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Evening star., 1897-04-12
Personal afention.

IS Charles MacAllister wilcox Of the Dem
yer newspaper press. and son of Gen.
o. B. Wilcox. u. 8. A., retired. has been
appointed assistant ad5itant general of
Colorado. with the rank .ef lieutenant col
onel. Lieut.. Col. wilcox lis clerk of the
Orchard Lake Military Academy, Michigan.
Capt. w. F. Stewart. 18th Infantry, sta
toned at Port Townsend. is in the city
Oh. private business
General Wilson, chief of engineers. is on
a visit to New York
Mr.. Josephus Daniels, formerly chief clerk
of the Interior Depart ment. but now editor
Raleigh. and will spend some days in this
city. go
Gov. Black and his SON. Mr.. Jerry Black,
entertained MI. Wn3 Jennings Bryan and
James Kear Of Pennsyfvania at lunch at
the Ebbitt House today.
Evening star., 1897-04-12
SECRETARIES. DUTIES.


Secretary Gage Makes Importnnt Re
assignmcnts-Nir. WIke to Retire.
Secretary Gage has made a reassign-
ment of the duties of the three assistant
secretaries of the treasury To Assistant
Secretary Spaulding is assigned the direc-
ton and supervision of all matters relat-
ing to the personnel and the public busi-
ness of these offices: Bureau of navigation
bureau of immigration, life saving service,
steamboat inspection service. marine hos
ptal service, light house service Office of
the supervising architect, secret service,
Internal revenue service. miscellaneous di-
vision. Assistant Secretary Howell will
have direction and supervision of matters
pertaining to the customs service, bureau
of statistics, division of,customs, revenue
cutter service. division Of special agents
and the division of printing, blanks. sta
tionery. Assistant Secretary Wike will
have charge of the business of the follow
Ing Eamed offices: Bureau of the mint en-
craving and printing, and the divisions of
public moneys, loans and currency book
keeping and warrants and mails and files
and the subtreasuries. These assign
ments are permanent in the cases of AS
sist Secretaries SpauldinE and Howell. As
sistant Secretary Wike. to whom has been
assigned the: supervision OF financial af-
fairs formerly confided to Mr. Curtis. will
shortly he succeeded in office by a gentle
man more in political accord with the ad-
mlnlstratlon. Who the hnancial assistant
VIII be has rot yet been disclosed, but it Is
stated that his selection Will he based on
MS special fitness for that branch of the
treasury service. Mr. sWike is indisposed
at present and Mas not been at the Office
Ior several days. He has consented to
qualify. ~
Evening star., 1897-04-12
SHORT SENATE SESSION.
Adjournment in Honor of the Memoir
of MIR. Voorhees,.

Adjournment In Honor of the Memory
of MIR. Voorhees,.
The Senate met at noon for the first
time since the death of ex-senator Voor-
hees. who, until a recent day. was a con-
spicuous member of the body.
The opening prayer of Rev. DR.. Milburn.
the blind chaplain, made eloquent refer
ence to Mr.. Voorhees, brilliant talents i'm
passioned ardor, kindling eloquence, genu-
inc patriotism and the unselfish dedication
of his great powers to every cause, hu-
man and divine. which enlisted his care.
Divine consolation was invoked for the
family of the man who had inscribed his
name on the tablets which perpetuate the
great orators and statesmen of his gen.
GRAFTON.
Immediately following the prayer Mr.
German of Maryland moved that as a
mark of respect to their late associate
the Senate adjourn, adding that many SEN
ators desired to attend the funeral. The
motion prevailed. and at 1906 pm. the
Senate adjourned.
Evening star., 1897-04-12
THE NICARAGUA CANAL.

What Ex-senator Warner Miller Says
of the COmpany's Purpose.
Ex-senator Warner Miller of New York
is a the Arlington. When asked by a Star
reporter today regardingSne course that
would be pursued by the~Nicaraxua. Canal
Company. of which he is the president. in
further operations for tho conrteuction of
that great waterway. Mr.. Miller replied:
Secretary Sherman has shown a prefer
ence for opening that matter for treaty
negotiations, and IL that course is desired
Germ Is to build the canal
Evening star., 1897-04-12
NEW CHINESE MINISTER.
Arrival Of the Steamer Gaelic At San
FranciacO.

cisco late Saturday night. On her way
across the Pacific tie steamer displayed
the yellow triangular dragon flag of China
at hc-~>Sasthead in honor OF Minister Woo
Ting Fong. who will represent the En-
peror of China In America Spain and
Peru. He and his suite occupied nearly
all the state rooms in the vessel.
There arc nearly sixty consular represen-
tatiNes, secretaries and attaches in his
suite and they were given all the COM
forts and privileges OF the steamer. At
Honolulu The vessel was held in port ne ar
ly day TO give Woo Ting Fong an op-
portunity to see the island city ana eaten
a glimpse of South Sea life. The peacably-
inclined Chinese look TO Woo Ting FonR
TO settle the dispute now existing between
the See Yups and the Sam Yups
Evening star., 1897-04-12
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE.
More Changes Made In the Foreman
shfps Today.

HoFc ShAnScS Made IN the FOreman-
ships Today.
A number of additional changes have
Eeen made in the government printing Of
flee. George A. Tracey has been relieved
from the foremanship Of the Congressional
Record. w. E. Shields and Homer Melick,
foremen have resigned, the latter accept
Ing position as compositor. while the for
mer will retire to his home near Marl-
boro', Md. c. M. Robinson, secretary of
Columbia Typographical Union, has been
reinstated as chief of the proof room He
"es a soldier in Gen. Lew Wallace's ia
nous 11th Indiana Zouaves. Capt Ram
were also reinstated in the office TODAY the
former to take charge Of the State Depart
ment branch. and the latter of the fifth di-
Evening star., 1897-04-12
COMMISSIONS SIGNED.
The First Act. of the Prcrident IN
His Return,

Among the first acts of the President this
afternoon was TO issue the commission of
Capt Crowninshield OF the navy as chief
of the bureau OF navigation. Navy Depart
ment, and Mr. Thos. w. Cridier as third
assistant secretary Of state. whose nomina-
tons were confirmed by the Senate during
his absence. but who were not able to enter
upon the discharge OF their new duties until
q, Ter they mad received their commissions
These forma'fties were observed today
and the two officials named were duly in
stalled IN their new Offices
Evening star., 1897-04-12
BASE BALL ARBITRATORS.
Meeting of the National Board In New

Meeting of the National Board I'm New
York.
NEW YORK. April 12-The national
board Of arbitration of professional base
ball associations met here today. N E.
Young Of Washington presided. The other
members of the board are James A. Hart
of Chicago, A. H. Soden of Boston, c. H.
Eyrne OF Brooklyn, John T. Brush of Gin
cIpnati and F. H. Robson of Cleveland
The dispute between St. Louis and Mime
apolis over the services Of Pitcher Hutch
inson is said to be one of the chief cases
which the board will deal with.
Evening star., 1897-04-12
spALDING GIVES BONDS.
Return of the Savings Bank PresI
dent to ChicaHO.

uent 10 ChfcaVO.
CHICAGO, April 12.-President Charles
w. Spalding Of tire defrnct Globe Savings
Bank arrived in Chicago last night on
the Baltimore and Ohio road. coming from
Grand Calumet Heights Ind, and leaving
the train before it reached the city depot
After consultation with some of his
friends whom he met privately. he went TO
the residence Of VIM. L. Hail. justice Of
the peace, where he gave bonds for his
appearance in court,-~to answer to the
charge of receiving money when he knew
the bank to be fnsofvent. This charge had
been made by Frank E. Stone.
Justice Hall placed the amount of bond
at $780, and set April 10 for the hearing
Of the case. 1t was nearly midnight when
the bond was signed.
Evening star., 1897-04-12

ship cruised along up the river slowly,
and by evening again came. to anchor in
the neigf1bortood OF Maryland Point. Here
native oysterman came aboard with a
present of some hnet oysters. fresh from
the river, which Were accepted by the
President and gratefully appreciated by
tho others of the party. An early start was
made up the river this morning, and the
Dolphin reached the navy yard- without in
cident. Donations of Potomac shad were
received at other points of the trip.
The President enjoyed his vacation be-
yond all expectations. 1t was the first he
the first of the kind he had ever had. He
was interested in everything he saw, most
of the sights being novel to him. He wore
naval cap,a looking like; yachtsman,
spent hours in inspecting every corner of
the boat, and questioned the officers and
sailors about everything he saw. Work
was not permitted, and the only suggestion
of official life was the tri-daily weather
reports, which were welcomed, and a tele-
gram received at Annapolis from Secretary
Alger, telling briefly what had been done
for the relief of the flood sufferers.
When he returned to the White House
this afternoon the President announced
that he would see no callers in connection
of the day.. That was the first application
of a new rule which the President decided
upon while on his trip. Hereafter he will
not receive personal calls after l o'clock,
but will give up his time after that hour
each Office day to the consideration of mat
ters of public business solely.
Nashville Wants the President.
A delegation OF Nashville, Tenn, people
are in the city at the Ehbltt and will call
Brownlow to invite the chief executive to
visit the Tennessee exposition. fixing what
even time best suits him The delega don
feels confident the President will accept.
Evening star., 1897-04-12
FATAL SALOON FIGHT,

Death of n st. Louis Politician as the
Result Of Quarrel.
ST. LOUIS. Mo-, April 12.-As the result
of fight with pistols in a saloon. John
Swering. ex-central republican committee
man of the second ward, died at the City
Hospital this morning. Henry Erb ex-
deputy city marshel. fired the fatal shot
A quarrel over politics caused the killing.
Erb is in iail,
Evening star., 1897-04-12
The Battle Ship Iowa.

1t is expected that the battle ship Iowa
will Join the North Atlantic fleet the last
Of May in readiness to participate in the
summer maneuvers on the coast of New
England. Capt. Sampson will have COM
mand of the Iowa and Capt. ONeill Of the
Washington gun factory will succeed him
as chief Of the naval bureau of ordnance
Evening star., 1897-04-12
CONSTANTINE Is READY.
Says His Troops Are fin Fine Condf-
ton md Prepared for Mnr.


NEW YORK, April 12-The Press prints
at Larissa, Thessaly:
/ had a persona. interview with the Crown
Prince Constantine, commander-in-chief OF
the Greek troops. at his headquarters here
this afternoon. The prince talked freely
Of the situation which is now confronting
the people. He said: Il am fully prepared
to make war when 1t becomes necessary
Ny troops are in excellent condition. and
the warlike spirit prevails in the soul OF
every man under arms.
IF the Turkish army should make an
attempt to cross the frontier and attack
us, l should act promptly. / shall stand
by this decision. whatever may happen.
but 1 shall not do anything to force the
crisis.
"In the face of any popular demonstra-
tion favorable to a declaration of war 4
am convinced that my soldiers would prove
true to their allegiance. and would obey
me. no matter what influence was brought
to bear on them
Therefore, i do not fear any hasty ac-
ton on their part without first considering
my orders.
several rebel bands Of armed Greeks was
wholly Unauthorized by me and absolutely
against my policy and my instructions from
the king.
no means, be used an excuse to begin
war and I shall do my utmost to prevent
a repetition of such a violation of the neu-
trality laws
'.The Tm kish position captured by these
rebels will not be occupied by the Greek
army, nor will We aid the invaders in any
way.
aggressive action, unless forced to- no mat
ter how long il may be. until the Cretan
question Is finally settled"
Evening star., 1897-04-12
Mrs. stanford's Denial.

SAN FRANCISCO. April 12.-Mrs STAN
ford deEies the story that she has in
sured her life for 8. 100000 in a New York
company.
Evening star., 1897-04-12
BADLY DAMAGED BY FLAMES.
Fivc-Story St. Louis Building Partly
Bu6ned.

Bu4ned.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, April 12.-The five-story
building at Main street and Park ave-
nue., occupied by the St. Louis Refriger-
ator and Wooden Cutter Manufacturing
Company. was partly destroyed by fire to-
day. The loss is estimated at $500 COW
ering the building and contents, which
were partially insured. At the time of the
tornado last May the building was de-
stroyed by the wind, and then burned Two
firemen and boy were injured by falling
walls, but not fatally hurt =
Evening star., 1897-04-12
Mr.. Hobart. Residence.

Vice President Hobart has leased the
residence of J. Don Cameron on Lafayette
fquare for four years.
Evening star., 1897-04-12
AIM OF THE INVASION.
Ii Was to Cut on Comm unicatsou
With Epfrua.

LONDON. April i2.-The Daily News pub
fishes the following dispatch from Its La
Iissa correspondent. describing the scene
at the insurgent camp near Kalabaka on
the eve of the invasion:
The encampment is In the great n rest
of verenvjL close to the frontier. We spent
the night in the open air. wrapped In great
shaggy goatskin capotes. and lying around
camp fires. The morning dawapf clear.
The bright, fresh verdure I'd the new
Evening star., 1897-04-12
The Star in the Western Suburbs.
Arrongor,.nsS h.va hse., r,ad.

Arrangements have been made
with the agent for THE STAR
whereby the rsgular subscribkrs
residing in thejqYHing districts
= ofGeorsetown. amdins Tenley-
: town and Conduit Road, will
hereafter be furpl lshed with '-The
Star" at the sA9e sprice paid by
subscribers within the city prop
er. viz: Ten cents 4 week. or for
ty-four cents q month.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-13
THE CITY ADVERTISING.

Contra ct for Doing Same Awarded to the
Evening Tribune and Times.
The joint standing Committee on Print
ing of the City Council held a meeting last
evening in the council chamber at the
City Hall. All the members were present
and Chairman Wilmarth presided.
The principal business transacted was
the opening of the bids submitted by the
different papers for doing the city adver-
tising for term of three years. Bids were
sent In by the TRIBUNE, Times, Gazette
and Chronicle and Post.
II was decided to make and execute con-
tracts with THE EVENING TRIBUNE Snd
Evening Times for doing the city adver-
tising, the joint resolution passed at the
meeting Of the City Council on Inaugural
tion day giving the power to the joint
standing committee to make and execute
contract for three years for this pur-
pose.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-13

The report covered at length the cost OF
the training school to the city. The plan
the superintendent suggests Is In the out
line like that OF Providence, where teach
ers receive certificate at the end OF the
normal school year or are not allowed to
finish the course under the direction of the
critic teachers.
The criticism of the schools in the
Mayors inaugural addsess the superin-
tendent believes to be honest criticism,
but the superintendent expresses the hope
that the Mayor will visit the schools and
test the validity of the claim, as great sim
plicity Is now used In the distribution Of
knowledge.
The report of the truant officer concludes
the report.
On motion OF Mr.. Emerson the report
was accepted.
Permission was granted the superintend-
ent to be absent the second week in Feb
ruary, enabling him to attend the conven-
tion of superintendents at Indianapolis.
The chairman then announced the fol-
lowing committees for the year as follows:
alifications-Barker, Emerson and
Cronin.
Books-Miss Kenyon, Coop and Mrs.
Jolly.
Property-Pierce, Barker and Slattery.
Finance-Emerson, Cronin and Coop.
Promotions-C Cronin, Miss Kenyon and
Emerson.
Evening Schools-Coop, Emerson and
Slattery.
Music and Physical training-Mrs. Jolly,
Barker and Coop.
In making the appointments, the chair
man remarked that "from indications the
members of the committee intended to do
considerable work during the coming
year. The war cry of the year would be
economy. He hoped to have every meet
ing begin at 8 o'clock, and suggested that
the subcommittee finish their work to
that hour"
Mr.. Emerson's motion that every sub
committee appoint a secretary and keep a
record book OF their proceedings and that
the same be available to members at any
time was adopted.
The session on motion then adjourned.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-13
G. A. r. APPOINTMENTS.

Commander Seabury Announces the APP
pointive Onhcers for Tower Post.
Past Commander SeabuIy has announced
the following appointments; Inside Sem
tinel, J. 8. Gay; Outside Sentinel, William
A. Beatty; Superintendent of Cemeteries,
Joseph f. Means; Superintendent OF Bur-
ial Lot, William J. Hughes; Bugler, John
j. Hickie; entertainment committee, Com
rades Earl S. Binford, George J. Fair
brother, Edward p. Tobie, Benjamin f..
Davis, Thomas ID. Rice, Post Associates
William McGregor, Charles E. Pervear,
Micah w. Spencer, F. Eugene Barker,
Philo f. Thayer; Committee OH Flag Day
Edward p. Tobie, Gilman G.. Fisher,
Albert &. White.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-13
A DARING R0BBER
Young Man From Roxbury
Before the Court.
He Made Himself Altogether Too
Familiar at Several Residences.
After Taking Clothing From Central Falls
lie Is Arrested on the View.

A case of daylight robbery enlivened the
proceedings in the District Court this
morning, and the bold, bad robber In the
case was John Riley Of Boston, alias John
Murray Of Roxbury, aged % years. Early
yesterday afternoon Riley entered the
house of John III. Brennan on Cross street,
Central Falls, and very modestly attired
himself in Mr.. Brennan's best suit OF
clothes, and anticipating cold sns also
walked away with an overcoat. lie con-
siderately left his old and well-worn gar
ments in exchange.
Had he walked over the Massacb d 5etts
line, he would have doubtless carrici of
the clothing in safety, but inste.i he
walked over to Pleasant View and called
at several houses, without, however, ring
ing the door bell.
Finally a woman saw him after he had
helped himself to a drink Of milk at the
residence of John w. Perry on Clay street,
and ransacked the apartments of Mrs.
Maria McGinn, No. Park street, and ne
was followed and arrested by Officer
Nemitz. Shortly after he was taken to the
station and Mr.. Brennan called and identi-
fled his cloth ing. The prisoner denied his
guilt, but Mr.. Brennan's visiting cards were
found in the pockets, and he was forced
to don his old garments and give up the
others.
This morning he at first pleaded not
guilty, and afterwards changed his mind
and Judge Shove held him I'm bonds OF
1000 for appearance before the March term
OF the Common Pleas Court. After having
his picture taken, he was conveyed to Cen
tral Falls to plead and said be was not
guilty.
In Central Falls, Riley waived examina-
tion and was bound over in bonds of S1C0
Margaret Blydenburg was found guilty
of being disorderly person and will have
chance to reform during the next six
months at Cranston.
One drunk was fined " and costs, anc
| owing to the absence of the lawyers, tn,
Jackson -Nauchel shooting, assault, auc
tion pitch case was laid over one week.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-13
TOWER RELIEF CORPS.

Recently Elected Officers Are Installed Il
by the Department Councillor.
The recently elected officers OF Tower
Relief Corps, No. /, were installed last
evening by Department Councillor Emily
+. Fish, assisted by Ella Il. Tilton, acting
as conductor: President, Harriet NJ. Ford; (;
Senior Vice President, Julia V. Fuller;
Junior Vice President, Lizzie +. Dexter;
Secretary, Lizzie Il. Sweetland; Treasurer,
Sarah w. Earle; Chaplin, Kate Stcerc;
Conductor, Annie Chandler; Guard, Annie
Hawkins.
The presentation OF a bouquet to the i'm
stalling officer and a collation. followed.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-13
PAWTUCKET LODGE, N. E. O. P.

Grand Warden Installed Oficers at the
Meeting Of the Order Last Evening.
Grand Warden Alonzo T.. Pierce i'm
stalled the officers of Pawtucket Lodge,
No. i, N. Z. o. p, last evening. The at
tendance was large and visitors were pres
ent from Monitor Lodge of Mansfield, and
Franklin, Wayland and Valentine Lodges
OF Providence. Following were the OFF,
GERS installed: Warden, T. y. Blackjack I;
Vice Warden, Mrs. Lenora Pierce; Secre-
tary, William A. Leonard; Financial
Secretary, Alton l.. Pierce; Treasurer, A.
y. Pierce; Guide, John Morpeth; Guar
dian, Mrs. Caroline Blackjack; Sentinel,
George u. Polsey; Trustee, Henry Il. Eitts.
A collation. was served at the close OF
the installation.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-13
DAMAGED BY WATER.

hanosoine 81. Jrseph's ParOchia1 school
Considerably Despoiled.
The new and handsome parochial school
building belonging to st. Joseph's parish
was considerably damaged Monday eve
ming. The damage was caused by the
water being left running all night.
1t is rumorod that through the careless
ness OF the janitor he neglected shut
ting of the water that supplies the
boiler, and the water making it's
way through the pipes found an outlet
through the water cocks connected with
the different radiators. The exact amount
of damage is not known.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-01-13
Miss Minnie is. Carey Still
Leads the Pawtucket
Teachers.
The Central Falls Section Has 4
New Leader In the Race
Today.
MISS CURRAN A CLOSE SECOND.
How the Vote Stood at 6O'CIock LAST Night--
A Heavy Vote Is Being Cast To-day
Send In Your Ballots.

Miss Minnie II. 8. Carey of the Garden
street school retains the lead In the teach
ers contest for the trip to Washington. In
view OF the fact that the vot, cicated TO-
day closed last night at Q o'clocc the ad-
vance made by the different contestants 10
excellent.
Miss Mary p. McGrath of the Kendall
street school occupies first place in the
Central Falls list, with Miss Agnes M.
Curran a close second. Just before 6
O'Clock last night sufficient votes were
passed in for Miss McGrath to advance her
to the lead.
A Fifth Ward boy writes: "I am work
ing for Miss Carey of the Garden street
school, who Is very popular teacher and
deserves to 60 to Washington"
The indications point to most inter
esting contest. Before the end of the week
the contest for votes will be on in earnest.
Shortly before noon a small boy from
the First Ward came In with package for
Miss Fairbrother Of the Broadway school.
This number will be added to Miss Fair
brother'e figures tomorrow.
The successful teachers will make the
trip to Washington on the same train with
the 30 teachers from the New England
states, which will be sent by the Boston
Globe. The TRIBUNE's guests will stop at
the same hotel, the Arlington, and the
successful contestants will have an oppor-
tunity to discuss school works in their re-
spective cities, which should prove very
beneficial in many ways.
Supt. Fisher Of the Pawtucket public
schools is particularly well pleased at The
TRIBUNE's idea OF sending representa-
from the teaching force to the inaugural
ceremonies at Washington. He believes
that ii 1t will not only benefit the persons
attending. but will be beneficial to the
whole school system. The idea has his
hearty approval.
PAwrUCKET.
Miss Minnie T. y. Carey, Garden 81. ... ~
Miss Jeanette w, Fairbrother, Broadway n
Miss Sarah j. Kirk, Garden. St..........,. ~
Miss Mary +. McCabe, East St........... -
Miss Nellie +. Martin, Ward Room No. ~
Miss Ellen Mckeough, Ward Room No.5 q
Miss Ellen &. Brennan, Washington st..
Miss Sarah keenan,, Quincy Ave .......I 7
Miss A. Maud Emerson, Church Hili...... z
Miss Sarah l.. Cullen, Lincoln Ave......
CENTRAL FALLS.
Miss Mary =. McGrath, Kendall 81. ...... II
Miss Agnes N. Cuiran, Garfield St........ IL
Miss Mabel II. Easton, Broad St.. -. -. IL
Miss Maude Il. GoodiEg, Garfield St.. =. 10
Miss Alma l.. Bannon, Washington St.. 10
MissEleanor Asquith, Training School b
Miss Katie Beattie, Hedley Ave......... 8
Miss Mary Il. Mclaughlin, Broad St....