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Evening star., 1895-04-25
PREPARING FOR THE FErE.
An Interesting Entertainment As
sured mt the Light Infantry Armory.

An Interesting Entertainment As
sUred MT the Light Infantry ArmOry.
The ladies having in charge the arrange
rents for the May fete which will be held
In the Washington Light Infantry Armory
from April % to May 4, inclusive. met yes
terday afternoon and made considerable
progress in outlining the features of the
entertainment. Great interest was shown
by those in attendance in the occasion, and
all were more than willing to cooperate
for making it an unbounded success. 1t
was announced that Mrs. Harry Heth
would have charge Of a unique and in
structive colonial exhibit, and that Mrs.
James Stevenson widow of the famous ex-
plcrer, whom she accompanied on so many
OF ms journeys. would preside over the
Indian booth. Madame Romero will assist
and contribute to the Mexican exhibit
which will be in charge of Mrs. A. s.
Gstschet. The kindergarten display will be
managed by Miss Childs, and the literary
bocth Will be presided over by Miss E. A.
Longfeiiow, niece. of the poet.
Ine complete program, including the
musical and other attractive features which
will add to the pleasurable character of the
fete, will be announced tomorrow. The in
ternational, interstate and District of Co
II nbia committees are in session this
afternoon at the residence Of Mrs. John C.
Evening star., 1895-04-25
NO WORD FROM NICARAGUA.
A Conviction Here That the Govern
ment VIII Not Yield.

A Conviction Here That the Govern
ment VIII Not Yield.
Up to o'clock today no official word had
come as to Nicaragua's decision on the
British ultimatum. Many official dispatches
came yesterday, but there was an ominous
silence during the early part Of today. It
is known that Nicaragua is in a great state
of excitement.
The government authorities are under
stood to be in consultation, and the fact
that no communication was sent to Wash
ington up to o'clock is taken to indicate
that the final decision is not yet reached.
It is the very strong conviction of officials,
however, that Nicaragua will not yield.
At the State Department great reticence
prevails, but there is reason to believe that
Secretary Gresham has cabled to Ambas-
sador Bayard suggesting brief respite as
a means toward adjustment, but not pro-
posing Intervention.
The statement concerning the cable Is
credited by those in position to know the
circumstances. but it cannot be officially
confirmed, nor is it known whether Mr..
Bayard has replied. 1t is regarded as set
tied. however, that the United States will
not intervene.
Evening star., 1895-04-25
POTOMAC FLATS CASES
Assistant District Attorney Taggart Con-
times His Argument
The Various Points Made in the Case
OF the Marshall Heirs Consider
ed 0nd Reviewed.

The hearing of the case of the United
States against Martin F. Morris and others
to quiet the title Of the defendants to the
Potomac fats and adjacent river front, was
resumed today before Chief Justice Bing-
Z ham and Justices Hagner and McComas
Ihe argument which Assistant District
Attorney Hugh T. Taggart, representing
the government, commenced yesterday
afternoon, in answer to the contentious of
the Mars hall heirs, who claim the river bed
from shore TO shore. was concluded just be-
fcre the midday recess today. Mr.. Tag
CART was followed by Mr. A. Leo Knott
who responded on behalf of the Marshall
heirs.
Mr.. Taggart contended that II the Mar
shaii helrs ever did possess a title they had
lost 1T by sleeping for more than 100 wears
on their rights, and it was now too late to
attempt to assert them. Their claims. he
declared could not be established in the
present proceeding, their only chance being
through an appeal to Congress.
But, argued Mr.. Taggart their claims
were cffectually disposed of by the Mary
iand confscation act, and he claimed also
tnat the matter Of private title had been
disposed of when, years ago, the state Of
Maryland received a favorable decision in
the dispute between that>state and Virginia
as to the boundary line on the Potomac
That decision, ratified by each state, gave
maryland the river to low-wa:ar mark on
the Virginia shore. Congress had also
ratified 1t on behalf of the District The
ped OF the river. said Mr.. Taggart. an. its
shores were held by grants from the crown
as public trusts. The result of the war
OF the revolution vested the same in the
state and they were then passed successive
ly to the United States. Hence, declared Mr.
Taggart. there was no private ownership
In the beds of tidal waters, the title being
undeniably in the government
Mr.. Knott had not concluded his argu-
raent when, at o'clock, the court ad-
journed for the day.
Evening star., 1895-04-25
THE TRIAL COMMENCED
Cases of the Fidelity Association Officers
at Pittsburg.
Ow ing to Pressure of Other business
ON the Criminal Court They Were
Not Taken Up Until 2:3O PM.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
P1TTSBURG, Pa, April 25.-The trial Of
Harrison Dingman. Andrew Wall of Wash
ington and other officials of the Fidelity
Building. Loan and Investment Association
on charge of conspiracy to defraud was
expected to begin in the criminal court
early this morning. Owing, however, to
the pressure of long-standing libel case
against ]. B. Corey, rich coal operator
brought by County Controller Green, the
Fidelity trial was postponed until o'clock
pm.
The commonwealth will probably be rep
resented by District Attorney Haymaker,
assisted by Assistant City Attorney ex-
Judge Fetterman and counsel for several
private prosecutors. Judge Moulton and
James H. Hopkins are here to look after
the interests of Mr.. Dingman. and the
easterners with Mr.. Dingman are M. nj.
Parker, ex-District Commissioner; Col VIM
G. Moore, superintendent of police; John
Joy Edison, president of the Washington
Loan and Trust Company; James F. Till
man, register Of the United States treas
ury; s. s. Burdett ex-Congressman and
past commander-in-chief Of the Grand
Army OF the Republic; Frank N. Devereux,
treasurer of the Society of st. Vincent de
Paul; NJ. Emmet Urell, lieutenant colonel
second regiment. D. c. N. G.. and Michael
V. Tierney, Quartermaster general D. c. N.
G.
The indications are that Mr.. Dingman Is
to stand trial strictly on his own behalf,
and that he will endeavor to have his case
separated from that of the other de-
PENDANTS, who may be tried jointly. 1t is
quite likely that he will make 10 attempt
to defend the other men indicted with
him. as 1t is alleged in his behalf that he
knew nothing about the workings Of the
loan association, and that while president
he was only nominally so. having lent the
weight of his name and influence to the
organization without having Investigated it
or the calber of the men associated with
him In Its management. He therefore dis
claims responsibility for any wrong acts
OF under-ofhcials. The great fight for
Dingman is to be made on his past reputa-
tion; every influence is being brought to
bear on his case.
Mr. Dingman was given a hearty well
come upon his arrival here by Messrs.
Joseph Eichbaum. Col. Hudson and other
prominent Masons.
Later.-The trial of Harrison Dingman
OF Washington and other officials of the
Fidelity Building and Loan Association
was taken up in criminal court at 2:3O this
afternoon. The first half hour was con-
sumed in empaneling a jury.
Evening star., 1895-04-25
IN A RUSSIAN PRISON.
A Nnturalizcd Citizen of Glasgow
AIont Trc.,tod with Indi1n ities

A Nnturalizcd Citizen of Glasgow,
Mont, Treated With Indignities.
GLASGOW, Mont, April 25.-Intense ex-
citement prevails here over the receipt of
letter from John Gozburg, a citizen Of the
United States and former resident Of this
town. Last October he went to visit his
parents in Russia. Immediately after
crossing the border from Germany into
Russia it is alleged that he was seized
by the authorities ard thrown into prison.
All outside communication was cut off and
he has been lying in Jail destitute of cloth
ing since that time. The authorities have
refused him any trial. His letter recites
tale of hardship and privation.
The citizens advised Senators Mantle
and Carter and Representative Hartman of
Montana yesterday of the matter. Coz
burg is now in Pink, Russia, in one of
the jails. He was contractor held in
high esteem. He was by birth Russian,
but had taken out his naturalization pa
pers some years ago.
Evening star., 1895-04-25
A TERRIFIC STORM.

Hail stones the Size of Goose Eggs
aud Were Two Feet Deep.
ST. LOUIS. No., April ga special to
the Post-Dispatch from San Anto1 1io, Tex,
says:
The terrific hailstorm which passed
through Wilson. Bexsar and Medina coun-
ties last night did much damage. The hail
stones were the size Of goose eggs and COW
cred the ground to the depth Of two feet
The towns of Lytle, Benton City and Cas-
troville were riddled like a sieve by the
hailstones. The damege to residences and
business houses In Lytle alone amounts to
about $4,000.
Hundreds of head Of live stock were
killed. The tracks of the International and
Great Northern railroad were blockaded
with hailstones. and they had to be re-
moved before trains could proceed. The
cotton and corn crops in the path Of the
storm were completely destroyed. Two
hundred thousand dollars, it is estimated,
will hardly cover the amount Of damage TO
crops and other property. A Subscription
was started here today for the relief of suf-
ferers from the storm.
Evening star., 1895-04-25
ENGLISHMEN IN HAWAII.
Complaints Regarding Ill Treatme ent
Will BE Investigated

VIII lie investigated.
LONDON, April 25.-Replying to a ques-
tion In the house Of commons today as to
whether Hawaii is under the protection
of the United States and if it is possible
to approach the United States government
with the view of obtaining proper treat
ment for ex-Queen Liliuokalani, Sir Ed
ward Grey. parliamentary secretary of
the foreign office, said that the Hawaii
republic was not under United States pro-
tection and that Great Britain did not see
any opportunity of interfering in the mat
ter.
In answer to a question concerning the
letter of man named Frederick Harri-
son, dated San Francisco, which appeared
In the newspapers here and which claimed
to point out the outrageous manner in
which British subjects had been treated
in Hawaiian prisons. Sir Edward Grey said
that the government had received no con-
firmation of the reported outrages, al
though several complaints on the subject
had been received. These complaints. he
added, would be investigated and steps
would be taken, if necessary. to obtain
redress.
Evening star., 1895-04-25
DETECTIVES AT WORK.
Williams Clues Being Followed With
Steady Perxistence.

Williams Clues Being Followed With
Steady Persistence.
Detectives Horne and Weldon are still
working hard in the case of Billy Will
Jams and the other safe blowers, but just
what they are doing is not definitely
known. In addition to weaving the web
about the safe blowers, they are investi-
eating other statements made in the con-
fession of Williams. and the action of the
grand jury will depend largely upon the re-
suit of their labors.
No additional arrests have been made in
the case. The young man Offutt, under in
dfctment with Desmond and Dempsey, has
not yet been apprehended. 1t was rumored
that he was seen in this city Tuesday. but
this rumor seems to lack verification.
Mrs. Williams, the prisoners wife, was
at the city hall yesterday, where she held
a consultation with District Attorney Bir-
ney, but the substance of the interview can
only be surmised.
1t is possible that there will be some in
teresting developments in the next few
days.
Evening star., 1895-04-25
CADET APPOINTMENTS.
The Attorney Generals Opinion as to
the Right of Members of Congress-,

The Attorney Generals Opinion as to
the Right of Members of Congress.
Attorney General Olney has given an
opinion to the Secretary of the Navy that
members of Congress whose term of office
expired March last are not entitled to the
special privileges in the matter of cadet
appointments at the Naval Academy grant
ed to themselves by the naval appropria-
ton act Of March 2, 1895. unless their rec
concentrations for such appointments were
made to the Secretary of the Navy by or
before II o'clock on the 4th Of March last,
when their terms expired.
This decision affects three cadets whose
nominations. although dated March 4, 1895,
were not received at the Navy Department
until the following day, after the terms Of
the nominating Congressman had expired
The Attorney General says that any other
construction would deprive the defacto
congressional Representatives of the Just
privileges in the premises.
Evening star., 1895-04-25
THE TREATY WITH CHINA.
Russia Says That 1t Must Not De Car
ried Out.

Russia Says That 1t Must Not De Car
ried Out.
ST. PETERSBURG, April 25.-The gov-
ernment has sent q note to Japan intimat-
ing that there are various condition.; to
the treaty of peace between japan and
China that Russia cannot allow to be put
into execution.
LONDON, April 25-A dispatch from
Berlin to the Times says that the St
Petersburg correspondent of the Frankfort
Zeitung declares that it Is firmly believed
in the Russian capital that Japan has
made considerable secret concessions to
Great Britain.
The Times, commenting editorially upon
the dispatch received In Berlin from
Toxic. stating that Russia, Germany and
France have formally protested to Japan
against the incorporation of any of the
Chinese mainland into the Japanese en-
pire, says that the dispatch will arouse
considerable interest in Great Britain. but
perhaps the predominant feeling that 1t will
create will be one Of wonder not un-
mingled with amusement. If the protest
Is genuine and the powers are prepared
to support their words by action, Russia
must be congratulated upon signal dip
lomatic triumph, but the small interest
that Germany and France have in the
question makes it appear a game of bluff,
WHICH JdpdA Will pOSSlDly see tiiou6H.
Her wisest course will probably be to yield.
as the consequences of a mistake might
prove exceedingly grave.
In an editorial the Chronicle says: Rus
sia might az well try to invade the moon
as invade Japan. Every soldier she could
land would find ten japanese soldiers wait
ing for him. while it is not improbable that
the Japanese would attempt descent upon
Nladivostock. This is the position that
Russia must face before deciding to back
up her protest by arms.
In leader this morning the Daily News
says: 'The protest of the powers to Japan
risks delaying a settlement of peace for
which the commerce of the whole world Is
hoping. Nothing will be gained that is
worth even the remote risk of war. We
trust that it is not the policy Of any Of
the powers to go beyond persuasion"
Sir Henry Howorth, NJ p, a well-known
authority on eastern affairs. has written
letter to the Times urging Great Britain
to take counsel with America to formulate
a common policy in the Chinese seas.
Great Britain and America, he says, have
no political rivalries there, and their CO.
operation may ripen into results that
would be beneficial to both in other diff
cultieS elsewhere,
Evening star., 1895-04-25
MUCH PROPERTY DESTROYED.
Raging of the Forest Fires In New
jersey.

Raging of the Forest Fires In New
Jersey.
LAKEWOOD. N. j.. April 25.-The forest
fire which originated from the burning of
tallow in hotel in the cedars about a
mile from this place, continued to burn
flercely this forenoon. 1t is estimated that
$4,000 worth Of property has already been
destroyed. Most of the damage has been
to standing timber, about 2.0C0 acres hav-
ing been already burned over. The resi-
dents of the surrounding neighborhood have
been fighting the flames since yesterday
The wind shifting it is now hoped to save
much valuable property.
VINELAND, N. j., April 25.-The forest
fires which have been burning some dis
tance from this place for the past three
days are getting dangerously close to Vine
land. The heat of the flames can be plain
ly felt here. and the residents of the out
Slkirts of the town are in great fear that
the fire will reach their property unless the
wind shifts.
Evening star., 1895-04-25
QUEER LOOKING TENDERS.

The 14th Street Grip Cars Equipped
With Safety Attachments.
All the grip cars on the 14th street line
of the Washington and Georgetown rail-
road appeared today with Blackstone fen
ders attached to their fronts. The appli-
ances did not receive much public approval.
as the general opinion was that they were
geared entirely too high, their front projec-
tion being eleva ted at least ten inches or a
foot above the tracks. The railroad au-
thorities were also of the opinion that the
tenders should be carried nearer down to
the concrete. but the experts who placed
them on the grip cars stated that they
were properly arranged. The car wheel
guards will be added to the novel safety
equipment already in place in a few days.
Evening star., 1895-04-25
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, April 25.-F1our firm, unchanged
receipts 5ss2 barrels; shipments. SO 0ss barrels
65M bid; May. 65Aa65ss; June. 65s.a655s; July
e41aG4ss; steamer No. red, 6aSia63- receipts loo
els; southern wheat by sample, 6la67. Corn firmer
spot z.p and month, 51ha51h; May. 511sa5lA July,
bushels; shipments. 47254 bushels; stock. pa 730
bushels sales, 5000 bushels; southern white corn,
No. 2 white western, 37a37k; No. mixed west
ern. 33!.a3tstock, 13S, $50 bushels. Rye steady,
with fair inquiry-No. 2, 65a66-receipts, 376 bush
els; stock, 21,07s bushels. Hay firm. better de-
mand-good to choice timothy $13 OOa$I3.5O Grain
fretghts dull. unchanged. Sugar firm, unchanged
Butter and eggs steady, unchanged. Cheese quiet,
Evening star., 1895-04-25
DEsERT1oNs FROM THE OLYMPIA.

Cruelty md Insufficient RatiOns
Charged by the Men.
SAN DIEGO, Cal, April 25.-Sailors from
the Olympia who are ashore here report
that over sixty men have deserted from the
cruiser on the trip. although there have
been no wholesale desertions here, owing to
her being too far off shore. They assert
that if she was brought into harbor nearly
all the men would leave her at the first
opportunity. The complaints are unusual
ly severe, tn ose Of cruelty and insufficient
rations being loud and deep. None of the
officers will talk, but from the unanimous
growing among the men 1t is believed that
there is something radically wrong on
beard the big ship, and that it demands an
Investigation by the Navy Department.
John johnson, coxswain on the cruiser
Olympia was killed while the crew was en-
gagged in target practice of Coronado, the
breech plug of a five-inch gun flying out
and striking him.
Evening star., 1895-04-25
He Claims Damages.

T. Franklin Schneider, the owner of the
Cairo flats. was. today, made the defend
ant in suit filed by James ]. Ryan, in
which $1,000 damages are claimed. Ryan
charges that, while assisting on the 18th of
last September in the construction of the
fats, an elevator on which he was riding
fell, throwing him from the third floor to
the basement. His left arm, he says, was
broken and lacerated, and his health per-
manently injured. He claims that he is
entitled to recover the amount of damages
named because of the unsafe and danger
our condition of the elevator machinery
Evening star., 1895-04-25
URGED TO REMAIN CALM.

Strikers in Paris Discuss the Arrest
of Their Leaders.
PARIS, April 25.-Prost and Delville, lead
ers of the omnibus drivers strike were ar
rested yesterday evening. Later, munich
pal councillor, a socialist, endeavored to
procure their release, but he was informed
at the prefecture Of police that the men
were arrested by order Of the public prose-
cutor, charged with attacking liberty and
labor, and that their release at present was
impossible. After the arrest of Prost and
DeIville, the council of the labor leaders
met to consider the situation. The council.
after deliberation, advised the strikers to
overtures looking to conciliation until the
leaders are liberated.
Evening star., 1895-04-25
MRS. LOCKWOOD DENIED.

Not Allowed to Qualify Before Vir-
Eipin Court of Appeals.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RICHMOND, Va, April 25-The court of
appeals this morning refused to allow Mrs
Beiva lockwood of Washington, d. c., to
qualify before it to practice. The old court
of appeals. which was republican, granted
Mrs. Lockwood the right to practice in
Virginia about year ago, but at that time
she failed to qualify. Her application be-
fore the new democratic court was that she
be allowed to qualify. in accordance with
the right granted her by the old court
Inc court simply said; Each member OF
the court has carefully considered Mrs
Lockwood'S petition to qualify and feels
constrained to decline to allow her to do
So.'
Evening star., 1895-04-25
B1MErALL1sTs ORGANIZE.
Cincinnatians Who Are for Free Sill
yer Coinage.

Cincinnatinns Who Are for Free Sill
yer Coinage.
CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 25.-The first
bimetallic league has been formed in this
city, to be Independent of any political
party, it's principal object being to secure
the free and unlimited coinage of gold and
silver without waiting for the action of any
other government. The officers elected are:
President, DR.. Herman J. Groesbeck; vice
president, DR.. w. R. Thrall; secretary,
VIM. G. Windhurst; treasurer, Burr w.
Blair. OF these Groesbeck and Windhurst
are democrats Thrall and Blair republi-
cans.
DENVER, Col. April 25-Secretary Light
of the chamber of commerce has received
a letter from Congressman Bland, stating
that he will deliver a lecture in Denver
May IL. He was to have been here this
morning, but his health was so poor that
he was compelled to abandon his trip. He
has now recovered and will spend some
time In Colorado. delivering several
speeches.
Evening star., 1895-04-25
ROBBED OF S35,OOO.

Safe Burglary EARLY This Morning Mt
MihiintOsvn, Pm.
MIFFLINTOWN, Pa. April 25.-Eerly
this morning the store Of Noah Hertsler at
Port Royal, this county, was robbed of
stocks, tonds and cash amounting to about
$35.0OO. The safe WAS blown open.
a liberal reward has been offered fDr the
arrest of the thieves.
All approaches to the store were protect
ed by burglar alarms, but the robbers in
some way managed to gain an entrance
to the cellar and then cut their way
through the floor.
Evening star., 1895-04-25
Pleasant on the Island.

The weather today was the warmest of
the season, but at Alexander Island a cool
breeze swept across the grand stand. which
made the day a pleasant one. The card
was good one. with large fields predom-
mating. The track was very fast. Fifteen
books were on. Attendance was good.
First race. six and a quarter furlongs-
ConnorS (MorriS), 3 to s. first; Blizzard
Haml. l to /, second; Cod (Clare) 10 to l,
third. Time, 1.2O.
Evening star., 1895-04-25
JAPAN's REPLY TO RUSSIA.
Couldn't ARcrd to Yield to the De
manda of the Powers.

ST. PETERSBURG, April 25.-The Japan
ese minister. replying to the note of the
Russian government intimating that there
are various conditions in the treaty of peace
between Japan and China that Russia can
not allow to be put into execution. has in
formed Russia that if Japan yielded to the
exactions Of Russia, France and Germany,
she would expose herself to q revolution.
as the Japanese people are intoxicated with
their victories and would assent to no
concessions.
In spite of this reply Russia is determined
to maintain her demands.
Evening star., 1895-04-25
Primary In Alexandria.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
The democratic primary election in Alex
andria, which has been going on since sun
rise this morning, has created a great deal
of excitement, and up to the time The
Stars report closed some 900 votes had
been cast. The contest for both mayor and
city auditor is close. and the friends Of
each candidate are working hard for their
favorite. The vote of the city will not be
known until after midnight. There has
been less drinking today than on any other
election day for years past, not more than
one OF two cases having been noticed.