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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-21
THOSE SPANISH DUTIES,
They Have Caused American Claims
for S4,OOO,OO0,

Acting Secretary Uhl today received a
brief cablegram from United States Consul
General Williams at Havana, stating that
by order Of the governor general the publ
cation Of the definitive repertory has begun
in the Official Gazette. This is supposed to
have a direct bearing upon the question
that has arisen between the United States
and Spain as to the duties that may be i'm
posed upon American goods entering Cuba
under the reciprocity treaty. as the result
of errors In translation of the repertory
The dutiable schedules furnished to the
Cuban officials were based upon a transla-
ton of the English lists, which were them
selves a translation Of the original Spanish
repertory. The second translation contain
ed many errors that worked great hard
ship upon the American exporters. leading
to the submission of claims amounting to
four million dollars against Spain, and to
prevent further misunderstanding the Unit
ed States has requested the Spanish au-
thorities to publish in Cuba, for the guild
ance of officials and merchants. the original
Spanish repertory or list OF duties fixed by
the treaty. 1t Is assumed from Consul Cen
eral Williams that the Spanish government
has complied with the request.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-21
THE NAVY COMING.
Expected Arrival of 300 Common
wealers by Canal.

The coming of 300 commonwealers to
town by way of the Chesapeake and Ohio
canal has been officially announced at the
headquarters of the Canals controllers
through the receipt OF a weigh bill an
nouncing that the boat L. P. Reed left
Cumberland on Saturday last with fifteen
tons Of freight consigned to S. c. Frye.
The freight consists of the followers of
Coxey. twenty of them being reckoned a
ton. The l.. P. Reed. which has been on
the go night and day, is a coal boat. The
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company will
receive S1Il9 toll through the transporta-
ton of these anti-knights of labor
S. c. Frye. the consignee, is General
Frye of the commonweal army.
The water was turned off the GEORGETOWN
level of the canal last night and the report
went abroad to the effect that 1t was to
prevent the arrival and scattering OF the
900 while the night was on.
The truth Of this report. though. was de-
MED this morning by the Chesapeake and
Ohio officials.
The water was turned off. they say merely
to enable the repair of a small break or
leak in one of the culverts. The wealers
are expected here this evening or tomorrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-21
A Post Office Change.

Lille NJ. Owens was today appointed
postmistress at Congress Heights d. c.,
vice Mrs A. E. Langley, resigned. Con-
gress Heights is settlement one mile to
the South Of Anacostia, and has been the
scene of a pretty postal fight. All the
parties concerned have been warm personal
friends. and the fight never assumed a
more intense phase than that of kindly
rivalry. None of the bitter features which
have disfgured the contest at Anacostia
for many months were present in the Con-
gress Heights struggle. Mrs. Langley as
postmistress, has given satisfaction by the
prompt and efficient discharge of her duties
and Miss Owens enters upon the work
with fair promises and the good wishes of
the community.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-21
RAILWAY CONSOLIDATION.
The Lnrgest of the Kind Ever Ac-
complished in the south.

ATLANTA, Ca, June 21-There are in
dications that by the 1st OF October there
viii be mammoth consolidation of south
ern railways-the largest OF the kind ever
eonsummated in the south. The consolida-
ton will comprise three great systems, with
lines in eleven southern states-Maryland
Virginia. North Carolina, South Carolina,
Georgia, FLORIDA, Alabama. Mississippi
louisiana, Tennessee and Kentucky
The sale of the Richmond and Danville
contains the keynote. and Drexel. Morgan
q company are the central figures. The
new company will comprise the Richmond
anu Dsnviile. the East Tennessee Virginia
ana Georgia and the Cincinnati Southern
systems. The Chesapeake and Ohio road It
IS SAID. Will be very friendly to the organi-
cation. and will be operated so as to secure
the best results Of both systems Samuel
Spencer. 1t is affirmed. viii be the president
OF the new system.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-21
WARMING UP AT sHEEPsHEAD
Suburban Candidates Were Giveu
Light Work This Morning.

Suburban Candidates Were Given
Light Work This Morning.
SHEEPSHEAD BAY RACE TRACK, l..
l.. June 2.-No fast work was done this
morning by the candidates for the Sub
urban. although most Of the horses were
out for gentle exercise.
Sir Walter did not arrive at the track
until o'clock. and went Immediately to
his stable for a rest, having been travelling
from jerome Park good part of the night.
There was much discussion among trainers
over his late appearance, and none thought
that the horse was benefited any by his
journey so late In the day.
Ramapo and ktnglet were out early and
were sent around the track slowly both
being on edge and Hyiand not finding 1t
necessary to breeze them.
Henry of Nevarre was taken out and
sent the circuit OF the track. after which
he got a pipe opener" through the stretch
at a fair rate Of speed. looking as il he
were fit to run for his life.
Pickpocket was sent out for long gal
lop, but Gid not get any fast work, and
was afterward scratched.
Stowaway was galoped slowly, but he
did not seem to move well enough for the
company he will have to keep this after
noon.
The other candidates were at the Graves
end track. and Don Alonzo and Banquet
were moved around the course slowly. Com
icanche did not need anything more than
gentle exercise. for his race Of yesterday
was good enough to At him for today's con-
test sport had an easy movement this
morning and should go well today.
Charade did his final work yesterday and
only cantered today. while the westerner,
King Lee. had a smart gallop
Inc trainers at the track were as q rule
IN 1avor or Ramapo as the winner al
though good judges said that he had never
Done anything to warrant the belief that
ne could pick up 100 pounds and win in
such company. Henry of Navarro was a
strong second choice, In spite of his eight
pounds penalty. and he will not lack for
backing when the books are opened
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-21
DECLARED UNTRUE.
Lively Language Today Between
Senator's Cha ndler and Allen.

Lively Language Today Between
Senator's Chandler and Allen.
There was an echo In the Senate today
Of the dispute between Senators Chandler
and Allen Of yesterday which caused con-
siderable commotion. At about half-past 2
Mr.. Chandler arose. and, in his character
istic vein, reasserted his charge OF yester-
day that Mr.. Allen had bartered his vote
on the tariff bill to secure amendments to
his own liking. He made the charge more
forcibly. IL possible. than before. and very
pointedly.
Mr. Allen listened to his remarks with
perfect attention. and when Mr.. Chandler
sat down he Immediately arose. and in an
Instant, in the midst of the strained atten.
ton Of nearly fifty Senators and crowded
galleries, he made brief but positive de-
NAL Of Mr.. Chambers charge. He said he
had not been in the Senate long enough. per-
haps. to know when language was unparlia-
n entary. but he did know when 1t was un-
gentlemanly. In his own opinion MIR.
Chambers language was both unparlIa-
nentary and ungentlemaaly. 1t was also
untrue. he added.
And / say now that the Senator from
New Hampshire made that statement will
fully, deliberately, knowing II to be false.
ungentlemanly. i state this plainly, and IL
I were where I could make IL palmer I
would speak 1t still palmer than / speak il
now" Mr.. Allen went on to speak of his
position as a member of the third party.
stan6ing between the two great parties,
and he declared that he stood for the best
interests OF the people Of the state which he
represents in the Senate.
Il mean to stand for that interest" he
concluded, looking squarely at Mr.. Chan
dler, lin spite OF the low, dirty insinuation
Of the Senator from New Hampshire"
There was a brief pause. and Senators
waited in anticipation. Then Mr.. Chandler
sprang to his feet and made one of the
shortest speeches he has ever been known
to deliver.
The closing remarks Of the Senator from
Nebraska" he said, prove the truth of
what said yesterday. which is that he does
not comprehend the courtesies which should
characterize the debates in this body"
Then Mr.. Chandler sat down and the in
cident was closed. But the wound caused
by this episode is more gaping than ever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-21
THE HOT SPELL.
No Likelihood of Cooler weather for
Several Days.

No Likelihood of Cooler weather for
Several Days.
Yesterday and today have been two sub
stantially hot days. days when the palm
leaf fan and the seductive mint julep are
removed from the category Of lukuries
and come to be regarded as necessities.
Is 1t - enough for you? IL II isn't just
wait awhile and perhaps you will have
II more to your liking. The weather sharps
at the weather bureau say that We may look
out for continued high temperature.
The maximum reached yesterday was 50.
At 2Se O'Clock this afternoon it looked rs
though the mercury would 60 up to about
the same point In a few minutes. This is
hot there is no denying that fact but at
the same time il is only three or four de-
grees above the normal for the last ten
days in June.
The highest point reached so far this
summer in Washington is 81. so that today
Is pretty near TO the limit. At the same
time there has been pleasant breeze
blowing all day that has had the effect Of
moderating the power of the sun, and made
life much more agreeable. When the ex-
perts say that we may look for continued
high temperature they mean that the is
not likely to be a change OF more than I'VE
degrees either way, SO that as today is SO
tomorrow and Saturday are likely TO be.
The forecast officer at the weather bu-
reau, Mr.. Williams, said to a Star reporter
this afternoon that all over the country
the condition of affairs is marked by the
same state of "hatness:" In other words
by an entire lack Of sensational features
from a meteorological point Of view. This
Is why IL is likely to stay good and warm
for the next few days There is no reser-
voir of cold weather anywhere in the coun-
try on which to draw for comfort. IL your
in camphor leave them there. You will
have no use for them Just yet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-21
HIGH WINDS IN THE WEST.
Lincoln. Neb., Experiences One of the
Worst storms In Ita History.

Lincoln. Neb.. Experiences One of the
Worst storms In It's History.
FARIBAULT. Mimi, June 21.-A fierce
wind storm last night blew down Reynolds
circus tent and a dozen persons who were
witnessing the performance were injured.
Nels Nelson. a painter. had his skull split
open by the main pole and cannot live. A
number of the circus men were badly hurt
and some Of the animals killed. The dam
age was $1,000 The audience numbered 300.
LINCOLN. Neb., June 21.-This city was
visited by one of the worst storms in its
history last night and occasioned rumors
outside that Lincoln had been destroyed.
The wind blew as IL seldom has blown be-
fore and the rain fell in torrents
For the first ten or fifteen minutes there
was no rain, but the air was full of every
thing portable. Papers, baskets, wooden
sidewalks and branches of trees and dust
filled the air and the only wonder is that
there were not many more people injured.
AS II was one or two narrow escapes from
death were reported and many painful ac-
cidentS.
The velocity of the wind was "a miles an
hour.
MASON CITY. Iowa, June PA destruct-
i've wind storm visited this section last
night, lasting about ten minutes. Claudens'
large elevator at Clear Lake was complete
ly demolished and other damage done. A
dozen windmills in this county were wreck
ed and damage to small property was very
great
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-21
THE CUBAN DUTIES.
The Publication of the Defnittve Rep
ertOry Regun.

Acting Secretary Uhl today received a
brief cablegram from L. s. Consul General
Williams at Havana stating that by order
of the governor general the publication of
the dehnitive repertory has begun in the
official gazette. This is supposed to have a
direct bearing upon the question that has
arisen between the United States and Spain
as to the duties that may be imposed upon
American goods entering Cuba under the
reciprocity treaty, as the result Of errors
In translation Of the repertory. The dutia-
BILE schedules furnished to the Cuban off,
Gals were based on a translation Of the
English lists, which were themselves a
translation of the original Spanish roper
tory The second translation contained
many errors that worked great hardship
upon the American exporter, leading to the
submission of claims amounting to "a 900
600 against Spain, and to prevent further
misunderstanding the United States has
requested the Spanish authorities to pub
lish in Cuba, for the guidance of officials
and merchants. the original Spanish roper
tory OF list of duties fixed by the treaty.
1t is assumed from Consul General Will
liams' dispatch that the Spanish govern
ment has complied with the request
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-21
MRS. HALLIDAY's TRIAL.
The Evidence Submitted and Argu-
ment i'm Progress.

MONTICELLO, y. " June 21-Lizzie
Hslliday's trial for the murder OF
her husband. Mrs. Quinlan and
her daughter entered uopn the fourth
and last day this morning She was
taken into her cell last night. worn gu,
with the strain of the day. This morning
DR.. z. c. Mann OF the sanitarium, Sol
Madison: DR.. Sol. Van Etten of Port Jer-
Wis. Sheriff Bersher. District Attorney Hill
and the Associated Press reporter entered
the cell at 500.
She screamed and struggled and finally
lay at full length on the door, kicking, yell
ing. biting and hurting epithets at her
captors. DR.. Mann said: "She is not in
sane. She is shammlng. and is OVERRIDING
the part. Her actions are not those of an
insane person by any means"
DIR. Mann was first called to the witness
chair. He stated that he had conducted a
hospital of his own since 1875. He ex
smined her yesterday and found hei
physiognomy lacked the elements of in.
sanity Il found her temperature at III
this morning. Her skin was found natura
and moist from the excited struggle, which
would not be the case in q really insane
person The distinction / make between
her and lunatic Is the absence of fur
rows and the natural condition of the hail
and skin"
Juror Kitten asked Dr. Mann IL insan,
people are capable OF laying plans aheaC
during a length of time. Witness replied
that insane persons could form plans, bu
would carry them out differently from sans
persons.
Dr.. Solomon Van Etten, an aged ply
stefan of Port Jervis. testified to examin
ing Lizzie in the cell. He found the Skin
and hair natural, he would expect tC
ind In sane person. He thought Mrs
Halliday was sane enough to be responsible
Lawyer Carpenter then began to sum VI
for the defense
When Mrs. Hallidays counsel had com.
pleted his talk, District Attorney Hill took
up the case and urged that robbery was the
cause of the inyeigling OF the women &c
their slaughter.
Lizzie had sat quiet during Lawyer Car.
penters talk. but was greatly excited when
District Attorney Hill was roasting her
She spread her handkerchief over her face
Up 10 ner eyes, and held 1t by both hands
she constantly knocked her wrists together
ana frequently raised her elbows and struck
her rlos Sharply. Sometimes a tremor went
over her whole frame, and she was plainly
IN agony. physical. IL not mental,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-21
MEETING POSTPONED.
No Session Today of the knights Of
Pythias Committee.


The citizens Pythian committee at its
last session appointed a subcommittee On
plan OF work, consisting Of Chairman
Chaplin Brown. Mr.. Motley Anderson, Mr..
John Joy Edison. General Carmody and Mr..
George e. Emmons. This subcommittee
was to meet, map out q plan Of campaign
and report to the next meeting of the cit
liens committee to be held at the warder
building this afternoon. The subcommittee
met yesterday afternoon at the Down Town
Club, and, after considerable work, decided
that il would be impracticable to report to
the citizens committee at the time named.
Because of this Secretary George E. EN-
mons this morning sent out to all the men,
berS of the committee indicated q notice
that there would be no meeting today.
The principal thing considered yesterday
at the meeting OF the subcommittee on
plan was the matter of committees and
their personnel. Nothing definite vas de-
termined on. though it was believed a dis
Greet thing to subdivde the work of the en-
campment arrangement much after the
manner in which it had been done by the
Pythian executive committee. Nothing was
done toward the selection of those who are
to serve on the committees.
1t is thought by the citizens with whom
The Star man talked this afternoon that
the next meeting of the citizens commit
tee will be called for some evening in the
fore part of the week.
Things were progressing quietly at the
headquarters of the Pythian public comfort
committee in the Warder building this af-
ternoon. Chairman J. H. Mitchell was on
hand and Secretary Percy G. Smith was
laboring over the mail. This contained a
rumber of applications for rooms and many
proposals of rooms to let. Just now there
is a suspension Of business in Pythian cir
Giles pending the final action Of the citizens
Neither the citizens nor the Pythians know
exactly where they stand, and it will not
be till another meeting that the functions
and authority Of each will be determined.
Chairman Chaplin Brown told The Star man
this afternoon that he felt certain of the
success of the encampment. The citizens
who had taken hold Of the matter were all
energetic workers. and they had entered upon
their labors in this worthy cause in the
most industrious manner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-21
THE LEXINGTON HOTEL.
Csi. Tfuesdell VIII Probabl RebuilA
The Need q Fire Alarm Service.

Cel. Traesdell WI Proba bly, Rebuild
The Need q Fire Alarm Service.
1t is about settled that Col. Truesdeu
val rebuild the lexington Hotel. which
was destroyed by IRE Tuesday evening. He
stated to a reporter of The Star this MORN
ing that he had received numerous requests
to rebuild. Last night he visited the
premises. but the hotel was locked up and
he could not properly estimate the damage.
His plans for the future were vague. and he
could rot tell definitely what would be done
until after the insurance companies had
made their returns.
One OF the residents Of lexington. who
had to run several squares to the power
house In order to send a telephone message
to call out engine company No. Z, and was
then obliged to burglarize his way into the
power house in order to get at the tele-
phone. expresses the opinion that the de-
structfon OF the hotel property was due to
the absence of the fire alarm service The
tire, the writer says, had made so great
headway before the fire department got
into service that IL is doubtful If any sup
ply OF water would have enabled them TO
save the building.
lexington and West lexington" he
says, have an abundant water supply, and
fire plugs have been located at convenient
points in these suburbs but no means ex-
list OF communicating promptly with the fire
department upon discovery of a fire, except
by telephone in the power house several
squares away. The property owners OF
this section called the attention of the Com.
missioners TO this fact by petition, nearly
two years ago, and requested the erection
OF one or two fire alarm boxes. but thus far
nothing In that direction has been done and
the total destruction OF the lexington Hotel
and the great loss sustained by its occu.
pants and guests are the result"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-21
LATE NEWS BY WIRE
New Line Opened in the Le1ow In
vestigation.
FBDERiLOFFICIALS WHOHAD TOBEPhID
How Vessel Owners Were Requ
larry "Bled."
THE. POLICE DO NOTHING

NEW YORK, June 21.-The Lexow COM
nittee investigating the New York police
department was called to order at IL a. m.
today. There was a delay while Counsel
Gon called off list of subpoenaed witness
es, many of whom failed to answer to their
names. Several Of the absentees' names
were recognized as quondam keepers Of no
tcrious Tenderloin resorts.
The first witness today was Frank G.
Earle, general freight agent Of the People S
Ene. running boats to Albany. Counsel
asked him about Policeman Richard Burke
who is stationed at the company's dock.
He denied that he paid the policeman ex-
ira for his services. However. he said, he
got pass to Albany II he wanted It.
James D'Oliver. secretary for the White
Star steamship agency. testified that his
agency paid $40 week to a policeman for
same sum al pier IS.
These payments are in violation of police
regulations.
the steamship department of Carter, Macy
& Co, followed. He was inclined to be
reticent, but under the skiIifui questioning
OF the bright counsel OF the committee he
admitted he paid money. He said his COM
pany had no regular docks. but landed at
the tea district" along the East river
Are not your ships subjected to black
mail from the moment they enter this
portg'
Il would not'call II blackmail"
Vow. come. when DO you pay?"
Must / answer
Certainly" replied the chairman
We'll, We pay the dock master Sos. The
two custom house officers receive $50 for
every ship. and occasionally We pay the
weighers." said the y itness.
Those are outside the legal charges?'
Yes"
United States oficers?' then demanded ex-
dignaton.
The police should arrest them" sharply
answered Lawyer Con-. and Mr.. Ransom
subscribed.
How much do you pay the policeman?
only $40 for every ship. In return he
gives extra services"
Did you ever pay high police oficialsr'
NO" answered the witness.
Then Counsel Ransom took the steamship
man in hand and asked
Had the police supervision over tn. Uni
ted States ofticers?"
Not that knew Of
Then the witness stepped down, after an
swering the query of Mr.. Con whether all
other steamship companies did not bribe
custom officers or dock masters, The wit
ress said Re believed so.
Frederick Sucker of 293 Elizabeth street
followed and told how Detectives Sullivan
and Sloan of the Mulberry street station
had tried to force money out OF him.
Several policemen were examined as to
taking brides. but nothing of Importance
was brought out and recess was taken.