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Evening star., 1896-03-25
THREE MARYLAND DISTRICTS.


Those Regarded as Probable Nominees
for Congress.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
ANNAPOLIS. Nd, March 25.-Interest in
the approaching conventions at which
candidates for Congress are to be nomi-
mated, is steadily increasing, and much
speculation is heard as to the probable
nominees.
In the first district it is generally con-
ceded that Congressman Joshua w. Miles
will be renominated by the democrats.
On the republican side the names of Sena-
tor A. Lincoln Dryden Of Somerset and
Col. JAS G. Mulliken Of Talbot are fire.
quently mentioned. Mr.. Dryden was Mr..
Miles opponent in the last election. Since
entering the state senate he has taken
prominent position among the debaters
there, and is generally regarded as the
probable candidate If he can be induced
to lead what is looked on as rather for
lorn hope. Col. Mullil1en was a candidate
for the United States ssenatorship, and Is
the acknowledged leader Of his party in
Talbot.
B. Baker of Hartford is understood to as
pire to denomination by the republicans,
while his opponent in the last election. Mr..
J. f. c. Talbot. is expected to lead the
democrats again.
In the third Congressman Harry Wells
Rusk will probably capture the demo-
cratic nomination and Delegate Charles
b. Cunningham of Baltimore is understood
to be ambitious to win the republican
nomination. Mr.. Cunningham has been a
conspicuous member Of the house of dele
gates throughout the session. He was
largely identified with the opposition which
killed the civil service bill, and has won
considerable notoriety on that account
among the party workers in his district,
He was also hearty opponent to the bills
fight with the Baltimore city council.
Evening star., 1896-03-25
MEASURING RoENTGEN RAYS.
A Western University Professor III,
Invented u Meter.

A Western University Professor Has
Invented a Meter.
PITTSBURG. Pa, March 25.-Pittsburs
can at least claim one distinction with the
new x rays. Prof. R. A. Fessenden of the
Western University, who has been working
in conjunction with Prof. James keeler
in making developments with them, has
invented meter whereby they can be
measured.
The invention will assist greatly in study
ing the effect Of the new discovery.
The meter is a very simple arrangement.
Two wires are placed half an inch apart
in tube, which is filled with parafiine.
The wires are connected with a volt meter
that has been charged with electricity
Paraffine being hon-conductor. the cleo
tricity is discharged and the volt meter
registers the amount of electricity passing.
No unit has yet been adopted for the X
rays, but it is probable that one soon will
be.
Evening star., 1896-03-25

telle, went into committee Of the whole and
took UP the constellation of the naval ap-
propriation bill. Mr.. Boutelle, the chair
man of the committee, made a general
statement in explanation Of the provisions
Of the bill, in the course of which he
spoke in eloquent terms of the new
navy; We should be proud. he said. Of
of the New York. "the finest protected
steel cruiser under the canopy of heaven"
These references to the growth and mag
nihcence OF the new navy elicited applause.
heavy line of battle ships as a protection
to the coast where there were no fortifica-
tions. The enemy would, he said natural
ly avoid places with heavy coast defenses.
Cost of the New Navy.
In reply to question from Mr.. Dingley
Mr.. Boutelle explained that about 50, 600 600
was carried by the bill for the increase in
the navy already authorized, and $3, 256 600
for work on the four new battle ships and
fifteen torpedo boats authorized in the
Eill. The two battle ships being construct
ed at Newport News would cost each S.
225,OO0 for hulls and machinery, 100000
for armor and S2,00O,0OO for armament AS
suming that that would be the cost of the
four new battle ships authorized by the
bill, they would cost about $4,000 600, or
the Increase in the navy authorized by the
bill would cost for completion about $780,
100000, of which but s3,258OOO was carried
by the bill. The grand total carried by the
bill was $31, ,034, -, 46S, ,43S more than the
current bill.
MIR. Cummings Supports the Bill.
Mr.. Cummings (N. ", member Of the
committee, gave the bill his hearty in
dorsement, stating that in his opinion it
was the most economical bill ever reported
from the naval committee Our naval es-
tablishment should, he thought. keep pace
with the progress Of the world. 1t was our
duty to maintain a ratio of increase with
the warships of England. The best de-
fense was the means of offense. He read
from the statement of Mr.. Goschen, first
lord Of the admirslty, to show that al
though England had built between 1889 and
96 1O5 ships and e. torpedo boats, it was
proposed In the present budget to author
ize a further increase to The formidabl BILE
list OF England's war vessels Of five times
as many new vessels as were authorized
by this bill. After a few remarks by Mr..
Low On. W in favor OF the bill general
debate was closed and the bill was read
for amendment under the tive-ninute rule
Evening star., 1896-03-25
A Detroit Tragedy.

DETROIT, Mich, March 25.-Matthew
Weidenbach. proprietor of saloon and
grocery store on Gratiot avenue was found
dead in the rear OF his place this morning
with bullet wound in his head. An in
vestigation of the store showed that the
money drawers had been drawn out and
dumped on the floor. Several boxes of cigars
stood piled up on the counter, with bag.
close beside them.
Weidenbach had been acting strangely Of
late. however, and his family believe that
he committed suicide.
Evening star., 1896-03-25
WHEN TO ADJOURN
Senator Platt's Resolution to End
the Session May 2.
PERSONAL EXPLANATIONS IN TEE HOUSE
Messrs. Bartlett and BouteIIe Both
Have Something to Say.
THE NAVAL APPROPRIATIONS

Both the floor of the Senate and the gal
leries were well nigh deserted when the
session opened today, as there was promise
that the exciting Cuban debate would give
way to the routine of appropriation bills.
A joint resolution was adopted authoriz-
ing Profs. Simon Newcomb and Asaph Hall
to accept decorations from France.
A Decoration for Gen. Harrison.
Following this MIR. Sherman presented a
favorable report on the resolution authoriz-
ing ex-President Benjamin Harrison to ac-
cept decorations conferred on him by Bra
zil and Spain while he was President.
Mr.. Sherman asked immediate action.
Let that resolution go over" interposed
MIR. Allen (Neb.).
One objection was sufficient to prevent
immediate action. so the resolution went
over.
Mr.. Gallinger (N.H.) proposed an amend
ment to the Constitution, to be known as
Article XVI, providing that neither Con-
gress nor any state shall pass any law re-
sEectfng an establishment of religion, or
prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or use
the credit of the United States or any
state, or any money raised by taxation. for
the purpose Of founding, maintaining or
aiding any church, religious denomination,
or religious society, or any institution, so
ciety or undertaking which is wholly or in
part under sectarlan or ecclesiastical con-
troll.
The bill was passed authorizing the Kan
sas City, Watkins and Gulf Railway Com
pany to build a bridge across the Black
river, Louisiana.
An Adjournment Resolution.
At this point Mr.. Platt (Conn.) rose and
said he thought it about time to consider
the question Of adjournment and without
further comment he offered the following
written resolution: Resolved, by the Sen
ate and House of Representatives, that the
President of the Senate and the Speaker of
the House of Representatives be authorized
to close the present session by adjournng
their respective houses on the I'd day of
May at o'clock pm" Without any fur
ther comment the resolution was referred
to the committee on appropriations, and the
Senate turned to the consideration of the
legislative appropriation bill.
The question of reforming the fee sys-
tenn of the United States district at,orne Us
and marshals occasioned much debate.
Mr.. Hoar opposed the change from fees to
salaries by means of an appropriation bill,
as it was a large subject needing separate
treatment.
Mr.. Allen (Neb) attacked the high sala-
rfes proposed to he given to district at
torneys and criticized the manner in which
these salaries were being put through the
Senate. He declared that the offices of dis
trict attorney were given frequently in
payment of political debts, and instead of
requiring high degree of legal talent, the
plae es sometimes went to "sbysters." who
could not earn living out Of office.
Evening star., 1896-03-25
Army Orders:

First Lieuts. NJ. w. Ireland, BENJAMIN
Brooke and George NJ. Wells. assistant sur
geons, have been OF dered to report to med
ical board at San Francisco of which Lieut..
Col. Chas. r. Greenleaf is president, for
examination for promotion.
First Lieut.. VIM. F. Lippitt, jr., assistant
surgeon, has been ordered before a board
at Fort Riley, Kan, for examination for
promotion.
The following transfers in the tenth cav
airy are made: First Lieut.. Percy L. Trippe
from troop H to troop 1; First Lieut. Carter
p. Johnson. from troop to troop H.
Evening star., 1896-03-25
An Arbitration Bill.

The House committee on labor today de-
cided to report favorably the bill intro
duced by Representative Erdmsn i'm rela-
ton to arbitration between carriers en-
gagged in Interstate commerce and their
employees. The measure has been advocat-
ed by representatives Of number Of labor
organizations.
Evening star., 1896-03-25
ADJOURNED THE EXAMINATION.
Witnesses Coming From South Afrfc
to Testify in JamesOn's CaHe

Witnesses Coming From South Africa
to Testify in Jameson's Case.
LONDON. March 25.-The examination of
DR.. l.. S. Jameson and his fellow prisoners,
who took part in the raid into the Trans
vaal. was Continued today in the Bow
street police court. Among those present
on the bench, in addition to the chief mag
istrate. Sir John Bridge, were the Duke of
Aberoorn, Lord and Lady Coventry and
Ladies Pontifex, Kekewich, Northcote.
Sladen, Willsher and Iddesleigh
The principal evidence furnished today, in
the attempt Of the prosecution to prove
that the prisoners had violated the foreign
enlistment act, related to the cutting of the
telegraph wires, and was a repetition of
the details already cabled of the prepara-
tions at Mafeking for the advance Of the
raiders. The examination was adjourned
until April %, to give time for the arrival
in England Of witnesses from South
Africa
Evening star., 1896-03-25
WAS CALLED BACK.

BOoth-Tucker Was Detained by an
Apparently Dying Child.
LONDON, March 25-Mr. Booth-Tucker
sailed for New York on board the White
Star Line steamship Majestic, which left
Liverpool today.
He embarked with his wife on board the
st. Louis on Saturday last, but just as
the pilot was leaving that steamer a tele-
gram was handed to Mr.. Booth-Tucker
saying that his youngest child, an infant
seven weeks old, was dying. Mrs. Booth
Tucker, who was accompanying her hus-
band to New York, and who has been in
bad health for some time past, desired to
return, but she felt too weak to descend the
rope ladder, and SO Mr.. Booth-Tucker re-
turned alone to this city.
Evening star., 1896-03-25
The United States Water SUNNY.

Replying to resolution Of inquiry, the
Secretary of the Interior sent to the Sen
ate today communication from the direc-
tor Of the geological survey. concerning the
work Of that survey in gauging the streams
and determining the water supply Of the
United States. The Secretary says the in
formation resulting from the Investigation
by the survey bears upon the method Of
utilizing the water resources and that a
greater appropriation would enable the
preparation Of bulletins showing the facts.
Evening star., 1896-03-25
At Marquette nay.

The War Department, fiji reply to q reso-
luton Of inquiry. has sent to- the House
an estimate for a breakwater at Marquette
Bay, Mich. The chief Of engineers esti-
$4,000 to $4,000. according to length; and
that no survey u nsoessarX~
Evening star., 1896-03-25
Counterfeitcr Pnrdoned,

The President has granted a pardon in
the case of Isom Golfer. convicted in North
Carolina of counterfeiting and sentenced
in April 1894, to FIVE years In the Albany
penitentiary. He is reported to be i'll with
consumption.
Evening star., 1896-03-25
A Schedule of Claims.

The Secretary OF the Treasury today
sent to the House schedules of claims
amounting to s169.s19 allowed by the ac-
counting officers, under appropriations, the
balance of which have become exhausted
or carried. to the surplus fund.
Evening star., 1896-03-25
Personal Mention.

Judge Cole of the District Supreme Court
left this morning for Atlantic City, n. j.,
to join his wife and daughter, who are stay
ing at the Brighton Hotel
Capt. NJ. p. Maws. first infantry, is In the
city, under orders.
Evening star., 1896-03-25
DIsCLAIMED RESPONSIBILITY.
The Spanish Government Did Not In
sptre Newspaper War Talk.

spire Newspaper War Talk.
Word has reached here from Madrid that
the Spanish government. through Senior
Canovas, minister of foreign affairs, has
officially disclaimed responsibility for the
recent warlike utterances against the Uni
ted States in the Spanish newspapers Spe-
cific denial is made that the fiery views ex-
pressed in the columns of Ell Epoca were
inspired by government. authorities or can
be accepted as representative in character
The article which called forth particular
disclaimer was one in Ell Epoca demanding
that the United States cease discussing the
insurrection in Cuba at the expense of
Spain or else declare war upon Spain at
once. The official statement that this arti-
Gle was not inspired by the government was
made through the columns of El Nacional,
the Spanish organ. and communicated to the
Spanish minister here.
Evening star., 1896-03-25
Want Water Used fin Chri.tep,uu.

DES MONIES, Iowa, March 25-The peo-
pie of Moulton, at a meeting, adopted reso-
lutions directed to Governor Drake asking
him to have his daughter, Miss Mary Lord
Drake, use water instead of wine in
christening the battle ship Iowa at Phila-
delphia Saturday. The governor and his
party leave for Philadelphia tonight.
Evening star., 1896-03-25

The President today sent to the Senate
the following nominations:
Justice-Charles w. Comstock of Con-
recticut. attorney Of the United States for
the district Of Connecticut.
Postmasters-Charles E. Wills, Homer,
~. y; William H. Ellie, Cambridgeboro'
Pa; Guy Nothrop. Pass Christian, Miss ;
Patrick j. Ryan, Durand, Wis
War-The following named non-commis-
stoned officers to be second lieutenants; Cor
porai d: A. Sieyert, twelfth infantry; Cor
poral r. B. Shaw, twenty-irst infantry;
corporal X. 5. Thurman, sixteenth infantry;
Sergt. w. B. Cochran, fifth infantry: Seret'
H. F. Rethers. first infantry.
Evening star., 1896-03-25
ELEcrRocuT1oN FAVORED,
The Ohio 'se1ste Passes the Bill Pro-
Wiling for II.

CoLUMBYs Ohio, March 25.-The SEN
ate has passedsa bill. introduced by sena-
tor Jones OF M9dison county providing for
the substitution Of electrocutIon for hang
ing in Ohio.
Evening star., 1896-03-25
JUDGE HUGHES BURIED.
Simple Funeral Ceremony Over tn
Dead Author.

LONDON, March 2o.-The remains Of Mr.
Thomas Hughes, Q. c.. who died at
Brighton Sunday. were inferred today in
the presence of crowd of friends and
admirers. In accordance with the de-
sire of the deceased, the funeral ceremony
was of the most simple kind. The grave
was lined with ivy and there were many
aoral tributes.
Evening star., 1896-03-25
appropriation Bill,

The House then. on motion Of Mr.. Bou-
Mesa free press., 1896-10-09

Possibly one of the reas MS for
the low prices of wheat the past
few years is that so many substi-
tntes have been found. for it as
human food. We stlll use a great
deal Of wheat, but in cities espe'i
ally wheaton bread is less the staff
of life than it used to b., The
use of oat msal has increased, and
it daily forms part of the nutritive
ration, and very good nutrition it
is, too. We use far. more fruit
than formerly, and also more po-
tatoes, The latter are not SO good
in nutrition as wheat, and for this
reason their increased use is no.
for our advantage in health and
strength. Like all other starchy
foods, potatoes are difficult to di-
gest ard should only be eaten in
moderation. except by those whose
digestion is strong
Mesa free press., 1896-10-09

A gentleman from San Francisco
told good story rh" other day of a
Young Englishman who, just before
starting for the old country, accost-
an American friend with the. guess
tiop. How are your The reply;
"Out of sight," SO amused the
Britisher that he determined touse
it on his friends at home. Arriving
in London he. was greeted with,
cold chappie, how arc your wien
he-ustonished his friend with this
reply, "You cawn't. see. n'e, deah
10y.
Mesa free press., 1896-10-09

~
Edwin HI. Boone, tho "hypnot-
list" who buried John L. Douglass,
of indianapolis, Ind., alive at Lex
ingeon, KY, few days ago, was
aftervard exposed IN the opera
house Of that city by .Orlie Jones,
a subject" WHOM, Jones had meg
looted to pay. Jones claincd that
Boonc's feats were performed with
the connivance Of the subjects,
and gave an exhibition similar to
Boone's, In the presence Of phys
icians and newspaper men Jones
controlled his pulses largely at
will.
Mesa free press., 1896-10-09

las ing. By giving our desert min
ing camps a water supply the f'.-
cilities for making a living are in
creased. and any a ,rieultnrnl land
in the district is made valnabl"
with the aid of a water supply. and
a m,rket is furnished by the min
ers and the cost of living is redue-
ed. These improvements soon rem
DER necessary the building of rail-
ways. State or Municipal Water
Bonds can be sold in he East or in
Europe, to accomplish the water
Development of the south West, as
has been done with max I'd success
in Australia. The districts requir-
ing this aid are too numerous tn.be
mentioned, and the subject has
been already ref red to in tn 81
COLUMNS ON former occisions. Th
subject is SO large and impor tapt,
that our Legis atures are required
TO establish policy of wa-er de-
velopment, W ,icli will ex,end oyer
q long period of years before the
desired end can he accompli,ha !.
There are no public lands in the,
market which ran be cultivated
without the aid of irrigation This
policy would give enploym mt, at
TIE present time when the labor
market is over taxed, and camtaI
is seeking investment in a safe en-
The present time when
we have elections.in prospect, is an
moment for the discuss
ion of this subject by, intending
for State Legislatures
and County Municipal Govern
ments. Elect only such men to
office as those WHO will promote tn.
industrial development OF the Soath
West by water storage ami deyel-
opment in aid Of irrigation and
mining industries.
Mesa free press., 1896-10-09


The editorial "we" has variety
of applications. For Instance, when
yon read that we expect our wife,
we refer to the editor. When it is
we are behind with our work, !. it
means the whole Office force, even
the devil and the town is meant.
We received over 100000 emf
grants last year means the nation.
But we have hog cholera in our
,midst, means -the man who takes
the paper and does not pay for i,
is very ill.-W Williams News.
Mesa free press., 1896-10-09

A fabulous gold lead was struck
in the New FL Dorado mine, near
Deadwood, South Dakota, few
weeks ago, and all the ore coming
from the strike has heen sacked and
sent at once to the bank, being too
rich to trust to the mill From
parties presnet at the time of the
strike it is learned tha the rock was
richer even thansthe famous strike
made at the Holy Terrort two years
ago, which caused the most notable
stampede ineyears.
Mesa free press., 1896-10-09

William S Whihen, delegate
from Atlanta, Ca, to the conven-
tion of the, American Bankers
ASSOCIATION recently held at St
Louis, enjoys the distinction OF be-
Ing president of 81 different banks
All the establishments are located
in Georgia country towns, tho
aggregate capital being 100000
However, each bank is seperate
from Mr.. Whitman's other iiitef-.
ests. He reported that thesaverage
earnings of these institutions last
year was l6s3-4 per cent, Mn
Whitman pointed with satisfaction
to the fact that not a "country
bank in Georgia had tailed since
Lees surrender at Appomatox,
Mesa free press., 1896-10-09
Did you ever hear Of a man Cry.

Did you ever hear Of man try
ing to lift an unfortunate woman
when she falls from the high Pc
desta1 of honor and virtue. ] think
not. When once she trips and falls
from the high and honored position
she lands into hell, from which no
human hand will stoop to lift her
OUT. husband and father. brother
and son, alike are deaf to her ago
nizing cries ior mercy and thurst
her from their sight. But on the
other hard. I have seen men fall as
low as it is possible for men to fall;
I have seen the wife lift the hus-
band from the gutter and press him
to her heart. have seen the wife
follow the husband through this
life in one constant whirl and mis-
cry, and when at the gate Of. hell
they separated, when she could go
no farther. I have seen the mother
follow the son and the sister, the
brother, through paths man has
never been known to follow women.
Let the angels Of Heaven be the
jury and Coo. Almighty the judge.
Selected.
Mesa free press., 1896-10-09
At a. bread contest held in an

At a. bread contest held in an
eastern city not long ago, a miiling
company offered prizes ranging
from five to one hundred dollars
for the best loaves of bread. The
receipt used by the winner Of the
prize one hundred dollars is: Three
pints water, .one-half pint milk.
one tablespoonful of lard one table
spoonful of sugar. two tablespoons
fur salt, one yeast cake, and the
necessary quaut ty of -four to make
three loaves. The ingredients which
were first thoroughly mixed, anil
they kneaded ten minutes, wers
raised over night in Q covered
bread pan. In the morning, ths.
dough was kneaded ten minutes
and made into three loaves. rTareo
other loaves entered fer the.coRtest
were awarded seventy-fve doll.tr
prizes. One of these loaves seemed
to have been prepared in soni--
what unusual way. 'The ingredf
ents for the dough we're two-thirds
milk to one, water, compressed !.
yeast and a little salt and sugar,
and were mixed, with dough. Tu.
dough was Mixed. kneaded and set
to rise at might When ligatit was
thoroughly with q chopp- !.
ing knife, made into loaves, and set
to raise the second time; when this
was lightit was baked forty min
utes. .;..,s .4.
Mesa free press., 1896-10-09


According to the report Of Gov
ernor Franklin, which document
will shortly be issued, the popnla-
tion Of Arizona is 100000. There
has not been an exact census taken
since 1890, but reports from the
commissions RS of immigration, the
school population and the voting
strength all indicate that there are
over 10000 living in t'lis Terrific
ry. This report ought to greatly
increase onr chances for statehood.
Democrat. -,
Mesa free press., 1896-10-09

E.tJ. Mattson, clerk in hott.s
in Minneapolis, Mimi, died about
Ave minutes before a telegram
reached the hotel announcing that
his uncle ins New York had died
and left fortune of upwards of
1900 600 to himself and 'sis'tr, :,
Mesa free press., 1896-10-09

An electrical engineer has been
exhibiting in London. ii e model Of
his proposed slngle-,ail electric
line for speeds of $50 miles an
hour. Ihe rail is fixed OH "A v
shaped trestle, and runs up into the
body If the car. which, as It werc
rms astriae Of it. Tie car runs
on twelve bearing wn.els, and seats
l35 passengers, with space for the
baggage. BY running the rail with.
in the Car the lateral tendency OF
train to ruu OFF the track is over
come.