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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-07
JAPANESE MASSACRED
LURED INTO AMBUSH BY KO.
REAN INSURGENTS.

ST. PETERSBURG, August 7.-Furthe,
details have been received here from
Possiet bay regarding the annihilatio,l
last month of a detachment of japanese
soldiers on the Russo-Chinese frontier
by a band of Korean insurgents. The
Japanese troops were encamped on tn,
frontier near Hunchun They were at
tackled Unexpectedly the night of July IL
by a strong band of Korean insurgents
and persisted to a man.
Russian cOssacks, who were scouting
the frontier. noticed the disappearance
of the Japanese flag from over the en-
campment. They thereupon visited the
place and found traces of a fierce strug-
gle and the dead bodies of the japanese.
The local population was questioned. but
professed entire ignorance of the occur
renee.
The Korean insurgents are daily be-
coming more daring. They attack and
kill individual Japanese or even small
attachments. Recently three Koreans
captured by the Japanese offered to act
as guides to the insurgent headquarters
in the mountains. The detachment was
thus lured into the hills, where 1t was
set upon and overwhelmed by Koreans
in ambush The Koreans made use OF
stones and muskets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-07
PLEA is OF NO AVAIL
HONDURAS REFUSES TO RECON
SIDER ACTION ON CONSULS.

Secretary Root. at his country home at
Clinton, n. Y, has been put in possession
of copy of the note of Honduran Min
lister Cgarte, transmitting the refusal OF
his government to suspend the cancella-
ton of the exequaturs of the United
States consular officers at Ceiba for al
legged assistance to the recent revolu-
tionary movement there. Officials decline
to be drawn into a public discussion of
the question at issue between the two
countries.
International practice sanctions the
withholding of or canceling of exequa-
turs ts consuls by governing powers. a
right heretofore exercised by the United
States. and it is always assumed that the
government taking such action has good
and sufficient reasons for what it does.
The grounds upon which the Honduran
president refused to accede to Assistant
Secretary Bacon's suggestion were that
the consuls had Deen in communication
with the revolutionary forces. and had
almost peremptorily demanded the sur
render of the government forces to the
reyolutionists who were beSieging Ceiba
1t is charged also that the consuls great
ly exaggerated the number of the IN
surgent forces and refused to state to
the government the location of the in
Surgent army.
The consuls insist that they did only the
things that were necessary to protect the
lives of innocent non-co.n batants. and, ir
doing So did not violate neutrality.
The converted yacht Scorpion has been
ordered to take station at Ceiba as the re-
lief of the gunboat Marietta, which has
been ordered home for repairs.
Hugh S. Gibson of Los Angeles Cal.
has been appointed secretary of the Unit
ed States legation at Honduras. to fill 9
vacancy. Mr.. Gibson has spent four years
in France at a school of political and eco
nomic science.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-07
COMPROMISE ISLIKELY
WEST POINT CADET CASE AT
OYSTER BAY.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
OYSTER BAY. August THE west
Point cadet tangle will be finally adjusted
today at a conference between President
Roosevelt. Luke E. Wright, Secretary OF
War. and Col. Hugh L. Scott, superin-
tendent of the West Point Military
Academy Secretary Wright. whose
statement that the cadets would be re-
instated and that the President signed
the order of their dismissal from West
Point before it had been promulgated
was finally contradicted by Mr.. Roose-
welt, will submit his report Of the case,
and Col Scott, it is said, will argue
against presidential clemency.
1t is predicted here that there will be a
compromise in the matter, and that at
least two of the cadets will have to bear
the brunt of the blame and be dismissed,
while the others will be allowed to re-
turn to submit to disciplinary methods OF
the academy.
The interview between Secretary
Wright and the President is expected to
be a warm one. 1t was after his last con-
ference with the President that Secretary
Wright made the statement which pro
voked the President to wrath. Secretary
Loeb, who is in equally as bad the
Secretary of War, got safely away before
the presidential wrath exploded.
Mr.. Loeb will return the last of the
month. and his explanation of the affair
is locked forward to with interest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-07
LAW FOR STREET CARS.
Conductors Can Put Of Undesirable
Passengers, Says Kimball.

Frank Johnson, street car conductor. in
the employ of the Capital Traction Com
pany. was acquitted this morning before
judge Kimball in the Police Court upon
the charge of assaulting passenger
who refused to pay his fare.
The case consumed. about an hour and
a half of the courts time. Assistant
United States Attorney Ralph Given con-
Quoted the prosecution. the Capital Trac-
ton Company and defendant being rep
resented by Attorney G. T. Dunlop.
The passenger offered a late transfer
for his fare on a 7th street car near
Pennsylvania avenue several days ago
The conductor refused to accept it, The
passenger declined to pay another fare
1t was alleged that In putting the man
off Johnson used unnecessary force. The
charge failed. The case was dismissed
Judge Kimball announced that a street
car conductor has a perfect right to put
a passenger off street car for any Vio-
lation of the rules of the company he
was employed by or upon a refusal to pay
fare There is fine difference between
sufficient force and assault. he said and
employees of street car companies should
be careful to use discretion In ejecting un-
desira BILE passengers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-07
THINKING 1T OVER.
Macinist Who Alleges Rough Treat.
bent May Cause Arrest.

John Riggles. of the International Union
OF Ma chinists, and a local organizer, who
claims he was forcibly elected from
meeting of Columbia Lodge of Machinists
in Naval Lodge Hall last Wednesday and
that he received there black eye and
other bruises, has not yet decided whether
or not he will procure warrants.
Riggles was fined by the lodge not long
ago for some minor offense At the meet
ting Wednesday evening ii was publicly
announced, as he had not paid the fines.
he was no longer a member of the lodge.
This statement Riggles denied.
1t is alleged that the lodge took re-
cess when Riggles got up to make a
statement. and that the sergeant-at-arms
was directed to escort him from the hall.
Several members, it Is declared, surround
ed Riggles and dragged him out of the
room.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-07
SENT TO THE woRKHoUsE.
Mrs. Kelly Used Mustard Pot to Set
tie Family Quarrel.

Accused of hurting a mustard pot at
her husband following domestic dis
agreement and severely cutting his
mouth and lips, Mrs. Cora Kelly. who
lives on K street southeast. was adjudged
guilty this morning before Judge kimball
of the Police Court and committed to the
workhouse for six months
With her husband a badly scared and
unrelenting prosecuting witness, the
Kelly family DIFFICULTIES We're thoroughly
aired. 1t seems tAat Mrs. Kelly took ex-
ception to remarks made by her husband
and a merry fight followed. The man
uDsucccssfully attempted to pacify her,
and she ended the matter by hurting the
mustard pot at him.
There was a strong likelihood Of a re-
newal Of the fight after the mustard pot
landed when Policeman Wood of the fifth
precinct put in an appearance at the
Kelly home and ended the affair by send
ing Kelly to a neighboring physician for
repairs and placing the wife under arrest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-07
TRUE REf0RMERS IN SESSION
ELECT OFFICERS AND CHOOSE
DELEGATES TO RICHMOND.
Ask That W. r. Griffin Be Returned
as Chief Of Washington
Division.

At the annual convention of the Grand
United Order of True Reformers. held
yesterday in the hall. 18th and L streets
northwest delegates and alternates were
elected to represent the organization at
the twenty-eighth annual session of the
Grand Fountain. to be held in Richmond,
Va. September g. Walter r. Griffin,
chief of the Washington division, pre-
sided.
Officers elected were as follows: Worthy
mistress. Rosa Conley; worthy secretary.
Sarah F. Lewis: worthy assistant secre-
tary. M. A. Minor; worthy chaplain. F.
W. Dixon: worthy guide. C. B. Stewart
worthy assistant guide, Joseph Williams
worthy sentinel. Obadiah Jones; w. r. H
s.. E. B. Jordan: w. L. H. s.. ]. w.
Eranson: w. M. and treasurer, w. r.
Grimm.
"Purification" of the convention exer-
cises were followed by an address by Rev
j. T. Carpenter of Philadelphia.
Eight committees were named. With the
following cha:rmen: P Gaines NJ M
Peace. v. F. Winslow. f. B. Jordan. J.
w. BraEson, j. ]. Tennyson, r. N. Lump
kins. c. B. Stewart.
Mrs. 8. M. Stockton delivered the after
noon address of welcome. The report of
Mrs. NJ. A. Minor made the response.
Mrs. r. N. Lumpkins also addressed the
convention.
Delegates were then selected as fol-
lows: Perry Lee Thomas, Martha Webb
8. NJ. Stockton. s. F. Lewis. J. w. Bran
son. E. b. Jordan, j. w. Stockton. Rosa
Conley. " F. Winslow. Edmonia Robin
son. Mary Z. Carr, r. N. Lumpk ms,
Florence Carter. b. L. Brown and V. r.
Edwa IDS.
At the evening session John w. Lewis
president of the building and loan assOcia-
ton, spoke. Prayer was conducted by
Rev. Perry Thomas of Spencerville, Md.
w. r. Griffin reported that 1910 mem
bers have been added during the present
year. There has been raised by the Or
ganization, according to Mr.. Griffin. 81,
AIN.
Vice Chief Mrs. E. B. Jordan presented
to Mrs. Martha Webb a prize gold medal
as a reward for active service as senior
worthy mother of Rosebud Fountain, No.
1l21. Mrs. Webb responded.
Mrs. r. n. Lumpkins presented Philip
Gaines, vice chief of section No. 1, with q
prize for service during the year. Mrs
Salle NJ. Stockton was presented with d
medal.
Mrs Julia Mason Layton, Mrs L. r.
Clarke and others made short speeches
The convention adopted motion asking
that w. r. Griffin be returned by the
Richmond convention chief of the To-
cal division.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-07
Government Plans.

y denial has been sent to Mehmed Ali
Bey, the Turkish minister in Washington
of the report that the imperial govern
ment contemplated the dismissal OF the
foreign officials in the three vilayets of
Roumelia These officials include civil in
spectors OF the several vilayets and the
military officers In charge of the gen.
darmerie. They were appointed in con-
nection with the carrying out of the pro-
posed reforms in Macedonia. In which
the powers of Europe are interested, and
are at the service of the Ottoman gov
eminent IL called upon for duty.
In the makeup of the new Turkish cabi-
net sent by cable TO Mehmed Ali Bey. the
Turkish minister here, are several names
not mentioned in the press dispatches.
These include Tewhk Pasha who Is to be
president of the council OF state and who
is a different cersonag. from the Tewfik
Pasha. the minister of foreign affairs. who
retains his portfolio; Mahmound Ekrem
Bey. who is to be minister of Evkaf. the
Turkish designation for the fund of pious
foundations. and Haiku Bey. who is TO be
minister OF public instruction.
The minister says he has no doubt
that the new cabinet, which is made I'D OF
men % enlightened and progressive views
with the parliament TO be elected will car
Ty out the work of reform.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-07
BODY LIES IN STATE
FRIENDS OF SENATOR ALLISON
VIEW HIS REMAINS.

DUBUQUE. Iowa. August I'm the
north parlor of the transformations Allison
home in this city during this afternoon
the body of Senator Allison lies In state.
Friends and townspeople will be permit
ted this afternoon and evening to look
upon the features of the dead senator.
Floral tributes have been limited by those
in charge of the funeral to blanket of
flowers upon the casket.
The congressional delegations will not
arrive until tomorrow afternoon. and the
ceremony today will be informal.
Every effort will be made tomorrow to
accommodate at the public services the
thousands of friends of Senator Allison
who will be in Dubuque. The ceremonies
will be simple. They will be at the ALI
son home Only the closest friends and
associates of Senator Allison will follow
the body TO the cemetery.
DIES MONIES. Iowa. August IA spe-
cial car will convey Gov. Cummins and
the other state officials and number OF
prominent Dies Moines men to Dubuque
tonight TO attend the funeral of Senator
Allison tomorrow afternoon.
The special train carrying the congress
siOnal delegation to the funeral is due at
Dubuque at l pm. tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-07
Grand Jury to Probe Nefarious
Trade in This City.
ALIENS TO BE DEPORTED
French and Canadian Women to Give
Testimony First.
WARRANTS ISSUED BY sTRAUs
Secretary Orders Removal to Balti-
more Pending Appearance in
Warrington Investigation.

The local grand jury. when it recon-
venes next month"; will begin an investi-
cation into the question of the presence
of the white slave trade in Washing
ton.
Two proprietors of alleged disreputab BILE
houses were taken into custody at the
recent raid of the local tenderloin and
placed under bonds to await the result
Of the grand jury's investigation The
women are charged with harboring two
alien women for immoral purposes.
The two aliens. Anna Gorelick of Cher
bourg. France, and George Lonergan of
Canada. were taken into custody by the
agent of the Department of Commerce
and Labor and committed to Jail. under
order of United States Commissioner Tay-
lor. to be held for deportation.
George E. Baldwin of the United States
secret service today presented to Assist
ant United States Attorney Harvey Given
the warrants of deportation issued by
Secretary Stratus of the Depa rtment of
Commerce and Labor. The women will
be taken this afternoon to Baltimore and
lodged in the government house of de-
tention there.
They will not be deported at once. be-
cause they will be important witnesses
before the grand jury and will remain
In Baltimore until needed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-07
DENIES EMPLOYING THE BOY
FIRST CASE INVOLVING NEW
CHILD LABOR LAW.
Fails to Come Up Before the Juve
nile Court Today-Janitor
Parmelee Accused.

The trial of the first case involving
the new child labor law did not come
before the Juvenile Court today and no
date for the hearing has been set. The
defendant will be Martha Parmeles.
against whom a warrant was sworn out
today.
Inspector c. c. Estes, one of the in
spectors detailed to enforce the new
child labor law, consulted the corpora
ton counsel yesterday regarding the
results of his Investigations. and later
he called at the Juvenile Court and
swore out the warrant for the arrest of
Scion W. Parmelee. janitor of the Nc
Gill building. 912 G street.
After making further investigation of
the case today Inspector Estes decided
that the warrant should be isued against
Mrs. Parmelee, the wife of the man
named in the warrant After consulta-
ton with Corporation Counsel Thomas
and with the officials of the Juvenile
Court. the name in the warrant was
changed to Martha Parmelee.
The warrant alleges that Mrs. Parmelee
is employing Theron Talbot. boy under
fourteen years of age, and that the boy
has no permit to work. The inspectors
say that the janitor has been told that
the lad cannot work without a permit
and that he has obtained none.
for the employment of the boy when he
was seen by a Star reporter this morn
ing.
They will find that-I am not the en-
ployer of the boy" he said. 1.-The Wash
ington Loan and Trust Company has
charge of the McGill building and en-
Eioyed this boy to tend the telephone
booth. They employ me and employ
my cleaners and other help. but l do
not employ this boy.
The bow is thirteen wears old the
eldest of ten children. His father is
getting old now. and the hoy has been
earning money around this building for
about three years. When he went to
Judge De Lacy to get a permit lie was
refused on the ground that his father
was working. l have helped the boy at
times because he is poor
1ns pector Estes alleges that the Wash
1ngton Loan and Trust Company have not
employed the boy since July 15 when he
warned the company that the boy could
not work. but that Mrs. Parmelee has en-
plOyed him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-07
COMPLAIN OF RATES.
Texas Railway Commission Will
Take Action.

After a further conference today be-
tween Chairman Knapp and Commission
er Clements of the interstate commerce
commission and Representatives of the
state Of Texas concerning the proposed
freight rate increases to take effect on
the tenth instant. it was decided to file
tomorrow formal complaint by the state
railroad commission of Texas against
the several railroads concerned in the
increase of rates. This complaint will
be drawn up by Assistant Attorney Cen
eral Claude Pollard of Texas.
Chairman Knapp assured the represent
tatives of Texas that this complaint
would receive as prompt attention as
possible under the law. and that their
case would be given precedence over
other business. in view of the wide i'm
rortanee of the decision to be rendered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-07
REQUEST FOR CARE OF PETS.
Aged Philadelphia Woman Be-
queaths Half Million to Charity.

PHILADELPHIA, August 1.-Half a
million dollars out of an estate of 5000. oo0
is given to charity by the will of the late
Mrs. Annie l.. Lowry of this city. The
will. which was probated today directs
that 5000 be invested and the income
paid to Violet Peak, a cousin. for the
care of cats and parrots that belonged TO
Mrs. Lowry. who was eighty-five years
old when she died. These parrots are to
be considered an having equal share i'm the
income and when they die the trust fund
reverts to other heirs. Among other be-
quests made are the following:
American Sunday School Unien for es-
ia blishing Sunday schools and evangelical
Protestant churches in small communities
in the United States, $1,000 for the per-
manent fund of the union. $4,000; Wom-
ems Pennsylvania Society for the Proven
ton of Cruelty to Animals, $4,000; Amer
lean Administration Society, Sl5W0;
American Humane Educational Society.
Boston. $1,000: Women's Missionary 30
ciety of America for Heather Lands. New
York 100000; Children's Seaside Home.
Atlantic City. $5o.op.
Nearly fifty institutions and societies
are remembered in the will. Mrs. Lowry
had no immediate relatives, but cousins
figure in the bequests.
Three servants will receive $4,000, 5000
and $1,000 respectively.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-07
CHURCH SINGING IS LAWFUL
NO WAY TO STOP NOISE OF
NEGRO DEvoTEEs.
offense Not Criminal and Only Civil
Courts Can Remedy Troubles Of
Apartment House Owner.

In response to a complaint made by
John r. Galloway. owner of the Henrfetta
apartment house. at 1888 n street north
west. denouneing loud singing AZ "ali
hours" by the congregation of colored
church located in the same block. MAI
Sylvester chief of police. has reported
that the only remedy is in the civil courts
as the laws covering disorderly conduct
do not apply.
Mr.. Galloway made his complaint 10
Commissioner West. saying that since the
eolored people have occupied the church
there have been increasing noises. shout
ing. boisterous and disorderly conduct on
the part of the congregation" and thai
tenants of the apartment house have been
forced to move away. and that MS prop
erty and other property in the nelghoor'
hood are depreciating in value
When Mr.. West referred the matter &c
the superintendent of police ne SAID:
This is the second or third time com
plant of this character has come to me
am told that, six tenants of the apart
ment house have vacated their apartments
on account of the disorderiy conouct ~
the church; A few arrests might have the
effect OF restoring peace and order In the
neighborhood."
Following this order from Commissioner
West. Nal Sylvester had Capt. Sullivan
OF the second precinct make an Hreoueo
ton The latter has reported that the pas
tor of the church has promised to use MS
influence in restraining the congregation
Capt. Sullivan also consulted with AS
sistant Corporation Counsel Pugh. witt
the view to seeing what could be done &c
bring the matter to the attention OF the
Police Court He learned from Mr.. Pusf
that the law is not violated.
Mr. Pugh informed him that the trouble
is in the nature of a private nuisance tc
the parties affected. The only remedy Il
in the civil court.
Commissioner West has informed Mr.
Galloway to that effect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-07
KNIGHTS SEE THE SIGHTS.
Supreme Lodge Of Pythian Order
Winds Up Business.

BOSTON. August THE principal
events in connection with the convention
Of the Supreme Lodge. knights of Ply
thias. having been practically concluded
the visitors started today on series of
sightseeing trips about the city and it's
vicinity, while knights living in distant
points began their homeward Journey
1t was expected that at the final session
OF the Supreme Lodge today the members
would consider the recommendation that
companies of the Uniform Rank be per-
mitted to drill with rifles instead of
swords.
But little work remained today for the
convention of Pythian Sisters, and the
delegates; nearly all Joined with the
knights ON sightseeing trips.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-07
TWILL BE COOLER, HURRoo!
Which Is Indeed Encouraging,
Even if Not True.

Old General Humidity, with. his friend
and coadjutor General Inability, or De-
bility. or something like that. withdrew
his forces from the city last night, and
morning found the army of heat that has
been surrounding Washington and tor
turing prisoners even in the very streets
far away on the Virginia hills.
AS the day advanced, however. the bat
tle-scarred hero threw forward few Skin
mishers found the coast clear and sailed
into Washington unopposed. but not un-
cursed. Still. he didn't do SO much dam
age today as yesterday, and besides the
weather man, who is believed to be in
cahoots. or something similar. with the
general, says that he will certainly aban-
don the siege tonight or tomorrow.
In fact. the weather man says it is
going to be fair and cooler which is q
pretty good prediction. at any rate, even
if it doesn't come out just that way
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-07

the prison commission. n witness be-
lore the committee. as were also Chair
man j. 8. Turner and Commissioner
ment on the stand in which he declared
that he had given his time and best
Thought to the care of Georgia convicts
during the past ten years He said he
was perfectly willing TO answer any ques-
ton" the committee might ask. and would
willingly aid them I'm their inquiry.
CHAIRMAN Turner submitted statistics
from the last United States census to
show that the death rate among the con-
victs had not been excessive. He said this
disrroved the charges of lack Of care and
i'll treatment.
Commissioner Esson said that In add
tioa to is official duties. he had engaged
In the practice of law. He said that he
objected 10 men being worked on Sunday.
,ut- tn. IL was unavoidable at brick
camps and the commission permitted
such work by convicts.