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Evening star., 1896-12-07
TWO JURORS DISCHARGED
A Mild Sensation at the Court House
Today.
Matters Before the Grand Jury Have
Become Public PrOperty-StOP-
ping the Leak.

AS the result OF an investigation made by
him and District Attorney Birney last
week, Judge Cole today called the grand
jury before him, and excused two members
of the body, George Deavis of Benning, and
Geo. p. Blair of 1415 street northeast,
from further attendance as grand jurors.
The discharge of the two grand jurors,
according to District Attorney Birney, was
the result Of a leak in the body respecting
the case of Wilbur w. Marmaduke, a ticket
broker, who is charged with forg,ry Mar
maduke held in April last for the
action of the grand jury, and last week the
witnesses in the case were summoned be-
fore that body. Shortly afterward," said
MIR. Birney to a Star reporter today, lit
came to my knowledge that about an hour
after the grand jury acted in the case Mar
maduke had received knowledge of what
had taken place tefore the grand jury.
II Was informed, in fact that he had
gone to railroad man. one Of the wit
nesses examined, and asked him for the
names of the other witnesses. intimating
that he had knowledge of all they had
said. and of the action of the grand jury.
laid the matter before Judge Cole, but
not until 1 had examined every member
of the grand jury, Deavis and Blair among
them. Their statements l cannot give you,
but l laid them all before the court, and
you will notice that when Judge Cole acted
in the matter today. by discharging them
neither man raised his voice. even to in
qufre why they had been discharged. They
may have been nothing mere than indis-
Greet in the matter, but we must keep
secret and inviolate everything transpir-
ing before the grand jury, and, as the same
thing has occurred (but not in the present
grand jury before. some such action was
necessary.
There was not the slightest intima ton
that any other member of the present body
has been indiscreet, and 1 was sorry to see
1t reported that all of the present grand
jurors would be discharged
In discharging Jurors Deavis and Blair
today Judge Cole had no comment other
than to say that for reasons sufficiently
appearing to him he had decided to excuse
them from further attendance upon the
court as grand jurors during the present
term He thereupon discharged them, di-
fecting the clerk to draw five names from
the jury box from whom to fill their places
ard directing the grand jury to report in
court a 10 O'Clock tomorrow morning
Mr.. Birney. while admitting that the
grand jury have acted in the mandamus
case, declined to state what that action
was. explaining that the grand jurors have
not yet reported the matter. 1t is under
stood that no further action Will be taken
In the case OF the two jurors excused to-
day.
Evening star., 1896-12-07
A DIPHTHERIA SCARE.
Persons Exposed to the Disease Foun
in the House Gallery

Persons Exposed to the Disease Found
i'm the House Gallery.
Considerable CONSERVATION was created
about the House wing of the Capitol today
when it became noised around that the
visitors to the House had been exposed To
diphtheria infection. Investigation dis
closed that Capitol employe had seen in
one of the galleries members of a family in
which diphtheria prevails.
Capt. Garden of the Capitol police imme-
diately caused an investigation of the re-
port to be made. The suspected persons
man and woman, were found in the south
east public gallery. The man gave his
Eame as Guy L. Winer. He said it was
true that there had been case of diph-
iberia in the family and the house had
been quarantined, but that the patient
had recovered
Capt. Garden telephoned to the health
officer and learned that the patient in the
family mentioned was recovering, but still
had dphtheria and the house had not
been disinfected. The health officer directed
the members Of the family to be sent home
Immediately, with instructions to remain
there until the house was relieved from
quarantine.
When these directions were impaired to
them the couple Immediately left the gal
lery and started for home. The gallery
where they sat was crowded with visitors
at the time.
Nine New Cases Reported.
Nine new cases of diphtheria were re-
ported to the health Office today. Three of
them are in one family, where the mother
and two children sick. These three pa
tients were removed to Providence Hospital
and placed in the ward set apart for con-
tagious cases. In cases where the patients
are removed to the hospital the houses are
avoided. A great many people object to the
placarding of their houses, and in some
cases the attack is slight that parents
scarcely believe that their children really
houses continue to call at the health office
for instructions, but this cannot be avoided.
Evening star., 1896-12-07
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS.
Col Wilson's Report of Operations
During Last Month";

Colonel Wilson, in charge of public hu;ld
ings and grounds, in his last monthly re-
port to Chief of Engineers Craiehfll an.
rounces the consumation of the purchase
of the building on 10th street, where Presi-
dent Lincoln died. at a cost of $3OOOO the
title having been declared perfect by the
United States district attorney The Unit
ed States assumed charge of the premises
on the 10th proximo. A careful examine
tion was made of the building, and it was
found to be sadly out of repair Arrange
ments have been made to put it in good or
der as soon as possible. Considerable dam
age was done to the roof and chimneys by
the gale of September %. but it is expected
to put them in complete repair by the close
of December.
There were S,945 visitors to the top of the
monument during the month of November
of which number 1885 made the ascent by
the elevator and 1,550 by the stairways
making total Of 1,324,42 persons who
have visited the top since the monument
was opened to the public October g. 1888.
The improvement of Hancock Park has
been continued. A low granite wall has
been constructed on the Pennsylvania ave-
nue. and 7th street boundaries, and a circu-
lar granite curbing at the west end Of the
reservation. During the month the grounds
were properly graded and covered with
sell Over 25S square yards of asphalt
walks were laid, and the grounds were
planted with 127 evergreens, 152 yucca
plantS, ZIf declduouS SHRUBS, two weeping
mulberry trees and two magnolias. Colonel
Wilson says that when all the work laid
out is completed the reservation will be an
ornament to that section of the city.
In the grounds north and south of the
Executive Mansion sixty-four young trees
of twenty-nine different varieties have been
planted in place of those destroyed in the
recent gale. A new board walk has been
laid in Mt. Vernon Square between 7th and
9th streets. All the parks and reservations
were overhauled during the month and
pected that the wire fence at Wakefield,
the birthplace of Washington, will be com
pleted this month. 1t is about IL 900 feet
long and is supplied with twelve ten-feet
gates.
Evening star., 1896-12-07

was urged to accept it by Chairman hanna
is no disparagement to the high qualities
of Mr.. Bell.
Hanna Saturday afternoon, and was asked
to accept the craftsmanship. He declared
that he would be forced to decline the
honor, much as he appreciated the compil-
ment Mr. Hanna would not listen to Mr..
Woodward's declination, telling him that
he should regard 1t as duty he owed to
the people of Washington, and earnestly
urging him to give the matter further
thought Mr. Woodward agreed to this,
but gave Mr.. Hanna to understand that
longer consideration would only make his
determination the stronger. Chairman
Hanna then Informed Mr.. Woodward that
he would regard it is a great personal favor
to himself If he would act as desired, and
said he was sure Pres!dent-elect Mckinley
was also very desirous for him to do so.
His Declination.
Mr. Woodward left the Arlington and
shortly afterward sent the following letter
to Mr.. Hanna:
December 5.
Mr.. M. A. Hanna, Arlington Hotel, Wash
ington, D. c.
My Dear Sir:-Since my interview with
you this afternoon, when you rendered me
the chairma nship Of the inaugural commit
tee, and subsequent visit from Senator
Proctor and Mr.. NJ. NJ. Parker, urging my
L s
subject further careful consideration, and
while very sensible of the high compliment
paid me, am compelled to adhere to my de-
cision as expressed in letter of 29th ultimo
to Mr.. Parker at the Fifth Avenue Hotel.
New York, requesting the withdrawal of
my name from further consideration in this
connection.
I am, sir, with very high regard, very
truly yours. S. w. WOODWARD.
Washington d. c., December 5, 1896.
The letter to Mr.. Parker alluded to in Mr..
Woodward's letter to Chairman Hanna was
Mr.. M. NJ Parker, Fifth Avenue Hotel,
New York, N. Y.
MY Dear Mr.. Parker:-While appreciating
fully the distinguished honor sougth 10 be
conferred upon me in suggesting my name
for the craftsmanship Of the inaugural COM
mittee by Senator Proctor and yourself en-
Saturday last, find, after duly considering
the matter, that the demands of my bus
mess and other interests intrusted to. me
will make it Impossible for me to accept
therefore beg you will withdraw my name
from further consideration. We have no
politics here in Washington except those
of good citizenship, and as the sound money
democrats the country over desire nothing
except the consciousness Of duty we'll per-
formed, it will be my pleasure to give my
heartiest support to the gentleman named
and to assist in every way to make the
ceremonies the most brilliant and mem
orable in the history of the Inauguration of
Presidents.
am, sir very sincerely yours,
s. w. WOODWARD
Washington, D. c., November %, 1896
The above letter reached New York after
Mr. Parker's return here, and being for
waried reached the latter December 2
Mr. Parker Immediately replied to it as
follows:
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 2 1885,
Dear Mr.. Woodward:
Your letter mailed to New York came duly
to hand. OF course you do not mean what
you say, and even If you did you could not
decline The facts are there is no SUBJ
Evening star., 1896-12-07

| partner, Mr.. 4. NJ. Lothrop, will head the
subscription list for the expenses of the
inauguration with contribution of $1,000,
and Mr. Woodward adds that he will give
the same amount"
Il have just accepted the appointment
from Mr.. Hanna" continued Mr.. Bell, land,
of course, have had no opportunity tf Civ
ing consideration to the duties which will
devolve upon me- l realize the Importance
Of the position, and also the necessity of
promptly appointing the committees so
that the active work can be begun i'm
| medately.
sideratfon to this preliminary part Of my
work. and intend to enter upon 1t at once.
The inauguration of a President is not a
party matter, and when the election is end
ed, and the result announced, all party
feeling should stop. The purpose of the
committee that will have charge of the in
augural ceremonies is to do honor to the
President-elect to the entire people, and
believe that the citizens of Washington
will. one and all, unite without regard to
party In making the inaugural ceremonies
complete success. In fact, we will try to
make the coming Inauguration the grand
est Washington has ever seen. In my opin-
ion the new library building is the place to
hold the inaugural ball. 1t is the most
magnificent building of its kind in this or
any other country, and 1t Is, therefore, at
tractive to the people at large
The Chairman.
CHdIIeS d. Dell was porn IN DuDlln, Ire
land, in the year 1858. He is of Scotch
Irish parentage, his father being Scotch
| man and his mother OF Irish birth. His
father. Prof. David Charles Bell, who is
now resident of Georgetown, was a pro-
fessor of English literature in Dublin Uni
vers1ty Mr.. Bell received his education It
wesleyan College, Dublin, and in 1873 ne
went to Canada. Two years later he en-
tered the banking business with the Inn
1t &@
!oSO ne went abroad In the interests of the
Bell Telephone Company his cousin Alex
ander Graham Bell. being the inventor of
that th instrument AS general manager of
land he opened the telephone exchanges in
that country.
He returned to the United States in 1889,
ara coming to this city established his
ana mas been permanently identified with
the business interests of the city He en-
tered the banking business with the firm
OF P1tch, Fox & Brown, under the name
OF beii q co. In February, 1893. he was
elected president of the American Security
ana Trust Company, which position he
still holds: His wife is the daughter of
Sarainer ean'a ea q. Hubbard. and he has hand
read, in the vicinity Of the country home
of President Cleveland During the win
ter. however, he occupies his residence on
Connecticut avenue, just south of Dupont
Circle.
In politics Mr.. Bell has always been a.
republican, but has never taken any spe-
cial part in Presidential. campaigns until
the one which Has just sended. He is a
director of and is Interested In a large
number of corporations ia this city. and is
also actively Mentihed IN number of the
local charitable Institutions.
t. A Quiet sutday.e
Chairman Hanna spent quiet Sunday
He entertained ex-Congressman Butter
worth and General W. W. Dudley at
(Continued nn Third PaRel
Evening star., 1896-12-07
DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.

Senator Mcmillan of Michigan, chairman
of the Senate committee on the District of
Columbia, was at the Capitol today. Mr.
Charles Moore, clerk of the committee
who has been mere for a month, was also
at his accustomed place in the District
committee room. The machinery for grind
ing out new laws for the District of CO.
lumbia has not yet been set in motion, and
as this is a short session it is not likely
that much new business will be introduced
The mail did not bring the committee any
petitions or suggestions for District legis-
lation today, and 1t will be a day or two
before any active work is done on meas
ures that have already been discussed.
No Call of House Committee.
No preparations have been made yet to
call a meeting OF the House District COM
mittee 1t is doubtful il quorum Of the
committee Is in the city, and it is probable
that the committee will not settle down
to work until after the holiday recess
Evening star., 1896-12-07
In CONGRESS
Senate and House Reas-
sembIe for Business.
BOTH BODIES HAVE A QUORUM
EH-Speaker Crisp's Chair Draped in
Mourning.
INTEREST IN PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
The Portion Relating to Foreign
INTEREST IN PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
The Portion Relating to Foreign
Affairs Listened to AttentiveIy.
seen + s A I'd INCIDENTS

The reassembling of Congress TODAY for
the closing session of the Fifty-fourth Com
gress was an occasion OF unusual brillianc,,
ana interest. The opening day is ALWAYS a
saia alialr marking, as il does the official
inauguration Of the social as well as the
pohucai season in Washington, but TODAY
IL was all the more interesting because of
'iie iohg and hard-fought political battle
that had been waged during the recess.
Inc weather was perfect. A serene blue
shy shohe over all, the air was mild. but
bracing, and the warm sun glinted and
Snttered from the facades and marb,e
walls of the public buildings On CapitoI
tlll, the acropolis of Washington TO which
the broad sweeping avenues converged the
MASSIVE marble structure, with its classic
outlines and huge white dome surmounted
py the great bronze statue of Liberty
siedmed ike alabaster, while just beyond,
across the wide plaza, the golden dome of
the new library building fiared and famed.
The throngs who streamed up the hill 10
witness the opening ceremonies fromed an
unorganized civic pageant Gay eauipages.
With a rattle of chains, drawn by prancing
steeds. conveyed the diplomats, the fash
ionables and the more prominent in official
life. These elegant turnouts moved side inv
side with one-horse ramshackle cabs and
other nondescript two wheeers conveying
legislators and visitors who cared nothing
for outward show. The unnumbered thou
sands moved up Pennsylvania avenue OIL
foot or in street cars. Then came the
throngs in the corridors, the gay greetings
the pushing of the public for admission to
the galleries, the animated scenes on the
floor of the House and Senate, the demon
strations for conspicuousy prominent
statesmen, the buzz and hustle which
marked the entrance of social lights in the
reserved galleries, and at last the drop of
the gavel and the regular ceremonies at
tending the opening of the session, and the
reception of the Presidents annual COM
munication to Congress.
Evening star., 1896-12-07
ACCEPTED BY VENEZUELA.
Secretary Olney So Informed
Minister Andrade,

Secretary Olney received this morning
telegram from Minister Andrade at Cara
cas- to the effect that the memorandum
agreed upon between Great Britain and the
United States for the settlement of the
Venezuelan boundary question is accepted
by the Venezuelan government; that thu,
memorandum will be published at Caracas
this afternoon, and that an extra session
as soon as possible in order that the memo-
randum may be carried into effect by the
necessary treaty between Great Britain and
Venezuela.
Evening star., 1896-12-07
CHAIRMAN HITS DENIAL.
Interviews Attributed to Him Wer
Entirely without Foundation.

Chairman Hit of the House committee
or foreign affairs says that various inter
views on the Cuban question which have
been attributed to him recently were en-
tirely without foundation.
= II have no Information regarding the
policy of the President or of Congress
" hich is not in possession of the public" :"
he said. II have never predicted that the
President would send special message to
Congress within month, nor that Con-
gress would take any action this session on
the matter, having passed resolutions ex-
pressing itself in favor of recognition of
the belligerency of the insurgents last ses-
sion. 1t is impossible for any one to say
what the House may do until there has
been a meeting of the committee on for
Ign affairs, at any rate"
Evening star., 1896-12-07
Local Pension Payments.

The United States pension agent in this
city completed the payment Of all local
pension vouchers received al the agency up
to 6 pm. Saturday, the disbursements for
the two days amounting to about $275OOO.
During the next eight days he will dfsburse
about 81, 10000 to pensioners residing else
where.
Evening star., 1896-12-07
CHAIRMAN C. J. BELL
He Will Preside Over the General
Inaugural Committee.
COMMISSIONED BY CHAIRMAN HANNA
Mr.. S. w. Woodward Positively
Declined to Serve.
[ n T f r E S TING LETTERS S

''You may announce the appointment of
general inaugural committee and of Gen.
Horace Porter as grand marshal Of the
Inauguration parade"
Chairman Mark \. Hanna thus addressed
Star reporter in his private parlor at
the Arlington Hotel this morning. He was
busy man, reading his nail, which was
voluminous, and greeting a steady stream
of callers at the same time. He would scan
letter in a glance and listen to his visi-
with as much directness as though he were
entirely disengaged otherwise.
Yes; 1 am very glad the matter is set
tied, and 1 have no doubt every one here
will be equally pleased" said Mr.. Hanna
Has it been definitely decided to hold
The Inauguration ball in the new Congress
sional Library building?'
mo. of course not" he replied opening
another letter. ''all such things must be
settled hereafter
Chairman Hanna left the hotel she rtly
after II O'Clock, and went 20 she Senate,
where he listened to the reading Of the
Presidents message.
Mr.. Woodward Urged to Accept.
The appointment of Mr. Bell, which was
announced In an extra edition of The Even
ing Star, was surprising to a large ma
jority of Washington people, and in no less
degree gratifying. In the minds of most
people the appointment of Mr.. S. w. Wood
ward to the honorable and important posi-
ton, and his acceptance thereof We're fore
gone conclusions and that Mr.. Woodward
Evening star., 1896-12-07

stantial opposition to you. All the best
people approve Of your selection You
would be very vain were you to read all
the letters have received and sent to Mr..
Hanna.
Faithfully yours.
MY2ON NJ. PARKER.
It will be seen from the foregoing COM
munications that Mr. Woodward's decision
long since, and that even in the face of
his views on the subject being so well
known to Chairman Hanna and the republi-
can national COMMITTEES there was still an
earnest effort eXerted to have him recon-
slider his determination and act as desired.
Mr.. Bell Chosen.
When Mr. Woodwards declination was re-
ceived Chairman Hanna called Mr.. Myron
NJ. Parker into consultation and told him
of the condition of affairs. The result of
this meeting was that the name of Mr..
Charles ]. Bell was proposed by Mr.. Par
ker. Senator Proctor heartily seconded Mr..
Parker's suggestion, and there was imme-
diate communication with the well-known
banker. His appointment and acceptance
followed, Mr.. Hanna sending Mr.. Bell this
morning the following missve:
WASHINGTON. d. c.. December Z, 1896.
c. ]. Bell, Esq, Washington, d. c.
Dear Sir: You are hereby designated by
the executive committee of the republican
national committee to take charge Of the
auguration Of the President-elect, and all
matters pertaining thereto.
You will appoint such officers as may be
necessary, designate a general and all sub
committees, and serve as chairman of said
general committee
NJ. A. HANNA,
Chairman, Republican National Committee
The commission Is almost Identical in it's
wording with that sent to Mr.. A. T. Brit
ton by National Chairman NJ S. Quay, ap-
pointing Mr. Britton to a similar position
in connection with the inauguration cere-
monies of President-elect Harrison. In
both instances the authority conferred is
absolute.
Mr. Bells Statement.
When a Star reporter called on Mr.. Fell
at the American Security and Trust Com
pany this morning, he had just returned
from the Arlington. where he had mad a
conference with Mr.. Hanna and Ead told
Mr. Hanna that he would accept the posi-
ton which had been rendered him. He
found upon his desk a letter which he
opened and read. and then Informed tho
reporter that 1t was a letter of congratu-
lation from Mr. S. w. Wood ward. 1T is
hardly necessary TO say" remarked Mr.
Bell, that this is the first letter of the
kind that 1 have received in "egard to
nv appointment. In addition to his cen
gratulations Mr.. Woodward states that his
Evening star., 1896-12-07
WANTS A FINISH FIGHT.
Fitzsfmmons Refuses to Consider
Ten-Round Contest.

Ten-ROund Contest.
SAN FRANCISCO, December 1.-The
Olympic Clubs ambition to bring together
in this city in a ten-round glove contest
Corbett and Fitzsimmons was crushed
last night by a word from the latter. Fitz-
simmons declined fatty to consider fo- a
moment Corbett's offer to come here and
box ten rounds for $4,000.
What l want is a finish fight sail
Fitzsimmons, 'and 1 propose to hold out
for that. 1 have nothing further to say.
refuse to box ten rounds in this city,
Evening star., 1896-12-07
MORE TROOPS FOR wEYLER
The Bason Arrives at Havana with
1880 Troops.

HAVANA, December IA steamship ar
rived here today from Spain with REIN
forcements of 1850 troops. Three of the
men died while on the way over, and six
were suffering from smallpox when the
steamer reached this port. The troops
were received by committee of citizens
and by the military authorities.
Evening star., 1896-12-07
Ocean steam.hip. Arr,vcd.

Ocean Steamships Arrived.
HAMBURG. December 7.-Arrived-Per-
sia. New York.
MOVILLE. December 7.-Arrived-State te
of Nebraska, New York for Glasgow.
Evening star., 1896-12-07
CARlISLE'S ESTIMATES
Appropriations Believed to Be Required for
the Next Fiscal Year.
Money Asked for to Run the Various
Departments of the National
Government.

Secretary Carlisle today transmitted to
the Speaker Of the House of Representa-
tives the estimates Of appropriations re-
CURED for the fiscal year ending June 80,
1898. They are recapitulatcd by titles as
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