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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
MUCH INTEREST IN THE VOTE.
Exciting Times Are Promised o
Frankfort. Nv. EriiIaY

Frankfort. ky., Friday.
LOUISVILLE, KY. February IA spe-
cial to the Post from Frankfort, Ky, says:
The exciting scene in the house this
morning attending the bringing up Of the
contested election cases Of Nerner-Tomr-
kins made the taking of the thirty first
ballot for Senator in general assembly
very interesting. There was general hum
when the two houses came together that
Indicated much excitement
The doOrkeeDer had hard work 10 keen
persons from the floor Of the house who
had no right to be there.
the lobbes and galleries were crowded
with people, who waited to see If there
would be another outbreak.
The decision of the house to take I'D for
&C consideration the Werner-Tompkins case
Friday means that lively times may be ex-
pected on that day
The call of the roll showed 1874 members
P:esert; necessary to choice, sixty-eight
There were only two pairs. This is one of
the iarges, gatherings of the session
Senator Clark cast his vote for DR..
Hunter amid some applause. Bowling and
Carpenter voted for Judge Holt. Bissom
cast his vote for j. w. Yerlses, while Rum
mans. the fourth of the republican senator's
who have left DR.. Hunter voted for John
W. Lewis.
DIR. Hunter lost another vote when Repre-
sentative Chambers voted for Holt.
There We're no assertions from Blackburn
The ballot resulted: Hunter, 81; Black
burn. e.: Carlisle 3; McCreary 2; Yerkes,
l; Holt, 3; Lewis, l, and Bate, l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
Rival Cable Companies Heard.

The Senate committee on foreign rela-
tions today granted hearings to the two
rival companies which propose to construct
cable lines from the California coast to Ha-
wall and to China and Japan. Col. z. S.
SpaldIng of Hawaii appeared for his COM
pany, and was supported in his representa-
tions by Gen. Wager Swayne, while Messrs.
Scrymser and Baylies represented the inter-
ests of the Pacific Cable Company. Col
Spalding ard Gen. Swayne dwelt upon the
advantages of the concession which has
been secured from the Hawaiian govern
ment, while Messrs. Scrymser and Baylies
claimed that these were more than offset
by the terms which their organization had
offered,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
TREATMENT OF TRANPs,
Views of the Convention In Sessio,
at Fond du Lac.


at Fond du Lac.
FOND DU LAC, Wis, February 2a-At
the antt-tramp convention the following re-
port of the ways and means committee was
adopted:
The experience of the various localities
represented in the convention shows that,
while some of the tramps would be honest
laboring men If they had the opportunity
the larger portion of them are determined
to live on the public without work. that
tramps as whole are nuisance ard !.
danger to private families, a needless ex-
pepse to the public and a means of corrup-
ton to public officers The experience shows
that comparatively little has been done 20
remedy the tramp evil by private indivdu-
ais or organiZa tons; that the enormous and
Unnecessary bills against the counties rolled
up by officers in tramp cases by means OF
the fee system can be largely prevented by
faithful and courageous county boards and
the proper use of a work house will drive
away tramps. AS the result of this expert
ence and the discussion we have not settled
all parts of the tramp question, but We have
agreed on the following resolutions:
Resolved, That the system Of remunerat-
ing public officers for public services by
fees should be abolished.
Resolved, That county work houses or
some other judicious system of labor. for
prisoners, including tramps, should be uni
yersally adopted.
Resolved, That other methods of meeting
the tramp evil. including methods of pre-
vention as well as of cure, deserve the
careful consideration of this conference at
future meetings.
And urge all citizens and county au-
thorir:es and philanthropic Individuals to
carefully investigate the many interesting
experiments which have been made with
the tramp problem in various places. amcng
which we especially name the Erown
and the Rescue Mission in Milwaukee, all
in Wisconsin, and also the provIdent wood
yards in many cities, and the work Of the
Anti-Tramp Society Of Ann Arbor, Mich
And we recommend the methods of the lat
ter society for adoption In all cities of
moderate size.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR.
1t Dashed Down "a Hill at Cleveland
Win Possibly Eatal RcsnIfs

CLEVELAND, Ohio February 26.-While
a heavy motor car filled with passengers
was descending the long. steep hill at the
foot of Scranton avenue this morning the
brake failed and the motorman lost control
of the car 1t at once plunged forward at
terrific rate, and, it is estimated, reached
velocity of a mile a minute. Half way
down the hill the motor crashed into a
heavily loaded truck
1t ploughed through this obstruction and
then struck coal wagon a few hundred
feet on.
VIM. Marx, driver of the truck, was
hurled thirty feet, while the driver of the
coal wagon was pitched headong on the
side of the street, alighting in snow bank,
which saved him from serious injuries.
Marx received many wounds and is prob
ably internally injured and may die.
The front of the car was smashed and
the motor box wrenched from its fasten-
ings.
Motorman Hart did not desert his station
and was bruised about the head and
shoulder. The passengers became terribly
panic stricken and would have jumped if
the conductor had not held the door.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
LATE NEWS BY. WIRE
The British Commons Rejects tho
Evicted Tenants Bill.
PLEA MADE FOR IT BY JOHN MORLEY
The Two BaIfours State the Con-
sentative Position.
MEASURE LOST BY 174--271

LONDON. February 26-Mr. ]. ]. Clancy,
Parnellite member for the north division of
Dublin county, moved the second reading of
the evicted tenants bal in the house Of COM
mons today. This measure is of a voluntary
nature, not compulsory, and provides that a
board of conciliation, consisting of three
members. be appointed by parliament and
empowered to confirm existing agreements
OF to reinstate tenants by purchase or as
tenants under judicial rent. The number of
evicted persons is few and the matter. it IS
claimed, could soon be settled.
Mr.. John E. Redmond, Parnellite. member
for Waterford, and Mr.. John Dillon, anti
Parnellite, member for East Mayo, sup
ported Mr.. Clancey's motion.
Mr.. ]. A. Rentoul Q. c., conservative,
member Of Eastdown, moved the rejec ton
Of the motion on the ground that the meas
ure under discussion involved the principle
that tenants evicted for non-payment Of
rent would receive large grants of money
and reins statement.
The second reading of the bill was reject
ed By a vote of 271 to ia
Mr.. John Morley, liberal. said he could
not understand how the bill could be re-
sisted. and suggested that the Irish church
surplus fund be devoted to 1t.
Continuing. MIR. Morley said that the
Duke of Devonshire and other unionists
had opposed his bill because it was COM
pulsory, but declared that they would sup
port a voluntary bill. Therefore. they had
changed it's provisions and now he would
be disappointed If the conservative leader,
Mr.. A. ]. Balfour, did not assent to its
second reading.
Mr.. Gerald Balfour, chief secretary for
Ireland, said that a policy Of Cancellation
did not mean granting everything demand
ed by the Irish members. The bill in ques-
ton could not be justified unless public
evil of grave magnitude existed. and which
required an exceptional remedy. He did
not think they were justified in expanding
$4,000 of public money upon 66S evicted
tenants of 1893 at the present time. espe-
Cially as $40 of this number. of which 100
belonged to the Ponsonby estate. were COM
ing to amicable settlements of the differ
eI ces between themselves and their land
lC rdS.
Continuing, Mr. Balfour said that the
adoption of bill providing for the payment
Of money to those who refused to pay their
obligations was another step downward in
the Generalization of Ireland. The govern
ment's land bill. he asserted would deal
with the matter in an adequate manner.
Mr.. A. ]. Balfour said he thought the bill
would strengthen the hands of members in
asserting that under the same circum-
stances the tenan's could resor. to the
same plan of campaign.
Mr.. CiancyS that the bill be read
for the second time was then put to vote.
and rejected by III to ia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH.
Permanent Director at Agricultural
Department Favored.


At meeting of the joint commission OF
the scientific societies of Washington held
at the Cosmos, Elpp resolutions were adopt
ed in favor Of the suggestion Of Secretary
Morton to provide for a permanent director
in charge Of scientific research in the Agri-
cultural Department. The matter was sub
mitted to the. commission some time ago,
and at meeting last week the resolutions
were taken upsa They met with some oppo-
stion and were finally resubmitted to the
committee, which, was increased by the
addition of seyerRl gentlemen who were
n ost pronounced in their objection to the
measure At the Special meeting last even
ing there was 1arge attendance. Prof G.
Brown Goode oechpied the chair The reso.
1utions, which, were favorably reported by
the committee, we're discussed at some
posed their adoption. Their objection was
not so much to the resolutions themselves.
Tut arose from the feeling that the whole
matter was not properly within the nroy
ince of purely scientific body. The reso-
1uticns, after being so amended as to make
them generally satisfactory, favored the es
tablishment of such an Office in the Agri-
cultural Department as being in the inter-
est of sciLnce. and expressed the opinion
that permanency in office is in the interest
of good government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
PIERCED THE PLAT
Remarkable Results Of Shell Test at
Indian Head.
A PrOjcctile OF Cast Steel Easily Pence
trates Seven Inches of Har-
veyi.ed Aa-

Surprising results we're obtained at test
Of shells at the Indian Head proving ground
yesterday, and II these shall be confirmed
by further experiments, our navy, which
already possesses the best armor plate in
the world, will have by far the best armor-
penetrating shells, and both of American
invention. What was done yesterday at
the proving grounds was to fire cast steel
shell of six-inch caliber clean through a
seven-inch Harveyed nickel-steel plate,
through the heavy oak backing, and twelve
feet into the bank of clay behind. This per-
formance has never been equaled by any
projectile Of like caliber in the world. AS
described by the chief of ordnance, who
witnessed the experiment: ut went through
the plate like hot iron through cheese"
This particular shell was made by the
Johnsons at Spuyten Duyvel, New York.
The shell proper was Of cast steel, but it
was OF the very best quality of metal and,
moreover, 1t was treated by a secret process
furnished with cap of soft forged steel,
fastened ON by three small screws, to hold
1t In place when the shoe Travelled through
the bore Of the gun.
Surprise of the Experts.
The Johnsons have always been disposed
to believe that these caps would add great
ly to the penetrating qualities CT shell,
but SO far the experts have not regarded
them highly. The Russians have used the
caps with only fair success, but in that
case they used a high-gIade forged and
tempered steel armor-pierclng shell to
carry the cap. When the Johnson shell
slipped so easily through plate of known
high quality, the experts yesterday doubted
the evidence before their own eyes, and
Immediately took steps to assure them
selves that the result was not accidental
To this end one of the Misunderstanding
quality and equal to the best European
shell, was selected and fired at the same
velocity at the same plate. 1t was smash
ed upon the face of the plate after a slight
penetration, just what was expected from
this caliber of shell when fired at a seven
inch plate.
The Success Repeated.
Then another of the Johnson shells. with
its soft metal cap, was placed in the gun
ard fired at the plate. The result was al
most precisely the same as with the first
shot, the plate was penetrated with the
greatest ease and the shot was almost IN
scathed.
Naval experts are much pleased with the
test. They say that these cast-steel shells
can be made for much less than the ex-
pensive forged steel armor-piercing shells;
and that they appear to be superior in
every respect. Further experiments will
be made with them.
There was further test also at the prov
ing grounds of the IowaS barbette plate.
1t was attacked by twelve-inch shells, one
Misunderstanding and the other 4 Car
penter. and resisted them successfully.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
DISTRICT IN CONGRESS,
Titles to LoNd.


Senator Mcmillan today introduced a bill
for the relief of Sigmund j. Block and
Augustus P. Bauman Of this city, relin-
gushing the title of the United States to
lot 1, in square lis, to those persons.
A bill was introduced today in the Senate
by Mr.. Mcmillan confirming the title of
Thomas Yates to lots Is and u, in square
559, this city.
Justices of the Court of Claims.
Senator Hoar today introduced bill.
which was referred to the judiciary COM
mittee. fixing the salary of the chief JUS
tlce of the Court of Claims at $500 a year,
The present salaries are $3.50 and 5000,
respectively.
Donations of Land.
Mr.. Hulirg has Introduced bill in the
House, by request. providing that when
any person shall donate to the District of
Columbia for street purposes any land con-
forming to the plan of the city's streets
the extension shall be graded, graveled
and guttered at the expense Of the Dis
trtct
Another hill by the same author provides
that when Rhode Island avenue from 18th
street northeast to 18th street northeast
shall be donated to the District the extern
sion shall be improved at the cost of the
District and the government jointly to the
extent OF Sl5,UW.
Asking Rapid Transit.
Senator Mcmillan today presented to the
Senate petitions signed by seventy-one cit
liens of Washington urging the passage
of Senate bill 1885, or some similar meas
ure, requiring the lexington and Soldiers
Home Railway Company to adopt rapid
transit on its lines, and opposing the ex-
tension of the tracks of that company IN
til its existing lines are modernly equipped
ard operated.
Gas Hearing Postponed.
Arrangements were made some days ago
sor a hearing today before the district
committee of the Senate on the gas ques-
lion. The bill Incorporating the National
Capital Heat, Light and Power Company
was to be- made the subject Of the dis
,ussion ard expert testimony was to be
nad from authoritative sources. When
Tie hour arrived this afternoon but two
Of the members Of the committee, Senators
MCCLELLAN and Harris, were on hand to
near the arguments, and the hearing was
therefore postponed until a week from to-
morrow at > O'Clock. MIR. +. =. b. Sands of
his city represented the lew company and
Introduced IS experts who were to speak
in its behalf Messrs. James l.. Hastings
and Charles d. Hauk of Philadelphia.
Tne1e were also present Messrs- McIihenny
and Leetch of the Washington Gas Light
Con. .any. who presented Captain William
Henry White Of New York city, an expert
IN ss matters. 1t is expected that these
gentlemen will appear next week and give
The committee the benefit of their informal
ton of the subject.
To Repeal the Highway Act.
Mr.. Stallings Of Alabama introduced a
bill in the House today to repeal the high
way act of the District. and directing the
Commissioners to withdraw all maps and
MI. Tnu ol no ol, o1a
the title Of all property that may be cloud
ed by the proceedings taken thus far UNI
der that act. 1t was referred to the Dis
trict committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
MORE TROOPS FOR wEYLER.
Arrival of Rcfnforcements From
Spain at Havana.

HAVANA, February 26.-The steamship
Buenos Ayres arrived here today from
Spain bringing, reinforcements, the Wa
dras and Reina battalion of infantry
The troops were accorded most enthusi-
astic reception, and, after landing, were re-
viewed by Captain General Weyler from the
balcony of the palace.
Gen. Weyler reports as follows from
Havana:
THE bands of Gomez and Maceo are
trying to go to the east by the border of
the Cienega de Zapata Ghe Zapata ever
giades). In order to stop them, the column
OF Gen. Echague was ordered in pursuit.
Ihey found the cavalry vanguard of the
enemy on the 22d. and dispersed them in
the direction of Estante. The enemy left
three killed and several horses. They were
marching toward Boondron.
Gen. Arolas reports that Maxine Gomez
passed toward Navajas. There are forces
conveniently situated to check the advance
Small bands in the province of Havana and
AiatanZas are destroying the communica-
tons, and burning small villages which
are unprotected. Near Limonar in Matan-
sas, detachment of troops defeated some
groups of the enemy, killing Francisco Rey,
second in command, Of the band of Rodri-
Suez."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
ANOTHER FRENCH CRISIS.

Fate OF the Ministry Rests on the
Income Tax Vote.
PARIS February 26-The newspapers of
this city express the belief that the COM
ing debate on the proposed income tax will
determine the fate of the government, and
III view of the appointment yesterday of a
budget committee containing twcnty-nine
members, out of a total of thirtythree
hostile to the proposed tax, the outlook ia
not very bright for NJ. Bourgeois and his
fellow ministers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
Legislation In Ohio.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, February 2s-The
mouse passed yesterday the Avery BILL rails
ing the age of consent from fourteen to
hfteen years, and 1t is now a law
The Whittlesey bill, requiring all cheese
not made wholly of milk or cream to he
labeled Imitation" passed the house. and
it is law. A penalty of $50 to S1oO fine
ana ten to thirty days Imprisonment is
provided for violation of the law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
Another Club Incorporated.

Articles incorporating THE High View
Club" were filed this afternoon. stating as
objects the promotion Of social intercourse
and mutual improvement of the members
and to provide them with the usual con-
veniences of a club house. The incorpora--
crs are D. Carroll Digges, John Lockwood.
Webster Downing, Charles F. Hadfield and
Howard E. Donath.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26

Ernest Lyles, the young colored man
who it is charged shot at Saliie johnson
near the corner OF Pennsylvania avenue
and 26th street Sunday evening, as pub
lished in Mondays Star. was arrested last
evening by Policeman O Brien Of the third
precinct and locked up. This morning he
was taken to the Police Court and charged
with assault and concealed weapons. En-
ma Williams appeared In court and made
similar charges against him. Both cases
were continued until Friday, and bond
was fixed at $50, which was not given.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26

The Navy Department is making arrange
NE nts to have another trial of the torpedo
boat Ericsson on the LIST proximo. The boat
is now at New London, and this time the
trial will be held under the auspices OF the
Navy Department entirely The engines will
be speeded up to q certain point, that will In.
dictate that the boat is making the required
speed of twenty-four knots per hour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
THE MINORITY REPORT.
Grounds for ObjectfnE 10 the Pro-
ROsed Cemsure Of Mr.. Bnyard.

Mr.. Dinsmore OF Arkansas today filed
the minority report Of the committee on
foreign affairs on the resolution to censure
Ambassador Bayard. The report is very
brief. 1t says that the minority dissent
from the views Of the majority. and that
in their opinion there was nothing I'm either
of the speeches that calls for or justifies
any censure by Congress.
THE proposed action" is continues, lis
unwarranted and unprecedented. Repre-
sentatives Of the United States I'm foreign
countries are properly and exclusively as
to tine regulation Of the propriety or dis
creteness of their conduct. under the dis
erection and control of the executive depart
ment of the government by any interior
ence by Congress in this respect can have
only the effect OF detracting from the dig
nifty and usefulness of our foreign service"
The report is signed by Mr.. McCreary
Ky). Mr.. Tucker (Va) and Mr.. Money
(Miss.).
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
EVACUATION OF EGYPT.
The European Powers Are Discussin,
the Matter.

HHC E1uEUVcWH EU"VFB AFe DlBCuHElnH
the Matter.
PARIS, February 26.-The Figaro dwells
today upon the reports in circulation con-
corning the willingness Of Great Britain to
evacuate Egypt, and distinctly asserts that
in spite of statements to the contrary from
London, the European governments are dis
cussing the Egyptian question from its va
rious aspects-whether Great Britain has
engaged to evacuate the occupied territory.
as to the moment being favorable for the
evacuation now that the British authorities
admit that Egypt is tranquil AMI prosper
Gus, and in view Of the fact that Turkey
has promised to insure the neutrality of the
Suez canal in q manner similar to that
adopted in the case Of the straits of the
Dardanelles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
Found Dead.

Lee Linthicum, thirty-two years old was
found dead in bed at his home, No. 515
L street northwest, this morning. Coroner
Hammett was notified. Death II ia
thought, resulted from heart disease
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
WHITE PAPER costs

little nowadays that some
newspapers print a large num-
Der of give-away copies, which
never reach the eye of readers,
but go to the junk shops, or di-
rectly back to the paper mill.
They think they can afford to
do this, assuming that on the
basis of the number of copies
printed, whether actually circu-
lated or not, they can build up
a profitable advertising patron
age. The Star never does any,
thing of this sort. 1t doesn't
need to. The truth is good
enough for it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
Called On the President.

The members Of the Philadelphia pro-
duce exchange. now on a visit to this city,
called at the White House at o'clock this
afternoon. by appointment, and paid their
respects to the President.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The following are the opening, the highest
and the lowest and the closing prices of the
New York stock market today, as reported
by Corson & Mccartney. members New York
stock exchange. Correspondents Messrs.
Moore & Schley, No so Broadway
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
Government Receipts.

National bank notes received today for
redemption, $25s 566. Government receipts
From internal revenue, 76,345; customs,
s763 025; miscellaneous. ST., 16S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
For Temporary Duty Here

For Temporary Duty Here.
First Lieut.. Charles Byrne sixth infantry,
has been ordered to repair to this city and
report to the adjutant general for tempo
rary duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
Grain and Cotton M.rket..

Furnished by W. b. Hibbs & Co., 1921 r
street, members New York stock exchange
correspondents Messrs. Ladenburg, Thai.
mann & Co., New York.