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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-05
IN THE DISTURBED REGION.
Maryland Strikers Threaten to Close
More Mines.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
CUMBERLAND, Md, June 5.-A large
number of strikers. from points as yet un-
known, assembled at Eckhart mines this
morning and prevented the men from going
to work These strangers, together with
the local strikers, are encamped near the
mines. and claim that they will have Hoff-
man and Alleganey mines closed down to-
morrow morning. These two are the only
mines now working in this region.
Sheriff King telegraphed Gov Brown fol
troops and the governor ordered the fourth
and fifth regiments In readiness to leave
Baltimore on special train for Cumber-
land tonight.
Late reports from the region state that
the air is heavy with impending trouble
but the presence of goodly show of arms
will no doubt have a quieting and whole
some effect upon the strikers.
The many strikers who have been en-
Joined by injunctions are keeping very
quiet themselves. but the presence of so
many strange strikers shows that these
men are making desperate efforts to get all
the men out.
Sheriff King swore in another large batch
of deputies today. and is now at the scene
Of trouble.
Troops Ordered Out I'm Illinois.
SPRINGFIELD, Ills. June 5.--The COVER
nor this afternoon ordered troops sent to
Gainesville at once
Excitement Not Yet Allayed.
COLORADO SPRINGS. Col, June s.
Many of the Cripple Creek mine owners are
rot disposed to abide by the terms Of the
agreement made at Denver last night
The excitement here is greater than al
any time since the beginning of the trouble
Another train of deputies was sent to
Divide today with a gatling gun, which was
bought at Chicago.
Sheriff Bowers declares he will arrest all
strikers who have broken the laws by their
action at Bull Hill. 1t is not expected that
the troops will reach Cripple Creek before
tomorrow.
Violence in Indiana.
SULLIVAN. Ind, June 5.-The reported
battle of last night at Farmersburg was
without foundation. The miners, however
are resorting 70 violent measures.
The coal train captured last night and
run out on the Alum Cave branch. has beer
wrecked and the coal fired. The track Is
blocked by burning coal
A freight has been blown up with dyna.
mite.
1t is reported that five hundred miners are
marching toward Shelburn.
The tracks to Alumni Cave being block ed
the troops left Farmersburg today on the
march to Alum Cave. leaving a detachment
to guard the bridges.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-05
PEACE AT CRIPPLE CREEK.
Gov. Waite Succeeds I'm Ending I
Labor Troubles.


Labor Troubles.
DENVER, Col, June 5.-The strike at
Cripple Creek was settled at late hour
last night. A conference began at s
o'clock, and at 1t Gov. Waite announced
that he was authorized to act for the
miners
Only one point caused serious complica-
tion-the allowance of lunch time, the miners
demanding thirty minutes. The articles of
agreement as adopted provide that the
miners shall work eight hours a day. with
twenty minutes for luncheon; that they be
paid at the rate Of g a day, and that the
mine owners shall not discriminate against
either union or non-union men.
After the conference the governor issued
a proclamation calling on the men to lay
down their arms. The state militia will be
sent to Cripple Creek to assist the sheriff
In preserving order.
CRIPPLE CREEK, Col. June Estate
Organizer Mcintosh OF the Western Fed
Grafton of Miners, says the miners have &C.
cepted the settlement arranged by Gov.
Waite and Messrs. Hagerman and MofTatt
In good faith and are ready for peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-05
Annual Mite Bon Opening.

The ladies OF he Home ana Foreign Mis-
siorary Societies OF the Metropolitan Tres
byterian Church. 4th ana Is streets sOuta-
east. are taking great interest In the ar
rangements for their annual mite box
opening. to take place this evening at 8
O'Clock. A happy coincileat IL the arrival
In this city today of Rev. sni Mrs. VIM p.
Chalfant. missionaries a. Chow f.
China, as the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Thos.
O. Jones. 22S LIST street southeast The Ia
dies of the church have booked The mis-
sionaries for addresses this evening r.
counting the work In China
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-05
Mrs. CHEWING Arrives.

Mrs. Chewing. the wife of the man
whose fate has excited SO much sympathy
In the community, on account Of his i'm
poverished condition. arrived this after
neon from her home at Basic City, Va,
accompanied by two children.
She was met at the depot by Dr. John
ston Of the Emergency Hospital, who es-
corted her to the hospital. where she met
her husband and there was q pleasant and
affecting family reunion. She expressed
herself as deeply grateful for everything
that had been done for her husband and
her family.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-05
THE NICARAGUA CANAL.
Arguments fn It's Favor Presented He
fore the House Committee.

Arguments in It's Favor Presented He
fore the House Committee.
At a special meeting Of the House COM
mittee on interstate and foreign commerce,
held this morning, Alex. d. Anderson made
a commercial argument in support Of the
resolutions recently adopted by the nation
ell board of trade indorsing the Nicaragua
ship canal
The argument was illustrated with dia-
grams showing that the foreign commerce
of the United States Is one sided, as So 1-2
per cent of the domestic exports go east
ward to Europe, per cent southwark to
the American republics, per cent north
per cent westward to the various foreign
nations surrounding the Pacific ocean, and
II was explained how this weak spot in the
westward trade may be cured by opening
up waterway across the Isthmus. Chief
Engineer Menocai made an explanation of
the engineering features Of the canal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-05
L. c. MiIburn's As.tgumeut.

Lewis G. Milburn and his wife. Jessie
Marks Milburn. today made an assignment
for the benefit OF creditors. Mr.. Milburn is q
druggist. engaged In business at 9th and l.
streets northeast. The assets. including the
drug store. stock and fixtures. are placed
at 81 800. while the LIABILITIES are placed at
S.241.35. The largest creditors are: n. A.
Tschiffeley. Jr., $3.50: Mrs. r. A. Milstead.
note, SSO9; w. &. Milburn. notes, 81. y60 and
Geo. w. Enrich d Co.. sl54.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-05
Convention of New York Mn.on..

NEW YORK, June 5.-The 10TH annual
convention Of the Grand Lodge OF Free and
Accepted Masons Of the state Of New York
opened at the Masonic Temple, 23d street
and 9th avenue. this afternoon. or the 100
lodges in the state T21 were represented.
Promptly at 2 o'clock the grand master
called the Grand Lodge to order The invo-
cation was followed by the grand masters
address. in which he said the past year
had been one of unexampled peace and sue
cess. He gave the number Of Masons In
this state at present as $4,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-05

OMAHA, Neb.. June "a new road is pro-
jected from Sioux City, south through Ne
braska to Omaha, under the title of Eastern
Nebraska and Gulf. 1t is generally con-
coded in Omaha that the scheme Is being
backed by the Great Northern and Illinois
Central. jointly. as both roads have been
figuring upon getting into Omaha.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-05
THE LAST SAD RITES.
CONNIE Mass at the Unfver.
sfty I'm Memory of Father Bruea.

Commemorative Mass at the Univer.
sfty in Memory of Father Bruea.
The funeral services Of the late Father ].
A. Bruen, who died yesterday morning
from appendicitis at Providence Hospital
were held yesterday evening at ST. Pstrick's
church. and at their conclusion the remains
were taken to Omaha, accompanied by the
Rev. Timothy Bruen. a brother Of the de-
ceased.
Commemorative mass In memory of the
dead student was celebrated this morning
in the chapel at the Catholic University.
Rev. p. ]. GarTigan, vice rector. was the
celebrant: Rev. Peter J. McLane Of Hart
ford. Conn.,, deacon. and Rev. Timothy
O'Ryon of San Francisco, subdeacon.
Bishop Keane was too much indisposed TO
take active part In the ceremonies. but he
was present. together with all the MEM
beers Of the faculties. and all the students
Of the university and the Paulist and Mar
list Colleges.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-05
He Who Gfveth Quickly.

Contributions for the aid OF the family
Of A. c. Chewing. the young virginian
who was found starving In the Smithsonian
Park, are being made by all sorts and cen.
ditions of Washingtonians. Yesterday sf-
ternoon q few Senators. at the suggestion
Of Gen. Henderson. made up q purse OF
$50 and sent IL direct to Mrs. Chewing at
Basic City. During yesterday afternoon
Mr.. L. c. Walsh OF the special examiners
division. pension Office. passed round the
hat, and In an hour a postal order for SO
was on its way to the brave wife and little
children In the old dominion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-05

NEW YORK, June 5.-The supreme lodge,
Shield of Honor. convened in its seventeenth
annual session today.
The business of the morning and after
noon was the reading of the officers re-
ports. all Of which showed q prosperous
condition of the order.
The session will last three days, and sew
eral amendments to the laws Of the order
will be offered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-05
TOday's Cabinet Meeting.

The cabinet meeting today was attended
by all the members except the Secretary
of the Navy and the Secretary of the In
terror both of whom are out of the city.
The session lasted until half-past one. At
torney General Olney remained and took
luncheon with the President and Mrs.
Cleveland. Although 1t is not definitely
settled. it Is believed that Mrs. Cleveland
and the children will leave for Gray Ga
bles either tomorrow or Thursday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-05
EXPECTS AN INDICTMENT.
District Attorney Birney Talks About
the COntuma cfous COrrcspOndents.

District Attorney Birney stated to Star
reporter this afternoon that he had not yet
brought the attention of the grand jury to
the alleged contumacious witnesses before
the Senate investigating committee, John
s. Shriver and E. Jay Edwards.
He was awaiting additional papers from
the Senate. he said, ard expected to receive
them this afternoon. II he obtained them
in time, he would present the case to the
grand jury at IL o'clock tomorrow morning
MIR. Birney stated that probably not more
than two or three witnesses would testify
before the grand jury and thought that
an indictment would shortly be authorized
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-05
Railroads That Have No Coal,

TOLEDO. Ohio. June 5.-The Ohio Cen
trail railroad discontinued its entire freight
service today from lack of fuel. and within
three days will have to stop passenger
traffic, if no coal can be had.
The Lake Shore road has laid off nine
freights on their divisions and is burning
cord wood and old ties in freight locomo-
tiyeS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-05
Safety of the Charleston.

A cable message has been received At the
Navy Department announcing the arrival
of the U. 8. s. Charleston at Csiiao. Peru,
yesterday, twenty-three days from Monte
video. The Philadelphia made the same
trip in twenty-one days. but she was under
orders to make speed. whereas the Charles
ton was not. The Charleston will remain
at Callao for some time, and at any rate
Until she receives orders from washingtoc
to 20 somewhere else.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-05
Mai. Fors,th,s Promotion,

Major W. H. Forsyth. who is well known
IN this city. has been promoted to take
charge OF the secret service department
of the government for the state of New
York For some time past he has been in
charge Of the Georgia district and prior to
leaving Augusta he was rendered a COM
plimentary dinner as a proof OF his popu-
larity there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-05
THE AINswORTH CASE.
Motion to Discuss Mr.. Birncy's Appeal
to he Argued Thursday.

Today. in the Court Of Appeals, Mr.. J.. N.
Morrison, representing Col. Fred C. Aims
worth, moved the court to dismiss the ap-
peal noted by District Attorney Birney to
the judgment Of Judge Mccomas, in sus-
tanning the demurrer to the Indictment re-
turned against Col. Ainsworth.
District Attorney Birney stated to the
court that he was not prepared to argue
the question, which involves the right of
the United States to an appeal in a Grim
inal case. The court, therefore set the mat
ter down for a hearing on Thursday next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-05
Agreement ON East hound Freixht,

ST. LOUIS, Mo-. June 5.-An the lines
interested In the East-bound Traffic Asso-
citation were present at a meeting held
mere last night The percentage of bust
ness, as reported upon by the Joint agent.
who acted as arbitrator. was adopted. This
agreement will be in effect until May /,
1895.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-05
Treasury REGENTS.

National bank notes received today for
redemption, s26S, ass. Government receipts
From internal revenue, $lS3. $3.50; customs
$40, 7S9; miscellaneous, $50, 1893.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-05

BALTIMORE, June 5.-Flour dull and
unchanged-receipts. 4I,335 barrels; ship
ments, 3,12S barrels; sales, DDS barrels
Wheat inactive and higher-spot, 57a57is
July. 51ssa5IA; August, 5s1sa5Sz; steamer
No. 2 red, 54a54k-receipts. p. 500 bushels;
stock, 52S. 796 bushels; sales, 5000 bushels;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-05
Patents to District Inventors.

Patents were granted today to Washing
| ton inventors as follows: William F. Gard
ner, time ball: Thomas D. Ingram recep-
| tacle for small articles: w. D. Baldwin,
| milling and fulling machine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-05
A Promotion,
THE CITY POST OFFICE.

Contract for the Steel Work Awarded
Today.
Assistant Secretary Curtis Of the Treas
ury Department today awarded the con-
tract for iron and steel work on the WASH
ington city post Office to the Brown-Ketch
UNI iron works of Indianapolis, Ind who
were the lowest bidders. at $780, 1853
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-05

The win Of the late Samuel w. Estren,
dated March II. 1894. was flied today To
the widow Of the deceased. Louisa E. Es-
tren. is bequeathed all mis- real and persoa AL
property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-05
CAPITOL TOPICS.
jenkins Report Endorsed.

The judiciary committee of the House to-
day voted to indorse the report heretofore
made by a subcommittee which investigated
Judge Jenkins anti-strike injunctions.
Watson VS.. Black.
The House elections committee today de-
cided the contested election case of Watson
VS.. Black, from the tenth Georgia district,
in favor of Mr.. Black. the contestee. There
were no votes in opposition to this action,
but Mr. Mccall of Massachusetts,. not hav-
ing carefully examined the case, reserved
the right to change his vote.
Promotion.
Tyler Page of Baltimore has been ap-
pointed printing clerk of the House. He
was appointed a page in the clerks office
fourteen years ago and has been promoted
along the line until his present position
was reached. He Is we'll known to the
Congressman and others who have business
in this office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-05
No Authority for Femal. Lawxera.

TRENTON. June 5.-The supreme court
this morning refused thu application made
at the last term of court by Mary Phill-
brooke Of Hoboken, for admission to ex-
animation as an attorney-at-law. The court
decided 1t had no authority to admit women
to practice law in this state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-05
Two Pensions Gra.tea.

Among the pensions granted today were
the following: original-Eberhsrt Lauten-
schlager. Hagerstown, Washington county.
Nd Mexican war survivors increase-Jos.
J. W. Pincen, stspleton Mills. Amherst
county. Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-05

The pupils OF the Adams School have
very generally volunteered to give q fancy
dress entertainment and Ice cream sale at
that school on Wednesday evening from Z
to 10 for the benefit OF the reschers' An
nui,y and AID Association Of this city A
very select program has been arranged
for the occasion. ami with the dancing
which viii follow the evening viii be an
enjoyable one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-05
Fourth-ClassP ostmasters.

Thirty-fve fourth-class 'postmasters were
appointed today. OF these twenty-five were
to I'LL vacancies caused by designations. ten
BY removals and three by deaths.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-05
My.teriou. Murder An M....cbu,,

Mysterious Murder in Massachusetts.
ATTLEBORO'. Mass, June 5.-The body
Of a murdered man, found last week in the
woods at South Rehoboth, has been identi-
fed as that Of VIM. NJ. Records of Phila-
delphia. Records was an inoffensive mulat-
to, who had worked in saloons, and when
last seen was on his way from Boston to
Philadelphia. The cause of his murder is
q mystery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-05
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The following are the opening the highest ana
the lowest and the closisg prices nf the New YORK
stock market today, az reported py Corson 4
Mccartney, members New York stock exchange
correspondents MessrA Moore 4 schley, No -
Broadway:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-05
Range of the Thermometer

The following were the readings Of the
thermometer at the weather bureau today:
g. m. "a. y. m, 40: maximum. 20; mini-
mum, IS.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-07-12
FIFTY-THIRD CONGRESS
In the Senate,

WASHINGTON, July 1.-THE senate is
making up for lost time ard is now dis
posing of the appropriation bill at rapid
rate. The record for today is three; the
diplomatic and consular, the invalid pen
sion and the militia academy bills. The
only one OF these which excited any debate
was the pension bill, and on this a dis
cussion of the respective pension policies
OF the Republican aud Democratic parties
was precipitated. This took a rather wide
range aud an attack OH Commissioner
Lochren and Secretary Smith broadened
TO sharp arraigumtnJ of the policy of the
Democratic party in general Senators
Cullom and Gallinger lead the attack,
while Senator Palmer acted on the de enSe.
The strike question again Hgitated tue
senate, although nothing like the fiery
passion of yesterdays speeches on the sub
jet marked today's procee dings. After
an hours debate in which the firmness,
courage aud patriotism of the president
WAS commended 10y all, Mr.. Daniels reso-
luton briefly endorsing the president s
action and pledgiDg him the sympar by
and support OF the nation was
adopted a. ii substitute for Senator Peffer's
resolution. An amendment fayoring arbi-
tration was defeated, IL TO 80.
At 5:l5 o'clock the senate adjourned.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-07-12
BOYCOTT BRIEFS

CLEVELAND. o, July 1.-There is
material Improvement in the strike sirua-
tion here tonight. The Big Four switch
men held meeting this afternoon aud de-
cided to 90 back TO work in a body tomor-
row morning, ana other lines are gradual
ly getting hack to normal condition.
TOLEDO, o., July 1L-Accessions to the
y. X. L. were numerous today and the
leaders claim to have enrolled 90 per cent
of the railroad men of the city. TIE pas
senger business Is unimpaired, but freight
is practically at a standstill.
ST. LOUIS, July 1.-THE passenger train
service has been fully resumed on all roads
running ont of here and schedule time is
being made by both in and outbound
trains.
The expected strike of knights OF Labor
did not materially.
Ell PASO, Tex, July 1.-THE strike sit
nation has changed in that the Southern
Pacific ran train west this evening. the
first in ten days. Fireman Hopkins re-
fused to work, as the train contained a
Pullman car. but was notified by Chief
Sargent TO 90 shesd as his hsd not struck.
PUEBLO, Colo, July ll-Three switch
engines were put to work IL the Rio
Grande yards today. Freights were made
uD and sent out aud the company has all
the men it needs. The American Railway
union seems 20 he demoraliZed and many
are reinst4ted
WARDNEl. Ida, July 1.-THE situation
here is unchangei. Troops have gone into
camp at Wardner junction a mile and a
half from town. Their presence exerts a
quieting and resssu-Iu@ Influence
NASHVILLE Tenn, July 1.-The local
STRIKE of the Nashville, Chattanooga anu
ST. Louis railway has been abandoned and
the strike On the Louisville and Nashville
shows much better outlook today,
Many old men have asked To be taken
back. The strike is over in Nashville
KANSAS CITY, Mo July 1.-THE Kan
sas City, Fott Scot. and Memphis railroad.
the only one in strike difficulties for the
past few days. began moving its regular
Freight traius today.
FARGO, y. D., July 1.-THE Northern
Psc.iic engineers have nearly ail reported
Tor work, as also most OF the fir-men.
Freiht traffic was partially resumed TO-
dsv.
YOUNGSTOWN, O., July 1I-Not a street
car was run on any OF the lines in the city
today.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-07-12
SOvEREIGN'S ORDER.
How it Was Received by the Knights
Throughout the Country.

BROOKLYN, y. Y, July 1.-THE ex-
ecntive board of district assembly No. 220
OF the Knights of Labor met in secret s4s-
sion this evening. District Master Work
man O'Reilly at the close of the meeting
said that no definite action had been
taken. l. was hecided to cal! a meeting Of
the executive officers of the several local
assemblies OF the district for Friday to
take final action. 4 strike will probably
lie ordered il majority of the locals are
IN favor Of il.
NEW YORK, July 1.-THE labor situa-
ton Is unchanged here tonight. Every
thing Is quiet and the appeal of Grand
Master Workman Sovereign received but
little attention. Only one meeting of any
Importance was held. This was at the
labor lyceum where arrangements were
completed to hold a demon tratiou il
Union Square on Saturday night
BALTIMORE, July ll.-Master Workman
Stork OF District Assembly No. Al, says re-
garding Grand Master Sovereign's sug
gestion, that no official notice has been re-
ceived. He believes that the Baltimore
knights woald comply with an order to
strike
Providence, r. L, July Lit was
definitely settled today that the Rhode
Island Knights Of Labor would take no
notice of Sovereign's order.
'CIOIA OlI1, Ii, July 1L-SSOVefelen
order calling cut the Knights of Labor has
had no effect here.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, July 11-Local as
sembly Knights OF Labor met tonight and
adopted resolutions expressing Sympathy
with the railway strikers and promising to
render assistance. but refu> To 90 out.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind July 1.-The situa-
ton here remains unchanged. The Brew
ers association is the only local orgauiza-
tion affected by SOyereign's order, and it
refuses to strike.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, July 1L-Sover-
eigG's strike ordered fell fiat in Florida.
The Knights of La Dor simply ignored it.
MONTGOMERY. Ala, July 1L-There
were no strikes here today. Everything is
quiet.
CHICAGO. July 1L-Patrick McBryde,
secretary of the United Mine Workers,
said an reference to rumors of another
miners strike. that neither he nor Presi-
dent Mcbride could order another strike
of the miners. But il the American
Federation of Labor tomorrow should de-
eide TO take any action he would i'm.
mediately go back and call a convention
miners and strike would probably be
ordered