Evening Star Newspaper, April 14, 1900, Page 2

2 THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 1900-26 PAGES. EXPOSITION IS OPEN Great Show at Paris Formally Dedi- cated to the Public. AMERICA MAKES A FINE SHOWING Stands Next to France in Number of Exhibits. M., MILLERAND’S ADDRESS April 14—The Paris exposition at noon today. ‘The most fa- ather conditions prevailed and bright-colored domes and min- urets x wed in the sunshine. Paris was early astir with people wending their way toward the Elysee and in the direction of the exposition, In the hope of witnessing the presidential procession at some part of 43 Jourr Ail th private 1h chiefly the punting selves we Me buildings and numberless ses were decorated with flags, tr-eolor. The neighborhood of exposition was especially gay Ww while most of the pavilions them- © surmounted with floating ban- pu rithin the exposition grounds this morn- « all was bustle and animation in a su- » effort to clear away all unsightly cles in order to leave an unobstructed oad and an external appearance of com- eness to the palaces for the presidential ry in its passage through the grounds. he finishing touches were hastily given nt Salle des Fetes. The aspect xposition has materially improved en that of yesterday, and although installation of exhibits has naturally ergone little advance, the external ef- by the incessant labors of the past couple of days is already fine and de- bidedly picturesque. . ‘The unfinished condition of the exposition on inauguration day is regretable and per- haps misleading. It must be borne In mind that this fs only a passing phase, and on its mpletion within three weeks or a month ‘om now the exposition will indisputably the most attractive and magnificent yet geen, Amerie: Good Showing. Americans especially will be proud of their country’s display at this world’s fair, for the United States stands second only to ®rance herself In number of exhibitors, which treble those of any foreign country. The following is a table of exhibitors, Which speaks eloquently of American enter- ; United States, yerman: 200: Ital inavia, 1,400; Austria, . 000; the British colo- exhibitors that Franc talr in *hieago. She covered by our eagle national pavilion on the to receive on the Americanhood r General Pe paring the ople work. I thank the ac “nited States Ovened by President Loubet. he stood in the surrounded by the the cabinet and his household, the words: on of 1900 open.” . and shouts of a Tepublique” rose and silk hats were The crowds outside the - cheering, and the exposi- 2 inside the Salle des Fetes and animation. 1 hall ts dec oes, Tepresent- famous French S cupola bears by Hermann and Godwi utiful setting for tod: Every inch of the floor space by an assemblage representa- rs and sciences, and s military, naval and ance. It was mainly 3 gathering. but with the of the French nation, of soldiers, the dipl ahd republican guards wer among the gathering of pret whem ¢ “= men pre: wlavly bright and y er, the light radiate? down through the stained lass of the dome-shaped roof In streams, u t he living mass below $ to even the prosaic, station, the premier, M. au. made no address at the xposition, M. Millerand and z the only speakers, M. Millerand’s Remarks. he minister ef commerce, M. Millerand, course of his speech at the formal aid: ering efforts and the passion- of M. Piquet (the commissioner d of his colleagues made possi- .us work which I present to cannot, however, without ms of un- nds have build associated with rprise, and the republic fulfills a very y of hospitality and gratitude NCE Kove ple: in this gigan rnment of th ant in expressing its thanks to those sovereigns and chie of state “The visitor to the exposition will owe to the friendly people who have shown so much eagerness and good will in receiving Yon to visit the exposition the being able to ina few minutes 4 tour of the world. The types of all tecture, grouped side by side on the two banks of the Seine, in a sparkling and harmonious will captivate his imagina*ion sing his vision, and by a naturs on of ideas this pie- turesque display will give birth in his soul toward the retleciion that, however dis- tant they appear to be from one another ducation, custem and prejudice, all sons of Europe, citizens of divers na- alities, belong to the same family, and their duty, like their interest, is to work toward increasing the common patrimony of science and of art. Progress in Three Generation: “What progress can be realized, what transformations brought about, in the space of only three generations a glance ut the centennial exposition would reveal to us. The time will come when other voices, more authoritative than mine, will make the inventory of the artistic treasures In- closed in these edifices. I will mit my ambition to recalling how in a hundred years the face of the material world has been renewed. Words fail me to express the grandeur and the extent of this eco- nemical revolution under our hand. We have seen the forces of nature subdued and disciplined. Steam and electricity, reduced to the role of occult servants, have trans- formed the conditions of existence. Ma- chinery has become the queen of the world. Installed in power in our factories, constructed of fron and steel, she has re- placed by slow but continuous invasion the wor! of flesh and bone, of whom she makes auxiliaries. “What a change in human relations. Di ances diminish to the point of disa : In a few hours’ are vhich were forme: t the price of days and of great The telephone, that sorcerer, gs to our ear the words and even the tone of a friend’s voice separated from us by hundreds of miles. ‘he intensity and the power of life—of death itself—recoil be- fore the victorious march of the human soul. “The genius of a Pasteur, cast by any fold the power of surgery and of medicine. The malady, seized at its origin and iso- lated, ceases, and there appears on_the horizon the happy period when the epidem- ics which ravaged cities and decimated pe ples will no longer be anything but terrif: ing memories and legends of the past. Thus does science multiply with admirable prodigality the means which she places at the disposal of man to bend the exterior forces to her laws." TALKS WITH PECK AND PORTER. Commissioner General and Ambassa- dor Discuss the Exposition. PARIS, April 14—Gen. Horace Porter, the United States ambassador, after the inaugural ceremony, said to a representa- tive of the Associated Press: “The present French exposition will at- tract even greater interest than any pre- vicus effort made in Paris to display before the world the products of the Jous na- ticns. Every government of any import- ance will be represented, and, in the way of sightseeing and the gathering of general information, a visit to it will be equal to making a tour of the world. “Owing to the broad views and public spirit ear'y manifested by President Mc- Kinley regarding this enterprise and to the liberality of Congress in providing means for organizing a creditable and attractive American section, our country a representation which will arouse univer- sal interest. The increase in our commerce with European nations which will result in this systematic and extensive display of products will without doubt enlarge our for- elgn trade to such a marked degree that the country will be repaid many times for the wise expenditures authorized by the nt, dly intercourse which will take place between prominent and influential people from all lands will do much, it 1s trusted, to bring about better understanding between the countries and to foster that food will which is so necessary among na- tions in securing an era of harmony and peac Ferdinand Peck's Views. United States Commissioner General Fer- dinand Peck said: “The exhibits of the great International exposition inaugurated today reflecting the arts, sciences and industries of the present age will be an achievement of heretofore unequaled perfection. At no other similar event have the natlons of the world aborately and ambitiously participa “While artistic architectural effects are not lacking and the ensemble of the build- ings and gardens will be brilliant, yet th! exposition will be most noted for ‘the e: haustiveness of its exhibits and for the in- telligence of their arrangement and th A gold medal beauty of their installa at Paris in 190) will be shibitor may be pi over the I supremac mankind can a mplis The United States will be represented by the largest number of exhibitors of any fo! nation, and the awards for which our jurors will struggle will be a test of the quality of our representation and will evt- dence the rewards of our achievements.” —_~+-<____ MONTAGU WHITE IN CHICAGO, He Says America’s Sympathy for the Boers ix Growing. CHICAGO, April 14.—Montagu White, consul general to Great Britain from the uth African Republic prior to the break- ing out of the war in South Africa, and at present the unofficial representative of the Boer republies in the United States, arrived in Chicago last night from the east. Mr. White came to Chicago to attend the banquet of the Holland iety, to be held Monday night. He said: “I find the sympathy for the Boer cause growing daily in this country. It was strong at first, and has been Strengthened by the bravery shown by the Beers in their effort to retain their countr. “Whether Mr. Fis . Mr. Wolmerans and Mr. Wessels. the envoys-sent to Europe by the Boer rpublic, will come later to America {s a matter of doubt. I am con- Vinced that popular sentiment in all the countries of Europe is favorable to the Boers, but thus far none of the rulers hag taken action in accordance with this senti- ment, and thay may not do so in the fu- ture.” ——-s+o->——_ Alabantm Democratic Primaries. BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 14.—Demo- cratic primaries are being held tn fifty-four out of sixty-six counties’ in Alabama for Untted States senator, governor, members of the legislature and county officers, Up to noon a large vote had been cast in this city and county, and Senator Morgan apparently had a good lead. —++-—__ Faneral of Gen. Stewart. LONDON, April 14.—The funeral of Field Marshal Sir Donald Martin Stewart, who died at Algiers March 26 last, in his sev- enty-seventh year, touk place here this afternoon. RBONA-FIDE CIRCULATION, A reference to the statement be- low will show that the circulation Sworn to is a bona-fide one, It is easily possible for a news- paper with an elastic conscience to swell its legitimate circulation enor- mously, in order to deceive adver- users, by sending out thousands of papers to newsstands which are re- turnable, and Which are, in fact, re- turned, but nevertheless are in- cluded In what purports to be an honest statement of circulation, Intelligent advertisers, however, judge by results, and bogus circula- tions don't give them. The family circulation of The Star is many thousands in excess of any other Washington paper. Circulation of The “Evening Star.” SaTopay, April 7, 1900 Monpay, April 9, 1900 .. Tuxspay, April 10, 1900. Wepsespay, April 11, 1900. Tuvespay, April 12, 1900. Fay, April 13, 1900. ER OD cesrertceeeesiorrerereneete Daily average......scceee. I solemnly swear that the above statement represents only the number of copies of THE EVENING STAR circulated during the six secular days ending Friday, April 13, 1900-that is, the number of coples actually sold, delivered, furnished or mailed, for valuable consideration, to bona-fide pur- chasers or subseribers, and that the copies so counted are not returnable to or remain in the office unsold. J. WHIT. HERRON, Cashier, Evening Star Newspaper Co. Subscribed and sworn to before me this fourteenth day of April, A. D. 1900, GEORGE E. TRALLES, Notary Public, D. C. IMPRISONED LY, BURNING MINE. Terrible Situation of Two Men at . Hazeltine, Pa. PITTSBURG, Pa., April 14.—A number of miners, variously estimated at from two to sixteen, are imprisoned in the Essen No. 3 mine, at Hazeltine station, behind a wall of flame and smoke. They were caught yesterday by the fire, and all last night men fought the flames and women wailed in helpless agony about the pit mouth. State Mine Inspector James Blick of Idle- wood is on the scene, and has very little hope that any of the men will ever come out of the mine alive. The smoke and gas have probably done their deadly work now. The Essen mine {s fourteen miles from Pittsburg, on the Pittsburg, Chartiers and Youghiogheny railroad. It ts owned by the Pittsburg Coal Compan; Geo. W-. Schellendeberg, general superin- tendent of the Pittsburg Coal Company, stated at 2 o'clock this afternoon that the fire was under control. Only two men are missing, and it is not known that they are in the mine. ——-e-«_—_ COLE'S BOND RAISED TO $75,000. Globe Bank President Pleaded Guilty to Embezzlement Charge. BOSTON, April 14.—Charles H. Cole, for- mer president of the Globe National Bank, under tndictment for embezzling and mis- application of the funds of the bank, plead- ed guilty today In the United States district court. Sentence will be pronounced later. On motion of District Attorney Boyd D. Jones, Mr. Cole's bail was increased from $50,000 to $75,000. The specific counts of the indictment to which Mr. Cole pleaded guilty are three to which exceptions had been taken. Ths exceptions were over- ruled by the distgict court and the United States court of appeals. —_~+++___. TELEGRAPH WIRES CUT. Trouble on Knoxville Division of the Southern Road. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., April 14—In a bulletin issued by the striking operators of the Southern railway today they insist that the strike Is spreading. ‘The Southern railway officials state that wires haye been cut on the Memphis, Knox- ville and Atlanta divisions of the Southern railway and that there is considerable in- terference with the operation of trains, es- pecially on the Knoxville division. The passenger train from Washington, due here at 8:40 o'clock this morning, was annulled. The Birmingham division has not been serl- ously disturbed, KNOXVILE, Tenn., April 14.—Organizer T. W. Lusk, Stationed here, claims forty- seven operators are now out on the Knox- Ville division. Two, he claims, went out of the superintendent's office here this morn- ing. Superintendent C. L. Ewing says only twenty-eight men are out. The division is suffering more today than at any time since the strike opened, as passenger trains due here this morning are all late. One from ington, due at 4:15 am., has not yet ed. Wire trouble is claimed by the railroad officials, presumably caused by in- terference of strikers. Organizer Lusk claims every oper the Knoxville, Cumberland Gap and Lo le division of the Southern from Knox to Middles- boro’ is out, NORFO! Va., April 14.—The Southern way at this point is not affected by the “aphers’ strike. Not a single operator on the Norfolk nd Carolina or Atlantic and Danville divisions have gone out. All trains are ny: ing schedule time. on r tel SET HERSELF ON FIRE. Horrible Method of Indiana School Teacher to Commit Suicide, LA PORT Ind., Apri) 14.—Mina Beadle, a school teacher at Tyror, this county, committed suicide by pouring Kerosene over her head and clothing and then setting fire to herself. Sha was instantly enveloped in flames, which burned her so severely be- fore assistance arrived that she died in great agony an hour after the deed was committed. Miss Badle had made two previous attem, ruction, ———_++<-___ Queen Goes Out Driving. DUBLIN, April 14.—The queen took her customary morning drive today. She will Visit the Kilmainham Hospital this after- noon and thence will go to the castle, where she will take tea with Earl Cadogan, the Jord Meutenant of Ireland, and Countess Cadogan. ——_+++___. No Faith in Simms Duel Story, PARIS, April 14.—The story published in the United States yesterday that Charles H. Simms, the assistant director of the United States department of liberal arts and chemical industries at the Paris exhi- bition, had been challenged to ht a duel by a Parisian editor, who, it is alleged, had taken offense at certain criticisms made by Mr. Simms in regard to French lack of energy, is absolutely without foundation, +> Repairs to the Marblehead. SAN FRANCISCO, April 14—The cruiser Marblehead will go out of commission tn a few days, when the crew will be assigned to vther vessels of the navy, Six new plates are to be put on the cruiser to replace con- demned plates. The hospital ship Solace is being prepared for a return trip to Manila. _ ——t+ro__ James Whitcomb Riley Better, INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., April 14—Dhe condition of James Whitcomb Riley, who has been suffering for some time with a complication of grip and throat trouble, is much tmproved. He is still confined to his home, but will leave in a few days for one of the nearby health resorts, —~++-.—__. Express Preference for Bryan. SAN FRANCISCO, April 14.~The populist state central committee has selected thirty- six delegates to the national populist con- vention at Sloux Falls. The delegates were not instructed, but open expressions indt- cate that W. J. Bryan is the choice of the majority of the delegate: —~+++__ Farm Machinery in Germany, The State Department has received a communication from Consul Barnes, at Co- logne, in regard to the formation there of a company for the sale of agricultural ma- chines and implements. The crippling of Germany's supply of farm labor by the tendency of the farmers to move to the cities and the increased necessity for fac- tory labor have made the demand for farm- ing machinery greater than ever. The sup- port of American and English manufac- turers in the enterprise is desired and look- ed for. Consul Barnes certifies to the re- lability of the parties concerned, and be- lieves that the step will further American interests in that line. ———_+ 2+____. Death of Albert E. Oyster. Albert Edward Oyster, son of Mr. George M. Oyster of this city, died of heart disease today in Baltimore, after a brief iliness. He was in the thirty-eilghth year of his age. The funeral arrangements have not been ‘completed. ——.__. Changes on Asiatio Station, The following changes have been made on vessela on the Asiatio station: Lieutenant L. M. Nulton, from the Concord to the Bennington; Lieutenant Commander ©, A. Adams, from the Baltimore to the Oregon: Medical Inspector G. E. H. Harmon, from the Baltimore to the Oregon; Lieutenant W. G. Hannum, from the Yokohama hos- Pital to the Yosemite; Lieutenant Com- mander G. B. Ransom, from the Baltimore to home; Lieutenant Commander W. N. Little, from the Baltimore to the New Or- leans; Lieutenant Commander A. Mc- Crackin, from the Oregon to home; Sur- geon F.’B. Stephenson, from the Oregon to the Baltimore; Lieutenant Commander F. H. Eldridge, from the Oregon to thé Bal. timore. The President today sent the followitt Nominations to the Senate: Treasury—To be surgeons in the marine hospital service of the United States: Passea Assistant Surgeon Rell M. Woodward of Indiana; Passed Assistant Surgeon George T. Vaughan of Virginia; Passed Assiata Surgeon Thomas B, Perry of Georgia, it GEN. MERI AND LABOR. .— Malott Resumes His Testimony Re- garding the Cocur @Alene Troubles. Connor Magoit continued his testimony today before the Coeut d'Alene mining in- vestigation. He-said He was present at a private meeting, in Wardner, called by business men, with @ view to committing Gen. Merriam to a permanent establish- ment of martialslaw in, the Coeur d’Alenes. Gen. Merriam stated At the meeting, how- ever, that he Was unalterably opposed to such a permanént pdlicy; that it would amount to taking a section out of the state and placifig it tinder federal juris- diction, and that the state should assume full control of affairs gt the earliest posst!- ble moment. It was the witness’ understanding at the time that Gen. Merriam stated that Con- gress should enact laws making memb2r- ship of unions a crime. He had so reported to his paper, the Spokane Review, but sub- sequently Gen. Merriam had pointed out that his language had been misconstruad. Gen. Merriam claimed that his objection was not to unlens, but to criminal acts which they might resort to. No shorthand notes of Gen. Merriam’s statement were taken, but a condensed quotation of his remarks was made. ‘The whole purport of Gen. Merriam's remarks, the witness said, at another point, was against the alleged criminal organizations which had developed in the Cour d’Alenes, and not against labor organizations in gen- eral. ‘The investigation went over until Monday. e+ ——— AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN. Local News Items Gathered West of Rock Creek. A young white girl about eighteen years of age was found yesterday afternoon by Policeman Henry Verr on P street near the car sheds of the Metropolitan railroad, wandering aimlessly about. The officer as- certained that she was lost. She was taken to the station, and later it was found that she lived at 409 414 street southwest. She was sent home. The body of a white female infant was found yesterday by a policeman on the bank of Rock creek, near Lyon's mill. It was sent to the station and placed in the Morgue, the coroner being notified. The work on the new Georgetown truck house, on the south side of S street between 34th and 85th streets, is said to be pro- gressing very satisfactorily. The contractor has finished excavating and the brick work been commenced, a force starting in on the foundation. It is expected the bullding will be ready for occupancy by the middle of July, if not sooner. In @ very short time, it is sald, the cars of the Great Falls railway will run over the tracks of the Metropolitan railroad. The switch at 36th street and Prospect avenue has been put In place, but the new schedule has been delayed. It is said new cars will be put on, and the old rolling stock will be used for the run from Georgetown to Cabin John bridge. At the latter place a number of improvements are under way. Mr. William Murch, a former George- town boy, left this evening for Norfolk, where he is employed, after Visiting friends here, ——_<.——_. THE ANTI-CIGARETTE CAMPAIGN. Mass Meeting of School Children Held Last Night. A mass meeting of the children of the Stevens, Sumner and Magruder schools and their parents and friends was held last night In the Shiloh Baptist Church, cor- ner of L and 17th streets northwest. About 1,000 pupils of the higher grades of those schools have taken the pledge of the Anti- Cigarette League. This is the result, {t ts said, of the visita- tion of Dr, Struble and Mr. Brown in the schools named. Last-night addresses were made by Mr, Astin: Battle, anti-cigarette superlytendent of the. Stevens school; Mr. Willis Brown apd Dr. Wallace R. Struble of Chicago, and. Rey, J. Anderson Taylor, pastor of the SAlloh Church. The newly ele¢ted officers of the various schools were introduced, as follows: Stev- eus’ School, Mr, Austin Batue, superintend- ent for boys; Miss Theresa Washingt superintendent for girl Sumner School, Mr. John H. Younger, superintendent for boys; Miss Jante Cole, superintendent for girls. Magruder School, Mr. George Sum- merville, superintendent. for boys; Miss Annie Curtis, superintendent for girls. Dr. Struble and Mr. Brown will tomorrow speak in a ratly meeting of the boys and girls of a number of Sabbath schools in the northeast section, to be held in the Douglas Memorial M. H. Church, corner 1ith and H streets northeast. A league has been or- ganized in that section. The parents and friends of the young people have been in- vited to the meeting. In furtherance of the campaign against the cigarette in thé nation's capital a con- ference of the leaders of the young people's Christian societies has been called. The campaign in Washington will probably close with a great gathering of the children. and their friends in some large auditorium. ————>— Naval Orders. Lieuts. W. W. Buchanan and W. V. Bronaugh have been ordered to the Ver- mont, Lieut. C. A. E. King, from the Buffalo to the Asiatic station. Lieut. J. N. Pickrell, from the Solace to the Mare Island Hospital, Lieut, P, W. Hourigan, from the Marble- head to the Lancaster. Lieut. P, N. Olmstead, from the Iowa to the Astatic station. Offey, from the Marblehead . B. Fletcher, from the Wabash to the Solace. ed Assistant Surgeon 8. G. Hvans, from the Marblehead to the Independence. Paymaster E. B. Rogers, from the Oregon to the Baltimore, relieving Paymaster S, L. Heap, who is ordered to the Oregon. Passed Assistant Paymaster H. L, Rob- bins, from the Marblehead and wait orders. Carpenter J. Jacobson, from the Wabash to the Asiatic station. SS All Hall to Fort Jefferson, From the New York Tribune. There are few bits of the day’s news more satisfactory than that the Island of ‘Dry Tortugas, with its mighty fortress, has been transferred to the navy, is to be freed from the hospital and quarantine folly and will henceforth serve as a fortified naval base and coaling station. It is the first such station ever possessed by the United States, and it is just where such a one is most needed. It will be a veritable “Gibral- tar of the Guif* for the protection of our southern coast, the guardianship of our Caribbean possessions and sentinelship over the eastern approaches to the canal that is to be. We salute the flag upon Fort Jef- ferson! Long may it wave! The Swindling Pension Agents. From the New York Timed, It is the earfnsting, peneioa agents, and not the vaterans, not, even the dishonest veterans, whosé number is not large, who are responsible for the pension frauds. These attorneys are Keen, active, skillful and experisnced. They make large sums of money even on claims that are never got through, and still larger on those that are successful. They are the organizers of the Pension lobby, and are the promoters of all the agitation tte so-called veterans’ associations. ala the hopeless feature of the matter {s tHat thelr services are under the Lew OY, needless spe honest claim- ants, whom t! plies ems ready to pay without any conten from others. Com- missioner Evans has a wees fight with these sharks on his to the support of all ssoldiera, Fire Losses in March, Brom the Philadelphia Preas. The losses by fire In March In the United States and Canada were about $2,000,000 greater than in that month of last year, and nearly $6,000,000 larger than in 1898. The losses for the first quarter are just about the same as in that period of last year. In both 1889 and 1900 the increase for the quarter over 1896 was nearly $11,000,000. The early part of both 1899 and 1900 was the worst period for fires since statistics have been kept. ————~++2s____ Dead to the World. From the Chicago Tribune. The Kansas City Journal wants to know what has become of John P. Altgeld. He blew out the political gas and retired. ———++2-___ Don't Mention It. From the Chicago Tribune. If the Samoans shoot each other in the excitement of a game of cricket what Wouldn't they do‘in a game of foot ball? PORTO RICAN AFF. Mr. Allen, the New Governor, in Con- + ference With Secretary Root. Mr, Allen, the newly designated governor of Porto Rico, spent a good part of the Morning in consultation with Secretary Root in his private office, in reference to the turning over to the civil authorities of the administration of Porto Rico. Secre- tary Long reached Washington this after- noon from Colorado Springs. Mr. Allen's relinguishment of his post as assistant secretary of the navy wili depend somewhat upon the Secretary's pleasure. The Mayflofiwer, which was yesterday or- dered to be put in commission May 12 at New York, will be sent te Porto Rico to serve as a station ship for*the governor and other Island officials. She will be used by the officials in traveling about the fsiand and in making special trips to Cuba and the United States in case of need. The Mayflower was formerly the private yacht of Mr. Ogden Goelet of New York and was purchased by the government for about $500,000 at the outbreak of the Span- ish war. She is luxuriously appointed, and is said to equal in sumptuousness the royal yachts of the Queen of England and the Emperor of Germany. She has a high rate of speed and rendered effective service as an auxiliary cruiser during the Spanish war. Her commanding officer has not yet been announced. Mr, Allen will probably be conveyed to San Juan on the battleship Texas of the North Atlantic squadron, which is due at Hampton Roads from Ber- muda in about a week. ++ Church Holds Business Meeting. The Ninth Street Christian Church, Rev. E. B. Bagby, pastor, held its annual busi- ness meeting recently, when the following elders were elected to serve a lerm of three years: G. W. Pratt, J. A. Scott, E. A. Stevens, W. J. Pirtle and J. A. Moreland. It was decided to hold prayer meeting ser- vices in the future Thursday evenings. In celebrating the ninth anniversary @ report for this period showed there had been 1,068 persons enrolled in the member- ship, and a loss of 302, making the present enrollment 766. A total of $43,000 was raised for all purposes. Among those who inaugurated and sus- tained the mission which developed into the Ninth Street Church, the following were mentioned as deserving special credit: Rev. ¥F. D. Power, B. L. Bugbee and family, Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Hillman, Mrs. Henry H. Gilfry, Mrs. A. McNaught and family, Mrs. H. P. Maxwell and family, Mrs. R. A. King, Mrs, J. H. Tibbitts, Mrs. N. J. Smith and J, A. Scott and family. ——.—__ Students on a Tour. Washington was invaded this afternoon by @ party of about thirty students from the University of Michigan, at Ann Arbor. They are mostly junior mechanical engineers, and are making a trip of inspection through the east, under the guidance of Mr. John R. Allen, assistant professor of mechanical en- gineering, and Mr. G. L. Grimes, instructor in mechanical engineering at the univer- sity. While here they will visit the Capitol, the Smithsonian Institute, the Washington monument, the Congressional Library, the State, War and Navy building, the Corco- ran Art Gallery, Cabin John’ bridge, the navy yard and the patent office. They will leave Monday afternoon for Bal- timore, the next stop, and from there con- tinue, visiting, in turn, Philadelphia, Cam- den, New York, Brooklyn, Elizabethport, Bethlehem and Niagara Falls. At these places all of the larger tron works, ship yards and power plants will be visited. —__.__ Exemplified Will Recorded. An exemplied copy of the will of Sarah B. Moore, the original being on file in Montgomery county, » Was recorded here this evening. The es e is bequeath- ed to the children of the testatrix. —_.+__. Woman Appointed Notary Public. Miss Maud M. Crane, daughter of the date J. H. Crane, has been appointed by the President a notary public for the Dis- trict of Columbia, ge ae Ladies’ Golf Tourney, A ladies’ golf tournament will be given by the Washington Golf Club Monday. Eighteen holes, handicap medal play, for a cup. An adjourned meeeting of the club will be held in the club house at 5:30 o'clock next Thursday for the purpose of electing five governors to serve tWo years, BES Violated Pool Reom Law. James Catts wag fined $10 by Judge Kime ball today for violating the law relating to pool rooms. Policeman Bateman reported that he permitted pool playing after the closing hours, He told the court that he saw @ game played in the defendant's place at 12:25 o'clock in the morning. —_————__ Schley Sails for Para. Admiral Schley, on board the flagship Chicago, and accompanied by the Mont- gomery, sailed yesterday from Maranham for Para, Brazil. ———_—-e~. Divorees Granted. Additional decrees granting divorces were signed this afternoon by Justice Barnard as follows: Mary A. Van Riswick from Charles Van Riswick, on the ground of desertion. Catharine V. Locke from John B, Locke, on the ground of desertion. ————_ Proceedings for Mandamus. Proceedings at law for mandamus were this afternoon instituted by the United States in the relation of Kathryn Lorigan against Samuel C. Mills, justice of the peace. Because of the refusal of Justice Mills to grant an application filed by her, says the relator, through Attorney Wm. B. Reilly, she is deprived of her right to a change of venue for the hearing of a trial of the right of property as provided by law. —— —— . Timely Pointer Fur collarettes row have a tiny gold chain attached to them, so that they will not fall off the neck when open, as was their pleasing habit before this was invent- ed. Many valuable furs have been lost in this way. The beeuty and freshness of a veil can be preserved for a long time if it is prop- erly cared for. After wearing it should be smoothed out carefully and rolled be- twoen paper or over a rod. A piece of broomstick makes an excellent roller, Cashmere stockings are now worn with double feet, and to those who suffer from cold feet this is a very great boon. They also do not wear into holes nearly so quick- ly as the ordinary kinds are so apt to do— es darning is not at all an agreeable prac- tice. Very charming chinchiila turbans may be evolved from good bits of fur taken from collars and cuffs and muff coverings pretty well worn. By artfully matching the scraps themselves they have quite cov- ered light buckram shapes, and by using a trifle of lace and small clusters of flowers to hide the conspicuous seams some admi- rable effects have been produced. Buckles have been with us from time immemorial almost, but every day brings fresh and more artistic designs. Just at present the fancy is to discard jewels of every kind and rely upon the most marvel- ously fine work for the success of the buckle. Some of the designs are of won- dorfully wrought gold, in parts so thin that it seems hardly more than a thread woven into the quaintest and most artistic designs. For the woman who finds these too expensive there are almost equally beautiful silver buckles which are by no means s> costly. A Literary Mendicant. From the Philadelphia North American. “Look here,” said the 28 gave you 10 cents not five minutes ago, Now you are at me again.” am such an absent-minded beggar,” said the mendicant, apologetically. Ins. Its Rarity. From the Philadelphia Press. Visitor—“I suppose that plate on the man- t2l is a very rare piece of china, of priceless value?" Hostess—“The value is largely senti- mental, but it certainly Is a rare piece. It. was in use for two years and never so much as cracked by any of our servants,” RECORD-BREAKING ATTENDAN Last Day at Benning Remarkable for Its Crowds. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. BENNING RACE TRACK, April 14 ‘The attendance at the Benning track thi afternoon, the closing day of the fifth spring meeting of the Washington Jockey Club, was not only the largest of the mect- ing, but the largest ever seen at the track The beautiful weather, the fact that it is “get-away day,” and the further fact that the card, the best by far of the meeting, called for the appearance of Imp, the great- est of American horses of today, served to crowd the grandstand until standing room Was at a premium, and packed the quarter- stretch and pavilion until it was almost im- possible to move about. Recognizing the local appreciation of races over the jumps, the club provided a hurdle race and two steeplechase events, in addition to three races on the flat. The track had dried con- siderably since yesterday, and was in very fair condition, although not fast. Specula- tion was unusually active. SS LARCENY BY TRICK. Defendant Confesses and is Fined Fifty Dollars. Mortimer B. Westcott, who was recently arrested by Detectives Horne and Weedon on a charge of pawning “fake” watches at two pawnshops, as published in The Star ac the time the arrest was made, appeared in Judge Kimball's court this morning to an- swer two charges of larceny. Prosecuting Attorney Mullowny explained that he charged the defendant with larceny by trick. In one case the defendant was granted a loan of $15 and got $21 on the ether. There was an inscription on the case of one watch to show that it was pre- sented to “M. B. Westcott” by his friends and the name “G, J. Beach” was inscribed on the other. Witness stated that the watches were “fake” timepieces, the rims being made of a composition, while the cases were gold. They were marked 14-karat, but the witness stated that it Was not more than 10-karat. The watches, the witnesses said, were worth not more than $12. The defendant admitted that he had pawned the watches in question. A third watch he had tried to pawn he won in a game of cards. He said the watches were presented to his friend Beach and himself by the Thirteenth Werd Republican Club of Philadelphia in February. Westcott said that when the watch was presented to him Dr. Walter J. Cathrell, president of the club, and J. H. Ridgeway made speeches. Judge Kimball put the defendant through @ rigid cross-examination concerning the presentation of the watch and also asked him about his friend Beach. The sugges- tion was made by the court that the police authorities might make an investigation of the prisoner’s statements. Before the hearing was concluded the de- fendant changed his plea. He entered a plea of guilty in each case and the court fined him $50 In addition to ordering resti- tution of the property. eee COURT ASKED TO DECIDE. Controversy Between Railway Com- panies Over Trackage A petition has been filed in the Suprema Court of the District of Columbia by the Anacostia and Potomac Railroad Company against the Washington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railroad Company, affecting the reciprocal use of tracks by the com- panies named. The court is informed that the comnanies have been unable to reach an agreement as to the terms for the use of the tracks on 14th street between street north and B street so Barnard recently made a ruling, in ¢ tion with a suit in which the companies figured, by which action was practically suspended for the time being, the court re- marking that the best way out of the diffi- culty was for the companies to reach an purchase one-half interest in th which was agreed to until a rele: asked from an obligation of $700.000 bonds, and this caused the Mount Vernon Com- pany to withdraw its acceptance. It is de- clared by the Anacostia Company that the officers of the two roads are unable to agree upon terms for the common use of the tracks. Therefore the court is asked to determine the matter. In the petition the Anacostia Company offers to supply bonds to secure the proper conduct of any work that may be necessary to perform in connection with the matter. It is further stated that the company has been unable to complete its line within the time specified by Congress, this failure be- ing due to the inability to reach an agree- ment with the Mount Vernon Company. In addition to inconveniences and ann to the public, it Is said, the complainant company is subject to a fine of $50 a day for eagh day the road remains uncompieted. eS NOT ADVISABLE. Commissioners’ View of Proposed Purchase of Analostan Isiand. Reporting today on an amendment which Senator Gallinger proposed in connected with the pending District appropriation act, which amendment authorizes and di- rects the Commissioners of the District to acquire, by purchase or condemnation, An- alostan Island, for not more than $125,400, the Commissioners stated to the Senate District committee that, while it might be convenient on general principles for the District to own the island, they are aware of no municipal purposes to which the property could now be devoted. In view of the extraordinary demands made upon the revenues of the District at this time for purposes which are of the utmost ne- cessity and importance, the Commission- ers further stated they do not deem it advisable to recommend favorable action on the proposed amendment. March 23, 1896, the Commissioners re- ported to the Senate upon a resolution adopted by that body directing them to inquire into the propriety of purchasing the island for the erection thereon of a contagious hospital. The Commissioners named the then assistant Engineer Com- missioner, Capt. G. J. Fiebeger; the health officer and the inspector of buildings as a commission to examine the island and re- port thereon. A copy of this report the Commissioners today sent to the Senate District committee, in which it appears that the probable cost of the Island in a condition to use for the proposed hospital would be about $281,550. ——_. Northeastern Saengerbund. The Northeastern Saengerbund is the name of the united German singing socie- ties of the northeast Atlantic states, hayv- ing nearly 6,000 singers, who are making preparations for the grand singing festival at Brooklyn from June 30 to July 4, 1900. As has already been stated, the united local singers have held one rehearsal under Mr. Claassen of Brooklyn, the musical director of the festival. The united singers of Washington present at this rehearsal were the Saengerbund, Mr. Henry Xander, di- rector, and the Arion, Mr. Emile Holer, di- rector. The fullest satisfaction expressed at this rehearsal by the visitor from Brook- lyn was directed to both societies equally, and fiatteringly alike to both directors, ‘Mr. Holer and Mr. Xander. The two societies will again sing together for rehearsal under Mr. Claassen on May oe Arion Hall, No. 430 8th street north- we The executive committee at Brooklyn notified the Saengerbund and the Arion that in the Brooklyn festival they “would have the post of honor in the front row and as- sist in the singing of solo parts.” The Arion has about perfected arrange- ments for special coaches for its members and friends. —__— Death of Mrs. Gussie Sykes. Mrs. Gussie Snouffer Sykes, who will be remembered by many as a former school -| girl in Washington, died recently at her home, the Deanery, Topeka, Kan. - Her sudden death was a severe shock to all the more passed the casket. Mrs, Sykes was buried beside her parents in Frederick, Md., and her little children are at Adamstown, Md., at the homestead. ——.___ To Show Cause, Justice Barnard, in Equity Court No. 2, today signed a ru'e requiring the Washing- ton, Alexandria and Mt. Vernon Electric Railway Company to show cause the 23d =, wee a of the Anacostia and Potomac River ‘Company should not be granted, IN CONGRESS TODAY At Mr. Chandler’s Instance Quay Case is Laid Aside, MR. PETTIGREW ON THE BOER WAR Hopes England's Soldiers and Land- lords Will Be Destroyed. MORTON STATUE SPEECHES At the beginning of today's session of the Senate, Mr. Morgan (Ala.9 offered and se- cured the adoption of a resolution requiring the Attorney General to transmit to the Scnate all papers filed In the Union Pacific railroad case, and to inform the Senate why the Union Pacifle received in sé ment of the case $4,600,000 and the Uni States only about $800,000. A bill granting a deed of quit clatm and release to Lorillard Spencer, his heirs and assigns, of all the right, title and interest in and to certain land at Newport, R. L, Was passed. Election of Senators. Mr. Berry (Ark.) directed attention to the fact that the House of Representatives had adopted a resolution in favor of the election of senators by the people, and he appealed to the committee on privileges and elec tions, to which his resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution for the el tion of senators by the people had been re- ferred, to present a report efther in favor of or against the resolution. bie regarded it as one of the most important questions be- fore the country. Mr. Chandler, chairman of the committe on privileges and elections, said the com- mittee had been very much engaged thus far this session, “but now that the «pinion of the senator from Arkansas has heen 1e- inforeed by the action of the House, doubt- less the committee will Immediately pro- ceed to consider the subject.” Mr. Chkandier said that, personally, he was orposed to the election of senators by the people, but he would be glad to have the question considered. The Quay case was laid before the Senate. but, at the instance of Mr. Chandler, was laid aside until Monday. The South African War. Then the senior senator from South Da- kota resumed his speech on the history of the Boer war, advecating the adoption of Mr. Mason's resolution expressive of sym- pathy for the Boers in their fight against Great Britain, The senator anathematized England in every phase of her government, and de- clared that her colonies were cursed by her control. “I hope the day will come—and I hope the Transvaal war will furnish the opportunity —when Ireland will rise and sweep every ish soldier and every British landiord a on_of the speech a bill was exes of immedi- port of Greenb; ed extending the priv he ate transportation to Wis.; also to make disposition of the crement and accretions upon the sums ree < » Department from the of the late Spa mission and to p The Alaskan Bill. The Senate then proce eration of the Alaskan civil code bill. ‘The pending question was that relating to th to the consid- location of mining claims by aliens, off by Mr. Hansbrough, but owing to the sence of the author it went over until Mon- day THE HOUSE. The ceremonies connected with the ar- ceptance of the Richaus statue of Oliver P. Morton, Indiang great war governor, S recently been placed in statuary pre held in the House this after- noon. They consisted of addresses by mem- bers of the Indiana de others. In the absen son, who has gone to New York, Mr. Dal- zell (Pa.) was designated as Speaker pro tem., and presided at the lou today. Some preliminary routine business pre- ied the exercises. Bills were passed to provide for the use of timber and stone for domestic and industrial purposes in the Indian territory. Mr. Foss acting chairman of the committee on naval affairs, gave notice that he would call up the naval appropriation bill_on Monday. The fifty-three pension bills favorably acted upon in committee of the whole yes- terday were pi ed. The Morton Statue Ceremonies. At 1 o'clock the exercises In connec with ths acceptance of the statue of ( Morton began. Mr. Steele (Ind.), the dean of the Indiana @elegation, delivered the first address, After describing tn detail the long and dis- tinguished caresr of Mr. Morton, Mr. Stecle concluded as follows: “It is a source of satisfaction to the peo- ple of our state, especially to those of us who were more or less on the active stage gation and s ve Morton the general assembly tate of Indiana, composed for the mst part of men who were unborn when the war of the rebellion was begun, and who were but lads when Morton died, passed a resolution authorizing the governor of the State to appoint sion to procure statue of Indiana's war gover: be placed in statuary hall, thus recognizing him as a man ‘illustrious for his historic renown,’ for ‘distinguished servic> to the state’ and as most ‘worthy of national com- memoration.’ As citizens of Imulana we are proud to know that through the years to Come th» statue of Oliver P. Morton will stand in that great hall among those of the eminent men of other states—an evi- dence of our supreme appreciation of his great and glorious service to th te 2k nation. H> was a courageous patriot, a loyal friend, an honest man.” ——_—__+e The Dixte to Go to Mantia. The training ship Dixie, now at Naples, has been ordered to continue her efuise through the Mediterranean sea and the Suez canal to Manila. Her origina! contemplated her return to the United States after she had proceeded as f. Trieste, Austria. The change of order: made in order to fill v of several of the vess station. Another draft of men will b: to the Asiatic station on the Solace, will saii from San Francisco in a few 4 —_——___+ + _____ Want to Serve on the Holland. Now that the Holland has become a naval vessel under the terms of the contract the government must proceed within a reas able period of time to provide a comm: c and crew for her. Notwithstanding the novelty of the craft and the element of danger supposed to be involved, there is no lack of applicants for the first command from junior naval officers. The disposition is to refrain from ordering any one to the post, but to give it to a volunteer. i The Mishap to the Stringh, - The Navy Department has been notified that the torpedo boat destroyer Stringham was put in the Norfolk dry dock yesterday to ascertain just the nature of her fault. One ergine insists on running much faster than the other, tending to run the boat in a circle if given a free beim, Baltimore Markets. wectione Saat ~~ Seog ee reise Wheat quiet; spot and April, 72a72%; May. 73 73%: gain i, oe e A B92 busbele’ receipts, 4.386 : "No. 1 timothy, $18. Gran freights quiets not muck, doing; un changed. Sugar, butter, eggs and cheese firm, um