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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-16


government as now ruled by Commits
sioners is the best form for the entire peo-
pie, particularly for property owners
Spicer, o. o.: l believe there is less fric-
ton and less expense attached to admin
tstering the Affairs of the District as
now. than If we had annual elections for
the District offices.
Saum, ]. F.: The District of Columbia in
its position to the United States is that
of neutral zone" Laws are enacted
by representatives from all the states
and this function is not likely to be sur
rendered in the least iota, nor should it
be, SO long as the District is the seat of
government. Suffrage has been tried here
and found wanting"
Smith, Rich'd: Experience teaches us that
government by the general government
is the best government for the seat of
government.
Strasburger, a.: We have had demonstra-
ton Of both forms of government and
the present Is unquestionably the better
for the people in general Under the
present system We have a high standard
CT government officials.
Toner, j. M: If evils attend the present
methods of city government, greater ones
would attend a government of suffrage
We are at present free from class, race
and party spirit and vilification and ran
cor. 1 hope we will continue to be gov
erned as at present
Truell, Edwin NJ: A comparison of re-
suits of the two systems as heretofore in
operation is sufficient to prove the ad-
vantages of the present form Of govern
ment 1t is not probable that conditions
have changed enough as yet to make a
return to the old form Of government
desira BILE.
Towner. 7. B.: Under existing circum-
stances I am satisfied that our present
form Of government is better than any
we could obtain by the restoration of suf-
frage.
Towies, G. B.: The present form of govern
ment Is the best that has ever been es-
tablished here. OF all the evils Of such
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to have the opportunity to vote opposing
suffrage in the District of Columbia.
Perry, r. Ross: In matters of municipal
concern I consider universal suffrage a
most ursafe guide.
Pairo, r. E.: There are some arguments in
favor of suffrage here, but personally,
perhaps from selfish reasons, I oppose it.
If the Commissioners would pay more
attention to the rights of the masses In
the matter of encouraging cheap homes
and living there would be less agitation
of this suffrage question. If I were a
very poor man or a laboring man should
Pyles, Geo. F.: I do not favor a restoration
of suffrage. The peace and quietness we
have now would be SO disturbed by suf-
frage. the benefits gained would be more
than offset by the political disturbances
brought about by office-seeking politicians
Parker. Myron M: I believe the present
form Of government the best we have ever
had. and well suited to our partnership
relations with the general government
pitzer, A. W.: We tried suffrage-it proved
failure. We have good government now
perhaps the best in the United States.
The District Is represented in Congress
in the committees on the District of CO.
lumbia. The District has the largest
share of offices in the departments; one
half Of our expenses are paid by United
States. Let well enough alone No
feather busters.
Peixotto, Daniel L. M: From conversations
with some Of the older residents of the
District I am led to believe that a res
toration to suffrage would be very un-
wise. I have not looked thoroughly into
the subject, but believe that our present
form of government is all right, provided
we have better representation.
Pilling, ]. W.: I should consider the restor-
alton of suffrage the greatest affection
that could happen to the District, and it
passes my comprehension how any citizen
of sane mind can think otherwise No
labor or sacrifice on my part would be
too great to assist in the prevention of
such a calamity. The reasons are too
obvious to admit of stating, even If the
limited space permitted.
Pilling, Fred W.: I think we have the best
governed city in the country; devoid Of
rings and party strife. I would very
much regret returning to the old regime
Paris, Albion K: 1 oppose a restoration
of suffrage, and should think that any
citizen who experienced that expensive
pleasure here in past years would oppose
Phillips, r. A: The people of Washington
had better let well enough" alone. A
better governed city cannot be found on
the earth! We feel sure that every dollar
of the revenues Of the city is honestly and
judiciously expended. Being the seat Of
government of this great nation 1t is
wisely provided that 1t shall be under the
control and government of the national
legislature.
Pearson, Chas. B.: The present form Of
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-22
IN CHARGE OF THE "T|MES''
Wiley 0. Cox Appointed Re-
ceiVer of a Kansas City
Newspaper.
The Remington Paper Company
and Other Creditors to Be
Protected.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Sept. N.-At the
instance of G. R. Remington & Sons, other
wise known as the Remington Paper Com
pany, of Watertown, N. Y, Judge Glover
appointed Wiley o. Cox receiver of the
Times Newspaper Company. This was
done to protect the interests of the Rem
ington company, who are creditors to the
extent of 100000. Mr.. Cox at once took
possession of the plant. Mr.. Mcdonald,
president of the Times company, declined
to make any statements, but it is learned
that he assumed control of the Kansas
City Times Newspaper Company for the
purpose of protecting the absent creditors
of the late owner and founder of the prop
erty, DR.. Mumford.
He had nothing to do with the invest
ments of his friends, but as they had
known him from childhood they urged
him to take charge of the property, be-
lieving that he would be able to pull it out.
1t had been stated in writing before they
made these investments that the indebted
ness of the company was about $35,0O
1t is understood, however, that he found
various binding obligations upon the cor
poration aggregating more than $200, 900.
The company was without credit and its
obligations were pressing. Mr.. Mcdonald
carried the company through the panic,
recognized its business, and practically
brought the company's affairs to paying
basis, and it is understood that in the near
future he would have commenced reducing
its floating Indebtedness.
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ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND.

Interesting Reports Made at the i'd
jomrmed Meeting of the Society.
CHATTANOOGA, TENN, Sept. 21.-The
adjourned meeting of the Society of the
Army of the Cumberland was held this
morning and was largely attended. Among
the distinguished men present were:
Generals Stone. Robinson and Wiley of
Ohio; Boynton, Fullerton, John T. Wilder,
Parkhurst, ]. w. Burke, D. S. Stanley, w.
D. Whipple CThomas' chief of staff,
Colonel ]. W. Steele, Colonel George S.
Rober, Colonel w. D. Wickenham, and
Judge r. II. Cochran. General J. d.
Morgan presided.
The treasurer's report was read. The
committee on the Sheridan statue fund re-
ported $55S7 subscribed and $1,000 paid
toward the sculptor. A vote of thanks to
the citizens and press of Chattanooga was
passed unanimously. Rockford, Ill.,, was
made the next place of meeting, the date
being Wednesday and Thursday of Chicka
manga week, one year hence. General
David S. Stanley will be the orator of the
occasion. Colonel C. E. Belknap of Michi-
gan presented a resolution of greeting to
be forwarded to General Rosecrans in Cali
fornia, which was adopted by the Thirty
fifth Ohio Regiment, recommending
statue to their commander, General II. Y.
Boynton, as tribute to his valor and to
his active agency in the establishment
of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga
National Park.
The motion was tabled on request of
General Boynton, who said it was injudi-
cious TO memorabilia the living.
The society decided in favor of securing
a charter of Incorporation. The portrait
of General Thomas at the Soldiers home,
Dayton, Ohio, will be transferred to West
Point. The old board of officers was re-
elected: President, General w. S. Rose
Grams; vice-p-esident, General J. D. Nor
gan; corresponding secretary, General H.
v Boynton; treasurer, General J. D. Full
Steele, and historian, Colonel Kniffin. A
single change was made in the executive
committee, General J. W. Burke succeed
ing to the place of Major j.. w. Colburn.
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RALLY OF THE VETERANS.
Blue and Gray Day Celebrated
at the Cotton States
Exposition.
Noted Generals and Governors
Talked Of the Thrilling
Scenes of War.

ATLANTA, GA, Sept. 21.--An army of
Federal veterans swept down on Atlanta
for another time last night and this morn
ing, headed by five generals of the Union
army and by the Governors of six States.
Blue and GRAY day at the exposition was
a success.
There are in Atlanta to-day six Gov
ernors of as many great States, each &C.
companied by his staff. Governor Nc
Kinley of Ohio, Governor Morton of New
York, Governor Woodbury. of Vermont,
Governor Werts of New Jersey, Governor
Holcomb of Nebraska and Governor Nc
Intire of Colorado are the executives who
have honored the occasion with their
presence.
The Grand Army of the Republic is
represented by no less distinguished list
of generals than Schofield, Dodge, Howard,
Horace Porter and Williamson. The Con-
federate legions are headed by General
James Longstreet, the griZzled hero of
Chickamauga. The city is thronged with
the old soldiers of both armies, and stirring
scenes and incidents can be noted all over
the city as well as in the limits Of the
Piedmont Park.
mittee of the exposition directors met the
Governors and the members Of their stats
and accompanied them to the exposition
grounds. Carriages were provided and
the visitors were taken around the grounds
to the various buildings. Afterward they
were taken to the Piedmont Club, where
lunch was served. After the lunch, Gov
ernors Morton, Mckinley and WertS and
General FairGhild made short speeches.
The Governors spent the remainder of the
day viewing the exposition grounds. All
of them will leave for their homes tonight
or tomorrow.
Lieutenant-GeneralJ J. NJ. Schofeld. COM
mander-in-c of the United States
army, was in attendance to-day. He is
en- route home from the exercises attend
ant upon the opening of Chickamauga
Park. The general and his party came to
Atlanta last night in private car and at
IL o'clock their car was placed on side
track at the exposition grounds, the gen.
eral attending the Blue and Gray exer-
cises at the grounds this afternoon.
The following members of his staff &C.
companied General Schofield: Colonel J..
P. Sanger, Colonel G. 3. Schofield, Colonel
L. II. Bliss and Colonel William B..
Wherry.
Since yesterday morning twenty special
trains from Chattanooga have arrived in
the city. On these trains came members
of the G. A. r. and Confederate Veterans,
who had been attending the exercises at
Chickamauga. 1t is estimated that since
yesterday morning 5000 members of the
G. a. R. have arrived in this city. From
the surrounding country thousands of
Confederate Veterans came to attend the
reunion exercises, which occurred at 8
O'Clock this afternoon at the auditorium at
the grounds.
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BRAND AGAINST FIELD.
Light Winds and Fair Play
Were the Features of
the Contest.
SPRUCE Nv AND ETHELWYNN.
One Pleasant Incident to Indicate
the Fairness Of the Cup
Racers.

CENTER ISLAND, OYSTER BAY, L. l.,
Sept. 21.-''No race" is the result of the
opening day of the series between ]. Ar
thur Brands half-rater Spruce ", repre-
senting the Minima Yacht Club of Eng
land, and G. J. Fields Ethewynn of the
Indian Harbor Yacht Club, the latter be-
ing the defender of the Seawanhaka-Corin-
THAN Yacht Clubs international challenge
trophy for small boats not exceeding
fifteen feet, racing length. The challenger
must win three out of five races of twelve
miles each in order to take the cup.
To-day's effort was to sail windward
and leeward race, the measured distance
being three miles east by north before the
wind, thence beating to the starting point,
the course to be gone over twice to COM
plete the twelve miles. The force of what
little wind there was from west by south
at the time of beginning the race is best
told by the fact that seventy-tive minutes
were needed to cover the three miles be-
fore the wind. and the huky character of
what breeze there was afterward by the
fact that during the next two hours and
half the racers covered but a little over a
mile of the actual distance and toward the
While the competing boats finished
scarcely more than quarter of days
work the showing made by the Spruce "
was highly creditable to Skipper Brand,
who sailed his boat in strange waters in a
manner to win the highest praise from all
onIookers at all familiar with the ham
ding of small craft.
An especially pleasant incident was no.
ticed when the Spruce ", having turned
on the mark and having started on the
windward work, passed the Ethelwynn,
still reaching for the flag to finish the first
leg. Although the Spruce " was on the
starboard tack, close hauled and having
the right of way, yet it was observed that
Mr.. Brand kept off and passed to leeward,
thus leaving the Ethelwynn free to hold
her course steadily for the mark. By the
few who noticed it Skipper Brand was
praised for a clever act.
Unsatisfactory as was the effort to make
a race, it can fairly be said that taken for
what it may be worth, to-day's perform
ance is to the credit of tie challenger,
and that, too, under conditions not dis
similar to some that prevailed during the
trial races in July, which, then, were ap-
parently just TO the liking of the Ethel
wynn.
But the result on Monday, when the Sec
ond effort to sail the first race of the series
will be made may be entirely different.
At present the Minima Club representa-
tive seemed to have increased his stock of
confidence in the ultimate success of the
Spruce ".
The details of the abortive attempt to
make race are but the story of a drifting
match.
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CRITICIzES HOKE SMITH.
a WyOniing Statesman Exposes "t
Gigantic Fraud"

Il Wyomimg Statesman Exposes ga
Gigantic Fraud"
CHEYENNE, WYo., Sept. Ex-senator
Robert Foote of Johnson County has ad
dressed q letter to Secretary Smith of the
Interior Department exposing what he
terms zone of the most gigantic and glar-
ing frauds of the age" which is about to
he consummated in the State under the
Carey arid land law. The letter states
that all the water of the streams in the
Big Horn Basin were parceled among
members of the Estate land ring" by the
State Engineer, and that companies have
been foImed which propose to charge $40
an acre to settlers for water rights.
The Senator asserts that the lands
which the State authorities have asked to
have set apart under the Carey law are not
arid lands within the meaning of the act,
and he concludes: 1.-THE design is to
create a system of peonage or tenantry
among all OF our rich valleys where the
honorable and Independent manhood
should be found. God forbid such con-
summation"
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Cunning, owners handicap, five fursongs purse
ON THE BALL FIELD.
The Game at Nety York Was a Battle o.
Pitchers,

Ihe Game at NetC York Vas Battle of
Pitchers.
BROOKLYN, N. Y, Sept. 21.-To-day's game
was a battle of the pitchers. While Daub
pitched well enough to win, the work OF Hoffer
was superior to the Brooklyns pitcher. At
tendance 5000. Score Brooklyns 0, 5, 3. Balti-
mores A, S,3. Batteries-Daub and Daily, Hoffer
and Clark. Umpire, Keefe.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Sept. 21.-The crippled
Browns, with three pitchers fielding, lost to-
days game to Chicago. The fielding and bat
ting was about even, but luck favored the
Colts. Attendance 1000. Score: Chicagos
6, 3. ST. Louis 2, II, 3. Batteries-Grlfffth
EmSlie.
CINCINNATI OHIO Sept. 21.-Ewing tried
Bailey of the Southern League, and he did
we'll Five of the thirteen hits made off him
were scratches, which would have been taken
by any fast fielding. weighing was knocked
out of the box in the seventh inning, and Inks,
was called in the eighth inning on account of
darkness Attendance 1900. Score: Louis
villes 8, IL, l. Cincinnais 10, 81, 3. Batteries
NWeyhing, Inks Iiss and an d. Warner; Bailey and
CLEVELAND, OHIO, Sept. 21:-The Cleve-
lands hit Moran whenever they pleased to-day,
and won without an effort. McKean's home
run went over the right-feld fence, scoring
three runs. The game was called at the end OF
the seventh inning on account of darkness.
Attendance 5000. Score: Plttsburgs 3, 3, 4.
Cleveland z. IL, 3. Batter1es-Moran and
Merritt, Cuppy and thinner. Umpires, Nc
Donald and Jeyne.
BOSTON, MASS, Sept 21.-The league season
closed to-day with one of the most exciting
games this season. Two new men to league
company were the star performers. Davis of
Pawtucket, if he continues to play as he did
to-day, is treasure. Score: New Yorks-12,
IS, 8. Bostons-13, IL, 2. Batteries-Clarke,
German and Doyle; Sullivan and CANCEL.
Umpire-Hearst.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Sept. 21.- Philadel.
phias again defeated Washingtons, making
three straight victories. Both pitchers were
hit hard, but the hits of the home club were
punched, and therefore produced more runs
Score: Washingtons-1O, Is, 5. Philadelphia
is, ID, 5. Batteries-Anderson and Mcguire
Casey and Clements. Umpfre-Murray.
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arrest of a DefMnct Merchant on a Seri-
Gus Charge.

Arrest of a DefMnct Merchant on a Seri-
Gus Charge.
CHICAGO. ILL, Sept. N.-Edward s..
Blackall of the firm of A. H. Blackall &
Son, tea and coffee merchants, was ar
rested yesterday on charge of embezzling
coffee and tea from the Hibernian Banking
Association to the value of $40, 900, and was
released on bail. Blackall d Son failed in
July, 1894, and the transaction on which
the present charge is made took place just
before the failure. The firm was an old
customer of the bank and had frequently
borrowed money on warehouse receipts for
coffees and teas.
The bank turned over these receipts to
E. S. Blackall to enable him to carry on
business, and in return for its protection
took receipt setting forth that Blackall
received the goods as its agent and was to
replace the receipts with the proceeds of
the sales or with warehouse receipts for
new goods purchased in their place. The
failure of the firm prevented the perform
ance of the contract and the bank has
since had no security for its loan, hence
the present proceedings. The banks at
torney stated to-day that the matter would
probably be arranged and the bank would
not lose any money.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-22
NOTED EASTERN RACES.
Clifford Won the Oriental Handicap at
GrGresend.

Clifford W076 the Oriental HGndfc1p at
Graresend.
GRAVESEND RACETRACK, N. Y,
Sept. 21.-Tnough the weather was very
hot here to-day, the attendance was large
and the track fast. The programme was a
brilliant one, the features of which were
the races for the Oriental handicap for
three year-olds and upwards, a mile and
quarter, and the Atlantic stakes, a
heavyweight handicap for two-year-olds
and upward at five furlongs. In the
former event there was much speculation
owing to the presence of Henry of Navarro
and Clifford among the candidates. the
first named being the favorite at odds of 6
to and the latter at 4 to /. To good
start Sir Walter set scorching pace clear
around to the homestretch, when Clifford
closed up on him and went to the front.
Sir Walter then dropped back and Sir
Excess challenged Clifford, but the latter
easily shook off the challenger, and,
coming away, won we'll within himself by
an open length. Sir Excess, who eased up
in the last few strides, beat Henry OF
Navarro length and half for second
money.
The race for the Atlantic stakes was won
by Rey del Carreras, who rushed to the
front at the start and led throughout, pass
ing under the wire three lengths ahead of
Applause, who was two lengths ahead of
Handspring.
Five furlongs Margrave won, Sweet Favor
dale second, Forum third. Time, :02.
One mile and half, Nanki Pooh won, Pep
per second, Connoisseur third. Time, 2:3S14.
Six furlongs Walter won, Defargilla second,
Pop Gray third. Time, 1871.
Oriental handicap, mile and q quarter, Cliff
ford won Sir Excess second, Henry OF Navarro
third. Time, 2:07%.
Atlantic stakes, five furlongs, Rey del Car
reras won, Applause second, Handspring third.
Time LODE.
One mile and a furlong, Leonawell won, Bel
demere second, Discount third. Time, :55ia.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Sept. 21.-Six furlongs, Maid
Mcmillan won, Constant second, Tom Jones
third. Time, 1:154.
Five furlongs Mermaid won, Sir Archer Sec
ond, Doctor third. Time, l :033I.
Six furlongs Mollie won, Dorah Wood Sec
onu, Leader Ban third. Time, 1 :21I.
One mile, Freddie L I won, Miss Norma Sec
ond, Booze third. Time, :42H.
Six furlongs, John Hickey won, Lolie Easton
second. Hush third. Time, 1:1514.
SECOND, Creyasse third. Time, l "a.
OAKLEY RACETRACK, Sept. 21.-Five
furlongs, Hester won, Souffle second, Hannah
third. Time, :03.
Seven furlongs, Semper Lex won, Aimee
Goodwin second, Roosevelt third. Time, 1:2734.
Five and a half furlongs, Raymond won,
Parody second, Robinson third. Time, l :09.
One mile, Lehman won, Handsome second,
Buck Massie third. Time, 4012.
One and sixteenth miles, Granna won,
Ingomar second, Fayette Belle third. Time,
:47sl.
Seven furlongs, Yellow Rose won, Captain
Drain second, La Creole third. Time, 1909.
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Of Interest to the Coast.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. 21.-Miss
Nettie Jaye has been appointed Postmis-
tress at Tropico, Los Angeles County, CAL,
and Charles Peck at Baker, White Pine
County, New.
Pensions were granted as follows: Cali
fornia-Original: Henry Cain, Guadalupe
Edward H. Weymouth, National Soldiers
Home, Los Angeles; William N. Heskell
Pomona; Winslow L.. Bay, Los Angeles
Reissue: Damas Emery. Chico; William
Griffin, Santa Rosa; Wallace Bailey, Santa
Barbara. Original widows: Jane D. Mills
Pasadena.
Oregon-Original: Samuel E. Brystow
Trent.
Washington-Origin John D. Geoghe.
gan, Vancouver. Reissue: Milton Dens.
more, Fremont.
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sale will take place under the order of the
Bank of Brunswick and Hanover, which
claims 500, 900 marks. The sale is expected
to yield this amount.
The programme of the Volkspartti for
its coming congress, which will be held III
Munich, has been recast. The principal
feature of the programme is the deciara-
ton that the basic principles of the party
are equality and liberty
Herr Friedrich, a well-known lawyer OF
Leipsic, and Herr Dethardt, his manager,
have been arrested in that city upon
charges of blackmail.
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Patrol for Bertng Sea.

NEW YORK, N. Y, Sept. 21.--The
Suns Washington special says: The strict
patrol system exercised by the Boring Sea
feet this summer has resulted in the
smallest illegal catch of the animals in the
history of the fisheries, and the cruising
maintained by Captain Hooper's little
fleet of revenue-cutters has discouraged all
but a few Canadians from venturing on
the forbidden grounds. Captain Hooper
fleet is now on its way south from Alaska,
and will arrive at San Francisco and Puget
Sound, where half of the vessels will stop,
within few days. Many of the ships re-
quire an overhauling, and will be placed
out of commission pending repairs.