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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-21
HUNDREDS RENDERED HOMELESS,
A Disastrous Fire Sweep. Through War
dener, Idaho.

A Disastrous Fire Sweeps Through War
dener, Idaho.
SEATTLE, WASH, April 2L-A wsrdsnsr,
Idaho, special says:
The business portion Of the city is in ruins
ana hundreds o; people are homeless. Fire
started in LAmsons clothing house between
and ? O'Clock Thursday morning and
the flames had full headway be-
fore discovered. Before any sys-
tematic work could be done by volunteers they
spread 90 adjoining buildings. BY 2:30 the en-
tire population was in tine streets fighting the
flames ard endeayoring to their effects.
The wind scattered the blazing cinders every
where. and in a short time the whole square
was a roaring furnace, and, owing to the heat,
the tremen could not get near the buildings.
Panic seized upon portion of the crowd, and
men and women rushed frantically about in all
kinds Of costumes carrying their goods 30 .
place of safety.
By O'Clock it was evident that the business
portion of the town was doomed. The 6remeu
worked heroically to prevent the IRE from
spreading. and by tearing down buildings
succeeded in checking the flames before they
reached the residence part of the town.
The total loss is estimated between e65Q 900
and S700 900. 1t is thought that less than Sns-
third of this amount is covered by insurance.
A relief committee was At once appointed and
a call sent out for food, clothing and blankets
for the sufferers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-21

PERsoNAL.-Daniel Bush of San Francisco,
John B. Herman of Gresnsburg, Pa. T. B.
Black Of Meyersdsle, Pa, Charles Shaefer Of
New York, c. C. Eggelt Of Philadelphia and
w. II. Sullivan Of Boston are at Willard'a-
johnson OF Crawfordsville, Ind, F. L. Weir
Of New York and 6. B. Lewis Of ST. Paul are at
tho RandalL-A. W. Barrett Of Los Angeles,
Cal, A. L. Moss Of Cincinnati, Charles G.
Connolly Of the navy, II. A. Wilcox of
New York and P. d. Burdette OF New Haven
are at the Ebbitt-S. e. Morse of In.
dianapolis. ]. NJ. Shields Of Pittsburg, T. W.
Harper Of Terre Haute, Ind. and W. p.
Ward Of New York are at the Riggs
b. r. Bailly OF New York, James H. Hoyt of
Cleveland, George Sawyer Of Pittsburg, s. E
Humphrey of Rochester and George E. Raum
Of New York are at the Arlington.-C. p.
Dixon Of New York, Albert ]. Elias Of New York,
A. c. Knobles OF Philadelphia and c. K. Alfred
OF Chicago are st the Shoreham.-S. r Perry
Of Durham, N. c., and A. B. Strouse Of
Salem, Va. are at the Fredonia. Gro
ton of Boston and Capt. Cannon Of South Car
olina are at the Johnson.-G. B. Mccormack
Of Pratt Mines, Ala. Leon Scun OF Winston, N.
G., Gilbert Elliott OF New York and James &
Murdoch of Charleston, 8. C., are At the
etropolitan.-Hugh Blakely Of Alliance,
Ohio, Charles B. Dodson of Richmond, Va, J.
L. Weaver and J. r. McGil Of Lsavenworth. |.
Kan. and W. J. Hoecker Of Newark are q
the Nstional-J. II. Sheldon Of Hsyerhill.
Mass. H. Angelo Of New York, b. @.
Deeming Of Harrisburg. Pa, A. J. Forbes Of
Boston and g. W. Richardson Of Evansville,
Ind, are At the st; Jamsa-L. A: Yohs oi
dianapolis, J. h Todd Of Lakewood, n. =. and
=. c. Clements Of Cleveland are ct the Howard
Eo-sc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-21
RADICAL CHANGE OF POLICY.
Probable Action of the Present Administra
tion in Regard to Reciprocity.

tion in Regard to Reciprocity.
The impression is growing that the avowed
purpose Of the present administration of re-
forming our tariff system will find Its first ex-
position in negotiations looking to important
changes in existing commercial treaties with
other countries, especially those in South
America, with which we have established COM
merciaireciprocity under the Mckinley act 1t
is said with an air Of knowledge that the system
Of reciprocity inaugurated by the last admins
tration is to be entirely changed and that the
reciprocity treaties now in force are to be alb
rogated at the earliest possible day consistent
with their terms.
TO AsRoaATE RETALIAToRy PRoCLAMATIoNs.
One Of the first steps in this direction will be
the abrogation of tie retaliatory proclamations
against Venezuela, Haiti and Colombia. the
only three countries Of South America that re-
fused our overtures in the direction of re-
ciprocal trade relations. The discrim-
mating duties now imposed on coffee,
sugar, hides. &c., produced in those countries
because Of their refusal to establish favorable
rates for United States manufactures will be re-
moved and imports from those countries will
be treated the same as imports from all other
countries. In view Of this determination
II is only fair to assume that as
the other South American countries will derive
no special benefit from the existing reciprocal
agreements they will offer no objection to their
termination. 1t is contended that it would be
manifestly unfair for the United States to
impose restrictions only on the products Of the
countries that open their markets to our goods
and put them on the same plane with countries
that practically discriminate against u.s.
TO TERMINATE RECIPROCITY TREATIES.
1t is therefore conceded that the prospective
abrogation of the procismation against vene-
zuela, Haiti and Colombia will be speedily fol-
lowed by the termination Of the special recip-
rocal trade arrangements with other foreign
countries, the effect of which is simply re-
turn to the trade conditions existing prior to
the consummation of the reciprocity treaties.
The importance of this matter is fully recog-
nized by the President and the Secretary Of
State and each step will be taken with the
greatest deliberation and it may be several
months before the plan takes shape sufficient
for public announcement In the meanwhile
it is an open secret that negotiations
are now in progress for the resumption Of
former trade relations with Venezuela. Haiti
and Colombia and the abrogation of the re-
ciprocity treaties with Brazil and with Spain
for Cuba and Porto Rico. The alleged reason
for this radical change of policy is that .'recip-
rocity as at present constituted is a failure"
No information on this subject can be OBJ
tained from Secretary Gresham or other Of
ficials of the State Department. but from other
sources Of unquestioned reliability it is ascer-
tanned that there is substantial foundation for
the current reports as above outlined.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-21
ARGUING PINKNEY's CASE.
Trial of One of the suspecsed Murderer -
Prank m. Bowie.

Trial of One of the suspected Murdersrs -
Frank N. Bowie.
Special Dispatch TO The Evenins Star.
MARLBORO Nd, April 2L-The court room
was filed this morning when the court met at
10 o'clock. 1t was known that Geo. c. Nor
rick, who for the past thirty years has been en-
gagged in all the important criminal cases In
southern Maryland. would open the argument
for the state in the case of William Pinkney.
charged with the murder Of Mr.. Bowie
The state continued its testimony yesterday
by calling the detective and several othery In.
corroboration Of facts already brought out and
also proved by DIR. W. W. Waring and DIR. I.
A. Griffith the nature Of the wounds received
by Mr.. Bowie.
The defense opened its case by calling The
prisoner, who narrated in substance the fact
as have been published in THE srAR. giving =
clear and minute and, in most particulars. .
consistent statement Of his movements ON the
day Of the murder. He insisted that Barber
did the killing and came to him after mGht-
fall 70 assist IN disposing Of the body.
Robert Wells and Julius Jones testified "a
taking messAge from Mr.. Bowie 70 the pris-
oner a. 70 his coming Go see hin about hiriue.
Other Witnesses testified TO Pinkney's repu-
tation for peace and quiet At the copclusiou
of the evidence for the defense Mr.. Merrick
asked the court 70 allow Barber to contxadict
the statements made by Pinknsy, which IVES OBJ
jsctsd TO by Mr.. Rody and the court Sustained
the objection.
Mr.. Merrick opened The argument for -
state this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-21
To Prevent Fires at Distilleries.

Secretary Carlisle has referred to the COM
missioner of internal revenue for consideration
and report the request Of certain insurance
companies which ask that none but round
bottom lanterns be allowed to be used in the
distillery bonded Warehouses. This request
was made because of the number of fires that
have occurred in such warehouses from the use
of fat-bo.tom lanterns, which tie workmen and
others are in the habit OF placing on the floor,
and over which spirits have been accidentally
spilled and ignited, thereby causing dangerous
conhsgrations. Round-bottom lanterns it is
said, would have to be carried in the hand or
hung up, thus avoiding such accidents as have
repeatedly resulted in fires.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-21
BASE BALL PASSES.

The President and Members Of the Cabinet
Provided by Col. Young.
The President and his cabinet have been
given season passes to the base ball games and
promised good seats if they will come.
Col. Nick Young, president of the league
called at the White House this morning
and handed Private Secretary Thurber coupon
books for himself, the President and each mem
Der Of the cabinet. Mr.. Thurber accepted
with thanks and promised to use his book if
the others didn't.
President Harrison and Secretary Charles
Foster frequently attended the base ball games
last summer, and Uncle Jerry Rusk, Secretary
Of Agriculture, would sit on the "bleachers'
and shout Is loud as any one when . home run
was made.
1t is urged that, as good democrats, the mem
bers OF this administration must follow the
precedent set and attend the games.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-21
THE FINANCIAL SITUATION,
Tomorrow Gold Demand for Export May
Require q Definite Settlement of the Gov
ernment's Policy.

Require . Definite Settlement of the Gov
ernment's Policy.
Financial circles have been calling for a state
ment from Secretary Carlisle OF his position
and his intentions regarding the gold situation.
The statement published elsewhere was given
out last night, but there is no one who is willing
to say that he can tell from it what
the policy of the administration will be.
Its meaning would be palmer if 1t carried with
it definition Of the words gold lawfully avail
able for the purpose os redeeming treasury
of Mr.. Carlisle's interpretation of
this phrase the announcement does not in any
way outline what steps the government intends
an appeal to western bankers and patriotic cit
liens to come forward with what means they
control to aid the Secretary Of the Treasury.
If the published report of the amount of
gold needed for export tomorrow be true it
will be unnecessary for any one to speculate on
the policy Of the treasury as the crisis
will have arrived and been met.
According to Mr.. Csrlisle's statement. there
is in the treasury SS00.000 of free gold. Ac-
cording to the reports over IS. 900 900 will be
wanted for export. Unless the bankers come
to the assistance of the treasury the payment
OF gold for the treasury notes Of 1890 will have
to be stopped or the gold reserve utilized to
meet the demand.
Ihe financial situation was serious topic of
discussion at the cabinet meeting today and It
was thought at the Treasury Department that
BY this afternoon something more definite
than the announcement OF Mr.. Carlisle will be
known.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-21
HEEBERT'S DEPARTURE,

He Left Here Today to Join the Fleet in
Hampton Roads.
Secretary Herbert has practically recovered
from his recent indisposition and left here this
afternoon to visit the United States feet in
Hampton Roads. He went from here by rail
to Annapolis, where he will board the Presi-
dents yacht. Dolphin, and be taken to Fort
Monroe, arriving there tomorrow morning
He was accompanied by Ensign Wood, his naval
aid; Miss Herbert. MrA Manning and Miss
Fryer. dinner will be given on board the
Dolphin by Secretary Herbert tomorrow even
ing in honor of the principal officers partici-
pating in'the review. The Secretary and party
will accompany the review fleet to New York,
where he win be joined on tho Dolphin by the
President and other members Of the cabinet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-21
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
But Few Visitors roday.-Masters Discussed
at Cabinet Meeting.

Friday appears to be fast day among the
ofice-seekers. for but few Of them appeared at
the White House this morning. |; Was sug-
sested that possibly they are trying the faith
cure principle and stayed at home to pray for
their Offices.
The real reason however, was probably the
fact that they knew the cabinet was 20 meet at
IL o'clock and concluded that an hour was not
long enough for their purposes and remained
away accordingly.
The cabinet assembled at IL O'Clock, Secre-
taries Herbert and Smith alone being absent.
The subject Of departmental appointments,
bureau chiefships and assistant secre.aryships
was discussed at some length The President
desires to complete the reorganization OF the de-
partments as soon as possible and would like to
have it over with by the beginning of the fiscal
year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-21
Departure OF the Visiting Journalists.

The visiting English journalists, who have
been seeing the sights in Washington, left over
the Pennsylvania railroad for Pittsburg at 10. Is
this morning. During their stay in the city
they manifested the greatest interest in every
thing shown them. and yesterday at Mount
Vernon were impressed by the circumstances
and in the drenching rain stood reverently be-
fore the tomb of Washington with barred heads
Last night, as the guests OF Mr.. Harry King.
they inspected the Columbia Athletic Club
house
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-21
Army Orders.

First Lieut. Harry G. Trout, second cavalry,
viii be relieved from further duty with the
ninGh cavalry and proceed 10 join his proper
station
The leave granted First Lieut. Charles II.
Bsrth. twelfth infantry, II extsnded one month
on account of sickness.
Maj. Thomas Ward, assistant adjutant gen.
eral, granted twenty days extension leave.
Maj. Camille G. @. Carr, eighth cavalry, il
detailed - . member Of the examing board
convened 1t Fort Leavenworth, to relieve Capt.
samuel n 6wigsrs. second cavalry.
Capt Henry J. Nowlan, seventh cavalry, win
report to the board for examination e to his
fitness for promotion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-21

The NEz PIERCE INDIAN NEGoTIAT1oN.-At
the request of the Nez Perces Indian commits
sion the limit Of time allowed them within
which to conclude their negotiations with the
Nez Perces for a cession to the United States
OF n part of their reservation in Idaho has been
extended to May Is next
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-21
Mrs. Cleveland Drives the BAYS.

Mrs. Cleveland today held the reins for the
first time in Washington over the pair Of bays
which the President recently purchased The
day was . tempting one for drive. Just after
the cabinet meeting began William Willis, the
White House coachman, drove the bays around
to the main portico of the mansion. They
were hitched to a single-seated new phaeton.
Mrs. Cleveland, drove with Miss Woods Of Ger
mantown, Pa, beside her and Willis in the
tigers seat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-21
MIR. Jordan SMorn In

Conrad N. Jordan, the subtreasurer at New
York, left for that city this morning. He ar
rived here last night and was at the Treasury
Department bright and early today. His bond
was found correct, and he was sworn in as
assistant treasurer. Tomorrow morning Mr..
Jordan will assume control OF the subtreasury
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-21

ITALIAN GoNDoLIERs TO LAND.-Superin-
tendent stump has directed tho landing Of
81 Italians who had been detained at Phila-
delphia on the ground that they we're contract
laborers. These men came to this country for
the purpose OF performing as gondoliers at the
worlds Columbian exposition at Chicago and
they were admitted at the express request Of
the exposition authorities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-21

CADETS AT WEST Po1Nr-Cadet appoint
ments to the West Point Military Academy
have been made as follows: Scott CoryeI, Dem
YER, Col, with VIM. L. Tillotson Of Denver,
alternate; F. R. Desloge, st. Louis, No., with
n. Allison Of st. Louis, alternate; W. L. Reed,
Newberg. NY; Ray B. Harper, Chicago, Ill.
+. L. Jordan, Phoenix, Ariz.; H. ]. Bartles,
Mansfield, Wis; s. II. Henderson, Franklin,
Tenn; q. N. Smith, blanchard, Mich; F. NJ.
Savage, Centre, Ala; James W. Turlaw, Amer
icus. Ga; James Justice, Bolton, Texas; VIM.
F. Morris. jr., Brooklyn. NY, and H. A. Gil
iette. Hunting Center, VT, and E. D. Bricker,
Chambersburg, Pa, alternates
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-21

GoING TO CHIcKAMAuaA.-The following
named officers have been instructed to proceed
to Chickamauga, Ga., to meet the Chicka-
mauga and Chattanooga national military park
commissioners on the 5th day Of MAY. to assist
in locating lines of battle: Col James W. For
syth, seventh cavalry; Col. Robert E. A.
Crofton. fifteenth infantry; Lieut.. Col Henry
W. Lawton, inspector general; Maj. James Z.
Gageby, twelfth infantry
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-21

VIRGINIA PosTMAsrERs.-Fourth-c post
masters in Virginia were appointed today as
follows: J. L. Gillette, vice l. Blanstein. re-
signed. Isaac, Southampton; C. c. Mundle, vice
II. A. Reynolds, resigned. Lloyds. Essex; T. o.
Hoffman. vice Mary A. Woody. removed, Rocky
Mount, Franklin; Richard Omohuudro, vice
Miss D. A. Kirtley, resigned, Wilmington,
Fluvanna
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-21

ACTING REGISTER OF THE TREAsUHY.-Act-
ing Register Of the Treasury Harry Smith is
confined to his home by illness. During his
absence the President has designated Superin-
tendent Kimball Of the life-saving service act
ing register Of the treasury
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-21

Gen. Beale is considered to be somewhat
worse today, by reason of having passed bad
night.
He was resting easier at noon, a short sleep
having benefited him some. but the effects Of
the restless night had not ali worn of.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-21

NAVAL ORDERs.-Lieut. T. Porter has been
detached from the Constellation and ordered
to the Alliance as executive officer. Ensign C.
Churchill has been ordered to the Michigan as
watch and division officer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-21

FoURTH-CLAss PosrMAsrERs. - Ninety-five
fourth-class postmasters were appointed today.
OF these eighty-four were to fill vacancies oc-
casioned by death and designations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-21
SECRETARY HERBERT's DEPARTURE
He Leaves for Annapolis to Take the Dol
phin for Hampton Roads.

phin for Hampton Roads.
Secretary Herbert. accompanied by his
daughter, Mrs. Manning, Miss Fryer and naval
aid, Ensign Wood. left Washington for Aunap-
oils at a quarter past twelve o'clock today via
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. The party
will board the Dolphin as soon as they reach
Annapolis and sail Immediately for Hampton
Roads. The speed Of the Dolphin will be reg
ulated so as to reach the roads early tomorrow
morning.
Secretary Herbert has entirely recovered
from his attack Of grip, which has confined
him to his rooms since Monday last.
On his arrival in the roads he will give a
reception to the officers Of the fleets and to-
morrow night he will give the officers dinner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-21

Cor. r. T. WHITHAN and Messrs. C. A. Snow
and J. Guilford White will represent the Ella
vatsky branch of this city at the annual con-
vention Of the American section Of the Theo-
sophicsl Society next Sunday and Monday in
the Soottish Bite Hal, New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-21

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS sToDAY.-Internal rev.
enue, s416, ,592; customs, $3.50, ,0e0.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-21

To Subscribers.
Subscribers to The STAR who are
served by route boys will confer .
favor by promptly reporting to
The STAR Office, either in person.
by telephone or by mail, any negli-
gence on the part of route boys.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-21

WANTS TO BE COLLECTOR AT NEW York
The name of Edgar M. Cullen Of New York was
today added to the list of applicants on file for
the position Of collector Of customs at New
York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-21
FINANCIAL.

Nyou hsvs money nm
employed consult Woods
Q Co. Bankers, iSo II
st. nv. Their "Certifi-
Gates Of Dsrosit." /" paying
=, L. y and D per cent per
snnum. according to coll
diticns and time for winch
drawn. are safe as 6JveYr-
-nenI Bonds and ray q
,utr rete OF interest-bc-
sides it enables tue holder
tn get hold of his money
at = specified time and in
sures the prompt pay
rasnt of tssteysst.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-21

The TRAINING SHIPS Monongahela and Ports
mouth are at St. Thomas. The first named ar
rived there yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-21
Ksw York OGoe. So Potter Buildiue.

TIE EVENING star 10 served TO subscribers in the
ey oJ carriers on their own account s 10 cents per
Neex. or 40. per month Copies at the countsr p
cents .aeh By ms-snywhsre In the United States or
Csnada-postaxe prepsid-o0 cents per month
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with foreign postage zdded. 81 90
Entered At the Post Once ar washi. .,,on d c. n
fecCnd-class m all matter.
~ AL mail subscriptions mus. be raid in ,dysnc>
Rates Of advertising made known on application
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THE EVENING STAR

PUBLISHED DAILY, EXCEPT SUNDAY,
AT -TE STAR BUILDrN0s
llCl Pennsylvania Avsnns, corner 11th 81, by
s. H. KAUFFMANN, Pres't
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

R~FRANKLIN LODGE. NO 2 \. OF p
49, Brothers. You earnestly requested to
meet At our Castle Hail. 6O4 G St n W., This EVEN
ING at O'Clock for the purpose OF making arrange
ments for the funeral Of our late brother. John J.
Jenkins Of Blue Ridge Lodge. No. "a. Greenviile,
8. q. j. B. WUODFIELD, Chancellor Commander
THos. ADAMS, K. Of r andS. IT,
@R. .C.-CARPENTERs.- OF
L. A. No 174S. K of L., are hereby noti-
fed that business Of Importance is be considered
the next meeting. MONDAY. April "a By order Of
the assembly. ap2l-3t
S,THE COLUMBIAN TEA PARTY" THAT
~ was TO have taken place at the Asbury M.
T. Church THIS EVENING Is postponed until fur
ther notice. The revival at the above church con-
tnues with unabsted interest Services day and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-21

BEST
SALESMAN
In the Real Estate business is not al
ways. il ever. the one who sells the most
property. II is tine one through whom
abuyer will make q second third
purchases safe. reliable man. whose
Judgment is never carried away by his
enthusiasm. If you wish to purchase
either real estate real estate securi-
ties ask our judgment 1t will cost you
nothing and may help you materially
B. q. WARNER l. CO..
GIG st. NV. 1t
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

ASTHE OORCORAN GALLERY OF ART. -
The last night exhibitions Of this season will
be held on FRIDAY. April 81 and April 28. Tne gal
lery will be open from 1:30 to 10 O'Clock pm. Ad-
mittance free. By order
apoO-2t F. g BARBARIN Curator