Evening Star Newspaper, May 21, 1898, Page 9

———_s—__—_ Evidence for Prosecution in Canty Trial Practically Ended. DISTRICT ATTORNEY DAVIS 80 STATES —— The Testimony Submitted at Hear- ing of Case Today. egies IMPORTANT WITNESS GONE The sixth day of the trial of Dennis J. Canty, charged with the murder of George M. Rye by shooting him at midday, March 1 t, at the corner of F and 14th streets, was marked by the conclusion of the ex- amination of the witnesses for the prosecu- tion, Towards the close of the proceedings yesterday, and after the testimony of Wal- ter D. Davidge, jr., John B. Diggs and James W. Wauser, both colored, Major James B. Darden and J. Walter Drew had been taken, none of which developed any- thing new of material character, Mr. Davis announced that the government would close its case today. Consequently there was decided expectation this morning be- fore court began that the government would present some new and material evi- dence as a closing effect. The prosecution during the week had succeeded In showing by a preponderance of testimony that Rye was retreating when the last shots were fired at him and a r of witnesses had sworn that his is were in ths air when he began to ger ere he fell to the roadway. Important Witness Absent. When court opened this morning Mr. Worthington arose and stated that Leslie Russell, for whom Mr. Davis had yesterday asked an attachment, had left the city at 11 o'clock yesterday morning for Portland, Oregon, to take a position on a base ball team. Mr. Worthington stated that if he had not felt ceftain that Russell would be im attendance at the trial he would not have agreed to proceeding with the trial. He was a most important witness. Mr. Davis agreed that Russell was an im- portant witness, and should be placed on the stand. y Judge Cole said measures should be taken to bring him back. The base ball interest that took Russel! west was aliuded to by Mr. Davis. who said it would be very wise to cause Russell to make a home run. “Maybe the man was afraid he would be yat on the Washington base ball nine and led in consequencé,” said Judge Wilson Srily. It was finally decided to bring Russell back at any cost, and subpo2nas duces tecum were ordered by Judge “ole for Man- ger Marean of the Western Union and Manager Allen of the i'ostal Telegraph companies, respectively, to appear and pro duce copies of any telesrams received or gent by Leslie Russell, the purpose being io find out what route the witne:s had taken west. Mr. Davis also sent to Inspector Mattingly a request for one of his men to get on Russell's track, the district attorney stating that nothing would be ieft undone to compel his return and atten the withess being in contempt of court and sub- ject to punishment therefor. When this was settled Edwin B. Me- Cowan was calleé by Mr. Davis. Mr. Worthington objected to his exami- nation on the ground that the defense had not been notified two entire Jays before the trial commenced that MeCowan would be called as a witness. This led to an interchange of iegal opin- fors between Mr. Davis and Messrs. Worthington and Wilson. Judge Cole de- elded to admit the testimony, and defense noted an exception. Mr. Cowan's Testimony. Being sworn, Mr. McCowan stated he had been a resident here since January 12, 1898, and was on Hth street about fifty or sixty feet from the Ebbitt House toward Penn- syl ia avenue at the time of the shoot- ing. He heard a pistol shot and iooking up saw a large man at the corner of the Wyatt building, on the sidewalk, shooting at a man In the roadway about twenty feet distant. The man being shot at was halt turned from the man shooting, and was im the act of stepping backward at Loth the third and fourth shots. The man shot at stood for an instant after the fourth shot, and backed perhaps three or four steps before falling. Witness at first did not think the retreating man had been shot. ‘The witness was not cross-examined. Conrad Becker, the F street saddiery merchant, testified that he was near the Ebbitt House corner on 14th street with ‘Thomas M. Gale. Mr. Becker's testimony agreed with that of the preceding witness as to the details of the shooting. He was not cross-examined. Mr. Worthington here stated that dne of the witnesses for the defense had enlisted in the army, and was to leave for Chicka- mavuga tonight. He would be compelled to report to his command at 2 o'clock on the White Lot, and if the prosecution would permit it, the defense would like to exam- ine the witness at once. Mr. Davis acqui- esced, and Edmund P. Burke was called. Witness in Uniform. A young man clad in the uniform of a Soldier in the army, and now a private In the Ist Regiment, took the stand. Mr. Worthington asked witness if he had seen Canty and Rye together March 14. Mr. Davis was up in a minute. “The day before the shooting?” inquired Mr. Davis. “Yes, sir,” responded Mr. Worthington, “the day before the shooting.” “Send for Mr. Guy Rye at the Welling- ton Hotel,”” directed Mr. Davis. Then the examination of Burke proceeded. “March 14, about 12 o'clock,” said the witness, “I was in front of Jefford’s broker's office at 1331 F street, and saw Mr. Canty and Mr. Rye there together. I knew both gentlemen. Mr. Canty and Mr. Rye were at first quiet in their talk, but retty soon Mr. Rye shook his left fist in ir. Canty’s face and called him a ——- —— — and a blackguard and a d—d thief. Mr. Rye said Mr. Canty’s partner was a d—d thief, too. Mr. Rye was very mad and his eyes flashed bright. Mr. Can- ty said to him: “Don't make a scene here, George. Come in back here,’ pointing back to Jef- ford’s office. “Oh, h—Il," said Mr. Rye, ‘the street is good enough for me." Then he waved his right hand at Canty. He had something in it, something bright. It might have been his eye-glasses. Mr. Rye said to Mr. Canty: “I'm going to follow you everywhere and blackguard you every time I see you.’ “Mr. Canty turned white in the face and went back into Mr. Brooks’ office. Mr. Rye went down the street toward Lose- kam’s with Col. Ayres, and then came back and went over to the Ebbitt House.” In reply to further questions Witness Burke said Rye had something bright in his hand, but he couldn't tell what it was. Mr. Rye seemed to be in a very angry mood. “He didn’t seem to be anxious about any money. He looked like he wanted trouble.” Mr. Davis Objects. There was instant objection to this by Mr. Davis, and a long discussion followed whether the impression of the witness should be admited. Judge Cole decided that the impression made upon the witness by Rye’s manner at that time should be admitted, as it was en- tirely proper. Davis remarked: “I am, of course, Mr. Worthington called attention to this reflection of the prosecuting officer on the ruling of the court. Mr. Davis retorted that every time Mr. Worthington took an exception he reflected on the judge. The tit being over, Mr. Burke was allowed to Proceed. The witness stated that he thought every minute that Rye was going to hit Canty when they were together in front of Jef- ford’s.office. Rye’s manner was very an. gry. His voice was loud, his manner ag- gressive. Canty was quiet in his attitude. On cross-examination by -Mr. Davis wit- ness testified he was in the employ of Mr. Canty from November, 1896, to August, 1897, when the firm of Canty & Co. was in existence. Burke's testimony was not chang= the ¢ nation, and at its close he , Was discharged {rom further attendance at Officer Who Made the Arrest. Mr. Davis ordered that Offic2r Riley be called, and the policenian who arrested Canty was sworn. Before .he was exam- point had been reached wher3 tie was com- the defens>. H> believed that when the witnesses he + would now call were heard Mr. Worthing- tor. would retract what he said ‘the other day about bringing out something on cross- examination that would not have been brought out by the district attorney. Mr. Davis spoke with evident deep fzeling- Officer Riley was then examined. He was at 14th street and New York avenue at the time of the shooting, heard two shots and then saw a crowd gathering. Riley tes- tified to having arrested Canty, who was surrounded by a crowd. He was standing in the carriageway about forty feet west of 14th street. Witness took a rsvolver out of Canty’s right hand trousers pocket. He identified the weapon as the one he had secured, and identified four empty shells and the one loaded shel! as those he had removed from it. It was a_self-act- ing, 38 caliber, five-shot Smith and Wesson revolver. It was numbered 568 on the stock. While Canty was in charge of wit- ness and the latter was going slowly along through the crowd, a young man came up through the crowd and handed witness a knife. It was passed between two persons. Witness told the person handing him the knife to come to the station nouse, and took Canty there in a cab. Witness said a young man about twenty-three or twenty- four years old handed him the knife, which was open. He identified the knife in court as the one handed bi had never seen the young man since. He could not identify young Butterfield, who was cailed into court, as the party. On cross-examinatian Officer Riley stated that the youth who handed him the knife and another man both said the knife had been picked up where the body of Rye was lying. Witness Who Found a Knife. Leonard Butterfield, eighteen years old, was next sworn. He was sitting in the window of 1229'F street eating his lunch when he heard the shots. Ran up to 1ith and F streets and joined the crowd that lifted up Rye’s body. As Rye’s body was ifted up witnéss heard something drop and picked up a knife. It was open. Witness first intended to keep the knife, but he couldn't get it in his poeket and. then gave it to Officer Riley. Believed some one told him to give it to the officer. Mr. Davis’ questions caused the counsel for the de- fense to object to them as leading, and Mr. Wilson declared the manner pursued by the district attorney was objectionable. Wit- ness identified the knife in court as the one he picked up near Rye’s body. 2 On cross-examination witness said he was about a foot or two from Rye’s body when the latter was lifted up, and the knife was under the right side of it. Witness heard it fall, but did not see where it fell from. The knife was open ‘when he picked it up. Saw the Knife Drop. William H. Toler, colored, twenty years old, employed at 1343 F street, testified to hearing the shots and reaching Rye’s body when it was being pickéd up. The body had been carried about ten feet toward the Ebbitt House when witness saw a knife arop. The knife struck a colored man's foot and then a white boy picked it up. ‘The knife was shut when the boy picked it up, but the boy, after two or three attempts, opened it. The boy had on overalls. Didn’t see him give the knife to a policeman. Cross-examined, witness said immediately after the incident he told the story to Mr. George Porter, head clerk in Wells’ store, where witness is employed. He told Officer Riley about it several days afterward. At the conclusion of Toler’s testimony the subject of the disappearance of Wit- ness Leslie Russell was recalled, and it was developed the man had left the city Thurs- day night at 8:30, and was consequently already west of Chicago, if he was travel- ing direct. Faces Canty at First Shot. Otto Boettger, a shoemaker -of 204 F street southeast, was fixing an awning on the store at 1343 F street. He heard the shots fired; saw the first one fired. Canty was between the electric and mail box poles on the curb at the Wyatt building corner. Rye was about two feet from the curb in the street. After the shots Rye staggered back and then fell. Rye was faciig Canty when the first shot was fired, and-while the last three shots were fired he was moving toward the Ebbitt House. Rye’s -hands went up at the last shot, and he sank down, rather than fell. cross-examination Boettger said the men were about four feet apart when the first shot was fired. Albert Akers and David M. Ross were called, but did not answer, whereupon Mr. Davis announced that the prosecution was practically closed, only = few matiers that would require very brief time remaining to be considered, and stated that the de- fense might properly be ready to begin Monday morning. The court then adjourn- ed, after Judge Cole had instructed the bailiffs regarding the care of the jury over Sunday, and announced that the members of the jury woud be taken by Deputy Mar- shal Robinson to the scene of the homicide. Judge Cole cautioned the juty about talk- ing with each other about the evidence. He also gave his permission for the members to take a drive tomorrow. ene Ce OPPOSE DISCRIMINATION. Commissioners’ View Concerning a Messenger Company's Wires. In a report made by them today to Chairman Babcock of the House District committee, on House bill 10168, relative to the Mutual District Messenger. Company, the District ‘Commissioners expressed the opinion that the wires of this company should be regulated just the same as the wires of other companies. “The wires of this company,” say the Commissioners, “are run without any spe- cial system across streets and alleys, from house-top to house-top, and occasionally atiached to poles belonging to other com- panies, and are a disfigurement to the city and a danger in case of fire. The com- pany has refused to comply with the re- quest of the Commissioners for assistance in preparing a map showing such of their legal wires as cross puolic space, and has attempted, in some instances, successfully, it is believed, to stretch additional wires across public space without any authority whatever. “The Commissioners think,” they state, ‘that the wires of this company should be regulated just the same as the wires of the telephone company, and for precisely the same reasons, and that it should be au- thorized and required to rent duct room in the telegraph, electric light or telephone conduits, or to rent the right to attach its wires to the existing pole lines; and, fur- ther, to comply with the regulations of the Commissioners necessary for the proper en- forcement of the acts of Congress relating to overhead wires. The Commissioners therefore recommend that the bill be amended as follows: ‘Lines 7 to 9, strike out the words ‘and that said company be empowered to string wires to such places as may be in need of police protection,’ and insert in Heu there- of the following: ‘And said eompany may rent and use duct room in any telegraph, electric light or telephone conduit, or at- tach its wires to the poles of any telegraph or telephone company existing in accord- ance with law, upon agreement with the owner thereof and under regulations pre- seribed by the Commissioners of the Dis- trict of Columbia.’ ” The Commissioners also recommend that the act be amended so as to reserve to Con- &reas the right to alter, amend or repeal it. With the amendments suggested by them the Commissioners recommend favorable action on the measure. pa May Procession. The May procession of the children of St. Patrick's Church will take place tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock. It is expected that there will be one hundred and fifty chil- dren in line, and each Will carry an Amert- ean flag. Archbishop Chapelle of Colorado will preach the sermon, and the children will be ir charge of Rev. J. F. McGee, the assistant pastor of St. Patrizk’s. ena ee Marriage Licenses. Marriage licemses were issued today as follows: White—Charles Kirby King of Philadel- phia, Pa., and Nettie Thorpe Griffith of this elty; Jacob B. Bush and Frances E. Garrett, both of this city; Alexander Hill and Mary Bolden, both of Montgoniery county, Md. ined Mr. Davis arose and state that a pelled to make a statement, because of the criticisms of his course by the counsel for THE <avENiRG ‘era: SATURDAY. “MAY a ns a5 nei GOVERNMENT CLOSES | tsa" “* sre"7 *° = ™ ==) DOWN TO HARD WORK Regiments at Chickamauga Fast Acquiring the Arts of War. GEN. BROOKE A GOOD OFFICER He Will Have the Men Ready Sooner Than Expected. MOVEMENTS OF THE TROOPS CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., May 21.—All the regiments now in camp at Chicka- mauga have settled down té hard work and are undergoing practical training in the art of war. The business-like methods being pursued by Gen. Brooke will make the army available for acttye service mucit earlier than many army offieers beliéved possible. © Ta -S 3 Supplies of every description continue to pour in. Car load after car load of pro- visions arrive, ‘and a vast amount of cloth- ing and equipage is also being received. The indications now are that the enjire army will be equipped during the next two,weeks. Capt. W. K. Wright, assistant quartermaster, reccived notice today that 4,500,000 rations, in adéition to the first order, had been purchased and are now €m route. Prosper, Lazard & Co. have be- gun work’cn an immense bakery in the park. This firm has a contract ‘to supply the army with 75,000 loaves of bread daily. A Chicago firm will begin constructing an immense cold storage warehouse durin, the next few days. t Chaplains vs. Saloo: The chaplains of the various regiments have started a fight against the liquor sa- loons scattered all over the camp. They have strong. backing and tie saloons will Probably be abolished. The park army now numbers nzarly 35,- 000 men and each day adds several thou- sand. The formation of: the first army corps has been completed and today the forma- tion of the first division .of the third corps was begun. Gen. Jas. H. Wade will command this division. : During the last few days.a number of serious deprédations have been committed by the worst element of the volunteers. The miscreants have been so severely pun- ished, -however, that no further trouble is expected. The 2d New York Infantry, 1,000 men; Battery A, 1st Hlinois Artillery, 126 men, and the Ist Missouri Infantry, 1,036 men, arrived last night, and went into camp in the park this morning. Col. Grigsby’s Rough Riders. CHICAGO, May 21.—Col. Grigsby's Cow- boy Regiment arrived in Chicago from Sioux Falls today. Large crowds greéted the train at. outlying «tations, und the lccomotive slowed up to allow. the crowes to exchange compliments with the soldie! who, leaning far out of the windows, chi ed and waved flags and in other ways dem- orstrated their appreciation of the re-ep- ticn. The train consisted of five passenger ccaches and elght stock cars. There were two compantes, containin altogether, 186 men, All were dressed in regulation cowboy costume, broad ‘som- breros, ete., with long: pistols strapped to their sides. The train proceeded to the stcck yards to unload the cars and give the tired men and_ thet bronchos @ chance to sttetea thelr limbs. Cowhoys to Carry Machetes. SAN ANTONIO TEXAS, May 21.—It ap- pears to be settled that the rough riders will not leave here in much less than a week. The regiment is already thoroughly organized, but a week of steady drilling will be of the utmost value to the men. The distribution of carbines and s!xshoot- ers among the rough riders has about been completed. The men have also been sup- plied with machetes. The machete was chosen for the regiment instead of the regular cavalry saber, not only because it is a more terrible weapon, but because it can be used to great advant- age by the troops in slashing their way through the underbrush In Cuba. Interest in Bryan’s Regiment. LINCOLN, Neb., May 21—With the de- parture from Lincoln of the last company of regular troops interest centers more than ever in the provisional regiment be- ing recruited by W. J. Bryan, and the hope is expressed that when the services of the regiment are accepted by the President, as it is confidently expected they will he, tke mustering will be at the lately de- serted Camp Saunders. The enlistment bianks of Company A of Lincoln are be- ing rapidly filled. General Vifquain, who has charge of the enlistment, has made an effort to obtain men who promise to develop the qualities necessary to a soldier, and it is expected the number thrown out on examination will be very small. Colonel Bryan says that eieven other compantes of his regiment are being rapidly recruited in different towns of the state. The Sixth Massachusetts. NEW YORK, May 21—The 6th Massa- chusetts Regiment arrived today in three sections at Jersey City. A change of en- gines was made and the men proceeded over the Baltimore and Ohto ratlroad for the south. DES MOINES, Iowa, May 21.—The 50th Iowa Volunteer Regiment, Colonel D. V. Jackson commanding, left today for Tam- pa. The men are expected to make the trip of 1,500 miles in sixty hours, a To Lesson the Conductor's Labors. To the Editor of The Evening Star: Owing to the trials and tribulations and the laborious tasks of a 14th street railroad conductor J make the following sugg2stions in his behalf, to wit: Passengers please to be quick in getting on and off of cars (but very careful); please to have fares ready immediately on enter- ing the car; avold asking so many fvolish and unnecessary questions (especially wh2n conductor is making up his book), which is an every-day occurrence; listen to the eall- ing out of streets and give signals in time to have car stopped et the. desir:d place; ciosely listen to the calling out of trans- fers and give the conductor to thoroughly understand that you want one and not have him call out several times (which is many times the case) and then on arriving at the junction say, “Give me a transfer,” etc.; and, above everything else, do not fold your transfers, but keep them smooth and straight, and, last, but not the least, make it a point to tsnder the conductor the right change, and not present a five or a ten dol- lar bill for a single fare, which is often the case. Observance of the above suggestions would greatly alleviate the burdans cf the weary conductor. B, ——_— Queer Wheelmen. At the meeting of the Queer Wheelmen Monday evening the resignation of the of- fice of financial secretary by Mr. P. Von- pee Equipment About Complete. The new direct connecting engine, dyna- mos and generator of the Capital Railway Company are about ready for use, and it is expected the it of cars in Sration will be doubled inthe ‘course ot mext ten dagm cewe hardy Yess wearted ; is <=: + Dr. Chester D. Barnes of Warrenville. Ill, writes: had no appetite at all; now eats very well. Dr. S. A. Dunham of Buffalo, N. Y., writes: Dr. R. D. Faires of New Orleans writes: JOHANN HOFE'S MALT EXTRACT fs for sale by all Draggists and Grocers. zee figjl, JOHANN HOFF’S MALT EXTRACT the most beneficial stimulant for weak, convalescent and anaemic people. I am “using it in two cases of tuberculosis. In one case it is the only thirtg that gives the patient strength. When I took the case she was anaemic and very weak, weight but 98 Ibs. Today she weighs 120 Ibs. Before using JOHANN HOFF’S MALT EXTRACT she I fave used JOHANN HOFF’S MALT EXTRACT and like it. Like Gold Dollars, ALWAYS GOOD; never changes. I have used JOHANN HOFF’S MALT EXTRACT in convalescence from fever. I found it to act as a stimulant as well as a tonic. The patient gained flesh and strength from its administration. EISNER & MENDELSON CO., New York, Sole Agents. FOR THE MEN WHO FOUGHT| WILL HELP CANAL SCHEME Memorial to Be Raised in This Vity to the | War With Spain Shows Necessity of Route Rank and File. Through Nicaragua. Lyman E. Cooley Explains the Ad- ment Associntion—Bill Signed vantages It Would Oficr as Strategic Measure. The President has approved the bill au- thorizing the Secretary of War to desig- nate an eligible site in this city for a mon- ument to the rank and file of soldiers, sailors and marines who served from 1561 to 1865, This patriotlg work is in the hands of the National Reunion Monument. Asso- ciation, which was organized in 1892, and chartered under the Yjnited States laws for the District of Colympia. Its work up to this time has been ,pr¢liminary, but now that the recognitign, of, Congress and the designation of a gife for the monument have been accomplished the work of col- lecting funds will in earnest. ‘The officers of the assq¢jajion are: President, Wm. H. Michael, clerk of the De- partment of State; vice president, John Mc- Elroy, editor of the Nati ‘ater, Colonel Mariofi #: Anderson, and sec- retary; I. W.-Stene? Phe board of directors is composed of distinguished gentlemen, whose hearts are thoroyghly in the work, gnd there is every reasan to believe that a large sum of money Wilf soon be raised for the purpose of éretting’ the monument. > An address to the pegple of the country has:Béen prepared hy ibe association, from which 4he following.exsracts are taken: To Soldier and Sailer. _ ov Ar orgamization, kaown-as ‘the: National Reunion Morument Asso¢iation, bas been formed-in WasHingtom for the purpose of executing the long-neglected work of rals- ing in the natiénal-capital a proper and fitting testimonial to the men who, on land and sea, and by unprecedented valor, for- titue and self-sacrifice, rescued the. na- tion ffom destruction during the critical years of 1861-5, and established more firmly for all time the foundations of greatness and prosperity. These men deserve a monument equaling any ever erected or conceived in any age or country. They de- serve that it should be erected in the capi- tal city of the country for which they freely gave everything that the highest manhood and patriotism had to offer. “Tt is the object of the National Baswion t Association to secure Ponnciend for them fn the city of Wash- ington, where, among the stately buildings and other evidences of the nation's great- ness, it will forever testify to the visitor and sojourner that,though wealth © may pile up and art adorn, the real greatness of 4 land is based upon the exaited patri- otism and unconquerable courage of its manhood and womanhood. Monument to the Rank and File. “This association contemplates the erec- tion of a monument which will be an eternal testimonial to the lofty patriotism, the self-forgetful devotion, the sublime courage of the common people of America. Monuments have been erected in Washing- ton to great leaders, to generals and ad- mirals, but there 1s absolutely nothing to in- dicate that anybody save these ever fought for the country. There is no monumental recognition of the men whose valor and self-sacrifice made possible the monuments to the generals and admirals. The associa- tion proposes to memorialize these in a way that shall be forever a most impressive ob- ject lesson to generations yet -unborn, in patriotism, courage and all the civic vir- tues. “By inviting to the work the highest ar- tistic talent, the association hopes to be able to procure a design for a monument so ort; and noteworthy as to rank among the greatest artistic creations in the world’s history, and be for this reason alone a source of just national pride, and an adornment to our already beautiful na- tional capital. * Appeal to Every American. “The association -urgently invites the sympathy and aid of every American in this great work. It fs a national enterprise, in which every one who dwells in peace and happiness under the beneficent aegts of Old Glory should be persgnally represented by a contribution proportionate to his or her means. Every one'Whotld give: something, no matter how litihd! ¢¢ be personally rep- resented in the at. ork, as a contribu- tion. to an object of,masional merit and as @ tribute to patriotiam tnd civic -virtues. ‘The National Rewnion Monument Asso- ciation has been yegylarly organized and chartered under the United States laws for the District of Columbia, and is composed of men. represen’ every corps of the ‘of the.navy and marine corps, organized by,the government for the suppression of the They are men of character, staigigg; and nattonal ac- quaintance, ou 4€ feceived the full in- CHICAGO, May 21.—Mr. Lyman E. Cool- ey, the well-known engineer, who spent two months of last winter cn the route of the proposed Nicaragua canal, in an inter- view says: “As a bluff, if nothing more, the Nica- Yagua canal in operation today would be Werth $100,000,000 to this government. Com- pleted, it could perpetual'y say to all na- ticns that our fleets, in a moment of ueces- sity, could command the Atlantic and Fa- cific oceans as no other fleets in the world weuld be able to do. In a race for Manila we, starting at New York and Spain at Cadiz, we, with the Nicaragua canal, could reach the Philippines before any fleet pass- ing through the Suez canal.” Mr. Cooley has studied the journey of the battle ship Oregon around South America with extraordinary interest, since, if the Nicaragua canal had been completed, the Oregon might have been with Sampscn weeks ago, or in any emergency any part of our navy could be dispatehed to the Pa- cific coast with the saving of thousands of miles of journey. 2 Its Value in War Time. “Suppose, at the least,” said Mr. Cooley, “it costs $54,000,000 to construct, this canal, or, at the most, $133,000,000, what would that amount to in view of the fact that at the preserit moment every city on ‘the Pa- cific coast could be destroyed by a hostile ficet before any battle ship of ours could -even round Cape Horn? When we couid reach the ruins of San Francisco the enemy would be at Hawaii, and when we were Work of the National Reunion a home. Leaving aside all questions of the value to us of the canal as a powerful agency tor developing our commerce, look at its construction from a war pornt of view. “The Atlantic coast will always be the ecncentration point for the cream of our navy. New York city is 14,000 miles from San Francisco without the Nicaragua canal; that is, via the strait of Magellan steam vessels leaving New York are over 13,000 miles from San Franciszo, and sail- ing vessels via Cape Horn 15,600 miles away. The canal would shorten one route 267 miles and the other route 10,753 miles. A man-of-war sailing ten knots per hour or 240 miles per day would save in one ir- stance forty-four days and in the other thirty-four days’ time. In other words, if the Oregon is at Barbados, sixty-two days were occupied by her in ‘eaching that Point from San Francisco via Cap2 Horn. With the Nicaragua canal completed forty- fcur days’ time would have been saved over one existing route and thirty-four days over the other. The journey from San Francisco to New York could be made in eighteen days by a slow vessel ani in nine or ten days by a swift one. Easily Maintained. “Would not this be of value to the gov- ernment in time of war, waen so much de- pends on the rapidity with which our-ves- sels must be moved from point to point? Pcgsessing the Nicaragua canal, we could préyent any navy in the world from tra- versing the Horn for the purpose of attack- ing us east or west.” Mr. Cooley also said that the charges through the canal would be less than the wages paid the men on the vessel and the ccal consumed on a trip around Cape Horn. In conclusion Mr. Cooléy said: “We could create a naval station at Lake Nicaragua second to none in the world, and from which our vessels could pass for the protection of either of our coasts with a rapidity unequaled. The Spanish war and the journey of the Oregon will awaken the general public to the necessity of having the canal as nothing else could have done. Once built, the canal from a strategic or a commercial point of view means that our flag and our shipping will enter every port in the world, and we will be the maritime power of the twentieth century.” ————— William Earnshaw’s Will. The late William EB. Earnshaw’s will, dated May 31, 1887, has been filed for pro- bate. It gives to his wife, Emma, during her natural life, or so long as she remains his widow, all the estate, both real and per- sonal. In cxse of her death or remarriage Whitemarsh, Prince George’s county, Md., to the Congressional cemetery, this city, and $500 is provided for the purpose. The widow is authorized to continue his business or to sell-it. Mrs. Earnshaw and Richard J. Earnshaw are named executors and guardians of the minor children. a Se Death of Burrell Willis Jefferson. Mr. Burrell Willis Jefferson, son of Henri- etta C, and the late David W. Jefferson, died Thursday, at his residence, No. 1545 M street northwest. He was just entering campment of the ef of the ante. hones anton HI hay in 1896 manly ether ane sister, his work in be- half of his omy a tion during for the respect all with ‘whom | there they would be at Manila or safely at ‘| “for the privilege VIOLATION OF NEW FISH LAW Three Men Detected in the Act of Using a Seine. Nearly a Thousand Herring Found in ‘Their Boat—Arrest and Pun- ishment Follow. Augustus Grimes and Michael Barrett, white, and William Wheeler, colored, were tefore the Police Court today for violating the provisions of the new fish law in op- erating a seine in the river last night. They pleaded guilty and each incurred a penalty. Grimes, who is an old fisherman and owner of the seine used last night, was fined $25 with the alternative of sixty days in jail, while the other men, who were employed by him, were each fined $10, or to serve thirty days in default. This is the first case made under the new law, which was approved only last Tues- day. The defendants were char7ed with violating the first section of the act, part of which provides: “That no person snail fish with fyke net, pound net, stake net. welr, float net, gill net, haul seine, dip n or any otner contrivance, stationary or ficating, in the waters of the Potomac river and ils tributaries within the District ot Columbia.” This section of the act gives the fish commissioner aathority to permit the use of nets for the purpose of catching fish to be used as bait for hook and line fishing. Officers Investigate. Harbormaster Sutton, who has been active in thé crusade against illegal fisher- men, made the arrests last night. The members of the crew of the police boat ha:i reason to believe that the law was being violated and Officers Lewis, Perry, Aul- Gridge and Dean went up the river toward the Chain bridge to investigate. They knew they could do nothing if ti went in a beat, and so rode up on an electric car and walked along the river front to a point al- Tmcst opposite Dixie landing. Before they reached the water’s edge they heard voices and soon afterward they saw Borrett and Wheeler out on the water handling a seine. The two men were wading in the water scme distance from the shore, while Grimes was out in a boat with the fish that had been caught on the first hai There were abcut nine hundred herring in the voat. He refused to come ashore, and the officers did not get him untti he appeared in court this morning. The officers nad to wade out in the mud and water in order io caich Berrett and Wheeler. Prosecuting Attorney Mullowny repre- sented the government at the hearing of the case. The defendants had no counsel. Mr. Grimes’ Statement. Mr. Grimes told the court that he had been in the fishing business for more then forty years, and his paraphernalia, which is worth $500, he is now willing to sell for $50 in order to quit the business. He said he had been led to believe that he would violate no law by catching a few herring. ‘We are poor people,” he said, “and last night we went out to make a dollar or two for our famille: “Did you employ the other-men?” “Yes, sir; we work on shares. While we were violating the letter of the law, I don’t believe we were violating its spirit. We were catching nothing but herring and there is an abundance of them in the er. ‘That has nothing marked Judge Kimball! “As I was saying,” resumed Grimes, “I think the sympathy of the people is with us, and that’s a great deal.” “I'm not so certain of that,” said the court. “You men had almost depopulated the rivera few yesrs ago, and the passage of this law was an absolute necessity to protect the fish. Shad were very scarce at that time.” “But,” said Grimes, “we were only catch- ing herring. ‘The judge told him he knew better and imposed the fines mentioned. + THE SENATE ADJOURNS. ne do with it,” re- ° Mr. Aldrich Offers the Bond Provision —Revenne Bill Laid Aside. The Senate remained in session yesterday afternoon until 4:35 p.m., when a short executive session was held and an adjourn- jment was taken until Monday. Mr. Daniel continuing his speech treated at length the constitutionality and legality of the excise provisions of the bill. In times like the present, he said, the govern- ment should proceed upon unquestionable lines, which certainly would bring the need- ed revenues. Mr. Daniel said he did not sympathize with those who were continually denounc- ing corporations. The laws of the land had a right to expect something in return granted to them. The reading of the bill was then pro- ceeded with. The committee amendment striking out the was Sergeant Appich Leaves for Richmond With @ Number of Recruits. Roster of the Alexandria Light In. fantry and Capt. Willard’s Com- pany—General and Personal. Evening Star Bureau, No. 520 King Street, ‘elephone No. 108. ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 21, 1808. Sergeant Appich of the Alexandria Light Infantry, who has been in this city for two days recruiting, left yesterday afternoon with twelve men whom he secured. Ten men joined him at Fredericksburg, making the total number of recruits twenty-two. As only twenty men were wanted to make up the quota of the company, two of the recruits will be transferred to some other company. The following is the list of the officers and snon-commisisoned officers of the Alewandria Light Infantry, which is now in camp at Camp Lee, Richmon: = Captain, R. H. Atkinso lieutenants, C. L. Fisher and J. E. King; quartermaster ser- seant, C. H. Appich; sergeants, P. J. Mur- phy, Jas. L. Kelly, C. L. Pi . Chas. E. Hawkins, Thos. A. Huilfish; corporais, T. J. Nugent, R. W. Payne, F. L.- Slaymaker, Chas. E. Williams, Richard Purcell, Lewis Kemper. Hospital Sorpe qitonpttal stew- ards, W. P. Taylor, T. B. Cochran; W. L. Kemp, orderly sergeant under Surgeon W. M. Smith; Sergeant W. E. D. Krauss, com mander of all field music. it is more, than probable that-the com- pany will be mustered in today or tomor- row. The roster of Company I, 3a Regiment, which was recently organized and equipped by Mr. Joseph E. Willard of Fairfax Court House, is as follows: Captain, Joseph E. Willard: first euterant, Arthur I. Flagg, an attorney at Falis Church: second leu- tenant, S. R. Dononue, editor of the Fair- fax Herald: R. C. L. Moncure is the first sergeant; Latimer Monroe, second sergeant; Thomas Love, third sergeant; J. C. Chi- chester, fourth sergeani; Guy Huntington, quartermasier sergeant. Capt. Willard has received orders to re- port at Camp Lee with his company Mon- day morning. They will leave Fairfax Court House tomorrow evening at 7 o'clock. Memorial Day Exercises. The committee having in charge the exer- cises to bs held Memorial day, May 24, are Perfecting the necessary arrangements for Such exercises. Owing to the absence of the Alexancria Light Infantry the parade will be smaller than usual—only ths Con- federate Veterans, Sons of Confederate Vet- erans, the Junior Alexandria Light In- fantry and the Columbia Fire Company be- ing expected to participat> in the parade, Mr.. Thomas Perry will be chief mars ial of the parade, which will form on Washington street, right resting on Cameron. The pro- cession will move promptly at 5 o'clock. In the morning committees will visit Various cemeteries and strew flowers over the graves of the confederate di In the evening the procession will halt at the confederate monument, at the intersection of Wasgington and Prince streets, where there will be a prayer by Rev. J. F. Will. jams, an address by Rev. John MeGili of Falls Church and singing by the choir. The procession will then proceed to Christ Church, where the mound over the confed- erate dead will be decorated. The exercises will be closed thera by the sounding of taps. Death of Mrs. West. Mrs. Jacob West, whose illness has been mentioned in The Star, died at her resi- dence, No. 115 South St. Asaph street. funeral will take place from St. Ma Catholic Church Monday at 10 o'clock. Police Court. Mayor Simpson this morning had only one case for trial in police court. David Brown, arrested by Officer Ferguson, was charged with an assault on his sister-in- law, Ella Brown. He was fined $5. There were five lodgers at the station house last night. General and Personal Notes. Mr. Wm. H. F. Beckham of The Evening Star bureau of this city has been appointed war correspondent for The Star, and wil leave tonight for Chickamauga, with the 1st Regiment of District Volunteers. Mr. Henry W. Newby of this city left last night for Denver, Col., where he has secured a position. Mr. Lewis Adams fell from his bicycle on Royal street yesterday and was quite pain- fully hurt. - The condition of Mrs. George S. French, who is very ill at her home on North Alfred Ins unchanged. Oe ars Mr. Montgomery’s Nomination, Mr. Benjamin F. Montgomery, who was yesterday nominated to be captain in the signal corps, has for twenty-one years been in charge of the tclegraph service at the White House. Mr. Montgomery was in the signal corps when he was appointed to his present place at the White House, and at that time declined a desirable pro- motion in that service. He is one of the best-known and most expert telegraph op-