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Evening star., 1896-08-12
ANGLO-RUssiAE AGREEMENT
IL il Stated That There's No Truth In
the Publirhed Renart

LONDON, August 12.-It is semi-otticiailv
stated that there is no truth in the report.
published by the daily Chronicle of this
cl y that Great Britain and Russia are on
the point or reaching an agreement Ito
save both Armenia and Crete from Turkish
oppres sion. without disturbing the peace of
Europe which agreement, it was added.
would involve the presence of the Russian
army in Armenia and of e British fleet at
Crete Ito guarantee Turkish comnl,.ncs
with the terms Of the agreement"
ii Is stated. on the other hand that there
IL great discord among the powers as TO
the measures which should be adoDted in
regard to Crete, and Russia it is fuother
asserted, Is showing marked disinclination
to allow great pressure to be brought to
bear upon the sultan
Evening star., 1896-08-12

PORT TOWNSEND. Wash. August 12.-
The richest gold placer mines of Alaska
have been transferred to Canadian terri
tory, and miners are now paying miners'
tax to British authorities. The territory
in question is from three to eight miles
in width. and embraces the rich placer
claims on Glacier and Miller creeks, which
heretofore were supposed to be in Alaska
territory. The transfer of territory is the
result Of resurveys recently made.
Evening star., 1896-08-12
DEATH OF AN INVENTOR.
Herr Lilfehthnrs Flying Machine

Collapsed and Hc Fcn to the GrOuad.
LONDON, August IA special dispatch
fl ON Berlin says that Herr LilienthaI, the
er sincer, who has been experimenting with
flying machines for several years past. died
Monday. 1t appears that he started to fly
with one of hts machines from hill, 100
feet high, near the town of Rhinow near
this city He had been in the air only a
few minutes, when the machinery of the
flying apparatus collapsed, and Herr LiIi-
eLthal fell to the ground. He was picked
up unconscious. 1t was found that his back
was broken, and he died shortly after hav-
ing been removed to d hospital
Evening star., 1896-08-12
Shoe Manufacturers Fail.

BOSTON, August 1.-THE National Shoe
and Leather Exchange reports the failure
of f. S. Sanborn & Co. of Lynn Mass,
manufacturers of ladies' shoes. Edmund
II. Talbot of 40 Water street is the as
signee. The firm is rated at $1JaOOO The
liabilities are placed at $4,000; assets at be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000. The Boston
banks are the principal creditors Hard
times is the cause assigned for the failure.
Evening star., 1896-08-12
CYCLISTS As POLITICIANS.
organizing Wheefnsen of the Country
for MckinIe

CHICAGO. Ars;I 81 determination of
the cyclists of the United States Is being
actively carried on. The National Wheel
mems Mckinley and Hobart Club, which
was recently organized has been assigned
headquarters at room ~, Auditorium build
ing. by the national republican committee.
The executive committee of the club met
At the headquarters and outlined their plans
of orga1iza ,iou- There has been some de-
lay n getting the first lot Of buttons. but
by the last of the week II is expected that
every ming viii be running smoothly and
the correspondence that has accumulated
VIII he answered
Evening star., 1896-08-12
IOWA DEMOCRATS.


rlan of Fusion Carried Into Execu-
tion In Congressional Distrtsts-
OTTUMWA, Iowa, August 12.-The dem
ocratic state convention was called to or
der at 1885. The attendance of delegates
was less than 400. eleven hundred being
selected. Temporary Chairman Van Wag-
oners speech was received with applause.
The mention of Bryan's name cansed much
enthusiasm. The plan of fusion was car
ried into the congressional contests in dis
trict caucus this morning and the plan
was practically agreed upon with one eX-
ception.
Evening star., 1896-08-12
Inheritance Tax su.tntned.

QUINCY, ILL.,. August 12--Judge Carl
Epler has sustained the state Inheritance
tax in long opinion in the case against
the estate of Abram Benton, a deceased
millionaire. This is the first decision on
the tax, although 1t has been in the Chi
caso courts for many months on applfca-
ton II assess a tax against the John r
Drake estate.
Evening star., 1896-08-12

SALT LAKE, Utah. August 12.-At the
second days session of the fire chiefs con-
vention many Interesting papers relstins
to fire departments and best methods OF
work were read and discussed. Superin-
tendent Hull of New York confessed that
he did not know what the department
would do with q f1re in the top of the
twenty-story buildings now being erected
In that city.
Evening star., 1896-08-12

LONDON. August 12.-The Spanish gov
ernment Is inviting tenders in England
for the construction of a floating dock at
Havana.
Evening star., 1896-08-12

1t is expected that site for the new
Western High School building will be Sc
lected by the Commissioners at a meeting
Of the board to be held late this afternoon.
At 8 o'clock the matter had not been con-
sdered. but both Commissioner Ross and
Co mmissioner Powell stated to a Star re-
porter that e determination would be reach
ed at the meeting mentioned.
Evening star., 1896-08-12
REFUSED INJUNCTIONS.
LOekcd-Out Employees at Cleveland
Appeal to the Courts

CLEVELAND Ohio, August 12.-Judge
Noble OF the common pleas court today de-
MED the application Of the Brown Hoisting
Company's locked-out employees for an in
junction restraining Mayor Mckisson from
Calling additional militia into service to
restrain the Brown Company from arminc
its employees and to compel the company
to carry out its agreement made with the
lecked-Out men July -
Evening star., 1896-08-12
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
That for the Eighth Virginia DiAtric
Called to Order mt Noon.

Special Dispatch to the Evening Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, August 12-The
democratic convention for the eighth dis
trict of Virginia, to nominate a Congress
man, was called to order by Mr.. Leonard
Marbury, chairman of the district COM
mittee. at noon today. VIM. kean of
Louisa was elected temporary chair
man, and s. R. Donohoe Of Fairfax was
CHOSEN temporary secretary. The chair
man then announced the various commit
tees. after which the convention adjourned
to meet again at . O'clock
Evening star., 1896-08-12

Capt. L. L. Blake has been elected presi-
dent Of the Mount Vernon and Marshall
Hall Steamboat Company. succeeding to
the vacancy caused by the death Of Col
Joseph McKibbin.
Evening star., 1896-08-12
Retiring Board Examinations.

CHICAGO, August 12.-The retiring board
at the army headquarters has concluded the
examination Of Capt. Hadcn. The exam
ination of Lieut. Fl. J. Goldman was next
taken up. Lieut.. Col. James H. Bradford of
the 18th Infantry is cited to appear before
the board today.
Evening star., 1896-08-12
Ii Hung Chang for Arbitration.

LONDON, August 12.-Li Hung Chang
today received an arbitration deputation
and expressed cordial sympathy with the
objects of the associa ton.
Evening star., 1896-08-12

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 50 Broadway.
Open. High. Low. Close
American SuQar oS,
Evening star., 1896-08-12

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co, 1927 F
street, members New York stock exchange,
correspondents Messrs. Ladenburg, Thai
mann e. Co., New York
Evening star., 1896-08-12
Two Young Girls Drownea.

ATHOL. Mass, August 12.-Lena Rivitt
aged sixteen, and Cora Goanette. aged ten
we're drowned while bathing In Pinedak
pond yesterday.
Evening star., 1896-08-12

Baltimore Markets.
BALTIMORE, Nd, August 12.-FIour dull. un-
Evening star., 1896-08-12

strong objection that has been raised to
the plan is that the President would there
by put himself in the attitude Of going to
meet the ambassador instead Of the latter
calling upon him. The friends of the
scheme. however, do not think that this Is
an insurmountable objection, from the fact
that the vessels would be strictly within
the limits of the United States and the
Chinese ambassador by being conveyed Ia
another boat, would be placed In the proper
attitude of calling upon the President
Even II this arrangement should be car
ried out ii woL.d not mean that the visit
Of Ii Hung Chang to Washington would
be Cancelled. On the contrary, he will In
any event be attended by representa- tfyes
Of the army and navy from the time he
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-26
IN THE RAILWAY WORLD.
Reorganization of the Trausconti.
mental Association.
STATEMENT OF WEEKLY EARNINGS.
Arbitrators' Report Not Satisfactory to
new Orleans Suit Against Inter-
state Contractors.

AFTER nearly weeks conference of the
uathc officials of the transcontinentaI
hhes, an observation-disclosures rather a reor-
sahization-has been effected. The list OF
representatives to the new agreement IL
as follows; Southern Pacific, Union Pa
cine, Missouri Pacific. Northern Pacific.
rrcat Northern, Canadian Pacific, Atchi-
SON. Denver and Rio Grande, st. Louis
ard San Francisco, Rio Grande Western.
IL eNas and Pacific. Missouri. Kansas and
leNas, Atlantic and Pacific. Panama rail.
ioau, Hock Island ana Chicago. Burning
ton ana Quincy.
Inc new agreement will take eject ms
soon as a standard tariff schedule can be
prepared and rate committee, composed
OF tne general freight agents of the trans
contlnehtal lines, is to meet in Milwaukee
next Monday for the purpose of preparing
a. rate sheet. There win he some advance
r. rates, but Vice President Stubs of the
sunset is authority for the assertion thai
no unjust advantage will be taken OF
Shippers at any point.
me question of dinorcntials was one Of
the most difficult to settle 1t is asserted
however, that all the roads Interested are
satisled 10 try thu agreement rigidly until
next January. After that date any limo
tnat desires 10 withdraw can do so upon
giving ninety days notice
ne commissioner for the new asso-in
non mas no; been elected but r. II. Conn
liss, present secretary, is fayorably mem
toned for the office.
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New Orleans Claims n Discrimination
Against That Port.

New Orleans Claims Discrimination
Against That Port
New Orleans Plcayune.
The Pacific lines heard with much mis-
giving that the decision recently reached
by Messrs. Falthorn and How gave
Galveston diIerential of cents on
grain over New Orleans. il this is true,
and there is every reason for believing
il, there win be an open rebellion at the
decision q rebellion which will probably
prove disastrous to the grain export busi-
ness generally. During the time pending
The decision Of the arhtrators there has
been a strict maintenance Of grain rates
by all composing lines, and the movement
had settled down TO ITS normal attitude,
the hope being that when the arbitra-
lion was over, and the decision given out.
that the traffic would open up again
upon IL iirm and substantial basis
As yet no official information has been
receives from tho arbitrators regarding
the decision. Said a freight agent yes
terday:
Il understand that the decision takes
up twenty-four pages of closely lypewriI-
ten manuscript Wen, II the accession is 3
cents. then those twenty-four pages are
necessary IN order to give sufficient ex-
euses FOR such a figure II IS an injust-
ica to NCw Orleans. aud ono which |
hope viii not be thrust upon US. I feel
suro that this cents figure is mis-
take"
Tho old differential existing between
New Orleans and Galveston was all the
way from ! 10 5 cents. the average fg-
urc being cents with a great deal or
the traffic at the l-crnt notch. This was
q figure disastrous 20 ali interests, cx-
cept that OF tho grain shipper and II was
on account OF tho GENERALIZATION that
arbitration was rosorted to-"
Railroad people say that the dimercutial
should have been abolished altogether;
that Galveston has superior facilities for
the handling OF grain, and that New or
leans is justly entitled to the same rate
in every respect They say that ocean
rates from Galveston are Just as cheap
a. from New Orleans. and that there
is no earthly reason why the diNerential
should be so much In Galyeston's favor
The fraternity are anxiously awaiting
some definite word regarding tho de-
clsion and the better uosfed OF them seem
10 think there WIN be no doubt as 10
it's being more to the advantage Of this
city
In The meantime, however, there Is
slightly larger movement of grain than
FOR some time past. This fact gives rise
10 the belief that in the West the word
has gone form that the decision is more
10 the advantage of New Orleans. on
which account this movement Is start
ling.
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AMONG RAILROAD MEN.


Conductor Farnsw nth of tho Macaronl
lire Is laying off for q few days on ar-
count OF sickness, Iic Is replaced by Con-
ductor Harrison from Nictor,u.
William W. Lawson travelling passen-
ger representative OF the Missouri. Kan
s;is and Texas, was in The city yesterday
from rustling tour Of his territory.
G. b. Sloat, assistant general PASSENGER
agent Of the Chicago. Rock Island and
Texas, WAS IN the city last night and
LETT for Fort Worth over he Central.
G neral Superintendent NJ Il. Calvin of
tn international and Grfat Northern
enjoyed a short visit here yesterday
looking after affairs al this end OF the
line.
Colonel Tom kingsley, passenger mis-
sionnry for the Louisville and NashviIp
packed his 70 'ket yallse and left town yas
terdny mornns for interior points on tho
Central
j. u. Trammell resident engineer Of the
International and Great Northern, head
quarters in Palestine, was here yester-
day on an observation tour over the Gulf
division OF the road.
W. L. Maury, auditor Of the Interna-
tlonal and Great Northern, was among the
visiting officials IN the city yesterday.
He came up from Galveston and returned
to Palestine last evening
W. NJ. Hannary, a popular conductor on
the Houston and Texas Central, running
out OF Fcrt Worth, accompanied by hls
son. was in the city yesterday visiting
relatives and friends and departed las.
night for New Orleans
Charles Byers, the tarin-sheet poet. and
travelling freight agent OF the Sunset
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TOUR or INSPECTION

Galveston, Texas, March 25.-Mr. r. NJ
Ferris, emigration agent of the Kansas
city, Pittsburg and Gulf, is here in the
interest of the gulf trade development.
He thinks there Will be much traffic here
for his line, which touches the Houston.
East and West Texas at Shreveport and
tho Gulf and Interstate at Beaumont, as
soon IA the remaining gap of some sixty
miles in Arkansas IS closed up.
The line Is headed for Sabine Pass or
Port Arthur. where the company VIII un-
dertake to dredge out commod.ous har-
Dor but it is a.ready looking TINS way
for business and as the short line from
the gulf to Kansas city will be an import
ant factor in GUT trade.
MIR. Ferris expects TO collect informa-
ton and exhibits OF coast country prod
ucts. which will be used to induce settle
meni on the company's lands about Sa-
blne Pass.
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GULF AND INTERSTATE.
injunction Asked to Restrain Jones Fro
OnernlinE the knnd

injunction Asked to Restrain Jones From
Operating the Road.
Galveston, Texas, March Elm the civil
district court this morning Eek Winnie
and l.. =. Featherstone filed a suit against
n. e. Jones and c. j. Jones asking that an
injunction be granted restraining the de-
PENDANTS from operating the Gulf and
Interstate railroad, from interfering with
the locomotive Of said road or from inter-
fering with plaintiffs in completing It.
1t is represented that on June e. 1895.
plaintiffs contracted with the Gulf ard
Interstate Company of Texas for the con-
strnction OF 700 lineal feet of bridging and
Ga miles of track, plaintiffs binding them
selves to construct said road within four
the same date plaintiffs made IA contract
with n. c. Jones' subettng their contract
Tor SUCH road construction. the ronsidera-
ton beng $4,000, said Jones contracting
TO complete thirty miles of track within
sixty days and the balance with 10 days.
the SAID Jones to furnish all material ox-
cept ties. said material to be in accordance
with the specifications of the chief enEi-
necr of the Gulf and Interstate Railway
company; payment to be made as material
was shipped and upon bills of lading pay
rolls and vouchers. to the extent OF SlGj 90.
and upon the completion of the work the
balance of the SlS5,eJ0 TO be paid said n. G.
JultS III nfSt mortgage temporary bonds
OF The said railway company; that plain
uus, about October %. 1895, rented said ~
G. Jones "A railroad locomotive of the value
Of $500. which is plaintiffs property that
n. {. Jones partly performed said agree
ment and plaintiffs have paid him $4,000
in cash and have performed all conditions
of their contract with him.
But plaintiff has wholly failed TO COM
plete any portion Of said road within the
time specified, that the bridging is incom-
plele, that The track is not properly laid
ana Is unit for running engines ana cars
over and the running OF engines and cars
over same in Its present unfinished Condi-
ton Will greatly injure the bridges, rails
and roadhed and is likely to result In IN
jury to the cars and engines ana endanger
the lives and persons of individuals.
Plaintiffs further aver that y. c. Jones
refuses 10 complete and turn said road
over TO them, but employs small and III
adequate force upon II. and, in come ,tion
with &. j. Jones, Is now using and opcrnt-
Ing the same for his own private galn by
running engines and cars over same and
and passengers, thereby interfering W IN
plaintiffs completing the road.
plaintiffs aver that the chief engineer of
the road informs them IL will reulire
about S2,p00 TO complete same; Ihat the
defendants are insOlVcnt and unable to
complete the work and carry out Tie con-
tract If inclined to DO so. that the defend
ants decline and refuse to cease operating
said road that the railroad track and
bridging is of the estimated value of $780,
NV,
Judge Stewart has made an order setting
the case for hearing on March 80.
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and Central. paid his respects to repre-
sentatives at their headquarters yesterday
morning and left later for Austin and
other points on the Central
General ]. Echols, receiver ana general
manager of the Chesapeake. Ohio and
southwestern, passed through the city
yesterday morning EN- route to Galveston
He came in his. private car over tho
southern Pacific from the East.
ID. ]. Price, assistant general passenger
agent OF the International and Great
Northern. spent "a few hours In the city
yesterday mingling with traffic officials
and greeting ticket row Representatives
He left in the evening for headquarters u
Palestine.
The grand chief. p. NJ. Arthur OF the
brotherhood OF Locomotive Engineers
denies the story sent out from Erie that
the big meeting OF railroad men 10 be
held in that city today Is for the pur-
pose of emecting n federation of the sew
erai railway employees organization.
Colonel William Murray, general South
ern passenger agent of the Illinois Cen
tral, who Is spending q few days IN TINS
section from New orleans. doing a htte
skirn ishing on his own hook In the IN
terest OF several early passenger rpoNc-
ments booked out of this state. Left yes
terdny for San Antonio.
An engineer on the ontario and Western
few days ago. His freight train OF forty
cars broke IN two on n down grade. He
pulled open the throttle and rushed ahead
at high speed. but was horror stricken
TO gee the rcd lights of a cahoose on the
main track just ahead. Reversing his
cuigine and starting back TO escape this
new danger. he met the cars, which were
numbering down the grade. and jumped.
Just as thtrty-four cars were pilins up ON
sach other. burying him in the ruins,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-26
The CUBAN RESOLUTIONS.
Confcrees May Agree on Thos,
Passed by the Senate,
A MOVE FOR EARLY ADJOURNMENT
Tho senate Agreed TO Change Fees for
sa,aries-HouscM Made Good Progress
on Naval Bilis.

Washington. March c5..--The confcrees
of the two houses OF congress on the
Cuban resolutions held another meeting
today but again adjourned without reach
ing conclusion They, however. went
Tar enough to justify the belief that au-
other session. which will bo held tomor-
row. viii be sufficient to conclude the
conference. The indications favor the re-
cession OF the house from its position ana
me acceptance of the resolutions ms they
passed the senate. The difficulties OF en-
acting any legislation which Is opposed TO
the Cuban resolutions are through the
senate and its present rules are we'll UNI
uetstood by the confcrrecs and the con,
s shs,m Is gradually forcing itself upon
course which viii not require any further
action by the senate
Inc mouse members OF the conference
II Is understood they will do so II It is
maze necessary TO secure the concurrence
OF the two bodies
senator Camerons contribution to the
senate resolutions that the friendly ofn-
ees OF the United States should be offered
ny tha prcsiuent to the Spanish govern
hient Tor the recognition of Independence
OF Cuba is antagonized by the house con
ierees one of whom said that IT would
be equally diplomatic and proper 10 oner
IIlenuN oftceS 10 Great Britain for the
attainment Of Canada's Independence
TN the other hand the clause of the
mouse resolutions looking to intervention
70 protect the interests of the United
states Is opposed by the senatorial side
OF the conference. although the house
conferrces think II more tenable than
tho Cameron clause. Concerning the ex-
preston OF sympathy with the insurgents
aud the recommendation that the United
States should accord them beligerency
rights there was no great controversy OF
personal opinions.
In,
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PROBABILITIES.

Washington, March 2G-For Eastern
TeNas-lncreasing cloudiness, possibly with
showers In southeastern portion at night :
hllgHtS warmer IN southeast portion
southeiiy wiads shifting to westerly
Arknusas-lncrcasin cloudiness nossI
becoming variable
North Dakota--Falr: slightly warmer In
western portion; variable winds. 80
Souih pakota-fsir. light northerly
winds. becoming variable
winds. -
l.. WyohingIFair; nortl,srly winds. shit
Montaua--bair IN eaStarn nnrfion. v,,rr,
er, soufhorly winds 1919 We" 80
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SPORTING NOTES
NEW ORLEANS ENTRIES


Ono and on-eighth miles--NemahA Little
Billy. Stark Buckmore 1oa. freedman Jos,
DR. Parke Uncle Jim. Longdale, Clarus.
Boro JOG, Ixion. Lochinvar 100.
Threc-fourths OF a mile, selling-Lor.
rama, May Ashley, Cooley West, Royal
Nettie. Minerva. Helen II. Gardner 10.
Billy Kenny. Judge Dehouse, Equinox
Winchester 10i, The Banker. 1Iippogrifr
l07
Seven and half furlongs seliing--Julie
", j. w. Levy. lIillery Riggs 81, Rapid
Transit, Sweetheart los, Spirltualist. Al
Miles, Nectar Kodak i0S. Morse los Play
or Pay, Coronet III.
Three-fourths OF q mile. handicap-Fes.
tival 80, Valet 100 VIII Elliott. Piso. Whinf
10. Old Dominion l0i. Bowling Green los.
~ Henry III, Ashland a2, Salvation os,
Prince Imperial IFS, Bart s2 Nevada Boy
%. Hillsboro 96
One mile and twenty yards. selling
Summer Rain. Prudent. Cake Bread 81
Henry Harris 49, Charley DAILY. Alright
81. Cyantha 100, Mrs Morgan 104, FaItir
urster 100.
one mile and twenty yards.-Frankie ID,
Satinet. La Belle France l0i, Little Tom,
Void, Old Pugh, Connemara, Tippecanoe,
Jim Henry. Hot Spur, Arkansnw Traveller