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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-17
PRIMARY CONTEST,
The Political Fight Wages Hot In the
Fifth District.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
HYATTSVILLE April IL 1896


Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
HYATTSVILLE. April II, 1896.
The fight for the republican nomination
for Congress for the fifth conversational
district, which is being waged between
Sidney E. MuCd. speaker of the house Of
delegates. and Chas. E. Coffin, the present
Representative, rs rousing considerable in
terest in this district among the followers
OF the respective candidates. For the past
two weeks both factions have been work.
ing like Trojans TO carry the day at the
primaries. which will be held tomorrow af-
ternoon in the various districts of Prince
Georges county for the purpose of select
ing delegates to the county convention at
Marlboro. which will. in turn, choose del
egates to represent the county in the con-
gressional convention.
Rival meetings were held in Bladensburg
last evening by the Mudd and Coffin fac
tons Stirring speeches were made and
brass bands dispensed lively and patriotic
airs. The Coffin meeting was held at the
George Washington House, and was pre-
sided over by Capt. Gordon, with Rufus H.
Vincent as secretary. Addresses were de-
livered by Representative Coffin. Thos
Parron, Rev. B. A. Mcdonald and +. G.
Hail. The First National Band of Wash
ington furnished the music.
The Mudd faction held forth at Doc.
Garges Palo Alto House, and seemed to
have the largest audience. F. A. Holden
presided over the meeting, ana d. E.
Graves and Prince Z. Stubs acted as sec
retarieS. Speeches were made by John w.
Belt, clerk of the circuit court: s. E. Mudd,
State Senator Wilkinson Of ST.: Mary 8
county, Richard Laws OF Washington, DR..
W. G. Tuck of Annapolis, Delegate Geo.
Holmes, G. w. Bryant of Baltimore. John
Lewis and Emanuel Simrs A portion of
the Marine Band furnished the music.
Great enthusiasm. prevailed all during the
evening. and counter shouts for Mudd and
Coffin were heard until long after mid
night Lively times are anticipated at
the primaries tomorrow. 1t is thought that
the Coffin ticket will be composed of Major
NJ. V. Tierney, Capt. Gordon, F., G. Hall,
Berda Gully and John Ross, and that the
Mudd ticket will consist OF F.. A. Holden,
Geo. N. Holmes, Emanuel Simms, P. E.
Stubs and Thomas Lancaster. Both fac
tons seem confident of carrying Bladens-
burg district
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-17
WILLIE GILMORE RELEASED.
Jail Sentence RENTED Owing to Her
Condition..


Condition.
An Interesting question was raised in the
Police Court this afternoon concerning the
Imprisonment Of willie" Gilmore, who was
sentenced twenty days ago to serve twenty
days in jail and fined $50. Her fine Of $50
was paid, but she was sent to Providence
Hospital because of illness, instead of being
sent to Jail. When she went there the
marshal sent to Sister Beatrice a regular
commitment from the court, and the wo-
man who had been thus sentenced to jail
was sent to the hospital
Judge Miller did not find that the service
in the hospital satisfied the courts judg-
ment. The case was called up in open
&C urt, and Judge Miller recalled the state
rent of DIR. H. l.. E. johnson, her attend
ing physician. His statement was that i'm
prisonment in Jail would be a menace to
her life
Dr. Johnson had seen the judge during
the past few days and repeated what he
lad said about her condition. She has i'm
proved very little, if any, and an opera
ticn is necessary. With a Jail sentence
hanging over her the doctor thought an
opera ton would be unsuccessful.
Mr.. Mullowny sGid he had received let
ter from Sister Beatrice telling of the wo-
mans Illness
Judge Miller said he had received an
anonymous letter stating that the woman
had been parading the streets at night
The judge said he thought it was his duty
to speak publicly of the underhand way
some people take of doing some things
When he received the letter he had d letter
addressed to Sister Beatrice and response
had been received to the effect that she
had not been out of bed since she reached
the hospital. and that she Is still sick. The
defendant, the judge said, was sent there
purely as an act of humanity because OF
her condition.
In consideration of her condition, about
which there can be no doubt, the judge said
he would remit that portion of the SEN
tence which required Imprisonment in
Jail. An order for her release was there
upon sent to the hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-17
MICHIGAN PROHIBITIoNIsTs.
Free Silver and Popular Election OF
SenutOrS IndOrAed.

LANSING, Mich. April 17.-"Broad-
gauge: silver prohibitionists controlled the
state convention held here yesterday by q
ratio of nearly i've to one. -Notwithstand-
ing this Rev. John Russell and Samuel
Dickie. chairman of the national prohibi-
ton committee, ssaseSfoasift the free silver
plank to the. last. were. elected delegates
at-large to the national convention. The
other delegates are George r. Mahono,
Lansing. and D.. Henry a. Reynolds of
Pontiac, formerly the lerder of the Red
Ribbon temperance movement.
MeSsrs. .DfckisNand Russell gave notice
that they should not be bound by instruc-
tions. but would act as they deemed best
for the interests OF the party when the
convention assembled.
The platform adopted stands for prohibi-
ton. free silver, election of United States
Senators by the people. initiative and refer
erdum, woman suffrage. liberal pensions,
government issue of all money and govern
ment control of railroads and telegraph
lines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-17
Another Oleomargnrine Case.

The third of the persons recently indicted
for violating the oleomargarine law was
placed On trial before Judge Cole in Crimi-
nal Court No. 1 today. The defendant, Jas.
T. Childress, engaged in the grocery bust
ness on K street southeast, between 10th
and 18th, was twice indicted. one Of the
indictments charging the man with having
sold half a pound of unmarked oleomarga-
rine as butter to one Florence Davis, the
Dist Of last January, the other charging
him with selling the stuff without a license
as dealer in 1t.
The jury retired at $40 o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-17
Percy-Gray Law Upheld.

NEW YORK, April 1.-THE judges of the
appellate division today handed down de-
cisions in three cases brought to test the
Percy Gray racing law. One case was that
of the people In the case of Joseph Stur-
gis against John Fallon, former warden
of the Tombs prison, and the other two
cases were the people against Samuel D.
Lawrence, president of the Morris Park
Jockey Club.
The order of Justice Ingraham, unfolding
the constitutionaHty Of the law, was affirm
ed by the court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-17
UPRISING OF DERyIsHEs.
Reports of Recent Encounters in
Africa,

SUAkIM. April 17.-In n second encoun-
ter which has taken place between force
of dervishes and a detachment of Egyp-
tian cavalry. thirty dervishes and eighteen
Egyptians were killed.
TRIPOLI, April 1T-Advices received
here from Tebu say that three to four
thousand dervishes. armed with Martini
Henry rifles. are advancing against Rebah,
Sultan of Bernu, who has been oppress-
ing the Mohammedans.
Severe fighting has occurred between the
Tunisians and the Tripoltans. Great ex-
element prevails on the frontier and the
tribesmen in all directions are arming.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-17
noI.TED THE CONVENTION.
Delegates: Opposed Resolutions Tor
Quay.

RIDGEWAY. Pa, April 1.-THE twenty
eighth congressional district republican
convention, composed of the counties OF
Clarion, Clearfeld. Center, Forest and Elk
met here last night and elected H. X. " IL
son and j. McEwan national delegates to
the st. Louis convention Resolutions in
dorsing Quay for the presidency were
adopted. .tH~ss'1frI
The conferees of Clearfield and Center
counties Opposed the resolutions, and left
the conYontio8.1t "1< .ZTH'
DENVER, Colo. April 1.-THE democrat
ic convention for the first congressional
district of Colorado elected r. w. Speer of
Denver and Z. ]. Mccarthy Of Leadville
as delegates to the national convention.
The second district convention chose H.
H Seldonridge of Colorado Springs and 5.
/. Hallett OF Pilkin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-17
CAPITOL TOPICS.
The Canal COmmissiOn.

The Nicaragua canal commission, which
visited the isthmus last summer presented
some features of its side of the canal ques
ton before the House committee inter
state and foreign commerce today. En-
gineer Mordecai T Endicott United States
navy, member Of the commission, was
the witness. He resented the sta tenfehts
by Warner Miller and Engineer Menocal
of the canal company that the investiga-
tons by the commission had been of a
cursory nature and read a detailed state
ment of the days on which the commission
had worked and the manner it had disposed
of its time. ,... ~. O..
or The Administration Bill. 80
The4senate District committee this after.
Don granted a hearing on the proposed
measure to prevent or regulate the practice
of viv;section in the District. Mr.. r. Ross
Perry spoke first for the friends of such
legislation. and was follow ed by Mr.. Cram
n,ond Kennedy, explaining the bill. which
was prepared by Mr.. H. 3. F. Mcfarland.
one of the three appointed by the District
Commissioners to consider the matter and
Prepare a measure.
The side Of the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. was
closed by DIR. Albert Leffingweu Of Cam
bridge, Mass. who is considered an expert
On the subject.
The House committee on post offices and
post roads To-Day authorized a 1ayOfaDle
report on Representative Sperry's bill for
the classification of clerks in the first and
second-class post offices. The general pur-
pose is to make mandatory the payment of
the maximum salaries provided by law.
The duties of clerks are also defined.
Economic Postage.
The House post Office committee today
authorized favorable report on Mr.. Loud s
bill in relation to the United States
Economic Postage Association. 1t provides
that postal cards and envelopes owned by
that association shall be carried in the
mails at the regular postal card and letter
rates. The postage is to be paid upon
presentation of coupons detached from the
cards and envelopes at the office of de-
livery The association shall enter into a
500 OoO bond to the United States to insure
the redemption of the coupons in cash
when presented. The cards and envelopes
shall be used only for return message and
shall have printed upon the coupon the ad-
dress of the person to waom they are to
be returned.
Two Millions Claimed.
The House committee on war claims to-
day heard representatives Of New York
city in support Of q bill introduced by Rep
resentative Cummngs to reimburse that
city in the sam sn s2,O95, GA. This, it is
claimed, wasf EXPENDED for the United
States by thgI3 MAYOR, aldermen ana COM
monalty in raising, equipping, supplying
and armng militia and volunteer forces in
1861. Mayor Strong. Controller Fitch and
Corporation Counsel Scott were among
those who apsearetE for New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-17

Amount of Money Disbursed During
the Past Winter.

Archibald Hopkins, the chairman Of the
emergency relief committee, has made a
statement of the work of that committee
during the past winter He furnishes a
statement of the treasurer. Mr.. John Joy
Edison, of the receipts and disbursements
Of the committee during the past winter in
&C injection with the Associated Charities.
According to this statement, the total
amount of cash received was $2.512.75. The
disbursements were as fellows: Nine hun
died and seventy-six orders for fuel, ST.
OS395; S4l orders for groceries, $1.O41 %;
twelve orders for shoes, $1S.S7; cash paid
for hauling wood. groceries. &c, dona led,
sl13.o5. printing order books, $12.5 80. Total,
s227O.35.
Mr.. Hopkins states that in addition to the
expenditures here accounted for a consd-
cradle amount of clothing and groceries
received by private gift and 800 bushels of
coke donated by the Washington Gas Light
Company were distributed He adds that a
list of the names of the contributors will
be embodied in the annual report of the
Associated Charities and a copy sent to
each one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-17
EXCITING RUNAWAY.
A Horse PlunEcs Through n Fence
and the Driver Follows.

Turbin ran away at the corner of 2Gth and
L streets this morning. At the end Of L.
street is Godey's lime works, Enclosed by a
high solid wooden fence As described to a
Star reporter by an eyewitness. the horse
went straight into the fence and came out
on the other side. leaving a big hole in the
fence and plunged down steep hill. AS the
horse cleared the hole made by his body the
driver shot off from his seat through the
hole in the fence and landed near the horse,
leaving the wagon damned in the hole.
Driver and horse picked themselves up not
having received scratch, and the wagon
vas not injured. 1t was a miraculous escape
When the horse hit the fence the report Of
the conclusion was heard for a block
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-17
Gov. Bradley Dissatisfied With the
Louisville Convention.
MAKEUP OF TIE CENTRAL COMMITTEE
Bolt From a Congressional District
Convention.
MICHIGAN SILVER MEN

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
LOUISVILLE, KY, April 17.-Gov. Brad
ley left the city this morning on an early
train for Frankfort, and is said to be much
dis satisfied with the result of the conven-
ton work of his state. The Mckinley peo-
pie are not only satisfied. but are jubilant,
ard claim that they lave practically won
Kentucky for the Ohio man.
They have ten votes of the state for Nc
Kinley, and the remaining sixteen are in
structed for him as second choice.
The ruling of Chairman YerkeS in pro-
hibitirg any county where there was a
contest to vote on tine temporary organiza-
ton alone kept Judge Denny, the Mckinley
candidate for chairman, from being elected.
But even after the contest had been decid-
ed in favor of the goyerror he could not
control the convention absolutely. because
of the uninstructed vote. which was all IA
ycrable to Mckinley. This is what caused
the Bradley men to agree to second choice
instructions fer Mckinley. They were
afraid that fight would prevent any in
StructionS a all
Chairman Yerkes is bsing severely criri-
cized for mis- ruling, and it led the new
state central committee at It's first meet
ing yesterday afternoon to condemn his
action on a unanimous vote by amending
the rules so that such a ruling can never
be made again.
One significant result is thai the anti
Bradley wing of the party has captured
the state central committee. The districts
stood six u five, and of the two members
from the state at large. d. c.. Coson is a
Mckinley man, while Mr.. Howard is an
ultra-Bradley man. Thus the committee is
seven to six against the governor.
1t is said there is row on between Gov.
Bradley and Chairman Blandford for hav-
ing put Mr.. Colson back on the committee.
Gov. Bradley had ordered the appointment
of Col. E. G.. Sebree, and that is what has
caused the trouble.
DR.. Hunter who has been here In the
interests of Mckinley, will leave tonight
for Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-17
POPE WOULD MEDIATE,
Another Effort to Settle the Trouble,
in Cuba.

LONDON, April ia dispatch from
Rome to the Pail Mall Gazette says that
the papal nuncio at Madrid has been in
structed to propose the mediation of the
pope in order to bring about settlement of
the troubles in Cuba or to urge upon Spain
the acceptance Of President Cleveland's re-
ported offer of mediation.
The Globe. discussing the effect OF the
election policy Of the Spanish premier, Senior
Canovas Del Castillo, says that either Cuba
must be allowed to follow the example of
the South American republics, or the moth
erland must grant generous measure of
autonomy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-17
FALL OF DULUWAYO.

Rumored Thnt 1t Has Been Captured
by Natives.
LONDON. April 1.-THE Exchange Tele-
graph Company says that 1t is rumored
that Buiuwayo has been captured by the
Natabeles. The news is not confirmed
from other sources. S''H''''' !"
A dispatch from Aldershot says that the
Aiddlesex regiment has been ordered to
start Immediately for South Africa
Considerable anxiety is felt regarding the
South African situation and the govern
ment is openly blamed for its inaction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-17
st. Marks Case.

As counsel for the vestrymen of st.
Marks Episcopal Church who were several
months ago declared by the Equity Court
to have been elected at the Easter cleo
ton of last year. Mr.. VIM. A. Meloy has,
in the Court of Appeals. moved to docket
and dismiss the appeal of the ousted YES
trymen The court; however, overruled the
motion, holding that as the court below
Monday last extended the time for per-
fecting the app sal the Court Of Appeals had
not yet jurisdiction in the matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-17
Flag Raising Postponed.

The raising of the flag over the Brookland
school house, which was to have taken
place this afternoon at 1:3O o'clock, was
pos.ooned until Monday afternoon at the
same hour TIE program arranged for to-
day will then be carried out. The postpone
ment today was ca.ised by the principal of
the school, Mr. Finckel, being suddenly
called away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-17
Awarded Damages.

In the casetof Hannah OLeary against
the Washington and Georgetown Railroad
Company. Verdict was rendered in Cir
cult Court No . To-Day. awarding her 81, $50
damages. Tha sthe of November. 1892, the
sylvania avenue by the sudden and care
less starting t-of the car. she claimed, and
she sued the company for $4,000 damages.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-17
The Lacey Case Submitted.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RICHMOND, Va. April 17-Argument
WAS concluded in the case, Of Lacey agt.
Commonwealth, writ of habeas corpus for
alleged violation Of the Maupin anti
gambling law, and the case was submitted.
A motion for bail by the plaintiff was con-
sidered and denied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-17
Granted n Divorce,

Judge Cox today granted Minnie A.
Scotte divorce from Robert E. L. Scotte.
Mrs Scotte filed her petition the 4th of
last June. The papers in the case were
withheld from publication
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-17
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 Broacway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-17
Partridge of Chicago Dead,

CHICAGO. April 17.-Edward Partridge
one of the most prominent and wealthiest
operators on the board of trade. died of
illness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-17
succeeded by Bishop Browns Son.

Thomas Murray Of Buffalo, messenger
at the White House, has resigned, and VIM
Brown of the District of Columbia, a son
Of Bishop Brown, has been appointed in his
place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-17

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co., 1921 F
street, members New York stock exchange.
correspondents Messrs. Ladenburg, Thai
mann & Co., New York
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-09-28

PATTON-On September 2Gth. 1896. Thomas
Patton OF Philadelphia. formerly OF this
city.
Funeral service at his late homea;Oi Scpvi.
va street. onW Wednesday afternoon ut 2ocIocll
Dear wife and children dear, weep Rot for
him,
Ilo is froc from al his pain,
Wo know your loss Is very great,
But greater IS his gain.
Asleep In Jesus.
Philadelphia papers please copy.
SlILLEY-On sept. goth. Ann Jale Shllcy,
beloved wife OF james A. Stiiiey.
Relatives and friends arc invited 10 attend
her funeral from her late residence 81;
Anchorage street. on Tuesday afternoon.
Services ut the house at l.30. proceed to Cal
vary p. II. Church. Interment at RivervioW
cemetery.
sisters softly closo the eyeliIs.
OF your darling sister dear,
And upon her paIo VIII to forehead.
Dop the silont, farewell tear.
Sweet peace.
Philadelphia p apers p!tusc copy.
liACKETr-Dn September a7th 1895. Alexan-
der u. siacket;. N no G5th year of h' age.
Relatives and friends are invited 10 attend
Ills funeral ON Wednesday afternoon Il, 40
O'Clock from his late residence. 9Jl West u
street. lntcrmeht private.
STAATS--ln this city on the 18th Instant
annie H., vito OF Charles W. Staats aged
y years
Relatives and friends are lnvitcn to attend
her funeral frGm her late res! tcnr", NO. it!
EnsI Niuth street, OH Wednesday afternoon,
services o'ciocN. Int TII-nt at Klvcrvicw
cemetery.
WA uREN-At Oak iIilI. on September aCth
1919. Joseph IL. Warren. aged 81 years.
Relatives AMI friends ara in vii ed to tend
the funeral nom his late residence at Oak
HIll. on Wednesday afternoon ut 2 o'clock.
lDterment at Kiyervlew cemetery without
farther notice.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-09-28
"Ealiy day" among the yIerians,

Yesterday was "Rally Day" in the Pres
byteran Sunday Schools and in each
school interesting exercises were held
Golden rod and othUr autumnal flowers
furnished decorations At West school
Charles Baird spoke briefly OF the good
work that is being done in the Sunday
schoOl-and congratulated the teachers IN.
on th9r oiii3ont labors. Tho object Of
ITALY Day is to have a starting point
from which to measure up the successes of
the year, and he urged the teachers to
grasp the very present time as the accent.
ed dino ia bOglu renewed and greater eff.
orta Tor the year that Is before them. In III
Producing Dr.. MCCurdy Mr. Baird announ.
ccd that thi5 is the first time no had spok.
On outside of his own pulpit since he
came 10 Wilmington, to which DR.. McCur-
dy replied that attgr spending the torrd
months Of July and August In this city no
felt that he had boon here at least fifteen
years. Tho ideal sunday school,, to Dr.
MCCurly' mind, should be the work shop
OF tho church, and the most successful
church Will be the one in which every
member Of it Is actively engaged in some
kind Of work in the Sunday school Ex-
ample is one Of tho greatest powers for
good and II tho young men and young
women of the church llavo the stimulating
presence Of tho older members engaged
Sunday after Sunday III studying tho
Word Of God, they will soon appreciate
the advantage Of following CArisJtln pur-
suits.
Row. Keigwin and William Is. Crosby
also spoke,
Az Central Church in the morning Rev.
Thomas A McCuriy d. b the pastor,
preached special sermon on the day to d
large gregAtion. At Gilbert Church
the Rev T. H. Lee Of Philadelphia preach.
eb in tho morning, and in the evening tho
liov, j. +, Sergeant and ais choir had
cargo Of the services.
At Rodney HanOYer EastlAko, Olivct
and First Church tho services wcro also
Interesting.