Evening Star Newspaper, September 28, 1898, Page 1

= THE EVENING STAR. pl eae PUBLISHED DAILY, EXCENT SUNDAY, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 1101 Pennsylvania Ave., Cor. t1th St., by The Evening Star Newspaper Company. 8. H. KAUFFMANN, Pres't. New York Office, 45 Potter Building. paid tn advance. Vertion. WA SHINGTON, D. 1898-TWELVE PAGES TWO CENTS ONLY FOUR PRESENT A PEACE MEMORIAL MR. ALGER RETURNS THE PHILIPPINE PLANK Slim!y Attended Session of the In-| vestigating Commission. ———_——— PULL MEETING EXPECTED BY MONDAY 2 Gen. Wilson’s Statement of Work of the Engineers. —->___ RECEPTION OF COMPLAINTS ge The commission to investigate the War Department in its conduct of the war with Spain resumed its session at 10 o'clock this morning in the Lemon building. There Were only four members of the commission present, they being Col. Denby, vice presi- dent, who sits as chairman In the absence of Gen. Dodge, Gen. Wilson, Capt. Howell and ex-Gov. Woodbury. Gen. Dodge had gone to New York for a couple of days and other members had returned to their hemes to look after their private affairs before permanently settling down to the business of the commission. It 1s expected that every member of the commission will be present Monday. Work of the Engineer Department. ‘The absence of several members will not affect the work of the investigation, which went forward today as usual. Gen. Wilson Presented a statement concerning the con- of fortifications, torpedo obstruc- &e., on April 1, her with an ac- artment had nection with the into every detail of engineers un- Wilson said he with the showing The statem will lic t ion un- memt st Be Written. from persons ry, stating abuses in read that the military servi war ssirg their give th inform: was autho! ers from matter. To all such dlewing reply has to your communica- the commission requests of this. you will forward ater r 1 as specific € may be practical s own onal ex- that aid the t t ard at once, rnmen hat such ¢ are ity and © in- ‘Trave toh Commissioners to r plan that is likely adopted commission to avoid an excessive t of traveling expenses on the part sees ¢ mplates having the com- or committees of its of members sit country, where before them to be that every one of ng the mmission, 80 inspected and m can readily give bable that the commission a before their work is over, they will be enabled to see just What obstacles were encountered at Sibo- ney and both in the handling of transportation of sup- These matiers were talked over today by the mbers of the commission, but no formal flan was. ado and formal ac- tien ot taken until the full com- n ts on Mon y its session short- rnoon, continuing res —~ EFFECT ON FOREIGN RELATIONS. Representative Holl the Contin- Keney ratic Success. “I believ if th 1 people of fe por : of the elec- ti tepresenta- tives.” said © Hull of Iowa toa y would fear te 2 contir Tt 2 democratic House this at a majority up. no commission crippled. If we a’ in the Philippines, would probably be supported in ntion by Europe, that the admin- was attempting to force a policy mt ble to a majority of of the United States, taking nas a guide. feel assured t public senti- ry, if sounded upon the from the entanglement pea: would mpt to keep ain could t alone, fre ef polities, would favor a policy of burst- ing from our shell and taking a part in the aff: f the world. They want the re- te of Porto Rico, the control of Cuba United States until a stable yvern- nt Is established fn the island, and they sire a foothold, at least, in the Philip- if the people who feel this way vote © a democratic Congress, and it ts elect- what will be the result? Europe will gard it as a vote of lack of confidence in ministration and its policy and will rtainly take advantage of the situation attempt to keep this country from shar- the events that are to occur in the ore an that, however. if a demo- House is elected it will hamper the nt in his administration of the diff- «ult problems which will come up for se’ tlement within the next two years. I be- eve the people owe it to the President to hold up his hands at this juncture.” nee Sick Soldiers in the Antitle: General Lawton's report of the health conditions among the troops at Santiago yesterday is as follows: Sick, 1,000; fever, 726; new cases, 90; returned to duty, 152. General Brooke reports the rollowing con- dition of the troops at Ponce, Porto Rico Deaths yesterday, Joseph Ateur, Light Bat- tery C, 7th Artillery, typhoid; Delivaisee Leonado, ctvtlian employe, quartermaster’s department, pernicious malarta! fever. To Fe Erected on the Grounds of the Ca- thedral Foundation. Its Dedication to Be One of the Features of the Coming General Episcopal Convention. It is likely that one of the interesting features in connection with the gathering in this city next month of the delegates to the general convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church will be the dedication exercises of a peace memorial which is to be erected on the recently acquired site of the cathedral foundation on the Tenley- town road. Bishop Satterlee has the pro- ject in hand, and the purpose is to erect in the vicinity of St. Alban’s Church, which adjoins the cathedral site on the south, a handsome marble cross twenty feet high. It is to be a memorial commemorative of the close of the war between the United States and Spain, and it is to be dedicated with exercises which will be attended by the dignitaries of the Episcopal Church who will be In the city at that time in large numbers. President McKinley and prominent gov- ernment officials will also be invited to be present. Ail the Cetails of the affair have not heen decided vpon, but the bishop has breached the plan to several, especial those identified with the cathedral fou and it has met with enthusiastic It is understcod that the stone is ed by one of the marble work- ty, VIRG 1A da- n. proval. to be prepa! ers in tais WE: Senator Elkins Believes That Four Republicans Will Be Elected. Senator Elkins of West Virginia is in the city for a few days, after having spent considerable time in his own state, during which he observed the industrial and po- litical conditions. “West Virginia is more prosperous now than it has been for six or eight years said Senator Elkins to a Star reporter this afternc “I believe that this is but the beginning of a still more prosperous sea- son. The lumber, coal and agriculturai in- terests are thriving under the beneficent operations of the Dingley tariff law. “One small item in that bill has added almost immeasurably to the wealth of the state. The protective duty upon spruce now gives us access to the markets which the Wilson bill threw open to Canadian lumber. Not only are we enabled to sell r spruce, but the demand has increased the price of spruce land to the extent of § an acre. I believe that the two lines f coal and fron industri pros- Laboring men are at w good and nu one has just reason to com- ack of employment. The farmers ing more for their wool, their horses and ether produc field than th : of the farm and have for many years. The people are quick to realize the difference in their material welfare under a repu an and protective tariff administration, They have only to run their minds back a short time to the period of depression which fol- lowed the .nactment of the Wilson law to make a comparison. We have more coal than Pennsylvania, and we hardly scratched t rface of our deposits. Both the coal and coke industries are thriving. “I believe we will elect our four republ can representatives from West Virginia this fall. 1 do not say this in a spirit of over- confidence, because I realize that the re- public not trust too much to the prosp ceess which now seem 60 bright, but must get out and work on elec ty and be especially vigilant in get- ting all republican voters to the polls. If we do this we will elect the legislature as well as our representatives.” ————— EE IN PHILIPPINES. SHOULD RET! Maj. McClure Protests Against rendering Islands to Spain. Paymaster General Stanton has received a private letter from Major Charles Mc- Clure, chief paymaster at Manila. Major McClure gives in a gossipy way an account of his doings around Manila and the work of the army as it came under his observa- tion. The most important feature of his letter is his discussion of the Philippine question, in which he says that the United States should by all means retain px sion of those fertile islands. He says the poor people of that country have been mis- governed for three hundred years, with no portunity to develop or improve them- selves. The United States, he in the interest of humanity, should assume gov- ernment over the islands. ———_+e+____ Contracts for Torpedo Boats. The contracts for all the torpedo boats except the three which the Bath iron works Proposed to construct have been given by the Navy Department. The Bath tron works submitted a proposition to build three of the boats upon thelr own speci- fications. This was not accepted by the department. The officials of the company Sur- have been notified by the Navy Depart- ment that it would be necessary for them to expand their specifications so as to in- clude in the proposed vessels certain feat- ures regarded by the navy authorities as essential. It is expected that the officers of the Bath company will agree to the department's proposition and that the con- tract for the vessels will be closed in a few days. ————_+ 0+ Retaliation on Venezuela. Official Information has reached the State Department that the Venezuelan govern- ment declines to admit free of duty official consular supplies for the use of United States consuls in that country, and with a view to retaliation the Secretary of! the Treasury has directed all customs officers to assess duty on the official supplies sent by the Venezuelan government for the use of its ccnsular officers in the United States. ———____++___ Personal Mention. Mr. Cridler, third assistant secretary of state, has returned from a visit to New Yerk. « pt. Fremont Hill, 2d Volunteer Engi- neers, is at the EDbitt. Capt_C. H. Marple, 3d Nebraska Infan- try, is"at the Raleigh on leave of absence. Capt. C. H. Bonesteel, 2iet Infantry, and Capt. H._D. Wise, A. A. G., V., are at the Ebbitt. Maj. Thomas W. Symons, Corps of Engi- neers, was in this city on his way to his st tion in Buffalo. Mr. M. I. Weller has returned from Pres- tt, Canada, where bis family spent the summer, and where he remained during the greater part of the heated term. Mr. Singleton L. Cooper is enjoying sev- eral days’ lerve of absence. He left today to attend the Fredericksburg fair, and. will aiso visit relatives at his old home in Stat. ford county, Va., before returning. shee Nae oct a Lient. Sawtelle Praised. General MacArthur in his report of mili- tary operations in the Philippines speaks highly of the courage and efficiency of Second Lieutenant C. G. Sawtelle of the 2d Cavalry and recommends his promotion as a captain In the regular army with the brevet of major of volunteers. Se Gone Out of Commissio The Catskill and Aileen at Brooklyn have been placed out of commission. Found Conditions of the Camps Improved. ———— EXPECTS THEM 10 BE MADE BETTER Had a Two Hours’ Conference With the President. NO UNPLEASANT INCIDENT > Secretary Alger returned to Washington at 8 o'clock this morning. He went to the War Department immediately after break- fast and was soon besieged by a number of persons who have been waiting for two or three wecks for his return. The Secretary lcoked much improved by his trip, although it was filled with hard work after he left Detroit. He said that he had gained a great deal of information as to conditions in the camps and hospitals by his inspec- tion, which might take shape in official ac- tion soon. About noon he went over to the White House and had a long talk with the President about army conditions. The party which returned to the city with the Secretary included Quartermaster Gen- eral Ludington, Surgeon General Sternberg, Colonel Hecker of the quartermaster’s de- partment and Major Hopkins of the Secre- office. These gentlemen were not posed to talk about their recent expe- riences in the southern camps for publi- on, in view of the general military in- zation now under way by the presiden- commission tial Sceretary Alger went to the White House at 11 o’cleck and remained in conference with the President more than two hours talking over his inspection of military camps in the south. There was little int ruption to the conference, Secretary Long and Senator Chandler going in to see the President just before Secretary Alger left. The Se of War d ruddy-faced and hea nd his friends bim on his appearance and benefit he had receiv Secretary alsc congratulated the apparent 1 from his trip. The red to be in better hu- mor than in v and gave every indica- tion that his conference with the President had been a pleasant one. The repeated at- cks on the Secretary just before his de- for an investigation had naturally ed him and had somewhat soured an ly sunny disposition. Pleased With Condition of Ca ‘I am exceedingly gratified at the ¢ lent condition of the camps I visited,” the Secretary. “I believe there has been an improvement and that every effort is making to preserve and protect the health of the soldiers. In every camp I Vv the appea of the sick men themsely he: nce Was good, and many of them cheerfully ex- pressed the hopes of their speedy recover: and their satisfaction with the methods of caring for them. I have seen, since I left some ¢ camps, bleod-curdling stor of ill-treatment, but no h stories we told me, and I personally talked with many sick men, asking them to teil me of attention, any shortage of food cretary Iger that the # the regiments at all points was lisfactory. He said that naturally som f the regim. were in better th: cthers. This was due to the offic difficulty was that there was knowledge as to how to care for them- selves. In some regiments the men ar careless about scattering watermelon rind: and other refuse about, as well in lo- cating sinks. H that experience and repeated warnings Md better this state of affairs. He considered, however, that there had beon m 1 improvement in the care of regiments by the officers, general condition ye than he a lack of hought w Unpleasant Enc nt. Seeretary Alger denied positievly that any scene had occurred in Gen. Sanger's camp at Lexington, as charged in th® press dis- patches. He said that no unpleasant incl- dent or scene had occurred while he was at Lexington. General Alger declined to y important action will re trip. say whethe! ult from his ees SOUVENIRS FROM Battle Flags From Manila Received at the Navy Department. Two valuable souvenirs of the capture of Manila were received at the Navy Depart- ment this morning from Admiral Dewey. One ts “the official flag of Mani sewed to which is a linen memorandum reciting that the flag was “hauled down August 13, 1898, 5:40, by Flag Lieutenant Brumby and Signal Boys Stanton and Ferguson, from the flagship Olympia, fter the surrender of the city to the combined naval and mili- tary forces of the United State: The other souvenir was “the flag of Spanish armed transport Cebu, captured at Manila August 13, 18U8."" ‘These flags were turned. over to the chief clerk of the Navy Depart- ment for transmission to the Naval Acade- my, Where all such trophies of the Ameri- can navy are stored and displayed. Under the law, all battle flags captured by the naval forces of the United States are to be kept at a place designated by the President of the United States, and, in almost every instance, before and since the civil war, the Naval Aacademy at Annapolis has been se- lected as such depository, and the usual course has been followed in the case of bat- Ue flags captured by the navy in the war with Spain. —______+ e+____ VIOLATED PENSION LAWS. Two DEWEY. A Number of Persons Admitted Their Guilt at Boston. The following named persons pleaded guilty to violations of the pension laws be- fore the United States district court at Bos- ton, Mass., on the 24th instant: Phoebe Reed, widow, remarried; Laura O. Johnson, widow, remarried, and Ruth W. Holmes, widow, remarried; perjury; Marie Hill, false affidavit to pension voucher; John P. Calla- han and John J. Sullivan, loaning money on pension certificates; George C. Osgood and Martin B. Hayes, postdating pension vouchers; Pension Attorney Freeman Em- mons of Boston, loaning money on pension certificates; Pension Attorneys Thomas W. Crocker and Benjamin F. Morris, postdat- ing pension vouchers. Benjamin F. Morris, a pension attorney and notary public, and Martin B. Hayes, a notary public, both of Taunton, Mass., who were charged with the offense of postdat- ing pension vouchers, pleaded guilty before the United States district court for the dis- trict of Massachusetts on the 23d instant. A fine of $50 and costs was imposed in each case. + e+ ________ COL. BRYAN IMPROVING. His Wife Expected to Arrive morrow. Col. William J. Bryan was reported to- Gay as improving in health. He has had no chills and the fever seems to be yielding to treatmert. His wife is expected to reach Washington tomorrow about noon, as she started from their home in Ne- braska last night. Disbarred by Secretary Bliss. H. K. Hazlett of St. Louis and J. R. Me- Millan of Roy, W. Va., and Clinton, Md. have been disbarred by the Secretary of the Interior for unprofessional conduct in demanding and receiving illegal fees, 'To- Reference to Islands by New York Republi- cans. Believed to Represent the Attitude Which Will Be Ccenpied by the Farty. The reference to the Philippines made in the platform adopted at the republican convention in New ¥ork is read with a great deal of interest In Washington, espe- cially as it coincides with some of the in- side talk that is heard here at present. The statement in the platform that the republicans of New York recognize that the war has compelled us to destroy Span- ish authority in the Antilles and the Phil- ippines sepresents the idea which is de- veleping in responsible quarters as to the prebable outecme of the negotiations of peace now in progress in Paris, The New York convention is regarded as the most important and the most influential in its national bearing of any that will be heid this year. It is believed that there was a general understanding by the republican leaders in New York of the policy of the administration, and it is thought that the utterance of the republican convention in ‘ew York fairly represents the attitude which will be occupied by the republican party with relation to the question of ex- pansion and our conduct toward the inhab- itants of the islands which have been wrested from Spanish control. While not commiited to a colonial policy as respects the Philippines, it is believed that opi ion within the Circle of the administration and among republican leaders is erystalliz- ing into a determination that none of the conquered territcry shall be turned back to incompetent, corrupt and oppressive gov- ernment by Spain. : The expression in this platform which di avows any policy of acquisition as the in- “piring motive of the war, but at the same time recognizes the responsibilities and the obligations to humanity devolving upon this government by reason of the war, represents the controlling idea, as it is understood, of the administration in deal- ing w $s question. Tt is believe] that dent feels the same obligation good government to the Philip- 2s that he does to establish a stable government in Cuba, The statement in the dispatches from Paris yesterday that there is some dissat- isfaction among the sympathizers of Spain on account of their understanding of th instructions given our commission with re- spect to the Philippines is regarded as sig- nificant of the firm character of these in- struction : No further trouble with the follow of Aguinaldo is anticipated, and it is believed that the representatives of Aguimaldo, who arrived here yesterday, will be satisfied with the situation as they will understand it. The last ev cence ¢ poli i statement ening indicate n the part of en out by Agoncillo a greater acqu the Filipinos in ef the United States toward lands than reports from Manila gave re exisied. ‘This is regarded as that he has come to a better nding of the attitude of this gov- ernment, and does not feel the same ap- prehension that has been manifested here. lofore of an abandonment ofthe natives to the mercy of Spain. -It is thought that be: fore the Filipinos leave Washington @hey th those will be s ed that there is no intention to thus abandon them, and that the com- munications sent by, Agoncillo to Aguin- aldo w ve the effect of quieting any feeling of discontent and suspicion that may exist among Aguinaldo’s followers. PHILIPPINE QU Faris Paper Gives Alleged Attitude of ION PARIS, Se ed States peace commission went into ses 11 o'clock this morning. The Gaulois says: ‘In spite of the tery surrounding the matter, we are from a high source to give an outline of the position of both commissions. While the Americans have instructions which are much more preci those of the Span- ierds, there is ty of opinion in re- gard to the P’ Senator Gray is a very ardent democrat, and, consequently, ngs to the party which repudiates ex- pansion. He opposes all annexation, and th divers ippine inion, therefere, totally differs from f the other four commissioners, some whom would be content with a coaling station at the Philippines, possibly Cavile, while others, like Senator Davis, advocate the anrexation of the whole archipelago. The Gaulois, hov ever, that the believes Americans, by muiual ~ concessions, 1 come to an agreement and that they will all be largely influenced by Major Gen. Merrit’s rey on the situation. The instructions still to » the Spanish commis- according to the Gaulois, are, hold out and make the best terms possible. Madrid is well aware, it appears, that the conferences, at the best, only have to please the Spanish people, aud the only hopes entertained are that the Americans will not abuse the situation too much. Popular sentiment in Spain, it is added, thinks it better to abandon the Phil- ippine Islands than to keep them under conditions rendering them ungovernable. > S ALL sion, briefl DEMOCRA' AT SEA. No Understanding About Candidates Yet Reached at Syracuse. CONVENTION HALL, SYRACUSE, N.Y., September 28.—The democratic state con- vention met here at noon+today absolutely without a slate or program other than the temporary organization agreed upon in the ate committee last night. It is in many pects the most remarkable political con- vention ever held. Never before have all the prominent leaders of the democratic party appeared in convention and consuited as to program without result. Richard Croker, David 8. Hill, Senator Murphy and Senator McCarren, represent- ing Hugh McLaughlin, have had frequent conferences, but no agreement has been reached as to candidates. These confer- ences have been conducted upon apparently friendly lines and under the leadership of Senator Murphy. There fs an evident dis- position for harmony, but upon what lines it is difficult to determine. Absolutely noth- ing is known of the different propositions discussed, but there are rumors of all kinds. Because of the delay in reaching any agree- ment it is generalHy believed that there is tronble of some sort, and mahy think that a fight will develop in the convention. The ‘leaders, however, confidently assert that all differences will be settled during the day and a complete understanding Teached be- fore tomorrow morning when the actual work of the convention begins. The crowd gathered here is undoubtedly the largest ever seen ‘at a state convention. The great convention hall is thronged. Tammany has 2,000 men present. The silver adherents are well represented here. They have had numerous confer- ences, the results of which nave been con- veyed to the party leaders. Their demands have not as yet-been formally presented, but it is understood that they will demand some place upon the ticket far one of their representatives, probably Wilbur F. Porter, the party’s eandidate for © governor two years ago. Delegate Pierce of Monroe tried to get in a resolution indorsing the Chicago plat- form relative to silver, but it was not al- lowed to:be read. He attempted to speak, but was ruled out and the resolution re- ferred. At 1:30 p.m. a recess was taken until 11 o'clock tomorrow. ee ae A Local Pension. DeWitt C. Lamb of this city was today granted a pension of $6 per month, AT THE WHITE HOUSE Lively Fight Over Federal Offices in Florida. a APPLYING 10 ‘THE PRESIDENT Judge Long Looks for Republi- can Gains. OTHER CALLERS OF THE DAY The positions of collector of internal rev- enue and marshal of the northern district m Florida are still open and are about to be filled by the President. There are live- ly fights in progress for both positions. The leading candidate for collector of internal revenue Joseph Lee, colored, for many years one of the controlling factors in republican politics in the state. He has the indorsement of Judge Long, the re- publican national committeeman. Judge Long was at the White House today in the interests of his candidate. Later in the day Bishops Grant, Dr. Moore and E. F. on the President and ment of Lee The hottest fight Is for the marsha E. C. Weeks Is the is Arnett and Griffin called urged the appoint- ship. candidate against whom the others are concentrating their fight. Weeks has the backing of National Com- mitteeman Long and of the machine of the state. He is being fought. however, on the ground that his record was not good when he was marshal under the Har- rison_ administraticn. are fighting Week: A dozen candiiates What Jadge Long Expects. Judge Long, in speaking of ities to a Star reporter, said: held the hest state convention the republicans of Florida have ever known. The brains and wealth of the represented. We have lorida pot “We have re- cently party were nominated a full ate ticket and candidates for Congress, and are making a stiff fight in every coun- ty. I am confident we will make substan- tial gain: in 1 all parts of t will be te, and that in g00d shape to niuke a suce fight in both e and nationa! elections.” Arranging the President's Trip. Senator Thurston was at the White House again today, making further ar- rargemuis regarding the President's trip to Oma. The President will remain in Cmabe from the night of October 11 until the morning of the h, when he will leave for Chicago ‘The President promised Col. “Dick” Kerens today to step in St. Louis a waile cn the . From that city he will a Cirect to Chicago. A committee representing the Philadel- | phia peace jubilee wiil come here tomorrow to see the Pres ent about his visit to that Representative Bingham wiil be at » head of the committee. The Preside it will run over to Philadelphia for a day Iuc- ing the latter part of October. A “Rough Rider” Calls, “Corporal” Tanner, accompanied vy Lieut. Thomas of the Rough Riders, visited the President today. Lieut. Thom wounded in the first fight at Sant is said that he wants to remain permi ly in the army. re COMMAND AT KEY W TO Recent Orders Issued by Department. Commander P. P. Gilmore has been or- dered to the commend of the naval station Key West, Fla., October 4, relieving Comman J. M. Forsyth, who is in bad health and has becn ordered to treatment at the naval hospital, Philadelphia. Commander G. M. Book has been detach- ed from commend of the Mohican and or- dered to the command of the Adams, at San Francisco, immediately. Lieut. Com- nander T. Porter of the Mohican has been transferred to the Adams as executive of- ficer. Most of the other officers of the Mo- hican have also been ordered to duty on th the Navy Adams. The orders of Commander B. Fy ‘Tilley to the command of the Adams have been revoked and he is ordered instead to the Norfotk navy yard. Lieut. N. R. Usher has been detached from the Prairie and made inspector of the seventh light house district, relieving Lieut. Commander C. C. Cornwell, who is ordered home. Lieut. C. P. Pond, from the Arethus to cemmand the Irequois. Lieuc. L. W. Coffman, to the Prairie. Assistant Naval Constructor F. B. Zahn, from the naval station, Port Royal, to the bureau of construction and repair, Navy Devartment Paymasters G. W. Simpsen and J. A. Mudd, from the Navy Department and set- tle accounts. Lieut. R. P. Forshew, Hampshire and home. sieut. R. J. Beach has been honoraply harged. FEARS FOR from the New ‘TRANSPORT SEN ATOR. Vessel is Now About Ten Days Over- due From Manila. SAN FRANCISCO, September 28.—The non-arrival of the trarsport Senator is be- ginning to cause a little uneasiness, She is now out thirty-five days from Manila. The steamer Zealandia, which left Manila two days after the Senator, was caught in @ typhoon, and kad to put into N; on August 40 last for repairs. The transport Colon came across from Manila in twenty-eight days, the City of Peking in twenty-three, the City of Sydney in twenty-four and the China in twenty- three days. All these vessels stopped at Nagasaki for ccal. Besides the transpor' Senator and Zealandia, the Indiana is now out twenty-seven and the Ohio twen- ty-five days. Al of them will be sent back to Manila as scon as they reach here and have been reprovisioned. a ee TWO GIRLS FATALLY Result of Powder Explosion in St. Louis Store. ST. LOUIS, Mo., September 28.—An ex- plosion of powder today in the rear of the four-story building at 410 North 4th street, occupied by C. and W. McClain, fishing tackle and sporting goods, set the store on fire and caused its destruction, and result- ed in the injury to a number of people, sev- eral of whom wiil die. The list of injured follows: Pauline Bender and Florence Higbee, em- ployes of the McClain company, fatally in- jured. - é Kate Weldon and Kate Gaull, slightly injured. Joe Detter, engine company No. 6, cut by flying glass and bricks. Fred Bohily, engine company No. 1, hit by runaway reel team, and cut on head; badly hurt. —— Goldy, engine company No. 15, badly hurt by fiying glass. Gus Jansen, fireman at Prufrock’s furni- ture store, cut by flying glass—not serious. T. 8S. Stone, passer by, cut by flying glass not serious. A. Ragaiio, tailor, hit by runaway reel team and badly injured. SURED. GAVE OFFICERS THE SLIP London Dispatch Intimates Dr, Nancy Guil- ford Has Escaped. Superintendent Birmingham is Posi- tive, However, That Em Gill's Slayer is Under Arrest. LONDON, September 28—The detectives have lost sight of the woman they shadow- ed after the arrival at Liverpool yesterday morning of the steamer Vancouver, from Montreal, and they are now ransacking the London hotels and boarding houses. Up to the present the police have not found any trace of the traveler. The woman referred to in the dispatch from London is supposed to be Dr. Nancy Guilford of Bridgport, Conn., who is want- ed by the Connecticut police for the murder of Emma Gill of Southington, Conn. BRIDGEPORT, Conn., September 28.— When shown the dispatch from London stating that all track of Dr. Nancy Guil- ford had been lost this morning, Superin- tendent of Police Birmingham said: “I do not believe it. She is under arrest.” The police here claim the credit for lo- cating the Guilford woman. They ordered her apprehended in Elmira and Montreal. The police at both places sent back word that she had slipped out after the dis- patches had been received. State Department officials today confirm- ed the statement that they had taken steps to have arrested and held for examination the woman who landed yesterday at Liver- pool supposed to be Dr. Nancy Guilford, and therefore connected with the murder of Emma Gill at Bridgeport, Conn. This action was taken at the request of the governor of Connecticut. A cablegram nt to the United States embassy at London, upon which the British police offi- cers acted. The next step in the case will be for the district attorney of Bridgeport to pre nce to be used in London at the examination, which must be held as a basis for her detention and extradition. These papers will be brought to Washing- ton by agents of the state of Connecticut and the State Department will give them > authori: i Sary to secure the person of the pr: WIKOFF DESERTED. Only Three Regiments Left at the Big Army Camp. NEW YORK, September ‘The depart- ure of troops from Camp Wikoff continued today, and now there are only three regi- ments in the camp which a month or two ago had 25,000 men. The Ist Caval away today. They are assigned to’ the partment of Dakota and the regiment will be distributed among the different forts in the department, The ship Lewiston today took ninety sick men to Providence, to be dis- tributed among the various hospitals in that city. She also transported forty mem- bers of the 2d and 9th Massachusetts Vol- unteers. All had been sick, but have cevered and went heme on’ leaves of sence. There were 225 men in the general hos- pital today and only one -ieath was re- poried. Harry Weldon of Company K, 2d Infantry, died from typhoid. aes CANDIDATE No AVAILABLE. mn for Congress in Sixth District Goes Begging. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. HAGERSTOWN, Md., September 28.—The democratic congressional convention was calied to order noon today. Some delay was caused by awaiting replies to telegrams to Blair Lee, Judge Lynch and others, who had been appealed to to accept the nomina- nd all of whom declined the honor. Williams of Allegany county made temporary and finally permanent rzaan. The usual committees were ap- pointed, the one on resolutions making 2 report, denouncing trusts and monopolies; commending the democracy of Jefferson and Jackson; making no reference te the Chicago platform, but declaring for the money of the country—gold and silver— without reference te the ratio. The army and navy were commended, Commodore Schley coming in for great praise, v.hile Secretary Alger was severely denounced. The last’ resolution provided for the adjourrment of the convention un- til October 15, at the same time and place. This met with some opposition, but was finally adopted by the votes of Montgom- ery, Frederick and Washington counties. The only available candidate at the dis- posal of the convention was James A. Mc- Henry of Cumberland, but at the last mo- ment his democracy was questione?, he being charged with having voted’ for Palmer and Buckner at the last presiden- tial election. This precipitated the ‘ntro- duction of the resolution and the adjourn- ment of the conveution. aes ARCHAND “NOT ABANDONED. French Minister for the Colonies De- nies a Statement. PARIS, September 25.—The Gaulois this morning publishes an interview with the minister of the colonies, M. Trouil in which he is quoted as saying it is not true that Major Marchand has been aban- doned. Up to the present, the minister added, the French government has only the British version of the major's occu- pation of Fashoda, and no steps wiil be taken in the matter until the French offi- cers’ reports are received. ‘The: minister further remarks that one essential point has been secured in the avoidance of a collision between the Fren>h and Britivh troops and that was that it was here and uot cn the Nile that the of Fastoda and other matters ing on it will be settled. Sa BROTHERHOOD OF ST. xereises Today Devoted to a “Quiet Hour” Session. BALTIMORE, September 28.—The thir- teenth annual convention of the Brother- hood of St. Andrew assembled in this city today, and will remain in session during the week. closing on Sunday night. About 1,200 Geleates are expected to attend, many of whom are already in the city. Half a dozen bishops of the Protestant Eptscopal Chureh will also be here. ‘Tolay’s exercises were “quiet hour” session, beginning at 2:39 pm. and lasting until dark, under the guidance of the Rev. Dr. ‘Algernon 8. Crapsey of New York. The business ses- sicns of the convention will begin tomor- row mornin ANDREW. confined to a ——as COLLISION ON CANADIAN ROAD. Five Men Killed and Another riously Injured. HALIFAX, N. S., September 28.—A spe- cial excursion train on the way to the Hal- ifax exhibition frcm Pictou this morning crashed int> a wcrking train near Steller- ten. James Sproull, engineer; Michael O’Brien, engineer; W. G. Henderson, fire- man; John R. McKenzie, fireman, and Will- iam Cameron of Scotch Hill, Pictou county, @ passenger, were killed. John McMillan of Pictou, a passenger, was injured, Se- THE STAR BY MAIL. Persons leaving the city for any Period can have The Star mailed to them to ary address in the United States or Canada, by ordering it at his office, in person or by letter. Terms: 18 cents per week; 25 cents for two weeks, or 50 cents per month. Invariably in advance. Sub- scribers changing their address from one Post-cfice to another should | give the last address new one 1s well as the THE FUTURE OF CUBA Dr. Congosto Says It isa Social Not a Political Problem. ae EMIGRATION MA HELP SOLVE If — Reason for Delay in Spanish Evac- uation Due to Disease. —— TRES G sence = HE CEN TORAL NEW YORK, September Among the Passengers who arrived today on the steamer City of Washington from Havana were Dr. Jose Congosto and Capt. Fred Sharp of the Merritt & Chapman Wrecking Company. The City of Washington brought forty-one cabin passengers and a smail cargo, composed chiefly of cigars and to- bacco. Dr. Congosto will sail for Havre on the French line steamer October 1. © ump was greatly pleased to learn that the Spanish cruiser Marie Te- resa had been floated and taken to Guan- tanamo. He thinks the collier Merrimac, sunk in Santiago harbor, can be floated. Later Dr. Congosto said: “The evacua- tion of Cuba by Spain is a matter of time, but when I left Havana everything was progressing well. I do not care to enter into all the reasons for the delay, but one of the principal caus. is the fact that we ave over 6,000 sick who must be taken care of, and cannot be left behind. roblem of the Future. “The problem of the future of the island is a dificult one, and I have studied tt without prejudice, and as a result of this study of years 1 believe that it is a social problem and not political one. Of course, politics will enter into the solution, but the great question is how to bring the most prosperity and the greatest happiness to the people of Cuba. It is probable that there will be a large emigration to the is- land, and this emigration may assist in solving the problem. Of course, a difficulty will be met in view of the dangers of fever and the climate.” Dr. Congosto was asked as to the condi- tion of the reconcentrados. ‘There are no reconcentrados now,” he answered with a smile. “What has become of them?’ was the question. “They're gone.” “Where?” “God knows,”” was the reply. ‘Do you mean to say they are all dead?” ‘That probably explains it better than I can. It is a subject which I prefer not to discuss.” When asked as to the establishment of a hew navy for Spain Dr. Congosto said Spain ts still a great country, and she ought to have a great navy, and probably will.” Censures General Toral. Discussing the fail of Santlago and the surrender of Gen. Toral Dr. Congosto said: ‘There were brave soldiers at Santiago and if their leader lacked courage he ge- serves to be punished. Santiago should not have fallen as it did, and if Toral had not entered into negotiations with the enemy it is likely that there would have been a different story to tell today. It is not true that the Spanish army there lacked sup- plies and ammunition, for they had plenty of both, which they’ turned over to the Americans. If Toral had pushed forward instead of retreating toward the city he certainly would have caused a repulse These are things which he will have to ex- plain.’ Dr. Congesto hopes that when his duties on the Paris peace commission expire he will resume his consular servic Mr. Ventor von Hollenstein, an American citizen and a member of the German Red Cross Society, who had been in prison for several months in Havana, charged with complicity in the insurrection of the Cu- bans, was also among the passengers of the City of Washington. He was released during the first part of this month. He is crippled and sick from the harsh treatment he received. ee COL, HARRIES SERIOUSLY ILL. Confined to Hix Room, With Comp cation of Fevers. Special from a Staff Correspondent. ASHEVILLE, N. C., September 28,—Col. Gecrge H. Harries, commanding the Ist District of Columbia Volunteer Infantry, who reached Asheville last Friday, has | been confined to his room in the Battery Park Hotel since that time critically ill Bilious malarial fever is the colonel's com- plaint, undoubtedly the result of the fever contracted in Cuba. His condition is much improved today, however, and the hope is entertained that he: will soon be able to be up and about Slow but decided improvement is noticed in regard to Lieuts. C. Fred Cook, Leroy W. Herren and D. V. Chisholm, who are also here convalescent of Mngering attacks of Cuban fever. 3s SEs een CHEERS FOR THE OREGON. Big Battle Ship Makes a Preliminary Start to Manila. NEW YORK, September 28.—The United Siates battle ship Oregon went down from the Brooklyn navy yard and anchored off Tompkinsville this morning, preparatory to her start on her lorg voyage to the Pacific. The Oregon draws more than two feet over her normal draft, 28 feet, so that she is over 50 feet in the water. Besides an encrmcus consignirent cf stores and pro- visions, she carries 1,460 tons of coal and more than 500 tons of ammunition. In or- der to carry this amount of powder and shells a number of temporary magazines were constructed in her hold. As the ship moved out from the dock at the navy yard her band began to play “Homeward Bound.” Her crew was drawn up on the port bow, with the marine guard abaft the bow. Cob dock was crowded with marines and sailors and a crowd of spectators siood cn the coal dock. Cheers were exchenged. The Oregon was subse- quently cheered by the crews of ihe Texas, Messachusetts, lowa and Rainbow, whici she passed on her way out. She responded by the blowing of her big steam siren. ‘The Oregon will remain at Tompkinsville until tomorrow, when she will be joined by the Iowa. The two will then begin their cruise to the Philippines. It was said at the navy yard that the reason tne Iowa was unable to start today was that sh waiting for an ad¢citional consignment ammunition, which is expected to arrive ay. ts or te- —_.—— YELLOW FEVER SITUATION. Reports From = Stricken Districts ow Disease is Spreading. LOUISVILLE, Ky., September 28.—Re- ports from the stricken districts last night show that the yellow fever outbreaks are not yet under control. Five new cases, all negroes, are in Jackson, Miss. The Louisiana board of health makes the following report: Total in the city, one new case. one Ceath. In Wilson, eight new cases. In Franklin to date, one hundred erd twenty-nine cases and five deaths.