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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-02
HAS RUSIE COMPROMISED.


There was a rumor current this morning
that Pitcher Amos Rusie had at last come to
terms and had signed a New York contract.
While 1t seems reasonably certain that
such is actually the case, the rumor could
not be substantiated up to a late hour in
the afternoon.
1t is understood that President Young has
been acting as a mediator in the contro-
versy, and proposed a compromise a couple
of days ago, which, 1t is believed has re-
suited in Rusie yielding. 1t is understood
that, in addition to a concession by Presi-
dent Freedman. the pitcher demanded a
contract drawn by his lawyer, not the
blank form used in making base bail con-
tracts.
President Young, in speaking 20 a Star
reporter about the matter. said: IF Rusie
has signed with New York l have not re-
ceived the slightest intimation of it. No
notification has reached me of any agree
ment between him and President Freedman
of the New York team. l should be glad to
hear that such an agreement lad been
reached, and that Rusie would once more
play with New York, that would be the
best way out of the entanglements into
which the controversy has now twisted it
self. My belief is that sooner or later Rusie
Will sign. Certainly the New York manage
ment will not sell him, and he will get tired
of remaining idle. If he has already COM
Piohliseu win tne club olnclalS and signed
contract for the present season, however
l have yet to hear of it,"
NEW YORK. May 2.-Amos Rusie, the
base ball pitcher. is not to rejoin the New
York club. That at all events is the
statement given out today by President
Andrew Freedman. The allegation that
Rusie is on his way east, having COM
promised his differences with the managers
Of the club and intending to take his old
place in the team of 1896, was called TO
Mr. Freedman's attention. and he said
There is absolutely 10 truth in the story
that 1 am trying to get Rusie / don
know where RIse is. have not heard from
him and l have not sent for him. / have
not compromised with him, and l don't in
tend to-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-02
FINANCE AND TRADE
Stock Transactions Dwindled to
Small Proportions.
FOREIGN DEMAND PROMIOESHO IMPROVE
Large Increase in Loans Shown by
the Bank Statement.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS

Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star.
NEW YORK May 2.-Stock transactions
this morning dwindled TO insignificant pro-
portions, and were confined almost exclu-
siyely TO the professional trading element.
With the exception of Sugar and Tobacco,
the total sales for the day were not equal
TO the aggregate of an active quarter of an
hour in IN average market. There were no
new developments worthy of note and re-
stricted operations are, perhaps, not un-
warranted in consequence.
Speculative sentiment is Enthusiastically
prejudiced in favor of risks on the long side
of the account, and no disposition to sell
outside of professional circles is reported.
The foreign demand for our securities
promises to improve somewhat during the
coming week. and in the absence of further
disappointment from Washington the local
market should broaden somewhat.
There is a disposition IN some quarters
to discre1it all protectors OF an early adj
Journment of Congress, and many large
undertakings have been delayed on this
account. The best information cbtainahla,
however, continues to favor an adjourn
ment within narrow radius of the orig
ipal date. 1t is expected thai something
definite on this point will develop during
the next few DAYS
The bank statement reflects a gain of
over four millions in lawful money. mostly
than three millions in loans. Notwth-
standing an increase Of S1,69l 900 in de-
posits the reserve reflects an increase of
S2265,GoO. The increase in loans is par
ticularly gratifying because of the fact
that the funds must have Teen employ ed
in commercial transactions the dullness of
the stock market precluding the probable
ity of their application in that direction.
The selling Of Tobacco 10y a prominent
commission house attracted considerable at
tention during the morning. and resulted in
a decline Of ~ per cent in the price Of that
stock
While the several legal actions now pend
ing are hanging over this stock the average
trader is not disposed TO assume any large
risks in either account. Manipulation is to
be expected, and feared perhaps. at all
times but usually shrewd judges Of a given
situation express confidence IN an ultimately
lower level for this property.
1t is admitted that this result may not
accrue until after a profitable campaign in
the opposite direction, the dou5t as to the
immediate outlook warrenting an entire
avoidance Of the possibility of an expensive
guess. The demand for Sugar came from
the same sources heretofore active in adj
vancinG the price
1t is evident from the recent action of
this stock that no decline of any signiii-
canoe was contemplated by the large ope-
rators. A large following of weak holders
having been forced into a realizing move
me mt, ii is now considered probable that
more active trading will he resumed
The entire market will in all probability
be Influenced by the action of the leading
industrIals during the next fortnight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-02
baltimore Markets,

BALTIMORE. May Flour dull, unchanged-re-
ceipts, 9,S5l barrels; shipments, 12.512 barrels;
sales, 300 barrels. Wheat weak and lower-sI,ot
695 asked; month, 6sa6SA; July, G77sa6S: August
GsSa6S l.-receipts, 625 bushels stock 80 9S5 bush
els; sales: $1,000 bushels-southern wheat by sam
pie 12a13; do on grade, 6sa71. Corn STEADY at
July. 30 4a35S; steamer mixed, 321sa32s4 -receipts
q Al bushels; shipments, 102, s57 bushels; stock
white corn. SaS5la; do. yellow, 38Isas7 Oats
easier-No. ? white western. 25s.s26I: No. .
mixed do, 24L2-receipts, ,290 bushels; stock g.
795 bushels. Rye frm-No. 2. 4Oa41 nearby: 42a4 3
western-stock. 40,772 bushels. Hay very firm for
choice grades-choice timothy, Sl700asl7. So Grain
freghts steady, rather more doing unchanged Sn-
gar steady. unchanged. Butter firm unchanged.
Eggs weak, unchanged. Cheese steady, unchanged.
Whisky unchanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-02
TO ATTACK Ak ASHEH.
A Throng of Dervishes believed to BE
Concentrating.

CAIRO, Egypt May "A body of 1000
r;femen. deryishes, and a large body of
mounted dervishes have been seen near
Akasheh- They appear to be concentrating
for an attack upon that place.
Akasheh is the southern outpost of the
AnSlo-Egyptian expedition along the Nile
toward DOngola- On March ~ an Anglo
Egyptian force occupied without opposition
the site of Akasheh on the eastern bank of
the Nile, and proceeded at once to fortify it,
The place is ninety miles south of Wady
Halfa and hfty-tive miles south of Sarras.
1t is about one-third of the distance be-
tween Wady Halfa and Dongola There is
no intention, IL seems, of advancing further
at present Early in May there may be an
advance to Ferket ten miles south of
Akasheh, but this is doubtful. The Nile Is
low, and the summer heat intense. In
August or September the advance to Dom
COLA viii be made, if circumstances favor
The Anglo Egyptian force is to be- at the
outset. about 5000, of whom some 800 will
be English. 1t has been stated that later
the English contingent may number as
many as 500. When DongoIa has been
occupied they will, perhaps, be further re-
tnforced. Already tents have been built at
Suez for Indian troops, which will be sent
to Egypt when needed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-02
OLEOMARGARINE CASES,
Another Delay in the wilkins De-
murrer Argument.

Because of the illness of Mr.. Jere NJ.
Wilson, associated with Mr.. Henry E.
Davis as counsel for Walter p. and Joseph
Wilkins, charged with violating the oleo-
margarine laws, the hearing on the de-
nurrer filed against the Indictment by the
defendants postponed today by Judge
Cole until next Thursday afternoon at 3
o'clock. The postponement was made for
another reason also-because counsel for
the defendants had not received the re-
quired five days notice of the hearing
Judge Cole holding that the rule applies III
criminal as well as in civil causes.
Mr.. Birney complained that counsel for
the defendants had agreed that the case
should not be delayed. but should imme-
diately follow the murder case concluded
Thursday evening, but Mr.. Davis denied
making any such argument. He also stated
that the demurrer in the Wilkins case
widely differed from those filed in the cases
already tried. and that he could not posi-
bly, manage the case in the absence of Mr..
Wilson.
Mr.. Birney is confident that the demurrer
raises no new questions, and, therefore,
feels assured that the Indictment will be
sustained. In that event, he will set the
case down for immediate trial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-02
SUPREME COUNCIL, A. P. A.
Its Annual Meeting to Be Shortly Held
in This City.
The Political Status of the Organfza-
ton to De Definitely
Defined.

The Supreme Council of the American
Protective Association will hold its annual
meeting in the National Hotel, in this city,
May II. Arrangements have been made
for go delegates at the hotel. Many dele
gates will stop with friends in the city. 1t
is understood that local councils of the
A. p. A. are arranging to entertain the
delegates in various ways while here. A
banquet will probably be given.
President Traynor and the other supreme
officers will arrive here on the Sth, four
days ahead of the convention, and will be
quartered at the National. The advisory
board, which met here some time ago, will
also meet in advance Of the convention.
In the Presidential Fight.
The coming convention, it is said. will be
the most important in the history of the
order. The order has, the members say
now entered the big field of national poll
ties, and the coming campaign will decide
whether II will be crushed politically or
hold It's own
The Political Policy of the Order.
Heretofore the political policy of the
order has been left exclusively to the adj
visory board, but it is limited that the coun-
Gil may take hand in the question when
II meets the 18th.
There will be a wide range Of matters
for the council to consider. and ii will be in
session from three days to a week Among
other business will be the annual election
of officers
What One of .the Board Says.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
LOUISVILLE, KY, May 2.-It is said
here by member of the national advisory
board Of the A. p. A, in an int rvew that
the apparent efforts to nominate Linton
are flir d. The fight is being made to
give Moi ton the first place on the ticket,
with Bradley second.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-02
THE JAPANESE LEGATION.
Minister KurinO to he Succeeded by
HOshf-TOri Soon.

Minister kurfnO to he Succeeded by
HOshi-TOri Soon.
Although the fact has not yet been off,
cially communicated to the State Depart
mert. it Is known that Shinichro Kurino,
the japanese minister at Washington, will
soon be transferred to- the Japanese lega-
ton in Italy, where a vacancy now exists.
His successor will be Hoshi-Tori, a man of
great reputation in Japan and a thorough
representative of the liberal element in
that country.
MIR. HoShi has had a most eventful ca
reer. AS young man he went to England.
and had the distinction of being one of the
first Japanese to graduate from Cambridge
University and to be admitted to the bar.
Returning to Japan thoroughly imbued
with liberal ideas. he became at once in
volved with the old conservative govern
ment, and after being repeatedly admon-
ished and punished for his radical utter
ances. he was obliged to leave Japan for a
time All of this was before the establish
ment of representative government in
Japan, ard as soon as this happened Hoshi
was selected as the first president Of the
first Japares house of representatives.
He filled this office twice at least earning
a good reputation as presiding officer as
well as exhibiting a marked talent for
politics. In 1889. being for the time out
of favor with the authorities at home. he
left Japan and made tour of the world,
spending some time in Washington. show
ing great interest in the workings of Con-
gress. Hoshi Is on excellent terms with
Minister Mutsu, to whom his selection for
the Washington legation Is to be ascribed,
and although he will come here without
eny diplomatic experience. there Is no
doubt from his past record that he will
acquit himself with credit.
AS for Minister Kurino, 1t Is believed
that the purpose of the Japanese govern
ment in transferring him to Italy is to
secure the benefit Of his great knowledge
of the subject of tariffs and experience
in the treaty negotiations, as evidenced
In the great success attending his attempt
to negotiate the treaty between the United
States and Japan, to prepare set of SIM
liar treaties between Japan on one side and
Switzerland, Belgium and Portugal on the
other. and it is also possible that he will
be of service in concluding the French
treaty. now hanging fire
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-02

Several weeks ago District Attorney Blr-
ney petitioned the Probate Court to d.
rect the payment into the United States
treasury Of about $3.50, belonging to the es-
tate of the late Maria Mcnamara, who
died here In November 1s03 Attorney NJ.
j. Colbert was appointed administrator of
the estate, the woman having made no
will. and money left her by brother in
Australia was received here. Believing that
the woman died leaving no heirs-at-la
the district attorney asked that her estate
be paid into the United States treasury,
claiming it had reverted to the govern
ment.
Mr.. Colbert. however, secured a post
ponement Of the patter. believing that the
woman left relatives in Ireland. Today he
asked for further delay, stating that he
has been advised that there are cousins of
the woman now living in Wicklow county,
Ireland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-02
Once a Government Clerk.

There sad case called to the atten-
ton of Judge Miller in the Police Court to-
day, the defendant being a young woman
named Kate Keegan, whose name appear
ed on tie court record as Eleanor Allen.
Policeman Barry lad arrested her on COM
plant because she had enjoyed dinner
in the Shoreham cafe and had not been
able to settle the Dill. Katie is about twen-
ty-five years old, and she was once a clerk
in the Treasury Department. She belongs
to good family, but became a slave to the
whisky and opium habit.
Mr.. Pugh said he had been informed that
the woman has concluded to leave the city
and return to her sister in Philadelphia
The young woman in her own behalf said
her sister would send her money for car
fare.
The court dismissed the case and the
discharged woman was referred to the
sanitary officer for assistance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-02
Army OrIcrs

Capt. George McC. Derby, corps of ens
gineers. has been ordered to report to the
Secrei1 of State for duty in connection
with the work of the international
commission marking the boundary line
between the United States and Mexico. His
work will relate particularly to the use of
the waters of the Rio Grande and the pro-
ject Of an international dam at Ell Paso
Lieut.. George o. Squier, third artillery.
has been ordered to attend the national
electrical exposition at New York city dur
ing the month Of May on business relating
to the electrical course at the United States
Artillery School at Fort Monroe.
Lieut. Thomas A. Pearce. seventh infan-
try, has been transferred from company I
to company H Of that regiment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-02
Wesley Hall Case,

The police of'the eighth precinct are still
looking for the murderer of John Wesley
Hall. the colored shoemaker. who was so
brutally beaten, to death in his shop on
9th street extended three weeks ago. Yes
terday Sergt. SlattaEy arrested a colored
man named Noah Warner and locked him
up on suspicion Of being the murderer of
the hunchback, but 5ust what, if anything,
there is against him in the shape of legal
evidence is NOT known. 1t is generally
thought, however that the prisoner will
be able to clear himself and will be re-
leased
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-02
GEN. fITZHUGH LEE
The Now Consul General to Cuba Here
for Instructions.
The State Department Closely Watch
ing the Case of the Crew of
the Competitor.

General Fitzhugh Lee, the new consul
general to Cuba, is in the city He called
on President Cleveland at the White House
anc Secretary Olney at the State Depart
ment and received his final instructions.
and will start for his pest Of duty next
We eek. He was accompanied to the White
House by Major Hayes, seventh cavalry.
1t is understood that Consul General Will
Jams resignation was not altogether vol
untary, but was brought about at the in
stance of the Spanish authorities because
Of his insistence that all Americans ar
rested in Cuba-no matter what the charge
should have the benefi. of trial by
civil tribunal and not by a military court.
The Competitors Crew.
The State Department Is watching the
developments In the of the Americans
who were part of the crew of the Compel
tor, and were captured by the Spaniards
off the coast of Pinar del Rio in the act of
landing arms and munitions of war. In
structions have been sent to United States
Consul General Williams to communicate
with the men and investigate the circum-
stances of their capture. Their status can
not be defined in the absence of full de-
tails of the affair, and these the depart
ment will make every effort to secure. Up
to this time not even list of the captives
has reached Washington, so, of course, 1t
IS not possible 10 KNOW just now many
Americans of the party.
The Spanish contention will undoubtedly
be that the men were taken withOarm in
hand, in which case their lot will certain
iy be desperate one. Even in this case
however, they are. under the terms of The
protocol of the Gushing treaty, entitled! TO
the benefit of counsel and to be brought
face to face with the witnesses, no matter
If tried by civil court or naval court-mar-
tial.
Within the Three-MiIe Limit.
Little doubt is felt here that the Com
petitor was clearly within the three-mile
limit when the seizure was made, as all
of the details so far learned, such as the
escape to shore of some of the party by
swimming, indicates that the vessel must
have been close to the beach, so that 70
claim is likely to be set up that the boat
was illegally seized outside of Spanish
jurisdiction. AS for the men captured,
however. there is just a shadow of hope
for them in the plea that may he put for
ward that they were not actual combat
ants. had 10 intention of joining the in
surgents ashore. but were engaged only in
landing arms in Cuba, act warranting
the seizure of the arms, it is true, but rot
the imposition of the death penalty upon
the men. In this the case may bear a re-
semblarce to the celebrated Eirginius
affair, but, as before stated, the attitude
to be assumed by the State Department
will depend entirely upon the details of
the affair, which in this light may become
of supreme Importance to the men cap
tured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-02
COLUMBIA'S NEW HOME.
Interesting Ceremonies on the Banks
of thu. Hudson River.

Interesting Ceremonies on the Banks
of the Hudson River.
NEW YORK, May "A big crowd gath
cred at Mcrningdale Heights today to wit
Less the laying of the cornerstones of
Schermerhorn Hall and the Physics build
ing, and the formal dedication of the new
home of Columbia University. The cere-
monies took place at noon.
The Physics building, on the east side of
the university grounds, was first dedca ted,
the ceremonies beginning at noon. The
cornerstone was laid en- the northwest cor
ner of the building. Rev. DR.. Marvin l..
Vincent otficiated. Prof. Ogden N. Rood
laid the cornerstone, and Prof. II. Van Ar
mirge, dean of the college, delivered the
dedicatOry address.
AT ScherTlerhorn building, which was pre-
sented 10 the university by William c.
Schermerhorn, chairman of The board of
trustees, Rev. DR.. Morgan officiated. sir.
Schermerhorn laid the stone. and Henry F.
Osborn professor of zoology. delivered the
address.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-02
WOmRn's AnthrOpOIOEicaI Society.

The Woman's Anthropo1og1caI Society"
the stated objects Of which shall be to pro-
mote anthropology by encouraging it's
study and facilitating the interchange of
thought among those interested in anthro-
biological research, and by holding regular
meetings for It's discussion, was incorpor-
ated this afternoon by Alice c. Fletcher as
president; Miranda Tullock and Jean NJ.
Lander, vice presidents; Ada Carmen and
Mariana p. Seaman secretaries; Hannah
L. Bartlett. treasurer and Laura Paul Dill
Ter, Clara Bliss Findley, Virginia M Will
son, Ellen Powell Thompson, Effie McQuat
Holcomb and Edith c. Wescott, directors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-02
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.

Dill to amend the present law con-
corning the fremen's relief fund has been
prepared by the Commissioners and SUBJ
mitted to Congress for passage The bill
Is designed to limit the benefits of The re-
lief fund to those members of the fire de-
partment who may become incapacitated
LOT service by reason of disability or death
incurred In actual fire service that is. the
service at a fire or in going to or returning
from such service, or where disability is
IN consequence of the viCissitudes of rot
department. "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-02
MIR. GANNETTs NEW WORK.
A Division Arranged in Geological
Survey Work.

In the gradual reorganization of the geo
logical survey, which has been going on
under the administration of Director Wal
colt, it has been decided to divide the work
hitherto in charge Of Mr. Henry W. Can
nett and he will hereafter devote himself
exclusively to the geographical work of
the survey. The Typographical branch will
be under the immediate charge of Mr..
Walcott, the director of the survey, the
four chiefs Of the subdivisions in the topo-
graphical office reporting directly to Mr.
Walcott.
Mr.. Gannett is now at Madison, Wis.
giving attention to original inquiry in the
subject of magnetics, and will during the
year. prepare several reports on this topic
and others connected with physical geog-
raphy The new arrangement divides the
work hitherto done by him, relieves him of
the large amount Of administrative routine
necessary in the typographical division, and
without making any change in his salary.
gives him opportunity to apply himself to a
line of work in which he is specially in
terested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-02

Fannie K. Gordon, alleging that Anne
w. Frazer has assigned to her a claim TO,
1000 against James E. Dexter, today filed
a bill in equity against Mr.. Dexter, pray
ing that he be enjoired from collecting tina,
amount from the Secretary of State in the
of the Mora claim fund, and
that she be decreed that sum out OF
the amount due the defendant in such
Attorneys o. d. Barrett and
Edward G. Niles represent the petitioner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-02
Shit for Divorce.

Minnie Dowpey today petitioned for d.
vorce from James Downey, to whom she
was married here September 6, 1892. They
removed to Alexandria, Va, where Mrs.
Downey charges. she was deserted and
abandoned about two months later No
vember 10, 1892. She is represented by At
tCrney John B. 'O'Neill.