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Evening star., 1897-03-23
Charged With Having Fitted Out
Fiibustering Expedition.
CAPTAIN TURNS STATES EVIDENCE
Alleged Trip Of the Steamer James
WoodaIl to Cuba.
CASE OF THE GOVERNMENT

BALTIMORE March 23-Dr. Joseph ].
Luiz of New York, member of the Cuban
Junta, was put upon trial in the United
States district court today upon the charge
OF conspirng to violate the neutrality laws
OF the United States, in having, together
with General Carlos Roloff. secretary of
war of the Cuban republic. and Joseph T.
Smith, organized the 'WNodal expedition"
which left this city almost two years ago.
General Roloff and DR.. Luiz were ar
raigned in New York, before United States
Commissioner Shields, a few weeks ago,
and held in s.. 500 bail each for trial, the
case being sent to this city for trial be-
cause the expedition was fitted out here.
General Roloff forfeited his bail, and is
thought to nave gone to Cuba, although
rumors have been circulated here to the
effect that he will appear and stand trial.
He was not present this morning. however
and the attorneys for the defense profess
Ignorance as to his movements.
The case against DR.. Luiz is being heard
before District Judge Morris and is being
prosecuted by District Attorney W. L.
Marbury. General Bradley r. Johnson,
Leon Benoit of New York and Albert S. ].
Owens of this city conduct the defense.
Most of the morning hours were consumed
IN the selection OF jury, many being ex
cused because OF sympathy for Cuba.
In his opening address to the jury the dis
tr1ct attorney professed to be able to show
the following facts concerning the expedi-
ton:
First, that DR.. Luiz, Joseph T. Smith and
Carlos Rolon sent for Capt. J. d. Hudson
TO come to New York early in June 1895
and there proposed to him that he take
charge of an expedition to Cuba, he having
In 1886 commanded two similar ventures,
one on the Hornet and another on the
Morning Star. Hudson consented and ne
gotiations were opened for the purchase of
the steamer James Woodall, which were
finally consummated in this city by the
payment of $4,000, in money furnished by
DR.. Luiz, who gave Hudson fifteen 8, ,HUl
bills for that purpose. LuiZ and Roloff
came to this city on June -, 1885, and reg
istered at Ganzhorns Hotel as - Lucas"
and &C. Miller" respectively and renamed
here until July o. when the Woodall sailed
with crew of sixteen men and Gen. Ro-
loft as passenger, having in the meantime
fitted out the steamer with coal, food. shoes
and other supplies at cost of $4,000.
The Wcodall cleared for Progreso, Mexi-
CO. When she had been eight days out she
landed at Tanquay, off the Florida coast,
and there took on board 165 men, armed
and in uniform, 400 pounds of dynamite
and supply of small arms and ammuni-
ton. These she landed at Santa Clara
Cuba, on July "a, narrowly escaping a
Spanish cruiser she left that port.
Thence the Woodall went to Progreso then
to New Orleans, where she was sold and
crew was paid bonus of, 500 by Captain
Hudson, and told to say nothing of the
matter
Captain Hudson has since turned states
evidence, and is the chief witness for the
government.
Evening star., 1897-03-23

Fort" on the lawn in front Of the White
House. was taken down this morning and
stored away for the summer. 1t was erect
ed during the last administration by order
of Private Secretary Thurber for the shell
ter OF the policemen detailed to guard
President Cleveland and family during the
stormy nights of the winter. 1t was a blot
on the landscape and will not be re-erected
unless President Mckinley retains the big
police guard that was established in the
White House grounds during the last ad-
ministration, which is not regarded as at
all probable.
The republicans who are backing NJ. NJ.
Holland for recorder Of deeds will have
opposition in their CLANS. John c. Dancy,
the North Carolina colored man who is a
candidate for the place. is working the dis
trict republicans for Endorsement and has
some of them back of him.
j. e. Mckinley of Albuque rque n. NJ. a
first cousin of the President, paid a social
call on his distinguished relative.
Major Jerome B. Burke, pest commander
q. A. r., called on the President yesterda Y
in behalf of the Grand Army of the Re
public, eEd presented for them an applica-
ton for Major Augustus Huobell for an
appointment as consul.
Evening star., 1897-03-23
DEATH OF w. S. ROOSE
A Well-Known Citizen Passes Suddenly
Away.
Found Dead ON a Sofa I'm His Library
His Interesting and Sus-
cessful Career.

Mr.. William s. Roose. one of the best
known residents of the District, died this
morning at his residence 1732 18th street.
Although Mr.. Roose's death was very
sudden. it was by no means unexpected
He had not been in very good health all
winter, and he had considerable trouble
with his heart. His physician told him
some time ago that he must take the very
best of care of himself. for otherwise he
might drop off at any time without a mo-
ment's warning. 1t was thus the end came
after all. He had been feeling pretty well
for several days past, and was out for a
long drive with a friend yesterday after
Evening star., 1897-03-23
DISTRICT IN CONGRESS
A Measure Providing for the Compulsory
Support of Children by Parents.
Proposition to Widen Aqaeduct
Bridge to Accommodate a Railway
Other Local Bills.

Mr.. Mcmillan In the Senate today intro
duced a bill to provide for the compulsory
support of children by parents in the Dis
trict of Columbia. 1t provides that any
parent or guardian failing to properly pro-
vide for children under fourteen years of
age shall be adjudged guilty of a misde-
meanor and subject to a fine of not more
than 500 or Imprisonment in the work
house Of the District of Columbia for not
more than three months or both. 1t fur
ther provides conditions under which chill
dren may be committed to the board of
childrens guardians.
Bills Reintroduced.
Mr.. Mcmillan also reintroduced the fol-
lowing bills, which were before the last
Congress: To authorize the employment
of day labor in the construction 1f certain
municipal buildings and works in the Dis
trict of Columbia; directing the Secretary
Of the Interior to quit claim and release
unto Francis Hall and Juriaa Hall all title
&c, to the east 20 feet front to the depth
OF 100 feet of lot 2, square 493, of this city;
to provide for the elevation CT the tracks
of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad in this
city; to further regulate the sale of milk
in the District of Columbia; for the pre-
vention of smoke in the District of Column
bia; to provide for the publication of the
revolutionary archives in the Department
of State.
Typewriter Wills.
Mr.. Mcmillan also introduced a new bill
in relation to wills and other written in
struments in the District of Columbia 1t
provides that all depositions, wills or
other legal instruments of any character
to take effect hereafter which are required
by existing laws to be written by hand
shall be valid If typewriter and executed,
authenticated and proved in the manner
now required by law
To Widen Aqueduct Bridge.
Another new bill, introduced by Mr. Nc
MILAN. provides for the widening of the
Aqueduct bridge. and laying thereon a
single track for street railway use. 1t pro-
vides that the railway company or COM
panfes advancing the amounts necessary
for widening the bridge and constructing
the track shall be repaid out of the tolls
an annual sum equal to A. per centum in
terest upon the amount expended in widen
ing the bridge and laying the single track
The track is to be on the east side of the
bridge, and shall extend to the south side
Of NJ street at it's intersection with 36th
street, and on level with the present road.
Evening star., 1897-03-23
Personal Mention.

Capt. R. H. Pratt, 10th Cavalry. in charge
of the indian school at Carlisle. Pa, is in
the city on business connected with tie ad-
ministration of that institution
Mr.. Edward Morrow will leave for Bridge
port, Conn, tomorrow.
Mr.. L. J. Silverman of the Lincoln is con-
valescent from pneumonia and not typhoid
fever, as was inadvertently stated. He Is
now able TO see his friends 4
Rev. Edward Vattmann, chaplain. U.S.A.,
at Fort Sheridan. Chicako, and personal
friend of President McKinley. is the guest
Of Rev. DIR. Fitzgerald, the fice director OF
the Catholic Indian missions.
Chaplain 81. w. jones, attached to the
battle ship Texas. is en- 8 visit to this
Lieut.. J. A. Dapray. 2sd Infantry. sta
toned In Texas. is at 1IO7 18th street on
leave Of absencs
Evening star., 1897-03-23
HOUSE EMPLOYEES.

Two More Changes In the Personnel
Made.
Changes are being made gradually in the
personnel of the employees of the House
of Representatives. Two appointments to
places of importance were announced to-
day c. H. Pierce of Minnesota was an
pointed superintendent of the document
room and Mr.. F. b. Lyon of Cuba, N. Y.
superintenCent Of the folding room
Evening star., 1897-03-23
ANOTHER MASSACRE IN ARMENIA.
ore Hundred Christians Perisbed in
the Outbreak SUNDAY

CONSTANTIEOPLE. March 23-Authen-
u details Of the outbreak Sunday az Toka
In the Sivas district OF Asia Minor WHOM
the Turks attacked the Ar.nenians while
the latter were in church. show that an.
hundred Christians were massacred The
Armenian quarter and bszaa- We're given
over 10 pillage for eight .I.Irs.
The representations of the ambassadors
OF tae foreign powers regarding the condi-
ton or Anatoiia have made but little i'm
press upon the sultan. who. relying upon
the support of Russia. IS convinced that he
has nothing to fear from the so-called CON-
cert OF the powers, wlich is continually
harped upon, although IL IS believed fhar
little or no concert beyond he desire in
some quarters to pos:poIe an outbreak of
war really exists.
The diplomats here are sail f., ne o,,e
more turning their attention t. tn. conduct
OF the sultan. and it is semi-ofiicially init
iIist svd that they are again of the opinion
50 frequently attributed 20 them ina ths
Sy=--m OF friendly representations on The
SUBJECT OF Armenia, which has hitherto
bees followed. must he changed for sterner.
methods of dealing with the evils com
pia5red OF.
The sultan. howevc-. has heard ,bix stor,,
ny times during the .ast Few wears and
he consoles himself with the belief thar ne
vi. survive this rew fit af righteous indie-
nation as he has tldad ovee others ~ a
much more serious character.
Mr.. Curzon's Statement,
LONDON. March 23.-In the hons. Of
ccGnOns today the parliamentary score
taSs for the foreign office. Mr.. Curzon. an
sE .ns a question of SIR Ellis Ashlncaa-
Ba1 Lett. conservative. said the government
W not aware of any desire upon the N. RI
or Greece or Turkey TO e:lte- jp4o .li.1ct
ne Iation for the settlement of the Gre
taG question. Therefore. he added m.
Pc RS had not objected 10 any such nego-
Evening star., 1897-03-23
Consuls Recognized.

The President has recognized Herman
Meinhard as Venezuelan consul at St
Louis, Jose Buigas de Dalman as Span
ish vice consul at Tampa, Fla, and Gull
lermo Andrade as Mexican consul at Los
Angeles, Cal.
Evening star., 1897-03-23
CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

An InvestiKat ation Into It's General Ac-
ttOn Ordered.
Tie Senate In adopting a resolution for
an investigation of federal removals Mt
South Omaha, Neb., added an amendment
directing the civil service committee to ex-
anime into the general action Of the civil
service law, and whether It shall be '.con-
timed, amended or repealed
Evening star., 1897-03-23
INAUGURATION DAY.

Senator Hoar's Proposition to Change
1t to April 80.
Senator Hoar today introduced a ioin,
resolution amending the Constitution so as
to change the date of the Inauguration or
Presidents from March until April 10 and
also extending the date for the beginning
of terms of senators and representative to
correspond with the change
Evening star., 1897-03-23
Axain.t a Foreign Cable.

Senator Frye introduced bill requiring
the consent of Congress for the landing Of
any foreign cable company, which is pro-
tected In another country.
Evening star., 1897-03-23
Mr. Curzon.s Statement,
SERVIA'S POSITION.
Ii Prefers That the EASTERN Question
he Not ReOpened

BELGRADE. Servia. March "a lead
ing statesman in an interview today with
representative OF the Associated Press
Evening star., 1897-03-23
TWO NOMINATIONS.

A New RecOrder OF the General Land
Office Named.
The President has nominated Bernard
Bettmann of Ohio to be collector of in
ternal revenue for the first district of Ohio,
and Chester H. Brush of Connecticut to be
recorder or the general land Office.
Evening star., 1897-03-23

Ihe Greek government, according to
dispatch from Athens, has Just called ont
the last of its reserves, and has called
10 the cOlors all men thirty-two years of
age or upward. Ten additional battalions
OF Greek infantry are being formed. be-
sid-s fourteen more batteries of artillery
etc. These preparations certainly do not
point 10 the approach of a peaceful soiu-
tlo.i Of the crisis in the near future
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-15
EXPIRES ON THE TRAIN.

Andrew d. Melee Dies While IN Rsute
Home From Colorado.
Andrew w. MCGEE, whose home is
supposed to have been at Cincinnati,
died on Rock Island passenger train
No. 6 at Iowa City at 8 O'Clock this
morning.
He was returning home from Colo
RADIO, where he bad evidently been
for the benefit of his health. He was
a consumptive. He died very sud-
denly and without telling his hame
or destination. Conductor Stafford
had the body taken on to Davenport,
whete it was turned over to Under
taker Boies. There were several
letters in the mans pockets ad
dressed to Andrew d. MCGEE. This is
thought to have been his name. Two
were from Hugh and Thomas MCGEE,
of Cincinnati. These are supposed
to be brothers of the dead maa. A
telegram was sent to them asking
for information as to the disposition
of the remains.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-15
FOR MEMORIAL {
DAY,

Plans of lib aford Post COMMITTEE for tn Q
Sacred Observance.
The committee OF Buford post,
243, &. A r., for the observance of
Memorial Day. composed of Capt.
j. M. Bsards,ey, w. P. Quayle
and Andrew Bladel, has named the
following sub.committees:
On Sp. akers-Maj. H. c. Connolly.
Capt. w. J. Ransom.
Finapce-Capt. j. NJ. Beard ley,
F. c. Hemenway. John OhlweiIer.
Invitation -Capt. H. c. CIeave-
land. w. A. Norris.
Stand, Seats, ETC.. c. Hemen-
way. E. NJ. Wiluher.
The arrangements in the way OF
music. etc. are yet to be made. The
Rpdman r fies are to participate in
tae exercises, both ct the soldiers
monument in court house square and
in the observances at Chippiannock
cemetery. Bleuer's band has been
engaged, for both occasions.
Mayor Medill will issue a procla-
nation setting apart Saturday, May
20. rs the proper day for the Mem
ofial day exercises of a public ma
ture. the 3Oth falling on Sunday, and
the plan adopted by Buford posi- is
to have services at the monument
Saturday morning at 9 O'Clock. the
shaft to remain where it ia until af-
ter that day, and at the Cemetery
Sunday afternoon at 9 o'clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-15
Tho Democratic Candidates.

The democratic candidates have a
decided advantage in that they are
men who have been sought rather
than seeking the honors, and have
been selected because of their fitnes.
and capability for the high Offices.
and by the way. they all appreciate
the tribute that has thus been paid
them, and all are doing what they
can. consistent with the dignity OF
the stations for which they are can
didates, to be elected.
Guy G. Scott. of NJ rcer county,
was born in Henderson county "a
wears ago, and grew to manhood on
a farm in Mercer county. He was
educated in the common schools and
was ehort time at Knox college
He was admitted to the bar in 1885
and has since been practicing ut
Aledo, H., where he began practice
as member of the firm of Pepper &
Scott, and is now at the head OF the
firm of Scott & Cooke. He has been
successful in his profession and his
practice is one of the best in that
county. Prior to his admission to
the bar he was appointed county
clerk OF Mercer county to fill a va
cancy. In 1885 he was a csndida ate
for states attorney. but was de-
feated. He has been twice elected
mayor OF aledo, a city which is re-
publican by two-thirds majority.
He was married in 1891. and with his
family, wife and one daughter, now
resides IN that city.
N. F. Anderson. of Henry county,
was horn in Sweden on the shores of
the Baltic sea in 1859. In the Latin
school he acquired fair knowledge
of the English language, so that he
had little difficulty either in speak
ing it or understanding it when he
came to the United States with his
parents in 1872. In 1874 he began
to learn the printers trade, and
worked st the case while be attended
college. He graduated from Knox
college. Galesburg, as mem Der OF
the class of 'S2. For three years be
taught in the public schools in Illi-
nois. and then passed the examina-
ton for . state certificate under
State Superintendent Rsab. In 1886
he was admitted to the bar at Otta-
wa, and has been praciicing law
| since that time. He was q candi-
date for county judge OF Henry
county in 1894 on the democratic
ticket and in 1896 he was a candi-
date on the same ticket for states
attorney. He is representative
democrat and is regarded as an sble
and we'll read LAWYER.
Hon. Caleb C. johnson. Of White
side, is resident. OF Sterling ana is
81 years Of age. He has been q
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-15
Democratic Fourteenth Dis
trict Nominees.
ALL ARE STRONG SELECTIONS
Every Opportunity For the
Party to Win.
Scott, Anderson and Johnson
the Candidates.

While The republicans seem to be
taking 1t for granted that the ju-
dicial candidates nominated in Rock
Island are rs good as elected, and
that as was SO often said of Hon. W.
H Gess previous to the convention
all that is necessary is to nomip ate
the people will do the rest. There
have been instances in the history of
American politics where the people
have not on every occasion done ss
was anticipated and expected. The
American people have way of doing
as they please. and this popularity
has made them great and
strong. They do not at all times
permit any particular party to do
what it shall decree and to cram
down their throats candidates
who are obnoxious to them. 1t is
not saying that the candidates
Of the late republican judicial con-
vention are all Objectionable in the
broad sense of the word to make
these observations, but it is a fact,
nevertheless, ,hst the convention
made grave mistakes and that there
was considerable Of the snap judg-
ment about much CT it's proceedings.
la Book Island it would be SUPER
fluous to say that the party could
nos have selected man with more
enemies, both in and out of his party,
than MIR. Gest.
As far as Henry county is con-
cerned, it was natural that the sitting
judge should have had his county be-
mind him, and as far as Rock Islands
relations with Judge Bigelow are
concerned, they have been of the
most agreeable nature: but Henry
county resorted to sharp practices in
the convention by com bining with
Rock Island against Mercer that
were not essential to the sue.
cess of its candidate, and which
led to the charge OF treachery
on the part of Mercer that might
have been avoided by leaving the
latter and Whiteside to fight out
their own claims before the conven-
tion. AZ to F. G Ramsay. he has
been candidate for something ever
since Whiteside was thrown into a
district with Rock Island, and in
this respect is much like his running
mate, Hon. MIR. Gest. He is chiefly
tnown here through his fight for
Fulton against the claims OF Rock
leland for the head office of the
Modern Woodmen. The unfai ing
devotion Of his Whiteside count,
friends is marked compliment to
him, however.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-15
''Mac" Wanted ~ FSir Trial Oaiy,

Hon William MeEniry is home
from Sprir gfeld to spend sunday
Mr.. McEniry states that the pub
lished interview correctly expressed
his position on the Humphr ey bills,
that he is not in favor of the bills;
indeed he is opposed to them, but that
he believes that one branch of the
legislature owes it to the other to at
least accord measure coming to it
from the other. the courtesy of decent
consideration. MIR. McEniry says he
would have voted against the bills
on the question of passage, bet he
did not like the decapitation process
without giving the decapitated party
chance to plead for its life. IN
other words he believes in capital
punishment after q fair trial and
conviction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-15

minority representative from what 10
now the Thirty-fourth district for two
terms, and ia now on his third. He was
during President Cleveland's last
administration bank receiver under
appointment from Comptroller Of the
Currency Eckels. and in this respon
sibie position, as he has as . legis-
lator and q practitioner at the bar,
demonstrated his executive abil-
ity and judgment. He is q leading
democrat in western Illinois and is
one of the leaders on the democratic
side .: Springfield.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-15
The Coming of Bah.

When baby comes to the house
real happiness comes. The care and
anxiety counts for nothing against
the clinging touch of the little hands
and the sound of the little voice.
The highest function given to hnman
beings is bringing healthy, happy
children into the world. Over thirty
years ago the needs of women ap-
pealed to DR.. Pierce, now chief con-
sulting ply stefan to the Invalids'
Hotel and Surgical Institute of Buff
falo. N. Y. The result Of his study
improved BY thirty years of practice
is EN- bodied in DR.. Pierce's Fsvorite
Prescription. 1t strengthens, puri-
hes and makes healthy the organs
distinctly feminine. 1t gives weak
women the strength and health nee
essary for the production of healthy
children and it makes the bearing OF
those children easy. 1. is sure to
cure any weakness or arrangement
peculiar to women; stops pain.
soothes Inflammation. streng thens,
Purifies, invigo.ates.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-15

This was the day set for he trial
OF John Bohar, in Police Magistrate
Ststford's court on charge of car
rying concealed weapons complained
Il by Henry JOY. The case came up
originally in Magistrate Schroeder's
court. He confined it, accepting
the defendant "a surety, his bond be-
ing fixed at 500. John was not to
be found today. He has lett town,
1t is said, and report has it that he
mas moved bag and baggage to Kan
sas City. The police are looking for
him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-15
No Credit House

Wants TO compete with SHIELDS. He gets bar
gives the people like returns for their money Its
dull week when SHIELDS Isn't slashing the
price on something. Its getting to be such regu-
lar thing that watch and wait for him and his bust
ness runs along as smooth as the handle on his
front door that is kept bright by busy housewives
getting their share of the bargains. Look at
this list
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-15

When bilious or co,.ive eat Q Gas.
caret- candy cathsrtic, cure guaran.
taed. 10 cents Is earts
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-15

Are the most fatal of all diseases.
Foiey's kidney Cure, a guaranteed
remedy. or money refunded. Sold
by II. f. Bahnsen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-15

FHE AKaUs delivered every even
ing ct your door at Zoe Q week.