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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-12
AN AGRICULTURAL TROUBLE.
Secretary Morton and Some Societies
Differ Once More.

Secretary Morton has created another stir
in the administration of the Agricultural
Department that is not popular with the
farmers, and which has resulted in some
caustic correspondence between the Secre-
tary and the officers of agricultural socie-
ties throughout the country One of the
practices of the department, which has been
followed for years. was to send the experts
and scientific men of the department to the
meetings and conventions Of agricultural
podies, In order that the latter might re-
celVe the benefit of papers by experts or pd-
dresses from men who have made n life
study OF subjects germane to the objects OF
the convention The assignment of these
experts to address the meetings of agricuI-
tural men was appreciated by the farmers
and, II was thought, resulted in benefit MOI
only 10 them, but also, from an interchange
or Views, to the department But soo, az
ter Secretary Morton took charge OF the de-
parrment request was made by the
officers Of an agricultural society for one
OF the experts to address a convention thar
was shortly to assemble, The Secretary Nc 8
amazed at the request and refused 70 en-
teTtain the proposition. In a letter refus-
ing TO permit any Of the employees OF the
department. TO address this or other con-
NentionS the Secretary said thar '.econo
my was the watchword of the adu,inistra
ton, but that if the society wished 10 de-
fray the expenses Of the trip of the renre
sentative OF the department. and the latter
was willing TO deduct the time SO consumed
from his annual leave, he had no obiection
The officials, of the department. explained
that IT had been the practice of the DEPART
ment for number of years 10 send its
representatives to address important gath
erings of agricultural men, bur The Sacra
tary insisted that the department was rot
established for such purposes, and has con-
sistenuy denied all such requests except
under the stipulations made in The frst
GGfn ~
ricultural Department is not shares Inv ,be
cihcers of agricultural societies. and has
resulted In some spicy correspondence now
on file in the department
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Between the time of their arrival and
that of Miss Pollard, about five minutes
later, the women laughed and chatted and
seemed to be well pleased with the pros
pect of being present during the trial. The
moment the plaintiff. accompanied by the
two ladies' from the Home of Mercy who
attended her Friday, arrived and took her
seat beside Mr.. Wilson, of her counsel. she
became the apparently unconscious target
or the women's eyes and the subject of
their often audible remarks. If Miss Pol
made no sign of it whatever. Indeed, she
turned her back upon them, and quietly
conversed with Mr.. Wilson
Excluded by the Court.
Thus she occupied herself until the arrival
Of Judge Bradley. a few minutes after 10
The moment the Judge stepped upon his
bench his eyes fell upon the throng of
women to his left. The audience did not
need to be told that the sight displedssd the
court Judge Bradley's aversion to the
presence OF women at such trials Is well
known. and when he at once called Marshal
wilson to him and conferred with that Of
ncial Tor moment or two about every one
In the court room knew that the court was
expressing his displeaSure at the presence
or the women. So there was not much sur
prise except among the women themselves
when Judge Bradley, as soon as the court
was opened. turned to the marshal and said
Mr. Marshal l wish you TO request these
ladies' to vacate their seats. Ladies not wit
nesses in the case will have to retire"
Thereupon the marshal, turning toward
the corner Of the court room where the
women were congregated, said: "All ladies
not witnesses in this case must leave the
court ROOM. This, of course. drew every
eye In the court room upon those referred
to in the courts order.
Their position was decidedly unpleasant
one. That they so appreciated it was clearly
apparent from their flushed faces, their
downcast eyes and embarrassed manner
They said nothing, although several of them
looked beseechingly toward Judge Bradley
But the court was determined that his per-
emptory order should be obeyed. instantly
obeyed, and the undoubtedly greatly disap-
pointed women filed out OF the court room
with the best grace possible. The seats
vacated by the women were instantly taken
possession Of by members of the bar and
others who had stood outside and the pro-
ceedings In the pending case went on.
The Plaintiff and the Defendant
Defendant Breckenridge preceded his
counsel in arriving at the court room, and
seated himself at the long table just back
of Miss Pollard, and was an interested
spectator of the expulsion by Judge Bradley
Of the female spectators. Then, throwing
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Had they remained during the morning
session the first hour and a half would have
been exceedingly dull for them, for 1t was
taken up with controversy among the
lawyers over the admission as evidence of
certain depositions, objected to on technical
grounds. The depositions were not read, so
not one breath of the scandal they may
have contained got out into the court room.
nothing but dry legal talk about sufficiency
OF notice, requirements Of statutes, rules OF
practice and things like that.
Mr.. Francis Appears.
1t was all very dull. indeed, until this
controversy was suspended for time and
Mr.. Claude de La Roche Francis was called
10 The stand When the name was called
In all its patrician length. folks expected a
witness out of the common, and they were
not disappointed. Mr.. Francis, or "Fravn-
cis." as he pronounced it. was a slender
young man, who carried a high silk hat
having a deep black band around 1t, and
wore an overcoat with a rich fur collar.
He was beardless. wore eyeglasses and had
a somewhat delicate look and manner, like
one accustomed more to the society Of
ladies' than association with rude men-such
as one Is likely to encounter around
court room. But Mr.. Francis was perfectly
selfpossessed- His pronunciation was not
that TO which Washington juries are accus-
toned This was due undoubtedly to the
fact that Mr.. Francis spends much of his
time abroad. 1lr. Francis told his story in
an easy. gossipy way. just he might have
told 1t to some of the chappies at the club
or to company Of his lady frisnds. He had
overheard. while standing in entry-he was
compelled to overhear il, much to his own
regret-Col. Breckenridge converse with Miss
Pollard about his engagement to her. He
had subsequently. when Miss Pollard, racked
by Jealous fears. had threatened to end her
life. sought to console her by pointing out
TO her that there were many other good
and distinguished men in the world besides
Col. BreckinridSe. He stood IN her presence
as a living witness Of that fact but some
how Miss Pollard had refused to be con-
soled. He heard other things and saw 9TH
er things and thought other things relating
70 the case. which he described in a refresh
ing and pleasing manner. 1t was altogether
great relief after the dry legal contro-
yersy over the dispositions to have Mr.
Francis come on the stand.
Mr.. Francis. as stated. is no common wit
ness. Now. since he has testified in the
case. IT has been lifted high above the vul-
gar plane. For, as Mr.. Francis informed a
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WON EN- EXCLUDED
Judge Bradley Will Not Let Them
Hear the Evidence.
THE POLLARD-BRECKlNRIDGE TRIAL
Lawyers Fighting Over the Ad-
mission of Dispositions.
MIR. FRANCIS TESTIMONY

Ihere was throng Of people about
the doors Of the court room where the
trial Of Miss Pollard's suit against
representative Breckenridge Of Kentucky
Tor breach Of promise was resumed this
morning. However, but a small portion Of
those who pressed for admittancs were al
lowed In the court room Col. Bob Christy,
ths proverbial philosopher. eyed the crowd
and remarked. sententiously: Where
there Is scandal the wolves will be found
ready to fall upon the wounded"
or those who gained admittance half a
score or more were women. but Immediately
upon the assembling OF the court they were
ordered by Judge Bradley to leave the court
room.
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THE BLUEFIELDS INCIDENT.
1t Has Passed the Acute Stage md
Gone into That of Diplomacy.

The Bluefields incident has passed the
acute phase and if anything further shal
result it will probably be nothing more than
the exchange of a few diplomatic notes
between the governments of the United
States and Great Britain. The Department
OF State has received advices from United
States Consul Braida at San Juan del
Norte. the United States official rearest to
Bluefields. confirming the report of the
landing of British troops at Bueaelds He
also mentions the fact that these troops
have been withdrawn. The Department
OF State is waiting for formal eXplana-
ton from United States Minister Baker Of
the reasons for landing the troops, and
until this is received no answer can be re-
turned to the Senate resolution calling for
information relative to the Incident The
delay In hearing from the minister is ac-
counted for by the fact that he Is at Mana
qua, a considerable distance from Blue
flelds and must himself get his informa-
tion at second hand.
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MAI. ROSE RETIRED,
He Was the Hero of Libby Prison
and Had n Great Career

One of the historic figures Of the war was
placed on the retired list of the army today
by operation of law on account of age The
officer referred to is Maj. Thomas E. Rose
of the eighteenth infantry. stationed at Fort
Clark, Texas. Maj. Rose enlisted in the
volunteer service as a private in company
l, twelfth Pennsylvania infantry, April 25,
1861, and rose to the grade of colonel of
volunteers February /, 1863. He gained
special distinction by leading the movement
for the escape of prisoners in Libby prison
by means of a tunnel He has since been
known as the hero of Libby prison" July
., 1865, he was brevetted brigadier general
or volunteers for meritorious services dur
Ing the war. He entered the regular army
July 2S, 1856, as captain in the eleventh
infantry and reached his present grade Of
major April 2 1892.
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Two Naval Cadets.

The President has appointed two cadets
at-large to the Naval Academy, which
seems to have escaped general notice. Both
are the sons of naval officers One is Frank
Taylor Evans. son of Capt. Evans and the
other Murray G. Day, son of the late Lieut.
Day ot the navy. d. Pratt Mannix son of
the late Capt. Mannix Of the marine CORDS
and Harry +. Lackey of Clifton Station
Va, were appoin ted alternates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-12

Star reporter. he is a cousin to Ward Meal
Nsser and a nephew Of the Marquis de La
Roche who is a chamberlain to the pope.
lard he has given to her cause, it is held
an evidence Of the approval of the -Four
Hundred" for which the plaintiff should be
Grateful
There is a huge pile Of depositions in the
case. These were all in court this morn
ing, but under seal They contain, IL is
understood, many statements Of a sensa-
uonal character. but it is doubtful whether
many Of them will ever be read to the
Jury or whether the court will ever permit
the curiosity of the pruricnt to be satisfied
regarding them. These were brought into
court this morning. also the four volumes
OF Washington Irving referred to Fri
DAY. and the plaintiffs counsel scored lit
lie victory by securing from the court per-
mission to inspect them.
Women In the Court Room.
For obvious reasons, the impression was
general that the trial would be one which
would attract few, If any, members OF the
sehtler Sex as spectators. and Friday last
the only ones present were those called by
necessity, This morning it was altogether
OiIersnt- Long before the doors Of the
Court room We're opened quite a large num-
- OF women mad gathered in the halls of
the DuiIlnS and about the doors of the
eourt room. discussing the chances of gain
ms admission 10 the trial Several benches
70 'hs lett OF the judge had been reserved
IOI lhelr accommodation, and about ten
HHdtes before the hour Of openfn, court
%n'lt twenty women were admitted. They
t~4GAiS TOOK possession OF the seats pro-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-12
Seed Dfstribufinn.

The annual distribution of seeds by the
Agricultural Department will be complet-
ed at the end of this month. Practically
all of the 100 temporary employees engaged
in the work will be dropped from the rolls
at that time. The total packages cf seeds
sent out from the time the annual distribu-
ton was commenced late last year until
brought to a close will aggregate 9,0OO,OO0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-12
Testing Plates.

A very satisfactory test of Harveyized
1O-tnch plates, representing a lot intended
for the battleships Oregon, Massachusetts,
and Iowa, was held at the Indian Head
proving grounds Saturday afternoon 9th
er tests of ordnance material will be made
At the same place this week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-12
FeedinG Wheat to Cattle

Reports received at the Agricultural De-
partment so far this month from correspon-
dents in the great wheat surplus states indi-
cate that wheat is now being fed to hogs and
other stock, for the reason that there is no
profit in its sale for human consumption,
owing to the prevailing unprecedented low
market price for that cereal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-12
Is a Candidate.

DR.. Miller of Omaha, Neb, is on a visit
to Washington. in connection with the va
cancy on the interstate commerce commits
sion, caused by the death of Judge McDfu.
Mr.. Tobias Castor of Nebraska had an in
terview with the President in his interest
Saturday afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-12
Bids for Paper.

Bids will be opened at the Treasury De-
partment on the 9TH proximo for a supply
or sto,OO pounds of paper OF various colors
tor use in printing Internal revenue stamps
for the next fiscal year. The successfIIl
bidder will be required to give bond in the
sum of $4,000 for the faithful execution of
the contract
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-12

The P1rattnE, Formerly the Destroyer.
powerful ordnance, have not been used
against the insurgent fleet. in pursuance Of
an understanding brought about by the
commanders of the foreign fleets In the
harbor. and for their part the insurgents
have refrained from firing upon the town
NOW, however, the arrangement has been
terminated by the government ami notice
mas been given Of an intention to use the
city batteries.
Time to Get Into Safety.
Forty-eight hours time has been given
to foreign vessels to get into places Of
safety and away from the wharfage front
For 1t Is certain that the ire OF the city
batteries Will draw a return fire from hea-
Wy rifles and machine guns upon the city of
Rio itself
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-12
Silver Dollar Movement

The movement of silver dollars during the
week ended March TO- 1894. was SSI3. go
against Si22,90o during the corresponding
period last year. The shipments of fraction
al silver coin during the week aggre-ated
s2os,1o9. For the same week the amount os
rational bank notes for redemption was
81, I5l, 1872
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-12
DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.
Hearing on TroIIeys,


A very important hearing Is to % Riven
by the House District committee tomor-
row morning at 10 o'clock. The advo-
Gates and opponents of the proposed 18th
street underground trolley railway, the
trunk line for the entrance Of all electric
railways TO the city, will be given oppor-
tuntty TO express their views. II &c the
wish of the committee that each side shall
select their speakers. have them present
mittee room cannot furnish accommoda-
dons for a crowd of persons merely listen
ers.
Labor on Sunday.
Mr.. Morse Of Massachusetts has intro
duced bill in the House providing that
on Sunday It shall be unlawful TO perform
any labor, except works OF necessity and
mercy and work by those who religiously
observe Saturday. IL performed in such a
way as not TO involve or disturb others;
also TO open places OF business or traffic.
except IN the case OF drug stores for the
dispensing of medicines: also TO make con-
tracts or transact other commercial busi-
ness; also TO engage in noisy amusements
or amusements for gain, or entertainments
for which admittance fees are charged:
also 10 Join in public professions, except
funerals, which last shall not use music;
also to perform any court service. except
in connection with arrests Of criminals and
service OF process to prevent fraud.
The penalty for violation shall be SO for
the first offense. and $50 or thirty days for
the second offense, with forfeiture Of H.
eense, II any is held.
Heirs and Deeds.
Mr. Culberson has introduced a hill IN
the House providing that the term heirs
or other words OF like import shall not be
requisite in any deed or will hereafter made
of land in the District Of Columbia TO con-
vey or create an estate in fee simple.
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The Treasury Department is informed of
the arrest of Thomas Cain. James O'Brien
and Charles Beir at Cleveland, Ohio, for
passing counterfeit silver dollars
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Gov. O'Ferrall of Virginia was among the
Presidents callers today. There is no viola
tion Of confidence in stating that he did NOT
ask the assistance Of the Unftei States
navy in putting down the bold oyster
pirates OF Chesapeake bay."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-12
Death of Capt. Floyd.

The War Department has been informed
that Capt. ID. II. Floyd of the quartermas-
ters department died at Indianapolis on the
loth instant. The vacancy will be filed by
the President by transfer from the line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-12
MIR. Brcckinrfdpe Ifstop

II, the books were to be delivered to the
clerk, and there be subject to the order of
the court. He asked for an understanding
as to the books.
The Suggestion rs to Sealing,
MT Butterworth said that the suggestion
Oh sealing the books had been made by
counsel for the plaintiff, and Mr.. Stou had
accepted 1t as reasonable and satisfactory
he SAID that their purpose had been to
have the plaintiff Identify these books mar
tcularly as it was In their view irnnortan+
Judge BrndIcy's RecoIIcctiou.
Judge Bradley said that he had no recoI-
lection as to an agreement The remarks
made by the court at the time had no ref
erence TO that.
Mr.. Wilson said the books were here, and
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The GunbOat Concord.

A cable message was received at the Navy
Department this morning saying that the
gunboat Concord left Annoy China, for a
cruise in the Philippine Islands
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-12

board Of medical officers of the army
met in this city today at the Army Medical
Museum for the examination of candidates
for appoin tment in that branch of the SER
vice. There are thirty applicants and only
seven vacancies.
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Has Been Disburred,

Charles D. G. Mckay of Port Allegheny.
Pa, has been disbarred from practice before
the Department of the Interior for having, 1t
Is alleged, accepted an illegal pension fee.
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vided for them. and settled themselves
down for what they evidently imagined
them were young women. One of the wo-
men, an elderly. gray-haired one, carried
pair Of field glasses, evidently determined
to see everybody at the very best advant-
aga
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-12

himself comfortably back in his chair, Wig
orously chewing a quill toothpick, he in
dustriously prompted his counsel, prepara-
tory to the taking up Of the case. And in
the legal sparring between counsel he
busted himself in making suggestions to
those on his side. When not doing that his
eyes wandered about from one point to an
other IN the court room, occasionally resting
upon the plaintiff. who sat just few feet
away, seemingly unconscious of everything
save what was being said by the lawyers
Dressed as she was Friday last, Miss Pol
Iard sat most OF the time with folded hands
ana with downcast eyes. Now and then
however. she shifted, bottle of salts. Oc-
castonally, too. she bent toward Mr. Wilson.
evidently prompting him in matters con-
nected with the case. She was evidently
undoubtedly having profited by her experi-
ence OF that day.
Those Books.
When court opened MIR. Carlisle, rising,
called attention to the question that arose
on the 9th instant as to certain books the
defendant had been given notice to produce
These were the books delivered by Sister
Augustine TO Mr.. Stoll of defendants coun-
sel- The court had directed an order to be
issued. Mr.. Carlisle read from the stem
ographlc report of the case to show what
mad been said by the court on that occa-
sion The court had directed that the books
In question be placed in the custody Of the
court Mr.. Carlisle said that on Saturday,
tne lOth instant, package had been left
with the clerk. sealed. and bearing a state
ment signed by c. H. Stoll. as follows:
Ihese are the four volumes of Washington
lrvlngs books which l agreed to seal un
and place In the hands of the clerk after
the counsel for the plaintiff agreed that
they might be so left and sealed, and kept
sealed after We SO delivered them, and we
so desired"
MIR. Carlisle disclaimed having made such
an agreement, and said, as he understood
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THE BRAZILIAN REBELLION
Probably q Big Naval Fight Going On
Now.
The Government Notifies Foreign Ves-
sells at Rio to Seek a Place
of Safety.

RIO JANEIRO, March 1.-THE govern
ment has notified the representatives of
the foreign powers that operations against
the insurgents in the Bay of Rio Janeiro
would be resumed after the expiration of
forty-eight hours
The government fleet is off the entrance
OF the bay. A portion Of the feet. consist
ing OF the Nictheroy, Piratiny and Aurora,
nave taken up position in blight at the
entrance, between Fort ST. John and the
sugar Loaf Fort. preparatory, 1t is be-
iieved. to bombarding Fort Villegaignon.
Inc remainder of the government fleet,
consisting Of the America, Parnahyba and
the torpedo boats purchased in Germany
are further outside the entrance of the
harbor.
United States Minister Thompson has ad-
vised the Department Of State that prepa-
rations have been made at Rio for a gen.
eral engagement, and it is believed that
even now it may be in progress The feet
or government vessels was outside of Rio
harbor at the date Of the minister's dis
patch. cleared for action and making ready
to attempt to force an entradce. The in
sursent feet had made every possible ef
fort to repel the attack. and the prospects
were that bloody engagement would fol-
low.
Fire From Three Sources,
Heretofore the insurgent ships have been
attacked only by the loyal forts, but now
they will receive the fire from three quar-
ters. First, from the government feet at
the entrance of the harbor; second from
the loyal forts. and, third, from the city
batteries Heretofore these batteries, rect
ed at heavy expense. and containing some
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An index 60 advertise.
ments will be found On
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