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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-24
Great Gathering in Chicago Of Irish
Americans.
TREATIES WITH STATESMEN ENDED
A Return to "First Principles" Pre-
fered.
FENIAN MAXIMS HEARD

CHICAGO, September 24.-Stern earnest
ress marked today's Inauguration of the
new movement for Ireland's indepen-
Irish blood from every quarter of the
United States preliminary steps were taken
for fresh, worldwide effort of the race
in behalf of their mother land.
The convention was held in the magnifi-
cent new Y. NJ. c. A. building on La Sale
street, and started with the unique dis
tincton of being the first assemblage of
the kind held in America within twenty
years not linked with the idea of main le-
lance upon parliamentary agitation.
A return to what.they termed first prin-
ciples seemed to be the idea permeating
the delegates. The "compacts" and "trea-
ties" with British statesmen, through
which the forces of Irish revolution have
been held in check for a definite period, are
it waS the talk among those in attendance.
now at last at an end by limitation, with
nothing for Ireland to show in return.
Dwelling on this, no small portion of the
delegates were inclined to discuss anew
the possibilities, military and otherwise,
of the famous Fenan maxim, "England's
peril is Ireland's opportunity" The chief
definite purposes of the convention, as far
as they could be gathered in advance of
the proceedings, were the formation of a
terna tional if practicable, and the taking
of action of some sort in behalf Of Irish
political prisoners still in British jails
The spacious association hall, dedicated
to Peace on earth good will toward
men," where the sessions were held, took
on quite a martial appearance with its
elaborate decorations of the stars and
stripes interviewer with the green and gold.
The most conspicuous decoration was a
full length portrait OF Robert Emmet, the
centenary of whose execution in Dublin
may not unlikely be de cided upon by the
convention for demonstration to be as
historic as the death of Emmet itself
Among the first arrivals in the conven-
tion hall was Mayor Fitzpatrick Of New
Orleans General NJ. w. Kerwin, ex-col-
lector of the port of New York, came in
with William Lyman of the same city,
treasurer of the Irish National League.
Shortly afterward followed in the steadily
stream of delegates: O'Neill Ryan of St.
Louis, Maurice F. Wilhere of Philadel-
phia, Judge Savage of California, G. w.
Sweeney of Cincinnati, James killilea OF
Nashville and others equally well known.
The convention was called to order by
John I. keatng. state president of the
Ancient Order of Hibernians of Illinois.
He introduced temporary chairman,
eX-Congressman John f. Fnerty of Chi
cago. Mr.. Finerty was given a rousing
reception.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-24
Awaiting n Favorable Time,

PHILADELPHIA, September "a. - The
chenille workers employed in various Phila-
delphia mills, who are perfectng their or
ganization. with view to presenting a de-
mand for increased wages, have as yet made
no active move. President Edward Thorn
ton of the Textile Workers Union says that
during the financial panic the wages of the
chenille workers were reduced several times
the cuts in some cases amounting to 80 or 40
per cent. a partial restoration of this re-
duction is what they now seek. They num-
Der between 6C09 and 1000 and are well or
SaniZed, but. according to President Thorn
ton, the time is not yet quite ripe to ask fo-
an advance. 1t is said, however, that the
demand will be made within few weeks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-24
FOR DEEP WATERWAYS.
Fully Five Hundred Persons Attend
ing the Convention.


ing the Convention.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, September 24.-Sec-
retary Flower of the Deep Waterway As
sociation estimated at noon today that
fully 500 persons had arrived to attend the
first annual convention of the association,
which begins this afternoon.
In some respects the assemblage will be
the most remarkable which has ever been
gathered together. The leaders of almost
every kind of business in the United States
and Canada are represented among those
who have arrived, all vitality interested in
the subject of deep waterways. There is
q strong possibility that John D. Rookie
felier will be chosen to fill the office of
president of the association. His name is
deemed as a particularly strong one, as he
is largely interested in the industries of
the northwest and is deeply interested in
the matter of transportation.
In speaking of the convention, President
Rowland said
"Of course the main object of the con-
vention has been already gained; that is,
the formulation of series of scientific
papers that will present the question of
deep waterways in a manner that will
form a text book for a more popular
presentation of the subject for all future
time. The burning question before the con-
vention is that of maintaining the lake
levels. So far as the Chicago drainage
canal is concerned, 1 look upon it rather
as Godsend than otherwise. When we
find a variation of several feet in the
levels of the lake it is hardly worth while
to talk about the variation of a few
inches"
Vice President L. E. Cooley of Chicago,
who is one of the directors of the Chicago
canal and who has been identified with
that project since it started, said:
II cahnot say what action, If any, will
be taken by the association. 1t is educa-
tional in object, and is for the purpose of
better understanding what is needed,
the best way to arrive at those ends, to
create public sentiment and educate the
public and to act as an incentive for legis-
latioE in the proper direction
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-24
MAY HAVE TO EXPLAIN
Treasury officials Expected to oateohise
the District Commissioners.
Man Employed Under One Appropri-
alton and Paid Out of
Another.

The Commissioners may shortly be called
upon by the accounting officers of the treas
ury to explain their action in appointing a
superintendent of construction at the Small
pox Hospital, and compensating him out of
an entirely different appropriation. Briefly
the case is this: Heretofore. during the
construction Of buildings at the Washing
ton Asylum, 1t was not deemed necessary to
appoint an inspector, 1ntendant Stouten-
burgh always performing that duty. When
the Smallpox Hospital was commenced it
was found that there were not sufficient
funds to pay for an inspector. The lowest
bid for erecting a new ward at the Wash
ington Asylum was some $500 below the ap-
preparation, and the authorities thought it
would be a good opportunity to appoint an
inspector for the Smallpox Hospital, call
him an inspector of the new ward, and pay
him from the latter appropriation. And so
the inspector, or, as he IS oElclally known,
superintendent of construction, was ap-
pointed.
Hospital Authorities Didn't Like 1t.
The hospital authorities demurred, claim
ing that the balance of the appropriation
for the new ward they proposed to use in
the construction of a new morgue, which
was SO badly needed there, and the fitting
up of a room for the treatment of cases Of
minor sur gerry. AL II per Qay 1Of an IN
spector who is not needed but little of the
appropriation will remain, and the institu-
ton will suffer thereby.
The appoir tment of the superintendent
dates from July 30, and the order appoint
ing HIM distinctly specifies his duties to be
Ito superintend the construction of the new
ward at the Washington Asylum"
Auditor Petty VIII Investigate.
The inspector Of buildings, in reply to a
question from reporter of The Star, said
that it was customary to do this. The
superintendent inspected both the con-
struction of the Smallpox Hospital and
the new hospital ward His compensa-
ton, however, came exclusively from the
amount set aside for the construction of the
new ward.
There is a law of Congress which pro-
Vides that appropriations shall be expended
solely fer the purpose for which they were
appropriated. Auditor Petty, when his at
tention was called to the matter. expressed
considerable surprise, and said he would
investigate the facts at once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-24

The famous old steamship Alert lies
beach I'd upon the shoals near Quebec, where
she is being cut up for the sake Of her old
metal and other material. In 1SI5-I6 the
Alert was moored nearer to the north pole
than any other vessel has ever been. She
was tie flagship of the Mares arctic eXpedi-
ton and lay all winter at Floeberg Beach,
81 degrees ii minutes north latitude. Sub
seuuently, in 1888, she was pre<ented by
the British government to the United
States government to take part in the
Greely relief expedition, and after that sue
cessful enterprise she was returned to the
British authorities with the thanks of the
American people. Recently she was found
unseaworthy and was sold at puAiic auc-
ton for $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-24
Catholic Celebration mt Lancaster.

LANCASTER, Pa, September 2l.-The
triple celebration of the twenty-fifth ami
versary of the corner stone laying of st.
Anthony's Catholic Church, the consecra-
ton of the church free of debt and the
laying of the corner stone of the parocnial
morning with conservation service con-
Quoted by Bishop Haide of North Carolina
1t will cor clude this afternoon with pa
rade of Catholic societies from this and
neighboring cities. Many church dignita-
ries are in attendance, including Bishop
McGoVern of Harrisburg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-24
Desirable LegisIa ton.
AN AMERICAN BUOY.
One Picked Up by the Crew of n
French Vessel.

Ambassador Eustis at Paris has informed
the State Department that the minister of
foreign affairs has notified him that the
crew of the French ship Melpomene picked
up in latitude 10 degrees minutes north
longitude 10 degrees IL minutes west, a
buoy Bouee de Balisage), marked "L. H.
L. o. S. which seems to belong to one OF
the courts of the United States. 1t weighs
about two tons, and its value is estimated
al about $500 1t is now on the wharf at
Quiberon. The minister of marine thinks
that according to usage, those who rescued
it are entitled to a third of its value, and
states that in compliance with article % of
the ordinance of 1851, the buoy will be re-
stored to its owners upon payment of the
indemnity above mentioned, and of the
amount due to the French Navy Depart
msnt for taking charge of the same.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-24
THE VACANT SOLICITORSHIP.
1t VIII Probably Be Filled Within the
Next Two Weeks.

1t is said at the State Department that
the vacancy in the office Of solicitor OF that
department. occasioned by the resignation
of Judge Dabney, will pl obably be ulied by
the President within the next two weeks.
Nothing has yet been settled in the matter
andothe report that Mr.. Charles w. Rus
sell, an assistant attorney at the Depart
ment of Justice, will receive the appoint
ment is said to be without reasonable
foundation. The probability is that law
yer outside of the federal service at pres
ent will be named for the place. Owing to
its intimate connection with the duties of
the Secretary of State it is likely that that
official Will have considerable to say i'll The
matter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-24
AFFAIRS IN EGYPT.
A Decoration Conferred on the Consul
Generals Wife.

Vice Consul General Washington at
Cairo, Egypt, reports to the State Depart
rlent, under date of September =, that the
anniversary of the accession of the sultan
was celebrated on the 31st of August in
the customary manner, by an official dim
ner at Rasel Tin Palace, Alexandria, and
an evening reception held by the high COM
missioner of the porte. He also informs the
department tnat his majesty, the sultan,
has conferred upon Mrs. Pentield, the wife
don of the Cheficat, set with small Jewels
This decoration is of very high rank and
the consul says that feeling manifested at
Cairo by Egyptian officials at its award
was such as to be extremely gratifying.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-24
PITTsBURG's POLICE.
Investigating Charges of Bribery, Cor
ruptiOn and Black.nail.

PITTSBURG. Pa, September 24.-The in
vestigation of the charges of bribery, cor
ruption and blackmail against the police
department of this city was begun this
nc rnng.
The first witness was Marion Clarke, a
young man who testified that he had been
arrested for stealing diamond. After his
arrest ne arranged with Detective Robin
soa to pay 500, and he was released. The
Sl0C was paid by check on the Second Ma
tional Bank, and the Cancelled check was
produced and marked exhibit A. There
was 40 secret about giving the check.
Attorney Shields. who is conducting the
prosecution, objected to Director Brown of
the department of public safety conducting
the Investigation, and stated that he would
go before the mayor today and make in
formation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-24
Coming Home From Abroad.

LIVERPOOL, September 2I.-The Cunard
line steamship Aurania, which sailed for
New York today, carried among her pas
sengers Michael H. De Young, proprietor Of
the San Francisco Chronicle, and Mrs. De
Young.
On board the White Star line steamer
Britannia, which sails for New York to-
morrow, will be Mr.. A. H. Smith-Barry
NJ P; Mr.. and Mrs. Poultney Bigelow Of
New York, and General Thomas Casey
Lyons, c. B., governor and commander-in-
chief of Bermuda.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-24
Republican Reports on the Prospects
Throughout Maryland.

Throughout Maryland.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
BALTIMORE, Md, September 4.-The
republican state executive committee, COM
posed of members from each county and
legislative district, met at the Carrollton
Hotel today. Chairman George L. yelling
ton, president, and Mr.. Lloyd Lowndes, the
republican candidate for governor, attend
ed the meeting Reports which were read
from all sections of the state showed the
Lowndes sentiment to be steadily gaining,
and the meeting was characterized by gen.
elal enthusiasm. 1t was also decided to
hold Lowndes demonstrations in all parts
of the state, and steps toward having. re-
publican mass meetings held in every coun-
ty were taken. Mr.. Lowndes, prior to the
meeting, held a levee in the hotel lobby.
He declares himself as most sratified at the
outlook.
1: was stated today at democratic head
quarters that Senator German will address
the me SIS meeting at Easton October II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-24
Awarded to Jimmy Murphy.

DULUTH, Mimi. September 24.-Jimmy
Murphy of Chicago and Bob Gallagher
fought twenty rounds at the Parlor Thea
ter last night. The fight was awarded to
Murphy. who had the best of it from start
TO finish. He did all the leading, but was
Unable to knock Gallagher out. Gallagher
was clever at ducking and getting out Of
his reach.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-24
A Surgeon Promoted.

Capt. Lewis w. Champion, medical de-
partment stationed at Fort Meade, South
Dakota, has been promoted to the grade of
major, to fill vacancy caused by the
death of Major Van Buren Hubbard. The
promotion of Capt. Champion causes a
vacancy in the list of captains in the medi-
cal department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-24
ETHELWYNN WELL AHEAD
The Second International Race of Half
Raters.
TOday's Contest Was Over a Triansu-
Showed Her Superiority.

OYSTER BAY, L. l., September PA
fresh wind was blowing from the north
west today. and there was every probable
ity that the little yachts. Ethelwynn and
Spruce ~, would have all the breeze they
want. If not more in the second race for
the Seawanhaka challenge cup. The course
today was triangular IN shape The legs
are two miles long each and will be sailed
over twice, making total Of twelve miles.
1t is just the kind of day that Mr.. J.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-24
THE RECENT LAKE STORM.
Loss of the Barge a. w. ComstOck
With Crew Reported.

LOSS OF the Bnrsse n. W. COmStOck
With Crew Reported.
MILWAUKEE, Wis, September 24.-Ad-
vices from Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, state that
the barge A. w. Comstock of Algona, Mich,
foundered off Stannards Rock, Lake Supe-
rior, in the late storm. Her crew is suppos-
ed to be lost. The barge was new and was
valued at SOL 900. She had cargo of 1000
bushels of wheat from Duluth.
CHICAGO, September 24.-The captain of
the steamer McWilliams wired today that
he had picked up the crew of the wrecked
schooner Comstock in Lake Superior.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-24
CoUNTERFEITERs ARnA1GNEp.
All Held to Bail for n Future Hear
ing.

ing.
PHILADELPHIA, September 24.-The al
legged counterfeiters, Jacob Friedman,
Frank Silberman, Jacob Findburg, Moses
Rosengarten and Max Frankel, who were
arrested last night by Deputy United
States Marshals Myers and Hunt, had IA
hearing today before United States Com
missioner Craig. The first four We're held
for further hearing on next Tuesday.
H. Tristan of Landisville, N j., and
Keve Riser of this city testified to seeing
the dies and machinery for making coun-
session of the men, and Commissioner
Craig decided to hold them until he could
get further evidence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-24
Reported for Examination

Capt 8. NJ. Appel, medical department.
has reported at the War Department for ex-
animation for promotion. Lieut.. Frank T.,
MeriweatEer, medical department, also has
reported for examination for retirement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-24
Another Grade Crossing Tragedy.

LONG BRANCH, N. J., September GA
wagon in which were five colored women
and one colored man was struck by a rail-
road train here this morning Allie Bell
was instantly killed, Louis Bennett was
badly hurt about the back and the others
received severe injuries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-24
Bridges Authorized.

The Secretary of War has authorized the
construction of bridge across the San Joa-
qun river, California, and also one across
the st. Croix river between Minnesota and
Wisconsin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-24

A cable message was received at the
Navy Department today saying that the
Machias sailed from Shanghai this morning
for Chinkiang.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-24
The Slate.

The Erie people are confident of win
ming the controllership with Augustus
Scheu of Buffalo. The Brooklyn men had
a conference this morning, and decided to
support General King of Brooklyn. II ha
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-24
LOOKING OVER THE STATE.

There the boats began a bes
asst mark on the first round.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-21
ADMTRAL MEADE RETIRED.
The Recommendation of Secretary Herber
 Endorsed by tae P, esident

The RecOmm endation of Secretary Herbert
 Endorsed by tle P, P,esident.
 Washington, May 20.-Admiral Meade was placed on the retired list to-day with reprlmand.
 Secretary Herbert recommended the retirement and the president endorsed thereon as follows:
 Executive Mansion, May 20, 1895. The within recommendation is ap- proved and Rear Admiral Richard w.. Meade Is hereby retired from active service pursuant to section 1443 of the revised statutes.
 The president regrets exceedingly that the long active service of this of ficer, so brilliant in it's early stages and so often marked by honorable in- cidents, should at it's close be tarnisheG by conduct at variance with com mendable career and inconsistent with the example which an officer of his high rank should furnish of subordina- ton and submission to the restraints or wholesome discipline and manifest propriety. (Signed)
 GROVER CLEVELAND
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-21
HE DIED IN A FIT OF ANGER
DANIEL SIMPSON MEETS WITH (
 VERY PECUEIAR DEATH.

While Driving in Company With Friend
 He Was Run Into and Quarrel Ensued- Simpson Was About to Draw Revolver
 When He Gave Gasp and Fell Back Dead.
 Westport. May 20.--At o'clock this Efternoon gentleman who proved to be Daniel Simpson of 927 Third avenue, New York city, met death under pe- |uliar circumstances. Simpson, in com |any with a friend, was driving Through this place in a light buggy Eith one horse. He was off for week. s |ross country trip.
 At a point on Cross highway, oppo- |lte the residence of George Williams, Iimpson's team was run into by one lriven by George Ferris of this place. he New Yorker was very angry and quarrel ensued. Simpson became shuch heated and was about to draw a 'evolver when he gave gasp and fell backward dead. Heart disease was the .huse of the death.
 Coroner Powers was summoned and he body was turned over to Under |lker Fable. The companion of Simp- Dn has disappeared. The name of the lead man was ascertained from papers bund in his pockets.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-21
SEVERAL DEATHS rEABED.

Any Were Injured in an Accident Tester
 day at South Norwalk. outh Norwalk, May 20.-Miner D. nde1l of East Norwalk, a contractor, several carpenters in his employ, st with serious and very peculiar aident this afternoon while raising the < to the New York, New Haven and rtford railroads new depot. Sev- n deaths are feared. The railroad constructing four tracks through tn Norwalk and two handsome new & te brick depots are being built
 uring a lull in traffic Contractor hdall and a force of men commenced sing a long overhanging roof, when anbury freight came flying down to- # I'd the depot on which the carpenters e at work. The roof overhung con- 5rably, being suspended by scaffold-
 Four men were on the roof and Pral were climbing about on the Holding under it.
 one noticed the approaching ght and the engineer failed to ob- Fe that the roof was much too low I his train to successfully pass. The motive cab struck the obstruction < behind it were thirty or more
 running at a momentum suffi- It to carry all before them. The holding and heavy roof fell with h, burying several men under it seriously injuring those on top.
 Randell was picked up uncon- 3ls. Two others were unconscious
 three or four others more or less x lte tonight all the injured men were :. B as well as could be expected. It A elieved the dispatcher at Danbury
 understood his instructions from
 end.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-21
No Opinion to Express.

Washington, May 3O.-Attorney Gen eral Olney. when he returned to the department of justice from the supreme court said he had no opinion one way or the other to express on the decision of the court on the income tax. There was no further move for the govern ment to take. It was intimated, how ever, in official circles, that with the personnel of the supreme court chang ed, as 1t may be by the retirement of one of the justices, the whole subject might be tried over again. This could be done, it was said, by the treasury officials refusing to refund the income tax collected and having the party en- ter suit to recover the money. It is pointed out that the money paid in on this account can be refunded under sec tion 22O R. S., only upon the approval of the secretary of the treasury, and If he should withhold approval a test case with a changed court might re- suit