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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-09
TRYING TO BRING PEACE.
Conferences Between Operators and
Striking Miners.


COLUMBUS, Ohio June y.--rhe commit
tees OF coal operators, which are here to-
day to confer with committees represent
ing the miners went into executive ses-
sion at o'clock
The operators represent over two-thir,is
OF the bituminous coal field in the United
States. More than half of the miners are
represented. Western Pennsylvania, Ohio,
Indiana and Northern and Eastern Illinois
Is the territory represented by operators.
The rules OF the Cleveland convention
were adopted for the use Of this conyer-
ticn. Mr.. Morris of Cleveland. understand
Ing the meeting was suggested by the
miners. asked to hear II ON them.
ALTOONA, Pa. June 9-The conference
OF operators and miners of the central
Pennsylvania region was began here this
ncrning and struck a deadlock at the out
set
District President Thomas A. Bradley
had an informal talk with the operators
this morning. The latter expressed will
ipgness to'aapfer with the miners as ipdi-
viduals, but not as an organization. Dis
trtct President Bradley told the operators
Chat the result Of the cor ference would
have to be referred to National President
Mcbride.
The operators say this was not the un-
derstanding, and exhibit telegrams from
Mcbride and Bradley. assuring the oper-
dtOiS tiidt urlflCTS III tfllS were
authorized to act for themselves.
Hence the deadlock.
LATROBE, Pa, June 3.-Up to noon the
conference between the miners and oper-
ators of this district had failed to mater
ia1iZe so far as the latter were concern ed.
Several of the largest mine owners were
seen, and they said they would not go into
any conference. The Liginies. Whitney and
Derry works running full. and it Is
thought the strike here is practically at an
end =
NEW CASTLE, Pa, June 9.-The miners
delegates of Lawrence county left for Mer-
Ger today to attend conference of opera
tors and miners.
1t is the general impression that the
strike Is off, 50 far as Lawrence. Beaver
Butler and Mercer counties are concerned.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-. June 9.-The conference
of the miners and operators of southern
Illinois to discuss the coal situation In that
district and attempt settlement began at
East st. Louis, ILL.,, today. with a fair rep
resentation of both sides in attendance
The Consolidated Coal Company, controlling
a large proportion of the mines Of the dis
trict. ignored the meeting. thus rendering
the work of the conference more difficult
State President ]. 4. Crawford and Ma
tional Secretary Patrick Mcbride of the
miners We're present when the meeting
opened. 49,
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MADE A VERY SMALL DENT
Injury to the Oolumbia's Bottom Hardly
More Than Sorape.
Engineers Surprised That Snch
Trine should Have Caused the
Vessel to Leak.

PHILADELPHIA, June 9-The big
cruiser Columbia is resting on the blocks
in the dry dock at the League Island navy
yard high and dry. All Of the water was
pumped out OF the dock this morning, and a
reporter Of the Associated Press made a
personal inspection of the injury to her
bottom, which was inflicted during the re-
cent sea trial Of the cruiser. The indenta-
tion which has caused SO much comment
and which is now being inquired into by
raval court of inquiry is scarcely percep-
tible. A close inspection Is necessary to
discover that there is any injury at all;
The dent, or more strictly speaking,
'scrape," Is on the starboard side and di-
rectly underneath the engines. 1t is on the
keel plate. about four inches from the
keel, and extends along the bottom of the
cruiser for about ninety feet The injury
has every appearance of having been made
by jagged rock. 1t is scarcely two inches
in width. and shows that the big vessel
careened when il first struck the obstacle
and then settled back again, as the marks
on the bottom In some places are from five
to ten feet apart and only two or three
feet in length.
Boss Carpenter Spears of the League Is
land navy yard said that he could not i'm
aGine how so slight dent could break the
cement which lines the inside of the hull.
He was much surprised when he exam
ir ed the cruiser. as he fully expected to find
the injury more serious than 1t really is
1t can be noticed that the injury caused the
big cruiser to leak slightly. as water exists
from the inside along the keel line. 81.
The court OF inquiry took a look at the
Columbia today and were "a much sur
prised as the attaches Of the navy yard at
the apparently trifing nature of her injury
The work of repairing the Columbia will
begin at once. The Cramps will do the
work
The cruiser is almost ais clean as 1t was
the day she was launched, and II will, there
lore, not be necessary to scrape her.
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DISTRICT DAY.
Mr. Heard Will EndenvOr to Dispose
of Some of the Business.

Chairman Heard Of the House District
committee will make an effort next Mon
day to get the day for the consideration of
District business. Next Monday will be
District day under the rule. but as Mr.. Hol-
man has the floor for his Indian appropria-
ton bill he may contest Mr.. Heard's right
to the day. Mr. Heard will make an earnest
effcrt. however. and has a heavy calendar
Of District business which he wants dis
posed of. .st..
The bill requiring the Washington and
Georgetown railroad company to acquire by
purchase the square of land In George
town for the erection of a union passenger
station to be used by all suburban railways
will be called UP and an effort made to
pass II. 1t Is not thought that this bill
will meet with any particular objection.
however.
The bill to provide permanent fund for
the police relief from the receipts for Ii
quor licenses Will also be called up. There
Is urgent need for early action upon this
bill and II will be pressed. Several other
matters of interest to the District are also
on the calendar but the question Of their
consideration will depend good deal upon
the circumstances next Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-09
F OR LATER HOU R S
Senator harris Trying to Get Democratic
Signatures for That Purpose.
Republicans Not Frightened by This
Move-Mr. Aldrich Does Not Believe
1t VIII Succeed.

Senator Harris today secured the sigma
lures Of a number of democratic Senators
TO an agreement looking to night sessions of
the Senate next week. The signers to the
document agree to stay in the Senate
throughout the day and as late in the even
ing as the democratic managers of the tariff
bill may request. 1t Is the intention Of Mr..
Harris to force night sessions. throughout
the week. If it be by any means possible.
He will require at least forty democratic
signatures 10 the agreement and all three
populists in order to be absolutely sure of
a quorum throughout the evening. Five Of
the democrats. however, are now out of
town, and 1t is not thought that Mr. Harris
win succeed in getting an absolutely GER
tain quorum without calling upon the silver
republicans, who have hitherto stood by
him in his efforts 20 keep the Senate in ses-
sion 1t Is rumored that these Senators are
not so willing to assist the democrats In this
particular since the results OF the Oregon
election became known.
Republicans Not Frightened.
The republicans are not frightened by this
latest move of Mr.. Harris. Mr.. Aldrich said
this afternoon that. in his opinion, the
agreement would amount to nothing, that
the democrats had such an agreement once
before during this debate. and that it could
not be enforced. Mr.. Aldrich continued
that the debate would go ON next week just
as 1t has fer the last two or three days,
and that he expected the agricultural prod
tets schedule to be finished by this
evening. He added that eight hours of de-
bate was quite enough for the Senate. and
intimated that any attempt to prolong the
sessions would be vigorously resisted. There
are now two invallds on the democratic
side. Senators German and Mcpherson, and
three others are out of town. Messrs. Hill.
Bate and Butler. In addition to these there
are one or two other Senators who cannot
be absolutely depended upon to make the
quorum after the usual hours.
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HOME RULE PRINCIPLE,
The President Accused in the House
of ItB Violations.

In the House this afternoon Mr.. Wilson
of Washington made a severe attack upon
the Presidents policy of violating the home
rule principle in the appointments which he
Is making. Mr.. Wilson's cause for dissatis-
faction arises from the fact that :he Pres-
dent, in direct opposition to the policy of
former administrations, has appo!lted a
number of men from Arkansas. Texas and
other states to be Indian agents in the
state of Washington, when, Mr. Wilson al
leges, there were mon In that state who
knew as much about Indians, if not more,
and especially about Washington Indians,
than anybody else In the country.
Mr.. Wilson quoted numerous instances of
the Presidents violation of the home rule
platform, casually mentioning the ginning
example afforded by a recent appointment
I'm the District of Columbia, and severely
rraigned the President for his course The
fact that Mr.. Wilson Is republican did not
seem to detract from the interest with
which the House listened to his remarks,
and he was greeted with hearty round of
applause.
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THE STANFORD ESTATE.
Mrs. stanford Served With n Notice
on Behalf of the Government.

n
on Behalf of the Government.
Mrs. Leland Stanford has received service
of the notice on behalf Of the government
that the estate Of her husband will be held
liable for Pacific railroad obligations. The
service of this notice has been transmitted
to the Department of Justice by the United
States district attorney at San Francisco.
The ten days allowed b. the California law
within which Mrs. Stanford might admit
the debt and thus avoid litigation expired
yesterday. 1t is. of course, expected that
this admission will not be made Today is,
therefore. the first day on which the gov
ernment can make application to the su-
perior court OF San Francisco to have the
claim Of the United States made superior
to all other claims. except funeral expenses
and those incident to the last illness of the
deceased. The California law gives the gov
ernment this preference, and those inter-
ested in the prosecution except that move
as the next In order by the attorney gen.
eral.
Whether this application will be made to-
day, or will be hel for a time is not known.
There Is no limit within which the Attorney
General must act. He might delay until
all the other claims had been passed on
This will cover the next ten months. But
IL is the belief of members of the Califor-
MIA delegation in Congress that the Attor-
ncy- General has either applied to the courts
today or will apply very soon. 1t is said
there would be an advantage in this as il
would keep the Stanford estate from being
depleted by the compromise and payment
of private claims. Unofficial information
has been received to the effect that private
claims have already been paid to the extent
of ss.5O,ooo and to this extent the assets
subject to the government claim are re
duced.
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THANKED DIR. CAVE.
Then Some Southern Women Passed n
Lot of Resolutions.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, June o.-At meeting
held last evening by the Southern Woman 8
Historical Society of this city the grafton
Of Rev. DR.. Cave at the unveiling of the
monument to the memory of the confeder-
ate soldiers and sailors at Richmond, Va,
was read and warmly applauded. A COM
mittee presented the following resolutions
and preamble, which were unanimously
adopted:
Whereas for many years the southern
people have borne misrepresentation, sian
ders, abuse, sncers and Jsers. hoping that
time would soften the animosity of their
conquarors, and,
Whereas, the policy of silence has not
proven a shining success, therefore, be 1t
Resolved, That in our opinion, the policy
of silence under falsehood and abuse is un-
Sc and should be no longer pursued; and
be it further
Resolved, That we send to the Rev. Dr.
Cave our heartfelt thanks for breaking that
bad policy, and assure him that we also
have ever held the unwavering faith that
an enlightened postcrity will decide that
the south was In the right, and be ii further
Resolved. That We herewith present to the
thinking people Of the city a lew indisputa-
ble facts on which the south will rest her
case, in the calm confidence of winning the
verdict.
l. That wars of conquest are per Sc
wrong
.. That wars OF defense are always right
3. That from the first to the last day of
the war the north fought & war of con-
quest.
!. That from the first to the last day of
the war the south fought war Of de-
ferse.
.. That the south from the first wa, eager
for peacc-prayed for peace.
q. That the north's answer to her prayer
was the arming Of 2TT2. 40S men to hurl on
the south to kill, desolate and conquer
:. That at no time did the south have half
Qf she had one-third) as many men to meet
these merciless invaders.
8. That in it's four years efforts to con-
qrer the south the north wasted the enor-
nous sum of 81, 100000.
D. That In her efforts to resist conquest
the south had no money, but she spent her
hearts blood without stint
BY these and other indisputable facts the
south Will be judged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-09
A GARNET CONFERENCE.
over the Matter of Furnishing Pro
tectfon in Salvador.

The question OF the extent Of the nrotec-
con to be afforded by the officers of the
United States government at La Libertad
70 the citizens Of Salvador, men, women
Ana children, who have sought refuge from
the dominant party in the United States
Consulate and on board the gunboat Ren-
nington was the subject of a long confer
sncs at the White House today. in which
the President and Secretaries Gresham and
Herbert took part 1t IL understood that
the main question under consideration re-
lated to the case of Gen. Eczeta, who was
VICE president under the late government
tte was taken aboard the Bennington suf
ierlng from severe wounds, which are be-
neved to be mortal, and it is now said
mat he was subsequently transferred to a
visiting steamer and carried beyond the
reacn OF his pursuers. The revolutionists 8
are said to be much incensed at his es-
cape. and that they have protested against
The part that Capt. Thomas took in it
Cne or the questions to be determined by
tne cabinet conference is whether the ac-
uon or the naval officer shall be sustained
OF oisayowed. In view of the fact that
there was no de facto government in Sal
vaoor at the time he received the fugitive
~ Is oeneved that his course will be prac-
ucaIly approved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-09
Clerical Efficiency Record.

The departmental committee chosen for the
purpose of establishing a system by which
to rate efficiency of the department clerks
has concluded that uniform system of
efficiency records is not practicable. Each
bureau chief will therefore determine upon
the methods which he will employ. The clerks
will be subject to inspection and rating In
accordance with the regularity of their at
tendance, habits and effective industry. II
they do not make certain percentage In
t.iese lines they will be reduced to lower
grade. Absence without permission of the
chief of the division will be deducted from
the annual leave, and also entered against
the credit of the clerks. The effective in
dustry comprehends general ability, ac-
curacy. adapta bility. directive power, rapid
ity, system and versatility.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-09
QUIET NEAR FROsTBURG.
Strikers Not Disposed to Stir I'D the
Military.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
FROSTBURG. Nd, June 0-Anoth ar
night has passed at Frostburg with no dis
order among the strikers. The companies
which spent the night at the various points
had uneveitful vigils. except the company
at Vale Summit. or Pompey smash, as IL
used 10 be known here. Capt. Masher, I'm
command, arrested one man. a striker, who
attempted to force his way through the
lires. The man pretended to be very drunk.
but he sobered up rapidly after being ar
rested. When searched one OF the hand
soonest Smith & Wesson 80 caliber reviewers
seen in camp was found on him He was
kept under guard all night, and this morn
ing Deputy Sheriff Ward took him to Cum
berland.
A meeting of some OF the strikers was
also in progress at Vale Summit in a va
cant house. The soldiers saw the men gath
ering. but as they were entirely quiet MOTH
ing was done to interfere with them The
house in which they were gathered. and
which was Illuminated last. night, was
found to be deserted this morning upon in
spection. ... 1872.
AT Allegany. where company A of the fifth
regiment spent the night, everything was
reported as extremely quiet. Two oompa-
nies of the fourth regiment did duty at
Eckhart during the might. .,
A deputy sheriff reported that there was
to be meeting of the strikers there in the
early morning, but none ensucd.
All of the officers are delighted with the
situation of the camp. 1t is one OF the
highest points for miles around. The air is
salubrious. the water excellent while sani-
tary arrangements could not be improved
upon. All the carpenters in Frostburg and
the vicinity have had chance to do some
work in fixing up the camp. Today floor
ing will be put in as many of the tents as
possible. with plenty of straw The men
made themselves prettV n hfp Ia Of
night. although, the blankets are not any
too thick for this braclng mountain air.
The co.nmissary's quarters are in good
working order and the men had a good, bot
breakfast of hash coffee and bread this
morning. 1t took quite a deal of work TO
get the camp I'm any sort of order last night
and the men tumbled into their straw with
weary limbs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-09
MADAGASCAR CONCESSIONS
Those Obtained by E1-0onsul Waller May
Cause Trouble.
A Curious State of Relations Between
the Madagascar Government
and France.

The valuable rubber concession secured by
ex-United States Consul Waller from the
government Of Madagascar. to which France
has taken exception. has not yet been
brought to the attention Of the State De-
partrnefit but it is likely to be IL there is
any infringement OF Mr.. Walters rights as
an American citizen. The relations of
foreign nations with the Malasassy gov
eminent have been curiously complex
Of late years, and II may be that
the contest over the Waller concession will
result In a more satisfactory definition of
these relations than is now to be had.
Disputes That Have Arisen.
The United States has already been in
voluntarily drawn into the disputes that
have arisen between the French and the
Aadagascans, and recent advices from the
island show that at least three other na-
tions have become similarly involved. These
disputes have arisen from the appointment
Of consular officers.
II the past ten years the United States ha a
had three copsuls at Yarnatave, and In no
case has II escaped trouble about their ex-
equaturs. Under treaty made about ten
years ago the French government, through
local resident, was clothed with full
power to regulate all matters pertaining 10
the foreign relations Of Madagascar.
Troubles Of Consuls.
Our first consul after the treaty got an
exequstur from the Malagassy government,
and the French protested. Desiring TO
avoid involving the United States i'm a dis
pute in which we were not concerned. he
sought to take out an exequatur from the
French resident, and was promptly inform
ed that the first exequatur would be with
drawn, whereupon he desisted. Our second
consul avoided similar experience by the
lucky accident that the French and Mala
gassys had made temporary arrangement
TO bridge over the difficulty.
When our present consul Mr. Waller.
arrived at his post recently he found that
the consuls of three other nations who had
taken out their exequaturs through the
French president had been refused recogni-
ton as result by the Malagassy govern
ment.
Permission From Both Parties.
He prudently avoided raising an issue IL;
his own case by securing permission from
both parties TO exercise his functions unde-
provisional arrangement until the exc
quatur question was settled. and there the
matter rests.
The Malagassy government contends that
the consuls are purely CONNER cisl officers
and have nothing TO do with foreign rela-
tions. Undoubtedly they likewise hold that
Mr.. Walters concession Is a matte- of in
ternal administration with which the
French have nothing to do.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-09
Nominations Today.

The President today sent the following
nominations to the Senate:
Postmasters-Ralph F. Krieser, Wee
hawken, n. J.; Albert II. Jones, Granville,
Ohio; W. NJ. Dunklee. Christiansburg, Va.
Henry Vanscoy. Kingston, Pa
War-First Lieutenant VIM. P Evans,
nineteenth infantry, to be captain; First
Lieutenant Robert j. G. Irvine eleventh in
lantry, to be captain; Second Lieutenant
Thos. q. Hanson, nineteenth infantry, to be
first lieutenant; Second Lieutenant Her.
man Hall. nineteenth infantry, to be first
Lieutenant
Navy-Ammen Farenholt of Massac achu-
setts, to be an assistant surgeon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-09
To Survey the Lancaster.

Commander Selfridge and the other men,
bers of the naval inspection board will go
TO New York Monday to survey the United
States steamer Lancaster. just returned
from the China station. The board will
make a careful examination Of the vessel,
and prepare plans for the transformation
of the old warshiD into a flagship for the
training squadron.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-09
DYNAMITE USED.
Violence of the Strikers Near Derlin
Pa. Last Night.

PA. Last Night.
PITTSBURG, Pa, June 9.-The strike sit
uation In Washington, Pa, continues quiet
There has been no disturbance at any point
for forty eight hours. and the hope is ex-
pressed that the worst is over.
In McKeesport the best of order prevails.
The deputies have possession OF the plant,
and will remain in charge until the strike
Is settled. The saloons. which have been
closed since the mayors proclamation. were
reopened today.
The Duquesne plant is still closed. and no
violence is expected there. In the coke
region there have been no serious out
breaks for several days and everything is
quiet.
Late last night the tipple of the Brubaker
and Coleman mines. near Berlin, Pa, were
completely destroyed by dynamite. Mine
owners in the vicinity have become alarmed
and have asked the sheriff for protection.
Poor Outlook in Iowa.
OTTUMwA, Iowa, June 9.-The White
Breast Coal Company propose Monday to
resume work at the Keb tnines, and trouble
is feared. Thirty colored miners have signi-
fled their willingness to return to work II
protected and this has been promised by
the sheriff. If this move is successful It
will break the backbone Of the strike in
Iowa.
Nearing the End I'm Kentucky.
CENTRAL CITY, KY, June "a large
crowd of miners is here to meet the opera
tors In joint. caucus. The greatest interest
is manifested in the, outcome Of the meet
ing. 1t is believed the great coal strike will
be ended today, SO far as Kentucky miners
are concerned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-09
Convicted for Pension Fr,ua,

Tne pension Office was yesterday inform
ed that A n. Allen. ]. B. Edmunds and ].
A Mcconnell of Fort Smith. Ark. charged
OF conspiracy in the pension claim of Eliz-
eoeth Z. Trent, had been convicted. Allen
IS notary public. and Edmunds and Nc
Connen are prominent citizens.
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Retirement of Capt. Taylor.

capt Alexander II. NJ. Taylor, nineteenth
ih''''r,. having been found by an army
Ivi---.- hoard incapacitated for active sery-
Ice o. lt Of disability incident to the
serN4-S- 1- direction of the Presiden
IeuIyi 90 -..H service. This makes
StIotne. i - chis years graduating
CLASS al The Al cademy.