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Evening star., 1897-04-28
REFORM CLUB DINNER
Too Much ImporsaucsAttached to the Utssr-
anna q That Occasion.
Plans Mr. Cleve1aAd's Friends Have
FOrmed-WilR Not Ally Themselves
With the Bryanites.

1t appears that too much Importance Is
being attached to the recent Reform Club
dinner In New York. and to the signif1-
canoe of the utterances there indulged in.
Private talks with participants and those
VINO are most active in the movement
which the dinner represented Indicate that
there was not a very well-defined idea on
the part OF its promoters as to what was
to be accomplished by the demonstration
The most definite purpose appears to have
been to determine, by looking each other
over. how much life was left in them. If
there was any expectation of impressing
the republicans in Congress so as to cause
a modification Of their tariff plans this
motive seems to have been confined to Mr.
cleveland and very few of his most
casion has since hung about them, and
with more or less consistency. they have
begun to lay out some plans
A Fixed Cenc,asiOn.
On t%o or three propositions they have
formed a fxed conclusion. One is that
they will never again be associated with
the Bryan free silver democrats. Another
is that they will maintain an independent
organization. but that they will not take
any action calculated to divide tine sound
money forces
lnere Is alHerence OF opinion among
them as to how far their disagreement
with the republicans on the tariff ques-
tton should lead them into antagonism with
that party. The sentiment has developed
quite strongly among them that the tariff
question is insignificant in comparison with
the Importance of maintaining the gold
standard, and that no tariff legislation
which the country will stand" should ex-
cite in their breasts such resentment as
to lead them in even the most remote way
q nf
In other words. they can stand a good
deal of protection rather than run the
ri isk of free silver. This fervid denunciation
of protection by Mr. Cleveland and others
appears to have had no greater significance
than a declaration that they still retain
their devotion to free trade and hope at
some time in the future. when free silver is
quite dead. to build up a party devoted to
creed written by Mr.. Cleveland. For the
present, however. this is something seen in
the distance darkly.
What Fascinates Them.
There is one visionary CLEAN that fasci-
mates them. 1t is that If the republicans
should make failure Of the tariff they,
the small band Of PATRIOTS" would rally
the gold forces under the old Cleveland
ba nner. by whomsoever borne
Ihey fnd great comfort in this thought.
Good times may not come. and if not they
Will charge it to protection. This is sort
of anchor to windward but they intend to
hold themselves in readiness to make an
alliance with the republicans for the next
presidential election.
One ct their leaders SAID t., 8, Star re-
porter today: There will be but one sound
money ticket next time Events will de-
termine what party shall nominate it."
1t does not appear from the nature of
these conferences that they are as much
disposed to fight against protection at this
time as some Of their dinner speeches in
dicated
Evening star., 1897-04-28
DEBTS OF THE HOWLANDS.
The Total abilities Will Reach Two
Millions and a Half

NEW BEDFORD. Mass. April 2S.-The
first definite information of the losses of
the three Rowland corporations. with fig
ures as tie basis, Is contained in letter 10
creditors. which tas just teen 'ssued From
tLis letter 1t appears that the total indebt-
edness will reach possibly $2,5jUJOO, al
though it may fall slightly below this fig
ure BY the last certitoa ate OF the corpora
tions MED December "a. 1896. the capital of
the Rowland mills was $1,0O0,G0, of the
Roth Spinning Corporation. $3.50 800, and of
the New Bedford Manufacturing Company
s.OoVD, giving a combined capital Of S.
2o,Un 1t thus appears. If tie indebt .dress
SEall exceed this amount by $S0OJ0O as the
letter to creditors intimates, the total win
reach $2,55O,0OU.
Evening star., 1897-04-28
TREASURY CLERKS.
PrORrcss of the Work of InYestixa
Ing Their Efficiency.

Prosrcss of the Work of Investigate
ing Their Efficiency.
A conference was held in the Office of the
Secretary of the Treasury today that may
be fraught with significance to some of the
employees Of the department. 1t was at
tended by Acting Secretary Spauiding,
Private Secretary Vanderlip. Chief Clerk
Swayze. Mr.. De Land of the civil service
and Mr.. Farrow, auditor for the
War Department.
Messrs. Vanderlip and Swayze are MEM
rers OF the committee appointed by Secre-
tary Gage to ascertain the efficiency of ali
the clerks and employees of the treasury
with view to wedding out the droncs and
rewardfng the Industrious. The supervis-
ing architects office was investigated yes
terday and Monday, and the war auditors
Office was under consideration today
Evening star., 1897-04-28
W. j. Deboe Elected Senator From
Kentucky.
EXCITING SCENE At FRANKFORT
End of a Long and Notable Con-
test. s"-'~- t,-'-
ON SIXTY-EIGHTH BALLOT

FRANKFORT. KY, April 2S-w j. De-
hoe. republican nominee. was elected United
States senator by the Kentucky legislature
today. The vote stood: Deboe, II; Martin,
l.: Stone. l; Blackburn. go
The crowd that filed the house chamber,
aisles, Hobbies and galleries long before
noon today was the biggest seen in ten
years In this historic hall. Every. one be-
iieved that senator was at last to be
elected. after a struggle that has lasted
through two legislative sessions. through
112 ballots and at cost to the state of
more than 100000. The Blackburn people
hoped to the last that the same thing would
happen. but their hope was evidently lost.
The crowd made enough room at u
O'Clock for the thirty-eight senator's to get
inside. feat that seemed impossible be-
fore they came.
The Last ballot.
The cheering, that never ceased till the
assembly adjourned sine die in widest con-
fusion, began when the sixty-eighth vote
Tor senator was taken. Deboe had seventy
one when the roll call ceased. The Black
burn people called for the absentees, and
voted solidly for their man.
Martins voice was very low and his
face very white when he said: BLACK
burn
He believes yet that Blackburn could
nave made Kim the senator. Norman and
Bard both voted for DeDoe. Stout neld
out and voted for Martin. Ogilvic was
away. as was Dcboe himself
Inc latter could not be called On for a
speech in the confusion, and STAYED down
stairs, where he received his congrat,Ila-
uohs Blackburn shook hands with his
friends and left for his hotel about as
Usual He leaves for his home in Ver-
SaflleS this afternoon
bradley sat IT one corner of the assembly
and broadly smiled his satisfaction and
triumph. while the cheering shook the old
state house.
A Scene of Excitement.
After the official declaration of the cleo
tion of DebOe there was such loud demon
stration that even the telegraph offices in
the lobby had to suspend business and
nothing but the bare ballot could be sent
out The excitement was intense, as it
ended contest that has been waged here
since last year.
Senator Blackburn and his friends, after
lar and the extra sessions went down with
their colors flying. The silver democrats
coroeded their disappointment and the gold
democrats joined in the toli.ication. There
never was such scene In the Kentucky
state house. ...... 49,.
Senator Deboe will proceed to Washing
ton at once with his credentials to assist
in reOrganizing the United States Senate
and in the passage of the tariff and other
measures on which the lines are closely
drawn.
Evening star., 1897-04-28
Charged with Larceny.

Frances Hughes q well-dressed colored
woman, was held for the action of the
grand jury by Judge Mills this afternoon
in the Police Court. I'm default of $500 bonds
each on two charges of larceny from the
person and a charge OF grand larceny 1t
was alleged that the woman attempted to
make away with pocketbook Containing
SlS1. from Lottie Stanton; a pocketbook
containing 81, from Agnes Kelly. and a
pocketbook containing l-65, from Maria
B. Powers. All the alleged thefts occurred
in Lansburgh's store within the past two
weeks
Evening star., 1897-04-28
NEGROES STOOD on GuARD.
Determined to Prevent n Lynchfnx ,
Manchester. Va.

Defe rlntned to Prevent n Lynchfnx mt
Manchester. Va.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
RICHMOND. Va. April 28.-Three hum
dred negroes surrounded the Manchester,
Va. jail all last night 10 protect Wesley
Mayo. under Indictment for attempted as
sault on Mrs. Mamie Lowry last Sunday.
He was arrested Sunday. A special grand
jury was summoned Monday, and his trial
set for tomorrow.
The negroes covered the house tons and
the yards and all attempts of the officers
to disperse them were futile. When or
dered they moved, but again took position.
making little noise or disturbance, and
talked only Of what they would do If an
attempt were made to lynch the prisoner
Evening star., 1897-04-28
The Defendant Dt.ap...r.a.

Snere was an unusual occurrence this A.
ternoon In. the Police Court that for a tim.
caused some concern. Annie Coleman. COL
ored. was tried during the morning for
keeping a bawdy house on Il street south
west between Ist and ID streets. The iury
retired at I O'Clock. and a recess for half
an hour was then ordered. After recess
the jury hied into court. but the defendant
was missing. An hour and twenty minutes
later she had not appeared. With the con-
sent OF counsel the jury announced the YER
dict. which was guilty.
The bond of the Coleman woman, 500.
was thereupon forfeited.
Evening star., 1897-04-28
Tennis. aClab omcer. Chosen.

The Bachelor Tennis Club held its an
nual meeting Monday evening. 1t was de-
cided to remit she initiation fee the coming
year. at least luatil large membership is
secured. The election of officers resulted
as follows: President. Major VIM. P. Hall:
vice presidents Mr. W. p. MetcaIf: secre
tary and treasurer, Mr.. J. c. Goodfellow;
executive committee, Messrs. Davidson and
Westcott and the officers of the club ex-
oficio. The open, tournament for the cham
pionshp of the south will be held upon the
clubs courts May 1s. and 1t is expected
that a large delegation OF northern cracks
will be on hapd.I
Evening star., 1897-04-28
THE CARTOON EXHIBITION.

Crowds Viewing the Drayyfnrs os tn.
Late George COmn.
The exhibition of the drawings of the
late cartoonist, George Y Coffin. opened
this morning in veerhofrs art rooms. F
street between 18th and 18th, and crowds
have been present all day. One hundred
and ninety-six drawings are hung and
they represent the best work of the popu-
lar and lamented artist. Many of the pic
lures recalled to those who saw them the
pleasure and ENJOYMENT which their re-
productions Afforded so long ago. and the
"reminiscences inspired in this way made
the renewal of an acquaintance with them
all the more grateful. The exhibition will
continue for q, week. - e. Z:
Evening star., 1897-04-28
LIEUT.. CALHOuN's DEATH.
Col. Anderson Resting Easily in
New York HosOftal.

New York Hospital.
NEW. YORK April 2S.-The remains of
Lieut.. George Allen Calhoun, who fell dead
In West 59th street yesterday. have been
removed to an undertaking establishment
at the request of an uncle Of the decea sed
Howard NJ Giles, of East Orange, N. J.
Mr. Giles said today that no disposition
would be made of the remains until he re-
cefved a, reply to a telegram that he had
sent TO David r. and Josephine Calhoun,
brother and sister of the deceased, who are
in California.
from his horse during the parade yester-
day. anu who was supposed to have re-
ceived concussion of the BRAIN was report
ed today to be resting easily In ST Lukes
hospital Anderson was of General
Dodge's aids during the parade. The hos
pital physicians believe that he will come
around all right.
Evening star., 1897-04-28
Baltinaore Markets.

BALTIHoRE, April 2s-Flour dull. unchanged
receipts, 6SS6 barrels; exports, none Wheat dull
1000 bushels; expors, ncne; stock z32 e4l bushels
southern wheat eY sample. slas2. Oorn dull
Jaly. 2sHa2sx; August. sex asked: steamer mlxcd''
2e5.receaptS ~, ll0 busheis; exports. none;
soathe.n white CON. sossl; d. yellow. a0Haso.
Oats nrm-No. White, 25hs2e1: No. miIcd.
:tock. io6 50 bashels Rye easler-No nearHy.
tt015e4oM; No. westsEn, AaAh-Fecstpts. /, 20
Arm-timot6y. &i4.o0 I'd. 0sein frs4Shfs Quiet M
steady. unchanged Sugar stra1g, uncSaneed. But-
Evening star., 1897-04-28
A FATAL HAIL STORM.

Reports From Mexico of Over Forty
BeinR Killed.
ST. LOUIS. Mo-. April GA special dis
patch from San Luis Potosi. Mex ,o the
Globe-Democrat says:
The Rio Verde valley in this state has
been visited by terrific hail storm. which
-Eot only ruined the growing crops, but
caused great loss Of life
Reports have been received here of the
killing of Al persons by hailstones. On one
hacienda alone II farm hands we're killed
Some Of the hailstones weighed over three
pounds.
Evening star., 1897-04-28
ART EXHIBITION OPENED.

DastfnEufshed Visitors to the Venice
Exposition.
VENICE. April 2s.-The international art
exhibition was oDeEed today The crown
prince. Victor Emmanuel. Prince Of Naples
and the crown princess. Princess Helen
daughter OF Prince of Montenegro. ar
rived at the exhibition in a state barge
accompanied by the cabinet ministers and
the local officials, in ornamental xondolas 9
and barges. The royal party received an
ovation ana was sa!uted from the guns OF
the warships.
There are many American and English
exhibitors.
Evening star., 1897-04-28
GOLD FOR EXPORT.
The Balance I'm Condition to Stand n
Heavy Drain II Necessary.

The HaIance In COnditf0n to Stand q
Heavy Drain II Necessary.
The United States treasurer has been
informed that $1.5OO.OOO in gold was with
drawn from the New York subtreasury to-
day for export to Europe, making total
Of $2.477, 600 SO withdrawn since Monday
last. The present rate Of exchange favors
the shipment of gold.
The treasury gold balance is in excellent
condition, and can stand a heavier drain
than usual without embarrassment or with
out necessitating the sale OF bonds.
Secretary Gage has an engagement to
meet the bankers and flnancfers of New
York at the subtreasury tomorrow and It
Is more than probable that the best method
of protectinE the gold reserve will come up
for consideration.
Evening star., 1897-04-28
JUDGE CHICHEsTER's SUCCESSOR.
People of Fairfax Will Press Common
weaith's Attorney Love for the Place


weaith's Attorney Love fer the Place.
Special Dispatch to The Er suing Star
FAIRFAX c. H.. April 2s.--Tne talk Of
appointing Col. Louis c. Bailey of Alex
andrli to the Vacancy in the judg,Nhip of
Fairfax and Alexandra counties he's caus-
ed comment here Today Mr.. r W. Moore
of the Fairfax bar, when interviewed by
The Star reporter this morning. said:
THE people of Fairfax are 30 deeply
grieyed at the loss of Judge Chichester that
they have not to any extent considered the
matter of the selection of his SUCCESSOR: but
II is certasn that at the proper time and In
the proper way they will ask THAI Ftirfsx
man be chosen, and there Is little doubt
that the man who will he pressed IS cur
present commemorative attorney Mr. Jas
NJ. Love.
Mr. Love has not yet mentioned the SUBJ
ject to me. but 1t is quite generally un-
derstood among the members of the bar
here and the public that he will accept the
position IL he should be chosen for it,"
Evening star., 1897-04-28
Arr..xins the s..ner seA.s-,e.

The various executive onicials of the mas.
senger transportation departments of the
Baltimore end Ohio Baltimore and oh,o
Southern and Pittsbrg and Western roads
will meet tomorrow 1t Cumberland. Ma.
tor the purpose Of rsaxrsnging the summer
0ensral Superintendent F1tsrerald s.s6
today that he would at once order that new
coaches Y placed n xhe train which,
reechec Weshington daily from Cumber.
Evening star., 1897-04-28
Mr. Bayard Accents,

WILMINGTON. Dci-, Aprfi. 2S.-A cable.
gram from Mr. Thomas +. Bayard. at Lon
don. announces that he viii accept the
vice presidency of Delaware for the Ma
tional Sound Money League, which was
recently organized In New York city II is
expected that he will enter actively upon
the work of the league soon after his re-
turn from Europe.
Evening star., 1897-04-28
Miss Erwin Mu.t Tsll.

Erwin. 'the woman In the case" has been
summoned to appear before the grand Jury
today TO tell what she knows about the re-
cent failure of the Globe Savings Bank and
the disappearance OF funds OF the Univer-
sity Of Illinois. Miss Erwin was President
Spaldings private secretary
Evening star., 1897-04-28
Fears for q Lake. ste.uer.

PORT COLBURNE. Ont. April 2S-It n
feared that some disaster has befell the
steamer J. B. Ketchum. which left here
last Saturday for Astabula. She was out
In q dense fog Sunday. and the general fear
for her safety is Increased by the finding to-
day OF q piece of wood on the shore bear
ing the name J. B.. Ketchum
Evening star., 1897-04-28
Senator Wellington Opposes an An
u ppin tment.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star,
BALTIMORE Nd. April Ex-senator
Wellington. who is, in Baltimore today,
said that he would ask President McKin-
ley not to appoint q successor to Col Bu-
chanan Schley as surveyor Of customs at
this port until after the election, and that
he feels confident that when President
Mckinley understands the situation here
he will allow Deputy Surveyor Washington
Bowie to serve out the term Of Col. Schley
This morning Senator Wellington held n
conference with Col Stone Of the city com
mittee regarding the ticket to be nomi-
mated for city ohlces. -
Evening star., 1897-04-28
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The following are the opening, the highest
and the lowest and the closing prices of the
New York stock market today, as reported
by Corson 6 Mccartney, members New
York stock exchange. Correspondents
Messrs. Moore & Schley. No. 50 Broadway.
Evening star., 1897-04-28
Gone to His H0me.

Commissioner of Indian Affairs Daniel
NJ Browning has relinquished his Office and
has started for his home in east ST Louis,
Ill.
Evening star., 1897-04-28
Basletinsaas rall.h......

Boll0tfAOnof TAllahassee.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. April 2S.-Ballot-
ing for United States senator today result-
cd: Csu. 30; Chipley, ~: Ransy. Is: Hooker.
.; Bur1ord, 8; scattering. 3. Total vote. aO
No change on second ballot.
Evening star., 1897-04-28
UHATN.
GREEK RED CROSS FUND.
Miss barton Says She VIII Go "a
Greece n necessary

Miss Barton Says She VIII Go TO
Greece n Necessary.
At a meeting of the Greek sympathizers
held in New York at the Waldorf Mon
day. which was attended by Miss Barton.
Soon ]. vlasto. Countess di Brazza, Mrs
Donald Mclean, Miss Moore and Mr. Pull
man. Miss Barton offered her services free
ly TO aid Greece and the suffering soldiers
Miss Barton said that she would gladly go
TO Greecc IL it was thought that she could
be of service there.
Demetrius j. Vlasto. general secretary or
the American national fund In aid of the
Greek Red Cross Is quoted as saying that
chloroform and antiseptics are much need
ed IN the Greek army, and soldiers are dy-
ing from operations because of the lack
OF those Indispensable articles. We are
Gus parts OF the country. telling of the
formation of societies for the purpose OF
collecting money to send. TO the Grecian
army, and We are deeply grateful for the
sympathy and interest OF our American
friends. Mrs. Potter Palmer promised us
aid in Chicago, and Mrs. c. A. Postiey
Mrs. Ogden Doremus and other well known
New York women are enlisted in the work
here. We shall ask Mrs. General Grant
Mrs. John Sherman and other prominent
Washington women to lend their influence
in this hour OF need
The following additional subscriptions
have been received at The Star ONCE:
Heretofore acknowledged. .sl2i ~
Mr.. T.. u. Schafer. er........................ 500
Mr.. A. J. Strasburger. 20o
MRS. Minna afer...................... 500
A ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 300
lS'al. .$I:Ss ~
Evening star., 1897-04-28
ter steady. unchangpd E<rs Arm. up-hanre>
cheese steaey. unchanged whisky unchanged
G0vernmeat Beads.
Quotations reported by Corson q Maeart.
ney. hankerA
Gt.in and C,t,,, M.,k.,..

Furnished by w. b. Hibbs q Co. bankers
and brokers. 1421 + St. members New York
stock exchange. correspondents Messrs.
Ladenburg. Thalmann & Co.. New York
Evening star., 1897-04-28
Texn. Tom se.tenc-a eor .,,.

CHICAGO. April 2s.-Thoe. Redmond.
alias Texas Tom" formerly a well-knovn
race track follower, has been sentenced to
life Imprisonment for the murder of John
Stuart.
Evening star., 1897-04-28

The Queen Returns 10 England.
NICE. April 2S.-Queen Victoria started
at noon on her journey from Cimiex to
England.
Evening star., 1897-04-28
Orders tor N.v.l ss-u..

As the result OF careful and prolonged
tests. Secretary Long has placed orders
with the makers OF naval shells for a larrs
supply Of the new type Ct capped shells.
Evening star., 1897-04-28

Want ads in The Star pay because
they bring answers.
Evening star., 1897-04-28
HIS STAY LENGTHENED.
The President Will Not Return Int,
T0m0frOw.


NEW YORK, April 2s.-President Mckin-
ley decided to day that he would not return
to Washington until tomorrow He spent
the morning quietly at the Windsor Hotel
To Mayor Strong. who was among his cali
ers. he expressed himself as extremely
sratified at the way the ceremonies Of yes
terday were performed and the vast
throngs handled Accompanied by Abner
Mckinley and Secretary Porter, the Presi-
dent took short stroll up 5th avenue at
noon. Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt, with her
daughter Gladys, called on Mrs Mckinley
during the day.
The Vice PresiAent's Return.
TRENTON JUNCTION. N. j., April % -
The special train conveying Vice President
Hobart and the senatorial and coneres.
sional committee left Jersey City at 12 ar
timore and Ohio route.
Evening star., 1897-04-28
Not to BE Reported TIL Monday.

Ihe republican subcommittee. or the Sen
ate finance committee which is preparing
the tariff bill decided definitely today not
to attempt to report the bill to the full
committee before next Monday.
The democratic members of the commit
tee: when the bill is presented. will ask
for time sufficient to examine the bill in
detail.
The democrats insist that they have no
purpose of placing Instructions in the way
of the orderly disposition of the bill.
Evening star., 1897-04-28
PREPARING TO STEP IN.
The Powers DIscasaiaE Methods
InferventfOn.


PARIS. April 2s.-The following semi
official announcement of this dispatch was
rade:
"Pourparlers between Paris London
Rome snd St Petersburg, with the view of
attempting mediation between Turkey and
Greece, have been very active and are now
assuming more precise form 1t is hoped
that the opportunity to mediate will arise
before long Germany and Austria are
Kept informed of the progress of the nego-
tiations ard do not disapprove of them
BUDA PESTH. April 2s.-In the lower
house of the Hungarian diet today Count
Apponyi. the opposition leader. interpeIiated
the premier. Baron Banhy. as to whether.
if the territorial status quo and the grant
ing of autonomy to Crete the guiding
principles animating the powers. the mo-
ment has not arrived to '.end the aimless
and politically detrimental war" and
whether the object of Emperor Francis
Josephs visit TO St Petersburg is to mod
NY the conditions of our alliances. or. with
meDt with Russia on the. eastern question:"
detachment OF the Red Cross Society oc
Russia. consisting of two doctors and twen-
~ Sisters OF Mercy. with all that is neceS-
sary for establishing hospital with fifty
beds. has started for the seat of war.
CONSTANTINOPLE April 2s.-It IL now
believed the Greeks will probably not be
expelled from the Turkish empire at the
expiration of the fortnight's notice be-
ginning on Saturday. April 10. the day the
Turkish troops We're ordered to cross the
frontier. AmOrg the reasons for refraining
from their expulsion is the fact that the
Turkish government has not the means to
expel SO many people from the country.
TOCLON. April 2S.-OrderS have been is
sued for further detachments of French
infantry. artillery and marines to ne ready
10 leave Tor crete at a moments notice