Evening Star Newspaper, June 29, 1897, Page 1

ee THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 1101 vlna Patna Cor. One by Te ang te ree Bew York Ofice, 49 Petter Building. The Esening Star is served to subscribers In the city by carriers, on their own account, at 10 ceves ber week, or 44 cents per mouth. Copies at the counter 2 cents each. By wail—anywhere in the United States or Canada—postage prepald—50 cents per month. 2 Fatarday Quintuple Aheet Star, $1 per sear, witl foreign postage added. $3.00." (Entered at the Post Office ct Wash'ngtoa, D. C., 68 mall matter.) co. 1} subscriptions must be paid in advance. Rates of advertising mace known on application. ‘Che Loeni ig Star. No. 13,830. WASHINGTON, D. ©., TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 1897-FOURTEEN PAGES. TWO CENTS. WEYLER'SSTAYSHORT Positively Navid “Madrid That He Will Soon Be Recalled. GEN. CAMPOS GOING BACK T0 CUBA Both Parties in Spain Said to Be Opposed to Autonomy. INTERVENTION FEARS OF LONDON, Jene 2—The Pall Mall Ga- zette, this afternoon prints the following dispatch from its correspondent at Madrid: “Public attention is engrossed by the ap- pointment of General Stewart L. Wood- ford (as United States minister to Spain). While the government continues to repudi- ate the intention of recalling General Wey- ler, I am in a position to reiterate that his recall will be an accomplished fact at ro distant date. “I learn that in all probability Generals Blanco and Macias will proceed to the island and divide the supreme command. Campos to Go to Cuba. “I have good reason to believe that, coin- cident with the arrival here of General Woodford, Marshal Martinez Campos will proceed upon a separate mission to Cuba. “In accordance with the ident McKinley, wishes of Pres- Martinez Campos should y arrangeme! Spain ane Indications do not point to ngements being reached with the and intimate friends of s Dei Castillo declare th stellar (the lib- “1 leader) is also opposed to anything of the kind. They beth consider that such @ concession wculd render it very difficult to maintain Spanish sovereignty Position Causes Anxiety. “The report that the United States will insist upen auteremy and the withdrawal of the Spanish troops, and that, otherwise, it will intervene by force if necessary, does not make for a peaceful solution, and the jon is regarded throughout Spain with erable arxiety.” MUST CHANGE THEIR UNIFORMS. Sweeping Eftect of the New Minois Military Code. CHICAGO, June 29.—The American Vol- unteers, Ballington Booth’s religious or- ganization, will be compelled to chanz< their uniforms because of the enactment of the military code of Illinois by the last legislature. Policemen will not be permit- ted to wear overcoats fashioned after those worn by army officers, the Clan-na-Gae Guards will be disbanded, Capt. Thos. J. Ford's famous Chicago Zouazes wil! be forced out of existence, the Aurora Zouaves will cease to be, the Chicago Hussars will be required to drop their military trap- pings, while boys’ brigades and semi-m companies throughout the isbanded or the members fin ned. All of these things are owing to the pro- visions of article I of the military coue, now a law. having received the signature of Gov. ‘Tanner. For a long time the officers of the tional Guard have been trying to an enactment which would prevent th discriminate wearing of their uniform the carrying of arms by independent mi tary organizations. Now that the law has gone into effeet it is found that it is mo ping in its effect than even its frame ted - most striking feature of the Ameri Volunteers is the uniform, whica closely after that of the army. Ts wear the shoulder straps of the army, in a modified form. ‘This moditication is only in color, however, the rank designation being identi —-+ SAILORS WILL NoT of r stat 2 and im- can modeled while the offi PARADE. Recent Decision Th Supreme Court Pate! Cal, Union of the Pa- members of the cifie wili not take t in the Fourth of parade in this city. The recent de- on of the United States Supreme Court that contracts for service signed by lors can be en d to thi ing those wno brea caused much fee! reason for the extent of imprison- such contracts has ing and is given as the 1 declining to parade, in a letter from the union to Grand Marshal Sullivan. — REV. GUNSALALS BREAKS DOWN. Prominent Chicago Into a Michigan niturium., CHICAGO, June 2).—Rev. Dr. Frank W. Gunsalaus, pastor of Plymouth Cong tional Church, and president of the Armour astitute, who has been seriously ill ever nce his return two months ago from New York, where it is supposed ne made ar- rangements to become pastor of the Broa way Tzabernzcle, has been removed to the sanitarium at Alma, Mich. ‘The object in taking him out of town is largely to secure greater physical and men- tal quiet. ‘reacher ocx COMMISSIONE: > S$ COULD NOT AGREE Fall to Establish Uniform Grades on Missourt and Mlinots Grain. ST. LOUIS, Mo., June 20.—The joint con- ference between the railroad commissions of Missouri and Illinois for the purpose of stablishing uniform grain grades. between the two states was a failure The M - grades and the Illi- to yield the nothing was gained by except that the different the two states will be main- grades, and the conference grades of tained. ———— BRICE SELLS HIS BANK STOCK. Senator Goes Out of the First Na- tional of Lima, Ohio. Byeclal Dispatch to The Evening Star. CLEVELAND, Chic, June 29.—Ex-Sena- tor Brice has given up the banking bus ness ai Lima. He has disposed of a por- tion of hig large holdings in the First Na- tional Bank to represeniative business men of that city, and the reorganization of the institution will take place Thursday.” Mr. Brice disposed of the stock ut par to his old friends, ae he could not look after winess of the concern. —————— JOHN L. AND FITZ CANNOT BOX. E Superintendent McMelvey Announces ‘That He Will Permit the Contest. sEW YORK, June 29.—Superintendeat McKelvey cf the Brooklyn police stated today that he will not permit the proposed contest between Bob Fitzsimmons and John L. Sullivan to take pice. Phe men were to have met in a six-round exhibition at Ambrose Park, South Brooklyn, on July 5. ‘The police superintendent claims that although the managers of the project have secured a theatrical license, the meeting of the men would be an infringement of the laws governing boxing in this state, WORK OF DYNAMITE FIENDS Explosion at Scranton Destroys $25,000 Worth of Property. Belicved to Have Been Inspired by a Factional Religto-Political Fight Among Poles. SCRANTON, Pa., June 20.—A dynamite explosion early this morning in South Scranton blew up the business block of Leon Olchofski, a double dwelling block owned by him, and a detached house owned by Michael O'Hara. The business block, < two-story building, was torn to pieces. Twenty other houses had all the windows blown out and plaster torn from the walls. The shock was felt all over the city. The cause of the explosion is unknown, but Olchofski alleges that it was the work of enemies he made during political ana church disputes in that section, he being one of the principals In troubles which lea to a split in the Polish Catholic congre- gation. Olchofski was seriously injured in saving his wife, and his recovery is doubtful. lowing the exp! took fire, but the firemen kept the flames from spreading. The other properties seri- ously damaged were the brick business block and dwelling of Chas. Johnson, dwell- ings of Wm. Grambe, Chas. Kiefer, John Kline, Michael Joyce, Dr. J. J. Walsh, Jas. Welsh, Adam Eflinger, Bridget Lavelle, Joseph Denims, Philip Klein, Carl Scheur- man and George Gardner and B. Huse’s blacksmith shop. In some of the houses the sleeping peo- pie w covered with falling plaster. ‘The infant child of Michael Joyce was dan- gerously injured, and a little son of John in almost suffocated. The total loss reach $25,000. The ruins are being morning to ascertain if there are any victims buried in them. ———— eee BOOKKEEPER FIGEL ARRESTED. will cleared this Charged With bexziement and Will Be Charged With Murder. SAN FRANCISCO, Cal., June 29.—Theo. A. Figel was arrested last night on four charges of embezzlement, preferred by KE. S. Rothsenild. partner of the late Isaac Hoffman, and released on $12,000 bail, fur- nished by his father and mother. The four charges of embezzlement are merely the first of a series of accusations which are to be made against him. Forg- ery is one of the crimes which will be al- leged. Ex-Judge Murphy, who is to pros- ecute Figel in the criminal courts, ex- pects tc nave several more complaints ready for filing today One of the compiairts presented ta Po- Hee Juage Campbell by Attorney Merphy and his client, Mr. Rothschild, yesterday afterncot tes that on March 23, 1597, Figel, w e acting as the clerk, agent and servant of Hoffman, Rothschild & Ce. composed of Charles Hoffman, Isaac Hoff- man and Edward S. Rothschild, enbez- zled $1,600 in cash from the firm. The other three complaints accuse him of con- verting to his own use three checks, ag- gregating $04.38. The widow of Isaac Hoffman has not in- ted an intention on her part to prefer jarge of murder against Figel. —— WILL ABOLISH MACHINE WORK. New State nter of Kansas An- nounces His Policy. TOPEKA, Kan., June 29.—J. 8. Parks. state prirter-elect, announces that the us of typesetting machines will be abolished in the state printing office with the begin- ning of his administration on ‘Thursday next. During the last sesston of the legislature, the printers made a strong fight to secure the passage of a bill prohibiting the use of the machines in the state office. In this they were unsuccessful, but they did suc- ceed in having attached to the appropria tion bill ar which provides that the state printer shall receive 10 cents per 1,00) ems for machine work. It is claimed that at this rate the machines cannot be oper- ated except at a loss, and as a result they will be thrown out, and the state will pay from 30 to 45 cents per thousand for hand composition. ——— TO SECURE A TRAMP CENSU Indinna’s Statistician Starts an In- vestigation of Weary Waggleses. LAPORTE, Ind., June 29.—Statisticiaa Connor has directed the authorities at every town, city and village throughout the state to take census of the tramps within the limits of its jurisdiction. The plan is to issue a secret order, and on the night named every official will be enlisted in the work of rounding up the tramps at the jails and listing their names, place €, age and occupation, if any. i r plap will be carried out in ad- t states, the purpose being to secure accurate count of the number of no- . with the ultimate purpese in view of with the tramp problem, Ambassador Draper Presents His Cre- dentials to the Italian Court. ROME, June 20.—Gen. William F. Dra- per, United States ambassador to Italy, and the members of the United States em- bassy, escorted by the Marquis Scozia Di iano, of the masters of the cere- monies, were taken in state carriages from their hoter to the Quirinal at 2 o'clock this afternoon. There the grand master of the ceremon the Marquis Giannotti, Intro- duced Gen. Draper to King Humbert, and the ambassador presented his credentials. His majestey received Gen. Draper in a very cordial maryer, and, after a brief conversation, the gereral presented the staff of the United States embessy. Gen. Draper and his staff were then taken back to their Rotel in state carriages. ee DIED BY CARBOLIC ACID. Mrs. Goldberg Badly Burned Trying to Save a Satcide, PHILADELPHIA, Pa., June 29.—Joseph Michael, aged thirty-two years, who lodged at 2129 Lombard street, committed suicide this morning by taking carbolic acid on the sidewalk in frcnt of his lodging hoi se. Mrs. Rache! Gcldberg saw Michael in the act of taking the liquid. She had quite a struggle with him to secure possession of the bottle, and in doing so was frigutfully burned about the face, neck and hands by the acid, which spilled from the bottle. Assistance came, and both were removed to the hospital, where Michael died soon after. es Fire at Philadelphia. PHILADELPHIA, Pa., June 29.—Fire early this morning gutted the upper floors of the building Nos. 1822 and 1824 Manor street, near 4th street and Montgomery avenue, occupied by several manufactur- ing firms. The losses on buildings and contents will aggregate about $22,0uu, fully covered by insurance. The principal losers are Reeder & Myers, manufacturers of up- holstery goods; the Pennsylvania Gas Fix- ture Company and John’ M, Schoehm, manufacturer of haircloth. SPARTANBURG, 8. C., June 29.—Robert W. Harris, a prominent cittzen and post- master at Union, in this state, committed suicide this morning by taking morphine, AT THE WHITE HOUSE The President Definitely Decides on His Canton Trip, UNINTERESTING CABINET MEETING Anti-Platt Republicans Call to Op- pose Bidwell. SOME PROMINENT VISITORS The cabinet meeting today was without feature. It was dull and uninteresting to the members therrselves. The great pub- lic questions of Hawali and Cuba were passed over. The bottom has apparently fallen out of the Cuban bucket, and, so far as can Le seen, many weeks will elapse before there will ve any developments of even a mild nature. There is no proba- bility that Congress at this session will act on any proposition from the President regarding Cuba. In two months the situ- ation hus undergone a change. The facts of this change are guarded and have not leaked out. General Woodford, the minister to Mad- rid, will not get away for his post until about the close of this session of Congress. Nothing is expected to be done until long after General Woodford is settled. So the Cuban sympathizers can see nothing rosy in the outlook now. The President's Trip. President and Mrs. McKinley will get away for Canton Friday evening at 7:10 o'clock, going by the regular train over the Pennsylvania road. They will arrive at Canton Saturday morning. Returning, they will leave Canton Monday evening, reach- ing here Tuesday morning. Several of the ends and relatives of the Presi- Among Day hee: personal f dent and wife will be with them. these will be Judge and Mrs. Miss Mabel McKinley, who has the White House some time. Porter will probably remain in W. ton. The President will give an informal din- ner to members of the cabinet on Thursday night. The President could have utilized all h time with visitors today, as there were a large number, ‘but a majority of the cali- ers, including members of Congress, did not succeed in getting interviews. Some Prominent Callers. Judge Day, with his usual State Depart- ment package; Major Butterworth, with a bundle from his department, and cheerful words for all: Senator Hanna, accompanied by some friends, were among the early callers. Senator Hanna's visit was his first since his return from Ohio. He is appar- ently improving in health each day, and if there is anything in the Obio situation dis- pleasing to him he does not show it. Senators Proctor, Penrose, Elkin: and Warren; Representatives G Brownlow, Grow, Harmer, Barham and tional Com-mitteemen Kerens and Hill were visitors. Some saw the Pri made dates for future vi All of th had business pertaining to their respective states. 2 Helegation of Anti-Platt Republicans, The visit of chief interest at the White House today” was by a delegation of prom- inent anti-Platt republicans of New York. They came from their state to see the President regarding the collectorship of New York. The delegation was composed of General Anson McCook, Henry C. Rob- inson, Colonel Van R. Cruger, William Brookfield and Robert J. Wright. The latter has been the candidate of the anti- Platt men for collector in opposition to G. A. Bidwell, the state man. Mr. Wright was picked out as the best man to put up in opposition to Mr. Bidwell, but the anti- machine men will really be glad to get anybody. Representative Sherman has been proposed by somebody as a good com- promise candidate. Senator Platt stands firm and will have nobody but Bidwell. ‘The members of the delegation which saw the President today ure person- al friends of the President, but he gave them no satisfaction. On th other hand, he told them that he would have to recognize the indorsements of Senator Platt, and could not take cog- nizance of all the dissensions and} ings in New York. It was more than he could do to take part in these squabiles. The President refused to believe a pul lished statement that twenty-six memb: of the House are against Bidwell. Unless the President changes his mind, the nomination of B:dwell will be sent to the Senate next week. Neither Senator Platt nor any of the representatives of the regular New York organization appeared at the White House today The Louisville Pension Agency. Senator Deboe and Dr. Hunter did not see the President, but made an appointment for another call. Regarding the pension agency at Louisville, it is said that no nomination will be made for a long time. ‘The term of the incumbent does not ex- pire until January. The President has se- tected Leslie Combs, and is not, said, disturbed by protests. The President is known as too good a friend of the G. A. R., it is alleged, to have any kick made as a result of his proposed appointment of a young man to an office which the veterans think belongs to them. Commissioner of Immigration, und Gray A large number of the German friends of ex-Representative Kiefer of Minnesota are doing all they ean to have the President appoint him commissioner of immigration, not believing the report that T. V. Powder- ly is to have the place. The friends of other candidates say they do not believe either of these men will receive the ap- Fointment. They argue that both Kiefer and Powderly are biased, the former in favor of immigration and the latter against. One would throw open the doors to all, it is alleged, while the other would practically close: everything. As between the two men, it is said by those in posi- lio: to know that Powderly has the best chance. ‘The Minnes»ta people are united in their fight for Kiefer, but. they are said to be u little disturbed over cpposition to the confirmation of John Goodrow, as consul to Shanghai. Ex-Senator Washburn is un- derstood to be here to fight the confirma- tion of Mr. Goodrow. Conferring on Library Matters. Librarian Spofford and Superintendent Greene of the Congressional Library had a long conference with the President this afternoon The conference was on library matters. —————_-_r—_____ LOBBYING AGAINST THE TREATY. The Former Hawaiinn Queen at the Capitol. Liliuokalani, the former queen of Hawaii; Mr. Palmer, her secretary, together with the other members of her suite, were in the marble room of the Senate this afternoon, holding interviews with a number of sena- tors. ‘The ex-queen is leaving no stone unturned in her efforts to work up sentiment against the Hawaiian annexation treaty. Personal appeals to senators in her own behalf and against the treaty are the latest efforts in that line. RECORDING LAND. TITLES Substitution of the Torrens System Proposed by Senator McMillan, It Has Operated With Great Satistac- tion in Hlinois and It is Predicted That All the States Will Adopt It. One of the most important bills of local interest introduced in Congress in recent years was offered in the Senate by Senator McMillan today. It is entitled, “A bill con- cerning land titles in the District of Colum- bia.” It consists of fifty-two pages of printed matter, being regulations for the recording of land titles. The bill proposes a complete change in the present method of recording deeds in the District, and covers a wide scope of subjects relating to the titles of property. It is a copy of what is known as the Tor- rens land act, now in force in Hlinois. It provides for the system of registering iand titles that prevails in Australia. The same system is in operation in some portions of Canada. It was introduced into Illinois, several years ago, and the original act was declared unconstitutional by the courts. The objectionable features were then re- moved, the law re-enacted and it 1s now in full force in that state. It is said that the law gives the fullest satisfaction and ts highly praised by every one who has e#ny- thing to do with the transfer or recording of property. Senator Mc said this afte Torrens lillian, the author of the ‘ill, noon he was satisfied the em would soon be adopted in He expressed the opinion that it would be a matter of time when it would be in effect in the District of Columbia also. Senator McMillan’s cx fence as chairman of the District tee in th ate has demonstrated to him that the land records and land titles in the District of Columbia are in a state of con- fusion. here are provisions in this bill for straightening out this confustoa, he said, taking in ail old tides and absoluzely preventing confusion in titles hereafter. He said it would be possible fer any man who finds a title obscured to proceed under the operation of the proposed new law and at a moderate cost, not exceeding $0), to ighten out the title and get a clear ator McMillan thinks that jhe Torrens em, as proposed by this bift. and applied rict of Columbia, will ¢dommend itself- favorably to every real-estate dealer, ery land owner and every prospective land purchaser in the Distriet. “He will urge the action of Congress.upon the measure. . =Ocissua NANCE COMMITTEE B®CESIONS. Paintings to Be Retur#iéd Yo the Datiable Lint, The Senate committee on ‘finafee has fixed the duty on coal at 67 cents per long ton. This rate applies only to’ coal ship- ped from countries which do’ not fmpese a higher rate on American coal. There has been a strong contention to. hold the rate down to that originally fixed ‘by fhe com- mittee, and even to lower it, but this effort was vigorously contested by ‘the Senators from the coal-producing statés, and the latter class have won. The committee has also decided to re- store paintings to the dutieble*list. The House imposed a duty of 25 per cent ad valorem on paintings. This the Senate finance committee struck out, transferring the item to the free list. The committee now returns to the House progtam, but it is not yet definitely decided whether the rate shall be 20 or 25 per cent. Crude gypsum rock was taken from the free list and made dutiable at the rate of #1 per ton. ‘ATOR ALDRICH RETURNS, y Improved in| Health— nator Pettigrew Oat Again, nator Aldrich bas returned to the city considerabiy improved in health after his vacation at his country home in Rhode Island. He was at the Czpiiel today in conference with republican members of the finance committee over the tarfff bill, but did not enter the Senate chamber, The to be able to participate with ihe House members aches the conference state. Senator Pettigrew was on the floor of i nate tudey and was congratulated by his colleagues on his speedy recovery from his recenc ilinces. Conside: s. . $ OLLI TRUSTS. FOR CONTR An Amendment Practically Agreed Upon by the Judiciary Committee The republican members of Senate committee on judiciary today had under consideration the form of an amendment to the tariff bill to be submitted for the control of trusts. They practically agreed upon an amendment making it an offense punishable by fine and imprisonment for any person or corporation to monopolize or conspire with any other perton or corpora- ticn to monopolize the trade in any ar- ticle protected by the tariff bill. The zmend- ment when completed will prescribe penal- ties and supply directions for the detection of fratd. ‘he preparation of the umend- ment has been referred to a subcommittee consisting of Messrs. Thurston, Davis and Spooner. —_____-e+______ NEW SOLICITOR GENERAL. John K. Richards Chosen—Consalar and Army Nominations. The President today sent the foliowing nominations to the Senate: State—To be consuls general of the United States: Church Howe of Nebtaska, at Apia and Nukualofa, Tonga; John P. Bray of North Dakota, at Melbdurne, Australia. To be consuls of the United States? Hugo Donzelmann of Wyoming, at Pragtie, Bo- hemla; Louis A. Dent of the District of Columbia, at Kingston, Jamaiéa; Samuel S. Lyon of New Jersey at Osdka énd Hi- ogo, Japan; Rounseville Wildttiag 6f Cali- fornia, at Hong Kong, Ciina;*Chafles V. Herdliska of the District of Columipia, to be secretary of the legation of'the United States at Vienna, Austria, - Justice—John K. Richards of*Ohié, to be solicitor general. a War—Lieutenant Colenel W,°H. Powell, lth Infantry, to be colonel; Mifajor C. EF. Bennett, 19th Infantry,-to be Heittenant colonel; Capt. 8. P. Jocelyn, try, to be major; First Lieutenant C. H. Bone- steel, 2ist Infaniry, to be ca! i ond Lieutenant E. L. Butts, 21st Fn TY, to be first Heutenart; Second: Liteutenant J. P. Hains, 3d Artillery, tq be ifirst Heuten- ant. aa Mr. Louis K. Dent, who was today a; pointed consul at Kingston, aica, was private secretary to the late Secretary Blaine. He was afterward appointed con- sul at Kingston, and was the first consul removed: by President Cleveland when he began his second term. Mr. Dent is well known in Washington. % Skilled Laborers Appoimted. The public printer has appointed the fol- lowing skilled laborers in the g printing office through the civil ‘gervi NEW BUILDING LAWS Regulations to Be Observed in Future Work of Construction. MANY IMPORTANT CHANGES MADE The Work of a Commission of Architects and Builders. SOON TO BE IN FORCE The new building regulations of the Dis- trict have been completed, and today re- ecived the official approval of the Commis- sicners. After they shall have been printed, due notice will be given before they are put Into operation. This will require about a month or six weeks, so it is safe to say they will be in force before the fall build- ing season opers. It has taken nearly two years to perfect these regulations, and during that period the authorities having the matter in charge have given the most careful attention to what is considered by every one to be the most important official act of the board of Commissioners in recent years. These reg- ulations will be a prominent factor in the evelopment of future W. ington. Necessity for Revision. The necessity for revising the regula- tions has been keenly felt for years. From time to time they were patched up, until it became a difficult matter to keen track ef the different amendments. It was on July 25, 1805, that the Commissioners, hay- ing the matter brought to th attention, decided to act. At a meeting of the board that day they appointed a commission of architects and bu: to take the matter of revising the regulations under considera- tion, and with directions to prepare and submit a report. This commission was composed of Architects James G. Hill, Ap- pleton P. Clarke, jr.. Robert I. Fleming, Building Inspector Bra Builder William C. Morrison and Electrical Expert J. P. Freeman. The electrical expert died be- fore the work was well under way, and Commander Maynard of the United States navy was appointed to succeed him. Our foreign consuls were communicated with through the State Department, and the result was that the commission was furnished with copies of the building regu- Jations of all the prominent European cit- jes. Our own country contributed largely and when the commission held its first meeting it had before it the regulations of the principal cities of the world. From these the new regulations have been draft- ed, and it is safe to say they are as com- plete as any in the world. The regulations openeé with a definition of the technical terms used, but these dc not differ materially from those of the old regulations, Boundaries of Fire Limits. The boundaries of the rew fire limits are set forth as follo’ “The following bounds are hereby estab- lished as the fire limits fer the District of Celumbia: From Florida avenue and 15th street, east on lth street to Georgia ave- jnve, Georgia avenue to 11th street east, 11th street east to O street scuth, O street south to Sth street, 9th street cast to M street south, M street south to west bank of James creek, James creck to P street south, P street south to Water street, Water street to 35th street, ith street to U street, U and Reads streets to 28th street, 28th street to Q street, Q street to Mill read, Mill road to Rock’ creek, Rock creek to a point where Ontario avenue in- tersects the eastern line of the Zoological Park, thence southwardly along the eastern line of said park to Adams’ Mill road, thence along Adams’ Mill road to Colum~ bia road, thence along Columbia road to 16th street west extended, thence north- wardly along lth street extended to Park street, thence eastwardly along Park street to 14th street west extended and Mount Pleasant avenue, thence eastwardly along sant avenu> to Wh tney avenue and stwardly along Whitney avenue to 7th street west extended, thence to Corcoran road, Corcoran road'and due east to Ist Street west, t street west to line of T street north, and due east on line of T Street to 2d street east, thence south on 2a" street to R street north extended, thence cast along R street, and a line cvincident therewith, to Corcoran road, thence along Corcoran ‘and Mount Olivet roads to main tracks of Baitimore and Ohio railroad thence southerly along said tracks to O street nerth extended, thence eastwardly on © street to Trinidad avenue, thens. northerly along said Trinidad avenue to Mount Olivet road, thence easterly along Mount Olivet road to Bladensburg road thence along Bladensburg road to the in: ersection of 15th st tersecti treet east and Florida Important Changes Made. Coming now to the important changes in the new regulations, the first of any im- Pertance discussed are those relating to light and ventilation. These are practi- cally new, and have been drawn only after the most careful consideration. They are a3 follows: To secure proper light and venti no dwelling, hotel nor apartmenteEis shall be erected within ten feet of the rear of the lot on which it stands, except when the rear abuts on a public alley at least ter feet in width, a street or other public Space, or when there is reserved a side lot exterding the full depth of the building and at least 250 square feet in area. Angular corner lots, abutting lots that extend from street to street may be ex- cluded from the above restrictions. Buildings may cover the entire area of a lot for such of the stories beginning with the lower as are used for business pur- PNo dwelling lo dwelling house less than sixtee: wide shall be erected; provided, es that any existing lot that is not less than twelve feet wide and which is a part of a duly recorded subdivision May have a dwelling erected thereon the full width of pueiots s locks of two or more dwelling houses shall not be erected until the land upon which they are to be erected has been sub- divided, so that each house shall have a separate lot, unless special permit be grant- ed in each case by the Commissioners. Eight Feet in the Clear. Bvery room in every dwelling, hotel, ten- ement or lodging house hereafter built, and in every building hereafter altered to be used as such, shall be not less than eight feet in height in the clear in every story, except that in the attic it may be less than eight feet high for one-half the area of the room. Every such room shall have one or more windows on an open-air space, or ventilating skylights, with an area at least one-tenth as great as that of the room, ex- cept that for rooms not communicating di- rectly with the external air ventilating transoms or windows shall be provided of not less than one-tenth of the room area A SHORT, SHARP FIGHT The Senate Judiciary Committee's Anti- Trust Amendment, ‘It Does Not Pease the Radicals, but It Will Probably Be Adopted. The fight over the anti-trust feature pro- Pesed to be put into the tariff bill is ex- pected to be short and sharp. The form of amendment proposed by the judiciary eom- mittee as a substitute for the several anti- trust proposidions submitted in the Senate will not be satisfactory to the radical anti- trust senators nor to those who want to make political capital out of attacking the trusts. The spirit in which the proposi- tion was first brought to the attention of the Senate was that of antagonism to- the trusts getting the benefit of protection given for the purpose of building up Ameri- can industries. The suggestion, therefore, was that when certain products were controlled by a trust in this country the duty should not be col- lected. A number of Senators would like to vote for such a proposition, regardless of consequences, and others felt that th would find difficulty in explaining to th constituents if they opposed it, though they appreciated that its effect would be sweep- ing and possibly disastrous. Such a propo- sition would necessarily involve a great loss of revenue, but it is difficult to reach the abuse aimed at without loss of revenue. The judiciary committee get around this in the proposition they present, which pro- vides fines and imprisonment upon those who violate the provision, but this is not going to be satisfactory to those who are attacking the trusts. The ccmmittce amendment will be fought on the ground that it dces not deprive the trusts of the benefit of protection on the products which they control, and that the pcnalty cannot be enforced. It will, how- ever, meet ihe requirements of those who are embarrassec by the presentation of the other propositions, and will save the gov- ernment from a loss of revenue, which can- not be afforded at this time. There was positive dauger if the committee did not bring in seme sort of an anti-trust amend- ment that the Pettigrew amendment might be adopted. The action of the commitice relieves the situation in that particular, and it is expected that the committee amendment will be adopted after a sharp fight. —s COMMISSION MEETING. HIGHWAY Map Received of the Second Section of Proposed Extensions, A meeting ef the highway commission was held at the War Department this after- noon for the purpose of organizing. The commission consists of the Secretary of War, the Secretary of the Interior und the chief of engineers of the army. The per- sonrel of th> commission changed with the administration. Today’s meeting was the first meeting of the commission as at present const:tuted. There were present Secretary Alger, Secretary Bliss and Gen. Wilson. The principal business transacted was the clection of Mr. W. P. Richards, assistant engineer, under the Engineer Commiesioner of the District, as secretary of. the commission in place of Major Fe- biger, Corps of Engineers, who has been transferred to duty at the West Po:ut Mii- itary Academy. ‘The commission has received from the District Commissioners a map of the sec- ond section of the proposed extension of highways, covering the territory north of Florida avenue and between North Capitol street and the Anacostia river, but es yet has taken no formal action in the :natter. Under the law approved March 2, 15%, providing for “a permanent system of ‘ttighways In that part.of the District of Columpia lying outside of cities,” it is pro- vided that the map prepared by the Dis- trict Commissioners shail be submitted to a commission consisting of the Secretary cf War, the Secretary of the Interior and the chief of engineers of the army, “who shall make such alterations, if any, therein as they shall deem advisable, keeping in view the intention and provisions of this act and the necessity of harmonizing, as far as possible, the public convenience with economy of expenditure; and such commission shall see fit, they may cause to be made a new map in place of the one submitted to them.” It is probable that the map now before the commission will be placed on public view at the office of the District Commis- stoners for the inspectioa of interested persons, and that the highway commission will hoid a public meeting later in the year to hear whatever objections may be Presented against the proposed plan of street extension. In order to allow ample time for a thorough study of the questions involved, it is more than likely that this Public hearing will be deferred wuatil Oc- tober next. ———__-+-» -__.. NAVAL MILITIA DRILLS. Vrogram for the Sammer Completed by Mr. Roonevelt. Acting Secretary Roosevelt has practi- cally completed the program for the sum- mer drills cf the naval militia, so far as the Navy Department is connected with the movements. After consultation with Admiral Sicard, commanding the north At- lantic staticn, it has been ordered that the vessels of the squadron be assigned to the different militia organizations as follows: The battle ship Massachusetts will drill the Magsachusetts militia, starting from Boston. Then with the Maine and Erics- son, the same battle ship will drill the militia of New York. The Texas will act with the militia of Connecticut and of New Jersey; the Wilmington will take the North Carolina militia and the Montgomery the militia of Louisiana. The Cincinnati,which started home from Horta today, will take care of the Maryland militia, starting from Tolchester July 17, and to this end her orders have been changed so that she will go directly to Hampton Roads instead of going to New York, as originally fixed upon. All of the naval militia of the states bordering on the lakes will be taken care of by the Michigan, and Mr. Rooseveli himself will attend some of the drills, leav- ing here next Friday for Cleveland. The dates ior the drills on the lakes were fixed today es fcllows: The Michigan militia wtli be drilled at Bay City and Detroit from July 10 to 18. The Ohio militia will take its turn at Cleveland and Toledo from July 21 to 31, and the Minois militia will be met at Chicago August 9 to 16. On the Pacific coast the monitor Coman- che will take care of the militia of San Francisco, the Bennington will take on the South California militia at San and the Monadnock will serve for the ac- commodation of the Eureka contingent. ——_o+____ LOCAL TAX SALEs. Favornble Report by the Senate Dis- trict Committee, A favorable repcrt was made by Senator Falkner this afterroon from the Senate trict. ‘This meas has iblished hereiotore ia ure : been pul regulations for for non-payment of taxes. ————-—-—_____ Investigating the Goodnow a ee THE STAR BY MAIL. Persons leaving the city for any Period can have The Star mailed to them to any address in the United States or Canada, by ordering it at this office, in person or by letter. Terms: 18 cents per week; 25 cents for two weeks, or 50 cents per month. Invariably tn advance. Sub- scribers changing thelr address from one Post-office to another sould give the last address as well as the Tew one. —_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—__. M’LEAN AND SILVER Delegates tn theOhis Democratic Con- vention United. aie £026 IS MAKING A STRONG FIGHT Pe oe His Gubernatorial Boom a Cloak for His Senatorial Aspirations. CONVENTION TOMORROW ee COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 29.—The pre- liminary work of the democratic state con- vention today showed that it was almost unanimous for free silver and John R. Mc- Lean for senator. There was, however, a continuation of the contests for the differ- ent places on the state ticket and for pos!- tions on the committees. Lawrence T. who was defeated for governor by President McKinley; ex-Mayor John Farley and other gold standard dem- ocrats were active in the chorus for Mc- Lean, but they were contending for differ- ent men for governor. Robert T. Hough Was again the favorite today, and regard- ed as the McLean man, but the field made a very bitter fight on him. especially the friends of ex-Congressman Paul J. Sorg, who was supported by ex-Governor James E. Campbell, ex-Collector Joseph Dowling, who was removed by President Cleveland for violation of the civil service rules, and other leading conservatives on the finan- cial question. The fact that Mr. Sorg voted for the issue of gold bonds while in Con- gress was used by the radical silver men very strongly against him. In the contest for governor John C. Wi and Horace L. Chapman showed much strength today. Even if the McLean men insist on putting through the Hough slate tomorrow, it is believed that there will be several ballots, in order to permit the dozen or more candidates to show their respective poils. There are many candidates for other places on the state ticket, and the con- vention may extend to Thursday. Fight on Hough Grows Bitter. Previous to the district meetings at 4:30 pm. the fight against R. T. Hough for fovernor became so bitter t there was much talk of ex-Congressman D. D. Dona- von for the head of the ticket. Welty, Chapman and some others showed gains, but it was generally believed that Donavon would be slated if it was necessary for the controlling elements to drop Heugh. On all sides it was held that no stand- ard bearer should be selected who had any gold streak in his record. While It was conceded that Hough was an original Bryan man at Chicago even before tne nomination was made and that he had ad- vocated a free silver plank in the state piatform three years ago, when Senator Brice controlled the state convention against him, yet the fact that Mr. Hough wore a Carlisle button one day in Wash- ington was used as damaging evidence against him The Mclean men were all anxious for a clean-cut silver man for governo s no objection was made to Mr. McLean's rec- ord on that issue. They felt that McLean Was suffering some on account of his friends supporting Mr. Hough, against whose silver record some found objections. The McLean men held that the reports against Hough were untrue, and that ihey were circulated by the managers of other \didates for governor, but it was evident that the McLean lieutenants today consid- ered the situation serious enough to have another man ready for the slate in the event that they could not control their forces for Hough. ‘Thore who favor Mclean for senator became involved in such bitter contests against each other over the head of the state ticket that it became doubtful whether McCorville, Wilkins and other McLean munagers could control the con- tion on tke nom‘nation for governor, which involved the suppert of the state administration for McLean In securing the senatorship. Efforts were made again today to get Mr. McLean to come from Cinc ati to Co- lumbus, but no assurances were received on these calls. The McLean leaders held sev- eral conferences during the day. While they did not want to antagonize the friends of other candidates, they could not be in- duced to drop Hough. SORG A STRONG FACTOR, Some Inside Work Going on at the Colambus Convention, Special Dixpetch to The Evening Star. COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 29.—The out- cropping of the United States senaicrial question is the feature of the state demo- cratic convention today. It is now quite well known that under former Congress- man Paul J. Sorg’s candidacy for governor is a vigorous boom for the United States senatorship to succeed M. A. Hanna. Ut is expected that Mr. Sorg will today make the formal announcement of his senatorial aspirations. and, of course, no longer stand as a candidate for the nominatibn for gov- ernor. John K. McLean's friends are thought to be supporting the candidacy of Robert T. Hough, who is put down as the strongest candidate on first ballot. It is also charged that McLean's friends are cultivating other gubernatorial booms with the end in view that at the proper moment they will with- draw and throw their strength to Hough. Beriah Witkirs, one of Mclean’s fricnds, is said to be pushirg the candidacy of W. Patrick of New Philadelphia with thi object in view. Sorg and Mclean thus be- come important factors in the convention. Sorg has about seven counties pledged solidly to him. These he will throw to zome candidate who gives hope of defeating Hough. Perhaps it will be Welty or Chap- man. Temporary Chairman Ulric Sloan is a famous orator, and it is suggested that he may fire the convention to such a degree of enthusiasm in his opening speech as to lead to his own nomination, as Bryan's speech at Chicago did. The convention proper does not meet un- til tomorrow morning. The delegates meet by congressional districts the convention, a member of the state cen- tral committee and one member of each of the standing committees. No doubt the whole Chicago platform will be indorsed. The leaders in the race for governor seem to be Hough, Chapman and Welty. ieee Personal Mention. Dr. James J. Brennan has resigned position in the law division of the of the supervising architect, Treasury De- rf be