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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-26
ADMIRAL aILMoRYs DEATH.
Had Contracted Bright's Disease in tn,
Philippines.

The Navy Department is informed that
Rear Admiral Fernando P. Gilmore, U. s.
N, retired, died in a sanatorium in New
York city yesterday morning from Bright s
disease. which he had contracted at the
time OF his active campaigning in the Phil
ippines. and for which he was retired from
active duty two years ago. He went to
Europe for his health last summer, and,
with Mrs. Gilmore. remained for some time
at Aix-les-Bains. In France While visit
Ing In Paris lately he became very ILL., and
decided to return to the United States. The
rear admiral was removed from the steamer
on It's arrival at New York last Wednes-
day, and was conveyed in a carriage to ihe
Hotel Carlton. Saturday his condition be-
came more critical. and the family thought
1t advisable to have him removed to the
sanatorium. where he died.
Rear Admiral Gilmore was one of the
oftcers on the famous yacht America when
she sailed out of Boston harbor during the
civil war in the unsuccessful effort to meet
the confederate ship Tacony
He was born in Ohio August Is 1S47 and
graduated from Annapolis in 1867 but saw
service before that in the civil war, al
though a mere boy.
For the two years succeeding his gradua-
ton Mr.. Gilmore served on the Canaan
daigua on the European station. His diff
ferent assignments since then took him to
many of the ships of the old navy, and he
aAso served at one or Two important shore
appointments. He served on the Dictator
Franklin, Swartara, Monocacy, Richmond
trenton and Lancaster. and also saw con-
siderable service with the photographic Of
flee, on torpedo duty, as steel Inspector
and on the board Of inspection at San
Francisco.
He was an ensign in 1868, master in 1870,
lieutenant in 1871 lieutenant commander in
1889. commander in 1897, captain in 1888
and rear admiral when retired in 1902
During the Spanish-American war Capt
Gilmore commanded the monitor Monad-
mock. and later was in charge of the supply
ship Glacier.
The remains will be taken to Annapolis
for interment in the Naval Academy ceme-
terry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-26
SENATOR HoAR's CONDITION.
Was in a Stupor This Morning-Slept
All Night,

WORCESTER. Mass, September 26.-The
following bulletin on Senator Hoar's condi-
ton was given out this morning:
The senator slept all night and is in a
stupor this morning. He did not take food
or medicine during the night. The end is
not Immediately expected"
At noon lockwood Hoar, the senator 8
son, said that his father had remained in
a state of semi since morn
ing, but that hope was felt that he would
rally. He still refused to take nourish-
ment, though some medicine was admin
istered during the forenoon.
The sick man has failed gradually since
last Friday and there have been indlca-
tions that his mind is being affected by the
increasing weakness. lockwood Hoar,
however, repeated the statement previously
made that the senator might live several
days.
The members of the family now in
constant attendance at the bedside, as they
were few weeks ago when the end SEEM
ed near.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-26
RESUMPTION AT PULLMAN.
1000 Former Employees viii Resume
Work at Lower Wages.

CHICAGO. September 2G-The Tribune
today says: Work will be resumed today,
after a brief period Of idleness in the car
shops OF the Pullman company. The COM
pany will put 2,o00 of it's former employees
at work at wages lower by 10 to 20 per
cent than they were receiving previously.
They will be employed in the repair depart
ment.
These men have been picked with care
in the ten days the plant has heen closed.
In their number will be found none who
has been known as labor agitafor.
Six weeks ago the coniany bagan to lay
Der Is, when all except q handful employed
in one repair departmenE were told to go.
The cut in wages to go Into eject will be
generally extended to empleyes in the
office force. The wage scale at the
shops has ranged in thespast fnDm s1.75 to
81 a day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-26

conferred with the President and told the
chief executive that Indiana was good for
the republican national ticket by many
Representative Bede Of Minnesota paid
his respects and joined IN the general as
surance that the republican prospects were
unusually good at this time.
The Campaign in Nerth Carolina.
Capt John G. Capers United States at
torney of South Carolinas talked briefly to
the President Capt Capers is on his way
to Maryland and West Virginia to make
speeches He has spoken in those two
states every presidential campaign for eight
years, and the people have asked for him
again. Capt Capers has been making
speeches In the Asheville district of North
Carolina in favor of Judge H. G. Ewart, the
republican nominee for Congress. II think
the republicans have an excellent chance
of winning In both the AsheviIle and
Greensboro districts" said Capt. capers.
II have made number Of speeches in the
Asheville district, and on my way back to
my home shall talk in the Greensboro dis
trict in favor of Spencer Blackburn, who
has once before represented the district.
Both of these districts are In the mountain
sections of the state, and the mountain peo-
pie are bitterly opposed to the Watts liquor
law, passed some. time ago by the demo-
cratic state legislature and approved by the
governor. The mountain people consider 1t
unfair and unwise. The campaign is not
being made on that question, but'it will en-
ter prominently into the election. Nation
ally, republican policies ON the majority Of
questions are more popular than is believed.
There has been an influx of people into
this region of North Carolina and many Of
them are northern people who vote the re-
publican ticket. AS both districts are close
there is a probability that Ewart and
Blackburn will win this year"
Col. John S. Mosby, the> ex-confederate
guerrilla, paid call. ut fs great pity
he said, when he went out, sthat the people
of the south do not appreciate the fact
that there is a strong mar in the White
House, and that he would be their friend
if they gave him chance..
Guests at Luncheon.
AT luncheon with the President today will
be President Benjamin Ide Wheeler of the
University of California and Mr. and Mrs.
John Redmond. The famous Irish leader
is an admirer of the President
guest of the President tonight will be
Rev. Charles Wagner of Paris. the author
of THE Simple Life He will take dinner
with the President and be his guest during
the night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-26

with the emperor's remarkable letter to
General Grippenberg, shows that Russia at
last has awakened TO the magnitude of her
task and the character of her foe. 1t is
assumed by the paper that General Kuroki
Is carrying out some important turning
movement. but owing to the secrecy of the
Japanese movements, it is regarded as use
less TO indulge in speculation.
Specials to the London morning newspa-
pers add little to the Associated Press dis
patches.
The Daily Telegraph's ST. Petersburg cor
respondent regards the emperor's rescript
as brilliant victory for Viceroy Alexieff,
and declares that the real reason for the
emperor's decision was General Kuropat-
kin's failure to carry out his plans at Lao
yang.
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OPENING OF PORTLAND EXPO.
President to Be Invited to Put Ma
chinery in Motion.

PORTLAND, Ore, September 28.-An in
vitation will be extended to the President of
the United States to open the Lewis and
Clarke exposition next year: by closing an
electric circuit in Washington. which will
put In motion the machinery, unfurl the
flags and pennants and discharge a salute
of 1O1 guns. This is thought to be a prece-
dent SO far as distance is concerned. as
the electric loop will be about 5000 miles
long.
According to present plans the opening
day will be declared holiday in this city
by the mayor, and an endeavor is to be
made to have it declared a holiday through
that were carved from the original Oregon
territory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-26
TRAIN WRECKED BY wAsHouT.
One Killed and Three Probably Fatally
Injured on Burlington Road.

PEORIA, Ill.,, September pa washout
on the Burlington railroad near Elmwood
caused a wreck today in which one man
was killed and three were probably fatally
injured. The wreck took place at the juno
ton of small stream and the Kickapoo
creek. A terrific rainstorm visited that
section. and the roadbed Of the track was
washed out for a short distance. leaving
the rails suspended in the air. The train
struck the unsupported rails at a high
speed. The engine shot across and left
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-26
Eruption of vesuvius Continues.

NAPLES, September 26.-The eruption of
Mount Vesuvius continues, and although
it has somewhat decreased it is still most
imposing, and its vividness has been aug
mented by the breaking away of the crust
around the crater, which is being reelected
with shakings, rumblings and explosions,
making it appear as If the whole mountain
would be rent from top to bottom. The
funicular railroad restaurant has been
damaged by the flow Of lava. On the Pom
peii side the eruption is very threatening,
and a great quantity of ashes Is being
elected
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-26
DECISION FAvo1s MMERs.
Judge Gray, as Referee, Gives opinio,
in Noted Case.

SCRANTON. Pa, September 2e.-Judge
Gray, to whom was referred the controversy
of the anthracite coal miners on the check
weighman question. and which had pre-
viously been adjudicated by Carroll D.
Wright in favor of the miners, has also de-
cided the issue in the same way. His de-
cision was received by both w. L. Connell
and 7. d. Nicolis, president and secretary,
respectively. of the board of conciliation.
The former represented the operators and
the latter the miners
The opinion Is a lengthy one, making a
thorough review Of all the Issues presented
by both sides, and substantially Is along the
lines taken by Umpire wright.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-26
TOTURN RUSSIAN LEFT
Object of the Present Move
ment of the Japanese.
SKIRMISHING DAILY
MANY CASUALTIES IN AN OUT
POST AFFAIR AT INPU.
Doubt Felt at Mukden as to the Posi-
bility of Winter
Campaign.
SKIRMISHING DAILY

A dispatch from General Kuropatkin to-
day gives further assurance that the jap
anese movement now in progress has for
one of its objects the turning of the Rus
sian left. He says a large force of Japa-
nese is advancing from Liaoyang by way
of Taiche. Sharp skrmish fighting is Of
daily occurrence, an outpost affair at Inpu
resulting In many casualties A dispatch
from Mukden says doubts are beginning to
be felt as to the possibility of winter
campaign
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-26
To Return From Philippines.

The following named officers of the Corps
of Engineers having served for long period
in the Philippine division have been re-
lieved from further duty in that diytsfon
and ordered to San Francisco cal. pend
ing their assignment 20 stations in this
country: First Lieutenants Douglass Mac
Arthur Charles T. Leeds, Harold c. Ffske,
Max C. Tyiar Ulysses S. Grant Sd, Julian
L. Schley, William H. Rose and Ferdinand
Williams. and Second Lieutenants Richard
c. Moore and Lewis NJ. Adams.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-26
NO FUNERAL SERVICE HERE.
Body Of Dead Belgian to Be Shipped
Home in a Few Days.

1t has been determined that no formal
funeral service will be held over the re-
mains of the late Hector Van Doorslaer
clerk of the house Of deputies of Belgium
who died suddenly at the Arlington Hotel
Friday night. Mr.. Van Doorslaer was sec
retary of the Belgian delegation of the In
terparliamentary Union, which is striving
for the peace of the world.
The body, which now rests at Speare's
undertaking establishment, will be shipped
to New York within few days, to be
placed aboard the next steamer for Ant
Werp. Elaborate funeral services will
probably be held in Mr.. Van Doorslaer's
home city. Rev. Thomas McGuigan, as
sistant pastor of ST. Patricks Church. read
a brief service over the remains in the
mortuary chapel yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-26
Report on the slocum Disaster.

Acting Secretary Murray of the Depart
ment of Commerce and Labor has returned
from New York, where he was in attend-
ance upon the meeting of the Slocum in-
vestigating committee of the department.
He said today that nothing relative to the
conclusions of the committee would be made
public until after the first of the coming
month, and that whatever was given pub
licity at that time would come from the
President, to whom the report will be sent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-26
Return of Secretary Taft.

Secretary Taft returned to this city last
night from Pont-a-Pic, near the mouth of
the ST. Lawrence where he has been for
several weeks. He was accompanied by
his brother, Mr.. Henry w. Taft The two
dined with the President at the White
House last night and remained with him
throughout the evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-26
Denver Off for Last Sea Trial.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. .--s
NORFOLK, Va, September 26.-The u.
g. cruiser Denver, having aboard the ma
val inspection board from Washington,
composed OF Commander w. C. Cowles.
Capt. l. s. K. Reeves and Captain Wood
ward, put to sea this morning on her final
acceptance trial, which will be had Off the
Virginia capes during today The Denver
will likely return to Hampton Roads to-
night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-26
RUSSIA ON coNTRABAND.

London Editorial Comment on the
Recent Concession.
LONDON, September 26.-Several of the
morning newspapers today editorialize Sc
riously regarding the Russian decision on
the question of contraband, which is pub
lished in full in the English press today.
The Daily Graphic says:
ITO propose to interpret the new rule
leniently without specifying the conditions
of leniency is of no value to the CONNER
cial community and in no way modifies the
gravity of the decision"
The Standard similarly declares that
more information Is necessary before this
limited concession can be accepted as
meeting the Anglo-American demands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-26
French Cruiser at New York.

NEW YORK, September 26-The French
cruiser Duplex, the flagship of Admiral
Rivet of the South Atlantic squadron, ar
rived here today from Sydney. Cape Breton.
The Duplex will join the French cruiser
Troude, which has been awaiting her ar
rival, and after short stay here they will
sail for the West Indies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-26

the track, but remained upright. The bag
gage car was hurled into a deep ditch and
the smoker on top of 1t. The chair car
remained on the track.
The killed: John Book. Probably fatally
injured Rev J. Kenniston, Elmwood: /:
Frank Reeding, Galesburg; M. Lentz
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-26
cotton Mills Resume operations.

EXETER, N. H., September 26.-The cot
ton mills of the Exeter Manufacturing
Company, which have been shut down since
July 25, principally on account of the de-
preston in the trade resumed operations
in all departments today. The company
employs about 600 operatives. The Exeter
company owns mills employing 200 at Pitts
field, which have also been closed for some
time. 1t is announced that the Pittsfield
plant will be started on October 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-26
INTEREST IN PORT ARTHUR.
It 0vershadows Significance Of Russian
Army REORGANIZATION.

LONDON, September 26-Interest In the
fate of Port Arthur has grown so keen as
to overshadow the significance of Russia's
decision to organize a second army, which,
as the Daily Telegraph remarks together
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-26
Pure Food Congress at St. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, September 26.-The interna-
tional pure food congress assembled today
at the worlds fair. The purpose Of the
congress is to call into conference food sci
entists, government authorities and food
manufacturing interests to take action rel
ative to the control of food authorizations
and misbranding. A resolution will be pre-
sented at the congress demanding that all
foods competing for awards at the exposi-
ton be free from adulterations and truth
fully branded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-26
Schwab in Frisco.

SAN FRANCISCO, September 28-Chas.
M. Schwab has arrived here, accompanied
by party of friends. 1t is presumed he is
here to be in attendance at the sale of the
Union Iron Works. a property Of the de-
pany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-26
THE STAR BY MAIL.

The Star will be mailed to any adj
dress in the United States or Canada
for 13 cents per week, 25 cents for
two weeks or 80 cents per month,
postage prepaid. Payment to be
made INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE,
The address may be changed as free
Quently as desired. Always give the
old as well as the new address.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-26
Authorized to Attend Army School.

Major T. ". Dupuy. surgeon, Ohio Ma
tional Guard and Assistant Surgeon w. II.
Richardson, Ohio Naval Militia. have beer
authorized by the President to attend anf
pursue a regular course of instruction q
the Army Medical School in this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-26

Austrian Trade Tourists at Boston.
BOSTON. September 26-The delegates
from the lower Austria trade association,
who are touring this country and Canada,
today devoted their time to inspecting va
rious manufacturing plants in the vicinity
of Boston,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-26
To Teach Military Tactics.

Capt. Charles d. Clay. who is on the re-
tired list of the army. has been detailed, by
direction of the President, as professor of
military science and tactics at the Clemson
Agricultural College at Clemson, s. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-26
Count Ernst Dead.

DETMOLD, Germany. September 90
Count Ernst regent of the principality of
Lippe. Is dead He was born In 1881.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-26
Cortelyou En- Route to Washington

Cortelyou En- Route to Washington.
NEW YORK, September 26.-Chairman
Cortelyou of the republican national COM
mittee went to Washington today and VIII
return Wednesday.
Representative Overstreet, secretary of
the republican congressional committee,
will leave for Indiana in few days to give
special attention to some of the Indiana
districts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-26
"Pennsyn Fast Train Killed Three

GREENSBURG, Pa, September 26.-Three
foreigners were Instantly killed and one
fatally injured early today by a fast pas
senger train on the Pennsylvania railroad.
were walking along the tracks on their way
to work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-26
Conference With Officials.

Secretary Taft Of the War Department,
who has recently returned from his vaca-
ton at Murray Bay. Canada, called on the
President to talk over some matters Sec
retary Taft will soon leave Washington for
campaign tour. He is to make many
speeches-so many that he Is almost ap-
palled at the list. He is, however in
splendid health and expects to be able to
stand the strain without difficulty
Assistant Secretary Armstrong of the
treasury had an interview with the Pres
ident, presumably on the subject of the
order he gave for a change of the customs
stamps on boxes of imported cigars. 1t IS
stated that the question will be settled by
Assistant Secretary Taylor without sug-
gestion from the White House. Mr.. Taylor
gave hearing Saturday to the various to-
oaceo interests, and viii give consideration
to their views before announcing a de-
cisiOn.
Representative Hemenway OF Indiana
The indicator., 1904-01-09
C0LL|DED II
WITH CAR

James Welch. driving single
horse hitched to brand new buggy.
collided with street car No. IL at the
corner of Northern and Evans ave-
nue. Wednesday evening about 8
o'clock.
Welch, who had tended bar at
Selby Thomas saloon until of late,
was driving west and did not see the
approaching car: neither did the
motorman see Welch until it was too
late to avoid the collision.
Man, horse and vehicle were
thrown violently to the ground and
the buggy badly damaged. The
driver picked himself up not much
the worse for his experience and the
horse was not injured though made
extremely nervous.
The driver might have stopped in
time had he not been called to by
some men standing on the sidewalk
and it was while his attention was
thus attracted that the trouble took
place.
The indicator., 1904-01-09
jure us in the eyes of the outside

injure us in the eyes Of the outside
public.
I'VE URGE, therefore, upon the
public spirited citizens of Pueblo that
active steps be taken at the earliest
practicable moment to pave in the
most modern and efficient way the
principal business streets of the city.
Pueblo has reached the parting of the
ways. She must either place her
streets in better shape or fall be-
hind in the future developm mt in
southern Colorado of which she is
the undisputed metropolis.
"We therefore pledge our hearty
support to any measure, with this
end in view that is fair, legi innate,
and brings about this much needed
improvement without scandal or
waste Of public monev 4
The indicator., 1904-01-09
THE COUNCIL II
is DIVIDED
Three Aldermen Stand Ready to
Pass Paving Ordinance and
Five Others With the
Mayor Refuse.

Three aldermen, viz. j. X. Sweeney,
C. F. Colvin and 0. 7. Curtis filed an
answer with the clerk of the district
court on the End inst to the alterna.
tive writ of mandamus filed by th4
property owners within the Bessemer
paving district asking the city coun-
Gil to pass the necessary paving or
din snce.
These three aldermen say in their
answer that they stand ready and
willing to pass such ordinance, and
with this single exception they
aver that all the rest of the complsint
filed by P. Byrnes ct al. VS.. B. B.
Brown ct al is true.
Their answer is very brief but COW
ers the point and squares them with
the court.
The mayor and the other five al,
dermen who refused to sign the same
document, took the limit of time, and
on the afternoon of the 4th inst filed
demurrer with the clerk of the dis.
trict court through Attorneys NJ. G.
Saunders and E E Hubbell.
The demurrer after citing the title
Of the case proceeds to state in a
brief and formal manner that the pc
titioners demur on the ground that
the said petition does not state facts
sufficient to constitute cause of ac.
tion against these defendants, and fol
the reason that the said alternative
writ of mandanus does not state suf.
fcisnt facts to entitle plaintiffs tt
tie relief therein aemanded"
| Mavor B B. Brown was asked tt
sign the answer with the minority Of
the council but refused. His namt
now appears as one Of the defendants
with the majority.
The demurrer will be argued before
District Judge N. Walter Dixon OF
Tuesday next at 10 o'clock. Attor
ney F. A. Williams will appear for thu
plaintiffs and Attorneys NJ G. Saun
ders and B. E. Hubbell for the de
feDdants.