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2 THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1898-12 PAGES. other camp of 56,000 men_ established, whether, in view of the lessons taught «du ng the present war, it would not be pos- s.ble to prevent a spread of disease befor> whole camp: should be infected, and whether health conditions could not be made bi er. Weald Do Better in Future. Dr. Hysell said that he thought that perhaps that would be so if such an emer- two or three vuld a within if it ld not eome up for or forty years he did not think sid do any better. Dr. Hysell ex- that much of the difficulty at ulted from the fact that rs did not know in the t there was to be a great as> er they did uld remain in Hyeell said that t had heen camp, and they Dr. After some of the doctors had some of the cases that typhoid fever were not er. Concluding his tes din reply to questions by & Woodbury, the witness said th think isolation of typhoid fev important to prevent the disease spreading. Isolation, he said, was more for the proper treatment of the dis- than to prevent its spread. commission took a recess until 2 Requisitions at Siboney. ter 2 o'clock Maj. Hugh J. Gal- ment commissary of su - lunteers, went on the stand. 2 first lieute ne 6th United and on he Was given his present rank In the volun- teer arm, He served at Chicka 2 Tampa and in Cuba, where he was assigned by Gen. Shafter to Gen. Wheeler's com- mard. He established a commissary at bony. performing that duty from June * to July 1, and at El Poso, about se miles from Sibony. the direction of San- ago. He was there until July 18, when three miles biished a ccmmissary trom Santiago. Later he returned to Camp Wikoff and was today under orders to 40 to Lexington, Ky. The witness testified concerning the land- ng of supplies and the handling of them at ‘. He said that all requisitions that there while he was on duty were > one was ever refused. Plans of the Commission. is expected that the investigating com- jon will continue the examination of witnesses orrow and that the balance of week will be devoted to an examina- tion of documentary evidence which has heen received since the taking of test mony was begun. This documentary evi- dence consists of replies receive m the various branches of the War Department i ies made by the commission and rs from individuals he country who made complain in the army and later were througho: s of at equested to ailed statements concerning thelr d that on the 16th instan will leave to visit Camp Meade, Fa., or Gen. Lee's camp at Jacksor ville. Views of Medical Journals, geon General Sternberg has written a president of the board inve: War Department, in which he w of tae fact that my admin- the medical tment has by the newspaper press, I or to tri mit herewith v= rticles fre ading medic: from ent physi- unfavorable leading mem- on in this coun- zating says istration de pron . showin not shar meaical pre pinior ott e+ COULDN'T SUPPLIES. Col. Maas Reflects o he Administra . Shafter. surgeon of the t to the War condition of hat he r hospit articles exeep few ad brought with him k or two previous. I sent him to uisition for a complete ion hospital and ambu- tter consisting of am- ons, teams, et« eo) neral of the army had few days previc te I on city from th: requisitions for ap- the cory » approve at it was nece: s approval also. General unti! his corps h fr n Washing re. VOLUNTEERS EXONERATED. ey's Rep of Spanish « 1 Dudley advocate gen t cre- War vu the trouble which oc- mn board the ard soon after naval fight ago. At that tim anish pri under the guard of ners were Michigan volunteers, occurred among the prisoners, yidiers shot several them be- was restored. The Spaniards at the Amer ere to blame. American officers defended the r men. Colonel Du was a Searching investigation, ad his report to the War ntion of the Ame ers, and plac upon the Spa r will the pre tion upon the Spanish prison- War Department does not anything that would causg ill n the nations while the jations are pending. ee = TO YELLOW PEVER. Surgeon General Wyman Confers With Acting Secretary Spaulding. A Ww ne retary Spaulding and Surgeon n of the Marine Hospital 5 + had a conference at the Treasury Departn today about the yellow fever sitvation Louisiana and Mississippi. Dr. Wyma ts a large staff of physicians and ses at work in the infected sections is doing al he can to heip the state rities. Camps and medicines are be- nished, and the efforts will be main- nec=ssary. It is now felt e only thing which will disea: ioner Powde: the immigra- pectors and Pensacola, to steamship Bolivia, d to arrive soon with 1,400 immigrants. The ship was bound f ew Ork , but, owing to the quaran- tine because of yellow fever, will have to proceed Pensacola, by order of Surgeon General Wyman of the marine hospital service. All immigrant ships arriving at New Orleans, unc. the fever epidemic is ‘ver, will be sent to Pensacola. New Or- ans is a favorite port for immigrants id for the south, especially Italians. ss Col. Harries Much Improved. cial Dispatch to The Evening Star. ASHEVILLE, N. C., October 10—Co!. erge H. Harries is rapidly improving. has dispensed with his trained nurs+ is now able to sit up and receive an sional visitor. ltalian PLEADS NOT GUILTY Mrs. George Arraigned for Murder of George D, Saxton. WILL BE AN ALIBI Postal Card From a Man Claim- ing to Be the Murderer. DEFENSE Se FUNERAL TO BE PRIVATE a CANTON, Ohio, October 10.—Mrs. Anna George, charged with the murder ot George D. Saxton, was brought into Justice Reigner’s cour. room this morning ir the ly of Constable Chas. Henry to enter her plea to the affidavit c! ‘ging ner with the murder. Long before the court con- vened the room was filled with men aid women, all anxious to see Mrs. George and hear her plea to the charge, against her. As she ertered the room she, assis the coastable, made her way throu crowd and took a seat at tl She was clad in a pl color and a gaily-colored s a jaunty hat trimmed in the season's style. She looked unconcerned and seemingly did not realize the momentous question to which she was soon to make answer to the court The eyes of everybody in the court room were upon her as she gazed about the room. Prosecuting Attorney Pomerene was the first of the counsel to put in an appe ance, and he spent some time in looking over the criminal code of laws. George's couu. ard Mayor J and Jas A. Sterling, ente-ed the & gray aud room. Attorney Welty and Rice took thelr seats ide of Mrs. George, and Attorney Welty held a brief consultation with ber, and then asked for the affidavit. This we given him by Justice Reigher, and wh vas being exemired Aitorney J. J. G: a close iriend and counsel of the decease ceme in and sat beside the prosecutor. Counsel for Defense Ready. After reading over the afhdavit very car fully, Mrs. George's counsel spent some time in looking over the criminal laws, and then Attorney Welty said they were ready for the arraignment. He said they desired to waive the reading of the affidavit and enter a plea of not guilty to the charge. Prosecutor Pomerene said that they I a right to waive the reading of the ff davit, but that the prisoner must answ for herself as to her guilt or innocen With this statement by the prosec: Justice Reigner asked Mrs. George if she was guilty os not guilty to the charge made against her in the affidavit. Mrs. George, while seemingly not di turbed in the least, but in a very weak searcely audible voice, answered guilty.” After the arraignment there was some little controver: between the attorn as to the time for the preliminary hearing. Prosecutor Pomerene named the hour for Tuesda tt 1 o'clock, which was ordered. Mrs. George was then tak back to the couaty jail by Constable He Defense W It is claimed the de an Alibi. nse will be an a'ibi. and that the shots were fired by a mar in woman's garb. A postal card, dated Springfield, Onic October 8, ar to the chief of polic Canton, signed Y. Z., saying: “I killed Saxton. and am not sorry for it: catch m if you has been received by Mayor Rice The coroner resumed the mit tion of witnesses this morning, and the list indicates that his examination will no* mcluded for eral da. Funeral Will Be Private. President and Mrs. McKinley have re- mained in the Barber house since their ar- rival here, meeting only the immedia members of the family. They passed as comfortable a night as possible under the circumstances, and took a rather early breakt. After this the President took short walk near the house for exercise and to smoke a cigar. o changes have been made in the for- merly announced plans. Private funeral services will be held at the Barber resi dence at 2 o'clock this afternoon, conduct- ed by Rev. O. D. Milligan of ‘the First Presbyterian Church. The President will join the cabinet at the Pennsylvania station at 9:27, his private car be aitached to the special train. Mrs. McKinley will remain in the city for few days. oe 7TH INFANTRY ORDERED AWAY. This W Leave Camp Wikeff Practi- cally Deserted. YORK, October 10.—Orders mp Wikoff today for the cnly regiment there, mp. The regiment h: the departrrent of the lak will do and Fort E Michtgan. The command will probably get away within the next day or two. ve hundred mules, 200 horses and 173 army w to be sent to the guvern- ment corral at Asaph, near Washing- ton, The Long Island railroad expects to t port them all ‘to New York before to- mcrrow night. SCHLEY ——— THE STIMONIAL FUND. pw About Con- ating to It. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. CUMBERLAND, Md., October 10.—There been much criticism because of the in- difference of Marylanders to the appeal for centributions to hi testimonial fund. Men who participated in the organ- ization of movement have not given a cent. In other states, especially in Phila- delphia, over the § state over, Mis: lia Lawrence Joseph Sprigg, El n, F chairman of the fund at Cumbertand, a draft for $50.50, rep- resenting contributions from her and othe former Marylanders. Col. Pearre’s Campaign Plans. Speetal Dispatch to The Evening Star. CUMBERLAND, Md., October 10.—Col. George A. Pearre will campaign in Garrett county all of this week, except next Thurs- day. when he will visit the Frederick fair. He will campaign in Frederick county on October 27, 28 and 29 and November 4 and and in Allegany county on November 1, 2, 3 and 7. He desires to spend October 20 at the Hagerstown fair, but, if satisfuctey to the commitiee, will give the other the days of that week to the campaign in Montgomery county. If agreeable to the plans of the county committee his itinerary shingion county will include October ; and 31. Fish Commissioner A. F. George. L. A. Rudisill and S. H. Sincell will assist Col. Pearre in Garrett county. See ITALY IN FINANCIAL STRAITS. Minister of Marine Reduces His Es- timates to 25,000,000 Lire. ROME, October 10.—Owing to Italy's financial straits, the minister of marine, Admiral Di Canevaro, has renounced the sweeping naval program, involving the ex- penditure of 540,000,000 lire, and will be sat- isfled with a naval credit this year of 28,- 000,000 Tire. A ministerial crisis is thus averted. It is expectsd that the budget for the current year will show a deficit of 17,000,000 Ure. aheatelie ——— Admiral Brown in the City. Rear Admiral George Brown, retired, formerly in command of the Norfolk navy yard and now a resident of Indiana, was at the Navy Department today to pay his respects to Secretary Long. He is on his way to Boston. GEN. LEE WILL GO FIRST| { His Careerin The Movement for Cuban Occupation Will Soon Begin. Previous Orders Countermanded So Far as Departure of Other Troops is Concerned, Tt Is expected that the 7th Army Corps, 1n command of Maj. Gen. Lee, will begin the movement for the occupation of Cuba within the next two or three weeks. These treops will form the firs: expedition cf that army. and will probably begin the embar- ketion fron. Savannah about the first of November. The orders recently issued for the dispatch of a division of troops com- manded by Gens. Carpenter, Wiillston and Wheeler to Cuba as an independent com- mand have been countermanded, so far it: departure from the United States concerned. Huntsville, Ala., in accordance with the original orders, however, and may be added to the expedition in command of Gen. Lee. Regard of the progress made by the panish army in the evacuation of Cub, is expected that the American forees take possession of all the custom hou. and other public buildings on that by the first of December next. It be- lieved that this will be accomplished wiit out any clash is These troops will assemble at u of authority between 1}: American and Spanish forces, but th American ccmmander has been clothed with authority to employ force for the © ecution of his orders in case of necessi.y¥ The Spaniards now control all the cu. tom houses in Cuba, and collect the reve: except at Sentiago and Manzanillo. ccntrol of the last named port was expe+ eat be surrerdered to the American forces The official order for the movement of the 7th Army Corps, under Major General Lee, is as foliows: “To the Major General Commandi 7th Army Corps: “By direction of th> Secretary of War. the 7th Army Corps will be reorganized under your direction into two divisions of two brigades each. When so organized the ing the corps will proceed to Savannah and go into camp near that city on suitable grounds, to be selected in advanc> by or under the direction of the corps command- er. The sick in hospitals at Jacksonville will be left with sufficient force for guard and police purposes. Supply departmen will make n2cessary arrangements for thi movement and for the camp at Savannah. “By command of Major General Miles. Instructions have also been sent to the commanders of the five new army corps organized under orders issued last Friday to recomm=nd the officers whom they d sire to command divisions and_ brigad« and also to select the officers of their staff: ———___+ e+ _____ GAVE UTMOST TISFACTION, Work of the Krag-Jorgensen Rifle During the Recent Hostilities. The board of ordnance officers recently appointed to investigate the relative efli- ciency of American and Spanish ordnance as demonstrated in the recent war with Spain, has made its report to Gen. Flagler, chief of ordnance. The ordnance and equip- ment of the American army tn the Santiago campaign is reported as having given the “utmost satisfaction.” The Krag-Jorgen- sen gun, with which the regulars were armed, was pui to severe tests, both in the Santiago and Porto Rican campaigns, and, according to the board, gave the “utmost i The report says that the d no signs of rust, and that the delicate breech mechanism worked perfect- ly, In spite of the sand, dirt and water in the trench: The field artillery did not receive as full a trial as was desired during but. as far as tested, the board new guns gave general sati: > war, the caus SHED. Commissioners Decide to Omit Certain Provisions From Contracts. In view of the difficul forcement, the Commissioners have decided to omit from all future contracts the pr vision requiring contractors with the Dis- trict to certify, before receiving final ment, that all claims of persons furn materials have be The clause in question reads as follows: “And (they) will, from time to time, and as often as may be required by the Commis- sioners of the District of Columbis nish to said Commissioners satisfacto. dence that all persons who have done or furnished materials have been paid as herein required; and if such evidence is not fur- furnished, such sum or sums a be necessary for such payment ma the discretion of the said joners, be retained until such be fully satisfied.” oe TANNER AT OU H OPERATORS, hreatens t ers From Vird. SPRING D, Il, October 10.—Gov. Tanner had a sharp controversy over the telephone with Manager Lukes of the Ch cago Virden Coal Company in regard to sending troops to Virden, where the opera- tors planning te importe negroes to fill the places of Ma ager Lukes in reply question said he proposed to import labor and would ope ate his mine if necessary under the pri tection of Winchesters. Gov. Tanner said he would not send troops to assist the op- erators in running their mines with import- ed bor, and if the operators attempted to enferce their ideas in regard to Winches- ters he would send the National Guard Virden to disarm all. In regard to the situation at Pana Go ‘Tanner said if the operators persisted in empioying imported labor he would with- draw the troops from that place. COLORADO FOREST FIRES. been nn Snow Was Only a Temporary Check— ‘Town in Danger. MARBLE, Col., October 10.—The big for- est fires are gaining momentum again, the fall of snow a week ago in the Eik moun- tain range having proved only a temporary check. The cattle herds are being removed from the Muddy mcadows, as prairie fires ara sweeping them. The inter-mountain country is ablaze in several places, one of the heaviest of the fires d the n the Slate and s d the Pittsburg breakers at the town of Gothic is again threatened. A big blaze has been started on Bellevue mountain, on the Miroon trail on the East Rocky creek Great clouds of smoke hang over the val- country bety loys by day and at night the heavens are red. ——— DO NOT GO TO HONOLULU. Admiral Miller Says the Opportunities for Fortunes Are Few. SAN FRANCISCO, October 10.—Rear Ad- miral Miller, who will retire from the navy on October 19, will stop at his home in Ohio on his way east, but will probably re- side part of his time in San Francisco. He warns people against going to Honolulu in the expectation of making their fortune. He says: “The simple fact that the form of govern- ment is going to change has not opened up additional resources or extended any which have been in existence. There are no new positions for people who go in, and there are not likely to be any.” «The admiral, however, thinks there is a great future in store for the islands. The flagship Philadelphia will be turned over to Commodore Kautz, who will succeed Ad- miral Miller on the Pacific station. After being overhauled at the Mare Island navy yard the cruiser will probably be sent either to Honolulu or Samo: sere Sees Secretary Hay's Secretary. Mr. Spencer Eddy has been appointed pri- vate secretary to the Secretury of State. He has served Mr. Hay in a confidential capacity for several years, including his term as ambassador to Great Britain. ADMIRAL |fERIGER DEAD. ‘<— the United States Navy for Rorty Years. Rear Admftat-John C. Febiger, U. 8. N., retired, died‘at hf& residence, Londonderry, near Easton, Md., from paralysis, yester- day. He was stricken with the disease on the Isi instdnt, dtd owing to his advanced age was not able to throw it off. His funeral will’ take place tomorrow and the interment will b@ made in the Arlington cemetery. Admiral Febigé# comes of distinguished military stock, his: grandfather having been a gallant solilier in the revolutionary war on the Amerigan side. John C. Febiger was born in Pittsburg, Pa., February 14, 1821. He entered the navy as midshipman from Ohio, September 14, 1838, and was on the Concord cf the Brazil squadron when she was wrecked’ on the eastern coast of Africa in 1843. He became passed midshi man May 20, 1844, and Heutenant April 30, 1858. He was on the Germantown of the East India squadron in 1858-1860, and on the sloop nnah in 1861. August 11, 1s62, he was commissioned commander and signed to the steamer Kanawha of the western gulf blockading squadron, After commanding various vessels in that and the Mississippi squadron, he was given the Matabeset of the North Atlantic squadron in 1864, and in that steamer took part, May 5, 1864, in the fight between the little feet of wooden vessels under Capt. Melane- then Smith and the confederate ram Albe- marle in Albemarle sound. In this engage- ment the ram was defeated, and her ten- Ger, the Bombshell, was captured, and Fe- biger was commended for his gallantry and skill by Capt. Smith and Admiral 8. P. Lee. He commanded the Ashuelot of the Asiatic squadron in 1866-68, and May 6 of the latter year was made captain. He was inspector of naval reserve lands In 1869-72; was made commodore August 9, 187 & member of the board of examiners in and commandant of the Washing- yard in 1876-80, He was promot- admiral February 4, 1882, and u was retired on his own ap- plication, having been in the service over forty years. Since that time he lived quiet- ly at his country home near Easton. ——-— + 0+ NEW LEAGUE © ND CLERKS. Recourse Will Be Had to the Civil Serviee Commission. Secretary Long bas given notice that in niling the clerkships in the construction de- partment of the League Island ravy yard recourse will be had to the civil service commission, here are three of these places, the incumbents being removed for complicity in the system of fraud in con- nection with over-time payments which was unearthed by Lieut. Knapp. The quartermen and foreman of the con- struction department who made the false reports to the time cletks by which the government was defrauded will be re- placed by men nominated by chief of the department and recommended by the com- ndant ard. Lieut. Knapp has gone to Norfolk to make investigation of the conditions thcre in the navy. While there-are some charges on file against the management of some partments in the yard there, it is said that they are not nearly so serious as th which were the basis of the investigation at League Island. COLORED +4 SOLDIER SHOT. Receives. at ptal Wound While Evading Arres - Special Correspendend? of The Evening Star. FALLS CHURCH, Vc., October 10, 1898. An unfortunate r occurred here yes- terday, by which Thomas Williams, col- ored, lost his life. The town sergeant had a warrant for Williams, who was charged with disorderty céhduct in the town Mon- day last, and has heen looking for him ever since. Yesterday he located him, with a number of other young colored men, near West Falls Chureh, engaged in a game of crap. Wishing to capture the entire party the sergeant summoned a posse and made descent upin the crowd. The play scattered in All @irections with the ser- geant id hfs deputies in pursuit. Tne officer chasing Williams became exhausted and summoned ‘Mr. W. E. Parker to assistance, who succeeded in overtaking Williams. On the approach of Mr. Parker, Williams, {t is said, suddenly drew his pis- tol and commenced shooting, firing in all three shots. Mr. Park to save himself, fired once at Williams, killing him instant- ly. A number of shots had previously been fired by one of the deputies, as Williams fled, but the deputy claims he shot in the air to frighten him, ‘The body of Williams lay where it fell until the E Hawxhurst, when a coroner 5 summoned, and the body removed to the council rooms and an inquest commenced, Drs. T. C. Quick G. BR. Fadely made a post-mortem ex- sination. Two bullet holes were discover- , and both bullets fou One had struck him in the to the right, and was found imbedded in the fifth rib of the t on the left side. The other entered r the collar bone, and was found im- nal column. Mr. Parker, bedded in the shot was fired As but it one has not by yet developed where tie other bullet came from. king of evidence was postponed un- morning at 10 o'clock. coroner's jury reassembled at 10 a.m. morning. W. R. Moore of Fairfax Ccurt House and J. C. De Putron of Falls Church were present, representing Mr. rman, on behalf of the asked for a postpone- 1 o'clock to enable la ment of the cas him to secure the ; jury was then ac. until Lo’ At 1 o'clock the inquiry was resumed, with Mr. J. W. Garner of Chureh rep- resenting the relative: deceased ‘There is considerable feeling among the colored people, but it has not been mani- fested in any outward manner. & titan vas an enlisted man of the 9th Ohio Battalion, Fis company being now stationed at Camp Meade, Pa. His parents Parker is one of the most tizens here, and a member of He is greatly distressed live here. prominent the town over the SITUATION IN PARIS CALMER. Striking Workingmen at a Meeting Decide to Stay Out. PARIS, October 10.—The situation here 18 much calmer. Only cre band of strikers required dispersal today, but as a matter of precaution the militery pickets wer firther increased. Several meetings of workingmen took place during the day at the Bourse du Tra- veil, and resolutions fevoring a continu- ance of the strike were passed. A Paris dispatch of yesterday says: The government has issued special orders to the garrisons of namerous towns near the capital to seni immediately to Paris 5v0 infantry each. ie The Journal Ges Debats declares that these reinforcements will amount to 10,000 men. uo ost The paper enpresses the hope that the ccuntry is not .#n the eve of a revolution. All the troops wit be supplied with twe days’ rations ‘and@sixty rounds of ball cartridges. " a Today. has passed off quietly. President Faure, instead? ofewisitng the races at Lengchamps as hexhad intended, prudent- ly remained to. shot at Rabouillot, thus avoiding a deménstzation. The Siecle ses it ‘learns that the govern- ment is abou toodemand the expuision from the Legion of Honor of Maj. Comte Ferdinand Watkin £sterhazy, who is be- lieved to be thel author of the bordereau in the Dreyfus cae. «4 ‘M. Traciecxjsformer minister of justice, has written to Mic Brisson, the premie: protesting against the illegality of Cai Piquart’s clese imprisonment, and threat- ening that unless this is relaxed ne will bring the matter before the senate. At Epinal Jules Meline, premier of the French ministry preceding the present gov- ernment of M. Brisson, presided at a ban- quet of the Association of Railway Em- picyes. He uttered a serious warning against the agitation and unrest in France, class troubles and strikes. The adversaries of France had no need to declare war, said M. Meline. They were content to await the exhaustion of France. Gone to Fight Indians. Captain W. E. P. French and Lieutenant John W. Barker of the 3d Infantry, who have been in this city on sick leave, have both surrendered their leave and gone to Fort Snelling, Minn., to join their regiment ger ASK GENEROUS TREATMENT Paris Papers Make a Plea for “Poor Old Spain.” Object of the Articles Which Have Appeared at Intervals About the Philippines, PARIS, October 10.—The American peace commission held two sessions this morn- ing. It is believed that the questions now being discussed relate to Cuba and the ad- justment of the debt of that island. The Paris newspapers show evidence of auxiety in behalf of the Spanish cause. Le Journal des Debats on Saturday said the Philippine question was being consid- ered by the joint commission, and the Matin, on Sunday, followed with a similar statement, alleging that an understanding regarding Cuba and Porto Rico was po: sible, “as the United States claims ever: thing and Spain refuses nothing, but the ¢ifficulty arises on the question of the Philippine Island: The Matin cios2d its remarks on the sub- ject by expressing the belief that “we shall see the republic, which has just shown herself to be so brave and strong, show i self also generous.” In view of the fact that the joint com- missions have not yet considered the Phil- ippine question, the Paris papers appear to Americans as making the statement tnat the Philippines are under consideration in rder to ba in a position to adjure the American commission to treat Spain gen- erously. The Gaulols this morning reviews the po- litical situation and draws the conclusion that “between the alleged republican pur- pose of expansion and the democratic op- position thereto, President McKinley and the United States commission will be in- spired after all with the sentiments of generosity which are the honor of vic- torious nations.” The keynote of these expressions scems to have been sounded by a Spanish diplo- mat to an American here last week, the diplomat saying that the United States should be generous to Spain. That remark and the utterances of the French press give to each other added significance. A dispatch from Madrid this_moraing says the cost of the Cuban and Philippine campaigns will exceed 3,000,000,000 pesetas. M. Jules Cambon, the former French ar bassador at Washington, arrived in Paris this morning. He will remain her2 for two months. —_— > SIMON'S VIEWS ON Oregon's Senator-Elect Discusses the Isuxues of the Day. PORTLAND, Oreg., October 10,—Senator- elect Joseph Simon, in an interview regard- ing his course on the leading questions which will come before Congress, said to- day: “I favor the retention of the entire Philippine group, and I should not agree to the ratification cf a treaty that remits Joseph Simon. New Senator from Oregon. any portior of them to Spain. I am for government construction and control of the Nicaragua canal and favor a Pacific cable. I am for a larger standing army and a greater na “I an especially anxious for the firm es- tablishment of the gold standard and refor- mation of the currency by retirement of government paper obligations and creation of a banking currency. These measures are of great urgency, both because of our pros- pective trade expansion and hecause post- ponement can only result in «disaster when the next inevitable financial difficulties arise.” : —_+—_—_ BOTH ON SAME Distribution of Soldiers’ Medals and the Police Parade. After conferring together Commissioner Wight, who has charge of the police and fire departments, and Mr. John Addison DATE. Porter, secretary to the President, have de- eided that it will be better for all concern- ed that the distribution of medals to re turned District volunteers and the annual parade of the police and fire departments shall take place on the same day, and the parade has been postponed to a date yet to he decided upon. ‘The President Washington October which Major Sylvester, being chief of police, is chairman of the committee having charge of the distribu- tion of the medals, will call upon Mr. Mc- Kinley and ascertain what day and hour ill be convenient for him to witness the ceremonies. The President having consent- ed to review the parade, a stand similar to the one used en inaugural occasions will be erected on the stdewalk in front of the White House for the accommodation of the presidential party. ga ‘Tribute From the President. WORCESTER, Mass., October 10.—Sena- tor Hoar has received the following tel- egram: is expected to return to immediately after . in addition to EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON, October 8, 1898. Hon. George F. Hoar, Worcester, Mass. I send you my sympathy in the deata your noble nephew, who in his ministra- tion to our sick and dying soldiers gaye bis fe to his country. Will you convey to his family my sincere condolence? WILLIAM McKINLEY —_—.—_—_ ROYALL RESIGNS. Result of the Secession Controversy at Culpeper Laxt Week. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. RICHMOND, Va., October 10.—As a re- sult of the imbroglio in the Grand Camp, United Confederates of Virginia, at Cul- peper last week, Mr. Wm. L. Royall, chair- man of the history committee, has sent in his resignation. He states as his belief that the majority of the Grand Camp of Vir- ginia who voted against the clause declar- ing that the confederate veterans re- nounced the right of secession forever do not represent the views of the great body of confederate soldiers. Mr. Royall holds that the abandonment of secession is as much a fixed principle as the abolition of slavery, and adds: “It seems to me that for any one now to say a word or do a thing that looks like ques- tioning either of these as fixed and estab- lished facts is like admitting that he has been indulging in one of Rip Van Winkle’s naps and that he knows nothing of what has taken place in the last forty years. I cannot consent to occupy a position. that can raise even a suggestion that I am such a person, and I must, therefore, absolutely and unconditionally resign the place of chairman of the history committee.” Mr. Royall was one of the most daring cavalry scouts of the army of northern Virginia, and none stands higher in the councils of the Grand Camp. —————— Leaves for Brigadiers. The leave of absence granted Brigadier General J. H. Page, United States volun- teers, has been extended two months on account of sickness. Brigadier General John F. Weston, United States army, has been granted leave of wM. L. in its operations against the hostile Pilla- ; abrence for one month, with permission to Indians. . | @pply for an extension of ore «month. FINANCE AND TRADE! Stocks Generally Dull and Lower at All Points. BEARS HAVE ALL THE ARGUMENT Industrial Shares Still Bear Brunt of Their Attacks. fe eS GENERAL MARKET REPORT —- Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. NEW YORK, October 10.—Lower prices in the London market and an advance in the Imperial Bank rate at Berlin were fac- tors Which made against local ment this morning. The demand for is wholly prcfessional in most instances, and with a pronounced preference for the industrial department. The weakness in Sugar has i depressing influence elsewhere, but there is evidence that short selling is in progress to a con- siderable degree. Competition in the trade and the almost certain destruction of profits is commented upon very freely and leads to sales be- logic in favor of a cause of the natural changed dividend rate. On the other hand, * 0,000 of capital is not likely to be en- dangered by an overprotracted rate war. Losses may be allowed to accumulate for a time, but sooner or later the compromise on Consolidated Spirits must become up permost. A turn on the down grade is now being made, but once the profits to the mani it~ ing interest are satisfactory reasons will be abundant for an opposite movement. A 3 per cent advance in American Tobacco followed the announcement that another important step had been taken to empha- size its monopoly in the tobacco industry The early gain was’ lost later in the 3 under the combined influence of the proui- taking and further short sales. The trading element is largely committed to lower prices, but has little courage owt side of Sugar and the industrial list. The truth of the situation is that it is badly mixed, and discrimination is becoming mor: and more difficult. On the basis of earn- ings alcne there are many reasonably cheap and reliable issues in the present market, but while merit is not contested the wis- dcm of immediate buying is. Politics, international complications gro ing out of the curtailing of Spain's posse. sions and possible court decisions all in- spire cautioi This very caution is just now emphasizing the professional features of the market, and during its continuance a dull and slightly lower market would be entirely natural. There is, however, almost no evidence of liquidation in the general railway list The Northern Pacific issues are an exc: tien, perhaps, but the common stock h had a biz rise, and may very propetly await diviiends in a more humble pos' A decline of 9 per cent in Lake Brie Western preferred is thought to be = fore- runner of a change in the company div idend policy. The railway department mestly given over to dullness. and changes are for the most part confined withia fr tional limits and deserve and offer small explanation. u after the character of the next House of Representatives is determined is not likely that any really significan’ market operations will be undertaken. itions inside of the board room are apparently more likely to cause a lower level of prices than those without. Th: borrowing demand wili cause an occasional rally, and once it 1s reduced, sales wi] b the only method of relieving the du"!ne: but h ations of the final hour wer eleart gestive of this process. The in Sustrials were weak during this final period and more than unusually aull. There Was no commission demand worthy of note and no material changes outside of half a dozen stocks in each department. RRS i a FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. New York Stock Market. High. Low. Close. American Spirits uy MR 116 American Spirit Sia sks American Sugar 13g 110 1104, American Tobacco, 124ig ET 1b lea Atchison... .. TEE RA Atchison, pfd. a 4 Atchison Adjustments. *Baltimore & Ohio...._. Brooklyn Rapid Transit. Canada Southern i Chesapeake & Ohi C., C. C. & St. Louis: Chicago, B&Q... Chicago& Northwes Chicago Gas. ©. M.& St. Pani. Chicago, KL. & Pa Chic 3tP., M&O hig. & G. Western - Consolidated G Del., Lack & W Delaware Den. & Rio Grande, pfd. Ene. General Electric, new Minis Central . Lake Snore... Louisville & Nasiviile Metropolitan Traction Manhattan Elevated Missouri Pacific K. & T. Sonthern Railway. Southern Ry., pfd. Texas Paciti Tenn. Coal & Iron. Union Pacifle.....7 Union Pacific, pfd. U.S. Leather, pfa. U 8. Rubber: Rubber, pfd. Wabash, pfd Western Il. Steel at 78%, Electric Light, 10 at 110, at 110. After call” Mergenthaler Linotype, 5 at District of Columbia Bonds.—5s, 20-year funding, 100 bid. Gs, 30-year funding, 105 78, 1901, Water stocw, 108 bid. 3.658, funding, 1161 bid. Miscellaneous Bonds.—Metropolitan’ Railroad 11944 bid, 121 asked. “Metropolitan Railroad conv. Gs, 125 bid, 126 asked. Metropolitan Railroad cert, A, i14 bid. Metropolitan Railroad cert B, 114 bid. Columbia Railroad 6s, 118 bit, Belt Railroad 5s, 45 bid, 55 asked. Eckington Raf. roud ¢8, 100 bid. Washington Gas Company series A Gs, 114 bid. Washington Gas Company series Tt 6s. 115 bid. U. S. Electric Light deb. imup., 100 bid. Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone 38. 103 Did. | American Security and Trust 5s, 100° bid. Washington Market Co. Ist 6s. 115 bid.” Washing! ton Market Co. extn. 68, 115 bid. Masonic Hall As- sociation 5s, 108 bid. National Bank Stocks.—Rank of Washington, 285 bid. Metropolitan, 312 bid. Central, 145 bid. Far. mers and Mechanics’, 180 bid, 190 asked. | Sccond, 145 bid. Citizens’, ‘145 bid." Columbia, 135. bh 145 asked. Capital, 125 bid. West Knd, 0 bid. Traders’, 100 bid. Lincoln, 115 bid, 122 asked. Safe Deposit and Trast Compantes—National Sate Deposit and Trust, 112 bid, 115 asked. Washington Lean and Trost, 125 bid. 130 asked. American Se- curity and Trust, 150 bid, 155 asked. Insurance Stocks.—Firemen’s, 28 bid. Franklin, 38 bid. Metropolitan, 70 bid! “Corcoran, 52. bid. Potomac, 58 bid, 65 asked. Arlington, 125 bid. German-American, 190 bid. National Union, 10 bid. Columbia, Ui Vid 12 asked. Hlges, 7% bid, Ss ced. People’s, 5% 6 asked. Lincol x10! bid, 6 asked. Commercial, 4 bid. runeie Title Insurance Stocks.—Real Estate Title, 72 bid. Columbia Title, 4% bid, 5 asked. Railroad Stocks.+Capital Traction Co., 78 asked. Metropolitan, 125 bid, 126 daabla, 20 a 5 aaa Gas a Electric it Stocks.--Washington 5 48% bid, 49 asked. Georgetown Gas, 40 bid, 48 asked. U. S._Electric Light, 110 bid. 111 asked. ‘Telephone Stocks.—Chesapeake and Potomac, 50 bid. Pennsylvania, 88 bid, 45 asked. Miscellaneous — Stocks.—Mergenthaler Linotype, 185 bid, 185% aaked. Langton Monotype. 16 asked. American Grapbophone, 13% bid. 14 asked. Ameri: can Graphopbone preferred, 14% bid, 15 asked. Pneumatic Gun -15 bid, -20 asked. Wash ington Market, 10 bid.” Great Falla Ice, 118 bid, 128 asked. Norfolk and Washington Steamboat, 97 -. 77% DIA, asked. Co- xEx dividend. ees Baltimore Markets. TSE ERUAEIM: steamer mired. Bma5N4: receipts, 42.777 bushels; exports, none; stock, 1,194,200 bush ghz it 40.000 bushels; southern white ‘com, ha Bib; do. yellow, S6yad8. Gate gatet; No. Z white Western, 23020; No. 2 mixed BKAZT: receipts, 27.195 bushels: exports, none: stock, 18.879 bush: « q stronger and higher—Noe. 2 nearby, W; 2 westem, 52; receipts, 15, Doshels | ex stock, 138.289 bushels. Hay firm —Ne $10a810.50. “Grain freights rule firm and boxiwess in steamer «team to Live: . Sd. November, @igd. The October 0s imitate as. Rotter 1Ra14: xt IGsa17. Cheese ‘w York 60 large, $4al0: do. 37 1) . 1OYaIOK. “Lettuce Yas $1-20a8i.20 pe Non for finished goads in carloads; $1.31a81.32 gallon for jubling. _> @ Cotton Markets. R. Hibbs & Co. hank F st., members New York correspondents Messrs, La- 2, Provin: Furnished by W and brokers, 141 stock exchange denburg, Thalmann & Co., New York. ™ High, Low. Close. Wheat — Dex , os Gh ay May Gy Gy awe Cora Dec May. 2 Oats De 1% Mas... PROVISIONS. Open. High. Pork Der ? 0 So Jan Lard De Jon Ribs Dee Jan... November... December January March: “ “ aie Government Bonds. 2 per cents, 3 per cents, 3 per cents, per cents, per cents, registered... reg. of 1808-1918. coupon of 1908-1 registered of 1: coupon of 1My per cents, registered of 1 per cents, coupon of If per cents, registered of 11 per cents, coupon of 1404 Currency 6 per cents of ISu0 > NO PENALTY 4 4 4 4 ATTACHED. Offense of Stringing Overhead Wires in the District. The attention of the sicners has been called by electrical engineer, to the fact that there is no clause in the police regulations provil- ing a penalty for the stringing of additional overhead wires in the District, such additions to the overhead rohibited by law. He District Commis Mr. W. C. Allea, Whough wires are therefore ommends that section 5 of article 1 of the police regulations be amended so as to rn “Any person stringing additional tele- graph, telephone, messenger tric lighting wires, or changing signal or elec- the tion of any pole or overhead electric wire without a permit (as aforesaid), shall, on ecuviction thereof Mm the Police Court of © District of Columbta, be punished by a fine of not less than $10 nor more than for each and every offense.” The suggesticn of Mr. Allen has been a; ‘oved by the Commissioners, and the pro- i amendment will shortly be made ese ae FOR A NEW MORGUE. Building Inspector Brady Submits Plans to Commixsioners. Mr. John B. Brady, the District inspector of buildings, has submitted to the Com missioners pians for a new morgue, to cost $10,000, Mr. Brady's estimate of cost is based on a brick building about 40 by 30 feet, and of t Stories in height, over-the horgue room, with room, autopsy room and corone on the first floor and waiting rooms for and women witnesses, toilet’ rooms rooms for morgue keeper on second floor, and a cellar sufficient for heating and cooling paratus. The building would cost, it is explained, about $7.50) of the simplest construction ish, with of the walls not plaster, he b ing would cost abdut $0 and the re erating plant about $1,500 or less, leaving a small margin of $4” for the preparation of ns end snecifications and superintend- ence. No estimate en made for che ground nec y structur DISCUSSING A CONVICT. Warden of New Jersey's Prison Ashed to Take Him as a F Capt. Harris, warden of the District Jail, talked with officials at the Department of Justice today about John Thomas, who is under a sentence of twenty months tn the New Jersey priscu. The New Jersey prison authorities some time ago discontinue? the reception ef federal prisoners, but prior to that Justice Bingham had sentencet Thomas to twenty months. All federat prisoners from the District are being sent to the Ohio state penitentiary. The wa ew Jersey prison has been tele to, and asked to make an excep- tion in Thomas’ case that place, and it ment can be made. as his senten thought an arr is to nge- POLL OF THE THIRD VIRGINIA. Few of the Soldiers Anxious to Re- main in the Service. Special Dispatch to The Evening Sta RICHMOND, Va., October 10.—The ¢ of the 3d Virginia Regiment, which is here to be mustered out, held a conference last night, with a view to polling the com- panies to learn how many wanted to ra- main in service. The work of polling com- menced today. So far one company, that of Joseph Willard of Fairfax, has been mpleted. Only one man was found who wished to remain in service. This is taken to b> a véry signficant fact, as Capt. Wil- lard’s company, through the liberality of its commander, was better supplied with clothing, food and other comforts than any other of the thirty-six compantes of Virginia. The officers will get little support from the men in their efforts to persuade the War Department to let the 3d regiment remain in service. The men are criticising the officers of the regiment very sev=rely for holding secret meetings and making visits to the War Department in Washing- ton in their attempt to have the regiment remain in the service without consulting the wishes of the Pittsburg Taken by Knights. PITTSBURG, Pa. October 10.—The Krights Templar conclave is today well under way, 2nd the streets are fairly alive with white plumed knights. Over a hun- dred commanderies came in from north, south, east and west during the day, and the Pittsburg men on reception committees arcee before the dawn to be in waiting az the various railroad stations to act as es- corts to their guest fe To Postpone Kenney’s Tria! WILMINGTON, Del., October 10.—United States District Attorney Vandegrift today made application before Judge Bradford in the United States circuit court for a con- tinuance until after November of the trial of United States Senator Kenney, indicted for complicity with W. N. Boggs in the Dover Bank Gefalcation. The trial had been set for October 25. ee Applications at the White Ho: In anticipation of the removal of a num- ber of good places under the government from the civil service, applications are be- ing filed through the White House. Appli- cants are often under the impression that they will stand a better chance by having their applications go through the executive soe ‘They profit nothing by this course, as the applications are referred to ro) di t without looked into. Frequently a formal note is sent to the applicant tms fact. Detached From the Niagara. Lieutenant Commander E. 8. Prime has been detached irom command of the Nia- gara and ordered to duty at the navy yard at League Island. ‘On the Naval Retired List. Lieut. E. T. Bosdick and Surgeon A. G. Cabell of the navy have been placed on the retired list.