Evening Star Newspaper, October 30, 1895, Page 13

ai THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 1101 Pennsylvania Avenue, Cor. 11th Street, by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, S. H. KAUFFMANN, Pres't. New York Office, 49 Potter Building, je Nacsa ‘The Evening Star is cerved to subscribers In the elty by ¢ ers, on their owa account, at 10 cents ber Week, cr 44 cents per inonth, Coples at the iter 2 vents each. Ky wail—anywhere In the United States or Cunada—postage prepald—50 is per month, nd-class EFAll mall su ates « TROOPS CALLED OUT es matter.) riptions must be pald In advance. jsinz made kncwn on application Gov. Clarke Determined to Prevent the Big Fight. FIRST REGIMENT HELD IN READINESS Companies Massed at Little Rock to Go to Hot Springs. ee AWAITING FITZSIMMONS oo ES LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Octoter 30.—Gov. Clarke has called out :he 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 teady to move at 1 p.m. ‘Telegrams from the captain of the Helena rempany say that he has forty-eight mien ready to march, ith 1,000 rounds of am- munition. Forest City has thirty-eight 1en, with plenty of cartridges, and all are euger for the trip. ‘The plan now ts to serd about 100 militia- men to Hot Springs from this city, and mss the other companies at Little Rock, so they may be sent te Hot Springs early tcmorrow. The object in sending the Rock companies now is to have the ground at once to assist the thcrities should they want outside ance. ‘the governcr is fight shall not occur. 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 learned that Governor arke 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 raflroud office in this city has a flaming sign exposed, which read: Corbett and that the He says the supreme determined Fitzsimmons will occur at Hot Springs on October 3 A large delegation of citizens leave Mem- phis tonight for the springs, in anticipation of witnessing the contest. Waiting for Fitzsimmons. HOT SPRINGS, Ark., October :0,—Hot Springs is on tiptce 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- Man meets in his attempts to elude the of- ficers of the law, whd 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, armed with warrants issued by Judge Mai tin at Little Rock, the chances for a meet- ing with Corbett will be greatly lessened. If he be placed under arrest by the officers of Garland county, who also await him, those who are anxious to have the fight pulled off belicve 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 hy the arrival of Sheriff Herace Booker of Pulaski county, who came here amder orders from Governor Clarke, with Warrants for Brady and C has sub- sided, but feeling is still at high tension. positively Attorney General Kingsworthy came in early train from Little Rock, and. he and Representative South are closely tching the legal phases of the contri is known that Gov. i art his eff ‘prevel rt his efforts to prev the meeting of the pugilists, and that he Is determined to exhaust all the power at his -ommand to accomplish that end. he feeling that the suspense will be re- lieved today, one way or the other, is gen- eral. Everything awaits the arrival of simmons. He and Julian have been aii vised by aph of the impending danger ana, and it is possible they may change their ‘plans, get off the train, ami 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- rot well reach here before tomorrow. Meanwnile, fair-sized gathering of sports crowd the hotel corridors, discussing sthe chilly Weather, with the chance of a fight within forty-eight hours, the po sibility of the arrival of gray coats by night, and wait for something to drop. en FATALLY BURNED BY GASOLINE. Shocking Accident at Bishop W to The Evening Star. : Va. October 30.—A sarred here at noon to- at the residence of Mr. Fortescue Whittle of the firm cf Davie & Whittls, on the corner of Adams and Marshall streets. Mrs. Whittle and Miss Lucy Stone were en- saged in cleaning some s'iver ware with kasoline, when, from some cause, the cil expioded. Mrs, Whiit!e's clothing was nited, and before assistance could be ren- dered her she had burned to death. Her body was burned to a crisp and beyond recognition. Her baby, ahont twelve months of axe, was badly burned about the head. Miss Lucy Stone, sitter of Mr. R. T, Stone of this ci s fr ghtfully burned about the hands ani face, as was also a xolored nur: ‘borne. Mrs. Whittle is a daughts law of Bishop F. M. Whittle, Mr. Whit:le left for Richmond this morning, but the sid news of the death of his wife was wired h the Home of ttle's Son. a da SUICIDE OR ACCIDENT. A Traveling Salesman Killed by a Fall From Hotel Window. AUBURN, N. ¥., October 30.—H. M. Me- Causland, a traveling salesman for the 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 tm- 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 inside the idea of foul play was abandoned. McCausland was about thirty years old, and his home wi in Saginaw, Mich. His mother lives \n Canada, and ‘he has a brother in East Faginaw. “Official.—_The prize fight between ! Che Lvening Star. No.13,309. DISBELIEVES IN MARRIAGE | Miss Lancaster Confined Asylum. in an Insane Discovered by Her Socialist Lover, She Was Subsequently Releaxed— Quite a Stir Caused. LONDON, October 20.—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 named 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 knowl- edge of her wheregpouts, 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 j 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 Dally News, sa alluding to the case, iss 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 Miss Lancaster. He wrote to the secretary of state for home affairs, Sir Matthew While 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 hy enthusiastic social- ists and others who hold the views regard- 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 marriege, and that they intended to carry out their original program 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 w itten { a letter on the subject to Sullivan, expre: jive great interest in the case and offering yt contribute toward the expenses incurred in obtaining the release of Miss Lancaster, adding: “We 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 hands with you and your brave wif y — FIRE AT SPRING hake FIELD, OHIO. Hotel Guests Removed in an Uncon- scious Condition. SPRINGFIELD, Oh'o, October 30.—The Lagonda Hotel caught fire at midnight. ‘The guests escaped. The Western Union Telegraph office, clothing, hat and drug stores Fave been burned out. CLEVELAND, Ohio, October 30.—Connec- tion was secured at % o'clock this morning with the Springfield, Ohio. depot, and in conversation with the train dispatcher, he sald: wo engines arrived a clock from Dayton, and h the assistance of local department, the fire wes soon gotten under centrol. The flames were confined to the Lagonda Hotel building, the interior of which is completely grtted, together with all the stores, the offices, &c., located in the building. A number of the guests of the hotel were taken out in a semi-uncons: ious ecndition from the effects of smoke, but it is thought all will recover. The Western Union telegraph office, which was located in the hotel block, fs also destroy: and no wires running through the office can be worked. No estimate can be placed the loss, but it will probably be upw 250,000." } ~_— PATROLLING CHICAGO, Taking Steps to Prevent in That City. CHICAGO, October 3 Few citizens who were detained down town late last night escaped giving a strict account of cnem- 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 Hold Ups the entire force of office the portions of the city were divested forms and sent to travel in plain “citizen's” clothes. The results so far have been most satisfactory, several well-known crooks and confidence 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, es KILLED BY A CABLE CAR. G, W. Cole of Chicago Mangled by the Wheels. CHICAGO, October 30.—G. W. Cole, pres- ident of the Bankers and Merchants’ As- sociation, was run over and fatally injured last night by a eth 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-TREASCRER BOGGS ARRESTED. The Alleged Embezzicr Surrendered Without Objection. TACOMA, Wash., October 20—Ex-City Treasurer George W. liuggs was arrested last evening at Central Font, near Jackson- ville, Sheriff Parker of this county. One warrent charged Boggs with larceny and embezzlement of $10,000, the second with unlawfully using $150,01 not authorized, by law. He readily gav. himself up on hearing that he was wa! ——— Jexse Coxey to Fight for Cuba. MASSILLON, Ohic, October 30.—Jesse Coxey, son of the commonwealer, wired his mother that he sailed for Cuba Tuesday on the Adrian. It is believed he will join the Cuban insurgents. WAS j cured for HINGTON, D.C. WEDNESDAY, NAVAL ORDNANCE — Annual Report of the Chief of the Ordnance Bureau. EXPERIMENTS WITH RAPID-FIRING GUNS ee Armor Plate Delivered and That Yet to Come. eer ene THE GUN FACTORY a 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 $6,437,084, the principal items being $1,250,- 66 for material and labor for a modern battery for the historie Hartford, for re- serve guns and torpedoes, and $4,3),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-ioading rifles of all calibers—from 4 to 13 inch— thus far ordered 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 no: suficient to warrant the substitution of this or any other system for cur built-up suns ticularly In view of the many me: difficulties and the long and expensive experimentation necessiry to a change. Guns for Warships. The wisdom of the department's dec in favor of thirteen-inch guns for the new battle ships is 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-in-h guns, was perforated by a projectile from a thirieen- inch gun. Capt. Sampson says no argument is needed in support of the s firs s battle ship should c s at least under favorable coniitions to pierce the armor of an opponent of equ of the Iowa's twelve-inch guns a cally completed, ieaving no more of this ©: ber to be made. All of the tea-inch authorized have bean finished. The e inch guns for the Iowa and the Brock- lyn have been delayed by failure to secu proper forgings. The eight-inch ni} gun is also delayed by a stuck jac ing a change in the heating furnace. Sampson says the Hurst method has bj tested and found practically worthless. It P d to convert all of the six-fach guns in service into rapid-fire guns as soon possible. Attention is again called to the y of having a reserve supply of gun and it is recommended tha already authorized. Powder Tests. No satisfactory powder has yet been se- the thivteen-inch guns, so the requirements as to velocity have heen re- duced to 2,000 feet per second, with fifteen- ton pressure, This fact Is believed to demonstrate ‘the importance of developing the smokeless powder. The experiments so far male at the tor- pedo station in this line have resulted in developing an absolutely uniform powder, but time must elapse before its keeping qualities can be know Meantime it is being served out for six-inch guns cn the North Atlantic squadron. ror the naval mall arms extensive tests have shown that the bureau's pure gan cotton powder as no superior, and orders will he placed with the powder companies in the n future. Hydraulic turret gun carriaxes have been adopted for nearly all our ships based on the highly gratify ances of those on the Montere At sea and under service conditions the ten-inch guns were fired at the rate of two and three-quarter-minute rounds and the twelve-inch guns at the rage of four-minute rounds. ‘The serious problem of sighting guns accurately has heen solved by means of a simple telescopic sigut, which will be fitted to all of our large guns. ng perform- Armor and Armor-Piercing Shells. Sue having attended the effort to pro- cure S-inch forged steel shells, it is -pro- pesed 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 difficul ard tedious to manufacture, will be suredly delivered by the Carnegies before February 1 , and by the Bethlehem company early in'July next, dependent only upon the speed with which the plans are supplied by the ship builder: With increased plants under way end improved esses of manufacty the 7S) tons of armor required for the new battle ships 5 and 6 can be supplied in 1 than one year after receipt of plans. Un- der this head Capt. Sampson points to the t that, though the number of ship build- ing #rms in this country is now large, the armor | provide strongly the new ships be regular strong argument is a and continuous. A so made against the proposition to allow sniphuilders to contract for supplying ships with their armor, on the ground that it would tend to break down ihe armor makers ard place them at the mercy of the shipbuilders, My No Unreasonable Delay. The charge of unreasonable delay in sup: Plying armor is fully met by Capt. Samp- son, He reviews the magnitude and diffi ties of the past undertakings and s i 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. Jewell, U.S. N. ‘The approaching completion of the guns for the ships thus far authorized has ren- dered it necessary to gradually reduce the numer of workmen employed in the gun shops untit any further dim nution will com- pel the discharge of men whose experience in this line of work renders them invalu- ab’e. It will al 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 tke naval gun factory that the old foundry be remodeied, and has inserted in its est mates an item for the cranes, cupola biowers, and other appliances necessary fi a modern foundry. NEW YORK ELECTION. Democrats May Carry the City, 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 carry New York city, though they were doubtful about the state. but POSTSCRIPT THE RAILROAD STRIKERS An Exciting Scene Near the Anacostia Bridge. Cars all Derailed by Those Who Sym- pathize With the Strike—Finally Driven to the Stable. Abont 3:30 this afternoon President Gris- wold sent Superintendent Newton out of the stable with instructions to bring In the cars then on the road in whatever manner he could. Mr. Newton succeeded- with the aid of the police in having car No. 22, which had been turned at 8th and G streets replaced on the track and started on its way to the stables in Anacostia. Car No. 23, which followed it also went on its way without further trouble. When the next car, No. 24, came along, an effort was made by some persons in the crowd to stop it by means of a imb of a tree, which was thrown across the tracks. The driver saw the limb, however, in time and threw it from the track, before any damage was done. Men ran along with the car for five or six blocks attempting In many ways to stop and actually lifted it finally from the Kk by sheer force. A policeman who however, persuaded the y and let it go on its t was on the ear, crowd to replace the cé way. Derailing a Car. A few minutes before 4 o'clock this after- noon the scene of the conflict on the Anacos- tia road transferred to Mth and N streets,near the Anacostia bridge. Here the friends seemed to have strikers and their assembled in large numbers. Their mcve- ments were directed by Mr. Lawrence, the ter workman of the street rail: y men's y Knights of Labor Assembly. As fast as the cars coming from the city toward Anacostia arrived at this point they were derailed and placed across ‘he track, the horses being detached from them. No vio- lence,. however, was offered to ihe men who were ing on the cars, and th seemed to be good humored. Their pu s apparently to prewent the opera road. Mr, Newton” manased to the cars and to sta the wor strike pa ton of to get t the cars on stable in Anagos:ia 4 toward about ore The police were on the ground, but up- peared to do nothing ¢ prevent strikers from turning the cars around. The general impression was that the police sympathized with the strikers. Last Car. Finally all the cars except one were got across the bridge, The crowd that was as- sembled and which consisted largely of half- grown boys would not permit this car to be taken away. Upward of people surrounded this car, and with stones and sticks broke about every pane of glass in the car. There w some demonstrations against the driver 200 of the car, but he defended himself with his brake handle, and managed to keep the crowd off. A pile of stoies was heaped upon the street across the track 80 as to blockade the ear track and to ike it difficult for ordinary ve’ Ss to pass. The crowd would not permit the man sent from Anacostia to attach his horses to the car. The wrecked car was final der polic> protection and taken to Ana- secured un- costa, ————— HAWKINS’ DEATH SENTENCE Quick Indictment and Trial of Sadie She- rier’s Assailant Special Dispateh to The Evening Star. ALEXANDRIA, Va., October 30.—Albert Hawkins, the young negro boy who at- tempted to assault twelve-year-old Sadie heries in the county Monday evening, was tcday sentenced by Judge D. M. Chichester of the county court 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 immcdiately 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 a new trial was made and overruled by Judge Chichester. SSIS Personal Mention. Sccretary of the Seaate W. R. Cox North Garolina is at the Raleigh. Lee L. Overman, ex-spegker of the North Carolina legislature, arrived at the Raleigh this morning. : Max F. Ihmsen, 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 fcr the drama, and is advancing Comedian Thos. Q. Seabrooke’s interests through the cobytry. Among: the guests ‘af jthe Shoreham is Robert i roprietor of the New Yor 4 ive John S.'Little of Arkan- has taken up his quarters at the Met- ropolitan. Paul A. Newion of this city was yester- day elected president of the class of law department of Cornell University. is the youngest member of the class, was a Washington High School | Mr. Hallet Kilbourn returned from New York today, where he went last week to meet Gov. A. R. Shepherd on his return from Europe. He says the governor is in splendid health and never looked better. Gen. Miles returned tojthe city from New York last night. He hay not yet completed arrangements for the transfer of Ins house- hold eifects to this city, fad Mrs. Miles re- mained behind to attend'to the matter. Dr. Varnum D. Collins of this city, who has been absent in England for the last yea& engaged in literary and other work, has returned to Washington. Secretary Smith returned from Atlanta yesterday, bringing his family with him, and they are now located for the winter at 1623 K street, He and OCTOBER 30, 1895-TWELVE PAGES. TO ELECT A BISHOP Convention is to Meet at St. An- drew's Church. ES FORMAL CALL ISSUED FROM BALTIMCRE Sipe tes Important Business to Come Be- fore the Gathering. oe THE LAY REPRESENTATION a eee 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 Washirgton,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, s Bishop of Maryland. Inclosed with this call are the certificates for the lay delegates to the following ef- fe This is to certify that — and — as his alternate, both being members of the con- gation, have been duly appointed by the I vestry of —— (a vestry elected by legally qualitied members cf 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 rrimary convention of the church in said my hand this —— day of —, “Register or Warden.” Runsiness 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 anding committee and some other details incident to inaugurating the work of the new diocese. At the xeneral convention in Minneapolis when consent was obtained to a partitio’ eof Maryland, Bishop Paret ed 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. hop Paret will determine with what services the convention will open. While it will not necessarily be the case, the cha are that the election of the new ay not be reached before the morning sion of the second day. It is elect the standing commiitee 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 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 14th and Corcoran str he 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 they 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 conven- tion, In the case of the new ciocese the legates wil! Le some- and setion with a Star reporter, Dr. . Tector of the Church of the . discussed the question whether ion must be held zo provide lay delegates to the conventi He said that, in his opinion, the prec favored it. total number of lay where between fifty In co} i “It should be clearly understood, how- ever,” said) Dr. E , “that It fs a new elec- tion of delega nd not necessarily an election of new This rule peld in the case of the dioc finds interesting analog the state of Maine. and for the s it was speci ticn for delegates to body of the new state the first hould be held.” AN EXTRADITION CASE. Alleged Russian Burzher Who Says He ts Not the Man, The Secretary of State has issued a war- rant for the surrender to the Russian au- thorities of Ivan Voitechov Ribiteki, for trial on charges of theft and forgery. ibiteki is a Russian burgher and was ly arrested in New York on requi- ons issued by the Russian government nder the terms of the extradition treaty recently concluded between the United Siates and Russia. The prisoner is ac- cused of haying stolen three horses in 1893 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- for trial for alieged complicity in an tempt upon the life of the czar. The unusual efforts made for his pursuit and capture are meniioned 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 is 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. Under the treaty 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- Lief 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 which was ratified February 14, A Medal of Honor. A medal of honor has been awarded Marcus A. Hanna, late sergeant, fiftieth 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. ee Government Rece! National bank notes received today for redemption, $248,364. Government receipts —From internal revenue, $310,358; cus- toms, $486,4: miscellaneous, $3 men An Ex-Secretary’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. TWO CENTS <== ——_—_——= Look on page 8 for the twenty-first installment of “When the War Was Over.” $500 for the cor- rect solution of the mystery by a woman reader. RAILROAD NEGOTIATIONS Alleged Purpose of the Metropolitan toBuy the Brightwood Road. The U Street Line Between 7th and Mth and How the Two Roads Can Use It Jointly. The Capital Traction Company and the Metropolitan railway have been unable to arrange a plan which would 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 conduit. The report recommend- ed the use of the double yoke, which would give a separate conduit for each system. The Capital Tractftn Company hold that the Connett system is 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 Kes in the fact that they are at present negotiating for the purchase of tie Bright- weed road, in order that they may extend their town line for the purpose of handling the suburban business, whici is growing mere profitable. ‘Their plan is said to be to go up 9th and make a loop from their piesent terminus around to 7th and Flor- ida avenue, back to th via U street. ets te CUBAN AUTONOMISTS. id to Have Been Sent to Africa Without ‘Trial. Information reaching those in ington prominently identified with Cuban movement is that on October four prominent citizens of Santiago de Cuba, who had been 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 authentic soarces in Cuba, and are alleged to constitute one of the most serious indignitics 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 upport the insurgent cause, and their y does not favor separation from Spain, but home rule or Cuban autonomy. The four principal officers of the Autono- mist Club at fago 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>20 colony. -An appeal was made on Septen- ber 2) 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. Four Wash- the 30 AFTER HAYE! Muryland Democrats Wanted Him to Declare for Hurst Specia! Dispatch to The Evening Star. BALTIMORE, Md., October :0.—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 tne regu- lar democratic organization, and these gen- tlenen brought every argument in their power to bear upon him to prevail upon him to vreak 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 cavse 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 from 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. ‘To all these inducements Mr. Hayes turned a deaf ear, and assured his hearers at nething could compel him to retreat from the position he had assumed on find- ing himself deserted by Senator Gorman, and his visitors were reluctantly compelled 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 substantial 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 conduct 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 lavishiy. 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. ge CASUALTIES RESULTED. MANY 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- “fic railrcad just outside the city, in which three persons were killed outright and sev- eral more or less seriously injured. Both trains were running at top speed, and the ecrtact was therefore severe, and the dam- age to engines and cars very serious. ‘The killed and injured are as follows: Killed—John_ Harper, west-bound train; Charles H. Catron, engineer east-bound train; George True, fireman east-bound train, both legs broken, several ribs broken, internal injuries. His face was unrecog. nizable. Fatally injured—George Dunbar, fireman west-bourd trcin, skull fractured, legs mzsked, internal injuries and contusions of boey. Seriously injured—Mrs. John Janopoulo, ankle sprained and severe twist of hip; J. Jaropoulo, legs badly lacerated; Herbert Taylor, left collar bone broken and left ear tcrn rearly oft; John Bayless, brakeman on east-Lound 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. Ewing, both wrists sprained; Mrs. O. Hull, several bruises and badly shaken up; David Ormsby, hand mashed; Wm. Lee, arm dislocated; his father received several cuts and bruises; J. Bayley, foot mashed; Wm. Campbell, i about the face. detec ey Mexican Customs Receip 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, sho ing an increase of receipts over the corres- ponding period of 1894 of almost a half million dollars. DEADLY CROSSINGS The Action of the District Com- missioners Regarding Them. PORILING DELAY IN PROSECUTIONS Attorney Thomas Long Ago Showed _ the Way to Remedies. — : THE LAW IN THE’ CASH ae 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, skould be immediateiy 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. Attorney Thomas Advises Action. The letter was referred 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 the legislative assembly it should be prosecuted in the Police Court. What the Commi-sioners propose to 3o in the matter is still an unanswered ques- ticn. No action has been taken since the. receipt of the opinion, and the delay 1s 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 aid 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 railroad cars of any descriptions of said companies,under the penalty of $10 for every time any loco- metive engine or railroad car shall pass at any such crossings without such persons being stationed and such warning being given, to be forfeited and paitt by the’ said companies, or the engineer, or conductor m whos2 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 compelling the railroads to regard the order, they do not believe that they will force matters, and assert that the rail- roads will seek by every possible means to evade it. The Commissioners have the right te take them into court for viclating the police regulation, but if the prosecution is not pushed the railroad companies will con- tinue in their well-beaten track of doing what they want, without regard to the pub- lie. ‘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 connection with the treatment of minor 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 is, the one for disinfecting for contagious diseases, was $3,100, with an additional $240 if two cars and two transfer tables arc used. Description of the Device. The plant propored 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 wrich the articles ta be disinfected are placed, by means of a metallic car running on a track. There is 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 is 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. Se SUGAR BOUNTY CLAIMS. Louisiana Producers Want Two of These Specifically Rejected. Representative Meyer and Col. Hill of New Orleans, representing the Louisiana stgar producers, wer? at the Treasury Department today and hud 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 Bowlers recent decision, Messrs. Meyer and Hill asked for the specific rejection of two specific claims, one under the appropria- tion of $238,000 on sugar produced before the repeal of the bounty act, and the other under the $5,000,000 appropriation by the lost Congress, thelr purpose being to secure a proper basis for actions to be brought in the United States circuit court at New Or- leans against the government for the sums claimed to be due. SENATOR CHANDLER’S PREDICTION. Summary of the Comments of the London Papers. LONDON, October 30.—The few comments imade by the London press upon the war predictions of Senator Chandler, in his pa- per, the Evening Monitor, of Concord, N. H., on October 28, may be regarded as summed up by the Standard in the follow- ing utterance: “Senator Chandler may excite enthusiasm among the riff-raff of the great towns, but his prophecies, we may be assured, will be received with indignation and disgust by the great bulk of the people of the United States.” —<$<—___ AN AMERICAN CONFINED. n for Aiding the In- surgents, Secretary Olney is negotia‘ing with the Spanish government in behalf of Frank Ag- ramonte, an American citizen, confined in Morro Castle in Cuba on suspicion of aiding the insurgents. It is said he had arms in his possession at the time of arrest. The United States consul at Havana, Mr. Hyatt, has reported that he has se-ured a promise of trial for Agramonte and that it will take place soon. Arrested in C