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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-08
Mr.. FOSTER HOME AGAIN
After Attending to China's Interest in the
Peace Negotiations.
Associated With the Oriental States
mcn-SucccSs of Mr.. Fosters
Mission.

Mr.. JOHN w. Foster, eX-Secretary of
State, returned to the city this morning
after = six months visit to China and
Japan. Mr.. Foster was retained by China
lest fall to look after her interests in the
negotiations for peace at the conclusion of
the Japan-Chines Sc war. Nor, according to
report, did China have any reason to re-
gret her choice, for when it came to the
matter OF indemnity and concessions she
got off more lightly than she had any rea-
son to anticipate. owing. 1t is claimed, to
the good services of Mr.. Foster.
During his stay in China ard Japan Mr..
Foster was treated with the courtesies
which ordinarily appertain to royalty. 1t
was by no means his first visit to the occi-
dent, and he counted among his acquaint-
ances ana intimate friends many of the
most influential men in the two countries.
He WIS associated with Lii Hung Chang
and otEer Chinese of rank and power in
the peace negotiations. and in Japan, as
We'll, he was treated with every considera-
ton. Without his aid and edvice it is gen.
orally admitted the defeated celestials
would have been mulcted much more heav-
ily than they actually We're.
Mr.. Foster naturally feels thoroughly
gratiffed over the Success that attended his
connection with the negotiations. He left
Washington for China December % last, so
that he was gone altogether something
the steamer Empress of China June 81, and
arrived at Nancouvec July 2. 1t was
thought that he might stop for a short
time in Chicago but he changed his plans
en- route and came right through arriving
here somewhat earlier than he was expect
ed- He is in the best of health and in no
wise the worse for his long and arduous
trip.
From financial point of view Mr. Fos-
ter lost nothing by his trip for 1t Is gem
orally admitted that he received a fee of
enormous proportions, one statement
which may be exaggerated. putting ii at
no less than a quarter of million dol
lars. Even at that the Chinese it is claim
ed, did very well. for he saved them many
times that amount To a. Star reporter
who called al his hCme on l street this
morning, Mr.. Foster excused himself from
making any extended statement at the
present on the ground that he was IA
tigUed by his journey and was also bus,ly
occupied unpacking his luggage ard get
ting settled once more.
Neutrality-suspicious. ia Japan,
Mr.. Foster said that during his stay in
Yokohama he met number of Washing
ton people. Among them were Mr.. Crosby
5. Noyes, Mr.. John w. Thompson, Mr..
lams. Mr.. Thompson and Mr.. Noyes We're
in good health and enjoying the opportul-
ity of revisiting the scenes and friends of
their visit year ago, this being the lat
ters third visit to Japan. Mr. Curtis is
actively engaged in journalistic work. Gen
Williams was the recipient of many social
and official attentions, his long service in
Japan years ago making him we'll known in
that country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-08
RULES ABOUT FASTING.
American Catholic bishops Empower
ed to AbsOIye TUiIers.

From authoritative sources 1t is learned
that a recent papal decree empowers Ameri-
can bishops to absolve poor people and the
working classes from the usual obligations
OF fasting. A statement to this effect was
made in New York by Father Ducey, based
on private information, but it was denieo
at the residence of Archbishop Corrigar,
SO that the question left in doubt. 1t
appears however, that such a decree was
made, although it differs in some respects
from that stated by Father Ducey.
1t does not directly dc away with the
rules so long observed, but empowers the
bishops to modify the regulations when
they consider it desirable. In so doing the
bishops may suspend the obligations as to
individuals or to all those within diocese
coming under the conditions of the suspen-
sion. which applies only to those doing
hard manual or mental work. The obliga-
ton of Friday fasting is retained however,
to all classes, both in Lent and a other
times. The bishops are empowered to sus-
pend the fasting for people doing hard
manual or mental work on holy days of
obligation, such as are observed by the
church calendar and during the days of
Lent, except Friday and certain other
designated days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-08
PLEADING FOR TAYLOR
A Delegation of Citizens Calls on the
Attorney General.
The Cure to BE Referred to the Dis
trict Attorney and Judge-A Re-
pricve May BE Granted.

A delegation of citizens called upon the
Attorney General today to ask his good
offices with the President In securing
commutat ation Of the sentence OF Thomas j.
Taylor, convicted Of the murder of his wife
and sentenced to be hanged July 2G. The
interview resulted In the Attorney Cen
erals sending the petition for communal or
to the United States district attorney and
Judge Cole for their Endorsement. If cir
cumstances warrant it, the Attorney Cen
eral will also probably recommend re-
prieve Of thirty days for Taylor, In order
to enable the President to examine the plea.
The delegation consisted of Messrs. o. D.
Barrett and Edward Niles. attorneys for
Taylor, and the following citizens: DR..
w. P. G. Hazen. Frank Hume F. NJ. Gra-
ham, F. NJ. Gaddis, t. c. NJ Duering, ]. b.
P. Barber, S. Girouard, John Michael, Lor-
ing Chappell. John Willer and J. w. Bah
son. They bore petition signed by about
5000 residents of East Washington, asking
for the Communication of the sentence.
Not n Case of Murder.
Attorney Barrett outlined to the Attorney
General the main points in the case Of
Taylor. Mr.. Barrett made the claim that
the facts In the case do not support con-
viction of murder, and that at the utter
most only point to accidental killing,
which, under the rules of the court, would
be construed as mansaughter. Therefore
he claimed it would be but justice for the
President to commute the sentence of Tay-
lor to imprisonment
Mr.. Chappell, in behalf Of the citizens who
signed the petition and the delegation pres
ent, said the general belief of those who
knew Taylor and who had been his employ
ers was that he did not commit a premedi-
tated murder and Is not a murderer deserv-
ing the penalty of death. He declared this
to be the sentiment of the people of East
Washington in large numbers.
Referred by the Attorney General.
The Attorney General said he would re-
fer the matter to the district attorney and
the judge who tried The case for their rec
ommendation in the premises, and it would
then be submitted to the President. Mr..
Barrett suggested that as time is pressing
reprieve of the condemned man for
thirty days might be necessary, and to
this the Attorney General opposed 70 OBJ
lection. The district attorney and Judge
Cole will be asked TO give their views upon
the petition at an early date and the case
VIII then be placed in the hands of the
President, who. is well known, gives
his personal attention to pleas for eXecu-
tive clenency in cases involving the death
sentence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-08

avenue is menace to life and limb, and an
obstruction to the free use Of the avenue
by the public"
The Commissioners deny that they have
announced a purpose to remove the poles
by force, or that they intend to do so
otherwise than according to law, cit being
the intention of the said Commissioners to
see that the act of Congress In regard to
said poles and overhead wires is complied
with"
In the matter of the right of the COM
pary to use horses on New York avenue
the Commissioners point out that it has
the same right as it has to use them on
the line from New York avenue south to
G street, and thence west to 18th street,
and they declare that it is immaterial that
the company Is not supplied with the means
or has not the opportunity to obtain addi-
tional horses and cars. 1t is also denied
that the change from overhead wires to
horses would result in a sudden cessation
of travel, which would be disastrous to
the community
The Points That Are ImmateriaI.
The Commissioners say: "It is imma-
terial and is mere matter of speculative
opinion, whether the discontinuance of the
overhead trolley system on the New York
avenue branch OF the lire will infict injury
on any one or that the con ontinuance of said
system will he of the greatest benefit to
large portion of the community, and to the
complainant. The question whether the
poles and overhead wires of the complain
ant on New York avenue are removed is
not question of benefit either to the COM
munity or to the complainant, but one of
compliance with the law.
mo intricate. important legal question is
presented by the facts stated in the BILL
nor is it apparent from the legislation and
the situation that the duties imposed upon
the defendant cannot be effectively exer-
cised under the decision of this court on
the contrary, We say that the rights and
duties of the complainant in the premises
are created by, and its remedy is before,
Congress, and not before this court"
In conclusion, the Commissioners deny
that If they should abate the nuisance and
remove the poles and wires such action
would be in conflict with the Constitution
of the United States or that it would infict
irreparable injury the complainant as
the complainant has no legal right to oc-
cupy the thoroughfare in that manner.
They, therefore. pray that the restraining &
order shall be vacated.
The answer is signed and sworn to by
Commissioners Ross and Powell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-08
w. w. McCuuough,s VIII,

An unwitnessed memorandum, made and
signed by the late w. W. Mccullough Feb
ruary 90 1895, was today admitted to pro-
bate as to the personal estate as the last
will of the deceased. The sisters of the
deceased, Caroline, Martha and Mary Nc
Cullough, are made sole and equal bene-
ficiarios. The lumt er business of the de-
ceased, located at 14th and w streets, he
directs shall be discontinued at once and
after same is sold the proceeds shall be
equally divided among his three sisters
The amount of insurance on his life the
deceased places at $4,000. The attorney of
the deceased Mr.. Job Barnard, is recon-
mendeG to bis sisters the one to make
the necessary arrangements for the dvi-
slcn of the estate. Caroline l.. Mccullough,
a sister of the deceased, was appointed ad-
miniStratriX.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-08
SURPRISE IN CAMP HANCOCK
That the Rifles Were Second In the
Maiden Drill.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
CAMP HANCOCK, St. Louis, July SIT
was great surprise to every one in camp
ana many expressions were heard 10 that
effect-that the Rifles We're put second in
the maiden. The boys of the Rifles are
well satisfied, for they expected to get only
a little experience, and have won Sl.300--
$500 being the amount of the third prize in
the big drill and $500 being the amount of
the second prize in the maiden drill.
A ridiculous occurrence happened just be-
fcre the prizes were awarded The major
commanding the camp asked Lieut.. Man
sen o. the Rifles to lend him his company
for few minutes for the purpose of clear
ing the field of the crowd in front of the
grand stand When the Nationals march
ed to the front. with white duck trousers
red coats and white duck caps, the crowd
went wild, thinking that they had been
called up to receive the first prize in the
interstate, but We're soon undeceived, for
they We're only wanted to do police duty.
Just after dress parade and the award of
prizes yesterday the Rifles were marched
up in front of the club house, where Lieut.
Manson. in farewell speech to their chap
erone and maids of homer, gracefully and
eloquently plea led with them to believe
that the boys from Washington had had
splendid time while in st. Louis. Lieut.
Nj nson presented them with the two hand
some guidons of the company, made Of
white silk AMI embroidered and fringed in
gold.
Every one is feeling in excellent spirits
today over the prospect of so soon getting
off for home. The company street is alive
with boys in all manner of costumes, and
some in almost none, packing trunks, bags
and boxes with all manner of things. both
belonging to them and some of the nature
of the souvenir" There are many such
''f1ends'' in camp, and when they begin to
catalogue the spoils there will be list
Of such incongruities is rarely seen.
The Mt Pleasant Field Band will stop
ever at some point along the road in order
to arrive home the same time as the
Rifles. They leave this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-08
JUMPED THE TRACK.
Wreck of Electric Car-Five Per-
Badly Hurt.

CHICAGO, July S.-Five men were badly
injured and several others bruised today
by a wreck on the Paulina street electric
car line. The car was running at high
rate of speed, when near Taylor street it
jumped the track and dashed into the
curb, breaking the motor car to splinters.
The badly injured are:
John Scazanka. laborer, both legs broken,
internally injured.
Robert Stokes, clerk, arm broken and
head cut.
Andrew Gerking, mechanic, internally in
jured
VIM. NJ. Ballahar, motorman, arm In
jured and head cut.
Frank ]. Palera, laborer, cut about head
and shoulders.
Several other passengers were cut and
bruised, but their wounds We're not serious.
The injured were removed to hospitals and
their homes and traffic on the line was not
delayed, as the wreck ran clear off the
track. The accident is supposed to have
been an obstruction on the rails.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-08
STATE DEPARTMENT PROMOTIONS.
Clerks Hho Benefit by Recent Official
Changes.

Promotions have been made in the classi-
fed service of the State Department as fol-
lows: John s. Martin, jr., of Pennsylvania
from $1,000 to $500; William Haywood of
the District of Columbia, from $1,000 to
$1,000; Francois S. Jones of Louisiana, from
81 900 to $1,000; Juliana w. Gales of the
District of Columbia, from 5000 to 200;
Minnie w. Goss of New York, from 5000 to
$1,000 These promotions result from the
dismissal of George LScarborough of Ohio,
an 81, 500 clerk and the resignation of Hub
bard T. Smith of Indiana, who has been ap-
pointed a consular clerk. The legislative,
judicial and executive appropriation bill for
the present fiscal year called for reduc-
ton of two clerks at 5000 in the force of
the State Department. This provision has
been met by the promotion of two clerks of
that grade as stated above.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-08
THE ERICSSON'S TRIAL.
Her Builders Confident That She VIII
Make the Required Speed.

Mr.. Dickie, representative of the Iowa
iron works, has reported to the Navy De-
partment that the torpedo boat Ericsson
is again ready for an acceptance trial.
Owing to untoward accidents at critical
moments the boat has failed twice to meet
the requirement of developing twenty-four
knots speed per hour, but the failures were
owing to no fault of design, and the build
ers of the boat confident that she will
succeed this time III view of her perform
ance in private tests. Orders have been
sent to the coast survey steamer Bache to
proceed to Lorg Island sound and lay out
course just twenty-four knots long, and
the Ericsson will be obliged to traverse this
four times in four hours Within a few
days a board of officers will be appointed
to conduct the trial, and orders will be
issued to some of the smaller warshps and
tugs at New York to take station on the
course to check off the run and the tides.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-08
CONTEMPLATING THE PRESIDENT.
Messages From All Quarters Received
ut Gray Gables.
BUzLARD'S BAY, Mass, July s-Cozy

Gray Gables is bathed in warm sunlight
and the early existence of the rev Miss
Cleveland, the parsonage in whom the resi-
dents of Buzzard's Bay are today most In
terested. is marked by bright. pleasant
weather. DIR. Bryant reported today that
Mrs. Cleveland and the little one are rest
ing quietly, that everything is progressing
finely. He will add nothing except that the
newcomer is "a fine little girl
Telegraph boys have paid numerous visits
to the house this morning, bearing mes
sages Of congratulation 20 the President
from all parts of the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-08
WINS ON A FLUKE.
Ailsn's First Victory in Home Waters
-NiaEarn First.

HUNTERS QUAY, July SIN the race
for the 20 raters under the auspices of the
Royal Clyde Yacht Club today Niagara
won in a light breeze.
Britannia ard Ailsa started today in the
race for big yachts.
When nearing the finish at the end of the
second round Britannia sustained an acci-
dent to some of her riggir and was COM
PEELED to retire. Ailsa II us got her first
win in home waters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-08
Logs for the Sealing Fleet.

The Treasury Department has prepared a
uniform log book for each vessel of the
Rering sea fleet. The books contain large
number Of questions, to which answers are
required covering every detail of the move
ments and doings of the vessels. The pur-
DC Sc is to have these logs sent to the de-
partment at the close of the season, where
if found necessary, they may be consulted
at any time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-08
MEETING OF EDUCATORS.
Over Fourteen Thousand Visitors EX-
pectcu at Denver.

DENVER, Col, July S.-During the past
twerty-four hours there has been a great
rush of incoming delegates and visitors to
the National Educational Association con-
vention. 1t was estimated that 11.000 Wis
itors had arrived at noon and that the to-
tai number will exceed 140o0.
The regular trains have been heavily
loaded and a dozen special trains besides
have arrived since last night. The national
council OF education continued its session
this forenoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-08
of Naval Vessels.

The cruiser Atlanta, which was ordered
south to assist the Raleigh in preventing
violations of the neutrality laws, has sailed
from Port au Prince to Santiago de Cuba
ard will gradually make her way to Key
West. The gunboat Petrol has left Hiogo
for Yokohama.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-08
EARTHatAKEs IN MISSOURI.
No Damage Was Done and They DID
Not Last Long.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, July S.-Two dis
tinct earthquake shocks were felt here last
everfng The first at 30 o'clock. and the
other a m!ncte later. The duration of the
first vibration was five seconds, and the
second, two seconds. No damage was done,
and the quakes were over before the peo-
ME had time to realize they were expert
encing an earthquake.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-08
FOR CRIMINAL ASSAULT.
Arrest of n Wealthy MaryIander on II
Serious Charge.

BALTIMORE, Md. July s.-A special to
the News from Eagerstown, Md, says:
Moneah Metz, aged sixty-f1ve, bank direc-
tor, and one Of the wealthiest residents of
Smithsburgs near here, was arrested this
morning by Sheriff Seller on the charge of
assaulting the ten-year-old daughter of
John Weller. He gave bail for his appear
ance a a hearing here on Wednesday be-
fore Magistrate Blessing.
Metz denies the charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-08
Movements of cabinet Officers.

Secretary Carlisle is expected to return
TO Washington the last of the present week.
or the first. of next.
Attorney General Harmon has returned
frcm brief visit to his home, at Ciicin-
rati.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-08

A telegram from Michigan City, Ind,
states that the schooner May Brown cap
sized near the life saving station al S
o'clock last night. The crew of three per-
sons were saved in the surf boat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-08
Here on Leave OF Absence.

Lieut.. w. H. Wilhelm, tenth infantry;
Lieut.. W. F. Lewis, assistant surgeon;
Lieut.. NJ. Mcfarland, twenty-first infantry
and Lieut. W. ]. Wakeman, assistant sur
geon, are visiting this city on leave of alb
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-08
IN THE ELkHoRN COAL FIELD.
United States Marshal and Deputies
Preserving Order.

WEIGH, w. Va, July s.-United States
Marshal Gardiner. with all his deputies, is
In the Elkhorn coal fields. looking after
the Norfolk and Western interests So far.
troops have not been ordered by Sheriff
Letter, as no outbreak has been attempted
by the strikers on Elllhorn, but trouble
is looked for by many.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-08
EIGHT HUNDRED MADE HOMELESS.
Disastrous Fire in the Suburbs of
Cornyyati, Ont.

CORNWALL, Ont, July S.-Fifty houses
have been destroyed by fire at bonneville,
a suburb of this place, and 500 people rem
6ered homeless. Great distress prevails
One child was burned to death far as
known. Some boys playing in a shed set
fire to it and thus started the blaze.
A high wind was blowing and the flames
communicated rapidly with the adjoining
houses, which were of wood, and in three
hours the whole district was a smoldering
mass of ruins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-08
Fourth-CInss Postmnstcrs.

appointed today, forty-eight of whom We're
to fill vacancies caused by deaths or resig-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-08
DISSOLVING PARLIAMENT.
Writs to BE Issued for the General
Elections.

LONDON, July s.-The Marquis of Sails
bury, Baron Halsbury, the lord high chan
cellor, and The Marquis of Lansdowne, the
secretary of state for war, attended the
meeting of the privy council held al Wind
sor Castle at = o'clock this afternoon at
which the queen signed the proclamation
oiSsolving parliament and the order to
issue writs for the general elections
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-08
RECOVERED HIS CHILD.
Henry Carey's Pursuit of His Run.
uNHy Wife.

awHy Wife.
NEW YORK, July S.-Henry Carey of 221
n. 18th street Philadelphia, who, in Febru-
airy, reported the disappearance of his wife
and their three-year-old child to the police
of this city, gave information at head
quarters today that he had recovered the
child. The mother, he said, lad eloped
with William Warren, and is at present
living with him at PSI North 10th street
Philadelphia. Carey says his wife and
Warren are married.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-08

Government Receipts To-day.
From internal revenue, sSss,160; customs,
s62s, ,521; miscellaneous, $117,144.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-08

t9e proof Of fee puooins is
in f6s eating Sataroap's
Star contained II columns
f aootrftsemenfs, mAoe up
Of 942 separate announce
stenfs. t8ese advertisers
eous6f pu6fietfp-nef merefp
space.
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