Evening Star Newspaper, May 28, 1889, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Wi published Friday—61 6 year. postage prepaid aid ‘Six months, SB ceuia G2"All mail subseri; paid no payer sent longer than is paid for. es ‘Rates of advertising made known on application. ————e es __ SPECIAL NOTICES. ___ SPECIAL NOTICES. = KLAY ND \STERERS ==>, gnnnCRLsTERs — Petus ei Re are fe of a 2 ei. JAMES Ht MCGILL, Dealer in Building Sup- plies, 908 to 914 st. nw. WAYLAND SEMINARY, = ANNIVERSARY WEEK, MAY 2¢-JUNE 1. sit raduat: Exerci nesday vening, May inthe Sek chureh, M st. bet 15th aud itn sta; bear “duress to the clase by Prof. Albion W. Small, of bs university, Maine. ‘Publ: lay ee tii f the alumni, Thursday evening, (0, an cobyrm hall, at the seminary, Public Exer? Mi cises, at 8 0” E Thursday, May 30, and Friday, June 1,in Parker at the seminary, from 3 p.m. to. 6 p.m. Reunion in Coburn ball, Friday evening, June 1, st The seminary is_at nt_ more conveniently reached either by 15th st or by Stoughton st. All friends of the seminary are cordially invited to these anniversary exercises. my25-3t* TOCKHOLDERS. CO-OPERATIVE BUILDING oe ag c jeorgetown, D. C. Annual Meeting, SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 8 o'clock p.m. Subscriptions to the Sth series now received. EO. W. KING, Secretary. Ga © & SuEDD & ono. RESERVOIR VASES, FOR USE IN CEMETERIES. TERRA COTTA LAWN VASES. IRON SETTEES AND CHAIRS. 432 9th at. nw. OFFICE FRANKLIN INSURANCE CO. Wasuinaton. D. C., May 20. 1889. A ineoting of the stgckiolders of the Fraaklin fa; urstice Company, of Washington, D. St this office uu MONDAY. June. 3, for the election of twelve (12) Regs bmg et Ae phony —— °P' FekWick youna, _ my21-co6t ‘Secretary. mn, 3, RATIVE BUILDING AS- SN OF WaSHIXGTOS, D. O— i ‘ fe e f 5 & ee e 8 2 A e 8 AY IN JUNE, 3 000 is advanced to purcl m withdrawals. af the iollowing ae J.T. 6 a <= PIANOS FOR RENT, CITY OR COUNTRY. W. G. METZEROTT & CO, 1110 Fst. nw. —_— KINGSLEY BROS.’ CREAMERY CO. CHUICEST DAIRY PRODUCTS. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MILK AND CREAM DEPOT, 929 and 931 D st. n. w. Send orders by postal. telephone or our wagons. The best milk and the best service that can be obtained at all times. Our Wholesale Butter House, 216 10th st.n. w., will shortly remove to our new building, 927 and 929 Louisiana ave. mb23-3m e. FOR BRIGHT, QUICK FIRE AND CHEAP, Boer Es CEE te ny Washington Gas Light ny's Coke. NSON BROTHERS” Exciusive Aventa, SUCCESS. PERFECT GAS STOVES. Guaranteed Best ana Cheapest. ‘All Styles of GAS FIXTUKES. Call and see. e C. A. MUDDIMAN, 1 street, t to Johnson Bros. GARDEN HOSE. HOSE-REEL, HOSE Fixt s, for garden and street use, for ldings aud fire department, best goods; all | ric EAI RUBBER CQ. 309 | 8 . lowest price GOODYEAR RU $th st. Lawn Tennis, Yachting, and Bicycle Shoes. | leather and Rubber Beltug. Full stock. i grades, my8-im a tire day THURSDAY next, May 50. L ‘bour & Son, Hi as. fume & Co., 6. Engood & Co., N.H. RoW" Buren ee Bryan, . John H. Magruder, G.G. Cornwell & Son. 1t* L E. DAVIS, my28-tu,th,s,2w 468 Louisiana ave. THE bmg a PETER OGDEN Lodge, No. 1 U.0.0f 0. F., are F; tomettat their ball WEDNESDAY, May 28, S89, at 12 o'clock, to attend the funeral of our late brother, Oliver Jackson. " Members of sister freternslly invited. “By order of the 1 ROBERT RHONE. E. 8. INE FREE-HAND CRAYON ‘5. Terms Goltvered at once, Largest lodges are T, N. G, ite H. B. SMITH. Artist, Cor. 6th and Massachusetts ave, _my28-lw* ACARD TO REASONABLE MEN. Wi hit yw era in advertising, e must be approaching ing. Open until § p.m. as the various encyclopedias and thesaurus’ are daily robbed of their choicest lite: on order to properly describe the wonderfui (?) merits and cheapness of ready-made clothes, which are, pre- sumably, sold for less than cost that some one may get rich, wi Notwithstanding this state of affairs men e remark that “they have and that once was enough.” Yet there are some men who Koto the other extreme and pay an exorbitant price when s saving of 25 per cent can be readily effected. Doing a strictly cash business, thus having no losses to make wilt-edge salaries to pay (I do my own cuttii readily afford to sell for one-fourth less than the usual Prices charged by other reputable Tailors. After you are through experimenting with cheap Trousers aud Cheaper ready-made clothes, drop in and let me make ID niple, elegance, St comfort and price, en POU ort, and price. G.'WARFIELD SIMPSON, Trousers and Cash Tailor, at Cor. Oth and G sts. n.. THE MEMBERS OF LEBANON LODGE No. 7F. A. A M. are requested to attend a special communication of th ‘on WEDNESDAY VENING, the 29th inst., at 7:30 o'clock. Brethren of sister | are fraternally invited to be present. ‘By order of the W. M. it D.G. DIXON, Secretary. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF ‘the Potomac, Grand Army of the Republic. 4413 Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, May 28, Ordered —Post commanders will report with their commands to these heedquarters promptly at 9:45 a. m. on the 30th instant,to join in the memorial parade. ‘The parade will be for under the direction of the Assistant Adjutant-General on Pa. ave., right resting on 14th st., and will move at 10 a. m. sharp. Comrade’ FRED. BRACKETT is hereby designated ¢ parade, and will be obeyed and sschief marshal of the pai respected accordingly. He is also detailed as officer of the day at Ari: 3 Posts will march in sections of eight. Comrades will fall into line according to size. Where practicable, run) the cor should wear the G. A. R. uniform, but should wear the badge of our order and carry “cane fi By command of W. S. ODELL, Department Commander. ¢. M. INGRAM, Assistant Adjutant-General. my28-2t A MEETING OF CITIZENS TO CON- gress of an jates in the District of Co- bia held in the 1409 New York a 3 sider the establishment by Asylum for Chronic Inebri: be lors of the ¥.M.C.A., +» on EDNESDAY EVENING, jock. Ail interested are cordially my28-2t Lad THE CENT! rve DI ‘R_ MARKET suing st 10 sam Tre megabit WILL ATION DAY (Thurs- T. 8. SMITI. GEORGETOWN, D. C, MAY 27. The Least J Dry oe Merchants will Bot Open their respective stores on S May 30. XG. H, SHOOT, CRAIG & JACKSON, c. . BROWN & LEWIS, GIBBONS & HOSKINSON, BENJ. MILLER & SON. my a GRADUATES OF EASTMAN'S COL- lege who desire to aid in forming an Alumni Association are juested to on or send their names to P. G. McCOMAS, corner of 14th and L sts., or to W. A. CALDW! Central National Bank Building, city. 25-3t" F WE LIKE TO GIVE THE PUBLIC A GOOD Socputhegi’ * ™ GonGE SPRANSY my7-3m 434 Tih wt. aw. EQUITABLE CO-OPERATIVE BUILDING ASSOCTATION, “EQUITABLE BUILDING,” 1003 F ST. First payment 17th issue May, 1889. Office open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., when sub- Spee fer sbares and payments thereon ls received. | — $2.50 per month, $1,000 advanced on each | share. Pamphlets explaining the object and advan! of the Asscciation ana other information furniabed apoa je ication ba ‘THOS. SOMERVILLE, Pres't. INO. JOY EDSON, See’y. ape Gas FIRTCRES, A ‘ MANUFACIUREKS? PRICES. GUARANTEED LEST QyALITY AND WORKMAN- SCHULTZ GaS FIXTURE CO. 3m 1315 Fst. nw., Sun sp2e. 3 e CERTIFICATES OF STOCK. CHEQUES, = and other securities. “Coumeccal Wee oa and d G. GEDNEY. = (Post Building) 10th and D street A Facr Wrrrocr Anzovmest.” OUR DESIRE IS TO GIVE YOU THE BEST VALUE, AND as YOU ARE SURE TO SEE THE LARGEST AND MOST SELECT STYLES HERE, WHY NOT CALL AND LEAVE YOUR ORDER? THE WIDE WALE DIAGONALS FOR COAT AND VEST AND THE OVER-CHECES FOR TROUSERS, CONTINUE IN POPULARITY. SUIT TO ORDER 820. Pd ke 836. bus THE $ fh bE. a Ae €15 AND 617 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. my21-tt Toxurxsows Onsraest. Headquarters, 1424 New York ave., _my21-15t"lp Room 18. Elevator. To have your Furnace cleaned, your Range re- paired, your Tin Roof painted and repaired. ‘We do all these things to your satisfaction, HAYWARD & HUTCHINSON, 424 9th st. ‘Who also make the open fire-piace and its ar- tistic treatment a special study. my25 a RRR SE ANNE SENS ee Y SESE © Misses: 2 AND TAN 0) % Meu's low p19" Eieh-cnt Bal gl 49. yr tigh ks.’ ‘Double Combination. coop. geil RSET-COVERS, 123¢., FULL MADE my2s-38 ate. — HOWARD UNIVERSITY. ANNIVERSARY WEEE, MAY 24-30. THEOLOGICAL ANNIVERSARY, FRIDAY EVEN- ING, Ie Asbury Methodist Church, 11th and = 8 olclock p. m. BACCALAUREA’ ISCOURSE, by President Pat- ton, SUNDAY, May at4p.m.in the University pel. LAW SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT. MONDAY, ond 27, im the First Congregational Church, at 8 o’cloc! Pp. In. ‘NORMAL AND PREPARATORY ANNI Y, WEDNESDAY, May 29, in the University Chapeleat 8 p.m. COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT, THURSDAY, May 30, im the University Chapel, at p.m. my23-6t OFFICE COLLECTOR OF TAXES, DIS- ‘TRICT OF COLUMBIA, WasHIxcTox, May —The attention of taxpayers is called to the levied for the year ending June 30, 188¥, on real and. personal “property. ‘Tie second’ half of sich tax, where not previously paid, will become due and paya- ca the first day of May, and if not paid before the first (FR a 1 8 Ramee ps La ears aud delingtient. and a penalty of two ber ¢ pon the amount thereof shall be ‘and the same, with other taxcs due and in be listed for advertiscisent and tax sale in the manner prescribed by existing law. By order of the Commissioners of fhe District of Columbia. Attest. E.G. DAVIg, Gol- tor of Taxes. my: OFFICE GEORGETOWN GASLIGHT CO. <= Max 18, 1889. ‘The Aunual Meeting of the stockholders of this com- pany sor the slection of seven, Directors will be held at fock eran. abd close at oiclsek p.m eT ¥ 5 « », ih Omyis-ist GW: CROPLEY, Sec'y. <q@=> THE NATIONAL SAFE DEPOSIT wi fomvany, 15th st, and New ve and a posit. Safes of all sizes for rent. Vaults fire- nwlar-proof: damp-proof, inpide of thelr new basid: ing. with walls 2 fect © inches thick. Construction ae it. juipment unsurpassed fire-proof throughout. Eq asa Silpartinents provided exclusively for Indies. Idepection invited. my11-1m YOUR ATTENTION CALLED SPECIALLY | Sa z Underwe an . sorters specialty. Pet HALL, 608 Fw. i183 to 01 — MR. HAS REMOVED Bsa sciy oc the prea oo ot old stand—12 in. ave.—where for 90 days goods will be sold ata discount of 20 percent. my16-1m A FACT WORTHY OF NOTICE AN tion. For the past two years I have rade Vapor Fly for stoves ae astroug evidence of its quality ved a steady end arowil scompiaint, snd I have aways grade. for 75e. delivered. Citas if HODGRIN, O19 Tih st-aw. PURCHASE YOUR OWN HOME. it of t by te ET the sg : r “EASTERN Bi vii ING AND, LOAN ‘A880C TATION, ‘was jan ; upon the pian that bas become so ty ‘Periodical tneetings for toe payiment of Sues at Her- y or jues rell's Hall, No: 642Pu.aven te, on the first Wedase- e of each month. per month, €200 net loan sold the one my10-3w Miniusum cost, to. borrower, including Sues, tm and premium La share per month, or $13 per Skraphiets deceit the superior atvantages of tus snhociation'and all other tion E. A. ADAMS, Pre: , 492 8th sts. e. JW. WHELPLE) 800 E. Cap. st. . E. HEI Troan, yen ot fol Mei as “Fad ESS Be “7T TIMES WE HAVE TO MAKE ROOM and shove out the accumulation of stock. During the past week we have gotten together all the ODDS and ENDS, and trust the price will sell them st once. Alot of WHITE SHIRTS st $1 (formerly not less than $1.50, and mostly $2). Someof these are French Percale, with Three Collars and Pair of Cuffs. It is this week,*too, that we cut the priceof our PARASOLS in half. We have but few left. Washington News and Gossip. Pettey Ti v SWE OOVOVGHIAIAN AIA SAIN SSAEKWHWAKNYOWVANIDAIMSYBAWAWWAKS Eg & FOR RENT (Orrices). FOR RENT (Stones FOR SALE (Hovszs) FOR SALE (Lors). FOR SALE (MiscgLLangovus) GENTLEMEN'S GOODS. HOTELS... HOUSEFURNIS: INSURANCE... iy POTOMAC RIVER BOATS... PIANOS AND ORGANS. PERSONAL.. TLL Gy : SPECIALTIES .. WANTED (Het) WANTED (Hovs! SYEeTEy i WANTED (Situations) WANTED (MiscetiaNnzovs). WOOD AND CoaL i Government Recetrts To-pax.—Internal rey- enue, $368,777; « customs, $576,583. Taere Was But Ove bond offering to-day, 246,000 registered 43¢s at 108. Secretary Wixpom has under consideration areport of Special Agent Hanlon recommend- ing a complete reorganization of the appraiser's office of the Philadelphia custom-house. A Drrromatic Excursion ro Mount Vernon. The postponed excursion given by Secretary Blainé in honor of Sir Julian Pauncefote, the new British minister, took place to-day. By invitation a select company of cabinet officers, diplomatic representatives, high officials, and a fair sprinkling of Washington society. boarded the Dispatch at 12:30 this afternoon and sailed down the Potomac as far as Mount Vernoon. Army Orpers.—Acting Assistant Surgeon Theo. F. DeWitt ordered to duty at Willett’s Point, N. Y., relieving Assistant Surgeon Jas, D. Glennan, ordered to duty at Fort Riley, Kan. Second Lieut. Arthur B. Foster, nine- teenth infantry, granted one month’s extension of leave, Capt. Jas. H. Gageby, third infantry, granted one month’s extension of leave. Cou. Switzier, chief of the bureau of sta- tisti will leave on Thursday on a short visit to Missouri in connection with his report on in- ternal commerce and to be present at the com- mencement exercises of the State university at Columbia, ciate APPOINTED IN THF Lire-Savixa SERVICE.— The Secretary of the Treasury has appointed Dr. Frank Baker assistant general superintend- ent of the life-saving service. Tae Recor or tHe Examixixo Boarp in the case of Passed Assistant Engineer James H. Chasmer has been sent to the President with a recommendation for promotion. Tue U. 8. S. Lancaster is expected to return home from the European station about the middle of next September. Tue Boarp of which Rear Admiral Braine is president, appointed to consider the necessary improvements at the New York navy-yard, met at the Navy department to-day and’ formally organized. Patents Have Bren issued to citizens of the District as follows: John T, Lenman, letter- box, and Lambert T. Follansbee, trap. Tae Syrian Ixpusrry.—Consul Bissinger, at Beirut, Syria, ina report to the Department of State says that Syrian silk growers now look covetously toward the United States as a market for raw silks, which developed phe- nominally in a very short time, Silk reelers in Syria are manifesting much anxiety to estab- lish direct intercourse with manufacturers in the United States. Tae Appointment oF Grn. ScHorreLp to be acting Secretary of War during Secretary Proc- tor’s absence, as announced in yesterday's Star, is areturn to the old practice of the depart- ment before the difficulties arose between Sec- retary Lincoln and Gen. Sheridan that were be- se to the last administration. Gen. nét, the chief of ordnance, acted during the recent absence of the secretary on account of the absence also of Gen. Schofield, but in the future the latter will act at the head of the de- partment in cases of emergency. Wa. L. Barrixaroy, clerk of class 2, bureau of provisions and clothing, Navy department, has been detailed for duty in the office of the civil-service commission. Navat Orpers.—Lieut. H. C. Gearing has been ordered to duty at the naval academy. Ensign Edward Lloyd to examination for pro- motion. Ensign Chas, H. Harlow has been de- tached from duty as inspector of steel, June a Cy ordered to duty at the naval academy ‘ul Pasreur’s System IN AvsTRALIA.— Consul Griffin, at Sidney, Australia, in a report to the Department of State, says that the disease known as anthrax or splenetic apoplexy, which for so many years has been devastating the herds of New South Wales, is ina fair way of being very effectively checked by Pasteur’s saytem of inoculation, Personat.—Dr. P. W.- Barber, W. B. Smith of New York, Dr. V. Lauterbach of Breslau, Germany, Dr. W. Schaviskoff of St. Petersburg, Russia, Geo. W. Geo. F. Lyon of Bing- hamton, N. Y., Rev, E. Keith Douglas of Lon- don, the Cleveland base ball club, and J. F. Dalton of Chicago, are at Willard’s.——Cecil H. Tucker of Bermuda, Wm. F. Hall of Cam- bridge, Mass., W. J. Arki F. M. Lasso, L. Doueet, Julius Bien of New York, Judge Lam- bert Tree of ago, and Nelson G. Carman, jr., of Brooklyon, are at the Sige lag pT Stevenson, H. E. Ide, John A. Butlan of New York, Hon. H. Eratts of Chat= ny. Tenn., Wm. Wright of New Jersey, Gen. 0. D. Gloner and Hon, H. Libby of Vir- ce are at the Ebbitt_——N. McKaye of New ork, J. N. Sinclair of vaigearige H. Astrand of San Domingo, Sam Jones and H. P. Bennett of Denver are at the ——Earle Berry of Chicago, H. D. Perkins of Kentucky, Y. Knight of Boston, G. Vanostrand of Newburg, N.Y. Wm. P. and Frank H. Platt of New York are at the ager Swayne of New York, ©. W. Kelly of Louisville are at Wormley’s.—— AE. Shinkeon of New York, M. B. Saunner of Cincinnati, Ohio, A. Ste, minister from Swe- den, and D. Tounm« 3 Welcker’s.——Chas. W. Phil. Schild of New York, C. B French of Granville, Ill., H. A. French of Lincoln, Neb., D. E. French of Vi 0, Me., B. T. French of Peru, Ul, are at the Hotel Johnson.— J. N. Sebrell of W: lon, N. C., James Huber and C.0, ‘Ross of of London, ern bed ‘a., areat the St.James.— F.R. Bor! J. W, Kail im in the city visiting his mother. city visiting oa i friends.——L. 8. Parsons and wife of Louis- ened ; trade of Denver, A ht it of the Louie- Ville. EYoubvilios and St LSais sailway Gee w. of the Pennsylvania . OC. United States navy, ach, lett the city to-day for New Decatur, AS TO CABINET DISSENSIONS. How the False Rumors Arise— tled Office-Seekers at the Bottom of It. President Harrison is holding pretty firmly to the policy of permitting commissioned officers of the civil service to hold over until the expiration of their terms. The one an- swer to the importunate congressmen who in- sist upon prompt removals and speedy appoint- fient, is: “Four years, The terms must expire before removal.” They have all met with this reply to their urgings, and have come to un- derstand that this policy is to be inflexible. There must be some very good reason to se- curea removal before the expiration. This causes much dissatisfaction among the candi- dates who are waiting for the appointments, and the congressmen talk as if dissatisfied whether or not they feel so. Out of this and the disposition of the President to make only such selections for office as are satisfactory to himself, grows all the grumbling that is heard about hotel lobbies, and the go: about disa- greement inthe cabinet. By taking the re- sponsibility for appointments upon himself the President relieves his cabinet officers of a great deal of responsibility. When a to make appointments by men who think they have some claims upon them the members of the cabinet can honestly say that the final settle- ment of the matter lies with the President and they must look to him. In this way the Presi- dent takes upon himself all the “cussing” for delays &c., and the polscians who are disap- pointed give it out that the cabinet officers are as [piers as they are—and as much dissatis- fie ee ey GEN. DRUM’S RETIREMENT. Gen. Kelton is Adjutant-General Ad Interim—Who Will Get the Plum? The retirement of Adjutant-General Drum at noon to-day was marked by no especial inci- dent. Several of the chiefs of division in his office called on him and bade him good-bye, and there was quite a number of officers at his door during the day to give him their official adieus, Of course the main topic of conversation among those in the department was the selec- tion of a successor to Gen. Drum, which has proven so fruitful a source of speculation for weeks past. The general drift of opinion to- day was in favor of Gen. Kelton, although there were many who shook their heads and gave it as their private idea that Col. Whipple is a prom- ising candidate. Although the contest for the vacancy has waxed warm of late there has been an unmoved calm in the conduct and manner of Col. Kelton throughout; in fact, he has scarcely taken any steps himself in the matter, and whatever has been done in his interest was by his friends, who have volunteered their services, Gen, Kelton, by virtue of his senior rank in the corps, began to act as adjutant-general ad interim at noon. THE RAILROAD WAR RENEWED. Messrs. Parker and Dwyer Write to the New Commissioners. The District Commissioners to-day received the following letter from Messrs. Parker and Dwyer: “We beg to inform you that on the examina- tion of the files of your office you will find a number of communications from the under- signed (which the late Commissioners refused to act upon) stating in detail many illegal occu- pations of streets, alleys, sidewalks, as also gross violations of U.S. statutes and District laws by the B. & P. railroad company, all under the cloak of illegal permits from former Com- missioners, In one instance Delaware avenue crossing Virginia avenue is blocked by illegal fence, preventing the use of Delaware ave- nue in any manner by the public. The late Commissioners requested the railroad company to remove the fence and erect safety gates. Said request has been to- tally ignored by the Cae fei The same may be said of E street, which is obstructed in violation of law, the company’s charter and the request of the Commissioners. You are also informed that a freight building has been erected on a public alley, square 493, notwith- standing the fact that a committee of property owners called on the Commissioners and the inspector of buildings and notified them of the fact. Yet after said visit the inspectors saw fit to issue the permit, which is a violation of the regulation he is supposed to carry out. The track into said square has been decided illegal by the Supreme Court, the present District At- torney, and Capt. Symons. Our former letters fully explain the other violations, We ask nothing but the strict enforcement of the law, let it hurt or put to expense the railroad com- pany or the taxpayer. ,Carry out the law without respect to person orcompany. Allthe papers are in the hands of Major Raymond, who thoroughly under- stands the case, and has always shown a dis- position to carry out the law, but he has been only one out of three. _—— ON TRIAL FOR MURDER. Testimony of Lewis Williams, Charged With Killing Ex-Policeman Alder. Yesterday in the Criminal Court the second trial of Lewis Williams, colored, for the murder of ex-Policeman W. C. Alder, near Bennings, was continued, and the government having proven the ejectment of Williams from Weeden’s store, the threats of Williams to get even with Alder, his breaking a brick in half, and his assault on deceased, closed its case, The defendant put on witnesses who testi- fied to the quarrel, and that in the fracas be- tween deceased and defendant before the fatal blow was struck Williams was somewhat bruised. The trial was resumed this morning and further testimony of the same general charac- ter was given. THE PRISONER'S STORY, The prisoner (Williams) testified that the killing was an accident; that he trod on young Alder’s foot and that this raised the disturb- ance; that he was put out of the store of Wee- den; that Alder got at him twice after putting him out and struck him in the face, and when Alder came out with the glass the third time he said he had heard enough, and, drawing back as if he was going to strike, witness took up the half-brick and threw at Alder. He remem- bered at the time that Alder’s son had said he was going to get a pistol, and thought that Alder was going to shoot him, The defendant was subjected toa cross- examination, during which he de! state- ments of witnesses as to threats, &c. In rebuttal Thomas Alder testified that he did not say to Williams that he was going to get a pistol. This closed the testimony, and the counsel presented prayers for instructions. The Howgate Property. Yesterday, in the Equity Court, the report of trustees in the case of the United States against Howgate was confirmed as to the sales of the following property: sub 15; square 169, @895.25; sub 30, square 238, $427; sub7, square 217, $4,422.72; sub 204, square 206, $1,582.75. There had been reported previously by Mr. Randolph Coyle $19,045.64 from personalty, &c., and tes on account of rents, and €3,695.51 from the law case, making a total of $30,356.87. There is still one case pending. Indictments. The grand jury to-day found indictments against James Sears, for assault with intent to Hat alias oe wkins, Pe reaking. pretenses, and ip Tyler, were ignored. ‘The grand jury was adjourned to June 10, . Mr, James B. Green, a blind lawyer, of Rich- mond, Va., recovered " wi he creat fond. and’ "Denville" Baie’ sotppeny fer 12,000, for personal injuries received vening Star. Telegrams to The Star. ENGLAND AND THE UNITED STATES. Gladstone Asked to Head a Move- ment for Arbitration. THE INQUEST IN CRONIN’S CASE, A Confession Made by Sullivan the Toeman. ALL SAMOAN QUESTIONS SETTLED. Lord Dunraven’s Yacht, the Valkyrie, Beaten To-Day. ENGLAND AND THE UNITED STATES A Proposition for an Arbitration Treaty Between the Two Governments. Special Cable Dispatch to Tue EVENING Stan. Loxvox, May 28.—Emile Loveleye publishes to-day an earnest appeal to Gladstone to take the lead in the promotion of an arbitration treaty between the United States and England at a conference on the subject on the 29th and 30th of June at Paris, He predicts a new era of human fraternity, and appeals also to min- isters of religion, saying: “Let them tell these two nations that it is their duty to come to an agreement -no more to resort toforce. The Atlantic separates them, but everything else unites them. In-reality they are one nation. If the leaders of the different churches in Eng- land—Anglicans, Catholics, and non-gonform- ists of all denominations—headed by the arch- bishop of Canterbury, Mr. Spurgeon, and Car- dinal Manning would, in®the name of the charity of the gospel, address themselves di- rectly to the ministers of the American churches, they would rouse a movement of peruse opinion so powerful that an arbitration eaty would be signed with enthusiasm by the statesmen of both countries.” a THE FALCARRAGH EVICTIONS. An Important Debate in the House of Commons—Other London Gossip. Special Cable Dispatch to Tae EvENIne Star. Loxpow, May 28.—There was an important debate on the Falcarragh evictions last night. Parnell went further in his support of the plan of campaign than ever before. In the house of lords Salisbury made a re- markable speech as to the uncertainty of the tenure of power in Europe. He said: “There never has been more uncertainty than that the present rulers will remain for five years.” An English-American party of tourists will start for America to-morrow to explore and re- port on recent atrocities. Parliament was last night told to wait for an explanation of Saturday's crush at the fire brigade review until the report is laid before the county council. This is the first time the house of commons has had to take a back seat in London affairs, Frank Danby’s (Miss Davis’) new book, “A Babe in Bohemia,” is boycotted by Mudies, Smith & Son, because of its immorality. The lleged authoress is a clever Jewess who wrote ‘Dr. Phillips” with a high moral purpose. an SOUTH AFRICAN AFFAIRS. Sir Hercules Robinson to Return as a High Commissioner. Special Cable Dispatch to Tax EVENING Star. Loxpox, May 28.—Sir Hercules Robinson is tolerably certain to return to South Africa as a high commissioner. Carnarous contributes a letter to the Times which is weighty and timely. Hercules is much impressed with his analogy between South Africa now and the American colonies a hundred years ago. The South Africans are also puritans in religion, republi- cans in politics, and severe simplicity is popu- lar there. Hercules had to abandon his pow- dered and wigged footman and official state. The transvaal is now friendly to Prunger and atraid that the English miners, now intent on gold, will, at the first reverse, seize the gov- ernment. He reports Mashonaland the richest alluvial gold field in the world, and the prob- able rush will be unprecedented to the land of Ophir when opened. ————— THE SIOUX RESERVATION. John Grass and White Swan Say the Bill Will be Ratified. Prerre, Dax., May 28.—John Grass, of Stand- ing Rock, the leading chief of the Sioux Na- tion, and White Swan, principal chief at Chey- enne, were ut Pierre yesterday. They con- versed freely about the Sioux bill saying that it would be ratified. Only one objection was raised because the bill did not give the nation the south bank of Cheyenne river, but the In- dians will sign as the bill provides for the pay- = of cash, and they want money more fo D ———— ALMOST A WRECK. An Attempt to Derail a Train of Mili- tia on Their Way to the Strike. Brarpwoop, Int., May 28 (2:30 a. m.).—The two companies of Chicago militia, which left that city for Braidwood last night, had a nar- row escape at Gardner. The conductor of the train had received orders to run slowly be- tween Gardner and Braidwood. It was well that this warning was given, otherwise there would have been a terrible disaster. On reaching Gardner it was found that some miscreants had wedged stones in the switches so firmly that a wreck would surely have fol- lowed not the obstructions been dis- covered. As it was the boys received a sufii- cient warning from the attempted train wreck- ing to dampen their s; , and the so: and chi » Which had a been d, suddenly ceased, and the countenances of the warned lads Hosanna decided); met _ hour no trou! expecte io failing gun was taken from Chicago, as had mn expected. ENGINEERS DISSATISFIED. A Proposition for a Renewal of the Great Strike. Lrxconx, Nzs., May 28.—The Call published last evening a communication from a Burling- ton non-union engineer in which the strike and ite incidents are discussed. He reviews the ater ar riaee tater oss iat Proposes « conference ‘with the Distherhood, with the view to a renewal of the great strike. ———— tion was caused last night by the announcement that John W. Hillman, of Lawrence, was alive In 1878 he took out insur- and under arrest. $35,000. TWO CENTS. THE BEGINNING OF THE END. Sullivan, the Ice Man, Said to Have . Confessed. BE REVEALS THE WHOLE PLOT, IMPLICATING PROMINENT CITIZENS IN VARIOUS CITIES—THE CLAN-NA-GAEL'S PROTEST AGAINST INCULPATING THE ORDER—THE INQUEST RESUMED TO-DAY. Curcaco, May 28.—It is believed that the be- ginning of md has come in the Cronin tragedy. P. O'Sullivan, the Lakeview ice man, who has been arrested for complicity in the murder, has confessed that he had known Coughlin for years instead of having become acquainted with him only since the murder. He also admitted that he was a member of the Clan-Na-Gael in good standing and was present at Lincoln hall, at No. 501 Lincoln avenue, the night of March 22 last when Cronin and others initiated several new members, taking one of the officer's chairs. He was confronted with the testimony of Justice Mahoney to the effect that he was a Clan-Na-Gael member in good standing and he did not deny it. Detective Whelan, who accompanied Detect- ive Coughlin in his search for the man” Smith, from Houghton, Mich., for whom Conghlin hired a white horse on May 4th, has been sus- pended from duty pending further’ examina- tion. Still another policeman is wanted. He called at Dinan’s livery stable on the night of May 4th, and asked Charles Moreland, the hostler, if all the rigs were in. This was at 10 o'clock. and the query is made, why should he ask if all the rigs were in? When the hostler an- swered in the affirmative the policeman walked off. Capt. Schaak has questioned all his men. who were on duty that night, and the myster- ious policeman is yet to be found. SULLIVAN REVEALS THE WHOLE PLOT. The Times this morning says that at the in- terview yesterday between Sullivan, Mayor Boldenweck, Capt. Schack, and Lieut. Schut- ler, Sullivan revealed the whole plot, and it is said that many heretofore prominent and sup- edly respectable citizens of Chicago, New ork, St. Louis, and Philadelphia are impli- cated. He revealed to the police the names of all those connected with the great crime. Mayor Boldenweck said last night t statement was of the most startling nature. implicates many; but I must not talk.” Several sensational arrests may be expected to-day. The Lakeview officials, however, at 2:30 this morning denied that Sullivan had made any confession. WHO DROVE THE WAGON? Police Captain Wing received a letter yes- terday postmarked Holly Springs, May 23, signed P. C. R., purporting to give the address of the man who drove the wagon containing Cronin’s body at least part of the way from the cottage where the murder occurred ‘to the catch basin. Woodruff is supposed to have driven it the rest of the way. PETER M'GEEBAN’S ALIBI. It now appears that Peter McGeehan was at Pullman the night of Dr. Cronin’s murder and could not have taken part in the crime. There are a number of people at Pullfhan and Ke sington who say sprypey! that they saw M. Geehan on the night of Dr. Cronin’s disappear- ance. John Burns and George Burns, two brothers, who lived at Mrs. Morrissey’s board- ing-house on Watt avenue, Pullman, where M Geehan also lived, say positively that Me- Geehan was in the house playing cards the night of May 4. Mrs. Morrissey and a cham- bermaid in the house are also sure that they saw McGeehan that night. Thos. Markey went to church with McGeehan Sunday morning. Lieut. Kane is also quite positive that he saw him in Pullman that night. THE CLAN-NA-GAEL'S PROTEST. Two hundred delegates, representing eleven camps of the Clan-Na-Gael, met last night at No. 143 Randolph street to take action regard- ing the murder of Dr. Cronin, Luke Dillon, of Fallefelpbia, provided at the meeting, and Ed- ward M. Lahiff was secretary. The following preamble and resolution were adopted: Whereas, we have heard with deep regret of the terrible crime that has failen on our fair na in the death of Dr. P.S. Cronin; therefore, e it, Resolved. That we, the representatives of the Clan-Na-Guel, place on record our utter detest- ation of the crime of assassination, and we en- ter our solemn protest against the evident at- tempt of the murderers of our brother to place the crime of his death on our order. It is not the spirit nor object of the Clan-Na-Gael, and we repudiate it, and hereby pledge our best ef- forts to the authorities to aid in hunting down the criminals and to vindicate law and order. LE CARON'S SON ORDERED TO ENGLAND. It is being quietly announced that L. Bur- lingham’s drug store, at 351 North Clark street, is to have anew proprietor by June. A gen- tleman who was making a purchase a few evenings ago was so informed over the counter. When Le Caron left for England on the ri ceipt of acipher dispatch, he sold out quietly and fora small price. Cronin, Le Caron and the druggist had been associated together for a time, and when Le Caron began to be sus- | pected. itis said that the three ended their friendship with some show of anger in the courts. They sued each other. It is said that the police have fully sifted the matter and that to them it is only an interest- ing incident, not even remotely connected with the LeCaron case. nor with the Cronin | matter. It is a matter of speculation as to whether the coroner will take it up. The in- quest will be resumed to-morrow. LeCaron’s son. who, it is understood has | been living in Chicago and quietly working at | his calling in a large wholesale house, has been summoned tu England. The cablegram upon which be acted probably came from his father. The only presumption that obtains is that the father, learning that Cronin had been “removed,” and fearing that on account of his own former relations with Cronin his son | might be dragged into trouble, cabled him to come. the “POINTERS” GIVEN BY SULLIVAN. That P. O. Sullivan, the Lakeview ice man, made a full confession yesterday concerning his connection with the murder of Dr. Cronin and gave to the police the names of several per- sons who Were implicated in the awful crime was confirmed this ee Capt. Schaak, when asked about the matter, hesitated and finally said: ‘Well, there is no use denying it, Sullivan gave us a good many valuable pointers, but we can't give them out now without hurting our case.” Chief Hubbard was questioned in regard to the matter, and admitted thet a well-known man was being closely watched, and that while he is at liberty to go where he chooses in this city, he is practically under arrest, and any attempt on his part to leave the city would result in his being placed behind the bars. Chief Hubbard was at work all — and wasat his desk early this morning. He refused to say whether there had been any ar- rests made since P. O. Sullivan was taken into custody, but from his manner it was inferred that several arrests were made last night. THE CORONER'S INQUEST. taking Lake View to examine the Carlson cottage, in which the murder is su] committed. After 11 0 P. O. Sullivan was brought from the e View station before Justice Kersten, at avenue, and held without bail until June A mittimus was made out for the commute, ond Ba sne taken to the county jail. Frank Woodruff, the omrtemee tert Lincoln park on the night of Dr. Cronin's i THE SAMOAN COMMISSION. The Most DiMcult Question Thought to be Settled—General Foreign News. State department at Washi ficult questions are now thought to have been settled, and that littie actual work Mains to be accomplished. THE TRAMWAY COMPANY FINED. fined the tramway company €5,000 for sus- pending regular service on account of the strike of employes, and warning that the Peer nt Bove di A be withdrawn unless operations are immediately resumed. ENGLAND'S ANNUAL NAVAL REVIEW. Loxpox, May 28.—The annual naval review at Spitshead has been fixed for August. It is expected that three European monarchs will be present to witness it. Nelson's famous battle ship Victory will lead the line with sur- yivors of those who fought with the hero of Trafalgar on board. THE TRIPLE ALLIANCE NOT TORE REXEWED. Loxpox, May 28.—The Berlin correspondent of the Standard says that it has been decided that it would be superfinons to renew the treaties between Italy, Austria and Germany. Among several communicetions it is that a joint letter was sent by King Humbert and Emperor William to Emperor Francis who replied in a cordial tone, expres- pproval of the views set forth in their —— } SALISBURY’S SHREWDNESS. | a Impressng Europe that Gladstone is Ashamed of the Parnellites. Lonpox, May 28.—Care has been taken to transmit to the continental press the Marquis of Salisbury’s dictum that Mr. Gladstone is be- coming tired and somewhat ashamed of his connection with the Parnellites, Only the German papers appear to have any lucid ideas of the relations between Ireland and England, and the comments which the press of other countries indulge in are somewhat They seem to have impres- sion that Ireland i Ited province which | is on the eve of being reconciled to England, and as the exponents of monarchical govern- ment they congratulate the latter power upom the successful quelling of the disturbance. CHANCELLOR BISMARCK HAS NOT BEEN VERT HAPPY in his selection of a moulder of British opinion. | Since Herr Steinkopfs acquisition of the St. | James Gazettehe bas contrived to gain the enmity of two persons, rather noted for their | implacability, and it is speaking mildly to say | that the Gazette is in very hot water, An u of another, and not popular governm naturally looked upon with distrust by eve: | patrioti slishman—perhaps the less verse. he is in political matters the more distrustful he is—and Mr. Greenwood, the former editor of the paper, disappointed in obtaining arrears of salary which he claimed are due him, bas not failed to call British attention to the enor- mity of sustaining a mouth-piece of the Ger- man ogre in their muadst, MACKENZIE ON THE WAR-PATH. Sir Morrill Mackenzie is also on the war-path | against the Gazi, and incidentally against the Times also, anent the old question of Emperor | Frederick's illness, and the press and medical cliques being united against that object de- tested ot Englishmen—a foreigner. The ca- reer of the Gazette may be a very short one. While Englishmen are overwhelmed by the coudescension of the queen in requesting Mr. Lincoln to present his credentials to her at Winésor, many Americans here are provoked with him for eecepting such an invitation. Whether the seal of Government is fixedly at London or where its head happens to be tem- porarily resident, is a question often before ar- gued but never satisfactorily determined. Cer- tain it is that Mr. Lincoln would have better pleased his countrymen here by remaining as @ Private citizen in London until the queen's ar- rival there, —_—»—_____ A CIVIL-SERVICE INVESTIGATION, The Commissioners Looking into Ir- regularities in the N. ¥. Custom-House. New Yorxr, May 28.—The board of civil serv- icecommissioners, consisting of Messrs. Lyman, Thompson, and Roosevelt, with Mr. Mason, the local commissioner, whose resignation takes jeffect June 1, are in session at the | custom-house to-day. It is understood that an investigation is being held into the alleged ir- |regularities in the comduct of the civil |service office in that department, Com- missioner Roosevelt state to-day that the board was in possession of no facts or data in any way reflecting on Mr. Mason, but that it had both facts and ailidavits establishing the ‘Xistence 0! ‘eguiarities on the part of other attaches of the office. < nr THE VALKYRIE BEATEN. Both the Irex and Yarana Walk Away From Her To-day. Loxpox, May 23.—There was another race to-day between the yachts Valkyrie, Irex and Yarana. The Valkyrie was beaten by both the other vessels. The course was from Harwich to South The time of the three yachts was : Trex, 3:03.44; Yarana, 8:25.28; Valkyrie, 3:26.23. Cattle Thieves in Dakota. Curcaco, May 28.—A dispatch from Cham- berlain, Dak., says: A gang of cattle thieves are operating in this entire section, from Pierre to the northern boundary of Nebraska, and are causing the farmers considerable trouble. Jno. R. Lowe, of Bigan Hills, in the southern part of this (Brule) county, recently had 36 bead of cattie stolen. Sheriff Van Horn, Mr. Lowe, and a herder started in pursuit and trailed the cattie south into Charles Mix county, and sue- ceeded in rescuing the cattle from the thieves, Other reports of losse’ we been received here, fs | it is stated that a deplorable condi- tion of affairs exists in the counties in Nebraska that border on the Sioux reservation, and cially in Keya Paha and Rock counties, state, the losses have been heavy, — A Butchers’ Convention. Dertrorr, Mica., May 28.—The annual con- vention of the National butchers’ benevolen' and protective association opened here Several hundred delegates are present from various sections of the country. The dressed beet question will be a prominent subject for consideration, nee Baltimore’s Walking Match. Batrmmore, May 28.—The 142 hours walking match, which commenced yesterday at 12:30 a. m., at the Monumental rink, continues, and at noon to-day each competitor had miles to his credit as follows: Elson, 145; Nolan, 136; Mackey, 101; Cruthers, 125; Dillon, 89; Horam, 128; Cox, 137; Glick, 115; Sullivan, 134 wore Bass TB nana A Knights Templar Parade. Easton, Pa., May 28.—A parade of the Knights Tempiar of Pennsylvania, with some commanderies from New Jersey, took place here at noon to-day. Twenty-one com- manderies were in line. Every business house was decorated, and the streets which through the parade passed were crowded with people. The annual conclave of the order was opened this afternoon. —o—___ From Wall Street To-Day. New York, May 28, 11 a. m.—The opening of the stock market this morning was made up om an active business but with a rather hesite tone, first prices, as a last evening's closing very hewig re more numerous than advances. only change, ver, was a gain of $¢in Northern i ywever, soon giving wo fm ‘and the leading stocks, such as New Missouri Pacific, ee ee oe, juickly rose from cent each, get ene ee tS ee smaller frac- ion, Cine on we ception to geet sy hee weakness for a time, reacting per cent, a net los of 1 per cent from last night's figure. Some reaction oo- curred in the list but no weakness was and in the latter of the hour and East Dlinois = Cotton became rose fol- lowed market the Snell, ward rest conditions The of 15 the