Evening Star Newspaper, November 23, 1896, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. — PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. AT THE STAR SUILDINGS, 1101 Pehnsylvania Avenue, Cor. 11th 8t., by = Para eraser Kew York Office, 49 Potter Building. ‘The Evening Star ia served to subscribers in the city by carriers, on thelr own account, at 10 cents Der week, or 44 cents per month. es at the counter 2 cents each. By mail—anywhere im the United States or ‘Canada—postage prepaid—60 cents P feturday Quintaple Sheet, Star, $1 per year, with foreign postage a é. (Entered at the Fost tive at Washington, D. C., second-class mail ciatter. “CF All mail subscriptions must be pald in advance. Rates of advertising made known on appileation. Star. WASHINGTON, D. GENERAL GENERAL APPROVAL [22's 2r, 2teewe 22s THE MORTON CADETS |setstiestsir rete AUTHORITY DENIED |" tanirast=see ea=|IN HONOR OF WALES Citizens Gratified at the Selection of Mr. event HS FIENESS F FOR TH THE CH CHAIRMANSHIP He Would Make the Inauguration a Big Success. NOT OFFICIALLY NOTIFIED ———ee Mr. M. M. Parker told a Star reperter to- y that he understood Mr. Hanna intended soon to come to this city, and he expected that he would then take the opportunity to personally notify Mr. Woodward that he had been selected to fill the position of ckairman of the inaugural committee. A Star reporter was informed today by Mr. Weedward that he had not been o' cially notified of Hy: selection as chairma of the inaugural committee. He said that he was therefore not fn a position to say arything in regard to inaugural matters. The reported selection of Mr. Woodward seems to meet the general approval of the citizens, judging from the expressions of those interviewed by Star reporters today, as given Lelow: No Better Man Could Be S. Mr. Henry A. Willsrd said: think a better man than Mr. could have been selected for the chairman- ship, after Mr. Parker declined it. I must frankly admit that I was in favor of Mr Parker becavse of his experience in inaug ration maiters, obtained as vice cnafiman of the committee eight years ago, his invariable success in unuertaking personal influence with all ciasses of ci zens is necessary to be exercised. it would : ve also been my wish to have seen a cbiican selected for a position which nec- tssarliy brings its occupant into ine close relationship with the incoming President.” rederick C. Stevens, president of t West End National Bank: “It fs an € t, and I believe it is richiy te 1 do Woodward not where el- Riley Deeble: “The appointment Woodward could not be improved . Holbrook: “Mr. Woodward is and will make a mos: chairman. A Representative Business Man. President Glover of Riggs Bank. “Mr. Woodward is eminently a representa tive business man, and will bring to the position executive ability of a high char- acter. He has the respect of all class: «nd in my opinion no betier man cout have been setected. 1 veniure the predic- ton that when tne inauguration is @ non- because he had to dea. 4e uf all sentiments, and he be Mr. Woodward was as near a non- an as could have been selected.” ‘The Commixsioners’ Commissioner Truesdell “The ap- pointment of Mr. Woodward is an excel- lent one, from ail standpoints. of marked executive ability, cS well liked and of a high order o: intelligence. Lam pleased with the appoini- ment, not only because of these qualifica- Uons, but because of the deserved recogni tion to the party that a to elect our next President. Commissioner Powell said: appointment of Mr. Woodwar compiiment to a man of s and marked business abilit Mr. W, Hittenhouse sai think Mr. Woodward’ man of the inaugural committee one of in best that could possibly have been He is well known and every citiz Washington knows of his executive He is a man a promine izen, dso materiainy “f{ think the a@ deserve eriing integrity made. it Mic. B. H. Warner said is eminently well qualified to act a man of the inaugural commitiee, and appointment Is in every way proper, as he is president of the board of trade and one ot who, notw Mr. Woodwar nat our leading business men, stand his previous possession of demo- eratic principics, was an earnest advocate of the triumph of sound money and the He has broad election of Maj. McKinle views, fine executive ability and is a model citizen. He will have an earnest and cor- dial support from the residents of W; ington, and the people of the coun ‘He's all right.’ A Happy Selection. Mr. John B. Wight said The appoint- ment of Mr. Woodward as chairman of the inauguration committee would, in my opin- fen, be not only a very happy sélection of & man well qualified to fill the position, but tion of Mr. Wood- a just and proper ree ward as a broad-minded and liberal citiz of the District of Columbia. He bas been so thoroughly identitied with bus fa the devel t of busine dat the same ume re vid in all steps for the aev District in ever as P gain 1 the respect and esteem of the citizens gen- erally. 1 hope Mr: Hanna will give him the appointment. Mr. Mayer of the Bon Marche: “Mr. Woodward is a man accustomed to organ- ization, and has made a great success as a n. He is particu ke charge of the be the biggest er had.” Raum: “Mr. Woodward is a first- ness man, and is fully able to do the work that will be required of him. The ineuguration will be a splendid affair, 1 am sure, and will do this city much good, especially if we have fine weather, so the people can make : about. [ hope,” busines: rly well qual- inauguration. inauguration we Chas. class bus few days’ stay and get mtinued Mr. Baum, “the need for an xtra session will not be lost sight of. If I employ a man to do a cer- tain plece of work, I surely would not ex- pect him to take a rest for nine months be- fore doing anything. I th: we ought to have en extra session of Congress follow close on the heels of this grand inaugura- tion, and I think it will be a grand one, be- cause McKinley has caused, and very justly 0, according to my view, a general rejoic- ing thrcughout the country, A Splendid : “I heartily ap- prove of Mr. Woodward's s+lection to take charge of the inaugural cer2monies. He is & proper man for the place, having all the tions. He Fas executive ability, and fs a fine looking man as weil. This faauguration will be the greatest affair of jhe Kird we have ever had in Washington ‘There will be twice as many people her. as we have ever had before, and I think the city will ke so crowded that lots of the people will have to sleep in Baltimore. ‘The class of people coming, too, is unusual. Lots of the muiti-millionaires will be here. It will be a great crowd.” James Lansburgh of Lansburgh & Bro.: “I regerd Mr. Wocdward’s selection as a first-class one. He is an excellent business man ard he wiil make the inaugurat.on a euccess. I think this inauguration will be the biggest affair we have ever had here. The new ‘ibrary building is a fitting plac in wHich fo hold the ball, as it is already beautifully decorated.” Mr. A. Lisner said he considered the cFoice of Mr. Woodward a most excellent one; in fact, one of the best that could over there will be little if anything left undone tuat would have added to tie success oO: te celebrat.on.” x-Gov. Wm. Pitt Kellogg said: “M Woodward's selection was a good ©: Tne cha:rman of the inaugural committec. he thought, should be as far as pussible « Rave been made. Mr. Woodward, he said, Was a maa of fine executive ability, of good address, experienced in dealing with men, and was well qualified to discharge the duties of this important place. No One Better Qualified. Mr. James L. Norris said: “So far as Mr. Woodward’s fitness for the place is con- cerned, I think no one could be better qual- ified. He's a successful business man, and has proven his ability in the management of a large business house. “But if Mr. Woodward 1s to be appointed because he is what is known as a gold cemocrat (and I am not sure he fs), that ts another matter, and it seems to me to be a very improper move. In the first plac: this inaugural ceremony is naturally er that should be directed by the re- publican party. Such ceremonies have al- ways been directed by men of the party of the incoming President. There are Col. Parker, Col. Britton, Mr. B. H. Warner #nd many others who are well qualitied for the task of directing the inaugural cere- monies. We demccrats of the District, and by that I mean the men who followed the Chicago ticket and platform, expect to do much as gnybody else in making McKin- ‘8 mauguration a great success. He is the city’s guest, and he is our guest as surely as he is the guest of the republicans here. We propose to lay aside all partisan feeling, and help to welcome him as Pres- ideat. While this is the case, I feel that if Mr. Woodward is selected as a ‘gold dem- ecrat,’ that selection will create much feel- tng In the District democracy. 1 don't think the selection of any one not a republican is necessary. I believe the position should go to a repub:ican, where it rightly belongs.” A Profound Mistake. Mr. A. T. Britton said: “I consider the occa of Mr. Woodward a profound mis- I do not say this from any personal as I have received all the honors rection, and furthermore I have a rd as a citizen and a business man. I think, however, it Ke to lay aside the men who ave done the work of the republican party ind to take up a sound money democrat. If a policy of this sort was to be adopted a man should have been selected who is ‘rominently identified with the democratic Not one in a thousand knows Mr. in this connection. “If it fs considered a tribute to the sound money derrocrats I think the idea is a mis- taken one, for the reason that the sound money democrats in this campaign did not join the republican party, but from motives of patriotism joined a movement to uphold the honor of the country. Caesar, you celebrated his victories with nis own and I think that those in this Dis- 0 bave been the workers in the 1 ty should receive the little bit of recognition that is available to citizens in this Distric! He is a Good Man. President George C. Henning of Traders’ National Bank—“Mr. selection is all rignt. He's a good man.” Mr. James F. Oyster—“Mr. Woodward is # man of fine abilit I know of ro Washingtonian who could better fill the position. It is a deserved compliment to a thoroughly representative business man.” Capt. John S. Miller—“T Rave always had a high regard for Mr. Woodward's abilities, and am sure he wiil acquit himself in his new duties as successfuliy as he always bas In previous undertakings. My faith in his doing this is strength by the fact that he has always been a democrat untii in this high regard for Mr. Woodw Weodwat publican the ‘Woodward's ree Mr. Isador Sa “I think the selection of Mr. Woodward the best that could ave been made. He is a representative zen in every sense of the word.” President C. F. Norment of the Centrai National Bank: “I am pleased heyond ex- icn at the selection of Mr. Woodward, » is, in my opirion, one cf the most sentative business men and well quali- y particular to fill the honor- jon to Which ey heshas has been called. A SILVER CONFERENCE Leaders to Get Together Some Time This Week to Interchange Views. Some time during this week, the date de- pending on whether certain men can be pres is expected that there will be a conference of some of the silver leaders of the country, preliminary to a more exten- sive and important gathermg to be held shout the opening of Congress. It is noi ary to wait tauch loiger than a few jays, it is said, es there are already a number of prom.nent leaders here. In addition to Senator Jones, chairman of the democratic national committee, Sen- ators Vest, Morgan and Harris are in the city. Representatives Richardson, Hart- an and others are here. Moreton Frewen, = ih bimetaliic leader, has been the city several days and w.ll not go away unui ‘thursday. General Warrer has been ‘elegraphed to and asked to come to the ity, but it is not known whether he cau 0. he conference, it is to consider any particular question, but to rtain the views of the leaders as to the best means of carrying on the fight in the future. Senator Jones, as the head of t Iver forces, will be expected to prese: views more fully than aay of the ot id, will not meet ers. tign for Business Men. It is learned that one of the things to be i sed by the silver leaders, e.ther at ming conference or some time in the 's the question of making a cam- rom now on among the business men of the country. The leiders real.ze that they were beaten by tho business men, id in opposition to ther doc- are hopetui chat they cau change this. The idea of one of these leau- S, 4S expressed to a Star reporter this morning, is to try to divurce the commer- ciai men from the bankers; to show them that their inierests are not w.th the bank- ith the silver men. What means 4 to carry on this crusade is as ‘mined. One method may be, yet if the scheme is adopied, io keep the busi- 1ess men of the east flooded with literature on the financial question in the hope that -t will be read and will produce convert: undeie Speeches will be made in ths coming #resses directed to the business men, these will be circulated afterward. It is said that it will be Proposed to make this campaign especially in the east on the ground that the eastern business men in- fluence the business men of the remainder of the country; that it is best to begin at the scarce of the opposition to the white metal ‘and ———__-e-_______ ALREADY IN WASHINGTON, Senators and Representatites Have Arrived in the City. Among the members of Congress who have arrived since the last list was pub- ished in the Star are the following: Senators, Burrows, Jullus C., Mich., Cullom, 8. M., HL, 14 Proctor, Redfield, Vt., 1535 L street. Pugh, James L., Ala., 1333 R street, Wiisoa, John L., Washington, the Cairo. Representatives. Catchings, T. C., Miss., 1722 Q street. Evans, Walter, Ky., — MeMillin, Benton, Tenn., — Russell, C. A., Conn., — Shannon, R. C., N. Y., 1735 Mass. avenue, —__—__-« Reform School Trustee Appointed. Mrs. Alma Ruggles has been appointed a trustee of the Girls’ Reform School of the Who 1404 Mass. ave. 3 Mass. ave. July 3, 1897. District of Columbia for the term ending THE MORTON CADETS Serious Split in the Champion Mili- tary Company. ——_-___. A FIGHT FOR THE NAME oe Seceders File Articles of Incorpora- tion and Seize Property. — LONG PENDING TROUBLE ——-—_——__ ‘The champion military company of the United States is somewhat wrought up. In fact, it may truthfully be said that a vol- cano of considerable dimensions is actively raging within the organization. As is well krown, both here and elsewhere, the cham- pion company is th> Morton Cadets, and the name has been before the eyes of the public constantly for a fortnight past for the reason that the boys have been holding a fair and bazaar on a rather elaborate scale in National Rifles’ Armory. Because of the prominence of the company, and its record of harmony, the announcement that a rebellion has been started by certain of the leading members, several of whom are non-commissioned oflicers, against the com- anding officer, will be a surprise, to put it mildly. The effect was very like that of a thunderbolt when the majority of the company learned yesterday that their handsome quarters in the National Guard Armory had been ravaged as though by a swarm of human locusts, that several of their comrades had banded together against them, and that a very disagrezable turn of affairs had occurred. Then there floated to the ears of the faithful rumors of fraud and deception, and had not cooler heaus in- terposed there is every indication that the Sabbath would have been desecrated by bloodshed, perhaps, for the Mortons wh rallied to the support of their captain were plainly incensed, and they vowed ven- geance against the bolters in no anmistak- able terms. The First Ramor, The first hint of the insurrection leaked out in the fair room Saturday night, when Capt. Edgar A. Shilling heard a whisper from some one in the throng, the import of which was to the effect that artidies tn corporating “The Morton Cadets” had heen drawn up by a number of the young sol- diers, who, it seems, were determined to take the affairs of the organization into their own hands without the formality of official sanction. It has been demonstrated on more than one occasion that energy is a character- istic of Capt. Shilling. He has led his com- pany to victory several times in competi- tion with the flower of the militia of the country, and he was not to be cqught nap- ping in the threatening emergency. Bright and early yesterday morning Capt. Shilling touched ‘a button, so to speak, and there followed such a rapid assembly of militia- men as was a credit to the National Guard. At this assembly the situation was made plain, and it was there reported that “the other side” removed the greate: tion of the property from the ai that all goods that remained on hand ‘after the close of the fair had also more or less mysteriously disappeared. Allegiance was pledged by about forty Mortons to the com- pany and the captain, and war to the bit- ler end against the bolting twelve was re- sulved on. As a result of the split it fs quite likely that criminal prosecution will be institut- ed against those of the bolters who have handled tfe funds. Dishonorable discharges from the National Guard wili be the reward of every enlisted man among tie insur- rectionists, while the intention iz to revoke the commission of the second eutenant. Personal Feeling. Investigation shows that the blot oc- curred as the result of personal feeling against the captain on the part of certain members of the company. This the affest- ed ones openly admit. ‘The state of affairs can be fully realized from the remark of one of the bolters made to a Star reporter today: “Did we lose moncy on the fair? You can just bet we did, and we worked with that end in view. If Shilling hadn't been so smart we would have come out way ahead.” The bolters have drawn first blood by placing their articles of incorpora- ton in the hands of the recorder of deeds t. This action was taken late Saturday ternoon. This morning, however, addi- tional articles were filed by Capt. Shilling The next move must necessarily be made in a court of equity. The trouble which culminated yesterday had its Inception from the visit of the Mor- tcn Cadets to Savannah in May last. A iczen of the cadets banded together as a secret organization, styling itself the “A. Q. P. BE.” Phey made lavish preparations for the trip to Por contracting among other things for a special white uniform. Chis action met with emphatic onjection on the part of the company, which voted that no one of its members should appear at Savannah in other than the recognized uniform of the Morton Cadets and the National Guard. This throwing of cold ater on their efully laid plans en- endered the first bitter feeling, it is said, sainst Capt. Shilling and the remainder of the company in the hearts of the select few. The morning after the arrival of the company at Savannah Capt. Shilling ex- a promise from every cadet in the drill team not to touch a drop of intoxicat- ing liquor of any sort during the stay in the scuth, and it is claimed that this order was violated. The Fair. The clrim is made that the bolters have been systematically endeavoring to conduct the affairs of the company to satisfy their personal ends since the return from Sa- vannah. In spite of cpposition on the part of Capt. Shilling, they secured a iajority vote, and distributed over $800 of the Sa- vaunah prize money, paying over $20 to each member of the drill team. The bolters also originated the idea of holding the re- cent fair, and they carried the day, al- though Capt. Shilling argued for hours to ccr.vince the company that the scheme was unwise. The executive committee consisted entirely of bolters, and all funds in the treasury of the company were turned over to the committee. The ostensible object of the fair was to raise funds with which to chase full dress uniforms, but it is said that the promoters have- openly admitted that the enterprise was attempted solely for their personal gain. It is understood that the expenses of the fair amounted to $1,500, while less than $1,000 was realized, and rumors of queer doings are in active circulation. Recent Events, The bursting of the Lubble of trouble, however, hinged on the alleged conduct of certain members of the “clique,” as they have been termed. Ever since the memor- able Savannah trip, according to the charges, these young men have been drift- ing from bad to worse. Realizing the situation, Captain Shilling determined that such conduct should cease or the offending members would. have to leave the company, and it was his inten- tion to announce his ultimatum as soon 23 the business of the fair could be wound up. Several days ago the father of one of the bolters broached the: subject to Captain Shilling and was informed by the latter concerning the matter in all the details. The father called his son to account, and right there the trouble assumed a threat- ening aspect. Every member of the so- called clique was assured by their fellow member that Captain Shilling intended to. recite their acts to their respective parents. The captain was visited in turn by several of the bolters, and the following remarks made to him: “If you tell my parents of what I have been doing, I'N have to leave home.” ‘It will break my mother’s heart.” At least two of the boys promised to mend their ways. Others of the boys, it is said, threatened the captain with bodily injury if he “gave them away.” Incorporation Articles. This was the condition of affairs when the captain learned that the “clique” had filed articles of incorporation. Such action was taken, it is said, for the reason that the bolters, fearing they would be expellcd from the company and thereby lose their property interests, decided to seize it and place themselves on record as ‘Morton Cadets.” The paper, filed late Saturday afternoon, is signed by Francis O, Grayson, J. Paul Chauncey and A. He Crandall. ‘The cor- poration is limited to twenty years, and the objects set forth military training and education and social enjoyment. The af- fairs are to be governed by three mana- gers. ‘The papers of the original company, in- corporating the “Morton Cadets,” fled’ this morning, rea@s that the objects are for the mutual improvement of the members, ‘heir Promotion in military skill and the promo- tion of the arts of war and the study of military science. The period of incor iora- tion ts fifteen years. The capital stock is stated to be $1,500, divided Into fifty shares, with a valuation of $30 each. The articles provid» for three trustees, and they are named as Edgar A. Shilling, William T. Shane and John A. Chisholm. Those whose signatures are attached to the paper under notarial seal are Edgar A. Shilling, Geo. E. Tralles, W. T. Shane, J. A.Chisholm, S. A. Wimsatt, J. F. Butler, Stanley T. Houchen, E. M. Taylor, A. W. Shilling, Leroy W. Herron, Theodore G. Gatghel, Harry L. Brown F. E. Molkow, W. E. Grant, Avon Nevins, Joshua W. Carr, Frederick W. inert C, H. Lyman, jr,, 5, Floyd Brewer, P. McCurdy, Frank E. Lacy, Richard W. Gnomes Bronte A. Reynclds, George 1. Tait, Howard A. Ball, C. G. Forney, J. W. Babson, jr., George H. Benchert, William M. Reynolds, Charles Mayer, Vernon 1. Hagan, Thomas J. Pow M. James Sau- ter, jr., and Paul J. Brandt, The uolters re age sald to include C. M. Robinson, Oscar Grayson, H. R. Sisson, lL. é ‘Bteward, William M. Wagner, J. Paul Chauncey, William Clabaugh, A. B. Claxton, 8. C. Jones, Milton O'Connell, D. Harry Moran and George F. Plugge. Ata meeting of Company A, 3d Battalion, the National Guard degignation of the Morton Cadets, to be held at the armory tomorrow, the. bolters, according to the program, will be expelled from the com- pany. Thereupon, Capt. Shilling will re- quest officially that the man dropped be dis- honorably discharged from the National Guard “because of expulsion from their company.” As the law providing for the organization of the District Guard stipu- lates that a member @shonerably dis- charged cannot hold government office, and as at least one of the balters is a govern- ment employe, this actien is somewhat serious. Future Proceegings. In the case of Lieut. Robingon, the inten- ticn is that the company shall rescind his election and ask that his commission be vacated. This course will be an innov: ticn in that it has never before been fol- lewed in thé District National Guard. Capt. William Edward Hortor, attorney for Capt. Shilling and. his followers, will Wednesday morning flé a {IL in equity praying that the articles df incorporation of the bolters be set aside and a€&ing for an accounting In regard to thesorcperty of the crganization and also in ecard to the fair. The big majority ig with . Shilling, and they are conndent of vietOry, claiming the National Guard’ ang civil laws to be beind them. These perties claim that the money in the hands of the bolters is the property of “Company A, 32 Battalion,” and on that ground will be based any pos- sible criminal prosecution. So far cs can pe learned the sole excuse offered by the holters is that they were ipcersed at Capt, Shilling giving informa- tion in regard to them. ‘The matter is now in the caurts, the case being almost precisely similar to that of in the Corcoran Cadet Sorps several years ago. : = EXTENDED THE RULE. Urder of the Secretary af the Navy an to Time Checks, In order to secure yniformity in the method of mustering foremen,master work- men, men in charge, quartermen and lead- ing men employed in the several depart- ments of the various navy yards, the Sec- retary of the Navy today ‘ordered that hereafter all employes of the above charac- ter shall be assigned a number (as in the case of mechanics, etc.), which shall be entered upon the time book of the depart- ment in which they are employed. The Secretary's ogder provites further, as follows: ‘Said foremen, ete., shall ‘bé required | to personally deposit their respective time checks in the check box. ‘These employes shall not be required to stand in line with ihe men under them, but they may deposit their checks in the time Box at any time prior to the box heing closed. The time checks of the above mentioned employes that are not deposited in the box shall be treated by the time clerk in the same man- uer as the checks of the mechanics and laborers under them are now treated. The prescribed system has been in opera- tion at the Washington yard for some time, but at no other yards were the rules so strict in the matter of time records of the boss mechanics. Elsewhere they came and left the yard as they pleased without ite teing recorded. The boss meehanies at the Washington yard protested against being put on the same piane as their subordinates with regard to the keeping of time records, on the ground that it injured their stand- ing with the men. The naval authorities thcught the protest unfounded, and in- stead of rescinding the rule*extended its application so as to embrace all the other navy yards. 2+ THE GOLD DEMOCRATS. Representative Evans Pays a Tribute to Their Work in the Campaign. Representative Waker Evans of Ken- tucky is in the city today. He came on from Louisville to attend the meeting of the joint committee on alcehpl im the arts and will remain with the eommittee until it adjourns. Mr. Evans is very much elated over the repubilcan vietory in Kentucky. “The gold democrats helped ws a great deal,” said Mr. Evans to @ Star reporter today. ‘No one will deny that their voice and vote aided materially in carrying the day. The conservative democrats of Ken- tucky will go down iato history with the record of having contributed to place their state in the front rank of progressive com- munities.” When asked whether he thougiat the gold democrats would remain in the republican party, Mr. Evans said he coulé not tell. Trat was something that woullibe settled in the future. He hoped, however, that they would stand by the patty and assist in maintaining the supremacy of sound raoney ideas in Kentucky. — AS TO INTERV ENTION. State Department GilleinIs Decline to Dixcusu the Report. State Department officials will not dis- cuss the rumor that Consul General Lee's réport recommends intervention by the United States, but the disposition is to treat. the story as a revival of for- mer guesses. It is said that Gen. Lee has made no reports, as eom#ul general, of an extraordinary character, a0 taat-any ad- vice he may have given-as to intervention must be in the nature of private communi- cations to the President or Seoretary of Btate. = % : C., MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1896—-TWELVE PAGES. TWO CENTS. AUTHORITY DENIED Compressed Air Cannot Be Tested on the Belt and Eckington. DECISION RENDERED BY JUSTICE COX Sweeping in Its Consideration of All Points at Issue. THE PROBABLE OUTCOME Justice Cox this morning denied the ap- plication of Receiver W. Kesley Schoept of the Belt and the Eckington Railroad companies to send a car-body to Worcester, Mass., for the purpose of having it equipped with the mechanism of the Hoadley com- pressed air motor, in order to test the same on the lines of the roads in question, with a view of equipping them with the system if the test should be successful. The deci- sion was sweeping in its consideration of the various points at issue in the now fa- mous legal controversy, and there was a quiet but decided sensation in the court room when Justice Cox, in concluding his remarks, said that the logical outcome of the cases, as he viewed them, would be the discharge of the receiver and a decree ot the sale of the roads. Justice Cox took his seat in general term court room precisely at 10 o'clock before a sparse attendance. Mr. Nathaniel Wil- son, Mr. John B. Larner, Mr. Aldis B. Drowne and Mr. William F. Mattingly of the counsel for the various bondholders who opposed the granting of the receiver's application, were present. Justice Cox in- quired if Mr. Rideout, Receiver Schoep attorney, was there, and Mr. Browne going in search of him the court heard several unimportant motions from lawyers who dropped in. Mr. Rideout appeared in a few moments accompanied by Receiver Schoepf and Justice Cox immediately began to ren- der his decision. The Causes Considered. He sald the cases of M. Ament & Co. against the Belt and Eckington Railroad Companies were substantially the same. The complaint in each case recited amounts of money due for goods furnished to the corporations and prayed for the sale of the properties to satisfy the claims. He recited the facts regarding the appointment of a recelver for the companies and the issuance of receiver's certificates to meet the operat- ing expenses of the roads. Owing to the smilarity of the cases he would take the papers from the Belt case and refer to them during his decision, and it would serve to simplify matters and to save time. ‘The receiver, he sald, had come into court shortly after his appointment and request- ed permission to enter into a contract with Porter & Co. of Pittsburg to make a test of @ compressed air motor over the tracks of the Belt Line, and if such test was successful to enter into a furcher con- tract for the purchase of ten Porter motors to be regularly run over the line, the pay- ment for all of which should be met by the Issuance of recetver's certificates. Upon this request being made, said Justice Cox, the receiver was insiructed to call for pro- posals for the testing and equipment of compressed air motors on the line of the company and, complying with this order, the receiver had submitted the proposals that he had received and had recommend- ed that the Hoadley compressed air motor should be tested over the line in accordance with the proposition of the company own- ing it, which was to make the test for thirty days free of all cost to the railroad company. The Plain Intention Described. Justice Cox said that it could be plainly seen that the receiver had asked the au- thority to make the test with the inten- tion, if it was successful, to have receiver's certificates issued to pay for the equip- ment of the road with forty of such mo- tors, such receiver's certificates to be prior lien on the property of the company. There was no doubt, said Justice Cox, that re- ceivers had been allowed by courts to is- sue certificates that acted as a prior lien to the bonds of the companies, but this had always been done with the assent of the bondholders, and a recent decision of the Supreme Court, delivered by Justice Brewer, had declared that such a course must always be carefully guarded, with a view to the interests of all concerned. There was no doubt, said Justice Cox, that there must be many features present to. make such a course equitable. There must be something substantial and certain in the matter of the expense to be met by the issuance of such receiver's ceriifi- cates. In the present case there was none of this certainty. A Problemati Question. If the test of thirty days which was asked to be authorized, was successful, the cost of the equipment of the entire line would be entirely problematical. The pub- lic out of curiosity and a liking for novelty might patronize the test motor extensively, but there could be no telling what it would do when the entire equipment was in operation. The worst feature of all was that it would be impossible to hnow how the motors would meet the competition of other rapid transit systems. So, evea if the one car asked for met the expectations of the persons in favor of the scheme, there was nothing to show what forty moiors would do. ‘The proposition, as he regarded it, was simply to revolutionize the road by introducing an entirely new system, whose efficiency to meet the demands was and could be only a matter of conjecture, and he did not believe a court of equity could properly grant authority for such an in- definite purpose. Courts and Receiver's Certificates, Continuing, Justice Cox said that in au- thorizing the issuance of receiver's certiti- cates courts of equity had always consid- ered the value of the assests of the com- panies in the hands of such receivers and how far it would be affected by the issu- ance of the certificates. He then enum- erated the assests of the Belt company, also giving those of the Eckington, and showed that !f receiver's certificates should be issued to equip the road, as proposed, and the equipment was unsuccessful the certificates would sweep away the whole of the assets of both companies and leave nothing to meet the bonded debt. He had very strong reasons, indeed, against grant- ing receiver's certificates in the present eases, even with the assent of the bond- holders. It had been represented that the receiver merely asked the authority to make the test of a single air motor without expense to the company other than that of a car Lody, which was to be equipped with the iechanism and authority to send which to Worcester, Mas-., was requested. But there was no question that if the test was successful it was the intention to fol- low it up by an equipment, the expense of which was to be met by the issuance of receiver's certificates. What Congress Intended. He then proceeded to show that Congress had specifically indicated in the act of June 10, 1896, which provided for the tesi- ing of compressed air on the lines under consideration and for other purposes, what course should be pursued in meeting the expense of equipping the roads with any new system that might be adopted. In this part of his decision Justice Cox fol- lowed closely the argument made on this point by Mr. A. B. Browne during the hear- ing of the case. The act declared that if the roads were so equipped, or in any way extended, the expense should be met either ge _ Ole Trening Siar _|a= IF you want today’s news today you can find it only in The Star. by an extra issue of stock or an extra issue of bonds, but that such issue should not exceed the assests in the case of either company, and no such issue should be made a prior lien to the bonded indebted- ness of the companies already in existence. What Might Be Done. He then proceeded to show what an easy thing it would be for the majority stock- holders, who control the management of the companies, to purchase the receivers’ certificates in case such were issued to meet the expenses of equipping the roads, and then manage them after they were so equipped in such a manner as to make the equipment a failure, and thus force a sale of the roads and become their owners to the absolute exclusion of the bondholders and the minority stockholders. Justice Cox said that he did not undertake to say such was the design of the majority stockhold- ers, but it could be seen that the tempta- tions to adopt such a course would be very great. He then overruled the request for the authority asked by Receiver Schoepf in the case of both companies, and concluded by remarking, shortly: “The only thing I can see in the future for these roads is the discharge of the receiver and a decree for their sale.” The Future Briefly Outlined. The attorneys for the bondholders were evidently very much gratified over the de- cision of Justice Cox, and Receiver Schoepf said that he had expected it. The reporter of The Star, who was present during the proceedings, asked several of the parties interested if, in their opinion, the course indicated by Justice Cox in his closing words would be taken, and if a motion would be made to discharge the receiver and procure a decree for the sale of the roads. The general impression was that no such course would be followed, but that the owners of the majority of the stock of the companies, upon finding that their scheme to secure the issuance of receiver's certificates, and by their aid to eventually gain complete possession of the properties had so signally failed, would now take measures to relieve the claims upon the roads, take them out of court and under- take themselves-the improvement of the Mnes without trying further to force ihe bondholders to foot the bill: —— NOT OVER YET. What Mr. MeMillin Sayn of Mr. Bryan's Campaign, Representative McMillin of Tennessee ar- rived in this city today and was at the Capitol for a short time. Mr. McMillin has hardly recovered from the arduous du- ties of the campaign in which he partici- pated, traveling in a great many states and speaking im behalf of the straight democratic ticket. “Mr. Bryan made a wonderful campaign,” he sali to a Star reporter. “The like of it has never been seen in the history of this country, and it is not over yet. Mr, Bryan and his friends are just as sure that the principles for which they fought will tri- umph in the end as they are that the sun will rise tomorrow. Defeat has not damp- ened his ardor for the great cause. There never was a moment when he cared for personal victory or defeat, His only thought was for the principles.” Mr. McMillin expressed the opinion that the Dingley bill would not be passed at this session of Congress. He said he was unable to see any chance for it, and that if ‘the republican party desired’ additional tariff legislation it would have to get it when it came into full power. . —__—_-e Personal Mention. Mr. Pavl S. Bryan, assistant postmaster of the House of Representatives, has ar- rived in the city, and is located at 806 10th street northwest. Senator Roach of North Dakota is ex- pected to arrive in the city this evening, and will join his family at 1541 T street. Maj. J. V. Hoff of the medical et ment is in the city on private business. SOME CABINET GOSSIP Representative Harmer to Probably Be the Next Secretary of the Navy. Parties here who think they have had pretty good pointers on cabinet construc- tion do not believe that Representative Bou- teile is going to be Secretary of the Navy. Mr. Boutelle will undoubtedly be influential with the administration, but it has been in- timated that New England is not to get a place in the cabinet. Moreover, it is beliey- ed that Representative Harmer of Pennsyl- vania is to be Secretary of the Navy. It 1s generally conceded that Penn: vania is to get a place in the cabinet, and for political reason Harmer will probably be more strongly supported than any other from that state. Quay, it is said, might go into the cabinet if he desired, but it is known to his friends that he aces not -le- sire it. Harmer has for years been one of McKinley's most intimate friends in pub- lie life. It is believed that if any New England man goes into the cabinet it wili be Repre- sentative Dingley. There is said to be one contingency in which a New England man might be selected, and it is believed by some that this contingen is the se of Mr. Dingley as Secretary of the ury. Objection is urged to the secreta: ship cf the treasury going to the east, but Mr. Dingley is one of the best-equipped men in the country for this position, and his selection would escape the criticism that would be passed on most any other eastern selection. It is said that Mr. Ding- ley is soon to visit Canton. It is said that neither Senator Sherman nor Senator Alli- son will acce} t a cabinet appointment. Both want to remain in the Senate. There has been some doubt about Senator Sherman standing for re-election, but his friends now understand that he will be a candidate to succeed himself. Mr. Allison has six years to serve, and it is conceded that he can remain in the’ Senate as long as he desires. He declined to enter Mr. Harrison’s cabinet, and a friend of his told a Star reporter yesier- day that there appeared no possibility of his accepting such an appointment. He regards his position in the Senate as chair- man of the appropriation committee, as more independent and of more influence than a cabinet position. Senator Sherman could be Secretary of State, it is said, but his acceptance is doubtful. C. N. Bliss is expected to represent New York in the cabinet. Mr. Payne of Wis- consin is expected to be Secretary of the Interior, ard an Indiana man is expected to get the Agriculture. Mr. H. Clay Evans of Tennessee is Mkely to represent the south in the cabinet. N. B, Scott of West Virginia is among those spoken of for Postmaster General. _ His Resignation Received. Marcus A. Smith, assistant United States attorney for the district of Arizona, has re- signed. Mr. Smith was a candidaie for election as delegate to Congress on the democratic ticket. At the time Attorney General Harmon announced the rule against officers of the department running for office Mr. Smith was in the interior of the territory, and coald inot be reached promptly. As soon, however, as it called to his attention, he forwarded resignation, which has just reac +2 + Brief Visit of Abner McKinicy. Abner McKinley, brother of the Presi- dent-elect, was in Wa: for a fe hours yesterday. He made arrangements for quarters at the Ebbitt for the Presi- cent-elect, pending the inanguration, and received a number of calis during the day. IN HONOR OF WALES Preparations for Great Festivities at Blenheim. —— AMERICAN DUCHESS 10 a HOSTESS Decorations of the Union Jack and Stars and Stripes. ELABORATE ARRANGEMENTS Fe (Copyrighted, 1896, Yy the Assoniated Press.) WOODSTOCK, England, November In honor of the visit of the Prince of W to the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough, Woodstock and Blenheim were in festival dress today. The decorations were most elaborate and universal, The railway sta- tion here was brilliant with scarlet and geld canopies, flags and colored lamps, and the streets leading to the Blenheim Park Bate were lined with Venetian masis fes- tooned with colored lamps and insumerable flags, many of which were the siars and stripes sewn to union jacks, and every- Where were loyal, welcoming motives, tri- vmphal arches covered with foliage, bunt- ing in profusion, lamps of all colors, and Prince of Wales’ feathers in abundance. The palace was thoroughly refurbished. The art treasures shown included Carolus Duran’s full-length portrait of the Duchess of Marlborough (formerly Miss Consuclo Vanderbilt), which was hanging in the first State salon. In addition, all the keys wore new liveries, there was a wealth of chrysanthemums = throughout the palace, and the Marlborough arms blazed from every convenient spot. The most elaborate arrangements have been made for shooting parties during th week. There will be state dinie night, a string band of sifty perform furnishing the music during these repasts. Perkins, the organist of the town hall of Birmingham, will play the great organ in the long library Thursday, upon the occa- sion of the festivities for the people of the Vicinity, who are expected by the thous- ands. There will be a great torchlight procession of 1,000 laborers of Blenheim, a Cisplay of fireworks, surpassing everything seen outside of the Crystat Palace: two « ormous bonfires will be lighted at th statue of the great Duke of Marlborouvh, and the procession will march from the Statue past the palace. ‘This will be followed by an illuminatel bicycle parade, in which A. J. Balfour, the conservative leader in the house of com- mons, and first lord of the treasury, is greatly interested. From the staiue ‘the Procession will pass around the oval facing: the north front of the palace, where it will be received by the Prince of Wales. Friday there will be @ concert and reception, at which the glee singers from Oxford Col- lege Chapel will sing at the Prince of Wales’ request. Early in the afternoon Woodstock began to be thronged with sightseers, including hundreds of cyclists from all parts of tae neighboring country. The first special train arrived at 3:20 p.m., with the servants and the baggage, and by 6 o'clock the bril- Mantly illuminated town was a charming sight to behold. ee NETS CAPTURED BY THE Lake Erie Fishermen Claim They Were in American Waters. SANDUSK Ohio, November Canadian cruiser Petrel is again bu: Lake Erle. At a late hour yesterday after- noon, thirty-five nets belonging to Lay Brothers of this city were confiscated. The nets were filled with fish, and the lo the fisherman will be considerable. C Biemiller says the nets were in America waters, and a protest to Secretary of State Oiney may be expected. —The y on to The State Department Teport of the seizu of al ing outfit near Sandusky | revenue steamer Petrel. T e are a num- ber of these claims on file, covering depre- dations of the last three years. Such a have been found meriiorious have been pre sented to the british ambassador, and he in turn has sent them to London, but no Progress toward scttlement has been made. _——— SKYKOMISH RIVER RISING. has received no American fish- the Canadian # Jumped the Banks and Driven Away Settlers. SEATTLE, Wash., November 23.--News has just reached this city from Skykomish, on the Great Northern railway, which tn- dicate that tne Skykomish river is rising. The river has jumped its banks in many places and invaded the homes of ranchers. One instance is given where a wom waded half a mile with a baby in her a through three feet of water to escape ng water. How been swept big and othe mov objects ar ried off. 4 man named I me sailing down the Skykomish yesterday on a tree, while near him hed a big black Near the town of Skykomish M Sanders wa tear on a flo: tree and shot it dead and secured the carenss. EARL RUSSELL’S SUIT. Defendants ation. The by t by KE Lady engineer; Frederick LONDON, November 2%. aring of url Wu: the suit for libel bro against his mother-in- John Cockerton, an Kask. a groin, and William Aylott ‘as begun today at the “Old Bailey defendants pleaded not guilty, also pleaded justification. Sir Frank Lockwood, Q sell, occupied the whole day in a siacement of the familiar story of the libeis, at the end of which Lady Scott was readinitted to bail under certain conditions, Te male prisoners were refused a renewal of their bail. for Earl Rus- —— Se KILLED HIS FRIEND. fott Minutely Describes Tragedy. OMAHA, Neb., November 2 Elliott, now in the Douglass county jai has confessed to the murder of Gay Hut- sen-Piller, his friend, in the Windsor Ho- tel here last T His confession cov- Charles H. E les Hi ers twenty type-written pages. He rays Hutson-Piller was about to leave for Mon- tana, and continue owed him and wanted him to sign a receipt for 1, and be would not. I told him I would not pay un- he did. He called me a fool, and caid it out of my hid».’ itiott th cked up a n and struck his friend, and becomin ned at his hard breathing, t to store and bought fifteen cents’ wor hloro- saturated a towel with .t, and put it Stace, EMlior t Northy form, over Hutson-Pille the hotel and took the and was arrested a Rapids, He did not know at that time that Hutson- Filler was dead. He adds: “I only wok of Hutson-Piiler’ e Test of the money feund on me, about was sent me by my uncle at Akron, Ohio. ——__ sian Treaty. PARIS, November —La Paix an- nounces that the text of a treaty signed in Paris by President Favre and the czar will be published shortly.