Evening Star Newspaper, April 23, 1896, Page 1

— THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 1101 Pennsylvania Aveme, Coz. 1ith Street, by The Evening Star Newspap2r Company, S. H. KAUPFMANN, Pres't. = > New York Office 49 The Evening Star ts sorrsd to subserihers In the city by carriers, on their own account, at 10 cents per week, or 44 cents per month. Copies at the Reenter 2 conts each. By mall—seywaere in the Usited States or Canada—postage prrpaid—60 cents per month. feentesday, Cainer ple Sh feveisn $ t Star, $1 per sear, with 00. dies at Washington, D.C. trer.) nus must be paid {a advance. de known on application. | PRESIDENT SPENCER ——+ Said to Be the Actual Head of the Baltimore and Ohio. HR. MCEGAN'S § TAREE DEMANDS > ——- Difficulty in Securing a Thorough Investigation. MR. MAYER’S DUTIES President Samnuel Spencer of the Southern Railway Company has not yet been for- mally elected president of the Baltimore » but the and Ohio Railroad Company als statement was made last evening by a high official of the Southern, who is in a position to know, that Mr. Spencer is to- day practically at the head of both organ- izations, and is as much d‘recting the im- portant financial operations of the B. and O. as he fs of the magnificent railway sys- tem which he has built up through the moneyed support afforded by the house of wD ierpont Morgan & Co. upon the wreck of the Richmond and Danville system. The articles in reference to the B. and O. h have appeared in The Star during past three Monday, in e is a large specially the expose that which it was shown sum of money whic scounted for to the owner . and O. profi ave produc in the comme: world to which s that me ye da force of e on the late Ja: hed at the E nd Opera Ho i that em is no event of re sin the ¢ and comy FCO be ndholders of th: Investigation Difficult. le it the more comm iO. n of of the ion of | avowed of re upon a comple affairs of the tion of evident aid of them to i the Pr that the Fe the who would 1 the 2 sort, and this w ver Cowe resig: of the jon as follc damu: ‘ar that nent will be be pt The Ultimatam. Mr. Stephen Lit is great expert aceountants in has had a wide experi- ation of rafiroad ac- trying to unravel the ore and Ohio, as con- ion of Mr. Mayer me of hi “from, in the latter part an t those who ‘ial aid for the Bal- } a certain hig company, t nd Sam- would made pr = to do w nd second of these dem: been practically pl Baltimere of ta om of Mr. §; Is fully Hadciphia Division. 1 that the bocks of th> Bal- nd Ohio show that the sum of has been taken from the trea: the company and spent for political it i to find out it will be nec- ter of the on of imated at 1,000,000, and it Is p ‘ that when the report of the manner in which the nd Ob!o obtained an entranc Philadelphia is made known that thos. prominent politicians ef ® reason to wish that ‘ting the affairs of more and Ohio had never reached post is true Philadelphia division t thorou manner, road less than a hundred miles of Philadeiphi pasive bride »,000 a mile it Is 1 as a matter that fs worthy nvestis a matter of fact. It was the building of this div that was the he ly great troubles of the Baltimore and Ohio, for it Was not urtil within the last year or two that its earnings hay i ch as the expen to be prov ssi imore and Ohio frem becom- up at Baltimore, a condition which the Per. nia Com- ng to a succeeded. Mr. Mayer's Duties. Information received today is to the ef- t that the counsel fcr the Baltimore re- committee fe Che Fe ny Star. The way to reach the at- tention of those having money to spend is to use the advertising colunins of The Star. It is the family paper of Washington, and has readers in all the house holds of the city. No. 13,460. WASHINGTON, D. C., THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1896-SIXTEEN PAGES. TWO CENTS. | Pennsylvania railway, a coal road, thiriy- two miles long, and extending from Cw berland, Md., to Westernport, opposite Piedmont, W. Va. Almost as soon as Mr. Mayer took charge of the B. and O. a plan was devised to make matters as easy as poss:ble for him, and the directors divided the exccutive departments of the system into three divisions, placing that of finance in charge of the then first vice president, Gen. Orland Smith, whe is now the representative of the B. aud O. in the trunk Hine pool at New York; that of ph. al operat w confided to the care of Sccond Vice President Thomas M. King; while Third Vice President Charles K. Lord was intrusted with the manage- ment of all matters rela’ and freight traffic. Nominally as the head of the latter branch was General ight Trafic Manager Frank Harriott, who since the first of the present year ha: accepted a similar, but mucn more lucrative position with the Erie company. Mr. Mayer was, of course, in general ci of all maticrs connected with each the departments he was of everyth else con- ith the road, but f: vas, it is stated, spent els than in Baltimore. While it is next to impossible to get the receivers of the B. and V. to talk on ils af- Murray has, it is stated, there may have been misman: and the chairman of the fin committee has, it is saw, asserted is to passenger that here are things connected with Mr. May administration that require explana- er tion. THE —_——.___ NATIONAL ACADEMY Distinction of Membership Conferred on Two Scieptiste. Director Walcott of the Geological Survey and Prof. Woodward of Jumbian College Honored. Today's session of the National Academy of Sciences, which was held in the National Museum building, was perhaps the most important of the three ons thus far At least it had an importance to the scientists and their friends who were lool- ing forward to the honor of an electicn as member of the academy. As has becn the during the two previous days, the meeting was a private one, and longer than any before held. Almost the entire thme was occupied with the con- sideration of the qualifications of th rented as candidates for membey It was within the power of the a ow the distinction of member of the onal Academy on five persons, but as result of their deliberations elected, and these two may both be co hington men. One was Char! , the director of the L survey, and the other was son Woodward, in Columbian rd 1s well knowa in th n connected at different val observator;: and with th Doolittle W: States geotor! Roler surve! sury Charles D. Walcott. Charles Doohttle Walcott w: New York Mills, N.Y., Mareh 31, 3850, Was educated in the public schools of Utica, N.Y., h a view to entering mer- centile life, but he early show 4 lection for geological field excursion being made in a vas appoint |, state geologist of helding born at ie that p earches not oniy in New Yo and in Indiana and in Can: appointed an ist in the United States x y, and in 1883 became paleon in charge of invertebrate paleontol 1890 as made chief paleontologist, and is Utle was changed to geologi 'S placed in genera! charge, unc or, of both the ¢ work of the ge the direc ontologic On July 1, 1894, he suc Powell in’ the director: States geological surve In 1882 he Was appointed honorary eura- tor of paleonzuic in United States Nati sition he held un| r part of 1S, when he was invited by the director of the National Museum to take general charge of work and collections in that institution pertaining to fossils. This he did with the Utle of nonorary curator of the department of eontology. This position he now holds. Mr. Waleott is a member of numerous scientific societies and a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. His published writings include many extended treatises published in thé reports, monographs and bulletins of the United States geological survey, and in the proceedings of the National Museum, be- sides numerous contributions to scientific journals and reports of scientific societies. Robert S. Woodward. Robert Simpson Woodward was born at Rochester, Mich., July » ISO, He was educated at the University of Michigan, and during the ten ycars from 1872 to 1882 he was assistant engineer in the United States b fie then became asso- ciated with the Un States transit of Venus comm as ‘onomer, continu- ing in that capacity for two years. From Isst to 1800 he was astronomer in the United um. This p: States geological survey, and from 18% to Is03 he was assistant in the United States €0: and geodetic survey. He then ac- cepted t > position, which he now occupies, pro’ sor of mechantes ef Columbia Col- He is a member of the American As- tion for the Advancement of Science. His chief contributions to science have been in the field of precise mensuration, geodesy, the physics of the earth, physical astronomy A large number of lege. und pure mathematics. papers on these and kindred topics have been published. At the close of the business meeting a pub- lic meeting was held, when a number of papers were read. PRESIDENT WENT A-FISHING. With Secretary Morton and Commis- sioner Miller—He is at Leesburg. LEESBURG, Va., Avril 23.—President Cleveland and party are at Mr. Henry Har- rison’s trout preserve at Big Spring for a day’s outing. They spent the night in a private car on the railroad and were met at the station by their host and driven to the fishing grounds. Sport opened lively, and in a few minutes the President landed sey- have the papers ready for filing asking the court to order R Cowen and Murray to allow them of the ert examine the books for the seven years pre- of the election of Mr. dent a few months ago, but that they are delaying the matter for sev- eral days in order to give the receivers an erportunity to reply to a letter sent by them to the receivers a few da Statement in yesterday's St ceivers, acting v New York cem quest is rv that the re- Jer instructions from ihe ittee, will gefuse the re- o confirmed by the latest ad- It 1 is now scid that one of the matters whi will be looked into by the authorized and concerning which no mention heretofore been made, is the action of the directors in increasing the annual sal- ary of President Mayer from $25,600 to $40,- nd so far it has not been discovered hen it was done. is claimed that the services of Mr. Mayer were net of such great value to the Baltimore and Ohio as to entitle him to the munificent salary of $40,000 per year. His railroad experience previous to his election as president of the Baltimore and Ohio is represented to have been limited to the presidency of the Cumberlaad e~= eral trout. The party lunched on the banks of the beautiful stream and will fish until 6 o'clock. They will dine about 7:30 with Mr. Harrison. Information direct from the party is that fish are biting fast. President Cleveland, Secretary Morton and Commissioner of Internal Revenue Miller left Washington last night at 9 o'clock for Léesburg, Va., where they will be the guests of Mr. Harrison. The party expects to return tonight. The President has visited Mr. Harrison several times be- fore on fishing excursions. gee Cadet Appointments, Appointments to the United States Mili- tary Academy have been issued to Arthur C. Thompson, Scranton, Pa., with Wm. H. Cfago of Carbondale as alternate; Gad Morgan of Poughkeepsie, N. Y., with Guy L. Nelson of the same place as alternate; Frank W. Howard of Philadelphia, Pa alternate; Thomas M. Vanderveer, Ham-_ ilton, Ohio, with Homer D. Williamson of Monroe as alternate; William P, Simmons of Richmond, Ky.; Omar F. Telford of Sa- lem, Ill, and De Leon Southerland of Wil- maing N.C. PEACE TO PREVAIL Second Day’s Session of the Arbitra- ‘tion Conference. SPEECHES ON THE IMPORTANT SUBJECT Distinguished Delegates Take Pait in the Discussion. Ai ti oe wee DETERMINED CRUSADE The international arbitration conference continued its sessions at Metzerott's Hall today. The delegates gathered early and were called together by President ~ Ed- munds shortly after 10 o'clock. Several sets of resolutions were offered and re- ferred to the committee on resolutions, and the discussion on the advantages of a permanent system of arbitration was continued. The frst paper was by Pro- fessor John Bassett Moore of Columbia University, New York, and it was read by President Capen of Tuft’s College. Among Gen. 0. 0. Howard. other things Professor Moore declared that the establishment of tribunals of arbitra- tion, even if they were not resorted to, Would restrain nations from war. At the conclusion of the Teading Presi- cent Gates of Amherst College spoke upon the question “Why Should We Have a Per- manent Tribunal?” He said the problem involved the prin- ciples of international law, which rested wu the recognition of each state as a personality in the judicial sense of the word, with all states equal and equally entitled to respect. It was the object to bring two of these national personalities out from the possible rule of brute vio- lence and under the permanent sway of reason and of moral la' An End to War. ween the two leading nations of the world, close akin and speaking one lan- guage,” said President Gates, “we dare to hope for an end to war, which at best is but a melancholy assertion of right by force. We simply propos2 between them an agree- ment to be rational.” vas both a right and a duty to estab- manent tribunal for these nations. g with h Prof. Gat that state: out is of living under law without war and withent the sacrifice of their rights. International relations were far from per- fect. The condition in Enrope today js like a tempora: is delayed, But the maintenance of p. preparation for war iavoives terrible bur- de The industrial Mterests of the ci ized world would not always patiently 1 this load. Every laboring man and every toiling woman in Europe goes to the day's work carrying on burdened shoulders tho load of full-armed_ sol who, if not fighting, still eats and never works. “Tais burdén,” said the professor, “makes the voters of the world thoughtful. Never before has war been compelied to give so strict account of itself. Never before has there been so thoughtful and stern a chal- lenge of its reason for veing. The world is threatened with a great revolutionary out- burst of brotherly sfeeling.”” Continuing, the speaker declared intelli- gent people everywhere were secking for the betterment of international relations, and proceeded with a powerful argument in favor of the establishment of a tribunal of arbitration, mecting and refuting the objections presented against such a propo- sition in a scholarly and convincing man- ner. pension of hostilides. War Uy anticipated. “ace by universal The War in Cuba. At the conclusion of Prof. Gates’ re- marks Mr. Doniphan of Missouri secured leave to introduce a resolution on the sub- Ject of the Cuban war for reference. Reso- lutions were also introduced an referred by Delegate Masiers of Illinois and Edward Everett Hale. ; Mr. Doniphan’s resolutions were as fol- lows: “That we view with regret and abhor- rence the cruel and unnatural warfare now being waged by the belligerents in Cuba, ani that we solicit the aid of the civilized and Christian nations of the world in using President Eliot. all legitimate means to stop the shedding of blood and destruction of property in that ill-fated island.” The next speaker on the program was John J. Valentine of California, but he was not present, and Rev. J. W. Bachman of Tennessee made a very strong plea in favor of universal peace. Mr. Smalley on Jingoism. President Edmunds stated that the com- mittees were not yet ready to report, and suggested that some other delegates might have a few remarks to make on the sub- ject under consideration, whereupon Mr. E. V. Smalley of St. Paul took the plat- form. Mr. Smalley’s remarks created something of a sensation. He said that he desired to express a2 few words of dis- sent to a certain tendency of thought that had been shown in the remarks of some of the speakers before the conference. It seemed to be held by them, he said, that while the United States should cordially welcome the extension of the power of Great Britain in all parts of the globe as an advance in civilization, it should limit itself entirely to striving for greatness within its own borders. They seemed to (Continued on Thirteenth Page.) ANOTHER BURGLARY Professionals Rob the House of Rev. Bichard Howell. Much Valuable Jewelry Taken— Thought to Be Same Men Who Committed Other Offenses. Rey. Richard Lewis Howell, who lives at 1520 New Hampshire avenue, did not move last night, but this morning, when mem- bers of his family and servants visited the dining room and parlor, they were not fully certain that they were in the right house. Uninvited guests had been there between midnight and 4 o'clock and had carried off about $1,000 worth of silver ware and ornanients. ‘The robbery was no doubt committed by the burglars who made several successful hauls here last year, among their victims at that time being the brazilian minister, ex-Minister Curry and Mrs. General Ander- son. It was about midnight when the last light in the house of the Rev. Howell was extinguished last night, and when the members of the family and the servants retired everything about the house, in- cluding doors and windows, were appar- ently burglar-proof. But burglars seldom stop for bolts and bars, and in this case it was necessary for them to use only a piece of wire In order to open a window fastening. This fastening was on the ground floor front, a place where it was not suspected burglars* would operate, because of its being so pub- lic, but they undoubtedly watched the movements of the police and rked when the officers were either turning in at a patrol box or were on another part of the beat. The Stolen Property. The work of effecting an entrance re- quired perhaps not more than a minute or two, and once inside the burglars got te- gether the plunder and departed before the police could return to that part of the beat. A list furnished by the Kev. Howell shows the theft of the following: Pair of old English coasters, initials R. R. in old Englis round silver waiter, plain fluted edge, monogram M. KR. in the center, value, $100; round silver bowl, with feet, gold bi ath, “Apr 1890," ang ram M.R.H. or M. T. R.; round silver bonbon dish, turned-over edges, repousse work top bottom; silver tea caddy, rounded corn. geld lined, crest and motto “Omnia Deo Pendent” on id, and initials in old in- glish M. T. R.; silver gravy bowl, design of a boat, Chippendale pattern, stands on four feet, initials M. T. R.; silver crumb serap King’s pattern, initlals or monogi R. H. on hande; small silver smail handles on erest and motto “Or initials M. R. in old English; two old English se‘t cellars, eight or ten ine! diameter, gold lined, stand on t initials R. R. on ove aad B. EL other in old E: very on the avy, re- pousse work of flowers and roses; round nedium size, engraved, old grape on three legs; 8: Ir ver coffee pot, eight inches high, narre d, crest and motto “Omnia Di Pen- t’ and initials M R. in old English; six silver butter plates, round, gold lined, monogram M. sterii rt spoon: monogram M. T. R. R. o on back J. E. Caldwell & 5 six silver tea: pattern, monogram M. T. R. H. Co., pons, King’s on handle, Stamped on buck J. Caldweli & Co., sterling silver; twelve tablespoons, King’s pattern, monogram M, T. R. H. on handle, stamped on back J. E. Caldwell & Co. sterling silver; nine silver dinner forks, ing’s pattern, monogram M, T. R. H. on handle, stamped on back E. Caldwell & Co., sterling silver; nine silver tea forks, King’s pattern, monozram M. T. R. H. on handles, stamped on back J. E. Caldwell & Ce sterling silver; six silver tea knives, flat handles, King’s pattern, monogram M. 7. R. H.; six silver oyster forks, mono- gram, M. T. R.; six silver tea or orange spoons, gold bowl, monogram M. T. R. five silver and goid plated coffee spoons, twisted handles, German coin, stamped Johann, V. G. G. Koenig, Von te hsen in bowl, on back 180 Ein Pfund, 1805. Silver cream pitcher, about four inches high, repousse work; one long silver dessert spoon, repousse work, initials M. T. R. on handle; silver pepper pot, about three or four inches high, repousse work, monogram M. T. R. on the bottom; small silver waiter, with three small feet, repousse edge, crest and motto “Omnia Deo Pendent” and M. T. R. in monogram; one silver tongs, small, initials M. T. R., in old English; one large silver gilt spoon, initlals or monogram M. T. R. I. H.; one smail silver gilt sugar spoon, initials M. T. R., repousse handle; two silver salt spcons, initials B.E.R., in old English; three silver salt spoons,very small; silver-plated soup ladle, King’s pattern, in- itial H_on handle; silver gravy spoon, in- itials R. L. H.; small gold spoon; one sil- ver bonbon box. Professional Work. When the discovery was made this morn- ing and the list of plunder prepared, cum- plaint was made to police headquarters, and Detectives Boardman and Horne were sent to the house to make an investigation, Upon investigation, they found that the circumstances of the robbery were the same as those attending the robberies last year. The entrance had been made at the art of the house most public, and the silverware had been carried away in a bag made of the cover of a sofa cushion. Feathers from the cushion had been piled on the floor, and bluehead matches were found strewn on the floor in the parlor and dining room. Besides this, the burglars had used a tallow candle, and grease had been dropped about on the carpet. The floors in the house are heavily carpeted, and this assisted the burglars, for they moved about so no‘selessly that no one in the house was aroused. It was about 7:30 o'clock when the com- plaint was received, and by that time the burglars could have been far away from here, for they might have gone on the 5 a.m. train for Baltimore, or an earlier train south. So far as the police would say, the burglars left no clue whatever upon which the police can work. Later in the day, when the news of the rebbery became known throughout the po- lice department, Precinct Detective Me- Glue and others were detailed to assist in the investigation. The officers are endeay- oring to ascertain whether or not any sus- picious-appearing people were seen on the streets in the vicinity of the minister's house at an early hour this morning. If so, and a good description is obtained of them, it may be of valuable assistance. This afternoon it was stated that no clue to the burglars had been obtained. The Rev. Howell is pastor of St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, near the head of Connec- ticut avenue, and has recently entertained Bishop Satterlee. In the cases of a similar kind last year the thieves were not apprehended, nor was the property recovered. It is thought by the police that the silver ware was shipped to some other city and melted, for had it been sold, some of it would undoubtedly have been recovered in a store or pawn- shop. Detective Boardman left the city this af- ternoon, and it is said went to Baltimore looking for a clue to the burglars. ——.—_—_ An Examination for Engravers. The United States civil service commis- sion will hold an examination here and in other large cities May 15 where there are applicants to fill vacancies in the position of copper plate map engraver in the United ‘States geological survey. The salaries of the position will be from $8 to $5 per diem, according to the qualifications of the per- sons appointed, as shewn by actual expe: ence in the office. them BLOOD WAS DRAWN Representatives Hall and Money in a Personal Encounter. -- A BATTLE WITH FLYING INKWELLS The Gentleman From Mississippi Was Badly Worsted. — EXCITEMENT AT THE CAPITOL eS A bloody personal encounter occurred in the committee on naval affairs this morn- ing between members of the House of Rep- resentatives. Representative Hall of Mis- souri and Representative Money of Mis- sissippi, now United States Senator-elect, were the participants. The outcome of the affair was that Mr. Money's head, face and hands were seriously cut by a glass inkstand, thrown by Mr. Hall. Mr. Hall is one of the most powerful men, physically, in the House, and Mr. Money is a slencer man of medium height. Shortly before 12 o'clock Mr. Money and Mr. Hail were in the House committee on naval affairs informally discussing the bill for the reorganization of the personnel of the navy. There were only a few other persons in the room and no attention was paid to the two gentlemen at the (nd of the table until angry exclamations were heard. One of the men en to strike the other and in another moment the air was filled with inkstands, paper weights and other missiles, hurled by the two com- batanis. A Lively Battle. “The room w: airly alive with obje said an eye-witness of the afterward, “and the language use such that I would blush to repeat it.” The battle wagcd but a few minutes, When the bystanders managed to separate the two enraged Congressmen end keep from inflicting further injury upon each other. It was then found that Mr. Money was bleeding profuscly from a great ga: the side of his head; that his f: one of his hands zlso lacurated. The inkstaad had caught him full on the side of the head, and it is supposed that the flying pieces of . afte mi: v shattered, inflicted Mr. Mcney was led Gther committee room, fying scene was blood over the ay marking | his movemer was hurried | ly sent for a stirgeon and Mr. Money's! wounds were washed had him in charge. by his friends who Dr. Bayne responded to the call and hur- riel over to the Capitol to dress the wounds. It was said that the he the i did not seem to be of a na- Mr. Moncy was very cool and col- ed after the trouble was over and dis- cussed the affair calmly with his friends. The Lie Passed. His version of the unplea was that in the course of the conversation on the naval recrganization bill he had remarked that what certain of the officers wanted under that bill was rank, pay and some comma Mr. Ball was said to have replied that the man who made that statement did not believe it. Mr. Morey construed this to mean that he had been called a lar, and it is said he promptly labeled Mr. Hall as a d— liar and more. With this the trouble commenced. An- other account says that Mr. Hall threw the first missile and hit Mr. Money on the head. The blow staggered him for an instant, and it is said that Mr. Hall threw two more inkstands, striking Mr. Money on the face and hand, und that in all th time Mr. Money had not been able to score upon pis adversary. It is said that the by- nder parated them, and as they were being dragged apart Mr. Hall hurled other inksiand, whereupon Mr. Money fired cre at him, but it did not inflict any dam- age. wut Incident Tried to Get Together. Representative Meyer of Louisiana, a member of the naval affairs committee, was one of the first to rush between Mr. Money and Mr. Hall, and to keep them from com- ing together. The warfare up to this time had been conducted at long range, but both men were apparenily preparing to get closer together, with the purpos:: of makiag hos- Ulities more effective. Gen. Meyer suc- FOR SENATOR QUAY Pronouncement of the Pennsylvani Republicans, ABSENT FRCM THE CONVENTICN eS aS anonymous circular against the bill figured in the controversy. Mr. Wilson says tha he was reading his mail, and the conver sation was participated in in a spasmodic fashion by all about the table. He says that according to his recollection the row followed a statement of Mr. Hall's to the effect that whoever made such staten as were made in the circular made st ments which were not true. Mr. thereupon, according to Mr. Wilson, up and said: “Do you mean to s: a liar?” Mr. Hall replied in a low tone. Mr. Wil- sen says he does not know exactly w the reply was, but thereupon Mr. applied ‘the epithet, and the row The inkwell thrown by Mr. Money, narrowly eseaped Mr. Hail’s head, passed over his shoulder. When sied as to whether weapons were drawn, he re- fused to affirm or deny it. — Despite Entreaties He Returned to Washington. Court-Martial Ordered. ais A general court-martial is in session at| IN RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE Fort Monroe for the trial of various pris- oners. The detail for the court is: Capts. a jemee Ba east ere ere P. | HARRISBURG, Pa., April 23.—The dele ry, fourth artillery; John M. avis, eo sie eukiead first artillery; William F. Stewart, four re) toe Pepeeeees “Mate mene artillery; Lou's B. Caziare, second, ar. | Were slow in arriving, and it was n 1 tillery, and Lieuts. Wiliam Duvall, | 10: o'clock that the represent fifth artillery; Charles D. Parkhurst, fourth artillery; William B. Homer, fifth artillery, judge advocate. DISTRI State Chairman Day caded th to order. Two conspicuous ab: Leaders David Martin and Charles A. Porter of Philadelp entlemen have been promin republican gatherings in th. their absence created much comment the country delegates who have customed to seeing them in t for more than twenty Patterson and Silas W. phia, both leaders in the reform move in that city, occupied the favorite sea 's. Martin and Port ator Quay left for Wash CT AFFAIRS Hearing Over Connection of Metropolitan and Tenleytown Roads. it of Philadel The Intention of Congressional Ac- tion—Other News of Interest to District Taxpayers. in wu ine was he *The application of the Georgetown and Tenleytown Railroad Company for a per- mit to construct a curve at 32d and P streets and and Dumbarton avenue for the purpose of operating its cars over the tracks of the Metropolitan railroad was scheduled for a hearing before t missioners this morning. Presic of the Tenleytown road ready to argue his case, und the } itan road was without a rep un- til the hearing me time, when its ; haniel Wilson, ccompanied by ent Phill ap- peared and file t with the Com- issioners against the hearing taking place. The Commiss ined that | purpose ely to save time and hear President Crosby's side of the case at issue. ‘The act of August 2, 18M, amending the whe: power was charter of the Metropolitan railr ulated in one s dergrour completed all t have the right to operate their do trac President Crosby the act applied to his ading the law on the the question was ry chang th tween the two roads ©: that through be established. As to whethe should be obtained by pany running into th the olitan bir diffe hould over | ntended | road, and, after | ubject, sald: in order | cars might ectaiors in elaborately he roll call showed the If th Ex-Speaker Hen; phia chosen t the part of his company Me tropolitar railroad cars » country, and that if the red to keep the discip fact, throughout the whole traffic, then the Tenl: muke no objection. Tix travel given to the put the travel on Tenleytown company latter ¢ of the ny | men, > met togeth enifal conflict tho to administer the exe nO of pl poi that governm its own line. it would not of any | through se ver, but it would | Conventic: cover that phy work which the act v' plainly contemplated. As to whether or | in the ret the Georgetown or Tenleytow ra was intended to be included in the a tion to rep a prin der dis’ ‘on, Mr. read fro “We are r to renew a statement made | publicagism, to declare our co: Representative Kichardson, one of e | Ulities to democracy in all House conferees cn the bill, to the effect ency and maladministrat‘on. thd® the Georgetown and 7 town rail- | Years our mills, cur factor read was one of the connecting roads in | Or furnaces and our 1 contemplation, and another member sj from depress ‘ fied where the connection existed. Other i adi ider portions of the Record were read show, on the par : bor quately © due to change of cars from jarge lines to the cars of the s| n lines. To Examine Scales. In accordance with section 9 of the act of March 1896, the Commissioners today her A claim its d again and its office ceeded In keeping them apart until others came to his assistance and hustled the two men into opps! ends of the room. It is claimed by one of the eye-witnesses. that both of the men drew knives. This, however, is denied by Mr. Money, who says he did not draw a kuife. It is claimed that both were unarmed,as far as deadly weapurs gO. After the fracas Mr. Hall washed the ink from his hands and went upon the floor of the House, where he took his seat, appar- ently unconcerned. After Mr. Money's wound had been attended to by Dr. Bayne, Mr. Money went to his rooms at the Metro- politan Hotel. It Is said that the wound on the head made by the heavy glass missile is not likely to cause him any serious trouble. Doorkeeper Conkley’s Version. Mr. Money and Mr. Hall are both mem- bers of the naval committee. The commit- tee wes not In session at the time of the fracas. Thomas Coakley, the messenger of the committee, who was standing at the door, heard the two members talking rath- er loudly. They were evidently both very much aroused. Suddenly Mr. Coakley heard Mr. Hall say: “I'll allow no man to call me a liai With the words he reached over and plant- ed his fist in Mr. Money's face. The blow staggered the Mississippian. Before he could recover himself Mr. Hall grabbed a large glass inkwell from the table and hurled it at Mr. Money. The latter, al- ready dazed, could not dcdge the missile and it struck him behind the ear, cutting an ugly gash. Mr. Money fell back against the wall. At this juncture Mr. Coakley, who had been making his way toward th irate Congressmen, crowded between them and prevented further onslaught. Mr. Hail was with difficulty repressed from continu- ing the assault. Mr. Money stood against the wall, faint from the loss of blood,which was streaming down his neck from the wound in his head. He was hurriedly taken to a committee room on the floor below, while Mr. Hall walked calmly along the corridor to the hall of the House. Mr. Hall Refused to Talk. Mr. Money was conveyed to his hotel by friends. Mr. Hall remained at the Capitol. Mr. Hall, when seen immediately after the fight, said he did not desire to make a statement. “It was a personal matter, said he, “and I do not desire to say any- thing. I do not suppose Mr. Money, eit! will care to make a statement. Mr. V son, a member of the subcommittee, was present.” What It Was About. There were present in the committce room, in addition to the two combatants, Commodore Fithian, Gen. Meyer of Louis- jana and Mr. Wilson of New York, mem- bers of the committee. The aliercation was over Mr. Wilson's bill for the reorganiza- tion of the personnel-of the navy. An crdered “That thc sealer of weights and measures is hereby directed and empowered to make the following examinations of all sca weights and measures in the Dist: Columbla, and to charge and collect the following fees, and if any scale cr weight found that is incerrect to the amount ot one ounce in each four pounds, said scale or we'ght shall be seized and destroyed or condemned until repaired, in the discretion of the sesler of weights and measures Coal, hay and wagon scales, semi-annual, 2; platform sceles, semi-annual, $1; coun- ter platform scales, over AW) pounds, semi- annual, §1; counter platform scales, under 200 pounds, 5: rhual, 5 cents; potato semi-annual, 25 ¢ counter semi-annual, 25 cents; spring bal- ance scales, quarterly, 25 cents; large rail- road scales, semi-annually, with a fee of $2 for first ten tons and 25 cents per ton to capacity; all weights sealed,i0 cents; all dry fiderce at home wer n guided the “In this ; | greatest ct of | potent imonstrate in. fiexibi to the n ty to rep: past, promising the for the futnre, and present rle of the United States a and trusted by her people, known ored by the nation, ur lieved all dry measures, over half Ix ; all liquid measures of one gallon 10 cents; all sures over one gallon, 10 cents; all yard measures, an- 3 ny stinguished serviees he renderer nually sealed, 10 cents. use of republicanisin, Pennsylvani Police Discipline. Pp great party to | in cor The following orders relative to the police | Vt7tion at Louis 10 listen to the voice of this great ec for the th and nomine* great and o the United States Pennsy}ve nd distitiguished sor fcerce have been promulgated by the Com- missioners That Private A. F. Sen; police force be di: duty. . lack of the sed for neglect of mtr life That Private Wood of the police force be ao pees fined $15 for gross neglect of duty. Eithe tino < That the charges against Private Qualls of the police force for nezlect are dism! That Private S. E. Herndon be fins for gross neglect of duty. That the charges azainst Private J. Hause for neglect of duiy be dismissed. That Private F. L. Rice be fined § neglect of duty and warned that a rer tion of the offense will cause more serious consequences. 1 ar Zover! hi from lea 1 to became th: his state the r the in of last republican abilitic arty throw © Building Perm | presidential battles 10 Building permits have been issucd as ANT the nation 2 follows: Cc. D. Church, to erect seven three-sto’ brick and stone dweilings, 1240 to 1250 Princeton street, and Ith street, Co- lumbia Heights, to cost $35,000; James T. Levy, to erect one three-story brick store, 1402 Park street, Mt. Pleasant, to cost 3,000; H. Limbeger, to erect one ‘two-story brick stable, for private use, 809 North Capitol street northeast, to cost $400, Personal Mention. Major William B. Platt of the pension bureau, who has been quite ill, is still con- fined to his home, 1919 13th street north- west. Ralph E. Hoyt of Los Angeles, Cal., is memoratle a te mittee lansu: an nat cet ror generalship, ’ he re of the entre republican gulf to the lakes and from Hix Record, “On the gi t questions ront our people, prot tries and a sound currency Matthew Stanley Quay is r among the doubtful or un and if 1 do not mistake the temper of this con tion, it will speak upon thes tions in language that is not com as and that wed ps upon that ction to American ir now ¢ the to he « visiting his brother, Colonel Samuel N, | tones that arc not uicertain—adequ Hoyt. tection to all our industries, “ Major W. P. Huxford is convalescent | rency based on gold, until tablish- from a quite severe attack of grip, which | ment of international bimet in whic necessitated Mrs. Huxford’s return from not only shall every dollar be the equal the west, where she was visiting relatives. | every other dollar in America, but in whict