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Evening star., 1897-05-06
DISTRICT IN CONGRESS
Proposed Extension Of District Supreme
Court Jurisdiction.
Bill Introduced by Senator Faulkner
to Secure Much-Needed Legislation
willis Affecting Real Estate.

Senator Faulkner introduced In the Sem
ate this afternoon a bill to extend the
Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia, when holding Or
phans' Court, to wills affecting real estate
For many years efforts have been made
to secure legislation Of the scope contem-
plated by this bill, since under the present
law the jurisdiction of the probate branch
of the Supreme Court of the District ex-
tends only to wills Of personal property. 1t
is now proposed to extend the powers of
this court to wills of real estate. Since the
recent decision of the Supreme Court of
the United States in Campbell against Por-
ter the practice of Justice Hagner. when
presiding over the Probate Court, in uni
formly admitting wills to probate only as
to personal property has been unquest1oned
In the case mentioned the court ne!d that
the Supreme Court of the District, when
holding Special Term for Orphans Court
business, is without Jurisdiction over wills
OF real estate.
The bill introduced is as follows:
BE it enacted by the Senate and the
House of Representatives OF the United
States of America in Congress assem-
bled:
Sec. 1.-That from and after the passage
of this act. the Supreme Court of the Dis
trict of Columbia, when holding a term
for Orphans Court business, shall have
full authority and Jurisdiction to take
proof of the execution of all last wills and
tcstaments affecting real estate, and to
admit such instruments to probate and
record. fully said court is now en-
powered to take proof of the execution of
last wills and testanents of personal es-
tate and to admit the same to probate and
record: and that the record OF any such
last will and testament of real estate. af
ter the same has been admitted to probate
and record, aforesaid, or a copy of any
such last VIII and testament of real estate,
duly attested by the register of wills. un-
der the seal of said court, shall be re-
ceived as prima facie evidence of the con-
tents, due execution and probate of such
last will and testament of real estate: Pro-
vided that this act shall not apply in any
cause now pending in the Supreme Court
of the District of Columbia,
Sec. 2. The Supreme Court of the Dis
trict of Columbia, when holding term for
Orphans Court business, upon the petition
of any person Interested under any will
heretofore filed in this court, may, after
such proceedings as are now required by
law with reference to the probate Of wills
OF personality. take proof of the execution
OF all such last wills and testaments affect
ing real estate, and shall have Jurisdiction
ard authority to admit such instruments
to probate and record as wills of real es-
tate. as fully and TO the same extent and
with like effect as is provided in section l
of this act
Evening star., 1897-05-06
SCORE THE SENATE
English Newspaper Comment on the
Rejection Of the Treaty.
ST. JAMES GAZETTE MOST BITTER
Says the Senators Took the Advice
of an Ex-Convict.
SU.G G E SITS RETALIATION

LONDON, May 1.-THE afternoon papers
bitter at the rejection of the arbitra-
tion treaty by the United States Senate
The st. James Gazette publishes long ar
ticle headed: Free Trade and Brotherly
Love-" in which it says:
Great Britain has removed every ham,
pering tariff and thousands of square miles
Of American territory. scores of her cities
and millions of her citizens thrive by virtue
of the English market alone Yet the SEN
ate committee has just piled up the most
,exatious. harassng and impenetrable
wall of tariffs any nation ever formed
against another, while the Senate itself has
decided against permanent machinery
for the peaceable settlement of the dis
putes.
Listened to an Ex-Convfct.
The much alb sed diplomats were advised
that the treaty would be accepted but the
politicians preferred to listen to the coun-
se.s of an ex-convict and sworn enemy of
England who. having taken the oath of
allegiance to the queen. spends his vacation
in Washington advising the senators to
hope and work patiently for an opportunity
to twist the British lions tail. We rejoice
at the new Canadian preferential tariff for
many reasons, not the least of which is
that it restores to weapon with which
ports at any price deprived us of that
weapon
Pail Mall Gazette Comments.
The Pail Mall Gazette, treating OF the
same subject. says:
In its amended form the treaty was
not worth preserving, but the principle,
like the soul of John Brown, goes march
ing on
President Mckinley backs it, and his
advocacy is worth having.
The Globe says:
The heaven-born measure was too ad-
vanced even for the most go-ahead nation
of the world. The Bering sea arbitration
ought To have taught cur statesmen that
the American government cannot be
trusted 10 carry out its obligations in
matter of this sort 1t has been hope
lessly presided ram for this country How
end Will harm in any way the present
friendly relations between the two coun-
tries
Westminster Gazctte's Sober View.
The Westminster Gazette says:
The rejection of the treaty is sufficiently
deplorable, but instead of venting wrath
upon the senators 1t would seem more
profitable to ask whether the European
statesmen have not for several months
been furnishing the best grounds for be-
lief that arbitration is useless or pre.na-
ture.''
Evening star., 1897-05-06
THE BANKRUPTCY BILL.
No Action by the House Until Gen.
HendersOn's Return.

No Action by the House Until Gen.
HendersOn's Return.
No action will be taken by the House
looking to consideration of the bankruptcy
bill until Gen. Henderson of Iowa returns
to Washington. This, understanding was
reached by the committee on rules today.
Gen. Henderson is the past and prospec-
tive chairman of the committee on ju-
dietary, which had charge of the subject
in the last Congress. 1t is doubtful
whether the Nelson bill, providing for vol
untary bankruptcy. which was passed by
the Senate, will be reported to the House.
Speaker Reed and other House leaders
are known to favor the Torrey bill, which
provides for both involuntary and volun-
tary bankruptcy, and 1t is thought that
their influence will be directed to reporting
that bill. The Nelson bill, however, Is
strongly supported by the members from
the west and south.
Gen. Henderson, whose return is await
ed, has been dangerously i'll at his home,
but is reported to be recovering steadily.
Evening star., 1897-05-06

ment. He has not yet set date for his
departure.
Senators Hawley and Piatt of Connecticut
talked with the President about consular
appointment, which. they think, should go
to their stlte.
Representative Lacey of Iowa introduced
an old army comrada Major Wood of Okla
homa, an applicant for an Indian agency.
Col. d. S. Gordon, retired, of this city,
had his name and himself presented to the
President today by Representative Manon
CT Pennsylvania as a candidate for MEM
bership on the Dawes commission. Col.
Gordon is said to have the; names of fifteen
senators and fifty representatives on his
application, which is prospective, further
charges in the commissf ION being looked
for. Those who are backing Col. Gordon
the west as an Indian fighter, and is high
ly qualified for the work before the COM
mission.
j. H. Emory. formerly of Kentucky, now
OF this city, had his name presented to
the President today for foreign appoint
ment. Those who spoke in his behalf were
ex-senator Henderson and B. H. Warner.
They highly eulogize Mr.. Emory's work il:
the last campaign.
The District ReeordcrkIsip.
Despite the repeated assertions of North
Carolina leaders that ex-Representative
Cheatham is assured of the recordership
of deeds of the District of Columbia, eff
forts in behalf of other candidates con-
unue to be made. ]. H. Wilson. John
Lynch Henry Schultz, John T. Mitchell
and F. P. Mitchell were at the White
House to urge the appointment of L. c.
Bailey - "
Edward P. Burket, a local real estate
dealer, today filed an application for the
recordership.
Mcssrs. Ross and Wight Call,
District Commissioners Ross and Wight
called to pay their respects Because of
the pressure of callers they will call when
they can find an opportunity for longer
chat with the President.
Frank H. Thomas, grand commander Of
the District of Columbia Knights Templar,
invited the President to witness the second
annual inspection and review of the Dis
trict ccmmaMderies at 5 o'clock this after
noon on the ellipse of the White House
grounds. The President accepted the invi-
tation.
Senor. Romero, the Mexican minister. in
vited the President to Esten to a concert
by the famous Mexican band to visit WASH
ington next week.
A Predicted appointment.
1t is said today that E. A. Nye of Dan
vile. ILL.,, close friend Of w. ]. Calhoun.
VIII be appointed auditor for the War De-
partment Mr.. Calhoun and Mr. Nye were
leaders of the Mckinley tight in Illinois
last year.
Evening star., 1897-05-06
: Per.eaaI Mentioo.

Lieut.. Col. G. b. Russell, Nth Infantry,
Is at 2732 Dumbarton avenue.
Commander c. T. Hutchipssof the Sara
toga Is at the Richmond
Edward Rosewater, editor Of the Omaha
Bee. is here as one of the delegates to the
international postal union
State Senator Ross Of South Dakota is
in the city. -
Lieut.. Commander H. b. Mansfield has
reported here for examination for promo
ton.
Lieut.. Franklin Swift Of the Fishhawk Is
in the city on leave of ahsence.
Commander B. II. McUaAa, on duty at
the Naval War College, Is 1t the Rich
moad. on leave OF absence.
Surgeon L. NJ Maus and Assistant Sur
geon J. P. Ware of the army are on a visit
to this city.
Evening star., 1897-05-06
TO REACH THE PACIFIC.
Pennsylvania Railroad begins a Sig
nificant Suit Against N. y. IL. H.

Pennsylvania Railroad begins a Sig
nificant Suit Against N. =. Il. H.
MlNNEAF OILS. Mimi. May ca spe-
cial to the Tribune from Tacoma, Wash,
says:
James McCrea OF Pittsburg president of
the Pennsylvania company, which controls
the leased lines of the Pennsylvania rail-
way west of Pittsburg. has commenced
very significant suit against the old
Northern Pacific railroad. The suit is
based en- judgment of $4,000. secured
last year by j. 4. Montgomery of Port
land. Greg, who assigned it to McCrea.
1t is reported that McCrea will attack
the reorganization of the Northern Pacific
on the ground that the transfer of prop
erty to the Northern Pacific Railroad Com
p7ny was Illegal and without the sane
ton of Congress. If this contention can
be sustained in the courts another fore
closure Will take place, and it is believed
that through such proceedings the Penn
sylvania railroad hopes to secure the road
BY securing a line between Chicago and ST.
Paul, the Pennsylvania will have track
age from ocean to ocean.
Evening star., 1897-05-06
PRINTING OFFICE CHANGES,
Announcement of Many Reinstat,
ments and. Promo 0ti0ns.

Announcement of Many Reinstate-
ments and Promotion
The following changes have been made in
the government printing office:
Retnstatements-Hazard Wheeler soldier,
as carpenter; Mrs. Mary E. Gorham, SOL
dier's widow. folder; W. S. Whitmore, SOL
dicr. stereotype per; r. q j. Lowey. soldier.
bookbinder; Edgar ]. Dwight, eompositor;
E. L. Wirne, soldier. pressman; James
Wood, soldier, pressman: Harrison P. Tay-
lor, soldier, engir eer. =
Promotions-J. w. Powell, from compost
tor to clerk in warehouse: George l..
Schoeneman. compostor. to maker-up; J. p.
Ingledue, helper, to watchman; Erskine
HItcheson, helper, to counter: e. c. Jones,
compositor. to time keeper; G. Warnke, jr.,
G. J. Roberts, VIM. Chase John Lightcap,
H. c. Underwood. j.. w. Sherman, COM
positors. TO maker-up; J.W. Jones. helper. to
counter; J. W. Metznng, w. F. Reed, VIM.
A. Ball John NJ. Johnston, z. T. jenkins,
J. F. Connolly. L. H. Patterson. +. A.
Roderick, Daniel OConnell, compositors, TO
proof readers.
Evening star., 1897-05-06
THE PRESIDENTS ENGAGEMENTS.

VIII Go to Philadelphia and West
Point.
The President has two out-of-town en-
gagements for this month. One Is to at
tend the dedication Of the Washington
monument IN Fairmcnt Park, Philadelphia,
by the Society OF the Order of Cincinnati
on the 18th instant, and the other is to
attend the dedication of a monument erect
ed at West Point. N. Y, In honor of the
soldiers who lost their lives in the civil
war. Monday. the 31st instant Decoration
day). He will be accompanied by the men,
bers. of his cabinet on both trips
Evening star., 1897-05-06
CoMMERCIAL STATISTICS.

The President Sends, the Senate InfOr-
nation ON the Subject.
The President tocssy sent to the Senate
a message In response to resolution ask
Ing for all Information In the Department
OF State concerning tariffs, taxes, exports
and imports. and. in fact. everything con-
nected with commerce. The message trans
mits letter from the Secretary of State.
transmitting such Information as has been
Furnished the bureau OF statistics and
through consular reports. II is stated that
the bureau has not had adequate funds to
print all the information which has been
received. and the Secretary suggests, that
larger appropriations be made for senlarR-
ing the work OF the stattstics bureau
Evening star., 1897-05-06
CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE,

Applications for Places in the Treas
ury Department.. 50
Today's list of applications for places
under the Treasury Department was as
follows: s4-'. 80. 20
o. ID. Thatcher Of Washington u. c., to
be deputy auditor for the Post Office De-
partment; A. c. Peachy OF Virginia, to be
collector of customs at Newport News,
Va; w. d. Robbins of Grangeville, Idaho,
to be collector of internal revenue. at Port
lard, Oreg.; ]. E. Jacobs Of Maryland, to
be surveyor of customs al Baltimore; X.
w. Burt of Peoria, ILL.,. to be surveyor CT
customs at Peoria. ILL.,: A. L. Clarke of
Manchester. N. H.. TO be naval officer at
Boston, Mass: ]. H. Sentz of Springhiil,
West Va, to be inspector of steam vessels
at Cleveland. Ohio.
Evening star., 1897-05-06
ORDERED TO BOSTON.
Regulars to Take Part In the Shaw
Memorial Services.

Acting under Instructions from Washing
ton, Maj. Gen. Merritt, commanding the
department of the east. has designated the
following troops to take part in the cere-
monies incident to the unveiling of the R.
G. Shaw memorial in Boston, Mass. on the
3lst instant: t---- 49, f.tSt f.''
Maj. c. A. Woodruff and one foot battery,
I'd Artillery, from Fort Warren, Mass.
Band and two foot batteries, I'd Artillery,
from Fort Adams, K. 1.
These troops will be commanded by Mai.
Woodruff, who will communicate as to de-
tails with Mr.. Francis H. Appleton, chief
of Fort Adams such information in connec-
tion with the movement as may be neces-
Sary.
Evening star., 1897-05-06
THE STAR BY MAIL

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed to
them to any address In the United
States or Canada, by ordering IL at
this office. in person or by letter.
Terms: 13 cents per week; 25 cents
for two weeks. or 80 cents per
month. Invariably I'm advance. Sub
scribers changing their address from
one Post-ofiice to another should
give the last address as we'll as the
new one.
Evening star., 1897-05-06
MINISTER ANGELL.s POLICY.
ne Arrives and COnfers With Secr..
tary Sherman.

He Arrives and Confers With Secr.-
tary Sherman.
Dr. Angel of Ann Arbor, the new minister
to Turkey, has arrived in Washington.
he called at the State Department today.
ard although 1t was diplomatic day and
Secretary Sherman was busy in the recep-
tion Of the diplomatic corps, he was at
orce shown into a private room and ac-
corded long interview with the Secre-
tary OF State. The conference touched
upon the best methods of attacking the
rather dimcuit diplomatic problems that
the new minister will be called upon 10
face, and the subject was not exha usted in
this preliminary discussion. No definite
time has been set for the departure of Dr.
Angel for his new post. but if he is guided
by the wishes of the department and by
the desires of Minister Terrell, who wants
to he relieved. this will not be long de-
feIred.
Evening star., 1897-05-06
NEW SUPERVISING ARCHITECT
Leading Men In the PrOfessio,, NAV
Conduct the Examination.


Supervising Architect Aiken of the Treas-
ury Department has rendered his resigna-
ton, as requested by the Secretary of the
Treasury. In order to give him leave of
absence II will not take effect until
June 30.
The interval will be utilized by Secretary
Gage and the civil service commission In
the selection of his successor This will he
done by competitive examination, in the
conduct of which the leading architects of
the country will be invited TO assist. Until
permanent appointment is made. Mr..
hemper. chief executive officer, will have
general supervision of the work of the
office. Among the candidates for the Office
are Henry l. Cobb of Chicago and Albert
v Porter of New York. Inasmuch as the
appointment Is to be thrown open to gem
eral competition II is expected that there
VIII be large field to select from. There
Is authority for the statement that the
oiilce Is not TO be removed from the classi-
hed civil service.
Evening star., 1897-05-06
ON A ROMANTIC TRIP.
Schooner Louise ID. Sails In Search 0f
BaldayO Island.

Schooner LOuisc ID. Safls In Search of
BaldayO Island.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 6.--The schooner
Louise D. cleared at the custom house yes
terday for cruise to New Baldayo Island.
Her trip promises to be a long and ro-
mantle one, and before she comes back her
crew expects that the American flag will
be floating over little coral reef clcsc to
claimed.
New Baldayo Is the name given to the
island. but so far the most accurate loca-
tion that can be given for Il Is that it is in
the North Pacific ocean The island Is said
to be covered with an enormous and won
derfui deposit OF guano, and for nearly fifty
years numerous vessels have started out
In search Of It. but they have always re-
turned without being able to give its loca-
Evening star., 1897-05-06
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS.
'Orn4er Commander John N. Quacken-
bush Reinstated.

Former Commander John N. Quaeken-
bush Reinstated.
The President today sent the following
nominations to the Senate:
Intertor-Frederick A. Tritle, jr., register
OF the land office at Prescott. Ariz.; Mcrris
c. Barrow. receiver of public moneys at
Douglas. Wyo.
War-Lieutenant Colonel e. Miles, 1st
Infantry. to be colonel; Major w. H. Bis
bee. Srh Infantry, lieutenant colonel; Capt
Benjamin H. Rogers. 18th Infantry, major;
First Lieutenant j. G. Goe, 18th Infantry,
captain; Second Lieutenant Ernest b. Gosc
Sth Infantry, first lieutenant: Private Bert
II. Merchant. 1st Cavalry. second lieuten-
ant.
Navy-John N. Quackenbush, late a COM
mander In the United States navy, to be a
commander.
Evening star., 1897-05-06
CLARENCE L. JUDD INDICTED.
Charged With Making False Returns
to the Controller.

to the Controller.
SAGINAW, Mich, May 6-The people of
this city have been somewhat startled by
the return of seven indictments against
Clarence L. Judd by the federal grand jury
at Bay City for criminal acts i'm connec-
ton with the failure of the First National
Bank of East Saginaw.
He Is charged with making false returns
to the controller and with other fraudulent
work. He gave bail in the sum of $1,000
and his case was set for the October term.
Mr.. Judd is one of the most prominent
young men in the city, and has been a
leader in church and charitable work.
Evening star., 1897-05-06
MILITARY CADETS APPOINTED.

Selections for the United States Acnd-
envy mt West Point.
The following persons have been appoint
ed cadets at the United States Military
Academy: :
VIM. l.. Guthrie. Rocky Ford, Col, with
Lawrence Lewis. Pueblo, Col. as alternate;
Leigh M. Michaelsen, Lyons, Iowa. with
VIM. r. Elicit, North English, Iowa, as
alternate; Princeg,A Oliver, Philadelphia
Pa; Frank p. Lehn, Mansfield, Ohio.
Evening star., 1897-05-06
4 Hu.y Day for secrctary shermau

:. ~ Tux SScFctNES 0HerH1tSms
This was parttcuhrly busy day a. the
State Department. 41nong the members
of the diplomatic coIps who had business
to discuss with Secretary Sherman were
Ambassador Papnrefote. Ambassador Pa.
tenotre, Anhhase&doA F'aya. the Chinese
minister. the Austrian ni4nister. Minister
Ronero. the minister from Ecuador, the
Costa Ricaa ministerSand ~ Chilean miil-
Evening star., 1897-05-06
Rose Hush On a senator. De.k.

rose bush In full bloom, towering five
feet above the heads OF senator's, sat on
the desk of Senator Deboe of Kentucky
today. and entwined with the large cab
bage roses was a red. white and blue scarf
ten feet long and a foot wide, bearing
the inscription. in gold letters: Omitted
We stand, divided we fall"
Evening star., 1897-05-06
A Place without Rxamination.

Representative Young OF Pennsylvania
introduced in the House today IL bill pro-
viding that any honorably discharged I'm
lon soldier or sailor who served three
months In the war may he appointed to
cierkship under the government without
passing civil service examination.
Evening star., 1897-05-06
To Repre.cnt the rre..ury.

William A. Gateiy Of the stationery AZ
vision. Treasury Department. has been de-
tailed to represent that department. at the
opening Of bids at the Post Once Depart
ment for a supply OF effic.al envelopes for
all the executive departments.
Evening star., 1897-05-06
w. ). BRYAN's COUSIN MURDERED

His Body Found Under a Pile of
Debris at CandO, n. ID.
CANDO, N. D., May 6.-While moving
pile OF debris on George Hangburn's farm,
the dead body Of William Bryan was dis
covered buried under the pile. The top OF
the dead. mans head was crushed In, show
ing plainly that murder had been COM
mitted. Mr.. Bryan claimed to be a second
cousin of VIM. J. Bryan, and was un-
doubtedly murdered for his money.
Evening star., 1897-05-06
PENSION OFFICE CHANGES.
Reinstatements and Promotions I'm
the Rurenn

tne bureau.
The following official changes have been
made in the Department of Interior: Pen
sion Observation-Disclosures White
of Indiana, principal examiner, $1,000; pro-
motions-Newton A. Strait of Pennsylvania,
principal examiner from clerk, at $1.GO0;
Ed. Romazo Campbell of Vermont. prin-
cipal examiner from clerk, at 81 400; Jos.
iner from special examiner. at 81 800; death
George Barber of Indiana, clerk, $1,000.
Evening star., 1897-05-06
May separate the Arnies.

Greek line at Avail he will in any case
have succeeded in separating the two
Greek armies. the one at velestIno CON-
manded by General smoienski. and TIN
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1897-06-05
To Cold,

A young man from the South came
here 10 spend few weeks and see the
elephant. He had heard number of
different tales about the sudden cha ny.
es in the weather here and though he
came prepared for any kind of emergen
cies. He bought his heavy under clothes
and very heavy winter overcoat A
representative of TIE APPEAL met him
buttoned up in his large coat and whom
asked when he arrived and how long he
expected to remain in the city. His
answer was, Today, and expect to
leave on the first train going south, it is
too cold here for me. II it is this cold
in June what mustit be in winter. No
sir I'm of for the Sunny South" The
APPEAL man tried to persuad linn to stay
a few lays 60 that he could show him
the town bus he claimed il was too cold
here and lneisted on being shown the
way to the depot.