Evening Star Newspaper, October 6, 1898, Page 2

———— & o'clock, and Gen. Fitzhugh Lee was Placed upon the stand. General Lee did not Object to being sworn, and the oath was edministered by Major MWs. The President's instructions to the com- mission were read to General Lee, who was then called upon to testify regarding the Getails of his appointment and his com- mands. He said he had very little knowl- edge regarding the way the army at Tampa Was supplied. His command at one time numbered a men; now consisting of twelve regi- ments of infantry and one of vi . ly in his service there were some slight de- lays in getting supplies, but it was for a she time, and had not been experienced again, He had had troubles about getting Medical supplies. They had had very few cor piai in his command and had found no difficulty in remedying promptly such thirgs as did not opeiate satisfactor no Ex-Gov. Beaver, who ¢ sted the ex- amining of the witness, he supposed there was no reason for saying 1s corps would go to Cuba. I kave information,” said Gen. Lee, “that my corps will go to the vicinity of Havana about the Ist of Novembe: en. Lee, when questioned, 5: he thought the present army ration was abundant and of proper quality for a trop- ical climate. He said there was a question whether beef should be sent to Cuba after being butchered or sent there alive and killed there. He thought the latter plan Was the better The wi said that rice, beans and me fru: might b2 used to advantage in uba. He did not know what the regular k rations the Spanish soldiers were. As to the clothing of soldiers in Cuba, he thought the Spanish soldiers had the most suitable uniform + a tropical climate. H» thought the American blue flannel shirts and blouses would be a litt hot in Cuba. In clothing his corps, he said they had to depend upon th» army regula- tion uniform, though as receiving some lighter clothing. He had recommended th> for uniforms. ions for landing in ating upon a servativ? prop- want to see using of the In making his prep Cuba, he was mere peaceful reception. erty-holding Spanish, he said brown duc FOR CUBA'S OCCUPATION Col. Lee Conferring With Officials Regard- ing Sites for Camps. Will Soon Start for the Island—Quar- ters at Havana, Matanzas, Mariel, Cienfuegos and Gibara. Col. J. G. C. Lee of the quartermaster’s department, who Is chairman of a spectal board recently appointed to select sites for camps in Cuba, was at the War Depart- ment today in conference with the officials in regard to the work of the board. It has been decided to provide quarters for troops, composing the army of occupation, at Ha- vana, Matanzas, Mariel, Cienfuegos and Gibara. It will be the duty of the Lee board to select sites for these military posts and also to make provision for the necessary barracks, hospitals, &c., for the accommodation of the troops. All depart- Tents of the military service are repre- sented on this board, including an engineer officer and an ordnance officer, whose s cial functions are to arrange for the fur- tifying and protection of the propesed camps. It is expected that the board will start for Cuba in a few days. Another special military board, of which Col. Hecker and Major Waring are mem- bers, has already started for Cuba to visit the cities where military posts are to Le established with a view to taking measures for the improvement of the sanitary condi- tions of the cities named. ‘The work of these boards is preliminary to the general movement from the United States of the troops which are to comprise the army of occupation In Cuba. So far the only troops selected for this purpose are the Ist Infantry Brigade, composed of 15th U. S. Infantry and the 4th U. 8S. command of d Infantry unteer Infantry, under dier General Snyder; the a force there to maintain order. Since his command Fad been In Jacksor- ville health had be2n very good, at first per cent, which he understood n was experienc ewhere. chiefly from . dengue fever be piaints Het t the great thi in order to maintain the he 1g one of the most common com- gs to look after Ith of a com- sinks and the mand were the company drinking wate Delicacies for the Sick. General Lee said they had had in his command comparatively little trouble in supplying sick men in hospitals with diet in addition to what would he supplied by the army rations. He had been told more than once by the War Department to pur- and delicacies for the sick chase supplies whene ssary, and he had freque elf of that priv- liege. In addition to what he so suppiied he had received great ance from the Rea Cri and other societies that had been alert in providing articles of food for the sick whenever needed. Gen. Lee turned over to Gen. Doc history of the s said that as a gen f furnished h: od. He said { a large pi of it that h ad no difficulty in condemn- jot fit for x He had Atoes conc and had anted some poté cars, mas amined them close! Of civilia e were ent and of them become effi- their du- ng his ing the re- ssistant sur- @ partial reply to ions 10, 11 12, submitted to mission. attention of hi troops in the field she Sternberg following rnest de- uid be telegrams, as evidence sire that provided h all neces: neral Ste ry sup nberg to C lonel United States rto 1898. Do not pre is “Relief sails for Pon send any sick on transports unle 2 accomme Suitable diet tendance. 1s, 1808, Ist Army and supplies here. Will h General Grant's hos- aves h on Saturday y with cot an you Do not will be count of sending Dr supplies ar. ou Sent an you o means send for ing it to you. it and any other medical supplies you require? “GREENLEAF."” Frem Ger leaf: “Do not juisition for everything the comfort of the s care and “AUGUST 29, 1898. 1 more money let me know. % hecessary for the care and ick. Acknowledge receipt.” Greenteaf: adquarters of the Army, fice of the Chief Surgeon, orto Rico, August 29, 1898, Washington: unloading supplies. y for present use. Plenty Have arranged 1 of supplies. Nothing leaves here except in good order. Field and hospital a: gements satisfactory, but nurses needed as cabled yesterday. Huide- koper and Woodbury fully competent to manage affairs here’ GREENLEAF.” + 0+ CANADIAN PACIFIC DIFFERENTIAL. Ss. Infan- de, composed of the Ist U. and the 6th U. 8. Volunteer brigade composed of the 7th and 8th U. 8. Cavalry, commanded by Brigadier General Carpenter. Until a permanent commander is assigned General Carpenter, as the senior officer present, will have command of this division of troops. They are al! under orders to ren- dezvous at Huntsville, Ala., and the ex- pectation is that they will start for Cuba not later than the 20th instant. nther expedition will start for Cuba about the middle of November, and the im- pression prevails that it will consist of a division of the 7th Army Corps, commanded by Major General Lee. SSS CAPT, SHOEMAKER’S CRUISE. Will Pave the Way for a West Indian Revenue Service. Capt. C. F. Shoemaker, chief of the rev- enue cutter service of the treasury, will leave this country on the revenue cutter Manning, on the 12th, for Cuba and Porto Rico. Capt. Shoemaker goes by order of Secretary Gage for the purpose of making an investigation in Cuba and Porto Rico with the view of the establishment of a s similar to the one in operation in untry. He will look into the ques- tion of obtaining coal and supply stations and will map out courses for the vessels to patrol. On his return here he will make a report to Secretary Gage. It is thought etary Gage will recommend to he building of three or four addi- evenue cutter vessels for service in West Indian water: A customs expert will accompany Capt. Shoemaker on the Manning. Se ee FOUR ARMY CORP Completing Plans for Reorganization of the Troops. sorganization of the ariny ent reduced re now ation by the President, Se nd Gen. Miles, and it ts ¢ Alger d that the matter will be completed tomcrrow or next day. It is known that the President desires to act on this mat- | fore his departure for the west Mun: ided that there #hall orps instead of eish nearly half of v in the It is pr be but four ai presen unteer officers now result in rivate life of four major genr- adier rels and rs of volunteer the F. V. Greene of New York, gallantly in the battle of 4 mong the number d w cofps will probably Maj. Gens. John R nded now,in Porto Rico; J. F. Wade, now in Cu Brooke by now in the Philippines, Fitzhugh now commanding the corps at Jackser Had a Long Conference With Seere- tary Alger and Gen. Corb Maj. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, who has just returned here from a short visit to New York city and West Point, had a long con- ference with Secretary Alger and Adjutant neral Corbin at the War Department this morning, presumably in regard to the condition of the 7th Army Corps at Jack- sonville and the part they will take in the THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1898-12 PAGES. DISTRICT NATIONAL GUARD Acting Adjutant General J. A. Dapray Issues Important General Orders. Board of Survey Appointed to Pass Upon Supplies Transferred to First Regiment. Acting under the general Ine of admin- istration mapped out by the commanding general of the District militia, Capt. Da- prey, the acting adjutant general, is pro- ceeding vigorously for the best interests of the National Guard, as will be seen by the following additional orders just issued: I. A board of survey is hereby appointed, to meet at these headquarters tomorrow, the 6th instant, at 7 o'clock p.m. to deter- mine the exact amount of articles pertain- ing to ordnance and ordnance stores, and quartermaster supplies, which were trans- ferred from National Guard organizations to the Ist Regiment, District of Columbia Velunteers, when that regiment was equip- ped for active service in the field, in 1se8, and in the case of any discrepancy found to exist in property responsibiiily ta boerd will, as far as practicable, determine and fix the responsibility therefor, makiug due recommendations regarding the same. The detail for the board consists of M Charles H. Ourand, inspector general, trict of Columbia Militia; Capt. William Hervey, Company C, 6th talion, Dis- trict of Columbia National Guard; ' Cant. A:fred P. Robbins, aid-de-camp, Distric: of Cclumbia Militia, ,The beard will proceed as rapidly as pos- sible to a conclusion of the duties preseriy- ed, and to that end is authorized to sum- mons before it the various officers concern- ed, at such times and places as may be deemed necessary for the quickest and most practical determination of the impor- tant questions involved. II. Maj. Charles H. Ourand, inspector general, District of Columbia Militia, wi beginning on or about the Gth instant, make a geteral inspection of the oflicial records of each organization in the District of Coiumbia National Guard, during which inspection he will note carefully the condli- tions of the various company rooms, and ascertain the nature and degree of regu- larity of military drills and instruction. Reports of the result of this inspection will be submitted to these headquarters 23 scon as practicable after the inspection of each organization, in order that no tine may be lost in meeting the conditions set ferth. The orders are Brig. Gen. Harri. Parpose of the Order. The purpose of this order is to have de- termined as soon as possible the exact amount of properiy transferred to the volunteer regiment, in order that the mat- ter of reimburement to the National Guard may be made. Meanwhile commanders of integral organizatio’ been called upon for immediate estimates of the clothing, &c., required to equip fully their respective commands, and, of course, much will depend upon the promptness of the officers concerned. In regard to the guns and other ordnance i transferred from the National District volunte iment, Dis- issued by command of r and which have been deposited in the Na- tional Guard armory here, presumably for s keepi Capt. Dapray yesterd: under the advice of Gen. I a letter to the acting ¢ is charged with the rac volunteer regiment, protest purpose of returning to the National Guard | those arms and accouterments in their addressed fficer, who ring out of the ng against any more or uttered, worn and unservic able condition. The orders of the W ment do not contempiate any return to state or District guardsmen of the pre transferred by the National ¢ excey upon special application approved and au- | thorized in each particular Instance by the | Secretary of War and chief of ordnance; and even tren it is prescribed that the | arms ought to be first sent to the nearest | United States arsenal to be put igh | repair. The stand taken by our National Guard authorities In this matter is not only proper and fair, but decidedly in the inter- est of every national guardsman who is charged with the care and preservation of ain Dapray hopes to have the matter y adjusted, so that those or; ho have been practically disn t of » transfer of arms and xs to the volunteer regiment in Say ume their drills may have been lost in the y again tev y months. All in all, it seems to be generally con- that the commanding general and | ceded acting adjutant general are thorouglily in nest in the work of rehabili thi National Guard, and if e fulle jon the most sat results may be confidently expeci Other Minor Orders. Private Jacob Shipman, Company A, Battalion, D. C. N. G., has been discharged on account of removal from the District. Major Otto G. Simon: G., as been granted sixty de ve of absen Private Albert B. Weir, Company B, 5th j Battalion, and Private Joseph G. Stelle, Company D, Sth Battalion, have been or- dered to appear before the brigade ioard for examination, on Wedne evening, October 19, for the positions of second lea- tenants, respectively, of Companies B and D, 5th Battalion. Sergeant Major Thos. H. Clark, Ist Sep-| arate Battalion, has been discharged on own application to enable him to ac commission as second lieutentat in the » occupation of Cuba. Afterward General Lee said he could not talk of his future ments just at present further than to say that he would go before the board in vestigating the War Department at o'clock this afternoon and expected to ré main in this city two or th-ee d befor ing his home in Virginia. He will join command at Jacksonville in full time to cute orders regarding the occupa- tion of Cuba. ree SANGER HERE Conferred With War Department Of- ficials Regarding His Camp. Brig. Gen. John P. Sanger, commanding Lexington, Ky, spent several hours at t War Department today, conferring With the officials regarding the condition of the t pS at that camp. He i w New York city on private at the sion of which he will return to his command at Lexingto: os WILL REMAIN AT ANNAPOLIS. The Post-Graduate Course in Naval Architectare. Secretary Long has decided to make no change in the post-graduate course of in- struction In naval architecture established last year at the Naval Academy, and Na- val Constructor J. H. Linnard, now on duty at Cramps’ shipyard, Philadelphia, has been orfered to Annapolis to take charge of the class during the present term. Na- vai Constructor Hobson had charge of the course during the last school year, and was relieved at the outbreak of the war. ‘the fact that he ts otherwise engaged in the im- Fortant work of wrecking the Spantsh crulsers Mercedes and Colon made it neces- sary to select another officer for duty at the Naval Academy. The Secretary of the Navy gave thorough consideration to the proposition for the transfer of the post- graduate course to the Massachusetts In- continental Lines the Question. One of the most frritating questions in the railroad history of the United States and one that has been the provoking cause of more destructive rate wars than any other, is in a fair way to be adjusted. The American transcontinental lines and the Canadian Pacific Railway Company have agreed to submit to E. S. Washburn, presi- dent of the Kansas City, Ft. Scott and Memphis Railway Company, Mr. A. W. Day of Washington, D. C., and Mr. J. W. Midgeley of Chicago, as arbitrators, and thetr decisiois to bf cerned, whetuer the Canadla® Pacihe Rall. way Compary shall be allowed a differen- tial on freight traffic between the Atlantic coast and certain Pacific coast points, and, \f so, what differential shall be conceded to the Canadian road. The arbitration board will meet at Chicago October 12. Tr te Decide stitute of Technology, which was advocated by Chief Constructor Hichborn and others, but finally concluded that it was not wise or expedient at this time to interfere with the existing system of instruction at the Naval Academy. —————. — INSURGENTS IN A _ PANIC, Caused by the Landing of Troops at Holle. MADRID, October 6.—An official dispatch from Notlo, Philippine Islands, reports that the landing of troops there caused a panio among the insurgents, and that 300 mus- kets, four cannons, a quantity of ammuni- tion and a flag were captured. In addition, eighteen Spanish prisoners were released, the insurgents were dispersed, the bulk of them withdrew to the mountains and some of them surren: inhabitants, the di! The clergy = the 's, have @ manifesto ‘favor of United States Voluntee JEMU MR. BAKER NOT BLIND. Representative From Illinois Denies a Rumor Sent Out From Chicago. A special to the St. Louis Globe-Demoerat from Belleville, Iil., says Jehu Baker, the well-known representative in Congress of the twenty-first district of Illinois, emph: iealiy denies the story emanating from Chicago that he is stone blind and that his physicians have said there is no hope for the restoration of his sight. On the other hand, they have assured him that his case is very hopeful, and he confident that in a few months he will have recovered his signt. It is true that, owing to cataracts on both eyes, he cannot see any at present. In March last Dr. Wilbur, at Washington, D. C., removed « cataract from the repre- sentative's left eye, and another operation, known as the needle process, will be per- formed as soon as the eye has healed enough to permit it, which will probably be next month. No operation will be p formed on his right eye until the sight of the left eye has been restored. Mr. Baker 1s in excellent condition, both physically and mentally, with the exception of this affliction, and is by no means discouraged. He expects to resume his seat in Congress when it meets in December. ———___+ 0+ ___ WILL REVIEW THE TENTH. The Hardy Colored Warriors Will Pass Before the President. President McKinley today agreed to re- view the 10th Cavalry on their arrival in this city Saturday. The hour will be de- termined when the hour of arrival of the regiment is known. This morning a dele- gation of prominent colored men waited on | arriy F | This is a th2 President to ask that the regiment be permitted to stop in this city long enough to parade and to be reviewed. The delega- tion consisted of ex-Governor P. B. 8. Pinchback, Charles R. Douglass, Leonard C. Bailey, Lewis H. aouwlaat J. W. Cole, Robert H. Terrell and Rev. J. H. Johnson. The President consented to review the regi- ment, and told the delegation to go to Ad- jutant General Corbin and have an order sued for a stop-over which would ba long enough to permit a parade. PHILIP TO COMMAND SQUADRON, Admiral Howell’s Flagship Ordered Out of Commission. Admiral Howell was today relieved of command of the North Atlantic squadron, his flagship, the San Francisco, having been ordered out of command at the Nor- folk navy yard. Tais will leave Commo- dore Philip, the senior officer of the squad- col His hip, the New Fork ts now af tlie maee Noeenae ‘ard, bes commodore is himself in Washing- [BACK FROM HONOLULU ( Return of Senstor Meee From the Ha- waiiag I Stories About the Nature of the Co le Snyn, Are Mostly ‘Incorrect. ees Senator Morgan of the Hawaiian com- mission arrived jn Washington this morn- ing and called @arly at the White House to talk with thd President. He told the President about the work done by the com- mission sent to Hawaii, and said that the commission would meet here about the 20th of November to complete the report it will make to the President and Congress. The senator said that in addition to telling the President about Hawatian affairs and the future prospects of the islands, he wanted to know something of what had been going on since he left the United States. Senator Morgan safd that the majority of tho stories published as to the report the commission will make are incorrect. Noth- ing of the report has been made known except that the commission will recom- mend a territorial form of goyernment for the islands. A special form of government will be recommended, but the features are not now known. It was plainly the in- tention of Congress, as expressed in the resoluticn creating the commission, that this form of government should be adopted. Doesn’t Expect More War. Senator Morgan said that he did not an- ticipate a resumption of hostilities with Spain. That country, he said, is broken in every way. Her representatives will haggle over every point, but will yield to the de- mands of the American commissioners. Asked for his own views as to the Philip- pines, the senator said: “We can not do anything else but retain the islands. I think they will prove a great benefit finan- clally and commercially. We can keep them in hand, but give them their independ- ence under certain conditions.” Independence ot Cub: Asked what would be the future of Cuba the senator said: “The faith of this gov- ernment as to Cuba is pledged and is well understood. The Cubang may, by their be- havior, postpone the day of deliverance, but they will ultimately secure their inde- pendence. This wili come early if the Cu- bans understand this country and put con- fidence in our promises. ‘They have it in their power to aid themselves or retard their future happiness. Senator Morgan's health is splendid. He said that he had not felt better‘in years. + e+. PILGRIMAGE TO JAMESTOWN. Invitation of Churchmen’s League Accepted by Both Houses. The Churchmen’s League of the District of Columbia has exténded an invitation to the delegates to the convention te go upon a pligrimage to Jamestown, Va., the site of the establishmcent of the first Episcopal Church in America, and the invitation has been accepted by both houses. The party will Jgave Washington Friday, mission’s Re October 14, via Atlantic Coast Line rail- way, reaching Richmend about 7. The itors wi spend thé night at the Jef- ferson Hotel and" také’the - hontas next morgirg for a sail down the | James river to Taaestown will be reached about 1 o'clock. 5 will be held in the gro di rrounding the old church, and afte rdia ci ion served y the ladies of hmgnd. The rt up > witl be mond @ the return tr and Washington | Je about 3 o'clock, | i at 11 o'clock the wumechight. Owing to the dimityd accommodations none but the delegates.can be included i the par he vfsitor$ will be the gu of the league as far a ‘tra portation concerned, and the only. ex; to the trip will be thachotel Richmond for each _pergon = a RARE = COL. PEARRE’S TTIAER GRY. Will Begin Hix € ign in Garrett County. Next Week. Special Dispatch to Ths Evening Star, IRLAND, Md., October 6.—Robert el, at present court auditor, i ting state's atior for as Col. George A. Pearre, state's attorney, will be busy with his congressional campaign. here next Monday, and the Court begins rm will be a busy one.’ Col. Pearre will spend all of next week in Garrett county. Be Jon- October 17, he will canv: eke in Washington county. He proposes visir- ing Rockv' again and will deliver ad- dresses in other portions of Montgomery county as well. Col. Pearre is still being deluged with congratulations, — receiving many letters every day. The first day of regis county, last Tuesday, light. In the nineteen precincts which h. reported only 1 new voters registered. “ry poor showing. The republi- cans console themselves by saying that if ‘ation in Allegany proved to be very ey have done little the democrats have one less, Mr. Thomas A. Poffenberger, the demo- cratic congressional nominee, is not well known in this section. Republicans say that this is to the advantage of Col. Pearre; that democrats, not knowing their own can- didate, can find it easier to vote for the col- onel. YOUNG MERICA'S DUTY. Rev. Wilbur F. Crafts’ Lecture Be- Union Convention. Rev. Wilbur F. Crafts, Ph.D., superin- tendent bureau of reforms, delivered a lee- ture on “Young America’s Duty to Study American Institutions,” before the conven- tion of the Young People’s Christian Union at the Church of the United Brethren last night. ‘The auditorium of the church was taxed to its utmost capacity, and there was no inication that the downfall of rain of a few hours previous had in any way damp- cned the ardor or decreased the enthusiasm of the young people present. The afte noon had been given up to s'ghtsce ng, and mest of the delegates were Ured, and some few had been treated to a Washington shower bath, but they were all happy and showed their appreciation of the lecture by frequent outbursts cf applause. Tt was, he said, in these latter days the duty of every true American citizen to make a thorough study of our American irstitutions. Great questions of public policy were, he said, to be submitted to the i ship of America for settlement, and it was the duty of every one to have a thorough understapding of the needs of our institutions in order that grave mis- takes might not be,made. He spoke of the ircrease of crime, divogge, labor riots and brutal negro outrag>s. He said that liquor, corrupt municipalf4es ‘rd “yellow” jour- nals were to blaméosfor most of these. 'Tha chief concern of this government should be, he said, to destroy these causes of law- lexsness rather than to build hospitals and jails in_an effort to cure the effects. Dr. Crafts said it was the duty of the young people to encourage Christian cit- izenship and in the werk of reform to study. He said if necessary study one sub- ject for a month ij;order that you way be fore Christian | the } ten. fully equipped, remembering that “when Greek meets Gree&, then comes the tug of war.” 5 MESSAGE FROM BISHOP CRANSTON. 7 ixteti'; It Indicates That thé Missionaries in China Are Safe. NEW YORK, October 6—The Tribune says: Bishop Earl Cranston of the Metho- dist Episcopal Church, now on an episcopal visit to the mission of that denomination in eastern Asia, sent a cable message from Pekin, China, on October'3, saying, ‘Ail safe,” which indicates that all the mission- arles are safe. —_>—_—_ Injured by Street Cex, A middle-aged man, whose name was re- ported as both Sears and McLaughlin, was struck by a Mehppoliian car on F street between 9th and ‘10th Streets late this af- ternoon. One version of the accident was that the man, im dodging a bicycle, got in the way of the car, while another story was that he was intoxicated and backed into the car. He suffergd a severe cut on the back of the head and a badly fractured fight ankle. I tion was effected. a MINERS READY FOR FIGHT| CHRISTIAN MISSION SOCIETY FINANCE AND TRADE Armed Strikers at Virdin, Ilinois, Patrol the Streets. If Negroes Are Imported to Take Their Places Serious Trou- ble is Expected. CARLINSVILLE, IIL, October 6.—The town of Virdin presents a decidedly mar- tial aspect, fully 2,500 armed miners being organized into squads, which patrol the railroad tracks and highways. The men when relieved from duty sleep in barns, empty store rooms, box cars and on the sidewalks, wherever room can be found. Mayor Noll has issued orders clos- ing all saloons while the present trouble lasts. Commissary arrangements for feed- ing the miners have been perfected. ‘The strikers are not molesting the com- pany’s plant. Manager Lukens, fering an attempt would be made to destroy the stockade, called on Sheriff Davenport for deputies. The leading merchants offered to go on the bonds of a number of Virdin miners who own thcir own homes, if they were sworn in as deputies by the sheriff. guaranteeing the company’s property would not be molested as long as the negroes were not in sight. The offer was refused by Lukens. ‘A brother of Sheriff Davenport spent the night in the stockade, which is in charge of thirty-two Chicago ex-policemen. Mana- ger Lukens reaffirmed his purpose of bringing in Alabama negroes, and insisted that the sheriff be in readiness to invoke state aid. The sheriff says he will do his duty, and will only call on Governor Tan- ner as a last resort. The operators cf the Chicago and Alton district are bitter in their declarations that they are victims of the intrigues of the operators in the district, who they aver are aiding the strikers in keeping the plants idle. They claim that there is a combine to Keep the product of their mines out of the market. Se PEACE COMMISSION. Short Session This Morning, Gen. Merritt in Attendance. PARIS, October 6—The United States peace commission held an hour's session this morning, after which, at 10 o'clock, ac- companied by Maj. Gen. Merritt, the com- missioners were the guests of United States Ambassador Gen. Horace Porter, who took them by coach to Versailles. The party will have iunch there and will return this afternoon. MADRID, October 6.—It is not believed here that the American peace commission- ers have already formulated their requests. At this capital the general impression is that they will be submitted at Friday's mecting. PARIS With To Re-Establish Naval Stations. In case the peace negotiations now in progress at Paris result in the conclusion of a treaty of peace between the United States and Spain, the United States will take immediate steps for the re-establish- ment of its naval stations in Eurépe and South America, both of which were dis- continued at the outbreak of the recent war. Secretary Long now has the matter under consideration with a view to prompt action as svon as the result of the peace negotiations Is known. Although by no nicans settled, it is probable that the Euro- pean squadron will consist of the cr Brookiyn as flagship, the battle ship T the cruisers Chicago, New Orleans and At lan nd one or tw ‘The South Atlantic squadre ly consist of cruiser New nd the gunboats Castine, Marietta and Wilming- The light draught of these gunboats makes them special able for service in the rivers of h America. — WOLCOTT RENOMINATED. Gov. Massachusetts Repubiican State Con- vention Meets at Boston. BOSTON, October 6—Governor Roger Wolcott unanimously renominated by the republican state convention which met here today. W. Murray Crane of Dalton was unani- mously renominated for Meutenant gov- ernor. The convention was held in Music Hall. There was a large representation of dele- gates and the proceedings of the session loped all atong lines mapped out by the various committees last night. Music Hall was dressed in bunting, ornamented vith the national colors and state and na- onal emblem: gates cheered the party leaders entered the hall and women com- plimented tneir favorites among the promi- nent men by the waving of handkerchiefs. Representative Moody elected per- manent chair1 He addressed the con- vention on the issues of the day, laying particular stress on the duty of the govern- to carry out the pledges of Congress araing Cuba. ‘the platform commends the national ad- ministration for its vigorous policy; com- mends the Dingley tariff; favors an in- creased army and navy; affirms support of sound mone: favors the construction of the Nicaraguan canal, and the enactment of laws favorable to labor. —_———— SICK SOLDIERS. Progress Toward Recovery of Those Afllicted With Fever. The Star's inquiries today resulted in eliciting the following information concern- ing the sick members of the Ist District of Columbia Regiment: Private Louis T. Frech of Company F is still contined to his bed, but is now out of THE danger. He has been restored to full con- sciousness. Sergeant “Al” Shilling of Company G has been having a serlous time, owing to a re- pse. He is at the residence of his broth- Captain Shilling, Delaware avenue heast. ate David B. Curry, District of Co- lumbia Volunteers, is very ill of typhoid fever at his paren residence, WHY 3 street. He is the scn of Mr.’ James B. Curry. Howard Duckett cf the District volun- teers, Who recent'y re.urned with that reg- iment from Santiaso, from a malignant at at his father’s resid 12: in Biadensburg. Private A. H. Chace of Company G is still quite seriousiy ill at the residence of his father on D street southeast. Sergeant Joseph Ligcn King, who has been sick since his return from Cuba, is not. improving, and liver complications, which have now appeared following mala- rial fever, cause some apprehension to h slowly recovering kk of typhoid fever friends. They yet hope, however, that hé may finally recover his health, : a HEAVY DAMAGES Policewan Boland the Defendant in Suit for #10,000. The suit of Frederick V. Brooks against John Boland for $10,C00 damages was be- gun in Circuit Court No. 1, Justice Cole presiding, today, this being the third trial of the cause. Boland is a member of the police department, having served on the force for nearly sixteen years. The plain- tiff charges that he was assaulted by the defendant in the fall of 1802, while the lat- ter was on duty as a mounted policeman near Benning, end claims he was unwar- rantedly beaten with a club and injured to the amount named in the suit. The first trial ended January 11, i896, the jury being unable to agree. At the second trial, which concluded October 26, 1897, the plaintiff was awarded $628 damages. The defendant made a motion for new trial, which was granted January 28 last. The plaintiff's witnesses occupied all of the morning and part of the afternoon session of the court. 2 Bill for Divorce Withdrawn. ‘The bill for absolute divorce filed in the Equity Court September 8 by Mrs. Mary O. Agnew against her husband, Samuel H. Agnew of this city, has b2en withdrawn at the request of the plaintiff, and the case dismissed by consent of both parties. ‘Through the intervention of a friend, Mr. and Mrs. Agnew met Sunday evening last and amicably arranged their difficulti2s, ard it was mutually agreed that the bili should be withdrawn. A perfect reconcilia- CLAIMED, | Second Day’s Session, With a List of Local Delegates. Proceedings and Reports Rendered— Dr. Power Does Not Wis! The second day’s session of the twenty- first annual convention of the Christian Missionary Society of Maryland, Delaware and the District of Columbia at the Ninth Street Church was opened this morning with devotional exercises by Rev. P. A. Cave of Hagerstown, Md. Rev. Frederick D. Power, D.D., who has presided over these annual gatherings since the organiza- tion of the society, twenty years, presided and made some remarks. Before the noon recess was taken, and after he had an- nouncea the various committees, including the committee to nominate officers for the ensuing year, Dr. Power took occasion to publicly notify the committee that he would decline to serve another year. He said in explanation that he had served in that capacity long enough, and he thought a change Sught to be made, and he hoped the committee would take his statement in corsideration in making its report. Local Delegates. It was reported that delegates were pres- ent from twenty-nine churches and number- ed nearly 200. Those representing the churches in this city are as follows: Vermont Avenue Chureh—W. H. Schell, J. G. Thompson, Miss L. Weightman, Mrs. H. C. Stier, C. W. Shelton, Benj. Mrs. B. Summy, Dr. Forest Gra sie Tingle, Mrs. E. G. Alden, Andrew Wilson, Mrs. R. - Spencer, Mrs. attimore, Anne Johns, Mr: Whitcomb, Mrs. W. W. Dungan, Asa Piper, ens, Dr. G. T. Prewitt. Ninth Street Church—E. B. Bagt Sectt, G. W. Pratt, W. G. Pirtle, Theophilus, L. K. Bridges, Forest aura Morrison, W. F. Pierce, mmons, Mrs. D. C. Arnold, Stevens, Mrs. J. H. Tibbetts, Mr. A. M. land, c Van Vlick, Miss G. Web- ster, Miss Kate Lewis, Miss Jessie Herle. Third Church—Miss Susie Summy, Mrs. Peed, Mrs. Broderick, Miss Lena Summy, J. W. Moody, Mrs. Moom, Mrs. Newton, Mrs. Niedomanski. Some Reports. Reports were received from the various churches. It was reported on behalf of the city churches as follows: Vermont Ave- . J. A. Richard A. Dicke Mi nue Church, 627 members; money raised, $5,140.36. Ninth Street Church, 621 mem- bers; money raised, $7,086 Third 210 members; money raised, $1,545 In the report of the evangelizing board the progress of the work in the mission in the southwest portion of the city, known as the Third Church, was stated to be so encouraging that thé enterprise could longer be called an experiment. An apy priation of $600 recommended. The president announced the appointment of the following committees: General commiitee—J. A. Scott, Andrew Wilson, John Harmer, Henry 8. Snavely. J RB. Jenkins, L. P. Dout yson, Miss Susie § . Mrs. Moilie Gabler, W. 8. Jacob B. Thomas, elernger, Mrs. Irene Hollini Susie Martin, F. B. Has! Dudley, D. M. Austin. Comm) ation—B. A. Abbott, Mary Higgins, Mrs. the Virginia . in session at . Va., and an appro; was Wirerted to be sent treasurer, Mr. John K sponsi the showed that $1.80) had by the year. At nc an adjournment taken for dinner, which was served by the lac the church. The s sion this afte noon in charge of the Chri men’s bo: of missions. At the vening Dr. C. T. Sweeney will deliver the sessions will continue tomorrow. Yesterday's Session, what was known as on, which began at the Ninth Street Christian Church. Rey. Dr. B. Power presided, and address: de by P. A. Cave, E. B. Bagby, tin, J. Wright, S. R. Max- H. J. Dudley, B. A. Abbott and F. D. - An address was delivered by Mr. Cc. C. Smith ary of the American Christian missionary ternoon session, and at the evening s Rev. A. McLean of Cincinnati of the Foreign Christian M onvention, at NEW TORP: The Bath Iron Company Will Build Three According to Requirements. The Bath Iron Company of Bath, Me., has noutied the department that it will ac- cept the contract for the three torpedo beats which were awarded to that concern about a fortnight ago. These h e the ley (named after the late Ensign Bag- killed at Cardenas), the Barney and die, and the price to be paid for $161,000 each. ‘The delay in finally placing the contract has been owing to the fact that the specitications submitted by the Bath company omitted several matters regarded as I by the Navy De) ment. The company has finally consenzed to inciude these and the contract has been awarded as above indicated. After making a splendid burst of speed, running up to 30.7 knots per hour, which is nearly a knot in excess of the contract re- quirement in regard to speed, the torpedo boat Farragut sustained another break- down Tuesday on her official trial with the naval trial board in San Francisco harbor. The reckshaft of one of the engines broke, thus duplicating precisely the accident that ion the first trial trip about two . The trial board was much 1 with the performance of the boat en this last occasion and was prepared to recommend its acceptance by the govern- nt, when the accident occurred. Mr. Scott, representing the Union iron who is now in Washington, state that the damage can be mended over in a very short time and that the boat is sure to be a success. DO BOATS. occurr —+-o-<—______ For Admission to Bar. Examinations for admissions to the bar of the Supreme Court of the District of Co- lumbia will be held at the rooms of th civil service commissicn, 8th and E streets ncrthwest, Friday and Saturday, November il and 12. ————— Grain, Provisions and Cotton Markets. Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co., bankers and brokers, 1419 F st., members New York stock exchange, correspondents Messrs, La- denburg, Thalmann & Co., New York. GRAIN. 0 ‘Wheat—Dec os, on 6a 64 2% 2955 32 31% 21% 21s eee 22% PROVISIONS. Open. “High. Low. Close. 7 z 7.85 8.07 8. 477 4.75 4.87 4.85 aes 4.608 4.55 A a — Open i Low. C1 s November 5 5.31 as 5.28 aoe December. 5.39 5.83535, January 5.37 5.37 546 5.46 Baltimore Markets. BALTIMORE, October 6.—Flour di : qfecelpts, (17.965. barrel "BO70 bernie sales, 1, barrels, trong —s and month, 68% bid; November, 68% bid® Iveecminn 88% bid; steamer No. 2 red,’ 63%a64; receipts, 61 852" bushels: exports, none; ‘stock, 868.614 bushels sales, 99,000 bushels; southern wheat by sampl G3u69%4; do. on grade, 64269. Corn steady —syo 33%gn33%; month, 33iea33%; November. S3ene new or old, November or December, 33%a33": Ja uary, 830334; steamer mixed, 3212a32%,: recel 26, exports, uone;’ stock, 233/889 1h 000 busheis; southern white corn, 350 SUBS, Oats frm No. 2 white - No. 2 mix .. » sales: re ceipts, 17,841 bushels; exports, none: ok 233,85 bushels. ‘Rye firmer—No. 2 nearby, 4914 bid; No. 2 westeru, 51% bid; receipts, 26.203 bushels: ex- borts, none; stock,’ 131, . Hay firm—No. 1 timothy, §10a$10.50. Grain freights firm, un- ebai Sugar strong; granulated, 5.08 Butter ae ——_ Eee ‘firm, wi Cheese active—fancy York 60 large, 0; do. SF tuce medium, 10a12%4: do. 23 small. 10! wachanged Whisky unchanged. etn General Tendency of Stock Market Was Toward Lower Pricas SOME GOOD BUYING IN SUGAR Fair Demand for Union and South- ern Pacific Shares. —_-+—__ GENERAL MARKKT —-- REPORT Diapatch to The Eventn NEW YORK, October Heaviness in the American department in London was reflected sympathetically in the local mar- ket duri opening hour this morning. legitimate business was con- to thos hi s which have been previously noted as enjoying the ad- vantages of special support. Brooklyn Rapid Transit and People’s Gas Were moderately active at improved pric but under cover of this strength realizing sales were in progress elsewhere. In North- ern Pacific common, for instance, profit- taking was clearly in progress for accounts of more than ordinary proportions. Star. this action, but does arguments for higher is are begun The Uniea Pacific and Southern r: shares meet with a good demand fr to time and will urdoubtedly ous in any general advancing movem+ not price over on tlw be cons The buying of Topolitzn based on earnings, both actual and ve to be good, and great results are pated from extensions now in prog bility of is surface railway sys- tem to nm Money once the motive power is changed is unquestioned and active trad- ing in the stock is anticipated later In the season n ving for bi outstandi very Sugar was h accounts. hort « ‘able som advanced under ng of mand in quarters there was a rd the buying as part of umulating 1 pric me sugars ; 8 and the pre Reductions in trade conflict could give no better evids of its The roach. nost unanimous Xtending to a ness to consent ject. should nding the on the stoc belief in lowe pronounced willin to interviews on the sui ause some om in ex- short ac premium yesterdi naturaily led yering v ut the demand » short interest once satisfied would ve the stock shorn of much of iis d another of tts competi to injure t of that st¢ An effort to realize on a few thousand shares ed a sharp break of 4 the price during the opening ‘om this low level the stock rallied aroun leved to have jerately well supporte ter figure was be s the rallying point. but was y broken through the first time. er in the day the demand at 125 was sustain offerings the wer rately liberal. On all that the movement in becoming too « ated for all sa manipuiators’ inter- y ral market Ss not broaden rtments, ary but the de! $ not been mat From time to time, however, there 13 gradual picking up of stocks, ‘whieh |cates that the public is w has not aban the security Pending an emand from outsid SULT the of the sticat'on will over to suit the passiag whi manipulative interest, ——— ANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL, New York Stock Market. Open. High. Low. Cb 1%, 1% UX 128% 12 Baltimore & Ohio....... u Rapid Transit. Southern... 1, 17 101s . as Consolidated Gas... sf Del., Lack & W... Delaware & Hudson. Den. & Rio Grande, pfd Sa Erie Bs : General Electric, 7 80 Hilinois Central m* an Lake Snore... sass” ax Louisville & Nashvilie Topolitan Traction Manhattan Elevated T., ptd, 1 Lead Co. jersey Ce! 4 New York Central. orthern Pacific Northern Pac Pacitic Mail. 5 Phila. & Reading... Southern Railway. Southern Ry., pfd.. Texas Pacific Tenn. ¢ al & Trot he. Union Pacific, pfd VS. Leather, pfd Rubber, ptd | Wabash, pfd Western Union Tei... % Ii. Steet one. - sceseis moan Ee Washington Stock Sales. Insuranc Bat c 10 at ergenthaler ts Amer. at 14. 25 at 14 Sat 14%. After vear fu bid 265s, funding, 116 Ronds.—Metropolitan Reflrond fs, asked. Metropolitan Raflrond eon: id. Metropolitan Refhroad cert ding, . 1901, is. Andeb 114 bid. Metropolitan Rafiroad cert indebt.. B. 114 bid. Columbia Reliroad 6a, 118 Wd. Relt Ratiroad Ss. 52 Md. Rekineton Railroad 6a, 100 bid ington G pany series A pany werion Bt, Light deb. tmp. 190 bid. Potomac Telephone 5a, 103 bid. Security and Trost 5s. 100 bid. Wash- ington Market Company Ist 8, 115 bid. Washing- ton Market Company imp. 6s, 115 bid. Washing: ton Mari extn. @, 115 bid. Masonic Hall Association Ss, 108 hid National Bank Stocks. Rank bid. Metron Farmers ond M ond, 145. bid : bid. Ca: 122 Ma. coln, 115 bid. 122 asked. Safe Deposit and Trast Compantes.— Safe Deposit and Trust. 115 asked. Wai Loan and Trost. 125 bid. 130 asked. enrits and Trost. 150 bid. Insurance Stocks. —Firemen 88, 114 bid. Warhinj Washington, 285 hid. See. 125 Lin- entral, 145, 190 asked Columbia, 109 bid. ital Traders’ 28 bid. 38 bid, 45 70 bid 52 bid. Pot 65 asked. bid, 135 ask German-American. tional Union. 10 bid. Columbia, 19% ed. Riggs. 7% bid. 8 naked. "Peon 6 asked. Lincoln, 10% bid. Commercial. 4 hid. rance Stocks.—Reel Estate Title, 70 nbia Tile. 4% bid ed. Railroad Stocks —Capltal Traction Comnany, 78% bid. 79 asked = Metropolita 25 bid. 120 asked, Gas and Electric Light Stock Washington Gas. 48% bid. 49 asked. Georgetown Gns. 48 asked U_S. Electric Light, 107 bid, 108 asked. Telenhone Stocks.—Chesapenke and Potomac. bid. Pennsylvania. 88 bid. 45 asked. Miscellaneoms Stocks.—Mergentbater Anot 184% Md. 185% asked. Lanston Monotyne. bid, 164; asked. American Gravhophone, 12% 14% asked. American Graphophone preferred. 141, bid. Pneumatic Gun Carriage. 12 bid. Washing: ton Market, 12 bid. Great Fale Tee. 118 bid. 123 asked. Norfolk and Washington Steamboat, 97 asked. no PEER ELLE HH