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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13
ONE MORE FATALITY
Dead Man Found at the New City Post
Office
Must Have Fallen From the Fourth
Story Some Time Yesterday-Was
Discharged Workman.

Another fatal accident occurred at the
new city post office yesterday afternoon,
though it was not discovered until today.
Shortly after IL o'clock this afternoon one
of the workmen, wko was down in the
basement, found the dead body of man
lying inside of one of the turrets on the
west side of the building.
The body was identified as that of Thomas
F. James, a laborer, who had been employ
ed for some time in the work of pointing
up the plaster on the outside of the walls
He had been on the work for about six
weeks, but was discharged Monday morn
ing. Yesterday afternoon, about o'clock,
ne made his way to the fourth floor of the
building and across the iron beams to where
the man who is In charge of that portion of
the work was standing. He asked to be put
back at work, but the foreman told him
that there were no vacancies. James acted
as though he had been drinking, and for
this reason especially the foreman ordered
him down from that dangerous height.
A few minutes later the man attempted
to get out onto the scanolding where
number of men were engaged on the walls
but they refused to allow him 10 do
so. No one saw him after that, but
it is supposed that he made his way
into the turret, from the windows of which
a fine view could be mad of the parade on
the avenue. The girders farther apart
there than in other portions of the struc-
ture, and the suppostion is that he missed
his footing and fell through to the ground
some feet below the level of the street.
The workmen on that part of the building
were watching the procession, and did not
see the accident, and they all took it for
granted that the man had made his way
down in safety. From the character of the
injuries about the head and body it is evil
dent that the man must have been instant
ly killed. The body was well dressed, as
James had left off his working clothes and
was enjoying a holiday.
This is the fifth fatal accident that has
happened since work on the building was
commenced. James was about thrty-three
years of age and was unmarried He liyed
on North Capitol street. The body was re-
moved to the morgue and the coroner noti-
fed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13
Personal Mention.

Col. G. NJ. Brayton, retired is in the city
on leave. He is at the Army and Navy
Club.
Lieut.. ]. G. Ord eighte enth infantry, is at
1913 Pennsylvania avenue.
Lieut.. J. W. Ruckman, first artillery, is
at 1881 Vermont avenue.
Lieut.. r. L. Turner, sixth infantry, is at
the Ebbitt-
Mr.. j. Walter ElaHdford, private secre-
tary to the Secretary of State, who has
been suffering from infs mmatory rheuma-
tism for several weeks past, mas returned
to Washir gton ttis morning from a two
weeks stay at Fort Monroe. He is very
much imp1 owed in health, and expects to
be able to resume his duties at the State
Department in few days.
Chief Ell gineer NJ. L. Macarty of the
Boston is in the city.
Lieut.. ]. B. Blish of the navy is on
visit to the city.
Geo. H. Wilson Of New York is at Will
lards.
Gov. and Mrs. Woodbury. of Vermont are
at the Shoreham.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13
MCKINLEY AND FINANCE
His Friends Make Light Of the 0pposi-
tion's Attempt to Embarrass Him.
They Say He VIII Stand on as Strong
Sound Money Platform as
May BE Made.

The Mckinley people make light of the
efforts of Mr.. Platt and other leaders of
the opposition to make it appear that Nc
Kinley is not sound on the money question.
They say that it is not necessary for Nc
Kinley to adopt the forms of expression
that his enemies would put in his mouth,
in order to prove his position They insist
that his position is as clearly defined as
need be to satisfy any reasonable advocate
of sound money. 1t is argued that it would
be unnecessary and poor politics for him TO
adopt forms of speech that would be often
sive to those of his party who do not agree
entirely with MIN on this question, but who
will support the party nominee.
He has said that he is in favor of sound
money, and that the people are not pre-
pared to indulge in the speculate of free
and unlimited coinage. He has said, it is
pointed out, that we must have money
whose every dollar is as good as every other
dollar, good not by fiat of law alone, but
because the whole commercial world recog-
nlZes its inherent and unquestioned value
MIR. Mckinleys friends here say that this
is certainly explicit enough, and that it is
not necessary for him to denounce silver
men as crankS. The suggestion that he is
trying to lead silver men to believe that he
would serve their ends is repudia ted
In the opinion of politicians here the anti
Mckinley men are placing their reliance
on SettlI up a fight in st. Louis over the
platform, which they think will embarrass
Mckinley. The assumption on their part
is thought to be that Mckinley will insist
upon straddle platform, and that by pass
ing strong gold plank they can force him
into the apparent attitude of antagonism to
sound money.
1t is said that this plan will prove disap-
pointing; that Mckinley will not permit
nlinselI 10 be put into such a position but
VIII stand on as strong a sound money
plank as the convention chooses to adopt
The expectation OF the Mckinley men is
that the A F. A. convention here will re-
pudlate the action of the advisory council
IN condemning Mckinley, and will take a
neutral position
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13
TJRRETS AND GUNS.
Expected Report of u Naval Board on
the EeNcd Question.

1t is expected that the naval board of
which Admiral Walker is president will
make report to the Secretary of the Navy
in few days on the important questions
OF the character and distribution of the
turrets and guns of the battle ships au-
thoriZed by Congress. The board con-
sidered thoroughly the various PLANS sug
gested for an improved arrangement of
the turrets, including the plan for super
posed turrets, Chief Naval Constructor
Hichborn's recommendations on the sub
tect and the system adopted on the Indiana
and vessels of her class. These three
slans are distinctively American.
1t is intimated that the report will be
IN the nature Of a surprise, inasmuch as
1t appears that the board favors some
recent English designs. particularly that
employed in the case of the battle ship
Majestic, and will report against the con-
Struction of the proposed eiSht-inch tur-
rets on the new ships. The exact char
acter of the report has not yet been dis
closed. but it is understo ood that Admiral
Walker and his colleagues propose that
the heavy battery of each of the new ships
shall consist of four thirteen inch guns
mounted in pairs in turrcts, two forward
and two aft on the central lire. The tCr
rets are to be of great thickness and of
the best armor procurable. Eight-irch
guns are to be dispensed with. In place
of the eight-inch guns battery of twelve
or fourteen six-inch guns is to be sug
gcsted. These guns are TO be placed in
the Superstructure and so distributed as to
deliver the most effective fire.
This arrangement does away with the
"exed question of superposed turrets, but
1t does not settle that discussion. Naval
officers who talked of the subject today
seemed doubtful to the eXpediency of
adopting an English system in American
ships They said that American battle
ships had been noteworthy for their ex-
traordinary gun fire, and that the propo-
piglt-inch
and substitute siX-iHch rifles was step
backward. 1t was pointed out that eight
inch guns Will penetrate any armor Ehich
is carried by ships over large area, and
that six-inch guns woulI fail to do so.
England and France favor four big guns
and number of smaller rifles, but the
wisdom of this course is seriously ques-
toned by several officers of the American
navy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13
POLICE CAPTAIN ON TRIAL.
Charged With Receiving a Gift for
Doing His Duty.

NEW YORK, May 13.-Police Captain
Thomas kilikea was put on trial today in
the criminal branch of the supreme court,
under an indictment charging him with
bribery.
The district attorney announced that the
first and second counts of the Indictment
had been dropped, and that the prosecution
would go to trial on the third, which al
legged the acceptance of a gratuity. The ac-
cusation is that in November, 1892 Capt.
killilea accepted a gift of 500 for sending
an extra squad of policemen to preserve
order at the polo grounds during the Yale
Princeton foot ball game. The examination
of talesmen was not completed when the
court took its midday recess
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13
CLAIM AGAINST GREAT BRITAIx
InVestiEntfOn Asked of n Demand for
Lands in the Fiji Islands,

Senator Lodge, from the committee on
foreign relations today submitted a resolu-
ton requesting the President to continue
the investigation In the matter of the
claims of B. H. Henry and other American
citizens against the government Of Great
Britain In regard to lands claimed by them
in the Fiji Islands, looking to such an ad-
Justment of them as the facts may war;
rant The resolution is based upon mes
sage sent to the Senate by the President on
February IA last. Mr.. Lodge presented a
report with the resolution reviewing the
facts in regard to the claims made by Hen
ry and his associates, from which it ap-
pears that they are based on lands ceded
to the claimants by the native authorities
before the islands came into the posses
sion of Great Britain. The treaty of annex
alton provided that grants previously made
should be respected by Great Britain, but
this provision appears to have been disre
garded by the British authorities and the
lands seized. 1t Is shown that in similar
cases where the interests of German citi-
zens We're affected the action of the British
authorities was reviewed by a joint COM
mission, resulting either in the restoration
of the land or the payment of a money
value. The land involved is represented as
Of great value.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13

There will be held at Washington on
June 10 a competitive examination Of can
ddates for appointment to the position
of assistant surgeon i'll the United States
marine hospital service. Candidates are
required to be not less than twenty-one
years of age, and no appointment is made
of any candidate over thirty years of age.
They must be graduates of a reputable
medical college, and furnish testimonials
as to character.
Successful candidates having made the
required grade are appointed in order of
merit as vacancies arise during the sue
ceeding year. There is at present one va
cancy.
A successful candidate when recommend
ed for appointment is commissioned by
the President of the United States as an
service and a second examination he is
entitled to promotion to the grade of
passed assistant surgeon and to the rank
of surgeon, according to priority on the
occurrence of vacancies in that grade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13
MINISTER TERRELL.
Summoned Here by the President for
General Consultation.

Touching the coming Of United States
Minister Terrell to Washington from his
Texas home it is stated that no emergency
exists, nor any threat of trouble in Turkey
but the minister is summoned here by the
President merely for general consultation.
In view of the fact that not much of his
leave of absence remains unexpired, it may
be that Mr.. Terrell will not return i'm
melately to Texas from Washington, but
will rather choose to go directly back to
his post at Constantinople. 1t was the
underst tanding when Rev. DR.. Knapp the
American missionary expelled from Bitlis,
was brought to Constantinople under
charges preferred by the Turkish officials
that his trial would take place before Min
lister Terrell, and this fact may operate to
hasten Mr.. Terrells return to the Turkish
capital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13

The many friends of Mr. Almon NJ. CIapp
viii be panied to learn of the death of his
wife, Mrs. Hannah W. Clapp which oc-
Cured at their home, 927 G street north
west. at $50 this morning. Mrs Clapp was
in her eighty-seccnd year, and she had
been married sixty-four years. She leaves
behind her two sons and daughter Mr.
Clapp in his great grief has the sympathy
of an unusually large circle of friends
Mrs Ciapp was born at Aurora N Y,
February 1, 1915. and her marriage with
MS- ClaFp occurred in the same village
April 10, 1882. She had been i'll only a few
days The funeral services are TO he held
az the house on G street at O'Clock to-
morrow evening and the interment will be
III. Itlrffaln
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13
CUBAN BELLIGERENCY.
senator Morgan Explains Mt Some
Length His Resolution,

Inc greater part of the time of the meet
ing OF the Senate committee on foreign
relations today was devoted to considera-
ton of Senator Morgan's joint resolution
recognizing the belligerency of the Cubans,
but action was postponed until the next
meeting Mr. Morgan explained at some
luton in a form which would, if it should
De ADOPTED by Congress, require the action
OF the President, saying he felt that the
Tune mad arrived when the American gov
erhment, as whole, should declare it's
position. He laid stress upon the con-
dltlon or American citizens in Cuba. and
urged that action should be taken on
this' II on no other. account. Nothing de-
veloped to indicate what position the com
mittee may take on the resolution
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13
THE VENEZUELAN COMMISSION.
Only Routine PrOcee6fngs ut Its Ses
sion TO6ay.

Only Routine Proceedings ut Its Ses-
sion Today.
All of the members Of the Venezuelan
boundary commission were present at the
regular meeting today, save Justice Brew
er, who was called to Texas by the death
of his daughter. The proceedings were
of routine character, being confined to
the consideration Of special reports from
the individual members Of the progress
achieved by them in their respective lines
of work.
Professor Jameson, the expert historian,
was presented to the full commission for
the first time, and it was announced that
the Secretary Of the Interior had detailed
Mr.. Baker. who has been engaged from
time to time upon cartographical work for
the commission, to devote his full time to
that work. -
A limited number Of maps have been or
dered to be prepared showing the features
of all of the maps so far presented to the
commission that are regarded as of value
in the pursuit of its object. Resolutions
of sympathy with President Brewer in his
bereavement were adopted by the commits
sion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13
Mrs. Grant. Regrets.

Col. ]. NJ. Wilson, corps Of engineers,
who had charge of the arrangements for
the unveiling of the statue of Gen. Han
Geek, has received a letter from Mrs. Grant
widow OF President Grant, in regard to the
occasion, in which she says:
Il regret exceedingly that the extreme
heat and my seventy years prevent my
being present at the unveilng OF the statue
of Gen. Hancock. He was a gallant SOL
dier and his services to his country merit
this grateful tribute. 1 am much obliged
for being remembered with tickets to the
platform. I am sincerely
JULIA d GRANT,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13
Mr.. 0lney Preparing to Back Up
Uncle Sans Appeal.
NO JUSTIFICATION FOR EXECUTION
Why Spain May Be Induced to
Exercise CIemency.
P A P E r s S Mt FOR

Secretary Olney was busily engaged with
his stenographer for several hours today
and there is an in preston that he is pre-
pairing the legal argument upon which the
United States government Will base its ap-
peal for a retrial before a civil tribunal of
the men of the Competitor, recently SEN
fenced to death by a military court. Cen
orally, he will contend that the summary
action of the military authorities in Ha-
Tana in the alleged trial of these men was
in conflict with the letter and spirit of the
treaty Of 1875 and the Gushing protocol of
1877.
Papers Sent For.
Consul General Williams has been in
structed to forward to the department
without delay copies of all the official
papers bearing on this case, including the
dispositions of the American captives. The
final preparation of the American case for
presentation to the Spanish authorities
will necessarily be deferred until an oppor-
tUnity has been afforded for the conSdera-
tion of these documents. They are eX-
pected to reach here from Havana in a few
days.
Although prepared to ccncede that the
prisoners have made themselves liable 20
punishment for violation of the laws of
Spain. either by violation of the customs
laws or by ccnspiring against the Spanish
government, secretary Olney, II is said, de-
MES absolutely the right of the Spanish au-
thorities TO try them by military court, or to
inhict capital punishment.
No justification for Execution.
1t is said that he disputes the allegation
that the men were taken with arms in their
hands" and, even colceding that point for
argument, holds that it would not justify
their execution.
While not claiming it as a right, it is
said that the Secretary makes a strong
argument in favor of the exercise of Glenn
ency tow ard the prisoners as tending to
strengthen the friendly relations now exist
ing between the two countries. The ne
gotatOnS for the settlement OF this case
viii run over several weeks at east, unless
the Spanish government should meantime
fnd il eXredient as an act of grace to COM
ply with the request of this government
tribunal without awaiting the receipt of
the promised views OF this government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13
IN BEHALF OF THE LITTLE ONES.
They Must Not BE Strapped on Bicy-
cles in Illinois.

CHICAGO, May 13.-The fond father, the
admiring uncle and the dotng big brother
who have been in the habit of strapping
baby into a basket or other contrivanca
and giving the youngster a ride on the BIZ
cycle must forego that sort of amusement
or incur the liability of prosecution
Such is the edict of the Illinois Humane
Society, the officers of the society having
given the matter serious investigation. The
brunt of a shock when a collision occurs is
only one of the least objections raised.
Medical experts they say, are convinced
that the rapid and unnatural motion af-
fects the child's brain. The official protec-
tors of the children propose to invoke the
aid of the law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13
SHOT BY KID Mccoy.
The Bullet Was Intended for the
SaIOOnkceper.

CHICAGO, May 13.-Come1:an Charles
Stewart, formerly a member of the Haver-
ly minstrels, and lately one of the mana
gers of the Stewart & Young graphic
phone combination, was fatally shot by
William Newell, alias Kid Mccoy, an ex-
convict, in Pat Hickey's saloon about mid
night.
Newell had words with Hickey over the
payment for drinks, and pulled a revolver
intending to shoot Hickey. He fired. the
bullet striking Stewart, who was standing
al the bar Newell and Stewart had en-
tered the saloon together, and were friends.
Newell was arrested
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13
COlOred Immigrants Mt Liberia,

Vice Consul General Payne at Monrovia,
Liberia, has informed the State Depart
ment that the American steamship Lau-
rada arrived at that port March %, twenty
days from Savannah. Ga, with 31S coIored
immigrants from different parts of the
United States. The immigrants were in
the charge of Mr.. D. J. Flummer, presi-
dent of the International Migration Com
pany of Birmingham, Ala, which sent out
party of immigrants to Liberia in 1895.
The Laurada cleared March 70 for Barba-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13
FOR AIDING A PRIZE FIGHT.
Three Men Held for Trial and Other
Arrests VIII Follow.

NEW BRITAIN, Conn, May 13.-John ].
Walsh, John Farr and Luke Bowen We're
today held for trial on the charge of aiding
and abetting the prize fight by which
Johnny Houlihan" lost his life last week
More arrests will probably follow. Nolan,
who struck the fatal blow, has disappeared,
1t being stated that he was spirited away
by his friends that he might escape prose-
cution on the charge of manslaughter.
Rumof has it that Nolan is in constant
delirium, and that the chances for his re-
covery are poor. The remains of Houlhan
were buried this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13
SEEING THE FAR WEST.
Secretary Morton's First Visit to the
Pacific Coast.

SAN FRANCISCO. May 13.-Mr Morton,
Secretary of Agriculture, who is making his
first tour of the Pacific coast, arrived in
this city last night He said he believed
the democratic convention would indorss
the financial policy of the adm nistration
The Secretary, who is travelling as the
guest of his soE, Paul Morton. third vice
president of the Atchison, will remain in
this city about a week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13

Escorted the President.

r The Star, in it's description of the parade
preceding the unveiling Of the Hancock
statue yesterday, inadvertently omitted to
mention troop H, sixth United States cav
airy, who escorted the President Troop H
is commanded by Capt. Louis A Craig.
The troopers belonging to this organiza-
ton are proud of being chosen as body
guard for their commander-in-chief,a and
they devoted a great deal of time and labor
the past few days in making themselves,
their horses and their equipments present
the fine appearance that they did.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13
Hobart-WiIliams.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 13.-Walter Scott
Hobart, the young mining millionaire and
famous horseman, was married last even
ing to Miss Hannah Neil Williams, daugh-
ter of Pay Director WV. Williams, United
States navy, and niece of Brig. Gen. J. w.
Forsyth, United States army commandant
of the department of California. The cere-
mony took place in the suburban town of
San Rafael.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13
Acts Annrnyed.

The President has approved the act pro-
viding for the deportation of refugee Ca
madam Cree Indians frf fn the state of
Montana and their delivery to the Cana
dian authorities.
The act to amend the record of VIM.
III. De F,reest and the act granting pen
sion to Sarah A. Boyd have become laws
without the Presidents al provaL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13
TRANsVAAL PLOTTERs RELEASED.
All But the Five Leaders Given Their
Liberty.

LONDON, May 13.-It was reported on
the stock exchange this afternoon that the
Pretoria reform prisoners, with the excep-
ton Of the five leaders, had been released
subject to three years police supervision.
These prisoners were fifty-nine in number
and each Of them was sentenced to two
years imprisonment, with f2,000 (S10,uo0)
fire, or, falling payment, one years addi-
tonal imprisonment and three years ban
ishment after the expiration of the term
of Imprisonment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13
PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS.

Ex-RepresentatfveT Tarsney Placed on
the Oklahoma Supreme Bench.
The President today sent to the Senate
the following nominations:
Justice-John c. Tarsney of Missouri, to
be associate justice of the supreme court
of the territory of Oklahoma
Postmasters-Benjamin F. Shaffer, at
Canon City, Col.
Also some minor army promotions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13
THE STAR by MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed TO
them 70 any address In the United
States or Canada, by ordering it at
this office. in person or by letter, or
postal card. Terms: l3 cents per
week; Is cents for two weeks. or so
cents per month. Subscribers chang
ing their address from one POST
office to another should give the last
address as we'll as the new one.