Evening Star Newspaper, September 23, 1897, Page 1

THE EVENING &STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. AT THE STAR BUILDiNGS, J1C1 Fenrsylvania Avente, Cor. 5 Wee by ‘The Evening Star N pany SH KAUFFMANN Pres't. Picea as eae Kew York Office, 49 Potter Building, ‘The Exoning Star is served to sulmeribers tn the city by cerriers, on their own account, at 10 cents per week. or 44 cents per month. Copies at the ccunter 2 cents each. By mall—anywhere ip the Cnited Statss or Cenada—postage prepald-00 ccats mont peaterday Kenge “oF cat Star, $1 per year, with nelzn postage 00. ‘Eatered at’ the Pont Oélee at Washington, D. C., as secend-class mail matter.) EAN mail subecriptions raust be paid in advance. Rates of advertising made known on application. Che Eve == ing , No. 13,904. WASHINGTON, D. C., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1897-TWELVE PAGES. TWO CENTS. The regular permanent family circulation of The Evening is more than double that of any other paper in Washington, whether published in the morn- ing-or in the afternoon. As a medium for unobjec- tionable advertisements it there- fore stands unequaled and un- approachable. LOCAL SINKING FUND Annual Report of the United States Treasurer. REDUCTION OF THE DISTRICT'S DEBT Net Decrease Has Amounted to Over Five Millions. STATEMENT IN DETAIL ee The twentieth annual report of the United States treasurer on the sinkirg fund and funded debt of the District of Columbia will soon be made to Secretary Gage. Advance proof sheets of the report have been secured by The Star. The report shows the transactions relating to the sink- ing fund of the District for the fiscal year ending June, 1897. A comparison of the funded debt of the District of Columbia and late corporations of Washington and Georgetown on the Ist of July, 1878, when the duties of the sink- ing fund commissioners of the District were transferred to the treasurer of the United States, and on June 30, 18%, shows that the outstanding obligations July 1, 1878, amounted to $22,106,650, and on June 30, 1897, $16.64: a net reduction of tie debt of $5, During the period be- tween the years given, the total decrease Was $10,572,800, but there was an increase by_new issues of $5,115,850. The total interest charge July 1, 1878, w 5 and on June 30, 1897, . a decrease of $374,113.97. The {otal of 3.63 bonds outstanding is Increase of the Water Supply. ‘The appropriations at various periods for increasing the water supply are given, showing a total of $2,624.698.17. The total amount pald to the government for interest on one-half of the sum for the year ended June 30, 1897, was $2,710.11. Amounts which have 6. been refunded propriation act of Marsh provides no definite sums, but pro- such amounts as may be necessary to est and sinking fund in full for the fiscal year 1898 on this account. imates. The estimates ibmitted to the Commis- sioners of the District of Columbia of the amounts required by the treasurer for ac- count of the District of Columbia for the fiscal year 18% were: For interest and sinking fund on the funded indebtedn xclusive of the wa ter bonds, $1,21: for current ex- penses of the sinking-fund office, $3,100; for interest and sinking fund on one-half of the amount advanced to increase the water supply of Washington, D. C., $4 for in- terest and sinking fund on r-stock bonds, $6,025. The special taxes paid and reported to the sinking-fund office during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1807, were: On account of assessments against which tax-lien certificates have been issued, $1,151; interest thereon, $1,517. on ac- count of assessments against which no tax-lien certificates have been issued, $59.87; total, $2, items have all been paid in cash. The amounts urinvested of the sinking fund for the old funded dedi and ihe 3.65 cent loan at the clese of the fiscal year and amounts available for fiscal year , were: Sinking fund for old funded debt: Balance tninvested July 1, 1896.$253,418. Amount available for fiscal year Sinking fund for 3.65 per cent loan Balance uninvested July 1, 1896. 2, Amount avatlable for 1 year 1897 seeeeee 30S,’ - 311, By virtue of the authority given by act of Congress approved March 3, 1891, providing for the issue of 3.50 per cent ten- year funding bonds, the treasurer has call- ed for redemption $1,077,400 of these bonds. In addition to the bonds called for re- demption, $353,000 of this loan has been purchased in the market, making a total of $2,330,400 retired. The bonds retired for account of the sinking fund for the old funded debt dur- ing. the fiscal year 1897 were: Permanent improvement 6 per cent bonds, at par... “ $100 Ten-year funding 3.50 per cent bends, at par, fourth and fifth calls . . 247,500 These bonds, aggregating $247,600, leave a balance of $260,674.89 uninvested. This sum includes $6,570.18 held for the pay- ment of corporation of Washington regis- tered 5 and 6 per cent st called for demption July 3 and August 14, 187! i ad 6 per cent bonds due July 1, 181, and July 1, i862, not yet presented for pay- ment. The bends retire. r account of the sinking fund for the per cent loan dur- ing the fiscal year 1897 were: Twenty-year funding 5 per cent 16 bonds, at 25,000 Ten-year bonds, at: par, calls 284,500 fe bonds, aggregating $309,500, leaving a balance of $1,502. cost un- invested. These bonds, aggregating $300, cost $313, leaving $33,550 for investment. _ The water-stock bonds bear 7 per cent interest and were issued under acts of the legislative assembly of the District of Co- tumbia, approved July 20, 1871, and June 26, 187; ‘The law provides that not less than $15,- 000 be set apart annually for their gradual redemption. Water Fund. The amount available for sinking fund for the water stock bonds, for the fiscai year ending June 30, 1897, was $37,397.30. Care- ul estimate showed that the sum of $33,- 56 would suffice, with the balance unin- to purchase bonds of the old funded debt, other than those of wacer stock, to cover the outstanding water stock bonds. By placing this sum to the redit of this account, with $148.44 balance sninvested at the close of the fiscal year 1806, a total of $33,863 was secured for in- vestment. The bonds retired for account of this stinking fund during the fiscal year were: Twenty-year funding 5 per cent bon-ls— At 106 flat, $100; at 165 flat, $200. Police and Firemen’s Relief Fund. The transactions in these funds during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1897, were: Receipts for account of metropolitan po- lice fund—Cash from Commissioners of the District of Columbia, $24,291.31; payments for account of metropolitan police fund-— Paid for account of policemen, $22,477.75; receipts for account of firemen’s relief fund -Cash from Commissioners of the District of Columbia, $6,123.28; principal of bonds sold, $3,200; interest and premium on bonds, $274.25; total, $9,507.53. Payments for account of firemen’s relief fund—Paia for account of firemen, $9,020.19. ‘The treasurer heid for aecount of these funds at the close of the fiscal year 189; the following: For the metropolitan police fund—Cash, 31,873.56. For the firemen’s relief fund— United States 4 per cent bonds, $50; cash, $058.42. [ Report of Intended Seizure of Steamer Em- press of China. This Vessel Floated the Hawaiian Flag in Anticipation of Annexa. tion to United States. SAN FRANCISCO, Cal., September 23.— According to advices brought by the steamer Empress of China, there is a re- port in Japan to the effect that the Pa- cific Mail steamship City of China may be seized to secure the mikado's claim against the Hawaiian government, The vessel is now under the Hawaiian flag, and in case of annexation would sail under the American flag and be 2ntitled to subsidies for carrying the mails. ‘The Japan Mail, commenting on the pros- pects of Japanese seizure of the ship, says that the claims against Hawall will soon be settled by arbitration, and that the islands will probably be able to pay any award granted to Japan. The possibility of an alliance between China and Japan is being talked of by mil- itary men. Capt. Kurooka of the Japanese warship Naniwa stated recently that the Japanese orders procured by American shipbuilders are merely-sentimental. He further says that, in the opinion of experts, the hulls alone of the two cruisers being built in San Francisco at the Union iron works, and at Cramps’ ship yards on the Dela- ware, will cost as much as the hulls and armament combined would have cost in England. a OHIO DEMOCRATS OPEN CAMPAIG: Meeting at Columbus Tonight Will Be Attended by Big Guns. COLUMBUS, Ohio, September 23.—The silver wing of democrats open their state campaign in Ohio today. Each county is to hold a meeting, but the grand central meeting is set for this city tonight. Word has been received that all of the speakers will be present. H. L. Chapman, for governor, has talked some in the campaign, but this will be his first speech of importance. The committee has dispensed with the usual parade. The lith O. N. G. Band wiil be at the large avditorium in which the meeting is to be held. The other speakers are to be Con- gressman John J. Lentz, Mayor James A. Rice of Canton and General A. J. Warner, with a short introductory by Allen W. ‘Thurman, the chairman. The indications are for a large attend- ance. A long list of vice presidents, headed by Mayor Samuel L. Black and Colonel Jas. Kilbourne, will occupy the stage, the ob- ject being to have each city, ward, town- ship and certain school districts especially represented by one of its leading silver democrats on the stage. . The purpose was to have a meeting tonight in each school district of the state, but in this the com- mittee say they will not be successful. The county meetings, however, they say, are assured. ——— CROKER AS “BEST MAN.” Tammany Leader at the’ Wedding of State Senator Cantor. { CHICAGO, September 23.—The wedding of State Senator Jacob A. Cantor ‘of New York to Miss Lydia Miriam Greenebaum was celebrated at high noon today. The ceremony took place at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. David A. Greenebaum, 3156 South Park avenue, the Rev. Dr. E. G. Hirsch officiating. The wedding was private, and only a few immediate friends were present. The bride wore a traveling gown of light tan-colored cloth braided, the jacket faced with French green velvet. The hat was of roft felt, trimmed with lace and black ostrich feath- ers. Pinning the throat of the jacket was the groom's gift, a brooch of pearls and diamonds. The bridegroom was attended by Richard Croker of New York as best man. The presents were magnificent, one ef the most notable being a complete silver ser- viee from Senator A. N. Brady of New York. Immediately after the breakfast Senator and Mrs. Cantor left on a short wedding journey through the east. They will live at the Marie Antoinette in New York city. — JOHN GUND BREWERY BURNS. Loss of $300,000 by Old-Established Wisconsin Concern. LACROSSE, Wis., September 23.—Early this morning fire was discovered in the roof of the brew house of the John Gund Brew- ing Company’s plant, and although every fire company in the city responded, noth- ing but the bare walls of one of the most extensive malting and brewing establish- ments in the northwest remains. ‘The roof and inside woodwork were dry as tinder, and the flames spread rapidly to the other buildings of the plant. The malt house contained al carloads of malt and xbcut 5,009 bushels of barley, which were totally destroyed, and the office build- ing, which stands across the street, was not burned, and a part of the engine room Ww. ved. The cold storage cont. ed «) barrels of beer, whi also destroyed. ill exceed $00,000, about half of which fs ecvered by insu we in various old-line companies. The plant will be rebuilt as soon vs the debris be . The output of the ”) barrels a year, and employed about “) men. It was fcunded in 1858, and has been one cf the leading institutions of the city since that time. —————— FUNERAL OF THOMAS D. CAMPBELL. Special Treasury Agent Buried Yes- terday at Fostorin, Ohio, Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. CLEVELAND, Ohio, September 23.—The funeral of Special Treasury Agent Thomas D. Campbell occurred yesterday at Fos- toria and was largely attended. The floral emblems were numerous. Rey. J. W. Hill Ireached an eloquent sermon, and De Molay Commandery, Knights Tempiar, of Tiffin conducted the service at the grave. All busiress houses closed during the hour of the funeral out of respect fer the de- ceased and his family. —.__ BIG CANAL PROJECT. To Connect Lower End of Lake Michi- gan With Luke Erie. DETROIT, Mich., September 23.—A spe- celal to the Tribune from Niles, Mich, says: A. Stewart Appleton is on his way from Niles to Washington to bring before Congress again the matter cf a ship canal connecting Lake Erie with the southern end of Lake Michigan. The scheme is to have the canal nine feet deep and the esti- mated cost is $15,000,090. Such canal would cut off about 1,00 miles of travel and add six weeks to the navigation at the end of each season. ———___ NEW ARIZONA GOLD DISCOVERY. It is Free Milling Ore Created Usual Stamped: ALBUQUERQUE, N. M., September 23.— Authentic information is at hand that there is a great discovery of free milling gold ore in the Chocolate mountains of ‘The rush there is started; tents, camp mills snd people are, arriving at Yuma from up the river bound for there. > TO SECURE JAPAN'S CLAIM IMPURITIES OF WATER Samples of Potomac Fluid to Be Carefully Examined. 5 SPECIMENS FROM HARPER'S FERRY May Lead to Measures Against Sewerage Systems in Towns. SCOPE OF INVESTIGATION Hydrographer F. H. Newell of the geo- logical survey has parties in the field ex- amining the headwaters of the Potomac river, not only with a view to determining the sources and extent of the supply, but to secure samples of the water, which will be examined bactertologically. ‘ The different rivers of the United States are being surveyed under this division. As it is, or was until recently, very low water on the tributaries of the Potomac the time was deemed expedient and the parties were sent out. One of these, in charge of Arthur P. Davis of the hydrographic di- vision of the survey, is at Cumberland. Samples of the water there, at Harper's Ferry and at other points along the Poto- mac will be taken in specially sterilized bottles and sent here to the marine hos- pital bureau, where they will be examined, tnder the direction of the surgeon general. The hydrographic division of the surv:y¥ is sited for examining the water chemical- ly, but not bacterioiogically, so the marine hespital bureau will do this. The samples, when the tests have been made, will be compared with samples taken from the river near here, so that it can be determin- ed exactly how many of the impurities in the water come from the towns on the headwaters and how many are gathered on the way down. , Preventive Measures. If it is found that the sewerage systems of Cumberland and others of the towns on the upper Potomac cre largely vespon- sible for the impuritics of Wasaington’s drinking water, in all Probability efforts will be taken to have the Places adopt other means of discharging their waste matter. Legislation may be asked of Mary- land to prevent the continuance of the present methods in vogue in any of those towns should defects be discovered. Hydrographer Newell stated today to The Star reporter that there was no spe- cial object in view when the plan to have the samples of the water of the upper Potomac analyzed was Carried it into ef- fect lately. There had been an intention of doing such a thing fer some time, he said, but it had been postporied until a favorable opportunity like the present presented it- self. Last Somme it would have “been done, but the men Rere not available, and other things prevented. As the water was extremely low a few aays ago the opportunity was se:zed upon. There were positively no new conditions, he said, which had presented themselves in regard to the water, as it is as it has always been. He thought thai as the supply and other de- tails on the points of the river above Washington were to be examined into the samples of water should be taken. The bottles to be used are specially pre- pared at the marine hospital bureau, so that no foreign matter can be in them when the water to be analyzed is intro- €uced. They are completely sterilized, which kills any bacteria they may contain. Mr. Newell’s Views. In speaking of the Potomac water Mr. Newell, who has studied the best water supply systems throughout the country, said to The Star reporter: “The water here at Washington, I may say, 18 good when it is good and very bal when it is bad. The water varies consid- erably. If a local storm occurs on the head waters of the river up about Cumber- lend and the other towns there, the water is apt to be bad. This is on account of the water washing down a great amount of sewage. A general storm will dilute the water so that it will not be as bad as under the other conditions. If there should hap- pen to be an epidemic of typhoid fever or other disease there it would be dangerous for Weshington. “The Potomac water is rather pecullar in one respect. The Shenandcah and the main Potomac come together at Harper's Ferry. The tributaries of the Potomac are gener- ally mountain streams, flowing over granite and gravel, so the water is upt to be clear. The water of the Shenandoah comes from a limestone country, and as it flows along a bluish sort of clay is disintegrated, which discolors it. When it happens that the most of the Potomac water comes from the branch at Harper's Ferry it is mostly clear, and vice versa when the supply is mostly from the Shenandoah. In this way it can be determined without much difficulty which of the two streams at Harper's Ferry happens to be furnishing the most water at any particular time. Supply Ranks Well. “The supply here ranks well with that of most of the cities in this country, though it is far below the standard of that in European cities. It is better than the Philadelphia water, but is not equal to that of Boston. I believe that the farther south one goes the worse the city reservoir sys- tem is found. Foreign cities filter their water. We are so accustomed to drinking Ailuted sewage matter that it does not ap- parently worry us. “The principal foreign element in the Potomac water is the fine mud, which is not of itself necessarily productive of had results, but which is apt to attract bed company in the shape of vegetable and ani- mal matter. “If the water should be found bad, from the samples to be analyzed, either of two things, or both, should be done. The first of these is to prevent the towns above from emptying their sewage directly into the tributaries of the river, or the main body. Whether they can be prevented from doing this is a different thing. “In Massachusetts there is a law which forces the towns to filter the sewage and waste matter through sand and gravel, making it fairly pure, before it is dis- charged into the rivers. I have drank water at Framingham, Mass., filtered in this matter, and it is about equal to the regular supply of many cities. The sewage is discharged on beds of gravel and sand located on a hill, two or three acres in ex- tent. The water percolates through and comes out in the shape of little springs on the side of the hill. Vegetables are culti- vated on the beds where the water is dis- charged through pipes, and I have seen some magpificent crops of corn produced in this manner. The irrigation is rather costly, but not so at ail, when the ‘splendid results are cqnsidered. Sets an Example. The state of Massachusetts found that on account of its large population it had to adopt this system. “It is setting an example in this respeci, after experimenting twenty’ years or so. They have had a commission, Which is realy the board of health, for about four years. They have the advantage of prom- : ising large appropriation for the purpose. | The rivers up there are small, and vhey must be kept free from pollution. H “The second thing to do is to filter the || ms sesame “aren |LAFAYETTE. THEATER gdepted in all the larger cities of Eurdpe. It has recently been introduced into Eiverpeol, which now possesses one of the *fimest water supply systems in the worlds Hamburg woke to the fact that something had to be done after the terrible “This system has this ~ is‘vather behind- hand in this bably on account of the diffuse it would be some les “were ‘analyzed m tween them and this}vicinity. INDEMNSTY VOR; RUIZS DEATH. isons those taken from ‘Woodétoré peeted to Bring Up the Matter Soon. It is expected that ‘ited States Minister Woodford will shortly ake additional rep- resentations to the Spanish authorities in regard to the claim filed by this govern- ment for an indemnity of $75,000 for the death of Dr. Ruiz, an American citizen, who died in a Spanish'prisen in Cuba as a result of alleged brutul:treatment. Tne de- mand for the settlement of this claim was made by ex-Minister Taylor during*the ud- ministration of the late Premier Canovas, and Minister Woaodford’s instructions in the matter require him to expedite the ‘set- lement of the claim. Before his death, remier Canovas assured*Minister Taylor that the matter wou:d recelve thorough consideration and a reply made to the rcp- resentations of the United States as soon as consistent with the gravity of the case. The change in the cabinet necessitate] by his death:-has caused deiay in the consid- eration of the case, but there is now rea- son to believe that the Spanish answer will be received before many Weeks elapre. There is scarcly any ubt that Spain will deny responsibility for the deatn-of Ruiz and. argue ‘that the claim has no standing in law or equity. Mintster Wocd- ford is prepared to refute this position with the~evidencé in the case cupplted by Special Commissioner Calhoun and Consul General. Lee. There will undoubtedly be prolonged correspondence, however, betore the case will reach a crisis, calting for de- cisive action on the part vf this govern- ment. * : MUST OBSERVE GAME LAWS. Instructions - Issued. to ~ Indian S Traders. T. E. Byrnes of Minnesota gecured an order from the commissigner.of Inéian af- fairs yesterday, whtch: wil be appreciated by sportsmen, inasmuch &s %t shows‘an in- terest in game laws.. As attorney for the beard of game and fish commissioners of Minnesota, Mr. Byrnes, several days ago, requested the commissioner of Indian af- fairs to instruct Indlan*tvaders and In- dians upon reservations in Minnesota that they must not send gny birds, auimals or fish off reservation during close season, when, by the laws of’ Minnesota, it is un- lawful to have such game in’ porsessien cif reservations in the state,"und siso that In- dian traders and Indiams must not, at any time, ship any game out of state, as such shvp: $ are prohibited by law. ‘Phe in- structions issued by t ent to In- dian agents today are as’ coeties “Ir view of the policy uf this office to ar fiee as far as possible, Indian wards of fhe government feom interfering with er violating any laws*of staie or territ6ries in which their resetyations maybe sit- vated, you will, as’ 3001 DOSsible,- take such steps as may be nevessary to cause Inciawfg‘under ‘your’ care; to be fully in- formed of provisions uf the game laws cf Minnesota as above ind{cated. You will also inform Indian traders under »your charge that they “must«nst violate said laws, and that if they @o this office will hold them responsible. “You should carefully warn Indians and traders of the provisions. and requirements of these game laws and of the penalties for violation of same. Your hearty co-opera- tion with the state authorities, so far as is consistent with your official duties, is expected in this matter.” - This order has be2n gent to all Indian agents in Minnesota and Wisconsin. ——___o.______ RELICS EARTHED. Many Interesting Objects Disclosed in Old Congressiqnai Library. There are a number of4nteresting objects which have been unearthed in the old Con- gressional Library, if the line of. prints, etchings and plates dnd the like. There are some genuine Landaéers in the collec- tion and many other reproductions of works by famous artists. An interesting relic of the Greeley cam- paign of the early séventies is a life-size Portrait of the presidential candidate. The portrait is made by pastthg the face of Mr. Greeley on # dark bapkground, and the whole is“made more’ realistic by pasting white floss-silk about the head and cheeks, to represent hair an@ whiskers. The rep- resentation is extremely, lifelike. ‘There are fashion plates extending back as far as the copyright law applies, which it is thought will be most-¥aluable to those who wish.to discover what styles were in vogue at any particular period, in case of costumes being needed for a play or some- thing of the kind. The collection.of prints relating to sporting matters and events is most varied, ana extends back a number of years, 5 ——— NOT. UP TO SPANDARD. Inspectors Refuse to Accept Blankets for India: z Commissioner of Indian Affairs Jones will leave for New York this afternoon on important business. _He had a contract with 2 New York firm for the delivery of about 15,000 blankets for $20,000. Inspectors have refused to accept the blankets be- cause théy are not equal in quality to the samples submitted with the bids, and the Indian office 1s in ah.embarrassTng pos!- tion because It is tog late to secure other bids, and so large a quantity of blankets cannot be advantageously %ought in the open market. The Indians must have the blankets or suffer. Gomnitesioner Jones nay cettle the trouble by accepting the blankets at a: price-lewer than that con- tracted for, which the pen: provided ip the contract will allow him to do. ———__-9-4__ SECRETARY BLISS IN SEW YORK. His Vinit Revives, Talk of the Mayor- alty Nomimation. Secretary Bliss went;te New York last evening and Is expecte@ to return Monday. ‘Close friends of the tary do not be- lieve an be frevailed-upon to.Jead the mayen contest jn:-the Greater. New York. They say the Seopetery. is interest- ed in his work: as the of the Interior Department and.:hag nb‘desire to be the leader in what promises to be a most bit- ter political stroggie*m.New York. Pensions Recently Granted. Pensions have been granted as follows: District of Columbia—Danicl Dougherty, Peter Rupprecht, Soldiers’ Home; Emile Laignel, Alexander x 8, Robert Price; Josephe. Perine and John 8. Luff, Washingto vase). Maryland—Hire "Holden, Easton; and water as it is taken from the river before’ Mary : it {6 allowed. to enter the matns supplying hot, ‘National Sol-" the city. is can be done~by eetrd ny “Lewis ‘Mor- turned from the reservoir on beds of sand and gravel. A certain amount _of.the-mat- ter in the water accumulates in-the reser- voir after it comes from the river, so that Uriah H. Painter Sues for a Dissolu- tion of Partnership. BUSINESS COMPLICATIONS, RELATED Wants a Receiver and a Selling Price Set. ALBAUGH’S MANAGEMENT Upon the petitiion of Uriah H. Painter Judge Cole today ordered John W. Albauzh to show cause, Tuesday next, why u re- ceiver shold not be appointed for the Lafayette Square Opera Hovse, said re- ceiver to take charge of and run the house until the further order of the cour:. In his petition, filed by Attorneys Blair and Them, teday, Mr. Painter states that in December, 1894, he and Mr. Albaugh formed a copartrership for the purpose of constructing a theater and carrying on a theatrical business here, said partnership to be an equal on2 as to both profits and expenses. Then Mr. Painter goes on to state that he secvred a lesse from Mrs. Harrict S. Blaine, widow of James G. Blaine, of the land on which the cpera house stands, and that the house was erected, Mr. Painier claiming to have furnished more than two- thirds of the money required to erect and equip it. Mr. Painter also states that Mr. Albaugh, January 3, 1896, with his knowl- edge and consent, gave a deed of trust on the house for $50,000 to Henry V. D. Johns and Wm. F. Porter, and claims that 2 lien exists in his (Painter's) favor for the @x- cess of money advanced by him, as well as for an amount said by him to have been withdrawn by Mr. Albaugh, under the al- leged pretense of salary, against his pro- test. On this exira sum advanced by him Mr. Painter says interest for nearly two years is due and unpaid; that there is no money with which to pay the October installment of rent under the lease; that the building is incomplete, and that Mr. Albaugh re- fuses and alleges he is unable to furnish ny money toward its completion. Some Statemen Mr. Painter charges that Mr. Aibaugh’s temper is irascible, his habits uncertain, and that therefore all business between them for several months has been conduct- ed through correspondence or through Mr. Wm. F. Porter, Mr. Albaugh's legal repre- sentative. Mr. Painter says that he has made many efforts to secure an adjustment of their dif- ference, and that the morning of the 10th of last June Mr. Porter offered to submit before night, on behalf of Mr. Albaugh, an offer in writing to bay or scil, but that no offer was submitted up to the 2ist of the following month, although one to buy the complainant's interest with unsecured pay- ments has been made by Mr. Albaugh. Further, Mr. Painter #ays the profits do not meet all expenses, and that there are likely to ripen into judgments certain suits ‘against the partnership. The complainant charges that he has n unable to obtain an itemized account- ing as to the dtsposition of the $50,000 borrowed, but says that a general state- ment submitted to him shows a balance on hand insufficient to pay the liens of record, should they become judgments, although the lean, says Mr. Painter, was made for the purpose, among others, of protecting the property against any liens. Relations Changed. Until early in 1896, explains Mr. Painter, their relations were friendly and they jointly conducted the business, but dur- ing the past year their relations became greatly strained, a great amount of friction existing, and he claims that the copart- nership can no longer be carried on with profit to either, especially because of the alleged inability to meet floating indebted- ness or complete the building so as to render it a source of revenue from the rentals of the completed portions, as was originally intended. His associate, so charges Mr. Painter, is insolvent, and denies him any part or voice in the management or conduct of their partnership business, and arrogates to him- self (the defendant) the right to use part- nership funds regardless of its needs or the rights of the complainant. Offer to Sell. Mr. Painter explains that his bill of com- plaint was ready to be filed last July, but that it was not, because of certain negotia- tions which followed; that August 4 he ac- cepted Mr, Albaugh’s proposition of July 22 to sell, he (Albaugh) to be paid his share of all money earned as profits of the thea- ter and expended in the construction of the builcing, Mr. Painter to assume the payment of the deed of trust and all ovt- standing debts growing out of the con- struction of the building, and that while Mr. Albaugh authorized his representative to accept the offer, he (Albaugh) subse- quently refused and still refuses to carry out said proposed sale, demanding a salary of $75 a week and $1,500 a year additional, something, says the complainant, the prop- erty cannot furnish and take care of its floating debt, now overdue. Therefore, Mr. Painter prays for the ap- pointment of a receiver, a dissolution of the partnership and an accounting. He also asks that a purchase price may be determined, and that Mr. Albavgh be re- guired to sell out, 2s he is alleged to have agreed to do. ——————— PRESIDENT ENJOYS HIS OUTING. He and His Party Resting at the Plankett Mansion. ADAMS, Mass., September 23.—President McKinley and the other members of his party rested today. It was nearly 7 o'clock when President and Mrs. McKinley made their appearance at the breakfast table at the Plunkett residence. The night's rest had worked wonders in both, and all traces of weariness and care had disuppeared. The Misses McKinley and McKenna, the younger members of the party, arose early and enjoyed a walk through the beautiful grounds before breakfast. Attorney General McKenna, who was slightly indisposed yesterday afternoon, was in the best of spirits this morning. Secretary and Mrs. Long came over from the residence of O. T. Plunkctt, a brother of the President’s host, where they ure be- ing entertained, shortly after the morning meal was over, and the entire party en- joyed a quiet hour upon the broad piazza. The weather this morning was not of the best. There were numerous clouds in the sky, and now and then a slight pain fell. ‘ Gen*Miles’ Return. Gen. Miles, who is now in London, has notified friends in the War Department that he will sail for New York on the American steamship St. Louls, ieaving Southampton ee 2, and due in New York on the proximo, It is expected that he will come direct to Washington. sion should embrace. Was consumed, and a recess was taken Alexander Scott, Burlington, Vt., former- ly corporal in Company D, 10th Vermont Volunteers, lantry at the battle of Monccacy, July 9, 1864. to Henry Casey, Bloomingburg, Ohio, for- merly private, Company C, unteers, for distinguished gai passage of the batteries April 22, 1863. office have been revived and are being rigidly enforced. An old rule does not -per- iit collectors to visit employes cf the In- dian office during business hours, and pro- hibited any one not an employe of the office from going to the top floor of the Atlantic building without permission from the chief in whose division the stranger desires to visit. have permission of a chief to see a clerk, who is called into the chief's room, where the Interview must take place.: It is claim- ef by the chiefs that this method will prevent numbers of clerks being disturbed by a visitor, and will allow the work to be officers of the adjutant general's depart- ment have been ordered as follows: Lieut. Col. Theodore Schwan is relieved front pe DISCUSSION OF METHODS Another Executive Session of the Monetary Commissi Situation in Digerent Parts of ¢ Country Described—Proposed Re- moval to Philadelphia. The members of the monetary conference assembled in their parlor at the Arlinston Hotel soon after 9 o'clock this morning, an organization having been perfected dur- ing the afternoon and evening of yesterday. Ex-Senator Edmunds of Vermont was chosen chairman and Col. Leighton of St. Louis, vice chairman. After this action last evening a subcom- mittee consisting of Messrs. Leighton, Pat- terson and Fairchild was appointed for the purpose of considering what expert assist- ance the commission would require in the Prosecution of the work in hand. It was decided that two secretaries would be needed to collate the material which will come to the commission. This will be a task of some magnitude, as suggestior will be invited from every practical source and a deluge of ideas and opinions is e: pected. It would be impossible for the commission to go through this mass of material, and the secretaries will have to dress it into shape for consideration. The subcommittee recommended the se- lection of Mr. L. Carroll Root of New York and Mr. H. Parker Willis of Chi- cago, who were thereupon appointed. A corresponding secretary will also be chesen. The commission will appoint three gen- eral committees—on banking, on United States currency and on gold and currency. To these committees will be referred the suggesticns upom the respective subjects received from financiers and business en after the material has been collated. Discussing Methods. This morning's session was devoted to 2 discussion of the methods to be pursued by the commission. Each member gave his views upon the matter, and there was a general exchange of ideas. The proceed- ings were of an infermai character, and as the commission has not settled down to routine, the session was of an executive character, inasmuch as none but members of tne commission and the executive com- mittee were invited to attend. A part of the proceedings cortsisted of a Giscussion of the financial needs of the several communities respectively repre- sented by the commissioners. As*stated in The Star yesterday, the make-up of the commission represents every portion of the covntry, the idea in this connection being to have a reflection of the wishes and con- dition of the business men in numerous states. Several members of the commission out- lined briefly the situation as to the circula- tion of money and the banking facilities in their states and the adjacent territory. The talk today was not in the shape of @ formal presentation of fact, but more of an explanation with the view to pointing out the scope which the work of the commis. In this manner the early part of the da: 1 o'clock fer lurcheon. Selection of Philadelphia Ureed._ It is understood that ex-Senator Ed- munds, the chairman af the commission, kes urged upon his colleagues the desira- Lility of holding the sessions of the com- taission in Philadelphia instead of Wash- ington. delphia and said it would be much more ecnvenient for him to have there, but he thought Philadelphia would be a better place than Washington for commercial reasons. Judge Edmunds resides in Phila- the sessions After the recess the commission resumed its sitting, the afternoon session being sim- ilar to the morning in the method of - ceeding. oo —_>—___ STANDING BY SILVER. Ex-Representative Meredith Talks of the Attitude of Virginia Democrats. Ex-Representative Meredith of Virginia was in the city today. “The advanced price of wheat is hav- ing no effect on the opinions of the farmers cf my state regarding the silver issue,” said Mr. Meredith to a Star reporter. “The farmers regard dollar wheat as a result of scarcity abroad, and they feel that if we had bimetallism their wheat would be selling uncer present conditions of supply and demand for $2 a bushel. Far from shouting over the present price of wheat, they feel that they have been deprived of the high price they might have re- ceived under bimetallism. “There is no doubt about the position of Virginia during the coming campaign. It is exceedingly doubtful whether a ticket will be put in the field by the republicans against Tyler. The Ceposed chairman, Lamb, is still fighting for a ticket and endeavoring to call a convention at Lynch- burg for that purpose. But he is opposed by the administration republicans, headed by Agnew, and probably will not succeed. “The democrats stand firmly by Bry n and the platform on which he ran last year. I can see no tendency on their part to change their views on national issues.” ————__ e -—____ GALLANTRY IN BATTLE. Two More Medals of Honor Given Soldiers, A medal of Lonor has been presented to for most distinguished gal- A _medal of honor has been also presented ith Ohio vol- lantry at the at Vicksburg, —_—_—_—~o-—______ Some Old Rules Revived. Some old rules governing the Indian Now every visitor must expended shall be coile approved June 11, demanded, because $30,000 the same thing instances in regard to alleys. appropriations were consolidated, as rec- ommended, it is believed that the money could be more advantageously expended than under former methods of approwria- tions. a GRADING AND PAVING Estimates Made by Assistant En- gineer Commissioner Beach. THOROUGHFARES FOR IMPROVEMENT County Roads Included for Appro- priation of $100,000. —_sa IMPORTANT SUGGESTIONS Captain Lansing H. Beach gineer commissioner of the District, today submitted to the Commissioners, through Engineer Commissioner Black, an estimate of the amount required for the proper con- duct of his department during the next fis- cal year. 2 The estimates of no department under the District government are considered of more importance to the public than those of Captain Beach, since they contain a Mst of the streets recommended for improve- ment next year, and every one is supposed to be interested in the announcement. After giving a list of the employes of the department and estimating for their sal- aries, Captain Beach recommends an « Propriation of $100,000 for assessment and permit: work. Paving Roadways, He says in explanation thereof: For assessment and permit work, $100,000, For paving roadways under the permit system, provided that such pavements shall Join or abut upon and connect with some existing pavement, and that the work so done shall be completed to the entire width of the roadwa d shall be at least one square in length, $15,000, This item is believed to be advisable, be- cause the present provisions of the permit law do not apply for strect pavements, and there have been several instances where parties desired to do work under the per- mit system, and were unable under the law to do ro. Improvements a. Repairs. For work on streets and avenues named in appendix, Book of Estimates, 1899, to be expended in the discretion of the Commis- sioners upon streets and avenues specified in the scnedules named in said appendix, and in the aggregate for each schedule as siate herein, as Georgetown Schedule, $43,000; Northwest schedule, $211,500; Southwest B, 874.000; Southeast scnedule, Northeast schedule, The total was $165,000, A proviso added to Capt. Beach's esti- mates is that the streets and avenues shall be contracted for in the order in which they appear in said schedules, and be com- pleted in such order, as nearly as prac- lticable. Provided, further, That under appropria- tions contained in this act no contract shall be made for making or repairing con- erete or asphalt pavement at a higher price than $1.80 per square yard for a qual- ity equal to the best laid in the District of Columbia prior to July 1, 1886, and with the same depth of base: Provided, That these conditions as to price of depth and base shall not. apply to those streets on which, in the juagment of the Commis- sioners, by reason of he traffic, poor foundation, or other causes, a pavement of more than ordinary strength is required, in which case the limit of price may be in- creased to $2 per square yard. Grading Streets, Alleys and Roads. For purchase and repair of cars, carts, tcols and the hire of the same and horses, to be used by the inmates of the Wash- ington Asylum for the work of grading, and pay of dumpmen, estimate, $8,000. The $6,000 appropriated for Mre of teams and horses fer work of grading in cor-ection with the chain gang is not suf- fic..at to keep up the work throughout the year, the money generally being exhausted early in the spring. It is believed if an ap- propriation of $8,000 is made for this work it could be continued the entire year with advantage and economy to the District. Avthority should be given to employ the dumpmen needed upon this work from this appropriation, as a convict cannot be used for this purpose. Condemaation Purposes. For purchase or condemnation of streets, reads and alleys, $1,000. Repairs to pavements: For renewal, re- surfacing and repairs to concrete pave- ments with the same or not inferior ma- terial (included in next item), $150,000. Repairs to streets, avenues and alleys: For current work of repairs to streets, avenues and alleys, $200,000, And this appropriation shall be available for repairing the pavements of street rail- ways when necessary; the amounts thus d from such rail- road company, as provided by section 5 of ‘An act providing a permanent form of government for the District of Columbia,” 1878, and shall be de ropriation y ure col- = posited to the credit of the « for the fiscal year in which 1 lected. It believed to be advisable to consoli- date the appropriations made in former years for repairs to concrete pavements and for repairs to streets, avenucs and al- leys. It is at present impossible to do a great deal of work which is most urgently the appropriation of for current work of repairs to streets, avenues and alleys is not suffi- cient for all the cases arising which have to be charged to this appropriation. For some time past it has been neces- sary in many cases to lay new walks in- stead of ropairing old ones, because the funds would be too low to use for such a purpose, and laying a new walk under the assessment system would be the only legal way to keep the old ene in safe condition; fing has occurred in several If the two The increase of $20,000 recommended is sidewalks believed to be urgently needed. For replacing and repairing and curbs around public reservations, $15,- 00. The increase of $10,900 recommended for reptacing and repairing sidewalks and curbs around public reservetions is greatly need- ed. Provided that this appropri:tion shall be available for the repair of all county i f ‘