Evening Star Newspaper, April 4, 1894, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. p= bien ae 2ZUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 1101 Pennsylvania Avena, Cor. Lith Street, by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, 5. H. KAUFFMAN, Pros't, New York Oca, 93 Petter Building, pee on veces The Evening Star is served to subscribers city by carriers, om their ow account, at 10 cents Yer Week, or cag per ep os the ‘Garces cents each. ly mail—anywhere the Unit ae Canada—postage prepaid—50 per month. Satumlay Quintuple Sheet Star, $1.00 per year; with foreizn’ postage add. 08. ‘serosa (Entered at the Post Office at Washington, D. 0., | second-class mail ‘natter.} [> All mail subscriptions must be paid in advance. Rates of advertising made known om appli-atior Che Zvening Star. Vor 84, No. 20,850. ACTS OF DECEPTION Mr. Breckinridge Questioned About the Engagement. MISS POLLARD OVERPLAYED HER PART The Defendant Says She Went Beyond the Agreement. - NEVER SAID HE LOVED HER ‘The famous trial of the breach of promise uit against Representative Breckinridge ‘was continued in the Circuit Court this morning before Judge Bradley. A crowd of the usual size managed to gain entrance to the precincts of the court room and listened all through the morning to the cross-ex- Bmination of the defendant by Mr. Wilson, Miss Pollard’s senior counsel. Mr. Breckinridge was on the stand cll Gay, and it has been a day he is not likely ever to forget. Mr. Wilson kept him wor- Fied all the time with a series of questions @s to his actions during the past ten years @nd the motives that actuated him in his Warying conduct toward the plaintiff. All the time that he is giving his testimony Mr. Breckinridge stands in the witness box, end 4s the court is in session for five hours every day he must find it a very tiresome ordeal, quite apart from the mental strain to which he is subjected. As a rule, he stands on his left foot, with his right hand fm his trouser’s pocket, and his left arm leaning on the judge's desk beside him, with his hand either running through his silvery hair or nervously toylag with a pocket knife. “I HONESTLY DECEIVED MRS. BLACKBURN.” Maj. Moore, on May 13, 1803, was also gone into at some length. Miss Pollard was the first of the charac- ters in this curious drama to put in an ap- pearance this morning. There was no change in her costume, but she looked un- usually well and appeared to be in better spirits than at any time since the trial be- gan. She followed everything the defend- ant said with the closest attention, and for the most part kept her eyes fixed firmly upon him. Mr. Carlisle. With the plaintiff came her devoted friend, Mrs. Ellis, from the House of Mercy, who has been unfailing in her attentions throughout the trial. They were followed by Miss Pollard’s lawyers, and as soon as the defendant and his lawyers came in all | was ready for the curtain to ring up on an- | other act of the drama, for Judge Bradley was prompt, as usual. Mr. Breckinridge’s Cross-Examinati: Continued. There was a short delay at the opening of Judge Bradley's court this morning ow- ing to the absence of Mr. Butterworth, who was engaged for a few minutes in another case. He came in, however, at quarter pa: 10 o'clock, and Mr. Breckinridge then took } ‘The cross-examination this morning was ‘Blong a line that had been looked forward fo with the greatest ‘nterest by all those | ‘who have followed the case at all closely. | For fuliy two hours Mr. Wilson confined | himself iz his questions to two of the most | important phases of the trial, the question Whether the defendant had ever used to- | ward the plaintiff expressions of affection and love, or such as weuld lead her to be- | lieve that te loved or had an affection for her, and also the matter of the visit of the | fwo to Mrs. Blackbura. the stand and the cross-examination was continued by Mr. Wilson. Mr. Breckinridge said he had been at or near Towlesboro’, Ky., where he once deliv- ed a speech at a barbecue. It was during @ campaign, but he was uncertain whether it was in 1886 or 1888. It may possibly have been in 1884, but he thought not. He never made but one speech there. Mr. Wilson asked if it were not in 1885. The defendant said it could not possibly have been in 1885, as there was no canvass that year and he Was not on the stump at all. He recollected the occurrence distinctly, as he was unex- pectedly called upon by telegraph to take another man’s place. The Luncheon on H Street. Recurring to the luncheon at 1819 H street, the witness said he was sire it was in April of last year. He furnished the strawberries. He was asked if he remem- bered seeing the colored woman, Mary, the following day, and speaking to her of the luncheon. He said he had no recollection of such a thing, and did not know the name of the woman. He did not recollect complimenting her on the luncheon. It was a good luncheon, and he might have com- plimented it. “Do you recollect,” asked Mr. Wilson, “saying to her that when you and Madeline got to keeping house you wanted her to come and live with you?” “On, no,” said Mr. Breckinridge, “that is altogether a fancy sketch. Nothing of the sort occurred. I was not in the habit of talking about such matters to colored ser- vants.”” The witness denied that such a conversa- . Mr. Desha Breckinridge. { Mr. Breckinridge was very careful not to | amit that he had ever, in any way, led | ibtss Pollard to believe that he loved her, yor had the slightest intention of ever mar- ¥ying her. He treated her always with ®*the greatest kindliness and yentleness,” “nd showed her every sign of “affectionate {nterest,” but never had he led her to be- Neve that there could ever be more than a Patson between them. There had been ‘demonscrations of affection,” caresses, Kisses and all that, but never a word of from him, though she ofter told him her love for him. Mr. Wilson asked the fendant if it was not true that he had the servant girl at Mrs. Thomas’ that he ard Miss Pollard were married went to housekeeping, he desired to sve her come and live with them. Mr. ekinridge denied emphatically that he ever said that or anything like that. other references to incidents in which was alleged he had spoken of a coming with Miss Pollard, he also vehe- ‘Mently denied. There have been a number of discrepan- "ies noted in the stories of that famous it to Mrs. Blackburn's apartments, as ld by Mrs. Blackburn and Mr. Breckin- Toghese Mr. Wilson devoted most of Re cecune He read freely from the type- ‘written report of Mrs. Blackburn's testi- fony, and asked whether the statements {ade in that were true. Mr. Breckinridge Said that he had not the slightest desire to $mpugn the accuracy of Mrs. Blackburn's Statements, but, just the same, in the case of very many incidents referred to, he said that he could not remember that they had @ver occurred. In his opinion, Mrs. Black- Durn had gotten two or three conversations §mixed up and had reported statements as fade by him at the first occasion which Were really not made until a later visit, ‘when Miss Pollard was not present. With eference to a number of statements, the fendant said that his recollection and 3. Blackburn’s did not agree. Mr. Breckinridge admitted that it was his on the occasion of that visit to de- $elve Mrs. Blackburn as to his intentions Ward Miss Pollard, without running the Fisk of saying too much. “In othet words,” said Mr. Wilson, “you p aoe oe to deceive Mrs. Blackburn sty.” | ! “Yes, that ts about the case.” In her testimony Mrs. Blackburn stated that Mr. Breckinridge denied that he had the slightest intention of marrying Wing. On his cross. said that he had ney aid any such thing. These were only a of the interesting and significant developments of the morn- ing. During the course of the cross-exam- ‘nation today the matiar of the visit to tion had ever been held by him with any col- ored woman then or at any time, or that the servant had told aim she preferred to remain in the place where she was. Mr. Wilson then asked him if he had made any protestation of affection for the plaintiff at the time of his visit to the Wes- leyan College, and he denied. He was asked if at any time after that he had made any such protestations. As to Terms of Affection. “At no time,” he said, “was there any pro- testation on my part of what I should term affection. It is an ambiguous term, which may mean different things to differ- ent people. At no time during the interval from the time I first met her at the Wes- leyan University until the present did I ever make any protestation of love for her. If you mean by affection kindliness or the manifestation of kindly interest, I should eae I had shown a feeling of that — Attentive Jurc “When was the first time, then, that you manifested this kindliness?” “When I was first informed by her that she was pregnant by me—in the spring, I believe, of 1887." The witness then repeated the interest he had taken in her, as he described it, as a matter of duty. Never Used Any Expressions of Love. “There never was at any time,” he re- peated, “any expression on my part toward her of love. I have stated that there were at times expressions of affectionate interest in her, but not affection for her. She did receive expressions from me which were of a nature which were extremely kind, but she never received any expression from me of love.” “TI want to know now,” said Mr. Wilson, | “if these expressions were of a kind that | Would convey to her mind an impression that you entertained an affection for her?” “I cannot undertake to say,” said Mr. “what impression may have ed to her mnd.” then went on to inquire ifested love for her in . He said he had taken her nd kissed her and had done Mr. hether he any other in his arms Wils! lw WASHINGTON, D. C., A Bill Agreed Upon by the Banking and Currency Committee. THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE MEASURE What Effect It Will Have on the Currency Question. MR. HALL GIVES HIS VIEWS Ry a vote of eight to five the House com- mittee on banking and currency decided to- day to report in favor of subjecting green- backs to state and municipal taxation. The bill was introduced by Representative Cooper of Indiana, and is regarded as an important one, bearing on the general cur- rency question. Representative Springer of Mlinois was the only democrat to vote against reporting the bill, and Representa- tive Walker of Massachusetts the only re- |Publican to vote in favor of it. The vote was: Yeas—Sperry, Cox, Cobb of Missouri, Cobb of Alabama, Warner, Black of Geor- |gia, Hall of Missouri and Walker of Mass- |achusetts. Nays—Springer, Henderson of |Illinois, Russell of Massachusetts, Haugen and Johnson of Indiana. A Significant Measure. Mr. Hall of Missouri was delegated to write the favorable report. Concerning the bill, he said: “I regard the measure as a most significant one. The greenback wi originally the people's money, but of late it has become the pet of the national banks. They have kept it from circulation, as its freedom from taxation made it more de- sirable to keep in the bank vaults than sil- ver or gold, which are subject to taxation. The anxiety of the banks to get hold of greenbacks has been so great that a fraud- ulent practice has grown up. There are only $346,000,000 of greenbacks in circula- tion, yet official returns show that banks and individuals claim exemption on three billions of greenbacks. “The manrer of conducting this fraud ts simple. A package of greenbacks is passed from bank to bank, ahead of the tax as- sessor, and at each bank he exempts the same package of greenbacks. The Cooper bill will put an end to this practice, and _ also bring the greenbacks from its hiding place. Its Effect on the Currency Question. “As affecting the currency question in general, the bill is also important. At pres- ent coin money is subject to taxation, and as silver is the coin in greatest circulation, silver bears the great burden of taxation. This measure will relieve silver from one of the many unjust discriminations made against it. Paper moneys will pay the same tax as silver, and there will be no further reason for denying silver access to the banks and general circulation, because of the present pecuniary advantages of securing preehbacks, ~The 1 will undoubtedly pass. It has twice passed the Senate by unanimous vote, and it Is in most of the democratic state platform: oo COXEY’S MEN IN CAMP. They Sit in the Rain Around Fires Amusing Themselves. Special Dispateb to The Evening Star. PITTSBURG, Pa., April 4.—A cold rain has set in, and with only a miserable can- | vas to protect them from the weather, the commonwealers sit grouped around camp fires, playing cards, reading and generally amusing themselves, but no signs of dis- content are visible. The determination of continuing the march to Washington, D. C., is as strong as ever. The report that | Dr. Kirkland, “Weary” Isler and Jasper, Johnston were going to leave the army for the dime museum platform has been positively denied at headquarters. This morning Mrs. Wm. Fenney appear- | ed at camp and contributed $40, several blankets, a great number of cooking uten- | sils and a lot of clothing. As a result of | the last named article many of the men} presented quite a respectable appearance. The camp is surrounded by a line cf Al- legheny police, and none are allowed either | to enter or depart, officers and newspaper men excepted. Up to the present time’ thirty-three men have enrolled themselves under the commonweal standard, and many more are waiting to be allowed to pass the lines to do the same. Coxey and Brown are now speaking to large crowds. The people are very exthus- | jastic, and the petition now has several) thousand signers. The leaders are highly | pleased and encouraged by the reception received here and express themselves hope- fully of the future. The army will not move from its present camp until tomorrow morning, wnen the march will be taken up to White Hall. Everything is quiet and or- derly about camp, and the fears of the police are being raiply allayed. In addition to the various bodies of men who have started from places in the west for Washington, New York and Phila-)| delphia will send several | regiments. | Christopher Columbus Jones of the latter clty says that 1,000 men have promised to | make the merch, and the route as far as} Baltimore has been laid out as follows: Philadelphia to Darby, 6 miles; Chester, 12 miles: Wilmington, 11 mile: ewark, Del 12 miles; Charleston, 12 jes; Havre d Grace, 7 miles; Chase, 12 miles; Baltimore, 5 miles. — LOCAL PREACHERS. Appointments by the Baltimore Con- | ference of Southern Methodists. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. FREDERICKSBURG, Va., April 4.—At 12 o'clock the bishop read to the Baltimore conference of the South Methodists the ap- pointments as follows: Washington dis- trict—R. Smithson, presiding elder; Mt. Vernon, I. W. Canter; Epworth, J. C. Jones; Marvin, W. 8S. Hammon4; Alexandria, T. . Carson; Falls Church, J. T. Wiliams; Fairfax, S. V. Hildebrant; Dranesville, C. B. Lutton, B. L. Parrott; Leeshu a. W. Grubb; Hamilton, R. R. S. Hough; Hil boro, W. H. Sanders, J. M. Anderson; Mid- dleburg, H. I, Stevens; Loudoun, G. T. Tyler, W. D. Keene; Marshall, H. M. Stric- ler, L. H. Crenshaw; Warrenton, L. Ship- ley; Fauquier, S. B. Dolley; Oc: C. £. Simmons; Morrisville, L. Gr and Manassas, A. Weller and W. A. Stafford, L. Fox; Fredericksburg, Ferguson. i Dr. Wightman remains at Emmanuel, | Baltimore. J. S. Hutchinson goes to Bal more district, P. H. Whisner to Buena V ta. E. V. Regester remains at Gelle: x B. Dorsey goes to Hyattsville, W. to Laurel. Dr. Rogers remains. editu the Episcopal Methorist. as ae PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS, Siles | r of | Alexandria Gets n New Postmaster— Other Offices Filled Today. The President today sent the following nominations to the Senate: Postmasters—J. W. F. Lowrey, Dawson, Ga.; George S. Haines, Savannah, Ga.; Den- nis S. Sheppard, Washington, Ill.; David F. Fortney, Bellefonte, Pa.; Harry D. Cask Austin, Pa.; Samuel M. Totten, Vermillion, S. C.; Isaac R. Anrifs, Greenville, Texas Thos. H. H. Aynie, Lampasas, Tex: Cc. C. Carlin, Alexandria, Va.;Drummond G.Craig, Fort Atkinson, W! Justice—To be judges of probate, territory of Utah: Joshua B. Greenwood in county of Millard, Samuel Francis in county of Mor- gan, E, G. Defrieze in county of Uinten, Henry L, Steed in county of WEDNESDAY. TAXING GREENBACKS|S!LVER AND THE | late | Mai | mediate adoption by the House. | committee, | court 1 APRIL 4 TARIFF Not Likely to Pass the Seigniorage Bill Over the Veto. Advocates of the Tarif Bill Afraid That It Cannot Be Passed Since Recent Republican Victories, 4Some of the silver men are alarmed now by indications that they may not get as many votes to pass the seigniorage bill over the President's veto as they got on the bill originally. It is said that several members who voted for the bill have intimated that they will not vote for it again. The message is to come up in the House as soon as @ quorum can be had to com- plete the seating of Mr. English, in spite of the desires of his constituents. The more conservative silver men would like to lave the previous question called to the motion to pass the bill over the veto, so as to cut off debate, but there are many who want to talk, and it is expected that a day or two will be consumed in debate, during which the administration will be attacked with energy. A Free Coinage Bin. There is not the least hope for the silver men that they can pass the bill over the veto. It is Bland’s intention to report a free coinage bill from his committee very soon after this matter is disposed of. Un- der the rules his committee can report and call up measures at any time, but the ques- tion of consideration can be raised against him, and doubts are entertained, even by his own people, whether they can get a strong enough vote to take a free coinage bill up at this session. Fei for the Tariff Bill. The sweeping republican victories at the local elections within the past two days cause considerable apprehension on the part of the advocates of the tariff bill. There is considerable doubt as to the effect upon the bill. Its advocates are more than ever anxious to secure speedy action on the measure, feeling that the delay and un- certainty as to the legislation is largely responsible for the public dissatisfaction with the democratic party. On the other hand, those democrats who are opposed to the bill charge the dissatisfaction against the proposed legislation itself, and are Mable to be stréngthened in their opposi- tion. The republicans, who have been di- vided in opinion as to how far they should g0 in obstruction of the bill in the Senate, are likely to be united in a determination to resist to the last ditch, feeling assured that their people are more interested in having the bill beaten than they are in having the uncertainty quickly relieved. Se LOUISIANA SENATORS. Two Vacancies to Be Filled and a Lively Contest Likely. When the Louisiana legislature meets next month it will be confronted with the duty of electing two members to the United States Senate. The elections promise to be hotly contested, as there are four promi- nent candidates in the field. The vacancies were created by the death of Senators Gibson in the early part of last year, and by the recent appointment of Seyator White to the bench of the Supreme Court of the | United States. The preseut Senators from Lousiana, Messrs. Caffery and Blan- chard, hold office by virtue of appointment by the governor, and they are making a strong fight to be elected by the legislature. The other chief candidates are ex-Senator Joras and Representative C. J. Boatner, and it is generally understood that they will prove very formidable competitors. Mr. Jonas is a resident of New Orleans, a yery able lawyer by profession, and is backed by the sold biusiness element of that city. On expiration of his senatorial term ir 1885, he was appointed collector of the port of New Orleans by Mr. Cleve- land. Mr. Boatner, who now represents the fifth Louisiana district in the House, is well known in Washington as having al- ways taken a prominent part in all legis- lation concerning. Louisiana, and his re- cent strong opposition in the House to the placing of sugar on the free list doubtless gained for him a strong support from the sugar men of his state. Senator Caffery has a double fight on his hands. The term of his predecessor, the Senator Gibson, would have expired in 1805, and, on Mr. Gibson's death in Janvary, 1893, Mr. Caffery was appointed by the governor during the recess of the legislature. Thus the coming election in his cese is first for the unexpired term eading next March, and then for the full teri succeeding, ending in March, 1901, Mr. Caffery is a candidate fer both terms. On the other hand, the term of Judge White as senator would not have expired until March, 1897, and Mr. Blanchard’s suc- cessor will now be chosen by the legislature for that period. It is not likely that there | will be an election to fill the seat for the six years foliowing March 4 1897, at this sessiva of the legislature, oo BERING SEA BILL, It 1s to Be Advanced in the Hoi Without Del The Bering sea bill will be slipped through the House without the usual delays incident to legislation. Secretary Gresham was be- fore the House committee on foreign affairs yesterday to urge the desirability of speedy action. The Senate had just passed the bill presented by Mr. Morgan, and in the opin- fon of the Secretary this bill covered the case and time could be saved by the im- ‘The House therefore, voted unanimously to report the Senate bill. Chairman McCreary then arranged to get the bill before the House at the eariiest moment possible. Speaker Crisp was ready to recognize Mr. McCreary on the bill as soon as the pending election case was out of the way. it was also arranged with Representative Bland that his move to pass the seigniorage bill over the veto would give way long enough to pass the Bering sea bill. This appears to make the speedy passage of the bill certain, yet Mr. Me- Creary fears the unanimous consent of the House, necessary for advancing the bill, may not be secured. In that event he is prepared to secure a special rule from the rules committee making the ering sea bill the immediate order of business. Secretary G m’ alk with the com- mittee did not indicate any iuess as a close of the a ons : t Britain, He looked upon it as desirable, however, that ry | should fully execute the award of the Paris court of ari it could then be better able to in ts the arbitration should fully liv award T party to up to the earsarge Wreck Court- Marth The proceedings of the court-martial in the case of Commander Oscar F, Heyerman, Result of the K ‘charged with negligence and inefficiency in connection with the | were made public today. The officer was found guilty of the first of the Kearsarge, ‘charge “through neglience, suffering a ves- sel of the navy to be run upon a reef and stranded,” and also guilty of the second charge of “ineificiency in the performance of duty.” He was sentenced “to be sus- pended from duty for a period of two years on waiting orders’ pay, during which time he shall retain his present number on the list of commanders. In view of the long and faithful service of Commander O. F. Heyerman, U.S. rs of the 1 him to the clemency of the revi No action will be taken on this case by the Secretary of the Navy until after the conclusion of the trial of Lieut. Lyman of the Kearsarge. 1894—TWELVE PAGES. TWO CENTS THE INQUEST HELD Newspaper Reporters and Outsiders Excluded. RESIDENTS OF FLORENCE, §.0., ARRESTED They Admitted Taking the Town's Rifles. EVERYTHING REMAINS QUIET Spectal Dispatch from a Staff Correspondent. FLORENCE, &. C., April 4.—This section is in a furor of excitement and indigna- tion, and reports from other portions of the state indicate a similar condition of affairs. Gov, Tillman's action in juming charge of the entire police force of the state has been the spark to the powder train. Only a miracle or Tillman's backdown can prevent an explosion, which will shake the social and political future of the state to its foun- dation. The news of Gov. Tillman's speech and proclamation reached Florence last evening about dusk. The town was in a feverish state from the events of the day within its borders—the presence of the mi- litia and the grave uncertainty of the out- come at Darlington, The indignation of the people was almost beyond expression. After the first flush of rage had abated the people asked each other: “What will be the next outcome?” Every man had but one answer, and he tiveness, The answer was: “Trouble and probable bloodshed.” If the governor, in directing the municipal police to search residences and act the part of spies and constables, every one is of the opinion that they will first refuse and resist attempted coercion with force. Moreover, it is lkely that there will be a general uprising against the dispensaries, as an initial movement of resistance to Tillman's (the governor's) en- forcement of the dispensary law. The as- sassination of the governor is predicted on all sides, Yesterday evening he telegraphed for a delegation of Darlington citizens to visit which ex-Congressman Dargan, Col. Coker and E. Keith Dargan went to Columbia last night for that purpose. The governor will attempt to obtain a promise from them of safe conduct for the constables. Last night the citizens of Darlington Swore out a warrant for the arrest of Con- stable McClennan, the man who caused all the trouble and fired the first shot. Mc- Clennan was known to be within eighteen | miles of Darlington, and a civil officer was sent to serve the warrant. This action was taken in accordance with the advice of Senator Butler, who has been in consulta- four hours. If he is brought in he will be | given a fair trial. Immunity from danger is not promised to other constables, how- ever, who come to testify at the inquest. Yesterday afternoon witnessed the be- | sinning of the investigation of the wreck- ing of the dispensary. It is thought it wit- nessed the end of the investigation also. Adjitant General Farley conducted the in- quiry, He examined several witnesses, but could not get a word which would throw any light upon the wrecking of the dispen- sary. The inquiry was absolutely fruitless. The governor was telegraphed to that ef- fect, and it is believed he will order the ar- rest of the town officials and others, Senator Butler advised the leaders last night not to resist arrest, but to immediate- ly apply for a writ of habeas corpus, as the militia has no right to make such arrests. Senator Butler had a long conference last night with Adjt. Gen. Farley and gave him some advice about obeying orders from the governor, Senator Butler advised him to refuse to obey any order which is Megal and to stand a court-martial, if necessary. Adjt. Gen. Farley had been proceeding with considerable’ moderation and discretion in dealing with the people of Florence. Last ernor directing him to carry out every order anything. It can be stated that if Gen. Farley had not exercised such discretion and moderation as he has exhibited the chances of a conflict within the past twenty- four hours would have been greatly in- creased. Senator Butler's visit has calmed the peo- ple. Sa porting the Governor. News of a serious movement among the farmers of Florence county leaked out last night. On the day previous there was a convention in Florence of populists of the county. It had been called prior to this trouble, but action was taken bearing di- rectly on the situation. The convention wa: held behind closed doors, but the news was given out last night by the chairman of the meeting. There were delegates from the fourteen townships of the county. A reso- lution was adopted supporting the governor in his action against Darlington and Flor- ence, and then the following resolution was unanimously adopted: “Resclved, That this of the reform party, to be composed of one delegate from each township, and that the chairman of said committee be empowered to call the reformers of this county together whenever, in his judgment, an emergency requires it.” When asked for the meaning of this reso- lution, Col. Clayton, the chairman of the | convention, said, “It means that I have ap- pointed a man in each township, who, upon my call, will assemble the farmers of his township at a rendezvous. They will come armed and will be ready to support Gov. Tillman.” This action was taken for the purpose of forming the nucleus of an armed force, which will stand ready to enforce the gov- | ernor’s commands in case the militia refuse to follow h: ‘ The dawn of today found the town in a more anxious state than at any time since the troubles of last Friday. No one was willing to prophesy that the crack of the Winchester would not be heard before nightfall. Wholesale Arrests Made. An order was received here this morn- ing from Gov. Tillman directing the ar- rest of all the citizens of this place who participated in taking the guns from the local armory last Friday. The order em- braces the best citizens of the town. They are surrendering quietly to arrest and are reporting at the court house. The governor's order allows them parole with- in the town limits. Habeas corpus proceed- ings will be undertaken. Departure of Gen. Farley. Adjutant General Fariey left mysterious- ly this morning for an interior town near here. It is presumed he has gone to pro- tect some of the escaped constables that are congregating at Tillman's order to go back to Darlington. The governor an- nounced that he would send those men back to Darlington to testify at the in- ‘quest. There was a general movement to- gave it with reluctance and sorrowful posi- | and confer with him, in accordance with | tion with the Darlington people for twenty- | night he received a telegram from the goy- | to its minutest detail and not to moderate | convention appoint an executive committee | ward Darlington today. As the telegrap office there is closed to ail but military dispatches the newspaper men est: hed a system of couriers across country to han- die the reports of the events which were | n | constables returned there. “TROOPS NOT NEEDED.” What the Mayor of Says of the sit Special Dispatch from a Staff Correspondent. FLORENCE, 8. C., April 4.—The mayor of the city of Florence has authorized an interview upon the situation, in which he Says, among other things: “The city of Florence is today and has always been one of the most peaceful com- munities in the whole state of South Caro- lina. Since Friday night there has been no trouble of any kind here. The trouble on Friday was due wholly to the murders com- mitted in Darlington by the spies and the jeall of the Dariington citizens to their neighbors here for aid in running down the murderers. There was, of course, consid- erable excitement all that evening, and it was possibly the outcome of this excitement that resulted in the assault on the dispen sary by parties unknown. This may have been committed by citizens of Florence or may not have been committed by citizens of Florence. The last man seen there was the dispenser, and he was seen there at midnight, and when notified of the breaking said he was expecting it. It is not posi- Uvely known whether he did it or whether the ‘blind tiger’ went through it. Be this as it may, however, the next morning the town had quieted down, and there has been not one jota of trouble since then. “In your opinion, Mr. Mayor, will it be possible for Gov. Tillman to re-establish the dispensary here and run it on the lines on which it was run before the trouble in Dar- \ington?” x “If the supreme court of the state,” an- swered Mayor Hursey, “decides that this dispensary act is warranted by the consti- tution of the state, I have no doubt that there will be no trouble in conducting the dispensary here as before, except, as stated before, we do not propose to have our homes invaded and our wives and daughters insulted. There will be no resistance to the |Searching of business places or to any other search if made by the sheriff of our ;county, except our homes. We do not re- gard ourselves as murderers, felons or thieves, and my construction of the law is that no home can be searched except where crimes have been committed.” THE CORONER'S INQUEST. jemts Are Excladed. pon | Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. DARLINGTON, §. C., April 4.—The jcoroner’s inquest over the citizens killed | |last Friday began this morning. It was held in the railroad depot. Soon ufter the |proceedings commenced a detachment of |soldiers filed in and said that the gov- |ernor’s orders were that all correspondents | and other outsiders should be ejected from | the room, and that the inquest should be a star chamber proceeding. The correspoad- ents urged that a coroner's inquest is a | Public proceeding and protested against go- jing out. The coroner upheld them, saying that there was no law sanctioning a secret in- quest. Upon the advice of his counsel, how- ever, the coroner excluded the people. A cordon of soldiers was then placad around the depot aad a rigid guard maintained. Gov. Tillman's orders are that the testi mony taken at the inquest shall be served aud not made public until the tes- tmony of the constables is published. ‘The citizens have agreed not to harm the constables white there are Darlington men | testifying. A file of soldiers occupy the | telegraph office and all press dispatches are excluded. The jury is composed of representative, fair minded citizens. There are several surviving eye witnesses of che riot, and they are testifying before the inquest now. It is thought that the constables, who are coming here to testify, will come up tonight under the escort of ex-Congressman Dar- gan_and the citizens’ committee that went to Columbia last night at the governor's re- quest. It is the general opinion that the coro- ner’s jury will convict the constables, and Speculation is rife as to whether the gov- ernor will pardon them when convicted. In his instructions to constables he told them that if the people showed this disrespect to them or disobeyed them to shoot them down, and if the courts convicted them he would pardon them. This was commented upon by Senator Butler it night, who said that Tillman in making that announcement, placed him- | self beyond the pale of the law. If he | Pardons McLendon and his asso-iates they = be -sosnpy bed the friends of the Cead en, unless they get out of the state fore the pardon is announced. 1 ee anes ALL TROUBLE DENIED. There is No Clash Between Secretary Merton and Prof. Harrington. It ts said at the civil service commission that there is no clash between Secretary Morton, Chief Harrington of the weather bureau and President Proctor of the civil service commission. A rumor has been goin the rounds to the effect that Secretary Morton was incensed that Chief Harrington had held Interviews with President Proctor with reference to the extension of the civil service to certain employes in the weather jbureau. Mr. Proctor told The Sta= man this afternoon that this was all wrong. The commission had received a letter from Sec- retary Morton on the subject of the ex- tension of the classified service, and that Mr. Morton was favorable to it. So was Mr. Harrington. There was no clash. All Were of the same opinion. Secretary Morton was very willing to talk this morning about the alleged trouble, but knew very little about it. “There is really nothing to say,” he re- marked. “I don’t know where the stuff that has been published came from. There is very little truth In it, anyhow. is any coolness between Prof. Harrington and myself, I assure you it must be due to artificial refrigeration.” TO COME HOME. Admiral Benham Will Leave His Ship at Curacoa. A cable message was received at the Navy Department today saying that the U. 8. 8. |San Francisco left San Lucia, W. L, for |Curacoa, where Admiral Benham will haul | down his flag and take passage in the first | mail steamer for New York. Curacoa is in |@ direct line with Bluefields and the stop heap? to land Admiral Benham will not de- a. 0 country, d for the U son of the San Francise . he situation there, n Francisco is due at Biuefields on the 9th instant. -e- Has Applied Alex. T. Laus of Warwick, Md., has ap- Plied to the Secretary of the Treasury for appointment as appraiser of merchandise at Baltimore, Md. ————+-2+_____ Navy The Bennington has arrived at Valpa- raiso; the Ranger, at San Diego, Cal.; Yo town, at Port Townsend, and the Monocacy at Kinkiang. ae aS ee Both Designs Rejected Secretary Carlisle has rejected both the amended designs for the world’s fair medal submitted by Mr. St. Gaudens and it looks as though the successful exhibitors would have to wait a long time for their medals. | expected to occur at Darlington when the | If there | An index to advertise- ments will be f md on Page 3. 'RACES BUT NO BETS lis Father Would Not Recognize This Bill as Passed. RACE TRACK MEASURE AMENDED Mr. Allen Knocks Out All Pool Selling. THE DETAILED VOTE The unexpected happened in the Senate this afternoon. The now famous race track bill, which has passed through many ohanges in committee and in Senate, was passed by @ vote of 32 to 11, but so amended that its friends and progenitors would never recog- nize it. Senator Allen at an interesting juncture secured consideration for an amend- ment which permits racing at the Joval tracks, but prohibits bookmaking. This amendment was carried, 24 to 21, and then the bill was passed. This result was entirely unexpected, and was a great shock to Senator Blackburn and other friends of the bill. Shortly after 1 o'clock Senator McMillan announced that the objections of Mr. McPherson raised yes- terday had been withdrawn, and asked that the bill be considered by the Senate. Mr. Teller was inclined to object, and thought that the amendment constituting the com- mitte substitute ought to be printed. Mr. McMillan and Mr. Harris explained the bill briefly, and Mr. Telier withdrew his ob- Jection. Mr. Peffer said that he thought it proper that he should explain why he had objected to the bill on Monday. He was not sufficiently familiar with the nomenclature of the race track to express himaelf intel- ligently, but he could see thet the bill proposed to relieve two classes of gambiers from the operations of the existing statutes, Mr. Peffer Protests. “I do not feel it my duty to sit quietly by and allow this to be done without « protest. "I Gon’t think the respectable gambler should be shielded from the opera- tions of law, while we send to prison the little fellows who operate in hotel corri- ders and on the street corners. I don't | think we should be harsh on the man who in dollars while we shield the goes into the thousands or the Horse Races Denounced. Senator Gallinger took the floor to call attention to the minority report of the | committee. He did not think that the pres- |ent bill as finally amended by the commit- tee substitute in anywise overcomes the objection raised in that report. The re- | port Was read at lergth from the desk jand Mr. Gaiiinger continued: “We have in the District of Columbia a |very efficient law against gambling, and | the vice of gambling has been reduced to minimum under its operation. The law erates to prohibit not only bookmaki! but other games of chance; poker, |perhaps, other games in which, pei other Senators may be more familiar than myself. But now it is proposed to allow a kind of gambling which will be indulged in by society men and women. It is a well- known fact that not more than on ture to say that there is more vice commit- ted at one horse race by these wealthy gamblers than by all of the poor men the District of Columbia im one year. | do not believe the people of the District prepared to encourage such a move as or that they desire bookmaking, as permit: B ted by this law. In other parts of the country just the opposite move has been made. New Jersey has driven from. Ss borders these mgr who came here last and tried to estAilish winter racing in the District. Other states have done the same.” He Goes Further, “Wl the Senator tell me,” interrupted Senator Blackbura, “in what other states racing has bea prohibited?” “I cannot tell off-hand.” responded Mr. Gallirger, “without reference to the stat+ utes, but I know such action has been taken by my own state, by Connecticut and by other states. These men @riven from w Jersey came here, as I say, and the very track which they to occupy is here inserzed in the bill. This bill allows racing as late as December 15. Even,rec- ing men admit that that is too late, and it is practically winter racing. I read an editorial in The Star of last evening bearing on this question which I heartily indorse.’ The Senator here read the in question. “I go further than the editor of The Star, and I oppose the bill in toto.” Mr. Lodge asked if the present law does not rcw practically prohibit bookmaking. Mr. Gallinger said that was the and in response to a further question Senator Lodge stated that this law be overturned by the passage of the pend- ing bill. Successfal Flank Movement. Then it was that Senator Allen made his successful move. He said he believed the bill ought not to pass as amended, and he thereupon dictated an amendment which in effect would provide “that race meetings may be held only between Apri! 1 and De- cember 1 in the District of Columbia in each year, and shail not be longer than eighteen days each.” Mr. Allen went on to say that that would leave the present law in regard to gambling just as it is now and would absolutely prohibit bookmaking. Sen- ator Blackburn, in response to a sugges- tion by Mr. Allen, said that the organiza- tions in question are not organized under the laws of the District, but are chartered by act of Congress, Mr. Allen retorted he knew no reason why Congress legalize gambling, either at a card table oF at a race track. In response to a question by Mr. McPherson he assured the Sao that his amendment would prohibit pa selling anywhere in the District of Colum bia under any circumstances. The Vote. The roll was then called on Mr. Allon’s amendment and it was soon apparent that the vote would be very close. After the first call several Senators came into the chamber and announced their yote, end there was a pause of a couple of minutes. The tally stood 20 to 20—a tle vote and less than a quorum. Then others came, Senators Bates and Berry voted and Mr. Pasco made the quorum. Just at this point Senator Morgan entered the chamber and was greeted by cries of “Vote yea, Morgan,” and “No, no; vote nay.” Senator Blackburn voiced the negative, aided by Senators Rut- }ler and Vest, and Mr. Frye and Mr. Cock- | rill tried to persuade the Alabama Senator |to favor the amendment. Torn by these onflicting sentiments, Mr.Morgan sat Co 4 refused to vote at all. The chair them t announced the vot 1, as follows: | In the affirmative nators Aldrich, Alk- len, Berry, Chandler, Cockrell, Coke, Dolph, Frye, Gallinger, George, K Lodge, Mo- Pherson, Miils, Mitchell of Oregon, Morrill, Pasco, Peffer, Perkins, Pettigrew, Platt, Roach and Teller. In the negative urn, Blanchard, ter, Cail, Cam@en, Davis, Gibson, . Harris, Hunton, Jones of Ark sas, McMillan, Manderson, Martin, Mitche m Mr on the passage of Blackburn called and Mr. Marri |the bill as ame for the yeas « 2 asked him to withdraw this request, but persisted in it, and the yeas and nays were ordered. The bill was passed—S2 to 11, just a quorum. _ Personal Mention. D. C. Forney h been suddenly catle@ | to Harrisburg, Pa., to see a very seriously | eick brother, Mr. Wien Forney, editor Har- sburg Independent. Mr. Wien Forney ts 1 one of the active journalists of Penn- | | nia and was early associated with J. W. Forney in the establishment of j the Philadelphia Press, over forty years | ago. | "The wife of Secretary Moler, secretary fe the sergeant-at-arms of the House, ir Ale