Evening Star Newspaper, February 10, 1897, Page 1

DoS SS ss THE EVENING STAR. Sees ree PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 1101 Pennsylvania Avenue, Cor. 11th Bt., by The Evening Star Newspaper Company. 8. H. KAUFFMANN, Pres't. Few York Offce, 49 Potter Building, ‘The Evening Star is served to subscribers im the elty by carriers, on their own account, at 10 cents per week, or 44 cents per month. jes at the counter 2 cents each. By mafl—anywhere to the United States or Canada—postage prepaid—60 cents per month. ss Reeges rte tonal $1 per year, with = tage 00. ““Ggniered atthe Tost Office at Washington, D. ©. as second-class mall riatter.) 7 All mail sudseriptions must be paid In advance. Rates of advertising made known on application. Che # a ing Star. ‘No. 13,741. WASHINGTON, D. ©, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, -1897-FOURTEEN PAGES. TWO CENTS. DEAD IN. HIS BED |Juoce GARY'S CHANCES| PUNISHED THE EMIR | OBJECT! — Joseph De Souter Killed by Inhaling Gas. WAS PROBABLY AN ACCIDENT The Victim Was Said to Have Been Intoxicated. HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS - ee In letters of vari-colored paper on the white-washed wall above a diminutive bed upon which rests ine dead body of Joseph De Souter this afternoon. stands forth the significant inscription, “Today me; tomor- row you." Hluminating gas ended the life of 1 Scuter. He was found dead about 11 o'clock today, in the small hall room oc cupied by him at 607 6th street. He had been a roomer with Mrs. Charlotte Munck et the above number for a year and a haif yast, and was an orderly and quiet man. He in the habit of indulging in period- ical spre however, and was in an ad- vanced stage of intoxication all day yes- terday. He went to his" room last night, and that was the last seen of him aliv: ight was seen in his room as late as 12 o'clock. Mrs. Munck and others in the house no- tleed that De Souter did uot arise at the ustal hour this morning, but ascribed tardiness to the supposition that he was sleeping off the effects of the liquor. A young lady in the house thought it wise to look after him. and about 11:30 o'clock ascended to the room, which is on the top story of the house. | As she approached she detected the strong odor of gas. The door was ajar, and on pushing it open De Souter was en iying on the hed, fully attired, with the exception cf his coat. He was either dead or unconscious, and his mouth was wide The young lady. after closing the stopcock of the gas jet and opening wide one window of open. op the room. called for a ce. Mr. John Rowland, a young man who lives at the house, respon on learning the sit- uation hastened out clan, but none could be borhood. sent n quest of a physi- ound in the neigh- ‘A telephone message was then to the Emergency Hosptial, and Dr. Hooe was rapidly drivea to the house in the ambulance. Dr. Hooe at -xumiaation and heard two of the heart, but that was He tried in s to restore ‘ithout suc- and was compelled to prorounce the Had a physician been j-resent hospital all. the action of the hear cess, coroner was noii rbtedly give a certificate of death from natural causes, as no indication of suicide could be discovered. That death was due n accident is apparent from the room being ajar. No note or letter was found in the room. Then, again, De Souter had often expressed a fear of meeting an untimely end. The most plausible expiana- tion of his death is that while intoxicated he turned cut the light in his room and fell back on the bed, not possessing suthi- cient understanding, owing to his condition, to realize that the flow of gas was not en- tirely checked. The Dead Man. Mr. De Souter was a native of Belgium, was sixty-two years of age and had resided in this city fer about forty years. He was employed as a shoemaker for the past twenty-one years by Charles Reinhardt & Son. Hs 6th street. He was considered excellent workman, but could not himself of the habit of going on peri sprees. He was paid off Saturday evening last by Mr. Reinhardt and announced thai he intended to pure a pair of trousers 4 portion of his wages. He alsa com- plained of pains in the abdomen, and t is thought that with the idea of easing the suffering he spent the major part of the money, not for the troufers, but for drink. De Souter showed signs of intoxication he appeared at Mr. Reinhardt's place ay. Hle was sent uptown to a fitter's the purpose of getting a pair of shoe but failed to return. Mr. Rein- ther saw De Souter pass the terday, apparently drunk, and that st seen or beard of him by his hey were informed ¢f his Star reporter. © at the usual hour yester- morning and went out. He return ter in the day, which was a variance from bis custom, but no notic taken of the fact, as it was plain that ‘ne man was Intoxicated. He went out again in the afternoon and returned at nigat, ascending at once to his room. As stated, tne gas was noticed lighted therein zs late as 12 o'clock. As soon as he reached his room De Souter probably lay on the bed and re- clined there in a drunken stupor until well toward daylight. Then, ihe effects of the liquor kaving somewhat worn off, he in all Ukelihood arcused himself and had sense enough to realize that he should extinguish the light. This he did, but failed to stop the flow of xas. Hix Family. De Souter was twice married. He has & grown son by his first wife, whose name is Joseph De Souter, jr. and who is now in Philadelphia. a widow Four years.ago he married who had four children. His sec- became if soon after the mar- through the assistance of par- ties connected with the Epiphany Mission on Izth street southwest, she was sent to the National Homeopathic Hospital, dying there. She was buried in Congressional cemetery. One of De Souter's step-chil- dren is Mrs. George E. Stroebel, jr., the wife of a tinner, whose place of business is at 905 Ith street. ‘The deceased was religiously inclined, and attended regularly the men’s meetings at the Epiphany Mission. A number of prominent members of the church took a deep interest in him. Beyond his wages, De Souter was without means. His room was scantily furnished, and his wardrobe was Hmited practically to the clothes on his back. He was a happy- go-lucky individual, having no care for the morrow. Recently, when his employer ad= monished him to look out for himself, he replied: “Oh, I don't care what happens. If { keel over you can bury’ me in potter's field, No arrangements regarding the dispost- tion of the body or the funeral were made this afternoon. — WELCOMED TO GERMAN The Austrinn Heir Presumptive Ar- Fives at Berlin. . February 10.—Archduke Otto of nephew of Emperor Francis BERL Austria, Joseph, and heir presumpt?ve to the throne ot Aus arrived here today and was ved with great ceremony by Emperor iiiam, the imperial princes and high court, military and civil officials. The em- beror embraced the archduke, and the party Was driven to the palace in state carriages, @scorted by the cnirassiers, amid the ac- glamations of the crowd on the streets. At the palace the arechduke-was entertained at luncheon. A state ball will be given in his honor this evening. ge Sunday Barwin England. LONDON, February 10,—By a vote of 206 to 149, the house of commons today re- jected the bill of Mr: ‘Wilson, Mberal mem- ber for Westhull, providing for the closing of public houses throughout Sunday. Pub- Ne houses are allowed to. be open for a time at the middle of Sunday and Sunday evening. The house then adjourned. If Any Southern Man Goes Into the Cabinet He Will Be the Man. Tha Statement is Made by Senator- Elect Wellington—Others Seem to Have the Same Opinion. “If a southern man goes into the cab- inet,” said Senator-elect Wellington of Maryland to a Star reporter this morning, “that man will, in my judgment, be James A. Gary of Maryland.” The statement was a positive one, and is understood from other sources to carry a geod deal with it. From all that can be learned today it appears to be almost a foregone conclusion that if Major Mc- Kinley decides upon any southern man the selection will fall upon Mr. Gary. Tiis information does not come wholly from sources friendly to Mr. Gary, but is trom southern representatives in Congress who have been pushing friends of their own. The North Carolina men, for instance, have been endeavoring to push National Committeeman Boyd for a vabinet place. Tkey now understand, from a quacter which they will not divulge, that there ts no hope for any southern man except Mr. Gary Other southern men in Congress who have been grooming candidates from their respective states are understool to Whve gotten the same kind of inform: ticn. The North Carolina friends of M Boyd have given up the fight for him, an today take it for granted that Gary will be the man. There is a doubt, however, it is said to- day by severa! well-informed politicians, and this is also implied in the -emarkg of Mr. Wellington, whether Major McKinley will now select a southern man. He is said to be very tired of the factional dif- ferences in some of the southern states. One reason he had in offering a place to Judge Goff was that West Virginia is ap- parently freer from internal dissensions in the party ranks than any of the southern states which might have received favor: ble consideration for the caninct. Ke! tucky is loaded with factional difterences. Maryland is not burdened so heavily, but the supposed opposition from several weighty republicans of that state to Mr. Gary was looked upon as a_block in the way of his appointment. Some of this opposition is now said to be removed. It becomes more apparent every day that President-elect McKinley has mapped cut a definite policy about handling matters in which factional differences are likely to enter. He will recognize neither fac- tion in any state in any way, and will bring the warring elements together or let them do without their share of atron- age and honors. His determination in the Kentucky case is a recent evidence of that position. He will distribute no patronage in that state unti] a senator has been elected and until the fighting ceases. =~ PROMOTIONS. Pp. R. R. Vacancies Caused by Mr. Thomson's Elevation Filled. PHILADELPHIA, Febriary 10.—The board of directors of the Pennsylvania rail- road at a meeting this afternoon elected John P. Green first vice president of the company to succeed Frank Thomson, who was recently chosen president to succeed the late George B. Roberts. The board meade a number of promotions because of the elevation of Messrs. Thomson and Green. The full list of appointments made today follows: First vice president, John P. Green; second vice president, Charles 1. Pugh; third vice president, S. M. Prevost first assistant to the president, assistants to the president, Wm. A. ton and EB. T. Poslethwaite; freight trafic manager, Wm. H. Joyce; general manager, J._B. Hutchinson. ‘Two new positions were created, those of freight traffle manager and first assistant to the president. Mr. Joyce, who bears the former title and ranks the geueral man- ager, was formerly known as the general freight agent. Samuel Rea, the first assist- ant to tke president, was Mr. assistent, and wili in future have cnarge ef the engineering department of the road. J. B. Hutchinson, the new general mana- ger, succecding S. M. Prevost, wus former- ly superintendent of transportation. The latter office was rot filled by the board 10- day. Wm. A. Patton is given the same position he occupied under Mr. Roberts, and E. T. Postlethwaite is carried along with Mr. Thomson, he having been assistant to the first vice president. The board will at a future meeting fill some vacancies that were untouched to- day, and possibly will create some new offices. ee AWAITING THE VESUVIUS. The North Atlantic Squadron Lying Off Charleston. CHARLESTON, 8. C., February 10.—The North Atlantic squadron is lying off the mouth of the harbor, and beyond evolu- tions for position nothing In the way of blockade running has yet been done. The admiral has signaled the positions he wished the various ships to take, and they have moved according to his directions. They are now lying strung out in a line to- ward the south from the mouth of the harbor. It {s probable that no actual block- ade running will be done until the arrival of the battle ships Indiana and Massachu- setts, which have been ordered to join the Meet, and the dynamite cruiser Vesuvius, which Is to act as blockade runner. The Vesuvius left League Island navy yard yesterday morning, and should reach here tonight or tomorrow morning. The revenue cutter Colfax took a party out to the flagship New York this morning to visit Admiral Bunce. Collector of the Port , Mayor Smythe and Mr. R. G. . chairman of the entertainment com: mittee, were in the party. The ‘transfer steamer Fern came to the city this morning, as usual, for mail and telegrams. a PROFITS OF CYCLE SHOWS, New York Far More Interested in Wheels Than Chicugo. NEW YORK, February 10—The stock- holders of the national board of trade of the cycle manufacturers at their annual meeting today elected the following di- rectors for the current year: R. S. Cole- man, A. 8S. Danforth, George H. Day, C. W. Dickerson, A. G. Spalding, Joseph L. Yost, W. L. Measure, C. 8. Dikeman, M. A. Wainwright, A. R. Peck, K. 8. Crawford, c. H. Funnell and Clark Brown. The di- rectors will meet later in the day and elect the officers fer the ensuing year. Treasurer Redding, in“his annual report, |: sald that the profits of the New York cycle show of 1896 were $35,487; the profits of the Chicago show for the same year were only $8,000. The receipts for space for the present New York ,show were. $134,604, while for the Chitago show, which was held two weeks uga, the receipts-for space amounted to $27,172. ‘The board took .under consideration the advisability of discontinuing annual cycle shows. - ——— BOURKE COCKRAN’S TRIP. , He Says That It in Business and Will Last Five Weekaym NEW YORK, February 10.—Bourke Cock- ran sailed for Europe on th€"New York to- day. He said he was abroad on business and would return in five weeks. “I wish most sootetentg to oe said, “the rumor prin: today 3 a long and secret itgerview with Mr. Hanna relative to the sugar foes “th Success of Sir George Goldie’s Expe- dition Announced. WILL INCREASE BRITISH TERRITORY Result of Ignoring the Warning of the Royal Niger Company. CAPTURE OF A PALACE ————— LONDON, February 10.—Sir George Goldie, commanding the Royal Niger Com- pany’s expedition against the Emir of Nupe, cables from the palace of the emir at Bida January 20, saying that the palace has been captured and that all the mem- bers of the expedition are well. Dispatches received yesterday stated that Bida was to be bombarded January 27. A private tele- gram today adds that Lieutenant Thomson of the Leicestershire Regiment'was killed. The capture of Bida probably completes the destruction of the Fulah power, and will most likely add to the territory cf Great Britain in Africa. The dispute he- tween the Emir of Nupe and the Niger company is one of long standing and, among other things, grew out of the emir's practice of executing slaves by the wholc- sale, after raiding territory under the pro- tection of the company in order to qabtsin victims. Sir George Goldie, founder and deputy governor of the Royal Niger Com- pany, has repeatedly warned the emir dur- ing the past years, and in 1802, accom- panied by Lord Scarborough, he visited Bida end warned the Fulah ruler that if the massacres of slaves were not stored the emir and his followers wculd have to reckon with the Niger company. For some time later the practice com- plained of ceased, but last year it was re- newed; the emir raided territory under the protection of the company, and e' tually it was decided to send a sunitive expedition to Bida. It consisted of 500 Hausa troops, six Maxim rapid-fire guns, twenty-six mounted European officers and 000 carriers, backed up by a flot!la of stern-wheel river steamers belonging to the company The Fulah army was said to number nearly 0 foot and 2,000 cavalry. ‘The Emir of Nupe is the most >owerful vassal of the great Mohammedan empire of Sokoto. ge NEW RECORDER OF DEEDS. North Carolina Colored Man Says He's Bee Promised the Place. Special Dispatch to The RALEIGH, N. C., February 10.-Joha C. Dancy of isbury, one of the leading North Carolina negroes, informs me posi- tively that he is to be the recorder of deeds fcr the District of Columbia. He is the man who hurried here and stopped the threatened revolt of the negro members of A the legislature against Senator Pritchard, and held them firmly in line. He is one of the best speakers in the state, and is widely known as an educator and editor. MUST HE PAY ALIMONY? Car Oklahoma Divorce Tested In a New York Court. #W YORK, February 10.—The efficacy of an Oklahoma decree of divorce to sus- pend the operation of an antedating decree of a New. York court, carrying with it an allowance of alimony, is to be tested in a case which was heard today in the supreme court of this district, Judge Truax presid- ing. In 1895 the superior court of New York granted to Mrs. Caroline Carpenter a de- cree of divorce from Dr. Alfred C. Car- penter of this city, with an allowance of $250 counsel fee and $10 a week alimony. Dr. Carpenter entered no appearance in the case, though present in court on its trial. He paid the alimony for eleven months, and then went to Okluhoma, where he procured a divorce, after which he re- sumed his residence here. Since that time he has paid no alimony on the ground that the Oklahoma divorce relieved him from all obligations for the support of his wife. Counsel for Mrs. Carpenter today asked Judge Truax for an order of sequestration against Dr. Carpenter. Decision was re- served. Dr. coBB’s 1 > The Sea Relentlessly Encroaching on Its Area > Special Dispatch vo The Evening Star, + RICHMOND, Va., February -.10.—Cobb’s Island, six miles off the Virginia coast, in the Atiantic ocean, a resort for Baltimore and Richmond people, seems to be doomed to total destruction. For several years the area of the island has been encroache: upon by the sea, and since the heavy storm of September last, that submerged the island and wrecked the main hotel, the disintegration has been rapid, and now the hotel, the Norfolk cottage, the pretty Methodist church and several other cot- tages are in the surf. The captain of the life saving station says the fate of the islard is sealed, and their is no longer any doubt that it will be swallowed by the fury of the waves. The theory that the action of the sea in time would form a sand bank on the eastern side of the is- lard has long since een exploded. The cottages of Mr. Ashby Jones and Rev. Thos. Dixop and the life saving station are about the only buildings standing above the surf line. The life saving station was moved back a short time ago, and is now within less than 200 feet of the surf. ————__. SAFE BLOWN OPEN. ‘The Clearfield, Pa., Post Office Rob- bed Early This Morning. CLEARFIELD, Pa., February 10—The safe in the Clearfield post office was blown cpen early this morning and $1,000 worth of stamps and $300 in cash were stolen. The thieves gained an entrance fato the post office by prying open the door. A hole was Grilled through the top of the safe and the door was blown clear across the room. The door leading into the mail department of the office and all the wincow panes in the rear of the building were demolished. There is no clue to the robbers. —— SUMMONED BY SAGASTA. Proposed Conference of Liberals at Madrid. MADRID, February 10.—Ex-Premier Sa- gasta, the liberal leader, has called a meeting of the members of his former cabinet to consider the political situation. ‘This action is regarded as being of con- siderable importance. ——— Ocean Steamships Arrived. NEW . YORK, February 10.—Arrived— ‘Winnipeg, London; Westernland, Antwerp. LIVERPOOL, February 10.—Arriyed— | Catalonia, Boston. GLASGOW, February 10.—Arrived—Nor- wegian, New Ycrk. BALTIMORE, 10.—Arrivea— | The Senate Resolution to Fill the Vacant Attorheyship, Mr. Harrisou Thinks Should Act on Mr. Davis’ Nomination, the inte When the House cénvened today, Mr. Henderzon of Iowa, chairman of the com- mittee on the judiciary, asked unanimous consent to pass the bill of the Senaie providing that the Supreme Court of the District may fill, temporarily, a vacancy existing in the office of United States at- terney for the District of Columbia. Mr. Henderson explained that a vacancy now exists in that office, and the course of jus- tice in the District of Columbia is seriously interfered with thereby. Mr. Turner (Georgia) suggested that the Senate might have obviated the difficulty by confirming the nomination made by the President to fill that office. Mr. Henderson replied that such might be the case, but that the House could not take cognizance of that matter. [The Hovse could, however, pass the bill. and he asked that this should be done. Mr. Harrison of Alabama objecied to uranimous consent, and the bill went over for the present. What Mr. Harrison Says. To a Star reporter Representative Har- risou, who is a gold demoerat, said in ref- erence to his objection to the consideration cf the resoluticn: “I am informed that Mr. Davis is a good man and fully capable of filling the position for which he has been nominated, but I think it is the duty of the Senate to act cn the matter and not tie it up by a reso- lution of this kiad. That is why I ob jected. There is no reason for the delay. it secms to me. The Senate com: could secure any information ft very quickly, and the Senate could either confirm or reject Mr. Davis without any furthe: ado. “If It rejects him I have no doubt that President Cleveland will send in enother nomination. If it confirms him that would render useless the resoludon cffercd by Gen. Henderson. It seems to me that an effert is being made to shirk responsibility or to put off action on the nomination until after the 4th of March.” IRON ANDJUSTEEL. The Tariff Makers ‘Considering Manufacturers’ Schedule. The republican tariff makers spent an- other day considering the schedule of man- ufacturers of iron and steel. Nails and cutlery were the divisions of the schedule which cngaged their attention, but no Gefinite rates upon these articles were fixed. The committee decided to tentatively put ihe duty on nails at about one-fourth of the McKinley rates and to make it specific. Even the Wilson rates en nails are, in the minds of tHe committee, practically pro- hibitory, and a majority of the repubiicans expressed the opinion that nails can be made so cheaply in the eastern states that no duty is tecessaryy ThePacific coast, howevér, on account of fareign competition, seemed to need protection, and the rate of duty agreed upon, if maintained, will he the for the benefit of the coast. 2 cusse No definite duniés on cutlery were dis- . but it was' decided to make a re- ification of that division of the sched- ule and fix specifle rates, which will be materially highcr than the present ad valcrem dutics on cutlery. CHURCHES 0 ERVATIONS. The House Military Affairs Committee Considering the Question, The Hou: nittee on military affairs held a special meeting this morning to consider a resolution introduced yesterday by Representative Fenton of Ohio, a ber of the committee, w the Seerctary of War granting permits to any religicus denomination to build churches or chapels cn any military reservation of the United States. |The legislation is aim- ed at a recent application made to Secre- tary Lamont by a Catholic bisaop for a license to erect a new church on the resr- vation at West Point in plece of the pres- ent ove, which has become too small for the congregations which attend. Secretary Lamont has announced his in- tention of granting the permit, unless the House committee on military affairs orders otherwise. In a communication to the com- mittee Secretary Lamont reviews the hi: tory of such permits by Secretaries of War, showing that the occurrence not inf: quent; that it began in 1S20; that the per- mit for the Catholic Church on the reserva- on at Fortress Monrde was issued in 18t here are Catholic churches on other ervations. The committee did not do anything this morning, postponing action to a future meeting. Representative Odell of the New York district in which West Point is lo- cated appeared before the committce and spoke against the resolution of Mr. Fen- ton. It is said to be doubtful if the resolu- tion passes the commitiee, but if it does pass there will be amendments which will ferbid the use of military reservations for any except military purposes. The reso- lution will bear no reference to churches, but will apply to everything non-military. At Fort Monroe private capital to the amount of $2,000,000 is invested. The Hy- geia Hotel and other hotels are on the property. : Mr. Fenton says that he is not a member of the A. P. A. or any other order, and that he is not opposing the Catholic Church, but that, the resolution is intend- ed to stop the practice which has grown up in the department. Sanguilly to, Be Released. Word has reached here that the Spanish government has concluded to release Julio Sanguilly, the naturalized Americar who was recently sentenced, by the Spanish au- thorities in Cuba to imprisonment for life, en conviction of aiding in a conspiracy. against the government. It is said that Secretary Olney has received assurances from Madria to that effect, and that the unfortunate prisoner 1s likely to soon re- gain his liberty. Accerding to the report, the pardon is based uppn Sanguilly’s pledge to leave the Island of Cuba and not return while the present tro ‘are in progress. A Medul of Honor. A medal of honor s. been presented to Wallace A. Beckwith of New London, Conn., late privat\ Company,;F, 2ist Conntcticut Infantry, Volunteers, for sietingnimied sah lant pattle of Fredericks- burs. Va. Deccan ors. 1862. This soldier gallantly responded to a call for volunteers to man a battery, serving with great hero~ fem until the termination of the engage- ment. No Distribution of Presents, Possibly in a 1 recently prilited #: that the Presid about 3,000 ig about to distribute that are said to be stowed away s:Whit2 House attics, for, which. he have: no use when he leaves the ‘eonsequence, Private “hag been overwhelmed with ricer (eee ; over the ne > for > and he wishes that the story is-without foyndation. amen snd children, have been massacre) at Kisamo Kastil, westward of Caves, i ON. WAS MADE|MAY BE MR. ROSS! -_ — The President Will Appoint a District Commissioner. But That May Be Overcome in This Case. WILSON AND SANDS NAMED xe There are indications that President Cleveland will shortly act in the matter of the appointment of a successor to District Commissioner Ross, whose term expired several days ago. It now seems to be set- tled to the satisfaction of certain citizens irterested that the President has concluded to make this appointment himseif in prefer- ence to leaving it as a legacy to his suc- cessor. Ic is said he is strengthened in this determination mainly by the consideratioz that the appointment should go to a demo- crat, especially in view of the fact that the appointment of a republican member of the board will devolve cn the President- elect shortly after nis mauguration by rea- son of the expiration of the term of Com- missioner Truesdell. Mary Rerppoint Mr. Ross. The delay in the matter is said to be due to the President's diffictlty in finding a man entirely to h’s liking who is willing to accept the appointment. He is known t> be very much pleased with the record made hy Mr Ross and would promptly reappoint him, so it is said, but for his alleged preju- agairst a third term for federal of- Mr. Ross, as is weil known, has just completed his second term. That is not. however, an insurmountable objection in the President's mind, and it ‘s not im- probabie that Mr. Ross may be appointed his own successor, provided he is willing to continue in office. Others Mentioned. Other citizens mentioned as likely to be considered in the event that Mr. Ross is not reappointed are Marshal A. A. Wilson and Mr. P. B.S. Sands. The President and Marshal Wilscn are great friends, and searcely a day passes that they do not see each other. In accerdance with his custom of late, Marshal Wilson stopped at the White House this morning on his way to the City Hall for a short chat with the Presideni. Some of his friends say that he does not fancy the du of District Comm: and that he would much prefer to where he is until hi in J ary next. Mr. is can for the commissionership and is said to have very strong backing. There is round for the statement that the matter will be settled before the end of next week. er CONVENTION OF CYCLISTS. Annual Gathering of the L. Albany. ALBANY, N. Y., February 1).—Wheelmen from all over the country are congregated here today to attend the L. A. W. assem- bly, which convened at 10 o'clock. Althcrgh all the states are represented the full. complement of delegates is not expected here before tomorrow. The New York delegation, who are for Isvac B. Potter for president of the league, caucvred at the Stanwix today, mainly to show the other factions that they still re- tain an tnbroken front. The Potter sup- porters have a trump card, which will be sprurg either this afternoon or tomorrow mornirg. It is in the form of a circular aimed against James Dunn of Massillon, Ohio, who was president of the league dur- ing 1890-1. The document sets forth that Dunn, during the recent national campaign, asked Chief Consul Potter of Ni to use his office in securing the election of Major J do; ke W. at the coviness between the two. division will hold another caucus this afternoon. The wester also caucus some time during the day. The cenvention was called to order by President Eliiott at The first woman ever to attend the assembly as a delegate was present. Ske is Mss Mabel Wood- berry of Danville, Ill, and she ‘s a prom- inent worker in cycling affairs. President Elliott efter making a few remarks turned the meeting over to Chairman Potter of. the “good roads” committee, who imme- diately introduced Lieut. Gov. Woodruff of New York, who made the address of wel- come. Benjamin 1. was good roads. Mr. Cohen said that Oregon, although but in its infancy in the estab- listment of good roads, was doing great work in that direction. It had adopt- ed river gravel for roads, and it met all reqvirements. The county committees were zealous in promoting the work, and a bill had been introduced in the legislature to give the county courts full power in the matter, and that delinquent taxpayers should be compelled te work the amounts due cut on the roads. He said that since the Oregon Road Club, which comprised 711 memters, had been formed, it had been instremental in getting great improve- ments irade in the city of Portland. W. E. McClinteck, a member of the Mas- sachusetts highway commission, was the next speaker. He said that when Massa- chusetts started the good roads movement the most strenuous cpposition was from the farmers, but when the system had Cohen of Portland, Orez., w York | dock, ‘Kinley, which Potter refused to | ¢, . KN LAPP to Prevent \ Ex-Senator Hiscock is Working His Confirmation. Claims That There W a Bargain tween Mr. Belden and the Democrats, A war against the corfirmation of Martin A. Knapp, nominated by the President as a member of the interstate commerce com- mission, has been begun very vigorously by ex-Senator Hiscock of New York. Mr. Hiseock has sent his protest against this ccnfirmation to all the republican senators, stating that the nomination was secu’ by Representative Belden of New York. He states that Mr. Belden accepted straight out-and-out nomination for Con- gress from the democratic party, and his immediate friends with his approval put into the field four bolting assemblymen, one in each of the districts. Mr. Hiscock says it was openly and notoriously talked ia the convention that nominated Mr. Bel- den, if rot in the form of direct <pecches, yet in the consultations between the mem- bers of the democratic convention, that his nomination by the democrats and thetic support of him was the consummation of a bargain with the expectation that the belting candidates for the assembly wo draw republican votes enough from th regular candidates to elect the four den cratic candidates for assembly. He says it was also talked and understood that he Wes to furnish the money to run the demo- cratic canvass in Syracuse congressiona district, both to push the Rryan ticket an the democratic rom‘nation for assembly. He says that Mr. Belden’s sworn state- ment of expenses admits paying a contri bution to the democratic organization, or at least Mr Hiscock understands that is the case. He says the scheme failed as to the assembly, but Mr. Belden was elect- ed with the aid of his four candidates for assembly He says about 6,000 republ a votes were drawn to him and them, but distributed in the various districty “were not sufficient to defeat the regular repub Kean candidates for zcssembly, but suffi- cent to elect Mr. Belden with the demo- cratic vote. He says the use of money to elect him was far beyond anything in the j history of that district. He also says that it is a fact notoriously known that Mr. | Knapp was at Syracuse preceding election and election day, devoting all his energies to consummating the arrangement, and Mr. Hiscock says: “It does not need a very acute tmagina- tion to understand that his nomination has been secured through democratic influences and the confirmation will be pressed by the same force.’ Mr. Hiscock suggests that Senator Platt proposes to take a hand in preventing the confirmation of Mr. Knapp. Se INJURY TO THE BROOKLYN Mere Serious Than Supposed. The preliminary report of Naval Con- structor Linnard to the Navy Department from League Island makes it appear that the damages sustained by the cruiser Brookiyn by scraping over Schooner ledge in the Delaware river were more extensive than was at first supposed. The constru tor says the ship was docked yesterday, and upen examination it was found that the horizortal keel plates were badly bent upon both sides of the vertical keel from frames thirty to sixty, and on the port side to frame seventy. The vertical keel itself was probably not materially injured. Strake A, by which is meant the first set of plates running alongside the keel on the starboard side from frame thirty to sixty, is bent in from one to four inches. The corresponding plates on the port side are completely broken through beiween the frames from frame thirty to seventy. The frames themselves are bent in from six to twelve inches each. The second strake of plates on the port side are also slightly bent for a short distance. Judging from this report, the officia's here think the work of repair will upy fully two weeks and will cost altogether about $20,000. Now that the ship is in and in position to be examined the court of inquiry solicited by ‘apt. Cook will probably be appointed very soon. Was at First closely, == ee WITHOUT FOUNDATION. The Story That the President Would Take an Extended Trip. A story was published this morning to the effect that President Cleveland has ar ranged to take a trip around the world shortly after the inauguration of his suc- cessor. An official of the Canadian Pacific railroad is said to be respoasible for the rublication, which contained several de- tails giving it a semblance of plausibility. introduced as the first speaker on | For instance, it was stated that President Cleveland and party, including several members of his cabinet and Private Secre- tary hurber, would go to the Pacific coast by way of the Canadian Pacific road and that Division Passenger Agent Shelby of that road would have charge of the party. It was also stated that Mrs. Cleveland and the children might accompany the Presi- dent. Inquiry at the White House today showed that the report was entirely without foun- dation. Private Secretary Thurber told a Star reporter that the publication was the first he had heard of the proposed trip around the world, and from another sourc; equally good, it was learned that the Pre: dent had made no plans for the future further than that he would take up his residence in Princeton immediately after the inauguration, and that he would re- main there with his family until the sum- been put in working order there was a | mer, when they would go to their summer change of sentiment, and now the farmers can be counted on to do anything to pro- mote improved highways. STEAMER THORNABY ASHORE, She Had a Cargo of Corn From Balti- more. FREDERIKSHAVEN, Denmark, Febru- ary 10.—The British steamer Thornaby, Capt. Chiswick, from Baltimore, on Janu- ary 17, for Copenhagen, Hertzhorn. The Thornaby registers 1,129 tons net, is schooner rigged, was built in 1889 at Stockton, England, hails from West Hoar- tlepool, and is owned by R. Ropner & Co. BALTIMORE, February 10.—The Thorn- aby had a cargo consisting of 88,205 bushel of corn, valued at $26,461, Smith, Gambrill & Co of this city. Noth- is ashore off) ants, and students Ada Longfellow, Main home at Gray Gables, on the shores of Buzzard’s bay. = SS Received by Mrs. Clev di. Mrs. Cleveland, by special appointment, received the teachers and students of the Kindergarten Frobel Normal Institute of this city at noon today. Those who at- tended were Miss Susan Piessner Pollock. principal; Miss Nila Agnes Pollock and Miss Sara Katharine Lippincott, assist Mary Lincoln Morse, Massacivusett: Flora Bedell Smith, New York; Marie | gown the aisle to his seat. Howard Bender, Bird Coover. Pennsylvania; Emery Knapp, Pennsylvania; Beadle, Indiana; Jean C, Simpson, Indiana; Laura Thompsvn, Michigan; May Liggett, Georgia; Mrs. Wilbur F. Crafts, Susan Pennsylvania; Elizabeth Mrs. Eliza shipped by | Chadick Baker, Mrs. Marie C. Eastwood, Beth Eldridge, Bessie C. Holcomb, Mabel ing is known here as to the number of her | Phelps Hayward, Della C. Miller, Addie crew. SS QUIET AT CANEA. No News of Further Fighting on the Island. PARIS, February 10.—A dispatch received here from Canea, Crete, says that the town is now quiet ard the refugees who were on board the warships have returned to land. ‘The behavior of the Turkish officials is ir- reproachable. On the other hand, the atti- tude of the Greek warships, who are sus- | pected of acting in concert with the inaur- gents, causes disquiet. that twenty-three M Crete, February 10.—It is official- |) M. Pusey, all of Washington, D. C. : —_————-o-—_—__—_ A Tribute to Maj. Bendire. If you want today’s news todav you can find it only in The Star. | COUNTING THE VOTE -—_—-+-—__ __| McKinlay and Hobart Formally IN JOINT SESSION The Galleries Were Crowded With Interested Spectators. THE VICE PRESIDENT PRESIDED Some Incidents of the Impressive Ceremony. OTHER LEG o— SLATIVE DOINGS aimee ents Final action in the case of the election by the people of William McKinley and Garret A. Hobart as President and Vice President of the United States was taken this afternoon in the pre: of the American Congress. The official ceremony was held in the House of Representatives, the Senate attending. The proceeding today was the culmina- tion of a series of events extending over ihe space of a year, ali having for their the object accomplished today w McKinley and Mr. Hobart were dec in accordance with law, duly elected Presi- dent and Vice President. The first of this series of events oo about twelve months ago, or less, whi small communities throughout fhe land, consisting of wards and voting precincts in cities and of townships and other divi- tions in the country, republicans began to gather in public assembly, They discussed the choice of candidates for President and Vice President. urred pin They selected men. to attend county con- ventions, to te held later, to express this choice. Another set of delegates subse- quently went into state conventions and named men to represent their constituents at a national convention, which was finally make the nominations ‘This procceding was varied in same states by the holding of district conventions and the sclection only of delegates-at-large by the state conventions. Months were required to accomplish all this, and it was June before the will of the republicans at large, announced at their primary meetings, found expression in the nomination of My. McKinley and Mr. Hobart. The Electors Send Their Votes. Then commenced another series of events In each state a set Of officials had been nominated, celled presidential electors. In order to accomplish the election of Mr. McKinley and Mr. Hobart it was necessary to to elect these presidential electors. This was done upon a fixed day last November. Then, upon a speciiea cate, all of the presidential ¢ rs met in their respective Slates and cast their yous for President and Vice Preside his action was certt- tied to the W’res! Senate in scaied Today these communications were ed in Ube presence of Congress and Votes counted. Only today, therefore, it become ofiicially Known who w ed President and Vice Presid vember. The counting of the "s cereme great threng of interes Capitol. it was impossible to pro in the galleries of the House for desired to witness the ceremony, tickets of admission wer senator and rep>erentative th . together with three aamitted to the public xall-ry, co s the tators of the act wf counting t votes. nt of the United States mmiunications. open- the has > clect- t last 2 lectoral vote, was called, attr as to- ected a ts all who ani twe i to each holders of persons d Gallerics Crowded Early. Although the ceremonies were rot to be- gin until 1 o'clock, the galleries were thrown open to the fortunate possess of tickets at 10 o'clock, and within half an hour all the galleric t those re- served for the diplomatic corps and the President were packed to the doors with ladies in gay toilets and well-known men, reny of them from a distance. The hell made a brilliant setting for the impressive scene. Above, through stained siass, which flied the interstic , high fretted ceiling, shone the escutcheons of the various states, while the decorations of gray and gold relieved the dark spaces atcve the densely crowded galleries. The crowds in the galieries were in the best of humor as they wacted for the cere- monics to begin, while on the floor the members good-naturediy exchanged saluta tions. The democrats who four years ago laughed at the expense of their po- litical adversaries today had the tables turned upon them. Exactly at 12 o'clock Speaker Reed, clad in a long black frock coat, ascended the rostrum, and, standing in front of the brignt American flag which draped the wail in his rear, with one sharp rap of his gavel subdued’ the countless babel of voices. Rev. Couden, the blind chaplain, seemed Impressed with the spirit of the occ sion and delivered an inspiring prayer. Many of the spectators rose and stvod with bowed head: Formal Proceedings. As soon as the reading of the journai was begun the babel broke forth only to be interrupted with a sharp round of applause from the republicans as Mr. Dingley, chair- man of the committee on ways and mean: and the floor leader of the House, walked When the read ing was concluded some routine matters, ir Elizabeth | Which the spectators were in no wise inter ested, was transacted. Mr. Hendersor iowa) asked unanimous consent for the consideration of a minor bill reported by the judiciary committee. He explained it but Mr. Hurrison (Ala.) promptly objected. Then Mr. Henderson moved a recess unti five minutes of 1 o'clock, but was de- feated. He next called for the regular or- der. “This is the regular order,” repiied Speak- ‘The staff of the United States National | er Reed, sharply. Museum has adopted resolutions of regret Mr. Aldrich, chairman ot the committee at the death of Major Charles E. Bendire | ©P accounts, got the floor with some resolu- of the United States army, honorary cura- | yyr y1cMiliin (Tenn. tions, and, after a little cross-firing witb he got them passed. tor of the department of oology in the | Mr. McCall (Tenn.) tried to secure con- United States National Museum. In them | sideration for a bill to pay W. G. Brownlow -partment under his charge, and to of the old Knoxville Whig moneys due for printing before the war, but Mr. Sayers (Texas) objected. ‘The fortifications and post office appro- reported. i: Mr. Brown (Tenn.) succeeded in having: the Senate bill, to amend the act circuit court of appeals in re- 4