Evening Star Newspaper, April 27, 1897, Page 2

2 THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 1897-16 PAGES. Preceded by a picked force of mounted po- Heemen. The military escort included one sergeant and ten men of Troop A. . In the meantime the diplomats had de- parted by the 24th street entrance, leaving the way clear for the Grant. family, the cabinet aud others. The Grants left the hotel by the 5th ave- “nue entrance, a few minutes ahead of the President's party. Mrs. Grant leaned on the arm of her son, Col. Fred. D. Grant, and the others followed. Altogether they oceupied eight carriages. Departure From the Hotel. The initial step in the parade was made almost on schedule time,and by 9:40 o'clock the presidential procession was on the move. The order of this procession was: Squadron A. President McKinley, Vice President Ho- bart, Mayor Strong and General Porter. Mrs. Julia Dent Grant, Col. Frederick D. Grant, Mrs. Frederick D. Grant, Mrs. Nellie Grant Sartoris. Mrs. Jessie Grant, Miss Nellie Grant, Master Chapman Grant. Five carriages bearing the rest of the Grant Ex-Prestdent Cleveland and Rich- ard Watson Gilder. Major General W. S. Rosecrans, Major General C. C. Augur, Major General H. C. Wright, Major General J. G. Parke. Cheers greeted the distinguished party as it moved through the decorated streets, the enthusiasm. being so noteworthy that Presi- cent McKinley's face was joyous and his hat was in a state of constant salute. Mrs. Grant and her family to the third generation were objects of especial atten- tion and the widow of the hero was visibly affected at the great popular demonstra- tion. P The visitors got a chance to see a million people. It was an inspiring sight, that un- troken wal! of humanity six miles long. The arrival of the official portion of the Frocession at the tcmb was the signal for @ most stupendous outburst of patriotic cheering from the 50,000 people in the erand stands and cr the lawns arouyd the menument and on Claremont Heights. The President and the other guests alighted from their carriages at the mon- ument stands, and took the places assign- ed to them in readiness for the oratorical and musical ceremonies at, 10:26 o'clock, and stillness reigned in place of the noisy enthusiasm that marked the arrival of President McKinley. Decorations Along the Way. One of the most’ strfkin2 features of the day was the profuseness of the decora- tions. With the exception of October 31 last—the occasion ofthe republican bust- ness men’s demonstration—there has been ne such display of bunting in New York as has betn’ prepared in honor of the final interment of the nation’s greatest soldier. The munteipal buildings as well as those of the federal government were ail dec- orated with the national emblem. Here and there interspersed with the national emblem were io be seer the flags of other nations, giving the decorations a wider nificance. The clubs on Sth avenue were particu- larly lavish in decorating their handsome buildings. Among the most artistic of those were the Colonial, Catholic, Union League, Manhattan, New York and New York Yacht clubs. No expense has been spared by private citizens and associations to make the dec orations worthy of the day. The most lavish displays were in the upper West Side. Riverside drive, from street to Grant's tomb. was lined on its east side with stands, and every foot of the front ot these huge structures was covered with American flags. The effect of the whole- sale display of bunting was very impos- ing, especially from the ,river. From a lofty flagstaff, erected on a mound on the north side of the monument, floated the largest American flag in the family. world. It was visible from distant points of the neighboring palisades and far up the Hudson. > ‘The stars and stripes were displayed from many of the handsome residence# that dot the slope on the east side of the drive, and the houses of the boat clubs, The siand located immediately in front of the tomb for the accommodation of the officials and other dignitaries was covere® with bunting of royal purple hue, whiclt imparts to the mausoleum in the back- ground the whiteness of marble. The front of the monument was adorned with sannallias leaves, brought from Sout: America, and laurel and victory leaves were strewn about the foot of the columns. Many tropical plants were displayed on the speakers’ stand, and on one side was @ huge bank of American beauty roses. It was precisely 10:39 o'clock when the carriage bearing the President and Vice President the members of Grant's family and the foreign representatives ar- rived at the grand stand. The President and Vice President were under the escort of Squadron A, N. G. 8. N. Y., while the family of the dead hero were escorted by mounted companies of the Society of the Army of the Tennessee, New York Com- mandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Iggion: with four comrades of George G. Meade Post, No.1, G. A. R., Department of Pennsylvania, in carriages. The escorts Were under the direction of Gen. Danie] Butterfield, Squadron A being commanded by Charles F. Roe, and were preceded and followed by a platoon of mounted police. As the carriages containing the distin- gufshed party passed between the wall of people on the roadway the air resounded h cheers. ‘The President acknowledged the ovation by smiling and bowing. The party aseendéd the stage onthe west side of the tomb, and the band stationed nearby played patriotie airs. - Mrs. McKinley Retires. Mrs. MeKibley, after being assisted to the place reserved for her on the grand stand, felt the force and chilliness of the wind to be more than she could endure. * was therefore escorted by a sergeant of the park police and a squad of officers through the crowd, and to apartments at the Claremont Hotel, where she remained during the progress of the ceremonies at Grant's tomb. Abner McKinley, the Presi- dent’s brother, and Gov. Black were with her. Mrs. McKinley is not fll. AROUND THE MAUSOLEUM. Vast Crowds Had Assembled by O'Clock This Morning. NEW YORK, April 27.—By o'clock vast crowds had arrived at the Grant tomb and these who were fortunate enough to pos- tickets entilling them to seats on stands took their places in the gaily decked structures and prepared for the long wait that was to ensue before the arrival of the notables and military pagean. The less fortunate ones selected standing places from which they could see what occurred. The police were early on hand and estab- lished a line around the grand stand and the monument and along the roadway that was to be traversed by the troops. The elaborate preparations which had been made for handling the crowd bore good fruit. There was comparatively littie confus on and those who desired to reach the: places on the official stands had Bo difficulty in doing so. A feeling of reverence for the great war- rior whose renown was to be perpetuated was frequently manifested by persons in the surging crowd surrounding his sepul- cher. Gray-haired men were frequently to be seon lifting their hats as they were borne past tre tomb in the stream of humanity and one touching incident occurred early in the mogning. An a darkey with snow white locks and stooped figure stopped near the foot of one of the flights of steps leading to the monument. He carried in his trembling hand a small bunch of violets, which he timidly asked a policeman to be placed at the entrance of the tomb. “He helped to make me a free man, boss,” explained the old regro. The policeman hesitated an instant and in-chief of the Sons of Confederate Vete- rans. The tokens were -reverently laid on the sarcophagus by “Gen. J.-B: Gordon, while his comrades. stood by with uncov- ered hands, DEDICATORY EXERCISES. mies om the Riverside Over- looking the Hudson NEW YORK, April 27.—At 11:04 o'clock President McKinley entered the speakers’ stand, and was followed by the others who were to participate in the ceremonies. The President, with bared head, was the first to enter the stand. He leaned on the arm of Mayor Strong, who kept his hat on. The President was loudly cheered,-as was also ex-President Cleveland, who ap- peared with ex-Secretary Tracy. : Mr. Cleveland and President McKinley shook hands with each other as soon as they met. The two then conversed for a moment. While waiting for..the.ceremonties on the stand to commence President Mc- Kinley. Vice President.Hobart and ex- President Cleveland had their photographs taken in a group. President McKinley sat to the right of the speakers’ platform, where he was soon joined by Speaker Thomas B. Reed, who remained in animated conversation with the chief magistrate for some time. Ex- President Cleveland“and Mayor Strong con- versed together to their left. ‘The first row immediately back of the platform was occupied by the Grant party, Col. Fred Grant being on the end, escort- ing his mother. Mrs. U. 8S. Grant was wrapped in a heavy seal cape and over her lap was a heavy plaid shawl. She was dressed in a very hedvy black crepon dress. Next to Mrs. Grant was seated her daughter, Mrs. Nellie Grant Sartoris, and the other members of the family. Im- mediately back of the Grant family were seated the members of the President's family, including Mrs. McKinley, Mr. and Mrs. Abner McKinley and Miss Maud Mc- Kinley. The third row was occupied by the ladies of the cabinet, many members of their families and their friends in general. The exercises commenced with the singing ot “America.”” A solemn silence then fell on the dens? crowd as Bishop John P. Newman in- voked the blessing of heaven on the cere- monies. Many of the people joined in the “Our Father’ which concluded the bishop's prayer. Bishop Newman's Prayer. “Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and Earth, Savicr of All Men, God over all and biessed forevermore, hear us while we pray. Around this new tomb we gather to perform the last funeral rites for one we love, whom a nation honors and a world reveres. We pray not for him, for he is forever free from the repressive burdens, grave responsibilities, the stern con- of this, our inconstant life. He shall ; he lives with Thee, in the cer- tainties and realties of the better life, scmetimes thinking of .us and the couniry he loved so well. ‘Forever with Thee, Lord, he needs not our prayers to cheer his soul, nor our mon- uments of stone to perpetuate his mem- ory among the sons of men. Thou hast or- dained his place in human history for all time by the largeness of his soul, the greatness of his mind, the uprightness of his character, by his love of truth, his de- volicn te our nation’s welfare, by the ‘weet influenc? he still exercises for peace, justice and liberty, and here today we peur forth our hbations,of gratitude to The», © Thou God of Oar Fathers, that in our country’s danger, when autheriiy was chal- lerged end judgment imperiled and free- dom threatened, in the supreme hour of doubt and fear Thou didst give us this man to defend cur rights, to lead evr armies to vietory and to administer our government i ness and honor. Around his ve give Thee thanks that peace prev: that those once divided on the field of battle are here united in prayer and prais er a common flag, ue sym- bo! of un be ; and here we linger to pray for those he loved, for the precious woman, the wife of his youth, the com- panion of his manhood, the sharer of hi Joys and sorrows, that her last days ma: be full of heavenly rest, that in them ‘Th word may be. fulfillec—'Who. were lovely and pleasant in their lives, and in their death they shall nat be divided.” “May their chiléren and their children’s children live in all virtue, happiness and honor, under Thy fatherly care. “May the mantle of our departed chief- tain and statesman rest upon him who is today the chief magistrate of our favored republic, that under his wise administra- tion our land may be the home of peace and plenty; may the poor never ery for bread, ner the honest tofler languish in went, nor the virtuous citizen suffer from injustice: may the rich care for the poor and the poor respect the rich, for ‘Thou art the maker of all. “We supplicate Thee, thou Supreme Ruler of the Universe, for the welfare ef our common country; that our legislators may discern their times, and our judges be worthy the smile of the Infinite Judge: may our army be a terror to evil-doers and our navy be the bearer of a message of good will to all nations. May the gov- ernor of this imperial state and the mayor of this great city be under Thy divine guid- ance, to give us a wise and stable admin- istration, and may our nation lead the ad- vance of all peoples, in all that is benefi- cent in science, useful in art, noble in charity, generous in devotion. May pros- perity return to our people in the abund- ance of our fields, the richness of our in- dustries and the wealth of our commerce. “And here. on some sacramental altar, we renew our allegiance to Thee, Thou God of Our Fathers, and on this memorable day, by this flowing river, in the presence of this noble monument, expressive of a nation’s love and admiration, we pledge ourselves to be true to the cause for which the departed fought, to the Union he pre- served, to the institutions he cherished; to love what Thou lovest and to hate what ‘Thou hatest, until our nation shall be the light of the world, until knowledge, ana virtue, and truth, and sobriety, and plenty, and Christianity shall fill our earth witlr gladness, through Him who taught us to pray: “Our Father, who art in heaven, hal- lowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom ‘come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we for- sive them that trespass against us: and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. As soon as the prelate had taken his seat the hymn of thanks, “Old Netherland Folk Song,” was sung by the chorus. Another mighty cheer arose as Presi- dent McKinley, after the singing of the hymn, moved to the rail in the speakers’ stand to deliver his address. He was in- troduced ‘by Mayor Strong, who said: “I now have the pleasure of introducing Pres- ident McKinley to you, the President of the United States.” As the President removed his hat cries me from all sides: “Put on your hat; Il excuse you.” The President, however, stood with barca head, despite the nipping wind that sw: exposed stand. address as follow: then mounting the steps, laid the paltry token cf gratitude at the foot-of one of the columrs of the tomb. ! rexident McKinley's Address, low citizens: A great life, dedicated te the welfaré o@the nation, here finds its earthly coronation. Even if this day lack- cd the impressiveness of ceremony and was devoid of pagsaAffy, it would stilk be mem- erable, because it is the anniversary of the birth of one of the most fameus and best teloved of American s E “Architecture has paid high tribuie to the leaders of mankind, bis never was a ticipants in this representatives of all is The Sons of Confederate Weterans,, who were to.arrive at the tonrh at 9:30 o'clock and place a floral wreath with crossed swords on the sarcophagus, were an hour late in reaching the scene. They were headed by James R. Branch, gommander- memorial more worthily bestowg4 or more gratefully accepted by a free people than the beautiful structure before which we are gathered. “In marking the successful completion of this work we have as witnesses and par- branches of our government, the resident officials of forelgn-nations, the governors. of states and the sovereign peoole from every section of our common country who joir in this august tribute to the soldier, patriot and citizen. “Almost twelve years have passed since the heroic vigil ended and the brave spirit ef Ulysses 8. Grant fearlessly took its fight. Lincoln and Stanton had preceded him, but of the mighty captains of the war Grant was the first to be called. Sher- man and Sheridan survived him, but have since joined him on the other shore. “The great heroes of the civil strife on lard and sea are for the mest part new no mere. Thomas ard Hancock, and McPherscn, Farragut, Dupont and Porter, ee eer leper sescprepeneeenennesipnemenanscinemr aoa tester ag aRpS Seite ereree te rests and a host of others have passed forever from human sight. Those remaining grow dearer to us, and from them and the mem- ory of those who have @eparted generations yet unborn will draw their inspiration and gatker strength for patriotic purpose. “A great life never dies. Great deeds are imperishable; great names immortal. Gen- eral Grant's services«and character will continue. undiminished in influence and ad- vance in the estimation of mankind s».long as liberty remains the cornerstone of free government and integrity of life the guar- anty of good citizenship. “Faithful and teactess as a volunteer sok dier, intrepid and invincible as commander- in-chief of the armies of the Union, calm and confident as President of a reunited ard strengthened nation which his genius had been instrumental in achieving, he has our homage and that of th> world; but, brilliant as was his public character, we love him all the more for hix home life and homely virtues. In his individuality, his bearing and speech, his simple ways he had a flavor of rare and unique distinction, and his Americanism was so true and un- compromising that his name will stand for all time as the embodiment of liberty, loyalty and national unity. “Victorious in the work which under Di- vine Providence he was called upon to do; clothed with almost limitless power, he was yet one of the pecple—patient, patri- otic and just. Success did not disturb the even balance of his mind, while fame was powerless to swerve him from the path of duty. Great as he was in war, he loved Peace, and told the wortd that honorable arbitration of differences was the best hope of civilization. “With Washington and Lincoln, Grant has an exalted place in history and the af- fections of the people. Today his memory is held in equal esteem by those whom he led to victory and by those who accepted his generous terms of peace. The veteran leaders of the blue end the gray here meet not only to honcr the name of the departed Grant, but to testify to the living reality of a fraternal national spirit, which has triumphed over the differences of the past and transcended the limitations of sec- tional lines. Its completion, which we pray God to speed, will be the nation’s greatest glory. “Tt is right, then, that Gen. Grant should have a memorial commensurate with his greatness, and that his last resting place should be the city of his choice, to which he was so attached in life, and whose ties he was not forgetful even in death. Fit- ting, too, is it that the great sofdier should sleep beside the noble river on whose banks he first learned the art of war, and of which he became master and leader without a rival. “But let us not forget the glorious dis- tinction with which the metropolis among the fair sisterhood of American cities has honored his life and memory. With all that riches and sculpture can do to render the edifice worthy of the man, upon a site unsurpassed for magnificence, has this monument been reared by New York as a perpetual record of his illustrious deeds, in the certainty that as time passes around it will assemble, with gratitude and reveren:e and veneration, men of all climes, races and nationalities. “New York holds in its keeping the pre- clous dust of the silent soldier; but his achievements—what he and his brave com- rades wrought for mankird—are in the keeping of seventy millions of American citizens, who will guard the sacred heri- taze forever and forevermore.” The vast crowd listened with keen at- tention to the President's words, and at intervals broke into cheers when some in- cident in the dead soldier's career was al- luded to by the distinguished speaker. As the President concluded his address Colonel Fred. Grant advanced and shook him warmly by the hand. As the two men stood in the foreground of the wonderful picture the spectators applauded. “The Star Spangled Banner” was played by the band, after which +3en. Horace Por- ter was introduced by the mayor. The orator of the day was accorded a warm reception. Mcre disercet than the Presi- dent, Gen. Porter kept his hat on while he was speaking. He read his address from typewritten manuscript. At this point, when Gen. Porter began to speak, the biting wind forced many of the ladics in the presidential party to seek the shelter of the tomb. Among those were Mrs. McKinley, who was slightly in- disposed. Gen. Porter was follcwed by Mayor Strong, whose speeza js as fcllows: Mayor Strong’s Remark: “General Porter: As mayor of the city of New York, and on behalf of all its citi- zens. it is my distinguished honor to for- mally accept from the Grant Monument Association this magnificent tomb. It is especially fitting that the transfer of tis beautiful piece of architecture should take place in the presence of the President and Vice President of the United States, the members of the cabinet and any others of ish official position, and also the repre- sentatives of foreign governments, ho unite with us to honor the memory of one ef whom you have already so feelingly spoken. “Erected, as it was, by voluntary contri- butions of nearty 100,000 of our fellow citi- zens, mostly from ‘the territory of the Greater New York, it will forever perpetu- ate the name and fame of one of the brav- est military chieftains cf the country “I rerder grateful acknowledgment to the municipal authorities who selected this classic spot to receive his remains. The citizens of our city will be justly proud of their action, for her2 will’ be the shrine where his old comrades will worship and where the people of a grateful nation will Journey to offer the sflent tribute of admi- ration. “Let it be the Mecca where posterity tor ages to come will gather fresh inspiration for patriotism. Great in war, greater in peace, let his memory never fade from the heart of a grateful nation. “As he invoked peace for us, let us see that his ashes repose in peace so long as the country exists he so heroically defend- «d, aye, so long as the waters of the Hud- son flow silently by this noble structu From this day forth let us hope thut eve Passing steamboat, going in elther direc. tion, shall toll its bell in recognition of :he great services rendered this country by the silent soldier who sleeps within these gran- ite walls. For such an abject, gentlemen of the New York legislature, “your request would have the weight of law. As he served his country in paace and war, mak ing our present condition possible, we this day reconsecrate ourselves to ail that is best in American citizenship, to all that ix best in this government founded by the fathers, preserved by our martyred heroes and blessed by the grace of Almighty God." «the “Hallelujah Chorus,” from Handel's Messiah,” and the doxology were sung, and this concluded the ceremonies at the Speakers’ stand. The President an] other officials and the distinguished guests then retired to the tent in the rear uf the tomb where an elaborate tuncheon was served. The President was escorted tu the table by Mayor Strong end Col. Grant escorted his mother, Mrs. Julia Dent Grant. VIEWING THE PARADE. Enthusiasm Stirred by the Regul. the Militia and the Veterans.” NEW YORK, April 27.—With military Promptitude and perfect discipline the land parade started from 24th street and Madi- son avenue on the minute—at 10:30 o'ciock, Majot General Grenville M. Dodge, fol. towed by a staff of celebrated soldiers, led the column, the military band from Goy- ernor’s Island coming next. The veteran Merritt, one of the world's famous leaders of cavalry, commanding the Sivision of the Atlantic, led the first di- vision, and the natty West Pointers, “the firest marchers on earth,” as a British gen- =a described them, called for salvos of cheers as they followed. Engineer: - lery, cavalry, infartry in pictacessUsntat crderly variety, tramped by, each brigade headed by 4 veteran whose service ran, from. the fields. of civil war to the Coulles and Slerras of western warfare. Not least among the honored troops were the tars from Uncle Sam's navy. ut not alone was honor given regular troops. It made aoa heart glow to see the citizen soldiery—this army of the people. Proudly they bore themselves, and well was their pride justi- fied. Naval millamen, too, were there, the nucleus of a power which made the United States great in war on the waves of long ago. There was no invidious distincticn. York’s famous Seventh was no more Sean! ily cheered than was Maryland’s superb Fifth, while the solid ranks of Pennsyl- vania’s sons, led by their governor, had the ‘same bravos showered upon them that greeted the guardsmen from New Jersey, Obio and Massachusetts. Hearty, too, were the plaudits accorded the sons of confederate veterans—youths wrose sires “took their e whose honor march was made. But enthusiasm reached its climax when the division led by Major General 0. 0. Hcward marched into yew ‘The old vet- erans of the Grand Army of the vas given greatest honor. Beaut was the pageant it could not be as grand as that in which they-had a share, in those June days of 1865, when the nation was shouting ‘‘Hosannas for a land redeemed,” and“Grant,: the re: was the review- ing officér, as. the living commander, As a reli the constant bluc came the in ‘companies, the gray-clad cadets, the cévered benevolent, re- ligious. and | orders.. In many ‘ays the ‘the most noteworthy that has eveg the streets of any city on earth, “Jt woutd be Ympossible in any country ‘gtugr than the United States to duplicate a pi which would vall up so many.-memories of war and peace, of days of ; and days of sunshine, and all along: the lire—in regimental colors, guidons, bannersgleamed Old Glory, while frem thousands of throats of brass rang out the strains of music, martial and rem- iniseent, inspiring and harmontot Reviewed by the President. Promptly “a€ 12;10 p.m. the head of the parade appeared in’ sight a few blocks below the reviewing stand and was halted to allow the presidential party to finish luncheon. It wis i o'clock hefore it got in motion again, wien the President, es- corted by Mayor Strong, went to the re- viewing stand and the men-of-war began firing the salute. THE MARINE SPECTACLE. American and Foreign Warships An- chored Off Riverside. NEW YORK, April 27.—The warships claimed the attention of the crowd at Riverside before the arrival of the dig- nitaries and the commencement of the serv- dees of dedication. The river was dotted with small boats, which were tossed about on the roughened waters, and looked from the bluff I'ke so. many bobbing corks. All was life and bustle aboard the men of war. At 6 o’clock orders flashed from the flag- ship for the fleet to dress for the day's festivities. A few moments later a rain- bow cf cclors began going up from the bow of the New York. Immediately every vessel in the fleet followed sult. The big ships made a ‘magnifices#show- ing in their gala attire with rainbows of bunting from bow to stern. The naval part of the demonstration, the grand division, lay at anchor in the river in sight of the tomb, while the mer- chant marine division was located in the |- lower bay, awaiting the word at 2 o'clock for the start of the head of the column. The grand division was under the com- mand of Rear Admiral Francis H. Bunce, United Sates navy, whose staff consisted of Commander John Sonular, Lieutenant Hugh Osterhaus,’ Lieutenant Chas. Marsh. The marine division, which was scheduled to Ieave the lower bay at 2 o'clock, was divided into four divisions, each command- ed by a commodore. The rear admiral in command of the ‘entire division was I. G. Osborn, with the America for a fag ship. The commodore in command of the first division was Fred B. Dalzeil, with the Fred B. Daizell as flag ship; the com- modore in command of the second division was A. B. Valentinel, with the George W. Washburn as flag ship. The commodore in command of the third division was M. Moran, with the P. H. Wise as flag ship. ‘The commodore-in command of the fourth division was F. H. Boyer, with the For- tuna as flagship. The signal “dress ship” was the first ma- neuver of the day, and the nimble tars were upcn every yard and top of the rig- ging in a trice. All the available flags and bunting aboard the warships seemed to have been hauled out of lockers for the occasion. Strings of flags were run from the stern up tothermasts and down again to the bow. The United States ensign flew at the stern of all our warbhip} and at the fore of all of the foreign Vessels. Opposite the Ifhe of warships were the revenue marine and the lighthouse tenders, eleven of the latter ard five of the former. The dispatch phat. Dolphin lay off above the warships decked profusely in bunting. She was to carpy tie President later, when he reviewed the naval parade. An interesting feature was the parade of the merchant marine. Each division wad divided into two squad- rons, and there, Were about 15) boats in ne. . All the vesselg yere covered with bunt- ing, flapping o1 stir as boards in the brisk wind, and presented a pretty and animated picture. The hour set,for, them to start up the North river was 2 o'clock, but as carly as noon they begarr té‘assemble at the rendez- vous. ar * The parade was started in splendid order, and maintained excellent order throughout, the flotilla turning the stakeboat, anchored half a mile above the head of the warships, in admirable style, and then stemmed the tide, until all fell in line at quadruple columns behind the monitors to await the coming of the President on the Dolphin. FRED. MORRIS’ DEFEAT. He Is Dissatinfied and Wants Another Fight. LONDON, April 27.-Fred Morris, the American boxer, who was defeated by Dido Plumb, in ten rounds, catch weights, at the National Sporting Club, last night, had the advantage of height and weight. Both fcught wild and anxiously at the start. Plumb, in some furious fighting, landed on his opponent’s mouth. Morris led short and frequently countered and clinched. In the secord round Plumb landed frequently on the head and wind and Morris was groggy at the end of the third round. Fast fighting followed until the sixth round, when Morris was much winded. Morris, in the eighth round, was cautioned for hitting low. Both men finished the requisite ten rounds about even, but Plumb was given the fight on points and clean hits. Morris was dissatisfied with the award and has asked for another fight. —— Train Master Sharp's New Position. BALTIMORE, April 27.—W. J. Sharp, trainmaster of the Chicago division of the Baltimore and Ohio, with headquarters at Garrett, Ind., has been appointed super- intendent of the Staten Island Rapid Tran- sit Company, vice W. O. Sprigg, resigned. Appointment effective May 1. Mr. Sharp has been employed by the Baltimore and Ohio for a number of years. = Rowing at Yale. NEW HAVEN, Comn., April 27.—A long conference was held today between the Yale maregers and Bob Cook ard the situation was talked over at length. It is now probable that Mr. Cook will con- tinue to coach the erew throughout the season. Stricter discipline will be observed in the crew for the remainder of the sca- son. The managers of the crew deny that there has been any change in the oars. SS Government Receipts. National bank ‘notes received today for redemption, $343,161. Government receipts: From internal févehbe, $245,361 $087,158; miscellaneots,” si00,ac0,) “MSOs: Phe Greek Fond. sponse to the appeal of the Union of Greek Women have been recelved by The Starla: follows: Heretofore acknowl@ged. Lin Fong & Co.v}...24. Y. Wooyeno & Cov. : rise 432,.34.. + a ‘The Lite, of Paul. The Rev. I. Neo Egrle of Philadelphia, who is conducting) a Jeries of Bible studies in Washington, sigdeg the auspices of the Sunday School Union, will speak this even- ing at the Second‘0Baptist Church, 4th street and Virgtifa dvertue southeast. His subject will be “Thé “Life of Paul,” ius- trated by a fine colored ehart, length. The Sunday schools’ will study fe an extraordinary apnotiunite ne ore nm © @ graphic, comprehensive view -of this great subject. a2 ret oe gee Five. Charges of Larceny Against Him, George Stamp, a young white man, was placed on trial before’ & juty tate this afternoon .in the Police Court on five charges-of larceny.: It was alleged that during Januery and February last Stamp stole 200 oe, roses froin his TURNER CONFESSES MeElhone’s Oo-Defendant Gives Some Sensational Testimony. HE DESCRIBES THEIR OPERATIONS Historic Documents Taken From the Congressional Library. DETAILS OF THE EVIDENCE ‘When the trial of Philip McElhone, charged, together with Lewis McKenzie Turner, with havirg, last January, ab- stracted from the Congressional Library, where they had been employed for several years, a number of papers from the Peter Force collection, was resumed before Judge Bradley in Criminal Court No. 2 this morn- ing it was the understanding that the gov- erpment would close its case before recess today. As on the preceding days of the trial, the court room was crowded, a large numter of the spectators being friends of the young defendant. Just before the trial was adjourned yes- terday afternoon Judge Bradley made a ruling which was regarded as quite a vic- tory for the deferse. District Attorney Davis had offered to place in evidence the papers and letters identified as having been in the possession of the defendant, but ‘which had not been mentioned in the three indictments returred against the young men. Mr. Davis contended that the docu- ments, having been shown to have formed Part of the Force collection, that the fact should be allowed to go before the jury as terding, should their possession by the de- fenéant be unexplained, to prove that he had abstracted them and also those named in the indictments. . The offer was objected to, of course, by counsel fcr the defense, and Judge Bradley, in overruling the offer, after holding that the defendant should be required to only account for the documents aileged in the indictments to have been stolen, said, among other things: “Now, it is urged inasmuch as the United States cannot appeal nor prosecute a writ Qf error, that the court would viclate its own judgment—or perhaps Mr. Davis did not mean to go as far as thai—that if the court has any doubt as to the propriety of the position that the prosecution has as- sumed, the court should resolve that doubt agairst the accused, and in favor of the Presecution, in order that the question might receive the light of wisdom of the Court of Appeals, and with the certainty that the Court of Appeals would do the de- fendant justice. Whether the Court of Ap- Peals would do the defendant just or not is not for me to determine, but it is clearly not my duty, when I air of a clear and decided opinion upen a question of law, to decide that question adversely to my own judgment. in order that the supposed su- perior wisdom of the Court of Appeals ma be had upon the same question. It is not my duty, I think, to subject the accused to the tender mercies of the Court of Appeals, and I shall not do it. The effer is over- ruled.’ . Today's Textimony. The first witness called by District At- torney Davis this morning was Bookseller Wm. J. Campbell of Philadelphia. He identified a letter written to him by Mec- Elhone last February inclosing two letters said to have formed part of the Force ct lection, but not mentioned in the indict- ments. He did not purchase them, the letters being autograph ones of Robert H. Morris and William Williams. Autograph Dealer Walter R. Benjamin of New York next testified, valuing the Morristown letter of Washington at $60, but when shown the two alleged Benedict Arrcld letters be gave it as his opinion that they are not in the handwriting of Arnold, but in the handwriting of Arnold's secretary, Richard Barry. He valued them at $) apiece. The Newburg W: circular letter he valued at $150, and the Braddock orderly book in the handwriting of Washington in the thousands. The letter of Tom Paine he valued at $30, and the roll of artificers, signed by Washing- , at $30. The commission of Colonel Couriland, signed by John Hancock, valued at $15. The William Williams let- ter he valued at $20, while the diary of Washington is worth, he said, from $750 to $1,000. Mr Benjamin stated that he corresponded with both McElhone and Turner | fall, but explained that none of the papers al- leged in the three indictments to have been stolen were purchased by him from Mc- Elhore. One of the letters written by Mr. Benjamin to him last October was offered in evidence, when counsel for the defense objected. Mr. Davis explained- that the deferdant claims to have been the innocent dupe of Turner, and he desired to show by the letter that Mr. Benjamin warned him that Turner's honest possession of the papers offered for sale was doubted, and that letters written by the witness to Tur- ner to the same effect were seen by Mc- Elhone. In other words, said Mr. Davis, he desired to show that the defencant had not been, as he claimed, an innocent dune of his alleged confederate. Counsel for the defense renewed their ob- jection, submitting that the offer should not be accepted, first, because the letters do not refer to the papers mentioned in the indictments, and because if evidence at all there would be evidence in rebuttal, and, therefore, not proper at this stage of the ease. Judge Bradley sald the defendant stood charged not with receiving stolen goods, knowing them to be stolen; but with lar- ceny, and, therefore, the objection weuld have to be sustained for the present, al- though the offer might be proper later on. Turner Called. Mr. Davis then caused a decided ser-sa- tion by excusing Mr. Benjamin from the stand and calling as his next witness Lewis McKenzie Turner, who stands joint- ly indicted with McElhone. Mr. Shilling- ton, of counsel for McElhone, promptly ob- jected to Turner’s testimony, on the ground that as the case against him has not been disposed of he cannot testify against his co-defendant. The objection was argued at great length by Mr. Shillington, who read numer- ous authorities which he contended su: tained his assertion that while the indict- ments against Turner remained undisposed of he could not be called as a witness against his co-defendant. In reply Dis- trict Attorney Davis submitted but a single authority, that of Benson against the United States, decided by the United States Supreme Court in an opinion delivered by Mr. Justice Brewer, reported in 146 U. S., 325. In that case the Supreme Court held that a jointly indicted person whose case is undisposed of is a competent witness against his co-defendant. Judge Bradley therefore overruled the objection made by Mr. McEthone’s counsel, remarking that he desired no higher authority, and allowed Turner to be sworn, directing a recess un- til 1 o'clock. testify. He explained he employe in the Congressional that about eight years, and, as stolen papers were handed to he iden- tified them, namely, the return of General Sullivan's troops, two Arnold the Newburgh circular letter, Washington’ diary, Braddock’s orderly books, Paine’s letter, the roll of antificers, the Cortland commission and the Williams letter. shington | New York, McElhone having suggested that they sell them to Mr. Benjamin, both he and McEthone abstracting papers from the’ Force coliectton from time to time, those mentioned in the three indictments being among them. Turner Continues Hin Confession. Turner then went on to give the detalis of ‘their alleged operation#, stating that when he expressed the Washington diary to New York for sale McElhone was with him and knew what he was doing. McEIl- hone, he sald, also knew of the sending off of the Braddeck orderly books. The Han- cock commission, the Williams letter and the Newburgh circular letter were taken to his room, but by which of them he could not remember. ‘That McElhone was corresponding with the four dealers, Turner said he well knew, and McElhone also knew that he was in correspondence with them. Turner also stated that he and McElhone depended alone upon the Congressional Library for the papers they abstracted, and they had No agreement as to papers from any other source. ‘ Tarner Still on the Stand. About every question asked Turner by Mr. Davis was objected to by counsel for the défense, their purpose being to confine the witness to the papers mentioned in the indictments, but Judge Bradley allowed Turner to answer in many instances. In reply ta\ene of Mr. Davis’ questions Turver stated that there was no general understanding as-to how they should ac- count for their possession of the papers. althcugh he stated at one time that he had gotten them from his wife's family. For the Washington diary, the Braddock orderly books ani the Newburgh letter they received nothing, because they were arrested before payment was received by them, although there was no understanding between them as to the division of the pro- eeeds from their sale. Turner's direct examination had not been concluded when this report closed. —— A LIVELY MEETING EXPECTED. An Effort to Oust the Mi the Central Ohio. The annual meeting of the Central Ohio Railroad Company, which, as is known by the readers of The Star, has been operated under a lease by the Baltimore and Ohio for more than thirty years, will be held at Columbus, Ohio, tomorrow, and an at- tempt will, it is understood, then be made to oust the present management. Persons who have given careful attention to all the surrounding circumstances ex- press the opinion that the attempt will be a failure, as the majority of the stock is owned by persons whose sympathies are in line with the course heretofore followed by the receivers. ‘Thirteen directors will be elected to serve during the ensuing year, and an attempt will be made to turn out President Collins ard his following in the directory. There are 33,000 shares of Central Ohio stock. The Garrett estate holds the ma- jority of this, and it is understood that these holdings will be voted in favor of the present management. Mr. James Sloan, jr., of Baltimore is also a large stockholder in the property, and he will, it is said, cast his votes in favor ot President Collins. The opposition has mus- tered about 20,14 shares, and expects te receive some support from the stockhold- ers residing in Ohio, though they do not expect to elect a majority of the members of the aew board. The opposition to the present manage- ment is due to the latter favoring the policy of the receivers of the Baltimore and Ohio in withholding the rental due from the operation of the Central Ohio. This amounts to 35 per cent of the gross earn- irgs and the amount now in arrears aggre- gates about $1,000,000. The receivers assert that the earnings of the Central Ohio co not warrant such a large rental, and that they have no au- thority to pay it. cement of > ATTITUDE OF THE POWERS. Secretary Curzon’s Interesting State- ment to the Commons, LONDON, April 27.—The parliamentary secretary for the foreign office, Mr. C “zon, replying, in the house of commons to- day to a question of Mr. Henry L bouchere, advanced liberal, said that no agreement had been reached relative to the withdrawal of the Turkish troops from Crete. A majority of the powers, he add- ed, were of the opinion that the Greeks must leave first. (Cheers.) Continuing, Mr. Curzon informed house that the admirals of the tere! fleets in Cretan waters had decided that the deportation of the Turks would imperti 40,000 Cretan Mussulmans in Candia alone. In concivsion, Mr. Curzon remarked that the powers had no intention of occupying any porticn of Greek territory and deciar- ing it neutral. ee UNDERGROUND ROAD EXPLOSION. the It is Belleved That the Affair Was aj Carefully Planned Outrage. LONDON, April 27.—One of the victims of an explosion which occurred yesterday afternoon while the train filled with men frem the city was making its usual stop at Aldersgate station of the underground rail- road, is dead. Experts have determined that the explosion was caused by a high explosive placed in one of the cars. It is generally believed the affair was a carefully planned outrage, although its object is unknown, unless it was merely to create general havoc. ‘The urst-class carriage was wrecked, the glass roof of the station was blown out, the platform was strewn with debris, many of the gas lights in the waiting room and on the plaiform were extinguished and a gereral panic ensued. The occupants of the damaged car were lying about, maimed and bleeding. Ten of the injured were re- moved to hospitals. A number of persons who were standing on the platform were also hurt. I: was at first believed that the explosion was the result of a collection of gas. A RAILROAD BOYCOTT. It May Affect the Company of Which Senator McMillan is President. Senator McMillan of the District com- mittee, it is thought, is about to have on his hands serious. trouble with some of the railroads of the country, the Detroit and Cleveland Steam Navigation Company, of which he is president, being threatened with a boycott. The Central Freight Association, which comprises among its members the Balti- more and Ohio and all the other lines which enter Washington from the north and west, has adopted a resolution which, in the judg- ment of lead‘ng railway’ attorneys, will amount to a boycott if it is-put’into effect, which at this time it is: expected will be done in the course of.@,wery few days. The resolution states that if the Detroit and Cleveland Navigation Company does not reach an agreement with a rival steam- ship line on rates BetWeen Detroit and Cleveland before May 1, the association will withdraw all divisions and percentages with the Detrojt Navigation Company. Furthermore, the Central Freight Asso- ciation has, given. the Detroit and Cleve- land line to uns that the same Policy will also be pursued with regard to rete labor. It will be remem- bered tl Clover Leaf boycott was in- stituted ‘by Joint Traffic Association a few morths ago. It was done with a great flourish of trumpets In the war against Senator McMillan’s line a direc! Opposii: Policy will be pursued. ee: LATE NEWS BY WIRE Heavy Loss by Fire at Newport News. DESTRUCTION OF THREE VESSELS Two Piers and Great Quantities of Grain Burned. See POSSIBLE LOSS ——— OF LIFE NEWPORT NEWS, Va., April 27.—Fire broke out this morning at the wharf and destroyed two coastwise merchandise piers, with their contents; three vessels and one tugtcat, entailing @ total loss of about $2,500,000, The fire originated in Pier 5 about 4 o'clock, and before the alarm was sounded the entire building was in flames. A num- ber of persons were injured, and it is thought several lives were lost. It ts impossible to ascertain the facts at this hour, as the firemen are still engaged in fighting the flames. Some of the injured are Captain Kreite of the German ship J. D. Bischoff, Captain Bulman of the British steamship Clintonia, Captain Roper of the tugboat Wanderer, all of whom wore badly burned tn attempt- ing to escape from their ships. Three vessels were entirely destroyed, to- gethe- with part of their cargoes. They are the British steamer Clintonia, Norwe- gian steamer Solveig and German full- rigge! sailing ship J. D. Bischoff. The first two have been towed out into the stream ard are now burning. The Bischoff is lying rear the smoldering embers of pier 6 in a mass of flames. The loss on the ship aicne is estimated to be at least $500,000, partially covered by insurance. Over $1,00,000 worth of grain and mer- chandise was stored in the two piers which were destroyed, and this is partially covered by insurance. By hard work the huge grain elevator was saved. The fire is st! raging, but there is no danger of the fire spreading unless the wind shifts, The origin of the fire is un- known. A More Conservative Estimate. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. RICHMOND, Va., April 27.—At the gen- eral offices of the C. and O. here it is iearn- ed that the insurance on piers Nos. 5 and 6, tug “Wanderer” and car float No. 2, which were destroyed at Newport News this morning, is $400,000, which will prac- tically cover the damag: A large number of cars with miscella- neous freight were destroyed. but the dam- age and irsurance have not been reported at headquarters here. It is feared ihe dam- age on freight is very heavy, ronning up into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Sales—regular call ctropoll tan Raliroad, ly at 112, cents, overument Bunds. 201 Lid, asked, at 4s, Water stock 7s, i 5, fund, Railroad Kallroad fs, G2 bid, | id. Washin | Washingten Washington Mall Infantry Ist 6 National 1 bid. Bank ropalitan, Xa:tomal ‘wnting: American Se cur posit, 59 bid. Railroad asked. M lumb tal Traction, 111% bid, 1 s . Sy Linculn, 5%} |. Comm -reial Title Insurance Stoel Estate Title, bid. Columbia Title, 5 bid, 5% asked. | Washing Title, 7% asked. District ‘Title, SX asked. Telephone Stocks. Ponusylvania, 28 bid. Cheaa- peake and Potomac, G2 Wid, 65 asked. Amor Graphophone, 8% bid, % asked. Ameriean Giapho phone. preferred, 10’ bid, 10% asked. Pneumatic Gun Carriage, .58 bid, 00 asked. Miscellaneous Stocks. — Mergunthaler Linotype, 445 5 119% bid, 120% asked.“ Lanxton Monotype, 6% bid. 7 asked. " Wasnington Market, 11 bi1. Great Falls Teg, 18 bid, 123 waked. Lincoln Hull, 90 asked. *Ex div. —~o_— RETURNED TO HAVANA. Gen, Weyler Has Finished His In- spection im Santa Clara, HAVANA, April. 27.—Captain General Weyler has arrived here. He left Santa Clera Sunday, with his staff and a squad- ron of the Pizarro 'tegtment, proceeding by land to Sagua, where he embarked on board the Spanish gunboat Pizarro and arrived here at 9 o'clock this morning. The captain general's visit to this city is for the purpese of dispatching mail to Spain and to, bid farewell to his son, Ferd- inando Weyler, who is going home to study for a military career. —-->-_— . FEARS FOR THE HENRI. Possible Loss of a French Vensel, With Thirty of Her Crew. LONDON, April 27.—It is feared that the French steamer Henri, bound ffom Swansea for Marseilles, has been logt with thirty of her crew. The Henri was a steamer of 1,203 tons. a ees Fatal Electric Car Disaster. PORTLAND, Ore., April 27.—An electric car was thrown from the track at the cor- ner of Eact Morrison and 8th streets this afternoon and plunged into a slough twen- ty-five below. Four persons were drowned and fifteen injured. ‘ a Baltimore Markets. BALTIMORE, April 27.—Flour diili, Fecelpts, 5,042 barrels: Wheat dull and