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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-18
DEATH OF SENIOR MANsILLA.
The Injuries From Being Throws
From His Horse Prove Fatal.

AS predicted in The Star the appalling
accident which Lieut.. Commander Mansilla
acting secretary of the Argentine legation,
met with by being thrown from his horse in
the Soldiers Home grounds yesterday morn
irg. proved fatal Senior Mansilla dying at
7:45 O'Clock in the evening
Father De Wolf. the Catholic chaplain OF
the home. gave the sufferer final absolution
at O'Clock. and not quite two hours later
the end came. Lieut.. Commander Mansilla
did not regain Consciousness from the time
of the fall until>he breathed his last
The Argentine flag hung sorrowfuIly at
half mast from the flag pole of the legation
building, 1893 Massachusetts, avenue, today.
There II was stated that the body will re-
main at the Soldiers Home until Friday
morning, when IL is to be removed TO St
Matthew's Church. where funeral services
will be held at 10 o'clock. Whether the ie-
mains are to be inferred in this country or
will be taken to the native land of the de-
ceased for burial cannot be decided until a
reply is received to a cablegram sent to
Argentine by the minister asking for IN
structions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-18
CAPITOL TOPICS.
Rent of the Union Building.


The Secretary of War has asked Congress
for an appropriation Of sl3.54l.67 for the
rent of the two floors of the Union building,
now occupied by the record and pension d.
vision of the War Department. The Secre-
tary says it is hoped to have the Ford's
Theater building ready for occupancy by
the end Of the fiscal year.
For a Classification Division.
Secretary Hoke Smith has recommended
that Congress make an appropriation Of
$64. $50 for establishing a classification di-
vision in the patent office.
One Confirmation.
The Senate in executive session yesterday
confirmed the nomination of James n.
Thompson of Arkansas to be supervising in
spector of steam vessels for the sixth dis
trict
Nicaragunn Canal.
Nicaraguan canal matters came up for
discussion today in the House commerce
committee. The meeting was called osten-
sibly to hear an argument by Mr.. NJ. H.
Moore of Dubuque, Iowa. He was a men,
Der of the executive committee appointed
by the Nicaraguan canal conventions at
St. Louis and New Orleans in 1892. He
presented to the committee a printed pro-
test against the passage of Senator Nor
gan's canal bill and submitted one pre-
pared by himself, which he asserted was
not a scheme to build the canal by govern
mental aid for the benefit of private par
ties. 1t was direct and definite in its pro-
visions.
Senator Morgan Goes Home.
Senator Morgan leaves for his home in
Alabama today, where he goes for the pur-
pose of delivering an address on the Near
aqua canal before a commercial convention
to be held at Birmingham on the oath in
slant He will also deliver several political
speeches in the state while there, and ex-
poets to return to Washington by the Sd of
May.
Against God I'm the Constitution.
Representative Goltzter of Illinois has re.
ceived a number of petitions from members
of Lutheran congregations protesting
against movement to recognize God in
the Constitution of the United States
Their opposition Is based upon the state
ment that 1t is a movement toward the
interference of the government with re-
Ngion.
Presumption Payments.
Senator Power introduced a bill today
extending for one year the time for maxi
ing final payment under the presumption
act in all cases where the entrymen are I'M
able to make final payments from causes
which they cannot control.
Additional District Judges.
Senator Henderson introduced a bill pro-
viding for an additional district judge in
each of the judicial districts of Nebraska
and Minnesota.
Qualification of Pension Laws.
Senator Palmer, chairman Of the Senate
committee on pensions, today presented a
favorable report from that committee on
his bill providing for the codifcation of the
pension laws.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-18
COMING DOWN THE CANAL.
First Days Experience of the Coxey
Army Ahoat.

Army AhOat.
Special From a STAFF Correspondent.
ON BOARD THE FLYING DEMON"
April IT, 1894
Since o'clock today the Flying Demon"
has been sailing its perilous course down
the raging Chesapeake and Ohio canal, in
the rear of the "Coninonweai of Christ"
The Flying Demon" By the way. is the
canal boat carrying the special co-respon-
dents who are accompanying Coxey's aggre-
cation to Washington. The name OF the
canal boat is rot registered as THE Flying
Demon" but the name answers all pur-
poses better than The Mertonsvilie." which
Is painted on the stern. The correspon-
dents number fifteen men. which includes
an admiral and boatswaiE with a whistle.
The real commander. however. is Capt. L.
Barger. who has sailed the dangerous wat
ers OF the canal for more years than one.
There Is also crew. The crew permeates
the boat. The young man at the tiller Is
an Instructor from way back. He usually
instructs the other young man who urges
on the mules. He does this in loud tone
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-18

slaves. our crew Is a band Of brothers. how
ever. ir-clad. the victims Of a cooperative
commonwealth, the fast-coming future sys-
tom OF the United States"
The order tells OF additional demonstra-
tons received at Cumberland, and states
that the expense OF the canal trip amount
ed TO $50. while $50 was spent for repairs
and additional provisions.
Last night there was fun on the army s
ravy-Capt. Wilson Of the Benjamin
Vaughen fell overheard. He was fshed out
with considerable difficulty and placed by
The stove to dry out The fire acted all
right on the water on the outside. but in
creased the action of the fluids on the in
side. and the captain was feeling exceeding
happy In a short time. This morning one
OF the army also took great bath
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-18
Accident 10 Mrs. True.

This morning, near the corner OF Penn
sylvania avenue and 18th street. Mrs. True,
wife Of Cashier True of the Treasury De-
partment. met with a slight accident. She
was crossing the street at the time, when
an alleged reckless driver. seated I'm a buggy.
came along. The vehicle struck Mrs. True
and knocked her down. Her face was
bruised by the fall, but she was not danger
ously hurt. She was able to walk in Thomp-
sons drug store. where the bruise on her
face was dressed and she then continued on
her journey.
The driver of the horse, It is said 10 n
well-known lawyer and IL is possible that a
warrant will be sworn out for his arrest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-18
THE HOUSES INTENTION.
To Clear Up All business ms Soon n
Possible.

Now that they have adopted a rule IN
the House to secure the transaction Of
business IL is the purpose of the majority
OF that body to clear UP all the work laid
out for this session as soon as possible
SO as to set an example for the Senate.
The desire to have the work of the House
through with and to exercise a moral in
fuence over the Senate figured very largely
In leading the democrats to the ADDITION
OF the quorum-counting rule They think
that IL they can pass all the approprfa-
ton bills and some other measures which
IL was planned to act on at this session
and then sit with folded hands so 20 speak
awaiting action by the Senate on the tariff,
IL will have the effect OF Fastening matters
In the Senate. There is growing i'm
preston that IL the Senate gets tied up
very tight over the tariff, cloture and QUO
rum-counting will ultimately be resorted
to there.
When the tariff bill comes TO the Horse
again. IL IL does. the great value OF the
Quorum-counting rule will be fully appre-
ciated. as the fate OF the bill may depend
upon IT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-18
SOLDIERS CALLED OFF.
Militia Withdrawn From Guarding
kelly's. Iustrial' Army.

Militia Withdrawn From Guarding
kely's. dustrisl' Army.
| OMAHA. Neb.. April 1S-Laboring men,
holding a meeting In front of the New York
Life building today. denounced the treat
ment accorded Kelly's army, which were
| dispersed by the police. One Of the speak
ers announced that he would furnish 1000
rounds of ammunition to clean out the
| Iowa militia.
AS the suit Of the indignation meeting,
| Gov. Jackson at noon ordered the militia
to break camp at the Chautauqua grounds
and return to the city. This leaves the in
dustrials free to march east on foot or to
capture q train If one comes along.
The army Is still at the old Chautauqua
grounds. east of Council Bluffs. The men
are wet to the skin and chilled to the bone.
There are rumblings in the ranks of the
commonwealers, but discipline has been
thoroughly main tanned thus far by the Off
GERS. There was enough food on hand to
last today, and that, perhaps, was what
prevented an open outbreak.
The Western Regiments.
SAN FRANCISCO. April 1s-The second
regiment, commonweal army did not leave
last night, the Atlantic and Pacific not be-
ing able to secure a sufficient number of
box cars at Mojave, where the army is to
be delivered by the Southern Pacific. The
towns through which they pass for food.
SAN BERNARDINO, Cal, April iS.-The
second Los Angeles regiment of the COM
monweal army, eight of whose leaders are
under arrest here, is proving a thorn in the
public side. The authorities of San Ber-
nardino today began to break up the army,
which intends moving east from here, but
they now fird that their hands are more
than full.
Yesterday the eight leaders under arrest
were taken from the county jail to Cotton
to plead before Justice Bingham to a
charge of attempting to defraud the South
ern Ps"ific railroad out of fares. The men,
eight In number. pleaded not guilty.
They at once made preparation to furnish
bail with the intention to deliver infiam-
matory speeches. but were prevented frcm
doing so by the district attorney, who filed
complaints charging them with melting to
riot.
After pleading guilty to the charge each
one demanded separate jury trial and pro-
ceeded to subpoena every member of the
army as a witness thereby hoping to get
all of their comrades a job at 81 a day
during the trial of the eight different cases.
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THE GREAT NORTHERN STRIKE.
A War of q New Against the Old Labor
examinations.

BUTTE, Mont, April 1S.-Director James
Hogan is continuing the Great Northern
strike at this point, and is in receipt Of
many kilograms from various towns on the
Northern Pacific, indorsing the American
Railway Union and condemning the action
of Chiefs Brainerd and Clarke of the old
department railroad organizations.
The company's local agent met Hogan.
and produced n telegram signed by Clarke
of the Order of Railway Trainmen, and
Brainerd. chief of the Order of Railway
Conductors. asking the strikers to allow the
difficulty to be settled by the old organiza-
tons.
Hogan replied that the matter would be
adjusted by the Railway Union only, and
all other railroad organizations would be
ignored. Hogan Is very indignant at the
action of Chiefs Brainerd and Clarke, whose
only motive he says Is keeping up their or
CARNATIONS in order to retain their official
position and salaries.
Superintendent w. w. Currier of the
Great Northern was arrested at Great
Falls by the United States marshal for re-
fusing to carry the mail.
MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi, April 1S-A tele-
phone message to the Tribune from st.
Cloud after the closing Of the telegraph
office at that place says:
No. through passenger train. going west,
met with the same fate as the Wilmar train
out OF the depot 1T was side-tracked on
reaching the switch, and in a short time
the cars were unroupled, the mail and
other coaches being showed down a side
track and mixed with box cars.
The Wilmar train still remains on the
track under orders of Superintendent
Wright, and the malls have not yet been
moved, 1t being the general opinion that
they Will be obliged to stay here. Presi-
dent Foster addressed the crowd at the
ysrds, stating that the mail cars were not
held by the American Railway Union, but
If, by any one it was the Great Northern
Railway Company. Matters have quieted
down and 1t is thought that the company
will not attempt to run any more trains.
HELENA, Mont, April 1s-An immense
meeting of citizens was held here last
night to take action on the Great Northern
strike. Speeches were made by railroad
men, prominent business men and others.
Resolutions were adopted setting forth that
the Great Northern had reduced the pay
Of employees to below that of other trans
Atlantic lines, and to a point where 1t is
not sufficient to support the men and their
families, and that the men as a last re-
sort have struck to protect their rights.
The resolution extent to the employees SYM
pathy in their struggle for living wages
and best wishes for a speedy and salts
factory adjustment of the matters In their
favor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-18
ATTACKED BY STRIKERS.
Battle Near Detroit Between Polish
wOrkmen and Officers.

DETROIT, Mich, April 1s-The trouble
between the water board and the Polish
laborers. who refuse to work or allow any,
one else to work. was renewed this morning
A mob of about 700 assembled just outside
the city limits and when tn small gang
appeared drove them away with shovels
and picks. The police force was INSULT
Gent to quell the disturbance, and with
the laborers were driven from the scene.
An encounter occurred at noon on the
Crosse Point road between the strikers
and officers. Sheriff Collins was hurt and
ten men are reported wounded. Every
ambulance in the city has gone to the
scene.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-18
DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.
A Removal of Snow Bill.

Senator Harris today, by request OF the
District Commissioners. introduced a bill
for the removal Of snow and ice from the
sidewalks in this city and thus took time
by the forelock with a vengeance. The bill
is similar to that introduced February. 1891
which languished for nearly a year in the
District committee and was reported with
amendments January, 1893. The resent
bill is a transcript Of the amended bill OF
last session.
The Late Chaplain kramer's Pay.
Senator PETER today. from the COMMITTEES
on claims, presented a favorable report up
on the bill to pay the widow and daughter
OF the late Samuel Kramer the pay OF a
chaplain OF the navy from July 3. 1880. to
May Is. 1884. after deducting the amount
already paid to him while acting chaplain
at the Washington navy yard. The COM
mittee ameLded the bill by adding that this
payment is not TO exceed 81 500 and is to 10
in full for all services rendered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-18
JUMPED FOR THEIR LIVES.
Narrow Escape From a Great Tragedy
ut Bangor, Me.

BANGOR, Me-, April 1S.-The Merchants
Hotel was destroyed by fire this morning,
and many of the guests were injured by
jumping.
Many escaped death only by the heroic
work of the fremen, and a fearful holo-
caust was narrowly averted.
The fire broke out in the basement of the
building at 100 o'clock this morning and
spread so rapidly that many of the guests
were unable to escape by way Of the halls
and stairs, and jumped from the windows.
Many were injured, but none fatally. Sew
eral daring rescues were made by the police
and the firemen.
The building was four and a half stories
In height and is Quilted. The cause Of the
fire Is unknown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-18
LIEUT.. MANEY'S TRIAL,
Testimony Regarding the Death of
Capt. Hedberg.

CHICAGO, April 1s.-The government
testimony in the trial of Lieut. Nancy was
continued today. Several witnesses to the
shooting described the affair, their stories
being similar to the testimony given yes
terday.
Mrs. Hedberg occupied seat near the
prosecutors chair and listened to the testi-
mony with strict attention.
Lieut.. p. Brewer testified that Capt He'd
berg had several times repeated, after he
was shot, Let me die. Curse him. He
has killed me-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-18
WILL NOT JOIN CHICAGO.
Evanston Votes by n Large Majority
Against Annexation

CHICAGO, ILL.,. April 1s.-Evanston will
not become part of Chicago. The oues-
ton which has been on the minds of the
Evanstonians for the past four months was
settled when the returns were all footed I'D
last night, and the movement was defeated
by a vote of more than to 1. The total
number of votes cast was 2797, divided as
follows:
Against annexation. 2,155; for annexa-
ton, 642.
The defeat of the movement was largely
Que TO the work of the Citizen Associa-
tlon, which was organized with the single
idea of preserving Evanston separate and
apart from the big city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-18
baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE Md, April 1s.-Flour quiet and
unchanged-receipts, 5.095 barrels: shipments. 20 :
557 barrels sales. 1,eoo barrels Wheat easy-spot.
621sa62A; May. 62i2a62as; July 64s64l.: steamer
s45, 97e bushels; sales SO goo bushels. Corn firm
spot, 45ssa45h April, 45 bid; May, 44Aa445s:
20.564 bushels; shipments S5.I44 bushels: stock
go, 935 bushels: sales. $1,000 bushels-southern
corn by sample 46a41: do grade. 46a 46l. Oats
firm. active demand unchanged-stock, s4.O46
bushels Rye quiet. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. PIG bush
els: stock, 20,192 bushels. Hay quet-good TO
choice timothy, Sl4.50aSl5.o0. Grain freights dull
and lower, unchanged. Sugar steady and unchang-
ed. Butter steady and unchanged Eggs steady
and unchanged. Cheese steady and unchanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-18
ADMIRAL BENHAMs RETURN.
The "Hero of Rio Janeiro" Arrives nj
New York.

NEW YORK. April 1s.-Admiral A. E. K
Benham, retired, late of the United States
steamship San Francisco. arrived this morn
ing per Red 3D. line steamer Philadelphia
The admiral hauled down his flag on the
arrival Of the San Francisco at Curacao,
April 8. the cruiser proceeding Immediately
for Bluefields to watch American interests
In that country. Admiral Benham when
seen this morning appeared to be in fine
spirits, and said that he was glad to hear
the rebellion was over in Brazil; that it
could end in no other way. as the recent
election of Moraes was a deathblow to the
insurgents, and all that Mello could hope
for was to try and hold out until next No
vember, and then endeavor to make terms
with the new government
The admiral is accompanied by his secre-
tary, VIM. II. Faust, and flag lieutenant
Kilburn.
The American fleet, the admiral states
had been very free from sickness There
had been only four cases of yellow fever
aboard the Newark
The admiral will probably go to Staten
Island, his former home, today. He is un-
decided as to his future movements
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-18

From Newsnanerdon.

From Newspanerdoni
There are three things in which The
Washington Evening Star is pre-eminent-
ly peculiar to itself: It enjoys the distinc-
ton Of having the largest local circulation
OF any newspaper in the world in proper
ton to the population of the city wherein
published: it carries the largest number
of daily ''commerciar' advertisements
Changed daily of any newspaper in Amer
lea, and probably has the best-established
bureau of local advertising writing" of
any paper in the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-18
LYNCHING NARROWLY AvERTED.
Town Omcers Protect q Negro From q
Mob.

MOD.
WILMINGTON, Del, April 1S.-A lynch
ing was narrowly averted at Hartley, Del,
last night. when Fred. Johnson, colored.
who attempted to feloniously assault Mrs
John W. Jenkins of Easton, Nd, reached
that village.
Johnson walked up the railroad from
Easton. reaching Hartley. a distance of
80 miles. about o'clock. He was recog-
nized and confined in the railroad station.
The news spread rapidly and In a short
time 200 men armed with shot guns. re-
volvers and clubs surrounded the station
and clamored wildly for the prisoner. The
town officers stood guard and only lack
OF leader for the mob kept the Infatuated
men from breaking into the station and
lynching Johnson.
The negro who Is a big and savage look
ing man, was not scared by the demonstra-
lions, but was inclined to showtight. The
sheriff OF Talbot county, Nd, arrived about
10 O'Clock in response to a telegram and
took Johnson to Dover jail. II rs morning
he was taken to Ashton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-18

An Old Maryland Couple Sever AFTER
les and Lie Down.

BALTIMORE, Md, April 1S.-John Ben
kert and wife, an aged couple residing at
Rosedale. Baltimore county, agreed to die
together. With a razor he severed the ar
teries of her wrists, and she then took the
weapon and performed like deed for him.
The wife is dead and the husbands life
hangs by a thread.
BOSTON, April 1S.-Andrew Spence. aged
seventy-three. and wife Hannah aged sixty
nine were found dead in bed at their home
this morning. having been asphyxiated. The
police are inclined to regard it as case of
suicide.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-18
Riggs Fire Insurance Company.

The annual election of the stockholders of
the Riggs Fire Insurance Company was
held today, and the following were elected
members Of the board of trustees: NJ. w.
Beveridge, n. w. Burchell, Thomas Hyde.
Henry Seinken, f. ]. Stellwagen, VIM. s.
Thompson, Charles w. Handy, A X. Paris,
VIM. Corcoran Hill, VIM H. Saunders Hen
ry NJ. Earle John L. Vogt, T. F. Schneider
handsome collation. was served in the
rear office.
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To Reclaim the Eastern Branch Fi.t.

The proposition Of the East Washington
Citizens Association for the reclamation Of
the Eastern branch fats. the widening and
deepening OF the channel and the construc-
ton of a public street along the Eastern
branch. in accordance with the old Ellicot
map Of the District. was submitted TO the
Commissioners this afternoon by Gen VIM
Birney. who argued at some length on the
need of these improvements. The Commits
sioners were favorably impressed with the
scheme and promised their earnest support
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-18
LACK OF POWDER AND COAL.
What Forced the Rebel Forces to
Surrender.

LONDON, April 1S.-The Times this morn
ing publishes a dispatch from Montevideo
confirming the advices in regard to the sur
render of the rebel Brazilian fleet which ar
rived of Buenos Ayres Monday night. The
Times correspondent says that Admiral Mel
10 and what is left of the crew manning his
squadron, 200 men all told, yielded them
selves up to the Argentine authorities yes
terday. The only condition that they i'm
posed was that they should receive asylum
as political refugees. Officers of the feet
state the lack of ammunition and an ex-
ceedingly small coal supply compelled the
adoption of this course.
The correspondent adds; that there is no
definite news regarding Gen. Saraova, one
OF the rebel commanders, but a report is
current that he is marching to Rio Grande
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-18
Mr. N,t,,seu,. Prediction.

Mr.. Mnliken replied to some OF Mr.. Hook
er's structures on ex-Minister John L. Ste
vens in the House. in the course Of which
he predicted that It would be many years
before the American flag would be raised
over Hawaii under auspices that would in
sure 1t remaining there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-18
COMPLETING THE COLUMBIA.
The Districts Namesake Soon to Go
Into Commission,

INTO COmm1ss1On,
PHILADELPHIA, April 1S.-The finishing
touches are being put on the cruiser Column
bia "a Cramps ship yard, and she will go
into commission on Monday next, with a
crew of between $50 and 400 men. most of
Thom are now on board After leaving the
ship yard the Columbia will 60 to League
Island navy yard. where her naval stores
and ammunition will be placed aboard.
This will take two or three days. and when
everything Is in place the latest addition to
Uncle Sans white squadron will start for
the Brooklyn navy yard. The Columbia s
detail charts are for the North Atlantic
ocean, indicating that she will join the
North Atlantic squadron.