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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-18
MRS. SLACK,s CHILDREN.
Renewal of the Legal Fight for Pos
session.

Judge McComas, upon the application of
counsel for Mrs. Mary Kemble Slack, today
directed that Mrs. Addie Slack Perrine show
cause Thursday next why Mrs. Slack should
not be awarded the custody of her children,
two little girls of eight and ten years. re-
spectively.
Messrs. A. S. Worthington and Geo. E.
Hamilton, counsel for Mrs. Slack, explained
to Judge McComas that Mrs Slack, having
abandoned the contest instituted by her
over her husbands will, the instrument had
been duly admitted to probate.
In requiring Mrs. Perrine to answer the
habeas corpus proceedings the court in
timated that he might conclude that he is
bound by the judgment of the Probate
Court in admitting the will to probate, and
hound to recognize the right of Mrs. Per-
rine to the custody of the little ones as
their testamentary guardian, under their
fathers will.
Should Judge McComas so hold, and the
belief is general that he will, counsel for
Mrs. Slack will carry the matter to the
Court of Appeals. There they will insist,
1t is understood, that not only is the judg-
n.ent of the New Jersey court binding upon
the courts Of this District, but they will
also contend, it is said, that the old En-
glish statute of Charles II empowering a
father to bequeath the custody and tuition
of his minor children, even against the
rights of their mother, is not applicable
here: the decision of Judge Hagner to the
contrary notwithstanding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-18
POPULIsT CONVENTION.
A Hope That 1t May Capture SiIy,
BOIters From Both Parties,

A Hope That 1t May Capture Silver
Boilers From Both Parties.
The decision of the populists to hold
their national convention on the 22d of
July, after the democratic convention has
been held, is in accordance with the idea
that is prevailing in political circles The
democratic convention, contrary to the
practice, which is for the party in power
to hold their convention first, follows that
of the republicans, because the democrats
want to know in advance of their own
convention what the silver republicans in
tend to do after being turned down at St
Louis. The populists put their convention
off until after the democratic convention
in hopes of capturing the dissatisfied sill
yer men from that convention if the anti
silver men control it.
The whole program is laid out on the
theory of a possible bolt by the silver men.
The silver democrats think that if the sill
yer republicans should bolt it would in
crease the chances of a silver platform
and candidate coming out of the demo-
cratic convention with the hone of secur-
ing this republican support. The populists
calculate that the silver men will, be beaten
In the democratic well as in the repub-
lican convention, and that they will be able
to draw off the boilers from both parties
if there are any. The radical silver men
who are not populists and who dread asso-
citation with that party, express the opin-
ion that If there is a general silver bolt il
will result in still another convention. and
that the populists will not get the benefit
of it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-18

the local democratic central committee,
said to Star reporter today:
1T is, of course. gratifying that the
democratic national committee accorded the
District of Columbia six delegates to the
next democratic convention. 1t showed the
fairness of the committee. The member
from New Mexico made the original mo-
tol, and the member from the District of
Columbia asked that the District be added
AS the District has always been placed on
an equal footing with the territories the
motion was at once adopted. The effect is
to preserve the equilibrium between the
east and the west
when will the primaries be held?'' was
asked.
''The democratic central committee of the
District, of which Mr.. William Holmead is
chairman, is the sole repository of demo-
cratic party organization here. 1t is COM
posed of twenty-five members-one from
each of the twenty-five districts. During
the next month or so it will meet and Sc
lect the day for holding the primaries
%, and the convention to select delegates
to the national democratic convention. met
on March 24-two days thereafter
VIII there be any national issues in
jected into the canvass?"
Il trust not; but, of course, no one can
foretell that. The District is peculiarly
situated as to the administration in power
and the purpose should be to keep on good
party organization. Aside from firm and
positive expression in favor of home rule
District offices for District men, / think
it would be well to ignore avoid all other
issues as to party principles or men
Dorsey CIaeetC's Pcssimfstic View.
Mr.. Dorsey Clagett collector of customs,
takes rather pessimistic view of the ac-
tion of the national democratic committee
in increasir the District delegation to the
convention to six. In conversation with a
Star reporter this morning he referred to
the discord that attended and followed the
election of the two delegates to the last
democratic convention, and said: IF the
increased representation of delegates is to
result in a proportionate Increase of dis
cord. in the ratio Of to 2, 1t would have
been better if the committee had reduced
the number of delegates to one
Mr.. Clagett said he had no idea as to how
or when the delegates would be chosen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-18

picture n place of honor in the imperial
chanC ellory.
His majesty has presented to Baron Mitt-
.nacht, president of the council of ministers
of Wurtemburg, a bust of his grandfather,
Emperor William /, and to DIR. Stephen a
bust of himself.
An extra edition of the Reichstanzeiger
today publishes in honor of this day an i'm
pc rial decree, which grants amnesty to
offenders whose sentences do not exceed
six weeks Imprisonment or $50 marks fine
The imperial decree further announces
the foundation of new Prussian order,
the William Order, which will be conferred
upon men and women who render promi-
nent services in advancing the welfare and
culture of the people, in accordance with
the recommendations contained in a mes
sage OF Emperor William /.
The first recipients of the new order are
the empress. the ex-Empress Frederick,
the Grand Duchess of Baden and Sake
Weimar Prince Bismarck, DR.. Miguel
minister OF finance, and Baron Won Bcr-
lcpSch, the minister of commerce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-18
THE LYDECKER Tunnel.
Board of Expert Engineers Has Sub
mitted It's Report.

HhttSu AtS bACROrts
The board of expert engineers consider
ing plans for increasing the water supply
of the city of Washington closed it's labors
this morning and adjourned sine die. The
members made a formal call on Gen. Craig
hill, chief of engineers, and handed him
their report. 1t is a comprehensive docu-
ment of great length and contains a mass
Of Information Of great interest to the cit
liens of the District.
Expert Judgment is passed on the advis-
ability of completing the construction of
the Lydecker tunnel for use as i conduit
of the water from the distributing reser-
vor to the Howard University reservoir.
When Gen. Craighill has made his indorse-
ment on the report it will be submitted to
Secretary Lamont for transmission to Con-
gress 1t will then be made public.
The board considered a proposition made
by Messrs. Ransome & Tichenor for con-
crete and twisted steel lining for the tun-
rel, but with what result has not been dis
closed. The members of the board all went
home today, Maj. Marshall going to Chi
cago Capt. Lusk to West Point, Mr.. Etc
ley TO New York and Mr. Fitzgerald to
Boston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-18
THE COMMITTEE APPOINTED.
MIR. Woodward Select. Those Provided

MIR. Woodward Selects Those Provided
for by the EmmOns Resolution.
President Woodward ef the board Of trade
this afternoon appointed the committee
which was provided for under the follow
ing resolution offered by Mr. Geo. E. EN-
MONS which was, adopted as the result Of
the long discussion last night:
Resolved, That all resolutions introduced
and now before the board of trade be re-
ferred to committee .of seven. to be ap-
pointed by the president, who shall, after
hearing any persons desiring to he heard
upon the subject therein set forth, report to
the board Of trade such amendments as in
their opinion should be made to correct the
inequalities Ct the street extension act un-
der tha recent construction by the courts
of the District, and that said committee
shall further consider the subject of a more
conservative and practical plan for carry
ing said act and amendments into execu-
tion."
Til committee consists Of Messrs. R.
Ross Perry, Chaplin Brown. A. A. Worth
ington. w. F. MattinEiy, c. c. Glover, j.
B. Winner and Joseph Paul:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-18
FELONIOUs ASSAULTS.
Two Cases That Caused Exciteme n
in Montgomery County.

WV SaScS INIT S0uSeu EXc1tement
in Montgomery County.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
ROCKVILLE, Nd, January 1S-There
has been much excitement here caused by
two cases of felonous assault in the past two
days The first was the assault on Lulie
Masruder, colored, eleveh years old, by her
brother-in-law. Samuel Stewart. Stewart
lives on the farm Of Mrs. N. j. Wagner
near Halpine. He Was arrested by Jailer
Peyton and lodged in Jail to await his pre-
i1minary hearing January 20.
The other case occurred near Bethesda
Park, and was committed oy William
Chandler, a negro, twen.y-on years old
uron Mrs. Reuben Poole. Mrs. Poole had
been nursing her husband for several days.
and being worn out, lay down on sofa to
sieep, when the negro, who had been sent
by neighhors to assist Ler, came in and
grabbed her.
Deputy Thaddeus Green arrested him. and
ne was given a preliminary hearing before
Squire LouShborough, who sent him to Jail
to await trial at the March term of court
The officers were forced to hustle their
prisoner to Jail. as there was evidently a
movement on foot to lynch him. and 1t is
thought there may yet be an attempt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-18
PETITIONS DISMISSED.
Engineers Who Ran Engines I'm An.
legged Reckless Manner

AS intimated in The Star would be the
case, Judge Cole today dismissed the petit
uons for writs of habeas corpus i'm the
cases of Isaiah Stevens and William L.
Smith, railroad engineers. and remanded
the defendants to custody.
Stevens was convicted in the Police Court
of running a Baltimore and Ohio railroad
engine past 4th and l streets mort heast
without having person stationed at that
point to give warning of the approach
Smith was held to be guilty of running an
engine across r street northeast under the
same conditions
1t is understood that an appeal will be
noted to the Court of Appeals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-18
THE HAZING SEAMEN.
Record of the COurt-MartfaI Proceed
ings Filled at the Depnrtmenf.

The court-martial which has been in ses-
sion at the navy yard for the past three
weeks for the trial of the alleged hazing
cases today concluded its labors and for
wardcd the findings to the Navy Depart
ment.
The record of the proceedings of the
court was filed with the judge advocate
general today. After he reviews it the
case will be submitted to the Secretary for
action. The findings and sentence of the
court will be guarded as an official secret
Until the Secretary is ready to announce
his action thereon. 1t is not likely that
the case will be submitted to him before
the end of next week at the earliest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-18
Personal Mention.

Mr.. John H. Hsswell, formerly of the
State Department, and Miss May E.
Gready of New York were married at ST.
Patrick's parsonage this afternoon.
Mr.. j. R. Roosevelt. secretary of the
United States embassy at London, is in
this city on leave of absence. He visited
the State Department today and paid his
respects to Secretary Olney.
Lieut.. G. P. Colvocoresses of the navy is
at 2015 Q street.
Lieuts c. M.-Wlnslow of the navy is at
the Army and Navy Club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-18
NOT BOUND FOR BERMUDA.
Statement of the British Admiralty y
RegRrding the Flying SQUADRON.

LONDON, January 1S.-The admiralty
department informs the Associated Press
that the destination of the flying squadron
of the British warships now off Spithead
has not yet been determined upon even by
the admiralty, and that, certainly, the
warships are not going to Bermuda, or
anywhere in American waters at present.
The statement from London that the
British flying squadron was not intended
for American waters was received with
visible relief in naval circles, but in the
State Department ii was evident that IT
had been anticipated, and 1T is surmised
that Ambassador Bayard had already COM
municated directly with the department on
the subject and given satisfactory assur-
ances as to the intentions of the British
government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-18

Philips L. GoldSborou5a. 5a....................26
Charles T. Westcott.. t.........................-13 -13
James G. Mulllken. ........................... =
Robt. B. Dixon. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. i
Sidney E. Mudd. ........................... /
John Walter Smith [dem.p. Z
Henry Page (dem.) d.. ............-........ 3
John r. Patterson of Dorchester tdem.)..
Congressman Wellington lost two votes
from Baltimore city and Baltimore county,
and Senator Strobridge, who voted for him
yesterday, was among the mauy absentee
The Goldsborough faction, Eeaded by
Messrs. Clabaugh, Graham and Gather can
scarcely contain Their elati3n at their mans
showing on todays ballot. AMI they declare
that he will be elected without doubt by
Tuesday at the latest.
The Wellington men stif swear by their
leader and declare that their lotions will
in no wise be affected by any decision in
Monday nights caucus adverse to the
chances of the sixth district Congressman.
The situation this morning indicated no
change, but the lieutenants of the several
candidates, as we'll as the principals, were
at the state house early in the day and
all were working hard to win converts.
Many of the members are becoming tired
of the contest, which is interrupting the
routine work of the session, and the in
cessant wrangling and tinkering carried
on between the several factions is dis
gusting them. The only members Of the
assembly who derive any amusement from
the state of affairs are the democrats, and
they are unspeakably gratified at the en-
tanglement in which the republicans find
themselves. Rumors are not wanting
however that they may follow the -ex-
ample of the minority in 1884, and by vot-
ing for one of the republican candidates
break the deadlock, and the vote of Presi-
dent Bruce and his colleagues is daily
awaited with considerable anxiety. The
more conservative republicans are indig-
Eant at the protracted delay.
Attorney General Clabaugh and Con-
troller-elect Graham are interesting them
selves in the senatorial fight, and it is
argued that there is no reason why the
executive should not show his preference
as Enthusiastically as they.
The other faction claim that the COVER
nor should indicate wish to see the east
ern shore law sustained.
Gov. Lowndes himself when seen by The
Star correspondent this morning admitted
that he had decided on no course. Il should
like to see Mr.. Wellington elected" he
said. but 1 cannot say what my course
will be-"
The Wellington men this morning de-
clared that they would not attend the eau
Gus called for Monday night. Furthermore
they have circulated a paper trying to in
duce those who signed the call to bolt the
caucus in case the eastern shore law Is
| emphasized
| Every effort is now being made to induce
| the governor to aid Wellington.
large delegation Of Allegany county
politicians are with him today urging him
| to come out and do as they say he prom
ised. But the situation after the ballot to-
| day seems as much mixed as ever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-18

Under orders from the Navy Department,
the cruiser Cincinnati has sailed from Nor
folk for eNw York to be docked and re-
paired. on the completion of which the ves-
sci will be added to the North Atlantic
squadron.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-18

Secretary Herbert was before. the Senate
committee on naval affairs for several
hours today in connection with the inquiry
under the Chandler resolution concerning
the Harveyized steel contracts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-18
No Concert Monday.

There will be no concert next Monday
Marine Band.
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GOLDSBOROUGH MEN ELATED.
Wellington Men Will Not Go Into tn,
Caucus.
Special Dispatch TO The Evenini

Special Dispatch 10 The Evening Star.
ANNAPOLIS, Md, Jan. 1S.-The fourth
joint ballot for the election of a successor
to Chas. H. Gibson in the United States
Senate was taken at noon today, with the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-18
Address by the Students.

Following the celebration at the White
Hall, the emperor reviewed the guard
corps.
His majesty also received a delegation
representing the students of all the Ger
man universities. The address to the en-
peror was made by law student of Berlin
University.
The only drawback was slight fall of
rain, but this die not dampen the enthusi-
There were many manifestations of genu-
Inc, heartfelt patriotism at the numerous
fetes, especially at the different schools and
colleges, universities and public Offices
At the town hall Mayor Zellex made a
suitable speech and was warmly applauded
The building was gaily decorated with flags
and Will be elaborately Illuminated tonight
winch Will also be the case with the other
public buildings. This evening there will
be state banquet, and the Schloss and
city will be Illuminated in honor of the oc-
casion.
The members of the conservative i'm
per1dliSt and German social reform parties
sent cousratulatory telegram to Prince
Bismarck.
The Kaiser to Bismarck
Emperor William has sent an autograpr
letter TO Prince Bismarck expressing his
gratitude for the latter's services in the re-
establishment Of the German empire anil
iEtimating his majeStys intention of hay-
Ing life-size, full-lergth portrait of the
prince painted. as a lasting souvenir of his
memora bic efforts in behalf of both the en-
peror and the empire, and to assign the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-18

Mr.. John Boyle, prominent member of
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-03

Washington, D. c., June &c, 90.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-03

through extravaganza and mismanage-
ment, unanimously selected Mr.. Hobart as
the one they wanted as the receiver Of the
road, and he was appointed TO that position
by the court Of chancery. He managed
the road so we'll that in very short time
1t was placed on good footing, and the
stockholders were astonished at the receipt
Of substantial dividend. In recognition
Of this service Mr. Hobart was, on the re-
organization of the company, elected the
president, ard its improvement continued.
When it had been placed in first class con-
dition, ne resigned the presidency of tho
road in consequence Of the pressure OF hiA
other business, which had become to be
something immense. About the same
time he was appointed receiver of the
Montclair railroad and of the Jersey City
and Albany road, both Of which he lifted
out Of the mire and put In good condition
before turning them again over to the
stockholders
The reputation Mr. Hobart thus achieved
by his ability to put defunct and bankrupt
corporations on their feet naturally sug.
gested him as the right man for receiver OF
the First National bank Of Newark when
that institution went under The condi-
ton Of the affairs of the bank was very
bad, and the stockholders and even the de-
positors despaired of ever getting their
money back. 1t was in 1880 that he was
appointed receiver Of the bank, and inside
Of six months he had SO managed it's affairs
that the depositors were paid in full, and
the business of the institution was closed
up to the perfect satisfaction Of everybody
concerned.
This achievement attracted the attention
of big capitalists and the directors Of large
concerns, who desired to secure the advice
and cooperation of such a wonderful finan-
cial manager. The consequence was that
he was induced to 60 into one company
and another, this bank and that, till the
result was that last year he was q director
In nearly go different companies and a
stakeholder in as many more. At the
same time his wealth continued inciden-
tally to increase till he became very rich
man. No one knows how rich he Is, but
he is certainly considerably more than a
millionaire. And yet he is as approach
able and transformations as he was when
he was studying law in Socrates Tuttle's
law Office on Ellison street. There is hardly
an important enterprise in Paterson in
which Mr. Hobart has not large interest,
and he is interested in many throughout
the state of New Jersey as well as in New
York state and other places
Mr.. Hobart served for several years as q
member Of the New Jersey Republican
state committee and in 1880 was elected its
chairman. In 1884 he was elected as a
member of the national Republican com.
mittee and in 1892 IVES elected the vice
president of the organization. In the same
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-07-03
Letter From Washington.

Many of the young Christian En-
deavorers all over the country, ever
since the last annual meeting in Bos-
ton, have been eagerly anticipating
attending the convention to be held
here. as we'll as enjoying visit to
the nations capital. 1t is pleasant
to know that for months past the
various societies of Christian En-
dea vor from the different churches in
this city have been meeting, appoint
ing committees and planning all the
arrangements on their part of the
programme, for the 18th annual
convention to be held here in July, in
order that the work might be per-
fectly organized and systematized
Weeks since the "church and homes"
for the delegations from different
states were assigned. The first Con-
gregational church here is to enter
tain the Massachusetts, delegation.
1t is expected that Pennsylvania will
send the largest quota, and they are
to be stationed at the Calvary Bap-
fist church. Kentucky has issued
circular ION to Washington" hop
ing to present good front in order
to secure the cor vention for 1898.
The committee of entertainment
canvassed the city last fall, to find
suit able boarding houses and private
families, as we'll as hotels, to accom-
modate the large number of perhaps
from sixty to seventy-hve thousand
persons who may assemble here at
that time. Some parties have
planned to stop over at Niagara
Falls and other places of interest on
the journey thither. Interest seems
to deepen as the time draws near,
and enthusiasm is on the increase.
1t was the ambition and desire Of
the committee in charge OF the music
to have a mammoth chorus, consist
ing of four thousand, to voice the
hymns of praise on that occasion
That number has already been regis
tered. The chorus for convenience
was divided into four sections, in
order to meet and rehearse the songs