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Evening star., 1897-06-10
GREATER ACREAGE REPORTED.
Condition Of the, Crops Throughout
the Country.

StatiStician Robinson of the Agricultural
Department today issued the following
monthly crop report, the new statistician,
Mr.. Hyde of Nebraska. not yet having
taken charge of the work:
The consolidated returns OF reports to
the statistical division of the Depart
ment of Agriculture show the state percen-
tages of acreage as compared with last
year to be as follows: Virginia. 1G6: North
Carolina, l06: South Catc;ina. iQ3: Geor-
gia, 1o2; Florida. -; Alabama 1872; Giss!s-
sippi 3s: Louisiana. Ion: Texas. Iei: Ar
kansas, l05; Tennessee. ia6: Missouri b}7;
Indian territory, 1a4 oklahoma. 1vb Cen
eral average, 1u35- making a Total acreage
Of 2f.o9l .;94. as compared with :3.2Ii. .IUf
acres last year. - 80 i-f
The average condition OF the crop was:
Virginia. 81; North Carolina, Si, South
Carolira, 81; Georgia. ~: Florida ~; Ala
Texas, 81: Arkansas, S,; Tennessee. ~
M.sseuri, 20: Indian territory, 81; Oklaho-
ma, a.. General average, S.5, against 97.2
last. year.
from one to three weeks late The weather
during the past month has been cold and
damp and unfavorabie to the growth of the
plant. The stands are irregular and poor
In many localities, and the damage by in
sects has required much repianting. AS a
general thing the crop has been well
worked. and is free from grass. A large
number of counties In Texas report the
plant in good condition and promising a
fair yield The increase in the usa Of
fertilizers Is greater than ever in Alabama
and the Atlantic states. Twenty-six coun-
ties in Georgia report a decrease oe "a per
cent in the area planted in sea island cot
ton. twenty-four counties i'm Florida a de-
crease of II per cent. while the South
Carolina reports show an increase of 5 per
cent in sea island acreage.
Evening star., 1897-06-10
FINANCE COMMITTEE WILL YrELp.
Proposed lncrease of Tax on Beer n nd
Tea TO BE Given Up

The abandonment by the Senate finance
committee OF Its proposed increase of in
ternal rev enue tax upon beer and the Gus
toms duty upon tea, which has been an
ticfpatea for some time. will probably oc-
cur in few days. The question of the
proposed ircrease of Internal revenue tax
upon tobacco is still Undecided
As hei ietofore explained In The Star. the
yielding of the committee upon the internal
revenue features of the bin will take from
the i.cw tariff law a large proportion of its
rev eSenue-producing features. The repubIt-
can n al ayers in the Senate are still con-
steering the advisability as heretofore in
timated. OF putting tax upon bank checks
In order to make up some of the dehcien-
c.es in revenue.
There fs some uncertainty as to what 20
sition the House will take on the bank
check tax plan. As business proposition
IN itself. and if Ii were rendered necessary
by circumstances, 1t is sa id that there would
probably not be a great deal of objection
In the House to it. Such tax Is consider
ed one of the least obnoxious of all in
terral revenue taxes. If it became neces-
sary to have revenue from some source,
therefore. the House might consent to the
plan. 1t is pointed out, however. that IL
the Senate had passed the tariff bill
pi omptly, thus cutting Off the immense
brought to the United States in anticipa.
ter,al reductions had rot been made In the
schedules of the House bin. there would be
no necessity for internal revenue taxes of
any kiEd.
Evening star., 1897-06-10
FIELD DAY AT WEST POINT,
Bad Weather for the Sports, Grounds
Wet and Slippery.

WEST POINT. y. Y. June 1O-T,he field
day competition came off this morning
during downpour of rain. rendering the
grounds slippery and muddy. In the mat
ter of points 81 won 1905 1-3. '9S won
80; l-;:. - won 1o3, and 1890 won Al 1-3
Bzrlow. %. won three races, 100 yards
dash. 22D yards dash and the 44O yards
run.
TIE events were as follows:
1,sj-yard dash-Barlow, 20, winner Time
L. l-J seconds. Running high jump, Alb
bott. 90. winner; ; fest 4ls inches. Pole
vault. Lafferty, 'as, winner, % feet inch
es. beating Oakes' record.
Standing broad junip-Abbott. 'V. win
ner, IL fest , inches.
Running broad jump-Cheney, '87. win
Fer. 81 fe-t Tl2 inches.
Putting i6-pound shot-Romeyp9s99 win
ner, 81 feet II. inches, beating gsDallam's 8
'Jsj record
2eD-yarcfs dash-Barlow. '97 winner, %
4-5 seconds, heating Sheltons '96 record
Throwing 1Gpound hamner-Abernethy,
-, winner. 36 feet liz inches, beats Ber-
~ 5 ':G record.
l2tIyaTds hurdle-Cheney 'a7, winner;
time. Ii I-5 seconds. Mccormick 97, still
holding the record of l6 4-5 seconds.
44O-yaT6s run-Barlow, 81, winner; time,
10 10 seconds; Saitzman, '96, holding the
record al 5212 seconds.
The captains of the class teams are:
Oakes. %. Mag.nnis. '9S; Heintzelman, 80,
and Morris, 1900.
Evening star., 1897-06-10
INTEREST IN PRESIDENTS VISIT.
Great Crowds Being Attracted L
Nashville In Consequence.

Great Crowds Being Attracted to
Nashville In Consequence.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, June 10-One hun
dred and forty members Of the Alabama
Press Association. who arrived in the city
last night, were the guests of the manage
ment Of the Tennessee centennial exposi-
tion today. They were conveyed to the ex-
position grounds in special cars, and after
visiting the different buildings were enter
tanned at luncheon. The visitors will spend
three days in the city.
Special exercises were held In the chill
dren's building during the afternoon by
the pupils Of several Catholic schools of
this city. The attendance during the pres
entatton of the program was large.
A dress parade was given by the Second
Battalion of the 9Th Infantry, U.SA,, music
being furnished by the Sixth Regiment
Band.
Governor Bushnell of Ohio, Mayor Cald-
well Of Cincinnati members Of the Cinctn-
natl chamber of commerce and police force
and many other Ohioans, will arrive this
evening to take part in the celebration of
Cincinnati day and Ohio day.
Great interest Is shown In the visit Of
President Mckinley and party, who win
arrive tomorrow morning and remain until
Saturday evening. Thousands of visitors
from all over the state and adjoining states
are expected The work Of decorating busi-
ness houses. public buildings and private
residences IN going on In every portion OF
the city.
Evening star., 1897-06-10
FAMINE IN CHINA.
Whole Districts Depopulated By DDS.
eases Following Hunger.

Whole Districts DeDopulated By Das-
eases Following Hunger.
VANCOUVER, B. c., June 1O.-Advices
by the steamer Empress Of Japan say:
The fatality from famine and plague In
China Is appalling. The famine north and
east of Szechuan Is causing many deaths
A traveller who has Just returned from
there reports having seen numbers Of dead
bodies lying unattended to- In one large
town half the population had perished from
starvation and the fever that follows IN its
wake.
The government has sent 10000 picules
of rice by way of relief. but grain cannot
be got to the sufferers beyond certain
points owing to sections made impossible
by swollen sivers. Along the route to
smaller towns numbers Of bodies hay de-
composing. while the sky was black with
yCltures.
Smallpox Is prevalent in Tocghe ten or
twelve new cases being reported daily
Smallpox and other epidemics are very
prevalent in Toxic, while 100 more cases of
black plague are reported from Taiholu
and Tat-Wan. Formosa- There are some
$50 cases altogether.
Evening star., 1897-06-10

sent for the consideration Of q joint reso-
luton for the payusnt OF the salaries OF
certain consulD general and consuls. the
name Of Whose posts were changed in the
last consular and diplomatic bill. He cx-
planned that unless immediate provision
was made these ofRcials could not draw
salary after July I. There was no objec-
tion and the resolution was passed.
On motion Of Mr.. Davis Of Florida q
Senate resolution was. adopted calling on
the Secretary Of War to furnish Congress
information as to the condition of Cum
berland sound and what means should be
taken to protect the entrance from being
closed and thus shutting out commerce
from Fernandina. Fla
Mr.. Payne Of New York then moved an
adjournment. which was resisted by the
minority. The rising vote resulted in a tie
" to 81. Speaker Reed saved the motion
by voting aye.
Demands for the yeas and nays came
from both sides and the roll was called.
The motion was carried. 101-SS: present.
II, and the Speaker at 1850 pm. declared
the House adjourned until Monday.
Evening star., 1897-06-10
Serious Wreck on Illinnis Ceukal
Near Bradford, Tenn.
Two TRAINS MEET ON SAME TRACK
Belief That There Are People Under
the Burning Cars
TRAIN MEN BADLY HUR T

NASHVILLE. Tenn, June 1e.-A spe-
cial to the Banner from Bradford, Tenn,
says:
A serious railroad wreck occurred at this
place at $40 am. today. Two Illinois Gen.
tral freight trains going in opposite d.
rections crashed into each other at slight
curve just at the end of town, and about
NO yards from the depot. It is impossible
at present to learn the full extent of the
damage done. ,...-,..,
All of the injured were taken to the ho-
tells. and a special train arrived from jack
son AT S:45 o'clock with medical aid. It Is
said that at least three and perhaps more
are under the nuw burning rtrtns of the
train. All of the trafnmen have been ac-
counted for. Tnc injured are:
Ed. Benz. engineer; collar bone and
shoulder broken.
G. H. Bobley. fireman; ankle sprained
and bruised about the head.
Ed. Powers: slightly bruised.
Bob Burk; back and leg hurt.
Jim Northcut, both legs broken and arm
broken.
Benz and Northcut are fatally hurt
Evening star., 1897-06-10
JAMES. HUGHES TAYLOR DEAD.
He Once Enjoyed a Wide Reputation
as n Tragedian.

as n TF0SeO1an.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, June 10-James
Hughes Taylor. a veteran tragedian of
wide reputation. is dead at Downingtown,
Pa. victim of dropsy. Mr.. Taylor, who
was a native of Philadelphia, was seventy
three years of age. He first made his ap-
pearance at Portland. Me-. In 1850, as Lu-
cius in 'Virginius.' In 1852 he became
manager of the Richmond, Va, theater.
In 1861 he went to Cincinnati and was
leading man at Pixies for two. years. He
then went to the Pacific coast and came
east in 1865 with Edwin Booth. After
playing in stock companies in Philadel-
phia a few years. he joined Madame jan
auschek. and was leading man for that ac-
tress for seventeen years. He subsequently
again joined Booths company, and later
In life became part owner of the Empire
Thea:er in Philadelphia A few years ago
he managed tour for Creston Clarke
Mr.. Taylor was never married. He died at
the home of his sister, Mrs. Burton, near
Downingtown. Mr.. Taylor had collected
fine theatrical library. He gave many
rare volumes and mementoes of the stage
to the Players Club of New York. of which
club he was a member. He was also
member of the Lambs Club.
Evening star., 1897-06-10
FIREMEN's MEETING ADJoURNs.

Alexandria Company Carries OF the
HOnOrs for Quick Work.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
ANNAPOLIS, Nd, June 1O-The second
session Of the Maryland State Firemen's
Association was held this morning. w. 1.
Mace of Cambridge was elected president,
c. T. Holloway of Baltimore, vice presi-
dent; J. ]. Stump. secretary, and w. R.
Heck, treasurer. On motion of J. Roger
McSherry resolutions were adopted thank
ing the citizens of Annapolis for hospitah-
ties, Governor Lowndes for the use of the
house of delegates and the press.
The next meeting will be held at Sails
bury.
In the fire engine contest the Columbia
OF Alexandra, Va, made the only entry.
Steam was raised and a stream flowing in
seven and one-half minutes.
The United of Frederick was successful
In hook and ladder contest, winning first
prize. The same company also won first
prize in hose race; time, 39k seconds The
prize drill will take place later in the after
noon.
The Evening Star bureau of Alexandra
was the first to receive the official informa-
ticn as to the Columbia, the champion
first prize at Annapolis this morning. The
result of the contest was published on the
large bulletin board at 1l:1O o'clock, forty
minutes before any other place in town re-
celFeQ the news, ana rev minutes after
the decision was rendered in Annapolis.
The news began to scatter and it was not
until 11:45 that it reached the Columbia
ell gfne house. and the large fire alarm bell,
together with all the small bells on the
premises, began to sound to such an ex-
tent that the people thought another large
fire had broken out. 1t took them but a
moment, however, to remember that the
Columbia was again making a test for su-
premacy, and had again won the cham
pionship for the fifth time. All during the
afternoon little knots of people were
around the engine house congratulating the
stay-at-homes, and preparations are being
made for the return of the company to-
morrow night by the citizens.
Evening star., 1897-06-10

serenading the residents of Alexandria dur
ing the step there The e5Inen 2 nusef them
selves ~ singing popular songs. and. all in
all. the sail was thoroughly enjoyable.
a, lhe wharf AT. Eort Washington the
neg ami,liarce of the guard was in wait
ing, having been brought to camp yester-
day by S1I1. II conveyed one man. VINO
WIS overcome by a sudden dizziness, to
comp Al the brow of the hill leading to
the wharf C-tpts. Chase, HGyl and SIocum
reVis 7-el the troops. and from the express
other than satisfied with the showing made
Afternoon dri'f scheduled for 80 o'clock,
was omitted today. The daily routine of
duty. n s-.ar ng at 80 n and continuing
until ii:.D pm. will be inaug,rated tomor-
row ihJr.ing ard followed thereafter with
out variation.
The base hlH scores of all league games
VIII Be Ecssed by innings on a board in
front OF tie band stand, at headquarters,
by The Evening Star. each week day dur
ing the encampment- c. F. e.
Evening star., 1897-06-10
PRESIDENT MCKINLEY.

Pail Mall Gazette Predicts Efforts
for Bimetallism VIII Prove Futile.
LONDON, June 10.-The Pail Mall Ga
zette this sfternoon publishes a long edi-
tofial or. the business and political outlook
in America, in which it says that no one
but tie most optimistic American can see
anything satisfactory or hopeful in either
Continuing, the Pail Mall Gazette crit
icises President Mckinley. who. it says,
Instead of playing the part Of President,
has been Sc tfsf1ed with the role of & party
man. President McKinley's efforts for In
terrational birletallism are futile If he is
rot aware of this he shows a depth of
ignorance to which Presidents OF the
United States seldom descend"
Evening star., 1897-06-10
Nnlly-Redd NuptiaIs.

LEXINGTON. KY. June 1O.-Edward j.
Nally. assistant superintendent of the Pos
tai Telegraph Company, Chicago, was unit
ed in marriage today to Miss Lee Warren
Redd, daughter of Capt. Oliver T. Redd of
this city. The ceremony took place at 2:3O
pm. at the home of Miss Redd, on the
Georgetown road. Chancellor Muldoon of
Chicago, a warm personal friend Of Mr.
Nally, solemnized the nuptials
Evening star., 1897-06-10
Army Notes.

Capt. Cassius e. Gillette. corps Of en-
gineers. has been relieved from duty st
San Francisco and ordered to relieve Capt
Oberlin M. Carter of the duties in his
charge at Savannah, Ga Capt. Carter u
under orders to proceed to London for duty
as military attache of the United States
embassy.
Capt. Hobart K. Bailey. 5th Infantry. has
been detailed to attend the eueampments
Of the Alabama National Guard during the
months OF June and July.
Lieut.. Joseph c. Fox, 18th Infantry. has
been placed on the retired list with the
rank Of first lieutenant on account of disa-
bilIty incident to the service-
Evening star., 1897-06-10
JUDGE FITZGERALD DYING.
Drove the Gamblers Out Of Cincinnati
When ON the Bench.

Drove the Gam blefs Out of Cincinnati
When ON the Bench.
ST. MARY'S, Kan. June 10.-Judge J. w.
Fitzgerald Is dying at his home here
Judge Fitzgerald came to Kansas from Gin
cinnau ten years ago, and Stree then has
practiced law and been an important fac
tor in politics. While he lived In Cincin-
natl he was a trusted counsellor. and serv-
ed in the Ohio legislature. After a stub
bornly fought campaign he was elected
police. Judge Of Cincinnati and succeeded in
driving the gamblers out Of the city. At
that time several attempts on his life were
made. and On one occasion an unknown
man entered his parlor at night and fired
at the Judge. Judge Fitzgerald at one time
was very prominent in Irish affairs. His
name is sometimes confounded with that
OF John Fitzgerald. former president Of the
Irish Land League of America
Evening star., 1897-06-10
PRESIDENT AT HOT SPRINGS.
Takes n Plun&e and Goes Sightseeing
for Awhile.

1Or Awh1le.
HOT SPRINGS, Va, June 1O.-Before
any Of the rest Of the presidential party
had arisen this morning Mr. Mckinley was
enjoying view Of the encircling noun
tains from an upper veranda, and he and
Mrs. Mckinley had breakfast alone at o
o'clock
1t becomes more and more evident that
the trip as far as Nashville Is to be purely
recreative, and affairs of state, II not laid
aside entirely, are certainly not under
frequent discussion. Every one, the Pres
ident as much as any. is delighted with the
thoughtful preparations made by the c.
and o. officials and the careful provision
which anticipates and satisfies every rea-
sonable want.
Carriages were awaiting those who wish
ed to drive around the beautiful grounds
after breakfast and many did so. Mr..
Mckinley declined a ride, preferring to
stroll quietly about the spacious galleries
of the hotel and to the building set apart
for bathers, where the pool tempted many
of the party to a plunge.
At 10 o'clock Mr.. Mckinley was accorded
the freedom of the pool and came from
his bath the picture of placid health. and
all pervading content. Mr.. w. H. Greeger
Of the Chesapeake and Ohio, who accom-
panies the party, was in charge of all the
transportation and hotel arrangements.
Evening star., 1897-06-10
NEW JERSEY C. A. n. CAMP.
Bustness of Importance Transacted At
the First Session.

ATLANTIC CITY. N. J.. June 1O.-The
first session Of the Department Of New Jer-
sey. GAR. was held this morning. Com
mancer Stahl delivered his annual ad-
dress He made a number of important
recommendations The financial condition
he reported as being good. yet he called at
tention to the need of reducing expenses.
He dwelt strongly upon the need of teach
ing the young Of the land a correct his
tory Of our country. and especially that
part which relates to the Union war. and
suggested the appointment of a committee
10 further this end. He also recommended
military instruction in public schools
The commander. after touching on the
manner in which the Kearney home is
conducted, closed with thanks for the
courteous treatment received from COM
rades during the year.
A delegation of the Ladies' Relief Corps
was received in general convention for the
hrst tine in Its history. They made cheer
ing reports as to their department The
ladies' corps only transacted general bust
ness.
Evening star., 1897-06-10
West Point Cadets Selected.

Cadets to the Military Academy have
been appointed as follows; Philip S. Smith.
Juniata, Neb, with Roy Kealey. Hastings.
Neb.. as alternate; r. s.. Pratt Saltwater.
Minn., with R. H. Ames, St Paul, as al
ternate: VIM. p. Platt. Wilmington. ". c..
with James C. Little. Narshvirle, N. c.. as
alternate; Charles n. Jones. Coldwater,
Okla: Robert r. Roth. Athland. Pa. alter
Evening star., 1897-06-10
The Commis.ioner. Apurove.

Senate bill 1855. which has for its object
the regulation and disposition OF certain
refuse in the District Of Columbia, will
shortly receive the unqualified Endorsement
of the Commissioners.
In a report to the Commissioners upon
the bill the health officer says:
This bill Is essentially the same AZ
bill to regulate privies In the District Of
Columbia. which passed the House Of Rep
resentatfves at the last session Of Con-
gress, and was pending In the Senate at
the time OF adjournment. The pass
age Of this hn - urgently Recommended In
the interests of public health"
Evening star., 1897-06-10
THE BOSTON NAVY YARD.
Secretary Long Intends 10 Put ID In
Better Condition.

Secretary Long intends to do all in his
power as Secretary of the Navy to rescue
the Boston navy yard from the second
rate position II has occupied for many
years, In fact ever since the decay of wood
en- ship building. and to put the yard in
shape to do at least as much work as its
facilities will permit. He has just written
a letter to Mr.. L. ]. Van Ham, secretary
Of the Pattern Makers Association of
Roxbury, Mass, in answer to an inquiry
from that person, setting out briefly his
views upon this matter as above indi-
Gated
Evening star., 1897-06-10

tant general. was IN charge at the wharf.
and he was ably assisted by Capts Rob-
bins, Hudson and Riggs aids de camp.
The LIST Regiment first crossed the gang
plank, followed in turn by the I'd Regiment
and the separate companies. The COM
mands were quartered systematically on
the steamer, and not the sembance of dis
Evening star., 1897-06-10
Cyclone Destroy. italian crop..

ROME. Italy. June 10.-Dispatches from
Verona announce that a terrible cyclone.
accompanied by hail, devastated the val
ley Of Caprino yesterday evening All the
crops. including the mulberry crops, were
destroyed. entafling great loss Of silk
worms s-s- -a -'- q 49,
Evening star., 1897-06-10
Term win Expire At a1ianisht.

The term Of thirty days imprisonment
imposed by Judge Cole upon Mr. Elverton
r. Chapman February l. 1885, for refusing
to answer certain questions asked him in
June, 1894. by Senator Gray's sugar trust
committee, will expire at mid
night today. but Warden Leonards distin-
guished prisoner will remain at the Jail
over night and leave the prison some time
tomorrow morning.
Evening star., 1897-06-10
Affer TreasurY Places

Ten applications were fled today for
places under the Treasury Department. J.
2. Moore Of Spokane. WASH, wants to be
controller OF the treasury and James n.
Boyd Of New York city wants to be q
deputy auditor. 8. p. Hoogewerff of Bal
ti1nore applies for the Office Of surveyor of
customs at Baltimore, and c. M. Meusch
of Magnolia, DEL. wants to be collector Of
internal revenue for the Maryland district.
Evening star., 1897-06-10
FATAL RAILROAD WRECK.
Three Men Killed ON the Boston and
Maine Road This Morning.

Maine Road This Morning.
EXETER. N. H., June 1O.-The most
serious freight wreck on the Boston and
Maine railroad in many months occurred
on the western division about quarter OF
a mile east of this station at 1:3O o'clock
this morning. The Portland and Boston
through night freight ran into a washout
at Fernald's Culvert. The locomotive and
seven cars were demolished and three men
were killed.
The dead are:
Charles Rankin, engineer, of Portland.
A. c. Young, brakeman, of Portland.
Albert Chandler, brakeman, of Portland
Daniel King, the fireman, was badly
burned and was otherwise injured in the
wreck. The chances are good for his re-
covery.
The train consisted of twenty cars and
was about half an hour behind time. While
running at q good rate of speed the loco
motive left the rails, which for a distance
of twenty feet had been. undermined by
the swollen stream beneath the cuivert
freight cars went over a forty-foot en-
bankment. The engine and cars and the
contents of the latter We're practically
ruined. The engineer and two brakemen
who were on the front of the train, had no
chance to jump, and were caught in the
wreckage. Fireman King went down near
ly the entire distance With the. engine. and
was badly burned and scaIded.
Evening star., 1897-06-10
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

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 & Schtey. No. 80 Broadway.
Evening star., 1897-06-10
Schooner Walter Miller Ashore.

HIGHLAND LIGHT. Mass, June TO-
The scho ooner Walter Miller, from St John,
N. B., with a cargo Of lumber for New
York. went ashore at Nauset Inlet at 1
o'clock this morning. Capt Bearse and a
volunteer crew started to take of the crew
Of the schooner at daylight. The vessel
lies in a dangerous position and is full Of
water.