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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-14
CAvALRYMEN EXCITED.
Invited to Enter an international
Competitive Drill.


The United States government ha. been
formally invited to send a troop of cavalry
to London, England, to participate in the
royal cavalry tournament that will take
place in the Agricultural Hall, London. in
May next. The tournament is under the
patronage of the Prince of Wales. the Duke
of Clarence and the British military author
ities. All the principle armies of the world
have been invited to send cavalry repre-
sentatives, and the affair will be fnterna-
uonal in character. Each government is
expected to send the flower of its mounted
troops, and the competition in the drill and
maneuVers Will be specially sharp and act
i've.
The United States army has never par
uclpated lr an affair of this kind and
there Is some question as to whether or not
the invitation can be legally accented
United states troops have never before gone
away from the country except on a hostile
mission Gen. Schofield is specially proud
OF our cavalry, and is confident of its abil-
lty TO hold its own against the world in a
competitive drill. The troops at Fort Myer
va, under Col Henry, are among the best
drilled in the entire army, and in case the
invitation OF Great Britain is accented the
seIectlon OF the representative troop will
undoubtedly be confined to the cavalrvrnan
at that post They are all in a state of ex-
cltement over the prospects of engaging in
friendly competition with the picked forces
or European armies. ami the matter is the
subject OF general discussion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-14
SENATOR COKE'S RETIREMENT.
There Will BE n Lively Conte.. for
His Place.

The announcement of Senator Coke that
he will not again be a candidate for re-
election to the Senate has excited consider
aple interest in the question of who will be
Mr.. Mills colleague in the Senate at the
expiration OF Mr.. Coke's term. 1t attracts
attention again to the fact that the democ-
racy OF Texas is divided into two very
bitter factions. and that the general politi-
cal situation there ID precarious. The execu-
tive committees Of the tw0 factions have
appointed conference for the purpose of
harmcnizing if possible, the plan being to
JOINTLY call state convention to select
tLelr candidates for governor and the other
state officers to be elected next fall In the
outcome of this convention will involve the
election OF the successor to Mr. Coke next
January. While the two factions are thus
trying to secure harmony there is no as
surance of success and should thew fai,
TIE light will probably be more bitter than
ever, with the possibility of the populists
coming in to control the result of the state
election and influence the selection of Mr.
Coke's successor. There will be several
candidates for the Senate. 1t is believed
row that the fight will be between Reure-
sentative CulberSon, ex-senator Chiffon and
eX-Gov. Ross.
COlGuitfs Successor.
There is another very interesting senator
ial contest in progress now. That is to elect
the successor of Colquitt of Georgia While
the election is quite a ways off vet the
campaign is in progress actively. For a.
long time Colquitt has been an invalid. hay-
ing suffered stroke of paralysis, which
held him between life and death for a long
While, and which has reduced him to the
necessity or appearing in the Senate in a
wheel chair, pushed by a negro His health
however, has improved considerably of late
so that he has been able to occupy his seat
IN the Senate and abandon the wheel chair
except as a means of conveyance through
the corridors, and he is an earnest candi-
cate FOR reelection. A large number of can
didates are in the field against him making
an active canvass. The name of Speaker
crisp has been spoken of now and then for
the place but he has never appeared in the
held as candidate. and probably will not
DO so. though in the event Of a prolonged
contest over it he might be united on,
though not consenting to be a candidate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-14
ASSESSMENT BILL.
Board of Trade Measure Generally An
proved by COmmi toner's

There was an important executive session
or the Board of Commissioners this after
noon, which occupied several hours. The
principal business transacted was With ref
erence to the assessment of real estate in
the District of Columbia. All three of tbe
commissioners We're present and the dis
cusslon was general The several bills now
before them providing for a reassessmeut of
real estate in the District of Columbia were
taken up in turn and discussed. a copy of
The Star of the 10th instant, containing a full
account of the public hearing given that dav
on these bills, was at hand and the Conn
mlssioners considered carefully the obiec-
tni .iohs urged by those interested against The
Dill Finally, after disposing of all other
bills, the discussion was narrowed down 10
the Dali reported by the board of trade
Inns Dill, more than any other met the
views of the Commissioners
1t was discussed in detail and finally an
proved in the main. Several minor amend
ments were agreed upon ana when these
are inserted the bill Will be fayorably re-
ported. The principal amendment dis
cussed was one relating to the board of
appeals. 1t will be recalled that the bill
as reported provided that the board OF
assessors after closing their books should
resolve themselves into a board of an
peals. This was one of the strongest com
bated sections of the bill. 1t was argued
that 1t was not proper that men who had
once given their Judgment On the value OF
certain real estate should be constituted a
jury to hear appeals from their decision
The Commissioners were of the same
opinion and taci:ly decided. though not
hnally, to recommend an amendment pro-
vidinS for a board of appeals to be COM
pcs ed OF the assistant assessor and the
Inspector Of buildings. 1t WAS also agreed
to add section to the bill providing
against false swearing before the board
OF appeals. The bill viii be reported dur
ing the week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-14
CANA Is ALL SAFE
His Ships Surrendered in Thirty
Minutes.
ADVlCES FROM MINISTER THOMPSON
Collapse of the Revolt at Rio Ja-
metro.
ADM'L BENHAM'S TELEGRAM

NEW YORK, March lathe followins
cable dispatch has just been received by
Flint & Company from Capt E. C. Baker
OF the cruiser Nictheroy:
RIO, March Unfinished in good shane
BAKER"
Mr.. Dupuis, one of the firm, when asked
the meaning of the above dispatch, said:
L take 1t TO indicate that the whole thing
is over"
he then produced a cable dispatch which
they had just received. which read:
Revolt Rio collapsed"
The State Department has received the
Iolowlng cable from Minister Thompson
connrmlng the advices of this morning:
49, RIO DE JANEIRO. March IA 1894
Gresham. Washington
After the shore batteries had fired upon
,ne insurgent ships for thirty minutes the
lama having previously gone aboard the
fortugGeSe man-of-War.
(Signedl THOMPSON"
About IL o'clock this morning a Ga ne d,S.
patch was received at the Navy Depart
ment from Admiral Benham Ii was in
clpher and was turned over 70 the trans
iators while the officials waited in suspense
10 near the news contained Bur the dis
patch was disappointing, for Admiral Ben
nam sald not word as to the situation IN
the harbor. and simply notified the Secre-,
laIy that owing to the illness of the watch
oi1cer on the L. s. s. Detroit he had been
oblged TO make some transfers among the
officers. The admirals failure to ,ncntion
the surrender was inexplicable 10 the laval
oihclais, except upon the theory that the
ADMIRAL had assumed that Minister Thomp-
son would advise the government upon the
subject. ~
1t is not believed here that any Of the
lnsurgent officers have found asylum on
Adnlral Benham's ships. for the United
states has been very reluctant in the past to
allow any such privilege. and within re-
cent years, notably in the case of Chile
our government has gone to the length OF
requiring our ministers to turn out refugees
who have sought asylum in the legations
ana from a diplomatic point OF view an
American man-of-war occupies a position
similar TO a legation.
The report that the French and Portu-
guese warshfps may have extended asylum
to the fugftives causes no surprise here for
II is recalled that during the last revolu-
ton IN venezuela French ship afforded
the defeated leaders a means of escape from
La Guayra-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-14

IN court During the morning session the
examination Of Sister Cecilia was conclud-
ed. the deposition of DIR. Kate Perry Kane
was read and DIR. Belle c.. Buchanan was
examined The testimony all ~elated to
Miss Pollards mysterious appearance in
Cincinnati in 1885. under the name irst of
Miss Burgoyne and subsequently of Miss
Louise Wilson, at which time she was a
patient, first at the Norwood Founding
Asylum and then at DIR. BLchanan's house
All the witnesses were women. Two Of
them were present in court-one, the Sister
OF Charity, Sister Cecilia. was a remarka-
bly, good witness. calm and self-possessed.
DR.. Buchanan also had good command of
herself DIR. Buchanan is the younger of
the two women who have been accompany
Ing Miss Pollard to court and she has been
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Can you state positively that the plain
tiff in this cause was ever an inmate Of the
Norwood Asylum
Il cannot"
Can you say that she was not an in
mate?"
II cannot"
What is your best belief on this matter.
and upon what circumstances and incidents
do you base this opinion?''
An Objection OverruIed.
This question was objected to by the de-
fsnse, and its propriety was argued on be-
half of the defendant by Mr.. Stoll and Mr.
Shelby, who took the ground that in giving
an opinion based upon certain facts the wit
ness would be intruding upon the domain
and rights of the jury, who should have the
facts upon which to base their own con-
clusions. Mr.. Carlisle argued for it's ad-
instability. During the argument Judge
Bradley interjected the remark that opin-
ions as to Identity were allowable. as well
as opinions of experts in their particular
lines. Mr.. Shelby insisted that the question
was not one of identity but of fact. Mr.
Carlisle read from several legal books to
facts upon which it was founded was
proper testimony. The question he
claimed, was one of identity. Certain pa
tients were inmates of the asylum at a par
ticular time. and the effort was simply to
get the witness, who was at that time in
charge of the asylum, to identify the plain
tiff as a certain inmate not otherwise de-
scribed.
1t will be remembered that yesterday a
deposition was read from Mrs. Logan of
Cincinnati, formerly a physician, to show
that early in 1885 a young woman. known
to her as Miss or Mrs. Burgoyne. was an
inmate of the asylum. and was there deliv-
cred of a child. This girl was then about
eighteen years of age, and the intent of Mr.
Carlisle this morning in his question was
evidently to have Mrs. Burgoyne and Miss
Pollard identified one and the same per-
son.
IF the question is put for the purpose Of
identifying the PLAINTIFF with some partfc-
ular person at the asylum 1 think the aues-
ton is competent one," said Judge Brad
ley in making his ruling. "If the question
is simply as to whether the pls intiff was
ever at the asylum 1t is incompetent"
The question was then read over by
Stenographer Smith and changed by Mr.
Carlisle so as to finish with a patient in
the Norwood Asylum in April-June, 1885"
I'VE object" said Mr.. Shelby.
THE objection is sustained" said the
court.
Mr.. Carlisle tried in several ways to get
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-14
the question in, but objections were sus-
tanned. Finally, he asked:
vef1ed Patients


tanned. Finally, he asked:
Gef1ed Patients
DO you know If, when you were in
charge of the asylum, there were any pa
tients there who were veiled?"
There were two or three women who
wore wells when they thought there was
danger of being recognized by visitors"
DO you recall sending a patient into
1852"
'Yes, three or four. 1 got the carriage
from a livery stable in Avondale, calling it
by telephone"
DO you recall that at that time you had
patient by the name of Burgoyne or Bur-
gwynn?"
That name is on the record
sister Cecilia was cross-eXlnlined briefly
by MIR. Butterworth. and stated that she
was engaged in her duties at Pueblo up to
the time she was summoned to Washington
to testify in this case. She was asked as to
the length of time she would stay in this
city, and said that it was her purpose to
return to Pueblo soon as she was
through with this case.
DO L understand then that 1 am dismiss
ed?' asked Sister Cecilia. Are you through
with me?"
80 far as we are concerned" replied Mr.
Carlisle.
Il will let you know within twenty -four
hours whether or not we shall need you
again, was Mr.. Butterworths response
ms concluded the testimony of the Sis
ter which developed a surprisingly small
amount of information considering the dis
tance from which she was summoned ard
the amount of stress that has been laid
upon the Importance of her testimony.
Kate Perry kane's Deposition.
When Sister Cecilia left the stand. Mr.
Carlisle got from the clerks desk another
one Of the mammoth dispositions in the
case, volume of typewritten pages He
said he offered to read the deposition of
Kate Perry Kane of Cincinnati. There was
no objection, and Mr.. Carlisle proceeded to
read the direct examination of Mrs. Kane
The deponent told about going to Cincin-
natl, in 1883, to attend medical college
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-14
JOHN T. FORD DEAD
The Veteran Theatrical Manager
Succumbs to the Grip.
an EXPERIENCE OF OVER FORTY YEARS
His Notable and Long Career in
This City.
HIS PERSONAL QUALITIES

BALTIMORE, Md, March 14.-The
veteran theatrical manager, John T. Ford.
proprietor of Ford's Grand Opera House,
died at o'clock this morning. Mr.. Ford
was attacked with grip about three weeks
ago, but within the past week was thought
to be convalescent. Mr.. Ford's death was
entirely unexpected by his family. He
leaves a widow and ten children-Charles
E.. the present manager of Ford's Opera
House: George s., the treasurer; John T.,
jr.. the advertising agent; Harry NJ,
Mrs. James c. Richardson, and the Misses
Martha E.. the talented actress, Lizzie p,
May, Lucy and Sadie.
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ALIAS MISS WILSON
Testimony as to Miss Pollard's Gin
cinnati Experiences.
THE BREACH OF PROMISE TRIAL
The Women Physicians With
Whom Miss Pollard Lived.
SCENES IN COURT TO-DAY

IL was comparatively a mild day IN the
Breckinridge trial. The lawyers twiddled
their thumbs and looked wise and benevo-
lent There wasn't one among them that
looked as though he had pistol in his
pocket There was just a pleasant sensa-
tion OF unearthing a mystery in the testi-
mony that kept spectators from yawning.
Miss Pollard was present in court, and,
or course. her presence was a matter Of in
terest TO the new comers. She sat all
tnroush the morning session. ATTENDED by
tne elderly lady in black, who comes with
her from the House of Mercy. She left the
court Just before recess. when the witness
on the stand, medical woman, was testi-
fyins TO some facts connected with the
birth OF her child in Cincinnati in the sum-
m6 OK 1885. There was The usual crowd
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ARE BALL PLAYERS LABoRERss
The Question R4snrding the Adnis-
sion OF Two From Canada


letter has been received at the immigra-
ton bureau, Treasury Department. from
the inspector at Buffalo. y. Y, asking for
a ruling as to whether two Canadian base
ball players recently engaged 10 play in
this country by the Buffalo club come
within the prohibition Of the alien contract
labor law.
Until Superintendent Stumps return to
the city tomorrow, or Thursday, no action
will be taken. The Buffalo club. IL is said.
contend that base ball is a recognized pro-
fession, and that such the players. rnder
the law, are exempt.
Another case which is likely TO attract
some attention is that OF Charles Temple
ton. who sailed for this country from Liver
pool on the 9TH instant under contract, II
is believed 10 serve the Young Mems Chris
tian Association at Des Molnes Iowa, as
its assistant secretary. The New York au-
thorities have been notified to intercept Mr..
Templeton on his arrival and make a thor
oueh examination of his case.
Without committing themselves in the
matter. some Of the treasury officials are OF
the opinion that Mr.. Templeton comes with
in the terms and intent Of the law. and II.
after fun examination of the court decis-
ions. this view is sustained, he will he de-
ported.
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DISTRICT GOVERNMENT,
Want m Increasc.

The Commissioners have recommended
an addition to the District appropria ton
bill of 5000 to the item of general supplies
OF the telegraph and telephone service, as
follows:
Extension of the service to Mt Pleasar L
$500.
Extension of the service to Anacostia.
$3.50.
Extension of the service to Trinidad 500.
Extension of the service TO EckiEgton,
$3.50.
The Commissioners urge This increase in
the appropriate and submit report Of
the superintendent of the telephone and
telegraph service setting forth The reasons
therefor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-14
IVY CITY INCLUDED.
The Mile Limit Reduced in Committee
to Three-Qunrters Of 81 Mile.

The House District committee today ia
vorably reported bill permitting bookmak-
ing at the spring and fall meetings of any
Jockey club or other racing association
conducted beyond three-fourths of mile
from the limits of the cities of Washington
and Georgetown. provided that such meet
ings occur between the first day of March
and December TO- and do not exceed the
period of eighteen days each.
The bill originally fixed one mile as the
limit, but the committee explains that it
reduced it to three-fOurths of a mile in or
der not to exclude the Ivy City track from
the privilege thus bestowed, and not to
limit the privilege solely to the Benning
track.
The committee also favorably reported a
bill requiring all street railroad and Lerdic
companies to use new tickets, and not to
sell the same tickets over again, the OBJ
ject being to prevent the constant handling
of old and dirty tickets by the public.
The committee decided to give hearing
next Wednesday morning on the Washing
ton and Georgetown terminal railway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-14
BIG BRANDY SHIPMENT.
California Exports a Load to German
Hospitals.

San FRANCISCO, March 1.-the Ger
man bark j. c. Pfuger left here last night
with the largest shipment OF brandy ever
made from any port in the United States.
The shipment consisted OF lGs.454 gallons
California brandy in barrels.
-Four hundred barrels OF the brandy GO In
the German army for use in the hospitals
In striking contrast is the practice of the
United States army hospital service which
finds the California brandy not good enough
and patronizes France
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-14
LOST THE LIST,
Members of the A. p. A. mt ClevelanA
Much Excited.

CLEVELAND. Ohio. March 14.-The south
end of the city is in fever of excitement
over the fact that membership list OF one
Of the leading American Protective Alliance
lodges has fallen into the hands OF Catho-
lies. A boycott has been declared by the
latter against all merchants whose names
appear on the list, and as a result several
OF the merchants have withdrawn from the
organization
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-14

supposed to be one of the ladies connected
with the House OF Mercy. Her testimony
identified Miss Pollard positively with the
young woman who was under treatment
in Cincinnati under the name OF Louise
Wilson.
Judge Bradley indicated that he does not
expect the trial to end very soon by dis
charging for the term all the jurors con-
nected with his court not engaged in the
pending trial The term does not end until
fhe end Of the month, so it was evident
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-14

Mr.. stOll Reads the tion
Judge Bradley does not expect to take up
any other case during March The morn
ing showed, too, that the lawyers intend
to contest every foot Of the way. Mr..
Stoli attracted attention a cross-ex-
aminer. He sits with his eyes half closed
and his examination goes on and on, to
all sorts Of subjects and things until the
opposing counsel and the court bring him
back to the starting point. One interest
ing point in the testimony today was the
difference Of the judgment Of DIR. Buchan-
m and Dr. Kane as to Miss Pollards age
In 1885. DIR. Kane thought she was a
woman Of twenty-four or twenty-five,
without any girlish frivoiity about her;
Dr.. Buchanan thought she was about
sighteen.
Among the many persons who begged
Marshal Wilson for admission to the court
room this morning was an elderly white
haired man. vino explained that he be-
heved that he was entitled to admission
because of the fact that he and Col
Breckinridge were members Of the same
church in Kentucky. The reason urged by
the defendants fellow churchman was
evidently considered an excellent one by
MARSHAL Wilson. for he at once assured
MIN that he need say nothing more. and
ne hsntuckian was escorted to front
seat
Sister Cecilia Resumes.
Judge Bradley took his seat few minutes
'rter 10 O'Clock. and the business of the day
was at once gone on with. While the clerk
AS calling the roll os the jury Miss Pollard
'iered the room and took her customary
5edt beside her lawyer. Mr.. Wilson. There
was a busy, lively sort Of air pervading the
t.IFt as thOuGc both sides were ready and
"lAhs 10 &c ahead with vim and activity
ers.tter than that which marked the pro-
Ceilings Of yesterday
Ostsr Cecilia. who was in 1855 in charge
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-14

Mr.. John Thomson Ford was one of the
oldest and best known theatrical managers
in the country. He started his career in
that line in 1862 when he became the man.
ager of minstrel troupe and he was
afterwards manager of the Richmond
theater. He then returned to Baltimore,
his native city. and became maager of the
Holiday Street Theater, which he rebuilt
twice. and subsequently, erected what is
known as Ford's Theater. which he man.
aged up to the time of his death.
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The American Railway Uufou.

CHICAGO. March 14.-Directors OF the
American Railway Union commence their
quarterly meeting today. The principal
topics under discussion are the Jenkins
injunction and the Union Pacific wage
question.
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Drummers Don't Want Protection.

ST. LOUIS. Mo-, March l4.-John A Lea
national president OF Travellers Protective
Association, is opposed TO an occupation
tax on commercial travellers from other
countries. Congressman Bartholdt has in
troduced bill in Congress recently provil-
ing that foreign drummers shall pay a tax
of $1,000 annually.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-14

The new bridge Of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad over the Potomac river at Harper's
Ferry was opened for traffic Monday.
The first train to pass over the bridge was
the Cincinnati and St Louis express, east
bound, which reached Harper's Ferry at
1O.2O a. m. In connection with the bridge
a tunnel, $40 feet long, was constructed
under Maryland Heights. The new bridge
is built nine feet higher than the old
bridge. to avoid danger from frsshets IN
the Potomac.
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THE HOUSE.

At the opening of the session of the
House this morning Mr.. De Almond CHo.)
asked unanimous consent Cor the considera-
ton of a Senate bill for the relief of l. T.
owen of Missouri. Owen was the owner cf
two $1,000 bonds, obtained by him in the
California Indian war of 1854. MIR. Loud
(CaL) objected.
On motion of Mr.. Ryan IN. " bill to
extend the limits of the port of New York
50 as to include the City of Yonkers was
passed.