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THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 1900-16 PAGES. CLAIMS FOR COTTON Senate Takes Up Bill by Unan:mous Consen:. RESUMPTICN OF ‘HE SCOTT CASE House Adopts Conterence Report on Hawau- PRIVATE -P NSION BILLS —— sion of the routine busines: lay Mr. Money (Mi Het up a e for the collection to the pro- sold under the id that half the money ent had realized from and abandoned property i in_ time past to the . He ared his in- . to do what he could to » that was left in the United States had cos 3600.00.00 i he had no doubt of the andler and fully expected rdance with his judg- a right In this case ought to disregard. 1 with an appeal to senators measure to permit it to Seott Case Resamed. bill was then laid aside, and consid- was resumed of the resolution de- claring Nathan B. Scott to be entitled to his seat as a senator from West Virginia. The pending question was the motion of Mr. Pettus to recommit the resolution to the committee with instructions to inves- e case theroughl r. Pettus then addr support the Senate in of his contention and motion. THE HOUSE. the House met today the question = the conference report upon the nt bill, which was pend- adjourned yesterday, pied, 138 to n of the judiel Kk the Ty eom- Livingston reso- Attorney what steps h D General d been Greene, John T. to the jurisdic- court of the southern tion of the dis district of Geor trial, with the re ommer : lie upon the tabi Mr. Ray ex t the whole subject xt Friday. The report arose to a question of and complained that in * - on the post of- yesterday Mr. Fitz- ted into the Record te, which reflected complained that ently misrepre- sions. Some of his Fitzgerald were inje atter ob- struck out. went Into committee of m private pension bills, this be- set aside for measures of this e+ MILITARY CENSOR TESTIFIES. Capt. Bennett of Gen. Merriam’s Staff Goes on the Stand. The cross-examination of Bartlett Sinclair was concluded at the Coeur d'Alene in- vestigation before the House military com- mittee today. Nothing new was developed. ‘apt. J. B. Bennett, an aid on the staff of . Merriam, was then placed upon the + Gen. Merriam’s direction he had ensored all telegrams filed at the telegraph office relating to the movement of troops and the military situation there. He ex- amined press dispatches at Wardner. In only one case had he occasion to object to thing filed. He had seen no rough treatment of the prisoners on the part of the soldiers and had heard no harsh lan- guage. He heard no complaints from the Prisoners. About them were in box ars the new prison was comp'eted. fe had heard n against soldiers ee PURE FOOD BILL. complaints from women Favorable Report Authorized on Mr. Brosius’ Measure. The House committee on interstate and foreign commerce today authorized a fa- vorable report on the Brosius pure food bill GL. RB. )- This bill provides that for the purpose of protecting the commerce in food products and drogs between the several states and the District of Columbta and the terri- torfas of the United States and foreign countries the Secretary of Agriculture shall organize the chemical division of the De- partm of Agriculture into a bureau of y- which shall have the direction of the chemical work of the present divi- rtments, whose ve heads may apply to the Secre- also be charged with the od and drug products, as d in this act. Agriculture shall make regulations for carry- rovisions of this act, under tor of the bureau of chem- from time to time and microscopically or and drugs of- in any te other than that a been respectively produced, or from a for- inte: d for export to a ry. The Secretary of Agricul- authorized to employ such chem- vectors, clerks, laborers and other ay be necessary to carry out ens of this act. and to make on of the results of exam- @ analyses as he may deem it hav d or inations proper. The in ction into 2 it toi Any state or terri- Servier the District of Columbia from any es or territory or the District of 4. or from any f. ‘oreign coi to any foreig: OF ae shipm ; te m country, foo or misbranded, within the meaning of act, is prohibited. Violators shall be $200 for the first of- = povecauent offense not . or be imprisoned not ex- ceeding one year, on Of the cong, 28%, OF both, in the discretion The bill specifies at ten, , th wh: constitute adulterations of food or meee ee Marking Oleomargarine. Senator Scott today introduced a bill spec- ifying the manner in which oleomargarine shall be marked, and requiring wholesale lers to keep books containing a rec to the inspection of internal rev. baal venue col- S00, ——_—____. Leaves for Special Policemen. Representative Mudd has introduced in the House the bill heretofore offered in the Senate, granting to the specis! policemen on duty at street crossii twe: 5 leave of absence and the sick leave usually siven other members of the police force. WANT FIVE MILLIONS. Hearing G Delegation From the Louisiana Purchase States. The House committee room of insular affairs was filled teday with representative men from the west and southwest, who ap- peared in behalf of an international expo- sition at St. Louis in 1903, to commemoraie the Louisiana purchase and the resulting development of the Mississippi valley and its vast tributary sections. Bille already have been introduced in the Senate by Mr. Cockrell and in the House by Mr. Lane, giving a national aspect to the ent:rprise, and providing a $5,000,000 appropriation in its aid. “the he ring was given under the auspices of the special committee on the centennial of the Louisiana purchase, consisting of issourl, Gov. Francis of Representatives Tawney (chairman), Steele, Sherman, J« Corliss, Burke, Williams (Miss.), Bartlett and Otey. Ex-Gov. Francis of Missouri explained the plans of the proposed celebration. Mr. Francis was frequently interrupted with questions by members of the committee, showing In the main a sympathetic spirit toward the enterprise. Gov. Shaw of lowa made a witty and felicitous speech, concluding with the state- ment that Iowa supported the project and desired it to have a national and interna- tional scope. Gov. Jones of Arkansas followed, urging the opportunities of the exposition, as an object lesson to the world on the vast de- velopment of the Louisiana purchase em- ire. v The governor of Nebraska sent as his rep- resentative Lieutenant Governor Gilbert of that state, who stated that, while the sub- ject had not been widely agitated, yet it Was generally approved, and he added his warm personal indorsement of the exposi- tion. The delegation from the Loutsiana_pur- chase states and from the city of St. Louls arrived here yesterday afternoo: The delegation was made up as follows: Gov D. W. Jones of Arkansas, Attorney General Camphell of Colorado, T. P. Rixey, labor commissioner of Missourt; J. D. Slonecker, representing Gov. anley of Kansas; 6x- Gov. R. B. Hubbard of Texas, D. D. Leach of Oklahoma City, Okla., representing Gov. Barnes of Oklahoma; Hugh McIntosh of of Kansas City, Mo. . P. Rans tary D. R. inent rancis, and the following prom- ttizens of St. Louis: Willlam H. ©. F. Joy, J. G. Parther, C. H. . Cram, ex-Lieute: Governor J. D. O'Meara, W. H. Woodward, Nathan Frank, D. M. Houzer, E. S. Orr, Seth Cobb, C. H. Spencer and James Cox. > e+ FACES THE CHARG Charles J. Ormsby Accused of Murder of Charles Golway. Much Interest, to judge from the crowded condition of the court room and the close attention of the spectators, fs manifested in the trial of Charles J. Ormsby, a young white man, indicted for the murder of Chas. Golway by striking him, while the parties were in front of the New National Theater, late the night of November 18, or early the morning. of November 19 last. Seated at the side of the defendant was his wife and other relatives. He took an active fart in the trial by recording portions of the testi- T. L. Jeffords appears for Ormsby, the government being represented ‘by Assistant United States At- torneys Taylor and Adkins. Seon after court opened this morning twelve men, satisfactory to both the prose- cution and the defense, were secured: and Sworn-as a jury, as follows: Messrs. Hunt P. Larcombe, Henry Sayles, Joseph G. Deponal, George W. Thomas, Samuel W. Stewart, John J. Fister, James ©. Carroll, Wallace Murdock, George E. Long. Joseph B. Caldwell, S. H. King, John C. Guttridge. After an explanatory address to the jury the prosecuting attorneys placed on * the stand in turn several eyewitnesses of the occurrence in connection with which Gol- way received the fatal blow. The witnesses included Frank B. Lord, George P. Foster, Noah Grimes, Harry Hoagland, Harry J. Robinson. The prosecution at about 2:15 o'clock an- nounced its case as closed, and the intro- duction of testimony for the defense was begun. Ormsby took the stand in his own behalf, declaring that if he struck Golway at all, which he denied, it was entirely uninten- tional. He declared he acted solely as a peacemaker the night of the affray, and that he had no reason for striking Golway. At the conclusion of Ormsby’s statement, the counsed proceeded to argue the case. The jury at 10 minutes before 3 o'clock retired to consider a verdict. Se PERMITS FOR TELEPHONE WIRES. Joint Resolution Reported to the Sen- ate and Passed. Mr. McMillan today reported favorably from the District committee a joint reso- lution authorizing the Commisstoners to grant permits for such telephone wires as may be necessary for the Agricultural department; also for connecting any politi- cal headquarters in the District with the trunk Hines of any telegraph or telephone company operating in the District, which temporary permits shall terminate Janu- ary 1, 1901. It is provided that this au- thorization shall not be construed to per- mit the erection of any telephone or tele- graph pole in the District except as al- ready provided by law. The joint resolu- tion Was passed by the Senate. —$<$<_——_ 6. The President's Return. President and Mrs. McKinley returned to Washington this morning from Canton, and e President resumed business in his of- ‘arly in the morning. Those who came with the President were Secretary Cortel- you, Dr. P. M. Rixey, Captain and Mrs. Lafayette McWilliams of Chicago, William S. Hawk of New York and George Barber of Canton, nephew of the President, and wife. The President saw a few visitors prior to the assembling of the cabinet, at IL o'clock. It {s not lHkely that the President will go away from Washington again until Memorial day. —_—_—___++______ Marine Orders. Second Lieutenant T. H. Brown has been ordered to the marine barracks, Washing- ton, D. C., for instruction. Second Lieutenant Thomas Holcomb, jr., has been ordered to the New York navy yard agd Second Lieutenant F. J. Schwabie to the ton navy yard for instruction, Eight Hours for Letter Carriers. Mr. Fitzgerald has tntroduced a bill in the House (H. R. 11075) providing that hereafter elght hours shall constitute a day's work for letter carriers in cities or postal districts connected therewith, for which they shall receive the same pay as is now paid as for a day's work of a great- er number of hours. If any letter carrier {s employed a greater number of hours per day than eight, he shall be paid extra for the same in proportion to th lary fixed by law (May 24, 1898). soe ae <n Raising Rauk of Surgeon General. Mr. Lester has introduced a bill in the House, by request, providing that the rank, pay and allowances of the surgeon general Cole army shall be that of @ major gen- SAW BLOWS STRUCK|ROSS; MACFARLAND James RB, Porter Testifies in Cabin John Murder Case. COULD NOT IDENTIFY GRIFFIN The Fighting, He Said, Occurred After Dusk. — Se DR. LINTHICUM’s TESTIMON —— Special Dispatch to The Frening Stal ROCKVILLE, Md., April 27.—The habeas corpus proceedings in the case of Emmit E. Griffin and Robert B. Dennison, the young Washingtonians charged with the killing of Albert A. Johnson at Cabin John bridge on the evening of Sunday, April 15, came up here at noon today before Judge James B. Henderson. Mr. Patrick O’Far- rell of Washington and Mr. William H. Talbott of Rockville appeared for the pris- oners, and State's Attorney H. M. Talbott represented the state. Quite a large crowd, including a number from Washington, were present at the hearing. The first witness was James A. Green of W: ington. He testified that he accompanied Johnson from Washington to Cabin John bridge on the afternoon of the assault, arriving there about 5 o'clock, and remained until about 7 or later. During that time Johnson drank about three bot- tles of beer. They purchased peanuts and boarded a car for home, but Johnson got off and went back after more peanuts. The witness promised to wait. Johnson did not return and the witness went to look for him. He saw a man lying on the bridge surrounded by a crowd. ‘he man's face was bloody and badly bruised, Brought Back to Washington. He was placed on the front of an electric car and taken to Washington. When Washington was reached witness heard some one remark: “It is Sergeant Sullivan's brother-in-law." This was the first intima- tion witness had that the man was John- son. Dr. Otis M. Linthicum of Rockville, who assisted Dr. Glazebrook at the autopsy, de- scribed the dead man’s Injuries. He stated that the left side of his face was bruised and discolored, and there was a contusion over each eye. His left hand was skinned in several places. and on the left temple there was a decided brulse. The skull was not fractured, and in the opinion of the witness death was caused by hemorrhare into the brain, caused by a blow _on the temple by some dull instrument. The wit- ness gave it as his opinion that such an, injury could have been caused by falling on some projection, but not by falling on a flat surface. James R. Porter of Washington testified that he witnessed an altercation between two men on rustic walk, near Cabin John bridge, on the evering of April 13. He saw two men locked in each other's arms, and as they separated one of the men struck the other twice. There were seven or elght men in 1 crowd, and he heard one of them say, “Kill him, Denny.” Separated by Man Wearing Silk Hat. A gentleman with a silk hat got between the two men and remarked to one of them, “You have been looking for trouble all the afternoon.” The smaller of the two men started to run and the other started after him and overtook him just as he reached the top of rustic steps, leading up to Cabin John bridge, and grabbing him by the arm turned him around and struck him twice. From the manner in which the blows were struck it appeared as ff the man held something in his hand. The man that was struck remarked, “I don't want to fight,” and started to run toward Cabin John bridge. The other man started after him, and they were soon out of sight. Witness saw nothing more of either of them until he saw the man who was struck lying on his back on the bridge, with his face badly swollen and discolored. He was told that the injured man’s name was Johnson. Witness stated that the trouble occurred about twilight, and he did not get a good look at the men. He could not identify Griffin, who was in the court room, as the man who struck the blows. The hearing will probably entire afternoon. —_~+-<___ IN MEMORY OF GEN. GRANT. ‘occupy the Gov. Roosevelt Delivers Address at Birthday Anniversary. GALENA, IL, April 27.—Gen. U. 3. Grant’s birthday anniversary was observed here today, with Gov. Theodore Roosevelt of New York as the principal orator. Special trains were run by the raflroads, and the announcement that the famous gov- ernor of the empire state was to be present brought thousands of people into the quaint little city which for years was the home of the dead general. Nearly every business block and hundreds of private residences were ablaze with flags and bunting. The special train bearing Governor Roose- it, Mrs. Nellie Grant Sartoris; her son, Capt. Sartoris; her daughter, Vivian Sar- toris, and other distinguished visitors ar- rived from Chicago shortly before the after- noon exercises began at Turner Hall. After a few introductory remarks by President Spare, Rev. Dr. J. W. Spensley of Albany, N. Y., delivered the invocation Then, after a song, “In Liberty's Name, by a male quartet, Governor Roose. was introduced amidst great applause. ACCIDENT TO CLEVELAND EXPRESS. Several Passengers Sustain Severe In- Juries, One May Die. WHEELING, W. Va., April 27.—The Cleveland express on the Cleveland and Lake Erie road ran into a car on an open switch last night. K. McLaughlin of Cadiz, Ohio, was badly bru!sed and cut. His wife had her windpipe cut and neck nearly broken. She will probably die. Their daughter, Miss Crete, had her face and head badly cut. Otto Rufoman of New York had an arm broken. Rev. W. R. Wil- son has but one leg. The stump was ter- ribly lacerated and bruised by being forced Into the socket of a cork leg. J. E. Kirby of Wheeling suffered terrible internal in- juries and will die. ——+++——_. WOMAN SOLD AT AUCTION. She Was Brought to Galveston Under Labor Contract. GALVESTON, Tex., April 27.—A woman known as Margaret Connette was sold at auction within a block of the Federal build- ing here for $40. The police and federal authorities are searching for the persons involved. The woman is said to have been imported from Belgium, together with a lot of other Belgian and French women, and was under contract to the man who sold her. United States Immigrant Inspector Levy is working on the case. ——+++___ YELLOW JACK AT VERA CRUZ. Disease Also Appears at Sal F on Pacific Coast. VERA CRUZ, April 27.Several cases of yellow fever have occurred among people recently arrived here, and the fever has broken out at Salina Cruz, on the Pacific coast. Unusually hot weather for this sea- son is believed to be the cause. The fever has shown itself again at Tehauntepec, where Sir Weetman Pearson has offered the authorities a suitable site for a hospital, There will be little chance of banishing yel- low fever from this port ubtil the new drainage works and water siply system, to be constructed at once, arg" completed. a Crus, His Wife the Beneficiary. The will of George Washington Sanford, dated the 4th instant, was filed today for probate. The estate of the testator Is be- queathed to his wife, Mary C. Sanford, who is named executrix. . —_—+__. Enters Plea of Not Guilty. Gilbert B. Towles, well known in local business circles, was arraigned today before Justice Cole, in Criminal Court No. 2, un= der an indictment alleging forgery. ~ tered a plea of not guilty. Se, 7 rT (Continued from First Page.) due in the first place to a very big heart, and secondly to the belief that every one, no matter héw ible, has a right to be patiently he: e- He is _a man of unques- tioned integri 5) , gives every question brought before hig, the fullest cohsidera- tion, and a man who believes in respecting, wherever possible, the wishes of the people of the District, and giving them an oppor- tunity to be heard: “He is a very prominent member of the Masonic order. Mr. Ross has two sonstin the army, the elder, Ten- ney, being a,first Weutenant in the 3d In- fantry, and the younger, Lee, a member of a cavairy regiment” Both young men are now with their “régiments in the Philip- pines. Officials and Congressmen. The President's announcement of his se- lection of Messrs. Macfarland and Ross as District Commissioners was commended by the cabinet officials tedgy. Secretary Hay, who is a District man, particularly ap- proved the selection of Mr. Macfarland. At the White House today Senator McMil- lan, chairman of the Senate District of Co- lumbia committee, said: “I regard the selec- tion of Mr. Macfarland as most excellent, and it gives me pleasure to know he will ac- cept. I have known Mr. Macfarland most favorably for years. T am surprised that he has accepted the position. It also gives me pleasure to commend the renomination of Commissioner Ross. He has made an ex- cellent officer.” Senator Burrows joined in these sentiments,’ / . Assistant Secretary Vanderlip of the treasury said: “Mr, Macfarland would make an able man in any position of the govern- ment, and I think the District should feel highly satisfed with his nomination. I look upon the new Commissioner as one of the ablest young men in the country.” Assistant Postmaster Madison Davis, in discussing the appointments to a reporter of The Star, said: “In the selection of Mr. Macfarland as Commissioner the President has made a very satisfactory appointment. I do not know a man who is better equipped for the onerous duties than he. My acquaint- ance with him extends over some years, during which time I have ever found him everything capable and good. For some time he has given his time and influence to the work of charities, and has done much to advance the interests and relieve the suffering of the poor.. Commissioner Ross ia perhaps better known among Washing- tonians, and his reappointment is generally satisfactaty.”” Representative Livingstone of Georgia, a member of the committee on appropria- tions, Is very much pleased with the idea of the appointment of Mr. Ross and Mr. Mac- farland. “Mr. Ross has the expertence,"” of. course,” sald Mr. Livingstone. “We all know what he can do by his record in the past. I know Mr. Macfarland and have confidence In his integrity and sincerity as well as his ability to perform the duties of the office. “I think they will make a good team.” Mr. Dalzell of Pennsylvania said he knew Mr. Ross and commended his_reappoint- ment. He did not know Mr. Macfarland intimately, he said, and could not express an opinion upon his appointment. Representativé Latimer of South Caro- lina, a member of the District committee, sald he approved the reappointment of Mr. Ross, whom he knew and for whose char- acter and abilities he had high regard. He did not know Mr. Macfarland, but’ had no doubt it wag a-Wofthy appointment in his case. Expressions of Approval. The two appointments seemed to meet with universal approbation around town today. Among the many expressions were the following: Mr. John Joy Edson, president of the Washington board of trade, sald: “I think the District is to be congratulated on the reappointment of Commissioner Ross and the selection of Mr. Macfarland. Mr. Ross’ long service and experience, his honorable career and his always courteous treatment of those who have official business with him makes him specially fitted for the com- missionership andto render good service. Mr. Macfarland I have known well for many years, and have been associated with him ‘in different charitable movements and similar affairs, and have always found him an earmest, effective, man, possessing ever clear judgment and furnishing good coun- sel. No ape stands higher in his profes- sion tnan Mr, Macfarland, and a good news- Daper man Is pretty sure to make a good public official.” Col. Myron M. Parker: “The appointments are both excellent on Mr. Ross we have tried, and we know just what he is. Mr.Mac- farland {fs an able and conservative man and should make the best of Commission- ers. He is not allied to any factions, po- Utically speaking, or otherwise, and should be impartial and satisfactory in the admin- istration of District affairs. His contact ang experience with public men in his newspaper work of the past will be of great value to him In working for the affairs of the District. He is a valuable man for the place. There is one thing I want to add, and that is that I hope Mr. Macfariand, in the distribution of District patronage, will ec least be fair in the treatment of republi- cuns, something we have not had in the past three years.” Mr. H. A. Willard: “The appointment of Mr. Macfarland and the reappointment of Mr. Ross are both n.ost satisfactory. I do not know Mr.-Macfarland personally, but I have heard of him for a number of years, and am sure he will prove wise, just and able in the administration df his office.” Mr. Charles J. Bell, president of the American Security and Trust Company—‘‘I consider Mr. Macfarland an excellent men for District Commissioner. This is indeed one of the few cases wherein the office sought the man. From my personal knowl- edge I can state positively Mr. Macfarland had not the slightest idea his name was even under consideration by the President until he was called to the White House last Monday and tendered the office. Mr. Macfarland’s close connection for many years with representatives and senators and Congress will add to his own personal value in the position, especially in the mat- ter of securing District legislation and prompt action. He ts eminently fit in every way to take charge of District affairs. In this connection {t Might be stated that at the White House this morning the first person to greet.and congratulate Mr, Mac- farland after the latter had had an inter- view with the President was Senator Mc- Millan, chairman of the Senate District committee. Along with a great many oth- ers I regret that Mr. Wight could not have been reappointed, but I am, like the others, more than pleased that the selection should have fallen to Mr. Macfarland. I have al- ways admired Mr. Macfarland as a news- paper man, for he {invariably has published his matter over his signature and has al- ways stood by anything that he may have said. I believe he will carry this same courage with him into the office of the Sommissioners.’” ates W. V. Cox—“Mr. Macfarland is a man of character. His work for charities and the poor of the District has made him well known. @ will undoubtely make a good Commissierier, and I know that Mr. Wight’s followers are well pleased with the selection of Mr. Macfarland. Mr. Wight, T must say, has done mighty good work for the Digprict-during his term of office. He was the champion of the police and fire departments ahd has brought them up to their ae eg high efficienc: Rev. Dr. Alexander Mackay-Smith—“Mr. Macfarland’s appointment is more than pleasing to me, and I am satisfied {t ts an excellent one. He is a man of high char- Minded, upright in every way and ‘orable. Outside of Mr. Wight himself I do not believe a man more acceptable to the better classes of the District than Mr. Macfarland could have been feund. His appointment, I am. sure, was decided upon strictly through a sense of his fitness for the place. Mr. Macfar- Jand will undoubtedly make an excellent Commissioner. But all of our Commission- ers have been good men, and the President has always. s ed. to be exceptionally happy in his clidice. Washington is the best- governed city in the world, and it is the high character of her Commissioners that makes this possible. I am proud to live in such arcity. Mr. Macfarland, quite curiously enough, was one of Mr. Wight's most earnest advocates and supporters. He was very anxiaus that Mr. Wight should have ct erinsre f ii . Mr,John leman, jr., secretary of the Young Men’s Christian Association—“Mr. McKinley has honored himself and the Dis- trict in the appointment of Mr. Macfar- Jand."" Macfarland “In nominating Mr. the President has @nte more recognized the young, clean element in the community— just as he did when he appointed John B. Wight—and for that every good citizen should be grateful,” said Gen. George H. Harries, “If unswerving principle, genial personality, organized industry, sound sense and intimate acquaintance with pub- Me men and public. measures will give us good ion, then we will get it from Mr. Macfarland. As to Commissioner Ress, who is to be honored with at least a fourth term, there is nothing new to be said. He possesses the respect of all, e' those who had other candidates in thelr hearts and minds will join in cOngratulat- ing him on presidential recognition of his qualities.” Approved Thoroughly. Mr." S. W. Woodward expressed himself freely this morning as being delighted with the selection of Mr. Macfarland to be Dis- trict Commissioner and more than pleased at the reappointment of Mr. Ross. Mr. Macfarland has been associated with Mr. Woodward in a number of charitable and Christian works. Mr. Macfarland, Mr. Woodward declared, has the esteem and respect of the entire community, and he was sure his administration of District affairs would be most admirable. Mr. A. M. Lothrop said: “Both of the appointments made by the President are very, very good. 1 have always liked Mr. Ross and he is unquestionably fitted to con- tinue his good work as a Commissioner. Mr. Macfarland is a thoroughly conscien- tious, upright and honorable gentleman. He seems to have all the qualifications that fit a man for such a place he has been called upon to fill. Mr. Macfarland cer- lainly goes into the office untrammelied, and we look for an exceilent administra- tion by him. Both of the selections are all right in every respect.”” Representative Mudd of Maryland, of the District committee, said: “In the case of Mr. Ross, the President could not have made a better appointment. Mr. Macfarland I do not know so well, but from ail that J have heard of him I have no doubt he will make a good official.” Mr. George Truesdell, president of the Washington Traction and Electric Com- pany, was very much gratified at the reap- poeintment of Mr. Ross, and commended Mr. Macfarland’s appointment highly. ‘I strongly urged the reappointment of Mr. Ross, who 1 know from my three years’ association with him as a Commissioner to possess eminent qualifications for the posi- tion, which he has already filled so ably and well. Mr. Macfarland’s selection was a surprise to me, as 1 had not heard his name mentioned, but he is a gentleman of high character and pronounced ability, and I re- gard his appointment as an admirable one in every respect.” Mr. Henry E. Davis expressed himself as being delighted at the reappointment of Mr. Ross. ‘Like nearly all the other citi- zens of the District,” he remarked, “I would have been very much disappointed if Mr. Ross had not been reappointed. His long experience, his comprehensive grasp of Dis- trict affairs and the admirable manner in which he has served in the past are guar- antees of his eminent fitness.” In the opinion of Mr. Charles W. Need- ham the selection of Mr. Macfarland will prove to be one of the best appointments made by the President. In again naming Mr. Ross, he said the President had given voice to the public sentiment in regard to retaining a man of the experience of Mr. Ross. 4 Arthur A. Birney, attorney-at-law—“I re- gerd Mr. Macfarland very highly indeed. If the President has decided to appoint him a Commissioner the selection is excellent. The executive could not, in my opinion, have made a better choice. I never enter- tained a doubt that Mr. Ross would be ap- pointed.” Commissioner Wight said, in speaking of his successor: “The appointment of Mr. Macfarland as my successor pleases me very much. I have known Mr. Macfarland since my boyhood, and have a high regard for him. He is clean, conscientious and capable, and in my opinion will make an efficient Commis- sioner. I will be wholly satisfied to turn over the office to him, believing that the District matters which have interested me Bo much will be wisely administered by ein Of Commissioner Ross’ reappointment Mr. Wight said: “The President has evidently acquiesced in the genera) expression of opinion regard- ing Commissioner Ross and the desire for his reappointment by honoring him with a fourth term. Commissioner Ross {s un- doubtedly a very popular man in the com- munity.” Captain Lansing H. Beach, the Engineer Commissioner of the District, in speaking of the reappointment of Mr. Ross, said he is very much pleased to know that the people of the District will again have the benefit of Mr. Ross’ long experience in the office. To this experience of Mr. Ross, added Captain Beach, and to his invariable kindness he has been much indebted. With Mr. Macfarland, Captain Beach said, he has no personal acquaintance, but from those who have that pleasure he has heard nothing but commendable things said of Mr. Wight’s successor. Representative Jenkins of Wisconsin, a member of the committee en the District of Columbia, said: “I am very much pleased with the ap- pointments. I think the President has made a wise choice. Mr. Ross has demon- strated his fitness, and from what I know of Mr. Macfarland I feel confident that ie will meet all the requirements of the po- sition.” Mr. James E, Fitch said that in his opin- ion the city should be congratulated in get- ting the services of such a man as M Macfariand. “My acquaintance with him, he added, ‘“‘extends over twenty years, and 1 know he is thoroughly competent to fill the position, important as it is. The President was wise in again appointing Mr. Ross." More Expressions. John W. Thompson said he had known Mr. Macfarland for many years, and knew his father and mother before him. He was an excellent man and would bring credit upon the office. Mr. Thompson said he was gratified at the selection of Mr. Ross to succeed himself, and was confident they would work in perfect accord. Commissioner Evans of the pension office said while not a citizen of the District, he would like to bear testimony to the ability of Mr. Macfarland and to predict for him a highly successful administration as Dis- trict Commissioner. His excellent training as a journalist coupled with his long tden- tification with Washington specially fitted him for the important office to which he had been called. The reappointment of Com- missioner Ross was evidently what the peo- ple wanted. He had heard nothing but pleasant things of Commissioner Ross since he had been in Washington, and under- stood how the people felt. He had made an ideal Commissioner, and personally he was glad to sce his renomination. Maj. Sylvester said: ‘It is hardly neces- sary for you to inquire how a District of- ficial regards Commissioner Ross’ reap- pointment. He understands us, and we do him. “Mr. Macfarland has for many years been active in affairs of interest to the District, and has given a great deal of study to them. While I have not an intimate personal ac- quaintance with him, I have known him for many years, and always favorably. He is an active, intelligent gentleman, of high character, and has had an extensive and successful experience. Mr. E. J. Stellwagen, president of the Union Trust and Storage Company, said: “The selections of the President seem to me to be excellent. In long intercourse and intimate business relations with Mr. Ross § have always found him to be a courteous, correct and capable Commissioner. Mr. Macfarland I have known from boyhood, and believe that he will make a very credit- able successor to Mr. Wight, whom I re- gard as having been one of the best Com- missioners we have ever had." W. Calvin Chase, delegate-elect to the Philadelphia conyention, said: “Both are excellent appointments. I am satisfied Mr. Macfarland will make a good Commis- sioner, and not lose sight of the fact that there are some good republicans in the elty who deserve recognition. I have al- ways been for Commissioner Ross’ reap- pointment, and his selection is specially pleasing to the colored element of the city, who long ago recognized in him a stanch friend of the race, without prejudice, ever willing to give them a patient hearing, and do the best he could for the material ad- vancement of the race.” Mr. H. V. Boynton said he congratulated the city upon the selection of Mr? Macfar- land as one of its rulers. He had a per~ sonal acquaintance-with him of many years’ standing and regarded him as one of the best equipped men for the position. Care- ful and conservative, honest and fearless, he certainly had all the requisites for a Commissioner. As for Commissioner Ross, said he never knew a more popular offi- al, and_was satisfied it was the best pos- sible kind of a selection. First Assistant Postmaster General Perry S. Heath said: “Good? Why, those appointments should be spoken of in the superlative. Mr. Mac- farland is entirely satisfactory, and the re- appointment of Commissioner Ross satisfies every one. My acquaintance with both these gentlemen has been very pleasant. I have known Mr. Macfarland for many years and was impressed with his ability when I was an active newspaper man. You can put it down that he will make an enviable name for himeslf as District Commissioner. He is eminently well, qualified, and best of mem- all is an o€@ resident of the city and un- derstands her needs.” “I have known Henry Macfarland.” said Mr. John B. Larner, “for long time, and [ have the highest opinion of his ability and chaiacter. He will make an excellent rec- ord in the office of District Commissioner. 1 am pleased by the reappointment of Mr. Ross.” Mr. Macfarland,” said Mr. W. B. Gurley, “I have known for a long time. He is a bright. capable man and will make a good Commissioner. The reappointment of Mr. Ross wil give satisfaction to a large num- ber of citizens.” ———__ MAY BE CONFIRMED TODAY. Prompt Action on the Commissioners’ Nominations Expected. It is thought possible that as soon as the Senate meets in executive session today the nominations for District Commission- ers will be immediately referred to the District committee, and that committee may be able to make its report before the session is closed. In that event there is little doubt that the nominations will be confirmed before adjournment today. oe “FOR CURFEW LAW. Draft of Bill Transmitted to Commis- sioners by W. C. T. U. There has been transmitted to the District Ccmmisstoners, with the approval of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union of the District, the draft of a bill providing for the enactment of a “curfew law” in tht District. The proposed law is said to be substantially the same as is in force in quite a number of cities and towns through- out the country. ‘The proposed bill is entitled “An act in re- lation to children under sixteen years af age in the District of Columbia,” and the first section makes it unlawful for any per- son under sixteen years of age to be or re- main upon any of the avenues, streets, courts, alleys or public places in the Dis- trict at night after 8 o'clock, unless accom- panied by a parent, or under the control or care of a guardian or other person having the legal custody of such minor person, or is in the performance of an errand or duty directed by such parent, guardian, etc., or whose legal employment makes it necessary to be upon the streets, etc., after sald hour. But these exceptions are not to apply when the person under age shall be playing or unnecessarily loitering in or upon said Streets, etc, and any person violating the provisions of this section is to be punished by a fine not exceeding $ for each offense, or stand committed in default of payment. The second section of the bill makes it unlawful for any parent, guardian or other person having the legal care, custody or control of any person under the prescribed age to allow or permit any such child, ward or person under such age, while in such legal custody, to go or be upon or in, any of the streets, etc., after the hour men- tioned, unless there exists a reasonable necessity therefor. For violating the provisions of this sec- tion a fine of not exceeding $10 is provided. Any member of the police force while on duty is authorized by the third section to arrest without warrant any person will- fully violating the provisions of the first section, and notice to parents is provided for, prior to imprisonment of the party cr parties arrested. —_+—_—_ AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA. Choice of Democrats for State Con- vention Delegates—Briefs. Evening Sfar Bureau, No. 701 King Street, Bell Telephone No. 10, ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 27, 1900. Meetings were held in each of the four wards last evening for the election of dele- gates to the state democratic convention, to be held ia Norfolk next Wednesday. The balloting resulted in the choice of the fol- lowing: First ward, T. Alton Moore and J. M. Hill; second ward, Leonard Marbury and John H. Strider; third ward, Gardner I. Boothe, Samuel H. Hunt, John T. Har- rison and Charles Bendheim; fourth ward, Francis L. Smith and C. R. Davis. In the third ward by the tirst count the yote between Samuel H. Lunt and Louis Brill stood: Lunt, 160; Brill, 159. It was thought a mistake might have occurred, and a recount was made, showing that Lunt received 161 votes and Brill 157. The delegates are understood to be for Bryan, but are uninstructed. James Barry and Richard L. Clark, who were sentenced in the corporation court to serve two years in the penitentiary for circulating counterfeit money, were taken from the city jail yesterday afternoon and conveyed to Richmond. John Dogan, col- ored, convicted of robbery from the per- son, and sentenced to a term of three years, was also conveyed thither by Guard J. T. Smith of the state penitentiary. Mrs. Mary Walsh died yesterday after- noon about 4 o'clock, after a long iliness, at Burgundy, the residence of her husband, Mr. Thomas Walsh, in Fairfax county, near this city. Deceased was sixty-nine years of age. She is survived by her husband and ten grown children. Christopher Columbus Bradley, formerly a resident of this city, died last night at his home near Warrenton. Deceased was about eighty-four years old. A widow and one son survive him. A committee from the Washington Mon- ument Association will appear before the House committee on coinage, weights and Measures next Thursday to urge a favor- able report on the bill to coin $100,000 in silver pieces for the association, which is to furnish the bullion. ————— CHARGE OF INFANTICIDE. ‘ Child's Death Ci ed by Parties Un- kpown to Jury. Coroner Carr held an inquest this morn- ing at the sixth precinct station in the case of the colored female infant whose body was found at 6th and F streets southwest Sunday afternoon. Dr. W. M. Fisher, who performed the autopsy, told the jury that the child died of strangulation caused by a Piece of cotton goods tied about its neck. Detectives Browne and Flather told of their investigation of the case. They had not found the mother of the child nor had they learned anything that would assist them in locating the murderer. The jury returned a verdict charging some unknown person with infanticide. ——.__ ” Real Estate Transfers. First street northeast between G and H streets—Peter Gleason et al. to Catherine Gleason, south half lot 68, square 677; $10. Anacostia—Lee L. Herrell to Wm, D. Campbell, lots 480, 481, 482; $10 (stamps, $2.50). Bloomingdaie—Ino W. Gregg et ux. to Katharine L. Scott, lot 70, block 8; $10 Snes eiisel nortnenst ibebwaenl Ken L streets—Mary E. Fitch to Patrick and Catherine pred lot 21, square 806; $10 Scape anny between 2d and 84 streets—J. Whit. Herron et ux. to John Burke, east half original lot 14, square 587; *. eae mee between 14th and 15th streets—Wm. L. Drury et ux. to Howard F. Hughes, part lot 10, square 209; $4,300. L street northeast between 7th and 8th streets—Jno. W. Essex et ux. to Susan and Serah Baker, lot 66, square 887; $10 (stamps, 50 cents). —__—_— Additional Case of Smallpox. An additional case of smallpox was re- ported to the health officer this afternoon, the afflicted person being Arthur Browning, said to reside at 1016 12th street southeast. The man was removed to the hospital, and the history of the case will be investigated. —_>—___— Government Bonds, i a8 e SUREERERE ZA mmm t3 0019 g i Baltimore Markets. a barrels. Wheat : and st 16, |, T1yaT1%; abe aT barrels; and Grain its . butter and eggs firm, FINANCE AND TRADE Short Oovering Gave Spasmodic Strength to Stocks. SUGAR’S MOVEMENTS WERE ERRATIC The Railroad Shares Were in Fairly Good Demand. GENERAL MARKET REPORTS Special Dispatch to The Brening Star. NEW YORK, April 27a further cover- ing of short contracts this morning and a moderate demand from London helped Prices at various points In the active lat. The specialties were given g008 support, and under the influence of this strength the general list was firm. An active demand tor New York Central end Canada Southern was noted during the second hour, Prices advancing sharply under buying said to have been against Previous sales, Pennsylvania was opened as high as pos- sible, but opinion Varied as to the proba- bility of an increased dividend at next week's meeting. Valuable privileges were said to be In prospect in Meu of cash, but official utterances were non-committal on the subject. The Pacific shares failed to hold their fractional gains, London's buying of South- ern Pacifie being the only feature in that Sroup. The railroad markct advanced easily from time to time, but failed to hold, owing to the prevailing lack of breadth. At the higher prices sellers outnumbered buyers in every instance, but there was no Dositive pressure Outside of professional cir- The trading in § ugar wi feature of the day, ax sella ag food an advance to earl, in the day giving way to a sharp reaction and an equally sharp recovery. The short interest in these shares has been greauly Eotooes bet there is a belief in inside cir- one or two la a Seman uncoerea rge accounts stilt n order to force out this obstinate inter- est the rumors of important peace pro- Posals from one independent refit in active circulation as hcaac American Tobacco was moved about ina manner indicating some new yel- Eanes market devel The week's curr ‘ency movement s gain of nearly i welche $4,000,000 to the banks, after allowing for the half-million neon smtp ment. The express movement has made up the falling off in subtreasury paymen's. Bond premiums and pension disbursements have not been running strongly in favor of the banks, and the time is not far distant when the interior movement must be relied upon to counteract subtreasury operations. Money rates are easy and discrimination as to collaterals has relaxed materially in consequence. Exchange is . but no gold shipments other than those previously @nnounced will be made this week. Sentiment is mixed on the future course of prices, but there is a conservative lean- ing toward the belief that scale buying ls sanctioned by conditions. ——_ FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL, New York Stock Market. Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & C, .. Dank and brokers, 1419 F st., members New "York stock exchange, correspondents Messrs. La- denburg, Thalmann & Co., New York. “aN es American Cotton Of S. Wire. ‘Ain, Steel & Wire pid. ae American Sugar... use} American Tobacco... 105 * Atehison.... Atchison, pfa_. Baltimore&Ohio_ Baltimore & Onto, pra. BrooklynRavid Transit. Chesapeake & Ohio. chee SB Lous Chie & Northwestern. Cnicago Gas. ©. Mand St. Paul. Chicago R.I. & Pacifi Chic. 8t P.M. & 0. Chic. & G. Western. Coidrado Fuel and iron Cousohdated Gas. Con. Tobacco. Con: Tobaceo, pfa. Delaware & Hudson Federal Steel, a Federal Steel. pfa. General Electric... lilinois Centrai._. Louisviue & Nashville Metropolitan my oD. Union Pacific... Union Pacific, Stock Exchange. Sales—regular call, 12 o'clock m.—Real Estate Ti- te Insurance, 10 at 80. Mergenthaler Linotype, 2 Bt 102, 4 at 192, 10 at 192, 10 at 101%, 10 at 103%, 10 at 102, 10 At 192%, 10 at 12% 10 at 1 Lanston Monotype, 100 at 14%, 100 at 14. Amerl- gan Graphophove,” 20 at 12." After cali—Capital oe scrip. Se ee Dene. ‘Traction. 20 a %, 100 ‘at 108% ston Monotype, 50 at 43%, 100° at 14, <5 District of Columbian Bonds.—6s, 1908, 30-year funding, 104 bid. 3.658, 1924, funding. 120 bid. pita jon 4s, T00\y Miscrilancous, gps. Capital i Did, 107%, asked. Metropolitan Railroad Ss, 121 bid, tan Rallroad cert. inflebt., Htan Railroad cert. indebt., Ti, 110 bid. Columbia Railroad 68, 126 bid. Columbia Railroad 24 mort. Gs, 111 bid. "Washington Gas we- ries A. Gs, 116 bid." Washington Gns series B, 6a, 116 bid. 1. & Electric Light deb. imp. 6s, 106 bid, asked. U. 8. Blectric Light cert. Indebt., Os, L ‘Telephone Ss, Ss, W4ig bid, Serurity and ‘Trast 4s, 100) bid. Washington Market Ist 6, 110 bid. Washington Market imp. 6s, 110 bid. Wash- ington Market extn. 6s, 110 bid. “Masonic Hall As- sociation Sa, 108 bid, 110 asked. American Grapho- phoue deb. 5s, 100 bid. National Bank Stocks.—Bank of Washington, 360 bid, 400 asked. Metropolitan, 600 vid. 200 bid. Farmers and Mechanics’. 210 bid. Citizens’, 16) bid. Columbia, 160 bid tal, 150 bid, 160 asked. West End, 115% bid. 125 185 asked. Lincolm, 128 bid, 125 ‘Safe Deposit and Trust Companfes.—Netional Deposit and Trust. 2130 bid. 135 asked. = ee ee are Deposit, 70 bia. Insurance Stocks.—Firemen’s, 30 bid. -Frankifn, 40 bid. itan, 80 ran, 2 Wid Potomac, 75 bid. Arlington, 150 bid. “German- 3 Union, i2 bid, asked. mbin. 312% bid, 12% eked. bid. People's, bia (sawed. Gomuieretal, 4 Did, 4% asked. Colonial, 311 bid, 115 apked. stocks. Real Esta GHICAGO, April 27.—Grain: