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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-02
IMPURITY IN WATER.
Trial of Indicted Firm for Fouling
the Potomac.

Trial of Indicted Firm for Fouling
the Potomac.
The Commissioners today transmitted the
following letter received by them from the
city attorney of Cumberland, Nd to Capt.
Gaillard. In charge of the Washington
aqueduct, with the statement that the Com
missioners would gladly cooperate in any
measure to secure the purity of the water
supply. The letter states:
Il take the liberty of addressing you, adj
vising you that the grand jury Of this coun-
ty. Allegany, has lately indicted the Pied
mont Pulp and Paper Company for fouling
the Potomac river. west of Cumberland
rendering our drinking water impure and
unfit for use. The pollution from this paper
&C mpany and other industries of a like ma
Il re and character is rapidly contamina ting
the Potomac river throughout its entire
extent, and it is Cniy a matter of a few
years until the river water at Washington
viii be rendered totally unfit for use; the
fish are being destroyed now seventy miles
below Cumberland. and we deem it of the
utmost Importance, not only to ourselves,
but to all who will use the river
water in the future, that this growing de-
struction Of the water supply of our cities
should be stopped.
The case will be tried probably the lat
ter part of next week or the week follow
ing, and think it would be most import
ant for you to have some thoroughly COM
potent man present at that trial to take
notes Of the trial itself and give such as
sistance in the matter his experience
and knowledge would enable him to give
He should be a thorough chemist and prac-
teal man. thoroughly acquainted with wa
ter supplies, their sources of pollution, etc
IF you desire to see me in connection
with this matter could run down to Wash
Ing, say next Wednesday morning and see
you in the afternoon. This matter is of
such Importance. not only to the people of
our city, but to the people of the District
OF Columbia, that 1 think we should act in
harmony and with all our energy to the
same common end.
PLEASE advise me if you think 1T worth
while to take an interest in this matter
with u.s."
The letter was signed by Robert n. Cor
don. who subscribes himself as city attor-
rey of Cumberland, Md
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-02
BLANCO PREDICTS SUCCESS
He is Pleased With the Outlook for Pacifying
Cuba.
Feeling I'm Spain IL More Hopeful
Since His Arrival I'm
the Island.

MADRID. November 2.-Marshal Blanco
the new captain general of Cuba, has sent
cable message to the Spanish govern
ment saying he has formed a favorable
opinion regarding the prospects for the
pacification of Cuba
A semi-off1cial note was circulated today
giving a more exact indication of the con-
tents of the Spanish note in reply to the
communication of the United States on
the subject of Cuba than has hitherto
been published. 1t says the note of Spain
consists Of twenty-eight pages of folio.
The first part of the reply is a paraphrase
of the note of the United States minister,
General Stewart L. woodford, and 1t con-
cludes with the assurance that Spain IL
animated by the same friendly feeling as
expressed in behalf of the United States.
The second part of the reply goes into
elaborate details concerning the various
nlibustering expeditions which are said TO
nave left the United States for Cuba
which details are based entirely upon the
report OF Calderon Carlisle, the former
counselor for the Spanish legation at
washington Spain. in concluding that
portion of her reply to the United States.
expresses the hope that this phase of the
situation will be changed and that the
United states will try to prevent further
violations of international law"
Replying to the offer of mediation made
ny the United States. Spain says she hopes
the United States will act "loyally and
correctly in helping to pacify Cuba, es-
pecfa!ly in view of the fact that such an
extended form of autonomist government
Is about to be sincerely granted"
The general feeling here is more hopeful
OF peaceful outcome of the situation, es-
pecially since Marshal Blanco's arrival at
Havana, it is believed his presence
Will greatly further the solving of the
Cuban problem. At the same time it is
pointed out that the submission of the in
surgents cannot be expected unless they
are entirely abandoned by the United
States"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-02
THE COURTS.
Court '2of Appeals.

court 5-OL Appeals.
Present-The- chief justice, Mr.. Justice
Morris and Mr.. Justice Shepard.
7O5 Quirki AFT Lseberr.sp continued 6s3,
District Of Columbia agt. Krause; judg-
ment affirmed With costs, opinion by JUS
tice Shepard 85E, HoHartset al. agt Ches-
apeake and Ohio Railway Company; judg-
ment reversed with costs and cause re-
manded for new trial, opinion by Justice
Shepard: Te4. Wells agt Wells; decree af-
firmed with costs, opinion by Chief Justice
Alvey ESQ.,. Seitz ct al agt. Seitz ct al. );
decree reversed with costs and cause re-
manded with directions to dismiss the bill
OF complaint, opinion by Justice Morris
61S Towson ct al. agt. Moore ct al; decree
affirmed with costs, opinion by Justice Nor
ris. 693, Chapman agt Natalie Anthracite
Coal Company; judgment affirmed with
costs. opinion by Justice Morris. It's.
Washington and Georgetown Railroad Com
pany agt. Adams: Judgment affirmed with
costs, opinion by Justice Morris. Adjourned
until Thursday, November 4, 1897.
Equity Court No. Judge Cox.
Stoddard agt. Johnson; commission or
dered to ISSUE Mckenzie agt. Mckenzie;
murrer overruled. Young agt. Morrow;
ale ratified nis. Ament agt lexington
ard Soldiers Home Railway Company; re-
ceiver authorized to compromise claim.
Danenhower aEt Eisenhower: Elizabeth
s. Danenhower and Frank L. Williams
appointed trustees. Bright agt King; sale
decreed. with ]. b. Larner and ]. A. Mae
DEL trustees to SELL Antrim agt Male:
appearance of absent defendant ordered
ard vacation of order of publication or
dered. ALDER agt. ALDER; sale ratified pis.
Equity Court No. 2-Judge Hagner.
OHutt agt. Onutt; Oroer committing COM
plainant to custody of marshal for con-
tempt. Measer agt. Measer; order allow
ing ten days to take testimony in rebuttal
and surrebuttad.
Circuit Court No. Justice Cole.
Cissel & Co. agt. Verkorn; Judgment by
default. National Capital Bank agt Brown
ing; bill of exceptions signed and filed
Cumberland agt. 3. and r. Ry. Co.; on
trial.
Criminal Court No. 1-Chief Justice Bing-
ham.
United States agt. Frank Jordan; rape;
on trial.
Criminal Court No. 2-Justice Bradley.
United States agt. Daniel Williams; en-
bezzlement; trial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-02
Religious Festival. Celebrated.

Last evening the Rev. Arthur s. Johns.
the new rector of Washington Parish.
preached an appropriate and instructive
sermon in st. Matthew'S Episcopal Chapel
on M and Half streets southeast. The
speakers style was very suggestive of that
or his father, the late eloquent bishop of
Virginia. The chancel looked beautiful in
IT'S pure white draping. The evening serv-
Ice was read by the Rev. Mr.. Mckee, pas
tor of the chapel, Miss Mabel Boswell act
ing as crganist on the occasion.
AT St Augustine's Church yesterday, In
observance Of the feast Of all saints, low
masses were celebrated at 6, Z, . and ii
O'Clock am. At 100 pm. the novena to
the souls In purgatory concluded with a
sermon by the Rev. Lawrence ]. Kavanagh,
8. J.. of Georgetown University. Today, al.
the feast Of all souls. low masses were said
at 8 and o'clock, and solemn requiem
mass at 10 o'clock.
The usual services Of the first Friday of
the month In honor Of the sacred heart will
be held In this church next Friday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-02
Washington Stock Exchange.

Saies-regular cal-12 o'clock m.-Pneumatic Gun
Carriage. 100 at "a CENTS 100 at 50 cents; 100 at
genth h, EN- Linotype at lsi Lanston Monotype
District St 's Of Columbia Bonds.-2oyear fund is,
10lh bid 3oyear fund 6s gold. liz bid. Water
stock as. 1901, currency. liz bid Water stock IS.
Iii bid, rs asked
Miscellaneous Bonds Metropolitan Railroad IS,
i2s sS Did ias asked Raroad er
tihcates of indeStedness b. III bid. lllss asked.
road is. 100 asked. Columbia Railroad Is. llsia
bid. Washington Gas Company 6s, series a. III
bid. U. s. Electric Mght debenture imp 102 hid.
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone IS, 1oI bid:
bid. American security and Trust 5s 4. and o.
100 bid Washington Market Company LIST 6s, 10
bid. washington Market Company ext. Is, no hid.
Masonic Hall Association s.; io4 bid. Washington
bid. MetrooPollian, ESQ b,d, $40 asked Central;
lumbia. 1870 bid. Capital. 100 bid: West End, ioa
DEPOSIT and Trust IS; ,so asked Washingten Loan
and Trust i!5 bid. $50 asked. Washington Safe
HaiIrcad a. stocEs.-oapital Traction. ssH bid, SAX
asked. Metropolitan. l2l bid. Columbia. 90 hid.
80 G s; and sss LIGHT ss e s,S Gas
s. Electric Light; III bid. lli% asked;
IS s S g SS g aS
Potomac. IS bid T., Arlington $50 bid. German,
asked. Columbia. Io!s bid, Il asked Riggs. tx
bid. 81 asked Peoples. 81 bid. Lincoln, bid
bid los asked csa%la Tisie I La, asked a
Telephone stocks.-Pennsglvania, IS bid, 80 asked
can Graphopbone. . bid, eM asked. American
Graphophone; preferred; 70 bid, II asked. Pneu-
Miscellaneous Stocks.-Mergt inhaler Linotype 1ss
bid. 1874 asked. Lanston Monotype, 1917 bid. %
asked. Washington Market, 10 bid. Great Falls
Ice, lis bid, l25 asked. Norfolk and Warrington
Steamboat, lo0h asked Lincoln Hall, 80 asked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-02
ENGLISH GREATLY INTERESTED.
London Papers Devote Much Space Il
New York Contest.

London Papers Devote Much Space to
New York Contest.
LONDON. November -2-The afternoon
newspapers here publish columns of matter
today devoted to the municipal election of
Greater New York The gossip and pre-
dictions generally express the opinion that
Judge Van Wyck will win. The charge,
frequently made, that the English news
papers do not devote enough attention to
American affairs is untenable in the pres
ent case.
The st. James Gazette this afternoon
points out that yesterdays municipaf elec-
lions in England are quite overshadowed
by the New York election. Thousands of
Englishmen who are quite familiar with
the personalities Of Messrs. Low, Van
Wyck and Tracy are entirely ignorant Of
the fact that their own local rulers were
changed In the course of yesterday, as the
account Of these English elections is only
to be seen in obscure corners of the En-
glish newspapers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-02
HERO OF RORkE.s DRIFT DEAD.
Col. John Rouse MerriOtt Chard Dies
at TauntOn, England.


LONDON, November 2-Colonel John
Rouse Merriott Chard. ". c., the hero OF
the famous defense of Rorkes Drift, South
Africa, In January, 1879, died at Taunton
yesterday evening.
Colonel Chard was born in 1S47 and OBJ
tanned his commission In the royal engi-
neers in 1858. AS a lieutenant he went to
Natal early in January. 1879, and on Janu-
airy % was left in charge Of the commits
sariat post at Rorke's Drift. with eighty
men of the S0th Regiment of Infantry. See
ing that an attack upon the post was immi.
nent, Lieutenant Chard caused barricade
to be hastily thrown up, the soldiers using
the commissarfat stores for this purpose
and building the breastworks partly under
fire. Soon after dark the post was attacked
by about 5000 Zulus and the fighting lasted
the greater part of the night. Six times the
Zulus succeeded in forcing their way inside
the barricade, but they were each time
driven out at the point Of the bayonet. At
dawn the next day the post was relieved
by British force and 351 dead Zulus were
counted near the barricade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-02
Receiving the Return.
WILL VISIT NICARAGUA.
Civil Engineer Menocal Granted

Civil Engineer Menocal Granted
Leave.
Civil Engineer A. G. Menocal, on duty at
the New York navy yard. has been granted
leave Of absence for two months In order
that he may visit Nicaragua during the
time the Nicaragua canal commission. OF
which. Admiral Walker IL president. is
prosecuting its labors In that vicinity. Mr..
Menocal has been chief engineer Of the
canal since Its inception. and naturally
takes great interest In the work OF the
commission. He presumably viii look after
the interests OF the caral company. Dur
ing his absence Ills son. Civil Engineer A.
G. Menocal win attend to his duties at the
New York navy yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-02
LIGHT VOTE IN PHILADELPHIA.
Col. McMichnel Has a WaIk0ver for
State Treasurer.

OOts McMlCnael H09 q "0lkOVef 1OE
State Treasurer.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, November q
Rain has fallen here almost continuously
since yesterday morning, and the early
voters were obliged to take a wetting in
going to the polls. The rainfall had its
effect and even lighter vote was cast in
the early hours than had been anticipated. -
The vote in the city will be light and
there is noticeable Absence Of the Gus
tomary groups of electors in the vicinity
of the polling places. 1t is expected, how
ever, that an average off year vote will
be cast by the end Of the day. The polls
in the city and state are open from am
to pm. In the city there is no doubt that
the republican city ticket, headed by Colo
mel Clayton McMichael for city treasurer,
will be elected by majorites exceeding
$4,000 and that the plurality for the re-
publican state ticket will also go beyond
that figure.
Swallow, the prohibition candidate for
state treasurer, Is receiving many votes
from those who have not heretofore voted
the prohibition ticket.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-02
WILL ACCEPT THE YANTIC.

No More Objection From Michigan
Account of the Collision.
The troubles between the Navy Depart
ment and the governor of Michigan over
the cruiser Yantic are practically settled,
and the vessel will probably resume her
voyage to Detroit without further delay.
Word has reached the Navy Department
TO the effect that the vessel will be trans
ferred to the Michigan state authorities at
Montreal today and by them taken through
the intervening canals and lakes to De-
troit, where she will be formally delivered
to the naval reserve of the state.
Inc official report of Commander w. L.
Moore, commanding the Yantic, in regard
to the recent accident to that vessel was
received by Secretary Long today. 1t is as
follows:
"On October % got under way from Que
bee anchorage at 4:3O am. At $40 was in
colhslon with steamer Canadian, the
circumstances of which were as follows:
Al 0:lu a. M, October ~, when standing up
the ST. Lawrence river from the anchor
age of Quebec, Lieut.. F. s.. Carter, u s.
n, being in charge of the deck, with Pilot
sewn Person, the masthead light and star
board light of a steamer were sighted
ABOUT two points on the port bow. On
sighting the lights, the helm was put to
swer being made, the helm was put hard
aport. the pilot assisting at the wheel
The Yantic was forced to the north side of
the channel The steamer continued on
her course, striking the Yantic on the port
side Of the stem, damaging the cut-water
and doiphin-strfker, and carrying away the
back ropes and martngale. The engines
OF the Yantfc We're stopped and backed,
while those of the colliding steamer con-
tlnued to go ahead. The steamer swung
alongside, and although hailed repeatedly
and asked what damage had been sus-
tanned, gave no answer. The vessels sepa-
rated owing to the action of the Yantic's
engines The steamer stood across the
Iantfc's bow, and made landing at one
or the wharves at Hallett's Point, Quebee
The Yantie then backed off into. midstream
and rounded to with head up stream. The
steamer was seen to leave Hallett's Point
wharf. heading down stream. From this it
was evident that no serious damage was
sustained and no further inquiries were
made.
while in collision one of the crew Of the
steamer came on board the Yantic (Alz ean
Banvilse, seaman). From him 1t was
learned that the Steamer was the Cana dian,
g. b. Mason, master; plying between
Montreal and Gaspe; that the steamer at
the time wasin charge of a pilots appcen-
tice named Aviger, and that the Yantic's
whistle, though heard on board the Cana
dian, was not answered
"A thorough examination of the Yantic
shows no further damage than that al
ready stated, hetfalse work on the bow
be.rg broken and some unimporrant gear
carried away. The Yantic proceeded up
the st. Lawrence river, anchoring at the
head of Lake ST. Peter, and arrived at
Montreal at 4:15 pm, October 80"
&--A
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-02
WEATHER FAvoRs PopUL1srs.

South Dakota Has Fine Weather for
Election Day.
SIOUX FALLS, s. D., November 2.-An
ideal day dawned this morning 1t was
warm and clear, with a bright sun and no
wind. The effect Of this will be to increase
the vote, especially in the rural districts,
which is favorable to the populists.
The Indications, however, point to a light
vote, though it will be heavier by several
thousand than was anticipated week ago.
The interest in the election has come to
sudden climax, and something of the old
time stir is reported from various points in
the state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-02

BOTH SIDES CLAIM DETROIT.
Weather is Dad md Only Light
Vote POlleI.

DETROIT, Mich, November "a steady,
drenching cold rain, with no apparent
prospect of cessation, was the kind Of
weather furnished for the Detroit munich
pal election. Consequently the morning
vote was light in most of the 120 voting
precincts. Mayor Maybury's adheren.s
claimed that it was democratic weather
and tended to add to the democratic major
tiles which they have confidently been pre-
dieting.
The republicans insist, apparently with
equal confidence, that Clarence A. Black
claim as large majori.ies as do the demo-
Gratis. 1t is a quiet closing Of a quiet cam
paign. Citizens have been rather apathetic
as both candidates for mayor are represent
tative public men of highest character.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-02
ANTE-ELECTION CLAIMS.
All Parties Expect Victory in Greater
New York.

By Associated Press
NEW YORK, November 2.-The first
mayor Of Greater New York will be elected
today. For bitterness. complex situations
and uncertainty the campaign has never
been excelled In national or municipal cleo
tons The dramatic death and the funeral
Of Henry George, the nominee of the
Thomas Jefferson democracy. on the eve of
the election, an unprecedented event In the
political history Of the country, If not of
the world. and the selection of his son.
Henry George. as his political heir has had
an effect upon the general situation which
Is difficult. II not in possible. to estimate.
The general opinion. however, appears to
be that the votes which would have been
cast for the late. leader will be scattered
among all the candidates. but 1t Is also be-
heved that while this may alter the totals
received by the various nominees It will
not affect the positions of the leaders at
the conclusion of this municipal race.
Last Guns Fired Saturday.
The last Of the oratorical guns in this re-
markabfe campaign were fired Saturday
night A rattling skirmish fire was, how
ever, carried on by all parties throughout
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-02
LATE NEWS BY WIRE
INTEREST IN NEBRASKA ELECTION.

Bryan Urges the Silver Men to Turn
Out.
LINCOLN, Neb., November 2.-The
weather is crisp and cool, but the day fair,
and promises to be warm. Both republicans
and silver men were astir early, and des-
rerate efforts will be made to overcome
the apathy Of the voters and get out
large poll.
The chief interest in Nebraska Is over
the contest for supreme judge, and Mr..
Bryan has sent out word to his followers
that victory for the republicans means
blow to bimetallism
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-02
ELECTION BULLETINS.

They VIII he Displayed ON The Stars
BiW SCREENS Tonight.
The Star has made elaborate arrange
ments for dssplaythg the election returns
tonight. AsSpciatea Press. Western Union
and Postal ielegrfph bulletins, as well as
special dispSfchesA will be received over
special wireM running into The Star Office.
They will bSftakeh4hot from the wires and
flashed upoa4sthe III " Ammeth screens in front
of The Star buildings by means of two
large stereopticons, As soon as the re-
turns begin to arrive the stereopticon dis
play will commence. The exhibition will
continue as long as there is any news to
announce
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-02
EVEN BETTING ON COLORADO.
Weather UnfavOrable and Only ,
Light Vote Expected.


Light Vote Expected.
DENVER, Col, November 1.-The wealth
er is clear and cool, but the roads are so
muddy in the city. as well as in the coun-
try, on account of the heavy snow storms
week ago, that many voters will not take
the trouble to go to the polls. The small
groups at the various polling places in this
city when the polls opened at Z o'clock
this morning were in marked contrast to
the crowds in line last year, and there Is
no doubt the vote will be much smaller
than that of 1896
The betting on the state ticket, consist
ing only of candidates for judge Of the
supreme court, is even as between Judge
Charles d. Hayt, republican, and William
II. Gabbert, populist and democrat Both
are avowed silver men and both voted for
Bryan last year. but it is believed many
silver republicans will vote for Gabbert be-
cause Hayt accepted a nomination at the
hands Of the administration republicans
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-02
Ashmsn Drives Too Fast.

Fast driving was the charge upon which
a colored ash man. named Sidney Berkeley,
was arraigned In the Police Court this
morning. and his plea was mot guilty."
Several witnesses were examined to show
Of the reckless handling Of the horses. but
Berkley denied that he was driving fast.
Can your horses make coed timer the
defendant was asked
They can't make twelve miles an hour"
Berkeley responded. They are nothing but
old plugs, anyway.
The proof was against him. and nne
Of so was Imposed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-02
Comrades VIII Attend,

Members of Kit Carson Post, No. 2 G.
A. R., will attend the funeral services to
be held over the remains of Frederick
Landgraf tomorrow afternoon at O'clock
at the late residence, 1910 10th street. The
deceased was formerly a member of thu
9TH United States Infantry. The interment
VIII be at the Arlington National cemetery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-02
sHERIFEse AFrER THE Hosr1LEs.
MaraudinH Insilnns VIII BE DRIVE,
Out 81 Colorado.

MaraudinH In4anns VIII BE Driven
Out Df Colorado.
LAY. Col.la October Is, via Rifle. Col, No
vember 2.-aherifnfNieman has gone to the
Indian CAMP where Deputy Game Warden
Wilcox hadohis nSht, and which has been
deserted blythe 1Edians,
The sheriff saysrhe Will drive the Indians
out of the state Settlers from the lower
Bear and Snake River valleys are still walt
ing here. NO white men have yet been
killed by the Indians. but they said they
would ambush tina whites IL they follow
them to Blue mountain. Lilly Park IL ali
right. ~
DENVER. Col. November Mo addi-
tional news was received this snorninr Fl
the state capital concerning the Indian
troubles IN Roatt county. The troubles
are believed 70 be over, and the cayairy
troops. under Capt. Wright. are probably
now on the ground:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-02
Shooting for the Silver Gun.

At the ninth competition for the silver
cup on the range yesterday a number of
visitors were present with ladies to enjoy
the sport. 1t was close contest until Mr.
Gheen came to the front with a score Of
IS points and won the cup for the second
time, seven shots at 200 yards offhand
standard target. Gheen, So; Graham, 55;
Holt. ~: Shaw, 53: Colladay. 81; Carleton.
o1; Williams, 40; Farrow, jr., 4S.