Evening Star Newspaper, October 26, 1898, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. 1 PUBLISHED DAILY, EXCENT SUNDAY, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 1101 Pennsylvania Ave., Cor. tith St., by The Evening Star Newsnaper Company. 8.H. KAUFFMANN, Pres’t Sco, 49 Potter Building tn the > cents ) cents: ot Star DS. $1 per sear, witt t Washington. D. C., be paid A RAILROAD DEAL Purchase of a Majority of Bonds of the Anacostia Line. A PROBABILITY AUCTION SALE in the Inierests of the City and Suburban Company. UNION OF CAR SYSTEMS = -_-— s just been closed which an important and far- influence on the future of street ads in this city. A majority of the is of the Anacostia street railroad has n purchased by O. T. Crosby, C. A. Lieb and F. A. Stevens. It is supposed that their purpose in securing an interest in this y is to buy the road when it is of- fered for sale As is well known, the property is now in he hands of receivers—Messrs. H. A. Gris- 1, formerly the president of the road, S. Minor—and, it is understood, to be the intention of the receivers to the court to direct the sale of the property. that is de t of a pected those new the bonds wil! the further event ocked down to them it heir intention to equip with the modern underground system similar to that which 1s w used on the principal car lines of the vide: that it is The Purchase of Bonds. The amount of bonds thus acquired is $160,000 of the first series, the total issue being $200,000. The purchase was made through Mr. John E. Herrell, who repre- sented a number of bondholders, and the pr: The entire s of this road fs $383,601 net e exception of $200,000 first mort- They are secured on the subsequent truste. ance of this traueaction, con- sidered as the beginning of the acquisition @ property, can readily be appreciated glancing at a map of the car line routes in this city. While in itself the Anacostia road has not proved to be a paying ven- ture, yet under such control as above and with the connection that be acquired, and with a modern . it is thought that the road will become an important part of a em which 1s in process.of for- but that it will have a powerful ¢ development of the section and of the suburbs through y by med as having acquired srest in the bonds have in getting the affairs of gton railroad and its allied lines a shape that now, under the name City and Suburban raiiroad, con- have been ade for equipping the line from h and G streets to nd the District nd the section city lines with tis expected © in operation during stated in The ng interest in the lroad, and it is und2r- at road is offered for sale by ourt. wHich will be the middle that they will become the ion, they also own and town and Tenleytown branch to Bethesda, Md to expect that, when the se various properties has been a res will be welded control. The pos- ¢ Phase of the railroad interest to those who local strect railroais, and recognized that in ‘thus properties which from are not and have not 2) ding ne sary ew street raii- f of formation rank among the priacipal d seems part of a whole nagement. It and crossing the bridge ‘anch extends north southeast, thence to al line, to 3d, and yuri avenue and 4% street. point, under authority of over the tracks of the Met- of the Pennsylvania re it is the terminus of of the City and Suburb- Sckirgton. Then, still on Met itan, the Ana- > 9th to G street, of the City G street to 11th, ft to the tracks of the 1ith to E street and t to Mth street, passing once h street rm: © tracks of the Metropolitan rail- ae LEFT AT THE STAKE. After Winning Twe Races Tod Sloan Has Bad Luck. The Chevelye 2 oday was won by Beresford stables’ bay coit No. 14,246, 1898-FOURTEEN PAGES. TWO CENTS, under the “Wanted Help” and “Wanted Situations” are in- Advertisements classific 1on serted in The Star at a charge of one cent per word per inser- tion, the minimum charge being 15 cent THE BOSS" ISSUE|THE CLOSE DISTRICTS |WES™ VIRGINA ALL FIGHT/ NEEDS OF THE CITIES It is Giving Trouble to Both Parties in the Campaign. Crokerism in New York and Quayiam in Pennsylvania Affects Other States. The “boss” issue is giving both parties trouble in this campaign. Crokertsm in New York and Quayism in Pennsylvania present a lively issue. Not only in quar- ters where both parttes are deeply con- cerned, but, by reflex, it is said, are being pointed to as evidences of party corruption to affect elections remote from the fields of operations of those “bosses.” By the nom- ination of Roosevelt in New York, Platt is put in obscurity, and docs not figure as a republican offset to Croker in New York. Roosevelt's notorious lack of sympathy with bosses and machine politics gives the republicans immunity in New York from the taint of bossism, and takes much of the force out of the talk of canal ring and bad local government, which the democrats are making an tissue of, while it provokes a smile when Croker talks of good govern- ment and purity in politics. Effect of Crokerism. On the other hand, the fact that the democratic party in New York is still un- der the Croker domination, and that Croker and Hill and the rest of those demo- crats who opposed Bryan, are working hand in hand in a campaign which ignores the Chicago platform, puts a bad taste in the mouths of democrats of the Chicago platform school in other states, suggesting insincerity in the democratic party which may be hurtful where the votes of silver men, not of that party, are being sought. Bad Influence of the Quay Fight. The Quay fight in Pennsylvania 1s bellev- ed to be having a more or less injurious in- fluence upoi the republicans outside of Pennsylvania. The title page of the dem- ocratic congressional campaign book car- ries a quotution in heavy black type from Jchn Wanamaker, declaring all sorts of evils had resulted to the state of Pennsyl- yania from republican rule under Quayism. Quayism is Leing treated by the democrats as Synonymous with republicanism, and the situation in Pennsylvania is ‘being pointed out as an example of the result of continuous republican party rule. Wanamaker and the rest of the anti- Quay reptilicans in Pennsylvania are speaking without reserve of alleged cor- ruption in politics and government by Quay republicans who have for years held power in that state, and are taking the ground that the republican party can better afford to expose such practices and try to put an end to them than it can to conceal or ex- cuse them. Their attitude is that while the party may suffer temporarily from the ex- posure of scandals affecting some of its party leaders, it cannot permanently retain pubiic confidence unless it chastises evil Goers withia its own household. Contrasting Exiort in these two states the spectacle is pre- sented, on the one hand, of the democrats turning back and nestling in the bosom of their boss in the hope of gaining a tempo- rary and prospectively expensive viewory, and, on the other hand, of republicans go- ing forth boldiy to kill off their bosses and to purify the party at any risk of temporary party sacrifice. In New York Piatt has been forced to gracefully accept a reform candidate as his own, aud in Pennsyivania there is a very strong belief among the Wanamaker repubiicans that Quay is going to be overthrown. Wanamaker is carrying his ight on Quay into the greatest republi- can stronghoids in that reliable republican state, and is arousing enthusiasm and re- ceiving ovations at the hands of repubil- cans. + e + —___- MR. EMORY TO CONTINUE. Will Remain Director of the Bureau of American Republics. ‘The executive committee of the Interna- tional Union of American Republics met in the diplomatic room of the Department of State at 11 o'clock this morning. There were present: The Secretary of State, Mr. John Hay, chairman; Mr. Andrade, minis- ter from Venezuela; Mr. Merou, minister from the Argentine Republic. The object of the meeting was to consider the ques- tion of appointing @ director of the bureau of the American republics, the term of the provisional director, Mr. Frederic Emory, expiring November 1. In view of the sat- isfactory condition of the bureau and the progress recently made, the committee de- cided to reappoint Mr. Emory director, sub- ject to its future action. Mr. Calvo, minister from Costa Rica, a member of the committee, who was un- eble to be present, sent a letter expressing his desire for Mr. Emory’s continuance. No definite term was fixed, but ft is under- stood that the present management wiil continue as long as the interests of the bu- reau seem to require, it having received the unanimous indorsement of the repre- sentatives of the Latin-American countries as well as the approval of the Department of State. Mr. Emory, who is chief of the bureau of foreign commerce of the Department of State, has had charge of the bureau of American republics since the death of the former dire Mr. Joseph P. Smith, on the 5 ary last. While continuing to serve as provisional director he will, as heretofore, remain in charge of the bureaa of foreign commerce, which is engaged in the publication of the commercial reports from diplomatic and consular officers to the dden by Tad Sloan. to 4 on Dominte II. riffith's three-year-old tly St. Ia, ridden by Sloan, won the ‘ond welter handicap of 300 suvereigns. betting was 5 to 1 against St. Ia. © wer twenty-six horses in the Cam- stakes race, and the betting inst Georgie, 40 to 1 against ad & 1 against Hawfineh, bad stert, the Priace of nh, ridden by Sloan, Sir J. d and Mr. E. J. Percy's Kep- he post. at tting was 7 to 1 against Nonsuch B WomME = AT COLUMBUS. Gathering for the ( onvention of Ohio Women's Federation. COLUMBUS, Ohio, October 26.—The Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs is gathering for {ts convention, the opening se: fon of which will be held this evening. It is expected that there will be about 1,000 Ii es here, including the most prominent women in Ohio, and in addition a number of national reputation from other states. The local committees have perfected elabo- © plans ond success seems assured for affair. - The program Includes the customary re- ports and papers on subjects cf interest to the organization, and in addition an elabo- rate form of entertainment has been ar- rerged, including carriage drives, recep- The local club women will give any luncheons in honor of their visitors. Among the prominent women either now in the city or en route here are Mrs. Cal- vin S. Brice, Mrs. Wm. B. Lowe, Atlanta, Ga., jent National Federation; Mrs. arah D. Platt, Denver, vice president Na- enal Federation; Mrs. Alice Freeman ‘almer of Cambridge, Mass.; Miss Bertha Knobe, Chicago; Mrs. Ellen H. Richards, on, and Mrs. Josephine Woodward of nnati. Mrs. J. A. Robert, Dayton, 13 president, and Miss Frances Battelle, Piqua, state secretary. Department of State. —————— DEPARTURE OF GEN. MILES. Left With His Staff to Take Part in the Philadelphia Exercises. Maj. Gen. Miles left here this morning for Philadeiphia to take part in the peace jubilee. He will act as grand marshal of the parade, which ts to be a leading feature of the celebration. He was accompanied from this city by Gen. Gilmore, Col. Allen, Lieut. Cols. Michler, Maus, Black and Rever, and Capt. Whitney, comprising his entire staff, with the exception of Capt. Morton, who remains here in charge of army headquarters. It is a noteworthy fact that the staff of Gen. Miles is the same as that whicn accompanied him to Santiago and Porto Rico. The general and his staff will also ride the same horses and bear the same equipments that they had on those occa- sions. The flags which will be carried are the same as were carried in Cuba and Porto Rico, the headquarters flag being the same as that which waved over head- quarters in Ponce and other Porto Rican towns, a little frayed by tropical winds, but still serviceable. —————_++_____ Exposition in Australia. The Department of State has received from the British embassy an invitation for the government of the United States to take part in the western Australfan inter- national mining and industrial exposition, which is to be held at Coolgard, ing March 21 next and continuing for at least three months. ————_++______ Wants Quickly Filled. At thi8’ season, when so many are seek- ing situations, and, on the other hand, so many seeking employes, it is of interest to know that advertisements under the classifications Wanted Help and Wanted Situations are inserted in The Star at a charge of 15 cents for fifteen words. . Where Gontests for Representatives Can Be Called Doubtful. VOTE OF 1896 AS AN INDICATION Where Efforts of Campaign Man- agers Will Be Exerted. WHERE MARGINS ARESMALL Sa Fifty-seven congressional districts may be properly classed as doubtful in the com- ing elections, if the vote of 1896 can be taken as an indication of a close contest. In these fifty-seven districts representa- tives were elected by pluralities or major- ities ranging from 1,700 down to 99. In thirty districts the margin was below 1,000. The following table shows in concise form the vote in 1896 in the districts in question: Rep. Dem. Plu. 01 State and District. yote. —_—vote. |. Califernia— first. 17,828 1,500 Sixth . 23.494 24157 663 Seventh 18,939 19,153 214 Minoie— ifteenth Seventeent Ninete Fourth Fifth . Ninth ‘Twelfth Town— Sixth . Eighth Kanras— Second Fourth Fifth Kentucky. Third . Fourth 13,286 20,575, 15,314 14,287 O.s48 11,082 Bighth 9,219 Eleventh 12'195 Tweltth 11¢as12'815 Thirteenth 15,513, 14,067 North Carolina— Fitth . 18,639 $o,s02 19,419, 18,006 20, 19,189 27,484 23/818 22760 18,114 18,000 Fourth Wyoming At large. + 24,054 YELLOWSTONE KELLY RETURNS. Just Completed an Exploring Tour in Alaska. Major General Miles has recelved a tele- gram from Lieut. L. S. Kelly at Vancouver barracks, Washington, saying that he has just returned from a trip through the un- | him, explored region of Alaska as far as Tanana river, and is now ready for other service. This officer is a noted scout, having served gallantly with Gen. Miles in most of his Indian campaigns. Because of valuable services rendered the army in that region be is known as “Yellowstone Kelly.” He entered the wilds of Alaska early in the spring and knew nothing of the war with Spain until his return to civilization yester- day. During his absence he was commis- stoned captain in one of the immune regi- ments, but owing to the fact that he was beyond the reach of communication the commission was not issued. Now that he has returned to the United States, however, the original plan will be put into effect, and he will be appointed a captain of one of the immune regiments destined for service in Cuba. —+ 2 +—_____ SOME NOTABLE DISCHARGES. Col. Astor and the Sons of Secretary Alger and Senater McMillan. There were several notable discharges from the volunteer army today, the most prominent being Lieut. Col. John Jacob Astor, inspector general, the New York millionaire; Capt. Frederick M. Alger, as- sistant adjutant general, and Capt. James H. McMillan, assistant quartermaster. Capt. Alger is the son of the Secretary of War, and Capt. McMillan is the son of Senator McMillan of Michigan. Other officers discharged were: Capt. Frank L. Polk, assistant quartermaster; Lieut. William W. Bryant, 69th New York Infantry; Capt. Reuben M. Rose, 3d Con- necticut Infantry; Lieut. Edward W. Jones, 2uzd New York Infantry. Accompanying the orders for these dis- charges was a statement in each case that the services of the officer named are no longer required. ++ ADVICES FROM GEN. OTT: Conditions Quiet and Believed to Be} Improving at Manila. The edjutant general received the fol- tewing cable meseage this morning: “MANILA, October 26, 1898. | “Transport City of Para leaves today for San Francisco via Negasaki. Large mail. Major Whipple, pay deygrtment, and Lieu- tenant Williams, ordnance department, on board. Transports Scandia and Condor still in port. Candia probably leaves within ten days for Sada Francisco: Can be utilized for freight purposes. Quiet here and con- ditions believed to be improving. ““(Signed) OTIS, Major General.” ——+ 2 +—_______ Personal Mention. Mr. D. H. Rhodes of the quartermaster’s department, United States army, who has been on official business at Santiago, Cuba, for the past two months, has returned home. Dr. C. 8. McGahan of Asheville, N. C., who ‘has been north all summer in attend- ance upon Mrs. William C. Whitney, is in this city for a few days. He is the guest of Dr. James Dudley Morgan. ———+o+_____ Hawalian Stamps May Be Used. Postmaster General Emory Smith has is- sued an order directing that Hawaitan postage stamps shall be recognized at their face value for the prepayment of postage on all articles mailed in Hawaii, whether addressed for delivery in thé United States or elsewhere. Commissioner of Internal Revenge Soott’ ; Prediction About the State, He Says It the Republican Colunin to Stay—Legislature Will Be Safe on Joint Ballet. Commissioner Scott of the internal reve- nue bureau has returned from West Vir- ginia, where he has been making speeches. Mr. Scott is one of the most prominent of the republican candidates for United States senator to succeed Senator Faulkner. He is naturally interested in the results in that state. To a Star reporter, who asked him today about the outlook, he said: The Outlook Good, “In regard to the outlook in West Vir- ginia, I regard it as being very good. Of course, there is some little dissatisfaction in Dayton’s and Dovener’s districts over the distribution of patronage, but it is not going to make any change in the general result. “The second district, that is, Dayton’s, perhaps is being contested by his opponent, Major McGraw, more vigorously than any other, but I have no doubt of Dayton’s elec- tion. In the first district Doyener will be returned by fully as large a majority as two years ago—four thousand. Freer, who was nominated in the fourth district in the place of Miller, will be elected. Of course, this is a doubtful district, but he is very popular, and especially so with our colored people. In the third there is no que: about Mr. Edwards’ election to the p! now occupied by Mr. Dorr, ag that district is most assurediy republican. Legislature Will Be Republican. “The legislature will be republican on joint ballot beyond a doubt, although ex- Senator Davis and ex-Senator Camden are assisting their democratic friends in the state, and making a very vigorous fight to get control of the legislature; but they will be disappointed. ‘We hear a great deal about the of republicans in not going out to mevtings, but while that to some extent is true, it is also true that tue democrats are unable to get a sufficient number of people together to hold @ meeting. The condition of the country Is good. The farmers are all sat- isfied. They are getting as,much now al- most for a sheep pelt as they got for a sheep two years ago, and while they are not showing much interest in the meetings, on election day, I am satisfied, they will all go up to vote, and you can put #t down that West Virginia is all right. Ske is in the republican column to stay, a DREW DEAD FRIEND'S PENSION. thy Fraud Was Detected and the Forger Was Convteted. Atlas P. Gates, who served in Company B, 224 New York Cavalry, and who Is ar applicant for pension, and, was the assist- ant postmaster at the Soldiers’ Home at Quincy, Ill, became asseciate@ with An- drew Murray, a pensioner, who served in Company E. 17th New York Volunteer In- fantry, while an Inmgte of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers at Milwaukee, Wis. Murray diec June 8, 1897, and Gates ob- tained his persion certificate, impersonated his dead friend and drew the pension due after ferging the dead soldier's in- dorsements t( his checks. He was convict- ed in the United States district court at Milwaukee, Wis., and sentenced to eigh- teen mon-hs' imprisonment in the Milwau- Kee house of ccrrection. Mary E. Richards, alias Rue, of Newark, N. J., was convicted at the United Biat district court at Trenton, N. J., and sen- tenced to two years’ imprisonment for fil- ing a false and frauduient application for pension as the widow of Thomas Rue, who served in the llth New Jersey Infantry, she having been married to one Daniel 3. Richards and having deserted him without obtaining a divorce “before she went through the form of a marriage ceremony with the soldier. Egbert E. Austin, alias Johnson, alias James H. Ferguson, etc., who defrauded a large number of persons in Ohio, Pennsyl- vania, New York, New Hampshire, Ver- mont and Massachusetts, by pretending to be an officer of the government of the United States authorized to appoint special examiners of the pension bureau, and who bas been serving a term in the Mastyard, N. H., jail for that offense, has been again arrested on an indictment found by the United States district court at Boston, Mass., and will be taken to that city for trial, This man would pretend to appoint his victlms special examiners; and would then advise them that the government required each special examiner to have a pair of handcuffs and a revolver, and that it would be necessary for his appointee to deposit $10 with the commissioner of pensions as security for the revolver and handcuffs. He would then manage to get hold of the letter in which the $10 was inclosed and cause his victim to mail a gimilar-looking communi- cation to Washington. ee THE PRESIDENT’S DEPARTURE. Gone With the Cabinet to Witness the Jubilee Exercises. The President and Mrs. McKinley left here at 9 o'clock this morning over the Pennsylvania railroad to attend the peace jubilee at Philadelphia. ‘They were ac- companied by Secretary Hay, Secretary Alger and Mrs. Alger, Secretary and Miss Wilson, Secretary Bliss, Solicitor General Richards and Mr. Porter and Mr. Cortel- you, secretaries to the President. At Phil- adelphia Vice President and Mrs. Hobart and Secretary and Misy Long will join the party. The party will return to Washing- ton Friday morning. The special train wag made up of two private Pullman cars of the datest pattern and a combination parier and.baggage car. The President spent a busy day yesterday in anticipation of his. absemeé f“om the veity. He had conferenggs: all during the day with members of hig cabinet. Besides the regular cabinet meeting; there were informal conferences at.¢ oicleck i the af- ternoon and again at night. ——- Late Naval Oxdess. Chief Engineer C. R.jRoelker has been detached from the Newark amd ordered to this city as a member e@f thetboa:d of in- spection and survey. ‘ Chief Engineer 8. H.<Ross¢bas deen de- tached from the San Framcised. anc ordered to the Newark. Lieut. E. C. Weeks :gnd Bleut. W. H. Clifford have been hoi ly sdiscliarged. Chief Engineer C. J. Habighurst has been detached from the Puritan and ordered to Washington, D. CG. Surgeon J. D. Gatewood has been assign- ed to duty at the National Museura of Hy- giene. -H. G.Dohrman Lieut. J. Ross, and Assistant Engin r .@. A. Kolb have es been honorably dischi Admiral Miller's Retiremes Official announcemest wes made at the Navy Department téday thet Rear Ad- miral J. M. Miller, commanding the Pacific statior, will be retired November 22 by operation of law on account of Com- ™modore Albert Kautz, recently pe porhmand of the naval station at Newport, is now on his way to San Francisco to relieve Admiral Miller station. Discussed at the Municipal Improve- ment Society’s Convention. COMMISSIONER WIGHT'S ADDRESS Response by President Van Duyne of the Association. HE MEMBERS PRESENT The fifth annual convention of the Amer- ican Society of Municipal Improvements opened this morning shortly after iv o'clock in the banquet hall of the Arling- ton Hotel. The convention will last three days, during which time a large number of interesting papers on sanitation and kin- dred topics will be read. The society was called to order by Presi- dent Harrison Van Duyne of Newark, N. J., who introduced District Commissioner Wight, who delivered an address of wel- come to the societ “Lt is always a pleasure,” said Mr. Wight, “to welcome to Washington those who carc to make this a meeting place for their con- ventions, but it is especially pleasant to Welcome those who are making a study of, and giving their time and attention to, the subject of municipal improvement. it quite litting that these who are interested in the general subject of municipal im- provement tnrou, t land should meet at the nation’s ¢ , and learn what 1s being done, and er what is yet tu be done in the improvement of this beautiful city; because they not only have an in- terest in it, but they have also an owner- ship in it. “in return the is great benefits waich it was beseved that the establishment of the nation’s capilal would bring to the lo- callty, the generous original owners do- nated in effect about five-sixths of all the territory to the ates government, and the people you re. nL own more than 5) per cent of Wasiington 1 estate, includin 3 and re ation but €: 1 5 uding sirects cnd avenues, of which the nation owns 14! per cent. Commissioner Wight’s Address, “You have a duty, then, as well as an in- terest in-the matier, for it needs all the help and ali the brain that can be pro- cured to properiy develop the nation’s ca ital, so as not to perpetuate errors of judg- ment in the ng out of highways, parks and breathin vell as the more somber questions of sewage and other san- itary measures. ‘We are jusi on the eve of celebrating the first century of the city’s history, but it should not be thought that Washington has been growing for one hun A ars. for three-quarters of a century there was almost no growth ai ail, and the evidence that you see about you in the im ¥ ments of street: s and electric rali- | Foads have been the products of the last three de le: those who are ng the mu affairs. of this y ul pital, wit, superb suburbs, that it should imevery way be worthy of the great nation whieh cen- ters all its political inter: here, and where, tuo, there are fa 2 educational, sociai and 1 intere which go to make up all that is best in a community.” Mr. Wight referred to Washington as distinctly a ential city, but id it would pro surpr the society . to know that the last census showed that this city is fourteenth in proportion to the: po) ulation in the list of manufacturing cities of the country. He spoke of the great power at the Great Falls that might be utilized for manufacturing purposes. Mr. Wight explained the fiscal system of the District of Columbia, and also of the man- ner in which it is governed. Speaking of the improvements of the city he said: Hlans are now perfected by which the steam railroads will remove their trac! rom the streets and do away with the ob- jectionable and deadly grade crossings; the. unsightly and unhealthy Eastern branch flats, which are such a menace to health, are soon to be reclaimed; a recent law of Congress will enabie us, within a Very short time, to conipel every house to be connected with ruaning water and sup- plied with the latest sanitary conditions; a careful study is being made of the sub- ject, with the expectation that soon legis- lation will be passed enabling us to take down every overhead wire that now exists, and put under ground. The Response. Commissioner Wight’s address of wel- come was responded to by President Van Duyne in appropriate words. He referred to previous annual meetings of the society. Speaking of the practical work that had been accomplished by the society Mr. Van Duyne said: “At the convention held last year our committee on street paving recommended, among other things, that where a contract- - his work for in asphalt pave- t the pavement at the should be specilically ment, the ¢ end of the term stated. The city of Newark this year part- ly adopted these sug. ions, and instead of paving with asphalt under specitica- tions calling for a five-year guarantee with indefinite requirements now re- quires a ten-year guarantee under bonds given by a responsible trust com- pany, and the exact cundition in which the pavement is to be at the end of that term in order to be accepted is stated. Under the old specifications for several years only Trinidad lake asphalt was used. Last year the bidders were limited to four different kinds and this year, under the more severe and definite specifications, the door was thrown wide open to all asphalts. Any responsible company or individual giving approved bonds is given the contract provided the bid is the lowest. “The first asphalt laid in Newark was in the year 1890, and from that time until 1894 it cost about $2.85 per yard. This was laid by the Barber Asphalt Company, and virtually without competition. Last year the price got down to $2.25 per yard, and this year, with the ten-year guarantee, but open to all, the price has been about $1.50 per yard. The city, however, agrees to pay in addition to that amount 25 cents per yard for the second term of five years for maintenance and repairs. “We have also required this year a five- year guarantee on oblong granite biock pavement, notwithstanding which the price has been reduced from about $2.50 per yard in 1893 and 1894 to $1.50 per yard this year when laid on sand, and in like pro- portion when laid in concrete. Perhaps i should add that New York city, only nine miles away, stopped almost entirely its paving work this year, and that may have helped to reduce the price to the neighbor- ing cities. Progress in the Cities. “In all our progressive cities, and we all want to be consider2d progressive, the con- ditions are now entirely different from fif- teen years ago. Even Washington at that time, or a little earlier, had an unenviable reputation for the ccndition of its streets, and a number of other cities gloried in their cobblestone pavements. “But the great adv:.nce made during the last few years in city development has taken a large amount of money, the an- nual outlay for expenses has been greatly increased, municipal bonds are becoming a burden, and as a natural result there is such an increase in the tax rate as to cause alarm to many citizens. “During this same time in all our cities (Continued on Highth Page.) SEVERE STORM IN THE WEST Heavy fnow Fall, With Decided Drop in Temperature. Around the Lakes the Storm Assumed the Chi Danger to Shipping. eter of a Blixzard— CHICAGO, October 26.—A wintry storm, which was central over the southern end of Lake Michigan, prevailed throughout the northwestern states the past twenty- four hours. To the west of Chicago snow fell to the depth of from two to eight inches, and here and to the eastward thene was a heavy rain, which changed to a heavy wet snow at midnight. A high gale from the northwest whipped the snow into a raging blizzard at many points. Telegraph wires were blown down at some places and the telephone service demoralized. Deep drifts which interrupt- ed street car traffic and threatened to im- pede railroad trains and paralyze business placed some of the smaller cities in the grip of winter. Such severity cof weather Was entirely unexpected so early, and has brought suffering to stocks. On the lakes the gule registered great velocity, and in several instances played havoc with shipping. For vessel men this storm is the roughest of the season, Dan- ger signals are up all around Lakes Michi- gan, Huron and Superior. At several points on the lakes vessels Were reported in distress, and the crews had narrow escapes from drowning. In Chicago harbor aione twenty-five vessels put in for safety. The force of the storm was felt as far south as the Gulf of Mexico. Its effects at different points were varied, and at night- fol the rain had been falling in the Ohio val- ley and in the central and lower Missis: s turned into snow and soon a gen- ulne winter biizzard was raging in those parts of the country. When the snow start- ed the velocity of the wind increased. In places the change in temperature almost dangerous to health. The greatest drop reported in the south was at Abilene, Texes, where the mercury fell 26 degrees in a few hours. , At Sprirgfield, NL, and Springfield, Mo., the temperature dropped 28 degrees during the afterncon; at Davenport and Dubvque, lowa, 26 degrees, and at Chicago, grees. The lowest “was Sp 23 de- temperature at these places as follows: Dubuque, 30 degrees; ingfleld, ll, 32; Springfield, Mo., 32: venport, 32; Chicago, 7; Abilene, 5: The rainfall In this section so far’ this month is one inch more than the normal for October. Worst in Years at Benton Harbor. BENTON HARBOR, Mich., October 26.— The worst storm in twenty-five years is raging here today. The wrecking schooner Judd lies anchored at the mercy of the waves. At times the high seas shut out all v-ew of the lighthouse. Hundreds ar> anx- fous for the safety of vessels that are now many hours overdue. There is a sixty-mile- an-hour north wind blowing. —_—— AT OUTS WITH BRISSON. Gen. Chanoine Gives Reason Why He Resigned War Portfolio. PARIS, October 26.—The Petit Journal to- Gay publishéd an interview with the for- mer minist2r of war, Gen. Chanoine, who explained that he resigned on account the difference of opinion with the premier, M. Brisson, about the Picquart affair. He ided that he had not demanded the pros cution of the papers which had been at- tacking the army, because he considered that the penalties provided by the laws were insufficient. The moderate papers say t realized their hopes, an¢ revisionist organs express belief in the ex- istence of a military plot. They urge a union of all republicans as the only means of giving stability to the future ministry. ae see BARATIER AT MARSEILLES. yesterday he radical and CAPT. Bearer of Dispatches From Fashoda ‘Traveling With Gen. Kitchener. MARSEILLES, October 26.—General Lord Kitchener of Khartoum and Capt. Baratter, the bearer ef Major Marchand’s Fashod> report, arrived from Alexandria, Egypt, to- day on board the Messageries steamer from that port. During the voyage the two offi- cers dined together and cordially conversed on the customs of the tribes and peoples each had met. The British consul here met Gen, iKitch- ener on landing and Capt. Baratier received an affectionate greeting from his mother and brother. Gen. Kitchener and Capt. for Pars on the same train. A crowd which assembied on the plat- form cneered Capt. baratier and a deiega- lon from tie navai and commercial scivols presented him with a bejeweied insignia of the Legion of Honor, io which his appoint- ment has just been announced. A deputaiion trom the Geographical So- ciety of Marseilles, after congratulating Capt. Barauer, proceeded vo Gen. Kitch- cner’s sa.oon car. ‘here the spokesman of ihe French party expressed admirauon of the gel fais remarkable campaign and work in behalf of civilization and taanked hum for the courtesy he had extende: Major Marchand and his colleagues. general thanked his visitors warmly ani d Major Marchand, whose expedi- id, had excited’ the admiration of the whore world. The train then departed amid shouts of “vive Baratier: ive Marchand a JESSE JAMES, JR., ON TRIAL. Baratier left His Case’Has Aroused Much Interest in Kansas City. KANSAS CITY, Mo., October 26.—The trial of Jesse James, son of the noted out- law, for complicity in the Missouri Pactfi train robbery at Leeds on September last, was begun in the criminal court here today. The day was spent in securing a jury. Prominent lawyers have been re- tained by both sires; a formidable array of witnessés has been subpoenaed, and a battle royal is-expect-a. The (ase cf young James, who up to the Une of ‘his arrest for ai- leged complicity in the robbery had borne an execelient reputation, has excited great inierest, and many of the best men in the city have come out in his defense. Chief of Police Hayés, on the other hand, declares that he has ‘evidence sufficient to convict James. ¥rank James of St. Louis, uncle of the accused and brother of the famed Jesse James, is in the city to attend the trial. — + Liner Paris Satis Today. NEW YORK, October 26.—The American liner Paris, known during the Spanish war as the auxiliary cruiser Yale, resumed her place as a merchantman when she sailed today for Southampton. Since the expira- tion of the government charter the Paris has been thouroughly overhauled and paint- ed, both inside and outside. eS See Big Saw Mill Burned. VANCOUVER, B. C., October 26.—The Hastings saw mill was entirely destroyed by fire today. Two hundred and fifty men are thrown out of employment. The mill was one of the most complete on the Pa- cific coast, having a capacity of 300,000 feet per day. All the valuable machinery was destroyed as well as the wharf and the com- pany’s mill. RAIN STOPS PARADE President McKinley Finds Dismal Weather at Philadelphia Jubilee. ees MILITARY DISPLAY + TOMORROW Civic Demonstration Has Postponed Until Friday. A RECE?D?TION Been TONIGHT PHILADELPHIA, October 26,—President MeKinley arrived here at noon today, but iustead of finding the city in the midst of the enjoyment of its peace celebration he found a dreary, desolate condition of af- fairs and many thousand citizens and vis- {tors in the throes of disappointment on ac- ccunt of the interruption of the jubilee ex ercises in consequence of a prevailing rain stcrm, The day's jubilee program included the ctvic parid>, the greater portion of which, it was expected, would be witnessed by the President, Gen. Miles and other distin- guished visitors. At 5 o'clock this morning, hewever, rain began to fall heavily, and from that time till 10 o'clock there was an incessant, heavy downpour, and during the remainder of the day heavy rain fell at frequent intervals. Day's Program Abandoned. Early in the day the citizens’ jubilee com- mittee met at the mayor's office and very quickly concluded to abandon the day's Program and to postpone the parade until Friday. The object of carrying the clvic Parade over to Friday was to permit to- morrow’s program, the military and naval street parade, to proceed as had previously been arranged. ‘The rededication of Inde- pendence Hall, the exercises in connection with which was to have taken place this morning, was also postponed until Friday. There were many thousand visitors in the city, who came to visit the parade, and ‘the disappointment to them, as well as to the citizens themselves, was keen. The special train bearing the President and party over the Pennsylvania road from Washington reached here at noon. train wat composed of two Pullman parlor cars. The party comprised the President, Mrs. McKinley, Secretary and Mrs. Alger, Secretary and Miss Wilson, Postmaster General Smith, Solicitor General Richards, Secretary to the President Porter, Private Secretary Cortelyou and Major Hopkins. Met by the Committee. The party was met at the station by a re- ception committee and escorted to the Belle- vue Hotel, which will be the home of the party during their visit. Mrs. McKinley and the other ladies of the party were taken in charge by a committee of ladies con- sisting of Mrs. Cornelius Stevenson, Mrs. Governor Hastings, Mrs. Mayor Warwick and Miss Anne Thompson, daughter of President Thomson of the | Pennsylvania railroad. Vice President and Mrs. Hobart arrived from Washington a half hour earlier than the President and were escorted to the Hotel Stratford, where quarters had been reserved for them. General and Mrs. Miles also arrived short: ‘ter noon and were taken to the Hotel Walton. The President will remain in his room this | afternoon. He will this evening be given @ reception at the Unton League. BAD WEATHER FOR JUBILEE, “Civic Day” at Philadelphia Post- poned Until Next ny. PHILADELPHIA, October 26.—A heavy acwnpour of rain began soon after 5 o'clock this morning, and at 10 o'clock showed no signs of ¢ n. AS a result the peace Jubilee committee announced the postpone- ment of the “civic day” parade until Fri- Gay. The indications are that the weather tomorrow will be clear, and that no cs ponement of the military parade will be hecessary. —_>—__ KAISER REACHES PALESTINE. He Receives Marked Courtesies From the Turkish Oficial HAIFA, Palestine, October 25 (delayed in transmission)—The Emperor and Em- press of Germany arrived here at noon to- day and landed during the afternoon. The town was decorated profusely, every house flying German and Turkish’ flags. Turkish troops lined the streets and the band of a cavalry regiment played the German anthem as the emperor and em- press landed. After ianding their majesties entered carriages and Were driven direct to Mount Carmei, ut the toot of which a German- American mission colony is situated. etch RRE'S BEHALF. IN COL. Allegany County Officials Making a stumping Your in Garrett County. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. CUMBER. D, Md., October 26.—Sen- ator David E. Dick of this county, Fish Commissioner A. F. George and Julius C. Renninger are making a tour of Garrett county this week in behalf of Col. Pearre, the republican congressional nomin The ces for meetings include Red House, Ison. Kitzmiilersviile, Bloomington, North Glade and Swanton. The republican campaign in Allegany county was opened last night with an en- thusiastic meeting at hart Mines, ad- Gressed by Messrs. A. A. Doub, D. Lind- ley Sloan, C. Edgar Keller, David A. Roob and Ralph M Luman. TROOPS FOR THE PHILIPPINES. ‘Transports Indiana and Ohio to Sail Tomorrow for Manila SAN FRANCISOO, October 26.—The In- diana will sail for Manila tomorrow with the Ist and 2d Battalions of the Kansas reg- iment on board. Tomorrow the Ist and 84 Battalions of the Ist Washington will sail on the Ohio. Col. Funston will be in com- mand of the former expedition, and Col. Whelley of the latter. The 5ist lowa has been assigned to the Pennsylvania, which vessel will carry all of the regiment. The Zealandia will be ready by Sunday. To this vessel will be assigned the 3d Battal- ion of the Kansas regiment and poxsibly the battalion of the Tennessee regiment. With the departure of the Zealandia and Newport there will be left of the troops only about 200 men, who will be sent on a small vessel. aS Saas To Indict Mrs, Botkin. SAN FRANCISCO, October 26.—The grand jury has been asked to indict Mrs. Cordelia Botkin for the poisoning of Mrs. Dunning and Mrs. Dean. District Attorney Hosmer has placed before that body all the evidence of the celebrated case. ——_>+—__ Registration in Chicago. CHICAGO, October 26.—There were 130,- 061 new names added to the registration lists yesterday in the city of Chicago. This makes the total registration 226,748. eee Steamship Arrival. At New York, Noordland, from Antwerp.