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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-10
SPEAKER REED CRITICISED
His Peculiar Choice of Conferees on the Free
Library Bill
Members of the District Committee
Outside That Committee.

The course Of Speaker Reed in going out
side of the committee having charge Of
the bill in appointing the conferees for the
House on the free library bill. and in ap-
pointing the outsider first in order or chair
man Of the conference committee. in order
to get majority opposed to the measure, is
regarded as extraordinary, and has excited
considerable feeling on the part of the
friends OF the measure 1t Is within his
right 1t is said. under parliamentary law
to appoint conferees who are not on the
committee. but it is an unusual procedure.
never resorted to except under extraor-
dinary circumstances
1t is pronounced a direct afYront to .he
committee. the assumption being that 1t
Is done because the committee cannot he
trusted to represent the sentiments of the
House In conference
1t frequently happens that the House diff
fers with committee having charge of
measure, and conferees, acting under in
structions from the House, often insist upon
point which they would personally pre-
Ter to yield The usual course is to select
for the conferees two leading men OF the
majority of the committee having charge
OF the Dill and one of the minority. In this
case no member Of the minority of the
committee is named. but the leader of the
opposition to the bill. a member not on
the committee of the District Of Columbia,
is selected. 1t looks to some Representa-
aiVes IKE purpose to destroy all idea of
1uil and fair conference between the
Two houses, and to prejudice at the start
any prospect of an agreement The ex-
cuse Is that majority of the House is op-
posed to what majority of the commit
lee 1aVors, and that the House has voted to
retain the House amendment But this is
invariably the case when the House insists
on an amendment which was not report
ed TO 1t by its own committee and asks
for conference. and it is not usually
thought to supply a reason for putting such
an aifront on the committee reporting the
measure. as to go outside of their num-
Der Tor conferees. 1t Is regarded as Pc
culiarly remarkable in this instance for
the reason that majority of the republi-
cans OF the House voting on the PROPOSE
ton to strike out the amendment voted
with the committee on the District of CO.
1umbia, 1U1 being with them and GO in op-
position
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-10
THE oLEoMARGAR1NE CASES.

District Attorney Birney Not DiscOn-
certed by the Matthews Verdict.
District Attorney Birney expressed him.
self to a Star reporter this afternoon as
being not at all disconnected at the YER
dict Of not guilty returned yesterday in
the first Of the cleomargarine cases, that
Of William L. Matthews. brought to trial
According to Mr.. Birney, the case against
Matthews was one of the weakest, If not
the weakest, on the list, and after hearing
the testimony ard the strong swearing of
the defendant said Mr.. Birney, he was
somewhat surprised at the rather long time
occupied by the jury in reaching an agree
ment.
The men against whom indictments were
returned a few days ago for violating the
oleomargarine law, on charges presented
by the internal revenue bureau, are, to-
gether with Wilkins & Co., to be ar
raigned tomorrow. A number of .the cases
will be set for trial Tuesday next and Mr..
Birney states that he is confident of secur-
irg conviction Of the majority Of all the
men under Indictment. There Is no likelI-
hood whatsoever Of any of the charges being
nolle pressed in view Of the verdict in the
Matthews case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-10
MIGHTY ORMONDEs SON.
He Will Face the Starter This After
noon.

He Will Face the Starter This After.
SAN FRANCISCO April 1O.-Today at
Ingleside. Orestes. the two-year-old son of
mighty Ormonde and kissing Crust. will
sport the silk for the first time. Orestes
Is the property Of w. OBJ Macdonough,
and as the colt is the first Of Ormonde's
American-born progeny to face the starter
more than ordir ary interest attaches to the
maiden two-year-old event in which he is
entered.
The youngster is a bright bay, and as he
favors his illustrious sire both in conforma-
ton and disposition his owner is hopeful
that some of Ormondes superior racing
qualities have elso descended to his son.
Very little has been said by the attaches
Of the stable relative to OreStes' work
but it Is whispered around that he has put
up some good trials, among them being a
four-furlong spinswith Miss Brummel, in
which he held mis- own with the speedy
mare.
Orestes has had considerable schooling
with the starting gate, and while In the
main he takes kindly to the device, 1t 10
said that lately he has developed q knack
Of "ducking" when the barrier goes up
habit which those interested In him fear
will cause him to be slow in getting away.
In today's race he will carry 1OS pounds
and he will probably be ridden by Jockey
Shields. He In to be shipped east in q few
weeks to keep his engagements in prom
inent two-year-old races.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-10
FORT ROBINsoN's CANTEEN.
The War Department VIII Take t
Case to the Courts.

The War Department Will Take the
Case to the Courts.
CHADRON, Neb., April 1O.-Several army
officers, including Maj. Crowder. judge ad-
vccate general; Mai. Islley, Lieuts. Ladd
and Powell and Braddon, are in the city
en- business connected with the recent
closing of the post-canteen at Fort Robin
son. They have been in consultation with
Sheriff Bartlett. The government does not
intend to accept the withdrawal of
the complaint made by Crawford par
ties regarding the alleged illicit liquor
traffic carried on at Fort Robinson
as final. but wish to make a test case
of the matter, and with that object in
view the parties under arrest were today
released from their bond, and a new case
has been filed. allowing the federal court
to settle the state and governmental rights
The fact that the officers mentioned did
not register by their titles or even as at
taches Of the United States army, together
with the silence of all raries concerned,
seems to indicate that the Crawford-Fo
Robinsen n trouble is not at an end.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-10
FORFEITED 500.
John Oser Indirectly Punished for an
Outrageous Crime.

John Oser Indirectly Punished for an
Outrageous Crime.
John Oser paid $500 into the District
treasury today because he did not want
to stand trial on two charges Of indecent
exposure in the Police Court. He is a
butcher in the X street market, and was
arrested by Policemen Judge and Ward
on charges Of exposure to little children in
Garfield Park. Nearly a dozen girls who
attend school in the neighborhood of the
park were in court to give evidence, but
the defendant, as already stated, failed to
appear.
His conduct. the police say, excited the
parents Of some Of the children, and one
of them went in search of the man with
a pistol, but did not find him in the park
The arrest was made Monday night, and
a demand was made for jury trial. This
demand was withdrawn, and today the
money was forfeited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-10
EGG ROLLING TOMORROW.
II 1t Is Fair the White House Grounds
VIII BE Open.

In case the weather is favorable, the
grounds at the south of the Presidents
house will be thrown open to the children
tomorrow. in order that they may indulge
in their usual Easter festivities. which they
were compelled to forego last Monday be-
cause Of the inclemency of the weather.
The gates will be opened at 8 o'clock in the
morning and the little ones will have the
entire freedom Of the grounds until sunset
There will be no music, however, except
what the children make with their own
merry voices. The reason why the Marine
Band Is not ordered out is because the
authorities feel that its presence in the
children's Fairgrounds would serve to crowd
them with adults to such an extent that
the pleasures Of the little ones would be
seriously circumscribed, If not altogether
prevented 1t is explained that the grounds
are thrown open On this occasion solely for
the benefit of the Children, and that adults
are not expected to attend except where
necessary as juvenile auxiliaries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-10
M AY BE ABOUT CUBA
An Impression as to the Cause of Mr. Whit
ney's Visit
A Belief That He Has Been Asked tn
Consult With the
President.

There is an impression that Mr.. Whit
ney's presence IN town is connected with
the Presidents consideration of the Cuban
matter: that. In fact, the eK-Secretary Is
in Washington by invitation, for the pur-
pose of participating in a conference on
that subject.
His Reputation for sagacity.
This suggestion is welcomed in many
utation in political circles for sagacity and
diplomacy. He is accredited with having
smoothed out a number Of very deep
wrinkles for his party. He is. besides. a
man of courage and good American. He
is probably thoroughly familiar with this
Cuban business. 1t engaged his attention
from the very outset. The sound OF the
Spanish guns aimed at the Alliance had
scarcely died away when he denounced the
Interference with American shipping In the
roundest terms. He was abroad at the
time, ard spoke by cable. but very clearly
and exactly to the point. Several news
papers, predi9posed to sneer at everything
American tried to hold him up to ridicule
for his utterance, but they drew no word
of retraction or qualification from him.
The Commercial Question.
1t is recognized. too, that Mr.. Whitney
should be able to advise the President fully
as to the commercial side of the question.
New York Is interested in that. In the ten
years war. indeed, she put it above every
thing else connected with the question. and,
through Secretary Fish. prevented President
Grant from following his own inclinations
with regard to the granting of belligerent
rights to the CubanS. Mr.. Whitney, as a
representative business man of the metropo-
lis, Is doubtless acquainted with all the COM
merciai considerations involved. and can
give the President such information on that
head as he may need.
The Prcsident's Probable Action.
This explanation of Mr.. Whitney's visit
encourages the idea that the President is
meditating some step of Importance with
regard to Cuba. He is not accustomed to
call in outside counsel. 1t is complaint
in his party. indeed. that he avails himself
too little of the counsel near at hand, and
ready at all times to serve him. There is
a compliment to Mr.. Whitney in the feel
ing that II the President has sent for him
on tEis business he has done wise thing,
and Is likely to get some sound advice.
A Political Object Not Likely.
Along with this report are other reports
ascribing Mr.. Whitney's visit to political
causes. They are but little considered,
however. There Is no political question so
pressing at this time as the Cuban ques-
ton, and the President, 1t is suggested, is
not likely to be seeking advice out of season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-10
MAYOR wURsTER D1sAppRoyEs
The Greater New York Dill Returned
tn the GAYarnnr

The Greater New York Bill Returned
to the Governor.
NEW YORK. April 1O.-Mayor Wurster
Of Brooklyn has returned the great
er New York bill to the governor
with his disapproval. He says that he does
not see anything in the condition of Brook
lyn to warrant the necessity for such a
bill; that the bill is incomplete. inasmuch
as it does not provide for a consolidated
government of tLree cities (New York,
Brooklyn and Long Island City, and be-
cause it does not provide for a referendum.
A majority Of the legislature may pass the
bill over the mayors veto.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-10
The Black Plague.

Passed Assistant Surgeon Arnold Of the
navy reports from Hong Kong that the
black plague has assumed epidemic pro-
portions at that place, and is also very
prevalent in Canton. In concluding his re-
port. Surgeon Arnold says: II would like to
direct your attention to the fact that the
virus of this disease seems as fully az in
eradicable as that Of glanders from sur
roundings favorable to 1t, which consider
extend Hence. think that-the most care
full measures for its exclusi9n should be In
sured by repeated inspectionH Of all steam
ers reaching our country from southern
China
IT am informed that Its prevalence at
Annoy In the past year has been concealed
for commercial reasons, but do not know
this to BE- an absolute fact"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-10
Medical Changes.

First Lieut.. George ]. Newgarden. assist
ant surgeon. has been relieved from duty at
Fort Wayne. Mich. and ordered to duty At
Fort Yates. N. d. Capt. Benjamin Munday,
assistant surgeon. has been relieved from
duty At Fort Niobrara. Neb.. and ordered y
duty At Fort Wayne, Mich.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-10
RHODE ISLAND REPUBLICANS.
Convention Assemblies to Elect Dele
gates to st. Louis.

NCOnVent1On AkBeMDIeH to Elect Dele
gates to St. Louis.
PROVIDENCE, r. l., April 1O.-The re-
publican state convention was held here to-
day for the election of delegates-at-large to
the national convention at St. Louis Adm
B. Capron Of Smithfeld, who presided,
said among other things. in assuming the
chair:
I'VE want gold, we want sound money
and protection. and we want to nomina .e
for President man who will be an ex-
ronent Of these principles, and there is no
man whom l can more heartily name than
New England's greatest statesman, Thoma !
Bracket Reed"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-10
INFORMATION REFUSED.

Great britain Silent Regarding the
Expedition Up the Nile.
LONDON, April 10.-The under secretary
Of state for foreign affairs. Mr.. George N
Curzon, replying to questions in the house
of commons today, declined, on public
grounds to give any Information as to the
intentions of italy In regard TO Kassala,
and also refused to make public any details
concerning the movements OF Egyptian
forces up the Nile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-10
Personal Mention,

Capt. Paul Shillock, assistant surgeon,
has been granted leave Of absence for four
months.
Appointment Clerk Peters of the Navy
Department is confned to his residence
with cold.
Gen. Doe. assistant Secretary OF War,
has returned from a brief visit to Mil
waukee, Wis
Naval Constructor ]. F. Hanscom was
in the city today on his way from Port
Royal to Philadelphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-10
Against Cheatham.

Elections committee No. 1 has, by a
unanimous vote, decided the contested elec-
ton case of II. P. Cheatham agt. Fred. A.
Woodard from the second North Caro-
lima district in favor Of Mr.. Woodland. the
sitting nnember. Mr.. ,,Cheatham Is a col
ored repnblican. and Ehas represented his
district p the House,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-10
Mayor strour,s sIes.are.

ALBANY. N. Y. April 1O.-The message
Of Mayor Strong of New York on the
greater New York bill was handed to the
clerk of the senate at FIVE minutes before 2
o'clock. T. is In a sealed envelope address,
ed to the senate, and the clerk says it will
not be opened until the session of Monday
night. The messenger vino brought it de-
clines to reveal its contents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-10
Arnsx drders.

Col. / ". Barriser. assistant commissary
general; Lieut.. Col. Thomas Ward, assist
ant adjutant general and Capt. B. 81. GIL
man. thirteenth infantry, have been ap-
pointed board to meet In New York city
on the 18th instant to formulate regula-
tions for the issue Of toilet supplies to mill
tary prisoners and recruits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-10
COMING FROM JAPAN.

Field Marshal YnmaEata In Chicago
an His Way to Russia.
CHICAGO, April 1O.-Marquis Yamagata.
field marshal of Japan, with his suite Of
six noblemen and the attendants. arrived
in Chicago on the "Overland Limited of
the Northwestern road today. The party
was driven to the Auditorium annex,
where ten rooms had been set apart for
the marquis and his friends The party
will leave for New York tomorrow on his
way to Russia to attend the coronation
Of the car.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-10
IN CASE OF WAR.

The Spanish Government Providing
for Coast Defense.
MADRID April 1O.-The government is
| planning for the defense Of the coast in
the event Of war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-10

Senator Morgan Slightly Better.
Senator Morgan. who is lying very sick
at his hcme on ~ street, fs said to be
rather better today than he was yester-
day. He had a comfortable night, and
ID sleeping quietly and comparatively free
from pain this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-10
To Restore Widows, Pensions.

Senator Allen has introduced bill pro-
viding for the restoration Of the names of
widows .f soldiers to the pension rolls
efter the death of the second husbands
who by reason of a second marriage have
been dropped from the pension rolls.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-10
PRINTING THE POSTAGE STAMPS.

Senator Hav1ey VIII Seek to Restore
the Old Contract System.
Senator Hawley today gave notice of an
amendment, which he proposes offering to
the sundry civil appropriation bill, discon-
tinuirg the manufacture of postage stamps
by the bureau of engraving and printing
ard restoring the old system Of letting the
contract for their printing by competi-
tive bids
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-10

Bishop Hynn's Death.
BUFFALO. N. Y, April 1O.-Bishop Ryan
died at els this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-10
The Fnrmerp' lGarlket

Ser ate OIL 1855, establfBh1ng fafmeF8
market in the District, which has received
the ssncticn Of the Commissioners, was or
dered to q favorable report when the SUBJ
committee. consisting Of Senators Martin,
0allinger and Proctor. are satisfied AZ to
its terms. While the meeting was in pro-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-10

# you want today's
news today you can find
It only IN The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-10

AS for any danger from fire from the
ventilating shafts at the four corners of
the building. which are square fues rum
ming directly from the cellar to the roof
for the purpose of drawing OF the foul air
from the cellar, Mr.. Kinsey secuted the
of the roof did not come in contact at any
point with these shafts, but that at the
top they were protected by metal lining.
He said that the roof was exposed to fire
only from the ninth story, and he was
positive that an asbestos lining would rem
der the present arrangement entirely safe
and satisfactory. He believed II would be
a great mistake to put on any other kind
of a roof.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-09-25
THEY WILL TRY TO
DEFEAT THE PAVE
Mulberry Street Property Holders Up in
Arms Against II.
MANY ARE SORRY THEY PETITIONEE
Those with the Large Number Who
Refused TO Sign the Petition Have
Combined in a Movement to Pre-.
vent the Carrying Out Of the Pro.
visions of the Ordinance. . VI Meeting
Called for Monday Night.

Property holders on Mulberry street
VINO refused to sign the petition for
paving. have organized to defeat the
proposed Improvement. They are
backed by many who signed the peti-
tion but who are now sorry for so doing
anu II there is any way of preventing
the paving they propose to do it,
A number of them met in the city en-
@ineerS office. yesterday, hich was the
day set for hearing their appeals from
the engineers schedule of assessments,
and resolved upon calling a meeting in
the council chambers for next Monday
night. Attorneys will be engaged and
the light began without delay.
Those who refused to sign the peti-
tion have been individually protesting
against the pave all along. Those who
did sign ii and came To regret their
action willingly asserted to combine
with the original kickers. All got to-
gether yesterday and when il was seen
that there was strong sentiment
against the pave it was decided to
make Il concerted move to knock ii out
The ordinance has passed councils
and been signed by the mayor and it Is
likely the kickcrs win have to attack
it on the grounds of illegality. Just
what procedure Is to be followed will
be decided upon Monday night.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-09-25
i'RlC.EBt'R(;.

Dn Wednesday evening last the
many friends of Joseph Thorpe ten
dered him a surprise party at his home
on Lincoln street. the event being his
eighteenth birthday. Singing, dancing
and games of all kinds were indulged
in until a late hour. Among those
present were Mr. and Mrs. Middle
ton. Mr. MackereI James and Tom
Middleton. of WintOn: Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Birbeck, Mr. and Mrs. James
Wilkinson. Mr. and Mrs. William Nc
Laughlin and Mr.. kiefcr: Misses Mary
and Lizzie Birbeck. Katie. Sarah and
Lizzie Dolphin, Tillie Smith. Mary Mid
dletGn. Mary McLain Maggie Logan.
and John. Noah and Anthony Thomas,
James Margctson. Robert iirhcck ana
John Heifron.
Some mischevous boys last evening
loosened the electric lamp situated ou
Main street. just below the johnson
No | shaft. and allowed it to descend
with such force as to smash il into
pieces and destroy the circuit As n
consequence both this and ThrCop bor-
Oueh were in total darkness during the
night. I'll" Electric l.igh, company
have offered Il reward oi $40 for irfor-
ma ation that will lead 10 the conviction
Of the guilty parties
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-09-25

and before leaving for home ii was ru-
nCred about that he had Scranton
solid and that Wilkes-Barre would
now win easily. That Hickey had
made deal suggested itself to me
inasmuch as he did not present himself
at the meeting on the 18th inst, where
it was stated that 1t was known that
five delegates elected by Scranton COM
panies were to vote for Wilkes Barre.
Who was responsible for this state Of
affairs"
This can easily be answered by those
delegates ONLY who had intended to
vote for Wilkes Barre. As for Mr..
Hickey's statement that he was doing
all i'm his power to get the convention
here. the remarks that he made to
President SeAmans that he was not
even going 10 Johnstown, shows conclu-
sively that he was not acting in good
faith. There was great many other
facts that could be brought out against
Hickey, but as have taken up enough
space to satisfy the public that the
statements are untrue. l close, hoping
that in the future, when Chief Hickey
again allows his hot -headedness (as he
termed it, To get the best Of himself,
he viii not attack the character of
ISADORE GOODMAN.
Scranton, Pa, Sent. % 1896
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-09-25
THE hartford FAIR.
An Excellent Agricultural Display l.
Given,

Special 10 The Scranton Tribune.
Hartford. Pa. Sent. 24.-The Tribune
man went to the Hartford fair today
and enjoyed thoroughly the excellent
exhibition offered by the Hartford Acri-
cultural society. Everything from the
ten mink white sucking pigs to the
sturdy Guernsey bull We're present in
the animal line-pumpkins. oh. how
gigantic--toTatoeS as large as your
fall hat and everything too numerous
to mention. The horses came in .or
their skarc of admiration. The coun-
try swains Datronized the merry go
round. ate tahy and were happy as
1000 people can be On far day.
\ snecial feature and one which de-
serves special cOmmendation. was the
drilling of the young soldiers of the
Han ford Orphan school under the COM
mlnd Of Captain Gamble. and the sing
ing Of the young girls. The latter
We're arrayrd in pink and blue cos
tunes and carried small legged
stools, which. in Il caliStcnic drill. they
handled in masterful manner As
most of those in attendance drove to
Hartford ii is estimated that from 800
To 1000 buggies and carriages were
there and about 5000 horses fed.
Professor &. II. Horton. of New Mil
ford. was the speaker Of the day.