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Evening star., 1897-03-22
VICTIMS of THE ST. NAzAIRE.
Boat Picked Up Containing Six Dead
i Bodies.

NEW YORK, March 22-The Cromwell
Line steamer Creole, Capt eager. from
New orleans, which arrived today, reports
that on the tpas ssage u boat belonging to
the Inflated French steamer Vile de St
Naza1re which foundered in storm off
Hatteras Monday. March s. was picked up
with six dead bodies lying in it,
capt. eager said that yesterday in lati-
tude 36.17 longitude 1890 a boat was
passed filed with water After going a
short distance he reccllected about the loss
of the st. NaZaire, and thinking it might
belong to her turned the steamer and put
Dack- W hen the steamer got alongside of
the boat she was found to have six dead
bodies lying in her in a heap under the
seats. and The water in her was up to the
sunwaie The davits were not strong
enough to hoist her out of the water so
the forward derrick was swung over the
side and the boatswain was sent down to
hook on the tackle. The tackle was first
hooked to the bow, and hosting the boar
her. the bodies We're washed out of the
other end and Immediately sank
The boat was taken on board the Creole
and brought to port and now lies OF the
steamers deck. awaiting the orders OF the
French steamship company. The boat con-
tanned some clothing, mostly seamcn's
trousers and jumpers. two women's shoes
OF different patterns. a chids sock. a nip
pie to a nursing bottle. part of bottle of
soothing sirup and some clarei bottles con-
tanning gfresh water. that was found to be
quite good. There was also quite a uuan-
tity of Frenth bread, two case knives and
uniform button of the French company's )
service.
There is some doubt as to one of the.
bodies being that of a woman The man
who went down into the boat says there
vas no woman, while some of the excited
passengers who crowded about looking at
!! the CHASTITY spectacle said there was and
the mate was ready to swear he saw a Wo-
mans body. Captain eager says there was
not woman. he thinks, and from the dress
and appearance of the bodies they were
part of the crew, and that two of them
were colored mCn.
The boat Is large one. about forty feet
long and pointed at both ends She has th,,
appearance of being quite old and is very
much dilapidated. possibly caused by the
bLfeting of the waves during the thirteen
days she had been in the water since tn,
wreck She is painted white and has the
No. 3 painted on her and the monogram of
the French Ccmpanye Transatlantiaue. ST..
had no oars or mast or sail when picked m
NEWPORT NEWS, Va, March 22.-It Is
reported that the steamship Yanariya pick
ed up sixteen survivors OF the Vile St
Nazaire disaster The Yarariya sailed from
this port on the evening of March II for
Glasgow. She will make the trip in about
fifteen dayS
Evening star., 1897-03-22
An OFFENSIVE REMARK.
a Contractor Who Made "a Charge He
DidG't Believe.

In the case of Contractor VIM. w. Win
Tree against Snowden Ashford, an assist
ant building inspector. in which Mr. Win
free claimed Slor0 damages because Of an
alleged slanderous remark made about him
by Mr.. Ashford the 10Th of last September
counsel for MIR. Winfree today agreed TO a
non-suit. The suit may later be renewed
Mr.. Winfree, while engaged i'm rebuilding
the Wallach school house. was accused he
charged. by Mr.. Ashford of stealing tine
school house bell. In the trial today several
witnesses testified 10 the making of the re-
mark. but explained that they did not he
lieve it, Counsel for Mr.. Ashford. Messrs
S. T. Thomas and "a. g. Duvall. asked
Judge McComas TO direct a verdict in his
favor. they contending. among other things
that tte accusation. if made. was a priv
ileged communication.
Judge McComas intimated that he would
so hold, when Mr.. Winfree's attorneys
Nessrs. Wilson and Bsrksdale took a non
suit.
Evening star., 1897-03-22
RObberfes Reported.

Burglars some time between o'clock
last evening and O'Clock this morning
entered the house of Charles Edwards. :sSi
I'd street southwest by forcing a side
door. The miscreants carried away
pocket book containing s5S, the property OF
Mr.. Edwards.
Miss l.. r. Richards of 1926 Pierce street
today reported to the detective office that
a ladies' gold hunting cause watch has
been missing from her room al the number
mentioned since the 14th instant.
A gold ring set with diamonds and a
plain gold ring were stolen yesterday from
Effie Rays, who resides at 110 street.
According to the report of Randall Cor
bin of GIL I'd street, 81 has disappeared
myst eriously from his house. In the same
manner Carrie Minor of 2oao l. street has
sustained the loss of 81 A.
large bundle of laundered clothes was
stolen about Z o'clock Saturday evening
from a delivery wagon OF the Tolman
steam laundry. driven by ii. l.. Bittinger.
Evening star., 1897-03-22
The Man Caught,

Inspector Hollinberger this afternoon re-
ceived a dispatch from Chief of Police
Murphy of Jersey City. announcing that he
had placed under arrest John H. Rohne.
Pullman car porter, for the larceny of
large quantity of jewelry from Mrs. Chris
topher, who recently was a guest at the
Arlington Hotel. AS soon the necessary
papers are secured Rohne will be brought
here to answer the charge.
Mrs. Christopher did not report her loss
to the local police to the hotel c:iicials.
She made complaint, however. 10 Assistant
Superintendent Cash of the Pullman COM
pany. 1t is understood that the jeweiry
was stolen from Mrs. Christopher whie OH
a Pullman in which she travelled to Wash
ington from the south
Evening star., 1897-03-22
SEVEN INJURED IN A FIRE.
Extensive Damage Caused by Flames
mt Lawrence, Mass.

Extensive Damage Caused by Flames
nt Lawrence, Nass.
LAWRENCE. Mass, March 22-The
worst fire this city has known since the
burning of the Washington mills, SIX years
ago. completely dismantled the Gleason
building. one of the best business blocks in
Lawrence, early today. and resulted in the
injury of seven persons and the loss of
property valued at least 100000
Those injured are John Bowering. left leg
injured, severe burns Mrs. John Bowering
left side injured and ribs broken; Miss Nc
kenzie, head injured, serious burns; Will
Fam Gallagher. badly burned Bernard
Gallagher, overcome by smoke and serious
ly burned: A s. Hunter. slight burns; w
X Robinson, left wrist fractured, burns
Most of those hurt are now in the hos
pital. but II is not expected that any deaths
will result.
The Gleason building was a six-story
stone and brick building. The Central
city. adJoined 1t on one side, and Pedrick IL
Closson building. In which Is Walsh's Ho-
tel. on the other. The five and ten-cent
store of Abbott & Co. occupied the base
ment and first floor of the building. The
rest OF the block was taken up with offices
dressmaking and millinery rooms, several
lodging rooms and q photograph gallery
on the top floor.
The roof of the Central House caught fire
ard Pedrick & Closson blocks on the other
side were In great danger. but they were
saved from destruction through the efforts
OF the firemen. The Gleason building wa a
owned by the Gleason heirs of Methun
Mass. and was fully insured. One of the
heaviest losers by the fire will be Abbott
q Co.
Evening star., 1897-03-22
WITH THE BOARD OF GUARDIANS.
A Whole Family of Little Ones Taken
Care OF.


Judge Miller today ordered the children
of John ]. Pallas-kate, John. Edna Ma
mie, Felix and Joseph-to be turned over
to the board of chldrens guardians. This
action was taken on complaint of William
Pallas, brother of John Pallas. Mr.. P. ].
Ryan appeared for the father of the chill
dren and stated to the court that Mr..
Fallas had not abandoned his little ones.
but that in period of despondency he had
had neglect I'd them. Mrs. Keach the
former housekeeper for the family, was
present, and Joseph. the baby. was turned
over to her by the board of guardians. The
father requested that the children be placed
in Catholic institutions. and the court in
RAISING upon the case said that he thought
the desire of the father should be respect
ed.
To a Star reporter Mr.. Ryan, the attor-
ney for Mr.. Pallas. said he regretted very
much the report that was current that his
client had abandoned his children. Such
a statement" said Mr.. Ryan. lis entirely
false, desertion is positive and willful
act. l am personally acquainted with Mr..
Pallas, and took the trouble to inves-
tfgate this case. and l am convinced that
Mr. Pallas had not or does not intend TO
abandon his little ones. The fact of me
matter is that Mr.. PallaS has lately lost
his position in the bureau of engraving
and printing and was naturally downcast
al his misfortune. He unwiseiy sought re-
lief by drinking. and. of course, was not
in position to be as attentive he might
be. l called at his house last nigh; ana
found it comfortable, clean and well fur
nished. He was then making preparations
to place MS children in some good inSti-
tuition Until he had secured employment"
Evening star., 1897-03-22
Grain and Cotton Markets.
Quotations reported by Corson & Macart.
ney bankers
baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, March 22-Flour dull western SUI
rer 50 GDaS2": do. extra. So lOaS3 as: do family
rf- i,aSt ~; winter wheat patents. 81 's,as4 ~
Spring do. 81 2'ast so: spring wheat straight s. 10
receipts 6.soi barrels: exports II ST bar
iris' sales, lao barrels. wE-at weak-spot ~.
bid: May, soi. asked receipts. 1874 huslcis ~
ports nome; stock 56s. Is2 bushels southern wicn
ps shhlpir sssasO Corn easy-sIspt. month ana
April. 2,sa2s May. 2shSi:sS. June Isl, hid .
Juiy Z9.sa2?rs; steamer mixed 2';as6L. -r,seipis
So+.oio bushels; eAp1rts. 3is. 272 bushels steL
ieO bushels: sales. $1,000 bushels southern
wils ."fh: .s.sa2s do yellow, ~. oats NJ
!: white. 2oa2G: No. mixed. .2i.a.3 raccInfs
~" hashcis exs'rts. none: stock. l3l $40 biRh
ris. ~. lse weak No : nearby. 80. WESTERN aoi-a
els: storh sa2t3 bushels Hay st-adv-choicc tim
1,N. 1uN. sia..'aNiitn Grain freights duh steam To-
I. Inarisr. Is I'd March. 3s April Sugar nrm e-an.
uiated- 4oS per 100 pounds. Rutter fr1n-I,n..y
creamery a,a2l. do. imitation. i6li.; do la.il..
isaii good iadl- llal2: store packed. saio: rolls
lsai6 Eggs weak fresh. yi.. Cheese stead,
fancy New York. 90 pounds. i2l.: do ~ pmm,,s
Ky do - pourds. l2Aal3. Whisky 81 3nasI ri
Wiz per gallon for jo.l,ng lots
Evening star., 1897-03-22
Washington Stock Exchange.

Sales.regular call-12 O'Clock m.-Iincoln Ma
tional Bank, 10 ut lob: 40 at les. American
Grnph"phone. leo at 8: ~ at D; 100 ut ..
District OF Columbia Bonds. 10 year fund 5s, lg3
as 1901. currency, iii bill Water sto.k Is. isos.
bid, 112 asked.
Muscular eous Bonds. Metropolitan Railroad Us,
6s. 1l2h bid. lis asked. Metropolitan Railroad
certificates OF Indebtedness. lis Did. l20 asked.
Belt Railroad 5s, Is bid. lexington Railroad Co.
80 bid. Columbia Ralroad 6s III bid. Washing
ton Gas Company Gs series 4. 11i bid Washing
ten Gas Company 6s. series y. li5 bid. Chcsa-
peake and Potomac Telephone 5s. 100 bid Ameri-
can Security and Trust 5s. F. and A.. 100 bid.
American Security aad Trust 5s, A and o., 100
bid. Washington Market Company 1st u.s. lOS bid
Washinston Market Company imp. ds los hid.
Masonic Hall Association 5s. 104 bid. Washington
Light Infantry LIST 6s. y5 bid
National Bank StOcks.-Bank of Washington 26O
hid, 2sG asked. Bank Of the Republic, 2pO hid.
trail. 26l bid. Farmers and Mechanics 173 hid
Second. 1873 bid. Citizens, IFS bid. Columbia l25
bid. Capital 40 bid 100 asked West End, i06ls
bid, ITO asked. Traders. 81 bid, 100 asked Lin
Safe Deposit and Trust Companies.-National Safe
Deposit and Trust. IL bid. lliz asked. Washing
ton Loan and Trust, 110h bid. l2l asked. Ameri-
can Security and Trust, I4O bid. Washington Safe
Deposit, SO bid
Iailrcad Stocks.-CapItaI Traction Company, .sl
bid. 5a sakad. Metropolitan. l07h bid, ITO asked
Columbia, 81 bid
Gas and Electric Light Stocks-washington Gas
44A bid. Az asked. Georgetown Gas, IS bid. u
s. Electric Light ss6 bid, So asked "
Insurance Stocks.-Firemen's. 25 bid. Franklin
30 bid Metropolitan, 6S bid Corcoran. 50 bid
Potomac. 61H bid Arlington, 126 hid, 40 asked
German American, 1S6 bid. National Union l0T
bid. Columbia. !iE bid. Ii asked Riggs, n bid.
Evening star., 1897-03-22
TYPOGRAPHICAL Union.
The Stand of La bor Men on the Civil
Service.

Service.
The regular monthly meeting Of Columbia
Typogr1phi cal Union was held yesterday
and good deal of routine business was
transacted.
A proposition to boycott one of the thea
ters was submitted. and committee of
three VAS appointed TO call on the pro-
prietor and see il the question at issue
which Is one of paying some mechanics ne
mad at work several mUnths ago. cannot
be adjusted.
lengthy report was made by the cam
mlttee appointed 10 investigate the opera-
Ton OF the civil service law I'm the govern
ment printing off .e ard some remarks
thereon were made. but II was decided To
nave the report printed for distribution
among the members. and the consideration
thereof postponed until n special meeting
10 be held for the purpose Sunday next
IL was stated during the talk on the sub
Ject that TIE medical feature of examina-
ton OF candidates for appointment TO type
setting positions in the government print
ing Office has been rescnded by those hay
ing charge of the matter
1t Is understood that the report strongly
indorses the civil service law but asks ,ha
Passag" by Congress Of an amendment re
Quiring that reasons he given in wrtttnr
Tor every dismissal, and also to empower
the civil service commission to investigate
every discharge instead of those made only
on account of politics or religion.
resolution offered by Mr. Kennedy
petitioning The President of the United
States to order such modification of the
ciFil service rules as will permit the pub
nc printer to retnstate EUch persons as he
may desire subject to certain conditions
was laid over until the adjourned meet
ing to be held Sunday next.
Evening star., 1897-03-22
Gray's Plea fs seIf-Defense.

Upon the resumption of the trial of Dan
Gray. charged with the murder of Melton
Phillips. after recess today, the following
were selected as the jury: VIM B. Bailey,
Geo. w. Pulaski, Andrew Glass, ]. c.
Bruce. Philip A. Delano. Thomas Luxen.
David c. Oswald, Julian Green. John II.
King. Charles Tocmb, Geo. w. Pitman and
W. p. Reddin.
Mr.. Laskey made the opening address.
explaining the facts in the case from the
governments standpoint. Mr. Gloss ad-
dressed the jury on behalf of the prisoner.
stating that Trey would show that the kill
ing was done in self-defense. after which
witnesses were introduced by the govern
nent in support of its contention that the
killing was a malicious murder.
Evening star., 1897-03-22
ARRESTED AT NEW YORK.
Charged With shady Check Trans
action.

Henry Fink, who claims to be from this
city, was arrested Saturday at York. Pa,
while attempting 10 have a check. alleged
to have been -fraudulently obtained. cashed
at the First National Bank OF that city 4
message was received from the chief of po-
lice of Harrisburg Saturday morning givins
the description Of a young man who thai
morning obtained a check for Sloo under
fraudulent representations from r. Sand.
ford. manager Of the Lilance and Gross.
jean imitation granite works of Harris.
burg. The young man had given IL Out
that he was going direct to Altoona. OIL
GERS were detailed to look after the case.
They soon put in an appearance at the
First National Bank and just in the nick
of time, as the young man was just pre-
senting the check at the teller's desk. They
at once took him in charge.
The local police know nothing of Fink or
of the occurrence described. The name
Henry Fink is not to be found in the
Washington city directory for 1897.
Evening star., 1897-03-22
The Pnlnis Royal Opening.

The nineteenth annual spring opening at
the Palais Royal began this morning and
has proved a Mecca for throngs of shop
pers. who have taken advantage of this
opportunity for an early inspection of the
immense stock of seasonable goods which
Mr.. Li5ner has provided for the occasion
The stock Is unusually complete, even for
this progressive store. and Is said to repre-
sent more than a quarter of a million dol
lars. In the windows Is a magnificent dis
play Of bonnets and hats. and particular
attention has been paid to the spring mil
linery and dress goods departments The
interior OF the great building has been
beautifully decorated throughout, and pre-
sents most attractive appearance. The
opening continues for three days. and is
sure to attract thousands of ladies who are
on the lookout for spring styles at sat
iSfactory prices
Evening star., 1897-03-22
Charged With swindlinx.

Several of Inspector Hollinberger's corps
of detectives have been actively engaged
since Saturday last in a search for an at
tractive and accomplished young woman,
who gives her name as Miss DE Lord. The
officers say that they have reason to be-
lieve that Miss DE Lord has been energe;i-
cally carrying out very clever swindiing
game In this city, choosing as her victims
prominent members of the Masonic order
Miss De Lord claimed to be receiving
subscriptions bor a literary work on
Cuba" Of which Mural Halstead is said
to be the author. To influence the persons
she approached, she stated that she is a
niece OF General Thomas Shryock, a well
known tnirty-third degree Mason of Baltl-
more, and daughter of a thirty-third de-
gree Mason. named De Lord, Of Texas
The story told by the young woman was
to the effect that her father is old and de-
crepid. their home is mortgaged and she
Is selling the book in an effort to pay the
debt. Major Shryock declares that the wo-
man is not related to him. nor does he
know her. and an examination Of the rec
ords shows that no Mason of the thirty
third degree in Texas bears The name De
Lord.
Messrs. Allison Nailor, Matthew Trfn,ble
and other Masons were visited by Miss
DE Lord She seems to have mysterious
ly disappeared, for up to a late hour this
afternoon no clue to her whereabouts lad
been secured
Evening star., 1897-03-22
STOP PELAGIC SEALING.
Prof. Jordan ON the Preservation of
the Seal Herd.

SAN FRANCISCO. March 22-Davtd
Starr Jordan. the head OF the commission
appointed by the United States to investi-
gate the fur seal industry. has returned to
this city from Washington. He says the
new administration is taking steps for the
final settlement of the fur seal question.
The only way. he says. to preserve the seal
herd is to totally prohibit pelagic sealing.
Great Britain will be asked to join with the
United States, but If that government de-
clines the United States will take aggres-
sive measures. The female seals at the
rockeries will be branded and the value of
their skins destroyed. SO that there will be
no temptation for sealers to kill them.
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Ham
line who is very familiar with the whole
seal question, has been requested to remain
in office until April ] and give his attention
to the negotiations with Great Britain.
Evening star., 1897-03-22
ir. Hanna's First Bill.

Among the bills introduced were those
hy Mr. Hanna tOhio). for public building
al Cleveland. Ohio and by Mr.. Chandler
tN- HD. for the exclusion OF alien andrch-
lists.
The introduction of Mr.. Hanna's bill was
t..e hrst business he mad brought before
the Senate
4he four appropriation bills which failed
IN the last Congress and were repassed
by the Present House were received from
tnat body and referred 10 the committee
On apprOpTia tions.
House resolution was agreed to continuin.
the Joint committee investigating the use
OF alcohol in the arts etc
without comment or opposition a resolu-
ton offered by Mr. Allen tNeb.J was agreed
to requesting the President TO send to the
senate the correspondence between the
aitc1 states and Spain. and also between
tre state Department and Consul General
Lee at Havana relative 10 the death of
Dr. Ruiz at Guanabacoa. Cuba. The resp
lulion further requests Information as to
what steps have been taken toward in
quiry and reparation.
AT l2:io pm. On motion of Mr.. Frye
(Me-). the Senate went into executive ses-
SiCn-
Evening star., 1897-03-22
Title of Mixed Blood Indians.

favorable report was made today by
the Senate committee on Indian affairs on
a bill confirming the title of mixed blood
Indians to their lands, and allowing them
to be alienated. An Indian of one-quarter
or less of Indian blood may sell or incum-
Der his land at pleasure. while persons hav-
ing larger proportion of Indian blood
shall have such right but shall be pro-
tected by proceedings in the United States
courts.
Evening star., 1897-03-22
Decision Against The RnfIrondx

The Supreme Court has decided the case
OF the United States against the Trans
MhSo Freight Association against the
railroads The opinion was rendered by
Justice Pec<ham and reverses the decision
OF the court below and holding the anti
trust law Of I>sO 20 be applicable to rail
road transportation and the traffic agree
Inent Of The pool Illegal
Justice White delivered the dissenting
oulnlon on behalf of himself and Justices
FIeld, Gray and Shiras
Evening star., 1897-03-22
SHOWING IN THE WEST.
A Fall of Fourteen Inches Reported
ut Akron. Colo.

mt Akron, COLO.
DENVER, Col. March 22.-Saow fell con-
tinuously all day yesterday. The fall here
was not heavy. however. and much Of It
has melted. SO that it now lies at a depth
of three inches.
Dispatches from all parts of the state in
dicate that the storm has been general in
Colorado. The heaviest fall was in eastcrn
Colorado and western Kansas AMI Nebras-
ka. At Akron. Col. fourteen inches is re-
ported and heavy fall is reported on the
line of the Kansas Pacific between Chey-
enne. Wells and Ellis. Kan. Trains on all
lines have been somewhat delayed, but re
serious blockades have occurred.
The mountain roads in southern Colorado
are having difficulty in keeping their
tracks clear.
Evening star., 1897-03-22
IGNORES THE CHARGE.
Rev. DIR. Watson ON the Accusntion
OfsHeresy,

LONDON, March 22.-The Rev, DR.. John
Watson Qan Maciaren) was the principal
speaker at the Mansion House meeting to-
day in aid Bf the sailors homes The
Duchess of Albany. Lord Kinnaird and
other notabHties were present. DIR. Wat
son. in an interview. after the meeting had
adjourned. said: Il have ignored the charge
of heresy brought against me. as it is sim
ply vexatious. l shall not notice it in any
way. unless ahe matter is referred to in
the synod. which swill undoubtedly reject
the charge. If it ID sent to the presbytery,
SHALL of course defend myself to the bit
ter end, withe counsel and otherwise.
II wish ybu would thank my many
friends in ARericasfor their kindness. SAY
to them that they need not be alarmed
about my orthodoxy"
Evening star., 1897-03-22
To Seize Certain Letters.

Secretary Gage has notified chiefs Of di-
visions and heads of bureaus, Treasury
Department, that from and after the 20th
instant the Secretary of the Treasury will
personally sign all letters relating 10 leg
iSiation or involving administrative policy
connected with that department. addressel |
to the President. the Vice President the
members of the cabinet the Congress- or
its committees, and to the senators and
representatives in Congress-
Evening star., 1897-03-22

~ asked Peoples, 81 hid. Lincoln. sls hid
Commercial. Az bid.
iitie Insurance Stocks s-Real Estate Title aS
nid' iVi asked Columbia Title. 5l< hid, asked
Washington Title. asked
,Ieephone Stocks Pennsy lrnnia. ~ hid. 80 asked
thesapcake and Potomac. 20 hid. cl asked Amer
Carriage. ~ bid. Is asked
Miscellaneous Stocks. - Meryrpihalor It,,,,,,,
.l2"ls bid. l2S asked. I.ansion Mouatypa : tia
- asked Washington Market. n bid. IL asked
- asked. ~
SEX div.
Evening star., 1897-03-22
Death of w. j. sihlex.

William J. Sibley. well known as an old
resident of Washington. died at his resi-
dence. 1927 L street northwest, this morn
ing at o'clock. Mr.. Sibley was eighty
FIVE years old. and for a long period had
been identified with business Interests at
the capital. He was vice president of
the Mutual Fire Insurance Company His
mhEy warm friends and acquaintances. of
whom he had a great number, will be
MT ch shocked TO hear Of his death, while
these who have been notified have ex-
pressed sincere regret at their loss.