Evening Star Newspaper, March 21, 1896, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, ‘New York Offic, 49 Potter Building, ‘The Evening Star is served to subscribers im the ity by carriers, on their own account, at 10 cents Det eck, x £4 conte per month at the ecunter 2 cents each. By mail—onywi in the United States or Canada—postage prepald—50 ceats “Mfaturday Quinteple Sheet Star, $1 wit re ear, ith Seas Ps Sw meme f ce as second-class mail matter.) . oe {7 All mail subscriptions must be paid in advance. Rates of advertising made known on application. ri No. 13,482. ‘Star. WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 1896-TWENTY-FOUR PAGES. TWO CENTS. HOPES OF POPULISTS What Chairman Taubeneck Looks a for Next Fall. HARRISON'S NAME 10 BE PRESENTED Alleged Agreement With McKin- ley Men. IN THE FIFTH MARYLAND —— ST. LOUIS, Mo., March 21—H. T. Taube- neck, chairman of the national executive committee of the people's party, who has just returned from the Hutchinson, Kan., convention, said in an interview: “I believe we will carry next fall all the territories and a majority of the states of the south and west, including Nebraska, the two Dakotas, and, I believe, Iowa. “We Have a good fighting chance in Mis- sourl, and are certain of sweeping Texas, and will carry every congressional district In the latter state with the possible excep- tion of three. “In the south we will carry without ques- tion Alabama, Georgia ard North and -Bouth. Carolina. If the union of forces be- tween the silver advocates and ourselves is as harmonious as everythigg now indicates, we expect to capture all the states south of the Ohio and Potomac rivers, with the possible exception of West Virginia, Ken- tucky and Tennessee, where the fight will be between us and the republicans. This would leave the republicans sixteen states east of the Mississippi and north of the | Potomac and Ohio, without taking the democrats into the calculation at all.” “When the national conventions of the People’s party and of the national silver party assemble in St. Louis, speaking as chairman of the national executive com- mittee of the former, I assure you every effort consistent witn party honor and every concession not involving a departure frem principles will le made to furm a co- alition between the two organizations. Candidates for the first and second places . On the presidential ticket will be selected with reference to their ability to draw votes from all the reform parties in the country, and from the dissatisfied among the members of the two old parties as well. “My individual belief is that our presi- dential candidate will come from the west or south. The people cannot trust a man from the east. While our declaration of party principles will invol~e an expression on ether issues, the financial plank will fcrm the broadest and biggest part of our platform. “We demand the free and unlimited coin- ege of both gold and silver at the ratio of * |. independent of the action of any other nation.” . t GEN. HARRISON'S NAME Will Be Presented to the St. Louis Convention. CHICAGO, March 21.—A spectal to the Tribune from Washington, D.C., says: jamin Harrison's name will be pre- sented for the consideration of the republi- can national convention at St. Lovis. This announcement is made on the au- thority of prominent Indiana leaders, who Pave within the last few days written to members of the delegation here, and the story has been confirmed by telegrams re- ceived explanatory of the results in the congressional convention Thursday. When ex-President Harrison's letter of withdrawal was printed prominent mtem- bers of the Indiana delegation declared the - letter would not prevent them from making use of Harrison's name if they saw fit. Since that time the situation has been can- vassed thoroughly, and the result has been that the word was passed throughout In- alana that instructed delegates would be an unwise political step, and that the state should be left free to take up Harrison's name if it seemed advisable. A concession, it is said, was made to the McKinley sentiment in the state in several districts by agreement that McKinley men might be elected if they could secure votes enough, provided they would agree to vote fer Harrison at any time when a majority of the delegations so decided. SPEAKER MUDD’S CANDIDACY. Strong Opposition Manifested at An- mapolis. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. ANNAPOLIS, Md., March 21—The politi- cal situation, as far as the repubilcan party is involved, in the fifth congressional dis- trict is attracting considerable attention here, and recent developments have been the subject of considerable comment among the members of the assembly and the poll- ticians who frequent the state house. A strong opposition is being manifested against the candidacy of Speaker Sydney EB. Mudd, who Is anxious to capture his party’s congressional nomination from the fifth district, and the impression prevails that if Speaker Mudd succeeds in having himself nominated in the face of the obstacles likely to be cast In his way he will have emphati- eally re-established his reputation as a shrewd and adroit politician. It is gen- erally believed, however, that when Mr. Mudd declares the house of delegates to be adjourned on the night of March 30 he will have concluded his last public act for some time to come. The speaker has not enjoyed the esteem of the majority of the delegates for a long time, and those who are in a po- sition to do so are strongly inclined to dis- play their resentment by blocking as vigor- ously as they can his ambition to again represent his district in Congress. ‘The manner in which the speaker has distributed the patronage at his disposal has furnished him with a number of ene- . mies who are eager to “get back” at him, and the prospective turning down of Mr. James I. Naylor, his selection for tobacco inspertor, by the senate will not aid his chances. Furtnermore, prominent republi- cans in the district who have heretofore worked hand in glove with him are out against him, and in them he will have a strong combination to fight. Dr. Washington G. Tuck, the republican leader of Anne Arundel county, not only admits his opposition to Mudd, but an- nounces his own candidacy, and Mr. John W. Bell, clerk of the circuit court of Prince George’s county, told The Star correspond- ent that In all probability he would soon be Im _the field himself as a candidate. Senator Geo. Dorsey Day of Howard has been in the field for some time, and Senator Wilkinson of St. Mary’s, who exercises considerable influence in the lower part of the district, is strongly opposed to the speaker, and a thorough survey of the . situation would reveal other opponents. There is a strong impression among the republicans that it would be decidedly im- politic to nominate Mr. Mudd. ‘A prominent democrat from the speaker's own county told The Star correspondent that he would prefer to see Mudd nomi- nated than any other republican, which is significant of the belief among the demo- crats that he would prove an easy candi- date to defeat. SS Killed by a Falling Tree. Spectal Dispatch to The Evening Star. FAIRFAX COURT HOUSE, March 21.— ‘Yesterday while two brothers, colored wood choppers, named Tate, were cutting down a tree in the woods belonging to Mr. John Sut- * ton, near here, a limb fell from the killing one almost instantly and slightly in- Juring the other. SETTLED OUT OF COURT Terms Agreed Upon in the Contested Olmstead Will Case. It Has Been Twice Tried and Has Involved Great Expense to Both Sides. As exclusively stated in The Star several dsys ago would be the result, the Olmstead vill case has teen settled out of court. So, when the case is called up again for trial befcre Judge Cox Monday morning next the court will be so informed and the con- test will be dismissed. The terms of the settlement will hardly be stated, however, and it may be that they Will never be ac- ctrately known by others than the inier- ested parties and their counsel. The contest arose over the will of Mrs. Jcbn F. Olmstead, who was a daughter of the late Hayward M. Hutchinson. Mrs. Olmstead died early in August, 1889, and June 6, 1889, she made the will which was ecntested by her sister, Mrs. Linda Hutch- irson Webb. By the terms of the will Mr. Olmstead was made the sole and abso- lute beneficiary, the estate consisting main- ly of Mrs. Oimstead’s share in her father’s estate, being estimated to be worth not less than $100,000. For many months previous to her death Mrs. Olmstead suffered great- ly from Bright's disease, finally succumb- ing to it, and her sister, in contesting the validity of the will, charged that it had been procuted through the alleged fraud and undue influence of Mr. Olmstead. Mrs. “Webb also charged that her sister was, at the time of the making of the will, mentally incapacitated from making a valid deed or contract. The contest over the will was not, however, commenced un- til some time after it had been admitted to probate. Tha case was twice tried, the first trial, before Judge Cole, resulting in a victory for Mrs. Webb, the will being set aside. But, upon an appeal by Mr. Olmstead, the Court of Appeals reversed that judgment and ordered a new trial. The second trial took place before Judge Bradicy last fall. That resulted in a disagreemént of the jury, although it was reported that a ma- jority of them favored “Mrs. Webb. A third trial of the case thereupon became necessary, and some weeks ago it was arrarged to take place before Judge Cox last Monday. The death of Mr. Wm. B. Webb, Mrs. Webb's father-in-law, neces- sitated a further postponement, however, and the case was set down for trial before Judge Cox next Monday. It is understood that the offer for a set- tlement of the case out of court originally came from Mr. Olmstead, and it is said that by the terms of the compromise he is to receive not less than $50,000. Both trials consumed several weeks each, and resulted in an expense to cach side of many thou- sand dollars. Mrs. Webb’s attorneys are Messrs. Enoch Totien and R. Ross Perry, her husband, John Sidney Webb, being as- sociated with Col. Totten at the first trial. Mr, Olmstead’s counsel are Henry E. Davis and Jere M. Wilson. ——__ INDICTMENTS NOLLE PROSSED. The Sckneider Witnesses, Dr. Leon and Moses Smith Now Free. istrict Attorney Birney appeared before Judge Cole this afternoon and stated that he desired leave to enter a nolle pros. in the Matter of the witnesses in the trial of Howard J. Schneider for murder, March, 1802, The indicted parties, all witnesses for the defense, and charged with perjury, were T. Frank Schneider, J. Forrest Mar- ning, Frank G. Bovee, O. E. Gassoway, Emma Jackson, Martha Cain and Rollin J. Malone. Mr. Birney explained that in no event could convictions be had in the cases, at this late day, and he thought that no good purpose could be served by continuing them. Judge Cox assented, remarking that such a disposition of the cases would be very Proper. The cases were, therefore, nolle pressed, as was tke case of Edward Leon, charged abcut two years ago with causing the death of an infant by performing an abortion on {ts mother, a young white girl. Leon was twice convicted, first of murder and then of manslaughter, but Judge Cole reversed both verdicts, holding that the evidence was insufficient to sup- Fort either one. Mr. Birney algo entered a nolle prosequt in the case of Moses, alias Buddy, Smith, charged with housebreak- ing, explaining that he believed the man innocent. A FEW HOT WORDS PASSED. The Attorney General of Mlinois Meets Ex-Gov. Flower. NEW YORK,March 21.—Attorney General M. T. Moloney of Illinois is in the city in search of information, upon which to fight the Chicago gas companies. William H. Clarkson was appointed by the circuit court of Cook county, IIL, to take testi- mony here in the old injunction proceed- irgs against the trust in its plan of re- organization. Ex-Gov. Flower arrived at Mr. Clarkson’s office shortly after Mr. Moloney, which was a few minutes before the hour set for the hearing to begin. Mr. Moloney proposed adjourning to the Central Trust building in Wall street, where a hot sally of words followed be- tween Mr. Moloney and ex-Gov. Flower. “I don’t propose being dragged around all over the city,” said the ex-governor. “The court summoned me to appear here, and here I am.”- “Well, there is no use talking to the gal- lery,” said Mr. Moloney. “I am no fool to be talked to that way.’ “You are now in the state of New York and not in Illinois, and are no better than I am, and we talk as we please and to whom we please in this state,” said ex- Governor Flower. “TI presume they think out in Illinois that it is criminal to hold a few dollars’ worth of stock, and so they prepose to rob the people of New York of their holdings.” “They propose doing no such thing,” Mr. Moloney rejoined, “but they don’t believe In this jugglery of stock, such as the transfer of 90 a cent of the stock trans- ferred by the Fidelity Trust Company to Mr. Brady. No one proposes to rob any people of their legitimate holdings.” “Now, I don’t think you could rob them if you tried,” was the gence reply. A long cigar, passed from the New Yorker to the Illinoisan, served as an olive brench, and the business of the day was approached in a less bellicose mood. Mr. Flower withdrew his objection to going to the Central Trust building, and the two men proceeded thither arm in arm. On the ground that the room in which the hearing was to be held was a private office reporters were requested to retire, and the hearing proceeded in secret. a Merely Judge Russel’s Opinion, To the Editor of The Evening Star: In your fssue March 20 there appeared a special dated Raleigh, N. C., to the effect that Judge D. L. Russel had given it out that Senator Pritchard would be one of the cabinet officers~provided Major McKinley was elected President. The author of this statement evidently desires to place Senator MILLIKEN: ACQUITTED The Jury Finally Brought in a Verdict of Not Guilty, TWENTY-FOUR HOURS 10 DELIBERATE How the Announcement Was Re- ceived in Court. TALKS WITH THE JURORS SS ee The jury in the case of Benjamin Harri- son Mijliken, charged with housebreaking, with intert to commit an assault upon ihe daughter of ex-Solicitor Samuel F. Phillips, rendered a verdict of not guilty a little be- fore noon today. The case was given to the jury yesterday morning at 11:4Q o'clock, so that the twelve men wrestled with the question of Milli- ken's guilt or innocence for more than twenty-four hours. It was understood that at a late hour yesterday they stood nine to three for acquittal, with little chance of reaching a verdict. In the evening Judge Cole, who had left the court to go home to dinner, telephoned Gown to know whether the jury were ready te come in. Being informed that they were not, they were ordered to be locked up for the night. They had been furnished with an excellent dinng, sent in from a 7th street restaurant, and cots were made up for them in a big room on the second floor ef the court house. Two of the bailiffs were in charge of them all night, and no one was allowed even to enter the corridor in which the room is situated. At 10 o’clock this morning Crier Joyce opened court, and, with a new jury in the box, Judge Cole went on with the trial of a colored boy for the second offense of lur- ceny. The court room was well filled with Milliken’s friends and a number of niem- bers of the bar, wno had followed the evi- agence and the lawyers’ speeches with the greatest interest. They sat through the minor trial waiting for the verdict in which ei were so much interested. The Defendant's Desire. The defendant spent the morning in the adjoining witness room reading the pa- Pers or discussing the situation with his brether, Judge W. A. Milliken, and Mr. Anthony, one of his counsel. He spent last night in the District jail, where he was taken by Deputy Marshal Kirby last evening at a late hour, when it was un- derstood that there was no likelihood of a verdict being reached. He was as cool and cellected this morning as a man could well be under such circumstances, and did not geem to be at all alarmed over the outlook. He expressed himself as satistied that the result would be either an acquittal or a disagreement, though he said he hoped tho jury would reach some sort of a verdict, as he did not want the matter left un- decided. To a Star feporter he. said if he were acquitted he would not leave the city, but would resume his duties as clerk of the joint commission on the Ford's Theater disaster claims. Stortly after court opened this morning the judge sent a message to the jury that he was ready to hear from them if the had reached an agreement. This brougi ferth no answer, and it began to look as thovgh the jury would be locked up over Surday. The Jury Summoned. At 11:40, just twenty-four hours after they went out, Judge Cole sent for them to come into court. “Gentlemen of the jury,”” said he, as they Hired up in front of him, “have you agreed upen a verdict?” “We have not,” replied the foreman, Mr. Orlando Smith. “I do not wish to inquire as to your rela- tive positions on this matter, but I would like to know whether there is any like- likood of your agreeing.” _ “I do not think there is.” Judge Ccle then told them that it was very desirable that they should reach a ver- dict, nor did he think they should have very much difficulty in doirg so. It was simply a question of facts, and he believed that if they went at it again they would meet with better success. They were sent back to the jury room. While they were out Judge Cole received message that the wife of one of the jurors was very sick, and the presence of her hus- band by her bedside was needed. Judge Cole was just about to serd for the jury in order to discharge them when word came down tht they were ready to report. A Verdict of Not Guilty. When they came fn this time they kad their coats and hats with them, so it was evident that they had reached a verdict. A cheer from the jury room a few minutes be- fore had given the intimation and the court was crowded. When Judge Cole asked whether their efforts had been successful, Foreman Smith announced in a clear voice that they fovnd the defendant not guilty. The crowd in the court room at once broke into applause, which was instantly repressed by the bailiffs. The judge said that if any of them could identify any of the offenders he would see that justice was meted out. “When a man comes into a court room,” he said, sternly, “and has no more sense of decency and of the respect that is due the lace and time than to cheer or applaud, ie ought to be punished by being sent to jail for not less than thirty days.” Millikea’s face was flushed, and he show- ed more signs of feeling than he did at any time during the trial. His brother put his arm affectionately on his shoulder and then shook him warmly by the hand. A number of others crowded up te extend their con- gratulations to him. | Lawyer Anthony 1cse and asked psrmis- sion of the court to express his client's grat- itude to the jury. “That is not necessary, Mr. Anthony, nor seemly. They have not done any more than.their duty, and neither a juryman nor any other man needs to be thanked for do- ing his duty.” Milliken was then discharged from cus- tedy, and thia remarkable case became a thing of the past. 2 How the Votes Stood. As announced in The Star yesterday, the jury stood from the first nine for not guilty and three for guilty. That vote was reached a few minutes after they retired at 11:40 yesterday morning, and, despite every argument of their associates, the threé men composing the minority remained steadfast to their convictions until the jury was sent for today, just twenty-four hours after they had first retired. “And,” re- marked Juror Chas. J. Jones, the colored member of the jury, to a Star reporter, “we would be there yet if it hadn't been for what Judge Colo told us when he brought us into court this morning. But when I heard what he had to say about us trying to-agree if we possibly could, I felt that I might eonscientiously agree with the majority, an@ as Mr. Harper and Mr. Lyons, the two pith me, thought the same way, we on & verdict of not guilty in @ minute or two after reaching rious guesses which had beem made as to their standing. : At the Post Office Department. Mr. Milliken, with his attorney and his brother, Judge Milliken of the Post Office Department, walked over to*the department building and took seats inthe office of Assistant Attorney General Thomas, ad- joining Judge Milliken’s. Theve the party sat for an hour and thoroughly discussed the exciting experiences of the last few days. Mr. Milliken himself safa little, but was evidently very much satisfied at the result of the trial. The news of the ver- dict and the presence of the successful defendant spread throvgh the building. There was a general desire to see him, and more than one old friend shook hands with him and extended congratulations. NEW YORK They Will Probably Hold Their State Oon- vention Last of the States. No Presidential Preferences Yet Ex- i pressed—Hope to Carry ;the State Next Yenr for Governor. Very few of the democratic state conven- tions to select delegates to Chicago have been called as yet. As a rule, they will be held late. The disposition is everywhere manifested by the democrats 'to let the re- Fublicans go first in this business, and to the fullest extent possible be Instructed by any blunders they may make in the Way of campaign deliverances. This is all very different from four years ogo. Then there was a rush on the part of the democrats to take action carly, and especially in those states having, presiden- tial aspirants to present. Im New York, indeed, the friends of Senator Hill, anxious to forward his prospects, held their con- vention on the 22d of February, and quite a commotion Was raised. They were dubbed the “snappers,” and their opponents, the “anti-snappers,” afterwards went to Chica- go and fought the Hill ingtructions with all their power. An Opposite Policy. But there is an impression that this year the very opposite policy willbe pursued. The New York democrats, it is bell2ved, will be among the very last to ineet and de- clare themselves. Their convention, in- deed, is not likely to be held yntli after the republican national convention has ad- journed, so that the full republican case, ticket, platform and ull, may be fully digested. ‘The place wil! prebably be Sara- toga, and the date somewhere between June 22 and 26. It seems ta be recognized that there need be no hurry- The New York democrats have no candi- date to present this year. Phedr nain in- terest is in the piatform, ans they will be expected to express themselves am the more important points at issue—the money ques- tion in particular—with clearuess. It will be to their advantage, therefore, to know before committing themselvez just where the republicans stand. Then they can ad- dress themselves to their task with all the light necessary to formulate a ylatform that they may asK even the Chicago con- vention to consider. Presidential Preferenees. Speculation as to the delegates-at-large. is divided, except as to Senater Hill. It seems to be agreed that Mr. Hill fs to go, and to be made chairman of tht delegation. New York's favorite for the npmination ts not announced. Mr. Whitney does not de- sire to run, and ex-Gov. Flower is silent on the subject. There is sald to be no dis- cussion at all in the state about a third term, nor any demand for either Mr. Olney or’Mr. Carlisle. Col. Morrison is very well considered, and it has been more than once suggested that the vote of thé state be cast for him, Scme democrats think that likely to be done. Gubernatorial Aspirants. While the state convention will be called upon to deal only with the issues of this yeer, it is said to be already apparent that the opportunity will be improved by the friends of the different aspirants for gov- ernor to do a little missionary work in their behalf. Thi race will not be run until next year. The revolt against Thomas C. Piatt in the republican party Is growing so rap- idly, the demccrets are plucking up heart again, and scme of their strongest local leaders are in the field for next year’s hon- ors. Among the candidates for governor are John Boyd Thacher, mayor of Albany; John B. Stanckfield of Elmira, the law partner of Senator Hill, and Perry Bel- ment. Secretary Lamont’s name has also Teen mentioned, but he has not as yet au- thorized anything to be done in his be- half. The issu+ will be the Raines excise bill, whether Gov. Morton signs it or not, and the republican nominee will probably be Warner Miller, unless between now and then affairs take a turn making him a cabinet quantity, or available for some other important office under @ republican Lational administration. : —___e+__+___ THE SPINNER STATUE. Secretary Carlisle Opposes Its Erec- tion im the Treasury Grounds. Secretary Carlisle has written a letter to the Senate committee on public build- ings and grounds in regard ‘to the joint resolution providing for the erection of a bronze statue of Gen. Spinner, formerly treasurer of the United States, on one of the approaches or buttresses of the treas- ury building. “It has not been the cus- tom,” he says, ‘‘to place statues in the ex- ecutive departments, or on surrounding grounds,.and I am of the opinion that, so far as this department is concerned, the custom should not be established. There is no place available in this building whete the statue can be located without causing more or Igss inconvenience, nor is there any suitable place on the grounds where it could be piace without seriously mar- ring the appearance of the treasury prem- ises.”” : Personal Mention. The leave of absence granted Col. Robert P. Hughes, inspector general, has been ex- tended six months. ‘ Lieut. John E. Woodward, sixteenth in- fantry, has. been granted leave ef absence for three months. « Rev. Dr. Talmage has Recovered from ‘is recent attack of the grip and resumed bis duties. Major James F. Gregory, corps of engin- eers, is in the city on leave. - Major Paul R. Brown, mefical depart- ment, is at the Ebbitt. fifteenth infantry, is Capt. 8. R. Staffor visiting ‘friends at 109 Maryland avenue northeast. —_— Oe An Office Withoit Candidates. The United States civil service commis- ston has @ requisition,for a physician in the Indian service to fill a!vacancy at the Grand River Boarding. School, Standing Rook agency, N. D., the salary of which is $900 per annum, of whieh it has no eli- ee The ist of eligibles for the posi- i] ae ar President Cleveland corporating the XS bas approved the act of Waskirgton. Convesition of the diostse DEMOCRATS KENTUCKY FUSSING|FOR 4 MEMOR!AL/COMING TO AMERICA Now It is for Instructions for Local Presidential Candidates. GOV. BRADLEY WILL BE INDORSED Silver Democrats Will Make a Fight on Carlisle. A SHREWD SUGGESTION a ‘The scrap for a senatorship {s no sooner over in Kentucky than a scrap for instruc- tlons for local candidates for the presi- dency begins. The friends of Gov. !sradley in the one party, and the friends of Mr. Carlisle in the other, are now in the field Preparing to move in the republican state convention and the democratic state con- vention, respectively, for indorsgment of those two gentlemen for presidential hon- ors. Gov. Bradicy W' Be Indorsed. The republican convention will meet next month. The belief in Kentucky circles is that Gov.” Bradley's friends will easily con- trol it. McKinley sentiment in the state is strong, but it probably will not object im the circumstances to the paying of a compliment to the governor, who is under @ sharp democratic fire just now for his order calling out the militia to keep peace at the state house last Monday. The re- publicans of the state uphold the order, and the governor's friends insist that the proper way to make the fact known will be to give him the indorsement asked for. Many of them are McKinley men in the serious aspect of the presidential case, and will probably see to it that the Ohio man comes into his own In good time for all practical purposes. The Fight on Carlisle: The democratic convention has not been called, and it may not be until late. The feeling between the sound money faction and the silver faction is represented as be- ing very bitter, and a couple of months’ time is recommended in which to enable it to change for the better. Still, there is a fear that no length of time will serve that end. The whole fight will center on Mr. Carlisle. Instruetions for nobody else will be pro- posed. The silver men have no candidate, but they are organizing to oppose Mr. Car- lisle with all the power they possess. Two indictments are to be brought against him: First, that he changed his financial views and fs now an advocate of the Sherman policy; and, second, that in showing sym- pathy with the bolters at Frankfort in the senatorial fight he forfeited all claim to organfzed party support. The Two Factions. The slate of the silver men for delegates- at-large to Chicago is compcesed of ex-Gov. Brown, ex-Gov. Knott, Gen. P. Wat Hardin and ex-Congressman Ellis. They are all men of experience, and ex-Gov. Brown is an orator of very great power. eae ol detail of the sound money ot yet announced. They con that @ hot. fight is. before them, but iney express confidence in their ability to win it. Much will depend on their leader on the floor of the convention. He has not yet been selected. Senator Lindsay was at one time mentioned, and Mr. McCreary at another the, but neither of them, it is now under« stood, will attend the state convention, or cares to go to Chicago as a delegate. State pride will of course be strongly appealed to. The democracy of the state will be asked to support one of their own number, and a man, moreover, in high favor with the Pres- ident and certain of his support. How far this may go to mollify the silver men is a problem. A Suggestion as to Carlisle. There is a suggestion: that Mr. Carlisle be invited to attend the convention, not in the capacity of a delegate, but as a dis- tinguished citizen of the state, and deliver an address on the issues of the day. His attendance, it is believed, would add very greatly to the interest of the meeting, and his address might present matters in a light that would make existing differences the more more easy of adjustment. The fact is recalled that his addresses in the state last year were productive of great good to the sound money cause, and one delivered this spring in good time might influence the situation not only in Kentucky, but else- where. It is thought to be certain that if Mr. Cepilsle cannot go in person he will send a letter to be read to the convention. ©. APPARENTLY NOT WORRYING. Mr. Bayard Will Sny Nothing About the House’s Action, LONDON, March 21.—The United States ambassador, Mr. Thomas F. Bayard, re- celved no special cable messages yester- day regarding the adoption by the House of Representatives of the resolutions re- ported by the committee on foreign af- fairs, ceasuring him for expressions used in speechee which the ambassador deliver- ed at Boston and Edinburgh. Mr. Bayard first read of the vote of censure in the morning newspapers and refused to see newspaper men today, declaring that he had nothing to say on the subject. He Was very busy today and mailed several long messages to Secretary Olney. The ambassadoredid not seem to be depressed in spirits and has arranged to leave town this afternoon, accompanied by Mrs. Bay- Ree on a visit to Lord Amherst, at Seven aks. Regarding the direct negotiations on the Venezuelan question, which are now said to be in progress, it is stated here that the governments are endeavoring to ascer- tain the exact logal definition of settlers’ rights apart from the claims of mere squatters. ——__ Treasury Department Changes. The following changes have been made in the claseified service of the Treasury De- partment: Appointment—treasurer’s office—Ellis B. Porter, Pennsylvania, $900 per annum. Promotions—Office of auditor for the In- terior Department—L. E. Gannon, District of Columbia, from $1,400 to $1,600; ©; B. Carter, Indiana, from $1,200 to $1,400; F. BE. Porter, Mississippi; from $1,000 tu $1,200; J. B. Lauffer, Pennsylvania, from $900 to 000, Office of auditor for the Post Office De- partment—D. W. Duncan, Pennsylvania, from $1,400 to $1,600; W. 8. Barber, Wis- consin, from $1,200 to $1,400; C. A. Kram, Pennsylvania, from $1,200 to $1,400; H. B. Croach, Tennessee, from $1,000 to $1,200; Ss. B Texas, from $1,000 to $1,200; L. EB. Dye, Mississippi, from $900 to $1,000; J. I. Painter, Iowa, from $900 to $1,000; Mrs. H. L, Cameron, Minnesota, from $840 to $900; W. F. Husted, Iowa, from $840 to $900. Office of the controller of the currency— T. P. Kane, District of Columbia, from $1,600 to $1,800; B. F. Blye, jr., New York, from $1,400 to $1,600; W. A. Nestler, Ten- nessee, from $1,200 to $1,400; F. J. Israel, from $1,000 to $1,200; Jas. A: ,000, Long, Illinois, from $900 to $1, 1 Pree, ts ituey the coramong, nd that his be ° several ladies, + : Proposition to Buy the House in Which Linooln Died. What the Memorial Association De- sires to Accomplish im the Dis- trict—Other Local Matters. Rev. Dr. Teunis S. Hamlin, Mr. Gardiner G. Hubbard and Mr. Myron M. Parker were given a hearing this morning by the sundry civil subcommittee of the House appropriations committee, to enable them to prefer a request for an item in the ap- propriation bill to purchase the house on 10th street where Lincoln died. These gen- tlemen appeared in behalf of the Memorial Association of the District of Columbia. The statement submitted to the committee showed that the association is organized for the following purposes: First. Of preserving the most noteworthy houses at the capital that have been made historic by the residence of the nation’s greatest men. Second. Of suitably marking by teblets or otherwise the houses and places through- out the city of chief interest to our own residents and to the multitudes of Ameri- cans and foreigners who annually visit the capital, . Third. Of thus cultivating that historic spirit and that reverence for the memories of the founders and leaders of the repub- lic upon which an intelligent and abiding Fatriotism so largely depends. “We desire as soon as may be to mark with suitable tablets the most notable houses still standing, in which the greatest men of our nation’s earliest years have lived and labored. We especially wish to purchase the house on 10th street in which President Lincoln died. It is the only building at the capital distinctly associated with him. We wish to restore it to the condition in which it then was, both exter- nally and internally, and to make it a per- petual shrine of patriotic pilgrimage for the millions that venerate his memorg As a step in this direction we have leaseu the house, in order to secure it from demoli- ion, and have placed in it a very valuable collection of relics and mementos from the Lincoln homestead at Springfield, Ill. These and many other precious relics of the great President now procurable should be the property of the nation, and should be sacredly cherished at the national capital. The title to this and to any other historic hcuses, places or properties preserved by the labors of the association will by our charter vest in the United States, and re- main under the control and management of the association at the pleasure of the Congress.”” The statement thus set forth bears -the following signatures: Melville W. Fuller, Jchn M. Schofield, John W. Foster, L. Z. Leiter, S. P. Langley, A. B. Hagner, J. C. Bancroft Davis, Walter S. Cox, 8. H. Kauffmenn, A. R. Spofford, John Hay, J W. _Dougiass, Myron M. Parker, Gardiner G. Hubbard, W._D. Davidge, S. R. Frank- lin, Charles C. Glover, Teunis S. Hamlin. These gentlemen were appointed pursuant to a joint resolution of the two houses of Congress approved June 14, 1892, by the President of the United States, president of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, as members of the association. Against Betting by Telegraph. A bill has been introduced in the House by Mr. Gillett of Massachusetts which, if enacted into law, will put a stop, it is said, to the bookmaking at St. Asaph race track. The bill provides: “That any person who shall knowingly be a party to the trans- mission by telegraph or telephone or mail or express or otherwise, from one state or territory into another state or territory, or from or into the District of Cotumbia, of any gambling bet, or report of such bet or the odds quoted on any race or prize fight or other event, or any person who shall knowingly be a party to the transmission or reception oy telegraph, telephone, or mail or express or otherwise, from one state or territory into another state or territory, or from or into the District of Columb‘a, or from any foreign country into any state or territory, or into the District of Columbia, of any report or result of any lottery drawing or scheme, by means of cipner or otherwise, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be pun- ishable In the first offense by imprisonment for not more than two years or by a fine of not more than one thousand doliars, or both, ard in the second and after offenses by such imprisonment only.” The bili was referred to the committee on judiciary. DIED FROM HIS INJURIES. Result of the Accident on the Fort Myer Electric Road. Private Frank Morris of the calvary band at Fort Myer, who was injured on the de- railment of the car on the Washington and Arlington Electric railway, as stated in The Star yesterday, died this morning at 2 o'clock at the post hospital at the fort. Everything was done to save the life of the injured man. Dr. Arthur and Dr. Mearns, the pest surgeons, were in constant atten- dance at the bedside, but the patient was beyord human help. It was at first de- cided to amputate his limbs, but on ac- count of his weakened condition it was concluded that it would not be well to at- tempt it. For rearly two hours the in- jured man suffered at the Rosslyn ter- minus, After he was taken from the wreck he was carried to a small house, used as an office at the end of a road, and later one of the post surgeons arrived at the scene. It was ore hour and forty min- utes before en ambulance arrived at the scene. No one thought his injuries would result fatally. Both legs, just above the ankle, were horribly crushed and mashed. Private Morris had been in the service for some time and was popular among all the soldiers. He was but twenty-four years of age. The deceased had been mar- ried but two months, and his wife was at his bedside in the last hours. The funeral will take place tomorrow et 1 o'clock. While the arrangements have not been completed yet it is probable that the funeral will be a military affair, and the interment will be at Arlington Nation- al cemetery. ———_. LIEUT. LANG’S CASE. . He Will Probably Not Be Retired for Disability. The report of the medical examining board in the case of Licut. Lang of the army has been received at the War De- partment, but has not yet been made pub- lic. It is understood, however, that the board found him physically sound, and re- ported against his retirement on statutory grounds. In the meantime Lieut. Lang has been granted a month's leave of absence on account of a temporary ailment. At the expiration of his leave he will be ordered to join his regiment at Fort Warren. Lieut. Lang is the officer who gained considerable notoriety by marrying the daughter of an enlisted man at West Point, just after his graduation, which union, it’ is said, has subjected the pair to a “social boycott” by the officers of the army and their families. Lieut. Lang and is sald his exam! did not apply for retirement, be at result of Departure of Mr. and Mrs, Booth- Tucker From London. PLAN ANNCUNCED BY THE COMMANDER Hopes to Induce Ballington Booth to Return. TO MAKE LIBERAL OFFERY LONDON, March 21.—There was a large gathering of members of the Salvation Army at Waterloo staion to bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Booth-Tucker, who sail for New York from Southampton by the steamship St. Louis, in order to assume command of the forces there. The crowd of Salvationists was wholly composed of officers. At 9 o'clock Mr. and Mrs. Booth-Tucker, with their two children and Maj. Milan and Sister Felice of the Italian Salvation Army, who are accompanying the Booth-Tuckers to the United States, arrived at the rail- road station and were warmly greeted by their fellow workers. Commander Booth-Tucker, in an inter- view at the station, said: “Our plan, pri- marily, is this: We hope to induce Balling- ton Booth to return to the fold and will make him most Mberal offers. Failipg in this, we have a great belief in the efficacy of prayer and shall labor with him in @ Commissioner Booth-Tacker. prayerful spirit. We have great hopes in his sister's infiyence, as he is very fond of her, and this may prevail with him and ine duce him to come back toe the general's side. Should he ccntinue obdurate I do not believe it will greatly aifect the army in America.” Mrs. Booth-Tucker, who is a tall, attrac- tive woman, wiih large gray eyes, and who in a softly modulated voice, said: “I shall try to indure my brother and sister to remain with the rest of the family and I have great hopes of bei! lable to accomplish this by persuasion prayer.” Mrs. Booth-Tucker was asked if she had eny recent information which would tend to indicate that Pallington Booth was likely to reconsider his action, and she replied: “Unfortunately, no. It is hard, however, to plead with any one when separated by 3,000 miles of ocean.” Shortly before the train left Waterloo station Gen. Booth arrived, entered the carriage in which Mr. and Mrs. Booth- Tucker were seaieu, and conversed earnest- ly with his daughter. As the train started all the Sal removed their hats and shouted Victory!” The general kissed both his daughter and sprang vpon the platform, There he formed his hands into a trumpet and shouted: to America.” The general in the course of an interviow afier the dcparture of the Booth-Tuckers for Southampton’ remarked: “My messege to America 1s a simple one —‘Peace and good will.’” When he was asked if he thovght Balling- ton Booth would return to the army headed by himself, the general replied: “I am ab- solutely ccnfident that he will.” The general was then asked why he was 80 confident, and he answered: “On account of my prayers.” “Will the split affect your plans?” was the next question. “No,” replied the general. “My army ts constantly increasing in power. America is @ great country, but there are many be- nighted,wounded souls there whom we hope to save. I believe my son and daughter's efforts will be crowned with success. I be- eve my army is to be a red cross army for the whole world. It affords relief to the wounded, and it will even extend aid to wounded pressmen. ——.__. REPORTED SPANISH SUCCESS. Recent Operatio: Agninst the In- surgents. HAVANA, March 21.—Lieut. Col. Fran- ces, In operating against Cayajabos, prov- ince of Pinar del Rto, in the recent battle with the insurgents, first opened fire with his artillery upon the insurgent position and then charged with the bayonet and dis- lodged the enemy, who left fourteen killed and retired with many wounded. Thirty- six horses belonging to the insurgents were also killed. The troops lost seven men killed and had three officers and forty-four privates wounded. The column of troops commanded by Gen. Linares and Colm Suarez, Inclan, Sanchez and Echevarria arrived in the vicinity of Cayajabos after the fighting was over. Maj. Sirugeda, reconnoitering in the vi- cinity of Managua, this province, engaged the insurgents at Monocal. They were com- manded by Lastra and were men who ha@ recently joined the cause of the insurres- tion. The insurgents left seven killed em the field. The column of troops under Gen. Bernal later had a skirmish with the same band, and as a result seven more of the fm surgents were killed and Pancho Varonm Murias, one of the leaders, was wounded In the head. The column of troops formed by the Asia battalion afterward destroyed the insurgents’ camp and killed three more of the enemy. Only three soldierg were wounded. The guerilla forces of Santa Clara prow ince have surprised, near Cr the in- surgent band under the leadership of Aude- let and killed four of them, among them being Perez, the second insurgent leader im command of that band. The troops also captured two prisoners, and their loss wap only two killed. The column of troops composed of the Barcelona battalion, at Santa Fe, provines of Matanzas, has had a skirmish with the insurgents and inflicted great loss upon the latter. Three soldiers were kilied. Gen. Prat has been engaged h the i surgents under Garcia and Sanguilly an@ has killed two of them and destroyed thelr ‘The troops commanded by Col. Motam have captured one insurgent. een Cardinal Satolli’s Trip. PHILADELPHIA, Pa., March 21.—Carge> inal Satolli passed through this city today his way to Scranton, where he will morrow consecrate as bishop the Rev. J. Hoban. “Remember my message,