Evening Star Newspaper, August 30, 1895, Page 1

THE EVENING STA —— PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY AT THE STAR. BUILDINGS, 1101 Pernsylvania Avenue, Cor. 11th Street, by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, 8. H. KAUFFMANN, Pres’t. ew York Office, 49 Potter Building, sialon cleanse The Evening Star fs served to subscribers in the city by carriers, on thelr own account, at 10 cents Per week. or 44 cents month. fea at the connter 2 cents each. By mail—anywhere in the ze a or Capada—postage prepaid—S0 cents 5 on ardat: ntuple Sheet Star, $1 Pe Entered at the Post Office at Washi : as second-class teal matter.) ee ee mall subgcr! as must be Rates of advertising made known om ap advance. plication. No. 13,257. WASHINGTON, D.C. FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 1895-TWELVE PAGES. TWO CENTS. THe proof of te pudding is in Be eating. Yesterday's Sfar contained 30 cofumns of advertisements, mare up of 585 separate announce: ments. These advertisers fouaSt pubficifp—nof merefp Space. OVER FIVE MINUTES The Defender Again Leads Vigilant Home. CRACK YACHTS AGAIN RACING The British Valkyrie Hanging on Their Skirts. gee INCIDENTS OF THE DAY HIGHLANDS OF NAVESINK, N. J., Au- gust 50.—Better winds prevailed this morn- ing than at the same hour yesterday, and the water, almost free from obscuring haze or fog, gave promise at 8:30 o'clock of a more interesting contest between the yachts Defender and Vigilant than the one which took place yesterday. During the morning the wind held nearly steady to the northeast and “about twelve knots an hour. The temperature had moderated greatly during the night, and the air was fresh. There were Indications of a falling off in the number of steamers and yachts that would follow the course of the racers, the outcome of yesterday's sail having satisfied the general public of the superiority of Defender. With Valkyrie HI near by the two American yachts had passed the night anchored Inside the horseshoe, the tenders of three racers lying alongside their re- spective charges. The Defender left her moorings at 9:15 towed by a tug and went outside of the Hook. With her mainsail set she went out, and Vigilant set her working sails. By this time the wind had hauled around to the eastward, blowing at about the rate of eleven knots an hour. Vigilant then set her jib and staysail, and a few minutes later, say 9:22 a.m., she Was under way the Hook, with Defender half way up there and still in tow. Defender at 9:30 broke out her Jib and dropped her tow. The yachts then began’ beating out around the Hook, the Vigilant to the wind- ward. The wind still held from the east, and had increased its strength to about fifteen knots at this point. At 9:50 a.m. both yachts were on the starboard tack, with Vigilant two miles outside of the Hook and Defender two miles inside. Vigilant was evidently feel- ing the effect of the sea kicking up outside the Hook, under the influence of the east- erly wind. Valkyrie Preparing to Set Out. Shortly before 10 o'clock it was noticed that Valkyrie was preparing to get under way, much to the delight of those ashe who were very much desirous of seeing what she would do in the breeze then blow- ing and the sea running. The lashings of her mainswil were cast off and she hauled up her jid in stops. ‘Then her crew pre- pared to hoist her mainsail. Vigtlant soon after 10:05 a.m. took In her working topsail and set her club topsail. Defender was abcut three mules back, having just passed out by the Hook. ‘The wind was blowing twelve miles from the east and everything pointed to fast racing. The City of Bridgepert, with Lord Dun- reven’s guests on board, was running out from the Highlands to Valkyrie, which had her staysail and jib in stops. Valkyrie at 10:48 began hoisting sail. Vigilant went about on a port tack for the -lightship. A Beat to Windward and Return. The judges’ boat at about 1 a.m. sig- naled that course Ng. 1 would be sailed. Consequently it was arranged that the yachts should leave Scotland lightship and beat ten miles to windward, round a mark there on the starboard hand and run back ten miles before the wind. Defender's sails seemed to fit much bet- ter than yesterday. This was especially the case with her club topsail, which set like a ball. preparatory signal was hoisted at 5. At the time both yachts were for the line on the starboard tack,” being the nearest to the stake he starting signal was hoisted at and Defender crossed the line at the same moment. The official times of the yachts at the start were: H.M.S. Defender . a lL O1 OS Vigilant -11 12 40 The Start. H.M.S. Defender -11 10 08 Vigilant -11 10 18 Previous to getting away both yachts got a little too close to the line, and were com- pelled to hold off, in order to avoid cross- ng before the signal. This compelled Vigi- lant to go astern of Defender, and gave the laiter the windward position. Defender just saved herself from going across be- fora the signal. After crossing the line both yachts luff- ed up well into the wind. In two minutes Defender was to windward of Vigilant. The latter carried a baby jibtopsail; the former did not. B yachts went about on port tack at 11:17:20, and headed along the Jersey shore. At 11:23 Defender was leading Vigilant. Her mainsail appeared to be a third larger than Vigilant’s. A nice breeze was blowing from the eastward. Valkyrie scon after the start passed out- side of the Hook under mainsail, working topsail, foresail and jib. She seemed to dive deeper into the swell than either Vigil- ant or Defender. At 11:25 Defender was four lengths ahead and to windward of Vigilant, though she carried one sail less: Defender did not gseem to jump into the swell as much as Vigilant. Valkyrie was then standing down from the main ship channel along shore, on the port tack, the same as the~ American yachts, which carried their club topszails agalrst the Britisher’s working topsail. Defender at 11 had the lead of nearly a quarter of a mile on Vigilant, and was fast working her way to windward of her. They both went about on the starboard tack and stood toward the Long Island shore, sailing remarkably fast, and not laying down to any extent, although the wind was fresh from the eastward. Beiter at Every Point. Defender stood up better under her can- yas than Vigilant, and was outpointing, outsailing and drawing further ahead than her cempetitor every moment. At 11:08 both yachts were standing off shore on the starboard tack. The racers were not hindered by the excursion fleet today, as it was small in number, and the schooners which went out to the racers had already been left far in the rear. How Valkyrie Sailed. Valkyrie had also gone about on the starboard tack, and was then sailing under the same conditions as the two American chts. Although she had only a small ing topsail up she seemed to heel down to it more than Defender or Vigilant d not leave water as cleanly as the The went thro clean manner in which Defender gh the water was really sur- prising. There was not the slightest bit of foam to be scea seward, while the Vig- ilant's lee rail was continually smothered. AtL the two racers were nearly half way down to the outer mark and were sailing a remarkably fast race. Defender had a lead of nearly half a mile over Vig- Hlant. Shortly after 12 o'clock both Defender and Vigilant went about on the port tack and headed away for the markboat, which Was then apparently going to take up a position S. S. E. The wind was easterly and blowing at the rate of about ten knots an hour. De- fender was standing up to it a good deal better than Vigilant, which had her lee rail smothered. As time wore on the wind freshened and Vigilant was compelled to take in her baby Jibtopsail, leaving both under the same canvas. Valkyrie, away in the distance, was standing up well under her sail. She was sailing very fast and was still on the star- board tack and appeared to pound the water and jump to some extent. At about 12:30 Defender took a short board for the Long Island shore on the starboard tacks and then went about again on the port tack. Vigilant held on to the port tack. Valkyrie during this time was well over on the Rockaway shore on a sail- stretching expedition. Both yachts at 12:43 p.m. had gone about on the starboard tack and were heading for the stakeboat with Defender apparently leading Vigilant by nearly two miles. De- fender, however, only made a short board and went about on the port tack. Rounding the Stuke. The two yachts rounded the stake boat as follows: Defender. Vigilant. = Consequently Defender was Vigilant at the turn, or only 5:08 deducting the ten seconds she was ahead of her rival at the start. Immediately after rounding both yachts broke out their balloon jibs and spinnakers, starting away for home at a rattling rate, everything pulling grandly. Both yachts, however, were slow in getting out their spinnekers, Vigilant being even slower than Defend At 1 o'clock they were standing for the finish line under a cloud of canvas, each of them carrying balloon jib topsails and spinnakers, Velkyrie was still off the Long Island shore beating along under the mainsail, working topsail, staysail and jib. She stood up well under ker canvas. Valkyrie at about 1:10 p.m. went about and headed away in a southwest direction in order to get a look at the racers as they’ tore away home before the wind. Valkyric's Movements. The two yachts at 1:15 p.m. had covered about three miles of the run home, and Valkyrie was heading toward them on the port tack. It was calculated that if she kept on she would be with the racers not far from the finish line. The British yacht was goirg along easily under mainsail, working topsail, foresail and a large jib. Suddenly, however, she eased off ner sheets and headed directly inshore, and it looked as if she was out for ancther scrap with the two American boats. The latter were then rushing through the water, with every stitch of canvas set. The wind at this hour was dying aw: and was only blowing about seven or eight miles an hour. Both yachts had sailed very near half the distance to the finish line, and Valkyrie was jogging along, wait- ing for them. At 1:35 Valkyrie was running toward Scotland lightship ahead of Defender, but a little inshore. She had not, however, set any of her light sails. She had a lead then of about a mile and a half over Defender. ‘The latter had npt drawn away from Vig- ilant to any great extent, although she had out to ozrd a tremendous spinnaker, which was doing great work. The racing yachts were then about four miles from the finishing line. The British ht at 144 p.m gybed her main boom ov>r to port and stood toward the lightship. The two racers were the about three miles from the finish line. It looked from her as if Vigilant had pulled up considerably on Defender in the lieht wind which then prevailed. The com- mittee boat was then approaching the fin- ish lire, and preparing to take up a posi- tion from which she could draw an im- aginary line between herself and the light- pate the two yachts to pass over at the nish. The Finish. The yachts finished in the following un- official times: secceceeeee 210 14 fender kept on to the point of the Hook. Vigilant, just before she crossed the line, tcoh in her ballocn jib, and sailed the last mile with her spinnaker only. Defender won by five minutes twelve | seconds actual time, and five minutes :wo seconds deducting the ten seconds she was ahead at the star —— LOST HER FOUR CHILDREN. Three Bitten by Snakes and the Other Drowned. : SULLIVAN, Mo., August 30.—Yesterday evening three children of a widow named Jenkins, while at play, went to a place near the barn to gather eggs. The place was rather out of the way and dangerous, owing to snakes, which are numerous in that region. One child thrust its hand into What It supposed was the hen’s nest, and quickly withdrew it, exclaiming that the hen had pecked its hand. The other two children put in their hands, with the same result, and then set up a loud cry. The mother was at the well with the baby, and the alarm so excited her that she left the babe and ran to the assistance of the three children, who, it seems, had been bitten by a rattlesnake. Durirg the excitement the little babe fell into the well and was drowned, and the three other children also died. Se A LEPER IN ST. LOUIS. Authorities Allow Him to Leave and Cannot Trace Him, ST. LOUIS, Mo., August 30.—A leper, whose malady was well defined and pro- nounced genuine ty leading physicians and the health authorities, left St. Louis last night for parts unknown. He came here from southern Texas six months ago. The disease did not shew on his face or hands, but was virulent under his clothing. The health authorities had nowhere to send him, the pest house being occupied by smallpox patients. While the officers were discussing the di- lemma he left town. The authorities will not give his name nor state where he lived during his residence town. SS SHOULD HAVE BEE ‘ SHOT. A Peris Journal's View of Ex-Consal Waller. PARIS, August 30.—The Estafette pro- tests against statements made in some of the American papers relative to the sen- tence and imprisonment of ex-Consul Wal- ler, saying that if Frenchmen sold arms to the enemies of the United States, Amer- icans would never tolerate any interfer- ence on the part of the cabinets of Europe. “Moreover, our line of conduct should be clearly marked,” continues the Estafette. “We need not pay any attention to the idle complaints of these American papers. In- ceed, Waller ought to have been immedi- ately shot for his glaring treachery.” ——.—_ A. R. U. IN THE EAST. Successful Attempt to Organize a Branch at Buffalo. BUFFALO, N.° Y., August 30.—Secret Organizer J. N. Conschafter has been in Buffalo for the last three months clandes- tinely organizing a branch of the A. R. U., and having kad fair success, now declares that he has enrolled several hundred mem- bers, and the local branch is one of the most promising in the country. Last year an attempt to form a union here proved unsuccessful. HARRISON AND QUAY|G°'NG TO KENTUCKY|)J) NOTA M’GILL The Senator's Brilliant Campaign of 1888 Recalled. WHAT SEPARATED THE WO MEN Claims Made by the Friends of Both. RECONCILIATION © UNLIKELY The revival of national interest in Sena- tor Quay brings up his brilliant campaign of 1888, and also the fact that he and Gen. Harrison did not long remain on cordial terms after the November result of that year was declared. What was it that sep- arated them? What Quay Friends Say. There are two answers to this question. The friends of Mr. Quay assert that Gen. Harrison proved ungrateful to the man who had managed his campaign. It is charged that Mr. Quay was all but snubbed at the White House. Gen. Harrison would receive the Senator, listen to his sugges- ticns and then deliberately do the other thing. Then came the attack on Mr. Quay’s conduct while treasurer of Penn- sylvania, and the Senator’s retirement from the office of chairman of the republican na- tional committee—a step Gen. Harrison was reported as counseling. Be all of this as it may, certain it is that about that time Mr. Quay ceased to visit at the White House, while his coileague, Mr. Cameron, refused e to go there to introduce his aspiring constituents to the President. Postmaster Gene Wanamaker alone attended to the interests of Pennsylvania. The Harrison Side. The friends of Gen. Harrison deny the charge of ingratitude, and in doing so go. somewhat into details as to the embarrass- ments that beset him when he came to the White House. The chief of these was the large number of men decorated with the honor of having “created” him as the party leader. The friends of Mr. Blaine claimed the honor for him, the friends of Mr. Quay for him, the friends of Mr. Platt for him, and so on. Gen. Harrison, naturally, had his own views about this matter, and ‘cour- ageously acted up to them. He proceeded upon the theory that no one man had made him President, and hearing from so many sides tie comment, “Thcu shalt have no oti but me,” decided to have no boss at fe made Mr. Blaine Secretary of Si but reserved the right to be Presi- dent himself. He refused to make Mr. Platt Secretary of the Treasury, but did a great deal for him otherwise. He gave Col. Clarkson a place commensurate, as he thought, with the colonel’s deserts and abilities. In no instance, the friends of Gen. Harriscn assirt, did he fail to make acknowledgment when in his power to the men who had contributed to his success in the presidential race. But he did this in his own way, and necessarily according to limitations that the office of President it- self imposed upon him. ” The Fight for Renomination. Things drifted along until the spring of 1802. Mr. Blaine, although in the cabinet, was seriously disgruntled. Col. Clarkson had thrown up his job in the Post Office Department and retired in the sulks to pri- vate life. Mr. Quay and Mr. Platt, both in fighting form and mood, were crouching for a spring, and things generally were lively in the anti-Harrison camp. The cam- paign agairst the President, who desired a renomination, resulted in his victory at the convention. But he lost at the polls, and since then old animosities have been slum- bering. What Might Have Been. It is vain sort of speculation touching what the anti-Harrison people would have done had the republicans won in 1802, Their relations with the President were very strained, although many of them had worked for the success of the ticket. But how much, or how little, Mr. Quay, Mr. Platt and their associates would have in- fluenced events under four years more of General Harrison in the White House is beyond any man’s power to say. Politi- cians, though often fierce, are not always implacable. The secret of success in their walk of life is the power to adjust differ- ences, and wide apart as the republican facticns were in convention in 182, they could ha’ been brought together after election. Men opposed to each other then have worked together since. But it is held in many quarters that the differences ex- isting between General Harrison and _his old opponents are unusual, and therefore hardly within the rule, and that in the event of Harrison success in convention next year Mr. Quay could neither expect nor detire to be called to conduct the cam- paign. Mutval and the most unreserved confidence must exist between the candi- date and the chairman of the national committee, and this, it is believed, would be difficult, if not impossible, to re-establish between the two men in question. SHOT HIMSELF ON A TRAIN. Attempted Suicide of an Organist This orning. BUFFALO, N.Y., August 30.—R. T. Allen of No. 550 South 26th street, Omaha, Neb., shot himself this morning on a New York Central train a few miles out of Buffalo. He was traveling from New Jersey en route to Omaha. He went into the toilet room and shot himself in the left side, aiming for and narrowly missing the apex of the heart. The startled passengers hear- ing the pistol shot, rushed thither, and found Allen weltering in his blood. He Was taken to the Accident Hospital on the tratu’s arrival here, where it is said he will recover. No explanation other than temporary insanity can be given. Allen and his wife recently came east to place their daughter in the New York Con- servatory of Music. Allen and his wife afterward went to Lindenhurst, N.J., where he temporarily acted as organist m aoe of the churches. Mrs. Allen is still ere. ———— KILLED A PASSER-BY. Fatal Fall of a Painter From the Roof of a Cleveland Building. CLEVELAND, Ohio, August James Beckmeister fell five stories from the top of the World building to the sidewalk to= dzy and was instantly killed. The body of the falling man struck John Nickson, who was walking along the sidewalk, with ter- rifie force, breaking the back and both legs of the latter, and he is dying. Beckmeister was engaged, with a number of other men, in placing a large sign on the building. “The accident was caused by the slipping of ropes supporting a swinging scaffold. ‘Two other men named Lewis and Corm- ler, who were on the scaffold with Beck- meister, had a desperate struggle for their lives, Which was witnessed by a number of horrified spectators in the street. Lewis was thrown from the scaffold and caught with his hands the narrow coping under the windows. He managed to work along till he reached the fire escape and was then easily rescued. Cormier clung to the rope for some time and was finally rescued by a man in the building, who stepped on the window ledge and swung him into the room with one hand. Secretary arlisle to Again Take the Stump for Sound Money. The Administration Will Work for the Democratic Ticket There and in Maryland. It is understood that Secretary Carlisle is going to Kentucky to make speeches in support of the democratic ticket. This is xpected to allay the opposition of the ound money” democrats to Mr. Hardin, the free coinage candidate, whom the dem- ocratic convention nominated. Mr. Carlisle is said to be greatly disturbed on account ef the general disorganized condition of the democrats in the state, and he is said to hold that, notwithstanding the position Mr. Hardin has taken on the silver ques- tion, contrary to the sentiment of the con- vention which nominated him, it is the duty of all democrats to give the ticket their support, rather than permit the re- publicans to carry the state. Therefore he, as a representative of the admintistration ard the sound money champion of the state, will take the stump for Mr. Hardin. It is held that for the administration dem- cerats to defeat the regular nominee of the party because of his position on the silver question would be to set an example which the free silver democrats might be quick to follow in opposing candidates who agree with the administration. It is not intimated that the idea of going to the Senate influenced Mr. Carlisle to take this step, but some think that by appearing as the peace-maker of the cam- paign he is apt to put himself in a position hich may lead to his being selected to succeed Blackburn. The position taken by Mr. Carlisle is said to represent the attitude of the adminis- traticn, and that the same policy will be recommended to the administration demo- crats of Maryland. Through the instru- mentality of Secretary Lamont, with whom Senator Gorman had a long conference shortly after the democratic convention of Maryiand, the administration support, it is said, will be given to the ticket, the posi- tion being taken that personal opposition to Mr. Gorman. will not justify democrats in permitting, through their conduct, the loss of the state to the democratic party. ——_-¢. MINISTER RANSOM’S TROUBLES. Me Can't Draw His Salary Until After He Has Been Confirmed. Minister Ravsom’s troubles have not ceased. First his saiary was withheld for months, then his appofmtment as minister was declared illegal and the office vacated. It vas thought the reappointment by the President on August 24,would end the com- plications, but Deputy Auditor of the Treasury Willie has decided that Minister Ransom cannot draw salary until he is confirmed by the Senate: The provision of law uron which he bases his Opinion is as follows: “No money shall be pald from the treas- ury as salary to any person appointed dur- ing a recess of the Senate to fill a vacancy in any existing office, if the vacancy ex- isted While the Senate was in session, and was by law required to be filled by or un- der the advice and consent of the Senate, until such appointee has been confirmed by the Senate.” Mr. Willie holds that the decision of his chief, Auditor Holcomb, that Mr. Ran- som’s first appointment was illegal, and that he was therefore not.entitled to draw salary, meant nothing if it did not mean that since the death of Minister Gray there has been no minister. to Mexico. That be- ing the case he holds that Mr. Ransom’s appointment now comes under the provis- ion of law quoted, as a recess appointment made to fill a vacancy existing while the Senate was in session, A further question is raised as to whether, when confirmed, Mr. Ransom’s accrued salary since the date of his last appointment can be paid, or whether he will have to look for relief to Congress as in the case of his first ap- pointment, but on this point Mr. Willie is not prepared to express an opinion. Minister Ransom was‘at the State De- partment again today and announced his intention of starting for Mexico tomorrow night, ————_-e+____ MR. ROMBERG’S ARREST. No Information of It at the State De- partment, The State Department is entirely without information as to the reported arrest in Germany of H. M. Romberg of Decatur, Ind. Acting Secretary Adee said today that the proceedings inza case like Rom- berg’s usually consvmed from three to six weeks. The United States is represented at Hamburg by. William Henry Robertson, who ts regarded at the department as one of the most astute men in the service. It is rot doubted that he would act promptly in taking measures for the protection of the rights of any American citizen in dis- rie within the limits of his consular dis- trict. it is questionable whether, if the facts are as represented from Indiana, the case is one in which the United States govern- ment can interfefe.to any greater extent than to make inquiry to assure itself that the proceedings against Mr. Romberg have been within the lines of our treaty with Germany. This treaty expressly provides that natives of Germany shall not be ab- solved from crimes committed in that coun- try by becoming naturalized Americans. — ———__+-e PRIVATE GILL’S CASE. The Petition for Leniency Referred to Gen. Miles for Recommendution, The judge advocate general of the army has referred the petition for leniency in the case of Private Gill, sentenced to four years’ imprisonment-on the charge of strik- ing Lieut. Birkhelmer, to Gen. Miles for recommendation. Gill’ is in Gen. Miles’ command, and it is probable that his rec-, ommendation will have considerable influ- ence in deciding the course of the depart- ment. ——_—_-o-—______ THE SILVER SENTIMENT. Sevator Cockrell Says Mt ix Stronger Than Ever Amoag Bemocrais, Senator Cockrell of Missouri is in Wash- ington for a few days. He does not care to talc politics at this time, but said to a Star reporter that the silver. sentiment among the democrats was stronger than it had ever been, and that the advocates of free coirage were active and determined. He said he had confidenee in the outcome. This, he said, had been a good season in Missouri, and there would be an ic:mense crop of corn, but the price proinised to be very low. 2 Personal Mention, Prof. Thomas Wilson of the Smithsonian Institution has returned from Mountain Lake, where he has been in attendance upon Chautauqua, especially the last day, which was “Grand Army day.” Mr. Jesse Mann left today for Atlantic City and other points on the Atlantic coast. He will be absent for about three weeks. t Mr. James F. Pattison of Capitol Hiil has left for Colonial Beach, where he will remain for several weeks, and then leave for Boston and other northern points, re- turning the latter part of September. Mr. Jas. A. Dodge of Capitol Hill is vis- iting Mr. and Mrs. Driver, at Hagerstown, Md. A New Register of Wills Named by the President, THE SUCCESSOR: 70 COL. WRIGHT The Appointment Seems to Give General Satisfaction. —— EXPRESSIONS OF OPINION —_—_+—___ In referring Monday last te the expected appolatment of a successor to Col. Wright, the register of wills, it was stated.in The Star that the delay In announcing the ap- pointment, after having asked last month for Col. Wright's resignation, was due to the determination of the President to grat- ify Col. Wright’s wish, expressed in an in- terview in The Star, that he be permitted to complete a term of five full years as register. The prediction then made, that the new register woul he appointed some day this week, was today verified, the ap- pointment of Mr. J. Nota McGill as Col. Wright's successor being received at the White Heuse this morning. Col. Wright was appointed September 1, 1890, by Presi- dent Harrison, and his desired term of full five years will, therefore, he completed to- morrow. Some Surprise at the City Ha At the City Hall, where, perhaps, the greatest Interest was exhibited in the ex- pected announcement this week of Col. Wright's successor, the appointment of Mr. McGill was first niade known by a Star re- porter. The President's selection occa- sioned not a little surprise, Mr. McGill's appointment not being generally expected, although it was known that he was a can- didate for the position, and was being strongly urged upon the President. But while Mr. McGill's appointment occasioned some surprise, it received general approval at the City Hall among the members of the bar seen there by a Star reporier. What the Lawyers Say. Mr. Henry E. Davis said: “I regard the appointment of Mr. McGill as an excellent one. I know the young man very well, and I cannot speak too highly of him. He is a young man of iptelligence, one of good judgment, and will, I am sure, make an excellent register. Then, tco, Mr. McGill is a native Washingtonian, and that in itself is very gratifying to those who believe in home rule. The President has, 1 think, made an excellent selection.” Mr. M. J. Colbert said he was delighted with the appointment. “Mr. McGill is one of the best known young men here,” said Mr. Colbert. “He is a very bright lawyer, one of the highest character, and will fill the position to the utmost satisfaction of everyone, I am sure.”” “The appointment is a first-rate one, remarked Mr. A. B. Duvall, “especially when it is remembered that the President aid not feel called upon to go outside the District in making his selection.” “I am very much pleased,” said Mr, Henry F. Woodard. “I know Mr, McGill very well, and his appointment is a splen- did one.” “I have known Mr. McGill for a long time,” said Mr. Wm. A. McKenney, “and kncwing him to be a young man of splen. did abiliues and of the very highest ehar- acter, I think the appointment an excellent one.” Col. Wright Complimented. The first intimation that Col. Wright, the register of wills, received that his suc- cessor had been appoirted was contained in an autograph letter which he received from the President this morning. In his letter, after apologizing for not having earlier acknowledged the receipt of Col. Wright's resignation, the President in- forms him that he has accepted the resig- nation, to take effect upon the Ist of Sep- tember, and that he has accordingly ap- pointed his successor, although Mr. Mc- Gill’s name fis not mentioned. The Presi- dent writes in a very complimentary man- ner of Col. Wright's conduct of the oftice, and closes, it is said, with an expression of his best wishes and personal regard. Col. Wright is greatly pleased with such expressions of the President, but declined to give the letter out for publication, on the ground that it was a personal one. Naturally, said Col. Wright to a Star re- porter today, he felt very grateful to the President and deeply appreciated his kind- ly consideraticn. In leaving the office he would do so with many regrets, of course, but with the consciousness of having per- formed his duties in such a manner as to merit the commendation of all with whom be had come in contact. He had not the pleasure of an acquaintance with his suc- cessor, said Col. Wright, but he knew from those who do know him that he ts a most excellent young man, and, from what he had heard of him, believed that Mr. McGill would fill the position with great credit to himself and to the entire satisfac- tion of all others. The Employes in the Office. Whatever success he had attained as register of wills, remarked Col. Wright, had been in a very great degree due to the very efticient and faithful employes of the office. They were energetic, competent and experienced, so much so that he had al- ways refused to make any changes, despite the fact that tremendous pressure had at times been brought to bear upon him by those who sought employment. Col. Wright said he could and would conscientiously commend them to his successor. He had heard nothing from Mr.* McGill, but sup- posed he weuld hear from him !ater in the day or tomorro A Conversniion With Mr. McGill, Mr. McGill had just been informed of President Cleveland’s action when a Star reporter called on him at his office in the Atlantic building. He was modestly re- ceiving the congratulations of a procession of business men and others who are also Iccated in the building and who had eyvi- dently heard the good news as soon as the person most concerned had. Mr. Mc- Gill said to the reporter that he would ac- cept the position. “I have never made any application for the registership or any other office,” said he, “and the only thing I ever knew about my name being even considered by anyone as being possibly that of Col. Wright's successor was when the newspapers be- gan speaking of me in that connection some time ago. Neither have I ever re- quested the support of anybody for their help toward securing public office for me. Of course,*I fully appreciate the appoint- ment.” A Sketch of His Career, The new register of wills is probably the yowngest man ever called to a position of such importance by a President. He is but twenty-cight years of age. He is a native of the District, having been born in Georgetown, where for a number of years his father, John D. McGill, was the editor and proprietor of the Georgetown Couricr, a paper that had wide influence until his death, fifteen years ago. Young Mr. McGill graduated in law from Georgetown College and was admitted to the bar the day he was twenty-one years eld. He devoted himself to the prosecu- ticn of patent law, in which he has been uniformly successful. In accepting the of- fice tendered him by President Cleveland he will not be obliged to sacrifice any pri- vate interests, as his associates in business will take care of all affairs before the patent office and the departments. The new register represents the law department of Georgetown University in the executive cemmittee of the alumni, and was until recently a member of the University and Columbia Athletic Clubs. He is a member of the board of governors and chairman of the house committee of the Down Town Club, and enjoys a wide personal popu- larity wherever he is known. He resides with his mother, sister and brother at No. 727 18th street northwest. At the Down Town Club. The lunchoon kour at the Down Town Club was something in the nature of a love feast, as all the members who take ihe edge off their appetites along about midday were delighted with the selection of the chairman of their house committee to such an important publile office, and taiked over the news tegether with much relish. Leaving the question of Mr. Mc- Gill's personal popularity out of their con- sideration, they all agreed that he was eminently well qualified to fill the reg- ister’s office, or any other where energetic comimon sense and superior executive abil- ity were necessary. How the Sclection Was Brought About There considerable speculation when Mr. McGill's name was first mentioned in connection with the office as to what causes had brought it forward. While Mr. MeGill had taken an active interest in democratic affairs in the District, and had been a willing and ready worker and a generous giver to the cause, his youth and his avocation were regarded as barriers to his receiving the appointment. A patent attorney, it was submitted, had nothing to do with probate matters, and besides there Were gertlemen in the field for the place = candidacy was regarded as formid- able. 5 is sald that Mr. McGill was first brought to the attention of the President by one of the judges of the District Court of Appeals. He had called on Mr. Cleve- land in relation to another legai appoint- ment in the District, and during the con- versation, it is said, the President brought up the matter of the register of wills. He explained that he desired to appoint some one as Col. Wright's successor, but did not care to pick one out of a lot of candidates whose friends seemed to be engsged in a mble for the place. Neither did he ish to appcint a man of negative quali- ti The judge, it is said, suggested Mr. McGill as a young man who would abund- antly fulfill the President’s requirements. It is also said that this incident came to the ears of Mr. Don A. Dickinson, who had known Mr. McGill in a business way, and that he came strongly to the front in fayor of his selection. Opinions on the Appointment. Mr. J. Fred Kelley was one of the first to call on and tender Mr. McGill his con- gratulations. “I thought it would be the other way, Fred, and that I'd be calling to give you my good wishes,” said Mr. McGill. Mr. Kelley, it will be remembered, was prominently mentioned os Col. Wright’s successor, and at one time his friends were certain that he would be appointed. He was vigorovsly pushed for the place by Mr. James L. Norris and other influential democrats, but it became known some weeks ago that the probabilities were no longer in his favor. Mr. Kelley told a Star reporter that Mr. McGill's appointment was a good one and would meet with gen- eral approval. “I think Mr. McGill will make an excel- lent register,” said Mr. John R. Carmody, treasurer of the Washington Loan and Trust Company, when informed of the ap- pointment. “He is a young man of sterling character and excellent executive ability. He has suave and pleasant manners and a genial disposition, and I'm sure all his friends will be as much gratified at his se- lection as Iam. He will be a very worthy successor to a very worthy man, for Col. Wright is an affable and pleasant gentle- man and has made a fine register of wills.” “The appointment is a most excellent one,” said Gen. Allan Rutherford. “I have known Mr. McGill a long time—he was with Me once in my office. He is a good fellow— a fie feilow—and I'm heartily glad he’s got it.” “alr. Gill is a splendid young man,” said Mr. Augustus Burgdorf. “I do not think President Cleveland could have selected a register of wilis more acceptable to the whole community. He ts pleasant, of ster- ling character, and the District is to be congratulated upon his appointment in my opinion.” Recognition of the Young Democracy. “I regard Mr. McGill’s appointment as an excellent one,” said Postmaster Willett. “It is not only a happy and deserved recogni- tion of the young democracy of the Dis: trict, but also of a splendidly equipped young man of fine character and sterling qualities.” Mr. W. Cranch McIntyre, whose name Was prominently mentioned in connection with the position, held views in special con- corey, With those expressed by Mr. Wil- ett. “He is a fine young man,” said Mr. Me- Intyre “and will, Iam sure, make a splen- did officer.” ——.__ A Nautical Expert Examination, The civil service commission will hold an examination September 24 to fill a vacancy in the position of nautical expert in the Navy Department, the salary of which is $1,000 per annum. The subjects of the ex- amination will be letter writing, mathe- matics, physical geography, nautical defini- tions and navigation. Persons desiring to compete can secare applicntion blanks from the commission, and should file their applications at onze. Residents of the District of Columbia will be admitted to the examination. The civil service commission’ announces that there is oniy one vacancy to be fill=1, instead of three, as originally announced, in the position of copyist’of maps in the office of the topographer in the Post Office Department. Also, that the subject of mathematies includes only a few questions in arithmetic, algebra and plane geom- etry. The examination will be held in Washington, D. C., September and may be taken in other cities where there are ap- plicants, by special arrangement. = Pensions Allowed. Maryland—Increase—Jeremiah Robinett, Flint Stone, Frostburg, Allegany. Original widows, &c. —Kate Mullen, Baltimore; Mary J. Pullett, Baltimore; Nannie C. K. Moore, Baltimore. Virginia—Original—John M. Roland, Coe- burn, Wise; Jeremiah D. Harrington, alias Thomas Curtis, National Soldiers’ Hom Elizabeth City. Additional—Edward Mu phy, National Soldiers’ Home, Eiizabeth City. District of Columbia—Mexican war widow —Angeronor Cooper, Washington. SELECTING STREETS The Thoroughfares to Be Improved Will Shortly Be Decided On. APPROPRIATIONS WILL THEN BE ASKED Scores of Requests and Petitions Received From Property Holders. THE LENGTHY LIST Witkin a short time the Commissioners will decide what streets they will ask Con- gress to appropriate for, in order that they may be improved within the next fiscal year. Already the Commissioners are look- ing over the ground, and inspecting the different localities, in order that when the time comes they may be better qualified to discuss the question. The interested property holders are busy getting up petitions for the improvement of the streets in their respective localities, and cach day the Commissioners listen to property holders who call to personally urge certain improvements. In previous years the Congressmen have taken a hand, but up to date few have called to lend their influence. Request of Real Extate Owners, It will be interesting to know what the property holders want in the way of im- provements rext year. Following is a com- plete list up to date of the requests and pe- titions that have been made to the Com- missioners for street impreveinents, and which are now under consideration: David Flynn of 211 th street north- east writes as follows concerning the im- provement of 10th street: “I respectfully request that 10th street northeast from East Capitol to C street northeast (three squares) may be placed on the schedule of pavements of streets for the ensuing fiscal year (18%6.) The portion of the street named was placed on the schedule twice in the past three years, but for some rea- son had not been provided for. It is hoped that your honorable body may deem our request worthy of favorable action.” It will cost $11,000 to do the work. Mr. A. T. Lewis wants Ist street north- west between Pierce street and New York a¥enue improved next year, and says in a letter to the Commissioners accompanying his request: “I would most resp=ctfully ask that Ist street northwest between Pierce and New York ayenue be placed on the schedule for improvement for the year or at least that por- This ending June 30, 1897, tion between Pierce and M streets. short block is in a most unsightly tion. Notwitastanding its nearne: central part of the city, it is in practically the same condition that it was twenty-five years ago. I ain the owner of Nos. 1147 and 1149 on this block, and they are ren- dered unproductive on account of the ap- pearance of the street in front.” The engineer department places the esti- spat cost of improving this street at 000. Renewal of Former Petitions. Edward W. Byrn calls attention to the petition on ijile for two years with refor- ence to repaving B street north from ist street west to Delawar2 avenue. From Anacostia comes a petition signed by a number of property holders praying for the improvement of Pierce street be- tween Jefferson street and the alley in the rear of lots 12 and 108; also that High street be extended across lots 2 and 103 to connect with Fierce street, and so im- proved, the petition sets ferth, a continu- ous street will be made, already improved by_a number of Ecuses. George H. Evans calls attention to the condition of B and 12th streets northeast, and asks that 12th street between Last Capitol and B streets northeast be paved. Joseph Paul, in a letter to the Commis- sicners, urges the paving of 20th street northwest from 8 street to Florida avenue, and the south side of Florida avenue from Connecticut avenue to 18th street. Allison Nailor, jr., requests the paving of Ist street northwest between New York avenue and N street. He says he has made the same request for the past two years without success. Ryland Church Wants 2 Pavement. The pastor and members of the official board of Ryland M. E. Church unite with the residents and property owners on D street southwest between 9th and 10th streets in a petition to the Commissioners humbly praying that the old cobble stone pavement on D street in front of the church be replaced by a modern pavement of concrete or asphalt block. The present pavement, the petition seis forth, has been down over twenty years, is full of holes, very noisy and disagreeable, and the public wership is interfered with. The pe- litioners’ sleep is disturbed and their prop- erty depreciated. They hope the Commis- sioners will include the street in the esti- mates for next year. Lieut. D. L. Wilson again calls attention to the condition of 29th street northwest between Q and Road streets and asks fa- vorabie consideration for paving same dur- ing the coming year. The superintendent of streets has recommended the improve- ment of this street and there is little doubt it will be placed on the new schedule. ‘The urgency of improving Kentucky ave- nue southward from Lincoln Park is strongly set forth in a letter of C. W. Dickey which is now under consideration with reference to the improvement of this street. If the superintendent of streets has anything to do with it the grading and regulation of K street northeast between llth and 12th streets will be placed upon the new schedule. R. E Tyner has called attention to a petition from the residents and property holders interested and is very desirous of having the improvement made. Etrong Appeal for Delaware Aven Perhaps the strongest appeal for street improvements comes from the owners of property on Delaware avenue southwest. In a petition to the Commissioners they urge that provision be made for the im- roy next year, of Delaware avenue Prom 16 P street. There are thres ave~ nues, the petition sets forth, extending in- to Washiagton, two of which (Maryland and Virginia) are given up in great part to the use of railroads. The third one, Dela- ware avenue, and, from its natural posi- ticn, the mcst important of all, i the only one which radiates from the Capitol, and it directly connects the Capitol with the United States arsenal at the foot of 4% street. It is the only avenue running south of E street, and it is the most convenient passageway or short cut to the eastern and northeastern sections of the cit. It has al "s been the policy of the government— and a wise policy, too—to give the prefer- ence in str2et improvements to the avenues converging at the Capitol. They are the spokes of the great wheel of which the Capitol is the hub. So far as taking the lead in public or private improvements Delaware avenue has been in disgrace to all sections lying between 4% street and ‘Mine benefits of the proposed improve- ment will not be confined to the line of Delavare avenue alone, but they will be strorely felt in ali that portion of South Wast irgton lying west of 41 street. Other Improvements Asked. Several people, in different communica- tions, urge the improvement, by paving, of Cc street northeast between 10th and llth streets. A rumber of letters are on file praying fer the paving of D street northwest be- tween 9th and 10th streets. Mr. George C.