Evening Star Newspaper, May 27, 1897, Page 1

Page views left: 0

You have reached the hourly page view limit. Unlock higher limit to our entire archive!

Subscribers enjoy higher page view limit, downloads, and exclusive features.

Text content (automatically generated)

= a ——— THE EVENING STAR. —— PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 1101 Pennsylvania Avenue, Cor. 11th St, by i Company, The Fea orvuasae Proce Kew York Offce, 49 Petter Building. ‘The Evening Star {s served to subscribers in the city by carriers, on their own account, at 10 cents per week, or 44 cents per month. Copies at the counter 2 cents each. By mail—anywhere in the United States or Canada—postage prepaid—50 cents © mont. Pisaturday Quintuple Sheet Star, $1 per year, with foreign postage added, 4 (Entered at the Post Office at Waslrington, D. C., as second-class wmafl matter.) €7 All rail subscriptions must be paid in advance. Rates of advertising made known on application. Che Loenin q Star. No. 13,802. WASHINGTON, D. C., THURSDAY, MAY; 27, 1897—FOURTEEN PAGES. TWO CENTS. A BIG MAN FOR SPAIN The President’s Care in Choosing the New Minister. CHOICE 10 BE MADE NEXT WEEK The Post Considered One of Great Importance. VARIOUS NAMES MENTIONED -_— The exclusive announcement in The Star several days ago that the President will soon appoint a new minister to Spain is Fire of sources to- day. ‘S$ something occurs to deter, the appointment will be made next week. sooner the President can make the tment the better he will be pleased. s now trying to find the man he wants to fill the bill. The post has been indirectly offered to several good men, and the nares of others have been suggested. Represen- tive Hitt is believed to have declined the appointment. The President wants a big man for the ion—a man, in fact, who is away He must have a man of this kind in the emergency which will probably confront the administration. This is one instance where the President will probably have to do the asking. He wouldn't have a man who applies for the pl pe above the place. ne President is going to pick out a man who under ordinary circumstances would Promptly refuse the offer, and put the case before him as a situation demanding a patriot’s services and a patriot’s sacri- fices. Under these circumstances, with the prospect of fame and glory as his portion, a good man will be induced to take the commission and go to Spain to deal with the Spaniards. The very fact that ft is ad- mitted that the President is hunting for a man of the description given corroborates ail that s been said tending to show that the President is going to play a game with Spain that requires tact, brains and dip.omacy, and which may finally end in seriou o>mplications. If this prospect did not leom ahead there would be no occ to ree ion iook for a man breader than the office tire ssertion may b Mr. will nece One that Commiss‘oner Cal- picked out is nothing but a s report to the Presi- lean to one side or will be offended, and side the appointment would, therefore, be in- F ic. In his search for a man the ient will have several things to avoid. must not get a man w record is © to Spain or to Cuba. Spain would ‘pt a man known to be in sympathy insurgents. The Senate wo y not confirm a man who had any toward Spain. In this respect, many others, the President is re- as having an unusuaily delica-e vhitelaw Reid. who i: asked to go to the cial ambassador fre the W said to have been -en's jubilee as a spe- n this country, was at vy in conference with understood that his d for the Spaui the President. “ have i-x-Minister A tender may been made today. to Germany John A. Kas- spoken of, and some of his highly of his qualifications. tion was made of ex-Senator Ed- ss a number of letters have gone to White House urging his appointment, he fact that Judge Edmunds is looked? yanish in his views is operat- nst him, and it is unlikely that he : en even indirectly sounded from the White House. May Be Raised to an Embassy. Additicnal gossip on the subject is that the President contemplates conferring the rark of amb dor upon the man he es to Sp It is said that there n an informal exchange cf vie the United States and Spain, atter is agreeable to the hip idea. in am- See THREE MORE BRIGADIER GE: ERALS Colonels Named for P: pmotion by the President. President today sent the following x ations to the Senate: w James F. W : t adier general; Col. John K. Miz- . to be brigadier general: maham, Sth Artillery, to be jer R. Avery of Michi- collector customs district of |. Ewing of Wisconsin auditor for the Navy Depart- Fustice Wm. V of Alabama, of the United States northern dis tof Alabama; Solomon F. Stahl of Ar- shal of the United States west- of Arkansas ney O'Neil, U. S.N., ordnance, with rank - Thaddeus 8. K. Free- © 4 chaplain, istand—Almon k. assPchusetts—Pe- as—W. I a—C. M. Cornell, Brown, Eastman. Co- Trubshaw, zra W. Wocdward, Dakota—Pere wn. Oregon: Ti ———___+ e-_____ COAST SURVEY CHANGES. Removals, Promotions and Appoint- ments Announced. he Secretary of the Treasury today e the following changes in the coast 1 geodetic survey; James B. Baylor of sinia, assistant, at $2,000, removed; W. #1 of Pennsylvania, assistant, desig- tated for examination for promotion from $1.80 to $2,000; George R. Putnam of Iowa, tant, promoted from $1,600 to $1,800; er P. Ritter of Ohio, assistant, pro- 1 from $1,400 to $1,600; R. L. Faris of ourl, assistant, promoted from $1,200 to $1,400; Hugh C. Denson of Alabama, nated fer examination aid, $400, to ass of Pen tion for pro: to chief of libi ania, jotion fro} and ¢ archives rk, di- visien, at $1,500; % en of Indiana, ‘ated for examination for promotion clerk, $1,200, to clerk, $1,100; Mi Hein of the District of Col a ated for examina’ for prem: from clerk, $1,0°0, to clerk, $1,200; Mrs. Fan- nie I. Matthews of Kentucky, designated for examination for promotion from writer, ai $720, to clerk, at $1,000; A. Linéenkohl of the District of Columbia, draughtsman, re- duced trom $2,400 to $2,000; E. H. Fowler of New Hampshire. draughtsman, desig- nated for examination for proniotion from $2,000 to $2,400. o- —-— Selected for West Point. Six cadets to the United States Military Academy were appointed today, as follows: Alfred A. Maybach, Dundee, Ohio, with Charles H. Wells, Newark, Ohio, as alter- nate; Charles H. Jennings, South Wim- hem, Conn., with Oliver G. Mowry of the same place as alternate; Orlando C Troxel, Abilene, Kan., with Elmer W. Kel- ley, Wyoming, Kan., a3 alternate. THE PASTOR DISMISSED Letters Written by Rev. A. G. Harrison to Mr. Bruen. . System of Deception—Action of the Church Last Night— Amount of Lo Mr. W. L. Bruen, who, as stated in yes- terdcy’s Star, ts a heavy financial loser by the peculiar transactions of Rev. A. G. Harrison, the pastor of the People’s Tab- ernacle, was not, he said, up to a late hour today, able to form an idea with any ex- actness what would be the limit of his losses from that cause. Several more bills, which in the aggre- gate amounted to between $200 and $300, and which Mr. Bruen thought had been paid by Harrison, reached Mr. Pruen to- day, and he at once assumed the responsi- bility for th<ir payment. ‘The fact also came to the surface today that several months sgo Mr. Bruen gave Harrison a cheek for $750 to pay a debt en what is known us Grace Chapel, Good Hope, and another for $100 to settle a claim against a church at Landover, the money for both of whi jd, drawn by Harrison and appropriated to his own vse. The history of the building of Grace Chapel illustrates the remarsaoly ful efforts of Harrison in ingratiat self with chureh people. Building Churches. Referring to this, Mr. Bruen said to a Star reporter: “In September, 1895, Harrison suggested to the people residing on Bowen road at a peint where out-of-door meetings were then being held that they should erect a chureh. He accordingly interested John H. Pierce, James F. Pierce, George E. Pierce, Jonn T. Gibson, John T. Smith, Geo. E. Smith and Benjamin A. Smith in his building scheme, and Harrison teok the responsibility of execting the church. Accordingly, John H. Pierce was induced by Harrison’ to mort- gage his farm for $2,200. With this money the church was erected, and Harrison pledged himself to pay back the money to Mr. Pierce in twelve months, and gave a guarantee to Mr. Pierce that he would not lose his home. In November, 1895, Harri- son, representing that he held the title to the church himself, and that he had suc- ceeded in paying off all the church indebt- edress except a balance of $750, procured that sum from me. Since the church has been completed the community has re- funded to John H. Pierce $800, so that the debt upon the Pierce farm is now $1,400. “Harrison made me similar representa- tions respecting a church which he built at Lencover, that he held the title to the cburch himself, that all the indebtedness had been paid thereon except 3100, and Harrison procured that sum also from me on October 28, last.” Mr. James F. Pierce, brother of Mr. John H. Pierce, above ‘mentioned, called Mr. Eruen in regard to the affairs of e Chapel today. Mr. Bruen told Mr. Pierce that he did not care, being all at Sea as to the extent of his own losses by Harrison, to assume any further oblig: tions at present, but intimated that there was no need for his brother to feel any anxiety for fear he and his family might lose their home as the result of Mr. Pierce's efforts in behalf of the church. Mr. Bruen, in speaking of the bills which Harrison could have avoided paying any- thing on from the money he furnished him, said he regarded it very strange that on May § last Harrison paid to J. H. D. Smoot & Co., lumber dealers, on account of their lumber bill of $2,719.65, the sum of $888.20. An Explanation. “I would like to state to the community through The Star,"" said Mr. Bruen, “how Harrison laid the foundation of the means by which he has succeeded in swindling me. When Rev. David Wilson, the pastor of the church of which the People’s Taber- nacle is the successor, died, which Was last fall, I was in Chicago, attending a conven- tion. During my stay in that city I re- ceived a letter from Harrison, a copy of which was as follows: “Brother Wilson sent for me in his dying hour and requested me to take charge of his church, for he believed that you would help me to preach in the church. I prom- ised him that J, with God's blessing and your assistance and his dying prayers for me, would do the best I possibly could. His last words were for the Lord’s blessing upon you for what you have done for him. I told him to rest in peace, for I knew that you would do what was right, and we would hold his congregation together. He also requested that we hold a revival in his church after his funeral. I promised that after you came home we would. Five men of the council by which the church is gov- erned came to see me today, requesting me t- take charge of the church. I told them tuat I will see you and get your advice. Kindly write to me ana tell me just what to do. I will do all I can. The funeral will take place tomorrow at 2 p.m. Broth- er Wilson requested me to preach his fu- neral sermon and take charge of the fu- neral, which I have done. We have the church at Merrifield weatherboarded, and all goes fine there. Pray for me, that the blessing of God may rest upon me, dear Brother Bruen, for I know that God will answer your prayer. Your brother in the work, igned) “A. G. HARRISON. ‘P.S.—I will get Brother Snale to take the church at Landover, Md.” “Dr. Wilson,” continucd Mr. Bruen, “was a dear friend of mine, and I felt ‘it my duty to do all I could ‘to comply with his dying wishes, for I did not doubt that Har- rison wrote me the truth. he next day, and while considering the matter, I received a second letter from Harrison, as follow “Dear Brother: Take me in your hands and do as you see best for the most good— if to preach at Faith Chapel or at Wilsor’s church, or at your new chapel, Bruen’s Chapel, or to go to a mission, or to visit the poor and bring the gospel to them in their homes, or to go on the gospel wagon —anything for God that you see best. If you will be the head, I will do the work you see best to be done. Truly your brother in the work.’ “As the result Harrison gained my im- plicit confidence, with the further result that 1 have been the victim of gross fraud and embezzlement. “At the meeting of the church council held in the church last evening the letters above quoted were read to Mr. Wilson, a sou of the former minister, and Mr. Wilson toll me that all the alleged conversations between his father and Harrison were a that his father certainly would have im if Harrison had been the man of is choice, as his father told him every- thing relating to the matters of the church, and he never heard Harriscn’s'name men- ticned in such connection.” Church Action. After the adjournraent of the council last night the following written statement was furnished by Mr Bruen to the repre- sentative of The Star: “The council of The People’s Tabernacle at their called meeting in the church on Wednesday night formally dismissed “Rev. A. G. Harrison from the pastorate and from all conrection with the church on ac- count of gross fraud and embezzlement.” "The house No. 766 lith street southeast, formerly occupied by the Harrison famfly, was today opened by authority of the owner of the building, and a piano and other articles surrendered to the persons to whom they belonged. © a - a Government Receipts, Government receipts today—From cus- toms, $123,913: miscellaneous, $127,983. J lal bank uctes received for redemption, $626,631. internal revenue; $448,890; | AT THE WHITE HOUSE Conference With the Vice President and Senator Platt of New York. MR. CALL APTER AN APPOINTMENT Coming Selection of a Minister to Norway-Sweden. PRESIDENT’S SOUTHERN TRIP Vice President Hobart and Senator Platt of New York had an early conference with the President on what the New York se ator described as “legislative matters. The tariff was the subject of the confer- ence. Senator Wilson, another member of the committee appointed yesterday, also called upon the President. Ex-Senator Call of Florida was at the White House today to see the President, but because of the latter's engagements, did not remain, saying he would call again. Mr. Call has now entered the contest for a place on the Dawes commission. He wants to become one of the democratic members of this commission. His petition has been signed by a number of his former colleagues in the Senate. They are expected to see the President in his behalf, but in the meantime Mr. Call will keep his eyes open in his own behalf. The next republican who goes on the com- mission will be Thomas Needles of Illinois. Pennsylvania Matters. Senator Penrose and Representative Bing- ham of Pennsylvania had a talk with the President today about Pennsylvania mat- ters they are interested in. Senators Pen- rose and Quay have withdrawn the appli- cation of J. B. Raymond of Altoona for a corsulship in Hayti, and have entered his name for deputy auditorship or some equally good place at home. Raymond is one of the brightest colered republicans in Pennsylvania. He is an alderman at Altoona, and was a delegate to the St. Louis convention. Minister to Norway-Sweden. There is no doubt, it is said by Maine men, that W. W. Thomas will receive the appointment of minister to Norway and Sweden. The only calculation made by the friends of Mr. Thomas was that the appointment would have been made be- fore this. The appointment is held up to allow Mr. Ferguson, the democrat holding the place, to remain some time longer. In the last campaign Mr. Ferguson left his post and came to this country to speak in behalf of McKinley. He is said to have dcne good work, for which the President does not desire to fill his place for some ume. Representative Evans of Kentucky pre- sented Charles D. Gates to the President. Mr. Gates is the man who has been in- dersed by Mr. Evans for collector of inter- nal revenue at Louisville, and over whic! there is a friendly contest between Mr. vans and Senator Deboe. The latter has indorsed C. E. Sapp, state president of the Kentucky A. A. ional Committeeman Grant of Texas had an interview with the resident about several offices which are soon to be vacant in his state. The collectorship of customs at Brownviile 1s one of these places. Senator Foraker and ex-Mayor Caldwell of Cincinnati were visitors. Going by Way of Louisville. The President today decided that he will go to Nashville next month by way of the Chesapeake and Ohio road and return by way of the Southern. The route to Nashville will take him through West Vir- ginia and Kentucky. He will leave early in the morning of the 10th or 11th of June, that he may observe the scenery of the route. TO REPRESENT THIS COUNTRY. Reid May Be Chosxen—No Actual Proffer Yet Made. The President has still under considera- tion the question of representation of the United States at the queen’s jubilee next menth. He has already provieed for the representation of the army by Major General Miles and of the navy by Ad- miral Miller, and the question that remains to be settled is whether or not a special civilian ambassador shall be appointed in addition, or whether Am- bassador Hay shall, h the aid of a set of special credentia! be allowed to act for his government. The precedents of the department and the inclination of the officials are in favor of the latter course, but it appears that most of the great pow- ers of the world will send special ambas- sadors to do extraordinary honor to her majesty, so that it may be that rather than stand apart in this matter and appear to be lacking in consideration the President will probably conform to the general rule. In this case the name he has under con- sideration is that of Mr. Whitelaw Reid of New York, although it is said at the State Department that no actual proffer of the honor to Mr. Reid has yet been made. as BAND'S TRIP. Whitelaw MARINE Ordered to Go to Philndelphin Next Week. Secretary Long today issued an order for the Marine Band to visit Philadelphia on the 2d proximo to take part in the cere- monies attending the national opening of the Commercial Museum and the tenth an- niversary of the Manufacturers’ Club. Ac- cording to the committee having charge of the affair, they will be treated as gues?s of the city of Philadelphia during their stay there, ard will be under no expense whatever for transportation or subsistence. As has been already stated, President Mc- Kinley and his cabinet will be present at the ceremonies in the Quaker city. ZANZIBAR SLAVES FREED. Emancipation Proclamation by the Sultan, United States Consul Mohun at Zanzibar has informed the State Department that the sultan, Hamaud bin Mahomed bin Said, April 7 {ssted a proclamation abolishing the legal’ status of slavery In the islands of Zanzibar and Cemba. The consul says: “It was thought by many persons that the effect of freeing the slaves would be to throw many thousand negroes on their own resources, and that great sufferings and privations would ensue for three or four years; but from what I can see not one person will suffer in the slightest de- gree. In my opinion not 10 per cent of the presént generation of slaves will leave their maéters, arid to outward appearances tho condition of the negro is the same as before emancipation. The Arabs recfived the news with submission. The town was ap- solutely quiet, although sailors and marines were prepared to land from the British men-of-war in the harbor. I don’t think there is the slightest fear of future trou- ble.” ——__+e+______ Animals Kept for Experiments, Surgeor? General Sternberg of the army has advised Senator McMillan thet he has’ given directions that the animals kept for ri purposes at the Army Medt- SP Museum shail be exhibited at any time to members of the Washington Humane | Seciety, upon application to Major Walter \ Reed, who has charge of the pathological |aboratory. DEATH OF JOHN “GIBSON | ZACCARIA CANONIZED A Widely Known and Worthy Citisen Suc- cumbs to Apoplexy. He Was Highly Popular nd a Me: ber of the Odd Fellows and Masonic Fraternities, Mr. John Gibson, of the firm of Gibson Brothers, printers, died of apoplexy at 2:30 o'clock this morning at his residence, No. 1208 15th street northwest. Mr. Gibson had been in peor health for a: long time, and for the past seventeen months had. withdrawn his attention almost -entirely frcm his active business affairs. Recently he had appeared to be improving, and this was so evident that it was the subject of much gratification to his family and his friends. Mr. Gibson was down town yes- terday attending to some matters as treas- urer of the Masonic Mutual Relief Asso- ciation in connection with the insurance of his late companion and friend, William S. Roose, and last night he attended the regular meeting of the relief apsociation. The other directors congratulated Mr. Gib- son on his improved appearance, and he seemed to be in excellent spirits. He re- turned to his residence about 11 o’clock and retired, feeling apparently very ‘well. The suddenness of the stroke which overtook him later was consequently all; the more shocking to his family and friends. Sketch of the Dend Man. Mr. Gibson would have celebrated his sixty-seventh birthday on the 8th of July next. He was born in ihe north of Ire- land, Tyrone, of Scotch parentage, and came to this ccuntry in 1844. He settled in Baltimore, where he received his educa- tion, learned his trade and married. His wife was formerly Miss Sheeler, In 1862 Mr. Gibson, together with his brother, George Gibson, started the business here which has been so well and favorably known under the title of Gibson Brothers. Ancther brother, William Gibson, became a member of the firm in 1868. There was probably no man in Washing- ton more widely Known or mere highly re- garded than John Gibson, He had a most amiable disposition, was charifable to a high degree and was popular with old and young alike. The news of his death, which spread quickly through the city this morn- ing, inspired deep and heartfelt regret. His Society Membership. Mr. Gibson had been an Odd Fellow for thirty-five years, and a member of ”the Golden Rule Lodge of this city since its crganization. He had been a member of Acacia Lodge, No. 1%, F.A.A.M., for thirty ars and was its treasurer for fourteen igned about a month ago. also a member of Mithras Lodge of Perfection of the A. t., and a.member of the board of directors and treasurer at the time of his death of the Masonic Mu- tual Relief Association. Mr. Gibson tend- ered his resignation of the treasurership in the latter organization a few weeks ago, but it was declined. He leaves a widow and six children—three sons and three daugh- ters. The sons are all engaged with the firm of Gibson Brothers. The eldgst-daugh- ter is married... * The funeral vill. be held Saturday: after- noen at 3:30 o'clock, frem his late resi dence, 1208 15th street northwest,’ and will be in charge of. the Masons. The Interment will be in Oak Hill cemetery and Masonic ices will be held at the grave. ee ‘ARY ALGER’S TRIP. ECRE! Will Attend the Battle Monument Ceremonies at West Point. Secretary Alger will leave here Saturday morning for West Point, N. ¥., to repre- sent the government at the dedication of the battle monument erected in memory of the soldiers who lost their lives in the war Mond; next. In the absence of President McKinley, the Secretary of War will accept the monument on behalf of tne government and will make an appropriate address, He will be accompanied by Mrs. Alger. They will be the guests of Col. Ernest, superintendent of the Military Academy. They will return here next Wedn a + + ‘OOD FRIENDS AGAIN, Senator Hawley’s Stntement Regard- ing a Difference With Mr. Aldrich. At the meeting of the Senate steering committee last night hot words passed be tween Senator Hawley of Connecticut and Senator Aldrich, and a personal rupture be- twe@ them was threatened. The contro- versy occurred over some item in the tariff bill. 3 Referring to accounts published of the incident, Senator Hawley said today that he had Leen incensed over the finance com- miltee’s attitude toward aniline dyes, and had expressed himseif {n pretty hot words toward Senator Aldrich. He had, however, afterward talked the matter over with the Rhode Island senator and considers that they are as good friends as they ever were. Senator Hawley says the matter was very trivial, and he deprecates the publications concerning it. 2+ COMPLETIN THE BIG TUNNEL. Gen. Wilson Thinks Favorably of Sen- ator McMillan’s Bil. Gen. John M. Wilson, through the Secre- tary of War, has made a favorable report to the Senate committee on the District of Columbia upon Senator McMillan’s bill to authorize the completion of thé- Washing- ton aqueduct tunnel. Gen. Wilson recom- mends that the whole amount of the uncx- pended balance of appropriation, aggregat- ing $203,882.70, be made available, and adds that in his opinion the passage of the bill, amended as suggested, ‘is highly desired in the interest of an increasedi water sup- ply for the national capital.” —___..—_____ CHARITIES IN BALTIMORE. The Congressional Joint Conmnittee Seeking More Information. The congressional joint committee on charities is in communication with the ofil- clals of charitable institutions in Baltimore with a view to requesting those offiials ta give to the committee, at a conference, some time in the near future,-the results of thelr experience in handjing: the sub. ject with which the joint co. jee is now grappling. £ SECRETARY GAGE A He Attends Convention of Commer- cial Clubs at Cincinnati. CINCINNATI, Ohio, May. 27.—The mem- bers of the commercial clubs of Baston, Chicago and St. Louis were‘entertained by an excursion on the Ohio rivéry” There was a reception to the visitors at the Queen City Club before the steamer left at 11 am. Luncheon was served on board, after which the address of welcome iT. Impressive Religious Pomp and Cere- mony Attending the Event, CHURCH DIGNITARIES PRESENT St. Peter's Historic Church Ablaze With Light and Decorations. GREAT CROWD ATTENDS ROME, May 27.—The canonization today of the Blessed Zaccaria, founder of the Order of Barnabites, and of the Blessed Fourier De Mataincour, surnamed the Apostle of Lorraine, was the most impres- sive ceremony witnessed at St. Peter's since the abolition of the tempural power of the popes, the only difference in this morning’s ceremonial and those which oc- curred under the sovereignty of the popes being that the external gates of St. Peter’s were closed and that tickets of admission to the cathedral had to be obtained. The huge Basilica was thronged. Accord- ing to estimates 40,000 persons were prvs- ent. The approaches to the church were lined by Italian troops. Inside the build- ing were the pontifical gendarmes and the Swiss pontifical guards. Young men be- longing to the different Catholic societies, under the direction of the pontifical cham- berlains, acted as ushers. Crowds Began Coming Early. From as early as 6 o'clock in the morn- ing a stream of carriages and pedestrians set in toward the Basilica, and by 8 o'clock St. Peter's was crowded. Its interior was aglow with the lights of thousands of candles, which a force of 300 lay brothers ecmmenced lighting at the apsol, where the pontifical throne, surmounted by an immense picture of the Holy Trinity, was surrounded by banners, depicting the mir- acles wrought by the Blessed Zaccaria and the Blessed Fourier. Soon after 3 o'clock the strains of the “Ave Maria” heralded the approach of the inaugural procession from the Sistine Chapel. It ‘was headed by representatives of the Mendicant and Monastic orders, and was typical of the entire ecclesiastical orders, from the stu- dents to the prelates, patriarchs and car- dinals, culminating in the veneraSle figare of.the supreme pontiff, Leo XIII, borne on the sodia gestatoria, attended by .he bear- ers of the traditional flabel'i. His no! wore the pontifical tiara; in his left han he carried a lighted candle, and with his right hand he blessed the people while traversing the nave. The procession halted at the altar of the blessed sacrament to permit of the pope making adoration. Then, after the pontifi- cal noble guard had presented arms, his holiness proceeded to the apse and seated himself upon the throne, on the steps of which were grouped twelve assistant arch- bishops and bishops. Obeinance to the Pope. The assembled dignitaries of the church Tiade the customary obeisance to the pon- uff, the cardinals kissing his and and re- ceiving the accolade, the bishops kissing his hand and knee, and the minor prelates kissing his feet. This ceremony completed the dignitaries of the church took their places in the stalls. The side seats of the apee were occupied by the princes and patriclans of Rome, the Knights ef Malta and the members of the diplomatic corps. The ceremony of canonization followed. It wes divided into three parts, namely, the request of the pope to grant the canon- ization, the proclamation canonizing the blessed Zaccaria and the blessed Four- jer and the pontifical mass. Cardinal Gaetnao Aloisi-Masella, prefect of the congregation of sacred rites, the ad- vecates of the cause of canonizing, for- mally demanded that the blessed Zaccaria and the Blessed Fourier be inscribed on the roll of saints, making the demand thrice, instanter, instantius and instantis- simo. After the first request the pope intoned the litany of the saints. After the second request his holiness intoned the “vini cre- ator.” After the third request his holiness, wearing the mitre of doctor of the church, proclaimed the new saints. The pope then authorized the official act of proclamation and afterward intoned the “te deum,” in which the entire congregation joined. At the same time the bells of the Vatican and of the Basilica pealed and they set ringing the bells of all churches in Rome. Maas Celebrated After Canonization. The canonization being completed, Cardi- nal Luigi Orogli Di Santo Stefano, dean of the Sacred College and Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, celebrated mass. The offertory followed, at which special gifts, emblematic of the canonization, were pre- sented to the pope. They included five col- ored, decorated candles, two loaves of vread emblazoned with the arms of Leo XIIi in geld and silver, two casks, one gilded and containing wine and the other silvered and centaining water, and three cages. In the first cage were turtle doves, in the second were rock doves, and in the third were smaller birds, all symbolical of the virtues of the blessed Zaccaria and the blessed Fourier, whose names had just been in- scribed upon the hagivlogical calendar. The music of the mass was Chanted by the choir of the Sistine Chapel, and at the moment of the elevation, the famous siiver trumpets played a prelude to a chorus by several hundred children stationed in the gallery of the dome. The effect of the childish voices descending from the great height was very beautiful. After mass the procession returned to the Vatican in the same order as it came, and subsequently the great gates of St. Peters were opened in order to permit the general public to view the decorations, —s WARSHIPS IN THE LEVANT, The Cincinnati Sailed This Morning for Salonica. A cable message received at the Navy Department today announces that the cruiser Cincinnati sailed from Piree, Greece, this morning for the important sta- tion of Salonica. The cruiser Raleigh, which is to relieve the Cincinnati of fur- ther service in the Mediterranean, arrived at Gibraltar today, and after coaling will proceed to Smyrna. The Cincinnati will remain in Turkish waters until the Raleigh arrives there. ————-~-o+____ MR. McCORD’S NOMINATION, Senator Committee on Territories to Investigate Charges. The Senate committee on territories to- @ay considered the nomination of Myron H. McCord’ to be governor of Arizona. Charges have been filed against him by parties in the territory. Mr. McCord was here ready to meet them but the accusers were not present. It was determined to- hold a meeting Sateday, when both parties interested should be present and make their state- ————_-e-+—___. ‘When Mr. Vanderlip Goes In. Mr. Vanderlip of Illinois will relieve Mr. i ; AMEND THE REGULATIONS The Commission ers Make Important Changes in the Police Oode. Occupation of Sidewalk or Roadway With Building Materials Consider- ed—Other Matters Included. The Commissiorers today made several important changes to the police regula- tions. Section 4 of article 8 was stricken out and in its place the following was in- serted: Sec. 4. Persons engaged in the erection, reconstruction or repair of any buildings may occupy the public space with building material for such reasonable period the inspector of buildings shall decide, upon permits issued by him, subject to the following conditions, namely: (a) The occupation of sidewalks or road- ways by articles not intended for imme- diate use in connection with the operation for which the permit has been issued will not be allowed. (b) The maximum area permitted to be occupied shall not extend beyond one-third of the width of the roadway on streets where there are no railway tracks. On streets containing railway tracks the space to be occupied outside of the curb must not exceed one-third of the distance from the curb in front of tne building in course of erection te the nearest rail of the track. Space for Materials. (c) When considered necessary by the in- spector of buildings, the space allotted for materials may extend laterally in the road- way twenty feet on each side of the lot on which the building is being erected, un- less valid objection is made by the adjoin- ing lot owners. (Gd) Materials deposited outside of the parking line must be securely and com- pactly arran3ed within the allotted space. (e) A width of not less than six feet must be kept clear en the sidewalk. (f) Matericls outside of the building line must be placed and arranged as the in- spector of buildings may direct, and all materials ard rubbish shall be removed promptly by the contractor or owner of the property when so directed by the inspector of buildings. No gutter shall be obstructed except by temporary damming for collecting water for building purposes, when there are no other available means therefor, un- der such conditions as the inspector of buildings may prescribe. Any shed or other temporary structure erected wholly or partly on any public highway under per- mit issued by the inspector of building: shall be removed within such time as sa’ inspector shall direct, under a penalty for failure as prescribed In the building regu- lations. Occupying Sidewalks. (g) Builders or owners occupying the roadway or sidewalk with materials shall exhibit a red light at night, placed in such manner as to warn the public of the ob- struction of the roadway and sidewalk, and £0 as to show distinctly the clear passage- way left in the road and sidewalk. When the space occupied by the materials ex- tends for twenty or more feet along the eurb a light shall be exhibited at each end of the obstruction, hung clear of the obstruction on the side adjoining the car- riageway. «h) No material shall be dressed in the streets or sidewalks. Stones, brick or otker material may be dressed within the parking line if suitably inclesed by tight fencing, under special permit. Old build- ing material may be cleaned under special permits from the inspector of buildings (i) Mortar and concrete may be pre d upon the parking or roadway within the space above designated to be occupied by building material. If prepared upon the roadway it must be upon a tight bed of tongued and grooved boards, placed upon two-inch bearers or sleepers, leaving an air space below and properly protected so as to prevent any splashing or dripping. G) Earth taken from excavations and rubbish taken from buildings must not be stored either upon the sidewalks, road- weys or alleys, but must be removed from day to day. Where dry rubbish apt to produce dust is handled it must be kept wet or otherwise covered to prevent its being blown about by the wind. (k)All sidewalks in front of buildings in co.rse of erection must be protected se- curely against materials falling from the structure or scaffolding. District: Employes Amenable. @)District employes,contractors on District work and persons doing work within street lines under duly authorized permits issued by the permit clerk of the engineer de- partment will be subject to the above regu- lations as regards preparation of mortar and concrete, and storage of materials, ex- cepting the depesit of earth for excava- tions. Earth from such excavations for street work must be so deposited as to leave a clear roadway for the passage of vehicles and pedestrians, unless special au- thority for temporarily closing the road- way or sidewalk is obtained from the en- gineer department. ™ District emp! yes found violating any the above regulations will not be ar- rested, but will be reported promptly to the Commissioners. a THE PRESIDENT ACCEPTS. Mr. McKinley Will Attend Commence- ment of National University School. President McKinley today formally ac- cepted the invitation extended by the fac- ulty and classes of the National University Law Schcol to attend its commencement exercises at the New National Theater the evening of Monday, May 31. The presi- dential party probably will include Mrs. McKinley and Secretary and Mrs. Porter. Attorney General McKenna, Chief Justice Fuller of the United States Supreme Court and many cther persons of prominence have been invited to be present, and it 1s expected that the stage will be well filled by people of note. Arrangements have been perfected for an unusually fine musical program. Prof. Haley, who will lead the orchestra, has just obtaired, specially for the exercises, the manuscript of Sousa’s latest march, “The Sters and Stripes Forever,” and will play it at the commencement. This march is entirely new, having been played for the first time in public last week by Mr. Sousa, when it made a great hit. It is not yet in print, but it is believed from the enthusi- astic reception given it on its initial per- fcrmance that it will become as famous as Mr. Sousa’s other popular marches. Another new musical piece to be played at tife commencement will be “The Amer- ican Beauty.” Friday evening at 6:30 o'clock there will be a meeting of the two classes ef the school to decide on all mat- ters to be finally passed upon prior to the commencement. It is expected there will be a full attendance. The graduates this year had what is said to be the hardest examination yet given by the faculty, and knowledge of this fact has inspired them to make their closing exercises bril- Mantly successful. —_————2-. Superintendent of the Gun Factory. HAVEMEYER IS FREE Judge Bradley Orders a Verdict of Not Guilty. END OF SUGAR KING'S TRIAL Taken From Jury on Motion of the Defense. SEARLES TOMORROW MR. The third, and in the opinion of not a few members of the local bar, the last day of the trial of Henry O. Havemeyer, the many-time New York millionaire, the al- leged recusant sugar trust witness, was re- sumed before Judge Bradiey in Criminal Court No. 2 this morning, the attendance being by far the largest during the trial. When the curtain went up for another act in the great drama of the United States versus the Sugar Baron every seat in the house was occupied and standing room was atapremium. The court officers had exer- cised the same diligence and discretion in keeping out those who had no good excuse for going in, but even so the audience was quite as large as it was yesterday. From a dramatic point of view the morn- ing was rather bare ot incident, Were the show to be taken on the road a number of material changes would have to be made before it would be a go. Any dramatic critic In the world would say that there was altogether too much talk in the perform- ance and too little action. The lines were clever, there is no doubt of that, but there was not enough variety. Two of the rival stars had the center of the stage and held it until Judge Bradley gave the signal for ringing down the curtain. District Attorney Davis sta ment in opposition to the ted his argu- motion of the Mr. Hav: eyer and Secret: defense immediately upon the opening of court, He talked for just an hour and then Mr. Johnsen of the counsel for the defense responded. He had the closing of the argu- ment, and while he managed to say a good deal and applied himself pretty carefully to what Mr. Davis had said, it took him only about half an hour to say it. As he sat down the hands of the old clock on the wall pointed to 11 “Take a rec Bradley. until 1 o'clock,” said Judge Some Opinions. The judge evidently wanted an opportun- ity to consider with care the various points raised by the counsel on both sides in their arguments on the motion to instruct the jury to bring a verdict for the defend- ant—in other words, to take the case out of the jury’s hands and let Mr. Have- meyer <9 free. It was an important point, and opinions varied greatly as to how the court would dispose of it. ‘The judge wouldn't dare do it,” remark- ed one of the special correspondents of a New York paper. “And why not “Because Havemeyer too rich a man. No judge would dare take the responsibility in a cas> of such importance and run the gauntlet of the criticism that would follow He did not know Judge Bradley, evident. If Judge Bradley was satisfied that the government had failed to make out a case against the defendant he would take the case from the jury without hesitation, regardless of the fact that the defendant is admitted to be one of the richest men in the country. Another New York “staff corresponden:” also did not know Judge Bradley. He rep= resents one of the famous “yellow” jour- nals which will print a picture of anything. The staff correspondent with the air of a Counsel Confer. man who knows that he has but to put his wishes into words to have them grant- ed, called the judge's attention to the honor that would accrue to Washington if his paper’s “‘staff photographer” were al lowed to erect his camera in the court reom during the progress of the trial. Then judge, jury, lawyers and all the rest might sit perfectly still for a few moments and next Sunday fame and glory would be theirs. Incidentally the whole city would glow in their reflected light. Judge Bradley did not say very much. Mr. Chapman’s Life. Mr. Chapman was not in court today, but was allowed to continue undisturbed his life of seclusion in the Potomas Flats. He has managed to keep in the best of spirits, but even he has come to realize that jail life can get a little wearisome after a time. It rho ged on hy sym: to say t . Chay Ginning to show signs of the effects of his leading such a retired life. His face has lost the ruddy glow of health that marked

Other pages from this issue: