Evening Star Newspaper, August 7, 1895, Page 2

2 LATE NEWS BY WIRE Maryland Republicans Sanguine of Success, THE LOWNDESMALSTER FIGHT Report That a Dark Horse Will Be Led Out. AN EXCITING RIVALRY Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. BALTIMORE, Md., August 7._The head- quarters of the republican state committee at the Carrollton were visited by a number of prominent republicans this morning, and the political situation in the state was thor- oughly discussed. All the republican lead- ers are confident that the nominee of their party for goverror will be elected by a substantial majority next November, and the cheerful aspect of the foremost men of the party since the nomination of Mr. John E. Hurst by the democrats agree with their sanguine expressions. The republicans fully appreciate the dis- sensions and discord in the democratic party, and they believe that if ever an op- portunity of winning a campaign has been presented to them it is the present, and they are prepared to work for their ticket with a zest that has not been shown in the party in the state for years. Among the well-known republicans who visited the headquarters this morning were the fol- lowing: Congressmen Geo. Wellington, Chas. E. Coffin and Wm. B. Baker; ex- Congressmen Sydney E. Mudd and Henry Stockbridge, jr., Messrs. John W. Belt of Prince George's, Arthur Stabler of Mont- gomery, ex-Collector Wm. Marine and others. As the time for the republican convention, which will be held at Cambridge a week from tomorrow, approaches the conflict be- tween the Lowndes and Malster factions grows more and more intense, and a lively struggle between the two wings of the party may be looked for when the time for the convening of the delegates arrives. The adherents of both aspirants for the nomina- tion are loud in their claims of certain suc- cess for their respective leaders, and both factions come out in print with tables of votes which they assert prove conclusively that the nomination is bound to go in their particular direction. The result of the primaries tn Baltimore clty is being awaited by both sides with considerable anxiety, as it will go a long way toward indicating ihs outcome of the Cambridge convention. The closeness of the Lowndes-Malster fight has led to con- siderable talk of a compromise candidate, and it was reported this morning that a caucus was held at the Carrollton last evening, at which the name of Judge Ed- ward Stake of Washington county was brought forward as a ieader who could unite the party in case It should be decided that the bitterness of the Lowndes-Malster struggle would make the nomination of either unpolitic. Notwithstanding the excitement induced by the rivalry, the republicans throughout the state are inspired with a hope of suc- cess such as they have not felt for years, and the leaders of the party declare that when the convention names a man for governor the nominee will receive the en- thusiastic support of all republicans re- gardless of whatever preference they may hha’ held for defeated aspirants for the nomination. ‘The kicking among the democrats against the Hurst nomination ts worse today than ever. —_—._—_. ADDRESSED BY JUDGE PRYOR. The Distinguished Jurist Speaks to the Virgiria Bar Association. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W. Va. August 7.—The second day's session of the Virginia State Bar Association opened this Morning with a much larger attendance than yesterday. The principal feature of the dey wa® the annual address of Judge Roger A. Pryor of New York, which lasted an hour and was a brilliant oratorical ef- fort. Judge Pryor's remarks were greeted with round after round of applause. ‘The report of the committee on elections of officers was “handed in and the officials for the ensuing year will be elected tonight. A large number of -ladies attended the ses- sion this morning. The session last night was but slimly attended and little busi- ness was tgansacted. Several papers on legal subjects were read. This morning the members were photographed for the rec- crds of the association. — SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT. Democrats at Rockville Nominate Jnmes B. Henderson. Spectal Dispatch to The Evening Star. ROCKVILLE, Md., August 7.—The demo- cratic judicial convention to nominate a candidate for associate judge of the sixth Judicial circuit, composed of Frederick and Mentgomery counties, nfet here today. The niume of James B. Henderson was present- ed to the convention by Thos. Anderson of Rockville in an appropriate speech, and the nomination was seconded by Mr. P.S. Pampel of Frederick. There was no op- pcsition and the nomination was made by acclamation. oS Sharon Heirs Organize. SAN FRANCISCO, August 7.—The heirs of the Sharon estate are ready to dissolve the trust which was organized ten years ago, and which expires on September 1. The heirs have already organized, and are doing business under the new management. The interests controlled by the trust have been divided into two companies. One company, the Occidental Land and Im- provement Company, will look after the outside lands belonging to the estate. The other, the Sharon Estate Company, will manage the city properties. Both com- panies will be under the same manaze- ment. Se To Free Ireland by Force. NEW YORK, August 7.—The convention to censider -he new movement for liberat- ing Ireland oy force of arms will be held in Chicago in the hall of the Young Men's Christian Association cn September 24, 25 and 26. The Irish nationalists and the An- elent Order of Hibernians are agreed in re- gard to it, and :he coming convention will be unquestionably, the Irish leaders say, the largest ever held in this country in connection with the Irish question. Not more than 1,200 delegates attended the big- gest of former conventions, while 2,000 have already signified their intention of at- tending the coming gathering. These men are represeniatives of Irish societies in every section of the country. Chicago has been selected. —— Mrs. Gardiner Will Return. NORWICH, Conn., August 7.—Mrs. Annie T. Gardiner, the missing Christian En- deavor delegate of Arcadia, Neb., who was found living as a domestic here in the family of Edward R. Lapierre, consented this morning to return home with J. W. Landers, her husband's friend, who found her. She stoutly maintained that she is not insane. —_~.__. Racing at Saratoga. SARATOGA, N. Y., August 7.—First race, five furlongs—Silk Gown, first; Waltzer, second; Del Demonio, third. Time, 1.04. Second race, four and one-half furlongs— Perfidy, first; Miss Celestina, second; Amazement, third. Time, 57 1-4. ‘Third race, one mile—Lord Nelson, first; Maurice, second; Nicolini, third. Time, 1.48. es Mra, Talmoge's Funeral. BROOKLYN, N. ¥Y., Avgust 7.—The fu- neral of tho late Susan Whitmore Talmage, wife of the Rev. Dr. De Witt Talmage, took place this afternoon from the La- fayette Avenue Presbyterian Church. Rev. Dr. David Gregg, the pastor of the church, spoke In glowing terms of the life and character of the deceased. After the serv- ice the interment took place at Greenwood cemetery. THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1895-TWELVE PAGES. GEORGE F. ROOT DEAD. The Noted Composer and Te: Passes Away. CHICAGO, August 7.—George F. Root, the noted composer, died at Bailey’s Island, Me., yesterday at 2 o'clock. His death was unexpected. George Frederick Root was born at Shef- field, Berkshire county, Mass., August 30, 1820. While working on his father’s farm he found opportunity to learn unaided to vlay several instruments, and in his eight- eenth year he went to Boston, where he soon found employment as a teacher of music. From 1839 till 1844 he gave in- struction in the public schools of the city and was also director of music in two churches, He then went to New York and soon was ovcupled in teaching music at various edu- cational institutions. . In 1850 he went to Paris, where he spent @ year in study. After his return he pub- lished in 1833 his first song, “Hazel Dell," which became very popular. It appeared as the work of “Wurzel,” the German equivalent of his family name, and the same pen name appeared on many of his later pieces. Many of the numerous songs that Dr. sae wrote have achieved a national popu- larity. : He was the originator of the normal musical institutes, und when the first one was held at New York, in i852, he was one of the faculty. Since 1860 he resided in Chicago, where, in 1872, the degree of doctor of music was conferred on him by the university of that city. By his compositions and his work as a teacher he did much toward elevating the standard of music in this country. Be- sides his numerous songs he composed much sacred music and published many colescions of vocal and instrumental music. —— MARQUETTE’S MEMORY. It is Honored by Many Citizens of Michigan, ST. VIGNACE, Mich., August 7.—Father Marquette’s memosy was honored here to- day by many citizens of Michigan in a cel- ebraticn in recognition of the missionary exporer’s services to humanity and the country. The celebration was also de- signed to be the initiatory movement for raising money for a suitable monument to be erected over Father Marquette’s grave in this city. The town is full of strangers toéay and its buildings are universally dec- orated. The parade this afternoon proceeded to the tent om the bluff adjacent to the mis- stonary’s grave. Among the speakers were Gov. Rich, Wm. M. Springer of Illinois, T. A. E. Weadcck of Bay City, Don M. Dick- inson and local citizens. — TAILORS HAVE WON. Successful Fight for Netter Wages and Conditions. NEW YORK, August 7.—The coat tailors’ strike is gradually nearing an end. The Brotherhood of Tallors has won the fight for better wages and conditions. The brotherhood would not permit the 100 sweat-shop contractors, who formerly employed its members, to sign the agree- ment. Some of the sweaters have rented new shops, signed the agreement and gone to work in a regular way. At last advices thirty-four sweaters were barred out. Leader Meyer Schoenfeldt said this morn- ing that 1,500 tailors are still on strike in this city and nearly as many more ip Brooklyn and Brownsville. —.___ SIR JULIAN’S TRANSFER. Nothing Known About It at the British Foreign Office. LONDON, August 7.—A representative of the Associated Press was informed at the foreign office today that nothing was known there of the report that Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British ambassador at Washington, was to be transferred to Ber- lin in succession to Sir Edward Malet, the British ambassador at that city, who, ac- cording to report, contemplates resigning his post. - Winners at Cowes. COWES, August 7.—In the cruiser race today Zampa was the winner. The times of the yachts competing for the £200 cup were: Zampa, zh.56m.d5s; Amphitrite, 3h.10m.4s.; Cetonia, 3h.10m.20s. Britannia, 2h. 30m. 5s.; Ailsa, 2h. 46m. 28s. The race for the 20-raters was stopped at the end of the first round. The following were the times of these yachts: Audrey, 1h. 50m. 20s.; Niagara, lh. Sim. 47s.; Isolde, th. 52m. Stephanie, th. 51m. 56s.; Luna Ih. 55m. 10s. Inyont withdrew from the race, and did not finish the first round. —<.—__ Shot by a Snenk Thief. CHICAGO, August 7.—In atterfpting to steal a coat from a dummy in front of Stmon Fisher's clothing store last night, John A. Heart, alias William Hughes, col- ored, shot and seriously wounded the pro- prietor of the store and probably fatally wounded Policeman Alexander M. Cameron, who tried to arrest him: Heart then ran. Policeman Cameron fired three shots after him, striking him in both legs. Heart, af- ter running half a block, was captured by other policemen, attracted to the scene of the shooting. The shooting occurred in the business district and, as there were hun- dreds of people on the street, created great excitement for a time, —.__ Colorado City’s Alleged Shortage. DENVER, August 7.—Gustav Krause, an expert accountant, who has been examin- ing the books of the city of Highlands, re- ported last night a deficiency of $73,000. “| Some of the officials objected to his meth- ods of figuring. Ex-Alderman Kooken re- ferred slurringly to Krause’s ancestry, and Krause struck him. Krause was arresied for carrying a revolver. — Left the National Association. SAN FRANCISCO, August 7.—The state beard of dental examination in session in this city have by trerimcus vote with- drawn from the Naticral Dental Associa- tion of dental examiners. The reason given for the action is that the rational asso- ciation recognizes dental institutions of in- strvction with which the California body is rot satisfied. —_—__.__ Will Consider Willard’s Protest. NEWPORT, R. I, August 7.—The re- gatta committee has decided to hold a meeting and formally consider Mr. Wil- lard’s letter of protest, and take such ac- tion upon it as may be deemed necessary. It is hoped an arrangement of the diffi. culties may be arrived at which will al- lew racing between Defender and Vigi- lant to be resumed. —<.—_—_ The Foresters’ Trial. BRIGHTON, England, August 7.—The High Court of Foresters has granted O'Neill's application for permission to use the elaborate ritual in the United States, as the future success of the order in America depends upon fi So Fatal Result of a Debauch. CINCINNATI, Ohio, August 7.—A special from Whitesburg, Ky., gays news reacked there from Bigston’s Gap, Va., of the burn- ing of Ell Hix and four children. Hix had ecme home drunk and built a fire in the kitenen, which in some way set the house on fire in the night. Mrs. Tix rescued cne of her five children. Hix was fatally burned. _——— Twige’s Arsailant Caught. Spcctal Dispatch to The Frering Star. CUMBERLAND, .Md., August 7.—Wm. Hartley, who shot and probably fatally wounded Peter Twigg near Green Spring Run yesterday and who took to the moun- tains, was captured by Sheriff King of this city this morning and is now lodged in jail. Hartley and George Twigg, a brother of the wounded man, engaged In a fight sev- eral days ago. Peter interfered and Hart- ley waited in ambush and emptied the con- tents of a shotgun into him. —_—.—_ The President's Fishing Trip. FALMOUTH, Mass., August 7.—President Cleveland arrived here on the 8 o'clock train this morning from Buzzard’s Bay. He was dressed for a fishing trip, and upon his arrival was joined by Secretary Olney and party, and all proceeded to Leng Pond for a day’s fishing. OUR SHADY STREETS The Parking Superintendent Makes His Annual Report. TAKING CARE OF THE TREES More Money is Necessary to Do the Work Properly. TIMELY SUGGESTIONS Tho annual report of Mr. Truman Lan- ham, superintendent of parking, to the parking commission, was transmitted by the latter body to the District Commission- ers today. The report shows that 1,640 trees were planted on the streets during the year, the larger portion of which was done in the eastern section of the city. This was an increase of 950 over the number planted last year. About 7,000 seedlings were set out in the nursery, namely: Oriental planes, caks, elms, ginckos, lindens, poplars, Norway, sugar and silver maples. These are in ex- cellent condition, with the exception of those which were removed from the ground taken for the smallpox hospital; the re- moval of which checked their growth con- siderably. There is an abundaat supply of trees in the nursery of the proper size for Planting on the streets, a number of which will have become overgrown if not used in the near future. Trimming the Trees. In addition to trimming individual trees and rows of trees In various places which needed special attention, this branch of the work was resumed where it was stop- ped tho previous year. M street north- west at Connecticut averue, and all that part of the northwest section north of M Street, wa3 taken systematically and the trees trimmed Northeast Washington be- tween East Capitol and C streets, inclusive, was also taken, thus leaving the larger portion of the northeast, all of the south- east and southwest sections to be gone over in order to finish the work to the place where it was begun two years ago, on Norta B street. If this latter named point can be reached during the year 1896, it will have taken three years for the trees of the city to be trimmed in this way. The first trees planted by the parking commission are getting large and nead at- -tention yearly, in the way of trimming and removing the dead wood, also paving around the tree spaces. Unless the appro- priations are increased in proportion to the number of trees, it will be Impossible to keep the trecs in good corcition. More Money Needed. The entiro number of trees should re- ceive some attention yearly, which is im- Possible with the limited annua! appropria- tions. With an appropriation of $15,000 and 75,000 trees, only tweuty cents could be ex- ended on each tree, which would not trim them and kcep the ground around their roots in good condition, to say nothing of the removal of trees, the planting of moze trees, paving and purchasing of lumber for boxes, stakes and wire netting, all costly and absolutely necessary items for *the work. The usual care was bestowed upon the cultivation of young trees, which was very necessary on account of the dry weather at the beginning of the year. Trees That Should Be Removed. “There are a number of trees which crowd each other at the corners of inter- secting streets, and others which stand so close to street lamps as to seriously interfere with the dissemination of light; these could well be spared, and I think should be removed as soon as possible,” suggests Mr. Lanham. “In this connec- tion I would recommend the removal of every box elder tree from the streets and the replacing of them by a different va- riety of trees. Those on L, N and S$ streets northwest should be removed first, as they are the most inferior of their kind, and a sufficient amount of money has been spent upon them in the last eight or ten years in clearing them of caterpillars alone to have replaced them. They are also very unsatisfactory to people who reside on the streets where they are planted, as they are annually infested with worms,” Five thousand two hundre:l and seventy- six trees were wired. All the trees in the northwest section of the -ity be- tween North Capitol and 18th streets are row protected, except those in unexposed places and some box elders, which were not considered worth the cost. Tkere are yet many thousands of trees which require this wire protection. ‘These trees have cost money to bring them to their present con- dition, and unless protected, are liable to great damage, if not destrucuion. It is sug- gested that if $5,000 could be obtained for this purpose,with the reduced price of wire netting, a very large portion of the trees now unwired could be placed out of danger. Highteen hundred new tree boxes were made and used. Caterpillars and Beetles. Caterpillars appeared on the trees in large numbers, but have been removed without leaving any visible trace except on some of the most inferior negundos. These pests usually appear during the month of June, at a time when the funds of the parking commission are about exhausted. Several times have they done considerable damage before they could be successfully attacked, for want of money. The elm beetles frequently attack the elm trees dur- ing the month of May, and, while they dis- figure the foliage for a time, do no lasting damage. The two last named matters occurring at a time so near the end of the year, and from the fact tha: it cannot be definitely told whether or not they will appear, it is not considered wise to defer the expenditure of so large a sum as would be required for their destruction, on account of the uncer- tainty of their appearance, and the money is always needed for other purposes et the end of the year. As a remedy for these, and the remcval of broken iimbs, blown down trees, &c., the result of storms, which are liable to occur at aay time, it is recommended that a sum of $3,300 be asked, to be appropriated as an emergency fund for the parking commission, to be used only for these purposes, if required. Some Interesting Figures. The report for the year 1894 showed the number of trees on the streets to be 74,003; planted during the year, 1,640; number of trees removed, 580; number of trees now on streets, 75,123. Number of trees wired at close of 1804, 26,463; wired during the year, 5,276; total number wired, 31,739. The appropriation for 1895 was $15,000. There was expended for labor, supervision of work, cart hire, &c., $12,460.98, and for purchase of materials, repairs to tools, &c., $2,555.07, making a total of $14,096, and leaving @ balance unexpended of $4. Four foremen were temporarily employed during the year at $2.50 per day each. The average exch man received from the ap- propriation for parking commission was $123.39, total $1,693.55. They ulso received $31.87 frem the appropriation for 18th street ext2ded, $30 frcm the appropriation for Smallpox Hospital, $1 from the ap- propriation for improving E street south- east and $15 for apprcpriation for ussess- ment and permit work, New York avenue between 9th and 10th streets. The fore- men perform manual labor themselves when the gangs do rot require all their time in supervision. Thesesmen have been in the employ of the parking commission from sixtzen to twenty-three years, and have become familfar with the work in all its branckes. -Estimates for Next Year. The estimates for 1897 are for the pur- chase of wire and wiring of trees, $5,000; for the destruction of insects and the re- pairs of damage by storms, $3,500; for trim- ming and general care of trees on streets and parkings, $12,000; planting of trees bn streets and work at nursery, $6,000; repairs to tools, lumber for boxes, tree stakes, tree straps, nails, the purchase of tools, etc., $3,500; and to commence the work of im- proving the thirty-six reservations under control of the Commissioners, $10,000; mak- ing a total of $40,000. How Trees Enhance Property Values. The estimates furnished are absolutely necessary for the proper conduct of the work in han are the same as sub- mitted last year, except the sum of $3,500 additional as an emergency fund, to be used by the parking commission only for the removal of storm-wreckage from streets and the repairs rendered necessary. by same should they, occur, glso fer the destruction of insects of jyarious kinds which attack the trees. ‘ It js generaty admitted that the trees here have eni the value of. property in_the-last d 20 per cent, and the 75,000 tree! be properly cared extended if th creased. n§w on the streets cannot r and the tree planting wopriations are not in- ing <€hxongs Enjoying the Many Delights of Cape May. Special Correxpondenee “ot The Evening Star. i CAPE ‘MAY, August 6, 1895. This resort is in the midweek of its sea- son, and the time is a lively one, consider- ing the drawbacks from outside. ‘There has been much entertainment in the past week, which has bordered on musical pro- grams. Last Saturday evening’s testimonial to Stmon Hassler at the Stockton was the most largely attended affair of the season. The program preceding the hop was, ex- cellent. The principal star was Sol Smith Russell, who recited from John Boyle O'Reilly and. other laughable selections, Madame Emma Suelka and Mile. Alida Varena sang nicely some difficult pieces, and Simon Hassler gave a solo on his violin, A large number of Washington little folks took part in the Delsarte entertain- men on Monday evening for the benefit of the Baptist Church. The audience filled the room, and standing room was difficult to_ obtain. The next event of the season will take place on Friday evening, when a testi- monial will be tendered Professor D. T. Morgan at Congress Hall, where he is di- rector of the orchestra. Mr. and Mrs. Beidler’and Miss Edith Beidler are staying here. Miss Blanche Tomlinson and her aunt, Miss Tomlinson, were prominent workers in the entertainment given Monday evening for the benefit of the local Baptist Church. Capt. C. T. Wijson, U. 8S. A., and J. C. Wilson are enjoying life at a Perry street cottage. J. F. Kaighn, J, W. Bennett, C.T. Walker, Dr. J. C. McConnell, Mis§ Bessie McCon- nell, Miss Ina S. Leibhart and Frank Mc- Connell make up a party of Washington visitors who camé@ Saturday. Mrs. M. A. Wallace is summering at Cape May Point. Maj. T. W. Howard and daughter, Miss Florence E. Howard, are at a Perry street cottage. Mr. end Mrs. E. A. Clifford, accompanied by Mrs. Lelia Buell, a granddaughter of Judge Lawrence of Ohio, are guests at the Carroll Villa, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Warren and Miss Arna G. Warren are among Washington guests at the Lafayette for the summer. T. Clark and T. Sullivan are stopping at Congress Hall. + Mrs. E. Hutchinson is sojourning at the Windsor. Blair Lee is among Marine Villa guests. Mrs. P. J. Lachmeyer and Miss Van Hcok are among the Washipgton colony at the Star Villa. Mrs. D. P. Bowers, the actress, will visit her daughter, Mrs. Bennett of Washing- ton, here during the next two weeks at Congress Hall. , M. Macias is:at Congress Hall for the summer. ent Mr. and Mrs..H, M. Wilson are passing their spare tim? at the Baltimore Inn. Mrs. Wilson !8'c@fivalescent from a severe iuness. Tonto C. A. Stone hag joined the Washington colony at the ;Bajtimore Inn. P. C. Hawn, auditor of the Richmond and Danville railrd#@/"ig a Prominent Congress Hall visitor, > * Ts. PROMPT PU Mn eNT DEMANDED. Resolutions Adopted at a Hong Kong 1s Meeting. LONDON, Adgifst 7.—Mr. Robinson tele- graphs from *“Hotig, Kong that a public meeting has pegn’ ‘held there, and that resclutions sere passed demanding the prompt punishment of those engaged In the Trassacre at Ku Clieng, and requesting that the Chinese government give guaran- tees for the protection of the lves and preperty of foreigners. H. M. S. Linnot, a second-class twin screw gunboat, has arrived at Foo Chow. Archdeacon Woife cables from Foo Chow saying that the Chinese soldiers sent to protect the mission at Ku Cheng broke into and plundered it. He adds that no reliance can be placed upon Chinese authorities. News has been received that the Emper- or of China has agreed to the demands made by Lord Salisbury, through Mr. O'Connor, the British minister at Pekin, and that an imperial proclamation has been Issued ordering”’the capital punishment of the murderers, A military escort has also been ordered to protect the British consul at Ku Cheng during his inquiry into the outrages. ; ———— Held Up by Tramps. COLUMBUS, Ohio, August 7.—M. I. Moo- ney of St. Mary's, Ohio, said to be general manager of the Michigan Life Insurance Company, was held up last evening by five tramps at Upper Sandusky, being the sole occupant of a chair car on the C. H. V. and T. railroad, the other passengers be- ing at supper. The amount taken is not known. ——__. . Extra Jurors to Be Sworn. SAN FRANCISCO, August 7.—District Attorney Barnes announces that for the purpose of avoiding delays that might arise from the sickness or death of jurors, fourteen jurors will be empaneled to try Dprrant. The attorneys on both sides have agreed to this action, from the fact that. the trial is expected to last several montis. The two extra jurors will attend the ses- sion of the court regularly the same as the other jurors, but will not take part in formulating a verdict unless called upon to act as alteraates. —_— Fomily Poisoned by Ice Cream. SOUTH BEND, Ind., August 7.—Private advices received here by Mrs.: B. W. 8S. Burton say her father’s entire family, con- sisting of E. H. Lover, wife, two daugh- ters and one son and family cook, living at Raleigh, N. C., have been po!soned by eat- ing ice cream. All are confined to beds, but are believed te be out of danger. —_——.__. Resuming Work. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. CALUMET, Mich. August 7.—Men were put at work this,morning clearing up at Armold preparatory to resuming work on a large scale. The mill will be strongly worked as 8001 it can be put in shape for active producing. It is quite probable that consolidation‘ may be effected between Arnold and the Copper Falls mine, which also started tb this week after several years’ idleness. The Great Buffalo Match. BUFFALO, N.—-¥., August 7.—The race between Robett X! and Joe Patchen is not likely to take place today on account of the heavy track. , A Chinese, Minister Dismissed. PEKIN, China, August 7.—Hsu Yung Yi, the chief minister, of the Tsung Li Yemen (Chinese foreign office), has been dismissed, owing chiefly to the part which he took in the negotiations for the Russian, loan, and In the convention recently arrived at be- tween China and France, by which the lat- ter country was granted great concessions, eS Se A Chattanooga Scandal. Special Dispatch to The Evering Star. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., August 7.—In chancery court today Mrs.Henrietta Brown, wife of J. J. Brown, a leading city official and business man, filed a sensational suit for divorce in which the most serious charges cf adultery and other misconduct were made. The complainant alleges that the defeadant made her jump out of a window to escape. assault. The defendant has been a member of the board of educa- tion and is now alderman from the sixth werd, He has amassed considerable prop- erty and is considered wealthy. The charges were a surprise to the people. He has been married twenty-two years and has six children. MR. GORMAN’S SIDE One of His Friends Tells Why He Changed His Plans. FORCED 10 FIGHT BY THE REFORMERS Thinks the Disaffected Will Fall Into Lina. EFFEBOT OF DEFEAT An interesting chapter of the Maryland story, containing Mr. Gorman’s side of it, was given to a representative of The Star today by a well-informed friend of the Senator. Said this gentleman: “The so-called reform democrats of Mary- land never showed less capacity for politics than during the recent campaign over there. Their mistakes were innumerable, and some of them almost incredibly ludi- erous. Their very first move was a mis- take. They are complaining that Mr. Gor- man dominated absolutely ‘the Baltimore convention. If that is true they are them- selves responsible for his presence in town— for his presence in the country even at this time. He had made all arrangements last winter to go abroad for a long rest. He had been working very hard and wanted to get away for awhile from the storm and stress of things. He could see what was coming at home—that the democratic pri- maries would be hotly contested and that his warmest friends would here and there be arrayed against each other. He didn’t want to take any part in this. His purpose was to go to Europe, temain until the ticket had been nominated and then come home and help elect it. The Reform Press Opened on Him. “As soon? however, as this purpose was announced the reform press opened on him. He was taunted with cowardice. It was charged that he was running away; that he had seen the handwriting on the wall, and all that solemn sort of stuff. The Senator was amused, but at the came time instructed by these attacks. The charges made were very far from -the truth. Mr. Gorman is neither a coward nor a quitter, but he could see that there might be danger in the constant repetition of such accusations, and so he abandoned the proposed journey and remained at home. The result you know. But this is a sample of the inability of the reform squad to play politics against an old campaigner like Mr. Gorman. They don’t even know how to use a good card when they find one in their hands. If they had waited until the Senator had had time to put the sea between him and home they might have done him some damage. But, eager as boys and very like boys in all they do, they must rush out prematurely with their plans and proclamations and give them- selves completely away. Mr. Gorman caught on in a second’s time, and he had their whole game blocked in a week.” The Attack on Raisin, “What are the grounds for the assault on Raisin?” was asked. ‘Only the fact that the -eformers them- selves failed to connect with Raisin. Raisin’s importance in the struggle was so sper that even they could see it. They tried hard to get him. Ever made to secure his co-operation, and at eas time they flattered themselves they were Succeeding. But this was another of their delusions. Raisin has always been a friend of Mr. Gorman’s. They have had their dif- ferences, and sometimes the controversies between them have been pretty spirited, But I don’t suppose that Raisin ever in his life seriously considered allying himself with the men who have abused him quite as much as they have Mr. Gorman. Raisin is not the sort of man for itindergarten work. He doesn’t ‘go’ much on beginners or blunderers. ‘A veteran himself, and an expert, and accustomed to wia, he prefers the company of experts and winners. Raisin, you may depend upon tt, will stand by ar. Gorman until the last note is “What about the result in November?” Confident of Victory. “I have no fears about that myself. I am willing to concede that we shall have our hands full. The kicking is vigorous in spots. But that will cease in a very great measure as the campaign warms up. Men, good men, under the spur of keen disap- Pointment, proclaim purposes they are af- terward glad to abandon and are anxious to have forgiven. We have nothing to fear from those men who went into the con- vention in good faith ard lost. They are all democrats, and will prove it at the polls. As for the so-called reformers, they are not numerous, and even if thoy were to cut loose to a man, could not defeat us. But not all of them will cut loose. Even those fellows have lucid intervals, and when the pinch comes can distinguish between a re- publican and a straight democratic ticket.” “What would be the effect next year on Mr. Gorman’s fortunes if he should lose his ticket at home this year?” Effect of Defeat. “I think I can speak with certainty as to one thing. Defeat this year would not im- pair his prestige with the party organiza- tion at home. Everything that has been dofie has the stamp of regularity on it. The ticket, the platform, the committees chosen, all are democratic. Mr. Gorman ‘stands for them, and in doing so stands for the. party. The man who repudiates him at the polls repudiates the party.” + Hubeas Corpus Decision. The long expected decision in the habeas corpus proccedings of the Eckington rail- road, tn its fight against the Commission- ers for endeavoring to enforce the law against !llegal overhead wires, will be de- livered by Judge Cole of the Supreme Court of the District of Col:mbia tomorrow morn- ing at 10 o'clock. Just what Judge Cole will hold is, of course, a matter of con- jecture; but the trolley people are very nervous over the outcome. ——. Habeas Corpus Case. Attorney Andrew Lipscomb this after- noon made application to Judge Cole for a writ of habeas corpus in the case of John Dugan, arrested recently by Humane Ofi- cer Rabbit for overdriving a horse belong- ing to the defendant at Brightwood. It is claimed that the law under watch the ar- rest was made is invalid. The matter will be argued Wednesday next, Mr. Dugan being released on his personal recogniz- ance. a The Chinese Puzzle. Tomorrow the Chinese perjury cases will be tried in the Police Court, and Ah Sing and Sue Gow, the cut-rate laundrymen, will then know whether they are to remain in jail until the judges of the upper courts re- turn from their vacations and resume busl- ness, or whether they will return to the “Chinatown” laundry and resume business at the cut prices. Lawyers Hugh M. Ster- ling and William E. Aughinbaugh hat looked after the interests of these China- men, while Col. Cook and Carroll W. Smith are looking out for the opposition. This matter does not involve trouble between races as does the bloody affair now being investigated at Hong Korg, but is confined to the Chinese colony, Counsel for the cut-rate Chinamen make out a strong case against the prosecution of Ah Sing, who, they say, is a much abused man, ——————— Can Find No Indians. ‘A dispatch received at the War Depart- ment from Gen. Coppinger at Jackson's Hole says that the Indian scouts are still out and can find no Indians, and that all is quiet. ee To Sct Aside Rule. Edward L. Dent late this afternoon filed a bill in equity against Mahlon Ashford and others to set aside the sale of the Dent fron works, located at 23d and Wa- ter streets northwest, and sold at auction July 10 last under a deed of trust. a SAVING MONEY, Fitting Out Physician: With Drugs. One of the largest special items of ex- pense in the District government hereto- fore has becn the cost of drugs for the Poor. Several times within the past ycar the physicians to the poor have been direct- ed to be more conservative in prescribing for the reason thst the fund for this work was low. Health Officer Woodward has hit upon a plan which will materially re- duce the cost of prescriptions and at the same time answer every requirement. He has decided to fit out each physician to the poor with a pocket case, containing triturates of the drugs most commonly employed in minor disorders. He figures @ large saving by this method. As an example, he cites the cost of compound cathartic pills, which he buys in bulk at 60 cents per thousand. To write 125 pre- scriptions containing 8 pills each the drug- gist who compounds for the poor charges $18.75. In this one item alone the District would save $18.15. There are any number of examples cited by Dr. Woodward, which show conclusively that the District will be benefited by the change. Each one of the new pocket cases is neat- ly finished tn black leather, with com- partments for a dozen bottles of triturate. Another thing advantageous about the new scheme is that the physician can ad- minister the medicine at once and lose no time in having a prescription compounded. ——.___. PHYSICIANS TO THE POOR, te the Poor ‘They Will in Future Have to Pass an Examination. Directly in line with their intention to apply civil service to the District govern- n.ent as far as possible, the Commissioners today approved a recommendation of the health officer, which takes in the physi- clans to the poor, and compels applicants for such positicns to pass a competitive examination. There is perhaps no position so eagerly sought as that of physician to the poor. Young greduates, as scon as leaving col- lege, get the indorsement of prominent usiness men and apply for these positions. While they are capable, as far as technical knowledge is concerned, they have been for the most part tctally deficient in hospital experience, ard the poor people of the Dis- trict have been subjected to unscientific treatment. The position of physician to the peor afferds an excellent opportunity for the young practiticner to acquire the art of prescription writing, and if he be bright and energetic to lay the foundation of a practice. Health Officer Woodward's recommenda- tion, which has been approved by the Com- missioners and issued today as an order, says: “That the board to examine practitioners of regular medicine seeking appointment as physicians to the poor be composed of the at- tending physician to theWashingtonAsylum, the medical sanitary inspector of the health department, one member of the board of pharmacy and one member of the board of police surgeons. The questions should be prepared and answers examined and marked by this board. The examination itself should be conducted by clerks from the health department. Candidates pass- ing successfully the written examination should be required, as a practical test of their ability, to examine and to diagnose and outline proposed treatment for one or Tere patients at some public hospital or dispensary. “The only homeopathic physicians in the employ of the District are those in the very jess for which it 1s proposed to hold an ‘amination. It is therefore impossible to censtitute a suitable board of homeopathic examiners, and I recommend that candi- dates of this class for the present be ap- pointed without examination.” Thi®action was evidently taken in view of the fact that within a short time a num- ber of vacancies will exist in these posi- tions. The Incumbents were appointed for three years and their term of service is nearly completed. ———— TWO FATAL EXPLOSIONS. A Richmond Confectioner Killed by a Bursting Gas Generator. RICHMOND, Va, August 7.—Peter Mar- chettl, who conducts a confectionery on Eroad strest, had his head blown off this afternoon by an overcharged gas genera- tor, used in the soda water fountain, and died in twenty minutes. His brother was also slightly injured. BALTIMORE, M@., August 7.—Stephen Scofield, olcred, was scalded to death this morning by the explosion of a boiler at the Tyscn_ chrome werks. He was working aro: the boiler when the top blew out and his body was completely covered by the escaping steam. —_——.—_—_ - MR. WILLARD’S PROTEST. It Will Be Considered by the Regatta Committee. NEWPORT, R. L, August 7. The regatta committee has decided to held a meeting this afternoon and formally consider Mr. Willard’s letter and take such action upon it as may be deemed neces- gary. When an Associated Press reporter saw ex-Commodore 8. Nicholson Kane aboard the flagship Sylvia, the chairman of the regatta committee was not inclined to say anything definite about what had been done. When asked if the commit- tee had heard from or communicated with Mr. Iselin he replied: “We are arranging all that.” - His manner indicated that some sort of @ truce was hoped for and might yet be patched up. The reporter asked him if in case Mr. Willard adhered to his determina- tion to withdraw the trial races would be held, but he said he was unable to an- swer that question. “Mr. Willard said last night,” said the reporter, “that he was willing to place the Vigilant in the hands of the committee to do what they pleased with her. Will the committee probably accept that offer if Mr. Willard actually pulls out?” “I don’t know,” replied Mr. Kane, “but it may be that a new sailing master and so forth would be found for her under those circumstances.” Mr. Willard and Mr. Iselin both r-fused to speak on the subject today. —<—>——_ Paymaster Took the First. The first race at St. Asaph today was won by Paymaster (Zeller) even; Kenneth (Mahone), 6 to 1, second; Tanglefoot (Brew- er)) 10 to 1, third. Time, 1.26. Although the card presented by the Vir- ginia Jockey Club today was a light one im the way of entries, it contained enough evenly matched horses to make the day's Sport interesting. The track was in fine shape. Weather clear and warm; attend- ance good. Seven books were on. ——_——————— For an Injunction. Henry Schneider this afternoon filed a bill in equity for an injunction against Thomas Ruppert, to restrain the latter from taking possession of a dwelling house and stable on lot 12, square 493, until full payment is made by him of the amount claimed to be due under a certain contract. ———— Frederick S. Duncan of New York has been appointed receiver for the Evans Mining Company of Beaver Meadow, Pa. The failure is attributed to the unsettled condition of the coal market. Grain and Cotton Markets. Cotton and grain markets, reported ‘Hibbs, stock, grain and cotton broker, 14% bs, stock, ee cer, Open.” Bi Ci% O-% 10) 40% 40! Ww. B. Fr ee Baltimore Markets. BALTIMORE, August 7.—Plour quiet. ent unchanged— recel} 9,453 barrels. Wheat —spot and Decei , 89209%; September, 69%4270%; amber, Tats: arent ered, Gnbo, receipts 41,: 584 bushels; stock, 746,706’ busbels; sales, 174,000 southern Wheat by sample, 70a71%; do. on 470%. Corn dull and lower—s} nth, 46% asked southern white corn, 49; Quiet, and steady—No. 2 white western, No, 2 mixed, 29 asked—receipts, 2,051 80a30%; bushels; Stock, 114,334 bushels. Rye steady—No. 2, S1—re- ceipts, 1,007 bushels; stock, 11,361 bushel: i: saaler-coice timothy, $16.00a$16.60. Gral steady, unc! unchanged. and Cheese firm, si > unel FINANCE AND TRADE Rumors of Heavy Prospective Gold ' Shipments CONDUCIVE 10 LOWER PRICES Bull Campaign in Chicago Gas . Over. GENERAL MARKET REPORTS Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. NEW YORK, August 7.—London prices * came 1-8a3-8 lower this merning, but its operetions cut no figure in this market, the only orders received being confined to the sale of a few hundred shares in Louis- ville and Nashville and Atchiscn. The local sentiment reflected the uneasy and feverish feeling of yesterday afternoon, which was intensified by -umors of further heavy en- gagements of gold for shipment tomorrow, and these rumors were pertly tcrne out by the early announcement that another large coffee importing house would ship one millicn gold per steamer Augusta Victoria tomorrow. It is of no use, so far as the street sentiment is concerned, to argue that the shipments of gold are made by remit- ters as a regular business operation; that recent shipments show a profit of 1-4 per cent to the remitter, and that the banks show no disposition to ship the precio metal. The cold fact that gold oes. po out creates anything but enthusiasm or a bull- ish feeling on the stock market. ‘There was no change in the character of the trading, except, perhaps, a more pro- former sold down 1 per cent during the first hour. There was no news to account for the selling, which was credited to Weill, who was quite active in all de ts in iis efforts to bring about a reaction. Chicago Gas showed the effects of the elimination of the short interest, and was heavy, with every indication that the bull campaign in it is over for the time being. There seemed to ve a concerted effort to Lreak the price of-the Grangers, but after the early sales little Impression could be made, and they became as dull and lifeless as on yesterday, though very steady at the decline. General Electric was strong and compara- tively active on the report that the rival companies ani the Baldwin works had come together. The buying was by brokers who usually act for the Benedicts, and rag were freely circulated to buy the Ftocl : The market for sterling and continental bills is strong at quotations unchanged from yesterday’s rates. Cable transfers are being offered at 49043, indicating a selling of exchange to be covered by late gold shipments. The announcement of to- morrow’s shipment was unexpected by treasury officials, and it is now expected that large exports of gold will be made by Saturday's steamer. Actual rates for sterling are: Cable transfers, 490142490 3-4; rie 490 1-42490 1-2; sixty days, 489 14a 3-4. a The only feature of the last hour’s trading was the efforts on the part of Sugar and the Grangers to cover their contracts put cut earlier in the day, closing prices being at unimportant changes from those of yes- terday. In addition to the shipment of gold noted above Handy & Harmon will ship $175,000 gold bullion by the same steamer. This gold comes from the smelters in the west. —— FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL, The foll»wing are the opening, the high- est and the towest and the closing prices of the New York stock market today, as re- ported by Corson & Macartney, members New Yor’: stock exchange. Correspondents Messrs. Moore & Schley, No. 80 Broadway. Stocks. Low, American Sugar. 1gy 114g American Sugar, Bees PES American Tobacco. it” iii American Cotton Oil. 253g 353 “Ky OS 5% bE ae ihm st c, oo rg as Chicago. B. & Q. + 9035 90% SK 90: Chie. & Northwestern. 100% 101% 1013¢ 101 Chicago Gas. Be% 58% Bg 5S ©.M. & St. Paul TOK 10% TOs 10% C.M &8t Pan! Pid... 198 199 198 «138 Chic., RT. Del., Lack. & Den. & KR. Grande. Pid. Dis. & Cattie Feeding. General Electric. *Hitnols Central.- Lake Shore. Louisville Long Island Traction. Metropolitan ‘Iraction.. Manhattan Elevated. cllgan tral. Texas Pacific. Tenn. Coal & iron. Union Pacific. Wabash... 5 Wabash, Pfa. Wheeling & L. Erie. Wheeling & L. Erie,Pfd. Western Union Tel. Central, Silver... .. er. Ex-dividend, 234. Washington Stock Exchange. Sales—regular call—12 o'clock m.—Washington 30%, Chesapeake and Potomac ‘Teio- Gas, 26 at phone, 14 at 59. Government Bonds.—U. 8. 4s, registered, 112 Did, 112% asked. U. S. 4s, coupon, 112% bid, 113 asked. U, 8. 4s, 1925, 122% bid. U. 8. Ss, 1904, 115 vid. District ofGolumbia Bonds.—20-y1 nd Ss, 103 rear bid. 30-year fund Gs, gold, 112 bid. Water stock 7s, 1901, currency, 113 Lid. Water stock 7s, 1: currency, 116 bid. 3,65s, funding, currency, 11 bid. Bigs, regi: 108, 100 bid. $ ton and George- town Railroad conv. 63, Ist, bid, 175 asked. Washington and Georgetown Railroad conv. Ga, 2d, 150 bid, 175 asked, Metropolitan Railroad conv. Ga, 308 bid, 110 asked. Belt Rallroad 5s, 85 bi asked. ‘Eckington Railroad 6s, 101 Tos’ arkea Columbia Raflroad 6s, 110% bid, 113 ai sh ington Gas Company ‘Gs, series A, 113 bid. Wasb- ington Gas Company 6s, serics B, 114 bid. Wash- Ington Gas Company conv. 0a, 136 did, 135 asked. U.S. Electric Light conv. Sa,'125 bid. ’ Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone 5s, 98 bid. American Se- Os, Weg ed curity and Trost F and A., 100 Security and Trust 5s, A. and ington Market of Washi asked. ty the Republic, 250 Metropolitan, 285 bi asked. Farm = and Mechanics’, 170 bid. Second, 138 bid. ,. 180 bid. Colum! 130 bi 140 asked. 115 bid. West 105 bid. Traders’, 105% asked. Lincoln, 100 bid. Oblo, 8 280 bid. sntral, 270 bid. ne! Citizens’, Capital, me Safe it and st Comy popesit and Trust, 120 bid. a Loan and Trust, 122 bid, 125 asked. Amer curity and Trust, 138 142 asked. Pili el stanaticn SLC Sore ‘277 bid, jetropolitun, = 35 asked. ‘35 asked. nies.—Nattonal Safe sked. Washington rican Se- He Light Stocks “Washington G: a ty it Stocks.— Was rau 4 Gtorgetowa Gas, 00 bid. U. S Electele tirance Stocks.—Firemen’s, 38 bid. Franklin, 40 bid. Metropolitan, 70 bid. Corcoran, 50 bid. Potomac, 68 bid. Arlington, 140 bid. "German. American, 165 bid, 200 asked. National Union, 10 bid. Columbia, 13 bi 7% bid. | People’s, 54g bid, 5Q% asked. Lincoln, mercial, 4% bi Eiiabia “The T bia 8 ashe bid, 115 asked. Colum! le, , 8 aske Wistincten Title, 8 asked. District Titie, 10 bid, 13 asked. asked. ‘Telephone Stocks.—Chesapeake and Potomac, 65 d. ean Graphopbone, 8 bid. Pueuniatic Gah carriage, 20 bide -30 asked. Gun irriage, ‘Iscellaneous Stocks.—Washington Mark: 14 pittscglancomlla Tce, 190 bide 140 waked” Bait Run Panorama, 25 asked. Lincoln Hall. 70 bid. Mergen! ler Linotype, 180 bid. — Bank Receiver Appointed. The controller of the currency has today appointed Louis K. Church receiver of the eee co ae tional secre ney Everet! a Lon. 3 bank suspen: ‘ment Suly 17, 1805, a