Evening Star Newspaper, April 11, 1898, Page 3

“LEE EN ROUTE HERE Reached Key West With His Staff Early Sunday Morning. JEERED BY A MOB IN HAVANA The Crowds Shout: “Get Out, You Yankee Swine.” HIS MESSAGE TO BLANCO A dispatch from Key West yesterday says: United States Consul General Fitz- hugh Lee and his staff, with Vice Consul Springer of Havana and Consul Barker 0! Sagua Ia Grande, arrived here on the light- house tender Fern, with a large number of other Americans, at 7:80 o'clock this morn- ing. Geietan Lee came ashore about 11 o'clock ed an answer to a telegram he @ sent to Washington. The general sall- for Tampa at noon and will arrive there Menday morning. From that port he will gO to Washington. A number of popular demonstrations will be held along the route. ‘At 10 o'clock yesterday morning General Lee, accompanied by British Consul Gol- lan, called on Captain General Blanco to bid him good-bye. The captain general sent word that he was very busy and could ive General Lee. American flag upon the consulate jing was taken down by consular em- General Lee then went on board Olivette to get under way at Captain Cowles, signal the Bache the United States fleet is ready to once, that ciear out of Havana, and please follow the Bzche out.” These 5:5 were the words of General Lee at lock in the afternoon, as he stood extreme stern decking of the Fern with a group of correspondents near him. It was evident to all that General Lee in- tended to be the last to leaye Havana, and a murmur of applause went around in sup- port of his intention. ‘The Evelyn, with a crowd of American passengers, had al- ready passed Morro Castle when the Oli- Vette weighed anchor. The Bache was close behind and the Fern was the last of the line. A Salute to the Maine’s Dend. The wharves and boats on both sides of the narrow entrance to the harbor were 1 with Spaniards, who hissed and ch boat passed out. n rounded to, heading for the she passed near the Maine wreck. p on deck had been laughing and pressing satisfaction at leaving sna With one accord cach man doffed t in salute to the brave dead, while ii on all for several minutes. Lee being on board the Fern ‘ beat a target for redoubled ‘cans, cat calls and whistles from crowds on shore. “Get out, Yankees, “was among the mildest expressions seemed to strike every one on icrous. 1 Springer, who had been on ty years, waved nis hand to abusive group, sa arly loud enough for all to hear: “Wait, my friends, we shall all be back > was one pretty incident. On the as shore a British steamer was un- = at wharf. As the fern passed inion jack was dipped, while the Eng- h crew gave a hearty cheer. It is n ss to say that the cc he Havana Was Surprised. Vana scemed dazed when the people «{ that Gereral Lee was really going ns were going with to see the United States flag floating from the staff at the consulate struck many residents as little less than a the consulate in Havana, General Lee said: “There is more in this report,” referring to Weyler’s plan for harbor defenses by rieans of mines, “than mary ‘When the right time comes I story es parent for ane Tonight a gentleman who came vana on the Fern with General Lee stated that the consul general had assured him that he (Lee) had possession of the origi- nai documents, and would give to the Washington authorities indisputable evi- dence that Weyler had planned any American warship just ai was destroyed. Young Sartoris Volunteers. The general showed a letter from Al- gernon Sartoris, grandson of General U. 8. Grant, in which Sartoris said he wrote as grandson of the great commander on the northern side to ask one of the leaders on the southern side to permit him, in case General Lee headed an invasion of Cuba. to serve on his staff. Mr. Sartoris added that he was twenty years old. He pre- -sented the compliments of his mother and giandmother. The consul general was indignant at the insults heaped upon his head by the Span- ish officials and the populace. He had | been snudoed at the palace by General! py Spain to the insurgents in Cuba. The Bianco and affronted by Dr. Congosto. As the Fern, bearing the consular representa- tives, left Havana harbor there were cries of “Begone” from thousands of threats. When General Lee went to the palace yesterday he was accompanied by British Consul Gollan, who was to take unwilling charge of the American consulate. ir. Gollan is a Spanish sympathizer and re- fused to take charge until peremptorily ordered to do so from London. General Lee sent in his compliments to General Bianco, with a request for an au- dience. He was still consul general and desired to say that he took leave, pending his return from the United States. Instead of General Blanco came Dr. Congosto, with a curt message that the captain general did not desire to see General Lee again. eee gare ADMITTED TO THE ITINER. NCY. Action Taken at Conference of the M. P. Church. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. BALTIMORE, April 11.—A new elder was added to the ranks of the Maryland an- nual conference of the Methedist Protest- ant Church yesterday by the ordination of Rev. Frank ‘S. Cain. The iaying on of Melvin at the close of the morning service at Lafayette Avenue Church, where the ecnfererce is in session. Previously Itev. T. J. Ogburn, missionary secretary, preach- ed one of his characieristic sermons. At Saturday's session of conference A. A. Bieheil and J. M. Dickey were given the right hand of fellowship by the presi- dent and admitted to the full rights of the itinerancy. In advising them as to their course in the ministry, President Melvin told them it is what a man can do and not what he knows that counts in this practi- cal age. He said the man who can talk only is about as little use as anybody in this world. i “If you think your duty done,” he said, “when you get up and make a nice ad- dress or sermon, you will be written down a failure. ‘Then you will come up to con- ference and get only a place that is made for you, and not a place because you are wanted in it.” While discussing the report of the com- mittee on literature some interesting facts were brought out regarding the conduct of church papers. The commitiee proposed, in order to increase tmterest and swell the circulation of the Methodist Protestant, the official crgan of the conference, that each pastor appoint a local reporter of church news. One of the preachers said is some news that now receives too culation from mouth to ear in the congregations. He evidently feared the re- porters thus appointed might seize upon these morsels of gossip and give them yet wider publicity. Another objection raised was the fear that the pastors might have too much influence over the church reporters, who would, in consequence, devote their ‘space me flattery of the preachers. There s made known that highly limentary articles which sometimes trom Ha-| Proclamation of Armistice in Oba the'staine | CONSIDERED AT CABINET MEETING | developed last night when the Spanish gov- hands was performed by President A. D. |-occasioned in Spanish hearts, and appeal- ed in the church paper emanated from the brains of their subj: , and were not written by friends of the praised pastors. One preacher thought if the editor re- to begin. Officials seemed as much at i the others. A Spanish officer of besought a correspondent to tell The him if he 1 any news not made public and affecting the future of the city. The fact that Mr. Golian, the British consul, called with General Lee on Captain- Genere Blanco also puzzled many, som> believing that this meant an English alli- anee had been settled. The truth is that the << newspapers have been under surveillance for months, hay » publish so many untruths and so many tales of the United backing down at the deman-] of Italy, Austria and Russia, German the residents take no stock in anything published. Consequently, when they saw the Americans leavin; spite the state- ments of the papers that they had no in- tenti 1 of going, at hand. Hearty Cheers at Key West. The Americans arrived at Key West in a state ef wreck. Nearly everybody on board the vessels was seasick, some more so than Others. Even the naval men did not es- cape. From t the people believed a » crowded deck of the Olivetie hearty cheers went up as the launch from the Fern, with the correspondents board, put ashore. Several hundred per- sous on the dock added their shouts to this 1 ty welcome, and for some hours ned ga Lee zing at the Fern, on whicts Gen. ould be seen pacing the deck. request for orders sent earlier. Then ae Started north. refugees were landed from the one hundred from the Evclyn. e carried 237 passengers. ‘arting Shot From Lee. Consul G>neral Lee was so indignant at the conduct of the crowds who watched the departure of the refugees from Havana yes- terday that he wrote this note to be sent by a pilot to Gen. Blanco: “You have broken 2very promise made me. We have been whistled at and insulted We will return, and your whistie turned into another tun: Lee tor2 this note up, however, an » pilot was leaving the ern he tur © nim and gave this verval message to nco for me that ip of ihe American ‘ern is the that will ever go out of his Havana while th> Spanisa ilag flies over th the shadow of Morro Castle some nt out a bottle of champagne and 4 Gen. Lee gave this toast: S to the officers znd men of the which was blown up by a Spanis ding Mr. Ackers, an English sul: “May fifty guns speak for each Maine’s dead and each gun mean yantsh lives."* Lee if his toast was significar: ‘It is significant t, not from the hea, I asked him, “th: I sp you have enee showing Spanish implication in the wing up of the Maine?” “T hav aid, “which w «a Feport to make oa the Maine,” : i est that © ¥ positive evideace tv add to what the court of inquiry had .epored. fused the contribution of one of these re- porters he would thus make an enemy of the paper. Discussion on the report was resumed today, and the second Sunday in December was appointed as “Good Litera- ture Day” for a sermon on that subject and a special evening sehvice, to be ar- ranged by the editor or some one, appoint- ed_by him. = "The pay of married pastors came in for a| Peats to ignore the fact that the loss of large share of discussion Saturday on the repert of a special committee appointed to. devise a plan to increase the salaries of some poorly-pald preachers. The report recommended that $600 be set as the mini- mum figure for married men, and called upon the quarterly conferences to adopt that figure. A number of the preachers were in favor of the increase and many laymen expressed | 2"8e in Spanish hearts, as also the sym- their approval. Finally, however, confer- ence recommitted the report for the sugges- tion of a definite plan, as it was feared the quarterly conferences would resent the order from the annual conference to fix salaries at a set figure. During the debate it was made known | of justice of the United States government that thirty charges pay their married pas- tors less than the amount pamed in the re- port. Also it was said that $400 in some charges, with other donations not reckoned in the payment of salary, equals double that amount in other charges. VAN DENEER. es FLEET AT HONG KONG. °n| Ready for a Prompt Descent on the | ¢signated by the maritime powers, whose Phill; LONDON, April 11.—The Hong Kong cor- sea. start at a moment's notice. ASSURANCE BY POLO _—_-—_— Addition to President's Message Discussed. ~ LAST NIGHT CONFERENCE A message was received Saturday after- noon from Minister Woodford at Madrid saying that an armistice would be granted message was uncertain in tone and scope. It was, however, given consideration at long conferences at the White House. A special meeting of the cabinet was called for 11 o'clock the following morning to con- sider the situation. The meeting, based on the knowledge of the situation at that time, did not reach any conclusion, being of the opinion that the armistice, appar- ently conditional, did not change the situ- ation cr the position of this government, ‘The important phase of the whole affair ernment, through its minister, Senor Polo de Bernabe, delivered an important docu- ment to the State Department stating that the armistice which the Queen Regent of Spain had commanded Generat bianco to proclaim yesterday was without conditions; that her majesty’s government had granted liberal institutions on the Island of Cuba, which the coming Cuban parliament would develop; recalling the condolence and sym- pathy expressed by the queen regent and her government on the disaster of the Maine and the horror this disaster had ing to the courtesy and sense of justice of the United States government to enlighten public opinion upon the attitude of Spain. The note also repeated the offer of the Spanish government to submit the Maine question to experts designated by the mari- time powers of the world. This document was the first official noti- fication of the Spanish government to the United States of the granting of an armis- tice and its essential terms. Minister Woodford’s dispatch of Saturday night had briefly stated the fact that an armistice had been agreed upon, but it was not com- municated as coming from the Spanish government. Last night's communicaiion cleared up misapprehension on the most vital point of Spain’s ccncession, namely, that the armistice was without conditions. Summary of the Note. Although the Spanish nete was surround- ed with the usual secrecy of official nego- tiations, the following summary of !ts con- tents was secured: “The Spanish minister in Washington, deeply impressed by the numerous errors which seem to have obtained credit in pub- tic opinion in America in regard to the Cuban question, considers it his duty to call again the attention of the Secretary of State of the United States to the follow- ing points: “Ist. Her majesty, the Queen Regent of Spain, desirous of ending the troubles which ar> desolating Cuba, has commanded a suspension of hostilities. General Blanco has been ordered to proclaim today an armistice » “thout conditions. He will de- termine la..r the duration and details of this*armistice so as to carry out the gen- erous intenticns of her majesty and the wishes of the friends of peace. “2d. Her majesty’s government has granted to the Island of Cuba institutions as liberal as those enjoyed by Canada un- der the British flag. The Cuban chambers will meet on the 4th of next May. It will be their duty and privilege to put into practice and develop these institutions. In addition to this Cuba is represented in the parliament at Madrid. “3d. Public opinion in this country ap- the Maine was immediately followed by official and reiterated expressions of con- delence from her majesty the queen, from her government, from her charge d’affaires in Washington and from the authorities in Havana; all of which tended to affirm the horror which this disaster had caused to pathy felt for the United States govern- ment and navy and for the American na- tion. “The Spanish minister feels confident that he can count upon the courtesy and sense to anlighten public opinion upon this sub- ject. “4th. As to the cause of this lamentable condition, it resolves itself into a question of facts, which can only be settled by ma- terial proofs. The Spanish minister reit- erates the assuranc> that his government is ready to submit the question to experts conciusions are in advance accepted.” Senor Polo delivered the document in per- “The crutser Baltimore and the revenue | P@rtment in ten days. Later Senor du Bose, cutter Hugh McCulloch are expected to- morrow. The British steamers Nanshan and Zafiro have just been bought by Ameri- ca for transport purposes.” The revenue cutter McCulloch left Balti- more about January 1, with the intention of going to San Francisco, and from there for duty on the coast of Alaska. She is the newest, most costly and largest of the en- tire fleet of United States cutters. On the way through the Red sea she was cabled orders to join the Asiatic squadron of Com- modore Dewey. 14 to jom the squadron. She met the Mo- hican at Honolulu and took aboard a large quantity of coal and supplies. | “The American fleet now at Hong Kon | includes the cruisers Olympia, Boston, Cons gunboat Petrel. It is said to be. the pur- pose to use the squadron in a descent upon the Philippine Islands as soon as war is de- clared. miles from Manila, the capital of the island. The Spanish are said to have become con- vinced that the islands are lost to them, as they are defended only by several smal, unproz2cted cruisers and five or six smali gunboats. The Nanshan is a steel screw steamer, 2,200 tons gross register, 285 feet long, 39 ! feet broad and 22 feet deep. The Zafiro is a steel Screw steamer, built in 1884, at Aber- en, Scotland, of 1,062 tons register and feet long. ——— Cruisers Sighted at Halitax. HALIFAX, N: S., April 11.—Two United States cruisers have be2n sighted off this port. first secretary of the legation, made an- other call at the department on th> same general subject. Besides delivering the note, the call permitted a personal ex- change b2tween the Secretary of Stute and the Spanish officials of an agreeable char- acter. : During the minister's call at the State Department he notified the authorities that word had come from ilavana that Gen. Blanco had been prompt in executing the orders of the queen regznl, and thai the ‘The cruiser Baltimore left Honolulu March | proclamation of armistice had been duly promulgated. The first effect uf thls will be to bring about a complete cessazion of all Spanish hostilities throughout the is- land. The Spanish troops will for the tim3 ; cord and Raleigh and the Baltimore-built | being g0 into garrison. Their future dis- positten has not even been consijered, for much depends upon the duratloa of the Hong Kong is about six hundred | @tmistice and the course of the insurgents. If th2 insurgents continue their fighting, and make attacks upon the Spanish troops, the situation will become complicated, for the Spanish forces will hardiy lay down their arms for any length of time if they centinue to be under fire from the insur- built in 1896, at Grangemouth, England, of gents. Last Night’s Cabinet Mecting. Immediately after the call of Senor Polo at the-State Department another cabinet meetii was called by the President and assembled at the White House last night. At the close of the second cabinet mect- ing it was announced that the President’s message undoubtedly would go to Congress has some of his hardest games ahead of 3 3 2 3 5 message is Jeft precisely as It was merely sthting the fact of this last development.” before, —_—_e2___ SPRING CHESS TOURNEY. The fifth in” the spring tourna- ment of the Washington Chess Club was one of surprises, for it saw the club cham- pion, Capt. Patrf¢k’ O'Farrell, lower his colors ts Mr. J. P. Campbell and Mr. E. P. Hania suffer-defeat at the hands of Mr. Will H. Lyons. Capt. O'Farrell made a hard struggle at:d succumbed only after ninety-six moves had been made. Mr. Campbell is showlag tnexpected strength against the strongest players in the pres- ent tournament. He kad the advantage of Mr. Hanna all through their game, but overlookeG a mate in three moves and al- lowed his opponent to get a draw. Mr. Hanna played a French defense against Mr. Lyons and played a compara> tively even game for thirty-eight moves, though Mr. Lyons had been the aggressor, when Mr. Henna overlooked a series of two checks, which cos: him a rook. He resigned after fifty moves had been made. One peculiarity was that Mr. Lyons’ clock had run twenty-cight minutes during the game and Mr. Hanna's clock one hour and forty-five minutes. Mr. Lyons’ score is one of the best, but he plays most of his games so rapidly that it would be remarkable if he did not lose games thereby. Mr. Gwyer made a bad start in the tour- ney, but he contir,ues to improve his posi- tion. On Wednesday night he defeated Mr. Tibbetts. The latter, however, added a victory to his score by defeating Capt. O'Farrell in a game adjourned from the previous week. Mr. Odell played with his customary skill and won a game from Mr. Crofts, who in turn scored a victory from Mr. Adair. Mr. Adair has not yet Shown the strength he possesses. Thor-as and Odell drew their game. Mr. Thomas contirues in the lead, but he him. The chances are that in the course of a week or ten days there will be about half the contestants in a bunch. The following is the standing of the players: 14! Adair: 5 The present indications are that Mr. Walker will have an easy victory in his match with Mr. Tharp for the District championship. Mr. Tharp won the first game, but Mr. Walker has won the four fcliowing games in succession. Mr. Tharp, however, is full of resources, and he may strike a winning gait yet. Below is the score of the game played in the spring tournament of the Washingtoa Chess Club between Messrs. Walter C. Odell and W. A. Gwyer, jr. The game is singular, in that up to black’s sixth move the position is almost identical with a po- sition in the Tharp-Walker game, ~ pub- lished in The Sier a week ago. To take the Kt. with B. on his sixth move would rot be a good play for black in this game, vet in the other game the move was made with advantage. Mr. Odell played an ag- gressive game, and developed a strong st- tack on the queen's side, which was sure to result to his advantage. His opponent did not appear to realize the fuil danger cf the position: White. W.C.0den. WAG PKt Black, W.Gwyer,jr. R-B + Kt—Qns BR | | 22 BsP ce B—Ri Somme ecto rer O5, P—ORtS Keon xP Casta) | Bx} eg. + Ttesigns. 18 Pxp 19 Kt—Q3 AMUSEMENTS. CARROLL INSTITUTE MINSTRELS.— As an Easter offesing to their friends, the Carrot! Institute Minstrels, this »vening at Carroll Institute Hall, will give an enter- tainment tha” is entirely new and novel in every respect. This well-known and talent- ed amateur organization has been resting for several months, and th> announcement that it is to resurre active Lusiness was gladly received b; 1 familiar with the character of the entertainments presented. The end men this evening will be George O'Connor, Harry Leigh, Joseph Keane and Charles Green, who ar2 brimful of comic+ senge and funny sayings. The other solo- ists are Georg? T. Cox, Howard Cook, Chas. Moore and Chas. Bechtel. In the second part Chas. Green will deliver a Cuban-Span- ish speech that is >xpected to prove the feature of the evening. Other specialties will be introduced by Joe Cullen, Howard and Leigh and Arthur Piant. tainment will conclud> with “The Stranded Minstrel,” which is claiméd to be more mirth-provoking than any afiterpiec2 here- tofore interpreted by the minstrels. NAT. GOODWIN.—The most interesting ergagement of the sczson will be pearance of Mr. N. C. Gocdw:n, assisted by Miss Maxime Elliott, for the week bégin- ning Monday, April 15, at the New Na- tional Theater. What will make the event of wore than ordinery interest is the bril- of — ‘The enter- Lancy lays to be presented. Mon- an 6 day d Wednesday eveniags and Saturday matinee, Madeline Lucette Ry- ley’s best work, “An American Citizen,” will again be presented. Thursday. and Friday everings “A Gilded Fool” will be ented, while Saturday evening a pro- duction of “The Rivals” will be given. Mr. Goodwin’s supporting company is the best he has ever brought to Washington, and will include such versatile players as Will- iam Ingersoll, Clarence Handyside, Thos. Speed of Street Cars. To the Faditor of The Evening Sta: If the local authorities are unable or un- willing to enforce the police regulation Mmiting the speed of street cars, the Dis- trict Commissioners should rescind the reg- ulation. The Metropolitan Railroad Com- pany is a daily offender on all of its lines, While it is a great convenience to be rap- idly whirled to one’s destination, no one can conscientiously desire a rate of speed which sooner or later is sure to bring death or injury to some person or animal. Con- tributory negligence on the part of the vic- tim will not excuse a homicide, nor will it palllate a plain violation of the police regulations. If the attorney for the Dis- trict of Columbia will have a policeman. in citizen’s clothes placed on the cars he can mnake a case any day. In consideration of its valuable franchise, the Metropolitan Railroad Company ought to be willing to give the best and safest service; and in this connection it is hoped that Congress will authorize and direct the extension of the Mth Street line out Sher- man avenue as so6n as possible. The Sher- man averue route is preferred hy the ma- jority of citizens; but ail agree that the Columbia Heights’ raifroad problem should be solved in someway without further de- THOMAS W. GILMER. iy. April 11, 1898. TAKOMA PARK. ppesa Bs Messrs. H. Remingtoa,) J. Vance Lewis and William E. Skinner have: been designated by the town cvunctl to act.es judges at the forthcoming election, May 2, when a mayor and six coupeil- men will be voted for. * ‘The eatertainments plained for the park this week are a dance by “the Takoma Assembly to Effect Reforms. SUGGESTS A BOARD OF CHARITIES Comment Upon Pending Legisla- : tion to That End APPROVAL OF THE BILL Mr. Herbert W. Lewis, the superintendent of charities, is convinced that his office as at present organized 4s of little importance. Mr. Lewis so expresses himself in a report he submitted to.the District Commission- ers Saturday afternoon recommending fa- vorable action on the measure providing for the establishment of a board of chari- ties for the District of Columbia. Referring to the office he holds, Mr. Lewis states it bears evidence of a real de- sire on the part of Congress to remove the complications in which the appropriations committee found themselves from year to year by placing in a position of trust an officer who should collect and transmit to Congress through the Commissioners such information as might be required, and who, bringing to bear experience and study of all conditions, should be an impartial offi- cial adviser whose policy could be safely follcwed. Mr. Lewis explains that he is given no executive authority, and that it seems to have been taken for granted that the power to estimate, investigate and report would be sufficient to effect such a combination or co-ordination of charitable agencies as was evidently required, and that if any in- stitution or agencies resisted the efforts of the superintendent to this end they should thereupon find themselves in disadvantage- ous relations with the Commissioners and the Congress. “This expectation has, however,” says Mr. Lewis, “never been realized, and at the end of seven years after the creation of the office the charities of the District of Co- lumbia will be as far from a satisfactory condition as they ever were, unless the recommendation of the committee which presents the bill under consideration shall meet with approval. Unable to Comply With Law. “The superintendent of charities finds it impossible to do the things which are made his duty by the law creating the office. His supervision of the accounts of institu- tions is merely formal since he has no au- thority over expenditures either as to prices paid for supplies or the selection of proper objects of public benefaction. His plans for the collection of complete infor- mation come to naught, because of a few who decline to report or whose unbusiness- like methods make it impossible for them to furnish the information required. One institution denies the right of the superin- tendent to inquire as to the amount and sources of its income, and another refuses to place in his possession information from which he can ascertain the quality and success of its work. These conditions might possibly yield to persuasion and pa- tience, but there is nothing to prevent their being set up again at any time. “The first superintendent of charities, af- ter two years’ experience in the office, rec- ommended that it be abolished and a board established in its place. There is nothing in subsequent experience to discredit the wisdom of that recommendation. “The Senate committee on the District of Columbia declared, in the spring of 18% that ‘the work of caring for dependent children in the District of Columbia is in in a state bordering on chacs and a well ordered and effective system is necessar; rot only for the benefit of the children, Lut also for the benefit of the taxpayers of the District of Columbia, as well as t government.’ The corresponding secretary for the District of Columbia, of the nationa! conference of charities, quoted this state- ment in his report for 1897, and remarked that it might as well have been said of every other department of charitable ef- fort in the District. We have been inve: tigated by experts, both resident and non- tesideat, and the report, without exception, is to the effect that while the federal cap- ital should furnish a model system to be copied by the states, it has, in fact, never reached the condition of economy and effi- ciency attained by many of the states. ‘Various plans and recommendations for the reorganization of the charities of the District have been proposed during the last four years by the superintendent of chart- ties and others, only to be deterred while waiting for the action of one after another of the various commissions appointed for the purpose of investigating the whole sub- ject. Now, the joint select committee of both houses of Congress, aftcr investiga- tions continued through nearly two years, has made a report declaring ‘that the first step toward the efficient reorganization of the District charities is the appointment of a board of charities.’ It will be impossibie for any one who will study the questions involved in the District of Columbia, as this commission has studied them, to differ wholly from its conclusions. Meets the Requirements. “The bill under consideration seems to have been prepared from a modification of the Ohio law with important ciements from recent statutes, and the provisions of the pew constitution of the state of New York. The Ohio board has been especially valu- able in that state, and the provisions en- larging the powers of the New York board are working admirably. The bill bears un- mistakable evidence of extensive knowl- edge of the work and organization of the various state boards of charities. It pro- vides for all that is essential to the suc- cess of such a board, and is not incum- bered with useless or experimental pro- visions. “Boards of correction and charities have been’ created in nineteen different states. They have been abolished in two states, one of which re-established its board after three years of inactivity, having found it to be an essential part of the charitable machinery of the state. They have almost invariably exercised the powers and per- formed the duties which are proposed for such a board in the District of Columbia. They have always stood for all that was progressive, humane, economical and scien- tific in the administration of charities and charitable institutions, and the states in which they have worked longest now stand as conspicuous examples of go0d manage- ment in all that pertains to such work as has come under their supervision.” Calling attention to tae good accom- plished by the organization of boards of charities in many of the states, Mr. Lewis continues his report-as follows: “These good works are but few instances, which might be multiplied indefinitely, of the results accomplished by these boards. Nor has their influence been confined to the states where they exist. The national conference of charities and correction, with its wide-reaching influence, has been established and maintained by the joint ection of state boards of charities, There is scarcely a state in the Union -which has not been influenced to a greater or less degree by boards of charities in the treatment and ccre of the insane, the care of dependent children, the treatment of young crimi the business methods of public . institut or the architecture of its public buildings. Eighteen Boards in Existence, “Eighteen such boards are now in exist- such states as Ohio, Massachusetts, Penn- mous Lanput made in any one year; thus the probability of sudden changes of policy would be re- Ae, SS te ee decided a woul wr its originators for a sufficient length of time to demonstrate its wisdom or pronounce it a final failure.” Armistice Edict Provokes a Riot of Some Magnitude. SEVERAL IMPORTANT ARRESTS MADE Reported That General Woodford Will Leave for France Today. THEATRICAL GOSSIP/qo wave miirarY ESCORT Julia Marlowe has been in the city with friends the past few days, it being her custom to rest the week before Easter. A represenfative of The Star called upon her this morning. There is nothing theatric about Miss Marlowe. She was as much in earnest when she talked about bicycling, her dog “Taffy” and cther casual matters as she was when reference was more par- ticularly made to the drama, to her fa- vorite characters, or upon other subjects associated with dramatic art. Among the pertinent matters discussed, in which the newspaper readers and thea- ter-goers probably take a lively interest, was her position as an actress in regard to the classic drama, in view of the fact that she has recently achieved such a signai success in a modern romantic play. “I will always play the classic roles,” she sail. “I will always keep Juliet in my repertoire as long as I continue to act. She is a great character, and affords unteld opportunities to portray a great variety ot emotions. Though so youthful in years, she is always a subject of interesting and unending study. Rosalind, too, I hope to play always. I like the optimism; there is so much in her of the beauty of life. Who covid help loving the forest of Ar- den, filled, as it is,-with such lovable peo- ple? That ts, all except Jacques.” The conversation naturally drifted to Miss Marlowe's new play, “The Countess Valeska,” and incidentally to the charac- ter of her lover, Achim von Lohde, as a m™: an. “I fear I cannot agree with many of the cpinions that have been expressed in re- gerd to his character. Some people say that it scems impossible that a highly bred, beautiful woman should love a man who has no regard for her patriotism. He is the kind of man who regards woman's interest in such affairs as a preposterous interference. He does not recognize her ability to grasp such questions, aud feels that she should be subservient to him her conviciions, as well as in her affec tions. For that matter, I think that even today there are still a great many mez who regard woman’s advancement in law business, politics, and even,in the sciences, as a presumption. Like Achim, they are egotists, who believe that it js sufficient for a woman to have a man to love and be loved. There is no doubt that women fall in love with such individuals, and it seems quite a matter of course. Then why isn't it perfectly natural that the countess should love her ‘tall Prussian? “Have you any new plays in view?” was asked. 40, thank you,” replied the actress. “One production of a new play in a seasoa is as much as any actress should under- take. If she can find one characier to add to her repertoire each year she has much reason to Satisfied. At present I am fe resting as much as possible from my work at the theater,” Miss Marlowe expects to spend the sum- mer in Europe. She will go more for rest than with any idea of making arrange- ments for her immediate appearance on the foreign stage. Some few years sinec a young American 1, Julie Opp, made ineffectual efforis to ure an engagement among the man- agers in New York to play small par Failing in this, she became a newspaper er, and in speciai articles, interviews and other itterary work soon had ample to keep her profitably employed. The old love sould not down, and so Julie Opp went io Frgland and there succeeded in her am- bition, and became a member of George Alexander's compuny at the St. James. Theater. Miss Opp exhibited such talent that she was rapidly advanced, and finally Daniel Frohman induced Mr. Alexander to joan her for the New York Lyceum The. ater production of Pinero’s “The Princess and the Butterfly.” This attractive young actress astonished the public on the occasion of her debut at the Lyceum The- ater as Princess Pannonia by giving a per- formance of a complex character study that a veteran actress might have been proud to present. It is a little more than a year when Miss Opp appeared for the first time on any stage, and her crogress bas been amazirgly rapid. One much older in experience might weil have shrunk from assuming a role which is compounded of inaction, monologue and dialogue, witty thougn the latter may be. Miss Opp, how- ever, vitalized the p'aywright’s lines, and Save an air of plausibility to the whimsical heroine of a fantastic play. A beautiful presence and an exceptionally melodious and well-modulated yeice are among the attractions of this new theairical favorite, and these are supplemented by intelligence and histrionic ability—an exceedingly fine brace of qualities. Adolph Zink, the lively little comedian 8f the Liliputians, is an expert bicycle rider, and whenever his time permits he and his wheel are inseparable. During the long run of “The Fair in Midgettown” in New York in the carly part of this season Mr. Zink was iiving on the upper West Side, ard one of his prircipal pastimes was to take a spin on Riverside Drive. One Sun- Gay morning he ran down the avenue on his wheel as usual at a pretty fast gait, when he suddenly noticed that a man on a wheel was following him. He thought there was a chance for great sport; he chased down the avenue, putting all possi- ble speed to his wheel. Faster and faster he rode, but the big fellow on the wheel kept close to him The chase lasted a good deal more than a mile, when Zink, quite exhausted, turned into 72d street. The next minute his pursuer was with him, and, touching kis shoulder, declared him’ under arrest for scorching. He was taken to the West Side police court, where Judge Kud- lich was dispensing law. The bicycle po- Kiceman made his complaint, and told the judge what a hard chase he had to catch up to the littie fellow. With an earnest face the judge listened to it, but as Zink was standing in front of his desk he could not be seen by the magistrate, who order- ed the prisoner to mount the chair. When he saw little Zink he recognized him imme- diately, being a great friend of the Lili- putians, and broke out in a hearty laugh. He explained to the little actor that he had violated a city ordinanee for scorching within the city limits, and admonished him not to repeat hi up to that time thought he had caught a reckless schoolboy and not one of the fa- eae Bag EN GAITHERSBURG, Rev. L, L. Lloyd, pastor of the M. E. Church Scuth, who bas just been reassigned by his con- ference for a fourth year, was given a pleasant surprise reception by members of the congregation a recent evening. ‘The new charter for the town submiitted to MADRID, April 11, 9:30 a.m.—It is said the United States minister, General Stew- art L. Woodford, leaves Madrid today. It is further alleged that he wili be accom- panied to the frontier by an escort of gen- darmes. The ambassadors meet at the Italian em- bassy today. It is understood this meeting was called as a result of news received from Washington. Over 100 Arrests Made. Over 100 arrests were ‘made during the disturbances. Among the persons taken into custody, in addition to Baron San- garren, were Senor Galvez, a former depu- ty; Gen. Castelvi de Bourbon and many newspaper men. The polic> scattered the crowds who at- tempted to reform at the Puerta Del Sol at about midnight. Some persons were in- jured. The prefect today published a proc- lamation urging the people to be calm, and adding that the demonstrations yes terday were instirated by a political party. Complete quiet prevails ‘this morning, but precautions taken have not been rclax- ed. Although the newspapers insist that Gen. Woodford will leave Madrid today, the United States minister has not yet taken any steps in that direction. Carlist Leader Captured. The most important arrest, politically, made in connection with the demonstra- tions of yesterday was that of Baron San- garren, a Carlist leader and former deputy. It is reported that the Romerists, repub- licans and Carlists were at the bottom of the manifestations, the Carlists taking ths principal part, At the Princess’ Theater yesterday even- ing a spectator shouted “Viva Espana!” and the entire audience arose, while the building resounded with frantic cheers. The national anthem was demanded by the people, and was played amidst enthusiastic acclamations, The minister of marine, Admiral Bermejo, characterizes as absurd the story told in London by Joseph P. Gibbons, the Enghisi electrician, the sale mines to Spain. The during the past eighteen months the Span- ish government has not contracted with any English firm to lay mines in Havana harbor. He adds that the to Cuba have not yet be waters of that island. A dispatch received here from Manila, capital of the PhiHippine Islands, comtirms the report that the United States consul at that place has left Mamtla: as io of submarine minister says that torpedoes sent laid the in According to the Congressional Directory of 18%, O. F. Williams is the United States consul at Manila and William A. Daland is the vice consul. —--+ SANDY SPRING, The stockholfers of the Lyceum Company held their annual meeting Monday evening and, as is invariably the case, the hall wax well filled. The president, Edward N. Bentley, was in th and Miss Virginin Mae P. Stabler was sec 5 The treasurer, Samuel B. Wetherald, reported a small balance on hand, and the committee in charge of the piano fund has abont §26 toward that object. The meteorologisis, Heury C. Hallo- well avd Henry H. Miller, furnished an interest- ing synopsis of the weather for the year ending April 4. An election resulted in the choice of abler, president; Miss Helen L. Samuel Bs; Wetberall, the crowd, was the reading the pring for the past twelve months by pg og she received was proof ‘of the success of ber ef- fort and the deep Interest of an audience com- posed of her friends and neighbors between the ages of eighi and seventy-six years. Downey received the Senior Agri- Marley Forest recently to dinner. iu wielded the gavel aud Dr. Kirke a ready pencil, as evinced by ‘fous min- utes, ‘The puests were John C. ey, Charles F. Kirke and Henry H. Miller, This Bue farm, said to be the oldest cultivated tract in this sec tion, has the distinction ef raising more and pears than any other for many tiles The manufacture and sale of vinegar is also an important branch of Mr. Downey's business. That he is satistied with the profits of fruit culture is apparent, 9s he continued to increase It, and a very young apple orchard of six hundred thrifty trees was admired. ene Were princi- pally of tne varieties that will be anarket winter. The discontented farmers in M: make a pilgrimage to Marley Fo take note of the results of intelligent ment ard a study of the capabilities and adapt bilities he soll. Mr. Downey's predecessor, Mr. William J. Schofield, began the work whicli he bas carried on to success. ‘Miss Elizabeth E. Tyson and Mr. and Mrs. Ar- ther Stabler, who bave spent the winter in Flor- fda and Washington, respectively, have reopencd their homes, Grove Hill and Harewood. Charles 48. Magruder has graduated from I. V. Widiamson Manual Training School of of The Plains, Va., is with bis sister, (Mrs. John 1; Janney: cad Stteses Eliza- beth Hopkins C. Bent! are at home from schol in Alexa 4 ‘Tuesday evening anda show by the Takoms Min- | Sylvania, North Cafolina, incis, Wiscon- geachse ant plums to Gis . ing to me about possible aoscilst — od at noon today. On the bebt authority ob- | strels Friday. 2 £ would unite ‘Mr. apd Mrs. Lane, their little oe Munson and 1 id: een Mr. Cridler Leaves Paris. tainable it was pnee that the meeting was ‘Mra. Fenwick were here recently visiting friends : = . : devoted wholly to the consideration of the and inspecting their new cottage on Poplar strect, beeps lpara sn nied asst Siete of awe Cont aslltinp: Ue Oe oempae we eatiecee ae : Hits | Which te srarty completed. “I believe it is my duty that I should be ber pecan = a ae augsee to from Spain advising this government of the on Sunday created a very favorable eng gentlemen in Wasbington ao see lots earn ae on division on Ha-| the Paris exposition of 1900, accompanied | declaration of an unconditional armistice "ti the home of Mr ED. Ringrousye'@" * | mer. ‘Au the houses’ for teat, ennipe two, re a , please # i reception ‘ kaw: how to take the cts”? 4t Tl yy Lieut, A. C. Baker, United States naval| ‘The suffix to the President's message piltary company — belt birdy exrcioe tse pe attache to the commission, has started for | merely fecited this latest event in the de- genired. roestly. recitations, It was reported here tonight that Gen- af he ish ae stntiy orgs San. “the sce not 5 Epa ethh: piace: ReteeGs the ace home. Previous to doing so Mr. Cridler ap- | velopment of the Spanish question, giving -manently as so = a wits ke ceases ington meacerities | pointed Col. L. M. Hamburger, his assist-| the substance of the Spanish note and inown as wrens, blue "be whee eaches ashington proof thi + General Weyler had completed a system ay] ant, special commissioner, and introduced | “recommending the earnest attention of mines en the vottom of Havana harhor.| him as such. to the authorities here. Mr. | Congress.” Otherwise, it was declared, the Cne paper to be placed in evidence is said | Cridler’s rewrn to Washington is naceasi- | Message stood unchanged. — - to be original of a letter alleged to have | tated by the press of work in hig depart-| After the meeting ‘one member of the —_ writted Paper be cpt which | ent. cabinet said that the Spanish note had not ¢ announces his ingness a ability Y to destroy the first Yankee ship to enter ee Sa Havana harbor. There is much eredencr piaced in this letter by aaval officers. One month ago, sitting in his ' i E respondent of the Daily Mail, telegraphing | 0M to the State Department, and aside j Oberle, Neill O'Brien, Miss Gertrude El- Sunday, says: “The American squadron | from the interest in the communication it-#lictt, Miss Hattie R ell, Miss Estelle consul general went ashore and tg = he call Had added interest an evi- | Mortimer and Mr. L. Woodthorpe. an answer from Washington to his | 248 completed arrangements for putting to | 8¢lf, the adde est as AS Two vessels have steam up ready to | dence of a ren2wal of diplomatic negotia- tions, this being his first call at the de-