Evening Star Newspaper, November 19, 1897, Page 2

2 LATE NEWS BY WIRE Germany Explains to England Her Action in China. + OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF THE CASE A Different Aspect Put on the Affair. SEIZURE WITHOUT WARNING SS LONDON, November 19.—Count Von Wil- denburg Hatzfelat, the German ambassa- dor here, is in receipt of important dis- patehes from Berlin, and has explained to the Marquis cf Salisbury the occupation of Kiao Chou bay, province of Sian Tun, China, by the German squadron in Chi- nese waters, and promised further explana- tions, which, he added, had been mailed from Berlin. is China's Offic! Statement. Mr. Wu Ting Fang, the Chinese minister, has received the following official statement from Pekin relative te the seizure of Kia- ockau Island by Germany: pon the killing of two German mission- aries by bandits in the district of Ku-yeh, in Shan-Tung, a decree was issued, per- emptorily commarding the governor of Shan-Tung to order the high officials of that province to take immediate measures for the arrest and punishment of the of- fenders. On the 15th instant the governor reported by telegraph the arrest of four culprits, and this was communicated to the German minister. “But German warships had, on the 14th, advanced to Kiaochu Island, landed troops, and after occupying all the high ground, gave the garrison forty-eight hours to re- tire. The German minister did not give the Tsungli Yomen any notice. On the evening of the 15th a telegram from the minister superintendent of the northern ports, giving a report of this occurrence, occasioned the greatest surprise. China, in view of the friendly relations between the two countr! thereupon ordered the gov- ernor of Shantung to keep the garrison under strict control, to withdraw the troops to positions outside the limits of the island, and to enjoin them not to make any move without express instructions.” Germany's Breach of Etiquette. This official statement places a new com- plexion on the press cables in that it indi- cates that the Chinese government had al- ready taken active steps for the punish- ment of the murderers of the two German missionaries before the landing of the eGr- man troops at Kiaochau and the occupa- ticn of the fort there. The remarkable thing in connection with Germany's sum- Inary action is the fact set forth in the '$ cable statement, that the tsungii “hinese foreign office) was giver ation that the seizure of Kiaochau emplated. Such a proceeding is said to be a flagrant breach of international comity, 2nd is interpreted in some diplo- F S evidence that Germany grievance as a pretext for the oc- cupation of the isian It is believed that possibly Germany's ob- ject is to use the occupation of the island as a lever for compelling trade concessions from na. In the general scramble for commercial advantage in the east, Ger- many thus far has signaily failed. She has absolutely no foothold on the Chinese coast, whereas England has concessions at the treaty ports and a trade arrangement which gives her advantages in Burmah and Thibet. France has Tonquin, and Rus- sia has advantages in the north of China. im the event Germany should decline to relinquish Kiaochau, which commands one of the best natural harbors and ports ou the Chinese coast, she may have not only China, but Russia, to reckon By a recent treaty between the gev ments of China and Russia the iatter coun. try, in return for pledged support in case * THE “EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1897-16 PAGES. LEWIS C. FE! ELL APPOINTED. New Superintendent of Public Docu- ments of the Printing Office. Public Printer Palmer has appointed Lewis C. Ferrell of Illineis to the position of superintendent of public documents in the government printing office to succeed Mr. Crandall, reduced. The appointment is temporary, and the civil service com- i mission will order an examination to fill the vacaacy. Mr. Ferrell's frienGs confi- Gently believe that he can finish the ex- amination so as to win the place perma- nently. Mr. Ferrell has for a number of years ‘een the private secretary of Senator Cul- lom. He is a close friend of Mr. Palmer. He is vell known in this city, and at the Capitol his friends include some of the most influential men in the country. To the talk that a strong fight is to be made over the reduction of Mr. Crandall, | the friends of Mr. Ferrell say they do not fear it, and uphold Public Printer Palmer. They allege that it will not be politic for the civii service commission to take part in the fight. Mr. Crandall's case has not yet Deen pre- sented to the President. It is still bellev- ed, however, that this will be done, and that heavy pressure will be exerted at the White House to have the President take cognizance of this case, as well as of others. SSS BACK FROM THE KLONDIKE. War Department Seeking Informa- tion From Frank Phiscator. Frank Phiscator of Michigan, recently from the Klondike, where he is reputed to have acquired a mining claim which he has disposed of for a million dollars, was at the War Department today, having been summcned here by the government to give information respecting the conditions in the mining country. —_______-e-+_______ STSRRED UP IN IDAHO. Opposition to the Abandonment of the Post ut Botse. The people of Idaho have been de2ply stirred by the recommendation made by Gen. Merriam, commanding the Depart- ment of the Columbia, that the United States military post at Boise be abandoned. They have made some strong representa- tions to the War Department on the sub- ject with the result that it is now formally announced that the Secretary of War does not contemplate the abandonment of the pest. —_—____+2+___ PREPARING ITS CASE. The Government Expects the Central Pacific to Default. The government is actively engaged in the preparation of its case against the Central Pacific Railway Company in an- ticipation of the company’s default in its payments due on January 1, 1898. The fol- lowing is said to be an approximately cor- rect statement of the government's account with the company, should a settlement be had on January 1, on the same basis as that with the Union Pacific. Bonds maturing January 1, 1898, $10,614,- 120; bonds redeeemed by the government, 4,000; interest paid by the government, 220; interest due January 1, 1398, bonds maturing January 1, 1899, ; total debt, $71,119,67: The credits are as follows: By transpor- tation, $8,057,699; by cash repaid, $658,283; by unpaid judgments and claims -against United States, $2,473,366; by cash in sink- ing fund, 37,008,569; total credits, $18, 917; net amount of debt, $52,926,796. C. P. Huntington has made no proposi- tion, either directly or indirectly, to ex- tend the time for the payment of the Cen- tral Pacific principal, which falls due next month. Neither has he made any propo- sition looking to reducing the interest. It 1s alleged that some of the men who have been in conference with Attorney General McKenna represented Mr. Huntington. If tis is correct, they were probably feeling te see the intentiors of the government. The administration will consider any business proposition which may be made by Mr. Huntington or anybody else, but will not consider the hare question of ex- tending the time for the payment of the principal which scon falls due. Proposi- of certain war contingencie: to have the use of Port Arthur and Kiaochau har- bor should the czar become involved in war. Thus, to a certain extent, Rus ap interest in Kiaochau. This i is believed, she would not be slow to pro- tect if Germany should manifest any ul- terior designs. Admiral MeNair's Report. Admiral M commanding the Asi- atic squadron, has cabled the Secretary of the Navy that German war ships have seized Kianchow on the Shantung prumon- tory, north China, pending the settlement of an indemnity demanded for the alieged of two German missionaries by the s. It is expected that Admiral Mc- will visit the scene in the United Nair States steamer Boston for the purpose of watching developments. fa STREET CARS TO FOREST GLEN. Will Be Run Over the New Road, It in Expected, Next Week. On Thursday next, if the present expecta- tions of the management of the Bright- wood railroad and of the contractors who have charge of the equipment of the over- head electrict road between Woodside and Forrest Glen are realized, cars will be run- ning from 7th and Florida avenue at in- tervals of twenty minutes all the way to Forest Glen, Md., a distance of eight miles. As is well known. the Woodside and Forest Glen Railroad Company is engaged in constructing this road, which is to be operated by the Brightwood Railway Com- pany. Cars are now operated by the latter com- pany from the present terminus of their line to Woodside, and the section of the road which is to be ready for use on Thurs- day next will enable cars to be run to Forest Glen, passing through Silver Spring, Sligo, Woodside, Linden and thence to Forest Glen. The portion of the road from the District line to Woodside was ready for use on the 24th of August last. Under the arrangement which the Bright- wood Company has made, a package of fifty tickets is to be sold for $5, and by the use of these tickets passengers can come from Woodside to the heart of the city for 10 cents. There is one ticket from Forest Glen to the District line, and then another for use over the Brightwood road to 7th street and Florida avenue, and then another for passage over the Metropolitan ine. It is believed that the completion of this line will give an impetus to the de- velopment of this section of the suburbs. which is already one of the most flouris! ing in the vicinity of the city, and that there will be much activity in property and @ considerable addition to the population. ———— INDIAN ASSOCIATION. tions will have to have something tangible to them aad will have to give the govern- ment a show. SS GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS. Water in the Old Reservoir Turned Of Yesterday. The water in the old reservoir at the southeast corner of 32d and U streets was turned off yesterday, and the surplus water in the large basin permitted to drain in the sewers. An order was issued a few days ago by the Commissioners abolishing the use of the Georgetown reservoir, and this is now being carried into effect. Connec- tions will be made with the Reno reservoir, + and those living in this section will have a much heavier pressure of water when the final connections are made. Mrs. Nora A. Brown, a life-long resident of Georgetown, died yesterday at the resi- dence of her daughter, Mrs. Martha Cor- nell, on 21st street. The deceased was born in 1816, and was eighty-one years of age at the time of her death. She leaves three sons, four daughters, thirty-eight grand- children and ten great-grandchildren. The funeral will take place Sunday afternoon from Mt. Zion M. E. Church, on 29th street, Rev. E. W. S. Pack, the pastor, offi- ciating. The cortdition of Mr. Robert Talbot of 32d street is reported as unchanged. He is still im an extremely dangerous condition. —_+—_ Jury Reports Disagreement. The jury in the case of Robert J. Mc- Lean, charged with false pretenses, which retired Wednesday morning, appeared in Criminal Court No. 1 after recess yesterday, requested further instructions, and again retired. A few minutes before 3 o'clock the jury again filed into court, and the fore- man explained that the members could not agree. The jury was thereupon discharged. Assistant District Attorney Baker an- nounced that the case will be retried at an early date. eee Knights of St. John. 5 A well attended open meeting was hel Wednesday night of the new commandery, NN. 299, of the Knights of St. John, at Carroll Hall, G street between 9th and 10th streets northwest. The aims and objects of the order were explained by Mr. W. J. Frizzell, Major P. H. Gallagher, Dr. Collins, C. 3. Ueker, F. J. Merklin, District of Columbia organizer; L. H. Lanman and others. The commandery will be known as the Central, and will be located im St. Patrick’s parish. The election of permanent officers will take place next month. . Meeting Today of Woma at Cove: ‘The semi-annual meeting of the Wash- ington auxiliary of the Woman's Indian Association was held today in one of the parlors of the Church of the Cov- enant. Mrs. c. Brackett presided, and Mrs. G. J. Cummings was secretary. The other officers present were Mrs. T. H. Alex- ander, corresponding secretary, and Mrs. Rosa Wright Smith, treasurer. Mr. J. S. Standley, attorney for the Choc- taw Indians, made an address, in which he Mentioned that the Choctaws ought to be allowed to retain their present form of government, and that the plan of the In- dian commissioner to change it should not meet with the approval of those interested in Indian affairs. Mr.- Standley’s position was combated by Mrs. A. G. Wilkinson, who said the auxil- fary regarded the Moqui of Arizona as their special wards, and did not wish to inter- fere in any of the affairs of the Choctaws. She read estimates from letters written by ladies employed by the National As- sociation, who are.among the Moqui, stat- ing that the members of that tribe were fast becoming accustomed to some of the arts of civilization. The treasurer reported that since her last exhibit she had sent about $107 to va- rious agencies In which the auxiliary is in- terested. Mrs. M. E. Wilbur was elected a delegate to the annual convention of the National tion, which will be held in Brook- lyn, N. Y., December 12, 13 and 14. Arrangements were made to ship a Christmas box to the Moqui, the articles contributed to be sent to the home of Mrs. Benakett next week. The organization was effected throug’ the work of L. H. Lanman, District organ- izer, and D. S. Sheahan, his deputy. There was a delegation present from St. Peter’s and Holy Name Commanderies, The next meeting wil be held at the same place Wed- nesday next. ——— Substitate for Justice Morris. Judge Cole today sat in the Court of Ap- peals in the place cf Mr. Justice Morris, who was disqualified from sitting in the case on hearing that of the National Safe Deposit Savings and Trust Company against William Bruce Gray. : eee Iowa the Best Battle Ship. Commander Dewey, president of the na- val inspection board, which conducted the final trial of the battle ship Towa, said to a Star reporter today that the Iowa is the best ship of her class in the world. $$$ —___ Will Not Go Until Spring. ‘The orders for Battery [, 4th Artillery, Captain Constantine Chase commanding, at Washington barracks, to go to Fort Del- aware and Finis Point, on Delaware bay, have been revoked in consequence of the fact that the quarters at those points are not yet ready for occupancy. The move- ment has been accordingly postponed until the spring. . Seer NS Gen. Ordway Better. NEW Y November 19.—Gen. Alber. Ordway of Washington, who has been ili at the Hoffman, ie a little better today. He stept night for the Grst time since hiz AT THE WHITE HOUSE|®4T7HESWERE FOUGHT/GARBAGE PROBLEM Annual Reports Discussed at the Cab- inet Meeting. EX-AMBASSADOR BAYARD CALLS | Denied That the President Snubbed Veterans. LABOR AND IMMIGRATION The cabinet was in session today for two hours, but ‘that was not significant that anything of importance had been consid- ered. Nearly all of the time was given to the presentation of the annual reports of cabinet officials and discussion of the var- fous phases. A good portion of this time was given to the report of Secretary Gage, particularly the financial recommendations. The Secretary's report will not be made Public until Congress meets. Secretaries Sherman and Wilson went early to the cabinet meeting to have time to present friends to the President. Secre- tary Sherman was accompanied by ex- Ambassador Bayard, who has not been in Washington in a long time. Mr. Bayard was warmly greeted by the President, and was introduced to several of the cabinet members whom he had never met. Secretary Wilson was accompanied by ex-Gov. Hoard of Wisconsin. The cx-gov- ernor is credited with being one of the best story tellers in the west. Several of his stories lightened the heavy official atmos- phere. Outside of these visitors the President saw only four or five persons. Senator Fairbanks called relating to some appoint- ments. Representative Dolliver of lowa paid his respects. Did Not Snub tke Veterans. White House officials indignantly deny a published story that the President yester- day refused to see a number of Pennsyl- vania G. A. R. veterans on their way home from the Tennessee celebraticn. It is said that no request was made by a body of the veterans to see the President. It is also officially stated that only a few of the old soldiers went to the White House during the day. Labor Leaders Call. President Gompers and Secretary Morri- son of the American Federation of Labor were given a short audience with the Pres- ident. They requested him to discuss cer- tain labor measures in his message, putting before him somewhat in detail what the Federation of Labor would like to see be- come laws. The President informed Messrs. Gompers and Morrison that his message, with the subjects now before him, will probably be an unusually long one. The subjects which he has selected to discuss, he said, will consume all the time at his command. He said, however, that he would give labor matters consideration and would touch upon them in a future message or in some way that would be satisfactory. It is understood that labor leaders and others all over the country are urging the President to take strong ground in recom- mending the passage of an immigration bill which will effect something in cutting down the number of immigrants. Commis- sioner Powderly is also recommending that something be done at this session of Con- gress, and has talked to the President on the subject. It is believed the President will devote some space in his message to the subject. He had determined upon this before the Federation of Labor leaders saw him on other subjects. Mrs. McKinley's Health. ‘These who daily see Mrs. McKinley re- joice at what appears to be a steady im- Frovement in her health. She shows this improvement in her face and in the strength displayed in walking. She does not neglect her morning drives. She goes out shortly after 10 o'clock each morning, accompanied by her niece, Miss Barber of Canton. The sharp, cool air is bracing and she enjoys this. qe ee DELEGATE LAWSON EXPLAINS. Makes Brief Statement Only—Secre- tary-Treasurer Hayes’ Return. The regular weekly meeting of District Assembly No. 66, K. of L., was held last evening. District Master Workman Law- son made a brief statement concerning his rejection as a delegate by the Louisville convention, and stated that he would make a full report of the matter at a future meet- ing. General Secretary-Treasurer John W. Heyes of the Knights of Labor has re- tuned from the annual convention of the order, which had been in session at Louls- ville, Ky., for two weeks. He was accom- panied by the new general master work- man, Herry A. Hicks of New York, and Messrs. P. S. Fitzpatrick, the new members of the executive board. Those who are considered as being posted on the inside workings of matters connected with headquarters of the K. of L. regard the result of the election at Louisville as showing that Mr. Hayes and his friends will control the organization for the next two years at least. Mr. Hayes’ manner in talking about the convention indicated that he was much pleased with the outcome. Mr. H. B. Martin, who has been the editor of the Journal of the Knights of Labor for several years, will be succeeded by Mr. Jacob Schonfarber of Baltimore, who was editor from 1893 to 1895. ——— Mr. Wolz’s Denial. Mr. George M. Wolz writes to The Star stating that the story alleged to have been told by the boys that they “were walking up the road Sunday with two girls when a crowd of roughs came out of the saloon and attempted to kidnap the females,” is in its entirety “absolutely and maliciously false.” This is in reference to the account of the affair at Rosslyn, published in The Star yesterday. ——.__ A Sudden Death. Mrs. Victoria Brown, colored, sixty years old, who lived at No. 2221 E street north- west, was taken suddenly ill this morning about 9:30 o’clock on New Hampshire ave- nue between G and H streets, and died in a few minutes thereafter. She was re- moved to the Emergency Hospital in the patrol wagon from the third precinct. ‘When the hospital was reached the doctors found that she was dead. Her body was removed to the morgue and the coroner notified. As death re- sulted from natural causes, the coroner found it unnecessary to hold an inquest, and her body will be turned over to rela- tives. Charge of Libel Ignored. Among the cases ignored: by the grand jury late yesterday afternoon when it*re- ported in Criminal Court No. 1, was that involving the charge of libel preferred last month by George 8. Emery against: Dr. Joshua R. Haynes. ~ Both men are well known in local Grand Army circles. Mr. Emery charged that Dr. Haynes addressed a communication to the Secretary of the Treasury setting forth improper conduct on the part of Emery in connection with the funds of a local G. A. R. post some months ago, when Emery was holding office as quartermaster of the post and Dr. Haynes as commander of the post. Judge Kimball, after a preliminary hear- ing In the Police Court, sent the case to the gtand jury, Dr. Haynes being released on his personal recognizance. Sete US ae GUILTY OF SOLICITING A BRIBE, Verdict in the Case of Alderman Bur. | mam at Minneapolis. MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., November 19.— ‘The jury in the trial of Alderman George = $10,000 from Hal’ hand veiaieieie ol ivorson and a contract, found a verdict of guilty teaser after having been out twenty-four hours. The Okickamangaand Thattanooga National iL a park : ae = : Report of Gen, Boynton, Chairman of the C¥mmiquion, to the Secre-~ tary of War. General Henty Vv: Boynton, as chairman of the Chicamauga and Chattanooga Na- tional Park commission, has submitted to the Secretary of War the annual report of the commission, showing that satis- factory progress has been made in the establishment of the park in accordance with existing laws and the plan hereto- fore adopted by the War Department. No change in the plans seems to the park commission to be required or to be advis- able. No new legislation is suggested and no increase of the appropriation over’ that made for hte current fiscal year is needed. The battle field of Lookout mountain has been added to the park during the past year at a cost of $22,065, and it is hoped that ten or twelve acres on the top of the mountain at its north point may be acquired during the coming year, thus completing the pur- chase of land for the Chattanooga section of the park, with the exception of small tracts on Missionary ridge. Interest in the Park. Interest in the park throughout the coun- try is rapidly increasing. Most of the twenty-six state commissions co-operating with the national commission have been active in providing for the erection of mon- uments on the field. Many of the states which have érected regimental and battery monuments throughout the park are now engaged in putting up costly state monu- maents of imposing design. The state authorities of Tennessee and Georgia and the county and municipal au- thorities of Tennessee have been prompt and liberal in affording every legal facility a prosecuting the work of the commis- sion. General Boynton says that the care giv- en to ascertain lines of battle and the suc- cess attending the same, appears from the fact that every brigade line on each side has been established upon seven distinct fields, namely Chickamauga, Wauhatchie, Lookout Mountain, Orchard Knob, Mission- ary Ridge, Tunnel Hill, and Ringgold, and that no difference has arisen in regard to any of these with a single exception—that in the case of a line suecifically and defi- nitely located by General Grant upon his official map of ‘the battle of Chattanooga. In the location of the great multitude of regimental and battery positions only one case of difference arose, and an early set- tlement of that is expected. On Lookout Mountain. During the past summer the Lookout mountain field has been cleared of under- brush, paths constructed to reach every point of its rugged topography and com- plete historical tablets cast for every brig- ade and division engaged. The eight arte- sian wells on the Chickamauga field have been tested by the unprecendented drought of the past season and have been found abundantly able to supply water for camp- ing and maneuvering troops. The use of ‘the park as a refuge for southern coast. and gulf garrisons during the period of yeliow fever visitations, has been demonstrated oy the presence of the garrison from New Orleans upon the park. The apprépriation for the present year was $75,000," out-of which there remains a balance of ‘$57,800, considered sufficient to cee oe the work until the end of the ear. “The death of "General Fullerton,” says General Boynton,**‘was a severe loss to the public servite, ‘and the appointment of Col. Henry M. Puffielfi as the historian of the commission’ has proved to be one that will effectually advance the work of tne park. not only in! its historical features, but in every department of study and labor con- nected with’ its establishment.” ene TRIAL, SET FOR MONDAY. District...,Atterney Beck Here Oleomargaring Cases. ; District Attorney’ Beck of Philadelphia, who will have’ chtfge of the prosecution In that clty, of Messrs. Wilkins and Butler for violation, of the oleomargarine laws, is here. He, visited the internal revenue bureau and the Attorney General in re- gard to the cases. ‘The cases haye been set for Monday, and the revenue bureau is prepared for ‘rial. lt has ail its, witnesses ready. Revenue Agent Bowen, who was ill when the cases were called before, is on duty, and will be the main witness of the government. es AL! rnival of Months” to Open at Armory Hail Monday Evening. Evening Star Bureau, No. 529 King Street, Bell Telephone, No. 106. ALEXANDRIA, Va., November 19, 1897. The preparations for the opening of ‘the carnival of: months” for the benefit of the Anne Lee Memorial Association at Armory Hall Monday night, have about been com- pleted, and the entertainment bids fair to be a success. The John Hay Industrial School reopened its doors last Monday, its new building be- ing finished. Miss Kate Anderson of Wash- ington has been appointed as one of the teachers. In the police court this morning Mayor Simpson disposed of the following cases: James, alias “Barney,” Richards, charged with selling oysters without a license, was dismissed with a reprimand. Edward Por- ter, charged with stealing a pair of pants and a vest from John Thomas, was dis- missed, Thomas failing to prosecute; Henry Mumford, charged with disorderly conduct, was fined $2.50; Harry Fountain, charged with disorderly. conduct and assaulting Celia Fountain, was fined $5. Sergeant James T. Smith has received a check for $10 from the Warwick Bicycle Company, the reward offered for the recov- ery of a tandem bicycle stolen from the company in Philadelphia some days ago. Sergeant Smith received a description of the wheel from the Washington authorities, and with ten minutes had located it at the shop of Mr. George Ayers, where it had been left for repair. Miss Kate Uhler will give a card party tomorrow in honor of Miss Kernan of New York. An entertaiiment will be given at the Opera House tomorrow at 2 o'clock for the benefit of the Hydraulian Fire Company. A colored Grand Army post, to be known as Charles Sumner Post, with James’ ‘Thompson as cotfimander, has been organ- ized in this city. : The Misses Elbrey of Sandy Spring, Md., are the guests\of the Misses Bryant on North Washingtpn street. Ee Sg opsteerrens Death of Lieut. Jackson. Word ééeived at the War Depart- ment teday of the death of Lieutenant A. B. Jacksen of; the cavalry at Lincoln, Neb., follwing) an operation for appendi- citis. Heswag.@native of New York and a graduate,of the military academy. Sr A Patent Attorney Disbarred. John 8/!Thruman of Indianapolis, Ind, has’ been'/disb#fred from practice before the United/States patent office, upon recom- mendation) of :Assistant Commissioner A. P. Greeley. TMs action was taken upoi charges # thite cases, substantially th" same in » that Thruman had falied Hesttnisled yp hie cs be abeuee to nae cations for selinte : a a a Contractor Warfield Presents a Bill for Money Due. STATEMENT BY THE HEALTH OFFICE Difference of Opinion as to the Status of Affairs. IN HANDS OF AUDITOR ne The garbage problem is again up for con- sideration, and the authorities are scratch- ing their several heads over a way out. Briefly the contractor wants his money. There is some disagreement between the Commissioners and Contractor Warfield as to the ownership of these funds, and the question is now being adjusted by the audi- ter, who has shut himself up to wrestle with the question. The garbage contract provides for the payment of certain sums to the contractor for the collection and de- struction by cremation of the garbage of the clty. Since the Smith crematory was shut down, some months ago, the con- tractor has been burning a portion of the refuse at the crematory at the foot of South Capitol street, and exporting the re- mainder down the river, via the “garbage navy” to certain farmers, who use it as fertilizer. Letter to Commissioners. While the matter has been talked of for some days, it did not assume definite shape until Contractor Warfield wrote the col- lowing letter to the Commissioners: “Referring to the fact that the moneys due me to date for the garbage service are withheld and their payment to me refused on the ground, @s it is claimed, that I have not complied with my contract in relation to ihe cremation of the garvage, 1 veg to ask your attention t> the tact that, as the health officer well knows, :he Brown cre- matory has been destroying garbage at its full capacity and to the satisfaction of the health officer, and is now, and for the past three or four weeks has been, destroying all the garbage collected in the city; and the further fact that on the requirement of the Commissioners, I procured the erection of the Smith crematory, and submigted it to extended tests, only to have i: in the end condemned and : discontinuance of its use ordered by the Commussioners. “By reason of the failure of the Smith crematory I was required by the Commis- sioners themselves to resort to the trans- portation of garbage down the river, and the removal and disposition of so much garbage as has been down the river have been to the satisfaction of the health officer, so far as that mode of disposition could be made saiisfaccory. “Inasmuch as the disposition of the garb- age by cremation was confessedly an ex- periment, demanded by the terms of my contract, and entered upon by the Commis- sioners in full knowledge of the fact that it was an experiment, and inasmuch as I am absolved from all responsibility for failure of the experiment, so far as the Smith crematory is concerned, and have made successful disposition of the garbage, I submit that no good reason exists for withholding the money agreed to be paid me, and have the honor to request that the proper order be given to enable me to get what is justly due me.” Referred to Health Office. This letter was promptly referred to the health officer, who today submitted the fol- lowing report, the papers afterward going to the auditor for report and recommenda- tion: “Under the present garbage contract, the contractor has undertaken to collect, re= move and cremate all garbage, refuse, an!- mal and vegetable matter and condemnec food, at two cremating plants, or three. necessary, of sufficient capacity to dispose of Gaily all material collected. Under th contract he has erected, with the approve of the Commissioners, a Brown cremat at the foot of South Capitol street, wh’ has been for some time past in operat satisfactorily to the health department, and which since the 12th ultimo (with the exception of two days) has cremated ali garbage and smaller dead animals collect- ed. It has not, however, cremated the larger dead animals, nor has the contractor at any time made an effort so to do, as re- quired by his contract. But in so far as relates to the period since the 12th ultimo, I have the honor to recommend that as the general intent of the contract has been complied with, the default on the part of the contractor, in respect of the cremation of garbage at one crematory instead of a? two; in respect of the failure to cremate part of the garbage on the 15th and 25th ultimos, and in respect of the failure to cremate any of the larger dead animals, be waived, and that the full contract price be paid less the amount of such fines as hav? been imposed. A Dissenting View. As far as relates to the claim that the Smith crematory was erected at the in- stance of the Commissioners, attention is respectfully invited to the order of the Commissioners of August 25, 1896, in which the garbage contractor was required to proceed at once with the erection of a crematory, either of the Dixon or the Smith pattern. I am aware that it is al- leged by the garbage contractor that a con- tract previously made by him with the par- ties controlling the Smith furnace, in com- pliance with certain requirements of the Commissioners, was pending at the time of the issue of the above mentioned order, and that, therefore, he had no discretion, but was compelled to erect a Smith fur- nace. Of this, however, there is no evi- dence, as the above mentioned contract is not, so far as I am informed, a matter of recerd. The Dixon furnace, which he might have erected had he so desired, was originally selected by him and offered for approval by the Commissioners; and at the time it was so offered the garbage con- tractor had an agreement with the owners of this furnace to erect the same in Wash- ington if approval by the Commissioners was given. The alleged requirement of the Commis- sioners that the garbage be transported down the river was in the nature of per- mission given the contractor to dispose of garbage in that way because he had no other method of disposal at his command. The method has not been made as satis- factory as possible, open scows having teen used for the purpose instead of prop- erly constructed metal tanks. : No Evidence at Hand. There is no evidence whatsoever to show that the cremation of garbage was con- fessedly an experiment at the time the present garbage contract was entered into, nor that it was so regarded by the Com- missioners. In fact, evidence is entirely the other way, for it does not appear likely that either the Commissioners or the con- tractor would enter into a contract in- volving the expenditure of thousands of dollars to conduct an experiment for a period of four years and eight months, and make no provision against failure of the experiment, and the current con’ con- tains no provision for the disposal of gar- bage and dead animals ‘ethersjao than by cremation. 2 ‘The allegation on the part of the gar- bage contractor that the cost of ing down the river is as great as the cost of burning it has not been proven. Even, however, if such be the case, this department cannot understand what bear- ing it has upon the present contention, as under the contract the District of Colum- bia has not guaranteed to the contractor a specific profi: or that there will be any there- present contyact in the following manner: First. Tha two-thirds of the full amount by tie: PONtench: be PEN Ae 00F- lection, ani x ‘That in view of the cost to the BEST DAY AT INNING. Big Crowd and Fine Track—Alaruam Won First Race. Another large crowd made the journey to the Benning track this afternoon, the card being one of the best of the meeting and the weather favorable. The track was the best of the meeting, and speculation was again very heavy. The racing will close tomorrow, when the first race will be called at 2 o'clock. A tull-course steeplechase will conclude to- morrow’s racing. Knight of the Garter was scratched in the first race; Mooyer and Sagacity in the second; Volley, Lobengula and Kinnikinic in the third; Taranto and Lady Disdain im the fourth, and Detective in the fifth. Alarum (Daggett), 8 to 5 and 2 to 5; Stray Step (Songer), 2 to 1 and 7 to 10; Counsellor Howe (O'Connor), 6 and 2; Waterman (Scherrer), 40 and 10; James Monroe (leary), 10 and 40; Dalgretti (Maker), 12 and 4; L. B. (Jackson), 15 and 5, and Squan (Forbes), 100 and 30, started in the first Trace. One mile and an eighth. Alarum won by half a length, Dalgretti, second, and Waterman, third. Time—1.50 4-5. Second race; six furlongs—Won by Home- like (Sims), 3-1 and even; Sanger (Songer), 6-1 and 2-1, second, and’ Charagrace (Irv- ire), 9-5 and out, third. Time, 1 Entries for Tomorrow First race, selling, 3-year-old: half furlongs—Hugh Penny, 11, ald, The Manxman, 111; Master James, 10; DeBride, 108; Taranto, Wordsworth, Klep- per, 101; Mohawk Prince, Marsian, 100; Prempt, Tappan, 98; Dr. Jim, 95; Red Spider, 90. Second race, maiden fvrlongs — Filament, two-year-olds; five Longacre, Yaphank, 110; Sea Puss, Giles Shine, Pink C! Le Set Pink Chambray Third race, own sixty yards—Mau Volley, 100. ie Belle, Eileen D., 107. rs pee mile and rice, 110; Thomas Cat, 105; DeBride, Old ‘Saugus, Billali, MOTHER AND SON MISSING. Stery Told by Mrs. Eugene Moore to te the Police. Mrs. Moore, wife of Eugene Moore, an auctioneer, who lives at No. i010 7th street, called at police headquarters and asked the detectives to make an effort to find her husband and mother-in-i: The former, she says, disappeared from home Tuesday morning, while the mother went away on Monday. Eugene Moore is a cripple, and goes abouc the city in a rolling chair. His wife told the detectives that he indulges in strong drink at times, and she imagines he may now be on a spree. Her mother-in- law, Mrs. Celusia Moore, she says, is eighty years old, and her mind is inclined to be weak. Monday she said there was an unpleas- antness, and in the evening the old lady left heme. The next morning her hrsband left, and she has not heard of either of the miss- ing ones since. All the precinct officers Were notified to look out for them. Sa FAILURE AS A SOLDIER. War Departm it Efforts With the Indian, Reports made to the War Department indicate that the “noble red man” as a soldier is a failure. Notwithstanding stren- uous and intelligent efforts on the part of the officers selected for the recruiting, com- mand and management of the several In- dian troops and conipanies, according to General Mi‘es and others, the Indian con- tngent has never reached a degree of sub- stantial success as useful soldiers. The discharge last summer of the fifty-three Indians comprising Troop L, 7th Cavalry, ended the scheme of recruiting eight troops ef cavalry and nineteen companies of in- fantry to form an Indian contingent as part ot the regular establishment. The total number of Indian soldiers enlisted and re-enlisted since March, 1891, was 1,071. No enlistments nor re-enlistments for the Indian contingent were made dur- ing the past year, put nineteen Indians were enlisted or re-enlisted for @uty as scouts. —_—__-+s.________ GEN. WEYLER REACHES SPAIN. Cordial Reception by People of Coruna en His Arrival. The Spanish steamer Montserrat, left Havana on Sunday, October 5 Gen. Weyler, the former captain general of Cub, on beard, and which subsequent- ly touched at Gibara and at Porto Rico arrived unexpectedly at Coruna yesterday. She was not due to rive, according to the announcements, until Friday evening. Every craft of every description that the port afforded was chartered to convey in- dividuals, societies and clubs to the Mont- serrat. A number of deputations went on board the vessel. The commandant of Coruna had a brief interview with Gen. Weyler, simply con- veying to him the desire of the queen re- gent and the government to receive him as speedily as possible at Madrid. Gen. Weyler did not go on shore. He has decided to remain on the Montserrat vntil she reaches Barcelona. There was no disturbance of any kind whatever, though political feeling is re- ported to be at fever heat there. —2+ Western Lumberman Assigns. Henry Sherry, the millionaire lumberman and paper mill owner of Neenah, Wis., has concluded that his business affairs are in such bad shape that an assignment is nec- essary to avoid preferences among his cred- itors, and to save costs and expenses of suits and damages arising on account of attachments, garnishments and exextion, nctice of assignment was filed late yester- day afternoon. Mr. Sherry’s personal assignment will ne- cessitate the assignment of several large companies in which he is largely interested. ——-- cee Should Be Safer T! From the Worcester, Mass., Spy. Postmaster General Gary’s recommenda- tion for the establishment of postal savings banks, is, of course, no surprise. There have been more than hints that jt was com- ing. No doubt the plan is feasible, but to what extent will it be patronized? Its de- velopment in other countries is no criterion for the United States, for no other country has our vast system of private savings banks. In the west and south the postal savings bank would be more useful than in the east, for every hamlet that has a post office cannot boast of a savings bank, even in New England. The postmaster general recognizes the fact that depositors would have to content themselves with a smaller Tate of interest from the postal bank than from the savings bank, because of the nar- Fewer range of investments possible. But, as Mr. Gary says, the principal things are security and the inculcation of the savings habit, and a government savings bank should be safer than a government bond, ae would not be refunded in case of theft. m Bonds. Grain, Provisions and Cotion Marketa. Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co., bankers and brokers, 1427 F st. members New York stock exchange, correspondents Ladenburg, Thalmann ca Co., New York. me Low. # +) es Secey aeceh wevvay 782 <5 440 ai 5.70 5.80 FINANCE AND TRADE London Buying Developed a Better Feeling in Stocks Today. GRANGERS DERIVED MOST BENEFITS General List, However, Felt Effect of the Impetus. ae GENERAL MARKET REPORTS isccceeseellen Special Dispatch to The Evening NEW YORK, November 19.—The opening of the stock market today was character- ized by a trifle more activity (nan that of the past three days, and with prices rang ing 1-8 to 1-2 per cent above previous quo- tations. This advance was due principally to the continued improvement in American securities abroad, London ouying stocks on the favorable news regarding the Span- ish-American settlement. This news of the settlement of the cas: of the crew of the Competitor further in fluenced the buying that recently starte! in the local market, and prices, aided by the covering of shorts, were higher. There was consicerable good buying t« day in the granger list, and these stucks were advanced about 1 per cent on tn day's transactiions. The coalers acted in sympathy with the list and were strong 1 buying by the sources that were instru- mental in the decline of these stocks yes- terday. The initial quotations for Sugar today were made at an advance of % per cent with the early trading very large. The news from Washington’ that the counter- Vailing duty would be discussed at the cab- inet meeting was received, and the prob: ability of a further postponement was dis- cus: The stock opened at I31'4 and ad- vanced very rapidly to 133%. The usual flurry in Consolidated Gas on the news of the nt of pending ne- gotiations occas rise from IS8Y to menal comparison. Pittsburg, Chicago, and Louis raMroad (Panhandle), is the newest acquisition to the long iist of magnificent Sa net iner over $60, ple since January of ”), which certainly affords am explanation of the strength h stocks. Although the nings for Novem- ber to date show a decrease in comparison with the weekly statements for September they are still very encouraging. The market continued duil and strong up to the close, with only slight reductions ir the active securities. ts FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. The following are the opening, the high- est and the lowest and the closing prices of the New York stock market today, as re- ported by Corson & Macartney, members Correspondents, 0. 80 Broadwry New York stock exchange. Messrs. Movre & Schiey. Open. American Spirits. American Spirits, pfd. American Sogar.... - American Sugar, pfd.. American Tobace> Atuerican Cotton O1 isiig 1835 RAST ee Atchison Baltimore bay Stat Canada he! Canada Pacific. Chesapeake & Oh C4 CC. & St. Lo Consolidated Gas... Del, Lack & W - Delaware & Hud: ven. & ito Grande, pfd Jinois Centrai Nationa: Leau Uo.. pra. New Jersey Centrai . New Lork Central Northern Pacitte.. Northeru Pacific, pt Ont. & Western. Vacitie Mau s Vhila. & keading. Puliman P. S ‘texas Pacific. Tenn. Coa: & iol Unioa Pacinc. Washington Stock Exchange. <all-12 o'clock —m.—Washington Gas, 10 at_47. Potomac Fire Insurance, 10 at 66, 5 at 66; 15 at G6; 10 at 66; 1 at 66.” Columbia Insurance, 100 at 5; t 5. American , Oat H%. Pneumatic Gun Carriag: 50 at do cents. of Columbia Bonds.— ar id. ¥ Miscellaneous Boncs.—Metropolitan Railroad 5s, 115% bid. Metropoliian Railroad conv. 6s, 121 bie 12 asked. Metropolitan Ral.road certificates of in debtedn-ss, A, 125 bid. Metropolitan Railroad cer- tificates of indebtedness, B, x108 bid. Belt, Rail rond os, 6% asked. Eckington Railroad 6s, 50. 109 asked. Columbia Railroad 68, 120 pid. W ington Gas Company 6s, series A, 111 bid. ingtou Gas G i 12 -g oneeare and Potomac Telephone 5s, ‘American curity and Trust os, F. and A., 100 bid. American nd Trust Ss, A. and 'O., 100 bid. Wash- ington Market Company Ist 6s, 110 bid. Washiug- ton Market Company imp. 6s, 110 bid. “Wasbingtow Market Company ext. €s, 110 bid. Masonie iiail Association 5x, 106 bid. Washington Light Infantry Ist 6s, 96 bid. ‘National Bank Stocks.—Rank of Washington, dlitan, 201 bid, 295 asked. C Ceutral, bid. ' West End, 103 94 did, 98 asked. ‘Lin- 106 asked. col, 108 bid, 110 asked. Safe Deposit and Trust Cony Deposit avd Trust, 115 bid, 120 asked. Loan and Trust, 119% bid, 122 asked. Security and Trust, 146 bid, 148% asked. ington Safe Deposit, 50 bid. (lroad Stocks.—Capltal Traction, 58% bid, 58% asked. Metropolitan, x12¥ bid, 123 asked. Colum and Electr Light Stock: P trie Light = 40%, bid. 474 asked. “Georgetown Uns, 42 bid, 47 S. Electric Light, 110% bid, 111 asked. urance Stocks.—Firemen’s, 30 bid. Washington Gas, > bid, 44% ask Insurance Stocks.—Real Estate Title, 90 bid, 95 asked. Columbia Title, 4% bid, 5% asked. Washington Title, 2% bid, 5% asked. Disirlet Ti- ‘Telep' ~Penneyvamia, 38 bid. 50 asked Chesapeake. and Foiomae, & bide om asked. Am: , Mi ous a eg oe ee Tce, 120 asked. Lincoln 90 asked. xEx div. Baltimore Markets. BALTIMORE, Novem*er 19.—Fiour dull, sachang: ed—receipts, 8,004 barrels; exports, none; sales, rrels. Wheat fimer—apot and month, ba BTigaGT%; December, 97%197%: May, bid: steamer No. ‘3 red, receipts. 47,882 bushels: Bone; stock, 1.617.400 bushels; ‘sales, 36,000 Yunt- Me aod December, 38a