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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-22
/ LEAGUE ISLAND NAVAL PLANS.
Secretary Long VIII Not Appoint an
Examining Board.

Secretary Long has given up the idea or
appointing a board to prepare plans for
having I'D vessels at League Island navy
yard, and will have the work performed by
Capt. Crowninshield and Commander Dick
ms. his principal assistant This plan will
provide for the placing of ships in ordi-
nary. the number of officers and men to
be left aboard for their proper care, the
period when they shall be taken to sea
during the course of a year and other de-
tails connected with the scheme.
Civil Engineer Endicott is preparing the
plans and specifications for water basin.
which will be sufficiently deep to accom-
MEDIATE hattleships of the draught of
twenty-seven feet in case it is decided to
place them in ordinary al some future date.
The last naval appropriation law carries
an appropriation of ST 80, 600 for the i'm
provement Of the basin, and this will be
expended with a view to making it a rem
devious for vessels the authorities will
retire from active service.
There is good reason to believe that Mr..
Long will urge Congress In his next an
nual report to make an appropriation for
the Improvement of the basin, and the en-
largement to such an extent that it can
accommodate all the vessels which it may
be decided to lay up in reserve. On the
Pacific Mare Island has been decided
upon as the most advantageously located
place for laying up vessels There is
little of a natural basin there, so that
large sum of money will be necessary to
give both the depth and size of that pro-
posed for League Island
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-22
LOOKING TO A COMPROMISE.
Republican Senators Agree to With
draw the Retroactive Clause.


Senator Vest had conference by re-
quest with Senator's Aidrich and Platt, of
Connecticut, yesterday afternoon, which
resulted in the Republicans agreeing to
submit a proposition to withdraw The re-
troactive clause of the Dingley bill before
the bill was reported to the Senate ar to
report an amendment making it refer only
to goods in bond at the time Of the passage
of the bill. Senator Vest said that unless
an agreement was made Withdrawing the
retroactive features of the bill he would
insist on his resolution declaring Secretary
Cages act to be Illegal.
The most important matters still unde-
cided by the Finance Committee are the
wool, hides and lumber schedules, and the
lead ore paragra phs. These will be about
the knottiest subjects on which the Senate
will be called upon to take action. There
seems to he no doubt that the Finance
Committee viii refuse to put hides on the
free list and reduce the wool duty below
what it was in tie bill W hen it reached the
Senate.
The bill, if so reported, will encounter
the sharp opposition of the group of North
western Senators ledby Carter, Warren md
Mantle, but it is extremely doubtful if the
Mckinley Republicans from these States
will lie resolute enough to vote against
the hill if it is rot amended to suit their
requirements.
Senators Mantle and Cannon, who have
been looked upon as possible supporters of
the hill, will oppose it unless the wool
duty is Increased from what il was in
the House bill. 1t has been said that
Senator Heitfcld has also determined to
vote against the bill unless it takes care
of the woolgrowing industry.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-22
The Eyer-Popular BiOgraph.

Another lot of ne w views will be added TO
the already superb collection of the Bio
graph at Willard Hall on next Monday.
During the week the s. r. D. sign mas been
displayed nightly, and late corners were
indeed lucky to obtain seats of any kind.
As there are no reserved seats, the first
corners secure the choicest. Among the
views which will be retained during the
coming week will be the famous horseless
fire engine of Hartford, Conn. This is a
most realistic view, showing the various
fire wagons following the new engine at
top speed The Pillow Fight, showing
number of children engaged in an early
morning f1olic. During the progress Of the
contest one Of the pillows breaks and
feathers are sent flying in the air. This is a
view, the original of which is seen in every
home i'll the country where there are chill
dren There are also two new views,
showing Joseph Jefferson in scenes from
Grip Van Winkle.'' Performances will
continue as usual at 2:30, 80 and $40
D. M, with an extra exhibition ON Sun
day evening BIT S:15-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-22
INDIAN COMMISSIONER JONES.
Important Work That Falls to the
share of This Official.

Share of This Official.
Thenew Commissioner OF Indian Affairs,
w A. Jones, of Wisconsin, is expected to
arrive tomorrow.
This is the first appointment that has
been given to the State OF Wisconsin and it
is worth mentioning that the Wisconsin
delegation had to win the contest for the
appointment against the opposite on Of
some of the largest and strongest delega-
tions in the Northwest. Illinois made
strong fight for the place for Representa-
tive Tom Needles, one of the leading poll
ticians of Springfield, and the efforts Of
Senators Culom and Mason and the House
delegation from that State was exerted in
the effort to capture the plum Mr.. jones
will have an assistant who has enjoyed he
advantage of long service in the Indian
bureau. Mr.. Belt, who was assistant com
missioner during the Harrison administra-
ton. is said to he slated for reappointment.
The office of Commissioner of Indian Az
fairs is one demanding business qualifica-
tons of high order. In addition to the COM
missioner and assistant, the office has five
divisions with chiefs in charge. These Ill
visions include finance, lands, accounts, rdIl-
cation and records and files. The office
has general supervision of the various In
dian tribes throughout the country in their
relation to the Government. Under the
Commissioner is large force of Indian
agents in the several States and Terrific
ries aud squad Of special agents engaged
in the field work. The educational ,dvls-
ion of the bureau has charge OF education
among the Indians, which is one OF the
most important branches Of Government
work The purchase of supplies and the
payment of annuities to the Indians is also
an important part OF the duties of the bu-
reau.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-22
BRONISIAW HUBkRMAN.
The Wonderful Boy ViOlinist To Be
Heard at the Columbia.

The great hoy vioiuist Bronslaw Huber
man, who Will play next Sunday evening
at the Columbia Theater, is truly genius.
But fourteen years old his playing is marvel
Gus, when it is considered that he compares
with artists of maturer age.
He received his first lesson at the age OF
six, and after only three months instruc-
ton appeared at a benefit performance,
playing the seven concerto Of Rode. At
eight he was placed under the care of
Joachim in Berlin, and under the guidance
of this celebrated master he progressed
rapidly. The chlld's instrument he was
playing was now too small for the lad, and
the Emperor Francis Joseph hearing him,
presented HubeTman with a beautiful
violin From this time the lads triumph
began, and in his travels through the
capitals OF Europe, the critics and famous
composers were unanimous in the admira-
ton of his genius
Mt Houslick, DR. Helm. Speidcl, Heuber
ger, Tappert, Engel, Ludwig, hartmann,
Anton Rub nstein, the late Johannes
Brahms, Carl Goldmark, Ambrose Thomas,
and A nton nvoTak all sang h ymns of praise
of the powerful genius of BrOnisaw Huber
man, and they freely acknowledged that in
his work he stands absolutely alone and
Incompatible.
In the boys playing an extraordinary
technique is shown and a wondrous broad
and sweet tone is bowed from his violin.
1t is not this that astonishes, however,
the extraordinary maturity OF his musical
understanding, the wonderful memory that
retains almost the entire violin literature,
allowing the boy to play by heart, and his
wonderful conception of interpretations,
these ire the things that cause his hearers
to wonder There is but one opinion of
his performances-that he is genius the
like of which country seldom produces.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-22
GuNBoAT ANNAPOLIS TRIAL.
Start Made From the Stake Boat OFF
Strntford ShoaI.

Bridgeport, Conn, April %. The speed
trial of the gunboat Annapolis took place
this morning. At O'Clock the Annapolis
left the stakeboat Narkeeta, which was an
chored Just off the Stratford shoal. Twenty
four miles to the eastward another sake
boat was anchored and tits between these
POINTS that the final and important test
will take place
On board the Annapolis were the mem
bers of the trial board of the Navy, con-
sisting of Commodore Dewey, Capt COT
fin, Commander BrownsOn, Naval Con-
structor Hanscom, Lieut. stanton, Assist
ant Chief Engineers Canage and Little.
The torpedo boat Stiletto will act as tide
observer and dispatch boat.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-22

OF liquid, and the movements OF this liquid
are reflected into a mirror and photo
graphed from this reflection. When music
is played or words. are spoken near the
caused to Nitrate and to spread out into
the figures Photographed; and the yibra-
tions, one by one. are recorded by the
biograph.
IL will readily be seen that this is not
photographing sound. When a Cannon
goes Off with such force as to shake the
teacups in the pantry of house, possibly
to jar one OF them off the shelf, it would
be absurd TO say that photograph taken
of that cup in the act OF falling was pho
tograph Of the cannon shot. Yet this, on
a very much smaller scale, is what hap
pens in DR.. Heyer's experiment. The
particles Jared out OF state of repose
are molecules instead OF teacups, but their
movement is not the sound; only the result
OF the SQUAD. Nevertheless, the expert
ment is extremely interesting, and may
become valuable.
Something like it was done several years
ago, when the vibrations of a tiny metal
point on n sheet of wax We're made to
record various sounds. and it was shown
that the different tones OF the human voice
and the different notes in music. had their
own distinct varieties OF vibration The
Telegraph experiment, however. is much
more complete and scientific Ii the Jaws
Of the liquid can be asceItained, there may
be a new science TO add TO our catalogue
nity''
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-22
PHOTOGRAPHS IN COLORS.
The Most Minute Variations Indi.
Gated by a New Process.

The Most Minute Variations Indi-
Gated by New Process.
New York, April 22-Some photographs
in the colors of nature, or those of the
original object, We're shown Yesterday for
the first time in this country at the office
OF Anthony's Photographic Bulletin, at
SCI broadway. These pictures were taken
in France by the recently discovered pro-
cess OF III. Villedieu Chassagne, OF Paris,
and while c0loring media are used in their
production, they are remarkably successful
efforts n this ne W field autobiography. All
sorts of veins are reproduced, and the most
minute variations in COlors are indicatcdin
the completed photograph. TIE color Of
the varying shade of foliage and jewels or
metals is distinctly shown.
The vinedieu- Chassagne process by
which these photographs are made, s
the development of one suggested first by
Dr. Dansac, and was first recalled last
winter 1t then attracted the attention of
Englishmen OF science, and the process is
at present regarded as the one that has
long been sought for-that is, it makes a
photo graph which possesses the crcam of
the original object Mr.. Anthony, in eX-
hibitng the views, said that water could
not wash out the Color, and that turpen-
tine had also failed to do So.
The pictures brought from Paris COW
cred nearly every field, and particularly
in the landscapes done ON glass or ground
glass the effect Of the lights and shades
of color are beautiful. There are several
portraits, and one Of these is a woman in
a gray walking dress. Every shade in
the costume as well as the flesh tints
and the flowers on the hat is reproduced.
There are also views OF streets and parks,
portrait of a dyed-haired woman, that
made artirici atty painfully apparent, and
some pictures of ducks swimming in a
pond, all reproduced with the slightest va
ration In color that the original presented
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-22

Kindergarten Entertainment at Miss
PolIock's Normal Institute.

The kindergarten department of the Froe-
bel Normal Institute, Miss Pollock, princi-
pal. held an anniversary reception ycster-
day in honor of the memory Of Frederick
Froebel, the founder OF the system, which
was largely attended by the pupils and the
friends of the Kindergarten cause. An in
teresting feature of the occasion was the
reading of paper descriptive of the work
of the German teacher who gave to the
world a system of education by means OF
which the child, through self-activity of
heart, hand and head, may grow in knowl-
edge and character, and thus be ennobled
and enGbled to work out his highest des-
tiny.
Representatives. from Six kindergartens
took part In an animated discussion rel
alive to the facts under consideration as
set forth in the paper.
Letters for the day were received from
active workers in various States all over the
country, and musical selections were Con-
tributed by Prof. Geary, Miss Lippincott
and Nine. 0ldberg.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-22

in Cuba coTTOborate the recent accounts of
Spanish butcheries. One letter contains
this: Il saw last week three beautiful
little Cuban girls. aged eight, six, and
four years, their mother, woman OF about
thirty years, andtwo old women ofpossibIy
sixty years, all in one heap, their throats
cut from ear TO ear, and the woman and
oldest girl had been assaulted. This was
done by soldiers of Gen. weyler, while
marching through the district
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-22
SPANISH CRUISER ARRIVES.
The Infanta Maria Teresa Saluted
by the White Squadron.

New York, April %. The Spanish cruiser
Infanta Maria Teresa passed in at Sandy
Hook at b. M. She will be the represen-
tative of the Spanish government in the
naval parade during the ceremonies at
tending the dedication of the Grant mon Il
meHt on Tuesday next.
Her hull is painted black She has two
military masts and two yellow tunnels.
She is a formidable looking war vessel
and mounts some heavy guns. On enter
ing the naTrows at d. III. en- route to her
anchorage in the North River the cruiser
fired the usual salute.
The Infanta also saluted the white
squadron, which she passed at anchor
off comprehensive. The flagship New
York, in reply, hoisted the Spanish flag
at her foretop and fired the usual salute.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-22
ALLEGED GoRDY ACcoMPLICE.
Wilmington Man Says He Helped to
Kill Mrs. Lewis.

Wilmington, Del, April 22.-Mr. CHARLES
w Cullen, one of the lawyers who de-
Tended Murderer Gordy, has received a
letter from an anonymous writer, who
says he had a hand in the killing of
Gordy's wife. When the attention of
Attorney General White was called to the
letter he characterized it as the work of
some crank.
As the time for the hanging grows near
er Gordy becomes more laxative He
has asked for the attendance of a minister,
who win pay him daily visits. DR.. Will
liam r. Messick. the Jail physician. says
Gordy is In good health.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-22
MRS. HYDk's EQUESTRIANISSI.
She Rides From New York to Phil.-
deIphia and May Come Here.

She Rides From New York to Phil..-
deIphfa and May Come Here.
Philadelphia, A ril %. The first woman
to ride horseback from New York to Phila-
deiphia trotted up to the Hotel Stratford
at just 4:42 p. III. yesterday, having GOV
cred the distaucein hours and minutes
She was Mrs. E. Frances Hyde, of No
S35 Fifth avenue, New York, and she
was accompanied by Eugene ID. de KieffGr,
a riding master. Mrs. Hyde had no inten-
ton of breaking the record established
short time ago by Messrs. Gamer and
COIket for rough riding between the two
cities, although she may be tempted at
some future time to try TO accomplish this
feat.
Her trip yesterday was solely matter
of endurance. Mrs Hydels an accomplished
horsewoman, and she has frequently ridden
long distances. Some time previous to
the trip of Mr.. Gamer and Mr.. Colket
Mrs. Hyde had been talking about a ride
from New York to Philadelphia, but, I'M
like those gentlemen, her idea was to
ride trotting horses instead of running
horses.
This she did yesterday. having relays at
Railway, Princeton and Bristol. She and
Mr.. De kieffer covered the entire dis
tance-just about 101 miles-in a trot, the
horses rarely attempting to break into a
run.
Mrs. Hyde and her escort left the Fifth
avenue residence at exactly S:35 a. m,
but about fifteen minutes were lost in
waiting for the Jersey City ferry. Mr.
Hyde had gone ahead on the train, andhis
schedule enabled him to be present when
the changes Of horses We're effected Mrs.
Hyde stood the journey remarkably well,
and says it is her intention some day TO
ride from New York to Baltimore, and
possibly TO Washington. That she is in
the pink of condi ton was proven by the
fact that she gave dinner to a party of
friends at the Stratford last evening.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-22

Generally speaking. the flood situation
seemed to be lrlfle better at latest re-
ports. A new break near Vickshurg how
ever, renders the conditions worse in the
YazoO Delta, and all hope OF q cotton
crop in that region is al out abandoned.
The river has fallen at Cairo and Memphis,
and there is a more hopeful feeling in the
lower river country.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-22
COL. HAY IN LONDON.
The New American Ambassador Pre-
sents His Credentials.

London, April 21.-Col. John Hay, the
new United States ambassador, who ar
rived here yesterday afternoon, presented
his credentials at the foreign office this
afternoon.
After this Formally Col. Hay had a long
interview with Sir Thomas II. Sanderson,
permanent under secretary to the foreign
office, on various topics, among which was
the Boring Sea fisheries question.
1t is believed here that England will
delay, declaring that the appointment of
a new commission amounts to a reopening
of the original award
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-22

Both Spanish legations in Washington
columns this morning the graphic account
of a long contested pitched battle near
Puerto Principe in Cuba, in which the
Spanish forces We're completely routed and
fledin disorder, leaving eight hundred dead
on the field Events like this seem to vim
dictate Cuban ability to meet Teyler's
army in the open, and ought to be convinc-
ing on the subject of belligerency
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-22

The District Commissioners have just
issued an order that viii meet with uni
versal approval. Hereafter persons who
violate the common decencies by expecto-
rating on the floors of public comeyances
will be liable to a fine of not exceeding
$40, or imprisonment in the work
house for a period of not exceeding ten
days. This Is excellent, and we hope TO
see the regulation vigorously enforced.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-22
Chief Arthur Disappointed.

Cleveland Ohio, April 22.-Chief P. NJ.
Arthur, Of the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers, says he feels very much dis
appointed over the action of the Supreme
Court in the case of Engineer Lennon, who.
was fined $50 for contempt of court in the
Ann Arhor strike of 1893. The Supreme
Courts decision, sustaining the contempt
proceedings, establishes the fact that it is
not an employees action in quitting work,
but the IN amer in which It'll done, that con.
stitutes contempt.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-22

Mr.. Hanna S confidential delegate TO
Frankfort has retired from the scene,
Administration does not expect to succeed
in securing a Republican Senator. Ex
the applicationof"s sound business methods
has been rendered difficult by certain
a hand.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-22
SUITS TO RECOVER FUNDS.
Chicago Banks Asked to Surrender
Money Deposited by Spalding.

Chicago, April 22.-It is possible that
suit will be brought at once against four
Chicago banks to recover the $3.50, 900 of
university bonds, hypothetical with them
by c. w. Spalding as collateral security
for loans made to him and his friends.
Charles W. Spalding, who is under $685.
900 bonds to appear before Judge Dunno
Saturday morning to answer the charge Of
embezzling 100000 Of the university
funds, will probably waive examination
when the case is called and await the ac-
ton of the grand jury.
Spalding will be called before the SEN
ate investg ating committee tomorrow
morning and asked what he did with thu
university funds. The board of trustees
will also be called upon to explain their
connection with the case.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-22
Assignment of Frank Channon.

Frank Channon, of No. 1115 F street
northwest, made an assignment of all
of his effects today for the benefit Of
his creditors, naming John A. Barthel as
assignee The list Of assets embraces but
two items, stock of jewelry, pens and
fixtures, valued at 200, and bookaccounts
netting $50. The liabilities. including
81, 600 due Mrs Frank Channon, are
stated tc be 2,3t2.64.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-22

Students Of ancient diplomatic history
will recall the little Brooches Protocol
arranged by Mr.. Buchanan, then minister
TO England, with Lord Palmerston, for
had prophetic relation TO Col. John Hay,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-22

The Times, like Cadmus. has sowed the
teeth OF the dragon, and beautiful crop
OF inSurrection against the Autocrat of the
suppressed House is the result. Even Adj
ministration Senators are haunting their
fellows at he other end OF the Capitol with
cowarJice.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-22
LIVED WITH A BROKEN NECK.
Jarrett fingered Seven Months With
the Vertebrate Severed.

Phoenivville, Pa, April 22.-Lewis B.
Jarrett of Perkiornen Junction. who had
his neck broken by a fall from d ladder
while picking apples. died last night, aged
forty five years. Jarrett lived seven months
with a broken neck.
The most eminent surgeons and physi-
clans of Philadelphia examined the case,
and IL was at one time thought that his
life might be saved But about two weeks
ago lie began to grow worse. and death
ended his sufferings.
A post-n.ortem examination showed that
the vertebrae was entirely broken. From
his neck down he was completely paralyzed
for seven months, although he could talk
intelligeDtly.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-22

The coincidence OF d devastating frost,
which has wrought havoc throughout the
truckery districts of Virginia and Mary
land, with the present ratified attitude of
Autocrat Reed seems to justify the sus-
picion that he is on the point of getting
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-22

workmen on q Subway Buried Be-
meath Falling Earth.


Philadelphia, April %. "A boom attached
to derrick at work in the Reading sub
way at the junction of TweDty-sixth street
and Pennsylvania and Paramount avenues
ran wild this morning and, striking the
snoring of bank of earth, caused it to
cave in.
Several men were buried beneath the
falling earth One man, August DAILY, col
ored, was killed. The others narrowly es-
capped death The engineer in charge of
the work fled after after the accident and
has not been seen since.