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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-31
THE SHIPPING LEAGUE.
Addresses Urging Subsidies for Ameri-
can Vessels.

The shipping league meeting at Willard's,
yesterday afternoon, was opened with a poem
by Hon. Horatio King, entitled Don't Give
Up the Ship" Gen. J. R. G. Pitkin. of New
Orleans, then addressed the convention on the
subject, 'The Rehabilitation of our Merchant
Marine National and not a Party Question -
He strongly urged the establishment of a sys-
tenn of national subsidies for merchant ships,
and scored the State department for its attitude
in the Samoan question: and applauded Mr.
Whitney's aggressive policy. Mr.. J. F. Henry,
of New York, also made an address, and the
convention then adjourned until to-day.
To-DAYs SESSION.
At the meeting of the National Shipping
League at Wizards this morning the commit
tee on credentials reported the arrival of 256
accredited delegates to the convention, with
more coming.
The committee on organization reported the
following list of officers for election: President
JOS. Wheeler, Ala; first vice-presdent, Am
brose Snow, New York; second vice-president. L.
NJ. Merritt, Florida; third vice-president Geo.
A. Kelly. Pennsylvania; fourth vice-president
J. =. Clarkson, Iowa; fifth vice-president. p. NJ
Whitman, Maine; secretary. Chas s. Hill
Washington; assistant secretary. Jno. II. Ryck-
man. Washington; treasurer, A. Vanderbilt
New York; executive board: Ambrose Snow
New York; Jas. s. Negley. Pennsylvania; Z. II.
Ripley, Vermont; Chas. E. Moody, Massachu-
setts;o. Wheeler. Pennsylvania; II. T.. Cause,
Delaware; VIM. H. Webb, New York; S. W.
Cary, New Jersey; Geo. l.. Norton, New York; /;
Chas. Watrous, New York; ]. Il. e. Ptkin,
Louisiana; F. S. Manton. Rhode Island; w. ID.
Sperry, Connecticut; II. Dudley Coleman,
louisiana commissioners Of conference: JAS
+. Chapman, California: Robt. C. Wood, Louis
lana; Sewall G. Cobb, Florida; Chas. s. Hill, ID.
c.; Guy G. Goss, New York.
The convention was then addressed by
Messrs. Dickinson and Higgins of New York
and Morely, of Mississippi, who spoke in stir
ring terms of the decline of the American mer-
chant marine, and the necessity for its rejuve-
nation.
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Republican Senatorial Caucus.
A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE SPRINGER OMNIBUS TIE
RITORIAI BILL To BE PREpAREn

A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE SPRINGER OMNIBUS TER
RIToRIAL BILL TO BE PREPARED.
The republican Senators to-day. IN caucus,
resumed the consideration of territorial mat
ters at the point where the discussion ended
results in the adoption of the program that was
outlined yesterday; namely-a resolution to
insist upon the admission as states of North
and South Dakota. Montana and Washington.
While it was regarded as expedient that consti-
tutional conventions should be called in the
two Dakotas to pass upon the new constitu-
tiOns the Republican Senators are resolved
that another vote shall not be required upon
the question of division. There was lack of
unanimity. however, in regard to New Mexico,
which the House bill proposes to admit ON like
terms with the other territories, and Senators
were not wanting in support of the adoption
of a broad non-partisan policy which
benefits to be accorded its sisters.
1t was urged on the other hand (and the argu-
ment appeared to meet with the approval Of
majority of the Senators presently that owing
to peculiarities of the people of New Mexico
the territory was not yet fitted for admission
The statements contained in the petition from
Albuquerque against against admission re-
Gently presented to Congress were quoted
with effect in this connection. The final decision
ritories should frame substitute for the House
bill that should be so broad in policy and fair
in terms that its rejection by the House would
saddle that body with an unpleasant responsi-
bility to the people of the west. When this
bill Is made up It will be pushed through the
Senate with expedition, as it 10 the desire to
reach the conference stage ct least this session.
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KENNA's CHANCES WANING.
A Report that His Name viii be With.
drawn at the End Of this Week.


Special Telegram 10 TIE EvkSrSe star:
CHARLESTON, W. Va, Jan. Si.-There is -
change in the situation so far a. the attitude
the legislature is concerned but there is in the
conditions of the senatorial race. There was
no session Of the senate yesterday. The last
vote stood: kenns, IS; Got. AZ; ]. X. Thomp-
SON. 5; Flemming, Flournoy and Green. each.
Evidently the friends of Mr.. Keuna have given
up all hope of Dorr, of Webster county. who
inaugurated the break against Kenna In an
interview, Dorr said: 1t is a mistaken idea
that there has ever been a caucus or n caucus
nominee. I am antagonistic 20 Mr.. kennas
reelection because / believe IL would prove q
calamity 20 the democracy OF this state. His
leadership as evidenced by our decreased ma
jorities bears me out in this The success Of
democracy Is my sole and only aim. With
these views, and they have been thoushtfully
considered, can never and will never vote for
a man whose success means irretrieyable DEM
ocratic defeat In West Virginia"
III this be the case the matter il ended so far
as kennas chances are concerned. though by q
full vote of the party he can be elected without
the vote OF Dorr. Yet there are two other re-
calcitrants, Harr and Van Pelt and they would
have to be brought over before that could be
done. Some OF the democrats say kenna's
name will be withdrawn after this week.
Service of Gen. COTS return notice was ac-
cepted last night by Judge Fleming's counsel
The notice says that Goff is ignorant of, de-
nies, and requires proof OF the facts alleged by
Judge Fleming. IL names l.l06 Illegal voters
for Fleming in forty-nine counties. and thirty
nine legal votes for Goff rejected by election
commissioners. The notice concludes by al
Ieging that the true vote Is: For Gof. IS 9S3;
Fleming, 76,S5l, plurality for Goff of 2, So.
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HANGED FROM HORSEBACK.
The New Iberia Regulators Lynch a
Negro on q Bridge.

The New Iberia Regulators Lynch q
Negro on a Bridge.
New ORLEANS, Jan. 31.-A New Iberia
special says: Shortly after midnight Tuesday
night regulators rode into town and hanged
Jim Rosemond. colored. on the center beam Of
the bridge. The unhappy wretch was brought
on horseback. and the horse was held Just
under the beam. A three-quarter inch rope
was thrown over the bridge beam and then in
a bungling manner adjusted about the negro's
neck. The horse was then led from under and
the regulators departed. The correspondent
was informed by number of citizens that
they believed that the mayor and the sheriff
will organize posse to intercept or stop the
workings of the regulators, and il was their
firm belief that if any of those banished should
return to the parish they will be shot or
hanged. A number of prominent citizens in
teryiewed yesterday were unanimous in saying
that the regulators had gone too far and q
halt ought to be called. Rosemont was about
fifty years old. He leaves widow.
GOV. NICoLLs TAKES ACTION.
Governor Nicolls yesterday addressed COM
munication to Attorney General Rogers, order
ing him TO proceed at once to Iberia parish
and make thorough examination and investi-
CATION Of the situation touching the violence
and troubles reported in New IBERIA and to
take every step which the law and facts will
warrant to bring about vigorous enforcement
of the law.
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DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.

RENT FOR THE CITY PosT-oFFIcE BUILDING.
The Postmaster transmitted to the
House yesterday communication from the at
torneys of the owners Of the present site of the
Washington city post-office, asking compensa-
ton at the rate of $500 per month from July 1,
1888. for the occupancy of the building. The
Postmaster General states in an accompanying
letter that the owners of the building had given
notice that rent would be charged at $50 per
day after July l; that it was intended to vacate
the premises and move into the central court
OF the Pension building, but it was found that
the necessary repairs to the court could not be
made for less than double the amount appro-
therefore, the Occupancy of the building was
continued He states that, in his opinion, the
rent mentioned is reasonable, and recommends
its payment
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Telegrams to The Star.
THE DEAD AUSTRIAN PRINCE
RUMoRs THAT HE COMMITTED SUICIDE
New Iberia Regulators Lynch a Negro.
DID HE COMMIT SUICIDE?
Strange RumOrs Reach London Regard
ing Crown Prince Rudolf's Death.

ing Crown Prince Rudolf's Death.
Special Cable Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR.
LONDON, Jan. 31.-A private message from
Vienna indicates that the press censorship is
exercised over the kilograms relating to the
cause of Crown Prince Rudolfs death, and that
nothing further can or will be telegraphed. il
says, for the present. 1t has already leaked
out. however, that the princes door had to be
burst open by order of the court. There is
also some mention of a gunshot wound, but
this may refer to an old scar caused by an ac-
cident years ago on the hunting field. Our cor
respondent is allowed to telegraph a contra
diction of the rumor that the crown prince was
murdered, but what is whispered here is that
he committed suicide. The Austrian govern
ment has done the best it could to foster that
idea, owing to the censorship established. The
prince was tolerably well known here. He was
one OF the most prominent figures in a grey
uniform at the jubilee procession in 1887, and
he had promised the Prince of Wales to come
over and visit him this year. Because of the
well-known fact that Rudolf was at enmity with
the present emperor of Germany, the opinion
prevails here that his death
REMOVES ONE DANGER TO EUROPE
in the future, although nothing is known Of
the views of the new heir presumptive, Arch
duke Charles, who has three sons. 1t has been
asserted that the archduke resigned his claim
erty of the Duke of Modena. 1t appears, how
ever, that the remuneration was conditional
and he may step again into the line of success
sion
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DIVORCE IN AMERICA.
Gladstone has a Word to Say on the
Subject i'm Reviewing a Novel.

Special Cable Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR.
LONDON, Jan. 3l.-In brief article on Mar
garet Lees novel, Divorce" Gladstone, in the
Ni,seteenth Century, says: The greatest and
deepest of all human controversies is the mar
riage controversy, and in America from what
ever cause, this has reached stage of develop
ment more advanced than elsewhere" After
referring to few statistics of divorce in the
States, he says: I'VE must beware of sweeping
statements, but il seems indisputable that
America is the arena where many problems
connected with marriage are being rapidly,
painfully, and perilously tried out" He praises
the gallantry and ability of Margaret Lee in
venturing to combat in the ranks of what must
nowadays be taken as the unpopular side.
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AT GEN. HARRIsON's HOME.
Speculation as to the Cabinet by the
President Elects NeighbOrs

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 3l.-Last night was
prolific with cabinet speculations. The lobby
of the New Denison was the scene of many
animated confabs among politicians of promi-
nence. Sprinkled through the crowd could be
seen such familiar countenances as eX-Gov A.
G. Porter, Col John c. New. Attorney General
Michener. Judge Z. b. Martindale, President
Hammond. of the Indianapolis, Decatur and
Springfield road, and a dozen or two gentle
men of lesser note. The cabinet was the upper
most theme of conversation and a general ex-
change of views was had. 1t is noteworthy that
not single one of these and other gentlemen,
all of whom are warm personal and political
friends of Gen. Harrison, are enabled TO quote
an explicit cabinet expression from Gen. Har-
risOn direct. At least it cannot be discovered
that any of them have done, so even in a quasi
public way. This only indicates how carefully
the President-elect is
KEEPING HIS oYN COUNSEL
in the matter of framing his cabinet. Quite
number of his prominent friends refuse to be-
lieve that Mr.. Wanamaker will be member OF
the next cabinet and a few are found at this
late day who do not believe Mr.. Blaine has
been called. The majority, however, expect
MIR. Blaines appointment as a certainty, al
though no hint or verification of this accred-
tied fact has leaked out up at the Delaware
street house. Private Secretary Halford is as
dumb as an oyster whenever approached upon
cabinet matters, but genial enough on othO
subjects.
AN INDIANAPOLIS SLATE.
The Associated Press correspondent made an
effort last night to obtain some sort of a con-
census of opinion among the prominent In
dianapolis politicians as to the probable make
up of the cabinet. The result Of his efforts are
here given purely as a matter of speculation
and to show the turn of opinion at this point.
The majority of the prominent men seem to
have settled upon the following slate:
For Secretary of State-Blaine.
Treasury-Allison.
War-Alger.
Navy-Wanamaker.
Interior-John b. Henderson, Of Missouri
Postmaster-General-W Warner Miller.
Attorney -General-M. NJ. Estee, of Califor-
mia.
1t is not to be supposed that all the leading
Indianapolis politicians have agreed upon this
slate. as some of them still cling to the belief
or hope that an Indiana man may be member
of the cabinet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-31
In Honor of Gen. Jones.

HIS CAREER REVIEWED IN THE ORDER BY THE
SECRETARY OF WAR.
The following order has been issued from
the War department on the death of Gen Roger
jones'
II is with great regret that the Secretary of
War announces the death of Brig. Gen. Roger
Jones, inspector-general of the army, which
occurred at Fort Monroe, Va, ON Saturday, the
Goth inst, for the army has lost the services of
a conscientious officer of great experience and
good Judgment, and most faithful in the dis
charge OF every duty.
Gen. Jones was graduated from the United
States military academy and appointed brevet
1851; promoted second lieutenant May "a, 1862,
and first lieutenant January 26, 1857 (serving
as adjutant of his regiment from July 1. 1854.
to March "a. 1859; appointed captain and u.s.
sistant quartermaster April 23 1861; major and
assistant inspector general November II. 1861 ;
lieutenant colonel June 49, 1867; colonel and
inspector general February 5, 1885; and briga-
dier general and inspector general August 20,
1885,
After his entry into the service he was on
duty at the cavalry school at Carlisle Pa. from
September, 1851, to December l3, 1852, and as
sistant instructor of cavalry at the U. S. mill
tary academy until January 6, 1854, when he
Joined and served with his regiment in Texas
and in New Mexico until 1860. From January
Z to April 1s, 1861, he was on duty guarding
Harper's Ferry, and was then placed on spe-
cial duty in the War department, from July to
September, 1862, ON duty as assistant Inspector
general ON the staff of Gen. Pope; and on spe-
cial service to December 2, 1865. Successfully
on duty as inspector-general OF the divisions of
the Mississippi Missouri, and Pacific to Janu-
ary, 1877; in the inspector-general's Office at
Washington to July, 1881; and inspector-ge gen.
eral division Of the Atlantic to August 23, 1888,
when, having been appointed inspector-gen-
eral Of the army, he assumed charge of that
A. h,,k 10. ...lx
September by reason of serious illness, which
terminated in his death on the 26th instant.
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CAPITOL TOPICS.
THE SUNDAY REST BILL.

THE SUNDAY REST BILL
There we're only about rs petitions in favor
of the passage of the Sunday rest bill presented
in the Senate this morning. Some Of the Pc
titions were from a number of members OF the
brotherhood of locomotive engineers.
CONSTITUTIONAL PRoHIBIToRY AMENDMENT.
A number Of petitions praying for the sub
mission to the people of the United States of a
constitutional prohibitory amendment were
presented to-day.
NOMINATIONS.
The President yesterday sent to the Senate
the n ominations of Albert Holl, to be post
master at Frostburg, Md, and Florine A
Hines, at Suffolk, Va. The following pro
motions were proposed also: Arm. First
Lieut.. Thomas j. Knox first cavalry. to be
cavalry, to be first lieutenant; Captain James
Jackson, first cavalry, to be major second
cavalry; Lieut. Col. Loomis L. Langdon. second
artillery, to be colonel first artillery; Captain
John Eagan, fourth artillery, to be major first
artillery; Major Royal L. Frank, first Artillery,
to be lieutenant-colonel second artillery; First
Lieut.. Richard p. Strong, fourth artillery, to
be captain Second Lieut.. Adelbert Cronkhite,
fourth artillery, to first lieutenant Navy
Surgeon Thomas N. Penrase, of Pennsylvania,
to be medical inspector in the navy; Passed
Assistant Surgeon Walter A. McClurg, OF Penn
sylvania, to be surgeon in the navy.
COMBINATIONS.
The Senate in executive session yesterday
confirmed the nominations of George B. Will
son, of Maine, and Charles Francis Stokes, of
New York, to be assistant surgeons in the navy.
THE SAMOAN QUESTION.
This was the regular day of meeting of the
House foreign affairs committee, which has the
Samoan question before it, but no quorum ap-
pearing before the hour of the meeting of the
House nothing was done. The subcommittee
to which the Samoan affair has been referred
has been increased from three five members
and now consists of Messrs. McCreary Russell,
Chapman, Morrow, and Hit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-31
Death of a Virginia Hotel Man.

Special Dispatch to TIE EVENING STAR
LYNcHBURG. Va, Jan. Sl.-John W. Holt
prominent citizen and for many years proprie-
tor of the Norvell house. of this city, but more
recently of the Purcell house, Norfolk, died
here at u o'clock to-day. He was widely known
in connection with the hotel business
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-31
RUsK FOR SECRETARY OF WAR.
An Alleged Intimation from Gen. Har.
risOn that He Wants Him.

Thcoh thot hc w anus MIN.
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 31-The members of the
legislature in session at Madison will unite to-
day in signing petitions to President Harrison
for the appointment of Ex-Governor Rusk as
Secretary Of War. This action is the result of
a semi-oficial notification received by way of
Washington that General Harrison would ike
to receive such an Endorsement Henry c.
Payne, Of Milwaukee, who has been conspicu-
ously mentioned as a candidate for Postmaster
General, has withdrawn, and Wisconsin repub-
lcans viii unite in urging Rusk's selection.
There is strong feeling based, il is alleged,
on reliable information that Rusk win BE-
chosen
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The question then recurSed on the Sc C md
clause, which provides that the rgh of such
honorably discharged Union soldiers and sal ors
to make homestead entry and perfect tie same
by occupancy under the existing homestead
law shall extend to any and all lands VIII ch
shall be opened to any settlement by the pro-
visions of this bill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-31
Fire I'm a New York Flat.

OCCUPANTS FORCED TO ESCAPE BY WAY OF TIE
ROOF AND THROUGH THE WINDOWS.
NEW YORK, Jan. 31.-A fire broke out early
this morning in the fat house No. 9l4 Sixth
avenue. The flames climbed up the dumb
waiter and attacked the stairs. Mrs. Fairchild
and her two boys exsaped from the second
story window by way Of a clothes line. The
tenants on the upper door had to escape BY
way Of the roof. The house was burned out
with all that was in il. The loss to the tenants
and on the building Is about Sl2.O0O.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-31
Fire at Lynn. Mass

BosToS, Jan. Sl.-Fire last night destroyed
the old-fashioned Breed mill, at Lynn, occupied
by ]. G. Bennett as shoe factory, and extended
to the lumber-yard OF s. A. Guilford, adjoining.
Benefits loss is $4,000. Guilford's loss,
s6,500; insured S3,000. Other occupants lose
from $500 to q 900 each, with no insurance.
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HANDSOME WEDDING PREsENrs.-The clerks
in the office of the first assistant postmast-gen-
eral gave two handsome presents to Miss
Thomas, the sister of Representative Thomas,
OF Illinois, who was married yesterday at the
Calvary Baptist church to Mr.. Haynie, the
chief clerk of that Office. The ladies' present
was set OF after-dinner coffee silver spoons,
while that OF the gentlemen was complete
carving set. The chiefs Of the divisions gave
very handsome FURNISHED bronze etagere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-31

APPROVED BY THE PREsIDENT-The President
has approved the act in regard to the water re-
serve lands in Wisconsin; the act to increase the
maximum amount Of international money or
ders from $50 to 500; the act for the relief of
VIM. knowland, and the acts granting pensions
to Geo. N. Fogle, d. A. Kicker. Walter d.
Smith. Philena T. Carpenter, l. N. Hawkins,
Kate G. Van Arnum, Sarah II. Fisher, Seth F.
Myers and VIM. H. Marston
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-31

To EXAMINE THE GUNBoAT YoRKTowN.-The
official examination and trial of the gunboat
Yorktown, recently completed by the Cramp
Brothers, for the government, upon which its
acceptance will depend. will be begun at Phila-
delphia on Monday or Tuesday next. and will
probably be continued through the week. The
following officers have been selected to con-
stitute the board to conduct the examination
and to report upon .the acceptability of the
vessel: Commodore w. E. Fitzhugh, Com
mander E. NJ. Shepard, Chief Engineer G. F.
Kutz. Naval Constructor Robert Steele, Lieut.
s. A. Staunton. Chief Engineers G. F. Kutz,
Robert Potter and c. Audrade have been desig-
mated to conduct the examination of the ma
chinery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-31

THE PRESIDENTS CALLERS. - Among the
Presidents callers to-day we're Senator Cock
rell, Representatives Wilson CNinn.), ONeill
(Pa.). and Richardson. with Misses Ida and
Able Richardson and Miss Jones CTenn. }, and
Ex-Gov. Abbott New jersey
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Fled From His Creditor..

GUELPH, 0ST., Jan. 31.-Wm. Hepburn,
prominent boot and shoe dealer. has fed to
small dividend 70 his large number Of creditors
in Montreal and Toronto
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A Large Coal Breaker Burned.

ASHLAND, Pa, Jan. 3l.-Fire early this morn
ing destroyed the engine house and breaker of
the North Ashland, one Of the Reading COM
pany's largest collieries. The colliery was
fitted out with all the latest Improvements and
its average shipment was 100 cars daily About
500 men and boys are thrown out OF employ
meut
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500, as follows: Registered 4s-S50O at 1291s
registered 41ss-s7OO 900 at 1O9 S14, 900 at 1O91
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A BUNCH OF NoTARIEs.-The President has
appointed the following notaries public for the
District of Columbia: Alex. H. Bell, Gordon j.
Holdsworth, H. ]. Ennis, Jos. Harper, VIM. B.
Robson, Thos. P. Woodward, and VIM L. Mul-
liken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-31

Jere Coleman, of Little Rock, Ark, ne
gro, and his wife separated some weeks ago,
and the woman returned to her parents. Mon
day night the husband went to the house and
set it on fire. When the inmates ran out he de-
hberately fred q load of buckshot into his
wife's head, killing her instantly. He was cap
tured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-31

GEO. s. DOVE has been appointed postmaste
at Iceland, Prince Georges county, Md.