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LATE NEWS BY WIRE Charges Against-Dr. Peters to Be Investigated. WAS HE GUILTY OF BRUTALITY? A Letter From Him Read in the Reichstag. STRONG. DENUNCIATION BER! IN, Merch 14.—Dr. Kayser, director of the colonial office, announced in the reichstag today that, in view of the charges made by Herr Bebel (who accused Dr. Carl Peters, the explorer, of causing a negzo and negress to be hanged without trial, while he was imperial! commissioner in Africa, during 1991), a fresh inquiry will be held in the matter. Dr. Kayser added that the government was rot aware that after Dr. Peters had proclaimed officiaty that the regroes al- luded to were hanged as spies, the English bishop, Tucker, declined to receive Peters, saying he would have “nothing to do with a murderer.” Dr. Kayser added that the previous evi- dence had not established the guilt of Dr. Peters in the eyes of the law. Count voa Arnim then read a letter from Ter. Peters, declaring that Herr Bebel’s as- sertions were partly untrue and partly ex- aggerated. The negro, he said, was tried by court-martial for burglary. and the ne- gress was never punished, and returned to her pars its in Septemther. 1890. It was enother negress, he explained, a servant, who, after having been sentenced to be confined in Irons for six months, was condemned to death in February. 1802, for attempting to escape. Dr. Peters further denied that he had been married to a ne- according to Mahommedan rites. Dr. Kayser then read a statement in which Dr. Peters admitted that the con- demned negress vas his mistress. Lenzmann declared that Dr. Peters was a madman or a monster, and that he should be punished according to the law. eee ZELAYA’S FORCES TAKE PITAL. Stubborn Resistance by the Rebels, Whe Are Finally Routed. (Copsright, 1896, by the Associated Press.) MANAGUA, Nicaragua, March 14, via Galveston, Texas.—The Nicaraguan govern- ment troops have won another important victery over the forces of the rebellious Leorists, and there is great rejoicing here in consequence. The battle took place at and about Pital, not far from Momotombo. Pital is a small tewn near Lake Managua. Of the 300 or so buildings which compose the town many are of wood and others of coarse mud-like tric! ith red clay tiles. But outside the town is a high ridge of ground, which forms an admirable point of vantage inst an advancing force. The government troops began the ad- vance from Nagaro on Wednesday after skirmishing with the enemy, which resulted ir tke Leonists heing driven backward, with the loss of fifty killed and wounded. government forces approached Pital yesterday morning. The government forces moved on Pital in four columns, each of about 300 men, and tock up positions in a half circle before the town. ntually there was a charge up the ridge, a short bayonet fight, during which the Summit was attained, and then the Leonists broke and ran for Pital, which was defended stubbornly, but the troops finally entered, driving the Leonists at the point of the bayonet. The enemy in smail bodies fled toward Leon, after making a short stand outside Pital A few shots from tne artillery, however, completed the rout of the Leonists, who left about 200 killed and wounded on the field, besides taking away with them a large number of men who were slightly wounded. The rnment troops also captired over fifty prisoners. Only about fifty of the government troops were killed or wounded. The rebels were commanded by Gen. Ortiz and the government troops by Gens. Paiz and Bodan. —— CABLE CHESS MATCH. Results of the Games That Have Been Finished. NEW YORK, March 14—Games in the cable chess match between England and America were finished on five of the boards at noon today. The results were as follows: Jackson (8) beat Baird (A) after 33 moves. Burille (A) beat Bird (B) after 48 moves. Hodges (A) and Mills (B) drew after 4 moves. Delmar (A) and Atkins(B) drew after 41 moves. Hymes (A) and Locock (B) drew after 41 moves. : each side. and Barry will probably draw. Showalter must win. Probable result: Americans, 414; Britishers, 3%. Later—Showalter won after fifty-nine moves, announcing a mate in eight moves. Seore at 2 o'clock: America, 3%; British, ‘Two games to finish. —_—_ SENT TO AN ASYLUM. Father O'Grady Insane and Not Ex- pected to Live Long. CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 14.—The court today adjudged Father Dominick O'Grady insane, and he was committed to Longview Asylum. He is not expected to live long, and will never be tried for the sensational murder of Mary Gillmartin two years ago. He became intimate with the beautiful girl, it is claimed. They came to this country together. When she at- tempted to get away from him he pursued Levi murdered her on the streets In this ¢! ee PEARL BRYAN'’S MURDER. Arguing as to the Extradition of Jackson and Walling. CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 14.—This was the day set for the hearing by the circuit court of, the appeal from Judge Buch- walter’s decision remanding Scott Jack- son and A. M. Walling to Kentucky to answer for the murder, of Pearl Bryan. At 11 o'clock the court convened, Judge Swing presiding, and Judges Smith and Cox sitting with him. _ Fearl Bryan's aged and sorrowing futher sitting in the coutt.room, with a son either side, and beside each son are five friends from.Greencastle. They are alt plain but substantial and earnest looking men, and. watehed the proceed- ings with deep interest. ‘The arguments were concluded at 1:10, and the court adjourned until Monday morning, meantime remanding the prison- ers to the jail of this county. There is no doubt the final decision of the court will be announced Monday. —— COL. NICOL GOES TO LONDON. Speculation Regariiing His Hurried Departure. NEW YORK, March 14.—Col. Nicol, the special representative of the international headquarters of the Salvation Army to the United States, safled for England on the Lucania today. The colonel arrived from the west yes- terday afternoon, and was scheduled to speak at the big meeting in 14th street to- morrow. At hi ers nothing could be ascer- tained as to the reasons for Colonel Nicol’s hurried leave It_was said, how- ever, that Commissioner Eva Booth, Com- mafasioner Carleton and Colonel Eadie were.| busily engaged with Colonel Nicol during the greater of the night. It is Bo ger that Col. Nicol found Lira i BONA-FIDE CIRCULATION. A reference to the statement be- Jow will show that ‘the’ eireulation sworn to is a bona fide ene. It is easily possible for @ newse paper with an elastic consofence te swell its legitimate circulation enéte mously, in order to deceive advere tisers, by sending out thousands of papers to newsstaads, which are re- turnable, and which are in fact re- turned, but nevertheless are in cluded in what purports to be an honest statement of circulation. Intelligent advertisers, however, Judge by results, and bogus circula- tions don’t give them. The family circulation of The Star is many thousands in excess of any other Washington paper and is be- Heved to be fully five times that of our afternoon contemporary. Ctrculation of The “Evenin: SATURDAY, Maren 7, 1996... MONDAY, March 9, 1896....... TUESDAY, March 10, 1996. WEDNESDAY, March 11, 1896. ‘THURSDAY, March 12, 1896. FRIDAY, March 13, 1596. Total... 1 solemnly awear that the above statement rep- Tesents only the number of copies of Taz EVEX- INe Srax circulated during the six secular days end- ing Friday, March 13, 189¢—that fs, the num- ber of copies actually sold, delivered, furnished or mailed, for valuable consideration, to bona fide purchasers or subscribers, and that none of the copies so counted are returnable to or remain in the office uasold. J. WHIT. HERRON, Cashier Evening Star Newspaper Co. Subscribed and sworn to before me this fourteenth day of March,.A. D. 1896. E. E. RAMEY, Notary Publie, D. C. re DR. SATTERLEE’S CONSECRATION. Special Arrangements fer the Attend- mee of Clergy and Laity. The indications are that quite a large party wiil accept the invitation extended to the clergy and laity of the diocese of Wash- ington to witness the consecration of Dr. Satterlee Yo the office of bishop-of the new diocese. It ig understood that the Wash- ington contingent will meet at Dr. Satter- lee’s residence and go from.-there in a body to the church, where special seats will be reserved fof them. They will, after the ser- ©, be entertained at lunch by Bishop and Mrs. Satterlee. Thirty-seven clergymen have thus far indicated their intention to go, and abcut the sanie number of the laity. Arrangemet ts as to rates, ete., for the ch gy are in the hands of Rev. Pr. Townsend, 1418 Corcoran street, and those for the laity are in charge of Mr. John F. Paret, 1411 G street. ———__ ARMOR PLATE WORKS. Commodore Hichborn Advises Against a Plant in Washington. Commodore Hichborn, chief of the bureau of construction and repair of the Navy De- partment, today gave the Senate committee cn naval affairs nis opinion as to the advisa- bility of erecting a goyervment plant at Washington for the manufacture of armor plate. He advised against the urdertaking, say- ing that a plant, independent of the ground for a site, would cost about $2,000;000, and that it would be impossible to keep the works in operation all the time. Skilled labor was Fecessary in the making of armor plate; and as this work would not be continuous it would be necessary, in order to hold the workmen, to pay them for much idle time. With private works it was different. ‘The committee also listened to suggestions from Lieuts. Meigs and Stone, both retired raval officers, the former being connected with the Bethlehem and the latter with the Carnegie works. Fhey were questioned es- pecially on the process of manufacturing and the inspection of armor plate. Robberies Reported. Jacob Frohmana of 518.4% street southwest complains to the police of the theft of three suits of clothes and a lot of coal from his stable yesterday afternoon. James W. Stow, 2050 Brightwood avenue, reported to the police this ‘morning that $10.50 was stolen last night from his wood and coal office. John O'Connell of 2610 Brightwood avenue has asked the police to look for two copper ornaments, which were stolen from his gate posts last night. od Miss Carroll's Estate. In petitioning the Probate Court to admit to probate the will of the late Jane Car- roll, daughter of Daniel Carroll of Dud- dington, Executor Thos. E. Waggaman states that the personal estate is valued at $23,346, the amount of a real estate note. sooo Saag Going to Baltimore. A large delegation of Epworth Leaguers from Washington will attend the Baltimore conference anniyersary meeting in Broad- way M. E. Church, next Monday evening. An elaborate program has been arranged, and officers for the coming year will be elected. f —— a Out on a Local. About 10:30 o'clock this morning No. 8 engine company was called out on a local for fire in the house of Mr. F. T. Scott, No. 18 10th street southeast. Clothing valued at about $25 was destroyed. The cause of the fire is unknown. Adjourned the Court. In 2djourning Circuit Court No. 1 this af- ternoon Judge Bradley directed the clerk to record on the minutes that the court ad- journed out of respect to the memory of Mr. Webb. Judge Bradley found it im- possible to adjourn the court earlier in the day because of the heavy docket of mo- tions. —_——— Small Fire. An alarm of fire was turned in today from box 53 for fire in a house rear 2d and C streets southeast. The blaze was con- fined to the chimney and no damage was done. —_——.—__ Contract Canceled. The Secrétary of the Interior has author- ized the commissioner of the general land office to cancel the contract with Gillen & Company of New York for lithographing maps and give the work to the Frieden- wald company of Baltimore, the next low- est bidders. The reason given for this ac- tion is that Gillen & Company did not finish the work on the time agreed upon in the contract. : —__.___ A Medal of Honor. The President hes awarded a medal of honor to Wm. L. S. Tabor, late private company K, fifteenth New Hampshire In- fantry Volvnteers, for galantry at the stege of Port Hudson in 1863 in voluntarily exposing himself to the fire of the enemy and rendering valuable services for the protection of his comrades. ——————_—<+e1_ __ Kickapoo Callers, A delegation of Kickapoos from the In- dian Territory, bright im red and blue blankets, with peace paint on their ruddy faces and long feathers in their hair, call- ed cn Secretary Smith. today. to tell him what they wanted done with their lands. —_- e+_____ Surgeon La Mette Heard From. NEW YORK, March 14.—Friends of Na- val Surgeon La Motte of the United States navy, who was.reported missing from the Brooklyn navy yard since Monday ‘last, SHAMROCK AND DIAMOND. — 2 Delightful Reunion of the Second and Third Army Corps Associations. Battle-searred. veterans crowded the ban- queting halt of the Shoreham last night, end fovght ever agsin the old conflicts, re- PI the artfilery in the sound of pap» ping corks, while the musketry was echosd in the clink ef health-tipped glasses. It must not be eonsidered from this metaphor that the members of the Second Army Corps Association and Third Army Corps Union and their guests who joined in the enjoyment of the occasion, devoted them- selves exclusively to such inspiring mim- iery of the realities of war. There were other commissary stores of a solid and substantial character that were discussed with-a relish made all the keener by the memories of the hard tack and the beans of a third of a century ago. The decorations were strikingly signifi- cant, Every window was hidden by Amer- ican flags, which were also festooned upon the walls and held in place by placards bearing nemes sacred to the men who had’ fought in the second and the third. Gen. Miles presided, and the guidon of the seccnd corps droaped above his chair, with an engraving of Hancock above the mantel. At the opposite end of the room was a heroic green shamrock in a ground. of red, white and blue, upon which hung a portrait of Hancock taken when he was a young general. When the courses had been completed and the coffee and cigars were brought on the toasts were commenced. Gen. Miles an- nounced the first toast to be one that was composed of two words dear to every sol- dier and every patriot and it was proper it should be drunk standing. He proposed “Our Country,” The band struck up “America” and the company sang the first verse of the national hymn. Gen. St, Clair Mulholland answered to the toast, “The second army corps.” He was in excellent fettle, and told some very fun- ny stories of the camp and field. He then proceeded, after much pleasantry, to pay an eloquent tribute to the second corps, portraying its glorious career in burning words that aroused continued enthusiasm, the name of its famous leader, Hancock, being greeted with cheers, while his apos- trophe to Gen. Miles was no less warmly, greeted. ‘When Gen. Milholland finished it was af- ter midnight, and the remaining toasts were briefly bit felicitously replied to by Gen. Dantel E. Sicki who responded to “The third army corps;” Congressman J30 “Our gallant comrades of the navy Senator Hawley, “The volunteer soldier as a citizen,” and Senater Gallinger, “The fair who rewarded the brave.” The jeint committee on banquet con- sisted of Gen. Miles, chairman; Capt. Wm. P. Seville, secretary; Dr. John T. Strat- ton, assistant secretary; Gen. Chauncey McKeever, treasurer; Gen. R. N. Batchel- der, Gen. James D. Lrady, Gen. Joseph Bickinson, Gen. Joab N. Patterson, Dr. Charles Smart, Capt. Newton M. Brooks, Col. L. D. Bumpvs, Dr. J. R. Hayes, Maj. M. J. Foote, Capt. Jno. M. Keogh, Capt.) R. Quaiffe, Sergt, Maj. Wm. W. Davis, Col. G, A. Shallenberger, Capt. Wm. H. Deolittle, Capt. Thos. P. Miller, Charles S. Wilder, Capt. J. S. Erly, Capt. C. T. Benjamin, Capt. E. J. Sweet and A. A. Forbush. AGAINST ELECTING. the Bacon Resolutions at Baltimore. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. BALTIMORE, March 14.—Tge vote on the Bacon resolutions in the Methodist conference today resulted: For lay repre- sentation, 93; against, 77; for election of iding elders, 75; against, 9% elders confirming power in bishop's cab- inet, 69; against, 103. Vote on SS EX-MINISTER NELSON DEAD. For Years a Political Leader tu.In- dinna. TERRE HAUTE, Ind., March 14.*Col. Thomas H. Nelson died here this morning. He has been a conspicuous leader in poli- tics for over half a century. He was a brother of Gen. Wm. Nelson. From 1561 to 1866 ke was minister from this ccuntry to Chile, and took an ective part as mediator between Chile and Spain in the war of 1861-66. From 1868 to 1873 he was envoy from this country to Mexico. He was born in Mason county, Kentucky, in 1520. ee RUSSIAN RAILWAYS IN CHINA. The Jzpanese Are Indifferent to Their Introduction. The cable news from Pekin confirming the report of a s2cret treaty between Rus- sia and China, giving the former cxtra- ordinary rights to build railroads through Manchuria, northern China, is regarded with indifference at the Japanese legation | in this city, where it was said that the building of railroads through Manchuria with Russian capitai was a matter of no special inzerest to Japan. There is at pres- ent but one line of railroad in Manchuria, that following the coast for 200 miles north from Tien Tsin, and it is believed that t concessions referred to have in view a con- nection b2tween this line and the Russitn trans-Siberian railroad, now in course of construction. ——___- e+ Actix Approved. ‘The President has approved the act mak- ing seven years’ unexplained absence proof of death in pension cases; the act to incor- porate the Supreme Council of the Thirt third Degree of Scottish Rite Masonry for the southern jurisdiction of the United States; the act authorizing the distribution of world’s fair medals and diplomas; the act authorizing the printing of the report of the general superintendent of the I'fe saving service; the joint resolution grant- ing Cole county, Mp., the use of ceriain rooms in the Jefferson City public building; the joint resolution in regard to the further improvement of Conneant harbor. Ohio; the act authorizing the construction of a bridge across the Missouri river near Cham- berlain, S. D.; the act granting two con- demned cannon to the first regiment. Nort Carolina State Guard; the act repealing sec- tion 553, Revised Statutes, requiring th> district judge for the southern district of Florida to reside at Key West. ———————_~-—____. Cherokee Dill Must Hang. The President has denied the application for pardon in the case of Crawford Golds- by, alias Cherokee Bill, convicted in Ar- kansas of murder, hanged next Tuesday. In his indorsement, the President says: “I have examined this application fully, and find no sufficient rea- son for commuting the sentence of the court or delaying its execution. The clerk of pardons wil! immediately notify the officers at Fort Smith that the judgnfent of the court must be carried out.” — Sue the Manager. A considerable number of the ladies and gentlemen who have played the ‘‘mob” and “citizens” at Allen's Theater this week, late this afternoon sued the manager for Sarah Bernhardt for sums ranging from 25 cents to $1.25. The suits were entered before Justice Scott, but a change of venue was asked by the manager, and the affair will be postponed until Monday. ———— Under Snow Law. ‘Two of the warrants issued from the Po- lice Court Thursday, charging alleged vio- lations of the snow law, were returned to the court today. One warrant was against Supt. McMichael of the Central Union Mission. The snow and ice had not been cleaned from the sidewalk, but the law had been complied with by sprinkling ashes |. on the ice, and the charge was nolle Prossed. The cther’ warrant returned was that issued against President Charles A. James of the Bank of Washington. This case was continued. Mr. James, speaking of the case, said he preferred paying a finé to sgeeroring to have the ice chopped from the sidewalk and injuring the grano- lithic pavement. —— To Be Examined for Promotion. « --| First Lieuts. Hugh J. McGrath, fourth cavalry; Edward H. Browne, fourth infan try, and Daniel H. Boughton, third cavai- ry, have bsen ordered to examination for promotion. ——————_e+___. “Mark Twain” Seriously Ml. A dispatch from Bombay says that Sam; uel L. Clemens @fark Twain) is seriously fil at Jeypore. “2 —— Sj s and sentenced to be! AFFAIRS IN) GEORGETOWN Hleotwio Lights <Eyiled to De The Duty Chutstion Ende gvor Youngs People= Division ini e Congress Street Church—Other Local Notes. we The annual meeting of the congregation of Congress Stfeét Church will be held Monday ‘evening: for the purpcse of elect- }ing a delegate ta the annual conference of the Methodist’ Protestant Church at Baltimore on the first proximo, and also for the purpose of clecting the stewards and trestees of the church. The question of the retention of Rev. Dr. W. R. Graham, who has been the pastor of the church for the past five years, wiil come before the meet- img. There is a division among the con- gregation on this. point, some of the active workers in the church preferring a change in the: pastorate and others desiring the retention of Mr. Graham. Each faction claims to represent the sentiment of the majority of the members of the church, and it is expected that the strength of each will be demonstrated at the meeting of Monday evening, Im Darkness. For the past two evenings Georgetown has beer. wrapped in Egyptian darkness. The electric lights for some reason failed to illuminate, and the place was gloomy. Thursday evening the town was wrapped in darkness until:near midnight, and think- ing that scmething*was wrong with the plant no comment was caused except some talk of the inconvenience. Last evening the same state of affairs prevailed, and the lights failed to perform their duty until about 10 o'clock. Tke Commissioners have been informed of the matter through the police department. Christian Endeavor. The Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor gave another of their pleasant socials last evening at the West Street Presbyterian Church. The musical pro- gram was excellently rendered by Mr. Bearman, Mr. Oleutt and the Western High School Quartet. After the music refresh- ments were served and a general good was indulged in by those present unt! late hour. Boxing Contests. The weekly soiree of Joseph Bateman’s Boxing Academy at Forrest Hall was held last evening and was well attended. The contest cf the evening was a seven-round beut between Albert Johnson, colored, and George Paton, the former being clearly the best man, though the matter was call- edadraw. Spider Kelly and Hughey Lyons Were scheduled for a six-round bout, but cn account of Lycns having a broken nose the rounds were rot as lively as they might have been. E ; An Assault Charged. Charles Carter, a colored resident of Ten- leytewnh, was arrested yesterday by Police- man Law of the county mounted force and locked Up on a-e of asgaul sister is the complai nd it is that she was brutaily beaten and her brother while in a delicate con Janior Gern - Quite an enjoyable evening was spent yesterday at Dyer’s Academy by the “Jun- jo Germans” and their friends. Dancing was indulged in to a late hour. Among those present were the Misses Anderson, Nellie Cook, ‘Mel Lockhart, Annie Cren- shaw, Irene Caiuil, B aAnK. Ethel Sypher, ret Davis,N; Bunytz- therman, Florence O’Brien, trertr el and Messrs. W. and i. Wiliam: nd R. 1, s, James Thorn and B. Bryan, Ralph Burg 2s. De Gay Freeman, McCrex, Westcote Beas, Clark, Gough, Hoge, Lyman, Herbert A very enjcyable ard unique eniertai ment was givin for the berefit of t Church Chuich choir at thieum Hall and was therough- The Columbia Quarte Mconey, Looker, L renderea sever Thine Forevo Lee, was weil concert were t scn, late of Hive rendition of A “Parla” was f - mecred several ‘ork of Mr. Geo. O'Connor, which compelled him to respond to nvmerous calls. ‘The concert was fo!- lowed by a series of living pictures, repre- senting different phases of life, sffording much enjoyment. The accompanists of the i eveaing were Miss Dashiell and Miss Daisy Jeyce. At Alban’s Church tomorrow Rev. Dr. Prentice will preach at the 11 o'clock sery- fee. St. Alban’s is still without a perma- nest rector. ~ Patrick J. Healey and Charles K. Jenkins have sold to the president and directors of Georgetown University lot, 57 in Peter et al.'s addition to Georgetown, situated at the corner of 35th and N streets. Rev. Edward McTammany, S. -J., of Georgetown University, will deliver the rmon at Trinity Church tomorrow at solemn high mass. —— HAS TWO WIV George K. Goulding Was a Marrying Man, Mrs. George K. Goulding of Chicago and Mrs. George K. Goulding of Alabama are engaged in corresponding about tie man | whom each claims as her husband, and latest advices received by - Inspector Hol- linberger place him in a jail in Michigan, where he is held for non-payment of a board bill. “He is the man about whom the Alabema wife made inquiries of In- spector Hollinberger one day this week, as published in The Star at the time. ‘The Alabama wife, as heretofore stated, is a bright Httle woman, not more than twenty- one years gid, while the man whom she claims is guilty of bigamy is about twice her age. Seme time in 1894, just before the Christ- mas holidays, she met Goulding, who is gocd looking end a stylish dresser, and it was not many months, before they were engaged to be married® He either visited her at Ber home or corresponded with ner from other cities for about a year, and in December last they were married. Mrs. Goulding, as she is now known, is a newspaper writer and owns considerable rreperty in Jier own name. ‘This is what she now thinks induced the man to do as he did, and then, when he saw he could not t possession of her wealth, he deserted ES. ;was shown his picture and given other :sad intelligence of him by Inspector Haliinberger two days ago ske was greatly shocked, but now she is pre- pared to belféve almost anything, but has not determthed upon what action, if any, she will take in the-matter.. This morn: ing she went-to Richmond, but before leav- ing here she called on Inspector Holin- berger and told him of a letter she had re- ceived from Mrs. Goulding No. 1 in Chi- cago, and in this letter she told her some- thing of the man’s canduct. When “Mrs. Goulding” returns to her home in Alabama she may determine to prosecute Gquiding on a charge of bigamy, although &@t present she Is anxious to keep thé news. from her aged father, who she thinks- would die if he learned of the facts. | There is. nothing for the authorities here to do in the matter, but Inspéctor Hullin- berger will do all ‘he can to assist the heartbroken woman, who is not fully cer- tain.whether she is a married woman or whether she is single. ——.__ Will of Mrs. Waite. The will_of the late Amelia C. Waite, -widew of Chief Justice Morrison R, Waite of the United States Supreme Court, was admitted to probate here today. testamentary. Were granted to Mary Fron- @aughter, and her special hond was fix at $1,000. The will was pub- lished in The Star several days ago, A Large Reception. ‘The President's public reception this af- |ternoon jade attended, nearly 600 persons, mostly strangers, improving the opportunity to their Sasser , Fletcher, Sheldon Jackson, Weston Flint, '60; Henry N. Copp, Pickens | Neagle, '84; George Briggs Lynes, °94, and Normaft E. Webster, jr., °96. quet last evening at the Hotel Raleigh. After a short business session, at which reports were heard and officers elected for the ensuing year, the association adjourned to the banquet hall, where an elaborate menu was Giscussed. The officers elected at the busines’ Meeting were as follows: President, Walter H. Smith, ’46; vice presi- dents, Charles C. Nott, '48, and Teunts 8. Hamlin, ’67; secretary, Norman E. Web- ster, jr., ‘06, and treasurer, Henry N. Copp, *62. The executive committee is to consist of Weston Flint, Addison A. Hosmer, Sheldon Jackson, John M. Gregory, Franklin H. Hough, George C. Hazelton, John C. Pen- nie, J. Rufus and Thomas R. Featherstonhaugh. Mr. Walter H. Smith, the new president of the association, pre- sided over the affair, with President An- drew V. Raymond of Union College on his right, and the retiring president of the as- seciation, Dr. John M. Gregory, on his left. Dr. Raymond came from Schenectady especially for the occasion, and made a thoughtful address upon the scope and Purposes of Union College. Dr. Raymond, in closing, spoke of ihe Proposition for the removal of Union from Schenectady to Albany. An earnest discus- sion ensued among the members of the alumni, and they expressed their opinion on the subject by adopting resolutions ex- pressing confidence in the wisdom of the trustees, who have the question of the re- moval or the retention of the institution in Mr. Edward Lander, president of the Harvard Club; Judge J. K. McCammon, Judge Charles C. Nott of the class of 48, Dr. ‘Teunis 8. Hamlin, '67; Geo. C. Hazle- ton, "58; Col. Addison A. Hosmer, '57; Col. Weston Flint, 60, and George Briggs Lynn, ‘94, and Roger G. Perk'ns, °93, both of Johns Hopkins University, made addresses. Among the others present were Gen. Geo. D. Ruggles, Commodore Montgomery > THE REFORM SCHOOL. This Boy Caused the Death of an Old jan. Charles Sargent, a fifteen-year-old col- ored boy, today pleaded guilty, in Criminal Court No. 2, to an indictment chargingstim with manslaughter, and Judge Cox sen- tenced him to the Reform School during minority. Attorney Edward G. Niles, counsel for the boy, explained to the court that the 16th of last November Sargent shrew a piece of coal at John T. Williams, an elder- ly colored man, inflicting what was at first supposed to be a slight wound. The old man had the wound dressed and then attended te his daily business. But in a few days he became ill ‘and died from the effects of the flow November 27. Mr. Nileg stated that the boy merely threw the missile in a spirit of boyish deviltry, really intending no harm to the old man. In view of the circumstances Mr. Niles sug- gested that the boy be sent to the Reform School, and the -listrict attorney assent- irg, Judge Cox imposed that sentence. RACING TO BE RESUMED. St. Asaph and Alexander Island Will Vest the Maupin Law. The proprictors of the Virginia and Old Dominion Jockey clubs, who are the owners of the race tracks acro the river at St. Asaph Junction and Alexander Island, re- spectively, have determined to test the con- stitutionality of the Maupin law, which was recently passed by the Virginia legis- lature and signed by Gov. O’Ferrall. In accordance with this decision there will be racing at the St. Asaph track April 1, and while no books will be sold on the races run at St. Asaph, the foreign book, in which bets are made on races being run elsewhere, will be operated. The managers of the two tracks are understood to have secured legal advice to the effect that the Maupin bill cermot prevent the placing of bets In Virginia on horse races conducted in another state. It is probable that the Virginia authori- ties will arrest the track officials at St. Asaph when the racing is commenced and that the test case thus brought will be brought to an issue at an early day. The owners of the two tracks in case the Maupin bill is found to admit of torcign bookmaking to combine their in- terests and to have races at St. Asaph alone. All sorts of rumors and gossip have been in circulation about the intentions of the racing men, but the facts are as stated. ——— STABLES AT BENNING. Horses Here or Coming Within Two Weeks. The report that it has been decided to use the new Austratian starting machine at the coming Benning meeting is un- founded. No congideration has been given by the Washington Jockey Club manage- ment to the use of starting machines. Its consideration may be taken up later. The following is a list of the stables here or that will be here within two wecks: F. A. Tschiffely, 4 horses; Goughacres Stable, 19 horses; W. P. Burch, 18 horses, about March 24; W. B. Jennings, 10 horses; Broad Hollow stable, 6 horses, about March 28; Henry Harriso7, 3 horses; G. T. Miller, 4 horses; Brookdale stabi horses, about April 1; J. J. McCafferty, 24 horses; J. A. Bennett, 10 horses; Blemton stable, 32 horses, O. J. Decker, 7 horses; John Mil- Jer, 4 horses; T. Clancy, 2 horses; R. Brad- ley, 16 horses, about March 2 Mahlon Ludwig, 7 horses, about March 2 J. Me- Laughlin, 21 horses; R. W. Walden, 20 horses, about April 1; Wm. Jennings, 13 r R. C. Hooper, 10 horses; P. 5. P. Randolph, 9 horses; 8. S. Howland, 2 horses; George Leary, 3 horses; T. Healey, 8 horses; James Boylan, 7 horses; W. L. Oliver, 5 horses; C. H. Smith, 12 horses. —_—_ Mr. Rakemann’s Pupils’ Musicale. Parents and friends of the pupils of Mr. Herman ©. Rakemann filled the Church of Our Father last evening and enjoyed a highly creditable musicale, In which the young musicians were assisted by Miss Blanche R. Mattingly, soprano, and Mr. Edgar W. Stone, flute accompanist. These musicales by the pupils of Mr. Rakemann have become an annual event, and in last night’s performance they showed a pro- ficleney that was a source of satisfaction to those interested in them. ‘The program included three numbers by a string orchestra, composed of pupils; “Leaf From Memory,” by Von Wilm-Rakemann, the Intermezzo from “Cavalleria Rusti- cana” and Schubert’s “March Militaire.” These showed careful training, and were given with artistic effect. Miss Mattingly contributed two songs, an aria from Rossini and Speldel's “Spring Song,” with a violin obligato by Mr. Rakemann. The rendition by a violin quartet, consisting of Missep Chittenden, Lieber, Cook and Swan, was well received, as were also the numbers by Miss Mary Crook, Mr. Brook Amiss, who piayed the pre‘slied from “Der Meister- singer;” Miss Louise Lieber and Miss Mira Chittenden. Mr. Henry Xander assisted in accompaniments on the piano and organ, and Miss Virginia T. Bestor also on the piano, ——— The (error to Go Inte Service. Orders have been issued for the attach- ment of a complement of officers to the monitor Terrer, which is to go into com- mission for the first time on the 15th of April next. The commander has not yet been designated, but the executive officer w:ll be Lieut. Singer, now chief of the in- telligence office. The Terror is the second of the old remodeled double-turreted moni- tors to go into active service, and, as she now stands, she will be a most formidable coast defense ship. oo St. Patrick's New Altar. Three beautifully sculptured marble pan- els, which were made in Genoa, Italy, for the new altar of St, Patrick’s Catholic Church in this city, arrived here this morn- CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY NINE. ? i Thomas J. MeTighe, jr, Will Direct Ite ‘Work. Capt. Thos. J. McTighe, Jr. Harty competent to fill the position. Mr. McTighe is a '95 graduate of Mt. St. Mary’ College, Emmitsburg, Md., and is matric lated in the electrical engineering depart- ment at the university. While at Mt. St. Mary's he distinguished himself as an athletic, one year carrying off the prize as best all-around man. In foot ball he play- ed left end, and in base ball has filied al- mcst every position, more frequently short- stop and the pitcher's box. As a pitcher he has «chieved his greatest success, and in this capacity he proved almost an in- vincible last season. Last summer he was in the box for the Greensburg Athletic Club at Greensburg, Pa., on a team com- pored almost entirely of well-known col- lege players, and to his good work that nine owed its prestige as being the best among the amateurs of western Pennsyl- vania. Mr. McTighe was asked to go to the University of Pennsylvania this year, but preferred coming to the Catholic Uni- versity. The other men who will compose the nine for the most part vlayed on their college clubs during their undergraduate years and have the reputation of being efficient and well-trained players. Open- air practice has been going on since the latter part of February, and the material daily shows signs of excellent quality. Several of the men of Divinity Hall, ex- players on old-time crack college teams, are helping to get the men into good shape by _eoaching. ‘The announcement of the complete sched- ule cannot be made now, owing to uncer- tainty about several dates which are held in consideration. The first game, however, will be played in Washington with the Yale Law School nine March 30, and not with’ Georgetown University on March 21, as was published in last Saturday's Star. Games will be played with all the promi- nent local college and university clubs, and several have also been arranged with scuthern teams. It is likely also that a trip through the east will be made during the middle of April. In regard to other athletic possibilities it fs expected that-a field and track will be started in the near future and a gymna- sium to replace the present temporary, in- adequate one will soon come. If these things are effected in time application for membership in the Intercollegiate Associa- tion will be made next year. ieee COLORADO'S COAL WAR, It Has Been Disastrous to the Miners ‘This Winter. If the coal war in Colorado has been a boon to consumers, it has also been death to the miners. It has brought a reduced income. a bare subsistence in all cases and destitution to not a few. It may yet result in actual distress to many families. The winter has not been a favorable one for miners. The weather has been mild ard the demand correspondingly light. Hence the miners earned small wages, not to exceed $25 per month. A many have earned nearer $10 or $12 a month. Close upon this condition of affairs came the ccal v.ar, and the gradual drop in price from $4 per ton down to $2.40. Now the mines have practically shut down. Some of the large comipanies are owing théir men from one. tg two months’ pay. The merchants are not able to carry the burden thus cast upom them, and already some of them have been forced to the wall. The outlook is anything but bright, and it is only a matter of a short time when there will be hungry men, women and chil- dren unless a speedy turn for the better comes. a Presidential Nominations. The President has sent the following nom- irations to the Senate: » ‘War—Lieutenant Colonel H. A. Theaker, fourteenth infantry, to be colonel; Major G. B. Russell, fifth infantry, to be lieuten- ant colonel; Captain Charles Porter, eighth infantry, to be major; First Lieutenant R. F. Am eighth infantry, to be captain; Second Lieutenant F. H. Sargent, seventh infantry, to be first lieutenant. —————-2—______ A Commission on Public Architecture. A favorable report was ordered today by the House committee cn public buildings on the bill introduced by Mr. Aldrich pro- viding for a commission on public archi- tecture, who shall have charge of procuring designs and appointing architects for all buildings to be erected by the government. Electric Companies Come Together. The directors of the General Electric and the Westinghouse Electric companies, it is said, have reached an agreement in the matter of a joint use of some of the valu- able electrical patents. eck Exchange. Sales—regular call—12 o'clock m.—U. 8. Electric Liglit, 3 at 120; 3 at 120. Larston Monotype, 40 ernment Bonds.—U. 8. 4s, registered, 108 bid, asked, U. 8. 46, coupon, 1004 bid, 11 B.S. 45, 1025, 116% 112% bid, | 113%, 100% ast bid, 117% asked. U. S. asked. District of Columbia Bonds.—20-year fund 5s, 163 bid. 30-year fund Gs, goid, 108 Did. Water stock 7s, 1901, curreacs, 110 bid.” Water cy, 12 bid. 3.658, fu rexistered. ‘ous Bond:.—Metropolitan Railroad 5s, bid. Metropolitan Kallread conv. 6, 113% Belt Railroad 5s, 80 bid, 85 asked. Eckington Railroaod 6s, YT bid, 102 asked. Columbia Railroad 66, 115 bid, 117 asked. Wash: Gas Company 68, series A, 109% bid, 112 Company 6s, series 16, 110% bid. a8 Company ony. 63, 118% bid, 125 asked. U. 5. Electric Light conv, 5s, 118% ‘bid, Chesapeake and 105 asked. At Potomac Telephone 6s, 98" ee can Security rnd Trost ~ and A., 100 x American Security and Trust 5e, Company Ci + ton Ms t pany. 10 bid. eshing larket Insonic Hall Associa- Washington Light Infantry Ist Joual tocks. Bavk of the Ke 2y1 bid. Central, 275 ics’, 180 bid. Second, id, 188 bid. Columbia, 128” bid. End, 107 bid, '110 asked. bid, 102 asked. Lincoln, 99 Ohio, 8 bid, 100 asked. oer and Tis tan nies, — fe Depesit and Trust, y asked. Washington nen and Trust, 119 bid, 122 asked. American Se- curity and Trust, 14414 bid. Washington Safe De- pont, 00 bil. road Stocks.—Capital Traction Company, 70 bid, 75 asked. Met: tan, 163% bid. iia. 55 ‘bid. Belt, 30 asked. Eckington, 14 bid, 30 town and Tennallytown, 30 asked Gas and tric Light Stocks.--Washington a Hatt athe tion Ty edt MEU it, bid, a L iets wi cic, mt ance 5% it 52 bid. ic, 66 bi Di, were ie a id. Arlington, 142 Riggs, 7% bid, Tat Zineoln,’ 7% bid, bid. ing. The panels represent “‘The Lord’s Sup- if ne Nera ae io tia, per,” “Manna in the Desert” and “Heze- | ! kiab,” and are the gift of the whole con- | pears ?one Stocks —Pennsrivania, 38 bid. Chess gregation to the church. The contractors} can G “ag | bid, 5% asked. Pneumatic taving the work of erecting the altar ‘n | Gun Carriage, .20 tid. charge expect to have it comp! by | | Misceflaneovs Stocks. — Mergenthaler _TAnot, Easter Sunday. ‘There wi be m altare pit ok, UB acked Lanston Monet pe 7 on Pat- asked. Market. 5 Saisione that ei seanes , t: Jee, 130 bid, asked. Idacola Hall, 3 : = eae FINANCE AND TRADE Northern Pacific the Oonspicnous : Featare, AWAITING REORGANIZATION SCHEME Gossip in Wall Street as to the Plans. GENERAL MARKET REPORTS Special Dispatch to The Evening Star, NEW YORK, March 14—A contracted volume of business and a tenacity of values about describes today’s short speculative session. Tue believers in lower prices have no argument to offer ig support of their Position save the absence of new incen- tive in the opposite direction. The fact that dullness continues to be substituted for a reaction is significant and must be regarded az indicating confidence in the outcome of more spirited trading. North- ern Pacific securities were the conspicuous features of the day's trading, a 21-4 per cent decline in the preferred stock clearly foreshadowing a liberal assessment. it 1s probable that the reorganization scheme wiil be announced during the com- ing week. The stockholders, of course, will be asked to contribute the bulk of the funds necessary to insure the success of the com- mittee’s plan, and active trading in these neglected securities is again likely. The 5 per cent bids of the company have long been as the most meritorious of ali its securities, certain contingencies, not altogether improbable,being relied upo' to double the present market price. Th committee's plan will be awaited with con- siderable interest, as the rehabilitation of this property is of more than ordinary im- portanc It is worth noting that Messrs. Morgan & Co. will bring out the plan, and, if the firm's precedents are to be followed, and there ia every reason to suppose that innovations are unlikely, a general marking up of values will follow the committee's official announce- ment. The strength of the generai market is practically essential to the success of any enterprise involving stock assessments. In view of this condition of things conservative purchases on recessicns are likely to prove moderately profitable during the next week. The Cutan resolutions may be disposed of in time to aid in the general movement, d ordinary speculative factors will again assume their original significance. An ad- vance in refined sugars was generally re- garded as indicating confidence on the part of the American Sugar Company as io its ability to contro! the market for raws. The stock of this company will sell ex- dividend during the coming week, and evi- dence of ar intention to resume the advance is again apparent. The street is gradually awakening to the fact that a regular twelve per cent stock shculd command a higher premium, and it is safe to predict that an entirely new esti- mate of normal value is on the eve of being established for this propert; General Electric, Distillers’ and Tobacco are looked upon as probabje candidates for immediate improvement, favorable develop- menis in each warranting higher prices, it is said. The element of risk is least pro- nounced in the first named and decid Fronourced in the last, manipulation be substituted for more legitimate incentive. Recent figures submitted by Distillers re- flect profits of more than $75,000 a month. The bank statement reflects a loss of a trifie over a million and a half in lawful money, and an increase of over two mil- lions in loans. An increase of $925,100 in deposits is slightly inconsistent with the changes elsewhere reported. The surplus reserve is brought down to twenty-one and one-haif millions as ‘he re- sult of the weck’s operations. The in- crease In loans is the most desirable feat- ure of the statement, as ic is belleved to re- flect a normal demand for money, the gov- ernment bond transaction being practically compieted. The exchange market is slightly more s: isfactory at the close of the week, and in- dications point clearly to a general improve- ment in the fundamental elements of a sat- isfactery financial condition. — FINANCIAL AND COMMERICIAL. The following are the opening, the highest and the lowest and the closing prices of the New York stock market today, as reported by Corson & Macartney, members New York steck exchange. Correspondents Messrs. Moore & Schley, No. 80 Broacway. Tis UR 102 102 82! SBig 16% 16% American Sugar. Canada Pacific. pee & Ohl. aR 10s 105 104% 104% “ie a “Gig rn Northern Pacitic, North American. Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co., 14 street, members % correspondents Messrs. mann & Co, New York. GRAIN, nigh. : Ladenburg, Taw. Wheat —Ma: 6255 Sox, BON 3 20h 20% 2! peense. ShRese’ _ stetetss) 228 1 Baltimore Markets. BALTIMORE, March 14.—Flour dail, unchanged — parvels. Wheat all and easy it 4aT1 9,5 Ae and month, 71 ago: Ful asked—receipis, 3,564 bushels; stock, 115,716 busl- els; ales, 69,000 busbels—southern wheat by suim- ple, 74075; do. on grade, TOUaTS14. Corn steady — epot, month and April, 4 i i July, 35% asked; steanfer mixcd, J celpts, 0,335 bushels; shipments, 71 Stock, 805,868 bushels—southe 4085, Oats stead, 3 No. "2 mixed do. white and y Is—No. 2 white west bid—receipts, 1 lated, 5.20 per 100 changed. Eggs steady, unchunged. uschanged. Whisky unchanged, sul ease , Sewer Connections. A bill compelling sewer connections with all improved lots snd giving the health officer authority to compel such connec- tions in unimproved lots, was submitted to Congress yesterday by the Ccmmission- ers, together with a letter from the health « » officer urging such a measure. .