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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-15
To Destroy Derelicts,

The Navy Department has made arrange
ments to clear the path of navigation be-
tween New York and the mouth Of the Mis-.
sissppi of all wrecks and dereiicts that may
be regarded as dangerous to navigation.
This important work has been assigned to
the cruiser Kearsarge and that vessel will
start from New York in a few days fully
equipped with torpedoes and other ex-
plosives necessary to the execution of her
orders. She will proceed leisurely as far
south as Key West destroying every dere-
lict that may be found in the course Of nayf-
CATION, and will continue her cruise to Gal
weston i'm case it is reported that there are
any dangerous wrecks in the gulf. The
British government has promised to CO.
operate in this movement for the safety of
ocean navigation and the protection of
mariners, and will dispatch war vessel on
a similar errand on the high seas along the
path usually followed by transatlantic
steamers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-15
Goes to Paris.

Maj. S. c. Kellogg, fourth cavalry, nov
acting as one Of the commissioners of the
Chickamauga and Chattanooga national
parks, has been selected as military at.
tache of the United States embassy a,
Paris. position that has practically been
vacant since the recall Of Capt. Borup OF
the engineer corps several months ago on
the unsustained allegation that he had be-
trayed the plans Of French fortifcations to
Germany and other governments He was
relieved from duty at the French capital in
the interests Of amity, and not because 1,
was believed that he was in the least guilty
Of the dishonorable conduct referred TO-
Maj. Kellogg Is son-in-law Of the late Gen
George H. Thomas, and is well equipped by
education and experience for the import ant
serni-diplomatc duties Of his new position
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-15
FOR GOVERNMENT CONTROL
Senators Frye and Morgan Favor the Mic
aragus Canal
They Argue Before the House Com.
mittee-A Committee to Make .
Personal Inspectfon.

ITO consider the Nicaragua canal and the
duties of the government toward it." was
the subject which called out a full meeting
of the House commerce committee this
morning. Senators Frye and Morgan were
the speakers. Both gentlemen have made
an exhaustive study of the matter and ap-
peared at the meeting at the request OF the
committee
Both Senators Frye and Morgan argued
strenuously for government control of the
canal
Mr.. Frye argued that the government
could build the Nicaragua canal for s75,-
100000; that the bonds would sell readily,
while paying an interest of only 4 per cent,
and that interest money and repairs would
not exceed s5.5oo.Oo0 per annum.
Government control would permit a lower
ing of rates to 81 a ton and a profit would
result at that figure,
IN Mr. Morgan's argument he said that
poth he and Senator Frye regretted the
failure of the Senate in 1885 to ratffy the
Frelfnghuysen treaty with Nicaragua. BY
the terms of that treaty the United States
would have secured a strip of land twelve
miles wide, connecting both oceans, that
would have been invaluable to u.s.
Incidentally the Senator threw a small
side light on the executive session of the
Senate at which this matter was consider
GU ne Sldtcu tudt tne treaty lacked but
one vote of the necessary two-thirds vote
which would have secured its ratification.
The only thing which stood in the way of
practically unanimous adoption Of the
treaty was bugaboo of an infringement
Of the Clayton-Bulwer treaty.
AT the conclusion of Senator Morgan's
remarks Mr.. Storer of Ohio offered a reso-
luton which was unanimously adopted. II
provides for the appointment OF three Sena-
tors and six Representatives each, TO be ap-
pointed by the presiding officers of fhe fun
houses. to proceed as soon as possible to
make personal inspection Of the route
from Greytown to the Pacific, to learn the
actual condition of tie work and Of the
material and political affairs in Nicaragua
and Costa Rica, so far these may have
reference to the construction of the canal.
The resolution will be reported TO the
House tomorrow.
Eleven members of the committee were
present at today's session and one of the
number stated that, so far as he knew, the
entire committee unanimously favored the
proposition of governmental control OF the
work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-15
The New Assistant Secretary.

Gen. Joseph Doe. the new assistant secre.
tary OF war, took the oath OF office at noon
today and entered at once on .he discharge
of his new duties. The esteem and affection
felt Tor Gen. Grant. the retiring official
was SHOWN by the large number OF officials
who called to take Official leave and wish
him success in his new field of labor He
took occasion to introduce them to his sue
cesSor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-15
Pension a yested R,~ht
Today's Cabinet Meetinr.

The Hawaiian complication was again the
principal subject Of consideration at to-
days cabinet meeting. with what result
will not be known until the President sub
mits his message to Congress. Postmaster
General Bissell and Secretary Smith were
not present at the meeting. Most of the
members left about 80 O'Clock. but Secre-
tary Lamont and Attorney General Oiney
remained with the President until nearly 2
O'clock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-15
Davenport Case.

The Davenport court of inquiry is practi-
eally concluded. and today the Judge advo-
cate Of the court, Lieut.. Laucheimer, read
the summary of the evidence His docu-
ment was long one, consisting of more
than l20 pages of typewriter matter. and II
required the whole day to read 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-15
CAPITOL TOPICS.
Urgent Deficiency Bi11

Ihe House committee on appropriations
today reported the urgent deficiency appro-
priation bill. carrying the sum OF sl.65l..
Ss6.3l. The bill provides 81, 100 for the re.
pair OF the building occupied nv the asb
commission in this city. S2I. 123 SO for the
Department OF Justice. OF which sum s.. 2s3
are for employees of the District Court of
Appeals.
Pension a Vested Right.
The subcommittee of the House COMMITTEES
on invalid pensions to which was referred
the bill introduced by Mr.. Martin of Indiana
declaring pension TO be a vested right did
not report upon the bill. as was expected a,
.he meeting or the committee today. While
IT is confidently predicted that ihe ranort
Will be favorable. the subcommittee requests
more time to consider the bill. Mr.. Martin
says a report will be made at the meeting
OF the committee next Tuesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-15
IN {
To Adminfster Oatha.

Mr.. Cobb has introduced q bill in the
House providing that the attorney. the as
sistant attorney. and the special assistant
attorney for the District Of Columbia be
authorized and empowered to administer
oaths and aff1rmations, in the discharge Of
their official duties, to witnesses, and in
all cases where a justice Of the peace is
empowered so to do; and providing the
usual penalties for perjury. Any person
refusing to answer the interrogatories Of
the attorney, the assistant attorney or the
special assistant attorney for the District
In the investigation of crimes and mis-
demeanors. says the bill. shall be deemed
guilty Of misdemeanor, and upon con-
viction shall be punished by a fine Of not
less than Ave dollars nor more than two
hundred dollars
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-15
DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.
Grounds for Divorce.


Mr.. johnson Of Ohio has introduced a bill
In the House adding the following to the
existing law as grounds for divorce under
the District laws: Conviction Of felony and
conhnement in the penitentiary, or con-
nrmed lunacy after confinement in any luna
tic asylum or hospital for the insane for a
period of seven years, and when the party
SO confined shall have been pronounced
hopelessly insane and incurable. This act
shall take effect and be in force from and
after its passage and shall apply to all
cases, whether now pending or hereafter to
be instituted.
A New once.
Mr.. Terry OF Arkansas has introduced a
bill in the House creating the office of fore
man of press work in the government print
ing office, who shall have complete control
and supervision. under the immediate head
Of the public printer, Of all the presses and
pressmen employed in the government
printing office. He shall be a practical
pressman and be a member of the inter-
national union containing the greatest num-
Der of pressmen of the United States He
shall receive the same salary as. and be
co-equal with, the foreman Of printing. and
snail be appointed by the public printer.
Incorporation Laws.
Mr.. Bingham has introduced a bill in the
House amending the Incorporation laws re-
iatiS 10 trust companies so as TO provide
as follows: THAT fifteen or more persons.
citizens Of the United States, may associate
themselves together to form a company for
the purpose of carrying on a security, guar
anty, indemnity. loan and mortgage busi-
ness. the capital stock Of which shall not
be less than 5000: Provided. that the CAPT.
tai STOCK or any company now Incorporated
under this act to carry on this class of
business may be fixed at 5000 or more
and that any such company may be ac-
cepted as sole surety on any bond or un-
law"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-15

Secretary Herbert returned from his visit
TO Augusta. Ga. yesterday. and found lots Of
work awaiting his attention al the Navy
Department. He spent most Of the morn
ing in conference with Assistant Secretary
McAdoo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-15
Wflla Filled

The will OF Richard Curten. filed today
leaves his estate TO his wife Margaret.
The Will of Mary Ann Evans leaves hei
property to her sons, r. II. and L. Evans
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-15
DIR. Paxton's Resignation Accented.

The congregation OF the West Presby-
terian Church OF New York at a meeting
held in the church pariors Wednesday night
accepted the resignation of fits pastor, Rev.
DIR. John II. Paxton. The action was taken
without any discussion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-15
THEY ARE SANGUINE.
Minister Thurston Says Hawaii as Pre-.
pared to Resist.

Mr. F. p. Hastings. Hawaiian charge DAT.
faires. yesterday received the following tele.
gram from Minister Thurston, at San Fran.
cisco. based on dispatches received by the
latter from Honolulu: The friends of the
provisional government are confident and
sanguine They are determined to resist as
sault. from whatever quarter IL NAV come ;.
A press dispatch from San Francisco saws
that Minister Thurston has taken passare
on the steamer Alameda, which starts for
Honolulu today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-15

An index TO advertise.
ments Will be found On
Page B.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-28
ELASTIC WEB MAKERS TO COMBINE.

Rockand Mass. March 27.-The announcement -
made here that the elastic web concerns Oh 'he co'"
fry which manufacture rubber eoring Tor IN" shot
trade are about TO pool their isshes' INC WIN "
organization has been going on quietly LOT So"e ,u
- :, a. oxnoc,ed thai the final arrangements VIII
,o conn,eted within few weeks. The leading con-
earns in the deal are the Herbert Rapp company
of Brockton Mass; Dean. Chase a CO.. hocH'an''
Mass: r. Martin & Bros, Chelsea. Mass; bridgeport
Elastic Web Company, bridgeport, Conn., ana ,hr
brighten Mills Camden. " j. Then there are slh"''e
concerns in N0rwalk Conn, Lowell ana Hou'" no''o"
that will be Interested in the deal ~on'''rn. ".
49,. ~, IN. nroposcd combine states that the movement
d,s M, contemplate trust in any sense. II Is not
the purpose 10 have central plant, the dinerent mis-
carrying OH their business as at present Ihere vii,
t,e n central Office, probably In Boston, winch Mn
s,,,,,fv matters and reduce expenses materially
Hmath,r advantage will be that the raw maternal
such as cotton, wool SILK and rubber. can DC ha,
tor nrcps.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-28
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and Improvement and tends to
personal enjoyment when rightly used. The
many. who live better than Others, and enjoy
life more, with less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to the needs
NJ nhysical being, will attest the value to health
Of the pure liquid laxative principles embraced In
the remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting in the
form most acceptable and pleasant to the taste
the refreshing and truly beneficial properties Of
a perfect laxative; eiTectualy cleansing the sys-
tenn. dispellng colds, headaches and fevers, and
permanently curing constipation. 1t has given
satisfaction to millions and met with the APP
nroval of the medical profession because 1t acts
n the Kidneys. Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them, and it is perfectly free from every
Objectionable substance
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all druggists in
SOC. and 81 bottles, but it is manufactured by
the California Fig Syrup Co. only, whose name
is printed on every package. also the name, Syrup
Of Figs, and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute II offered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-28
house NTH 4 STRANGE HISTORY
WITHIN SIXTY DAYS THREE INMATES TRY TO
END THEIR LIVES WITH POISON.

Within two months three women have attempted to
take lives in the tenement house. No. 69i Second
ave- Two of these attempts were successful. and the
third promises to be Each woman chose carbolio
acid as the OF ending her lfe
Two MONTHS ago Annie Cowan, young married woman
living on the first hoor crazed by family troubles.
swallowed quantity OF the poison and after several hours
of terrible agony died in Bellevue Hospital Her mother.
Mrs. Logan the thus left vacant, and found
places for several women boarders. Among them were
Mollie Dton employed in cigarette factory, ana the
mother OF q baby twelve months old The baby became
i'll with pneumonia the woman was lenness and her
husband In response her appeals orutay repulsed
her. Then I'm a OF hard despair. she walked into his
store mixed carbolic acid with drank 1t and
fell dead the floor.
The last case at the house reported last night,
when Maggie Zeuncr, who lived with her husband on ne
dh floor unable endure her mothers tyranny, soughe
the same OF death and was taken to Bellevue
Hospital Two yelrs she. at that time widow. mar
ried her present husband who is vamisher Her son.
Harry born her first marriage, now an tns
mate OF St. Josephs Home Mrs. Zeuner begged that the
boy might live his stepfather refused TO
ceivc him. Over this she constantly brooded Inc feud
between her husband and her mother completed hee
wrechedness and last she decided TO end her life
While her husband from his home last night
she stole up house. and, running to the
lara' about to leap over when she caught gnt OK
q neighbor hanging linen on line. Then Drawing
from pocket she put IL 10 her lips. swallowed the
contents staggered down the stairs TO her room ana feu
on the just her husband came In. II have Akea
uoson" she m0aned. My mother has caused IT,"
Snsataugh attended the and sent her 70 IL
hospital where she Is likely 30 die.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-28

serted from the Clothing Manufacturers Association,
but the majority Of the lockedout men admitted mat
the manufacturers standing by each other with-
out exception.
The leaders OF the locked-out men are Charles r..
Rechers and Harry White. Rechcrs Is the general
scretary of the United Garment Workers OF America
representing ffty-two unions. White is secretary OF
the Joint Executive Board OF Cutters Unions. Nos d.
OF New.York: 8. OF BROOKLYN. and %. OF New
Jersey Their Office Is at No. 703 Broadway. Both
ere men OF considerable executive ability. ana are
skilled In the management OF labor troubles. They
attended the meeting Of the locked-out men III
Beethoven Hall. and made speeches. White made
the following statement 10 Tribune reporter
"Our pickets are bringing in non-unon men and
Knights of Labor who are ashamed TO take our places
when the underlying principles OF rades-unonlsm are
Al stake. These men know that We are lighting Tor
the recognition OF the foundation principles OF trades
unionsm and they joining us In large numbers to
show that they true TO their principles We In
iated twenty OF these men at the meeting tbs
morning. A stampede has begun in the ranks OF the
Knights Of Labor In this city on account OF the de-
csion Of some OF their officers 10 fill the places OF
Federation men who have been locked out. No honest
Knight will tolerate such an imputation on his
honesty We are not on the aggressive. but simply
On the defensive In this trouble.
@The manufacturers wanted to force us to accept
IN agreement that would break up any labor Organi-
ssuon Our organization will he better of II It
loses in this fight with Its present radesunIon record
than will be the Knights Of Labor with their In
famous alliance with the manufacturers. No matter
what happens We will always have the respect OF
the trnde. We reorganize much more quickly
than we can be demoralzed. We know, OF course.
that the Knights are trying to Ill our places, but
they cannot do II. Skilled cutters are very scarce
AM the Knights will frd that they cannot deliver
tAe goods they have promised to the manufacturers
an constantly in receipt Of letters from clothing
manufacturers in Boston and other large clothing
centres asking for cutters. An the indications point
to victory for u.s.
An important step was taken by the Federation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-28

At 10 O'Clock, a. M, the large meetingroom In Bee
thoven Hall, at No. 2l0 tifth-st., was filed with
Federation cutters, fnshers, ETC. Beethoven Hall Is
the headquarters Of the lOckedout men. Almost
every man who was locked out on saturday has been
assigned to picket duty near the establishments OF
members Of the Clothing Manufacturers Association
The meeting In Beethoven Hall was held for the pur
pose OF receiving ,ne reports of these pickets. The
reports showed that forty two OF the largest manu-
facturers members Of the Clothing Manufacturers
Association employing oo1 cutters had locked out their
Federation men. OF these 9O1 cutters, 632 were
members Of the Federation, 173 were Knights OF
Labor, and 96 nonunion men. The Knights of
Labor and the non-unon men were not locked out.
Some Of the pickets said that twelve firms had de-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-28
THE LEAGCE FOR SOCIAL PURITY

The members Of the Christian League Tor the ProD6
Social Purity reviewed the work Of the year Aso
evening at their annual meeting and laid plans for exc
tending their campaign against vice and immortality The
meeting was held the house OF the president OF Ae
society, Mrs l.. Il. Grannls. st No. 80 Eass Twenty
sccond.st Mrs Granns In annual report cousratu.
lated the league upon the fact that It had created much
public sentiment against the single standard Of morality
The league will well represented ct the Worlds Fais.
Among the prominent speakers who will represent the
league are the Rev. Peter Stryker Mrs. Virginia Z.
smith and Mrs. Frances J. Barnes. Last evening -.
dresses were made by Dr. Andrew r. Currier the Rev..
Leighton Williams the Rev. Madison g. Peters and MA
"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-28
EXPLAINING JUDGE BILLINGS'S DECISION.

New-Orleans March 27.-As the decision rendered
by Judge Billings. Of the United states Circuit Court,
saturday, In the Of the United States agt. the
Workingmen's Amalgamated Council OF Ncw-Orleans,
growing ont Of the generl labor strike Of last Novem
her is not understood In circles the following
resume is teegraphed by request:
The decision OF Judge Billings maintains that com
bnations in restraint OF interstate and foreign com
merce by and between aborers are within the statute
OF July ., $50, well as combinations by and be-
tween capitalists combination among laborcrs
TO allow no work 10 be done in removing goods and
merchandise which were being conveyed through the
city Of New-Orcans from state u state, and To ana
from foreign countries until the demands OF employees
I'm certain kinds of business were complied wlth Is
within the prohibition Of the statute and That such
a combination Is the less unlawful because the
interruption OF commerce II attempted did also com
pass the interruption of all other kinds OF business
The opinion further holds that the mere refusal TO
work. or a combination among the many lborers not
10 work. with attempt by intimidation ana violence
10 prevent others from WORKING, would not CONTRA
vene the statute.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-28
ron THE WILLIS AVENUE BRIDGE.

Tho willis Avenue Biidgc Association held mess
eo,,nr last night Loener's Hall. Northumberland
fortyeghthst and wiliis-ave IL was meeting OF 'aN'
80, and citizens who doing their best to have a
nia,e built over the Harlem between willis and First
,.s william NJ MeCuc called the crowded MEETING
% order end introduced Gunther L. AckeIman as the
arst speaker. lie said thst the men Of the district
must assert their rights. The building Of the bridge,
,hourh H. cost o. O0O would raise the
n property In district, that 1t would not b. drain
IN the revenue OF the city, He was followed by Judge
I e. Iangbcn, Judge &. T.. Simms. John J. HsIean and
Francis f. oliver. To-day deputation OF 200, led by
Iohn Cotter John Cain. Fordham Morris, Francis b.
oliver and Henry A. Gumbleon, Will wait the Mayor
ana ssk for his support In aid Of the bridge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-28
THE GREAT MoNoNGAHELA STRIKE BROKEN

Pittsburg, March o7-Thc great strike OF the Mo-
nongahela Valley coal miners has practically ended
and before the end Of the week 1t Is probable that
all OF the 10000 old will be back to work. Fully
1900 strikers returned 10 the mines today In the
second and fourth pools. and the third pool men have
also weakened. The strikers anxious to get
their old places that they did not wait for the
venton called Tor tomorrow at Monongahea City.
at which 1t Is expected the strike will be officially
declared o. The strike broken by the men at
Licyville and Roscoe returning TO work on saturday.
As soon as this learned there general scram-
bic to get back. The strike lasted seven months.
and IL Is estimated, cost the operators and miners
s4OOOCOO. " this amount the strikers lost 81 200
600 In wages There Is great rejoicing throughout
the valley. particularly among merchants and store
keepers, over the ending OF the strike.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-28
the CONNECTICUT MUTUAL LIFE
INSURANCE co.
Commenced business in 1s46.

Commenced business in 1s46.
Since then it has paid to policy
1851, .SG1 60
nj ;rcroased its assets TO go, 761. 549.S9
AMOUNT PAID TO POLICY HOLDERS AND
az HAND TO BE PAID AS POLICIES
mat,,e ..21S,369, 411.49
AMOUNT RECEIVED FROM
no,;cv.bolders ..173,3s5, 966. 65
Net gain earned for policy
holdels after paying all ex-
penses ..-......~"-"...''."'''''-
or 1884 per cent.
PHILIP s. MILLER, General Agent,
70, / MALL ST., EEw'YoRk'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-28
TWO WHITECAPS KILLED BY NEGROES.

Fort Valley, Ga, March 27.-White Caps attacked
the negro quarters Of S. II. Basscts plantation on
saturday night, and the inmates fed. Mr.. Bassett
left his house. but met the trespassers In the dark
ness, and forbade them TO so any farther. Inc Whne
Cans dIsregarded the Order and would have CON
tinued their search, when several OF the negroes
wbo were concealed near by opened fire on the In