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The Washington times., 1895-03-17
GROWTH OF SCIENCE.

Scholarly Address by Vice President Nc
Gee OF the AnthroposogicaI Society.
The fourth Of a series OF scientific papers
with which the AnthropologicaI Society
is being entertained by lectures selected
from its own membership, was read yes
terday afternoon by Vice President W
MCGEE, upon The extension of the scien-
tiric method"
Referring to the early methods of acquir-
ing ASTRONOMICAL knowledge, Mr.. MCGEE
said it is certain the first theories were
crude, indeed absurd; for the terms OF
many early languages prove that the
primitive astronomers imagined the stars
TO be fixed in a nrInament in tie form OF
q dome Yet individual stars we're
recognized, and their relative positions
recorded on the tablets of memory and
handed down through generations inlegeUds.
The shepherds later on Chaldeau plains,
night by night and year by year, E1ade
note OF the SOW ciFcilny of the stars, and
in China, India, Chaldea, Egypt, Peru, and
Mexico calendars of remarkable accuracy
We're developed. knowledge gained 81
observation has never been shaken.
Within our generation star-science las
taken another stride, and astronomers arc
in successful search for the constituents Of
the cosmic bodies; the speetroscope is
made to reveal the chemistry OF our sun
and more distant stars. and even 90 meas
ure their motion. and the present promise is
fair to determine the revolution of the
greater bodies of the universe, perhaps
thorough homology with terrestrial evolu-
tion
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Any Proper Settlement of the
AIlianGa Affair Agreeable.
AN INVESTIGATION ORDERED
Foreign Minister Orchards Statement in
the Spanish Chamber OF Deputies-Wait-
ing TO Hear from the of1osr, Of the Gua-
boat That Fired on the American Flag.
Attacks on Newspaper oaess in Madrid.

Madrid. March 16.-Replying to Ques-
ties to-day, Senior Alexandra Groizard,
minister of state, said that the report that
Minister Taylor, acting on behalf OF the
United States government, had claimed
that reparaton from Spain was due the
United States on account of the AlIisnca
incident. was true
The United States government, he said,
at the same time demanded that the
American trade with Cuba should not be
interfered with. He hoped the AIlianca
affair would be amicably settled
The United States government, he ex-
planned, considered the firing on the All
anca to be violation of the principles OF
International law. Minister G roizard,
in conclusion, said that the Spanish gov
ernuent had ordered the fGilc.t investigation
of the affair to be made.
AGREE TO ANY SETTLEMENT.
The government, he added, was willing
to agree to any settlement, provided the
principles of International law were not
fnfringed upon, ard that no attempt was
made to prejudice the dignity of the na-
ton.
Senor Diaz Moreu. formerly an officer
IN the Spanish navy. said that the COM
mander of the gunboat had the right to de-
nIaHd that the Allianca should show her
flag. He argued that the Spanish officers
also had the right to search any vessel
found in Spanish waters
Minister Groizard declined to make any
further statement or to attempt any eSpIa-
nation of the incident until complete de-
tails and the reports of the Spanish Off
GERS of the gunooat which, 1t is claimed,
fired on the Atisnca, are received.
Questions relating to Csban affairs were
hotly debated in the Chamber of Deputies
Gen. Lopez Donlinguez, minister of war,
eensured the press for recent comments
upon the situation.
ALL THE REPORTERS LEFT.
At this all the reporters quilted the cham
Der of deputies. This was intended as a
protest against the official defense made
by the minister of war OF the officers who
last night attacked the offices OF the
Madrid newspapers.
These attacks on the newspaper offices
| We're provoked, it fg claimed, by the ap-
pearance OF an article charging that the
| officers in the service of Spain have been
SO reluctant to volunteer for the Cuban
| service that tfis government has ssea com
| PEELED to draw lots to determine who
should be ordered To the front.
Great excitement prevails here The
military govern or of Madrid has re :
| signed. Tho directors of the leading
| newspapers held a meeting this evening,
J and agreed that unless the government
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He Hopes the Case VIII Be Considered IN
Good Temper

Senior Muruaga. the Spanish minister,
is calmly awaiting developments. but I'D TO
noon yesterday he had lot heard from ths
State Department OF from Spain coEcsra-
ing the AIIiaDca affair.
1t was reported that the minister had
been at the State Department (i1riaG the
morning. but this was not the case. and as
Secretary Gresham is dealing directly with
the Spanish officials az Madrid. Senor
Mgruaga feels thas he VIII have no oeCasIon
10 communicate with the department. unless
Mr. Gresham sends for him.
The minister said he hoped the excite
ment over the affair wOald not preveas
temperate and good-natuTed eOnsf1era-
ton Of the case. He has been frank and
outspoken concerning it, but does not want
this to be mistak ken for imitation, OF lack
Of every diplomatic courtesy TO the author
tiles here.
AT the very outset" said the minister,
Il sought Mr. Chl, the acting secretary,
and assured him that II the facts disclosed
that the Spanish boat was in the wrong,
then an apology would be made, and my
only desire has been TO have official actioR
based on established facts
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His ACCOUNT Is BALANCED
Death of John T. Leedom, Former
Seraeant-at Arms Of the House.
During His IncumbsncY silcott. His Deputy,
Abseonded with Over 500, ,o00-A
Great Scandal Recalled

Toledo. Ohio, March lex Congress
man John P. Leedom, once well-known
figure in the national political field, died
in Toledo this morning at 1850 at the age
OF forty seven years. Mr.. Leedom had
been living here in seclusion for the past
two years at the residence of his sister.
His presence in this city was known only
to n few, as his troubles, both private and
financial, made him shrink from public
notice
Leedom was a Representative to the
Forty seventh Congress from this State and
at the close or his term was elected
Sergeant-at arms of the House, serving
in that office
During his last term, and toward the end
of Cleveland's first term of Office the
famous Silcott default case took place,
whick blasted Leedom's political life and
completely shattered his health.
Edward E. SElcott was Leedom's dep
uty, and he absconded with funds aggre-
eating S100, GOO, and has never been ap-
pretended. The greater part OF the money
was from salary accounts OF the Congress
men, whose paymaster the Sergeant-at-
Arms is.
Leedom was relieved by Congress of
paying the money stolen, as 1t was conclu-
sively proven that he was not only inno-
cent OF the knowledge of the theft, but was
q heavy sufferer himself.
The funeral of the deceased VIII take
place at Manchester, Ohio, on Monday.
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Bunch of Police Court Cases.

In the police court yesterday Otho Rich
ardson, the coIored man who found g. pocket
book containing $100 in the Center Market
and went off on a ~lark" with the money,
was sent to jail for fnur months. Eddie
Wills, colsred, larceny of lot of silver
spoons from Nancy Taylor; thirty days in
jail. Fer engaging in q crap shooting
match on Van street southwest, Joseph
Ricksey and William Lewis were fined $40
or thirty days each, while Simon Bray, who
said he was only an snlooker, was assessed
So or fifteen days. Preston Brown, colored,
who was captured by Policeman Brown
with six headless chickens in a sack. failed
to explain satisfactorily how he came in
possession of them, and was sent to the
chain gang for sixty days
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FELL SIXTY FEET.

Fred Marcott and Nephew Dashed TO
Death While Testing a Fire Escape.
Duluth, MINI. March 16-whils Fred
erick Marcott. the inventor of a patent
rope fire escape. was giving an exh bitioa
at the spauIding House this evening. as
sisted by his little cousin. George Marcott,
aged twelve. the rope broke when they wsrs
at the third story. and they fell head down
ward on to the stone sidewalk, some sixty
feet below.
The boy was instantly Killed, his head
being crushed like an egg she'll, while Mr..
Marcott, who struck partly on his back.
was picked up unconscious and with sew
eraI bones broken and his head terribly
crushed he cannot live until moraizg
The exhibition was being made for the
special benefit of a Legislative party which
had just arrived in the city They had
previously made several trips in safety,
but the rope broke on the last trial.
The Washington times., 1895-03-17
ALEXANDRIA HAPPENINGS

1t is expected that the steamer Howard
Cassard, which is now on the large rail-
way at Agne IS shlpyaFd, Will be launched
early next week.
Judge Norton has granted the Godfrey
Lauadry Company OF Washington a char-
ter to do business IN this city
Frank EatwIsle. wet Known printer,
was arrested Yesterday afternoon oJ Ofricer
Griffin on a warrant EwoTB out by brother
printer, william L. EOy. charging him With
the larceny Of an umbrella The case was
heard In the aazyor' se8-srJ, ard Ar- Entwisls
was discharged on returning the umbrella
william Bright, about eighteen years Of
age. was JezgSrJisy soGt TO the grand jury
for roosinr a freight ear on the Washington
Southern Railway While the train was
standing on Fayette street early yesterday
Unorajng. warrant for the arrest of
Iawrence Bright, who was also in the
ratberv has been issued
Alexandria Council ofthe Royal Arcanum
will present TO the grand council ofthe order,
which meets in Staunton next week, a
handsome walnut gaveI made from bed
post that came from the Old Mount Vernon
mansion.
The Washington times., 1895-03-17
HE GOT THE WRONG PAY,

Anderson Dunned His Debtor for Fifty
Cents and Was Assaulted.
For some time past Mrs. Frederick Seals.
colored, has owed Wesley Anderson, also
colored, so cents. and yesterday Anderson
We Mt to her house with the intention Of col
lecting If.
Ins tea of finding Mrs. Seals at home he
fsux4 asr husband, and also William Robin
son aAd Burnett Culiens, both colored, who
ordered him 10 leave the house and made
their Injunction still more effective by the
use of force.
Anderson then proceeded to have a war
rant sworn out for the arrest of the three
men, and they were locked up by officers
Bergman and Ward at No. Z station house.
Robinson was liberated on $5 collateral.
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HE WILL GET THE DIVIDENDS.

Herbert Cranes Deserted Wife and Chill
drcn VIII Have His Fathers Millions
Chicago, March 16.-As an outgrawth
Of the famous Stiles divorce case in
which Herbert Crane, son Of the million
aire elevator manufacturer was named as
CO respondent, young Crane has filed
suit against his father to compel the latter
to pay dividends on some OF the elevator
company's stock held by the son.
The senior Crane had frequently en-
dcayored TO break off the alleged rela
tions between his son and the beautiful
Lillian stiles, but without avail 1t is
said, despite the fact that Herbert is a
married man.
When Mrs Stiles husband sued for di-
vorce the consequent scandal resulted
in the senior Crane removing his son from
his position as treasurer of the Crane
Elevator CompSny, and ordering him To
leave the city. There were threats Of
siainheritance, and as young Crane holds
S5e0,G00 of the elevator stock, when
the dividends were withheld the son brought
suit to compel his father to settle.
There will robabiy be little trouble
in forcing payments OF the dividends. but
his father will, il is said. leave the bulk
of his property to Herbert'S deserted wife
and children.
The Washington times., 1895-03-17
ROBBED BY EHn0YES
Delivery Boy George Lewis Taken
Into Custody.
DRIVER WILLIAMS CROOKED
Craig B Harding Had Missed Valuable
Goods, but Did Not Suspect the Fourteen
year-old Delivery Lad - His Mother
Thought the Stolen Articles Had Been
Given Her son-Bills Collected.

Little George Lewis, fourteen-year-
old delivery boy for Craig & Harding, the
furniture dealers at Thirteenth and
streets, had up to yesterday always been
regarded as strictly honest and upright
lad. He had never fallen under the ban Of
suspicion until Precinct Detective Helan.
of the First, and Headquarters Detective
Weldon called on Mr. Craig in the after
noon and asked him if the firm had been
missing any goods of late.
Mr.. Craig said they had. and was at a loss
to know where the articles were going
''If you want to know where the leak ia
and will prosecute the thief" said De-
tective Helan, I'VE viii produce him and
recover some, if not all Of the goods"
ARRESTED THE BOY.
Mr.. Craig assented, and the officers took
into custody the delivery boy, George
lewis AT first he protested his inno-
cence, but when the detectives told him tiiey
knew all George weakened and acknowl-
edged that he had been systematically rob-
bing his employers.
He was taken TO police station No. / and
"
locked up the youthful prisoner in one of the
witness rooms up stairs.
The detectives then proceeded 10 the home
of the boys mother in West Washington,
and after informing her that her son
was under arrest, searched the
premises and found over $50 worth Of bed
spreads, lace curtains, and other draperes,
which it is alleged George had been taking
home from time to time from the store,
Mrs Lewis was very much surprised and
said her son told her when he brought the
goods home piece-meal that they bad been
given to tim at the store. Some OF the
articles were in use, while others had been
put carefully away and were in almost as
good condition as when taken from Messrs.
Craig & Harding s establishment.
ANOTHER EMPLOYE CROOKED.
After recovering these goods, Mr.. Craig
informed Detectives Weldon and Helan
that there was another matter they might
look into for the firm. He said Edward
Williams. one OF their coIored drivers, had
been given bill for nearly SO to collect
several days ago. He had gotten the money
and then disappeared as suddenly as though
the earth had opened and swallowed him
The ''Hawkshaws'' at once started on
the cOlored mans trail, and after keeping
it hot for an hour or So finally turned
him. up and landed him in cell at the
Twelfth street police station. Es 7offered
several contradictory statements about the
matter. but the detectives told him to
reserve bis yerbiage uutii tomorrow. when
he can turn 1t loose on Judge Miller in the
police court.
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AGED HACK DRIVER ASSAULTED.

For Asking Pay for Carrying a Stranger
lie Was Nearly Killed
seyenty-fve years of age, was treated last
evening at the Emergency Hospital for
terribly lacerated wound OF the mouth.
The old driver said a wel-dresssd man on
gagged his services early in the day and after
having been driven to the race track and
various other points refused TO pay for his
ride
When the driver insisted that he re-enter
the vehicle aud be taken to a police station, and
there rectify matters, the stranger struck him
over the face with heavy cane. telling him
to the ground and knocking out several upper
teeth.
His lower lip was also impaled on the lower
incisors and his lower jaw probably frac-
tured. The old man was removed to his
home in Anacostia
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SHAPE OF THE CUP DEFENDER.
Radical Departure in the Fin-keeI Type Of
Boat

Boston, Mass, March 16.-The par
ticulars of the design ana build and sails
of the new cup defender are published to-
day. She VIII measure exactly 125 feet
over all. and is the most radical departure
ever made in the fin keel tspe OF boat.
The lead keel is unlike any other yet run
and it's shape shows thorough study. 1t is
of easy curvature, has just enough round to
it for a good sidewise grip, and is sure to
hold the boat from falling off to leeward
down the wind
In running or on a reach IL viii meet the
water in q sort OF smooth mackerel shape,
a form which offers but little resistance.
The keel measures lust 30 feet on the top.
is 2 feet across, and at the largest part of
the round measure is Just 5 feet deep. Its
weight is not far from Go tons.
The Pilgrim is outclassed by nearly foot
in draught.
The cup defenders approximate dimen-
Ons VIII be: Length over all, 125 feet;
extreme beam, % feet, plus inches; ex-
treme draught, % feet 10 inches.
1t is estimated that the total sail area of
the cup defender viii be II .150 feet,
against the Colopia's $3.50 feet.
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Neither Germany Nor the United
States Feels Satisfied.
GERMAN AGRARlANS' DEFEAT
American Grain. VIII Eot Be Txcluded-NO
New Measures Recommended Regarding
Import Of American Cattle-Chancello
Won Eoksnlshe's Statement Regarding
Participation in the Proposed Conference.

Copyrighted, 1895, blythe AssociatedPress
Berlin, March Ie.-The revision Of the
German-AmericaD extradition treaty is
now under way. The terms OF the existing
treaty, in some respects, are not satisfac-
tory to either government
II is the question Of costs involved in ex-
tradition proceedings which is The main.
objection Oh the American side, since tie
great majority OF the extradition proceed
ings occur In America, in the proportion OF
about 100 Co /. so that the American gov
ernment, with each side defraying the ex-
penses or the proceedings within its
respective sphere, bears more than its
proper share.
Consequently, in 1891, the American
government made advances to Germany
with the view OF modifying the treaty pro-
visions in this and in other respects, fnclud-
ing the right OF each government TO try
extTadtied persons solely on the specific
charge Under which their eztraeitioD was
demanded. Germany, however, was not
satisfied with the proposed changes, and
the negotiations after tine were dropped.
hOAEN I6b CAbiSh.
A recent sxtrasitioR case at Hamburg,
the person involved being a clever adj
ventures whs passed herself off in Berlin
and elsewhere m the Archduckess Theresa
d'Este and Victlnizcd several persons 10
the amount Of Sfee 600, is the direct cause
OF reoPeEins the negotiations for q ro-
vision Of the esrmHH-AR RerieaR eItradit1en
treaty This time Germany came forward
with certain proposals, and these were
sent, few days ago, threuEh the American
embassy hers, TO Warrington
The grain monopoly proposals OF Count
Won KaKitI, the bgraran leader, have been
virtually skelved by the State Council and
the HgrariAnI. in reply, have introduced
Count VSA KaHftz's bin sgned by les
members into the Rsichstsg. This num-
ber, IL Eheple be- added. ahSut represents
the total strength OF the members OF the
ReichStag who are in favor OF the bill, SO
thai there 10 bS possible ekEnce OF itf Sdop-
ton Consequently American grain will
not be excluded from Germany for the
present
The prOhibitioA OF the import OF American
cattle was also discussed on Wednesday
10y the state council. ard 1t was decided
not TO recommend any new measures in this
respect
TIE MONETARY CONFERENCE
The state council yesterday discussed
the currency question and adopted q reso-
luton netting with Satisfaction Prince
Hohenlohe's statement In the Reichstag
on February ls in regare TO the proposed
international monetary conference. ana
expressing the opinion that in view OF TN Is
statement no further measures should he
taken at the present time. but that the result
OF the steps already contemplated should
be added
The statement OF Use chancellor, Prince
Eohsnloha I'm the Reichstag on February is
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Meeting of Union Veteran Legion.

At regular meeting OF EEcampment
No. Ill, Union Veteran Legion, last night
at its hall, over the National Capital Bank
building, 311 Pennsylvania avenue south
east, Comrade Henry G. Nesbiet was mus
tered In, three elected to cornradeship, and
one new application for membership re-
eeived. Comrade Major Ray, of the COM
mittee for that purpose. reported brief
but most excellent constitution and by
laws, which, after discussion, was laid
over until the next meeting, March 20. when
it will undoubtedly be adopted. Cemrade
Col. William Howard Mills, of Eneamprnent
''Sixty -nine." by invitation of lone hun
ared and eleven" read to the comrades his
monograph, entitled the Mud March" Of
the Army of the Potomac under Burnside.
He also read a statement of new facts from
Gen. william Farrar Smith, which were
drawn out by the monograph.
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chase,s Argument Postponed.

Argument upon the motion for a new
trial in behalf of William Calvin Chase,
convicted of libel against Recorder Taylor,
which was TO have been heard yesterday,
was postponed until next Saturday upon
melton OF Nr. Campbell Darlington, Chase's
attorney. Assistant District Attorney Jsf-
fcrGs, on behalf OF the government, OBJ
jected TO delay Judge Cole, il is said,
has received many letters, asking that
Chase be lst off with fine. and petition
is being circulated making the same re-
quest. II viii be presented in case new
trial is refused
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FORCED TO CONFESS.
INSULTED THE SERVANT GIRL.
Police Arrest Frank Warren. One OF a
Tough Georgetown Gang.


Frank Warren, a young man living in
Georgetown, was arrested last night by
OFFICER Fennelley and locked up in No. z
station-house under charges OF indecent
assault.
1t seems that while going from her place
of service to her home Thursday night Ruth
Chambers, a colored girl aged sixteen years,
was approached by several young whitenen
on Jefferson street, IL Georgetown, who
followed her for about two blocks.
She paid no attention to their insulting
remarks, and Warren, bOider than the
others, approached her and endeavored
to assault her. The girl called for help, and
a woman who WAS passing on the otherside
OF the street went to her assistance.
The young man then took flight, and until
last night managed to eyade arrest
The Officers have not arrested the other
members of the party.
The Washington times., 1895-03-17
THEIR FIRST CONCERT.
Washington String orehestra's Success
full Appearance Before the Public.

Washington String Orchestra's Success
full Appearance Before the Public.
The first concert Of the Washington
String Orchestra, Prof. Ernest Lent, con-
ducter, was given successfully before
large audience last night at the Uniyersalist
Church. In the first and closing numbers,
the march from ''Athalie" and Schuberts
'Laendler," the orchestra was reinforced
by pianos.
Mrs Edwin T. Perkins, soprano, sang
two numbers, the second in three parts,
including cradle song by Prof. Lent, and
Mr. John Porter Lawrence also contributed
q selection on the piano. Prof. Lent
played one of Memberships songs with
out words for the violoncello.
In the pieces with the piano the orchestra
numbered fifty performers. The orchestra
proper was composed Of forty-one per-
formers. and the music was remarkably
fine.
The Washington times., 1895-03-17
Think Th,y Eave the Tn ieves.

For some time past gang Of young col
cred men have been stealing milk from
Thompson's dairy at SEA street southwest.
and on complaint of the proprietor Officers
Emmert and Garroway, of the First precinct,
were put on the case. Alter considerable
trouble tksy finally succse&ed In arrassiag
Luther Brown. a colored laborer, aged aine-
teen. Esd Willie Smith, aged seve nteon. The
two were locked up at No. last night on
suspicion and viii re held until the case can
be mere fully investigated
The Washington times., 1895-03-17
This Thief Steals information.

Inspector HollInberger has received In
formation of the operations of a thief who
confines his peculations to city directo-
tories. He was first heard from in the
Evening Star business office several nights
ago, frem whence he stole the directory
after perusing its pages for few minutes.
He next got away with a book from West
Washington drug store, and yesterday
the management of the Y. NJ. G. A. reported
that their directory had been stolen from
the reading rooms, No. 1409 New York
avenue northwest.