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apé@ esp2cially Chairman Fairchild and Tax Commissioner Sutro, were exceedingly an- gry When they learned of the decision of the committee giving them less than half of the half a loaf they asked. “We will not accept ii,” satd Mr. Fair- child to an Evening Star reporter. “The Tecognition accorded it was no recognition at all. We shall not accept such terms,” ex-Commissioner Sutro said. “We are not ly surprised, but we did Hope Senator il would = more successfu Everet’ P. Wheeler said: ‘We have been treated this way before. We are greatly dis: atisfied.” The Tammany men wore broad smiles, but they were not talking. The universal sentiment was, “Well, let them go back d join the republicans, where they be- lorg.” REFUSED THE CONCESSION. Fairchild Democrats Decided to Bolt the Convention. SYRACUSE, N. Y., September 25.—Chaotic and disturbing to the leaders who have counseled harmony in democratic ranks . Was the situation this morning. The action at an early hour this morning of the com- mittee on credentials was a surprise to everybody. Here is the reading of adopted: “Tamminy Hall is entitled to recognition in all future conventions as regular, and its delegates are to be placed upon the pre- liminary and other rolls thereof, and In the appointment of inspeators of elections, the use of the party emblem, and in every other way in which the question of party organi- zation may arise, said Tammany Hall or- ganization shall be recognized and seated as the regular organization of the party in New York county, but, in the interest of harmony at this time, the committee recom- mends, subject to the aforesaid conditions, that the sitting delegates, as well as the delegates known as the state democracy, be admitted to the convention, with one-fifth of a vote to each state democracy delegate and four-fiths of a vote to each Tammany Hall delegation.” The voting on the questions proposed as the admission of the state democracy was also a subject of conversation this morning. The questions propounded and the votes cast were: “Shall the delegates be admitted with one- third of a vote each?” The vote was twenty-two for, twenty- seven against. Senator Hill yoted no. So did Wm. B. Kirk, the representative of Onondaga. B. J. York of Kings then offered a reso- lution that the state democracy delegates be given seats with one-fifth of a vote each. This was carried, 32 to 17. Senator Hill voted aye. William B. Kirk voted no. When the leaders and rank and file of the state democracy had pondered the mat- ter at breakfast, they had partially con- cluded that it would be better to take a fifth than to have nothing. Several of the Prominent men believed that, although a Protest should be made at the smallness of the representation, still their people would be better satisfied if they had even a little yoice in the convention, with the hope of having more given to them next year, and also on the ground that the granting of a representation at all would be a concession. Everett P. Wheeler, one of the leaders, Was, however, firm in the fact that they should demand more, and not accept the fifth. He said: s “If we don’t get what we ask for now, we may later on, wut in any event we should not lower our standard and accept what is far below our rights.”” When Mr. Fairchild arrived he voiced abcut the same sentiments, and it began to look as if there was to be an absolute refusal on the part of the leaders to ac- cept the propositions of the credential com- mittee. The Concession Refused. Mr. Fairchild catled the meeting to order at 9:45, and Mr. Wheeler offered a resolu- tion claiming that the vote of the state democracy entitled them as loyal democrats to full recognition in the party, and that it shculd not accept the offer. This was adopted unanimously, and a committee was appointed to go before the convention with the sentiment of the body refusing the rep- resentation given them. There was no excitement at the refusal, and the mecting lasted but a few minutes. Mr. Fairchild did not speak, and, with the exception of the reading of Mr. Wheel- er’s resolution cf refusal, nothing was sald, except that, when asked by a delegate as to what was offered, Chairman Fair- child said: “I undertsand that they offer us a fifth represertation only, and not anything else. No recognition whatever is given to us.” The meeting adjourned, and the members decided to use their tickets and go to the Pall as spectators. They decided to leave for New York at 8 o'clock. Im the Convention Hall. At the convention hall the delegates be- gan to gather as early as 9:30. The band arrived about 10 o'clock, and enlivened the Place with popular ai which the dele- gates vigorously applauded. The delay in the opening of the conven- tion was caused by a conference being held in the rooms occupied by Messrs. Hill, Murphy and Flower. It was said to be for the purpose of trying to persuade John Boyd Thacher of Albany, who is person- ally friendly to both sections of the party, to accept the nomination for the control- lership. Mr. Thacher refused absolutely at first, and then began a series of arguments by the leaders to induce to fall in line. It was even intimated that word had come from Washington that he would be per- sonally acceptable to the administration. For fully an hour the conference lasted Lehind closed doors with an anxious crowd of the supporters of the other candidates filling the haliways. It was 11:25 when the gavel fell and the credential committee’s report was called for. The report of the Queens and Oswe- go contests was read and agreed to with- out debate. When the New York contest was reach- ed the resolutfon as adopted in committee was read during intense quiet. Then during a roar of anplause Delegate pmcreeen of Kings offered this resolu- tion: “Resolved, That upon the roll of the con- vention be placed the names of both sit- tung and contesting delegates from New York county, and that the sitting delega- tion have seventy votes and the conte ants thirty-five votes, and that the sts democr: elect four members of the sta committee and the sitting delegations 8, subject, however, to the conceding of the party emblem to the sitting delegations in_case of difference in party ticket.” He had stepped up to the top of the aisle amid cries of “Platform,” and as the resolu- tion was finished the New York state democ- racy in the back of the hall yelled them- selves hoarse. When the applause subsided he sald: “In offering this substitute I desire to oc- cupy a few moments to state the reasons why we offer this substitute. I have in my hand the resolutions adopted this morning by the New York democracy, saying that they cannot with decency or dignity accept the offer. (Applause and hisses.) To me it seems that they are right. We are not mak- ing a step toward harmony by adopting the committee's resolution. It will irritate them against the state organization, and, with great respect to the committee, it ill befits the party to do this. If they are given their seats they must, according to the resolu- tions, come under the cloak of Tammany. “It I understand the temper of these gen- tlemen they will never come here as dele- gates from Tammany.” (Shouts and jeers.) “I am a delegate here, and I can at least have my say. I may do some good. At least I can do no harm. The gentlemen Brine, pick of the business and social Ses.) the resolution ¢ . “Who are these gentlemen?" (Cries of “Garocs.”") (The rd means literally a member of the German-American Reform Union and is ap- Plied to any reformer.) y they are gentlemen.” hey never showed it,” yelled a voice. Senator Hill, from the aisle, “I trust the sergeant-at-arms will see that these inter- ruptiors ceaser’’ There was a cheer, and then Mr. Patter- son continued: “You may scoff, if you please, but reform has come to stay, and these gentlemen are reformers in the true Sense of the word. Their actions in New York city have been just, when we «on- sider the government of that city. It is idle to deny that there was room for re- form, as was certainly demonstrated by the investigations there. “That soe of the assertions of fraud and corruption were true is demonstrated by the fact that thousends of democrits voted with the republicans, and the rec- ords show that sixty thousand of our votes Went from us, controlled by these people who ask recognition here.” Mr. Bell of Kings, chairman of the cre- dential committee, took the platform. He said had the honor last night to preside over the largest committee ever in a dem- ocratic gathering. The whole matter was detailed at length, and later in executive THE EVENING-STAR, -WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1895—TWELVE PAGES. Here is another suggestion for the business man who adver- tises or ought to advertise. Advertising space is valuable in proportion to the extent and character of circulation of the advertising medium. The Star’s advertising rate for a given space for three months or more is less than 5 cents per line, without changes; for ten thousand lines to be used within a year, changes at will, the rate is 7} cents per line. The Star’s circulation is be- lieved to be five times that of any afternoon paper in Wash- ington—no other afternoon pa- per makes public its circulation. On this basis it is therefore easy to calculate that a fair rate for space in other afternoon papers would be one cent a line where The Star charges five and 1} cents a line as against The Star’s charge of 7} cents. session the matter was carefully consid- ered. Mr. Patterson was there, and pre- sented his resolution for a third. It was defeated by a large majority, and then by a large majority it was decided to give them one-fifth, Tammany objected and voted against it. We consider it fair, and we consider it especially fair, because both parties object to it. If it is an Insult to offer one-fifth, it is an insult to offer one-third. (Hisses and groans.) “We had great respect for the gentlemen of the contestants, but we had also to consider the question of the democratic party of the state. I move the adoption of @ resolution indorsing our attitude.” ; Upholding Tammany. Senator Charles Guy of Tammany took the stage. One of his first assertions was that Tammany had upheld the democracy for one hundred years. A voice in the back—‘‘Who slaughtered Winfield Hancock?” “The gentleman will cease his interruption. State Senator Guy and Thomas F. Grady spoke for the Tammany democrats. The latter said that the state democracy, with the German reformers to help them, was less than one-fifth. Yet they gave them a fifth. “Yhey ask for a half. It 1s surprising they don’t ask for more than that. This is a matter now of conscience, not politi What would they do if they had a third? I venture a prediction that If for any motive they scorn the offer made here from that moment they will be without a con- stituency. I had supposed that after our decision last night the kicking and cuffing would be over. Tammany to the number ef 100,00 will decide whether the action of this committee and convention 1s right or wiorg.” The question was put by the chairman, and the: Patt nm resolution was kilied and the other 1esolution, giving the state de- mocracy one-fifth, adopted. State Democracy Bolted. The Grace-Fairchild people started to leave the hall, and as some of them filed out there was a repetition of the scene in the democracy convention of 1894 at Sara- toma. They were alternately cheered and hissed. When the tumult had subsided the report of the committee on permanent organiza- tion was read, and the chair appointed John Boyd Thacher and James N. Shepard to escort ex-Governor Flower to the chair. The Nominations. The following is the full ticket nominated: For secretary of state, Horatio C. Kinz of Kirgs. Controller, John B. Judson of Fulton. State treasurer, D. C. Low of Schoharie. Attorney general, B. Norton Chase of Albary. State engineer, Russell Stuart of Onon- daga, Judge of court of appeals, John G. Teller of Auburn. Charles S. Fairchild of New York said, when te left the convention today: “The Asscclated Press can announce that we will have a ticket of our own on all local issues.” “Will you affiliate with the republicans?” “I don't know as yet. We have not yet made a decision.” The Platform. The plaiform makes following declara- tion of principles and policy: 1. Home rule, the first essential condl- tion of good municipal government; local jurisdiction and control over purely local affairs; no legislative meddling. 2 Economy in public expense. No pub- lic money for private purposes or political jobs; strict audit of official expenditure; a low tax rate. 3. Honesty in public office; no tainted leg- islature; io corrupt traffic in legisiators, clean men and free agents. 4. Equal and honest enforcement of all laws; a proper observation of a day of rest and an orderly Sunday; modifications or re- peal of laws unsupported by public opinion; no unjust sumptuary laws; no blue laws; recognition of the fundamental American principle of freedom of conscience; home rule in excise, as well as in other matters, within reasonable limitations established to protect the interests of temperance and morality; an amendment of the excise and other laws by the legislature of the state which shall permit each municipality ex- pressing its sentiments by a popular vote of a majority of its citizens to determine within such proper legislative restrictions as shall be required by the interests of the entire state what may best suit its special necessities and conditions. 5. The attempts of prominent republican politicians in the large cities of the state to repudiate their own platform are re- newed evidence of their hypocrisy and dis- honesty on the excise question and of their desire to deceive the people. 6. Equal taxation; no unjust discrimina- ticn; no favored interests; no partial legis- Jation; home rule in methods of strictly local taxation. 7. Individual lberty; the right of all citi- zens to equal opportunities before the law; equal and exact justice to all men. 8. Honest elections; compulsory official accounting of expenditures by political committees as well as candidates; personal registration of voters as a safeguard against fraud. 9. Practical and honest reform in the civil service, 10, Intelligent and liberal promotion of agriculture. 11. Improved highways of travel through- out the state in the interest of our citizens and particularly of the farmers and bicycle riders. 2. Beneficial and needed legislation in the interests of labor; opposition to combina- tions, trusts and monoplies, in restraint of competition in trade; improvement in and the maintenance of the canals of the state, in accordance with the time-hon- ored policy of the democratic party. 13. Federal taxation for revenue only; no government partnership, with protected monopolies; no meddling with the present reformed tariff, to the injury and unset- tling of business ond industries. 14. Sourd mor ey; goid and silver the only legal tender; no currency not convertible to coin; gradual retirement and extinction of the greenback currency; no free and un- limited coinage of silver. 15, Strict construction of the federal Con- stitution; rigid maintenance of the reserved r:ghts of the states; no force bills. 16. No entangling alliances with foreign nations; the vigorous enforcement of the Monroe doctrine; no jingoism. We reaf- firm the democratic national platform of 1892, and congratulate the people that democratic legislation and democratic ad- ministration have successfully brought th country out of the disastrous financial and industrial condition Into which it was plunged by the ill-conceived acts of the re- publican party. We indorse the adminis- tration of President Cleveland. The platform closes with a denuncia- tion of the last republican legislature. The Convention Adjourns. At 2:10 p.m. the convention adjourned sine die. LATE NEWS BY WIRE Permanent Organization of the Chi- cago Convention. ROW OVER EXCLUDING 4Wo DELEGATES Mr. Finerty Wants a Standing > Army. HIS SUGGESTION APPROVED CHICAGO, September 25.—With renewed vigor the delegates to the Irish conven- tion began their second day's work at As- sociation Hall today. Little time was lost in preliminaries and the election of per- manent officers was put through at a rapid pace, and with uninterrupted harmony. The repost of the committee on perma- nent organization met with not the slight- est opposition, the following officers being unanimously elected: J. F. Finerty, chair- man; J. P. Sutton, secretary; J. F. Keat- ing. T. M. Grevy and J. O. Strain, assist- ant secretaries. Vice presidents: J. M. Kennedy, Mont.; C. D. O'Brien, St. Paul; C. F. Driscoll, New Haven; P. J. Judge, Holyoke; Cornelius Harding, Pittsburg. When the report of the committee on credentials was submitted it was received with some dissent by a few delegates, be- cause Dr. Paul M. Sheedy and John Mad- den, from the Ancient Order of Hibernians and a@ convention of Irish American citizens of Allegheny county, Pa.,were refused seats in the convention. An amendment seating the two was offer- ed, and a bit of a row was threatened for a time, but the committee was sustained by a liberal majority, and the matter was drop- ped, the claim being that the credentials of the contestants were not sufficient. Considerable enthusasm was created by a Motion to add O'Donovan Rossa to the list of vice presidents, but Mr. Rossa declined. Al doubts as to the earnestness of the new movement” toward freedom for Ire- land were set rest when Chairman John F. Finerty, in an address to the conven- tion, declared for an Irish-American stand- ing rae eich rau be ready to do bat- ‘reland whenever ey prevent itself. Gaited fe boldness of the plan as outlined by the ardent speaker created a sensation. That the chairman's views met with the ap- proval of the delegates was proved by the Sreat enthusiasm with whi Was received. omens ssreech ——___ JAPAN'S NAVAL STRENGTH. Will Be Greatly Increased in the Next Five Years, SAN FRANCISCO, September 25.—A local peper has the following advices from Tokio under date of September 13: Two Japanese cruisers, Yoshino Kan and Nanima Kan, noteworthy for their achievements during the war between China and Japan, recently added to their record some valuable services in the For- mosa campaign. Steaming along the west coast of the island, they bombarded bar- racks, shelled strong positions, landed par- tles of marines to capture villages held by insurgents, and materially facilitated the operations of the troops. Japan's ship bullding for the next five years has been definitely settled. In addi- tion to two large ironclads now building in England, she is to have four line-of-battla ships of Royal Sovereign type, three cruls- ers of from 7,000 to 8,000 tons, four crulsers of 4,009 tons, with a speed of twenty knots, and a number of smaller craft. When this program Is carried out, her fleet will com- prise six first-class line-of-battle ships, each mere powerful than any vessel flying a for- eign flag in eastern waters, together with a large squadron of magnificent fast cruisers. Much attention has been attracted In Ja- pan by Intelligence that the King of Corea as granted exclusive mining rights in the province of Phyong-An-Do for a period of twenty-five years to an American trading company, a firm weil known in the west. The only condition attached to the grant is that the capitalists shall pay one-fourth of their profits to the royal treasury. VANCOUVER, B. C., September 25.—The steamer Empress of India has arrived from the orient. Japanese papers state that the govern- ment has under consideration a proposal to issue bonds for the $100,000,000 war loan approved by the diet at the last session. The amount expended on the war was nearly 150,000,000 yen. The Salvation Army has commenced war in Japan. Lieut. Espejune, a Japanese, has charge of the forces in Japan. On the 10th instant 662 cases of cholera and 476 deaths were reported in Japan. Up td the 6th of September, 38,928 cases and 25,756 deaths had occurred since the out- break of the plague. Eighteen Russian convicts who escaped from Saghalien have been arrested by Jap- anese police near Hakodate. Five escaped again from prison, but the remaining thir- teen were handed over to the Russian con- sul and sent to Saghalien. —— N IN THE LEAD. ETHELWY: Finishes the First Round Three Min- utes Ahend. OYSTER BAY, L. L, September 25.—The outlook for a race today between the half- raters Ethelwynn and Spruce IV was not promising this morning. There was little or no wind astir. At 12:30 o'clock a long whistle was heard on the observatory, and all hands knew that the race had been started. A couple of minutes later the Ethelwynn appeared in sight from behind the point of land that obstructs the view of the start- ing line. She was sailing with lifted sheet and going through the water at a rate so lively that it became known that the yachts had more wind than was felt on the club house. Spruce did not come into the range of vision for some time.. When she did appear, she was gt least a dozen lengths astern of her leader. Spruce crossed the Mne at 12:30:00, and Ethelwynn followed well to windward at 2 , unofficial. ‘The American boat al- most immediately took the lead, and held it well. The wind had shifted, so that it was south-southwcst on the first leg of the triangular course, which was a broad reach. E Ethelwynn finished the first round about three minutes ahead of Spruce. ———— BOTH GOVERNMENTS REPRESENTED Cannda and the United States at the Cleveland Convention. CLEVELAND, Ohio, September 25.—At the opening of the morning session of the deep waterways convention today a partial report of the committee on credentials was submitted, indicating the presence of 330 delegates from fifteen states and provinces. President Howland stated that he had re- ceived a communication from Sir Mackenzie Bowell, premier of Canada, designating an eminent engineer, Mr. Munro, to represent the Canadian government at the conven- tion. Mr. Howland then invited Lieut. George P. Blow, who came to the conven- tion as a representative of the United States government, and Mr. Munro to take seats on the platform. He said the action of the two governments in sending repre- sentatives to the convention did not in any way commit them to the policy of the con- vention. —_—. —_ Will Confer With the British Ambas- sador. OTTAWA, Ont. September 25.—Lord Aberdeen, the governor-gereral, is hasten- ing back to the capital to meet Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British ambassador at Washington, who will be here on the 20th irstant. It is understood Sir Julian has received instructions to press for the im- trediate payment of the claims of Canadian sealers under the Paris award. ge Anton Schwar7's Death. NEW YORK, September 25.—Word was recelved at the office of the American Brewer (trade journal) that Anton Schwarz, its editor, widely known in the brewing trade, hai died suddenly last night of heart failure, while returning to New York from atrip to Philadelphia. An under- taker took charge of the remains at Jersey City. He resided in Brooklyn. §SsSs———oOoouT0umm THE MONROE DOCTRINE / EPISCOPAL WORKERS|* GREAT SURPRISE/FINANCE AND TRADE The Venesuelan Boundary Dispute to Be Made a Teat Case. Au Ameriens Enterprise to Be Soon Started im the Disputed ‘Territory. * n y |. It ts expacted that within thirty days two vesselg loaded with machinery for mills and mining will sail from New York for Venezuela. These vessels are to be sent by the syndicate to whom the Ven- ezuelan government has granted valuable concessions within the Venezuelan terri- tory, to which Great Britain is laying claim. It is understood that the Venezuelan gov- errment fs going to maintain her right to this territory at any cost, and that the United States government is going to in- sist upon the observance of the Monroe doctrine, no matter how aggressive Eng- land may be in the matter. The parties having the concessions are influential, both politically and financially, and are likely to be in a position to demand the protection of their rights. But inde- pendently of this fact, it is understood to be the intention of the administration to champion in a conspicuous way the Monroe doctrine, and that the Venezuelan bound- ary dispute, where Great Britain is trying to acquire valuable territory by the con- venient expedient of advancing the bound- ary line of British Guiana, has been select- ed as a test case. No one can tell what the attitude of England will be in the matter, or what the policy of this country may lead to. ———_-e—___ TO PREVENT THE SALE. BI to Enjoin the Disposul of Tenley- town d Rockville Road. A bill in equity was filed today by At- torney John Ridout on behalf of the John- scn Company, a Pennsylvania corporation, against Jas. B. Hend2rson and others, praying that the sale today of the Tenley- town and Rockville railroad be enjoined. Also, that a receiver be appointed, that the rights and priorities of the parties In the case under certain deeds of trust be ad- judicated and settled, and that the com- plainant company may be decreed to have priority under a trust of April 8, 1893, over the defendants, who claim under a trust of June 20, 1892, under which the sale today was to be made. After that is done the sale of the property of the railroad in this District Is asked to be made by trustees appointed and instructed by the court. ‘The complainant company claims that the deed of trust of June. 20, 1892, was not re- corded unt!] May 11, 1895, while that of April 8, 1893, was recorded June 20, 1893, and has, therefore, priority over the earlier made deed. Yesterday, it is stated, com- piainant company filed a similar petition in eee circuit court of Montgomery county, The petition filed here today was presented to Judge Bradley, who granted a temporary 1estraining order, returnable the 10th of text month. ———.—__ DISTRICT GOVERNMEN ti Poday’s Orders. The Commissioners tocay ordered: That Contractor James T. Summers, on contract No. 2002 with the District of Co- lumbia, be suspended, as provided in para- greph 10 of the gencral stipulations of con- tract, for failure to prosccutg the delivery of material at a satisfactory rate of Progress; andi-that Messrs. Richards and Cowell, his bondsmen, be directed to carry the contraet to completion, in accordance with theit offer of September 20 to that effect, and that they be notified to begin the delivéry ‘of material without delay. (E. D. 7785, 1895.) That water main assessments be can- celed as follows, on account of the de- cision in the Burgdorf cese: Against sublot 63, block 30, Rosedale. (E. D. Tigo, 4p95.) Against lot 3, block 2, University Heights. (B.D. 7654, | 1895.) Against Icts 18 1nd 19, block 21, Brook- land. (E. D. 7801, 1895.) Against lot 103, Chapin Brown’s subdi- vision, plat 10, county. (BE. D. 7793, 1895.) Reniaining installments cf water main assessments against lots 514, 515, 516, 517, 518 and 519, Anacostia. (E. D. 7777, 18 That catch basir at the norcheast corner of 22d and P streets rcrthwest be recon- structed; estimated cost, $60; chargeable to appropriation for repairs and improve- ments of streets and avenues, 1896. (E. D. 7702, 1895.) That the gas lamp at the northeast corner of Massachusetts and Florida avenues be adjusted to line of new curb; estimated cost, $4. (E. D. 7821, 1895.) That the naphtha lamp in alley, square 117, recently broken down by a runaway team, be re-erected; estimated cost, $2. (E. D. 7819, 1895.) ‘The proposal of Charles H. Eslin for grav- eling Albemarle and 38th streets at 25 cents per square yard !s accepted, that being the best bid and the lowest for acceptable sam- ple of gravel. (E. D. 7740, 1895.) That the sewer along the west side of 4% street southwest from M street southward 200 feet, and also along the south side of M street southwest from the west side of 4% street eastward 230 feet, be replaced; esti- mated cost, $865, chargeable to the current appropriation for replacing obstructed sew- ers, (B.D. 7791, 1895.) That the sewer along the north side of G street between 6th street and alley midway between 6th and 7th streets southeast be replaced by a new sewer; estimated cost, $402, chargeable to current appropriation for replacing obstructed sewers. (EB. D. 7507, 1895.) That a cement sidewalk be laid in front of 1335, 1337, 1839, 1341, 1343, 1345 and 1347 T street northwest, under the provisions of the ermit system, at an estimated cost of 5.20. (EB. D. 7788, 1895.) ———— Was Hauled Up. Henry Martin, a mortar mixer, employed at the new city post office building, had an uncomfortable experience about 10 o'clock this morning and one he is not anxious to repeat. He had prepared a large tub of mortar for the use of the stone masons and had attached it to the derrick rope, so that it might be hoisted to the top of the walls when the signal was given the engineer to pull up. Martin's foot in some way became entangled in the guy line, be- ing caught in what is technically called a half hitch—a sort of slip knot—and he was terrified to realize that he as well as the mortar was being steadily raised toward the top story of the high bullding. Being caught around the ankle, he hung head downward, but had presence of mind to also keep a tight hold with his hands. It was some time before the engineer was given the signal to reverse the engine—not until Marfin had been carried up to within one story, of the top of the walls, a dis- tance of ‘fully seventy-five feet. He was safely lowered to the ground and this after- ncon was again at work, suffering no other inconverience-ithan a soreness of the leg, but it is pot unreasonable to suppose that hereafter he will be careful as to how he gets his foot tangled in derrick ropes. —— Tomorow’s Alexander Island Entries. First rate, four and a half furlongs, sell- ing—Ccdy, 110; Dr. Parkhurst, 110; China, 110; Cashmere, 110; Mae Hunt, 110; Quilla, 110; PeterJackson, 110. Second tace/ four and a half furlongs, selling—Mohawk, 110; Miss Modred, 110; Pattie, 110; Classic, 110; Jullet, 110; Joy- euse, 110.; Third race, one mile, selling—Dare Devil, Pocahontas, Johnny Weber, Tioga, Samari- tan, 102; Tenacious, Prince Klamath, An- drew D., 105. Fourth race, six and a quajter furlongs, selling—Hazel, 112; Prince Joh¥, 105; Grand Prix, 105; ty Keister, 99; The Bully, 08; Pickawa; Fifth race, five-elghths of a mile—Jersey, 122; Clarsman, 107; Fidget, 107; Arda, 106; Aurie T., 106; Irish Lass, 106; Jessie Taral, 101. Sixth race, one-half mile, selling—Red Cross, 110; Lebanon, 110; Nemo, 107; Path- way, 107; Tammany Hall, 107; Come Home, 107; Johnny, 107; Marguerite II, 107; Little Charlie, 107; Jennie T., Grampian, 107. Second and sixth races declared First split and extra run as sixth. —.__ For a Divorce. Ann T. Cushman today petitioned for a divorce from Fredk. H. Cushman, the pa- off. pers in the case being withheld from publi- cation. Variance Between Bishop Paret and Colored Clergy. THEY WANT MORE REPRESENTATION He is Steadfastly Opposed to Colored Bishops. ANNUAL CONFERENCE The pretty Chapel of St. Mary’s, on 234 street northwest between G and H, was currpletely filled this morning to hear the acdress of Bishop Paret to the eleventh an- nual conference of workers of the Protest- ant Episcopal Church among the colored people. The artistic plan of the church with its interior court beautifully set with vines, flowers and shrubbery,through which the congregation pass to enter the audl- terlum, gave the gathering more the ap- pearance of a garden party than a stiff, ec- cleslastical convention. There was a large rumber of ladies present. The vested choir ard the large number of the clergy in vertments lent a picturesque color to the scere. Aft2r devotional exercises, in which the choir performed a most agreeable part, the bishop read his address. Bishop Paret’s Address; It was devoted chiefly to a defense of the commission elected by the general church to have charge of the work among the colored people. “The time perhaps has come,” said the bishop, “when the com- mission should be dissclved. Yet I, as a member of it from the start, am able to say that but for it a great work among your people would have been undone. It has certainly increased and methodized in- terest in that work. It has made perma- nent a feeling that this work must not be left to chance interest, but must be a part of the work of the church. This alone justifies the existence of the commission. If no more had been accomplished, it could justify the claim that its work had been a Success.” Work in This Diocese. The bishop claimed that there were more colored communicants of the church in this diocese than in any other in the land, and that here was doubtless a proper place to study the work that was going forward. The general church had given 360,000 annually to the work; the colored people themselves in this diocese had given $4,000, and between $7,000 and $8,000 had been received from this diocese for the work as personal and parochial gifts. These gifts had been brought out by the commission. To the commission was also due the founding of St. Augustine’s League in New York city, and St. Monica's in Washington, the Woman’s Auxillary King Hall for theological study and St. Augus- tine’s College at Raleigh—all these were due to the commission. It was easy, he said, to criticise the com- mission. He did that himself, and the com- mission did it. But it had been called into being by the general church, and welcom- ing criticism must go forward to its duty, cheerfully if possible, bravely at all haz- ards. If the commission is to be discon- tinued something better should first be of- fered as a substitute. Criticism must be constructive, not destructive. The Study for Orders. The secord division of the address dwelt on the subject of study for orders. Its main point of interest was an unequivocal decla- ration agcirst a colored bishop. There must not be a divided church, said the bishop, and there must be a bishop for each diocese, from within the diocese. At the close of the address the communion service occupied the rest of the morning hour. Conference Called to Order. Shortly before 1 o'clock the conference was called to order by the president, Rev. Henry L. Phillips of Philadelphia. Rev. Messrs. Tunnell, Cain and Tatum were ramed as committee on credentials. The committee on nominations presented the rames of Rev. Owen M. Waller, rector of St. Thomas Church, Philadelphia, for pres- ident, ard of Rev. George F. Bragg, jr., of Baltimere, for secretary and treasurer. A minority report presented the name of Rev. 0. L. Mitchell of Washington for president. Mr. Mitchell withdrew, and the report of the committee was adopted. Mr. Waller, in taking the chalr, made a brief address, acknowledging the honor and pointing out the significance of the work before the conference. - A Prolonged Discussion. At this point the question was brought up whether or not the address of the bishop should be referred to a committee or left for general discussion throughout the con- ference. It was quickly apparent that the tone of the address was not at all to the liking of mos: of the clergymen present. It was especially displeasing in contrast with the pointed criticism offered in the address by Rev. Mr. Wright at the open- ing sessiom of the conference last evening. This matter led to a prolonged and spirited discussion. i Mr. Waller said the point in the bishop's address was the maintenance of the com- mission. He, Mr. Wafer, was opposed to the commission, as many others were, be- cause it was not representative. There were no colored men on it. Mr. Phillips’ Address. . St. Mary’s Church was crowded to the doors last night at the opening session of the convention. Rey. Herry L. Phillips, presi- dent of the convention, conducted the serv- ices, and Rev. Richard Bright of Savannah, Ga., delivered the sermon. The vested cholr of the church furnished mustc for the occa- sicn. Among the leading clergymen who sat within the chancel rail were Rev. H. L. Phil- Ups, Rev. Richard Bright, Rev. J. F. Mitchell of this city, Rev. W. V. Tunell of King Hall, this city; Rev. G. Frazier Miller of North Carolina, Rev. George F. Bragg, jr., of Meryland and Rev. Owen M. Waller of Phil- adelphia. Before the sermon a committee, consisting of Rev. Mr. Waller, Rev. Mr. Cain, Rev. Mr. Jackson and Mr. Tatum, to nominate officers for the coming year was announced. Mr. Bright's discourse was a thoughtful and earnest entreaty for help for the colored race. He compared the work of various denominations, and expressed the opinion that statistics showed but a feeble desire on the part of Episcopalians to pro- mote the welfare of the black man. While some few cclored ministers were permitted to speak before waite audiences, none was admitted to diocesan conventions. —_—-_—_ HENRY SCHULTZE APPOINTED. The New Secretary of the St. Asaph Track. Although the card presented at St. Asaph today was a light one, it contained enough evenly matched horses to furnish the tal- ent a good day’s sport. The track was dry and fast. Weather clear and warm. At- tendance light. Five books were on. Henry Schultze has been appointed secre- tary, vice S. N. Stilwell, deceased. eee Raising Money. The Maryland and Washington Railroad Ccmpany, which is constructing an electric railroad between this city and Baltimore, Md., this afternoon filed a mortgage here on all its property, rights and franchises to the Central Trust Company of New York for the sum of $430,000. ‘The amount named in the mortgage has been borrowed by the railroad company from another New York trust company, and is to be used in building the road be- tween here and Baltimore, the Central Trust Company guaranteeing the payment of the Ican. The mortgage is to run fifty years, inter- est to be at the rate of 5 per cent per an- num, payable semi-annuaily. 5 eee Arrested im Anacostia. Elna Miles, charged with petty larceny from Maggie Taylor, was arrested this af- ternoon by Officer Marr; and Willis Banks and James Bishop, charged with assault and battery en Adam Chase, were arrested by Officers Reagan and Marr. All the pris- cners were locked up at the Anacostia sub- station. . Charles Clinton Gardner Charged With es Being a Defaulter. Was a Thoroughly Trusted Cashier in the Freight Department of the Penasylvania Railroad. Greater surprise probably has never been felt in Washington over a similar case than was occasioned when it became generally known today that Charles Clinton Gardner, for nineteen years past the cashier of the lecal freight department of the Pennsyl- vanta railroad, had fied from the city and stands charged with being a defaulter to the extent of $3,200. Mr. Gardner was last seen in this city September 10. He Is thirty-eight years of age and is a man of peculiar ap- pearance, being over six feet tall and quite slender, wearing a dark sandy mustache and beard. When but nineteen years old he was given a position of trust by the Pennsyl- vania railroad, and by hard and industrious work earned promotion to the position of cashier. He was probably trusted to as great extent as any person in the employ of the’company. it Is stated that about a fortnight ago Gardner aanounced that he was going to take a vacation, and he has not been seen at the office since that time, his fellow clerks thinking that he was at his summer residence in Falls Church. On the 16th in- stant, however, an examin: 2 books of the office disclosed aisnurtamecen hts accounts of the sum mentioned, so Mr. R. L. Franklin, the agent of the company, admitted to a Star reporter today. Mr. Franklin furtaer said that a complete in- vestigation has been made, and that there we reported it last Panis : Hollinberger, but shortly feet es quested the inspector not to take any ac- tien until further developments. Every ef- eee made to keep the affair from pub- The Bondsmen. According to one of the employes of the company, the amount claimed to have been stolen was taken in small sums from time to time, but at the monthly inspection there was always the proper amount of cash on hand, for the time being at least. On the other hand, Agent Franklin says that the money was taken in two portions and with- in a few days of one another. Mr. Frank- lin says that Gardner is under a bond, but he positively refused to furnish the names of the bondsmen. According to Inspector Hollinberger Gardner was secured by a Philadelphia trust company. Gardner is very well known in this city and has always been considered a thor- oughly upright and honest man. He has been married for the past ten years, and every ore who k.ows im states that a more devoted husband end father would be hard to find. Mrs. Gardner, who has been at Falls Church for the summer, is now at the residence of a sister, 624 North Carolina avenue. Tcgether with the other relatives of Gardner she is completely prostrated by the shock caused by her hus- band’s disappearance. Relieve Him Innocent. Mr. Charles H. Bates, a well-known at- torney and a life-long friend of the Gard- ners, was seen by a Star reporter this afternoon. Mr. Bates declared stren- uously his belief in the innocence of the accused. “There is a great mistake,” said Mr. Bates, “and if the freight company, or any one else, is responsible, we intend that heavy damages shall be paid in reparation. Why, any one who ever knew Mr. Gardner knows that he would be the last man on earth to commit theft. My theory of his disappearance ts that some one spoke to him concerning a shortage of money, and intimated that he might be placed -under arrest and charged with the crime. “Being of a very nervous temperament and decidedly timid, he rushed off without thinking. I do not believe that there is a Particle of proof against Mr. Gardner, and you may rest assured that I shall do all in my power to vindicate him and bring the truth of the matter to light.” “Do you know the whereabouts of Mr. Gardner?” the reporter asked. “No, I do not,” replied Mr. Bates, and that is the last time I shall answer that question. It may be asked me a hundred times within the next few days, and I may say no every time. Then I may suddenly answer yes, which would plainly show that I had established communication with him. Of course, if possible, I intend to locate him, in order to learn what facts he may know concerning the matter. It is utterly impossible, however, for Mr. Gardner to hide himself, for he is too well known in this vicinity to successfully accomplish any such intention.” A Theory. One of Garaner’s friends advanced the treory that the charge against the absent man is the result of malice. It was also intimated that the money was purloined by some one else, who adroitly shifted the blame cn Gardner. In any event, no stone will be left unturned to establish the in- necence of the accused, and those who have been his intimate associates have no doubt that he is innocent. The freight businers of the Pennsylvania, Chesapeake and Ohio and Southern rail- reads is conductcd under the name of the Pennsylvania. The missing $3,200 is from the funds of the Chesapeake and Ohio. It is thought that Gardner was last seen by bis wife's brcther-in-law, C. S. Price, a druggist, at 426 7th street southwest, the missing man going to the store after a bundle he had left there the day he de- parted. —_—.__. DYING THIRTY A PAY. Desperate Condition of French Sol- diers in Madagascar. TOULON, September 25.—Dispatches re- ceived here from Madagascar state that all the provisions of the French expedl- ticrary force, which were stored at Ma- junga, have been spoiled by high tides. It is also reported that French soldiers sta- tioned at Majunga are dying at the rate of thirty to forty a day. —_——__ Change of Name. Attorney Robt. J. Murray today filed a petition for Alice Washington, in which the petitioner prays that she be allowed to change her name to Alice Thomas, because since her birth here, August 12, 1850, she has been known es Alice Thomas. ee Asks the Sale. James M. and Edward S. York, in a bill in equity filed today for them by Attorney W. H. Sholes against Henrietta Harper and others, pray for the sale and partition of lot 36, section 3, Barry Farm, of the estate of the late Henry Harper. Baltimore Markets. BALTIMORE, September 25.—Flour firm, unchang- ed—receipts, 19,126 barrels; shipments, 48,320 rels; sales, 1,150 barrels. "Wheat firmer—spot 1, 6826314; Octoder, 634 a3" 2055 ;" stear 0. 2 red, Gin60 e bushels; shipments, 48,000 bushels; stock, 526,260 sales, 5,000 bushels; southern wheat by B3a84%4; do. on grade, Gia64. Corn dull— 9%039%;\ month, 40 asked: October, 38% year, 340244; January, 82iga33%—receipts, shipments, 1 sales, 6.000 ellow, 41a42%4 2 white western, 2 —reesipts, 9,777 bushel els. Rye steady—No. 2, 44245 em, 48—stock, 61,677 ‘bushel: iy firm, active hotce timothy, $15.00. Grain ‘freights quiet, unchanged. Sugar strong—granulated, 4. per 160 pounds. Butter and exgs steady, unchang: ‘Cheese , unchanged. SS Cotton and Grain Markets. Cotton and grain markets, reported by W. B. Hibbs, stock, grain and cotton broker, 192i F st. 76,861 bush- 3 No. 2 west- Open., High. Low. Close. ey * 6 50 ‘ 81% Wheat—Dec. May. Corn—Da | Arlington, 140. bid, Desired Effect of Advance in Cotton in Liverpool. INCREASED EXPORTS LOOKED FOR Feeling of Uneasiness Has Become Less Pronounced. GENERAL MARKET REPORTS Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. NEW YORK, September 2%.—There was Uttle new business in today’s stock mai ket, irregular professiona! trading predom- inatir.g in all departments. The engage- ment of a million gold for export, as rumored yesterday, emphasized the pre- vailing narrowness, and acted as a de- terrent to outside purchases. The market for foreign exchange was fairly well supplied with commercial bills and drawings against gold exports. A sharp acvance in cotton in the Liverpool market is relied upon to stimulate increased ex- perts of that staple, and force further con- cessions in excharge rates. The syndicate organized at the beginning of the week for the purpose of purchasing the $15,000,« 00 new 4 per cent bonds to be issued by the New York, Lake Erle and Western rail- read will, it is said, sell the bulk of the Ican in the London market. The proceeds of this sale will materially assist the de- sired decline in the exchange market. The new movement of gold to Germany, the first transaction of the kind during th jeason, barely reflects a profit at prevailing rates and must yield to any further con- cessions. All things considered, natural influences seem destined to turn the tide in our favor in the very near future, and while further losses are to be expected dur- ing the week the feeling of uneasiness is daily becoming less prominent and values should not be more than temporarily in- fluenced. The Illinois Central will shortly acquaint its stockholders with a recent resolution of the directors relative to an increase of ten millions in the present capitaliza- tion, the new stock to be offered to the present holders at par and to the extent of 20 per cent of present holdings. Distillers was the feature of the active Ust throughout the morning, purchases of round lots successfully advancing the price 1%2 per cent. The interests credited as rep- resenting a pool in the property were again the most conspicuous buyers, orders being executed in rotation; the crowd were being left without a representative of the purel party. Sugar advanced easily under buying, about equally divided between the two ac- counts. An advance in all grades of the refined product stimulated the movement. Tennessee Coal and Iron sold down at the opening on the marketing of a few hundred shares, but rallied sharply for a gain. of 1% per cent from its low level, Later trading was somewhat more ra- tional, but mainty but little improved from yesterday's average price. The profits of the company are thoroughly satisfactory to the larger interests, and on a broader market the stock Is expected to more fully reflect actual conditions. The day's transactions in rallway shares were void of significant feature. The res- igration of the Northern Pacific receivers was expected to have exerted an unfavora. ble influence on the securities of that com- pary, but the narrow operations in both the common and preferred stock were al- most without effect. Rumors of an important alliance with opposing Interests added new strength to the advance in Distillers, the final dealings in the property being the most liberal and at the highest point of the day. The street is generally bullish, with a mod. erate reactionary sentiment, due to the continued withholding of a public demand, and ventures on the long side are recog nized as being least us. —+>+—_ FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL, The following are the opening, the high est and the iowest and the closing prices of the New York stock market today, as ported by Corson & Macariney, ember’ New Yor’: stock exchange. Correspondents Messrs. Moore & Schley, No. 80 Broadway. , C. & Bt. L. Chicago. B. & Q. Z Chic. & Northwestern. 1 . & K. Grat Dis. & Cattie Feeding. General Electric. Loutaville & “Nas xy By GF Long Island ‘Traction. 20% 20% 20% 2 Metropolitan ‘Traction... 107% 102% Iglig 1015 Manhattan Elevated.(. Wi ii% 11% 1113 x A Southern Railway, Pf. Phila. Traction. Washington Stock Excl Sales—regular call—12_ o'clock Railroad Gs, $1,000 at 100%; $400 at 100) Electric Light, 4 at 132. Pneumatic Gun Sao 100 at 30 cents, Mergenthaler Linotype, 10 at 1d at 194. Government Bonds.—U. S. 4s, registered, 110% 8. ds, coupon, 112% bid. U. 8. 48, 192% 3S, Se, 1904, 115 bid. 20-year fund 5s, 106 Id, 112 bid. Water stock id.” Water stock 7s, 1 3.058, funding, currency, 111 bid. 3igs, registered, 2-108, 100 tid. Miscellaneous Bonds.—Wasbinaton apd Geor town Raflroad conv. 63, Ist, 180 asked. Washii ton end Georgetown: Rallssad: copy. ts, 2 ., » asked. Metropolitan Railroad conv. 68, 116 asked. Belt Ratlroad 5s, 88 bid, "90 asked, Eckington Railroad 6s, 100% bid, 102 ‘asked. Co lumbla Rafiroad 6s, 11244 bid, Wash 113% asked. ington Gas Company 6s, series A, 113 Did. Warhe ington Gas Company 68, series B, 114 bid. Washe ington Gas Company conv. 6s, 125 bid. U. 8. Eloce 5 . 5s, 125 bid. Chesapeake and Po- phone 5s, 100 bid, 105 asked. American and Trost 5s, F. and A., 100 bid. Ame: arity and Trust 5a, A. ‘and O., 100 bid. ‘ashington Market Company 1st 6s, Washington Market Company imp. 6a, Washington Market Company ext. sonic Hall Association 5s, 102 bid. Light Infantry Ist 00 Ind. National Bank Stocks,—Bank of Wattington, 270 bid. Bank of the cy bi asked. Metropolitan, 270 bid. Centra rmers and Mechanics’, 180 bid. Secood, Citle zeus’, 130 bid.” Columbia, Capital, 115 bid." West End, *106 bid, 111 asked. Traders’, 100 bid, 105 asked. Lincoln, 99 bid. Ohio, 82 bid Safe Deposit and Trast Compantes.—National Safe Deposit and Trust, 124 bid, 130 asked. Washingtoa, Loan and Trost, 121% bid) American Security Trust, 140 bid. Washington Safe Deposit, 71 a Re Railroad Stocks.—Washinzton and Georgetown, 255 bid. Metropolitan, 94 bid. Gas and Eloctrie Light Stocks.—Washington G: 49 Mid, 50 asked. Georgetown Gas, 50 bid. U. Electric Light, *13244 Mid. Insurance Stocks. ropolitan, 70 bid, 90 axked. asked. German-Americat 150 bi Md. + surance Stocks.—Real Estate Title, 19 lumbia Title, 7 bid. District Title, ‘Telephone Sto fennevivania, 37 bid. Chae peake and Potomac, 55 bid, 60 asked. Americ Graphophone, 2% bid,“ Pnemhatic Gun Carriage, 24° bid, .32 asked. jlisceliancons Stocks. Washington Market, 144 bid. Great Falls Ice, 125 bid. Mergenthaler 192 bid, 200 asked. ty *Ex div. 5