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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-27
IMPRISONMENT SHORTENED.
President Cleveland Extends Glenn
ency to Two Criminals.

Presfdcnt Cleveland Extends Glenn
ency to Two Criminals.
The Precedent has commuted to eight
years imprisonmt with deductions for
good behavior the sentence Of ten years
imposed upon Jacob Pecora, convicted in
Kansas in 1891 of murder. He says the
convict's conduct for the past five years
has been good. and that he now indicates
sorrow and repentance for his crime. He
also adds that he Is satisfied that reduc-
tion OF his sentence at this time will sat
isfy the ends of justice.
The application for pardon was denied in
the case Of Allen NJ. Winn, convicted in
Texas of embezzling post office funds. The
ivict and feel that he Is doing his duty in
the matter of a proper administration OF
the postal laws. I'm this branch Of the
public service" he says, I've have to rely
upon the honesty of employees, and II after
the criminal violation Of the trust imposed
In them they are pardoned after a few
months imprisonment 1t Will tend to de-
moralize the service
In the case Of Frank johnson, convicted
Ing and sentenced February 2, 1894, to six
years in the Albany penitenttary, the Pres
ident indorsed the application for pardon
as follows:
Sentence commuted to two years and
six months actual imprisonment The
health of this convict is represented to me
to be in quite bad condition, and his dis
ease to be Of such a character as must
grow progressively worse. For this rea-
son, and because the district attorney who
prosecuted him recommends it, have de-
termined to shorten his imprisonment"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-27
POLO AT FORT MYER.
First Match Game Between nm Army
and Civilian Club.

First Match Game Between nm Army
and Civilian Club.
The first match game of polo ever played
between an army team and civilians this
side Of San Francisco will come off at 8
o'clock this afternoon on the drill ground
at Fort Myer. The contestants are the
officers team of the 9th Cavalry and the
Philadelphia City Troop team.
AS both are crack riders and gamey play
ers there will be fine spectacle with a
large attendance. The Philadelphia City
Troop team came over last night, and are
the guests of the 9th Cavalry officers
mess. They are: NJ. G. Rosengarten jr
No. l; ]. Frank McFadden, No. 2; John c.
Groome (captain), No B; B. F. Clyde, No f.
The officers team consists Of Aeuts. White
Spout. Short, Hyer and Rhodes; Lieuts
White and Spout playing alternately. The
9Th Cavalry Mounted Band will furnish
music for the occasion.
The game Is notable as the first match in
the east between army men and civilians
There have been games at the Preside in
San Francisco between the Sd Cavalry
team and the San Francisco Polo Club
Tonight in honor of the PHILADELPHIA guests
there will be grand polo ball at the fort.
The music will be by the mounted band OF
the 9Th
Monday the Philadelphia Country Gibbs
polo team will play a match game with the
Chevy Chase Club on the Fort Myer drill
ground. The Chevy Chase team will con-
sist of H. N. Earle. Louis Earle, David Por-
ter and Mr.. Turner, with Clarence Moore
as substitute. Tomorrow evening the
Chevy Chase Club will entertain the Phila-
delphia and 9th Cavalry teams at dinner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-27
He Will Bring Out Judge Mcdonnell
at Chicago.
EITHER END OF FHE TICKET WILL Do
Senator TeIIer's Friends Hopeful of
His Nomination.
NOT FOR MORRIS ON

CHICAGO, June 27-The Record today
prints the following: Samuel p McCon-
nell is to be placed in nomination and sup
ported for President by the Illinois dele
cation in the democratic national coaven-
tion. If he is not landed in the first place
on the ticket, 1t is the intention of Gov.
Altgeld and his associate delegates to con-
tinue the fight and secure for Mr. McCon-
nell the domination for the vice presi-
dency.
THE outline of this program for the ILL
nois delegates came from the executive
mansion at Springfield. When the emissa-
ries of Bland and Bo:es worked up SO much
interest at Peoria that the Illinois leaders
went to Gov. Aftgeld and asked him con-
cernins the advisability of letting the two
candidates have show in the state con-
vention, he said no. much to the disap-
pointment of the local politicians, who an
ticipated Lively fight between the follow
ers Of the two free silver candidates.
The governor promised his political fol-
lowers then that II the Illinois delegation
was left uninstructed for a presidential
candidate he would make it the most con-
sp!cuous figure in the Chicago convention
Yesterday the Chicago members of the
Altgeld machine received word of what
was expected of them, and later in the
day it was announced that there would
be meeting of all the forty-eight Illinois
delegates at the Sherman House June 80.
Judge McConnells candidacy will be
discussed then, and definite plans made for
the presentation of his name 10 the Chi
cago convention.
1T is not believed by the greater num-
Der of free silver democrats that Mr. Nc
Connell will be named for President by the
convention. While they insist that Gov
ernor Altgeld. with the forty-eight votes
of Illinois solid behind him. will be of
great force in the convention, they do not
think that ne will be able to name the can
didate for President. They think his real
Intention is to have Mr.. McConnelrs name
presented for President; then, after that
nomination has been made, that he be
placed before the convention for Vice
President.
so far as can be ascertained the Illinois
delegates to a man are for Mcconnell for
Vice President Some of those from the
southern part of the state favor Bland for
President, and many OF the Cook county
men favor Boies. They will be held in line
by the unit rule But when the fight comes
for the nomination for Vice President 1t is
claimed by the democratic leaders that the
entire forty-eight votes will be working in
the interest Of Mcconnell
Almost all the national delegates from
Illinois will be in the city during the meet
ing OF the executive committee of the BIZ
metallic democratic national committee
next Tuesday. At this meeting it is ex-
pected that McConnelrs name will be for
naliy brought out as candidate for Vice
President"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-27
TELLER IN ILLINOIS,
He and His Friends Will Support
Democratic Silver Man,

He and His Friend. Will Support n
Democratic Silver Man.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, June 27-Congress-
man John F. Shafroth of Colorado is at the
Midland. He was on his way home to
Denver from the ST. Louis convention. but
Will leave for Chicago tonight.
L have just received a telegram from
Senator Dubois" he said, asking me to
meet him in Chicago Monday, to work in
Senator Teller's interest.
"Oh, l am one of the those fellers,'" he
went on. laughingly. Il am for free coin
age Of silver before anything else And vet
l am republican. too. 1 have to leave the
old party. We are in dead earnest and the
election will show it.
Whom will we vote for? For Teller, l
rope. That Is why I am going to Chicago
We believe that democratic free silver men
have now glorious opportunity, and want
them to see as We do. But even If we can
not persuade them. If they nominate a true
blue silver man, good man, we shall be
for him. The silver vote must go solid this
year.
Il left Mr.. Teller only two days ago at
his mothers home in Morristown, III. He
expressed the same sentiments l have lust
given. We are right, and we shall win.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-27
CANTON is FILLED
Tremendous Mckinley Ratification
Meeting in. Progress.
TIE CANDIDATE HIMSELF TO SPEAK
Leading Speakers From All Over
tho Country Are There.
BIG PARADE TONIC HT

CANTON, Ohio, June 27.-All through
the morning people came crowding into the
city from the country and from surround
ing towns. None Of the early arrivals
came as organizations but all were brimful
Of enthusiasm. and nearly every vehicle
had several flags or other articles of deco
ration in honor Of the ratification meeting
the occupants came to attend. Many of
the coat lapels were already covered with
buttons and badges. but the street venders
still found many purchasers for their wares
among the early arrivals. Many accepted
the invitation of the committee to come on
horseback. and when the parade moves to-
night there is every prospect Of a splendid
equestrian section
About noon the jollifers coming by train
began to arrive. Regular trains, for which
excursion tickets were sold, steamed into
the stations heavily loaded, and steamed
out with almost empty cars, Canton SEEM
ingly being the destination Of every way
farer.
,u But It was several hours later when the
immense crowd which filled Canton to over
flowing began to arrive in large numbers
First came Steubenville, with delegations
from Its contributory county. Youngs-
town followed closely. while special trains
on two roads are coming in from Cleve-
land, bearing the Tippecanoe Club and
northern Ohio delegations.
1t was shortly after 3 o'clock when the
program now in progress began on the big
city lot in the center Of the city. tempor-
arily vacant in anticipation Of a new
market house. The lot is 200 feet square
and surrounded on all sides by broad
streets. From the substantial speakers
stand almost to the walls Of the houses on
every side the mass Of humanity is crowd
ed, straining eyes to see and ears to hear
With musical Interruptions by bands and
glee clubs. addresses are being delivered
by Congressmen c. H. Grosvener. r. w.
Taylor, Charles Emory Smith of Philadel-
phia. James H. Hoyt Of Cleveland, Presi-
dent Wolcott Of the Cleveland Tippecanoe
Club. Judge VIM. R: Day. president Of the
Day to be followed by a response from
Major Mckinley.
Congressman Grosvenor reached the city
TINS morning and Is guest at the Nc
kinney home. Congressman Taylor has
been with Canton friends all day. and the
others came with the Clevelanders this
afternoon.
Tonight there is to be monster illu-
mined parade, with fireworks music and
cannon adding Maj. MCKINLEY will re-
view this parade from stand at his home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-27
Joseph Cooking, the Wife Murderer.
Hung.
a mob OF BASE BALL PLAYERS Did IT
Many Of Them Dressed in Women's
Gowns.
A SINGLE EYEWITNESS
From Stan Correspondent Of The Star.

From 4 Stan Correspondent Of The Star
LA PLATA, Md. June 27.-Joseph Cock
ing went to his death at an early hour this
morning by decree OF a mob Of determined
men. illegally avenging the brutal murder
OF his wife and sister-in-law about two
months ago. For a few moments the usual
iy staid and quiet county Of Charles Is
wrought to an almost unprecedented state
of excitement. 1t was the first time In the
history Of the county that Judge Lynch
held court here
About o'clock this morning Washington
Burch, the colored Jailor. who lives about
seventy-five yards from the Jail, was
aroused from his sleep by a rapping at the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-27
THE PRESS AT CHICAGO.
Assignment of Seats to he Made Ne
Tuesday.

Asstgnment of Seats to be Made Next
Tuesday.
CHICAGO, June 21.-It is probable that
the arrangements for the press at the demo-
cratic convention and the question of seats
will shortly be settled. 8. p. Sheerin, chair
man of the press committee, was close:ed
with the members of the committee ut the
Palmer House last evening. At the close of
the session the following notice was given
out: 1.-The committee on press and tela
graphic accommodations and facilities for
the democratic national committee will
make the assignments of seats on the press
platform on Tuesday, June 81, and will SUBJ
nit the results of their labors to the SUBJ
committee In charge OF the convention ar
rangements at it's meeting. Wednesday, July
l, and Immediately thereafter the news
papers will be notified Of their assign
ments.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-27
F1L1DUsTERING VESSELS SEIZED,

City of Richmond and Three Friends
Taken Into Key West.
Two large expeditions in aid of the Gu
bans have come to grief, owing to the vigf-
lance of the United States authorities. The
steamer City of Richmond, which for two
seasons has been an excursion boat here at
Washington. left Key West Thursday
morning with over 100 men and a great
cargo OF munitions for Cuba. Last night
she returned in charge Of a prize crew
from the United States revenue cutter W.
nona Soon after the City of Richmond ar
rived the steamer Three Friends, which
left Jacksonville last week with men and
arms for the insurgents, also entered the
harbor in charge of a crew from the WI
nena.
The officers OF the Winona will not allow
any one to board the City of Richmond or
Three Friends. No details of the seizure
can be secured. 1t is said the Three Friends
landed the men and arms which she car
ried from Jacksonville and returned to meet
the City Of Richmond and take the cargo
which the latter carried.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-27
Harmony Necessary.
THE EXCISE BOARD.
Applications fOr"Liqdor Licenses Re-
jected by 1T This Afternoon.

Applications fOr"Liqdor Licenses Re.
jected by 1t This Afternoon.
The excise board this afternoon rejected
the following applications for retail liquor
licenses: -.-. .s.,=.--.- q -.-
Daniel Sweeney, 20 Canal street south
west; Charles Matthews. So street south
west; Martin Mulroe. 400 18th street north
west; John Thecker. 1911 C. northwest:
Christian Dammeyer. 3O4 10th northwest:
Jno r. Dugan, 50 K street southwest: Jno
7. O'Day, 800 10th street northwest: w
NJ Stewart, 3O2 10th street northwest;
Ches Repp (wholesale), 1886 street
northwest;
Retail Approved.
John P. Hickey, 80 10th street north
west: Jas. W. Wardell 1908 M street
northwest; Geo. Schaefer, 1905 M street
northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-27
GERMAN MINISTER RESIGNS.
The Result of a Petty Personal
Quarrel.

BERLIN. June 27.-Baron Won Berlepsch,
the Prussian minister of commerce, has re-
signed. and his resignation will probably
be accepted. There has been an ill-feeling
between the minister Of commerce and
DIR. Won Boetticher. imperial secretary for
the interior, since November. Dr. Won
Boediker, president of the imperial in
surance office, prematurely published some
plans OF his own to effect reforms in the
system of old age insurance. At one time
1t was reported that both Baron Won Ber-
lepsch and DR.. Won Boetticher would re-
sign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-27
TWO NEW MINISTER'S.
Those From Argentina and Japan Re-
ceived by the Presfdent.

Those From Argentina and Japan Re-
ceived by the President.
Today was diplomatic cay at the White
House. At least 1t was made the occasion
of the official reception Of two new diplo-
matte representatives. The ceremonies took
place in the east room, and in each
instance the presentation was made by
the Secretary of State.
The first one to be presented was Senior
Martin Garcia Meron, envoy extraordinary
and minister plenipotentiary of the Argen-
tine Republic.
The second diplomatic visitor was Mr..
Toru Hoshi, envoy extraordinary and min
lister plenipotentiary Of the emperor of
Japan. He was accompanied by Mr.. kei-
shfro Matsui, secretary of the japanese
legation. Both wore rich court robes of
silk. In both instances pleasant speeches
were made by the new minister's to which
the President made a happy reply.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-27
SIBLEY FOR TELLER,

He Says United the Reform Men Are
Irresistible.
VICTOR, Col, June 27.-In answer to an
inquiry made by the Daily Record of this
city Joseph Sibley of Pennsylvania wired
the following reply:
FRANKLIN, Pa, June 26.-To the Daily
Record, Victor, Col: am a candidate for
no official place. 1 believe all reform forces
united would be irresistible and would as
sure grand triumph in November next
Division means defeat. The rank and file
of all political parties are made up of good
men and true. On Teller 1 believe these
forces could be united, and all my efforts
are to that end. JOSEPH c. SIBLEY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-27

The Verdict Was Guilty Of Murder in
the First DeRree

The verdict Was Guilty of Murder In
the First Degree.
PHILADELPHIA, June 27.-The Jury in
the case of James B. Gentry, who, on Feb
ruary II, 1895, murdered Actress Madge
Yorke came in at II :05 today with a verdict
of murder in the first degree.
The prisoner burst into tears. trembled
and clutched convulsively at the iron rail-
ing Of the dock. Mr.. Brooke. one of his
counsel. asked to have the jury polled, and
each man answered guilty in the first de-
gree. as his name had been called. Counsel
asked for new trial, and Judge Yerkes
fixed Thursday of next week for argument.
The verdict was a surprise, as it was
thought that second-degree verdict. which
was asked for by the defense, would cover
the crime
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-27
MRS. ToLMAN's ALlMoNY.
Her Husband Again Arrested TO
Failing to Pay 1t.

Failing to Pay 1t.
Judge Cole today remanded George R.
Tolman, Treasury Department clerk. to
the custody of the marshals for failing to
pay his wife alimony. ghe. .ease has been
pending in the courts fst ajyear or more.
and when Judge Hasnsf seyeral months
ago committed Tolman ID jail for failing to
psy the alimony allowed, Mrs. Tolman,
the defendant, sued out writ Of habeas
corpus. The case went to the Court Of Ap-
peals, that tribunal sustaining the action
of the lower court. Messrs. Barrett and
Niles. counsel for. Mrs. Tolman, stating
that her husband has failed to pay the
aHmony; asked that he be committed to
Jail for contempt of court in SO failing to
obey its order, to stand committed until he
makes Up the amount In arrears. Judge
Cole SO ordered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-27
Flag Law Unconstitutional.

CHAMPAGNE, ILL.,, June 27.-The Illi-
nois University trustees, indicted by the
grand jury for violating the Illinois flag
law, were arraigned yesterday. Judge
Wright decided the law unconstitutional.
The prisoners were discharged. This ends
the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-27
For Sale of Pronerty.

tut SHEe Oh Property.
A bill in equity was filed today by Mary
Rue against Minnie Rue and ten others, ask
ing that the court decree she has an estate
for life in original lot ). square 100 under
the will Of her late father, Zadock VIII
liams. and that the property be sold. Mrs.
Rue is represented by Attorneys R. Ross
Perry and son.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-27
ASSAULTED THE UMPIRE.
A Base Ball Manager Has the Cleye
land Club Arrested.

"A baSe baAl Manager Has the Cleve-
land Club Arrested.
LOUISVILLE. KY, June 27-Presiden.
Stuckey of the Louisville Ball Club today
swolc out warrants against Tebeau, Childs,
oConnor, Cuppy, Burkett, Blake, McGarr,
McAleer. and Mexican of the Cleveland
club, charging them with disorderly con-
duct. Yesterday afternoon, by their actions,
they nearly precipitated riot at the ball
park by assaulting Umpire Weidman. Weld
man refused to umpire the game this
afternoon, and Jimmy Wolf, the old left
fielder of the Louisvilles, will act TODAY.
The people here are worked up over the
rough work of the Clevelands. The war
rants were sworn out at / pm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-27
ELS SONS AT HENLEY.
They Will Be in Their New Bout
Monday.

They Will Be in Their New Boat
Monday.
HENLEY -ON-THAMEs, June 27.-The
weather was very hot this morning, and
there was no wind. All the crews INDUCED
in light practice. Leander and New Col
lege were not out, but Yale was on the wa
ter at 1880. Bob Cook coached the crew
at first on foot, and later took a boat at
Fawley court. The Americans then rowed
to Minute barrier at 4O-stroke. The men
were all well, except Brown and Langford.
slightly indisposed.
Cook continues hammering at the neces-
sity for quick. hard catch, and the new
oars are expected to help in this respect
The English admired the clean work of the
Americans. The new boat will be fitted
with outriggers, and the rigging will be ar
ranged this afternoon. The shell will then
be taken to the tent boat house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-27
Drowned While Overheated.

Special Dispatch - The Evening Star
CUMBERLAND, Nd, June H-Walter
Emme, thirteen-year-old boy, while over
heated from playing hall at Everett Pa.
along the river bank. took a plunge In the
water, and sank before his companions
could rescue him. and was drowned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-27
LII HUNG's WOUND.
He Has 1t Photographed by 4
Rays.

BERLIN. June 27.-Li Hung Chang SUBJ
mitted to the Roentgen ray examination at
the Charlottenburg Polytechnic yesterday.
1t showed the track Of the bullet fired by the
Wouid-be assassin CT the Chinese statesman
at Shimonskt. japan, when the treaty he
tween China and japan was being arranged.
The bullet entered the left check and hurled
itself in the tissues slightly below, where
the missile is encysted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-27

Brasil and Italy Ask the United
Slater to Decide n Case.

BrnEH and ItnIy Ask the United
States to Decide n Case.
RIO DE JANEIRO. June 3 copyrighted
correspondence).-In February last an un-
derstanding was reached between Brazil
and Italy by which 1t was decided to SUBJ
NIT the claims Of Italy to the arbitration
Of the President CT the United States in
the matter of Italian citizens killed in the
revolution. The points in the case were
communicated on June 1 by the Brazilian
minister for foreign affairs to the congress
of Brazil Consent has been given, and the
Italian government also accedes, and the
arbitration will proceed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-27
Henry JOhnson's Will,

The will of the late Henry johnson, dated
January 2G. 1891. filed today, appoints
Frank w. McGurk executor, and makes
the latter's wife, Mary c. McGurk sole
be beneficiary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-27

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed to
them to any address In the United
States or Canada. by ordering 1t at
this ONCE. In person or by letter. or
postal card. Terms: ID cents Der
week; 21 cents for two weeks. or 30
cents per month Invariably in ad-
vance. Subscribers changing their
address from one Post-ofIice to
another should give the last address
- well ~ the new one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-27

SPRINGFIELD, Ill, June 27.-There is
nothing whatever in the statement put out
here last night that Gov. Altgeld was plan
ming a coup to secure the nomination of
ex-COngressman w. r. Morrison for Prss-
ident at the Chicago convention. The gov.
ernor himself said SO at breakfast TO-DAY in
a most emphatic manner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-27
Not n Union Flag in Sight.

RICHMOND, Va, June 27.-A feature of
the arrangements made for the approach
ing reunion. which has provoked much ad-
verse criticism from those who: do not
view the situation entirely from a con-
the confederate auditorium While the in
terror Of tha hall 10 profusely decorated
with the colors, flags and banners of the
confederacy, there is not single United
States flag or an inch Of the national colors
in the whole place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-27
Killed on the Cars.

Special Dispatch to The Evening STAR -
CUMBERLAND. Md, June 27.-Moses
johnson, young farmer residing ten miles
east Of here, was struck by an engine on
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad early this
morning and instantly killed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-27
Nobody Knew II.

The Ignorance Of the residents of Port
Tobacco end the surrounding country con-
corning the lyrching is astonishing. Short
ly after the body was discovered Sheriff
Wade denounced the affair in strong lam
guage, and openly expressed his opinion
Of the n en- who would indulge in such an
outrage against law and order.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-26

Mrs LYDIA Blackburn. a pupil Of the
X eth school. enjoys the reputation Of