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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-05
THE COLUMBIA's ACCIDENT.



Late yesterday afternoon a change was
made in the detail Of the court Of inquiry
appointed to fix the responsibility for the
recent grounding of the Columbia in the
Delaware river. The court, as finally con-
stituted, is as follows:
Admiral Stanton. Capt Reed and Capt
George c. Remey. with Lieut.. Walter j..
Sears as judge advocate. 1t will meet at
League Island navy yard Thursday, by
which TIME 10 expected the vessel win be
In the dry dock with her wounds open to
inspection. Nobody at the Navy Depart
inent believes that Capt Sumner or his
officers are to blame, but ii Is explained
that inasmuch as some expense must be in
Cured in docking and repairing the ship,
the naval regulations REQUIRE that the
responsibility must be placed.
In his report to the department Capt.
Sumner states that he Is satisfied the Co.
lumbia touched the ground on the bulkhead
sEoal near Newcastle, Del, though he adds
he did not feel it, nor did any member Of
the trial board, nor the pilot who was
responsible for the ships course. 1t was
not until Assistant Engineer Shepard found
signs of disturbance under the boilers upon
the ships return that II was known that
she had sustained any damage. This
grounding of vessel without any ones
knowledge was SO singular as to excite
fvrther inquiry, and the result of this
doubtless had something to do with the or
dering of the court of inquiry. The fact is
said to have been discovered on the first or
acceptance trial of the Columbia a little
over three months ago. when the vessel
was returning up the Delaware, she struck
heavily on what seemed to be hard gravel
bottom just below League Island. This
mishap was noted by the trial board, but 1t
was supposed no damage had resulted.
Probably the court of inquiry will look into
this matter, and the point of interest is
that If the damage to the Columbia was
srsained at that time, the responsibility
will be upon the contractors. in whose pos
session she was.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-05
NICToAh FUR REPUBLICANS.
Judge Lord Elected Governor I'm Ore.

PORTLAND. Ore. June 5-Yesterday's
election In this state was a victory for the
republicans. Judge Lord republican) for
governor is elected by probably not less
than 1900 plurality. The counting is slow,
and in this city the count will not be COM
pleted before Wednesday night.
At an early hour this morning only l,OOO
votes out Of about 10000 in this city had
been counted OF these Lord received 53s;
Galloway (democraO. 260 and Pierce (popu-
liso, 202. II this ratio is maintained Lords
plurality in this city will be 400.
For Congress in this city Ellis (republi-
CAM has 514; Ralley (democraD, 206, and
Waldrop (populist. $50.
For mayor, Frank (republican), sos; In
man democrat and populisp, 39I; Honeman
independently, 96
The entire republican legislative ticket in
this county is elected. and from meager re-
turns outside this city IL is believed the re-
publicans will control all of the branches
of the legislature.
Owing to the flood this city is entirely cut
off from eastern Oregon, and not a word Of
election news has been received from more
than one-half of the state
The vote for Willis republican) for Con-
gress in the second district is slightly be-
low that OF the governor, but his plurality
will not be short of 1000.
Herman (republican) for Congress In the
first district will have at least 500 plu-
rality. George p. Frank is elected MAYOR
OF this city by at least 1000 majority.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-05
ANXIOUS FOR ADMISSION.
Status of the Statehood Bills of New
MexicOn and Oklahoma.

Mexicon and Oklahoma.
The supporters of bills for the advance
ment of New Mexico and Oklahoma to
statehood have not lost courage Several
times In the course of the present session
the two territories have been on the eve of
receiving consideration from the House, but
each time they were sidetracked by more
important legislation or party misunder-
standing. Bills for the admission of Utah
and Arizona were passed by the House
early in the session. but have since been
hung up In the Senate. There was an at
tempt made at the same time by the re-
publicans to secure an agreement for the
consideration of the New Mexico and Okla
homa bills together. but Speaker Crisp told
Delegate Finn that a point of order would
be in order against such an arrangement,
and that being undoubtedly the case the
attempt was abandoned.
The Speaker has assured Gen. Wheeler,
the chairman of the committee on terri
tories, that the bill for admitting New
Mexico can secure a hearing after the In
dian appropriation bill, which comes up
this week. The Oklahoma bill will follow
that for New Mexico, unless unforeseen cir
cumstances arise to delay one or both.
New Mexico Is democratic, and IL ad-
mitted will add two to the democratic ma
jorfty in the Senate, but Oklahoma is re-
publican, so that the success of the bill for
the admission of the latter territory is very
doubtful Moreover, there has been much
disagreement in Oklahoma over the details
OF the statehood plan. which has been COM
picated by the opposition Of Indian tribes
TO II. Republicans have feared that II the
New Mexico bill was passed other legisia-
ton would be pressed forward to displace
Oklahoma; therefore it would be to their
satisfaction to secure consideration of the
case Of Oklahoma first.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-05
WHAT HE OVERHEARD
Mr.. CASTOR Before the Senate 1nvesti-
eating Committee
Some of the Voices He Recognised
but He Gave the Committee
No Names.

The Senate committee, which Is investi-
eating the alleged operations of the sugar
trust in efforts to influence tariff legislation
resumed Its sittings today, and Walter Gas
ton. the wire manufacturer Of Wilkesbarre,
Pa, was examined as to the truth of.the
story that he had, while occupying a room
at the Arlington Hotel, overheard a CONVEX
sation between members of the sugar trust
and United States Senators with regard TO
the necessity of protecting sugar in the
tariff bill. Mr.. CASTOR appeared to appre-
ciate the delicacy of his position, and stated
that he overheard a conversation on the SUBJ
ject Of sugar legislation. but the occurrence
had been purely accidental and unavoid-
able on his part. He had come to Wash
ington in March in the interest of the tariff
on wire, of which he Is manufacturer.
and. stopping at the Arlington Hotel. was
assigned 20 room 80. The sixth day of that
month he spent at the Capitol, and having
put in very busy day had retired early,
about O'Clock, after reaching his room at
the hotel, and had almost Immediately
fallen asleep. About 10 o'clock he was
aroused by talking in the next room, which
seemed to be of an animated character.
and was participated in by several persons,
the voices of some of whom he recognized.
He soon discovered that they were discuss
Ing the sugar schedule, and that some of
the participants in the conversation were
exceedingly anxious that duty on refined
sugar should be provided for. He said also
that he had heard the names of certain
Senators mentioned in the conversation.
Did Not Give Names.
Mr.. CASTOR was pressed very hard by the
committee. He did not refuse to answer
any questions, but to a great many queries
replied simply that he did not know. He
said he was in the room at the Arlington
on the date named and supposed that there
were Senators in conversation with Mr..
Terrell, who occupied the room, because of
the knowledge they displayed of what had
taken place in the subcommittee of finance
that day. He would not say that he had
recognized any of the voices but reiterated
the statement about the knowledge of the
takers of doings in the subcommittee. He
(Gaston) believed that the bill was then to
be defeated because of hfs previous knowl-
edge of the power of the sugar interests
Mr.. Castor evidently felt that his position
was humiliating one, as he was placed
apparently in the attitude of being an
eavesdropper He said he had never told
any one that he recognized the voices of
any Senators in the room occupied by Ter
rell He did not give the name of the Con-
gresham to whom he gave the story, and
who in turn told II to Mr.. Shriver. He was
given until tomorrow to consider whether
he would disclose the Congressman's name
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-05
Personal Mention.

Mr.. E. L. Reckard, the private secretary
to the Postmaster General, will sail for
Europe on the City of Paris tomorrow. hav-
ing received leave of absence Of sufficient
length to justify such journey.
Mgr. Satolli, the papal legate, returned to
this city last evening, after a somewhat ex-
tended absence.
Mr. Joseph Tyssowski and family have en-
gagged rooms for the season at Rock Enon
Springs. Va.
Secretary Hoke Smith and Chief Clerk
Daniels of the Interior Department left last
night for Chapel Hill. NJ c., to attend the
commencement exercises Of the University
of North Carolina Wednesday, when Sec
retary Smith will deliver an address The
Secretary is expected to return Friday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-05
Pensions Granted.

Among the pensions granted within the
past two days are the following:
District Of Columba-Original, Hugh Co.'S
grove. Washington; renewal and increase
James Byrne. Washington; issue of May 81.
1894. original, William ]. Spencer, Washing
ton; issue of May -. 1894. restoration, VIM.
Mullevy, United States Soldiers Home in
crease. Patrick Whitney. United States Sol
diers' Home; original widows, ETC., Mary A.
Robey, Charlotte E. Hoyme
Maryland-Original.W William Freeny, Sails
bury, Wicomico county: original widows.
etc, Mary Day, Ellicott City, Howard coun-
ty; original widows. reissue Susan Tripp,
Edward Appel. Baltimore; issue of May q.
1894. original widows. ETC., minors of VIM.
j. Nelson. Baltimore; Kate Bierbower, Bal
timore; issue of May %, 1884, original
widows, etc. minors of William N Crowell
Chester. Queen Anne county.
Virginia-Original widows, ETC., Fanny
Hack. Pungoteague, Accomack county;
Elizabeth Smith, Berkley, Norfolk county; ;
original. William NJ. Couples, National
Soldiers Home, Elizabeth City; increase
Charles Fisher. National Military Home,
Elizabeth City; original widows, etc, Rachel
Nelson, Warsaw, Richmond county.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-05

supply of coal here is entirely exhausted.
The miners are being paid 10 cents a ton.
All the other mines in the county are closed
More Police Commissioned.
PHILLIPSBURG, Pa, June 5.-The re-
ceipt Of news that Gov. Pattison has COM
missioned $50 coal aud iron police for SER
vice in this region has caused great ex-
citement among the striking miners and
made business men uneasy. Leaders among
the miners do not think that any move
will be made by the operators until the re-
suit of the two days Cleveland conference
Is known, many of them believing that the
conference will direct district settlements
to be made. Should the guards attempt
either to protect new men who may ac-
company them or miners who want to re-
turn to work the result will be a conflict
the condition of many of the miners having
rendered them desperate.
Good Order Maintained.
BEAVER FALLS, Pa, June 5-Local
miners refused today to allow any coal 20
leave the tipples for domestic consumption.
The miners in all the small banks in this
vicinity are out. but the best of order pre-
walls. 1t Is likely all the manufactures in
the Beaver valley will have to shut down
this week for want Of coal and the situation
is alarming.
Scarcity of Coal supply.
EVANSVILLE, Ind, June 5.-The coal
supply here is almost exhausted The wa
ter works fires are now being fed with wood.
Suspension Of the street car service is
threatened on account OF lack of fuel Lo-
cal steamboats, are laid up for want of coal
and many manufacturing industries are pre-
pairing to burn wood. The miners held a
meeting last night and decided to fight IL
out to the end on the Mcbride platform.
ASHLAND, Wis, June 5-Orders have
been received TO sell no more coal from
Ashland docks to boats. The railroads hav-
the coal on the docks and IL will be i'm
possible to supply any more vessels. Sever
al ore vessels are now N. Aking their last
trip to Ashland for some time. as they can
not even get coal enough at the Tower
Oak ports to carry them here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-05
Two Maryland Regiments Ordered
to Cumberland.
VIOLENCE IN GEORGES CREEK REGION
Workmen Driven Away by Striking
Miners.
THE SITUATION ALARMING
pecial Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
BALTIMORE, Md, June 5.-Governor
Brown this morning received a telegram
from the sheriff and states attorney Of
Allegany county, stating that the strikes In
the coal region had gone beyond their con-
troll. and that they could not preserve the
public peace and protect property without
aid. and asking him to send the troops to
their assistance.
The governor Immediately ordered out the
fourth regiment, Col. Willard Howard. and
the fifth regiment, Col. Boykin, and these
regiments will leave on a special train for
Allegany county at 3 p. IN. over the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad.
Maryland Miners Driven From Work.
BALTIMORE. Nd, June 5.-Early this
morning the strikers, about 500 in number,
made a descent upon the Hoffman mines
in the Georges Creek region, near Cum
berland, owned by the Consolidation Coal
Company. and drove the men at work out.
The workmen at first were disposed to
offer resistance. but seeing that they were
outnumbered they quietly withdrew. The
mob jeered them, but refrained from at
tacking them, threatening. however, that
If they returned to work while the strike
continued they would fare badly.
The mob then marched to the other mines
Of the Consolidation Coal Company and
made demand upon the miners to quit
work. Their demand was promptly refused,
and the strikers began preparations to en-
force it.
1t is reported that sheriff's posse has
been captured by the mob
The Consolidation company has only 100
men at work today. 1t had 800 men at
work yesterday.
special dispatch from Cumberland to
the News says the situation is alarming
there. and there is fear that every moment
the outbreak may assume a more serious
phase.
A rumor is current, but lacks confirma-
tion, that the strikers are well armed, and
will resist to the last any attempt on the
part Of the mines that are now in operation
to continue.
Gov. Brown this afternoon had a consul
tation with Attorney General Prentiss Poe,
and prepared a proclamation. commanding
the strikers to abstain from violence to-
ward persons and property.
Another sheriff Wants Troops.
SPRINGFIELD. Ill, June 5.-The situa-
ton at Cartersville. Williams county. IL
still serious. The sherin there has again
notified the governor that he cannot handle
the mob. which now numbers 1000
President Parker Of the Cairo Short Line
has notified the governor that the miners
have taken up rails and otherwise de-
stroyed property.
Sheriff Dowell wired today: Miners fired
on the regular train today as 1t passed the
switch. i make demand for state militia
for protection
The governor is just back from Carlisle.
Three companies have been ordered to be
ready to move at any moment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-05
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS,
Several Important Oflces Filled by
Mr.. Cleveland Today.

several Important Offices Filled by
Mr.. Cleveland Today.
The President today sent the following
nominations to the Senate:
Treasury-Hampdsn H. Dasniell of Mary
land. to be collector Of customs for the
eastern district Of Maryland; Campbell p.
Berry Of California. to be assistant treas
urer Of the United States at San Francisco,
Cal; Eugene B. Braden Of Montana. to be
assayer Of the United States assay office at
Helena, Mont.
Interior-Henry H. Trimble of Iowa. to
be pension agent at Des Moines, Iowa; !;
Julius A. Andrews of Texas, to be agent
for the Indians Of the Lemhi agency In
Idaho.
State-To be consuls of the United States
Alexander c. Brice of Iowa, at Matanzas
Cuba; Perry Bartholow of Missouri at
Plauen. Germany; VIM. j. H. Ballard of
New York, at Hull, England; John p.
Campbell of California, at Port Louis,
Mauritius. Samuel Proskarer of Virginia a I
Puerto Cabello. Venezuela; VIM. p. Rob-
erts of North Carolina. at Victroia, British
Columbia; Charles w. Shepard of Massa-
cEusetts. at Calais, France; Alfred o. T.
TRAY of Florida, at Baracoa, Cuba.
Postmasters-George s. Laird, at Chef
sea, Mich.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-05
WORK OF JEALOUSY.
A Dynamite Bomb Thrown Into m
Chicago Saloon,

CHICAGO. June 5.-Somebody threw a
dynamite bomb into the saloon of Charles
Noffe. No. 1s3 18th street. last night, wreck
ing the entire front OF the building and bad
ly smashing things inside. Noffe and his
bartender, Frand Heller, were cut by flying
pieces Of glass. The entire front of the sa-
loon was demolished. the heavy oak screen
and cigar case being blown into frag-
mcnts The bar was cracked and splintered
and the front windows were blown clear
out.
Noffe sent a statement to the police that
the bomb was thrown by q Jealous woman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-05

Peru. IL matters there are quiet enough to
justify her departure.
Necessity of Disarming the Natives.
Since the spirit of strife has become so
strong at Samoa the three powers protecting
the islands have been strongly impressed
with the necessity Of disarming the natives
So far sufficient force has not been
available to undertake this task, which
would probably be vigorously resisted but
II Is probable that with the presence OF
U. s. an-of-war, in addition to the Brit
ish and German vessels, the king will be
able to do this, and thus, for a time at
least, restore peace to the distracted islands
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-05
DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.
For m Public Administrator

FOF q PUDIIC AumIHTBtrHtOT.
Mr.. Heard today introduced in the House
a bill prepared by the Commissioners pro-
viding for the creation of the office of pub
lie administrator in the District. This
official shall take charge and custody Of the
estates Of deceased persons who name no
executor. The bill provides for the manner
and form of settling such estates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-05

The Secretary OF the Treasury has re-
quested the Attorney General to institute
suit against the North American CONNER
cial Company for the recovery of S132, 00O
claimed to be due the government under
last years contract with the company for
the taking of seals on the Pribyloff Islands
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-05
THE SITUATION AT SAMOA.
A United States War Vessel to BE Sent
There.

U. s. war vessel will be dispatched to
SGmoa within a few weeks. Recent dis
patches from the islands Indicate that the
situation Is critical, with an armed force of
ratives. numerically stronger than the
kings army. drawn up in battle array, and
threatening to overthrow the government.
The situation gives rise to grave apprehen-
sion. for. as the foreign ers resident on the
Islands have steadily given aid and comfort
TO the present government, in which their
interests are bound up. its overthrow might
result In serious loss of life and property.
The Samoans are notoriously cruel and re-
lentless in war. and it might go hard with
the foreigners, whom they regard as their
oppressors, in the event of the success of
the rebels.
Two War Vessels There.
AT present there are two war vessels
at samoa, British and a German vessel,
but at last accounts they had not inter-
fered between the parties Under the
treaty of Berlin the United States is partly
responsible for the government of Samoa
and although We have Of late years ne
elected our obligation to share in main
tanning war vessel there. 1t has at last
become necessary to assume our duty in
that respect. and as soon as a suitable
vessel is available il will be sent to Apia
Probably the choice will fall ON the Marion
now on her way to San Francisco from
Honolulu. or on the Charleston, at Callao,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-05

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