Evening Star Newspaper, April 4, 1895, Page 2

2 THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 1895—TWELVE PAGES. LATE NEWS BY WIRE The New Extradition Treaty With Holland. FIRST PRISONER 70 BE BROUGHT Dispute Over Right of Way in Chicago. GUARDED BY DEPUTIES NEW YORK, April 4.—On the new Neth- erlands steamer Obdam, which arrived here today, was a prisoner, the first to be ex- tradited from Holland to the United States under the new treaty with that country. oner was Cargio L. Carmignant, formerly employed by tourist from whom he embezzled $2,000. Car mani was in charge of the foreign ticket department of the office. Last sum- mer he went to Europe on a vacation and did not return. An examination of his books showed that he was $2,000 short. Carmignani was traced to Wurden, Hol- land, where he was arrested. Dispute Over the Right of Way. CHICAGO, April 4.—A street car belong- ing to the General Street Railway Com- pany, Congressman McGann’s venture, was broken into kindling wood today by four wrecking wagon crews and nearly 300 workmen of the Chicago City Railway Company, under the leadership of Supt. Bowen, at the corner of 22d and Grove streets. Secretary Bonney of the General Street Railway Company tried to run the car over the Chicago City railway lines. There is a right-of-way dispute between the two companies. Gcarded by Deputies. NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J., April 4.—Sev- enty-five deputy sheriffs are today guarding the works of the Staten Island Terra Cotta and Lumber Company at Spa Springs, near Woodbridge. There is a strike at the works because the money was not paid. They had been promised the money this morning, but did not get it. They hung about the works and threatened to commit violence unless they were paid. Shot by a State Senator. CASPER, Wyo., April 4.—Senator J. J. Hurt, mayor of Casper, shot Wm. Milne, sheep owner, last night. Hurt fired five shots, all taking effect. Milne is dead. Hurt claims that Milne was too intimate with his wife. Senater Hurt is one of the largest sheep owners in this section. uae ae COUNTESS RUSSELL'S CASE. agents, She Wants the Restitution of Her Conjugal Rights. LONDON, April 4.—The case of Countess Russell for a restitution of her conjugal rights was commenced today before Baron Pollock. Sir Henry James, formerly attor- ney general for Earl Russell, contended that the petition was not a bona fide one and that the countess was actuated by a desire to secure money. He said that it was inconcetvable that if a wife had occa- sion to bring such charges against her hus- antl she could ever wish to be restored to im. The Russell divorce case caused a tremen- dous scandal in London at the end of 1891, Countess Russell petitioned for the disso- lution of her marriage’ on accusations of extraordinary errclty and on charges so odious that they could only be outlined in print. The story told was so revolting that, if true, it would have secured for her, it was claimed, more than a judicial separa- tion. But her case broke down completely and a verdict was given against her. in addition she was condemned to pay the costs of the trial amounting to over $25,000. SSS MOWED THEM DOWN. British Troops Defeated the Natives in Indin With Great Loss. ; CALCUTTA, April 4.—A dispatch received here from the Malakand Pass via Simla to- day says that the operations of the British troops against Umra Khan of Jandoe, the fuvader of Chgral, in the pass itsélf were commenced b? the guides, who were sent to clear the hills on the left. The Maxim rapid-fire guns were placed to the front whenever they got within range of the enemy, estimated to number 12,000. The latter at first made but feeble resistance, but when the head of the pass was reached the action became general. The Gordon highlanders and the Scottish borderers stormed the defenses of the enemy, which was composed of Swat Mullahs and Umra Kkan’s supporters. The British troops advanced with spirit, in spite of the fact that the roadway over the pass was cut away in many places, and that sangars, or stone breastworks, were construcied at various points, wh had to be ied at the point of the bayonet. Fifty of the British force were wounded, including three officers, and four slightly inj 1. Only three soldiers of the British fc ‘The enemy lost 500 kille The first brigade is expected to reach the Swat river to- night. Additional advices received here from Simla say that the losses of the British ce in the Malakand pass were more s than as at first reported. All the reported are confined to the de, and no returns 1 s yet m the other bri, . i to be colle nd it Is reportes 3ritish officers. Umra LIPPITT’S PLURALITY 10,901. Offte wl Figures on the Rhode Island tion. PROVIDENCE, R. L, April 4.—Following ere the official figures on yesterday's state election: For governor, Lippitt, repubii- can, Littlefield, democrat, 14,191; Lippit ity, 10,001. Lieutenant gov- ernor, m, 24,349; Miller, democ! 3,481; Allen's plurality, 10,868. Secretary of state, Kennett, republican, Green, democrat, 13,247; Bennett's plurality, 11,811. Attorney general, Dubois, repub! yn, democrat, 13, eral treasurer, , democrat, ; Clark's plurality, 1 . ns elected thirty-f bers of the senate and the ¢ In the ublicans Seven Inembers and the democra 2 All the towns and cities voting on license Voied * ye: —_—- __. Corporal Craven's Case. KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 4.—Corporal Lander Craven of the seventh cavalry at Fort Riley, Kan., son of the late Judge J. K. Craven, started for Washington today to ask the government officials to reverse a@ ruling made against him by the board of ion at Fort Sheridan, Il. a foot ball player in a mill- demy several years ago. When his father died, he immediately entered the army. He was promoted rapidly, and was | examined for a higher office. He had re- | ceived a slight injury in service, and for | this was rejected. He has been permitted to retain his old rank. He claims the de- | njust. The case has excited | in army circles, not alone of Craven's standing, but on ac- count of the point involved. pease Increase in Wages Given. PHILADELPHIA, Pa., April 4.—Thomas Dolan & Company have granted a 15 per cent increase in the wages of thelr em- Joyes in the cloth weaving department. he in was asked for by a commit- tee who waited on the firm last week. The nitlee been notified that the ad- Vaiice goes into effect at once. >-— und Dead in Her Bed. 1 Dispatch to The Evening Star. SERLAND, April 4.—This morning Mrs. irick Dveyer, aged seventy-two yeu s found dead in her bed. Mrs. Dreyer is one of the most popular ladies of this city. Death was caused by paral- yats. SENATORS AT RICHMOND Washington Ball Players at the Virginia Oapital. Hassamer and Joyce Agaim in Line With the Management—What Mr. Schmelz and Wagner Say. Special Dispatch to The Evening Sta: RICHMOND, Va., April 4.—The Senators arrived in town last night from their south- ern tour. Manager Schmelz says they were well received and had good crowds wher- ever they played, but that they were most unlucky as regards weather, for many games had to be postponed on account of the heavy rains. There are twenty men in the party. They are in good condition and showed up well in the games played,though some of their heaviest batters were not with them. Joyce will sign this afternoon. There was some hitch as regards the terms, but the trouble has been settled. Joyce will play third base, of course. He is the surest and hardest hitter on the team and a reliable all-around player. William Hassamer of St. Louis also join- ed the club here. He will hold down right field and stand next to Joyce as a heavy ball slugger. He accepts all chances and is a safe, active fielder of which much is ex- Manager Schmelz considers the Virginia League one of the best in the country and anticipates good games. His club will play with the Virginia League here today, then will go to Norfolk, Roanoke and Lynch- burg. Catcher Mahoney and Jack Crooks have had their hands badly hurt and have been laid off. Abbey has aiso received a severe strain which incapacitates him from active work. Six of the men, Mahoney, Crooks, McGuire, Stockdale, Maul and Mercer, will leave for Washington today at noon. Manager Schmelz says he has built the team this year from the bottom up, and the club is 25 per cent stronger than last year, but the team won't be able to play their full strength for two weeks yet, until the injured men can recover. Mr. J. Earl Wagner, one of the owners of the club, is here, and has been with them through their southern trip, and ex- presses himself as well pleased with the team showing. He leaves for Washington tonight. ——_.___ HARRISON WOULD ACCEPT. Clarkson’s Statement as to the Presidential Nomination. CHICAGO, April 4.—Gen. J. 8. Clarkson, who is in Chicago, stated positively today that ex-President Harrison is a candidate for the presidency. “Gen. Harrison,” he said, “is not an active candidate, perhaps, but he certainly is a receptive candidate. Indeed, he is, I think, one of the most prominent, if not the most prominent, presidential candidate now before the public. As to who will be the party's choice in '96, I am, of course, unable to say, but it is very certain that Ggn. Harrison will accept the nomination it it is tendered to him.” ——.._—— PREACHERS AND TOBACCO. Gen. The Subject Before the New England Conference. SALEM, Mass., April 4.—The New Eng- land Methodist conference this forenoon considered the report of the committee on candidates. Much interest was taken in this report, owing to the fact that the case of Gillan Bronson, the student who re- fused to answer the tobacco question a year ago, was to come up. Mr. Bronson was present today and said that he did not intend to refuse to answer the question, but he only desired to explain his position. Bishop Merrill thereupon gave him an opportunity to explain. Mr. Bronson said that he did not use tobacco, and never in- tended to. Bishop Merrill then addressed the con- ference for over an hour on the tobac question. He stated that when he entered the ministry the tobacco question was not asked, and when it was placed in the list of questions he thought that it was a very trivial thing, and not at all in keeping with the standard of the other questions prepounde 2 But his ideas on the subject had been radically changed since he presided over a conference in the south, where he saw ministers borrow pipes from each other during the sessions of the conference and steal out to smoke back of a friendly barn. At the close of his address a vote was taken on the admission of Mr. Bronson to the third year, which resulted in 285 be- ing in favor und 12 against. The question of striking out tHe tobacco question will not be acted upon until the general confer- ence two years, hence. ee ee Afraid to Open the Vault. ELYRIA, Ohio, April 4.—An attempt was made to blow up the vault in the county treasurer’s office here last night. A fuse was found this morning, attached to the vault door, which had been plugged with nitro-glycsrine. The fuse appeared to have been lighted. The sheriff has telegraphed for an pert to open the vauit, as it is feared that the glycerine will explode if tampered with. There is no clew to the robkers. — The President Invited. MEMPHIS, Tenn April 4.—President Cleveland and the members of his cabinet and the governors of all the states and their staffsshave been invited to be present at the big drill in May. Miss Helen Gould will be invited to act as “sponsor” for the veteran ¢ asaw Guards of this city in remembrance of the generous aid extended ow fever sufferers Miss Winnie Davis will be in a similar ca- pacity for the confederate veierans. oo ae Her Husband Suspected. CHARLESTOWN, W. Va., April 4— News has reached here of the murder of the eighteen-year-old wife of Riley Thomas on last Monday night near Sissonville. ‘The murdered woman was found dead in her bed, having evidently been choked to death. Her face was hor- ribly distorted, and bl finger mark were found on her neck. A party of fri had left her two hours before. Suspicion of the crime has fallen upon her husband, who for sometime past has been disturbing th neighborhood by his insane jealousy. E: citement runs high, but no arrests have yet been made. ———— Death of Waddell. PARIS, April 4.—Thomas O’Brien, the man who shot Waddell on March 27, ad- mits that he is Thomas O'Brien, the bunco steerer, who was arrested in London nearly three years ago on a requisition from the United States and extradited to that coun- try, but afterward escaped. The examin- ing’ magistrate adjourned the inquiry until the condition of Waddell is decided. Later in the day it wae announced that Reed Waddell, O’Brien’s victim, was dead. — s for a Burglar. MILLEGEVILLE, Ga. April 4—Last night about 12 o’clock Prof. W. E. Rey- nolds shot and killed Pat Shea, a young white man of this county, who was on Reynolds front porch, and whom Reynolds thought was a burglar. It appears, how- ever, that Shea was in an intoxicated con- | dition and did not know what he was doing. Vigilance ans to American Cattle. OTTAWA, Ont., April 4.—The govern- nent has notified all quarantine officers to exercise the greatest possible vigilance in examining and quarantining all cattle frcm southwest portions of the United States. This action is taken on informa- tion received by the department of agri- culture from Pueblo, Col., that pleuropneu- monia exists in western states. ae Reported Denth of the Queen. NEW YORK, April 4—There is no truth in the rumor which has gained wide cir- culation that Queen Victoria is dead. Secretary Morton Getting Better. Secretary Morton, who has been confined to the house for several days by a cold, was so far recovered today as to be able to visit the Agricultural Department. IN CONFERENCE ASSEMBLED Pastors of the Methodist Protestant Ohurch in Oonvention. A Warm Passage of Words Over the Temperance Question—Routine “Work Dispatched. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 4.—The sec- ond day’s session of the conference of the Methodist Protestant Church opened this morning with a song and prayer service, conducted by Rev. C. K. McCaslin. There seems to be a general feeling of rejoicing over the re-election of Rev. J. D. Kinzer as president, and he has been the recipient of hearty handshaking and many congrat- ulations all the morning. The regular business session was called to order by President Kinzer at 9:30 o’clock, and the roll call showed about two-thirds of the members present. During the call- ing of the roll the minister from Delta an- nounced that his church had been unable to send a delegate, and that the only one who would volunteer was a woman, and he doubted if the conference would accept her. The minutes of yesterday’s session were read by the secretary, H. L. Elderdice, and after slight correction were approved. President Kinzer said that Rev. Mr. Her- ron, treasurer of the Church Home, was present and would be glad to receive such amounts of money as the ministers present might have for that purpose. A number of papers on church extension were referred to the proper committees. Dr. Bates announced that a photograph of the members of the conference would be taken this afternoon. Mr. James R. Caton, chairman of the committee on entertainment, has arranged for the members of the conference to visit Mount Vernon in a body at a day yet to be determined upon. = Rev. Dr. Hammond offered a paper on “‘Woman’s Missionary Society,” which was referred to the proper committee. At this juncture Rev. Dr. J. W. Herring of Westminster, president of the general conference, and Rev. Mr. Albright of the North Carolina conference were introduced and recognized by the conference. The re- ports and contributions from the various churches were brought forward and de- posited in a box to be opened later in the conference. Woman's Missionary Society. The report of the Maryland branch of the Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society showed that it was in better condition than for several years past. The number of pay- ing auxiliaries is seventeen, with 350 mem- bers, the receipts to date being $1,010.47. The report of the temperance committee was read as follows: “Whereas, the liquor traffic is a foe of the church and state, the prolific source of crime, poverty and Insanity, an enemy of God and a curse to humanity, and “Whereas, the many attempts at so-call- ed regulations by high license, state con- trol, the Gothenburg system and kindred methods are criminal in principle and bar- ren of results, therefore be it “Resclved, First, That we declare our conviction that prohibition of the manu- facture and sale of intoxicating liquor, en- forced by a party in sympathy with the law, is the only consistent attitude of the church toward this great evil, and “Resolved, That we believe the time has come when we must insist that Christian voters shail refuse their suffrage to any political party which does not so declare itself unequivocally in favor of prohibition, or else stand guilty of the charge of in- consistency, and “Resolved, That we condemn the use of the envelopes in the business cf our book concern, containing an advertisement of Baltimore brewers and distillers printed on them, and “Itesolyed, That each pastor be required to preach at least one prohibition sermon at each appointment during the coming conference year, in which the attitude of the church, as ‘set forth in these resolu- tions, shail be cleariy explained to the end that our people may be properly instructed as to their duty concerning this curse of all curses, and “Resolved, That we believe the principles of our church demand that any man who signs a liquor license application or rents property for the sale of liquor, should be refused membership, and is undoubtedly unfit to hold officiai positions in our local ckurch or conference institutions, and, “Resolved, That our churches are re- quired to use unfermented wine in the communion service.” A Hot Fight. This report called forth the hotiest dis- cussion of the session, in which Rev. Dr. Cushing cf Baltimore favored the Gothen- burg system in preference to the present system, while Revs. J. W. Kirk, Stravghn, Dr. Tagg, Jones and others favored the adoption of the report as a whole. Mr. James R. Caton, a prominent attorney of this city, who is a delegate, stated that he was not opposed to any one having honest convictions on any subject, and he believed these pecple are sincere in their belief. He objected particularly to the conference be- ing attached as an appendage to the tail of _a party kite. Some of the speakers have branded as criminal some of the men who advocate the different systems; yet those very same men may be just as sincere as the mem- bers of the conference. Mr. Caton ex- pressed himself 2s not in favor of affiliat- ing with any party. He believed that it would not be a bad idea if saloons were conducted in the front of all buildings, with glass dcors and no screens, or cur- tains between the bar and the view of passers-by; that no gaming tables be al- lowed in saloons, so that no inducement may be offered to loafing. Mr. Caton moy- ed that the entire matter be recommitted to the committee, and it was carried unan- imously. At noon there was card of governor rery for the trax ness. The report of the conference board of fl- nance was read and adopted as a whole. Rev. Dr. Butler, pastor of the Baptist Church, was introduced to the conference. The name of Mrs. E. R. McGregor, wife of a deceased minister, was referred to the committee on superanuates. The committee on church extension will have a meeting in the lecture room this afternoon at 4 o'clock. The committee on superannuated claim- ants will meet tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock. The temperance committee met at 2 o'clock, as did also the committee on credentials. A large amount of routine business was transacted during the after- noon. The evening session will convene at 30 o'clock. There was a meeting of the alumni of the Westminster Theological Seminary in the Southern Methodist Church at 2 o'clock, and it was largely attended. The report of the Maryland Educational Society was read and showed well for it- self. General invitations were received for the holding of the next annual conference, all of which were held for future action: The faculty of instruction met in the church at 2 o'clock. The special committce appointed by the conference yesterday to investigate a matter reflecting on the char- acter and standing of Rev. C. H. Day, who is a member of the conference, reported this afternoon that Mr. Day requested that his name be placed on the unstationad list, and here the matter will stand. a meeting of the of the Methodist Semi- ction of routine busi- After The Star's report of the Methodist Protestant conference, comprising ministers from Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and the District of Colursbia, closed yesterday af- ternoon, the election-of officers was taken up, and Rev. J. D. Kinzer, the incumbent, was again elected president, making his fourth consecutive term, which is an occur- rence unprecedented in the history of the conference. Dr. Kinzer accepted the honor in a few well timed and feeling remarks. A number of letters from various church- es asking that their present ministers be returned were received, read and turned over to the proper committees. At the evening session the holy com- munion was celebrated, after which ser- vices in memoriam to those who had died were held, and they were very impressive, as many kindly and feeling remarks were made of those who had died at the helm. Those who have died are Revs. T. D. Val- liant, 2. R. MeGregor and J. D. Whale: The clerical delefates present fromWash- ington are Rev. W. R. Graham, Rev. E. O, Makosky, Rev. 3. J. Smith and Rev. David Wilson. oe eS An Examiner to Take Charge. The controller of the currency is inform- ed that the First National Bank of Ra- venna, Neb., suspended payments this morning, and he has sent an examiner to take charge of its affairs. Ew ct Ifa © réceives credit for having-f latger circulation than it ly enjoys, a reason exists for .withholding from the advertises’ the actual cir- culation figures and mystify- ing cuStomeré with “about” and “approximately.” The Star, however; has a circula- tion that it ;is proud of and each Saturday prints a detailed sworn statement of its actual circulation, giving the adver- tiser what by business ethics he is plainly entitled to--a guarantee of that which he is buying. The advertiser in The Star is not asked to ‘trade jackknives, sight unseen.”” He knows exactly what he is pay- ing for. The Star is alone among Washington newspa- pers in makiug public an- nouncement of its circulation figures. Last week the daily average was 34,537 copies. c. THE Y. M. C. A. PARK. New Athletic Grounds to Be Located on Columbia Ronda. The Young Men’s Christian Association has practically concluded the negotiations Icoking to the rental of a park for outdoor athletics during the coming season. The piece of ground selected for the purpose is the park at the corner of 15th street ex- tended and Columbia road. While not as large as the grounds the association had at 17th and U streets, it is still well adapted for the purpose, and will doubtless be the cause of a big revival in the matter of outdoor sports. There is a small six- rcom nouse on the grounds that will be used for dressing rooms and lockers, and a number of small improvements will be made that will still further add to the desirability of the park. There is scarcely room for a base ball diamond, and the re- sult will be that the association will prob- ably pay less attention to this form of sport than it has done in past years, Three tennis courts will be Jaid out in the near fvture, and there will also be room for jumping, putting the shot and other sports of that sort that do not require a great amount of room. The grounds are only rented and not leased for a long term, so that if a more desirable site should pre- sent Itself it could be Secured without de- lay. _— DISTRICT GOVERNMENT. Maryland Avenue Extension. The Commissicners have decided to ex- tend Maryland avenue in a direct line, and the map showing the proposed extension of streets has this indicated thereon. The Rest Blank. Page 23 of the beautiful calf-bound letter book of the Commissioners, which is sup- posed to record their actions, contained the information that the piece of ground offered by Mr. A. M. McLachlen, in square 617, was unsuitable for an engine house. The remaining 973 pages were biani. Moving the Furniture. The new temple where the Mystic Order of Three will endeavor to do business in the future was the scene of unusual ac- tivity today. Two important offices, the collector of taxes and the assessor started to move to the new quarters assigned them, and both hope to be ready to do 38 at the new stand by Monday next. Then will follow, as soon as practicable, the remainder of the oillces, and by the Ist of May it ts expected the wheels of government will be in running order at the new works. A serious calamity befel one of the counters of the collector en route, and it was “scratched slightly,” according to the building inspector. The damage had been magnified, and a superintendent sent at once te see to it that no more scratches were inflicted. A Hydrant There. The Commissioners this morning notified Thos. H. Marshall that as there is at pres- ent a public hydrant on D street south- west between 3d and 4% streets, “they do not deem it expedient to comply with the request of yourself and others for the erection of a hydrant at 3d and D streets.” A Notification. The Commissioners have notified John R. McLean, president of the Washington Gas Light Company, that a new sidewalk is being laid on the north side of O street northwest between Ist and 3d streets, and request that he order the removal of the stop-cock boxes of the company at present located on that portion of the street, as they would prove dangerous obstructions in the new sidewalk. If the maintenance of these U@xes is necessary they should be placed in the parking. Fires Reported. The report of Chief Parris of the fire de- partment for the month of March shows during that period a total of 127 fires, en- tailing damage to the amount of $26,515, covered by an insurance of $23,510. The report also acknowledges the receipt of the order of the Commissioners prohibiting the giving of news or information to any one for publication. Apportionment of Funds. Superintendent of Charities Tracey has recommended the following apportionment of the fund for the relief of the poor: For the physicians to the poor, $7,200; for med- icines and printing of, prescriptions, $3,700; for the Homeopathic Dispensary, including medicines, $500; for the ern Dispens- ; for the Woman's Dispensary, ihe Newsboys and Children’s Aid %0; for the Hope and Help Mis- 00; for the Aged Women’s Home, for coffins for the indigent dead, $300. Building Regulations. The Commissioners are endeavoring to draft a suitable amendment to the build- ing regulations,which will permit the build- ing of projections to houses in Georgetown and upon suburban streets less than sixty feet wide, where they are now prohibited. Building Permits. Building permits issued today were as follows: O. G. Selby, to erect one two- story frame building on 17th street be- tween Good Hope and Minnesota avenues,. Hood’s subdivision, Anacostia, to cost $380. J. Sullivan, one two-story and cellar brick building at No. thwest, to cost $2,500; Kennedy and Davis, four three-story and cellar brick dwellings at Nos. 1306 12 Roanoke street north- west, to cost $20,000. le Charch Entertainment. An orangeade social was given last even- ing by the Ladies’ Aid Society of the Maryland Avenue Baptist Church, and was attended by about four hundred people, who spent a very pleasant evening in social intercourse, and in partaking of the re- freshments, such as ice cream, lemonade, orangeade, home-made candies, bananas, pop-corn, nuts, etc., that were served. A pleasing and unique feature of the occasion was the predominance of orange colors in the toilets of the ladies who waited upon their guests. Orange ribbons, orange aprons, orange bonnets, ete., were very much in evidence. A brief but interesting and instructive literary entertainment, con- sisting of readings and recitations, was much appreciated. $500; —— His Will Filed. An exemplified copy of the will of the late William H. Wright of Loudoun coun- ty, Va., was filed here today. The estate is left to the widow, Laura Grubb Wright, during life and widowhood, passing, upon her death or remarriage, to the son of the deceased, Fairfax George Wright. Two lots and houses here and money in the Bank of Washington, this city, form part of the estate. The will is dated March 2, 1891. THE NICARAGUA CANAL A Commission to Investigate it Appointed by the President, Maj. Ludlow to Re President of the Body—The Probable Plan of Procedure. ‘The President has appointed the follow- ing persons a commission to investigate and report upon “the feasibility, perma- rerce and expense of the Nicaragua canal cn the route proposed by the Construc- ticn Company From the .army, Major Wm. Ludlow, corps of engineers; from the ravy, Commander U. T. Endicott, civil en- gineer; from civil life, Mr. Alfred Nobie of Chicago, member of the American Society of Civil Eagineers. Major Ludlow is a native of New York, and is well known in this city as a former Engineer Commissioner of the District end as engineer secretary of the light- house board. Mr. Endicott stands second in the list of civil engineers, and is regarded as one of the best-equipped men in the navy for the duty he has been called upon to perform. He is a native of New Jersey, and has been in the navy since July, 1574. Mr. Noble, the civilian member of the commission, stands in the front rank of his profession in the west. He is promi- nently identified with the Chicago drain- age canal project. Probable Plan of Operation. It is expected that the commission will start for Nicaragua within a few weeks, as it is realized that the time at its dis- posal is very short, when the work to be done is considered. Maj. Ludlow will prob- ably be the president of the commission by virtue of his brevet rank of colonel. He is now in London, on duty as military at- tache of the American embassy, and it is believed that his thorough acquaintance with the British view of the canal project will be of value to the commission. He will be insiructed by cable to take the first steamer for the United States and come to Washington. It is expected that he will reach here in about ten days. The com- mission will here organize and outline its plan of operations and then go to New York, where a thorough examination will be made of the detailed surveys and work- ing plans of the canal company, with the purpose of saving time and work in the field. Returning to Washington the com- mission will receive formal instructions from the Secretary of State, after which they will probably proceed to Mobile aud sail on the U. S. S. Montgomery for Grey- town, at the eastern terminus of the canal. it may be deemed best, however, to make the trip by mail steamer from New York. Will Have to Rough It. The season will not be well suited to field work, as there is always an abundance of rain to be expected in the summer months, and the party will have to “rough it,” par- ticularly on the east side, where the swampy jungles are impassable on horse- back, and there are no roads. The canal company, however, is doing what it can to facilitate the labors of the commission and has already sent orders to Greytown to put laborers at work chopping away the jungle from the canal route. It is believed that with average weather the commission can complete its work in Nicaragua in about two months and be back in the United States in July, ready to begin the compilation of its report, which must be ready by next November. —___-e-____. USING THE SIDEWALKS. An Important Ruling in Regard to Frait Stands. Although the Mystic Three put out scouts to guard the dead line and prevent the es-- cape of news, it leaked out today that an important opinion had been received dur- ing the week from the attorney for the District, affecting encroachments upon the sidewalks. Some time ago, so it is believed the rec- crd wili show, epplication was made to the Mystic Order for a permit which weuld al- low one of Italy’s sons—Lerezzo by name— to conduct a fruit stand at the corner of 10th and D streets. It was argued that the applicant was a merchant within the mean- ing of the law, and had a rignt to display his goods to a distance of four fect from the building line. Then it was that the Mystic Three hied themselves to the dark chamber and agreed to call in the attorney and get his views before acting upon the application. So the papers were sent to the attorney and he decided that inasmuch as the ap- plicant rented part of the cellar he was a merchant within the meaning of the law, and as such had a perfect right to utilize four feet from: the building line for the dis- play of his gocas. The effect of this decision, it is under- stood, will be to again crowd the streets and avenues with fruit stands, for now all an applicant has to do is to rent a part of a cellar, become a merchant and obsiruct the sidewalk. — Serious Accident. A serious accident, by which a young girl, aged about fourteen years, living on 11th street southeast, may have to have one of her limbs amputated, occurred at the draw of the Anacostia bridge about 9:30 o’¢lock this morning. The draw had been raised to allow a tug, which was pushing a scow loaded with wood, through, and the girl was waiting with an older lady for an op- portunity to walk across the bridge. A: the draw w: ich cupies when not open, the girl stepped forward, and as she did so the heavy struc- ture siruck one of her legs and crushed it in a shocking manner between the knee and instep. fifth pr . Arnold of the cinet station, Mr. Julius W. Tolson iia and others, who witnessed the ted in rescuing the girl from her unfortunate position, and as peedily as possible she was placed, with the lady whom she accompanied, in Mr. Tolson’s rriaze and driven to her home in South- east Washington. Officer Arnold asked the lady to give her name and that of the girl, but the excitement of the moment was so ut that the lady could not compose her- If long enough to impart the desired in- formation to the policeman. — Charges Desertion. A petition for divorce was filed today by Henry F. against Lillias M. Woodard. The complainant states that they were married here October 20, 1886, his wife’s maiden rame being Stott. One child, a girl, was born to them, August 5, 1888, which still lives, and Mr. Woodard charges that his wife willfully deserted and abandoned him October 20, 1891. ss Second Offense. Henry Wynn, alias Winn, was this morn- ing convicted of second offense of petit larceny in stealing a lot of harness from Renshaw Brothers, on the 15th of last month. Judge Cole sentenced the man to three years in the penitentiary. Tomorrow's St. Asaph Entries. First race, half mile, selling.-Applegate, 118; Cadiz, 100; Himyara Tutelage, Lady Lawrence, Mildred, Monolith, Pearl Brock, 95. Second race, six and one-half furlongs.— Blitzen, 119; Copyright, 117; St. Michael, 118; Kilkenny, 111; Midstar, 109; The Scalp- er, 102; Emancipation, 101; Tartuffe, 9 ‘Third race, one mile, handicap.—Ed Kear- % Charade, Captain T., 108; Sir Dix- on, jr., 106; Peter the Great, 95 Fourth race, seven furlongs, selling.—Sol- itaire, Chis 112; Ornus, Nockbarren, 111; Jack Rose, 196; Tuscan, 105; Pulitzer, Lady Adams, Clarus, 100; Herkimer, Fifth race, half mile—Once, Morgan, F. Train, Premier, 112; Viceregal Charma, Ty: yana, Oldage, Bell Air, 109. Sixth race, five furlongs.—Sunshine, Cere- mony, Ruby, Sweet Kate, Welcome, 105. — Policeman J. Sitting for a Portrait. The President did not come into town teday. He disappointed several Congress- men and officials who went to the White House to see him. It is reported that his frincipal purpose in remaining at Wood- ley was to give Mr. Percy Ives, the Detroit artist, a sitting for his portrait. Mr. Ives came to this city at the instance of Mr. Don Dickinson, and expects to complete the President’s portrait in about a month. RAILROADS ANSWERING Why They Have Not Put on Safety Fenders. Washington Eckingon Lines Send Letters to amd Georgetown and the Commissioners. ‘The Commissioners have received the fol- lowing communication from the president cf the Washington and Georgetown Rail- road Company in reply to their letter ask- ing the reason for the delay in equipping its cable cars with ferders: “I am in receipt of your communication of the Ist instant. In reply I would say that on February 1 this company opened correspondence with Mr. G. Blackistone of the Central railroad of Baltimore; Mr. O'Brien of the Brightwood railway of this city, and the Automatic Car Fender Com- pany of this city, which resulted in the closing of a contract on the 2ist of Feb- ruary with Mr. Blackistone for the equip- ment of the grip cars of our entire system with his fenders. “We have every reason to believe that he is doing the work as speedily as is con- sistent with good workmanship. Yours, very respectfully, “G. T. DUNLOP, President.” Eckington’s Explanation. The general manager of the Eckington and Soldiers’ Home Railway Company also replied to the letter of the Commissioners inquiring what steps had been taken upon the subject of equipping its cars with new fenders. He says: “I have the honor to say that the regula- tion referred to required a clearance of fifteen inches under the platform of the cars to be equipped with fenders. made it necessary for said company to change all of their controller equipment, as the rheostats of the old controllers would not give the clearance required, and would also interfere with the satisfactory working of either of the wheel guards specified by the Commissioners; the con- troller equipments were ordered immediate- ly after the receipt of the regulation of the Commissioners, and have been received from the electric company. They are now being placed on the cars, and, I hope, will be completed by April 15. I would further- more say that the Eckington and Soldiers’ Home Railway Company has contracted with Mr. Herbert Claude, inventor of the Claude safety fender, and he to have said company’s cars equipped with said fender within two weeks after the electric equipment is completed, which would bring the time up to May 1. “Therefore, I would respectfully state that it has been impossible for this ccm- pany to have fully complied with the regu- lation of the Commissioners within the time named by them, and I have the honor to again request that this time be extended for a period of thirty days from the Ist of April, by which time all of the cars of the Eckington and Soidiers’ Home Railway Company will have been thoroughly equip- fed in compliance with the regulation of the Commissioners referred to. Several other replies have been reccived by Capt. Powell, but when requested to give them out today for publication de- clined, saying they would not be made pub- lic until after the board had finally acted upon them. There is little doubt that the Commils- sioners will grant the extensions asked. ————— WARRANTS ASKED. More Work Made by the Anti-Saloon League. Application was made to Prosecuting At- torney Pugh today by representatives of the Anti-saloon League for warrants against eleven persons for the alleged ille- gal selling of liquor. In these cases it is alleged the excise board finally rejected the applications and gave the saloon keepers time to dispose of their stock. This, the league claims, is in violation of the law. Mr. Pugh declined to issue the warrants until he has an opportunity to consult Mr. Thomas, when it is thought one or two cases may be brought to test the matter. —— NAVAL SMALL ARMS. The Board to Renssemble and to Re- sume Its Task. The naval small arms board has been ordered to reassemble at Newport, R. L., on the 8th instant to resume its task of finding the most effective breech mechan- ism for the new naval small-bore rifle. Several weeks were spent in this work last summer, and while several of the guns submitted gave promise of turning out good weapons, none of them came quite up to the standard required. Since then the makers have made changes in their de- signs, and at this competition there will be six practically new weapons. They are the Lee proper, the Lee Arms Company rifle, the Briggs-Kneeland, the Miller, the Blake and the Durst. All of these are American guns. Mr. Luger, the German who submitted to the last test the gun which stood first in order of merit, will not be represented in the competition. He is willing to make the slight alterations recommended by the ord- nance officers in his gun, but will allow it to stand on its first record. If the depart- ment fails to find among the new rifles offered for test one as good as the Luger, then it will avail of the option it now holds on this weapon and manufacture the breech mechanism in the United States un- der a royalty. aie aS ey The Recorder's Office. There is a good deal of gossip about the probable action of the President on the report of the civil service ¢ommission that has been in his hands for a long while re- specting Recorder Taylor. A report that got into circulation today was to the effect that the President had decided to make a change in the office, and that Mr. Tayior would be succeeded by Mr. Burke, late warden of the jail. The President did not ecme to the White House today and the report could not be verified. ————— An Exposition Commission. The Cotton States and International Ex- position Company of Atlanta, Ga., through Its executive board, have created a com- mission for the District of Columbia, who will prepare, manage and transport to At- lenta, Ga., any and all exhibits gotten up by the colored people of Washington. The commission &s appointed consists of Chief Commissioner Jesse M.Lawson and Messrs. 'T. L. Jones, E. E, Cooper, H. E. Baker, A. F. Hillyer, W. 8. Montgomery, G. W. Cook, James H.’Meriweather, Hugh M. Browne, C. A. Fleetwood and J. E. Johnson. — Racing on the Island. The weather at Alexander Island today was clear, but cold and windy. The track was in fairly good condition. Scratches were few. Attendance was good. First_race, four and a half furlongs— Auntie T. (Vandusen), 6 to 1, first; Devisee (Murphy), 2 to 1, second; Miss Bess (Cong- don), 10 to 1, third. Time, 541-4. See ee res Dropped Dead. Thomas H. Shackelford, fifty-six years old, dropped dead at his home, 924 Mary- land avenue northeast, this morning, and Coroner Hammett gave a certificate of death from heart failure. ———— Personal Mention. Dr. Harry Hayes left here today for a prolonged visit to Germany for the purpose of studying the hospital system of that country, + Washington Grain Market. Cotton and grain markets, reported Hibbs, stock, grain and coiton broker, 1 % GRAIN. ‘Open. bay low. Me Wheat--May. uly. FINANCE AND TRADE Disposition to Proceed Cautiously in . Wall Street. COAL LINE PRESIDENTS 10 MEET Awaiting the Income Tax De- cision. GENERAL MARKET REPORTS Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. NEW YORK, April 4.—A pronounced dis- pesition to proceed cautiously in ail spec- ulative ventures, pending the outcome of tomorrow's meeting of anthracite coal presidents, and the income tax decision, resulted in a dull and hesitating market this morning. A rumor, in Montreal, that Queen Vic- toria had died suddenly gained some cre- dence in the board during the early after- noon and contributed to the fund of pes- simistic argument prevalent during that Se The rumor was subsequently de- ni New England was inclined to yield on a moderate volume of business, and the Grangers were only steady. Distillers was strong during the morning on liberal purchases. Stockholders have been notified that the final assessment of $8 per share is now due and payable. Sugar was active at a decline of 1% pfr cent, due principally to traders selling. Electric sold up on covering early in the day, but reacted for a loss of 1 per cent. The market for sterling and continental bills was strong, with a continued good de- mand from remitters. An advance of 1-2 per cent in posted rates was announced during the day. The trading of the final hour was fairly active, with prices fractionally higher than those which succeeded the selling move- ment of the previous hou! es WINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL, The following are the opening, the high- st and the lowest and the closing prices cf the New York stock market today, as re- perted by Corson & Macartney, members New York stock exchange. Correspondents Messrs. Moore & Schley, No. 80 Broadway: Jaw. Close. . High. 1 102% 10035 Erie..... Louisville and Nashville Long Island Traction. “Metropolitan Traction. Manhattan Elevated. Michigan Central, Northern Pacific... Northern Pacific Pfd. North American. . pullman Pat*Car Go. Soutuern Raflway. Phila. ‘Traction. ‘Texas Pacitic. Tenn. Coal and iron, Union Pacific. *Ex-div. 1%. —E——S Washington Stock Exchange. Sales—regular call—12 o'clock m.—Eckington Rail- road 63, $200 at 103. Metropolitan Railroad $1,000 at “Tol. “Lincoln Fire Insurance, 68 at Si at Sk. Government Bonds.—U. 8S. 4a, registered, 111 ba. U.S. ta, compen, EY WE OE Ss, 1115' id. District of Columbia Bonds,—20-year fund Sa, 106% bid. | 90-vear fund Gs, gold, 114%4 bid. Water stock 7s, 1901, currency, 115 bid. Water stock 7a, 1905, currency, U6 bid, 3 fur io bid. Sys, = istered, tos" nding, '. Soe 100 De ‘Miscellaneous Ttonds.—Washington and George- town Hatiroad conv. 68, Ist, 130 bid, 135% asked. Washington a1 ilroad conv. 6s, 2d, ind Georgetown Rai 130 bid, 135 asked. Metropolitan Railroad conv. ry 100 bid, 101% asked. Belt Railroad 5s, 88 bid, asked. ton Railroad Os, 103 bid, 106 asked. Columbia Railroad 6s, 108% bid, 11014 asked. Vashington Gas Company 6s, series A, 113 bid. shington Gas Company 6s, series B, 114 bid. Washington Gas Company conv. 63, 136 bid. U. 8. Electric Light conv. 5s, 133 bid, 137 asked. Chesa- peake and Potomac Telephone 5s, 100 bid, 105 asked. American Security and Trust bs, F. and A, a Security and Trost Ss, A. and hington Market Company Ist 6s, asked, Washington Market Company imp. 6s, 110 bid, 114 asked. Washington Market Company ext. 68, 105 bid. Masoule Hall Associa- tick Sa, 103 bid: Washington Light Infantry 1 Gs, 100 bid. Washington Light Infantry 2d 7 bia. National Bank Stocke.—Rank of Washington, 290 bid, 300 asked. “Bank of the Republic, 250° bid. Metropolitan, 282 G 260 bid. Safe Deposit, ai upanies. onal Safe posit and ‘Trust, 120 bid, 125 asked. Washington Loan and Trust, 119 Did, 130 asked. American Se- curity and Trust, *134%s' bid, 135% asked. Raflroad Stoel hington and Georgetown, bid, 295 asked. Metropolitan, 60 bid, Colum- ston, 25 bis 35% asked. Metropolitan, a." Corcoran, 57 Potomac, 68 bid. Arlingtou, 150 bid, 3 ed. Geruan-Ameriean, 170 bid." National Union, 12 rd. "Columbia, 13% bid, | 15, asked- People’s, 5 sked. " 5% bid, ni Si bid, S% asked. Commercial asked. S fitie Insurance Stocks.—Real “Estate Title, 108 116 asked. Columbia Title, *7% bid, 8 asked. iyashinerton ‘Title, 6 asked. District Title, 10 bit 13 asked. Telephone Stoc nsylvania, 36 bid. Chesa- peaike and. Pi bid, 56%g asked. Aimeri- Graph Sip wld, 2% ssked. Paenamatie “Stocks.—Washington Market, | 16 130 Did, 145 asked. ” Bull Lincoln Hall, 80 bid. fis bid. Run Panorama, 30 asked. *Ex div. ————— Baltimore Markets. BALTIMORE, April 4.—Flour unchanged— 9,931 barrels; shipments, 7,813 barrels; ‘Wheat ea: 2 red, 2,902 bushels: wheat by sample, ady—spot steamer mixed, bushels; shipments, 32,143. bushels bushels; sales, 14,000 bushels; southern white and yellow corn, 50%a51. Oats firm: 2 white weet- ern, 37% asked; No. 2 mixed, 2,264 bushels; stork, 171,959 bushels, Hye quiet— No. 2, dhai9—s! 19,715 bushels. | H = zood ‘to. chotee $13.00a$13.50. Grain freigits more active, and ‘in some instances easier, ‘Sugar, butter, eggs and cheese firm, ota atataluae.d )Ingxton Grain Market. Reported by the Grain Exchange jour, per bare bushel, 34a 8%; No. 2 ty corn, busted, —_—_—_—. m Stenmships Arrived. NEW YORK, April 4.—Arrtved, steamers , Liverpool; Havel, Bremen. POOL, April 4.—Arrived, steam- ers Catalonia, Boston; Russian Prince, Philadeiphia. NAPLES, April 4.--Arrived, steamers Ful- da, New York; Suevia, New York. HAMBURG, April 4.—Arrived, steamer Phoenicia, New York.