Evening Star Newspaper, April 16, 1894, Page 1

- Ore ere 1 eo ; eked cunts peetege oe et TO FIGHT IT OUT ———— Mr. Breckinridge Announces His Intention of Pressing an Appeal. ee HE APPEARS IN CONGRESS TODAY Miss Pollard Prostrated by Nervous Reaction. MORALS OF CONGRESSMEN It was to the satisfaction of the commu- mity generally that the long-drawn-out Pollard-Breckinridge case came to an end nm Saturday afternoon. A verdict for plain- Um for $15,000 damages was returned to the court at half-past 4 o'clock, an hour and a half after the jury retired, and the news Tur LVENING eTAR pvonsmnn Pond Betiey ceseer + Pescang wae rst one e | owt of the ————S—S — Vow 84, No. 20,860, ile the ernment pays the jurors, the pay ot the latter not taxed in the costs. There- fore, the costs which with the fosement the unsuci party jude only what are known as docket fi the pay of witnesses and the expenses incidental to the NBa and where they jam moi ‘cutelle. the District their trees walle bare are clas pena” nates expenses paid. Clerk ges id toda: it while he sal == had not yet ascer- costs in the case, they would be ‘The Motion for a New Trial. The defendant having entered a motion for a new trial, he has four days from. Saturday last in which to file it. It is ex- pected that it will be filed tomorrow or next day. In all probability it will be a formal one, praying that a new trial be granted because of alleged error committed by the court in admitting and in rejecting certain testimony, in granting certain prayers of the plaintiff end rejecting cer- tain ones of the defendant, and perhaps the discovery of alleged rewly discovered evi- dence may be urged. Another ground for & new trial, which may be urged, may be the allegation that the judgment rendered 1s excessive. It is thought improbable that Judge Brad- ley will grant a new trial. If he — it, Was spread through the city by an extra Star, which appeared upon the streets a few minutes after the decision of the jury Was announced in the court. That the jury ‘was out such a short time was a surprise to every one who had watched the progress of the case closely. It was the general opin- fen thit they would be out for several hours, and that in the end a sealed verdict Would be rendered, which would not have been opened until this morning. Miss Pol- Jard was in the office of her attorneys, Messrs. Carlisle and Johnson, when the news of her victory reached her, been under t kind of a strain for a long time shortly after, however, t once sent to Providence ey ae @ reaction Bnd she was at on Hospital, where she could have the rest and attention she needed to recy there now and has persistentiy deciles at Fequests for interviews. The reason she Sives is a simple one; thing sey deyond what ‘has ‘already Deew ealt, Bhe denies the story that she is contemplat- ing going upon the stage or the lecture ‘form, and others who are in position know insist that there is no truth in the Btory. Miss Pollard’s Future. The theory that she might seclude herself hereafter In some religious institution is also regarded as having no more founda- tion. One of her lawyers today told a Star Feporter that he hoped that the interest | which her case had aroused would eventual- | Yy open up for her some field of usefulness, | where she might. as far as possible,live down the memory of the pest ten years. That she is a wonderfully bright and clever woman uring the course of the trial. the days when she was on the stand, epee When she was being cross-examined by Mr. Butterworth, she underwent such a ores ordeal as falls to the lot of few women. she ever applies her genious and ability to fome career in life, there is every reason to believe she will make a success. Some question has been raised as’ to Whether Miss Pollard will ever get any money out of the case, even if the judgment is finally affirmed. Mr. Breckinridge is sald to have no property in ,this jurisdiction which could be levied updn, an! it is not known that he has any property in Ken- tucky that could be affected by a suit there to satisfy the judgment. Of course the de- fense do not regard the case as closed by any means. Mr. Breckinridge is a candi- date for re-election to Congress and ex- presses himself as confident that he will be returned by a majority that will show that his constituents have not lost faith in him. For this reason, if for no other, he will have to fight the case to the bitter end. ‘When a Star reporter saw Mr. Breckin- tidge this morning he was just out from Mr. Butterworth’s office, wi he had been holding a lengthy consul! with his attorneys. “What am I going to do ey it?” said Tepeating the question that was put to im. “Why, I am going to push the matter the final limit. In the first place, I am = to file a motion for a new trial.” “When?” “Just as soon as my lawyers can prepare There is just one thing you can say gbout this and that is that I am not going fo abandon this case or any branch of it.” Mr. Breckinridge at the Capitol. Mr. Breckinridge of Kentucky appeared nm the floor of the House of Representa- tives today for the first time since the fa- mous Breckinridge-Pollard trial began in court. He reached the Capitol shortly be- fore the session opened and went first to the appropriations committee room, where he exchanged greetings with members of the committee. There was no allusion to the litigation and merely the usual expres- sions as to good health. Then he passed through the lobby to Speaker Crisp’s pri- i deny who saw her day after day | licat it Fy gg that the —s will be carr! Col. Breckinridge to Court of Appeals. THE ARMOR PLATE FRAUDS No New Evidence Submitted to the Sec- retary of the Navy. A Belief That the Promised Informa- tion Has Already Been Dis- counted. Although it was stated in several newspa- per publications this morning that Attor- ney Wallace of Pittsburg was to call at the Navy Department this morning with a col- lection of new evidence to show that great frauds had been practiced on the govern- ment in connection with naval armor steel -contracts, the attorney did not appear up till noon. Six weeks ago Mr. Wallace wrote Secretary Herbert that he had such evi- dence and he was twice invited to submit it, but nothing has been heard from him lately and the Secretary had no appoint- ment with Mr. Wallace for today, or for any date in fact. h it is stated that the -vidence referred to concerns frauds nc touched upon in the former investigation, there is- very good ground for the belief that irformers are in error upon this point, and that, of fact, these new are likely to amount to very lit- tle. No concealment is made of the purpose of the informers, for it is stated in the pub- tions that they are aware of the hand- some amount of $35,000 divided by the few men who gave the information upon which the President assessed the damages and e Penalties upon the Carnegie Company. “ it is assumed that they may have infor- mation of defects in armor plates that were not specifically described by the first in- formers, and it is for this information they wish to be remunerated. But the weakness of their case lies in the fact that all such information has already been discounted by the Navy Department. The explana- tion made in this matter is as follows When Secretary Herbert charged Capt. Sampson, the chief of ordnance, to make the first investigation his toard, with the purpose of making it thorough, went back to the beginning of the plate making, and so covered the period fromm the summer of 1892 down to last autumn, when the mode of procedure at the mills was so changed as to make further fraudulent ——- impossible. making the report Capt .Sampson did not stop at the plates which were shown clearly to have been defective. ie the protest of the company's agents, be e fixed” the Penalties and assessed the investigation contained the same per- centage of defects. So, if the evidence collected by Attorney Wallace and ex- McLuckie of Homestead relates to any plates made since the summer of 1892, and that is practically all of the plates, it would simply confirm the department's assumption. No further penalties could be assessed, for already these plates have been penal- tzed, and the informers could receive no monetary consideration. Still, as Secretary Herbert is desirous of missing no oppor- tunity to learn all of the facts in the case, he will giv. careful attention to anything Mr. Wallace may present, if it relates to a new phase of the case. THE SEAL LIMIT. Secretary Carlisle Will Give a Hear- ing on the Subject Shortly. vate office, where Representative Hender- ® Secretary Carlisle has not yet reached a son of North Carolina was consulting with the Speaker as to the resolutions of respect to Senator Vance. There were brief ex- changes of good wishes and again a care-| ful avoidance of personal affairs. i Mr. Breckinridge passed into the private | lobby of the House, where he encountered | many members. They shook his hand in | ssing. There was nothing, however, in| ¢ way of a demonstration or unusual | frowding about him. | Mr. Breckinridge went on the floor just | Bs the chaplain was concluding his prayer &nd stood with bowed head at the closing ‘words. Then he walked across the front Brea, grasping a hand here and there, and Proceeded up the aisle to his seat. Members were busy with their work and | many failed to notice him. Three or four Well-known men in the immediate neighbor- | hood of his seat leaned over and shook his hand. He wore a smile, but was evidently | iserable and ill at ease under the ordeal. | 1s face was florid and seemed to be more than ‘usually flushed. There was little about dim of that old-time composure and noncha- lence so characteristic of his earlier con- Bressional days. Before he had been in his seat two min- | ly he shifted nervously and then arose ana the chamber. The House soon after took a recess. Mr. Breckinridge said he would at once re- | Bume his congressional work. He is chair- §nan of the appropriations subcommittee on @eficiencies. The urgent deficiency bill pass- the Senate Saturday and came back to ¢@ House today. Mr. Breckinridge said he @xpected to resume charge of it. He will Blso manage the general deficiency bill, Which has not yet been reported to the House. Purity and Congressmen, Representatives of several female organi- ations met at Willards’ Hotel Saturday Right, and after an interesting conference | Adopted resolutions calling upon Congress to consider the qualifications of Representa- tive Breckinridge for membership in that body. Some of the organizations whose Fepresentatives took part in the meeting Were the Weman’s Suffrage Association, the Woman's Christian Temperance Union and the Pro Ra Nata. This meeting was the last of a series which prominetit women of Washington née been holding since Good Friday, which has resulted in the formation of an organization called the ‘Womans’ Protective League. The resolutions which were adopted Sat- urday evening declared “That we, daugh- ters, wives and motners of the common- wealth, express our belief that types of the highest manhood are to be found in Congress: therefore, we ask in full confi- dence that the House of Representatives shall join in the sentiment now presented by us and take some definite action to in- | gure the high character of our country’s administration, and help the future nation- al councils to present a clean and unchal- body of legisixtors.” ‘The Costs of the Suit. In recovering the judgment of $15,000, Miss Pollard, of course, secured in addition a Judgment for the costs of the suit. These ©osts, while quite heavy, do not include counsel fees, the pay of the jurors, or the | Btenographic record of the case. Each party pays the fees of counsel and they divide the decision as to the number of sealskins the | © Norta American Commercial Company should be permitted to take during the com- ing season, and at the request of counsel for the company has decided to give a hear- ing on the subject at an early date. The exact date for this hearing has not yet been agreed upon, but it is expected to take place within the next few days, as the sealti season is now so near at hand. Last year the Secretary acceded to the insistent con- tention of the British government and lim- ited the catch to 7,500, barely enough to supply the natives with food, but there are reasons for the belief that this number will be materially increased for the approaching season. It is believed that the operations of the company under last year’s limitation were conducted at a financial loss, and It is thought that the Secretary is willing to in- crease the number which may be taken this year if he can do so without seriously interfering with the natural increase of the | herds. It is the opinion of some persons interested in the matter that as many as 30,000 skins will be permitted to be taken this season, but this is hardly probable, in view of the fact that the government agent at the seal islands has reported that, in his opinion, 20,000 is the very highest number that can safely be authorized. The general opinion ig that this number (20,000) will likely be finally settled upon. oo CAPITOL TOPICS. To Receive Coxey’s Army. Senator Peffer has introduced an amend- ment in the Senate providing for the crea- tion of a new committee of the Senate to receive the petitions. and hear the state- ments of bodies of men like Coxey’s army who visit the Capitol for the purpose of making presentations to Congress. The com- mittee is required to give such organiza- tions full and respectful hearings and re- port to the Senate. Senator Hoar gave notice that when the resolution should be taken up for consideration he would move to amend by imposing this duty on the com- mittee on finance. ————-e+______ isaac Bassett I Capt. Isaac Bassett, the venerable door- keeper of the Senate, fs ill at his home, on Capitol Hill, with a severe cold, which threatens to develop into pneumonia. Capt. Bassett’s long service in the Senate has seldom been broken by illness. ——$~+-2- Pensions to Washingtonians. Among the pensions granted today were the following to revidents of the District: Increase—Gaetano Repetti. Reissue—Den- ris Loftus. John Vincent. Original widow's, ete.—Ada M. Salter, Margaret Ann Wilsoa. Among those granted on Saturday were: Original widow's, etc., supplemental, minor of James P. Dement. The Oda Fellows’ Parade. The President was today requested to re- view the Odd Fellows’ parade on the 26th Instant, and the heads of the executive de- partments were asked to cxcuse the mem- bers of the crder from their desks on that occasion. oo hn WASHINGTON, D. C., MON Mello Has Not Yet Surrendered to Brazil. REBELS ABANDON THEIR VESSELS An English Anarchist Caught With a Bomb. FAVORABLE TO JESUITS p 1 spree mis Pas, ert 4, MONTEVIDEO, April 16.—Admiral Mello, after sustaining a severe defeat at | Rio Grande city, put to sea with the Republica and transports and attempted to ea landing in the department of Rocha, Uru- guay, intending to surrender to the Uru- guayan authorities. But a disagreement took place with Gen. Salgado, and the lat- ter, with 400 sick, wounded and almost starving men, landed and tendered their submission. After Gen, Salgado had gone ashore the rebel admiral sent a boat ashore offering to surrender if the authorities would guar- antee not to surrender him to Brazil. The officials were unable to give this pledge, and Mello went to Rio Grande Do Sul, ac- cording to reports received here, and a temfted to make a landing. But the rebels were driven back, and the whereabouts of the Republica is now unknown. The government fleet, after taking posses- sion of the Aquidaban, at Desterro, is said to have captured that city and the state of Santa Catharina is also reported to have returned to its allegiance. These reports, however, need confirmation. LONDON, April 16.—The Brazilian minis- ter here has received the following dispatch: “RIO DE JANEIRO, April 15. “The insurgents have abandoned all their remaining vessels at Parma and Santa Catharina. “The attempt of the insurgents to land at Rio Grande ity, was defeated. The rebels lost 600 men, and afterward landed in the department of Rocha, Uruguay, from where Admiral De Mello and Gen. Salgado went south. The Uruguayan authorities refused to allow the rebel ships to remain where they had anchored, and they eventually left, after landing 400 disarmed men. The in- surgent troops were removed from the shores of Rio Grande do Sul by the insur- gent warship blica and by the irsur- gent Am Anarchist Caught Carrying a Bomb fa Lon LONDON, April 16.—Francesco Politi, the anarchist who was atrested yesterday evening by Inspector Melville while carry- ing a bomb in the Farrington road, was brought up at Bow street police court this mornl and gow ger ant with the crime. He was remand: RETURN OF THE JESUITS. The Reichstag Adopts the Motion to Repeal the Liws Against Them. BERLIN, April 16.—The reichstag today, by a vote of 168 to 145, definitely adopted ‘the mction to repeal the anti-Jesult laws, which prevented the return of the Jesuits to Germany. People’s party, farmers’ ice, Alsatians and Mteere ek of the motion, while its, the mem- bers of the radical union and the conserve- opposed it. The Spanish Pilgrims. BARCELONA, April 16.—Two thousand pilgrims embarked here yesterday for Rome. There was no disorder. VALENCIA, April 16.—The government has dismissed the civil governor of Valen- cla, because he did not give adequate pro- tection to the pilgrims on their way to Rome. ROME, April 16—The pope has express- ed to the Spanish government his pleasure at the resolution adopted by the cortes, condemning the attacks on the pilgrims. New Turf Record in Australia. SAN FRANCISCO, April 16.—Advices by steamer from Australia announce the mak- ing of a new turf record on Thursday, Me te eae Sot 01 three miles in'p:281-2. Po Covered an years ago Drake Carter, 115, ran in Count Von Schack Dead. MUNICH, April 16.—Count Adolphe Fred- erick Von Schack, the well-known author and millionaire, is dead. The deceased lit- terateur has left his immense picture gal- lery to Emperor William, on condition that it be added to the Berlin museum. All Qufet in Hayti. NEW YORK, April 16.—The British steamship Adirondack, from Haytl, arrived in port this morning. All was reported quiet at Port au Prince when the vessel left there on March 29. Movements of Roynity. FLORENCE, April 16.—Queen Victoria started for Coburg today to attend the mar- riage of Grand Duke Ernst to the Princess Victoria. VENICE, April 16.—The Empress of Ger- many and her sons arrived this mo: ] the Von Moltke. . ss ————~—__ AS TO SAMOA, Consul General Mulligan Has Confer- red With Secretary Gresham, Mr. James H. Mulligan of Kentucky, the newly-appointed consul general at Apia, Samoa, has had several conferences with Secretary Gresham at the State Depert- ment within the past few days in regard to the situation in Samoa, and the future policy of the administration with regard to the continuance of the present tripartite government of the islands. Mr. Mulligan has gone to his home in Kentucky to make | te ge for his long journey in the ‘acific ocean, but, before his departure, he will return to Washington to final instructions, based on the ports from Samoa. ——-e+______ MR. SIMPSON’S CONDITION. He is Reported to Be Worse Today ‘Than on Saturday, Congressman Simpson's condition ts grow- ing worse since last Saturday. He is much weaker today and is suffering intense pain. The rheumatism, which has heretofore been confined to his ankles, has now advanced to his knees. The doctors aim, however, to keep the rheumatism away from his heart, and, if this can be done, no sersous results are apprehended. When a Star reporter called at the residence, 808 Maryland ave- nue northeast, this afternoon, Mr. Simpson was not resting any easier. ————_+-2+____ Justice White's First Opinion. Justice White today delivered his first decision on the Supreme Court bench in a couple of customs cases from Chicago. They were appeals on error from the circuit court for the northern district of Illinois, by Col- lectors Seeberger and Spalding against Dan- jel Castro, who had secured a decision against them for a wrong classification of tobacco for assessment of duties. The de- cision of the lower court was aftirmed. THE CORONER'S INQUEST Testimony in Regard to the Stabbing of Howard Smith. John Morgan Held by the Coroner for the Action of the Grand jury. ed “I want to give myself up,” said John Morgan, a respectable looking young col- ored man, when he entered Lieut. Kelly’s Police station about 10 o'clock Saturday night. “For what?” inquired the station clerk. “I had some trouble with Howard Smith,” he replied, “and I cut him in self defense.” The fatal tragedy occurred in the Harri- son flat, corner of 3d and G streets north- west, the pbuilding lately occupied by the superintendent of the census. Howard Smith was employed as cook in the cafe in the flat several months ago, but at the time of his death he, was employed in the Belvedere Hotel, John Morgan had charge of the elevator in the flats. He had worked there last win- ter, at which time he met Smith, Morgan and Scott Smith, brother of de- ceased, were friends, and some weeks ugo, when Morgan wanted to get his laundry and did not have the money, he horrowed fifty cents from Scott Smith, giving him a gold ring to hold as security. They made & bargain that Scott should pay $8 in event of nis losing the ring. He seemed to have lost the piece of jew- elry, but did not pay the money. The men had several interviews about the ring and money, but failed to reach a settlement, and one day when Scott called on Morgan and left his guitar in the room Morgan hid it and was holding it to secure the $3. The Fatal Stab. Howard Smith interested himself in his brother’s behalf and Saturday night he called at the flat to have it out or settle the affair, as he said. The men then dis- cussed the matter, quarreled and the knife was used. After receiving the fatal cut Smith ran across the street to the, drug store, and then he returned to the street. There he fell from exhaustion and died in a few minutes. The affair attracted a large crowd of per- sons, among them being several physi- clans, but they were cnable to do anything for the wounded man. He died in a few minutes, and his body was taken to the morgue in a patrol wagon. Morgan went to the home of his sister, on Washington street, told her what he had done, and then gave himself up. The b st Today. ‘This morning Coroner Woodward inyesti- gated the affair, holding the inquest at the sixth precinct station. James H. Ellsworth, a resident of the flats, was first called and he drew a diagram of the portion of the flats in which the fatal meeting occurred. Then he described the Position of the men when he éntered. Wit- ness stopped and left some packages on the table. Smith and Morgan were engaged in @ discussion and witness heard Morgan pro- testing against being accused of theft, but what the alleged theft was he did not know at that time. Just as he was leaving the flat he heard Morgan say: “I can get just as good let- ters of recommendation from people in Washington as you can.” ~ minutes and Smith's dead body: had t! been taken away. “Did the men seem to have been drink- ing?’ ask the coroner. “No, sir,” replied witness, “I think they were perfectly sober. “Did you ever hear of any previous trou- ble between them?” “None whatever.” ‘Witness said that when he ie:t Smith had on his overcoat and hat, and when he re- turned the coat and hat were found in the —. of the corridor, where he had thrown ther. “When the coat was picked up,” said wit- nens, “some fish fell from the pockets.” Earl Goodman's Story. Earl Goodman, a nine-year-old boy, was next called, and Dr. Woodward questioned his as to his competency as a witness. He had scarcely recovered from his fright oc- casioned by the affair, but he knew what it was to tell the truth. Eari then related the story of the fatal meeting as he saw it. The colored men, he said, were talking about a guitar. He heard John Morgan say: “Do you want to take it ul ‘Howard Smith then rammed him in the ” sald witness, “and kicked Johnny “Did you see any pistols there?” the coro- ner asked, “Tf there had ir,” replied witness. 'y pistols I could have heard them Then Earl started to argue the case for the prisoner. He had fully recovered from his embarrassment, but the coroner told him he only wanted him to tell what he saw. Earl did not see the knife. Frank A. Milligan, an invalid, who lives in the flat, was in the elevator at the time the tragedy was committed. He testified that he left his room and went in the cor- ridor to smoke a cigar about 9 o'clock Sat- urady night. John Morgan, who was in charge of the elevator, said he wanted to go on an errand for a lady, and witness ran the elevator for him. Witness was enjoying his cigar in the elevator when Howard Smith came in and got into a discussion about a guitar. At first they did not seemsangry, and, indeed, witness paid no attention to them until they indulged in personalities. He remain- ed in the elevator, and when the bell rang he pulled the rope and went up, leaving the negroes in the corridor discussing their difference. Earl Goodman went across the street for some ice cream, and when he came back the negrces engaged in the fatal encounter. A “I thought at first that they were only fooling,” said the witness, “but when I lowered the elevator I saw Smith crowding Morgan to the wall. Soon afterward they separated and Smith went- out the door. Morgan followed him, and then, when I pen blood on the floor, I became fright- ened. Witness had known the colored men a short while, but was not well acquainted with either of them. “Did either of them appear to have been drinking?” “T think not.” Witness did not remember whether Mor- gan was wearing his overcoat or not. He pod hat and coat in the corner some é after the trouble was over. Dr. Schaeffer's Testimony. Dr, E. M. Schae“fer, who ts the assistant coroner, described the dead man as a very athletic young man. The fatal wound, he said, was a knife cut of the left thigh. The direction was inward and upward, and wit- ness probed the wound three inches. The artery and veins were severed and there was also a slight cut in the back. Hem- orrhage of the wound in the thigh caused death and the wound was necessarily fatal. Witness also found scars on the face and knee, which were perhaps made by the fall. In the clothing of deceased witness found cuts corresponding with those in the man’s body. Cornelius Robinson, colored, said that Howard Smith had called at his house several times to see Morgan. To witness he said he did not want to see Morgan at his home, but he wanted to see him some- where else on important business. Smith called to see Morgan about 7 o'clock Sat- urday evening and witness told him he had better go to the flat if he wanted to see Morgan. Dr. Schaeffer made another examination of the dead man’s trousers and said he found another cut in them, but this cut did not penetrate the man’s leg. ‘The doctor thought the wounds were made with a sharp knife. ‘The Prisoner's Statement. The prisoner then made a statement. He said that sometime ago he borrowed fifty cents on a ring. He got the money from Scott Smith, brother of the deceased, who (Continued on Second Page) DAY, APRIL 16, 1894—TWELVE PAGES. TWO CENT: NO BUSINESS DONE Both Branches of the National Legis- lature in Mourning FOR THE DEATH OF SENATOR VANCE Senator Ransom’s Eloquent, Tribute to His Late Colleague. THE BODY LYING IN STATE For the second time in less than a month | death has visited the United States f nate, and today the sable emblems of mourning draped the desk of the late Senator Z. B. Vance of North Carolina, The blind chaplain, the Rev. Mr. Milburn, referred to the sad event in these words: “O, eternal God, with our hearts we come to the foot of Thy throne, while the funeral knell sounds through the Capitol announc- ing the death of another Senator, while North Carolina mourns the departure from her of a beloved and honored son, and the nation feels the loss. We bless Thee for his large native powers, skilled in the wide ex- perience of public affairs, and for his genial humor, enriching and illumining all subjects he touched, making him kindly with his kind, by virtue of which he shed the influ- ence of a wise and beneficent counsel and character on his native state, and by virtue of his place in this chamber on the land at large. Grant to the widow and the children under this sore bereavement the only com- fort which can come to human hearts at such a time—unshaken faith in Thy holy Gospel and the consolation and sympathy of Thy beloved Son. As the earthly part of one of our brothers has entered on the border of the invisible world, grant that he may hear from Thy lips, ‘Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord; yea, saith the spirit, for they rest from their labors.’ We humbly Es through Jesus Christ, our Savior. The Formal Announcement. At the conclusion of the chaplain’s invo- cation Senator Ransom of North Carolina arose and in pathetic and eloquent words annourced the death of his colleague. He said: “Mr. President. It is my melancholy duty to announce to the Senate the death of the Hon. Zebulon Baird Vance, late a Senator from North Carolina. “Though his long continued and serious illness ought to have prepared all of us for the sad event, still beguiled by his own cheerful and hopeful spirits, none of us had dreamed that the white horses were coming so rapidly to his door. His death shocks us to the depths of our hearts. It is a calamity, a sorrow, a deep public and personal bereavement. A great man has fallen in our midst. A great patriot, a great statesman, a great speaker, a great thinker, a great actor has passed away from our sight for this life. Hedied at his Post of duty, with his complete armor on, with his face to the front, courageous, hopeful, useful to the last. Sufferings did not break down his proud spirit, nor dim his noble intellect, nor shake his fearless fortitude. Full of years, but still in the strength of his eminent faculties, crowned ier goad honors, but =e onesie! with yet er aspirations and promise ot doing good, physically wrecked and over- come with incurable maladies, he stood firmly in the line of his comrades and serenely gathered his robes around him at the last moment and stepped from earth to eternity with the dignity of a Senator and the faith of a He has been the most beloved and most yhonored son of thé great state of North Carolina. From the ever-flowing ocean across the hills and plains and valleys to the majectic mountain tops he was a famil- far and most dear object in the hearts and homes of all our people Standing by his lifeless form today it is my \sacred duty, representing a common- wealth of nearly two million — to shed upon his mortal ashes the of their affection and deepest sorfow. At this moment the -throbbing hearts of thou- sands are following his silent march “to the tomb. As I think of the short interval at which he follows the beloved Georgian from the folding doors of this chamber to the last rest it looks as if the two tall oaks which stood over and shaded our hearthstones had fallen in the early even- ing after the storms and heat of the day had passed over and before the shades of night and winter had fallen upon their au- tumnal leaves. Colquitt and Vance had done their duty to their country and their fellow-men/ And now I can only venture, in the name of the stricken Senate, with the gentlest sympathy, to send to the true and devoted woman, who for months, by day and night, with untiring vigilance, has stood by him like an angel of light and love, our heart- felt condolence and tenderness, and to hold up to his brave sons the ever-living beacon of their father’s Ife. bey 4 our Almighty Father in His supreme and infinite goodness bestow on them His strength and comfort. He sent to the clerk's desk and had read the customary resolution, which was unant- mously agreed to, declaring that the Senate had heard with great sorrow of the death of Senator Vance, and ordering that a com- mittee of nine Senators be a) inted to ac company the remains to North Carolina that the House of Representatives be noti- fied of his death and invited to attend the funeral, and that the sergeant-at-arms should have charge of the funeral. In accordance with the terms of this reso- lution the Vice President appointed the fol- lowing committee: Messrs. Ransom, George, Gray, Dubois, Smith, White, Manderson, Blackburn and Chandler. The resolution of Senator Ransom, ex- tending an invitation to attend the funeral, at 4 p. m. today, to the President and his cabinet, the chief justice and associate jus- tices of the Supreme Court, the diplomatic corps, the major general commanding the army and the senior admiral of the navy, was also adopted. The following honorary pallbearers on the part of the Senate were appointed by the Vice President: Senators Morrill, Sherman, Harris and McPherson. As a further mark of respect the Senate took a recess until 3:30 this afternoon. Lying in State. ‘The marble room of the Senate was pre- pared to receive the remains of the late Senator Vance during the forenoon today. The decorations consisted largely of potted pines, of rare Australian varieties from the Botannical Garden, which were selected because of the fact that the pine is the principal forest tree of North Carolina. There were also placed in the room a num- be: of flowers, the Vice President being among the contributors of these. The Bo- tannical Garden also furnishei a cross of varda and catleya orchids, the rarest flowers now in bloom there. The body lay in state in the marble room from 2:30 until 3:30 o'clock. THE HOUSE. Chaplain Bagby referred feelingly to the death of Senator Vance in his prayer when the House met today. No public business was done. A recess was taken for twenty minutes to await the official announcement from the Senate, pending which Mr. Coombs (N. Y.) present- ed to the House the following resolutions of respect to the memory of Gen. Henry W. Slocum, and they were unanimously adopted: Whereas, We have heard with profound regret of the death of @ former and dis- tinguished member of this body, Major Gen. Henry W. Slocum, who died at Brooklyn, on the morning of the 14th in- stant. Resolved, That in tnis death of one of the great captains of the Union army dur- ing the late war the country has lost a brave and skillful soldier, a wise legislator | and a pure citizen of high and dignified character; and Resolved, That this preamble ‘and resolu- tion be spread upon the journal of the House and a copy of them be sent to his sorrowing tamil Senator Vance’s Death Announced. When the Senate resolutions on the death of Senator Vance were transmitted they were read at the clerk’s desk. Mr. Hen- derson of North Carolina then presented in a few appropriate words the resolu- tions of respect and sympathy drawn by the North Carolina delegation. These res- olutions accepted the invitation to join with the Senate in the funeral services at tin gd today. They were unanimously lopted. ‘The Speaker appointed the following com- mittee to accompany the remains to North Carolina: Messrs. Henderson of Carolina, Black of Milinois, North Carolina; New York, St of Ohio, Blair of New Hampshire, and Houk of Tennessee. The House then in accordance with the resolu- tions took a recess until 3:45 p.m. Will Attend the Funeral. ‘The Pesident and the members of his cabinet will attend the funeral ~services of Senator Vance at the Senate this after- noon, REDSTONE WARMING UP He Gets More Enthusiastic as the Army Draws Near, Plans Discusse@ for a Grand Parade to Welcome the Commonweal—Also @ Public Meeting. Citizen A. E. Redstone was at the Capitol early today, as is his custom, to report the Progress of Coxey’s army on its way to Washington. The citizen makes bis head- quarters on the floor of the House until the time arrives when the floor is cleared pre- Paratory to the meeting of that body. He first had a group of page boys for his auditors today, but later, when members began to arrive, he turned his attention to them. He now has the lapel of his coat adorned with one of the badges of the commonweal, on which is inscribed, “Peace on earth, good will towards men.” He was in good humor today and evident- ly satisfied with the progress of the army. He predicts that the army will be vastly bers before the threshold of ment he called the attertion of his hearers to the reception given to the detachments of the army at Ogc en, and at Cumberland, Md. “The commonweal is and are a malicious misstatement of the facts. They left the main branch of the army, he says, to head another contingent which ordered sent to the officers of the various labor organizations in Washington, request- in a grand parade on the day in question and receive Mr. Coxey and his hosts in| proper shape. A letter was also sent to Coxey, asking him to addr.ss a a nary rene Saturday night, and in case a favorable re- ply is received Convention Hall or some cther large auditorium will be secured for the purpose. It was also decided to ap- point committees to provide for the accom- modation and support of the commonweal during its stay in Washington. The com- mittee will hold another meeting tomor- row. 2 THE CASE OF COL. AINSWORTH. The Arraignment on Wednesday and the Trial Probably Next Month. Col. Fred. C. Ainsworth, reindicted sev- eral days ago for manslaughter in connec- tion with the Ford’s Theater disaster, June 9 last, will probably be arraigned next Wednesday. Today District Attorney Birney notified Col. Ainsworth’s counsel, ex-Congressman Ben Butterworth, that he would arraign his cljent then, and it is ‘nderstood that Maj. Butterworth will not ask for further delay. It is believed that a plea of not guilty will then be entered, with the privilege of withdrawing that plea foz the purpose of substituting any other attacking the validity of the indictmert. Mr. Birney, however, is confident that the indictment will not be found defective, and Proposes to try the case at the earliest practicable day, probably me day next month. Meanwhile, it is the purpose of the the grand jury in the matter of Contractor George W. Dant, against whom he expects another indictment to be returned. NO MILITARY DISPLAY. The Wishes of the Family of the Late Gen. Slocum. Out of respect to the wishes of the family of Gen, Slocum, there will be no military display or demonstration at the funeral of the deceased soldier. Acting on telegraphic instructions from Secretary Lamont, Maj. Gen. Howard, the ranking officer of the army available, will attend the funeral as, the special representative of the War De- partment. District attorney to have witnesses before | »' A rorvren, ‘The ciroulation of The @tar is Greater than that of ai the other Washington dailies combined, and is believed to be five times that of its afternoon contemporary. A sworn detailed statement of cireu- lation is printed each Saturday. THIRTY-ONE YEARS Of Freedom Enjoyed by the District Colored People, THE STREET DEMONSTRATION TODAY The Parade Followed by a Public Meeting. ‘This is Emancipation day. The colored Population of Washington was favored with perfect weather to celebrate the anniver- sary of the abolition of slavery in the Dis- trict by Abraham Lincoln. The sun ep- peared on schedule time in the morning, not a cloud obscured the azure sky, an@ a cool breeze made the atmosphere of a degree for outdoor enjoyment. Long before noon the sidewalks colored people waiting the coming of parade, the feature of the day. The was a long one, however. ‘The announced to start at 12:30 o'clock the rendezvous at 13th and D streets east, but at that hour the only participants on the ground were a number of mounted policemen, Soon thereafter the sounds from a@ brass band in the distance were heard and the various divisions of the pageant assembled rapidly.. It was after 2 aiclock when Asbury Jones, the chief marshal.cave the order to start and the parade moved ‘The Procession. It was made up as follows: Chief marshal, A. B. Jones, and staff; Al- fred Davis, chief of staff. First division, i j Hie : B it. Second division—South Washington,headed by Capital City Band; Berry Broadus, chief 3 Thomas, a aid; A. Capital Stock pany, Loyal Early Rose and Oceola clubs. Third division: ‘Tournament Club, Capt. Simms; A! division, Lieut, Wm. A. : Jos. Wash- pieces. Jas. Washirgton.21 men. Robinson Capt. A. C. Green, 20 men; Laboring Men's Union, Capt. Jno. Holland, 23 men; Davis Washington Club, Henry Devis, 16 Alexander Club. Line of March. gret; introduction the 3 Pead: Mr. W. R. Da tion poem, the day and this evening the festivities will include several balls, concerts and tainments at the various halls. —_———— HE HAS APPEARED. The Friends of Young Holland, a Medical Student, Anxious, Another case of mysterious disappearance has come to light. On Sunday, the §th im- stant, Mr. W. R. B. Holland, a student at- tending the medical department of bian University, was lost sight of friends and acquaintances, end been ~seen since. The you seventeenth birthday occurs in ts a son of Mr. W. A. Holland wood, W. Va., and boarded at the of Mr. H. D. Keene, 333 F street east. ‘ Dr. King, the dean of the person who last saw the appeared at the doctor's o'clock on the morning of tion, settled his indebtedness stated that he was going to his father’s suggestion, to purchase a ber of books. About noon on the same Mrs. Holland, the boy's mother, Washington from Ra’ to be met at the depot by her som. i 5 Hinih 1 i ; : 4 it Hi eiaki ei iE informed the police and took 0! to trace, if possible, the wi his son. - The young man was a member of & at his home, played the organ, highly esteemed. His father inquiry in this city that of late his son been keeping late hours. Nevertheless was highly thought of by his fellow-students and his disappearance has occasioned much uneasiness, as no couse can be ascribed for his absence, A QUORUM-COUNTING RULE. i i Agreed Upon by the House Com- mittee Today. —————~-e._______ For the Bering Sea Fieet. The revenue steamer Corwin at San Fran- cisco having been completely repaired, has been turned over to the Navy Department for service in Bering sea in connection with protection and the preservation of seal life. at San Francisco undergoing repairs, will be assigned to similar service. The Rush will be turned over to the navy within a week or two, but the Bear will first make her annual cruise to Point Barrow,the miost northenmost Inhabited territory’ of the United States. A refuge station is located at that point and it is aecessary to supply it with provisions every year. This service will be performed by the Bear, after which she will return south to the Bering sea and report for patrol duty with the naval fleet. | ———e.—_____ Senator Hill Wins. Senator Hill today won his first case in the Supreme Court. It the case of Theodore Lowndes agt. trustees for the town of Huntington, Long Island. Lowndes claimed the right to plant oysters in the bay in some ground claimed by the town. The judgment of the lower court, affirming the right of the town to the oyster beds, was affirmed by the Supreme Court, Justice Brewer delivering the opinion. The revenue steamers Bear and Rush also | embers who absent themselves from «After a session of two hours today, the Semvcratic members of the House ecmmit- tee on rules agreed on the new quorum- counting rule, and thereupon sent for Messrs. Reed and Burrows, the republican members of the committee. It is under- stood that the rule provides for ascertain- the enforcement of the regulations for the | ing a quorum by counting members pres- ent but not voting, and also for ome House. The new rule will probably be pre- sented to the House tomorrow. ——-2+——_—___ Bookmaking and Racing. Representative Hayes has introduced a bill in the House regulating boocmaking in the District so as to provide that the au- thority given to the jockey clubs for racing making within three-quarters of a | mile of the city limits shall confine such racing and bookmaking to not more than eighteen days in each year. . 0a ermine An industrial army of 100 men will leave Denver tomorrow for Washington. The Duval Club of Jacksonville, Pla., will make a bid for the Corbett-Jackson fight. Commander Jones and his followers,arrest- ed at Wilmington, Del., as vagrants, were released Saturday night. Four bodies have been found in the ruins of the glucose factory at Buffalo. The Oklahoma contingent of Coxey’s army have arranged to come here in box cars.