Evening Star Newspaper, February 22, 1897, Page 2

THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1897-f2 PAGES. LATE NEWS BY WIRE The President-Elect Was Forbidden to Sea Callers. NOT SO WELL AS HE HAS BEEN a gee Chairman Hahn Saw Private Sec- retary Boyle. OTHER VISITORS TO CANTON a ed CANTON, Ohio, February 22.—Major Mc- Kinley is not feeling so well today as for several days past. He has a troublesome ecugh and more than ever needs rest for the remainder of his stay in Canton. Few callers b those who ¢ ence. The give no ve been at the house today, but J cali failed to obtain an audi- need President-elect’s condition use for apprehensior, the cian advising absclute rest and will restore his strength and health. Among ing was W. ie arrivals in the M. Hahn of Mansfield, « 2 of the speaker's bureau of nal committee. He had a long Se retary James Boyle lose to cthers the ob: visit. Another visitor was Dr. Johan A. Enan- LL.D., of Chicago, chief editor of the Hembiandet, the Swedish organ of Chicago. nander has been a newspaper man for thirty years, and one of the best known among his countrymen in the west. He Ss appointed minister to Denmark by President Harrison, but illness at the time compelled him to resign. He did yeoman service G rent campaign, giving oO or aking through Nebraska Jowa, Missouri, th Dakoia. Although mou s from stat- ing the ¢ c with him a package whi. smiles letters and indorsem ble he would not re the honor of rep- resenting this country in his native land if the place were offered him. There were many o’her people here to see the President-elect, but, through the phy jan’s ins Ss, they were not per- ted to see him. — d it is proba- mi NEW YORK’S DOG sHOW. Interesting Exhibition of the West- minster Keune! Club. NEW YORK, February —The twenty- fi dog show of the Westmin r b opened today and will continue Thursday at Madison Square The dogs who returned the in- quisitive or critical stare of the early morn- ing visitor were, taken as a whole, a good lot The mastiff classes, which, perhaps, at- tract the great attention, are not so Jarse this year as last. St. Bernards are ve m h in evidence, and the smooth- coated puppies in this class are well up to the stane Bloodhounds and Great Danes represented. until 4 Garden. are well | In the latter class Major Mc Y. prize winner for the last few years, has a dangerous rival in Marcus Antoniy ner of the first prize in the open ¢ light-weight dogs there wil! xd one: th old and new. In th> epen class for bitches there is a fine lot f new ones, among them being Princess ¥. which won the first puppy prize at Philadelphia in 1896. English setters are as well represented as | 3 best of the lot is apparently Ill, which won first open nevice at Boston this year.‘ ters are wel and of firs is bene There are 1 on terriers of a better s than a year ago. when the judge re- to award many prizes. The old 2} i The Bau prizes, rivalry . and Ke with all of udfan, a » the 1a lot that in the fox terrier new ones sds for at. teresting attaches tin full sted by Astley and exhibitors are i, Henry Ker Her ot | DER’ D BY A WASHOUT. Fatal Disaster on the Chesapeake and Obie This Morning. CINCINNATI, Ohio, February The Chesapeake and Ohio west-bound passenger traia encountered a washout opposite Ports- mouth, Ohio, this morning, and the engine, baggage and express car, mail car and one coach were derailed. Mr. A. G. Stout, super- visor of the C. and O., was killed. The eoxineer, fireman, mail clerks and express nger were all injui but not sert- readmaster, riding on e: tured; died in half an i E. Fairhead of Cincin . brutsed leg and elbow; Firema’ of Covington, hip and leg brulsed; Richard Maddeck of Ports- mouth, leg bruised; William Wolf, Poris- mouth, leg crushed; R. Fite, express . bruised pout chest; M. A. bagwage master, nose broken, ed, serlous; F. A. Bradley, right jer and face bruised; L. C. Turner, Va., leg sprained; John Arvin, agton, cut in face; J. L. Gale, tin knee and head. on the Pennsylvania. 4URG, Pa. February The mail train on the Cresson branch of the Pennsylvania railroad crashed Into a box car near here about 10 o'clock this morn- ing, and was badly wrecked. Five persons were seriously hurt and a number of others 22. Sustained silght injuries. Those seriously hurt were: W. P. Shiver, fireman, may die; a Foreman. mat! agent, Huntington, va. acl Myers of Lilly, Pa.; S.C. Child, Harrisburg; Thomas Barnes, Phil- lipsburg. Pa. All but Shiver will recover. ARCHBISHOP RACE DEAD. The Venerable Prelate Passes Away at St. Pa ST. PAUL, Minn, February 22—Most Kev. Thos. L. Grace, formerly bishop of St. Paul and latterly titular archbishop of St- unia, died at 8 o'clock this morning at the age of ecighty-three. He fell a victim to bronchitis about six weeks ago and sank gradualty and painlessly till, attended by the clergy of the city, he passed away. The funeral will take place Thursday at 10 a.m. from the cathedral, St. Paul. —_._ MINISTER TO SWITZERLAND. ‘sident Leishman of the Car- negie Company a Candidate. PITTSEURG, Pa. February 22—The rumor that John G. A. Letshman, who re- cently resigned from the presidency of the Carnegie Steel Company, Limited, was a candidate for appointment as minister to represent the United States at Switzerland been confirmed by Mr. H. C. Frick. The officials of the Carnegie Steel Company are aiding Mr. Leishman all they can, and a jarge amount of influence is being brought # to secure him the appointment. Mr. Leishman, he ‘a mic Stated, desires to reside abroad for a few years and to be pleasantly employed. es Going to His Post of Duty. NBW YORK, February 22.—admiral Dubassopf and Flag Lieut. Volkoft of the imperial Russtan navy arrived on the St. Paul tod: on thetr the admical will Readme! sexe tan ward of the Russian squadron. POPULIST EDITORS. = Being Held at Memphis and Kansas City. MEMPHIS, Tenn., February 22.—The Re- form Prezs Association was called to order in the hall of the Young Men’s Hebrew As- seciation at 10 o'clock this morning by President Paul Vandervoort. The Reform Press Association is what may be called an auxfliary to the people's party. The number of delegates in at- tendance reaches into the hundreda and nearly every southern and western state is represented. The only prominent east- ern people’s party man on the ground ts George F. Washburn of Boston. Mr. Washburn ts a member of the United States national executive committee of the third party, and was closely associated with Senator Jones in the direction of the late campaign. When President Vandervoort called the convention to order this morning Mayor W. L. Clapp of Memphis was introduced and welcomed the delegates on behalf of the city. President Vandervoort respond- ed briefly, and introduced Thomas B. Tur- ley of Memphis, who delivered an address of welcome on behalf of the bimetallic league of Shelby county. After a_response by Frank Burkitt of Okalona, Miss., committees were appointed by the president and an adjournment was taken until 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Bolting Populist Editors. KANSAS CITY, Mo., February 22.—Pop- ulist editors who refused to recognize the authority of Paul Vandervoort in calling a meeting of the National Reform Press Association at Memphis, Tenn., met in the parlors of the Hotel Ashland today for the purpose of organizing a new association. ‘The gathering was the outcome of a call issued by Arthur Roselle, secretary-treas- urer of the national association and chair- ran of the Missouri state people's party committee, for the purpose of “organizing and perpetuating a real people’s press asso- ciation.” Among the editors here are General Mas- ter Workman Sovereign of the Knights of Labor, who holds membership a3 the head of the Knights of Labor Official Journal; Frank Chrichter, Clayton, Ala.; M. V. Car. Conven reli, Lam R. H. Jones, Canon Ci Colo.; F. McKey, Hedron, Neb.; J. W Tanner, Fullerton, Neb.; P. D. Etue, An- derson, Mo.; G. E. Brown, Hastings, Neb.; J. B. Berry, Greeley, Neb.; J. A. Edgerton, Lincoln, Neb.; Warwicks Anders, Colum- bus, Neb.; J. F. Abyn, York, Neb.; Leo Vin- cent, Guthrie, O.T.; J. M. Cass, Des Moines, Iowa; E. W. Stuart, Colby, Kan.; J. K. Regers, Burlington, Kan.; A. D. Wagoner, Harveyviile, Kan. J. O. Wolfe, land and building commis- sioner of Nebraska, and J. W. Edgerton, ailroad commissfoner of the same state, are present. There will be papers. from various editors and many miscellaneous matters will be considered during the meet- ing. Officers will be chosen and a place xed for the next annual meeting. ‘The meeting was called to order at 10: o'clock by Chairman Roselle, who made a brief address. oe TAKEN TO THE PENITENTIARY. Banker Smith of Columbia, Pa., Re- ceived Deposits Wrongfully. LANCASTER, Pa., February —E. K. Smith, the ex-banker of Columbia, Pa.,.) who made a long and hard fight to keep out of jail,was surrendered to the sheriff to- day and taken to the eastern penitentiary at Philadelphia. Smith ren-a private bank at Columbia, and attracted the savings of the working people of that place by paying 5 per cent interest on arnual deposits. As a bait to business men he paid % per cent on daily balances, but the main losers were the working people and others who preferred the 5 per cent interest to the uncertainty of investing their money. One of the latter class, a farmer, ove *4* on deposit when the bank failed in August, 1803. When the Institution deposits amounted to about . while the cash on hand was prac- nothing, and what real estate he Was more than covered by judg- The depositors lost everything, and ith was prosecuted for receiving de- posits when he knew the bank was in- had three indictments were found ainst him, only two of which were push- and convictions were secured on each. He Was sentenced to a total imprison- ment of two years and five months. The ase was taken to the superior court on a special ailocature and a decision was rendered last week affirming the judgment of the lower court. Smith is seventy-six years of age es OF CRIME ENDED. Death of 2 Man Whose Career Began in 1852. W YORK, February 22.—Chauncey son, whose career as a bank and gen- ak thief began and has continued ever si pt during tervals of his imprisonment, died in ® today. It has been said of him his stealings aggregated a greater than those of any other rogue in his Johnson's first crime of any magnitude 1852, when he broke in was committed in open a silk warehouse near Broadway. He was = Reade street ntenced to five ’ imprisonment and served his term. He then went to Bethel, Conn., where he rebbed the safes of the Hatters’ Bank. He was captured, but only a small portion of the proceeds of the robbery was recovered. He served five years for this crime. 1862 Johnson walked into a bank in Phila- delphia, and, with a long steel wire, fished through the cashier's window a package of 100 $50 bills. He crossed the room and waited. Presently he returned to the win- dew and fished out another package of bis. Johnson became greedy and tried for a third package. He was detected and caught while trying to escape out of the front door. When searched over $14,000 was found in his pockets. He pleaded guilty and got three years and a half. In 1867 he turned up in this city. He went into August Belmont’s banking house one afterncon, just as the bank was about to close. Johnson walked between the lines of desks to Mr. Belmont's office and from the latter's desk he picked up $25,000 in government bonds and left the building. Although he was arrested two days later, no evidence was found against him and he was released. The bonds were never re- covered. The office of the Adams Express Com- pany in this city was also the scene of one of Johnson's most daring robberies. The cashier went out to lunch at 12 o'clock, leaving his office cap and coat on his chair. Johnson sneaked into the office, donned the cap and coat, stuck a pen behind his ear, posed at the desk and rifled the drawer of several thousand dollars. He escaped un- seen, but was arrested soon afterward. He was discharged from lack of evi- dence. For more than two years after that Johnson kept comparatively quiet. He spent all his time and money gambling. In 1570 he was penniless. Next the Marine National Bank ‘was robbed of a tin box belonging to one of the directors, the box conta:ning more than $400,000 worth of securities. The crime for wiizh Johnson was last apprehended was committed in a West 23d street store, where he robbed a woman of & pocket book. This was in Novemter last. He was arrested, and on conviction was sentenced to one year’s {tmprisonment. Johnson was about seventy-four years old. > Died of Lamp Jaw. CHICAGO, February 22.—Peter L. Gar- vey, fifty-five years old, died at the couniy hospital last night, after undergoing an operation for what Dr. J. G. Robertson of that Institution diagnosed as lump jaw. Dr. Robertson knows of only one other case in which a human being was afflicted with lump Jaw. Garvey had been suffering from the malignant disease for more than a year. He ts supposed to have contracted the disease while working among cattle at the stock yards. More than a year ago Garvey had a tooth extracted from his left jaw, and it is the opinion of the phy- siclans at the hospital that a germ of the disease became lodged in the cavity, caus- ing the infection. The Saturday Star By Mail One Year One Dollan SENATOR WOLCOTT’S MISSION. Why He Did Not Meet With Greater Encouragement. LONDON, February 22.—The Pall Mall Gazette this afternoon publishes a long ar- ticle upcn the mission of Senator Edward O. Wolcott to Europe. It concludes with saying: “There is no evidence that Mr. McKinley is in sympathy with Senator Wolcott’s miseion. Every effort to discover the faint- est indication that his visit to Europe was even unofitcially sanctioned has failed. Sen- ator Wolcott came as a private advocate of a cause discredited by a majority of his felicw countrymen. Under such circum- stances to expect that he would receive official support frum the foreign opponents of such a cause required a degree of child- like simplicity rare anywhere, and which nO one would expect to find in Colorado, On-his return Senator Wolcott will find that the newspapers alone will display any anxiety regarding the result of his per- sorally conducted European tour. He has met many distinguished pecple in England, France and Germany, but in not one of these countries did he find that bimetallism Was considered necessary to its welfare. Though the mission was absolutely fruit- less, it was quite as successful as it de- served to be.” Se CELEBRATION AT PHILADELPHIA, Patriotic Exercises Held in the Acad- emy of Muntc. PHILADELPHIA, February 22—Wash- ington’s birthday was celebrated today in this clty with appropriate exercises by the students and faculty of the University of Pennsylvania. ‘he celebration tcok place in the Academy of Music, and included addresses by Mayor Warwick and others and singing by the University of Penn- syivania Glee Club and other musical se- lections. Ex-Judge Russell M. orator of tke day. The students assembled in front of the Academy of Music at 10 o'clock and a few minutes later, headed by Provost Harri- son, marched in and took seats in the par- quet and circle. Seated upon the stage were prominent educators from all sections of Pennsylvania, including Rev. John 8. Stahr of Franklin and Marshall Colleg William P. Johnson of Geneva College. Isaac Sharpless of Haverford College, H. D. Warfield of Lafayette College, Thomas H. Drown of Lehigh University, Rev. Theo- dore L. Seip of Muhlenberg College, George W. Atherton of Pennsylvania State Col- lege, Charles De Garmo of Swarthmcre Coilege, Chancellor W. J. Holiand of West- ern University, and Rev. James D. Moffat of Washington and Jefferson Colleges. —— WASHINGTON’S Heritage From the Fath the Republi ITHACA, N. Y¥., February 22.—Washing- ton's birtrday was celebrated at Cornell University today, the exercises taking place in the armory hall. The following letter from President-elect McKinley to Dr. Schurman, president of Cornell University, was read: ‘Next to the Declaration of Independence itself, Washington's farewell address is the richest heritage that has come down to us from the fathers of the republic. It is not only a perfect analysis of the spirit of the Constitution, but it is a lofty ap- peal to true American patriotism, accom- panied by words of solemn warning and ad- vice, the wisdom of which has been in- creasingly demonstrated by added experi- ence of each successive generation. I most strongly commend your proposal to cele- brate the centennial of this great document by issuing a special edition for presenta- tion to the students of Cornell University. “Believe me to be, with great respect, “Yours very truly, “W. McKINLEY.” Justice Brown of the United States Su- preme Court delivered the oration of the day on Chief Justice Marshall. —— LY IMPRISONED. Thayer was the ADDRESS, A Ric of 20. UNJUST Story Related by a Frenchman Who Incurred Weyler’s Displeasure. NEW YORK, February 22—Francois H. Lutre, a native of France, who arrived here today on board the Havana steamer, has a story of Spanish injustice to tell. After having been beld a prisoner in the Cabanas fertress at Havana for more than thirteen menths, Mr. Laine was released eight day ago through the efforts of the French con- Jat Havana. Mr. Laine was originally sertenced to thirty years’ imprisonment, and it was only after urgent appeals to the authorities at Madrid that he firally su cecded in getting his release. He says that he nothing to cause his arrest, but incurred the displeasure of Gen. W ler, who would have sent him to a penal colony had not the Madrid government ordered his releas >-—— Mr. Depew’s New Home. NEW YORK, February 22.—Chauncey M. Depew has bought, for about $40,000, se eral acres of the old Chauncey estate, at Dobb: ry, and expects wo erect there’a F: anusome country home. Rev. Dr. Peter Wallace’s Death, CHICAGO, February 22.—Peter Wallace, D. D., died at his home in this city last night of senile gangrene, aged eigh*y- feur. For over forty years Dr. Wallace was one of the foremost preachers in the Methodist church and was known through- out Illinois. He was a war veteran of the fighting class. He raised a company in 1561 in Sangamon county for the 73d Reg! ment, known as the “preacher regiment, all of the officers, from colonel down, be- ing preachers. — Chief Justice Beasley’s Funeral. TRENTON, N.J., February 22.—The f: neral of the late Chief Justice Mercer Beas- ley took place from his residence in this city this morning. Services were held ai the house, Bishop Scarborough of the Epis- cepal diocese officiating. Gov. Griggs and nearly all the stute otticials and members of the legislature were present at the funeral, as were also a large number of lawyers from all portions of the state. = Untit Because He Smoked. DENVER, Col., February 22.—Mrs. Louise Pitt Yokum, Dolores county, superinten- dent of schools, has refused a teacher's certilicate to Prof. Victor C. McGirr, princi- pal of the Rico public school, because he smoked. Mrs. Yocum takes the ground that a person who smokes is disqualitied to teach in the public schvols, because teachers in this state are required by law to instruct the children against the use of tobacco. An appeal will probably be taken to the state board of education by Prof. McGirr, who is a graduate of the Toronto University, and is very popular in Rico. ———— Inaugurate a Humane System. CHICAGO, February 22.—Albert W. Len- don, secretary of the Illinois Humane So- clety, and for twenty-four years editor of the Humane Journal, died at his residence in this city last evening, aged fifty-seven. The cause of death is principally attributed to overwork. Mr. Landon schieved fame by breaking up the inhumane system prac- ticed for years at the stock yards by cat- ue shippers, of allowing the animals to stand in the pens from Saturday to Monday without water. By this process it was be- leved that an abnormal thirst was created, and in giving the famishing animals un- Umited quantities of water Monday morn- ing their weight was increased. —_——_-—_ Dr. Moses of St. Louis Dead. ST. LOUIS, February 22.—Dr. 8. Gratz Moses, one of the oldest and most promi- nent physicians in St. Louis, is dead of old age, in his eighty-fifth year. He was a native of Pennsylvania, and received his medical education in Philadelphia, wh he was born. Before coming to St. Louts Dr. Moses was poses to Joseph Bona- parte, the elder brother of the famous Na- poleon. He established the first dispensary in this city many years ago, and was ene of the founders of the Obstetrical and Gynecological Society. ——— A Grand Jury’s Startling Report. DULUTH, Minn., February 22. -The grand jury has just made 4 sensational re- port of rottenness in pubils affairs, and manly -eeht indictments are turned in, but of the will be withh soot at the: nawes hheld till IN SENATE AND HOUSE sv ee Washington’)Farewell Address Bead _ _ by Senator Daniel. BOTH HOURS, TRANRACT BOSUNES Appropriation: Bits Considered in Both Branches of Congress. SOUTHERN»? PACIFIC CLAIM a The Senate galleries were crowded to overflowing today in anticipation of the reading of Washington's farewell address, which has become the established cere- mony of recognizing Washington's birth- day in the upner branch of Congress. The scant attendance on the floor was in such marked contrast with that in the galleries that Mr. Bacon (Ga.) suggested the absence of a quorum. A call of the Senate brought fifty senators—four more than a quorum—to the chamber. The pre- siding officer announced the reading of the address by Mr. Danfel (Va.), in accordance with a previous resolution, and then intro- duced the Virginia senator. The latter stepped to the desk of the presiding officer and without introductory remarks began reading the address. He spoke in those well-modulated but rich tones which have given him recognition as one of the orators of the Senate. ‘The reading concluded at 1:15 p.m, and the Senate turned to legislative work. Mr. Platt (Conn.) endeavored to pass the bill relating to judicial proceedings in the territories, stating that the lives cf four men, under sentence of execution tomorrow in the Indian territory, was dependent largely on this bill. Mr, Vest (Mo.) said the bill could not pass without debate, whereupon Mr. Platt did not press ihe measure. Sectarinn Contracts Continued. The Indian appropriation bill was taken up, and by agreement a vote was in order on the committee amendment directing the Secretary of the Interior to make tem- porary contracts with denominational schools when non-sectarian schools cannot be provided. On a yea and nay vote the amendment 8 agreed to, 51-8. The negative vote was Brown, Cannon, Chandler, Gallinger, Locge, Peffer, Platt, Thurston. Mr. Platts Credentials. The Indian bill was temporarily laid aside and Mr. Hill presented the creden- tials of his successor, Thos. ©. Platt, for the term beginning March 4 next. Consideration of the Indian bill being re- sumed Mr. Gallinger offered an amendment to the school item, as follows: “And it is hereby declared to be the set- tled policy of the government hereafter to make no appropriations whatever for edu- cation in any sectarian school.” Mr. Cockrell (Mo.) said this was unneces- sary, as it re-enacted a declaration of policy already enacted last year. “I would prefer to have {t enacted over again,” answered ‘Mr. Gallinger. ‘The amendment was then agreed to with- out division. “ ~* Mr. Gallinger, ,followed with another amendment providing that all provision for sectarian schools shall cease June 30, 1508. Mr. Vilas (Wis.) made a point of order against the amendn:ent on the ground that it was general legislation. This led to a long parilamentary contest. When the question was submitted to the Senate the second Gallinge: amendment was ruled ouj of order, 25— Mr. Lodge sought to have the entire committee amendment tabled, but his mo- tion was ruled out of erder. JTHE HOUS! Four large flags floated from the dome of the Capltol foda¥ in honor of the anni- versary of Washington's birthday. Both houses were in session. The Rev. Couden, the chaplain of the House, referred feeling- ly to the memortes which hovered over the day. There was a clash between the appropria- tions comndttee and the District of Colum- bit committee over the right of way. This ‘as District of Columbia day under the but the appropriations committee anxious to go ahead, and an agreement as reached by which’ District day was postponed until after the naval appropria- tion bill was out of the way. Mr. Walker (Mass.) then secured the floor on a question of privilege. Mr. Walker's Explanation. He said he objected to being used by cor- respondents who were accorded privileges for correctly reporting the proceedings of the House to do injustice to members. He thereupon read the head lines in a New York paper of iast Saturday over a Wash- ington dispatch as follows: “Czar Iteed’s tyranny leads to open revolt. Representa- tive Walker of Massachusetts fires the first sho! Mr. Waiker disclaimed any intention of reflecting on the Speaker in the remarks he made last Friday any further than to protest against the tolls into which the Hovse was drawn by the rules. He said the Speaker was compelled to exercise the power which devolved upon him under the rules, and while that power, in his opinion, was both arbitrary and tyrannical, he de- clared that no Speaker hail ever exercised it with more candor, discretion and patriot- ism. He paid a high tribute to Speaker Reed for his reforms in parliamentary pro- cedure, by which the House was freed from the tyranny of a single member in the mat- ter of blocking legislation, and asked and secured the privilege of inserting in the Record a series of articles written by the Speaker in explanation of the difficulty of adequate rules for the government of the Heuse. Mr. Walker was proceeding to criticise an alleged usurpation of power by the appropriations committee, when the point of order was made and sustained that this did not constitute a question of privi- lege. The House then went into committee of the whole and resumed the consideration of the general deficiency appropriation bill. The Southern Pacific Claim, The pending question was Mr. Sayers’ motion to strike out the appropriation of $1,310,000 to pay the balance of the judg- ment secured against the government in the Court of Claims by the Southern Pa- cific railroad. Mr. Sayers in support of his amendment said that for ten years Congress had resisted the payment of this claim. It had been fought over and over again, and always had resulted in favor of the government. The validity of the judgment wab admitted, but inasmuch as the stockholders &d directors of the South- ern Pacific ana Céntral Pacific were large- ly the same, and aa the Central was !n- solvent and 4argély indebted :o the gov- ernment, he dontended that Congress would be derelict in its duty if it paid to this Southern Pacific corporation, which was practically ident with tha other, the $1,310,000 rending* a settlement with the Central. Ly Mr. Northway @hio) said that he favor- ed'the payment of this claim of the South- ern Pacific. Fre #oad bound itself to carry the mails. It'nad performed its duty, and we were in flongr bound to discharge our part. of the céntract. If we withheld this money, we tii as well refuse the pay- ment of ovfsta! ding tonds when they fell due. Congress tihd {fie physical power to re- pudiate, but fair and honest dealing re- quired that the government should pay its debts. Mr. W. A. Stone (Pa.) devoted himself to a legal argument as to the validity of the claim. There was neither opty, law or reason in the refusal to pay this debt. The doctrine that the debt of one Individual who “happened to be a stockholder in a debtor corporation should not be paid as long as the corporation was in arrears had never been sustained by any court in ¢hristendom and never would he. Mr, Dockery (Mo.), supporting the mo- tion ‘to strike out this appropriation, re- counted the allegod manner in which the traffic of the Central was diverted to the Southern by “C. P. Huntington and others.” In conclusion, he said it was but fair that money be withheld until C. P. Huntington rule: had effected a settlement of the $60,000,000 whtch his other corporation owed the gov- ernment. Huntingtoa Defended. Mr. Grosvenor (Ohio) advocated the pay- ment of the claim. So far as C. P. Hunt- ingten was concerned, he hardly knew him by sight, but he knew him as a man who employed 40,000 men and paid them good wages, who had built more miles of rall- road than any man in the United States or in the world, who in the dark days of the panic three years ago projected a mighty enterprise at Newport News and was up- holding it, and a man against whom no strike of labor had been had. “I know him,” said Mr. Grosvenor, in conclusion of his eulogy, “as a man of enormous genius, resources and enter- prise.” Mr. Maguire (Cal.) vigorously attacked the claim. The Southern Pacific was or- ganized and had existed, he declared, os a conspiracy against the government. It had been largely successful. If it was recog- nized as a corporation with no ability for the debts of the Central, its triumph would be complete. ———____--e. CHICAGO’S DAUGHTERS. The Largest Chapter in the National Organization. Dllinois is doing things up in splendid style. for the D. A. R. congress. The Chi- cago Chapter is the largest chapter in the national organization, and will carry off the prize as the banner chapter for acces- sion of members during the past year. When the last congress met it had 425 members. At this time it has 4:1) members. The trip to Washington was made in a special car over the Chesapeake and Ohio, the ladies selecting that route because as well as being interested in the war of the revolution, they are interested in the war of the rebellion, and desired to visit some of the Virginia battlefields. The regent of the Chicago Chapter is Mrs. James H. Walker; vice regent, Mrs. Dwight W. Graves. They were accompanied on_ the special car by Mrs. Seymour Morris, Mrs. John S. Sargent, Mrs. N. R. Stone, Mrs. Oliver P. Dickinson, Mrs. J. Hilsworth Gross, Mrs. Madison B. Kennedy, Mrs. T. 8S. McClelland, Misses McClellaad, Miss E. Hosmer, Mrs. John R. Wilson, Mrs. Otis H. Waldo, Mrs. H. P. Young, Mrs. Charles Truax, Mrs. Asa G. Pettibone, Mrs. John M. Jewett, Mrs. Frederick W. Becker, Mrs. Washington Hesing and Mrs. .i*. R. Mrs. James Neville of Bloomington, Isaac Funk of Bloomington, Mrs Sherwood of Ottawa and Mrs. Fred William Holabird of Evanston were also with the party as representatives of Ilinois chap- ters. Besides these ladies about thirty more from other chapters in Illinois came by other routes to the congress. The ladies were a jolly party, and say they read and studied a good deal of history on the trip. The chairman of the Continental Hall com- mittee is Mrs. H. M. Shepherd of Chicago Chapter, and Mrs. John M. Jewett, who will read the report of the state regent of Minois, is one of the most prominent D. A. R. women in the national, working with unceasing energy for the organization of which she is so proud. Mrs. T. MeClel- land of the chapter ts director of the state of Illinois for “Children of the American Revolution,” The D. A. R. of Tilinois is very proud ta have had one of its members made presi- dent general for two terms, and the Chi- cago Chapter, assisted by the Illinois dele- gation, will give Mrs. Stevenson a magnifi- cent reception this evening at the Raleigh, where they have commodious quarters for the week. The hours will be from 5 to 7, and the banquet hall will be beautifully decorated for the occasion. _— The Commitment Was Changed. J. E. Supplee, the justice of the peace who sentenced Henry Brown, a tramp, in Alexandria to sixty days in jail “in close continement and fed on bread and water, says the commitment, so far as it related to the punishment other than the impris- onment, was a mistake. The papers were hurriedly signed by him, and he knew nothing of the “‘close continement and bread and water features” until his atten- tion was called to it. He immediately, however, visited the jail and directed the jailer to strike out the objectionable fea- tures of the commitment. —.+. Acts Approved. The President has approved the joint resolution for the relief of farmers and truckmen in the city of Washington, D. C. (the Washington market bill), and the act to extend North Capitol street northward through Prospect Hill cemetery. He has also approved the act to reor- ganize the judicial districts of Arkansas; the diplomatic and consular appropriation act for the next fiscal year; the acts grant- ing pensions to Miriam V. Kenney and Mary S. Higgins; the act increasing the pension of the widow of Maj. Gen. W. A. Nichols; the act to execute the findings of the Court of Claims in the matter of Wm. B. Isaacs & Co. Senator Sherman Denies an Interview The New York Journal today publishes what purports to be an interview with Senator Sherman, in which he says: “If the investigation shows that an American has been murdered Spain will be asked to make reparation. If she refuses to do so the United States ought to force her by declaring war.” When this publication was shown to Sen- ator Sherman by an Associated Press re- porter, he sald: “It is a lie from beginning to end. I am surprised that the Journal should make such a statement. I wish you would denounce it as emphatically as pos- sible.” —as Proposed Amendments. In the Senate this afternoon Mr. McMillan offered an amendment to the District of Columbia appropriation bill providing for the purchase of two lots on the Conduit road for the erection of a schoolhouse. Mr. Hoar today reported favorably from the committee on the judiciary House bil) giv- ing additional powers to the police court in the District of Columbia. ee Army Orders, Capt. Eben Swift, 5th Cavalry, has been ordered to report to the governor of Illinois for duty with the National Guard of that state. Major Blair D. Taylor, surgeon, has been detailed as a member of the board con- vened at Fort McPherson, Ga., vice Capt. P.G. Wales, retired. The leave of absence granted Major E. S. Godfrey, 7th Cavalry, has been extended cne month. ‘The following transfers in the 2d Artillery have been made: Second Lieutenant Arthur W. Chase, from Battery L to Battery M; Second Lieutenant Clarence E. Lang, from Battery M to Bat- tery L. ——__ + e+_____ British Sailors Can Land. The Secretary of State has notified Mayor Carlson of San Diego, Cal., that permission is granted to land sailors and marines from the British warship Comus, now at that port, to take part in the celebration of Washington's birthday, in conjunction with the forces of the United States warships now in the harbor, and to participate in the parade carrying their arms. ee ee Gen. Harrison’s Little Daughter. At 5:30 o'clock yesterday morning a baby girl, weighing 8% pounds, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Harrison at Indian- apolis. Mother and child are doing well. Mrs. Parker of New York ts with her sister, Mrs. Harrison. Mr. and Mrs. Harrison were married in St. Thomas’ Church, New York, April 6, 1896. The ex-President is in his sixty-fourth year. , ————_-e+_____ Secretary Gage’s Private Secretary. Frank A. Vanderlip, assistant managing editor of the Economist, a financial paper of Chicago, hag accepted the position of private secretary to Lyman J. Gage when that gentleman becomes Secretary of the ‘Treasury. ———+e+___ Good Speed of the Texas. Capt. Glass of the battle ship Texas has written a letter to the Navy Department in regard to the trip of the vessel from New eres gee where she is at present. It shows that the vessel averaged 121-2 knots during the voyage, regarded as @ very good speed, and that she has excellent sea-going qualities. The Texas will remain at Galveston until she starts for New Orleans, where she is to be dur- ing the Mardi Gras festivities. Mr. Mc- Adoo declares that the vessel has not been ordered to Havana. EXCITEMENT AT ATHENS. Sensation Caused by the Report the Bombardment. ATHENS, February 22.—The news of the bombardment of the insurgent camp near Caniea by vessels of the foreign fleets yes- terday has caused tremendous excitement here. It ts asserted that the fire of the warships did great injury to the Christian camp, that several men were killed and several wcunded by the shells. LONDON, February 22.—In the house of commons today Mr. Curzon denied that the warships had attacked the Greeks. He in- sisted, however, that the foreign fleets had no choice but to prevent by force the con- tinued advance of the insurgents on Canea. This statement was greeted with Oopposi- tion cries of “Shame,” and ministerial cheers. Mr. Labouchere moved the adjournment of the house in order to call attention to the firing on the Greek forces by British warships, and all the members of the op- position present rose in support of the mo- tion, including the whole of the front op- position bench. BERLIN, February 22.—The captain of the German warship Kaiserin Augusta tele- graphs from Canea that his ship being at the end of the line, fired the first shot yes- terday In the bombartiing of the insurgent 1 camp. TOULON, February 22.—The Greek cruiser Psera has completed her outfit, and sailed today for the Pirareus. BERLIN, February 22.—In the re’chsiag teday Herr Richter, the German leader, protested at Germany's taking the initia- tive in proposing to biockade the Piraeus. Baron Marschall von Bieberstein said 200,000,000 marks of Greek securiti held in Germany, and that the government, in conjunction with the gov- ernments of the other powers, would con- tlue to advocate the cla'ms of the creditors of Greece. The matter was then dropped. PARIS, February 22.—The Temps urges the powers to agree to a proposal of the Marquis of Salisbury to grant autonomy to the Island of Crete. Called the Sultan a Mr. Labouchcre said that the question was not a party one, but a national one, and, he added: “The liberals would do their utmost prevent further actton in behalf of t intserable cur, that foul blot upon ctviliz on, the Sultan of Turkey.” The speaker pointed out that the rules of the House required the use of more re- spectful language toward a foreign sover- eign, whereupon Mr. Labouchere apolo- sized, explaining that he was carrted a by the statements of Mr. Gladstone others, Mr. John Dillon, chairman of the irish ary party, in ponding =Mr. Labouchere’s motion to adjourn, said that the house had been silent too long. to BLUE Jac RADE. Secretary Herbert Has Ordered 500 to This City. Secretary Herbert told a Star reporter this afternoon that he had decided to order 500 sailors to Washington on the 4th of March to take part in the inauguration ceremonies. They will be taken from the vessels of the North Atlantic squadron, now on thelr way from Charieston to Hampton Roads. The details of the plan have not yet been arranged further than that the vessels will anchor off Annapolis, where the bluejackets will disembark, d come to Washingion by rail. The men will be seleated from the crews of the flagship New York, the hattle ship Indiana and the big cruiser Co- lumbia, and the dispatch boat Dolphin, all of which will be in Hampton Roads before the close of the week. The Delphin will come to Washington ang the big warships will go to Annapolis. In addition to the blue jackets there will be three battalions of marines in the parade, and the naval contingent will undoubtedly be one of the most interesting features of the occasion. ee NAVAL APPROPRIATIO: Chairman Routelle Explains House Committee’s Policy. The report of Chairman Boutelle of the House committee on naval affairs on the naval appropriation bill explains the policy adopted by the committee on the cost of armor plate. It covers the entire ground heretofore gone over by Seeretary Herbert, and says the committee regarus tne acc- retary’s report as an estimate. rea- sons heretofore given for not fixing the price of armor or providing for an armor plate plant are set forth. Referring to the new navy, Mr. Boutelle “The committee is unanimous in the » to push forward the construction of our full quota of battleships and other needed vessels for naval defense and the protection of the national rights and honor as rapidly as possible, but, in view of the present condition of the national jinane and other important considerations, h: reluctantly refrained from recommendii the authorizing of any new els in this bill, believing that such recognition of the public exigencies at the time vill insure an even more liberal renewal of the work of building up our new navy as one of the greatest features of a restoration of na- Uonal prosperity in the near future.” report shows that the bill carries 234, an increase over last year of 3, and a reduction frcm the esti- mates of the department of $2.05 Most of the increases in amount over last year are involved in the expenses incident to the building of the new navy. o WEST POINT CADETS. the mt Secretary Lamont’s Lett, Regara to ‘Their Coming to Washington. Secretary Lamont has written a letter to Chairman Hull of the House military com- mittee, giving his opinion upon the propo- sition to bring the West Point cadets to Washington for the inauguration. He says that since 1570 the cadets have been ab- sent from the academy on four occasion: At President Grant's inauguration in 187: at the Philadelphia centennial in 1876, at the Columbian parade in New York elty in 1891 and at the Chicago world’s fair in 3892, After mentioning that it was the purpose of the department to order the cadets to participate in the coming inaugural cere- monies, and that the controller of the treasury had held that the expense could not be paid from army appropriations, as was done in 1873, and the Senate having indicated its disapproval of the proposed visit, the intention had to be abandoned, the Secretary continues: “My views as to the propriety and expediency of requir- ing the participation of the corps of ca- dets in the inaugural parade remain the same as when ordegs for their coming were sanctioned. The loss of time, ab- scence from study and recitations and other military exercises will be limited to four days, certainly not a serious loss in a four years’ term. Their absence, of course, will be attended with the chance of injury to health in individual cases, but the de- partment did not feel that these objec- tions should control. “The cadets are geacrally in excellent health, of good onstituiions, and their officers will take all necessary precautions to guard against the risks of exposure. Experience indicates that following pest absences from the academy, ani a break in the course of instruction, there is a falling off in class standing of some cadets, while failure to pass an examination has been attributed to a like cause, but on the other hand It is believed that substan- tial advantages would accrue to these young men from ‘heir personal participa- tion in the imposing ceremonies attend- ing the inaugura‘ion of the chief execu- tive of the nation, who, for his term of office, will be their commander-in-chief. “The question of the advantage or disad- vantage to the cadets to arise from their absence from the academy for this pur- pose is one upon which the opinion of offi- cers of the army widely differ. In conclusion, the Secretary submits an opinion from Col. Ernst, superintendent of the academy, recommeding that the cadets be left undisturbed. Secretary Herbert has expressed a similar opinion as to the proposed visit to Wash- ington of the naval cadets. ———_ es ‘The Bessie Stacey Case. In connection with the case of Miss Bes- sie Stacey of 945 K straet, who was ar- rested last week for the attempted larceny of several articles of value from a firm of jewelers on Pennsylvania avenue, it is ex- pected that when a new district attorney enters upor the discharge of his duties the young man involved in the unpleasant affair with Miss Stacey will be taken into eustody. THE NEW SECRETARY Mr. J. Addison Porter Calls at the White House. HE HAS A TALK WITH THE Looking Round to Familiarize Him- self With His Duties. THE CLERKS ie The near approach of the change of ad- mintstrations was indicated at the White House today by a vistt to the Pres nt and Private Secretary Thurber of Mr. John Addison Porter of Hartford, Conn. the personal representative of the President- elect and Mr. Thurber’s prospective suc- cessor In the office of private secretary to the President, or, as that office will be known during the next administration, “secretary to thé President.” Mr. Porter came bere yesterday from his home in Hartford, and procesded to the residence of his reiatives, Mrs. Wm. J. Boardman, 1801 P strc quietly Mr. and +which J. Addison Porter. he made his quarters during his short sta here. He is well known here through his former sojourn in a journalistic capacity, and many of his more intin friends who knew of his pres n him yes- terday and today Mr. Boardman is his uncle and will prob- ably be his host until he secures more per- manent quarters for himself and family. Yesterday afternoon Mr. Porter ma long visit to Secretary Lamont at his rv nee on H street and w nee calles some valuable “How to ed as 2 private secre This morning alled at the White Hovse in company with Gen. John M. Wil- son, chief of engineers, and spent several hours there familiarizing himself with his new duties andsthe arrangements of the ion of the Executive Mansion Gen Wilson introds him to Private Secretary Thurber, and the latter presented him to President Cleveland, who was at work in his office at the time. He remained alone with the President for abou’ half an hour, and then had a long chat with Mr. Thurber, going over the ness methods and routine of the office. During this formal conversation Mr. Porter was intro- duced to all the members of the clerical force, and had a pleasant word for each of them. A Star reporter met him while he was making his rounds. He declined to be iy terviewed, saying that he really had noth- ing to say, and that he was opposed on gen- eral principles to being quoted in the new: papers. Although he had been in the White House many times before, he says he we rot entirely familiar with the office ar- r1angements, and he was there today mi ly te took around and get acquainted w the People there. He said he had had a very pleasant chat with President Cle land, but that th their talk. He jd he was ving back to Hartford this afternoon to arrange his pri- vate affairs, and would be here again later in the week. Although not nificance in © was no si, fully recovered from as: vere attack of the grip, Mr. P strong and vigerous, and fully taking up the cares of office. He is a good- pleasant-spoken man of ability nd giv romise of mak- his new field of u aving the White House, bitt House and conferred with the officials arranging for the inaugural —-e- THE LOUD BILL. Mr. Chandler Docs Not Think It Cas Pass This Session. Serator Chandler, from the committee on post offices and post roads, today re- ported the Loud bill in relaticn to second- class mail matter. He filed a written re- port detailing the fact that there was such general interest In the matter on both sides as to render hearings neces- sary. 8 time has passed,” the report con- tinues, “it has seemed to the committee that with the wide difference of opinion existing between the various interests and also among members of the committee as to the extent of existing abuses and the proper method of providing remedies, it Will not be possible to secure the passage of the bill through the Senate at the pres- ent session. The committee, however, report the bill to the Senate in order that it may be taken up for consideration if time permits.” The committee also recommend the crea- tion of a postal commission to consider the alleged abuses in connection with second- class matter, and also to Investigate the subject of the extension of the free-delivery system to rural regions, the reduction of the cost of the railroad transportation for the mails, the adoption of one cent postage for letters and other like questions. It is to report to the next Congress. The com- mission ts to be composed of the chairmen of the Senate and House post office com- mittees, the Postmaster General and two civilians. e+ An Insane French Woman. The matron at the first precinct police station has her hands full this afternvon attempting to care for a demented woman. The unfortunate creature seems to be wild- ly insane and persists in tearing off her clothing. She is Maria Risser, French, and twenty-eight years old. She was = as a maid by a married daugh‘er of Sena- tor ‘McPherson, . by whom she was brought to this country from France. She began acting queerly today at her place of em- ployment, and attsmpted to set fire to everything in her immediate vicinity. Be- coming alarmed persons in the house sum- moned the police and the woman was taken to the third precinct station. As there is no matron at the third she was later re- moved to the frst. Her condition is said to be an aggravated one of insanity and she will be held until the police surgeons can make an inquiry. One Battalion Paraded. Owing to the inclement weather today, Dr. F. R. Lane, the superintendent of the High Schools, countermanded the orders for a parade of the High School Cadets this afternoon in honor of Washington's birthday. Notification that Dr. Lane had countermanded the order did not reach the 2d Battalion until they had formed at the place originally designated, 13th street and Sew York avenue., Upon receiving the order the battalion marched, headed by the Mount Pleasant Field Band, by way of Pennsylvania avenue to the Business High School, on Ist street, where the hat- dismissed.