pension agency at Phtla-
delphia, and they straightway took a hand
in these proceedings. Both of these states
men have been making the most strenuous
efforts to have Mr.. Ware change his plan
OF procedure, but they have SO far en-
-countered nothing but chilly refusals. IL
Is said that they are preparing to appeal 10
the Secretary Of the Interior. although 1t 10
also stated that Secretary Hitchcock will
not take any action In the matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-12
WRIT OF HABEAs CORPUS
Mrs. Robertson Wants the Custody OF
Her Daughter.

Mrs. Mary v. Robertson. through Attor-
neys Wolf & Rosenberg, this afternoon
petitioned the Supreme Court Of the District
Of Columbia for the writ Of haheas corpus
Her object is to secure possession OF her
fifteen-year-old daughter, Annie Robertson,
who, she says, lis unlawfully detained at
the home Of Mary MINIS and William
Minis, 1901 H street northeast. %;
+. Mrs Robertson states that her husband
is dead. She has made diligent efforts to
obtain the custody of the child, it is added.
but has been unable to do SO by reason or
the detention maintained.
1t Is understood that Mr.. and Mrs. Min
mis- are not related to Annie Robertson In
any way but that the child desires to con-
tfnue to live with them.
The petition was presented to Justice
Gould, who directed that the writ issue,
returnable at 10 o'clock next Friday morn
ing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-12
CHARGES NOT SUSTAINED.
Exciting Scenes in Paris Chamber OF
Deputies. .J.

PARIS. July 12.-The chamber of deputies
today held a tumutuous session over, the
report of the committee which has been In
vestigating the Chartreuse charges This
report declared that the charges OF at
tempted bribery were not sustained, and ex-
pressed regret that Premier Combes had
made such charges.
This declaration aroused violent opposi-
ton on the part of the friends of the pre-
mier, who brought forth a counter PROPOSE
ton, declaring that the premier and the
government were above all suspicion, and
denouncing their calumniators. A noisy de-
bate ensued, during which the president of
the chamber censured a number Of deputies
for disorderly conduct.
The ma jorty expects to pass a counter
proposition as a vote of confidence in the
government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-12
New Head of the Umatilla School.

Secretary Hitchcock has selected Charles
s. McNichols, at present a special Indian
agent. for the post of superintendent of the
Umatllla Indian school In Oregon The po-
stion Which Mr.. McNfehols has been Sc
lected to. fill is regarded as one of great
Importance. The appontee has been in the
Indian service since 1897. when he was APP
pointed Indian agent at Colorado river In
1891 he made special agent, and dur
ing the time he has held this position has
become thoroughly familiar with the needs
of the Indians attending the Jmatilla
school
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-12
RUSSIAN LOAN PERFECTED.
Planned Before Whites Departure for
Berlin.

BERLIN. July 12.-All the speculation IN
the domestic and foreign press regarding
the assumed plans of NJ. Witte. president
of the committee of ministers. to negotiate
a Russian loan during his present visit 10
Berlin has been shown to be Incorrect py
the announcement here today that the loan
was arranged prior to NJ Whites departure
from st. Petersburg
1t appears that representatives, or Two
Rerlin banks. which hitherto have acted as
Russla's agents. went to st. petersburg
three weeks ago and signed a contract Tor
a loan which the Berlin Neueste Nach-
richten saws amounts to s62. 100000. bearing
< ner cont interest How soon the SubScrip-
ton will occur is not yet known.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-12
WILLS FILED FOR PROBATE.
Estates Of Chas. r. Smith and Chas
NJ. Floyd Disposed OF.

BY the terms Of the will of Charles X.
Smith. dated August 8, 1903 and filed today
for probate, his estate Is left to his wife.
Emma Smith. who is named executrix.
The will of Charles M. Floyd. dated Feb
ruary "a. 1904, was also filed today for pro-
bate. His estate Is left in trust to his
daughter. Bertha F. Irwin. for the beneht
of herself and three children. Upon the
termination of the trust, when the youngest
child attains the age of twenty-one years,
or the trustee remarries, the property Is
to be divided equally among Charles M.
Floyd, jr., French L. Floyd, Bertha F. Ir-
win and Sarah E. Dyer.
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GOVERNMENT BONDS.
Baltimore Markets.
Special DIspatch to The Evening Star


BALTIMORE, Nd, July 12.-FLOUR-Quiet. un-
changed; receipts, 4S barrels exports, g. 100 bar
rels.
WHEAT-Firmer; spot, contract. S5laaS5%; spot.
Nc. red western, S51saS5N July. S5has5X: Sep
TENDER, S6aS6h; steamer No. red. SltaaS1N: re-
cefpts 81 223 bushels: southern by sample, 70lS4
southern on grade, 76aS0.
C0RN-Firm; spot. .53a,31s; July. i3a53A An
gust 53Aa53h; September, 53f.a54; steamer mixed.
5Oa50A, receipts, 2, 337 bushels; southern white
corn. 5Oa56; southern yellow corn, 50a56
OATS-Firm: No. white. 45laa46; No. mixed,
43H bid; receipts. 9102 bushels.
RYE-Dull and lower; uptown, No. western.
71a72.
HAY-Firm, unchanged.
GRAIN FREIGHTS-Quiet; steam to Liverpool,
per bushel, lid. July; Cork for orders. per quar-
ter, q. July.
BUTTER-Steady; fancy initiation, 19s20; fancy
creamery, 24a23 fancy ladle. 13a14; store packed,
11a12.
EGGS-Steady, II.
CHEESE-Firm large. 9a9H; medium elaa9s.
small 10a10A-
SUGAR Strong coarse granuIated. $40; fine.
$40
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1000 Quit at Omaha.
True Bills Against Negro Assailants

MOUNT HOLLY. n: j., July l2.-The
grand jury todaYsretsEned true bills of in
dictment against Aaron Timbers. Jonas
Sims and William Austin, the negroes
charged with feleniouS assault upon Mrs.
Elsie Biddle Of this place. Timbers and
Sims are in custody at Lancaster. Pa, and
Austin is under arrest in Philadelphia.
Judge Gaskill Instructed the jury to flnd
indictments against Joseph and Israel
Timbers. brothers of Aaron Timbars, and
Horace Robinson, as accessories after the
assault. 1t is expected that testimony Will
be presented tooshowh that these men as
sisted in the escape OF the principals.
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Must Await Senate's Action.

The Attorney General has given an opin-
Ion to the Secretary of War in the matter
or the recent advar cement in grade of GER
tain civil war veterans in the army. in
which he sustains the view taken by the
controller of the treasury that these off,
GERS were not appointed to new offices. but
were merely advanced in grade and that
they VIII not he entitled to receive the nay
OF the advanced grade until after their con-
Ill nation by the Senate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-12
Gen. Greedy Going to Alaska.

Brig. Gen. \. w. Greedy. chief signal OFF,
Ger. Is preparing TO leave Washington
shortly for Seattle. and thence to Sitka.
where he will attend the formal
opening of the cable between those two
cities. The last stretch of 100 miles from
the Sitka end is now being laid, and IL Is
that the line will be COMPLETED
and In working order before many days
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-12
Run Over by Wagon.

Benjamin Berlin, twelve years old. whose
home is at 2119 Pennsylvania avenue north
west, was run over by a garbage wagon
this afternoon In front of his home and
was injured about his right foot and leg.
He was taken to the Emergency Hospital
for treatment. The driver of the team,
George Henderson, was arrested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-12
Personal Mention.

Mr. John b. Johnston, formerly of this
city, now of New York, is visiting his par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. G.. Johnston
Among those who enjoyed Capt VIM.
Heoshegans hospitality on the first trip of
the new Neems line steamer Anne Arundle
which left this city for Baltimore Saturday
evening last were Mr.. and Mrs c. G. Nor
gan and son Charles Mr. and Mrs Franz
T. McDermott and son Thayer. Mr. Lewis
NJ Thdyer and mother and Miss Martha
Jessie Morrow 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-12

Milton Edwards, twenty-four years old.
living at 100 Sd street northwest was
struck by a Baltimore and Ohio train near
Chevy Chase about. noon. today and his
right leg was broken. He was brought to
the city on train and taken to the Elmer
gency Hospital His condition is not seri-,
OllS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-12
BRAINARD CAUGHT.
! Arrested at Montreal and Will Return
Voluntarily to Washin1tou :,

MONTREAL, July 12.-James Brainard.
postmaster from a suburb near WASH
ington. D. c.. who, 1t Is alleged, disappear
ed with $4,000 worth of negotiable money
orders and a woman some months ago, has
been arrested here by Detective Anderson
of the United States secret service, and left
for Washington voluntarily. He and the
woman had been traced to different places
by the trail of money orders which he had
cashed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-12
Russian Fair Exhibit Arrives.

ST. LOUIS. July l2.-World's fair grounds
Worlds fair officials were notified today
that the Russian exhibit for the Louisiana
purchase exposition has reached New York
Two ca: loads are now on the way to st.
Louis and several cars more will be ship
ped as soon they can be loaded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-12
A Serious Accident.

Mrs. Henrietta Cockerell. sixty years old.
met with a serious accident this morning
about $50 o'clock at her home. 1011 AZ
street southwest. She got out of bed to get
a glass of water. and accidentally fell down
stairs. Both arms were fractured and size
was otherwise painfully injured. This
Emergency Hospital ambuiance was sum-
moved to the hospital. It Is thought em
will recover. $50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-12
Mrs. Ballenger Divorced.

Justice Gould this afternoon signed a
decree granting Sallie w. Ballenger d.
vorce from bed ayd board from James E.
Ballenger. The custody of the two chill
dren of the couple is given the mother, and
Mr.. Ballenger by the terms of the decree,
is restrained from molesting her and from
interfering with her custody of the chill
6ren.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-12
District Man in Virginia Corporation.

Special DISPATCH 10 The EVehihg star
RICHMOND. Va. July 12.-The Black
Mountain Coal Land Company was char
tered here today by the corporation COM
mission. The capital Is a million and
half. James ]. Gordon. Washington. D. c..
president: n. d. Buchanan. jr.. Bristol. sec
retary-trea surer. The company will engage
in coal, iron. marble and other mining pur
suits and the establishment of gas plants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-12
Sausages for the Army.

In a report to the State Department Con-
sui Warner says that the Prussian war de-
partment has decided to establish a sau-
sage factory at Spandau. a very important
Prussian fortress near Berlin. in order to
supply the garrisons of Spandau and Doeb-
ertz with sausages The factory will be
in charge of the commissary office of the
war department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-12
Election of Officers.

AT the annual meeting of the trustees OF
the Commercial Fire Insurance Company
of the District of Columbia, held en- Mon
day. July II, 1904, the following officers
were elected to serve for the ensuing year:
President, w. S. Hoge; vice president r.
A. Walker; secretary, William r. Nc
Closky; assistant secretary, Paul f. Grove;
attorney, Leon Tobriner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-12
Cross-BiIl Not Sustained.

Justice Anderson, in connection with the
proceedings for divorce instituted by Sarah
Holmes against James o. Holmes, and the
latter's cross-bill, has decided that the evil
dence submitted was insufficient to grant
the relief sought by the cross-bill. The
court rereferred the cause to an examiner
in chancery for the taking of further testi-
mony Attorneys Niles & Whit appear for
Mrs Holmes and Attorneys Wolf & Rosen-
berg for MIR. Holmes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-12
Struck by a street Car.

Robert E. Smith. thirty-two years old,
was struck by street car this morning at
the intersection of Pennsylvania avenue
and 18th street and injured about the back
and right arm He was taken to the
Emergency Hospital for treatment His
home - at LOO 18th street. ,'.s,sss-. =.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-12
Capt. Singer Here.

Capt Frederick Singer. commanding the
naval station at New Orleans, was at the
Navy Department today in consultation
with Acting Secretary Darling In regard TO
affairs at that station. Captain Singer is
on MS way to Newport to attend the lee
lures at the Naval War College
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-12
Mad Dog Killed.

A supposed mad dog was killed this morn
ing by Policeman Mccarthy of the sixth
precinct. The animal was in the stone yard
of J. F. Manning. 1913 Pennsylvania avenue,
when it's life was ended.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-12
chas. w. clagets Married.

Mr.. Charles w. Clagett, prominent at
torney of the local bar. and Miss Catherine
Beale of this city were married at noon to-
day. Immediately after the ceremony they
left the city to be away for about a month,
when they will return and reside here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-12
Grain, Provisions and Cotton Markets.
LOCAL FINANCIAL NEWS.

What was paid for the bonds Of the Phil
adelphia city loan OF $16.00000 Is looked
upon as an indication of the improved con-
dition of the money market. The bids have
Just been opened, and the amount sub
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-12
US. Circuit Court of Appeals Convenes

kTeciaI Dispatch 10 The Evening Star.
RICHMOND. Va. July 12-The United
States circuit court OF appeals will con-
vene here at 2:30 o'clock Judges Con.
Pritchard Purnell and Wsddil will COM
pose the court. A number of important
opinions will be handed down.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-12
Movements of Naval Vessels.

The dispatch boat Dolphin has arrived at
Gloucester. Mass, and the Scorpion has
left San Juan for Macoris. San Domingo.
The Raleigh left Chemulpo yesterday for
Chez Foo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-12
Warrington Stock Exchange.

Saies.-Regular call. IL O'Clock noon-Wnshnstou
Street Rwy. As. 81, 900 ut 5Sx.
Washington Gas cert. 81 e0e at 40. $1,000 ~
10.
Capital Traction. 20 at 123-
Farmers and Mechanics Bank, 10 at 310 10 81
$40. at 30
Second National Bank 10 at 14S.
Columbia Fire Insurance, 100 at 1Oh.
Riggs Fire Insurance. loo at 81.
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone. rs at -. Z
"a. 25 at "a.
Mergenthaler Linotype. 10 at ia 80 at ia
Greene Copper. 20 at 15I4. 100 at 16h-
After call, Traders National Bank. 10 at $50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-12
Police Barracks Destroyed by Fire.

WINNIPEG, Man.. July 12-Fire today
destroyed the northwest mounted police
barracks at Lethbridge. Large quantities
of supplies and ammunition were also de-
stroyed. The loss is not known.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-12
No Hone for Mayor Jones.

TOLEDO, Ohio. July 12.-Mayor Jones
has lain for many hours in a. stupor Res
piration. 50; pulse. 1s0: Temperature. 10l.
All hope was given up hast night. and fog
hours his family has been assembled.
awaiting the end. SCI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-12
NO CLUE TO DOUBLE MURDER.
Dead Bodies of Two Men Found In
Junk Shop.

NEW YORK, July 12-The dead oodies
of George F. Abbott and William Van Hell
ger were found today in Brooklyn JUNK
shop, which apparently had been set on hre
after the men were killed. Both men haa
been shot and their skulls were fractured.
Two men have been detained as possipIe
witnesses hut there is said to be no clue to
the murderer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-12

not Our people are contented and happy.
busy and prosperous. What more could be
had or what more could we WISH! me
democracy of West Virginia advocates the
astounding proposition, should 1t come INTO
power in the state. to diSfranchiSe 13uU
loyal coIored republicans. and rob them
OF the rights OF citizenship guaran-
teed by the Constitution and Tor Whch
many OF them and their fathers fought
i'm the war of the Union Republic
cans must and will resist this proposition
because II IL not only wrong IN itself put
unfair. aud unjust to a large body of law
abiding worthy and industrious citizens.
West Virginia Is protection state ana
therefore a republican state; the interests
of her people are the side of protection
and must remain We cannot stand for
free trade in leading products. FOR free
iron and steel, free wool, free coal and free
lumber Free lumber would stop thou
sand mills In the state as it did under
the Wilson German tarin.
The Roosevelt Administration.
president Roosevelt has given the peo-
pie wise and pure administration that
commends itself to all our people. The
President has commended himself to the
people that he has been nominated without
opposition. and with him for Vice President
Charles Warren Fairbanks. one of our pur-
est ablest. most experienced and conserVa.
tive statesmen. Under the leadership OF
these men. with the flag of protection hoat,
ing high over il. the republican party VIII
triumph.
president Roosevelt already stands as
one Of the remarkable figures in our MS
tory 1t is his nature and make up 10
work move and go forward. lie constantly
makes healthy and intelligent progress III
the affairs of the republic at home ana
abroad His career Is unique and wonder
full lie walks hand in hand with destiny
and at times seemingly compeis IL TO 90
his bidding The democrats cannot defeat
such a man The American people VIII nor
turn away from him to Ink or follow one
untried man on an ambiguous. evasive ana
un-American platform. The democratic
platform SAYS:
1--WE denuunce protection as a robbery
of the many to enrich the few.
ION the gold standard and sound money
II ia silent as the grave. bryan lrev@iied
and sound money and the gold standard
were crucfed on cross Of silver.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-12

The naval yacht Sylph left the navy yard
here this morning for a ten days cruise IN
the river and Chesapeake bay. during which
time her crew will engage in target prac-
iI..n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-12
INQUIRY for Lizzie spangler's Relatives

The police have been asked to find the
relatives of Lizzie spangier. colored who
did in this city several years ago. The
woman's home was IN MAYORS alley at the
time of her death. None of the woman,s
relatives has been found since her death.
They are wanted now because some proper
ty has been left to them In Wyoming.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-12

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co.. bankers
and brokers' 1419 F St, members New York
stock exchange, Washington stock ex-
change and Chicago board of trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-12
Today's Government Receipts.

National bank notes received today for
redemption, $739lO0; government Receipts
from internal revenue, $347 .821: customs.
1853 $50: miscellaneous. $i16,3T2. Expendi-
lures $327OOO. -..,. I'D p
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-12-22

president and insi ting that be should
call med,atrlv IN extra sesaior next
apring TO take care Of tho tariff; aud
Others are following them and publish
ing tart interview declaring that moth
ing can be done. and that any effort
along these lines would only ALLEVIATE
.nd antagonise. ending at best in q
compromise and makeshift MEASURE.
Meantime the trusts purele their steady
course. and We hsve adviees rom all
directions Of accomplished or pr"sprc-
tive increase in the price OF great
stsplea. Fl
The republican party has bought ite
victory dearly. Upon the question o
the tariff it is bound to 70 to pieces. 1t
finds both horns Of i's dilemma pit re-
ire and fnrm,d~bl~. IF il let. The tariff
alone, New E"Rlsnd AID the Northwest
will forsak~ IT,; and il i makes any
proper changer in the arif}. it's own
a,ron Rest leaders will d-nnunc- it.
Democrats can we'll afford to alt still t"'
time and watch the working ont of
situat on created by tho deliberate
'rsud and hypocrisy Of every r"publi
can v h" uttered i word about the tariff
in thu late campnien.-St Paul GIoh~.