Evening Star Newspaper, May 6, 1897, Page 2

THE EVENING. STAR, THURSDAY, MAY 6, 1897-14 PAGES. main body at Pharsalos, commanded by the crown prince. This would enable the Turkish com- amander-in-chief to attack separately either ofthe two Greek armies end overwhelm them with his immenseiy superior forces, as It 1s not believed either Of the Greek commands would venture from its en- trenched positions into the open if the other was attacked In force. The second piece of bad news for the Greeks ts the cutting of the railroad be- tween Pharsalos and Velestino by the Turks. The interruption of railroad com- munication between Pharsalos and Volo means a very great deal to the Greeks, as the road between the two places was a good one and a source from which the Greeks derive taeir supplies. Then again, the cutting of the raflroad makes it much more difficult to defend Velestino, and the loss of that place would mean that the Greeks would have to depend on a difficult road across a pertion of the Othy- ris range of mountains, through the Phourka and Malouka passes, each nearly three thousand feet high, for their sup- plies. It will thus be seen that the positions of the Greeks are already half taken, and it wouid seem that if a masterly retreat could be carried out, it would perhaps be the best way out of the difficulty, for Edhem Pasha seems to hold the key to the situa- tien, and to be slowly and cleverly closing around the Greeks, who seem to be almost at his mercy unless the great unexpecied happens. The bravery displayed by Crown Prince Constantine and his brother, Prince Nich- olas, yesterday, has had a good effect upon the troops. But there was consider- able resentment felt among the Greeks against their officers in general. Greek Victory Confirmed. LONDON, May 6&.—The Greek charge @affaires here has received a dispatch from the minister for foreign affairs, M. Skouloudis, dated Athens, today, saying: “Iam happy to announce that the news from Thessaly is very satisfactory.” M. Skouloudis then gives an account of the fighting, which is precisely the same as contained in the dispatches of the Asso- ciated Press, and adds: “Prince Constantine kept continually within the Hne of fire and contributed by his presence to the ardor of the soldiers.” Grumbkof Pacha‘'s Criticisms. BERLIN, May 6—An interview with Grumbkoff Pasha, the German officer wno Teorgarized the Turkish artillery and who entered Larissa at the head of the Turkish troops, is published here. Grumbkoff Pasha dwells upon the splendid conduct of the Turks, and says the capture of Larissa did net cost them a single man. Continuing, Grumbko‘f Pasha gives many instances of the self-sacrifice and enthus- jasm animating the Turkish troops. In regard to the Greeks, the general asserts that both officers and men were seized with panic, and that great numbers of Grecks; in the face of the enemy, strip- ped themselves of their uniforms, donned civilian clothing and beseeched the Turks to spare their lives. The Turks treated all their prisoners and wounded with the greatest care. Powers Offer Mediation. ATHENS, May 6, 2 p.m—Gen. Smolen- ski's brigade of Greek troops is:also about to retreat from Velestino. Smoienski may falh back on Volo and try to hold that place with the protection of the Greek fleet, or ie may retreat on Halmyros, with the view of possioly effecting a junction later with the main body of the Greek ‘The report that the powers are interven- ing is confirmed. The ministers of Great Britain, France, Russia and Italy have been instructed to Propose mediation between Greece and Turkey, and similar instructions to the German and Austrian ministers are ex- pected every moment. ATHENS; May 6.—A dispatch from the ferent anncunces that Prince Constantine's army retired, yesterday evening, in per- fect order upon Domokos, about thirteen miles south of Pharsalos, where the Greeks await the attack of the Turks. General Smolenski remains at Velestino, in order to protect Volo. Pharsalos has been abandoned, and tele- graph communication with that place has been cut off. It has been authoritatively announced that the powers have intervened and pro- posed mediation. Turks Also Claim Victory. CONSTANTINOPLE, May 6.—The min- istry of war has received the following dispatch from Edhem Pasha, the Turkish commander-in-chief, in Thessaly, dated yesterday evening: “The Turks today won a great victory. The Turkish shells are commencing to fall near Pharsalos. Details will be for- warded later.” The Sabah says that the division of Turkish troops commanded by Hakki Pasha hes carried the first line of the Greek defenses at Velestino, and that the attack is proceeding against the other ines. Cretams to Reinforce Greek Army. ATHENS, May 6.—A dispatch from the Island of Cerigo says that 5,000 Cretans are feady to land in Greece for active service against the Turks, and have asked for means of transportation. —_— MISS DISS DE BAR AGAIN. “Speok Priestess” Gets a Ticket-of- Leave From Milwaukee. MILWAUKEE, Wis., May 6—The Theos- cphists in Milwaukee are greatly stirred up over the discovery that they had been entertaining the noted Ann Odelia Diss Le Bar, alias Vera Ava, unawares. The wo- man came to the city and began to ingra- tiate herself with the Theosophists. After ske had been here for two weeks, suspicion was aroused by something which she drop- ped that she was a woman with a career. Headquarters in New York were communt- cated with, and from the answer returned there was no doubt in the minds of the Milwauk,2 members that this was Diss De Bar. When confronted with the facts, the wo- man became ind:gnant and insisted that she was not Diss De Bar, but Iva Vidya. ‘This was the exact name given by the w York headquarters as the name under ch the woman had joined the society. ‘That ended any further resistance, and, as the women said she had ro money to leave town, the Milwaukee Theosophists pur- chased a ticket for an eastern point, and in order to see that she left the city ac- companied her to the railway station; but they have not yet recovered from the sen- saticn of the discovery. ee BEAR'S ANNUAL CRUISE. Revenue Cutter Carries a Coast and Geodetic Survey Party. SEATTLE, Wash., May 6.—United States revenue cutte- Bear has sailed on her an- nual cruise to the arctic. She will stop at Unga Island and Ounalsska and then pro- ceed to Point Barrow, returning to the sound next November. Aboard the Bear is the coast and geodetic survey party which is to make a survey of the Pribyloff Islands, at th= head of which is W. W. Duf- field, son of the chief of the United States coast and geodetic survey service. With him are Fremont Morse, G. R. Putnam and Geo. L. Putnam and six college boys, most- ly from Chicago. et Collided With an Iceberg. MARCUS HOOK, Pa., May 6.—The Dutch oil tank steamer La Campine, from Ant- werp for Philadelphia, which passed up the Delaware river this morning, is report- ed to have been fn collision with an iceberg. Her bows are considerably damaged. La Campine has on beard # sick French sailor who was taken from a fishing schooner off the fishing banks. LATE NEWS .BY WIRE|!MPORTANT Two More Prominent Victims of the Great Paris Fire. PATE OF DUCHESS D'ALENCON ACompanion Says She Might Have Escaped. WOULD NOT LEAVE THE HALL PARIS, May 6—With the exzeption of socialist newspapers, the whole pres asso- ciates itself with the profound sorrow which has overtaken the upper classes of French society. The papers point out that the question of the responsibility for the fearful fire at the Charity Bazaar must be fixed. They reproach the prefecture of po- lice for not having taken proper precau- tions. ‘The government has ordered.all the sub- sidized theaters to be closed until Satur- day as a mark of respect for the deud. Geaeral Meunier, who was severely burn- ed during the fire at the charity bazaar, died at noon tcday. Only five bodies now remain unidentified. The remains of the Duchesse d’Alencon were placed ina coffin thls afternoon, in the presence of Prince Louis and Prince Ferdinand cf Bavaria, Baron Lambert and Colonel de Percival, who sigted their names on the sealed coffin. The Duc de Vendome, identified are Mme. DeVilleneuve, Cordoet, Mme. Blinsky, Mme. DeCousson, Mme. Genty, Sister St. Claire and Dr. Rochet Mazuro. 5 Succumb to Their Injuries. ‘To the list of victims must be added the names of Mile. De Chevilly andthe Vi- comtesse d’Avenal, who have succumbed to the injuries they susteined while escap- ing from the fire. ’ It is stated tnat Mile. De L— (name not given in full, according to custém of French newspapers),--the. daughter of a well-known colonel, visited the Duc de Vendome, son ‘of the: Duc d’Alencon, yes- terday, and repeated a conversation she had with the Duchesse d’Alencon just be- fere the catastrophe. Mile. De L—— spoke of the courageous conduct of ner royal highness after the fire broke out, and con- tmued: “I was talking. to the duchess in front of the stall 4 I was assisting, when I heard a cry of fire, and immediately said to the duchess: ‘Let us go, madame; some at once.” “The duchess replied: ‘No, not yet. Let us give the visitors time to get outside.” Burning Tar Fell on Them. “I caw the crowd rush for the exits and flames spreading from hanging to hanging around us, while drops of burning tar fell upon us. I took the duchess by the waist and was draggmg”her'away. I rcpeated: ‘You must come, madame.’ dragged her a ‘few paces; but with a brusque movement she released herself, re- peating: ‘No! No! I will remain.’ “As I was suffocating and as the flames had already reached us L was compelled to abandon her. “She stood motionless, then took a few steps toward her stall, her eyes uplifted to heaven, as though sceing visions, and that was the last I saw of her.” ‘The report that the Countess Castellane, formerly Miss Anna Gould, was among the missing is pure invention. The Cas- teHanes were not even in the vicinity of the fire. A cable message has been received here from San cisco saying that the French colony of that city is deeply moved at the catastrophe, which has plunged so many families here into mourning, and ex- Pressing condolence with the sufferers. ————__ PATHETIC FLOOD INCIDENT. Thirty Negroes Four Days on a Raft Without Food. NATCHEZ, Miss., May 6.—One of the Most pathetic scenes since the flood took Place yesterday. Thirty negroes drifting on a raft were landed here, haying been floating for four days with nothing to eat. No sooner had they reached land than they feli down and worshiped it. A colored Baptist preacher nearby offered his services, and began at ones to bapcize the whole crowd. They retuscod 19 eat or leave the river bank until baptism was completed. They said the flood was a visi- tation of Divine wrath. eS BOERS EXPECT TROUBLE. Field Cormects Ordered to Patrol the Border of Natal. LONDON, May 6—A special dispatch from Cape Town eays that the army re- serve of the colony of Natal has been netified to hold itself in iness for active service. It is further: announced that the au- thorities of the Transvaal have instructed their field cornets to thoroughly patrol the Natal border and report instantly any sus- picious movements. Finally, the special says,'a circular from the Transvaal has been distributed tn Cape Colony and in the Orange Free State call- ing upon the Africanders for help. It says: “We do not want your money nor moral We want you to come «nd help —__o__—__ WILL CAUSE BLOODSHED. Continued Atrocities of the Kentucky Toll Gate Raiders. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. SHARPSBURG, Ky., May 6.—A toll gate within a quarter ofa milé of town was de- molighed Jast night by one hundred mask- ed men, who strung the keeper up by his thumbs until he promised that he would Rot collect more toll and would leave the county. rs Larry Kernans, the keeper, is a worthy citizen, and the indignity he has suffered has caused much indignation. The raiders and thelr barbarity will cause bloodshed within the next fortnight. = tanner ee ANXIOUS ABOUT MISS PAYNE. Her Mother Fears She Was in the Paris Bazaar Fire. SARATOGA, N. Y., May 6.—Mrs. Mary B. Payne of this place, fears that her daughter, Fannie E. Payne, who for months has been traveling in Europe, was in the Charity Brzaar, Paris; during the gteat fire. Miss Payne, who was bern in Paris, was to have reached that city Tues- day morning. She is a granddaughter of ex-Congress- man Marvin of Saratoga. The family have cabled the American consi in Peris to make inquiries. ———— MR. TYNER REAPPOINTED. Made Assistunt Attorney General for the Post: Office Department. . James N. Tyner of Indiana has been ap- pointed assistant attorney general for the Post Office Department. Mr. Tyner at once took the oath of office and entered on the dischorge of his duties. ~ apie The office of attorney for the Post Office Department is the only one of the assistant attorneys general not in the presidential class. Mr. Tyner heid the position under the Harrison administration. Fepresent Congress, but for several years has prac- ticed law in this city. He succeeds John L. ‘Thomas of Missouri, Steamship Arrivals. At New York—tItalia, Genoa. At Bremerhaven—Trave, New York vis. ees a: At Plymouth—Normenia, ‘New York for ARRESTS Two Suspected Orooks Held for Further Investigation. One ef the Men Leads 2 Lively Chase From the Police Court. Today between 12 and 1 o'clock a tall man who had been a prisorer in police headquarters walked out the front door and came near escaping. More than a hun- dred people joined in the pursuit ard the man was recaptured near Pennsylvania avenue and 7th street. This man gave his name as James Hennessy, while another young man, who had been seer in the Bal- tmore and Potomac depot with him, gave his name as James Trammell when the de- tecttve arrested him. These arrests were made by Seymour Butler, one of the Pink- erton detectives, who is here looking after the circus crowds. The detective was in the depot arranging to get a sleeper when his attention was attracted to Hennessy, who was seated on one of the benches. He recognized the man as having been arrested at Atlanta during the exposition, so he says, and he also remembered that his picture was in at least one police gallery. He had not seen the man before, however, and while he watched him the latter became so restless that he finally walked out of the depot and started up 6th street. Reaching Pennsylvania avenue he started in the Howard House. Then the officer thought it was time to arrest him, and the man Was not at all surprised when he was caught by the coat and told that he was wanted at the office of the chief of police. During the conversation between the of- ficer and the prisoner the latter admitted thet he had been arrested at Atlanta, and asked the officer not to hurt him. He ask- ed that he be let go, but wher he saw that the officer was in earnest about his arrest he said: “I have a piece of iron on me,” and the officer said to him, “Hand it over to me quick.” Hennessy, as he gave his name, then handed over a big iron jimmy, on which there were spots of white paint. The iron had been used many times, and the police suspect that it had been used for an un- Jawful purpose. On him the officers found two mileage books on the Pennsylvania railroad. They hed been issued to Jules Denway aad Charies Duvall. He also had in his pecket a Baltimore bank book, from which the name had been erased. In this beok names and addresses were written, ard Detective Butler says some of the:n are names of well-known crooks. The book was issued from the Drovers and Mechan- ics’ Bank. ‘The young man who gave his name as James Trammell belongs here in Washing- ton, ard it is said that he was assistant steward at a restaurant on Pennsylvania avenue for some months. He had a shoe box bearing the name of a Baltimore shoe firm with him. This box was filled with sandwiches, enough of them to last the pair for several days. A railroad book similar to those found on Hennessy was picked up in Inspector Hollinberger’s office. This Gore the name F. Leiber, and the officers think it was thrown away by Trammell. Each man denied knowing the other, and the officers locked them up on suspicion. Several big robberies bave been commit- ted in Baltimore, and the fact that the Bal- timore bank book and the shoe box of the Baltimore firm were found on them leads the detectives to think that one of them may give some interesting facts concern- ing the wrongdoing in Baltimore. When the prisoners had heen locked up Inspector Holiinberger sent werd to the Baltimore authorities notifying them of the arrests and asking them to come over and see the yecng men. The pursuit of the fleeing man caised considerable excitement and wa3 participated in by District government clerks, members of the bar and others. Night Inspector Pearson and Policeman Reynolds joined in the pursuit after De- tective Lacy had blown his distress whistle and captured Hennessy. Both prisoners will be held until their move- ments can be investigated. Trammell worked at Harvey’s for more than three years, and Mr. Harvey says he is a truthful and honest young man. . —_————__ AS A REVENUE PRODUCER. General Appraincr Sharretts on the Amended Tariff Bil T. 8. Sharretts, president of the board of United States general appraisers at New York, who has been summoned to Wash- ingtcn to advise the Senate committee on finance in relation to the tariff bill, was asked today for an opinion in regard to the merits of the amended bill as a reve- nue producer, and in reply,. said: “In my opinion, the bill will produce suf- ficient revenue to meet the demands of the government. The duty on tea will aggre- gate at least $10,000,000, while the Increase provided for in the tax on beer wil] amount to from $12,000,000 to $14,000,00 more. The increased duty on sugar will result in a material gain to the volume of revenue over that produced by the act of 1494. “Indeed, this increase alone would be al. most sufficient if times were prosperous to produce the additional revenue ueces- sary to support the government, as the deficiency under that act was due largely to the depressed conditions. I cstimate the increase of the duty on sugar over that of the Wilson law to amount on the average to about 35 per cent. I do not believe that the increased rate will materially affect the volume uf importations. “There will also be a large addition from wool. I think the increase from this source will exceed the possible decrease from the manufacturers’ wool due to the rate being prohibitive on the lower grades of woolen mixed goods. The cotton schedule shows very little change from the Wilson law, &nd the same may be said of the metal, flax and sundries schedules. I say that in- creased revenue on the articles included in these schedules would not exceed $5,000,- 00. “I think there will be a falling off on to- bacco, for the reason that while the rates are the same as those of the Wilson bill, there is a lim{tation on leaf tobacco suit- able for wrappers contained in filler bales which will necessarily work a reduction in the revenue from this source. This change reduces the percentage from 15 to 5 per cent. Thts reduction will result in causing @ very large proportion of Havana tobacco which will be legitimately imported for filler purposes to be classified for duty at wrapper rates, and this will necessitate its being shipped out of the country." —e— MARYLAND OFFICES. Congressional Delegation to Corfer With Secretary of the Treasury. ‘The republican members of the Maryland congressional delegation will have a con- ference with the Secretary of the Treasury this evening or tomorrow in regard to the appointment of an assistant treasurer at Baltimore, and possibly also with regard to changes in other federal offices in Mary- land under the Treasury Department, such as customs and internal revenue offices. Senator Wellington arranged for the con- ference. It is desirable for purely business reasons that the office of assistant treas- urer at Ba'timore should he filled with- out delay. United States Treasurer Mor- gan is now in charge and will remain so until an appointment is made. It is understood that Secretary Gage has announced his seadiness to accept any man uf the republi- can congressional delegation, and that the President will be guided by the Secretary's recommendation in the matter. This appoint- ment will probably be made in a few days, but the other federal offices in Marviand will not be finally considered until later in the season. Among those mentioned as likely to secure the assistant treasurership are Mr. Newton Cook and Mr. oe man ——__-e._—____. PERJURY CASE. ‘The trial of Col. William P. Wood, charg- ed by Mrs. Mary A. Smith with perjury, as Star a few days ago, was ‘this afternoon. z ? the defendant, cuted the case. PEACE WITH HONOR Senator Baoop’s Joi t Resolution De- dlaring Nafional Polio ARBITRATION. THAN WAR aes pee Republicans, in tfle House Announce Their Program. SEMI-WEEKLY SESSIONS As a sequel to the defeat of the Anglo- American treaty of arbitration, Mr. Bacon of Georgia introduced in the Senate this morning the following joint resolution, deprecating war and declaring the policy of the government to be favorable to ar- bitration: “Resolved, That the United States of America deprecate war, and desire the maintenance of peace and friendship with all the world, and that this desire is not lrhited to their relations with any one na- tion, but extends to their relations with all the nations of the earth, whether the same be great or small, strong or weak. “Section 2. That tothe end thet these re- lations of peace and amity now happily existing between them and all nations may ‘be perpetually preserved, and that wars may be discouraged, and as fer as practi- cable made impossible, the United States faver the principle and practice of inter- national arbitration for the settlement of questions in difference. between them and auy other nation which they may fail to adjust by treaty or diplomatit negotiation. “Section 3% That the United States do hereby avow it as their future policy and intention, whenever there shall arise any question in difference: between them and any other nation which they may. fail to adjust by treaty or diplomatic negotiation, that they shali and will, so far as they can consistently with the national honor, the integrity of their territory and their foreign and domestic polictes with such oth- er nation, to submit such question in differ- ence to the arbitration and final decision of an international court.of arbitration. Such court of arbitration shall, In the future as in the past, be constituted by agreement between the parties consenting thereto, with special reference and adaptation to the particular question in difference and to the conditions then existing. “Sec. 4. That the United States hereby invite all civilized nations to make a cor- responding and reciprocal declaration to the end that wars between nations may cease, and that an untfversal reign of peace may be inaugurated and perpetually main- tained." Among the bills favoratly reported were these for public buildings at Indianapolis, to cost $2,000,000, and at Abilene, Tex., to cost $100,000. A resolution by Mr. Ladge of Massachu- setts was agreed to, requesting the Presi- dent for all the “information relative to outrages on Italfans in Loyisiana for which compensation had been suggested by the executive. ‘ Mr. Jones of Atkdtisas, democratic mem- ber of the findncé {ommittee, called atten- tion to the fact*thdt the comparative state- mient as to the tariff bill had not yet ap- peared. It was moSt desirable, he sald, if the bill was tobe ‘taken up on the 18th in- stant, that thii'statement be in hand very scon. Mr. Allison,-repwblican member of. the finance com ttee,- said. this statement would be coriiprefiensive and would be ready probably Safurday. It would show in parallel colimas’ the votes of the Mc- Kinley bill, the Wilson bill, the Dingley bill and the pending Senate bill;-the im- rorts for 1893 and 1496 under the McKinley. ard Wilson laws; Specific duties reduced to ad valorem, ai#l vice versa, etc. Mr. Hale (Me.)7auggested that there would be generalppeeches on the tariff question, and.:these, could proceed without waiting for detailed ;fnformation, This shculd be considered, he said, in case there was any suggestion ofa pestponement of the debate beyond the sth, Mr. Jones disclaimed any purpose of sug- gesting a. postponement, but poimted out that the comparative statement would: be avaflable for senators only a week’ before the debate opened. “There is ne, intention, so far'as.I know,” sald Mr. Jones,.‘‘to delay the consiteration of this bill, All we ask is that reasonable time be given for a proper consideration of the bill.” The sundry civil bill was then taken up, the pending question being on Mr. Petti- grew’s amendment in reference to sus- pending the order of President Cleveland creating extensive forest reserves. The President's order was severely criti- clsed by senators from the states affected, including Messrs. Pettigrew, Wilson and Carter. Mr. Wilson characterized Mr. Cleveland's Proclamation as a “dastardly blunder.” Eight million acres had been taken out of his state, so that no man could take a stick of timber without, being denounced as a thief. The people affected by these orders Were not to be restrained, he said, by i gentlemen from Harvard Col- lege.” “They were going to have the timber which they reeded, law or no law, and pena are you going to do about it?’ he Mr. Turner said that for three months appeals had been made to the executive authorities, but as yet no relief had come. The senators from the states affected were not to be made to “kick their shins” in the corridors of. the executive branch of the government. it waz for the lezgisia- tive branch to correct this wrong. Mr. Gray (Del.) stated that President Cleveland’s action was the result of an investigation started Congress and in- trusted io the National Association of Science. Aeting on the recommendations of that scientific body, the President had issued his proclamation defining the extent of the forest reserves. This wes stated, he said, in explanation and justification of the President’s course, which had been subjected to criticism. Mr. Gray said he was informed that Pres- ident Cleveland was of the opinion subse- quent to the order that if he had the power to modify it he ought to do so, but he doubted his power efter the proclamation was once issued. THE HOUSE, Inthe House today Chaplain Couden gave thanks for “the good tidings from our Iowa brother,” referring io General Henderson, whose recovery from a serious illness is reporied. The program of the’ republican leaders was announced by Mr. Daizell (Pa.), by a resolution frogn the cammittee on rules that “the Hosse:imeet: only on Mondays and Thursday¥ ofieach week until further action by the? Hou The democratic, leader, oppose the resolution because it amounted to an indeanits postponement of the bank- ruptey bill. tae republicans had of the House, he it proper for the dem- been in absoldte control said, he had bell rules by which to do business, you refuse to let the House do business.” The discussion drifted into an informal one, in which Mr. Batley, Mr. W. A. Stone @a.), Mr. McMillin -and Mr. Williams Qiiss.) took part. * ME Batley “oxpinighis.that he did. not want the bill to the judiciary coim- Mittee, because he was confident that the lution, other disagreements to another time?” “Those other disagreements have been more in the gentleman’s (Baileys) imagina- why should we not adjourn our tion than reality,” McMil sponded. Mr. Clark (Mo.) inquired why, if the re- publicans never shirked action, as Mr. Grosvenor had declared, they did not pass @ money bill, as they had promised in the campaign, and answered, “‘because you dare not.” Republicans had prated about demo- cratic incompetency because the democratic House had 003 amendments to its tariff bill rammed down its throat. “Sweet is re- venge; you'll have to swallow a thousand,” he shouted. “As 603 is to 1,000 and odd, so is democratic incompetency to republican incompetency. The republican House puts hides on the free list; the republicans of the Senate put a heayy duty on them. In "98, by the grace of God, we'll put your hides on the fence. I'll give you a battle cry— “Harmony and hides!’ You’re sending three men to Europe on a wild goose chase to in Mr. lin re- Mr. Cannon (IIL) said that the tariff bill had been sent to “no man’s land” (referring to the Senate), and he was in favor of doing nothing not absolutely necessary to carry tide you over the elections this fall and to mission to tide you over the elections of “98.” on the government until that measure was bill until the co-ordinate branch of Con- port whether is was not in violation of the May 24, which the Speaker declared out of 105, the democrats and populists being rules was adopted by a party vote, 101 to olution calling on the Secretary of War “‘to At Mr. Dingley’s suggestion the resolu- diate consideration of a resolution which 2:05 p.m., adjourned until Monday. The various things at the hands of the adminis- return Marcus Aurelius Hanna to the Sen- ate. Next fall you'll have a monetary com- disposed of. He inquired what use there was in attempting to pass any financial gress was republican. A motion was made by Mr. Wheeler (Ala.) to recommit the resolution to the committee on rules with instructions to re- section of the Constitution governing the adjournment of Congress, but this was lost. Mr. Bailey offered a substitute for the consideration of the bankruptcy bill on order. Then he moved to recommit the resolution, and the motion was lost, 93 to solidly arrayed against the republicans. Resolation Adopted. The resolution from the committee on 83; present, 14. * After the rule had been adopted Mr. Bar- low (Cal.) asking for consideration of a communicate to the House at the earliest date that may be practicable what, if any- thing, had been done toward the building of a harbor of refuge and commerce at San Pedro, Cal., as provided for by law, and, if nothing had been done, why the jaw has not been carried out, and how soon the bids would be invited for the prosecu- tion of said work, as contemplated in the statute making appropriations therefor.” Mr. Barlow was proceeding to explan, with some heat, that the Secretary had re- fused a personal request for this informa- tion, to which Mr. Barlow thought himself entitled, when several republicans objected. tion was withdrawn for examiration. Then, es Mr. Dingley was about to move to adjourn, Mr. King (Utah) besought him to delay, that he might ask for the imme- he was waving in his hand. “What is the resolution?’ Mr. Dingley inquired. “For the annexation of Hawaii,” was the reply, whereat the House broke into a shout of laughter, and immediately, at SS MUST WAIT FOR CONGRESS. Interior Department Cannot Gratify the Indians’ Wishes. During the past week numerous repre- sentatives of tribes of Indians have been here to protest to the President and Sec- retary of the Interior against the action of the Dawes commission, and to ask for tration. In making their suggestione these tribes have urged immediate action. In nearly every case of this kind the De- partment of the Interior will not be able to accomplish anything for the Indians until the regular session of Congress in December, as about everything they asked for will require legislation, which Congress is not inclined to enact during the presen special session. The Indians did not appear to understand that Congress was not inclined to enter upon general legislation, and thought they could have their affairs attended to at orce. They have all been notified to this effect by the Secretary of the Interior. —————_-e+_____ REV. DR. TALMAGE’S SUCCESS. Has Just Ret ed From Securing Aid for the Famine Sufferers in India. Rev. Dr. DeWitt Talmage of the First Presbyterian Church in this city, who has just returned from a tour in the west made with the object of raising ccntributions for the relief of the famine sufferers in India, called at the Navy Department today to 1eport to Secretary Long, who is charged by law with the procurement of suitable vessels for the transportation of the food supplies that may be tendered by the pub- lic. The doctor reported that he had been thoroughly successful in obtaining con- tributions, and wished to arrange for send- ing the goods as early as possible. Secretary Long said that he desired to afford all assistance in his power. The Navy Department has already secured pro- posals from ship owners for the charter- ing of vessels, and they will be ready just as soon as the cargoes are. Meanwhile the department will not close the char- terg, to avoid demurrage, while the ships are lying waiting for their stores and car- The chamber of commerce of San Fran- cisco has reported to the department that it has already secured pledges for wheat ard corn enough to load one ship, so the department will probably close the arrange- ment for a ship from San Francisco very scon. That will leave but one ship for the conveyance of the grain from New York to India, as the act of Congress provided for only two vessels. ——_-e—__ Wanted in Chicago. Hearing of the arguments on the ques- tion of whether or not a writ of removal shall be issued in the case of Messrs. E. T. Gilman, O. H. Luinbart and C. H. Ccones, officers of the National Capital Life Association, recently indicted in Chicago for fraudulent use of the mails, was continued this afternoon by Chief Justice Bingham until Saturday. —_.>—___ Chipley im the Lead. TALLAHASSEE, Fla., May 6.—Chipley took the lead in the ballot for United States senator today. His friends wanted another ballot after the regular daily one, but the Raney men joined the Call forces and effected an adjournment. The result of the ballot was: Chipley, 36; Call, 35; Raney, 19; Hocker, 3; Burford, 1. Chipley was present to be passed when his name was. a @ cago: Ps Chi Pact! Gi Dei Hi Eri ore. Mic Northern Pacini Pacia Pul WHVFEPGREs SER ASSE Roce terid S85G° R84 BARSHRe | EREGTERED Ty % REE z sit i EI FINANCE AND TRADE Gould Stocks Are Again the Objects of Bear Attacks, GOD PROSPECT FOR CHICAGO GAS Standard Oil Announces an Extra Dividend of Seven Per Cent. GENERAL MARKET REPORTS Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. NEW YORK, May 6.—Opening prices this morning were about on a parity with last night's closing figures, concessions ia the foreign market being entirely disre- garded as a factor. The defeat of the ar- bitration treaty, having been generally foreshadowed, was also passed over as a speculative influence. The opening hour resulted in irregular trading, the declining tendency being most pronounced. ‘The Gould shares were sold down to new low levels, some liquidation being reported during the process. Missouri Pacific was forced down to 10 under professtonal seli- ing accompanied by rumors of a proposed issue of preferred stock. A lengthy inter- view with the president of the property published ‘during the early afternoon, was foliowed by a covering movement which restored the entize loss. The prospects of a stock issue were 4e- nied and the absence of support attributed to influences common to all corporate in- terests. The shock “octasioned by the Trans-Missouri decision. was urged as a partially responsible infliience. The pros- pects for an improved business were said to be good. Western Union and Manhattan were sym- pathetically influenced by this movement, ut it is a safe presumption that a very mall proportion of the buying was for the long account. + iy 3 Omaha was singularly weak during the morning, declining on*steaf¥ ‘sales of small amounts. The developments of the after- noon were hénefictal té'the “entire list. a steady, sentimental undertone prevailing, notwithstanding’ the absente “of new busi- ness. agen Northwest ‘wit reported“to Have earned its fixed cha: ,, the div, on its pre- ferred stock and Per cent on the common during the ten efthe year. This annouhcement is expected to be fol- lowed by other. evidences-of prosperity in other properties. The declaration of the reguiar quarterly dividend on Standard Oll and an extra div- idend of 7 per cent: indicates’a prosperous outlook for that corporation. The withdrawal-of the Ogden gas orno- sition to the preposed consolidation of the Chicago gas properties was refiected in higher prices for the shares of the latter company. Rumors that a division of terri- tory has been upon lacked positive confirmation, but they are believed to be authentic. With the strongest opposition removed and the committee's willingness to report the bills favorably clearly demonstrated, the consolidation is believed to be assured. The pool in the property may be tempted to reduce its holdings once the situation is divested of legislative mysteries. American Sugar was given good support during the greater part of the day, but evi- dences of caution are apparent in the manipulation. The victory In the tariff committee is now thought to give indt- cations of evolving unexpected hostilities. The foreign exchange markets are quiet, and it is believed that no importanc gold exports will be undertaken at this time. Important enterprises demand the cessa- tion of the outflow. =e See FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. ‘The following are the opening, the highest and the lowest and the closing prices of the New York stock market today, as reported >y Corson & Macartney, members New York stock exchange. ' Correspondents, Messrs. Moore & Schley, No. 60 Broadway. Open, Hizh. Low. Close. American Spirits........ 103g 111035 10% American Spirits, pid... 93 iy BB B5ig American Sugar.. 115% 115% ‘American Sugar, pfd. 037% 108% American Tobacco. Gx American Cotton Ol... 2.02... 5 Atchison .... 2 WR “103% 103 Baltimore & Oaio. =) aig Ss Bay State Gas a nicago, B&Q. 7B Ty Sy Te ChicagosNormnwestern. 1W33g 104% 1084 104 New Jersey Cent New York Centra. Brstriet of Columbia Bonds. Tas 1001, carrency, Aidt bid. "Water stock Ta, 1508 Serrency, did Did: 3 fadding, currency, 100% aneous “Bonds.—Metropolitan Raiiruad Se, uta 110 asked. Metropolitan Railroad cony. $a, 0 eoked” Bixite road Oe, 60-bid. Columbia nil fleet i i Liar i | l i Fg 3 . i —National Sate cerats to -doomothing to hasten partisan | while Policeman Harries trolling | popasie cha trast, 114i bud 118 asked. Washing legislation, particularly such legislation as | 115 beat on 7th street north of Florida ave, | tor Loam amd Frist, 21% bid:-335 naked: huneriees the tariff bill)“whith had been passed. Security and Trost, 141% Washington Sate There coul®!be ho excuse for refusal to|mue at an early hour this morning he ft, 50 bi tt noticed @ man creeping along the front of | | Esllread Stocks. Capital Teaction, 52% bid, D3%4 the grocery store of Coffee Brothers. The | Sked, Brtrapoltian, 1d creeper extracted a loaf of bread from a one Blectric a ee gee box in front of the store and started to | £° pid. 43 pat, 88 Md, SO aad 2 leave. Only by threatening to shoot him | _ Insurance }.—Firemen’s, Franklin, aid Policeman Harries succeed in stopping Foromac, F008" Attngtons “121 hia 14S, eahed. the marauder. German-American, 187 Nat Union, 16 At the station the ros | Did. | Columbia. 12 bid. 1216 asbed. | Bigws. 7% bid. recognized a a sina phar 6 ‘bid. character, who resides a ‘When searched a dangero slung | ,i'tis, Inmurance caps “ie Stay ge 98 Gra Sh Pneumatic Gan ‘Stocks. pe, 121 bid, “Lanston Monotype, ¢ Oe neked Wesh- is Reinstated bh Veteran. Angton, it gS ee Secretary Gage today rendered an act of | ¢mx div. justice to a veteran. of the war who was -__o Jameel tomaige mare nee ne one Serb ae fourth-class clerkship in the | a79%: Jaly, ‘502 tushels; ex- auditor for the Wer Depart- zs =—— pa ag Dashela; sales, 2,000 3: $0, yellow, 31 > 94.506 bushels. Rye armen No. 2 No. 2 west: exports, en firm —choice timothy, = very quiet, unchanged. 4.58 per 100 Grain and Cotton Mar! Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co., bankers and brokers, 1427 F st.. members New York stock exchange, correspondents Messrs, Co., New York. Ladenburg, Thalmann & Low. Close. Wheat —Joly. @% TL ait Ss mR Fe 7 8 ned Ae S67 867 405 4.10 4150 417 402 4.67 . Low. Clone 731 78s 73 TBs Ta 737 706 708 Government Bonds. Quotations reported by Corson & Macart- ney, bankers, 2 per cents, regis 4 per cents, con of 1925... 4 per cents, registered of 1925. 5 per cents, coupon of 1904 5 per cents, Currency 6’ per cents of 1898. Currency 6 per cents of 1899. — MIND AFFECTED. Another Insane Appearance Here. This afternoon about 2 o'clock Police man Hayes arrested Bridget Welch, whom he found wandering about the Baltimore and Ohio depot. She was apparently a stranger, and her conduct indicated that her mind was affected. When the officer arrested her he became convinced that her mind was unsound, and turned her ever to Sanitary Officer Frank for investigation. ‘The woman, who gave her age as forty- nine, said she had come here from Santa Fe, N. M. On her way here, she said, she stopped in Chicago, where she was locked up for two days. Then the authorities, she said, put her on a train and sent her here. Her husband, she imagines, was‘ killed in Santa Fe yesterday, and she sald an effort was made to kill her by putting her in a pot of boiling water. She has a sister living in Astoria, N. Y., £0 she says, and the authorities will com- municate with her. This is the eighth insane case investigated by Sanitary Officer Frank since Saturday of last week. —_——_— MICHAKL BURKE’S CASE. Habeas Corpus Preceedings Instituted in His Behalf. Michael Burke, convicted the 14th of last month in the Police Court of a second of- fense of violating the act of March 3, 1803, regulating the sale of intoxicating liquors, and who was, as his attorney, Mr. M. M. Holland, alleges, sentenced by Judge Kim- ball under a first offense conviction, this afternoon applied through habeas corpus proceedings for his release from the work- house, where he was sent for 120 days, in ona of the fine of $300 imposed upon m. ‘The prisoner claims that the said sen- tence was arbitrary, unlawful ard unau- thorized, and beyond the power of the court to impose upon him. His counsel present- ed his petition to Judge Bradley, who di- rected that the writ issue forthwith. —___ Col. Fairfax Injured. Colonel Fairfax was painfully but not dangerously hurt yesterday afternoon by falling down stairs at the boarding house where General Longstreet is stopping, on I street near Vermont avenue. Colonol Fairfax had been to see President McKia- ley in the interest of General Longstreet’s candidacy for the commissionership of rail- roads, and it is said he was assured by the President that he would give the place which is now held by General Wade Hamp- ton to “General Longstreet. Greauy pleased with the information he hurried to convey the tidings to the latter. Upon reaching Generai Longstreet’s stopping place he was directed by the head of the hovse to go through the hall and up to the general's room. The hall was, how- ever, it is said, quite dark and Colonel Fairfax had not gone far before he passed through an open door and fell headlon down a flight of stairs leading to the base- ment. The cvionel struck his head aad his shoulder and was badly bruisec, but fortunately escaped without breaking any bones. It is a singular coincidence that Senator Daniel, also of Virginia, fell down the same steps several years ago. After the accident Colonel Fairfax was removed to the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Eliz- abeth Fairfax Ayres, No. 1272 New Hamp- shire avenue, where he was today thougat to be recovering. EE Civil Rights Law. Attorney Thomas L. Jones, who is asso- ciated in the law business with ex-Repre- sentative Langston, has applied to Prose- cuting Attorney Pugh at the Police Court for a warrant against the proprietor of an eating house near the Police Court for an alleged violation of the civil rights law. Under the provisions of this law the pro- prietors are required to serve all well-be- haved and le The at torney, it is claimed, called at the dining room with two friends, one white and the other colored, and wanted breakfast yce- terday morning. He was told, so it is claimed, that he could have something to eat in the kitchen if he would take a seat in there. But Jones called today in the Fy af rf i | Hy 5 | | H E i g. | | i F t ly i ff Ht i : i