Evening Star Newspaper, August 27, 1898, Page 2

2 THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY. AUGUST 27, 1898-24 PAGES. sible notice any telegraphic orders that may come to him at the metropolis from the emmittee at Montauk Point, which Is some distance out cn Long Is'and and ts not as easily accessible as might be. To y for the food-and supplies Capt. John- son aas been authorized to draw upon Mr. John Joy Edson, chairman of the finance committee, for any amount that is neces- sary Cohimisstoner Ross received a call this morning from Representative Stark of Ne- braska and was given some valuable in- formation cerning the care of the Dis- triet soldiers. Mr. Stark is a New Eng- lander by birth and rearing and knows a great deal about Seacoast life. On several occasions he has visited Montauk and has knowledge of all the surrounding country. Mr. Stark knows also just what is needed for the proper treatment of sailors or sol- diers returning from a tropical climate. He declates that unless the men have plenty of fresh milk, fresh vegetables and ice they will certainly suffer most evil results. It is absolutely necessary that they should have a diet as above outlined. Stark suggested as a place to pur- these supplies Mystic, Conn., a small oss the sound from Mon- «4 much more easily reached by wa- w York by rail or water. It suggested that a steamer, the Summer Girl, might be secured at Mystic for the transportation of the supplies. The District boys will get proper nourishment from this point much quicker than from New York. While Mr. Stark was talking with Com- mis: Ross, Major Bell, one of the com- mittee leaving tonight, came in and was made acquainted with the facts as related. Tt is believed that the information given Stark will be of value to the com- in its work. Mr. Stark offered his s to the committee and to the citi- zens’ association, stating that they could command him at any time. Mr. John P: Church of the weather bu- reau, who has a son in Company G, called ipon Mr. Ross and volunteered to help care for the District troops in any manner that might be suggested. Mr. Ross received today a check for $10 from Mr. Marion Duckett, a member of the District bar, who is at present sojourning at Cc Beach. Volunteers Offer Services. Not the ieast gratifying feature of the immediate relief movement is the willing- ness shown by so many persons to assist Major Neumeyer in the actual work at Montauk Point. Among tnese volunteers were Mr. H. Brower, jr., and Mr. C. 8S. Pearce, deputy sergeant-at-arms of the House of Kepresentatives, who offered to place themseives at Major Neumeyer’s or- ders to do anything required of them. Some Responses. The movement to help our sufferers in blue brought an immediate response from citizens in the way of money and commen- dation. Shortly after The Star had gone to pr2ss yesterday, Mr. J. T. Petty, auditor of the District of Columbia, telephoned his appre- ciation of the efforts to aid the District trcops upon their arrival at Montauk, an commen ling the thoughtfulness and gen- erosity of Th: Star's timely movement, and contributed $10 with the wish to give more if needed. ome of the letters received today were a3 follows: Bditor of The Evening Star: Belizving tat the reception you propose for our Dis- trict troops at Montauk Point is eminently proper. 1 inclose herewith my mite to help sveil the fund you propose for that pur- pose. NOBLE D. LARNER: Learning from Th? Star's evening issue of the wants of our District soldier boys on their arrival at Montauk Point, and of the steps you heve immediately taken to re- ve their necessities on the spot, I beg to permit m= to contribute my mite to that purpese and put my name on your fst for #10, here inclosed. CHR. XANDER. anking The Star for the enterprise in ting vur boys, I inclose $1, all I can i have a son in the District Volun- He was sick the iast 1 heard from I know he will nzed attention on s. I hope every mother and father ist you, if ever so little. Wishing y success and a speedy return of A MOTHER,” The Post's Generosity. Evening Sisr Newspaper Company: The terrible state of affairs existing among the District volunteers at Montauk, as pictured in the Post this morning, de- mands the immediate and energetic atten- tion of our people. The Post wishes to assist The Star in its movement so opportunely inaugurated, and to this end we beg to hand you herewith for $100, to be applied in se- proper food and competent medical for the District heroes. JOHN F. WILKINS. Timely and Practical. Editor of ening Star: afford. teers. Thousands of people in the District of Coiumbia are cheering The Star today for its timely and practical action in arranging for immediate relief to our sick and suffer- ing soldiers upon their arrival at Montauk. Allow me, as one of this deeply interested and profoundly grateful host of an overflowing heart, God b and crown with success its noble efforts to save the lives and minister to the comfort ef our er-stricken heroes! No worthier mission ever claimed support of tongue, pen T purse, and its projectors merit the praise and commendation an appreciative com- munity is bestowing without stint of meas- ure. J. T. PETTY. Editor Star: If my financial ability was commensurate with my heartful appreciation of the noble work you have so opportunely inaugurated and so liberally endowed for the ameliora- tlon of the pitiable condition of the District troops, immediately upon their arrival at Montauk Point, the small amount of $2 h I inclose would be multiplied many times over. As it is, I pray God to bless you and all who join you in extending aid to the boys when and where most needed. MRS. H. A. McPIKE. Hxpressions of Approval. The movement inaugurated by The Even- ing Star has met with universal approba- tion and from one end of Washington to the other expressions of approval are heard, many of them accompanied by sub- stantial evidences of the sentiment. Mr. Lewis J. Davis, president of Lewis Johnson & Co.'s bank: “All I can say Is that the emergency is so great that it should be met at once. To use a quota- tion aprepos to the case, ‘He gives twice who gives quickly.’ FL. Manaing, drvegist, 733 8th street puthe: ‘T can't exprees enough com- endation of the plan to afford the Dis- trict boys immediate relief on their return a. fr D m Cu trict I am sure every citizen in the mly approves it.”* Mr. Louis D. Wine: “The movement to give immediate relief to our poor boys re- turning from Cuba cannot be too righly praised. I cannot understand why is plenteous country of ours, with unlimited Tevources and means at our disposal, this of rs should exist for one ‘t that our citizens are provide relief for our soldiers the front Is inexplicable.” james F. Oyster of the National The proposition is a most admira- The homzcoming soldiers need im- fiate atiention, and the measures taken to provide it should meet the approval and support of every citizen. Put me down for $20. If any is needed, call on me.” Contributions Heceived. The following contributions have been re- ceived by The Star for the immediate re- Nef of the regiment: The Evening Star New or D. Wm. Oys ere W. B. Hibbs & Co K. W. cendition -$100.60, ~ 20.00 20.00 - 3.00 - 100 10.00 25.00 + 10.00 ~ 16.06 « 100 00 10.00 A. tees 100 Lewis Jo - 2.00 Wm. B. - 3.00 Am. Sec. & Trust Co. + 2.009 West En - 25.00 P&C - 1% aay 1.00 Washington Post - 100.00 Mrs. H. A. MePik 2.00 Dr. C. W. Richardson. + 20.00 A Mother. + 2.00 Walter H. Acker. - 10,00 Gihert Thempson.... . ~ 100 Employes Evening Star. B25 BDM. wees 5.00 BONA-FIDE CIRCULATION, A reference to the statement be- low will show that the circulation sworn to is a bona fide one. It ts easily possible for # news- paper with an elastic conscience to swell its legitimate circulation enor- mously, in order to deceive adver- tisers, by sending out thousands of papers to newsstands, which are re- turnable, and which are in fact re- turned, but nevertheless are Jn- cluded in what purports to be an honest statement of circulation. Intelligent advertisers, however, judge by resclts, and bogus circula- tions don’t give them. ‘The family circulation of The Star is many thousands in excess of any other Washington paper. Circulation of The “Evening Star.” SATURDAY, August 20, 1598.. 35,316 MONDAY, August 32, 1998... 29,334 TUESDAY, August 23, 1303... 29,148 WEDNESDAY, August 24, 1598... 29,039 THURSDAY, Angust 25, 1595. 29,083 «FRIDAY, Angust 26, 1393. 29,133 Total... ... -+0- 181,053 Daily average <2 BOLI I solemnly swear that the above statement rep- resents only the number of copies of THE EVEN- LNG STAR circulated during the six secular daya ending Friday, August 96, 1898—that is, the nom- ber of copies actuaily sold, delivered, furnish- edor mailed, for vatuable consideration, to bona fide purchasers or subscribers, and that none of the copfes so counted are returnable to or remain in the office unsold. FINDLAY HARRIS, For The Evening Star Newspaper Co. Subscribed and sworn to before me this twenty-seventh day of August, A.D. 199%. GRENVILLE A. WHITAKER, Notary Public, D. C. Walter M Moreland.. James F. Oyste Louis D. Wine. Richard Sylvester. Total COMMITTEE ON ARRANGEMENTS, Maj. Sylvester Selects Representative Men as Collengues. Major Richard Sylvester completed last night the committee on arrangements for the reception to the District Volunteer Regiment, of which he is chairman. The names selected were those of representa- tive people, as the following list will show Vice chairman, Henry L. West; secretary Frederick Atvey; John Joy Edson, Edwar¢ Dr. Francis R. Lane, Theodore Colonel T. A. Bingham, U. 8. A.; General John M. Wilson, U. S. A.; Frank A. Vanderlip, J. Henry Small, jr., Isadore Saks, W. H. Moses, S. W. Wood- ward, W. S. Hutchins, E. G. Schaeffer, Colonel Char Heywood, U. 8. M. C.: Ar- thur Hendricks, Edwin C. Jones, J. Holds- worth Gordon, B. Hay, John Her- N._E. Young, ota McGill, Wine, J. G. Hill, € Nailor, jr., William Dickson, Major Fleetwood, W. A. Wim- George F. Dudley, Mrs. M. M. North. Chairman Sylvester also selected a com- mittee to visit the regiment at Montauk and report upon its condition. As indicated in The Star yesterday, Maj. James E. Bell was made chairman. The otPer members are Maj. E. H. Neumeyer, Dr. H. L. E. Johnson, Thos. M. Exiey and Simon Wolf. The committee on arrangements will meet Monday night at the Ebbitt House. Mr. John Joy Edson, chairman of the finance committee, is engaged in selecting the other members of that important body. Commissioner Ross wishes that contribu- tions to the recepcion fund which subserib- ers may desire to send to him be sent to Chairman Edson of the finance committee. »& aceful Acknowledgment. In acknowledging the receipt of the check for $100 sent to him yesterday by President 8. H. Kauffmann of The Evening Star Com- pany as a contribution to the reception fund for the District regiment, Mr. Ross expressed to The Evening Star Company the sincere thanks of all who bave at heart the best interests of our regiment. Rawlins Post Takes Action. John A. wlins Post, No. i, G. A. R., through a committee consisting of John M. Keogh, Newton Ferree and Hiram Buckinham has forward:d to the citizens’ committee a series of resolutions passed unanimously last night, reciting that the post had heard with sincere pleasure that the patriotic citizens of Washington would give to the brave boys of the 1st District of Columbia Volunteer Infantry, on their return to the city from the scenes of their privations, hardships and triumphs at San- tiago de Cuba, a suitable ovation and re- ception, and that it was eminently appropri- ate that the Grand Army of the Republic, composed of veterars of the war which preserved and consolidated the Union, should take a prominent part in this pa- triotic movement, and resolving that the post tenderzd its services to the citizens’ committee for escort or any other duty to whtch it may be deemed proper to assign it on that occasion. —_—_ THE MILITARY COMMISSIONS. Will Go to the West Indies on the Resolute and the Seneca. Arrangements have been made for the speedy departure of the commissions charg- ed with the supervision of the evacuation of the Spanish forces from Cuba and Porto Rico. The Cuban commission, consisting of Gen. Wade, Admiral Sampson and Gen. Butler, will sail on the 3d proximo on the auxiliary cruiser Resolute, now on her way from Montauk Point to Portsmouth, Va. ‘This vessel was assigned to the commission because she is better provided with lving accommodations for the members of the commission than the cruiser New York, which was originally selected for the pur- pose. The Resolute will take the commis- sion to Havana and remain there as long as needed. The Porto Rican commission consists of Gen. Brooke, Admiral Schley and Gen. Gor- @on. Gen. Brooke is now tn Porto Rico, in command of the military forces there. Ad- miral Schley is in this city. Gen. Gordon telegraphed today that he would be here Monday. The army transport ship Seneca will be utilized in taking the members of the commission now in this country to Porto Rico. She is now in New York and was scheduled to sail for Porto Rico with mail and supplies next Monday. Her or- ders were amended today, however, so as to provide that she shall sail next Wednes- day. This postponement will enable Ad- miral Schley and Gen. Gordon to perfect their arrangements in this country before taking their departure. in consequence of their assignment to duty on these commissions, Admirals Sampson and Schley have been temporarily detached from their sea commands. Com- odore Philip, now in command of the bat- [tle ship Texas, will have nominal command of the North Atlantic fleet pending the re- turn qf Admiral Sampson. — a “Church Reopened. The New York Avenue Presbyterian Church has been undergoing renovation this month, and has been closed for two Sundays. It will he reopened for services tomorrow morning, when Rev. O. 8. Dean, D.D., of New York, formeriy of Indian- apoiis and Kalamazoo, will preach. At night Dr. Dean will preach at F.ith Chapel, on M sireet southwest, one of the missions connected with the New York Avenue Church. — Th loucester Ordered North. ‘The icester, commanded by Com- mander Wainwright, has been ord to sail from Guantanamo to New York. PRESIDENT’S TRIP | usmice WHITE ACCEPTS Spent a Pleasant Hour at Camp Meade This Afternoon. - | MUCH: PLEASED WITH WHAT HE SAW P.oposed Review of the Troops Was Given Up. ON HIS WAY TO SOMERSET —__.—___ HARRISBURG, Pa., August 27.—Presi- dent McKinley and party arrived in Har- risburg at 12:35 today and were met at the station by Attorney General McCormick and Secretary of the Commonwealth Mar- tin, who had been requested by Governor Hastings to welcome the President. The greeting between the gentlemen was very cordial, and the Pennsylvanians were then presented to Mrs. McKinley. There was a crowd of over 1,000 persons at the station ard for ten minutes the President held an impromptu reception, the rush to shake hands with him being so great that some of the people were almost caught by the ear wheels. The party left at 12:45 for Camp Meade. The President at Camp Meade. CAMP MEADE, Middletown, Pa., August 27.—President and Mrs. McKinley spent a pleasant hour today at Camp Meade, on the way to Somerset, Pa., for a short vaca- tion. Gen. Graham had ordered a march- ing review in honor of his distinguished guests, but at their request the order was revoked. The President and Mrs. McKinley reached here at 1 o'clock, and were met by Gen, Graham and staff and the ist Delaware Regiment, which was detailed as guard of honor. The regiment was drawn up along the road leading to camp, and when the Pres- iGent and other guests had been seated !n open carriages the regiment presented ar and the band played “The President's March.” Secretary of the Commonwealth Martin and Attorney General McCormick received the President in the absence of Gcv. Hastings, who is in the south with the Pennsylvania hospital train. President Frank Thomson and other of- ficials of the Pennsylvania railroad com- pany with their ladies reached camp in a special train fifteen minutes in advance of President and Mrs. McKinley, and were al- so the guests of General Graham. The two parties were corsolidated at Camp Meade station and driven to general headquarters, under escort of General Graham and staff. After a hurried inspection of the quarters of the general and his staff President and Mrs. McKinley were driven through the camp. Company streets were scrupulously clear. and the men looked their best. The President was much pleased with the location of the camp and the appear- arce and condition of the men. The various regiments were drawn up in line to receive the party when they a rived at their quarters. The President v: ited the division hospital and the hospital which the Red Cross Society of Philadel- phia has established for the care of the most serious cases. sident and Mrs. McKinley left camp at 2 o'clock this afternoon for Somerset, Pa., where they will be the guests of Abner McKinley and family. Maj. Gen. Davis, commander of the first division, will be here tonight from Thor oughfare Gap with his staff. The move ment of this division commenced yesterday and wili be completed by Monday. Gen. Gobin has been directed to hurry forward the first division from Camp Alger, as Gen. Graham Is anxious to have his corps here within ten days. The President's Departure. ident McKinley started on his vaca- tion at 9 o'clock this morning. He ex- pects to be absent about one weck. He left on 2 special train at 9 o'clock over the Pennsylvania railroad, going to Somer- yond Middletown. He was ac- Mrs.. McKinley, Assistant elyou, Mr. Webb Hayes, a aid. party traveled in two Pull.nan cars, the Prasident’s car heing one of the private cars of the Pennsylvania railroad, fitted up with state rooms, bath room and ap- pliances fo> serving ‘meals. They are due at Somerset at 7: The President cts to go to Cleveland, , next Tuesday, and will remain there until the end of the week. The details of his preposed visit to Montauk Peint have not been arranged. In his absence Col. Montgomery will keep in constant com- munication with bim over the telegraph and telephone lines from the White Hou: By these means ft will be possible for mem bers of the cabinet te communicate with him at any time. ee PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS. Pre pm. Chief Engineers in the Revenue Cut- ter Service Chosen. The President today made the foJowing appointments: To be chief engineers in the revenue cut- ter service: Andrew J. Harrison, Eugenious A. Jack, Willlam Robinson, Nathaniel E. Cutchin, Charles F. Nash, Edward J. Noonan, Harry L. Boyd, Herbert W. Spear. Postmasters Appointed. The President has appointed the fvilow- ing postmasters. Alabama—Floret.ce, Felix G. Lambreth. lowa—Ireton, Willis W. Overholser; Web- ster City, Charles D. Hellen. Kentucky—Elkton, F. H. Bristow. Louisiana—Alexandria, Robert P. Hunier, Minnesvia—Windom, Milo T. De Wolf. Montana—Whifte Sulphur Springs, J. Anna Kline. New Hampshire—Concord, Henry Robin- son. New York — Cambridge, Benjamin L. Ward; Keeseville, Seraph E. Wolcott; Waterford, Hiram W. Vedder. “North Daketa — Jamestown, Charles L. Mitchell. Ohio—National Military Home, J. C. Ben- dee. Pennsylvania—Ligonier, Ada U. Ashcom. Virginia—Berkeley, George T. Tilley. Wisconsin—Eau Claire, George W. Smith; South Kaukauna, Charles E. Raught. +04 HIGGINSON CAPT. DETACHED. Capt. Ludlow Assigned to Command the Massachusetts, Capt. J. F. Higginson has been detached from command of the battle ship Massa- chusetts and ordered to duty as a member of the light house board. His new assign- ment wiil not interfere, however, with his service as a member of the naval board considering the question of the disposition of the vessels of the auxiliary naval fleet. Capt. N. Ludlow has been detached from command of the monitor Terror and order- ed to command the Massachusetts. Commander W. C. Gibson has been de- tached from command of the City of Pekin and ordered to the Mare Island navy yard for duty with the Adams. Chief Engineer D. P. McCartney, retired, has been detached from duty at the Wash- ington navy yard and ordered home. Surgeon W. H. Rush, from the City of as to the naval hospital, Mare Island, ‘al. Lieut. Commander W. E. Everett, now at the naval hospit: Newport, R. L, has mand the Michigas. M. A. O fi of . M. A. Orlapp, from commani the Elfrida and home. Lieut. T. C. Zeraga, from the New Hamp- shire to command the Wifrida. The following named officers haye been honorably discharged: Lieut. C. Wilkos, Ensign F. S. Gaylord, Ensign, W.-E. Par- ker, Ensign 8. Hendrte, Passed ‘Assistant Surgeon D. L. Parker, Lieut. E. Mims, Lieut. E. F. Snangenberg, Ensign B. Fer- guson, Ensign P, Buts, Ensign H. G. Shaw, Ensign F. C. Ford and Ensign O. Grille. —_—___ 0+ _____ DR. DUNCAN GUILTY, Verdict of Court-Martial Against a Kansas Soldier. CAMP MEADE, Middletown, Pa. Au- gust 27.—The court-martial in the case of Dr. Duncan of the 224 Kansas found him guilty of desecrating the grave of a con- federate officer at the Bul Run battle- field, and he was sentenced last evening [to an imprisonment of five years. | vola. Will Be One of the American Peace Com- missioners. s = Selevtion of ttagh Mr. John Meore Be -: ee Me to Be Secretagy and J. R. Mc- Arthus—Assistant Secretary. The acceptance by Associate Justice White of the tender of a place on the peace commission last night completed the make- up of the commission, as follows: Secretary of State William R. Day, Sen- ator Cushman K. Davis of Minnesota, Sen- ator William P. Frye of Maine, Mr. White- law Reid of New York and Associate Jus- tice White of Jouisiana of the United States Supreme Court. The following attaches of the peace com- mission have been selected and will be ap- pointed by the President: John Moore of Massachusetts, now assistant secretary of state, to be secretary of the commission, and J. R. MacAtthur of New York, to be assistant secretary. Mr. MacArthur was formerly first sccretary of the United States legation at Madrid ana is now on special duty at the State Department. He has had considerable experience in work of a diplomatic nature. Career of the Commissioners. Mr. Willlam R. Day Is a personal friend of the President. He is an Ohio man by birth and has lived at Canton as a neighbor of the President. He is a lawyer of dis- tinction in Ohio and has been common pleas judge of the ninth district. President Har- rison appointed him United States district judge, but he declined the honor on ac- count of his health. Senator Davis of Minnesota has been in the Senate since 1887. Prior to that he was a member of the Minnesota legislature, was governor of the state in 1874, and possesses a fine war record. He is a lawyer by pro- fession, and as chairman of the committee on foreign relations has had wide expe- rierce in the foreign affairs of the govern- ment. Senator Frye of Maine was a member of the House of Representatives in the Forty- second, Forty-third, Forty-fourth, Forty- fifth, Forty-sixth and Forty-seventh Con- gresses, and was elected to the Senate to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resig- nation of James G. Blaine. He took his seat in 1881 and has held it since. He is also a member of the committee on for- eign relations. Associate Justice White of the United States Supreme Court was born in Louis- ana, but received a part of his education at the Georgetown, D. C., College. During the war he served in the confederate army and afterward devoted his time to the law and politics. He was in the state senate, was associate justice of the state supreme court and came to the United States Sen- ate in 1801. While there he was appointed, in 1894, an associate justice of the Supreme Court. Mr. Whitelaw Reid was born in Ohio, and in his youth devoted himself to newspaper work. He went to the civil war as corre- Spondent for the Cincinnati Gazette. In istz Mr. Reid was made editor-in-chief of the New York Tribune, succeeding Horace Greeley, and has shaped the policy of that paper ever since. He was appointed minis- ter to France, in 1839 and was a candidate for Vice PrestGent Gn the republican ticket in 1892. He Was aipointed special ambas- sador to represent “the President at Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee. SECRETARY ALGER RETCUR ty At Once Coiifers* With the President Regarding Relief of Sick Soldiers. Secretary Alger raiurned here this morn- ing from his visit! of inspection to the camp at Morftauk Point. He arrived here at 7:40 o’cleck, and was accompanied by dier Generals Sumner and Ludlow of General Shafter's corps; who rendered con- spicuous servite fn tHe Santiago campaign, and by Colongl Hecker,and Major Hopkins of his personal staff. The Secretary was met at the depot by his private secretary, Mr. Victor L. Masoti, "aiid proceeded to the White House, where he had a conference with the. President in regard to matters of military administration with special ref- erence to the prompt and effective relief of the sick and wounded soldiers at various camps. At the conclusion of the confer- ence Secrstary Alger went home. Seeretary Alger did not visit the War De- partment today, and a rumor was current that he was sick with dysentery as a result of drinking some of the water at Camp Wikoff. it was sald at the War Depart- ment, however, that the Secretary was not sick, but had only remained at home for rest. + 0 + FILES ITS ANSWER. Capital Traction Company's Response to Charge of Infringement. The Capital ‘rection Company today filed answer to the suit for alleged in- fringement on ai patent, instituted some time ago by the Electrical Railway Equip- ment Company of Virginia. It was alleged that the Capital: Traction Company was using @ current collector for electric rail- ways which had been patented by one Frederick A. Anderson, who had assigned all of his rights to the complainant com- pany The answer declares that the Capital Traction Company knows nothing of the complainant and denies that Anderson was the originator or inventor of the apparatus in question. It is also denied that letters patent were lawfully issued to Anderson, the claim being that they are invalid and It is alleged further in the answer that the current collectors were manufac- tured and were in use and on sale in this country two years before Anderson filed application for patent. The Traction com- pany prays to be dismissed, LAUREL VSSITED BY FIRE. Leading Hotel: and Numerous B: ness Houses Destroyed. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. LAUREL, Md., August 27.—A fire, which broke out in Milstead’s livery stable, on Weshington avenue, near Main streat, shortly after 11 o'clock, destroyed the stable, Milstead’s undertaking establish- ment, adjoining, and hotel.on the corner of the avenue and Main street. The furniture of the hotel has been Saved and is strewn about the streets: Behind Milstead’s Hotel was the Herbert. House, the only other hotel in Laurel, and the northwestern wind blew the flames directly upon it, and it also was burned to the ground.’ Bucket brigades worked hard and citizens carried out the furnteure fof the Herbert House. It was fearew that!the fire would spread to Frost's stpre. gpd other buildings on Main street. The only apparatus in the town is a hook and ladder ana there are no trained volun- teer firemen gnd,ng waterworks, A dozen hoyses in, the livery stable were saved. Milstéad’s fs may reach $8,000 or $10,000, which is’ thderstood to be partly covered by indtrante. The Herbert House, owned by Mr. Herbert, was valued at $5,000, Bothohotels were frame buildings and Milstead’w wast historic landmark on the Washingtdn pit. © Chief McAfee, with fire companyzind Hngine Company 19, ar- rived from Bwltimore at-1:15, and the cn- gine drowned out tlie embers. The fire isiaiuppesed to have originated near the kitchen in-Milstead’s Hotel, though exactly whaoistartad it is hard to ascer- tain at presént.#&>good many summer guests were stopping at.the Herbert House. The total damage cannot be yet securcd. The frightened residents near the scene of the fire moved nearly all of their pos- sessions into the street for fear of total Gestruction of the same. Charles Franeke, a probationary fireman on No. 10 company, was killed on Main street while the engine was being hauled up the street by men with ropes. Francke slipped and fell-and the hind wheel of the engine ran over his head, killing him al- most instantly. Drs. Byerly and Tayior, Councilman Baldwin and the Rev. Father Mackall ministered to him in the few mo- ments intervening before his death. - ——— Winslow Reaehes New York. NEW YORK, August 27.—The United States torpedo boat Winslow, Lieut. Nib- lack, arrived this morning from Key West vis Teetes. and proceeded to the navy y A ENGLAND'S BLOOD UP Her Relations With China Strained to the Last Point, INSISTS UPON HONEST TREATMENT nae aes Failure to Observe Her Wishes Will Be Casus Belli. —_—— RUSSIA KEEPS DARK LONDON, August 27.—Authoritative con- firmation has been obtained of the truth of the dispatch from Pekin to the Daily Mail this morning asserting that the relations between the Tsung-Li-Yamen and Sir Claude Macdonald, the British minister to China, are strained to the point of rupture and that Sir Claude has intimated that Great Britain will regard as a casus belll any failure on the part of China to observe her wishes. It is said that the situation between Great Britain and China is acute, Sir Claude Macdonald strenuously insisting that China shall observe her engagements to the British syndicates and demanding satisfactory explanations with regard to the Pekin-Hankow railway. If necessary, the British squadron now assembled at Wei-Hai-Wel will support the British minister's demands. Meanwhile, it is added, the negotiations that are being conducted by Sir Charles Scott, the British ambassador at St. Petersburg, to define the respective British and Russian spheres of influences are proceeding in a “perfectly | friendly spirit.” —— GERMANY NOT ASKED. United States Has Not Consulted Her Regarding the Philippines. BERLIN, August 27.—A high offictal at the foreign office assured the correspondent of the Associated Press today that the United States gcvernment had not asked Gefmany’s opinion or wiskes regarding the Philippines. ‘The official added that he did not belt America would ask any power to pa: pate In the Philippines settlement. Gotan ees EVERY BUREAU IS BUSY. The War Department on Matters Con- nected With tht War's Cloes. Every bureau of the War Department is busy with matters connected with the close of ‘the war. The pay department has a big task before it in settling with the troops and officers in the final muster-out. ‘Phere must be an accounting of all govern- ment property, and each muster roll must be complete and satisfactory to the ac- counting officers of the government before there can be a final settlement. The cloth- ing and purchases by the soldiers will have to be looked up and balanced by the pay officers before final payment is made. All officers who have charge of government property of any kind must account for ‘t before they ean receive firal discharge. The ordnance officers are busy preparing for the reception and disposal of the arms of the soldiers, and blanks and papers are being made ready. 0+ EXPECTS TO BE RELEASED. Imprisoned Quartermaster Young Has Influential Friends at Work. FRANCISCO, Cal., August rtermaster Sergeant James A. Young sentenced to imprisonment for embezzlement, declares that he is not guilty, because if he violated any military law it was through ignorance, and he never appropriated a cent of the money to his own use. He sayg that he has friends at home who will pfesent his case direct to Secretary Alger and that he will soon be out of the penitentiary, ; General Miller says many ameliorating circumstances in the case will be forwarded by him to the adjutant general at Wash- ington. 2: > TO BE BREVET MAJOR GENERALS. Anderson, McArthur, Greene and Bab- cock to Be Honored. The President has directed that Brig. Gens. Anderson, McArthur, Greene and Babcock be brevetted major generals of volunteers for distinguished services dur- ing the war with Spain. + e+ NEW YORK POLITICS. Goy. Black and Senator Platt May i Confer Here. There appears to be a transferral of New York politics to Washington, and a general purpose to get the administration involved in the selection of the republican candi- date for governor. When Secretary Alger made a rather curt reply to a private letter from Col. Roosevelt concerning the Rough Riders it was at once reported that this was in some way connected with pclitics, and intended to clip the wings of Col. Roosevelt. The latter retained his soaring qualities, and it is believed that he and the Secre- tary of War have come to a thorough an- derstanding, it being generally . believed that Roosevelt is the strongest probability for the governorship. The other day Mr. Quigg, who has trotted pretty close to Plait, was at the White House and did not hesitate to state with enthusiasm and con- fidence that Col. Roosevelt would be the next governor of New Yerk. ~ Last night Gov. Black, who wants to be renominated, came to Washington with the announced purpose of rescuing the New York troops from the hardships alleged to be inflicted upon them through some fault or other of the government. The governor has assumed the attitude of a champion of the soldiers, and it is suggested by some that this will in a meas- ure overcome the disadvantage he might be under as a rival of Colonel Roosevelt, a military hero. Governor Black has remained over, not being able to see the Secretary of War this morning, and is expecting Senator Piatt. It is announced that Senator Platt has an appointment with him toe¢alk over the goy- ernorship, with the view of talking him out of his candidacy. Mr. Platt is expected to arrive here this afternoon. ——____-e+____ HEIRS WAIVE CLAIM, for Street By a deed placed on record in the office of the recorder of deeds today the heirs of David Moore convey” to the District of Columbia certain of the lands of the es- tate necessary to the extension of North Capitol and ist streets. The heirs waive claim to an award of $21,078 confirmed by the District courts, in consideration of which the District Commissioners agree to improve the streets through the property by grading them the entire width, laying water mains, sewers, granite curbs, grano- lithic sidewalks, etc., without cost to the heirs. The Commissioners also agree to cancel all assessments hretofore made against the property for street improve- ments. Se FORMATION OF FIRST REGIMENT. How the Divisions Inte Battalio: Are Made. “There appears to be considerable doubt about the way in which the formation of the 1st Regiment, District of Columbia Volunteers, is arranged by companies. In crder to set all these questions at rest, it may be stated that the regiment is divided inte tree battalicns. The Ist Battalion comprises Companies F, A, B and G, and is now en route from Sani 5 LATE “ARMY ORDERS. Announcements of Interest to Thos im the Military Service. Major Charles M. Gandy, brigade sur- geon, United States volunteers, will pro- ceed’ to Huntsville, Ala. Second Lieut. George Florence, 4th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, will proceed to Mon- tauk Point, Long island, for temporary duty. Capt. Frederick H. Bugher, assistant quartermaster, United States volunteers, will proceed to Fort Hamilton, N. Y., for assignment to duty as quartermaster. Capt. Willam Lassiter, 16th Infantry, now on sick leave at Milford, Pa., will pro- ceed to Camp Wikoff, Montauk Point, Long Island, N. Y., and join his company. The folfowing named officers having ten- dered their resignations, are honorably dis- charged the service of the United States Capt. Arthur Rowland, Ist New Jersey Volunteer Infantry First Lieut. Henry W French, 8th Massachusetts Volunteer In- fantry; Capt. James W. Cooper, 2d North Carolina Volunteer Infantry; First Lieut. Stuart Brown, adjutant, 5th Ihinois Vol- unteer Infantry; First Lieut. George L. Snowden, ist Georgia Volunteer infantry Second Lieut. Alonzo Coons, 14th Minne- sota Volunteer Infantry; Capt. Wi. H. Sweeney, 24 Kentucky Volunteer Infantry. Major Jobn L. Bullis, paymaster, now at Tampa, Fla., will proceed to Atlanta, Ga., *Tieut. Col Charles H. Ribble, judge advo- cate United States Volunteers, is relieved from duty as judge advocate of the Army Corps and will proceed to Santiago, Cuba, and report in person to the com- manding general, department of Santiago, for assignment to duty as judge advocate of tl Cepartment. Nas Anestos W. Corliss, 7th Infantr; now under medical treatment at Fort Lo- gan, Colcrado, will proceed to Camp Wikoff, Montauk Point, Long Island, N. ¥., and join his regiment. Acting assistant surgeons have been as- signed to duty as follows: : At Middletown, Pa.—H. M. Cohen, E. W- Karrmann. At Huntsville, Ala—Charles H. Andrews, J. Fred. Haller. At Chickamauga Park, Ga.—Albert N. Jacob, Dwight B. Ta lor, Charles H. Stoddard, Andrew Godfre: Chauncey T. Scudder, Charles 1. Woolford. Maj. Philip H. Ellis, 13th Infantry, now on sick leave at Fort Porter, N. ¥., will proceed to Camp Wikoff, Montauk Point, and join his regiment. Captain Abraham Benedict, commissary of subsistence, United States Volunteers, is relieved from duty as assistant to the purchasing and depot commissary at Dunn Loring, Va., and will proceed to Camp George G. Meade, near Middletown, Pa., for assignment to duty as chief commis- sary of subsistence of the 2d Division, 20 Army Corps, to relieve Captain John Land- street, jr. commissary of subsistence, United States Volunteers, of that duty. First Lieut. William F. Flynn, 8th United States Cavalry, is relieved from mustering duty at Topeka, Kansas, and wiil rejoin his station, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Captain Ulysses G. McAlexander, assist- ant quartermaster, is relieved from duty with the 1st Division of the 5th Army Corps and will proceed to Governor's Island, New York, Captain Frederick W. Hyde. commissary of subsistence, is assigned to duty as depot commissary at Camp George G. Meade, Mid- dletown, Pa. oe ADVERSE ACTION. foners Averse to Redacin) Rate of Taxation. The District Commissioners several days ago reccived a letter from Mr. James E. Miller of No. 1742 Oregon avenue, sugges ing that the tax rate in the District -be re- @uced from $1.50 to $1 per $100 of valuation, explaining that the rate was a great bur- den to people. The Commissioners today forwarded to Mr. Miller a report from Mr. E. W. W. Griffin, the assistant assessor of taxes, in which that official says: “Referring to the communication from Mr. James E. Miller, under date of 9th in- stant, suggesting change of tax rate from $1.50 to $1 per $100 valuation, [ would state that such change, in my judgment, would be unwise, impolitic and prejudicial to the interest of the District. It is expected that the general assessment for 1899-1900, now in progress by the board of assistant as- sessors, will materially lessen the present valuations and relieve in an appreciable degree the burden of taxation compiained of by Mr. Miller. It is a recognized fact that our rate ef taxation falls below that of other cities of equal population and wealth, while the assessed valuation is higher; therefore it is apparent the remedy should apply to the assessment and not the rate. The matter is submitted with an ad- verse recommendation.” : EaemeeAS PRESENT A PROTEST. Committee of Telegraphers Upon Secretary Meikeljohn. A committee representing the telegraph operators who recently resigned from the War Department waited upon Acting Sec- retary Meiklejohn this afternoon and pre- sented a formal protest against the admin- istration of Lieutenant Pierson, the head of the telegraph office. Their action was the result of a meeting held last evening at the Hotel Regent, at which L. M. Smith was chairman and M. H. Weber was sec- retary. They informed Mr. Meiklejohn that they had no grievance against the War Department, but wanted simply to show the true state of affairs in the telegraph office, with a view to an improvement of the ser- e. Mr. Meiklejohn gave them a patient hear- ing, and said that their wishes would be considered. Commi; Wait a SERIOUSLY BURNED. Miss Aunie D. Bennett Victim of an : Explosion, There was considerable excitement on llth street northesst near Lincoln Park atout 1 o'clock this afternoon, when fire was discovered in the house of Miss Annie D. Bennett. The explosion of a gasoline stove caused the flre und made so big a blaze that an alaim was turned in from box 137, calling several companies of the department to the scene. The explosion was caused by a leak in the stove. When the fluid ceught fire Miss Bennete Was at once compietely enveloped by the flames. Her clothing caught fire and she ran to the street almost frantic. Mr. J. B. Wall- ing, who happened to be passing the house at the time, got out of his buggy and wrapped his blanket about her to smother the flames. She was then carried into the house and Dr. Strickler was called to at- tend her. The doctor found that she nad been severely burned almost from her head to her feet. It was due to the quick work of Mr. Walling that Miss Bennett was not burned to death on the street. Miss Bennett's condition is serious, and it 1s feared she will not recover, She is a daughter of Mr. J. B. Bennett of the Agricultural Department. ee Sale of the Emmons Smith Stock, This must have been one of the grertest day’s business ever done by a local retail store. The announcement by Saks & Co. that they would offer the Boston Variety stock at a sacrifice had the drawing power of genuine bargains, and from store open- ing all five floors of the Smith building have been thronged—at times almost to the point of closing the doors. This is the first moye toward the consummation of the new department store which Saks & Co. intend to conduct. They are losing no time in making the necessary alterations to con- nect the two buildings, as the contractors were at work this morning cutting arches and making other important changes. The improvements are to be completed before September 26. In the meantime Saks & Co. will push the Smith stock out, and when they open the “greater store” it will be with an entirely new line of goods through- out —— Have No Objection. The District Commissioners haye reported to Senator MeMillan, chairman of the Sen- ste District committee, on the House bill 2 per cents, i per conte, 4 per cents, {ber cents, 5 per cents, S per cents, . 6 per cents, . FINANCE AND TRADE Profit-taking in Nearly All the Active Issues. ane ALL OFFERINGS QUICKLY ABSORBED —_——_—_~ Union Pacific Gives Promise of Leadership Next Week. GENERAL MARKEL REPORTS EDN cial Disbetch to The Evening Star. NEW YORK, August 27.—Today’s stock market started under influence of a good commirsion house demand, but al- mest immediately encountered a liberal volume of realizing s Profit-taking was in progress in nearly all of the active issues, but the market again demonstrated its unusual breadth by readily absorbing all offerings. London closed strong, but Was scarcely a factor in the local market The continved inquiry for American stocks from continental centers, notably Berlin and Frankfort, is an encouraging deve ment, politically as well as financis!ly The market has advanced to a leve! Justifying discrimination, but there are # most no evidences of dangerous pyramk!- ing, which, sooner or later, operates in concluding an advancing campaign. Rea!- izing has not yet reached the propo which indicate the from strong to we: promoters of the recupe are still behind man: op- . The ative moveme of the active shar and there is no aba nt in confidence In consequence of the condition, it is only reasonable to presume that the constent shifting of interest from one group to an- other is inspired solely -by a desire to have Prices reflect merit upon a more equitable relative basis. The Granger shares were advanced to conspicuous positions upon their increased earnings, and encouraging dividend pros- pects. What was a mere prospect in Rock Island and Burlington has actually come to pass, and St. Paul is now reiied upon to add to the season's increases in disburse- ments to shareholders. Having exploited the merits of the Granger roads, the leaders in the market looked about for another group of stocas in which there was a discrepancy between price and value. The Pacific issues were chosen, and for good reasons. Reorganized upon a firm basis, ably managed, and operating in a district which suddenly burst from de- spondency into tts old-time optimism, there was every pro: t for dividends upon the preferred shares, with something over to the credit of the common, Northern Pacific has gone up substantially, and, under cover of the strength in the common, there have been frequent periods of realizing on the preferred. A break of nearly 2 per cent in the common today reflected the marketing of another long line of speculative stock traders helping to depress the price. At th decline a new and spirited demand was ex countered, forcing a sharp recovery of 1 per cent. The significance of this action ts obvious. Profits are to be taken from time to tine, but the merit of the property at this level is to be emphasized and no material deciine permitted. Union Pacific was stubbor strong all a the commor stock crossing 34 and ing promise of leadershi; ng week. After the Pacific counted ail that their friends elaim for them it Is likely that the iron industry bring the shares of operators engaged its manufacture to the front Minnesota Iron is till more than 20 per cent below predicted value, and Tennessee Coal is almost neglected. In less promising years the shares last named have been in zocd demand 10 p presen price: Sugar, Tobacco, Rubber, Leather and the u big monopolies generally have not been abandoned, and should add to present prices. The Sugar trade war is dwindling in importance, and it is safe to presume that the Arbuckle refineries will not be a! lowed to threaten the present dividends the American company. The money market promises to become more active, and 4% to 5 per cent time money may yet be announced. There ir an abundance of gold in Europ:, which will flow in should occasion demand, and stocks are not likely to be forced out on a money scare. The banks have lost $5, money, mostly in specie, and to the sub- treasury on account cf bond payments. Loans have increased $5,348,000 and the de- pesits have decreased $4,779,400, The net result reduces the surplus $7,495,900, bring- ing the reserve holdings above the l2gal re- quirements down to AS, 5 ees FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. 4,200 in lawful + New York Stock Market. Open. High. Low. Close American Spirits... Way 15 (ag 14 American Spirits, pfd... 40% 40% 40g 40M American Sugar. . | M464 46K 48a American Sugar, pf 1i6g 118g ilhy 11dag American Tobacco. 145% 145% l4dig Atchison . My 14% Atcnison, pi ase Sig Balumore & Unio sins Brookign X. Transit. Canada hera Canada Pacific. . Chesapeake & Ohio. v.. CC. & St. Lous. vhicago, B. & Q.. - CNcagoe Nortawestern Chicago Gas. © M.a@ St Paul Chic St. Chi Chig. & ‘i Consolidated Gas. Del. Lack & W ... 6 Delaware & Hudson .., Den & hi Grande, pid Ene. 5 Geueral Electric... Metropolitan Traction. ManaaitenBievated, Michigan Cencrai.. ‘Miasouri Pacific. - Nation) Lead Co. New Jersey Centrai. ‘New York Centra Northern racic. jorthern Pacific, pfa.. Ont. & Western. Pacitie Mau. ‘Texas Paci - Tenn. Coa & iron. Union Paeine. Union Pacific, pra. Westera Union iei. Am. Steel and Wire Am. Steel and Wire pid. Rubver. Rubber Grain, Provisio: a Cotton Markets. Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co., bankers and brokers, 1427 F st., members New York stock exchange, correspondents Messrs, Ladenburg, Thalmann & Co., New York. GRAIN, . Low. Close Wheat—Sept 6% Gti GSia Si% «GI% «Bl IK 30° BHR HH BO 30-8080” BU 1% 19% 1 Dee. 10% 2 ibe a PROVISIONS. Open. High. Low. Close 80 8. 8.80 8.82 8. 892 890 S90 5.10 : 5.12 5.17 5 5.17 6 corTo! ee 5.59 5.61 5.64 Baltimore Markets.