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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-28
THE RAILROAD WAR RENEWED.
Messrs. Parker and Dwyer Write to the
New Commissioners.

The District Commissioners to-day received
the following letter from Messrs. Parker and
Dwyer:
1--WE beg to inform you that on the examina-
tion OF the files of your Office you will find
number of communications from the under
signed (Which the late Commissioners refused
to act upon) stating in detail many illegal occu-
pations Of streets, alleys sidewalks as also
gross violations of q. s. statutes and District
laws by the B. Il P. railroad company, all under
the cloak of illegal permits from former Conn
missoners In one instance Delaware avenue
crossing Virginia avenue is blocked by illegal
fence, preventing the use of Delaware ave-
nue. in any manner by the public. The
late Commissioners requested the railroad
company to remove the fence and erect
safety gates. Said request has been to-
tally ignored by the company. The same
may be said of E street. which is obstructed in
violation OF law, the company's charter and the
request Of the Commissioners. You are also
informed that freight building has been
erected on public alley, square 493, notwith-
standing the fact that a committee OF property
owners called on the Commissioners and the
inspector of buildings and notified them of the
fact. Yet after said visit the inspectors saw fit
to issue the permit, which is violation of the
regulation he Is supposed to carry out. The
track into said square has been decided illegal
by the Supreme Court, the present District At
torney, and Capt Symons. Our former letters
fully explain the other violations. We ask
nothing but the strict enforcement of the law,
let it hurt or put to expense the railroad COM
pany or the taxpayer.
!GCarry out the law without respect to person
or company. All the papers are in the hands
of Major Raymond who thoroughly under
stands the case. and has always shown dis
position to carry out the law, but he has been
only one out Of three.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-28
GEN. DRUMS RETIREMENT.
Gen. kelton is Adjutant- General Ad
lnterim-Who Will Get the Plum?

The retirement of Adjutant- General Drum
at noon to-day was marked by no especial incl
dent. Several of the chiefs of division in his
office called on him and bade him goodbye,
and there was quite number of officers at his
door during the day to give him their official
adieus.
OF course the main topic of conversation
among those in the department was the selec-
ton OF a successor to Gen. Drum, which has
proven so fruitful source of speculation for
weeks past. The general drift of opinion to-
day was in favor of Gen. Kelton, although there
were many who shook their heads and gave it as
their private idea that Col Whipple is prom
ising candidate.
Although the contest for the vacancy has
waxed warm of late there has been an unmoved
calm in the conduct and manner of Col. Kelton
throughout; in fact, he has scarcely taken any
steps himself in the matter, and whatever has
been done in his interest was by his friends
who have volunteered their services.
Gen. Kelton, by virtue of his senior rank in
the corps, began to act as adjutant-general ad
interim at noon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-28
AS TO CABINET DIssENsIoNs.
How the False Rumors Arise-Disgrun-
tied Office-Seekers at the Bottom of It.

President Harrison is holding pretty firmly
to the policy Of permitting commissioned
officers of the civil service to hold over until
the expiration of their terms. The one an
swer to the importunate congressman who in
sist upon prompt removals and speedy appoint
Ment, is: -Four years. The terms must expire
before removal" They have all met with this
reply to their urgings, and have come to un-
derstand that this policy is to be inAexible.
There must be some very good reason to Sc
cure removal before the expiration. This
causes much dissatisfaction among the candi-
dates who are waiting for the appointments,
and the congressman talk as if dissatisfied
whether or not they feel 80. Out Of this and
the disposition Of the President to make only
such selections for Office as are satisfactory to
himself, grows all the grumbling that is heard
about hotel lobbies and the gossip about disa-
greement in the cabinet. BY taking the re-
sponsibiity for appointments upon himself the
President relieves his cabinet officers of great
deal Of responsibility. When pressed to make
appointments by men who think they have
some claims upon them the members Of the
cabinet can honestly say that the final settle
ment of the matter lies with the President and
they must look to him. In this way the Presi-
dent takes upon himself all the ''cussing'' for
delays &c. and the politicians who are disap-
pointed give it out that the cabinet officers are
as powerless as they are-and as much dissatis-
fed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-28
ALMOST A WRECK,
An Attempt to Derail Train Of Mill
tia on Their Way to the Strike.

BRAIDwooD, ILL.,, May % (2:9O a m.).-The
two companies of Chicago militia, which left
that city for Braidwood last night, had a mar
row escape at Gardner. The conductor of the
train had received orders to run slowly be-
tween Gardner and Braidwood. 1t was well
that this warning was given, otherwise there
would have been a terrible disaster.
On reaching Gardner it was found that some
miscreants had wedged stones in the switches
SO firmly that q wreck would surely have fol-
lowed had not the obstructions been dis
covered. As it was the boys received suffi-
cient warning from the attempted train wreck
ing to dampen their spirits, and the songs and
chatting, which had previously been heard.
suddenly ceased, and the countenances of the
soldier lads became decidedly serious. At
this hour no trouble Is expected tonight. No
gatling gun was taken from Chicago, as had
been expected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-28
THE INQUEST IN CRONIN's CASE.
A Confession Made by Sullivan the
Iceman.
ALL SAMOAN QUESTIONS SETTLED.
Lord Dunraven's Yacht, the
Valkyrie, Beaten To-Day.
ENGLAND AND THE United STATES
A Proposition for an Arbitration Treaty
Between the Two Governments.

Special Cable Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR
LONDON, May 2S.-Emile Loveleye publishes
to-day an earnest appeal to Gladstone to take
the lead in the promotion of an arbitration
treaty between the United States and England
at conference on the subject on the 29th and
3Oth of June at Paris. He predicts a new era
of human fraternity, and appeals also to min
listers of religion, saying: LET them tell these
two nations that it is their duty to come to an
agreement no more to resort to force. The
Atlantic separates them, but everything else
unites them. Inreality they are one nation.
If the leaders Of the different churches in Eng
land-Anglicans, Catholics, and non-conform-
lists of all ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS by the arch
bishop of Canterbury, Mr.. Spurgeon, and Car
dinal Manning would, ins the name Of the
charity of the gospel, address themselves di-
rectly to the ministers of the American
churches, they would rouse a movement of
public opinion SO powerful that an arbitration
treaty would be signed with enthusiasm by the
statesmen of both countries"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-28
THE FALCARRAGH EvICTlONs.
An Important Debate in the House Of
Commons-Other London Gossip.

Special Cable DISPATCH to The EVENING STAR
LONDON, May 2s.-There was an important
debate on the Falcarragh evictions last night.
Parnell went further in his support of the plan
of campaign than ever before.
In the house of lords Salisbury made re-
markable speech as to the uncertainty Of the
tenure of power in Europe. He said: "There
never has been more uncertainty than that the
present rulers will remain for five years."
An English-American party of tourists will
start for America tomorrow to explore and re-
port on recent atrocities.
Parliament was last night told to wait for an
explanation of Saturdays crush at the fire
brigade review until the report is laid before
the county council. This is the first time the
house of commons has had to take back seat
in London affairs.
Frank Danby's (Aliss Davis0 new book. "A
Babe in Bohemia" is boycotted by Nudes,
Smith Son, because of its immortality. The
alleged authoress is a clever Jewess who wrote
'Dr. Phillips" with high moral purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-28
A CIvIL-sERvICE INVESTIGATION.
The Commissioners Looking into Ir-
regularities i'm the y. v. Custom- louise.

New YORK, May 2s.-The board of civil serv-
cecommissioners, consisting of Messrs Lyman.
Thompson, and Roosevelt with Mr. Mason. the
local commissioner, whose resignation takes
effect June /, are in session at the
custom-house to-day. 1t is understood that an
investigation is being held into the alleged ir-
regularities in the conduct of the civil
service office in that department. Com
missioner Roosevelt stated TO day that
the board was in possession of no facts or data
IN any way rejecting on Mr.. Mason. but that il
had both facts and afidavits establishing the
existence OF irregularities on the part Of other
attaches of the office
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-28
SOUTH AFRICAN AFFAIRS.
Sir Hercules Robinson to Return as
High Commissioners.
Special Cable Dispatch to The EVENING STAR

Special Cable Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR
LONDON, May 2s.-Sir Hercules Robinson is
tolerably certain to return to South Africa as a
high commissioner. Carnarous contributes a
letter to the Times which is weighty and timely.
Hercules is much impressed with his analogy
between South Africa now and the American
colonies a hundred years ago. The South
Africans are also puritans in religion, republi-
cans in politics, and severe simplicity is popu-
lar there. Hercules had to abandon his pow
dered and wigged footman and official state
The transvaal is now friendly to Prunger and
afraid that the English miners, now intent on
gold, WILL at the first reverse, seize the gov
ernment. He reports Mashonaland the richest
alluvial gold field in the world and the prob
able rush will be unprecedented to the land Of
Ophir when opened
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-28
Cattle Thieves iu Dakota.

CHICAGO, May 2s.-A dispatch from Cham
berlain, Oak, says: gang of cattle thieves
are operating in this entire section from Pierre
to the northern boundary Of Nebraska and are
causing the farmers considerable trouble. Jno.
K. Lowe of Bigan Hills, in the southern part
of this (Brule) county. recently had SO head Of
cattle stolen. Sheriff Van Horn, Mr.. Lowe,
and herder started in pursuit and trailed the
cattle south into Charles Mix county, and sue
ceeded in rescuing the cattle from the thieves.
Other reports Of losses have been received
here, and it is stated that a deplorable condi-
ton of affairs exists in the counties in Nebraska
that border on the Sioux reservation, and espe-
cially in Keya Paha and Rock counties, thas
state, the losses have been heavy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-28
THE SIOUX RESERVATION.
John Grass and White Swan Say the
Bill Will be Ratified.

PIERRE, DAK., May 2s.-John Grass, of Stand
ing Rock, the leading chief of the Sioux Ma
ton, and White Swan, principal chief at Chey-
enne, were at Pierre yesterday They con-
versed freely about the Sioux bill saying that
it would be ratified. Only one objection was
raised because the bill did not give the nation
the south bank of Cheyenne river, but the In
dians will sign as the bill provides for the pay
ment of cash, and they want money more than
land.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-28
A knights Templar Parade.

EAsroS, Pa, May 2s.-A parade Of the
Knights Tempiar of Pennsylvania, with some
Communicates from New Jersey, took place
here at noon to-day. Twenty-one COM
manderies were in line. Every business house
was decorated, and the streets through which
the parade passed we're crowded with people:
this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-28
The Howgate Property

Yesterday, in the Equity Court, the report Of
trustees in the case of the United States against
Howgate was confirmed as to the sales of the
following property: sub Is, square 1863, $685. Is;
sub 80, square 23s S427; sub 2, square PIT,
s4,422.72; sub 2O4, square 206, s1,5S2.75. There
had been reported previously by Mr. Randolph
Coyle 19,045.64 from personally &C., and S78S
on account OF rents, and &3.695.5l from the law
case, making total Of $50, ,356.S7. There il
still one case pending
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-28

ARMY ORDERs.-Acting Assistant Surgeon
Theo. F. Dewitt ordered to duty at Willett's
Point, N. Y, relieving Assistant Surgeon Jas.
d. Glennan, ordered to duty at Fort Riley,
Kan. Second Lieut.. Arthur B. Foster nine
teenth infantry, granted one months extension
OF leave. Capt Jas. H. Gageby, third infantry
granted one months extension of leave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-28
irving to Work an In

Trying to Work an Insurance Company.
TOPEKA, KAN, May 2s.-A small sized sensa-
ton was caused last night by the announcement
that John w. Hillman, Of Lawrence, was alive
and under arrest. In 1878 he took out insur-
year he went to Wichita with John Brown and
was reported accidentally shot. At the in
stance Of the insurance company the body was
brought to Lawrence, resulting in the declara-
ton that the body was not that Of Hillman.
The widow took the case into the courts, and
year after year it has been continued and fought
with great zeal by both parties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-28
THE EVENING STAR
PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday,
AT THE STAR BUILDINGS,
Northwest Corner Psansylvania Ave- and llth st., By
The Evening Star Newspaper Company,
s Il KAUFFMANN, Rest

1nH EVENING STAR Is served to subscribers IN Shs
city hy carers on their account at 10 cents per
week or SAC Per month Copies at the counter. 9
month: one year. s6: six months. s3.
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TEE WEEKLY STAR-published on FndAy-e1 Q
year, postage prepaid. Six months. so centa
u All mail subscriptions must be paid In advances
no paper sent longer than Is paid for
Rates Of advertising made known on application
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-28

The SYRIAN INDUsTRY.-Consul Bissinger, at
Beirut, Syria, in report to the Department of
State says that Syrian silk growers now look
covetously toward the United States as
market for raw silks, which developed phe-
nominally in a very short time. Silk reelers in
Syria are manifesting much anxiety to estab-
lish direct intercourse with manufacturers in
the United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-28
THE VALKYRIE BEATEN.
Both the lrex and Yarana Walk Away
From Her To-day.

LONDON, May zS.-There was another race
to-day between the yachts yalkyrie, Irex and
Iarana. The yalkyrie was beaten by both the
other vessels. The course was from Harwich
to South End. The time of the three yachts
was as follows: Irex, 3:03.44; Yarana, S25.2S;
yalkyrie BOG 23
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-28
Baltimore,s Walking Match.

BALTIMORE, May 2s.-The l42 hours walking
match, which commenced yesterday at 1880
a. m, at the Monumental rink, continues, and
at noon to-day each competitor had miles to
his credit follows: Elson. las; Nolan, 1856;
Mackey, l0l; Cruthers, l25; Dillon. SO; Horan,
125; Cox, 1877; Click, lis; Sullivan, l34
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-28

PERsoNAI.-Dr. p. w. Barber, W. B. Smith
Of New York, DR.. v. Lauterbach of Breslau,
Germany, DR.. W. Schaviakoff of st. Petersburg,
Russia, Geo. W. Dunn, Geo. F. Lyon of Bing-
hamton, N. Y, Rev. E. Keith Douglas of Lon
don, the Cleveland base ball club, and ]. F.
Dalton Of Chicago, are at Willard's-Cecil
h. Tucker OF Bermuda, VIM. F. Hall of Cam
Doueet, Julius Bien of New York, Judge Lam
bert Tree Of Chicago, and Nelson G. Carman,
jr, OF Brooklyon, are at the Arlington
6. T. Elliot, Jas. Stevenson, H. E. Ide, John
A. Butlan Of New York, Hon. H. Eratts Of Chat
tanooga, Tenn, Vim. Wright of New Jersey,
Gen. D. D. Gloner and Hon. H. Libby Of vir-
ginia are at the Ebbitt.-N. McKaye of New
York, ]. N. Sinclair of Holokye, H. Astrand of
San Domingo, Sam Jones and H. P. Bennett Of
Denver are at the Riggs.-Earle Berry Of
Chicago, H. ID. Perkins OF Kentucky, Y. knight
Of Boston, G. Vanostrand OF Newburg, N. Y,
VIM. p. Clyde and Frank H. Platt of New York
are at the Arno.-Wager Swayne of New York,
c. W. Kelly of Louisville are at wormley's.--
A. E. Shinison Of New York, M. B. Saunner of
Cincinnati, Ohio, A. Grip, minister from Swe-
weickers.--Chas. W. Raisler of Athens, Ala,
Phil Schild of New York, C. B. French OF
Granville, H., II. A. French Of Lincoln, Neb.,
D. E. French Of vassalboro, Me-, B. T. French
of Peru, III. are at the Hotel Johnson. N.
Sebrell Of Wilmington, N. c., James Huber and
wife Of London, Eng. CO, Ross Of Rogersville,
Tenn, F. R. Borland, Va, are at the StJames-
J. w. Kali II in the city visiting his mother
Mr.. H. B. Chamberlain, president Of the board
Of trade Of Denver, is in the city visiting
| friends.-L. s. Parsons and wife Of Louis.
vile, KY, general freight agent of the Louis.
vile, Evansville, and st. Louis railway; Geo.
w. Boyd, Philadelphia, of the Pennsylvania
railroad, p. @. Asterson, United States navy
are at the Hotel Normandie. Attor.
ney-General Shields, Of the Interior depart.
| uoent lsft fha citv tn-dav for Novv nnoe x,,.
Ala, to attend the opening Of the exposition ai
that place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-28
ENGINEERS DISSATISFIED.
A Proposition for q Renewal Of the
Great Strike.

LINCOLN, NEB., May 2s.-The Can published
last evening q communication from Burling-
ton non-union engineer in which the strike and
its incidents are discussed. He reviews the
situation and sets forth numerous grievances to
which the new men have been subjected, and
proposes q conference with the brotherhood,
with the view to a renewal Of the great strike.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-28

Col. SwITzLER, chief of the bureau of sta
tistics, will leave on Thursday on short visit
to Missouri in connection with his report on in
ternal commerce and to be present at the COM
mencement exercises of the State university at
Columbia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-28
A Butchers Convention.

DETROIT, MIcH., May 2s.-The annual con-
vention Of the National butchers benevolent
and protective association opened here to-day.
Several hundred delegates present from
various sections of the country. The dressed
beef question will be prominent subject fog
consideration
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-28

The APPOINTMENT OF GEN. SCHoFIELD to be
acting Secretary of War during Secretary Proc
tors absence, as announced in yesterday STAR,
is a return to the old practice of the depart
ment before the difficulties arose between Sec
retary Lincoln and Gen. Sheridan that we're be-
queathed to the last administration. Gen.
Benet, the chief of ordnance, acted during the
recent absence of the secretary on account of
the absence also of Gen. Schofeld, but in the
future the latter will act at the head of the de-
partment in cases of emergency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-28

DIPLOMATIC EXCURSION TO MOUNT VERNON.
The postponed excursion given by Secretary
Blaine in honor of Sir Julian Pauncefote, the
new British minister, took place to-day By
invitation select company of cabinet officers,
diplomatic representatives, high officials, and
a fair sprinkling of Washington society, boar ded
the Dispatch at 1870 this afternoon and sailed
down the Potomac as far as Mount yernoon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-28
Indictments.

The grand jury to-day found indictments
against james Sears, for assault with intent to
rape, Frederick Bartlett, grand larceny, Olive
Brown and John Rogers, HOUSEKEEPING; and
George Hawkins, alias Bowen, housebreaking.
The charges against Walter Prince, false
pretenses, and Philip Tyler, housebreaking,
were ignored.
The grand jury was adjourned to June 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-28

SECRETARY WINDOW has under consideration
report of Special Agent Hanlon recommend
ing complete reorganization of the appraisers
office of the Philadelphia custom house
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-28

The RECORD OF THE EXAMINING BOARD in the
case Of Passed Assistant Engineer James H
Chasmer has been sent to the President with
a recommendation for promotion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-28

The U. s. s. LANCASTER is expected to return
home from the European station about tn
middle of next September.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-28

Fire in the Hold Of the servia.

Fire in the Hold Of the Servia.
LIvERrooL, May 2s.-After the arrival Of the
Cunard line steamer Servis at this port yester-
day from New York, slight nre was discovered
in the forward hold. The damage to the cargo
was confined to three bales Of cotton. The
ship was not injured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-28

APPOINTED IN THF LIFE-SAvINa SERVICE
The Secretary Of the Treasury has appointed
DIR. Frank Baker assistant general superintend-
ent of the life-saving service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-28
A Biz Sheen Raiser's Suicide.

CHICAGO, May ga dispatch from Albu-
querque, N. NJ, says: Andrew McGreeor, Of
the extensive sheep raising firm Of Mcintosh
4 McGregor, committed suicide Sunday night
by shooting himself through the head The
cause Of the suicide u unknown. The firm has
the most extensive sheep ranch in this section
Of New Mexico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-28

The BOARD Of which Rear Admiral Braine is
president, appointed to consider the necessary
improvements at the New York navy-yard met
at the Navy department to-day and formally
organized
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-28

PATENTS HAVE BEEN issued to citizens Of tn
District as follows: John T. Lehman, letter
box, and Lambert T. Follansbee, trap.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-28
he grand jury was adjourned to June 10.

Mr.. James B. Green, blind lawyer, Of Rich
mond, Va, recovered Judgment in the circuit
court OF that city Yesterday against the Rich
$l2, 900, for personal injuries received.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-28

WIN. L. HARRINGTON clerk of class 2, bureau
of provisions and clothing, Navy department.
has been detailed for duty in the Office of the
civil-seryice commission
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-28
ON TRIAL FOR MURDER,
Testimony of Lewis Williams, Charged
With killing Ex-POliceman Alder.

Yesterday in the Criminal Court the second
trial of Lewis Williams, colored, for the murder
of ex-Policeman W. C. Alder near Bennings,
was continued, and the government having
proven the ejectment of Williams from
Weeden's store. the threats of Williams to get
even with Alder, his breaking brick in half
and his assault on deceased, closed its case.
The defendant put on witnesses who testi-
fed to the quarrel, and that in the fracas be-
tween deceased and defendant before the fatal
blow was struck Williams was somewhat
bruised.
The trial was resumed this morning and
further testimony of the same general charac-
ter was given.