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quested of the committee to put their re- quest in writing and they would then con- sider the matter. When Mr. Mahoney was imformed of the Commissioners’ action he said that it was necessary to get this per- mission. This army was surely coming,and it must be fed. There was no use begging b~ oh mame the army must be taken care A Bible for Coxey. Verily the fame of Coxey goeth before aim as he journeys through the barren land, and his friends from far away are already providing for his welfare when he reaches this city with his army of the commonweal. A Bible awaits him at the Young Men's Association when he cometh. It care from Galveston, Texas. Along with it is a letter containing a doilar bill, and let- ters from two loving friends, one in Texas and one in Arkansas. ‘The envelope ts adorned with the follow- ing inscription: “For Col. Jacob S. born whose philanthropy has girdled the and whose close touch with suffering hu- manity has made the whole world akin. On one corner of the envelope is writ- ten “one dollar, with which to buy the fishes, from Texas,"’ and on the other cor- mer “As an accompaniment to the loaf of Dread, from Ponape There is a genu- ine all ht dollar je. The Bible is a. small black edition in Jeather and very handsomely gotten up. On front page is inscribed: “To Jacob 8. oan. the servant of the Lord Jesus Christ; Galveston, Texas,” and just be- : “And who is he that will harm you, if os followers of that which is good.” A leaf has been turned down in the book and the passage marked in Matthew: “Give ‘us this day our daily bread. SMITH, “THE UNKNOWN.” Comes to Washington to Look Over the Ground. Shortly after 2 o'clock today, and just as the committee on public comfort of the Coxey commonweal had adjourned, an im- posing figure entered the headquarters at Rechabites’ Hall, and strolled through the apartment toward the platform. The first person to recognize him was a Star repor- ter. The newcomer was Unknown Smith, & man who had been assistant head center of Gen. Coxey’s army from the time it left Massillon, Ohio, until he was deposed from command, owing to a misunderstanding with Carl Brown just beyond Cnmberland. The Unknown was clad in a brown vel- Yeteen coat and vest, a pair of white riding trousers. wore black leather leggins and fine shoes. A heavy blue overéoat waas thrown back, @isplaying a massive gold chain that encir- clea his neck and was anchored in his pocket by a heavy gold watch that he look- ed at as he walked in. Blue cloth cap rest- ed on the splendidly formed head and a ir of intelligent blue eyes peered inquir- ingly from, beneath its peak. He was very willing to converse, and in talking dis- Played a drooping cartilage from the right underside of his upper lip. He said he had Just driven from Rockville and was accom- panied by his secretary, a young man nam- ed Childs, who has been with him ever since he has left the main army. He said the purpose of his visit to Washington was merely to look over the ground here and ascertain what means were being adopted for the accommodation of the army when it reached here. He talked well and used excellent English, with just the slightest twist of German accent, and the language he chose was that of an educated man who had read considerably and with much dis- ¢rimination. What He Has Done Since He Left the Army. After reciting the causes which led to the misunderstanding between Browne and himself, which eventually resulted in his deposition from the command, the Un- known went on to say that all stories about personal difficulty between himself and Browne were false in every part:cular. Numbers of the men had desired to follow him when he left camp, but in every in- stance he sent them back, and told them that their proper course was to remain with the main contingent, under the lead- = of Mr. Coxey and Mr. Browne.. He serters who came to him at Frederick. “I went ahead of the main army, as the Papers have said, but my sole object was to conciliate the people in the towns through Which it would pass, and smooth the way for its reception. an instant given up one grand “T have never for Whit of my zeal and devotion for the principles which the Coxey movement Tep- resents. It is my desire to have the slight differences existing between Mr. Coxey and Mr. Browne and myself settled, in order that all the various parties now headed to- ‘ward Washington, and the different leaders may come together and enter the city in one large, peaceful, orderly and well-dis- eiplined body. Col. Redstone of this city saw me in Frederick last night. We spent several hours together, and I told him just exactly what I have told you, that my deep interest in the success of the move- ment could not possibly be affected by any personal disappointment I might feel at the treatment I had received. Col. Red- stone is today in consultation with the main body officials, with a view to smooth- ing over any misunderstanding that may exist between them and myself, and I have great hopes that he will succeed. In the vicinity of Rockville, where I have estab- Mshed my present headquarters, there are between 500 and @0 members of the com- monweal, and they all recognize me ss their leader, and are under my orders.” “Where are they encamped?” inquired the reporter. His Men Near Rockville. “There is no general camping ground at Present,” responded the Unknown. “They are divided up into small parties, moving around through the country and living off of it. A good many of them are near UI- mney. They are peaceful and orderly and are either marauding or injuring anybody or anything. It is my intention to keep my men out of Washington until the main army comes along. I would not under any circumstances do anything to injure the cause of the commonweal. I regard Mr. Coxey as the supreme leader, and all I de- sire is to have our differences settled so that all the men can come in together un- der his command. In any case, whether I am recognized again or not, I shall do noth- ing to affect the success of the great move- ment. “If Col. Rdstone’s mission fails I will wait until Coxey’s army comes along and then fall in behind it. I am for the common- ‘weal first, last and all the time, and have no inclinations other than for the ultimate success of the great principles it represents. “You may say, in a word, that I am com- ing into Washington with a large body of men, who are as enthusiastic as myself fm the championship of the Coxey princt- ples. They are peaceable, law-abiding citi- zens, and the community here need have no fear of any trouble arising from their visit. I shall return to Rockville in a few minutes and will continue to keep my headquarters there for a day or two any- how. My wife is there with me.” A Meeting This Afternoon. The committee om public comfort held a meeting in Rechibites’ Hall this afternoon. ‘Mr. J. A. DeWitt presided, Mr. A. Tregina ‘Was secretary, and the others present were George A. Cook, Rev. Alexander Kent, Mrs. G@. M. Belt, George J. E. Mayer, Mrs. Clara B. Colby, Mrs. Susan B. Woodward, Mrs. Bidney Maitby and Mrs. A. Tregina. Will Appeal to the Citizens. It was decided to prepare an appeal to the citizens cf Washington asking them to pledge themselves to subscribe, through the treasurer, Sidney Maltby, and the other members of the committee, money, food or supplies of any character, to aid in sustaining the commonweal upon its ar- — and during its stay in Washington. v. Alexander Kent announced that he would take up a subscription next Sunday at his church, which would be devoted to the support of the commonweal, and sub- ascribed $10 in person at the meeting in aid - of the project. A letter was also sent to the District Commissioners asking per- mission to hold meetings from a tally-ho coach at 7th and “he avenue on Thursday and Friday evenings of this week, and also to hold one in front of the coutr house, or @t 7th and the avenue on Saturday even- ing. The objects of these meetings being to interest the public in contributing help to the “bands of unemployed” who are now marching on Washington. ——_—___ Return of the Nictheroy’s Men. NEW YORK, April 23.—The Lamporte and Holtz steamship Hevelius arrived at this port this morning from Rio de Janeiro, bringing with her nearly all the American officers of the dynamite cruiser Nictheroy. Out of the entire crew of 240 persons all but six have been safely returned to their homes. a ‘The Maryland Grave Robber. It ts thought probable that the body found fm the Eastern branch Saturday is that ef Thomas Jones, a colored man wanted in Maryland on a charge of grave robbing. ‘His two companions, Marlow and Newman, were captured, and are to be tried at Mari- * next week. LATE NEWS BY WIRE. Reports Regarding the Great Miners’ Strikp, PHILADELPHIA LABORERS ATTACKED Trying to Keep Northern Pacific Men From Quitting. BLUEFIELDS, W. Va., April 23.—There have been no labor troubles in the Blue- fields region. The miners were paid Sat- urday and are at work as usual today. The reported assassination of. a walking dele- EVENTS IN THE LABOR FIELD gate named O’Brien is believed here to be false, though trainmen say there was a small riot on Saturday in the Chesapeake COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 23.—A special to day, in the Hocking valley, run by thirty but on entering the workmen found an in- PANA, IIL, A 283.—The miners work- ing in Springside co! did not go to at work, and two-thirds of the miners are working in No, 1 and No. 2 of Pana col- | and Ohio territory. the Dispatch says Somers mine, at Mon- miners, was to have resumed work today, cendiary fire. Loss not yet estimated. work enwell colliery has 189 men BE E, Il, April 23.—The coal miners of the Belleville district at a meet- ing, at which the great strike in’ the coal mining region was fully discussed, have determined not to strike. They have also determined to not mine any coal to be used in filling contracts entered upon by opera- tors whose employes are on a strike. This action will insure coal for home industries and for the St. Louis market. PHILIPSBURG, Pa., April 23.--There is not a mine at work this morning in either the Clearfield or Beech Creek coal regions. No coal trains are running and everything is at a standstill. The miners are quiet but determined and do not expect any c! e in the situation until near the last of the week. It was reported that a conference took Place yesterday between the operators of the Beech Creek region and a representative of the Bell, Lewis and Yatee Mining Com- pany of Dubois, looking to a conference with the miners, but the statement ts em- phatically denied by several operators. MIDDLESBORO’,Ky.,April 23.—The state- ment sent out from Knoxville that the Mingo miners had joined the strikers is a mistake. Of the 2,500 miners employed in this section few belong to the union and no trouble is expected. \ ALTOONA, Pa., April 23.—Not a single ties today. Everything is quiet. The | appropriating to the use of their locomotives all the coal they need without asking the shippers’ permission. The Situation in Alabama. BIRMINGHAM, Ala.,April 23.—Fully 5,000 striking miners are in Birmingham today attending the big demonstration given by bearing many banners, upon which were all manner of inscriptions, such as these: “Give us our daily bread,” “The convicts must go” and “United we stand.” At Lakeview speeches were made by strike leaders, urging the men to stand firm. The crowd has been very quiet. Gov. Jones is here, in charge of the situ- ation. The military {s under orders to re- to their armories every two hours, to ready in case of a call. Nothing has been heard from the Walker county mines, where an outbreak was expected. A report from Johns says the houses of negro miners who took the places of strikers were fired into last night. This report has not been verified yet. The situation looks serious, ——— ATTACKED BY STRIKERS. Street Cleaners Who Refused to Quit Violently Assaulted. PHILADELPHIA, April 23.—A strike of the street cleaners assumed a serious as- |Pect this morning, when a body of 100 | Strikers and fifty women made an attack |on twenty-five Italians who refused to | strike, and who were at work at Sth and | Carpenter streets. Clubs, stones and brooms | were freely used for a few minutes, when |a body of policemen appeared on the scene and stopped the rioting, at least temporar- |ily. Several men had their heads cut and | were severely bruised about the body, but |mone were fatally injured. The workmen who refused to strike are in the down-town district, while the strik- ers are in the uptown district. The men who refused to strike had recently been | granted an advance of 25 cents, making their salaries $1.25 per day. The strikers had been receiving $1 per day for cleaning asphalt, and $1.25 for cobble- stone and Belgian block paving. They now ask for $1.50 for both, ——_—_ WILL THE STRIKE EXTEND? Whether the Northern Pacific Men Will Quit the Ques: SEATTLE, Wash., April 23.—The chief interest here in the Great Northern strike now centers in the question whether the )Northern Pacific men will strike. Those on the Pacific division of the Northern Pacific have decided not to strike, and efforts are being made to induce those on other divisions to rescind the decision said to have been already arrived at to strike this evening. epee AT LEAST SIX LIVES LOST. Latest Information of the Wreck of the Steamer Los Angeles. MONTEREY, Cal., April 23—From the latest information to be had here it is to be believed that at least six lives were :lost from the ship Los Angeles, which struck on the rocks off Point Sur late Saturday night. Three bodies have been cast upon the beach near the light house. These are the bodies of Timgthy Nolan, fireman; Fitzgerald, a passenger, and a hostler named Saunders, from Los Angeles. The youth who died in one of the lifeboats from exposure in the water and while clinging to the rigging was the son of Mrs. Augusta Curtin of Los Angeles. It is also known that S. N. Sher- idan, an aged passenger from Ventura, and a Chinese steerage passenger from Los Angeles were drowned. The manner of fireman Nolan’s death was an added terror to the other occupants of the lifeboat. The men at the oars worked the heavy craft almost into the breakers which pounded upon the steep, rocky cliffs at the summit of which ts Point Sur light house, but so dangerous was their position in the heavy swell that they dared not at- tempt a landing below the cliffs. When they put about and headed out to sea again, Nolan plunged into the sea, determined to swim to the rocky shore. It was little less than suicide, for he drowned in full sight of all in the boat. It is believed that later reports will reveal a still greater loss of life. The steamer Los Angeles has now sunk below the surface of the water. Nothing can be saved. There was no insurance upon the vessel or her cargo, which is estimated to be worth $50,00). —_——__ BROCKWAY SUSPENDED. The Superintendent of the Elmira Re- formatory. ELMIRA, N. Y., April 23.—The board of managers of the Elmira Reformatory this morning relieved Supt. Brockway from duty and gave him leave of absence pending the conclusion of the examination by the spe- cial commission appointed by Gov. Flower. —_——>—_. JESSE SELIGMAN DEAD. The Well-Known Banker Away in California. CORONADO, Cal., April 23.—Jesse Selig- man of J. & S. Seligman, bankers, New York and London, died at Hotel Del Coro- |nado at 9 a.m. teday of pneumonia and Bright's disease. Me came to Coronado four days ago, direct trom New York, with his wife and daughter. His condition had be- come so serious on his arrival that all the members of his family were telegraphed for, but he died before their arrival. Passes miner is at work in Blair or Cambria coun-; Pennsylvania railroad is side-tracking and’ them here. They paraded the streets today! THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, APRIL 23, 1894—TWELVE PAGES. IN CONGRESS TODAY/FINANCE AND TRADE MR. McMILLAN BESIEGED. The Contest Over the Charitable Institu- tions’ Money Osnter About Him. His Experience in District Affairs—He Thinks All Interests Will Be Given a Fair Hearing. Senator McMillan is having an experience that he will probably not soon forget. On Saturday last he introduced an amend- ment to the Districf appropriation bill pro- posing to cut off the morey supplies here- tofore doled out to a number of charitable institutions in this city and to concéntrate the larger part of the funds in the treasury of the board of children’s guardians. He did this at the request of Mr. James Mc- Gowan, who represented himself to the Senator as a member of the board, and placed on file a long argument from Mr. Lewis, the agent of the board, to prove that Congress should give the money to the board of suardians rather than to the institutions directly. Ever since this news appeared in The Star, on Saturday even- ing, the Senator has been receiving calls from representatives of the various instt- tutions which his amendment proposed to deprive of their annual supplies, who beg- ged him to desist from his endeavor to amend the District bill in this particular. Ladies kept calling upon him all day yes- terday and up to the hour when he left for the Capitol this morning and tearfuily petitioned him to grant them a hearing cn the matter. He has also received letters from one or two of the institutions arguing against the proposition. But the most in- teresting letter of all has come from Miss Harriet Loring, president of the board of children’s guardians, declaring that “Mr. McGowan is not a member of the board and that he was unauthorized by the board to ask for the amendment. Miss Loring takes the ground that Congress should not take these annual appropriations away from the various institutions and declares that she is not in favor of such proposi- tion. Nevertheless there is Agent Lewis’ report, which is distinctly in favor of the amendment, and it is known that this prop- osition is favored by certain members of the board. Altogether it looks now as though the next meeting of the board of guardians will be vastly entertaining. The Senator's Opinion. MeMillan said to a Star reporter I have no disposition to cripple any charitable institution or to retard its progress in any way. I am in favor of there is a special commission or board,ap- poirted for a specific purpose and it finds itself without the means of accomplishing that purpose, for the funds given to charity are scattered among the various institu- tions of the city. I am guided somewhat in this matter by the experience of our citizens of Detroit, my own city, where the good ladies of charitable inclination have zealously rivaled each other until they have duplicated the public charities of Detroit far beyond our real necessities. I know that in many cases these institu- tions duplicate the work of each other, and it is needful sometimes gently to check them in their commendable| enthusiasm, for each one depends more or less upon the private and public purse, and it soon be- comes a question whether a community | can support them all. My chief object in introducing the amendment, however, was to throw the matter into-the District com- mittee, where it could be discussed at length, and I do not apprehend that the champions of any of these institutions will have cause to complain in the end of a lack of consideration.” ——_+-o+__. FOUR ALREADY LYNCHED. The Fate of Five Other Negroes to Be the Same. NEW ORLEANS, La., April 23.—A State's Vicksburg, Miss., special says: Four negroes have already paid the pen- alty for the brutal assassination of Manager Boyce of the Baunne plantation in Madison parish on Saturday, and it is not unlikely that several more will have summary jus- tice dealt out to thém. Madison parish is situated in the northern part of the state and is wide opened today with excitement. It will be recalled that one of the negroes inculpated in the assassination of Boyce was shot on Saturday, after being caught. Judge Lynch held a high carnival during the night at Tallulah. A, mob gathered in front of the jail, held a conference and decided — the guilt of three men incarcerated in jail. ‘Then the mob went deliberately to work and with a battering ram burst in the side of the jail and forced open the door. Sam Slaughter, Tom Claxton and Dave Hawkins were led out and swung up to the banister of the court until dead. Their bodies were hanging there this morning. Claxton and his four pals are still in the swamp north of the railroad, between Milliken’s Bend road and the river. The hunt is being vigorously pressed, but the dogs yesterday could not follow the trail, owing to the cold. The river and all avenues of escape are closely guarded, and the ultimate capture of the five men fs Tre- garded as only a question of time, It seems almost certain that they will be lynched as scon as they are apprehended. ee THEY DON'T WANT TO TRAMP. Industrial Armies Endeavoring to Get Transportation. GREELEY, Col., April 23.—The Grayson industrial army passed a quiet night at Evens, all seeming to be in good spirits and confident of success in the end. The people in this vicinity seem to sympathize with the army, and to think that the Union Pacific and the Denver and Gulf roads ovght to do something in the way of trans- portation. Gen. Grayson visited Greeley to see what he could do, and it ts expected that the army will leave here sometime to- day. OAKLAND, Cal., April 23.—The combined industrial army of San Francisco and Oak- lend, numbering 850 ren and four women, broke camp here today and began their movement toward Washington. All had blankets and were warmly clad. Two wagons with food and camp trappings brought up the rear. The leaders of the army believe that the Southern Pacific will soon give them a train, —_— STRIKERS THREATEN VIOLENCE. Sheriff Called Upon to Protect Brick- makers Near Chicago. CHICAGO, April 23—One hundred and | fifty striking brickmiakers went from Blue Island, a suburb of Chicago, to Schermer- ville today and insisted that the men em- ployed in the yard at the latter place quit work. Violence was threatened and the employers called on the sheriff for aid. Deputies were sent at once. Serious trouble is expected, as the strikers are promised reinforcements. —_— PROVOST PEPPER RESIGNS. Retirement of the Head of Pennsyl- vania University. PHILADELPHIA, April 23.—At a special meeting of the trustees of the University of Pennsylvania today Dr. Pepper resigned his position as provost. He will continue to hold the professorship of medicine and will devote himself more especially to the inter- ests of the medical school and hospital. Dr. Pepper today made a contribution of 350,000, which will be applied to extension of the hospital buildings. His gifts to all depart- ments have been many and large. The Uni- versity of Pennsylvania, during the thirteen years of his administration, has increased in the teqchiny force from $8 to 2683 and in students from 981 to 2,180. —— No Rloting at Detroit. DETROIT, Mich., April 23.—Everything was peaceful in the vicinity of the water works extension in Grosse Point this morn- ing. A renewal of rioting by the Polish labor over the question of wages had been anticipated, but when digging began but few malcontents were in sight. pounasy Seneeaie English Colony in Paris Excited. PARIS,, April 23.—The English colony in Paris is excited over the action of the gov- ernment in forcing Sir Edward Blount, who for thirty years has been chairman of the Ouest railway, to resign. The ground taken by the government was that Chairman Blount, by virtue of his position at the head of a great railway, had access to the plans of the government in the matier of moboliz- ing troops. THE PRESIDENT CONTRIDUTES And Commends the National Associa- tion of Democratic Clubs. President Cleveland has made a contribu- tion to the fund being raised by the National Association of Democratic Clubs “to carry on the good work of your (that) organiza- tion, with a hearty wish for its continued success and usefulness.” In his letter to the president of the association Mr. Cleveland says: “Your association has done much by way of educating our people touching the par- ticular subjects which are recognized as be- longing to the democratic faith; but it seems to me that its best service has been an en- forcement and demonstration of the truth that our party is best organized and most powerful when it strives for principles in- stead of spoils, and that it quickly responds to the stimulus supplied an enlistment in the people’s cause. “This acknowledgment of the important services rendered to the advancement of true democracy suggests that the National Association of Democratic Clubs and every other democratic agency should labor un- ceasingly and earnestly to save our party, in this time of its power and responsibility, from the degradation and disgrace of a fail- ure to redeem the pledges upon which our fellow countryment intrusted us with the = of their government. . “All who are charged, on behalf of the democratic party, with the redemption of these pledges should now be impressively reminded that, as we won our way to vic- tory under the banner of tariff reform, so our insistence upon that principle is the con- our retention of the people’s trust; and that fealty to party organization de- mands the subordination of individual ad- vantages and wishes, and the putting aside of petty and ignoble jealousies and bicker- ings when party principles and party in- tegrity and party existence are at stake. pa pects TO READ OUT MR. HILL. A Caucus Proposed to Place Him Out of the Democratic Party. There is a proposition on foot among the democratic Senators to hold a caucus and adopt a resolution reading Senator Hill out of the party. The position taken by Mr. Hill as to the tariff bill is, of course, very offensive to the advocates of that measure, and to the administration. Prior to the delivery of his speech he was held in suspicion by the | tariff reformers. Since then the antagon- ism has been open. It is held by most of the radical tariff reformers that by his speech Mr. Hill placed himself outside the party. e assumption from this speech is that he wall not vote for the tariff bill, and the purpose Is as soon as it is settled that he will not vote for the measure to hold a caueus and declare that his posttion s un- democratic, and that he cannot be nized as a democrat in the organization of the Senate, and cannot be permitted to participate in the party caucuses. There ara a number of Senators who want this action to be gaken at once—who would have had the caucus held immediately after the delivery of his speech, but they have yielded to the advice of others, who, being equally determined that such action shall be taken, insist that it should not be until after his sition defin: pyoseicn Pos is definitely de- ——-o2+______ REPRESENTATIVE SIMPSON WORSE. He is Quite Low, but No Immediate Danger Apprehended. Reports reached the House at 1:35 o'clock today that Representative Simpson of Kan- sas was dangerously ill, and that the doc- tors feared fatal results. Representative Davis of Kansas called at the House early in the day and received pein ge Bibs amie Lai however, word came to riends that a chill had chang ay 3 for the worse. 3 re ‘tar reporter who called at th at a still later hour this afternoon phn] beth from the physicians and members of the family that while Mr. Simpson was very low there had been a slight change, d that there was no immediate danger. His sister has been telegraphed for and is ted to arrive tonight. + AFFAIRS AT BLUEFIELDS. Capt. Watson Makes a Report to Sec- retary Herbert, Secretary Herbert has received a telegram from Capt. Watson, commanding the U.8.S. San Francisco, dated Bluefields, Nicaragua, the 19th instant, saying that he has mailed a detailed report of the state of affairs in the Mosquito country and giving it as his opinion that the San Francisco had better remain for the present. This is taken to mean that, although affairs are quiet at present, it is partly due to the presence of the warship, and that her departure might be attended with disastrous consequences, +--+ THE PLUMBING REGULATIONS. A Case to Test Their Legality to Be Tried. In the matter of the petition of Plumber John J. McCann for a writ of habeas cor- pus, Judge Hagner today granted the | Prayer of the petitioner and directed his discharge from custody, McCann was arrested upon a warrant charging him with having failed to y his |license fee. Pending trial before the Police Court he determined, through the agency of a writ of habeas corpus, to test the va- lidity of the plumbing regulations. Judge Hagner directed the writ to issue, and the matter was set for argument before him this afternoon. This morning, however, it was agreed be- tween counsel for the petitioner and the District that the warrant should have al- leged that McCann had engaged in the plumbing business without having first ob- tained a license therefor. Hence, the dis- charge of the petitioner was ugreed upon. It is understood that McCann will again be arrested, upon a warrant next time charging him with conducting busincss without a license, when the legality of the a. regulations will again be ques- jon — A SERVICE PENSION BILL, It is Offered in th Turpie. Senator Turple has introduced a service | Pension bill which provides that any officer | or private who served in the civil war shall be granted a pension at the rate of one cent per day per month for the time he served. Every pensioner receiving under this act less than $8 per month Is to have his pension increased to that amount upon reaching the age of sixty years, and to $12 per month if incapacitated from manual labor. The period of service is to rate from the time of enlistment to the date of dis- charge, except in cases where pensioners Senate by Mr. before the expiration of their terms of en- listment, when they are to be paid as if they had continued to serve. The bill is ) specifically a service pension bill, and it is it shall be in addition to any invalid pen- sion granted for disability incurred in the line of duty. —_—___+-@. DISTRICT GOVERNMENT. Bills to Be Reported On. The following bills have been received by the Commissioners for report: Senate bill 1886, ‘To provide for the payment of the 8 per cent greenback certificates of the Dis- triet of Columbia;” Senate bill 1915, “To amend the charter of the District of Co- lumbia Suburban Railway Company; Sen- ate bill 1896, “To regulate the laying and repairing of sidewalks in the city of Wash- ington, District of Columbia.” Building Permits. Building permits have been issued as fol- lows: Henry F. Getz, brick dwelling, 313 East Capitol street southeast; cost, $6,500. John Daly, one brick dwelling, 1248 1-2 street southeast; cost, $1,200. R. Harris, one brick dwelling, 1532 16th street northwest; cost, $25,000, A. P. Fardon, one brick dwell- Ae Ontario avenue, Meridian Hill; cost Condition. William H. Wilson, son and secretary of Chairman Wilson of the ways and means committee, is back after a month with his father in Mexico and Texas. He says Mr. Wilson, sr., will start for the north in about two weeks, stopping at Asheville, N. C., for a time and then coming to Washington. There is little prospect, however, of his tak- ing up congressional work for some time. He has attempted recently to keep track of Proposed Senate amendments to the tariff bill and to write letters, but the task brought on headaches and had to be abandoned. He has regained his flesh and is looking well, but his strength will not permit any extended exertion. have been discharged on account of wounds | provided that the pensions granted under | Resolution for the Centennial Memorial Tablet in the Capitol. Then the Senate Tariff Debate is Re- sumed—District Business in the House. ‘When the Senate met today there was a very good attendance both on the floor and in the galleries. The Vice President laid be- fore the Senate the credentials of Mr. Thomas Jordan Jarvis, appointed by Gov- ernor Carr to succeed the late Senator Vance of North Carolina. They were read and placed on file. % A Centennial Tablet. The Vice President also laid before the Senate a letter from Mr. Lawrence Gardner, chairman of the centennial committee on the laying of the corner store of the Capi- tol, asking permission to erect a bronze tab- let to commemorate the event. In the same connection Senator Voorhees introduced a joint resolution, which was agreed to, providing for the of a tablet on the Capitol to commemorate the laying of the corner stone by President George Washington on September 15, 1713. In passing, he paid a high tribute to the triotism and good management of Mr. Towrence Gardner. and the local committee having the centennial celebration in charge. In answer to a question from Senator Gray, he said he sup} there would be no private name in inscription on the tablet, erg he had no direct informa- tion on the sul te Senator Gey etn the good taste of the Promoters of the enterprise was sufficien guarantee that nothing of the kind would be done, but he wished to make sure. The Women Delegatt Senator Aldrich reminded the Senate that in the la‘ter part of last month a delegation of sixteen women engaged in textile manu- factures in New England came to Washing- ton to protest against the passage of the Wilson bill, and that their request for a hearin the majority of the finance com- tities hed been refused. They had then re- quested the minority of the committee to hear them, and their request being complied with, some important testimony had been elicited which he asked unanimous consent to have printed as : separate document. bjection was made. Nvrouse bill for the division of the eastern judicial district of Michigan into the north- ern and southern districts was reported by Senator Vilas and passed, To Tax Idle Land in the District. Senator Peffer of Kansas introduced (by request) a bill to “Dispose of idle labor and discourage idle wealth in the District of Columbia,” which was read in full and re- ferred to the committee on the District of Columbia. ‘The essence of the bill is that there shall be levied on idle land in the District of Co- lumbia a special tax each year, which tax shall be equal to the increase in value of the land. The revenue so obtained shall be put into employment of idle laborers in the District. Peffer’s Res tien Defeated. Mr. Peffer then sought to take up his resolution for the appointment of a com- mittee on communications to receive peti- tions from Coxey’s army, but his motion was defeated by a vote of 17 (republicans, 12; populists, 4; democrats, 1) to 26 (demo- crats, 21; republicans, 5). The vote in de- tail was as follows: Yeas—Aldrich, Allen, Allison, Cullom, Davis, Gallinger, Hens- brough, Hawley, Kyle, Martin, fer, Per- a ee Shoup, Stewart, Teller and Washburn—I7. Nays—Bate, Berry, Blanchard, Chandler, Cockrell, Coke, Frye, George, Gorman, Gray, Jones (Ark.), McMillan, Mills, Mitchell (Wis.), Morrill, Palmer, Pasco, Pugh, Roach, Sherman, rpie, Vest, Voor- hees, Walsh and White—26. The House bill for the protection of birds and animals in the Yellowstone National Park, which was under leration in the morning hour on last Saturday, was again called up by Senator Carey, and after some amendments had been made the bill was passed. The Tariff Debate Resumed. The morning hour having expired, the tariff bill was laid before the Senate, and Senator Washburn of Minnesota addressed the Senate in opposition to the bill. THE HOUSE. This being the third Monday in the month under the rules it was devoted to business reported from the committee on the Dis- trict of Columbia. After the reading of the journal Mr. Hep- burn (lowa), pursuing the policy mapped out by him last Saturday in retaliation upon the democratic side for obstructing pension legislation, objected to its approval. ‘When the motion was made to approve the journal he forced the yeas and nays. A Quorum All Right. Mr. Hepburn and Mr. Richardson, under ‘Missou the new quorum counting rule, were ap- pointed tellers to note those present and re- fusing to vote, but as more than a quorum appeared on the roll call they were not called on by the Speaker for a report. The journal was approved, 213-0. The Speaker | ¥ laid before the House a message from the President transmitting additional Hawaiian correspondence. District Business. After the call of committees for reports the House proceeded with Distriet of Co- lumbia business, and resumed considera- tion of the bill to change the motive power of the Metropolitan Street Railway Com- pany, which was under discussion on the two previous District days. a THE COLUMBIA COMMISSIONED. Colors Flang to the Breeze on the District's Namesake Cruiser. PHILADELPHIA, April 23.—The cruiser Columbia went into commission at 11:28 today. The ceremony in transferring the vessel from the builders to the United States government was very simple. The cruiser has been lying for some weeks at a wharf in the yards of the William Cramp & Sons’ Ship and Engine Building Company. Here she was met by most of her officers and a small proportion of her marines. The ceremonies consisted of the mustering by the crew on the port side. in full uniform, and the officers on the -star- board side of the stern, with the marine guard in a position facing the flagstaf. Capt. Geo. W. Sumner, U. S. N., then came from the cabin in full uniform, and after being saluted, read the order of the Secre- tary of the Navy placing him in command. The crew then uncovered, the marine corps saluted, the buglers scunded: ‘To the col- ‘ors,"’ and the quartermaster flung the colors to the breeze. + Capt. Sumner made a short address com- | plimenting the builders and the craft. The | Columbia will go to League Island navy yard in about a week. PEE ee AN INTERNATIONAL RACE. England Said to Be Will to Row an American Eight. CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 23.—It is stated today on good authority that the much-talked-of international boat race be- tween the champion college crews of this country and England, which has been dis- cussed each season for so many years, is, at last, likely to take place this year. This time it is understood that the advances are being made by the English oarsmen and that Oxford has sent word to Yale and Harvard that she would be glad to race the winner of the Yale-Harvard race in Eng- land about September next. The proposition is that the American crew shall go to England in August and the race will be rowed on the Thames as soon after as possible. In order to bring about a race it would be necessary for the Englishmen to remain in training three months longer than usual, but it is said they are willing to do this. As yet the story lacks confirmation by Harvard boating authorities, —_-——__- To Be Decided. A debate takes place Wednesday evening, Aprii 25, at the Wimodaughsis parlors, 1328 I street northwest, on this question: Re- solved, that women should have the right to vote. The Y. M. C. A., represented by Messrs. Drew, Werner and Goodman, will take the negative, and Mrs. Havens, Mrs. Colby and Mrs. Platt will uphold the af- firmative for Wimodaughsis. A vote will be taken on the merits of the question and a distinguished gentleman will give his de- cision on the merits of the erybody is invited, Labor Troubles the Topic in Wall Street. BEARS AIDED IN DEPRESSING PRICES Quotations For Industrials Were All Lower. GENERAL MARKET REPORTS annie Special Dispatch to ‘The Evening Star. NEW YORK, April 23.—Labor troubles {formed the chief topic of discussion this morning, and in the hands of the bears were not permitted to lose any of their significance. Early prices were lower, and the sentiment of the room, if not pessimis- tic, was decidedly reactionary. London cables reflected a drooping tendency in the market for Americans and arbitrage houses sold liberally in the local market, especially of St. Paul. This stock was sold freely by traders, but yielded only 1-2 per cent from initial figures. The Grangers all sold off fractionally, but rallied later on covering. The New Eng- land plan of recapitalization, though un- official, is by no means well received. Stockholders are inclined to consider the t | Proposed essessment of their holdings as @ mere experiment to test the road's abil- ity to compete with rival companies, with the chances somewhat against its success. The stock was not permitted to decline materially pending the official report of the reorganization committee. The general railroad list was but little | affected by the day's trading, owing to the prevailing dullness and the wholly profes- sional character of speculation. Chicago Gas opened weak At a reduction of 1-2 per cent, and sold down 3-4 per cent on realizing and some short selling. There was no news from the Attorney General, and the street has about decided that his opinion will be of little value as e factor in speculation. Inside interests are credited | with heavy purchases of the stock on the recent advance, and predict much higher figures on the basis of intrinsic value. General Electric sold down 1 3-4 per cent on_ selling induced by rumors of financial difficulties, sought to be remedied by a re- duction of ss — AB Sugar was depressed per cen’ 95 7-8 by traders,but rallied sharply on pur- chesé for inside account. The feeling on this stock is decidedly bullish and present setbacks are treated as inconsequential as com: with future assured profits. Washington advices continue to support the belief in wot ene tec rcp along the lines originally soug' The market for foreign exchange opened dull and irregular with sterling rates a shade higher than Saturday's closing. For- eign bankers anticipate further shipments of gold to Paris, but do not attach any im- portance to the movement. It is not prob- able that any shipments will be made this week, however, unless London continues to sell our securities. Railroad earnings reported during the day were not satisfactory, nearly all showing decreases. The roads in the west are han- dicapped by the general trade depression along their lines result from the low ting price of agricultura! products and the still visible effects of the wheat panic. In some instances officials find encouragement in the outlook, but predict a slow and almost a return to normal conditions. e last hour’s trading was dull and un- interesting, resulting in a steady closing at fractional concessions. and W.. - Delaware ana Hudson.. Denver and Rio Grande. Dis. and Cattle Feeding. General Electric Pacific. Nanona! Lead Co ...... National Cordage Co .. —— Cordage, pfa. Pacutic. Tenn. Coal and Iron. Union Pacis BALTIMORE, Md., April 23. S'¥oad.00: winter wheat, patent 7003.00; winter . patent, do., 3.60a8.90; a 4.00 Darrele;” shi 5 Ma, 2s. and unchanged’ "Batter dall ‘creamery, 228 28: Go. imitation, Itai8: do. ladle iSai6;’ good 9210. Eggs Wweak- u Chicago Graii Reported Silsby & Co., Bankers and Brokers: ies 7 CuiGaGo, April 23, 1894. rovision Markets. Open. Hig. Low, % ac BTS on fat Me By 3888 Bo sot So S24 2G BUN 32 324 2% 29 29 12.40 1246 1240 12.40 12.57 12.57' 12:30 12:30 1267 1267 1245 12.47 7.60 700 7.60 7.60 TO 700 755 7.55 | TAT TT TG OTS 630 650 630 645 650 6.50 6.45, 640 647 63T 637 ——__ New York Cotton . Month. High. Tow, Close. May... St 731 7.2% Tt r 7 135 7 Taz 745 TS F call—12 o'clock m.—Chesapenke and 5s, $2,000 at 99. Lincoln t 92; 5 at 92; 10 at 92; 10 at 92. Washington Loan and Trust, 10 at 125: 10 at 12549; 5 at 126. Washington Gas, 25 at 46) Government Bonds.—United States 4s, registered, 1907, 113% bid. United States 4s, coupon, 1907, 114 bid, 114% asked. United States 5s, 118 bid. District of Columbia, Bonds.—20-year Pui 108 bid, 30-year, Funding Os, 116 bid. stock currency 7s, 1901, 118" bi eurreacy 7s, 1903, 120 bid. rency, 111 ‘bid, 115 asked. Miscellaneous | Bonds.—Washington town Rallroad conv. 63, Ist, 138 bid. and Georgetown Railroad conv. Metropolitan Railroad conv, asked. Belt Rafiroad 5s, 84 Se, ‘ater |. Water Stock 3.658, Funding cur- Bigs, reg. 2-108, 100 and George- ‘Washington 2a, 133 6s, 140 ask Kiectrie iagt ‘conv. Ss, 1277 Chesapeake and Potomac id, Security ‘and ‘Trust, Ss, 1906. ity A. & O., 100 bid. Washington “Market Ist Gs, 105 bid, 112 asked ing ;|and closing prayer. Mr. Charles” j coat stolen from him on Py Corcoran, bid. 150 bid. German American, 160 bid. National ‘Union, 13 bid. 19 asked. Colombia, 13% bid, 14 asked. Riggs, 6% 7 asked. Peo- Ud, iy Sy Title Insw Stocks.—Real bid, 120 asked. Columbia ‘Title, and ii tact ~¥ Washington Title, 5 bid. Telephone Stocks. Pentayivania, 85 bid, 48 asked. Seat aed ee matic Gun Carriage, 3 bid, 27 ae ‘ ~ Market, 16 bid, 1s asked. Great Pulls ice, 185 bid. 380 Boll Run bid. "Norfolk ‘and Wash- Steamboat, 90 bid. Inter 100 asked. *Ex. Dividend. eee TROOP A IN CAMP. It Has No Connection Whatever With the Coxey Movement. A good deal of unnecessary excitement was caused this morning by a sensational re- Port that the Secretary of War had ordered troop A of the eighth cavalry, stationed at Fort Myer, to make ready to start to meet Coxey and his army on their march to Washington. A Star reporter investigated the report at the War Department this morning and found that its only foundation was the departure of troop A miles" morning in the most positive military movement against contemplation and that the A Pickpocket in Charch. One day ii August, two years ago, Mra. Emily Hill attended St. Augustine's Church. She carried a pocketbook containing $158. During the service her was stolen. Julia Smallwood, alias Julia Smith, @ young colored girl, also attended the 2 iets Sey gs i i ablee ett f was chairman and the speakers ing were Miss Susan P. Pollock, Witness Judge Cole today sentenced Reed, a young colored man, hours in jail, and to pay the his attachment as a witness. the The case of the alleged thi trial before Judge Cole in Criminal Court No. 2 at 10 o'clock this morning, Reed be- ing summoned to appear at that time. He aid not appear until an officer of the court had been sent out to bring him in. When | questioned by Judge Cole Reed said that his employer, Dr. would not let him off in time. The court told him that was untrue, and that even ff it had been so it would have been no excuse for failing to promptly obey the summons of the court. The man was then sent to jail for twenty- four hours and made to pay the cost of the attachment. —_->—_—_ Coombs’ Amendment Lost. In the House this afternoon, on a rising vote, Mr. Coombs’ amendment to the Met- ropolitan railroad bill was lost by a vote of 60 ayes to 78 nays. The ayes and noes were then demanded on the amendment. ——— Friends of Zion Enjoined. Judge Cox Saturday afternoon in the case of the Association of Friends of Zion agt. the Association of Friends of Zion, No. 1, granted a perpetual injunction against the latter organization, restraining its mem- bers from prosecuting the pending suit against the former on the law side of the court for possession of certain disputed property. —_———— Range of the Thermometer. The following were the of the thermometer at the weather bureau today: Sam. 50; 2 p.m. 59; maximum, 60; mini- mum, 44