Evening Star Newspaper, October 30, 1895, Page 1

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TROOPS CALLED QUT|OIS8ELIEVES IN” MARRIAGE | NAVAL “ORDNANCE| HAWKINS’ a SENTENCE/TQ) ELECT A BISHOP Gov. Clarke Determined to Prevent the Big Fight. FIRST REGIMENT HELD IN READINESS Companies Massed at Little Reck to Go to Hot Springs. AWAITING FITZSIMMONS LITTLE ROCK, Ark., October 30.—Gov. Clarke has called out the first regiment of militia to stcp the fight between Corbett and Fitzsimmons. Companies at Pine Bluff, Helena, Cabot and Jacksonville have been ordered to be ready to march this after- neon, and the McCarthy Light Guards, Fletcher Rifles and Eagle Light Battery of this city have also been notified to be ready to move at p.m. ‘Telegrams from the captain of the Helena ccmpany say that he has forty-eight men ready to march, with 1,000 rounds of am- munition. Forest City has thirty-eight men, with plenty of cartridges, and all are euger for the trip. The Man now is to serd about 100 militia- men to Hot Springs from this ‘city, and mess the other companies at Little Rock, so they may be sent to Hot Springs early tcmorrow. The object in sending the Little Rock companies now is to have them on the ground at once to assist the civil au- thcrities should they want outside assist- ance. The governcr is determined that the fight shall not occur. He says the supreme moment has ccme, and ke proposes to ex- haust every resource at his command. Gen. Taylor, the commander of the state militia, was In consultation with Gov. Clarke this morning, and Adjt. Gen. Whip- ple and Col. Hollenberg of the first regi- ment are perfecting the arrangements for the movements of the troops. Fight Advertised as Certain. MEMPHIS, Tenn., October 30—From private sources it is learr.ed that Governor Clarke of Arkansas has issued an order for the mobilization of state troops at Hot Springs. This action, it is alleged, is due to the realization that only by force of arms can the Corbett-Fitzsimmons fight be prevented. The Iron Mountain railroad office in this city has a flaming sign exposed, which reads: “Official.—The prize fight between Corbett and Fitzsimmons will positively occur at Hot Springs on October 4 A large delegation of citizens leave Mem- phis tonight for the springs, in anticipation of witnessing the coptest. Waiting for Fitzsimmons. HOT SPRINGS, Ark.,, October 30.—Hot Springs is on tiptoe with hand to ear, face southward. The points from which tidings are eagerly awaited are Texarkana and Lewisville, for at one of these places Fitz- simmons is expected to enter the state. Upon the success with which the Austra- Nan meets in his attempts to elude the of- ficers of the law, who have been waiting for him on the boundary line for the past forty-eight hours, depends the solution of the absorbing question whether or not the contest for the heavy-weight championship of the world will occur in this state in the future. If Fitzsimmons, who Is expected to reach Texarkana this afternoon, falls into the hands of the officers of Pulaski county, urmed with warrants issued by Judge Mar- tin at Little Rock, the chances for a meet- ing with Corbett will be greatly lessened. If he be placed under arrest hy the officers of Garland county, who also await him, those who are anxious to have the fight pulled off believe the event is certain, bas- ing their belief upon the assumption that Fitzsimmons will thus be taken out of the jurisdiction of the state authorities and brought to this city. This done, only extraordinary measures on the part of the governor can prevent an encounter. The excitement created last night by the arrival of Sheriff Horace Booker of Pulaski county, who came here under orders from Governor Clarke, with Warrants for Brady and Corbett, has sub- sided, but feeling is still at high tension. Attorney General Kingsworthy came in on an early train from Little Rock, and he and Representative South are’ ciosely watching the legal phases of the contro- versy. It-is known that Gov. Clarke is kept constantly informed as to every move- ment made to thwart his efforts to prevent the meeting of the pugilists, and that he is determined to exhaust all the power at his command to accomplish that end. The feeling taat the suspense will be re- eve: today, one way or the other, is gen- eral. Everything awaits the arrival of Fitzsimmons. He and Julian have been ad- vised by telegraph of the impending danger at Texarkana, and it is possible they may change their plans, get off the train, and at Marshall, Texas, proceed to Shreveport, and thence north into Arkansas by way of Lewisville. The train schedules are such that if this plan is adopted the party can- hot well reach here before tomorrow. Meanwhile, a fair-sized gathering of sports crowd the hotel corridors, discussing the chilly, rainy weather, with the chances of a fight within forty-eight hours, the pos- sibility of the arrival of gray coats by night, and wait for something to drop. ED BY GASOLINE, Shocking Accident atthe Home of Bishop Whittle’s Son. FATALLY BUR) Special Dispatch to The Evening: Star. PETERSBURG, V. October —A shockine accident occurred here at noon to- day, at the residence of Mr. Fortescue Whittle of the firm cf Davie & Whittle, on the corner of Adams and Marshall streets. Mrs. Whittle and Miss Lucy Stone were en- gaged in cleaning some silver ware with gasoline, when, from some cause, the oi] Mrs. Whittle’s clothing was ig- |. and before assistance could be ren- Her beyond ed her she had burned to death. body was burned to a crisp and . Her baby, at badly bur i sy Stone, a daughter se Stone of this city, was frghtfully burned about the hands an face, as was also 4 colored nurse name} Anna Claiborne. Mrs Whittle is a daught»r-in-law of hop F. M. Whittle. Mr. Whittle left for Richinond this morning, but the sad news of the death of his wife was wired hin ——— SUICIDE OR ACCID T. A Traveling Sa man Killed by a Fall From a Hotel Win AUBURN, N. Y., October Causland, a teaveling sale: Michigan and Ohio Plaster Company, either threw himself or fell from the third story window of the Osborne House this morn- ing. Although conscious when found he died four hours afterwards. It was im- possible to secure from him a connected statement. He said there had been persons in the hotel room with him, and as the door was found locked with the key Side the idea of foul play was abandoned. Sausland was about thirty years old, and his home was in Saginaw, Mich. His mother lives in Canada, and he has a brother in East Saginaw. Miss Lancaster Confined in an Insane Asylum. Discovered by Her Socialist Lover, She Was Subsequently Released— Quite a Stir Caused. LONDON, October 30.—The newspapers of this city today devote much space to the latest phase of the case of Miss Lancaster, the young lady of wealthy parentage who became a socialist, residing in the work- ing district of London, and who was de- sirous of living with a workman namet Sullivan, a prominent socialist, although reither of them believes in marriage. The two decided to dispense with any formal- ities and started housekeeping together, whereupon the young lady’s parents con- sulted a specialist in diseases of the brain and had her confined in an asylum for the insane. The case attracted much atten- tion, as Miss Lancaster was an eloquent speaker on socialism. After Miss Lancas- ter’s incarceration in the asylum, Sullivan for some time searched for her without re- sult, but, eventually, he obtained know!l- edge of her whereabouts, and, after seek- ing the assistance of the commissioners in lunacy, the release of Miss Lancaster was ordered. Now that the interesting young person is released from the asylum, she tells the story of her “abduction” to the papers gen- erally, protesting against the attempt of her relatives to introduce in England methods which have been found so con- venient in France. The Daily News, alluding, to the case, says: ; “Miss Lancaster was shut up today; Lady Herry Somerset and Mrs. Ormiston Chant may be shut up tomorrow.” John Burns, the socialistic labor leader and ex-member of parliament, took a lead- ing part in the release of Mjss Lancaster. He wrote to the secretary of state for home affairs, Sir Matthew White Ridley, and the cemmissioners of police on this subject, and also interviewed her parents. Finally, Burns had the pleasure of escorting Miss Lancaster from the asylum to her home, where she and her lover had a levee, which was largely attended by enthusiastic social- ists and others who hold the views regar ing matrimony entertained by Miss Lan- caster and Sullivan. The lovers took this cceasion to announce to their friends and admirers that they had not in any way changed their opinions on the subject of marriage, and that they intended to carry out their original progtam of living to- gether as man and wife without previously goirg through any religious civil ceremony, such formalities being, in their opinion, use- less and stupid. The Marquis of Queensberry has written a letter on the subject to Sullivan, express- i.g great interest in the case and offering to contribute toward the expenses incurred in obtaining the release of Miss Lancaster. adding: Ye doubtless have similar opinions upon marriage. I advise you, however, to go through the ceremony for the future pro- tection of your wife and children, but the instant it is finished protest against it and repudiate it. Changes may follow. We want the changes in the law. “I should like to know you and shake hands with you and your brave wife.” ——____ FIRE AT SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. Hotel Guests Removed in an Uncon- lous Condition. SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, October 30.—The Lagonda Hotel caught fire at midnight. ‘The guests escaped. The Western Union ‘felegraph, office, clothing, hat and drug stores have been burned out. CLEVELAND, Ohio, October 30.—Connec- tion was secured at 3 o'clock this morning with the Springfield, Ohio, depot, and in conversution with the train dispatcher, he said: “Two engines arrived at 2:15 o'clock from} Dayton, and with the assisiaace of local department, the fire wes soop gotten under centrol. The flames were confined to the Lagonda Hotel building, the interior of which {is completely gutted, together with all the stores, the cffices, &c., located in the building. A number of the guests of the hotel were taken out in a scmi-unconscious ecnditicn from the effects of smoke, but it js thought all will recover. The Western Union telegraph office, which was located in the hotel block, is also destroyed, and no wires running through the office can be worked. No estimate can be placed upon sae los: , but it will probably be upward of st PATROLLING CHICAGO. Taking Steps to Prevent “Hold Ups” in That City. CHICAGO, October 30.—Few citizens who were detained down town late last night escaped giving a strict account of ihem- selves. Requests of this nature were all the more startling for the reason that they came from men who gave no outward indi- cation that they had any right to make them. It was all on account of a aew or- der of things that has been introduced in the police department, and which, it is hoped, will have the effect of putting a stop to the numerous hold-ups and high- way robberies that have been taking place y the entire force of officers in the business portions of the city were ¢ of uniforms and sent to travel plain “citizen's clothes. The results so far have been most satisfactory, several well-known crooks and confideace men having fallen into the net. This manner of police work will be kept up as long as the city is infested, as it is at present, by a gang of thieves. os KILLED BY A CABLE CAR. G. W. Cole of Chicago Mangled by the Wheel CHICAGO, October 30—G. W. Cole, pres- ident of the Bankers and Merchants’ As- sociation, was run ever and fatally injured last night by a North Clark street cable car. Mr. Cole stepped Into the street to take a car, and did not notice one bearing down on him from the opposite direction. He failed to get on the one he had intended to take, and was knocked down by the other. He was dragged under the wheels and his body was mangled in a horrible manner. It was necessary to send for the wrecking crew and raise the car before his body could be extricated. Mr. Cole was taken to a hospital, where he died in a short time. ———— EX-TREASURER *BOGGS ARRESTED. The Alleged mbezzicr Surrendered Witheut Objection. TACOMA, Wash., October 30.—Ex-City Treasurer George W. Buggs was arrested last evening at Central lot, rear Jackson- ville, Ore., by Shepiff Parker of this county One warrent charged Boggs with larceny and embezzlement of $100,000, the second with unlawfully using $150,100 for a purpose not anthorized by law. He readily gave himself up on hearing that he was wanted — Jense Coxey to Fight for Cuba. MASSILLON, Ohio, October 30.—Jesse Coxey, son of the comronwealer, wired his mother that he sailed for Cuba Tuesday on the Adrian. It is believed he will join the Cuban insurgents, Annual Report of the Chief of the Ordnance Bureau. EXPERIMENTS WITH RAPID-FIRING GUNS WU emior Plate Delivered and That Yet to Come. THE GUN FACTORY Capt. Sampson, chief of ordnance, sub- mitted his annual report to the Secretary of the Navy today. He submits estimates for the next fiscal year aggregating $6,457,984, the principal items being $1,259,- 666 for material and labor for a modern battery for the historic Hartford, for re- serve guns and torpedoes, and $4,390,204 for the armament of vessels now author- ized. He also renews last year’s estimate of $500,000 for guns for the auxiliary navy. He says that of the 539 breech-loading rifles of all calibers—from 4 to 13 inch— thus far ordered 379 have been completed and 308 are now afloat. No change is recommended in the system of gun con- structior. Although the English are said to have put into service a wire-wound, 12- inch gun of higher power and lighter than the old model, Capt. Sampson says the ad- vantages claimed for it are not sufficient to warrant the substitution of this or any other system for cur built-up guns, par- ticularly in view of the miary mechanical difficulties and the long and expensive experimentation necessiry to a change. Guns for Warships. The wisdom of the department’s decision in favor of thirteen-inch guns for the new battle ships {s said to have been demonstrat- ed by a test at Indian Head, where one of the Iowa's side plates, which had proved more than a match for the twelve-inch guns, was perforated by a projectile from a thirteen- inch gun. Capt. Sampson says no argument 13 needed in support of the stateneat that a first-class battle ship should carry guns able at least under favorable conditions to pierce the armor of an opponent of equal size. All of the Iowa's twelve-inch guns are practi- cally completed, ieaving no more of th‘s cali. ber to be made. All of the tea-Inch guns authorized have be2n finished. The eight- .pch guns for the Iowa and the Brook- lyn have been delayed by failure to secure proper forgings. The eight-inch nickl-steel gun .3 also delayed by a stuck jacket, await- ng a change in the heating furnace. Capt. Sampson says the Hurst method has been tested and found practically worthless. Itis proposed to convert all of the six-iach guns n service into rapid-fire guns as soon as poss.ble. Attention is again called to the necess.ty of having a reserve supply of guns of all calibers, and it is recommended that their number be at least ten per cent of those already authorized. Powder Tests. No satisfactory powder has yet been se- cured for the thirteen-inch guns, so the requirements as to velocity have been re- duced to 2,000 feet per s ond, with fifteen- ton “pressure. This fact is believed to demonstrate the importance of developing the smokeless powder. ‘The experiments so far made at the tor- pedo station im this line have resulted in developing an absolutely unitorm powder, but time must elapse before its keeping qualities can be known. Meantime it is being served out for six-inch guns cn the North Atlantic squadron. For the naval small arms extensive tests have shown that the bureau’s pure gun cotton powder has uo superior, and orders will be placed with the powder companies in the near future. Hydraulic turret gun carriages have been adopted for nearly all our ships based on the highly gratifying perform- ances of those on the Monterey. At sea and. under service conditions the ten-inch guns were fired at the rate of two and three-quarter-minute rourds and the twelve-inch guns at the rate of four-minute rounds. ‘The serious problem of sighting guns accurately has been solved by means of a simple telescopic sight, which will be fitted to all of our large guns. Armor and Armor-Piercing Shells. Success having attended the effort to pro- cure S-inch forged steel shells, it is pro- pcsed to develop a similar type of semi- armor piercing shells for each caliber, and if one and three powder steel shells can be precured, it is proposed to entirely abandon the use of cast iron projectiles. During the year 5,171 tons of armor, 4,861 tons being Harveyized, were delivered, and that remaining, though the most difficult aid tedious to manufacture, will be as- suredly delivered by the Carnegies before February 1 next, and by the Bethlehem company early in July next, dependent only upon the speed with which the plans are supplied by the ship builders. With increased plants under way end improved preceases of manufacture, the 7,300 tons of armor required for the new battle ships 5 and 6 can he supplied in less than one year after receipt of plans. Un- der this head Capt. Sampson points to the fact that, though the number of ship build- ing ®rms in this country is now large, the armor plant factories are limited, and, to provide against the emergency of war. he strongly urges that the authorization of new ships be regular and continuous. A strong argument is also made against the proposition to allow saipbuilders to contract for supplying ships with their armor, on the ground that it would tend to break down the armor makers ard place them at the mercy of the shipbuilders. No Unreasonable Delay. The charge of unreasonable delay in sup- plying armor is fully met by Capt. Samp- son, He reviews the magnitude and difficul- ties of the past undertakings and asserts that the enterprise and vigor of the manu- facturers is worthy of praise rather than censure. Naval Gun Factory. The naval gun factory has remained un- der the direction of Commander Theo. F. Jewell, U. 8S. N. The approaching completion of the guns for the ships thus far authorized has ren- dered it necessary to gradually reduce the numler of workmen employed in the gun sFops until any further dim‘nution will com- pel the discharge of men whose experience in this line of work renders them invalu- abe. It will also soon be necessary, under existing conditions, to largely reduce the force in the gun-carriage shop. For this, as well as for reasons heretofore stated. the bureau urges that appropriations be made at the coming session of Congress for reserve guns and for guns to arm the aux- iliary cruisers. The bureau approves the recommendation of the superintendent of the naval sun factory that the old foundry be remodeled, and has inserted in its esti- mates an item for the cranes, cupolas, a modern foundry. H — eo NEW YORK ELECTION, Democrats May Carry the City, bat the State is Doubtfal. A prominent democrat, who has been spending some time in New York, told a Star reporter today that from what he could learn there from the democratic leaders, it looked as if the democrats would earry New York city, though they were doubtful about the state. blowers, and other appliances necessary fdr. Quick Indictment ang Trial of Badie She- Motion for a-Ntw Trial Promptly Overruled by. udge Chichester at Alexandria—Verdict Approved. Speciat Dispatch to The Byening Star, ALEXANDRIA. Va., October 30.—Albert Hawkins, the young megro boy who at- tempted to assault twelve-year-old Sadie Sheries in the county Monday evening, was today sentenced by Judge D. M. Chichester of the county tourt to be hanged Decem- ber 6 This case came before the grand jury at 11 o'clock this morning, and in fifteen min- utes they returned a true bill. The jury were immediately summoned, sworn and at 1:45 they left the court room, and after being out three-quarters, of an hour returned the above verdict. This is une of the “quickest trials ever taking place in this city, and the verdict meets with the approval of the citizens generally. ‘The motion for @ new trial was made and oyerruled by Judge Chichester, a EX-CONSUL WALLER’S CASE. The Court-Martial Record Received and Being Examined. It has been understood all along that the fate of ex-Consul Waller, who is still lan- guishing im prison in France, hinged mainly on the regularity of the proceedings of the French court-martial which sentenced him to twenty years’ imprigonment. After many delays and persistent application, an official copy of the record of the proceedings of the court has reached the Secretary of State. This informatign is deemed essen- tial to the conduct of further negotiations in support of the request for Waller's re- lease, and the papers will therefore under- go a careful and thorough examination. Two Opinions as'to the Record. There are two opinions insregard to the showing made by thé court-martial pro- ceedings One is that it is less favorable to the cause of Waller, and that under it the best the United, @tates government can do is to request a mitigation of his sen- tence. On the other hai it is said that the_record shows f@taj ws in the pro- ceedings, that In the eng@ may form the basis of a demand. for release of the prisoner. “ : Two Pointe Meptioned. In at least two p@imts it is said that the Proceedings of the court-martial were in violation of the Fremch lgw, and if such a case arose in the Ugited States this would be sufficie it ground#for the setting aside of the proceedings and the sentence, and the release of Waller. Im the first place, it appears that the court.avas composed of five officers, whereas the #fench military regulations are said to require at leaat seven persons to aif on the court. But, more important than this, it is alleged that Waller was not--teej tried as charged, but that as the trial progressed evidence was taken on another charge not included in the original matter, and that it was upon what might~be ealled a supplemen- tary but irregular charge that Waller was convicted. Aside from the other points in the case, this matter of irregularity of the pfoceedings may in the end go far to make up the case of our government as pre- sented through Ambassador Eustis. ——__—_+ e+ —___ Personal Mention. Sccretary of the Senste W. R. Cox of North Carolina is at the Raleigh. Lee L. Overman,,ex-speaker of the North Carolina legislature, arrived at the Raleign this morning. Max F. Ibmsen, formerly a well-known newspaper correspondent here, and recent- ly one of the New Ycrk Herald's political reporters, is at the Riggs House. He has eschewed journalism for the drama, and is advancing Comedian Thos. Q. Seabrooke's interests through the country. Mrs. E. J. Dingley ang Miss K. M. Dingley of New York and the Misses Emery of Boston are seeing Washington together, and stopping at the Riggs House. Jchn P. Bartlett, the New Britain, Conn., lawyer, is here on legal business, and is siopping at the Shoreham. Among the guests at the Shoreham is Robert Edwin sonner, proprietor of the New York Ledger. - Mrs. H. Hammersley and Miss Hammers- ley of Cleveland are at Willard’s. William J. Coombes, one of the govern- ment directors of the’ Union Pacitic rail- road, is in the city for a few days, and is stopping at the. Hamilton. Representative John S. Little of Arkan- sas, has taken up his quarters at the Met- ropolitan. = Paul A. Newton of this city was yester- day elected president of the class of ‘sé, law department of Cornell University. He is the youngest member of the class, and was a Washington High School boy. Mr. Hallet’ Kilbourn returned from New York today, where he went last week to meet G A.-R. Shepherd on his return from Europe. He says the governor is in splendid health and never looked better. Lieut. C. L. H. Ruggles of the ordnance department is visiting his family at 124 ith street on leave of absence. Gen. Miles returned to the city from New York last night, He has not yet completed arrangements for the transfer of his house- hold effects to this city, and Mrs. Miles re- mained behind to atiend to the matter. Mr. W. H. Conway, for some time past an attache of the Associated- Press office in Baltimore, has removed to Washington. Dr. Varnum D. Collins of this city, who has been absent in gland for the last yea & engaged fm literary and other work, has returned to Washington. Col. E. F. Townsend, retired, is on a visit to the city. He is sgopping at the Cairo. Dr. G. C. Burton,,who has been visiting relatives in Indiana,, will return to the city this evening, Mr. P. N. Roche @f Sygacuse, N. Y., has leased the residence ef €ol. Schwan, 1310 20th street. Seeretary Smith’ neturged from Atlanta yesterday, bringing, his amily with him, and they are now igeated for the winter at 1623 K street. 2 Controlier-Bowler,bas gone to Cincinnati to register and vote. He és not expected to returfs until ebout the le of November. Arrival x a The gunboat Castine arrived at Rio de Janefro ‘this torning, after her cruise around the world. Notice to Subscribers. z aunsegers are earnestly requested + to repdrt any irregularity in «he de- livery_of The star and also any . failure on the part of the carrier to ing the-dopr bell. =D ‘A proper*service can only be main- taffted through the courtesy of sub- scribers in reporting shortcomings. Convention is to Meet at St. An- drew's Church, FORMAL CALL ISSUED FROM BALTIMORE Important Business to Come Be- fore the Gathering.’ THE LAY ‘REPRESENTATION —_+—-— — The Bishop of Maryland has issued the following call for the primary convention of the new diocese of Washington: BALTIMORE, October 28, 1895. The general convention having ratified the fcrmation of a new diocese out of the exist- ing diocese of Maryland, to include the Dis- trict of Columbia and the counties of St. Mary, Charles, Prince George’s and Mont- gemery, I appoint that the primary conven- tion of the new diocese shall meet in the city of Washington,in St. Andrew's Church, on Wednesday, the 4th day of December, 1895, at 10 a.m. ,And I make known that in the fulfillment of the responsibility laid upon me by the laws of the church, I elect the diocese of Maryland as the field for my work in the office of bishop. Signed) * WILLIAM PARET, Bishop of Maryland. Inclosed with this call are the certificates for the lay delegates to the following ef- t: “This is to certify that and — as his alternate, both being meinbers of the con- gregation, have been duly appointed by the vestry of —— (a vestry elected by legally qualified members of the Protestant Epis- copal Church in the new diocese, to be erected within the limits of the present diocese of Maryland), to represent it at the primary convention of the church in said new diocese. “Witness my hand this —- day -of —, “Register or Warden.” Business Before the Convention. The most important business before the convention will, of course, be the election of a bishop of the new diocese. Besides this there will also be the election of a standing committee and some other details incident to inaugurating the work of the new diocese. At the general convention in Minneapolis, when consent was obtained to a partition of the diocese of Maryland, Bishop Paret expected to call the convention here at an earlier date, but his exacting duties in the house of bishops, of which he is a most important member, prevented his doing so. Bishop Paret will determine with what services the convention will open. While it will not necessarily be the case, the chances are that the election of the new. bishop may not be reached before the morning ses- sion of the second day. It is customary to elect the standing committee first, and at the convention providing for the diocese of Easton, which was made out of the old dio- cese of Maryland, the new bishop was not elected until the second day. On account i of the comparative-novelty of such a con- vention as this more than the usual amount of time may be taken up in the routine work of organization. St. Andrew’s Church, where the convention is to be held, is at the corner of lith and Corcoran streets. The Election of Delegates. The time and place of holding the elec- tions for delegates rests with the various vestries, all that is required being that »hey shall be held long enough in advance to provide the proper credentials for the dele- gates. Each parish or congregation is en- titled to send as many lay delegates as it has clergy entitled to seats in the tonven- tion. In the case of the new ciocese the total number of lay delegates will ie some- where between fifty and sixty. In converse h a Star reporter, Dr. J. H. Elliot, rector of the Church of the Ascension, discussed the question whether a new election must be held zo provide lay delegates to the convention. He said that, in his opinion, the precedents favored it. “It should be clearly understood, how- ever,” said Dr. Elliot, “that it is a new elec- tion of delega‘es, and not necessarily an election of new delegates. This rule neld in the case of the diecese of Easton, and finds interesting analogy in the histery of the state of Maine. When provision was made for the separation of the state of Maine from the old state of Massachusetts it was specially provided that a new elec- ticn for delegates to the first legislative body of the new state should be held.” AN EXTRADITION CASE, Alleged Russinn Burgher Who Says He is Not the Man, The Secretary of State has issued a war- rant for the surrender to the Russian au- thorities of Ivan Voitechoy Ribitcki, for trial on charges of theft and forgery. Ribitcki. is a Russian burgher and was recently-arrested in New York on requi- sitions issued by the Russian government under the terms of the extradition treaty recently concluded between the United Siates and Russia. The prisoner is ac- cused of having stolen three horses in 18%3 and of forging a bill of sale for two other ho.ses. There is a suspicion in some quarters that he is really wanted In Rus- sia for trial for alleged complicity in an attempt upon the life of the czar. The unusual efforts made for his pursuit and capture are mentioned in support’ of the theory that his alleged offense is more serious than is represented in the requi- sition for his surrender. The case was heard by United States Commissioner Semple in New York, and he forwarded all the papers to the State Department, with a recommendation that the request for ex- tradition be granted. A peculiar feature of the case is that the prisoner stoutly maintains that he 1s not Ribitcki, but is Joseph Repinsky. He also asserts that he is wanted for a poiitical offense, and that the criminal charges are only a cloak to conceal the real issue. with Russia political offenders are ex- empt from extradition. The action of the United States commissioner and the Sec- retary of State indicates clearly their be- Kef in the good faith of the Russian au- thorities, and that the prisoner is wanted for larceny and forgery; also that he is Ribitcki and not Repinsky, as he claims. It is said that this is the first case of ex- tradition under the existing treaty with Russia, which was ratitied February 14, 893. Under the treaty ———E———— A Medal of Honor. A medal of honor has been awarded Marcus A. Hanna, late sergeant, fifiieth Massachusetts volunteers, for conspicuous gallantry at Port Hudson, La. July 4, 1863, when he voluntarily exposed himself to a heavy fire in order to get a supply of water for his comrades in the rifle pits. eee * Government Receipts. National bank notes received today for redemption, $248,364. Government receipis $310.5 revenue, —From internal toms, $486, it An Ex-Secretury’s Portrait. An oil portrait of James C. Dobbins of North Carolina, who was Secretary of the Navy under President Pierce, has been re- ceived at the Navy Department. It is the work of Artist W. G. Randall, and may be added to the official gallery of portraits. RAILROAD NEGOTIATIONS DEADL Allezoi Purpose of the Metropolitan toBuy the Brightwood Road. The U Street Line Between 7th and Sth and ftow.the Two Ronds an Use It Jointly. The Capital Traction Company and the Metropolitan railway have been unable to arrange a plan which wovld allow them to use the track on U street from 7th to 9th streets to their mutual advantage. For some time the engineers of the different roads have been at work on this problem, and this morning Mr. Carl, the engineer of the Capital Traction Company, reported to the company adversely on the plan of using the same con@uit. The report recommend- ed the use of the double yoke, which would give a separate conduit for each system. The Capital Traction Company hold that the Connett system 1s likely to interfere with the Love system, which they use, es- pecially during snowy or wet weather. It is stated that the impcrtance of this piece of track to the Metropolitan railway lies in the fact that they are at present negotiating for the purchase of the Bright- weed road, in order that they may extend their town line for the purpose of handling the suburban business, which is growing mere profitable. Their plan is said to be to go up 9th and make a loop from their present termints around to 7th and Flor- ida avenue, back to 9th via U street. ——— CUBAN AUTONOMISTS. Four Said to Have Been Sent to Africa Without Trial. Information reaching those in Wash- ington prominently identified with the Cuban movement is that on October 50 four prominent cit'zens of Santiago de Cuba, who had bsen identified with the Autonomist Club, were sent without trial to the Spanish penal colony of Ceuta, on the coast of Morocco, Africa. The facts in the case come from authentle sources in Cuba, and are alleged to constitute one of the most serious indignities against Cuban suspects thus far reported. The autonomists have a central organ- ization at Havana, with clubs throughout the island. The members of the party do not support the insurgent cause, and their policy does net favor separation from Spain, but home rule or Cuban autonomy. The four princ!pat officers of the Autono- mist Club at Santiago de Cuba were ar- rested by the military authorities on sus- picion of being friendly. to the insurgent cause, and the Spanish commander di- rected their transportation to the Mor2:co colony. An appeal was made on Septe-n- ber 29 to Captain General Campos, on the ground that the prisoners had not been given a trial, and that there was no proof against them, but it was rejected by Cam- pos. SSS — AFTER HAYES’ INDORSEMENT. Democrats Wanted Him to Declare for Hurst. Special Dispatch to Th8 Evening Star. BALTIMORE, Md., October 30.—It has leaked* out that “an” effort was’ made this week by the managers of the Hurst cam- paign to induce Mr. Thomas G. Hayes, the aspirant for the gubernatorial nomination, whom Senator Gorman turned down, to come-out of the seclusion wherein he has kept himself since the democratic conven- tion and speak in Mr. Hurst's behalf. Senator Hayes was waited on by a dele- gation, composed of the most prominent and representative members of the regu- lar democratic organization, and these gen- tlerien brought every argument in their power to bear upon him. to prevail upon him to break his long silence. He was told that he of all men could turn aside the storm which threatened to overwhelm the democratic party on election day, and that if he would identify himself with the cause of Hurst he would place the regular organization under such obligation that it would give him its unswerving support in the future. He was also assured that at the expiration of the congressional term of Mr. John K. Cowen he would be elected Congressman fom the fourth district, and that four years from now, should he sup- port Hurst, he would be rewarded with the nomination for the governorship. Other promises were made to him. these inducements Mr. Hayes turned a deaf ear, and assured his hearers that nothing could compel him to retreat from the position he had assumed on find- ing himeelf ted by Senator Gorman, and his visitors were reluctantly compelled Maryland compelling the to abandon all hope of aid from that quar- ter. The regular organization is disgusted with the economy displayed by Mr. Hurst in doling out funds to the campaign. The principal reason which influenced the lead- ers to select Mr. Hurst as a candidate was the belief that he would put a substantiai proportion of his wealth into the funds. Mr. Rasin, in speaking to The Star cor- respondent of the substitution of Hurst for Hayes, remarked: “We can’t undertake to cenduct a campaign on wind,” and the other leaders believed that with the rich Hopkins place merchant at the head of the ticket money would be dealt out lavishly. But Mr. Hurst has contributed sparingly, and while there is no lack of funds, still his attitude comes in for considerable adverse criticism from the men who nominated him. Messrs. Hurst, Crothers and Smith left for southern Maryland this morning and will wind up the campaign, addressing meetings in Calvert and St. Mary’s coun- ties. ‘The conviction that Lowndes will be elect- ed is growing every day, and the speeches of Senator Gorman are believed by many democrats who intend to vote the regular ticket to have lessened Mr. Hurst’s chances considerably. MANY CASUAL —— ES RESULTED. Collision of Suburban Trains Near St. Louis. ST. LOUIS, Mo., October 30.—A terrific collisicn occurred late last night between two suburban trains on the Missouri Pa- cific railrcad just outside the city, in which three persons were killed outright and sev- eral more er less seriously injured. Both trains were running at top speed, and the ccrtact was therefore severe, and the dam- age to engines and cars*very serious. The killed and injured are as follo’ Killed—John Harper, west-bound train; Ckarles_ H. Catron, engineer east-bound train; George True, fireman east-bound train, both legs breken, several ribs broken, in ternal injuries. His face was unrecog- nizable. . Fatally injured—George Dunbar, fireman west-bourd trein, skull fractured, less mashed, Internal injuries and contusions of boey. Seriously injured—Mrs. John Janopoulo, ankle sprained and severe twist of hip; J. poulo, legs badly lacerated; Herbert Taylor, left collar bone broken and left ear tern rearly off; Jchn Bayless, brakeman on east-boun4d train, collar bone broken; Will- iam A, Willis, conductor east-bound train, right arm fractured in twe places and left collar bone broken. Slightly injured—H. E sprained; Mrs. O. Hull, badly shaken up; wm Ewing, both wrists i and hand his T. Bay! Lruised about the fact Mi can Customs Receipts. The bureau of American republics is in receipt of a statement of the earnings of the custom houses of the republic of Mexi- co for the month of September last, show- ing an increase of receipts over the corres- ponding period of 1894 of almost a- half million dollars. Y CROSSINGS The Action of the District Com- missioners Regarding Them. POZZLING DELAY IN PROSECUTIONS Attorney Thomas Long Ago Showed the Way to Remedies. THE LAW IN THE CASE During the early part of October the at tention of the Commissioners was called to the fact that in a number of instances the Baltimore and Ohio railroad failed to pro- vide watchmen along its line, which being contrary to law, should be immediately rectified. This question has been agitated by the Northeast Citizens’ Association for a long time and it was the president of the association who recently called attention to the matter. Atterney Thomas Advises Action. ‘The letter wes reférred to the attorney for the District, who returned the papers with the opinion that if the railroad com- pany had violated the terms of the act of 1871 of tho legislative assembly it should be prosecuted in the Police Court. What the Commi-sioners propose to do in the matter is still an unanswered quea- ticn. No action has been taken since the receipt of the opinion, and the delay is puzzling many people. The act of the legislative assembly, to which attention has been directed, is spe- cific regarding the protection of grade crossings, and says: Sweeping Provisions of the Law. “That the Baltimore and Ohio, Alexandria and Washington, Baltimore and Potomac and National Junction Railroad companies are hereby directed and required to keep in the day time, at every point where any public street crosses the railroad track or tracks of said companies, a person sta- tioned with a red flag, and in the evening, until arrival and departure of the last train at night, at all the street crossings, a per- son with a flag and lighted lamp or lan- tern to give warning of the approach of the locomotive engines and rallroad cars of any descriptions of said companies,under the penalty of $10 for every time any loco- motive engine or railroad car shall pass at any such crossings without such persons being stationed and such warning being given, to be forfeited and paid by the sald companies, or the engineer, or conductor in whos? charge such locomotive engine or railroad car may be, severally and respec- tively.” Commissioners’ Sincerity Questioned. There are many people who question the sincerity of the Commissioners in making the order relative to stopping the steam cars before crossing streets occupied by rapid-transit street cars. While they be- lieve the Commissioners are desirous- of 5 to” regard the order, they do aot Welieve: t) will force matters, and assert that the rail- roads will seek by every possible means to evade it. The Commissioners have the right to take them into court for viclaiing the police regulation, but if the prosecution Is not pushed the railroad compantes wil con tinue in their well-beaten track of doing what they want, without regard to the pub- le. The New Disinfecting Plants. The two disinfecting plants to be erected shortly will undoubtedly be of the same pattern as those in use by the marine serv- ice. Today bids were opened by the Com- missioners for the construction of these plants. One of them, it will be recalled, is to be erected as an adjunct to the small- pox hospital, whiie the other is to be built upon the same reservation and used for the disinfection of clothing ard otber articles in connecUioh with the treatment of inor contagious diseases. The cnly bid re- ceived this afternoon was from the Ken- singtcn Engine Company. The plant for the smallpox hospital was figured at $1,600, with an additional $80 if the boiler be en- larged for heating purposes. The bid for the municipal plant, that fs, the one for disinfecting for contagious diseases, was $3,100, with an additional $240 if two cara and two transfer tables arc used. Description of the Device. The plant proposed for introduction -in this city, as stated above, is in use by the marine service, and there is one or more provided at every quarantine station. The ‘principal feature is a steam chamber, rec tangular in shape, into which the articles te be disinfected are placed, by means of @ ‘metallic car running on a track. There ip a jacket inside the chamber which gives perfect circulation and prevents the too rapid condensation of the steam, and dries the goods thoroughly. The jacket ts filled with steam during the entire operation, making the chamber a drying oven, so that the articles to be disinfected are brought to temperature before the admission of steam to the inner chamber, and thorough- ly dried after the steam has been exhausted, es SUGSR BOUNTY CLAIMS. Louisiana Producers Want Two of These Specifically Rejected. Representative Meyer and Col. Hill of New Orleans, representing the Louisiana stgar producers, were at the Treasury Department today and had an interview with Auditor Baldwin in regard to the sugar bounty claims cases. In view of the fact that a decision favorable to them cannot be had under Controller Bowler’s recent decision, Messrs. Meyer and Hill asked for the specific rejection of two specifie claims, one under the appropria- tion of $238,000 on sugar produced before the repeal of the bounty act, and the other under the $5,000,000 appropriation by the lest Congress, their purpose being to secure a proper basis for actions to be brought in the United States circuit court at New Or- leans against the government for the sums claimed to be due. ——— SENATOR CHANDLER'S PREDICTION, Summary of the Comments of the London Papers. LONDON, October 30.—The few comments made by the London press upon the war predictions of Senator Chandler, in his pa- per, the Evening Monitor, of Concord, N. H., on October 28, may be regarded as summed up by the Standard In the follow- ing utterance: “Senator Chandler may excite enthusiasm among the riff-raff of the great towns, but his prophecies, we may be assured, will be received with indignation and disgust by the great bulk of the people of the United States.” ‘ See en AN AMERICAN CONFINED. Arrested in Cuba for Aiding the Ine surgents. : Secretary Olney is negotiating with the Spanish government in behalf of Frank Ag- ramoute, an American citizen, confined in Morro Castle in Cuba on suspicion of alding the insurgents. It is said he had arms in his possession at the time of arrest. United States consul at Havana, Mr. Hyatt, bas reported that he has secured a promise of trial for Agramonte and that it will take place soon.