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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-07
CAPITOL TOPICS.
4 DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.

The democratic Senators held a brief caucus
to-day to select a committee to look after the
interests Of the minority in the reorganization
Of the Senate. Senator Beck was unanimously
selected chairman OF the caucus committee,
and during his absence Senator German was
chosen chairman pro tempore. Senator Kenna
resigned the secretaryship of the caucus and
his colleague, Senator Faulkner, was selected
as his successor. The committee will be an-
nounced Monday
There was general talk on the subject of
committees, after which Senators German.
Cockrell, Harris, Ransom, Voorhees,, walthall,
and Blackburn were appointed a committee to
rearranging the select and standing commit
tees.
SENATOR STEWART AND SILVER.
Senator Stewart says he intends to test the
sense of the Senate on his silver resolution at
the first opportunity. He appreciates the fact
that no legislation can be enacted during a
special session. but his resolution is in the
nature OF an instruction or a suggestion to the
Secretary of the Treasury. Under the law he
has the discretion to act on the suggestion
without any other legislation on the subject.
Mr.. CARLIsLE's GAvEL GONE.
The gavel which Speaker Carlisle has used
to preserve order in the House, and which, by
custom, became his property on adjournment,
is gone, and nobody seems to know where Mr.
Carlisle left it on his desk when the House ad-
journed, and five minutes later the piece of
ivory was missing. Persistent inquiry and
careful search has failed to discover its where
abouts.
To-DAY's CONGRESSIONAL RECORD.
The Congressional Record, containing the
proceedings of the Senate yesterday, consisted
like its immediate predecessor. of but one
sheet, and all its news was as follows:
Prayer by the chaplain, Rev. ]. G. Butler,
DID.
The journal of yesterdays proceedings was
Mr.. Allison-I move that the Senate ad-
journ.
THE motion was agreed to, and Cat 12
O'Clock and Z minutes p.m.) the Senate ad-
journed until tomorrow, THURSDAY, March 2
1889. at ~ o'clock meridian
The balance of the sheet was filled with
quantity of what is technically termed dead
matter" some of it being in the form of a
guide to the city and containing information to
mislead the nnwary, prominent instance
being that where the cavalry post at Fort Myer
is said to be a post for instruction in army sig
mailing.
SUSPICIOUS LOOKING PAPERs.
Disappearing Architect Bell was ON the
floor of the Senate to-day after adjournment.
No one seems to know definitely whether Mr..
Bell was seeking Endorsement for any office or
not, but he carried around with him a number
of suspicious looking papers, which he occa-
sionally showed to Senator-always a republi-
can Sentor.
NOTES.
Representative James Laird, of Nebraska,
who has been seriously ill during the whole of
the last session of Congress, has come to WASH
ington very much improved in health. He has
not, however, entirely recovered.
Senator Allison, who is member of the
Senate committee on reorganization. states
that the changes in Committees will probably
be announced next Monday
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MilIers Forming a Combine.

AN EFFORT TO CONTROL THE FLOUR OUTPUT AND
THE WINTER WHEAT MARKET.
CHICAGO, March IA dispatch from St
Louis says that for the last three days the
millers of the winter wheat states have been
holding a secret meeting here for the purpose
Of forming a combine 70 control the -four out
put. Millers representing Missouri, Kansas,
Iowa, Arkansas, Texas, Illinois, Tennessee,
Minnesota, and Wisconsin were here and were
Joined yesterday by millers from southeastern
states. They deny that they have formed any
trust. and while this is true in the light that
profits will not be divided il is equally certain
that a combine has been formed to control the
-four market. The same authority has il that
the winter wheat market is also in the hands OF
the combine and that attempt will be made
to manipulate the winter wheat market A
rule regarding commissions in -four was also
adopted The commissions have been excessive
and the rule provides that not more than
cents or 10 cents shall be charged. The credit
system has also been abused, bills being dated
six months ahead.
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Death of Hon. Sidney Bartlett.

BosroS, March 7.-Sidney Bartlett, the
nestor of the Suffolk bar, died last night He was
born in Plymouth, Mass. in l799 and graduated
at Harvard in 1915 Mr.. Bartlett was n member
of the Massachusetts Legislature in 1851. He
was also a member of the constitutional con-
vention in 1853.
Mr.. Bartlett was one of the counsel employed
ton which was submitted TO the electoral COM
mission in 1877. lie leaves considerable prop
erty, his investment ia the c. b. and Q. rail-
road alone being estimated at over a million.
He was interested in what are known as the
Merriam roads. He was the Oldest surviving
graduate OF Harvard in point of age and the
oldest but one in point of class.
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Telegrams to The Star.
TROUBLE BREWING IN OKLAHOMA
Another Move to Make Bread Dearer
RUSSIA FORCED KING MILAN OUT.
MIsFoRruEEs OF THE LONDON TINES
Germanys Plan for the Samoan Conference
THE THUNDERER's TROUBLES.
1t Expects to Have to Pay Libel Dam
ages Of a Million Dollars.

Special Cable Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR.
LONDON, March THE position of the Times
continues to be the chief subject of gossip.
Various individuals and societies have discon-
tlnued their subscriptions to the Times. Its
paper mills are said to be working only four
days week, and its circulation is finally dam
aged. This is absurd, as the Times, however
discredited as an organ of public opinion, is an
indispensable purveyor of news. It's temporary
loss Is very heavy. Besides legal expenses the
proprietors anticipate libel damages Of two
hundred thousand pounds. Mr. Walter is said
to contemplate the sale Of his country estate to
save the shareholders
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Colored Press Convention.
THE CONSTITUTION OF THE ASSOCIATION DIS
CUssED.

THE CONSTITUTION OF THE ASSOCIATION DIS.
CUssED.
This morning the session of the convention
was devoted mainly to discussing the constitu-
ton Of the association. At IL O'Clock the
members went to the White House and
called on the President, who received
them cordially. They were introduced by
the president of the association
Rev. VIM. j. Simmons Subsequently they
were entertained at a collation. served in the
basement of the Metropolitan church by the
Bethel Literary society, the members of which
are climbing the heights Of Parnassus by diff.
ferent routes, and hence have much interest in
and sympathy with the work OF the colored
editors. The convention did not meet again
until o'clock this afternoon.
THE RvESINa SESSION.
At the evening session Of the National Col
ored Press association yesterday resolutions Of
thanks to Senators Sherman and Chandler for
their persistent efforts to serve the interests
Of the colored people were adopted.
B. r. Wright read paper entitled "The best
method for making the colored race reading
peoples" @. J. Perry one on sslndustrial Edu-
cation" and John G. Dancy on The Power Of
the Press" Fred Douglas was then intro
duced and made IN elective sddrssA
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TALK OF THE DAY IN LONDON.
A Rush for Concessions I'm the Land ol
Ophir-Bankruptcy.

Ophfr-Bankruptcy.
Special Cable Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR
LONDON, March THE "Tom Tiddler's
ground" is Africa just now. The particular
place is the Lobengulas territory, the biblical
land of Ophir. There is great hunt for con-
cession in Lobengula, with daily grants and
concessions all around The chief concession
is reported to be with Hercules Robinson and
there is an incipient scandal. The Lobengulas
at present in London are the lions of the day.
They have visited the queen and they pro-
nounce Lady Randolph Churchill the most
beautiful woman they have seen here.
Other American ladies are made prominent
Just now by the trouble of their husbands
Nlscountess Vaudeville makes her husband, the
future duke of Manchester. a bankrupt with
the consent of her father-in-law. His liabili-
ties are over fl00 000 assets Gl 200 of bad debts
Mrs. Hughes-Hallett is in a similar position.
Hughes- Hallett's bankruptcy was expected to-
morrow but has been STAYED off temporarily.
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The Inaugural Star.

Complete copies of Saturdays, Mondays and
Tuesdays STAR with supplements accompany
ing, containing full and authentic history Of
everything pertaining to the Inauguration cere-
monies and the grand ball can be had at the
counter of the business Office in any quantity
required, open or in wrappers ready for mail
ing. Price 2 cents each. If stamped and
ready for the mail, 4 cents each.
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RUSSIA OUsTED MILAN.
A Hint that the King Of Roumania ma,
Have 20 Go.

Have TO Go.
sr. PETERSBURG, March THE Journal d
81, Peterseourg says: 'Russia's interest in the
Servians IL strong enough 10 cause her 10 wish
for them better future under their young
ruler and his trusty councillors"
The Noooe Vr.snyd says: The abdication Of
King Milan is natural sequence OF his CO.
arrangement with Russia which rendered his
rule impossible. King Milan's turn arrived
after that Of Alexander, late prince OF Bulge
ria. Roumanias turn may come soon"
AN AUSTRIAN vIEw.
VIENNA, March THE Fisn,denblan. COM
menting on the abdication Of King Milan, says,
"As Al. Ristics, who heads the regency, will
certainly be guided by a regard for servia's
welfare and security, we may assume that the
friendly relations between Austria and servia
will continue."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-07
OKLAHOMA FILLING UP.
SQuatters Grabbing All the Good Land
Troops Preparing for a Raid.


OKLAHOMA, l. T., March THE situation in
Oklahoma is growing critical Between two
and three hundred men have taken up claims
in the immediate vicinity Of this place. Nearly
all the valuable land on the river bottom from
the neighborhood of Fort Reno on the west 90
the Pottawatomie reservation on the east has
been taken up and is held by the usual squatter
Scores OF men are clipping IN on all sides aud
the influx OF boomers by the railroad has be-
gun. Last nights train southbound was filed
with passengers for Purcell, and il is reported
that Harry hill has started with 900 men. They
will be met there by Col. Cole and several
hundred boomers from the western border OF
the territory. Throngs OF anxious BOOM
ers who have been waiting at Pur-
back and altogether the indications are that
there will be fully 1000 men here inside OF a
week, unless the military moves from Fort
Reno at once.
PREPARATIONS FOR RAID
have been going on at the fort for some time
and it is expected they will move tomorrow OF
next day. The probabilities are, however, that
a raid Of the soldiers would only result in q
scattering of the squatters through the woods.
as they are already within the limits of Okla
homa In sufficient numbers TO come back faster
than they can be sent out. II is the universal
prayer that the President may issue his procla-
nation soon, and declare the country open &c
settlement at once aud not set the date ahead,
as II is feared he will DO.
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After Some Opposition.

rx-psxsrpxxr CLEVELAND ELEcTKp An HOMO.
nAzY nKxsKa or TIE cHAxBER on oonxEAcx-
Nxw Yozx, March THE chamber Of com-
merce to-day elected John ID. Rockefeller .
mated for honorary member Of
the chamber. Alexander T. Orr made
the speech of nomination and highly eulogized
the nominee. Col Fred A. Conkline opposed
the nomination. He said he had supported Mr..
Cleveland At the polls for many high ofioss. ana
be objected 10 the Enforcement by the chamber
Of the eulogistic sentiments in the NOMINATING
speech. He said II the name was put mp WITH
out any speech, no one wonld vote against IL A
rising vote being taken, 20 voted In favor and
land wss thsrsupon elected an hoporasy
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PREPARATIONS FOR A RAID
Arabs Clamor for Revenge.
A DHow FIRED on By A GERMAN eUNBoAT
THE ARAB CAPTAIN KILLED

THE ARAB CAPTAIN KILLED.
ZANZIBAR, March An Arab dhow, which
has arrived here, reports that she was boarded
by an officer of German gunboat. who granted
her pass. Afterward she was fired upon by
other German gunboats and her captain was
killed. This news created great excitement
among the people of Zanzibar and crowds sur
rounded the sultan's palace clamoring for re-
venge. The sultan referred them to the Ger
man consul
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In Custody I'm New York.

THE PARTIES TO THE kLlEGRD ELECTRIC speAnr
REFIyING FRAUDS LOCKED UP.
NEW YORK, March 7.-0live Z. Freund, Mrs.
Emily Howard, VIM. E. Howard, Gus Halstead.
and George Halstead, all interested parties in
the great electric sugsr-refning frauds, arrived
here this morning from Detroit. The party
was under the escort OF detectives, and all are
now safely locked up in police headquarters.
Howe and Hummen have been retained for the
defense
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-07
Killed While Crossing a Bridge.

ELZABETH, n. j., March 7-wiIliam staeger,
of Newark, while crossing the Newark bay
bridge on the New Jersey Central railroad this
morning, instantly killed by the Eastop
express.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-07
From Wall Street To-day.

New YORK, March THE dealings in the
stock market this morning were more circum-
scribed than usual, a few shares, such Union
Pacific, ST. Paul, and New England, furnishing
a large proportion Of the total transactions,
although there was a fairly active business
throughout. First prices were generally lower
than last evenings final figures, the losses
extending to Il per cent, but Short Line was an
exception, opening up ! per cent. The early
dealings were marked by decided strength,
however, and Missouri Pacific and New England
led the upward movement in the active hit,
each rising q, while St. Paul, Texas Pacific
and Burlington each gained Is and others small
fractions. The feature Of the hour was the
activity and strength in the new Chesapeake
and Ohio shares, and the first preferred rose
ia per cent The market afterward quieted
down, and reacted, the larger part Of the early
gains being lost Manhattan was specially
weak. At II o'clock the market was quiet and
weak at q shade above first prices
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-07

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS rsTo-DAY.-Internalr rev
enue, S545,O59 CUSTOMS s1,252,115.
Mr.. WHITNEY and family will leave for Ne,
York tomorrow morning,
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THE EVENING STAR
PUBLISHED DAILY, EXCEPT Sunday,
AT THE STAR BUILDINGS
Northwest Corner Psnnsylvania Ave. and llth st. BY
The Evening Star Newspaper Company,
8. II. KAUFMAN, Rresl

1HE EvHNrNo STAR is served to subscribers IN he
city by carriers on their account 10 cents
week or SAC per mouth. Copies at the counter.
cents each By mail-postaxe prepaid-5O cents
month. one year. 90; six months So
tEntered 81 the Post Once at Washington D. G, -
secondclass mail iastterl
IHE WEEKLY SrAR-published on Fr1day-e1 .
gear. postaze prepaid- six months so cents.
tan mail subscriptions must be paid in advance;
NO paper sent longer than is paid for.
Rates of advertising made known on application.
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France and the Panama Canal.

PAzIs, March THE cabinet has decided
that the government will reply TO an interpret
lation to be submitted TO the chamber OF depu-
ties by N. Villain, regarding the Panama canal
it has decided upon, owing TO the international
character of the question.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-07

FoR VIOLATING THE PENSION LAws.-The
commissioner of pensions has been adviced
that VIM. Ward, of Norfolk, Va, was, on
the Sd instant bound over to answer charge of
violating Sec. 54S5, r. S. q. s.. in the pension
claim of Mary Ames. Lebbens c.. Weltner was
indicted on the 5th instant in U. s. court,
at Scranton, Pennsylvania, for forging check
and wrongfully Withholding the pension of
John Butler
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-07
ACathoIic Church Burned

RocxxAxD. Me-, March 7.-St David's Catho-
lie church was burned aarly this morning. The
steepls fell upon and orushed . store adjoining
and The patronage was badly damaged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-07

POSTAGE ON The STAR.-A number of per-
sons who bought THE STAR of the issues of
Saturday, Monday. and Tuesday and mailed
them separately failed to put sufficient postage
on them, and they are now lying in the city
post-ofice. They will of course be turned into
the General Post-Otfic as unmailable matter,
and the sender will lose both the paper and
postage: 1t will be well enough, therefore, for
those who have mailed the sixteen-page STARS
under one-penny stamp to know that the six
teen-page papers require a 2-cent stamp. At
tention was called to this at the business Office
of THE STAR, and the wagon-loads which were
sent from this Office direct were properly
stamped and promptly mailed. but those who
mailed the paper away from this office would
do we'll to look into the matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-07

VISITORS TO THE MoNUMENT.-The Washing
ton monument is doing active duty as an enter
tainer of the vast crowds that have visited the
city of late. On Monday the shaft was open
half the day, although the 4th was a legal
holiday, and two or three thousand went up and
saw the drenched city. On Tuesday 10, 700 as
cended the shaft, and yesterday $500 went up
while about 5000 went as far as the base and
turned back
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-07

PAvISo CONTRACT AwARpEp.-The contract
for paving with asphalt the walk from the
Smithsonian institute building to 18th street
has been awarded to H. L. Crawford at 50 a
square yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-07

THE FENCES AROUND LAFAYETTE AND FRANK
LIN PARKs.-Col. John NJ. Wilson, commissioner
of public buildings and grounds, has awarded
to James and Thomas Lanigan, of this city, the
contracts for removing the iron fences around
Lafayette and Franklin parks. The price for
the former is 31S5 "a and for the latter Sl25. I6
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A wealtbv Drover NIissIne.

P1rrssuao, March 7.-Wm. Kelso, . wealthy
drover, Of Sabine, Ohio, has been missing foe
three weeks and is supposed 10 have met with
foul play. He was last seen at the East Lab
erty stock yards and had over el 600 in his
possession. Kelso was 40 years Of age and
married
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-07
Italy and Our Immigration Policy.

RoME, March THE Copitan Frioassd says
President Harrison's references in his ipaugu-
raj address to immigration are q departure
pitality. The paper admits, however, that
President Harrison's policy will tend 10 restrict
excessive Italian agricultural emigration
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-07
An Elopement and a Double Tragedy

EARLvn.LE, ILL.,, March 7.-Early last night
Daniel McLachlan, aged twenty-five, killed
Cora Carnahan, aged thirteen, and then COM
mitted suicide The pair eloped Sunday night
from Pawpaw, Ills, and have had weary time
of it since, eluding detectives. McLachlan
was blacksmith, and the girl daughter of Q
well-to-do hotel keeper
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SAMOAN ARBITRATION.
Germany Wants the Berlin Conferepcs
to Consider English Interests.

10 Consfder EnEush Interests.
BERLIN. March THE Bce-ssn zltsng says
that the United States has proposed 10 refer
that portion Of the Samoan question concern
ing Germany and the United States slone 70
arbitration. Germany is not averse 10 this-
but adheres 10 the opinion that the conference
to be continued in Berlin should settle the
questions involving Germany, Great Britain
and the United States
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On the Anxious Bench.

SENATE EMPLOYEES STIRRED UP OVER THE RU-
MoRED REORGANIZATION.
Nearly all of the Senate employees are on the
anxious bench, in consequence Of the report
that a reorganization of the force is contem-
plated. A reporter of The STAB called upon
Secretary hnson McCook this morning and in
terviewed him on the subject. General Nc
Cook says he has not received the slightest in
timation that any change in the force of his
Office is desired. None Of the Senators have
spoken to him about it nor have they uttered
a single word of complaint against any of the
employees of the secretary's office. He says he
knows nothing about the proposition to change
the reading clerks and he doubts whether there
is any foundation for snch rumor. Mr..
johnson. the principal reader, is a staunch
Minnesota republican and is ably endorsed.
The assistant reader, Mr.. Gilfrey, although
supposed to be democrat, is valuable clerk
and was retained when the political complexio
OF the Senate changed upon the recommends
tion Of nearly every republican Senator. The
objection to the present reading clerks comes
from Senators who occupy the rear seats.
They complain that they cannot hear anything
that is read from the desk because of the poor
voices of Messrs. johnson and Gilfrey. No &C.
ton has yet been taken and none is expected
until the committee on reorganization Is ready
| to report.
CoNpEMNINa INAUGURATION LICENSE. the
fourth quarterly conference of Waugh NJ. Z.
church, held on Tuesday, resolutions were
adopted condemning the license permitted by
| the municipal authorities on Sunday and cali
ing upon those who may hereafter administer
| the affairs Of government for more ample safe
guards against repetition.
AsH-WEpNEspAY AT ST. JoHN's--A large con.
gregation assembled at st. Johns church, La
| fayette square, at both morning and afternoon
services yesterday. The choristers were vested
/ in their black cassocks, the officiating clergy
wearing the usual white surplices.f At the fore
noon service the rector, DIR. Leonard, delivered
| an informal address, in which he gave many
suggestions for the proper keeping OF Lent.
David Nicely and Joshph Nicely have been
committed TO Jail Mt Somerset, Pa, charged
with being implicated In the murder Of old
Farmer Umberger last week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-07

Milan Will go on Long Tour.
BELGRAvE, March 7.-Ex-king Milan will
shortly start on a long tour.
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The President TAKES A DRIvE.-Yesterday
the President departed from his custom of
walking in the afternoon, and in the place of
his half hours stroll he drove out in his new
buggy behind one of his new horses, accom-
panied by MIR. Studebaker. Dinner was served
at the White House between 6 and z o'clock
The Vice-President and daughters, the men,
bers Of the cabinet and their wives and a num-
Der OF the Indiana friends Of the President aud
Mrs. Harrison assembled at the White House to
watch the display of fireworks. The mansion
was illuminated