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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-07
SENATOR wALTHALLs SUCCESSOR.
sketch of the Career of A. j. McLaurtn
of Mississippi.

JACKSON. Miss. Feb. IA J. McI.aurin.
who was nominated last night as United
states Senator. was born in Rankin county
Miss. March % IS4S
Before he was year old his father moved
10 Smith county. Miss. and there he was
raised on a farm. just as the average
country boy is raised. He attended school
when the condition of the crop would per
init, and when not at school he buczled
down to hard work in the cotton and corn
fields
a short time before the close of the war
he enlisted as a private. At that time he
was oriy sixteen years old and serving only
a short time. he did not secure a title. but
coniented himself with serving in the
ranks When the war closed he returned
u Smith county. In ISii1. at the age Of
nineteen. he completed his education The
day after he returned from school ne re-
stunned his occupation at the pillow. to assist
his father IN restoring. far as possible
the losses sustained by the war.
During the day he worked on the farm
and at night studied law over pine knot
IRE. In lSS. at Raleigh, Smith county
he was admitted to the bar and at once
began a lucrative practice. Three years
later he was elected district attorney of
the fifth district. which office he ably
cutOr Of all INSIDERS.
In 1876 MIR. MCIaurin moved to Brandon.
where he has since lived and practiced his
profession. enjoying one of tine largest prac-
fices in the state. He is regarded as one
of the leading criminal lawyers of the
state In 1879 he was elected to the legis-
lature, and in ISIS he was elected elector
for the state at large on the democratic
ticket He was a leading figure in the
constitutional convention Of 1892 He has
always been a democrat.
Mr.. McLaurin is married and is the
father of seven daughters and one SON
MIR. Nclaurin is an uncompromising ad-
vOcate of the free and unlimited coinage
OF silver and won the fight on that plat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-07
A Word for h In derga rtens.

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
In the autumn of 1879 Felix Adler, with
the aid of a few friends interested like
himself. in solving the problem of better
social condition of the poor. established a
free kindergarten in that slum of slums in
San Francisco, the Barbary Coast" These
good men "builded better than they knew"
for the outcome of that effort is the exist
ence In that city today of thrty-five free
kindergartens, supported by commercial and
beneficent organizations and by private in
GividTals as memorial work. Perhaps in
no city of the country is the Kindergarten
conducted on so thoroughly ideal a plan as
in San Francisco. The business mon Ihere
with sagacious foresight, have taken up
this question as one Of social economies
and five of the thirty-five schools there are
sustained by commercial and professional
bodies, viz: the produce exchange, the real
estate dealers, the insurance companies
the merchants and the attorneys. Thcse
men HAYES aid: I'VE must stop paying atten-
ton to TIE branches and attend to the roots
of the tree. The root of the matter lies
deep down the bed rock of infant train
ing, at the earliest possible age. Laws
and constitutions cannot save the nation
1t is true character that will save the aa-
ton, and character is a growth, not 4 crea-
ton"
According to the last report of the Golden
Of tie work prepared for the exposition at
Chicago, l",34G children in San Francisco
have had the benefit of kindergarten in
struction III the past thirteen years. At the
close OF the eleventh year of the work of
the 5000 children of the kindergarten, after
a most searching investigation of their rec
ordS. but a single one was known to have
been arrested for petty offense. and this a
feeble minded boy, with an Unborn mania
for setting fire to things.
Can the taxpayers OF the District read
this statement without realizing the adyan-
tage of founding kinGergartens over main
tanning reformatory institutions?
The benefactions of MIR Stanford and
Mrs. Hearst in this direction of infant
training are too well known 10 need mem
ton here but ii may not be so generally
known that Mrs. Hearst has taken the
initial step for the existence of such a
work in Washington as was begun in Cali
forEia fourteen years ago, I'm the beautiful
kindergarten established this winter at her
expense at 2037 II street northwest. She
Is not here to- watch its progress, but she
Is regarding with deep interest the attitude
of this community toward a school, which
In equipment and supervision may compete
with those of the first rank I'm the country
Some prominent philanthropic ladies of
Washington are arranging an entertain
ment In Its aid, and IT is hoped that its ma
terial outcome will bear true relation to
the artistic program to be rendered, and
prove worthy recognition of Mrs Hearsts
desire for an ideal kindergarten, and a per-
manent one withal for Washington. s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-07
FINANCE AND TRADE.
Manipulation of Industrials Tenn.
pOrarily Dropped.
PLANS FOR REORGANIZING ERIE
Sugar Hopeful Of Senatorial Ac-
ton.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS.


Special DisTatch 70 Tie Evening Star.
NEW YORK. Feb. 7.-Today's stock mar
ket was almost wholly without incident.
news OF every character being scarce and
the manipulation OF the industrisls tenn
porariy discontinued. Early prices re-
nected an Improvement varying from Ia
TO L. per cent and were well held IN spite
OF the dullIess. London had taken on a
more cheerful air over night and the mar
ket Tor securities having an international
value was improved from l-2 TO g.. par
cent The withdrawal OF all opposition to
the Erie plan OF reorganization had a good
enect abroad and led 10 a general Scarcity
OF the stock In the local market
Inc various REORGANIZATION plans now I'M
der consideration. with the exception Of the
Union Pacific. are meeting with the ap-
prevail ana cooperation Of stockholders and
some very satisfactory results are expect..i
In the near future. which will lead 70 an
advance I'm the securities OF the several
properties
The decision OF the Senate financs COIN
nittee 10 dispense with all hearings on IN.
tariff bill Is encoure ging from a specula-
tive standpoint. as op ,rstors viii ,ngas,
in no new ventures until the element of un-
certainty Is reduced by hnal disposition
Of the subject
Sugar people are confident that they VIII
reap some small benefit from the Senat,'s
Criticism OF that measure prol,s bly by way
of small tax On the raw material Tn.
chances FOR any change in the srhea,,l.
relative to refined sugar are not good bur
should the provision of the hill rall short
OF raising the necessary revenue for gov-
ernmental expenses this commodity may be
taxed slightly; The FAX on whisky. II 10
rumored. IL likely u be incres sed IN ex-
III SxaH 2.
by friends Of that industry should this
prove correct the large short interest IN
Distillers Will be- severely squeezed before
outstanding contracts can br covered. Tn.
unprecedented rates for wheat have led
u the belief that western holdings os the
Granger stocks may be forced 10 liquiia,e
In order TO protect their grain operations
No praC tical demonstration OF this theory
has yea been made. but traders show no
inclination to speculate In this class Of
stocks while She prospect Of sudden forced
liquidation confronts them.
At the beginning Of the last hour prices
rallied slightly, Sugar and Distillers' show
ing gains Of | IL and I per cent respec-
lively. National Cor,!age was weak on scli-
ing orders and lost Is per cent. 10 Is S-s
The changes IN the railroad lisa were too
small to attract attention OF need any an
alysis. traders being entirely respons ible for
the slight variations I'm price. Money vas
freely offered on call at I per cent. ant
time accommodations continue unchanged.
The clearing house statement shows eN-
changes S6.o52:s'J and the subtreasury
debit balance S5II.24.n The market closed
duh at fractional declines from best prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-07
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
Today's Orders.


The Commissioners today ordered:
That a receiving basin be constructed at
the northeast corner OF 10th and Gales
streets. chargeable to current appropria-
ton for suburban sewers.
That the proposed sewers for Central
avenue and Crescent street be omitted from
the current suburban sewer schedule and
that the construction OF a sewer In Center
street between l4th and Howard avenue
be added to the schedule In lieu thereof
That a sewer be constructed in 18th street
extended between Morris and Erie streets.
under the provision OF the compulsory per-
init system.
That the bridge over the water main In
kenesaw avenue between l4th and 10th
streets northwest be ieyeled to grade
That a closed cover he placed on man.
hole in front Of Florida avenue. instead Of
present perforated cover
That a sewer he constructed in u street
between luth and 18th streets southeast,
under the provisions of the permit system
That alley in square 2Ss be repaired and
paid Tor out or appropriation for current re-
pairs to streets. avenues and alleys.
That a four-inch water main be laid in
the alleys OF square sGD in lieu OF main
heretofore ordered TO be laid in Norris
street between 9Th and eth streets north
east.
That the sewer ordered 70 he laid IN
square II. Georgetown. be laid under the
provisions OF the compulsory permit system
4 License Ia Plumber rtir.
The Commissioners today issued the fol-
lowing order:
That at the request of a representative
committee from the Master Plumbers As
ISOLATION of the District Of Columbia. a
Incense as master plumber be issued 10
Frederick Tip. whose license as master
plumber was revoked on November -
lS't5. Tor Noncompliance with the plumbing
regulations. and that said Tip be warned
that any future violations or disregard of
SUCH regulations will involve a revocation
OF SAID license and his permanent debar-
Iheht from approval or registry as a mas
ter plumber
Needs of the Parking Commission.
Engineer Commissioner Powell has re-
ceived letter from Parking Commits
sioners John Saul and William Saunders. in
which they request that the approximation
Tor parking improvements be increased 10
sZS,"o9. They state that the needs Of the
commission demand an increase, and that
the slSOOO which has annually been appro-
priated Tor the commission during the past
twenty years Is too small for the growing
needs of the District They urge. there
lore. that the amount required be obtained
IL possible.
A building permit was issued TODAY To
James w. Wadsworth TO erect house 1897
street northwest at a cost of Sastsn
The United States Electric Lighting Conn
pany has been notified by the Commission
ers TO remove an unused electric liyh. pols
from alley in square lob to a point to be
named hereafter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-07
NIHILIsTs OPPOSE THE TROOPS.
A stubborn Resistance to Soldiers In
the trail Mountains.

BERLIN. Feb. "a special dispatch to
the Ncssisches Zeitung from Perm. Russia
says that a riot took place on January PC
at the large iron works at Nizhnee Tag
hilsk. in the Trial mountains and that 5000
workmen took part in the disturbances.
which are attributed 10 low wages and the
nihilistic propaganda.
The arrival OF the troops did not seem to
have much effect upon the rioting iron
workers until the soldiers were ordered to
IRE upon the rioters. A fierce conflict en-
sued during which many of the rioters were
killed and a number Of the soldiers were
either shot or stoned to death
The rioters finally made such a fierce
attack upon the troops that the latter were
repulsed and driven TO seek shelter in a
position which they fortified while await
ing assistance. Eventually an additional
force OF troops were summoned and the
combined force succeeded in quelling the
disturbance.
IL is said that the nihilists are spread
Ing their propaganda in a similar manner
In many parts of Russia and that the au-
thorities have been called upon 10 take
the nest energetic steps to arrest the nj
hiiist agents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-07
THE WOOL GROWERS.
A Memorial to Be Presented to Com
gress Ecins Prepared.

The National Association of Wool Grow
ers at their session today decided to me-
moralize Congress for the purpose of secur-
Ing hearings before the Senate finance COM
mittee on the subject Of the wooden indus
try as affected by the Wilson bill. There
VIII be appended to the memorial the state
ments of the representatives of the differ
ent wool-growing states
committee appointed by the association
waited on Senator Voorhees, last night and
presented TO him the resolution adopted at
yesterdays meeting asking that date be
hXed by the finance committee for hearing
a committee of the association. senator
voorhees, informed the committee that no
hearings would be given. Hence they say,
their only recourse is to Congress, and the
memorial will be presented to IL probably
tomorrow.
Columbus Delano Of Mount Vernon, Ohio,
formerly Secretary of the Interior, arrived
here today to attend the sessions of the
association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-07
THE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY.
Some Facts From the Annual Repor
of Mai. Powell.


Director John W. Powell of the geological
survey has submitted his annual report to
the Secretary of the Interior. 1t il a
lengthy document and consists principally
Of technical details of the progress Of the
various branches of scientific work.
Topographic surveys were carried on in
twenty-eight states and territories, making
2e.0OO square miles. the area surveyed during
the year The total area surveyed since the
organization of the survey is 1000 square
miles, In forty-seven states and territories
This is divided by states as follows: Ala
bama, 1880; Arizona, 41OOO; Arkansas.
1900; California. 80. $50; Colorado. 34.s15;
Connecticut (completed). 1890: Delaware,
10; District of Columbia, 20; Florida. 1.9O0;
Georgia, 14,275; Idaho, $780, Illinois, 3,S75:
Indiana, %; Indian territory, 80; Iowa.
4,45O; Kansas, 66,IJ0; Kentucky, 1880;
Louisiana, 700; Maine, 36s2; Maryland,
$3.50. Massachusetts completely. S315;
Michigan. 231; Missouri. 10000; Montana,
IA, 400; Nebraska. 2,450; Nevada, 1880; New
Hampshire Completely, 1915; New Mexico,
27,s6O; New York, 3,SsG; North Carolina,
10,7OO; North Dakota, 800; Ohio. so; Okla
homa, 1.I50: Oregon. 1000; Pennsylvania.
5,ss7; Rhode Island completely. 1,25o;
South Carolina, 1850; South Dakota, 1910;
Tennessee, 1905; Texas. 50. 0S0; Utah, 5000;
Vermont 1850; Virginia, 81, 12O; West Viz
ginia. y, 800; Wisconsin. 5.S65; Wyoming Gn-
1ellOWStOne fdTkD, D,
Result of Reduced Appropriations.
During the year seventy-seven tooo-
graphic atlas sheets were engraved sec
tons of every state providing the subjects.
During the early part of the fiscal year the
field parties engaged in geological work
were entirely reorganized. owing to large
reduction of appropriations.
A large reduction of the force employed
in archaeological work was made neces-
sary by small appropriations, and several
former divisions were consolidated into one
division. In charge of the chief paleonto-
ogist.
The investigation of the photographic
force has resulted in the tabuation of some
important figures, showing a great interest
In the subject of running waters of the
cour try. Steps are already being taken, IL
is stated. to use at least the smaller
rough computation, based on the results
of stream measurements and census fig
Tres indicates, il is cited that the run
ming streams of the arid region when all
are used. Will have 4 value of at least
S6ho,tO,000. For the Typographical work
cast of the 91th meridian, under the direc-
ton of Henry Gannett, so, 900 was allotted.
and the same amount for the work west of
the lO3d meridian. under the direction of
A. II. Thompson. An additional StO.0OO was
allotted for work in the two Dakotas Ne
braska, Kansas AMI Oklahoma.
The division of Illustrations was dissolved
organized. with a force of seven persons.
The total expenditures of the survey for
the year amounted to S23 OBJ, against an
appropriation of S430,o13.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-07
CHARGED WITH A SISTERS MURDER
The Latest Sensation I'm Pacific Coast
Criminal Records.


Criminal Records.
SANTA ROSA, Cal, Feb Mrs Eliza
beth Bryan and Mrs. Mary Jane Fowler,
with the formers sixteen-year-old son John.
were arrested last night charged with the
murder. on January -. of the women's
blind sister. Mrs. Nancy Meagher Mrs.
Meagher and her husband we're fired upon
through the window as they sat at the
table. the woman being instantly killed. but
the husband will recover. The blind wo-
mans sisters were said to be covetous of
her wealth and the arrests were made at
the instance OF the coroner's jury. All con-
cerned are prominent people.
Inc suspects were arrested at Petaluma
and brought here to the county JAIL charged
with murder
Both women loudly asserted their inno-
cence but the boy, who is believed to have
nred the fatal charge at the instigation OF
MS mother and aunt. made compromising
statements when closely questioned. He
was locked up away from the women.
"hen Mr. Meagher regained consciousness
after the discovery of the crime, he declared
that Immediately after the tragedy. as he
lay wounded in his house, he heard the two
sisters of his wife and young Bryan talk
ing in the adjoining room and expressing
pleasure that he was dead The accused
women and boy deny that they were even
in the vicinity of Meagher's ranch
A strange romance comes to light in con-
nection with the murder. Away back In the
early hftieS Mrs. Bryan, one of the accused
sisters. was Miss Elizabeth Hardin She
was sought in marriage by James c. Fair
an impecunious young man, who was max
ing poor living as deputy assessor for
NaLeJo township. She biuntly refused him
on account of his poverty. Fair declared
ne could not be happy near the girl and
she sent him away with a broken heart
lie went TO Comstock Range, there to be-
come one OF the four of the Bonanza mil
honaires. known the world over and batter
to be United States Senator
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-07
baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE. Nd. Feb. -flo0r daa. mr.
chanssd-receipts Iz.2s3 barrels. shlpments q Oh
barrels; sales. LIS barre.s. Wheat dal and lover
No. rcd spot, CzssA62s.: FebruaEy. d2.,ases
red 5essaiA-receipts, csc bashels. stosk isS, :
iSs bushels; sales 10000 bushels-nilline xbeat
BY sample. 6'at3ts- Corn steady. al decline :
nliAed spot. IL AAslh; February. 4iAs4lA: MART.
4la4la; May. 42i.a42h; steamer mixed sO,, bid
receipts, 1880 bushels: stOck s07 SEQ burlasisx
sales. 1900 eushels--oItlsern By sarn, i..
4iA42; southern corn On grade. -VisasO4. oats
ern, 53ha34-stock. i9I. +42 bushels. Rye qniea :
No. = 5o-stocA- 1905 bushels. Hay steudr
active Tor choice-rood 70 choice timothy, Slbaxl,s
Grain fregtits hrn. more actise-steem 10 Liver
pool per quarter. Ia Cd. urr,asssed Saear sfr0nr
-granulated- s4.Ss. Butter frm-fancy creamrry
-. western. y: fancy initation. epa2z: store
packed l2si4 Eggs steady fresh, Ia: cold stor-
York. l2Aal5A
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-07

Changes continue to be made in the vari-
Gus bureaus of the Treasury Department
but the operation is so quiet and gradual
that II has caused no unusual excitement.
The force In the office of the supervising
arcnltect Is being reorganized. The salaries
of ten clerks have been reduced ana tha
amount thus realized has been added 10 the
salaries of ten other clerks.
The Following promotions have been made
IN the supervising architects Office, Treas
ury Department: Thos. p Clarke, from
1850 to assistant chief computing iivision
at 5000; Geo. w. Deitrick, from 81 200 TO
sl.6O; c. ID. Mecutchen. from 81 900 to
to 81 per diem
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-07
JUDGE JENKINS CASE.
Pressure to he Brought for an Inyes-
tigation Into His Conduct,

The parties who are interested in trying
to secure an investigation of the conduct Of
Judge Jenkins, in giving his anti-strike in
junction, with view of securing his i'm
peachment.are determined to press the mat
ter as vigorously as possible. ON Friday
Mr.. McGann, who introduced the resolution
lnquirins into Judge jenkins conduct, and
others seeking Jenkins Impeachment, will
appear before the committee on Judiciary to
urge favorable report of the resolution IT
Is understood further that committees from
the labor organizations will appear to urge
favorable action by the committee. 1t is
not mere investigation they want. but
they are determined If possible. to nave ar
hcies OF Impeachment reported, if they can
get the investigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-07
CONSIDERING DISTRICT BILLS.
Measures Discussed by the House Dis
trict Committee Today

The House District committee held short
meeting today, at which two bills were con-
sidered. The bill providing for the bringing
OF actions to quiet titles TO real estate in the
District was discussed for some time but
action upon 1t was deferred until the next
meeting. The bill providing regulations for
the branding and sale of bottles was then
taken up. and after short discussion il
was decided to give the representative OF
the Bottlers Association a hearing next
Wednesday.
Inc committee authorized chairman
Heard to obtain permission from the House
to print the testimony taken in the gas in
vestigation, so that members may have
copies OF the testimony before them when
the committee proceeds to act upon the re-
suit of the hearings
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-07
sACKETT APPEALS ~ VAIN.
His Father Refuses to Help Him In
His Disgrace.

CHICAGO. Feb. IA special to the Trib-
une from Grand Rapids, Mich, says:
Hackley Sackett. the silhouette artist. ar
rested in Topeka. after clipping with an Elk
hart. Ind, hsiress. yesterday wired his IA
ther, who lives here. pathetic appeal for
funds TO help him out Of his scrape The
message was returned TO the telegraph Office
marked refused" Thirty years ago Sack
EFT senior was one of the best known lee
ture and concert managers in the country
ana gave his boy a superior education
When he lost both his health and money
the boy ignored him. and the broken down
old man came here and began peddling
newspapers about the hotels He is stu
doing this and Is now worth $1,000 or sI5,-
IspO ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-07

Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star.
RICHMOND. Va, Feb. THE house
committee on roads this morning consider
ed the bill to incorporate the Richmond
and Manassas railroad. which is to connect
at Manassas with a line for which the Bal
timore and Ohio has obtained charter.
No action was taken in regard to the
bill, and the committee will meet again
this afternoon to further consider the meas
ure.
1t is said that the Richmond and Dan
Vile and probably the Chesapeake and Ohio
will oppose the bill.
There is a provision in the charter that
the road shall not parallel the Richmond
and Fredericksburg railroad as long as the
state owns stock in the latter road
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-07
TO IMPROVE FOOT BALL.
walter Camp Makes Some Sugres-
lions Regarding Changes

BOSTON, Feb. 7.-Walter Camp, the Yale
foot ball expert, was the attraction at the
NTH smoke talk of the University Club last
night
Mr. Camp gave an interesting review of
the development of foot ball in this coun-
try and ventured some suggestions as to
possible means or improving the game by
changes in the rules. He said that the
simplest of all changes should be. first
change no rule in the entire code save that
relating TO possession of the ball-except
that wherever a player is caught with the
ball in his possession ii shall go to the op-
ponents. Then there are two things he
would like to see done. The first is to have
the man making a fair catch protected
The second point to be gained is to reduce
the playing time to two half hours