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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-20
:. p. BALDWIN DEAD
Unsuccessful Result of Difficult Surgical
Operation.
End of a Long and Useful Carer In
the Public Service The Final
Illness Was Brief.

E. P Baldwin, late auditor for the Treas
ury Department, died at Atlantic City this
morning, as the result of an operation per-
formed for appendicitis. Mr.. Baldwin had
been at Atlantic City for about ten days,
and it was thought that the change of air
at that resort would result in bringing him
back TO health. The operation that was
performed. however did not turn out as
was expected. and his death took place
this morning
MIR. Baldwfn's residence is at Laurel Md.
He leaves a wife and three children-two
daughters and son-and his daughter is
at present employed in the Treasury De-
partment. He has had since the severance
OF his connection with the Treasury De-
partment law office in the Randall build
Ing on q street between 14th and 18th
streets. and carried on there a lucrative
business
Mr.. Ernest p. Baldwin was forty-seven
years of age and we'll known in this city
through his long connection with the
Treasury Department, where he rendered
faithful and efficient service to the govern-
nient- He was born in Bladensburg, Nd.
in 1851. and served in the navy during the
war an apothecary on the United States
ship Penobscot of the north Atlantic
squadron.
In 1871 he moved to Missouri and en-
gagged iii the practice of law there. He
and was "A member of the state senate
from the twentieth district. In August,
1880, he was appointed chief of division
in the office of the controller of the cur
rency. and two months afterward was APP
pointed deputy first auditor, in which he
rendered excellent service.
He was prominently identified with the
work of revising the methods of business in
the Treasury Department. While deputy
first auditor, he was directed by the Sec
rotary of the Treasury to take charge of
ard instruct the representatives sent. by
the Japanese government to this and the
governments of Europe to investigate theii
financial methods, with view to formu-
latinS financial system for the new form
of government granted by the Emperor of
japan.
In this work he visited European coun-
tries and Japan, and was thanked by the
government of Japan for his services. The
system he recommended was adopted by
Japan, and is now in successful operation.
In March. 1893. he was made auditor of
the treasury. and served in that capacity
until June 3 last
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-20
GRAND JURY REPORTS,
Two Indictments Found. Both Char.-
ing Criminal Libel

The grand jury this afternoon made its
first report since its adjournment for the
summer early last month, returning an
indictment against Thomas j. Staley and
one against William ]. Hooker, each charg-
ing criminal Iibei.
The indictment against Staley is to the
erect that the 2'i OF last June, while the
nomination OF Robert r. L. White to be
justice of the peace was pending il the
Senate, he (the defeudanD wrote a letter 10
Senator Gear, falsely and maliciously ac-
cusing the dominated man OF being a gam
bier. horseraCer and frequenter of saloons
The Indictment against Hooker charges
that he caused to be published IN morn
ing paper the 18th of August, 1895, a GER
tain false and malicious article accusing
one Adolph e. RucbsaIn with having cruel
~ treated and assaulted Joseph Gucnther
a boy Mr. Ruebsan had taken to his Vir-
ginia farm from the German Orphan Asy-
lam OF this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-20
JURY OF APPRAISERS.
Names of Those Who Will Serve In
Street Extension Cases.

Marshal Wilson today summoned the fol-
lowing well-known citizens as the jury of
appraisers in case 419, Denison and Leigh
tons subdivision of Mount Pleasant and
Pleasant Plains, the first of the street ex-
tension cases to be taken up, the selection
OF the first six having been exclusively an
pounced in Saturdays Star: Robert L.
Fleming, Clarence r. Norment, George w.
F. Swartzell, John A. Hamilton, Thomas
Somerville, w. Clarence Duvan and Geo.
H. Plant, jr.
They will appear in the District Court
Wednesday morning, but it is doubtful If
Justice Cox will take up the case for the
purpose of hearing testimony before the
4th or 9Th of next month.
The jury summoned today will. it is ex-
pected. Sit in all cases in which they shall
not be disqualified by reason of interest.
Case 453, Ingleside subdivision, will next
follow 40, and the remaining forty or more
cases will be taken up as promptly as pos
sible thereafter.
In cases 40 and 453 new trials have been
awarded as to certain parcels of land in
each subdivision, and are the only ones so
far tried.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-20
sECRETARY's NEW SCHEME.
Head of Agricultural Department
Wants Another Subordinate


Secretary Wilson of the Agricultural De-
partment said To-Day that he had concluded
TO ask Congress to put in permanent shape
certain work now being done along lines
suggested by him. y particular feature
of this is that the agents abroad are Sc
curing plants. bulbs and the like for the
de gartment-
No one feature IS now relegated To any
Particular department. Everything that
comes from foreign countries is under the
personal supervision of the Secretary
which. IN addition To his other duties takes
up too much C his Zine.
In view of this fact the Secretary pro-
poses To Set leave from Congress to estab-
!ish ar official who will ne in communica-
ton with different sections of the world
He VIII communicate with ministers of
the United States abroad coBsuls and
consular agents. particularly in localities
long inhabited h. man. The system Will
then lie introduced of bringing plants
seeds and the like 10 the United States
from Siberia TO the Indian Archipelago AMI
from tae mouth OF The Nile TO the Cane of
Good Hope
investigation will be made throuehn mt
Australasia to find out what particular
plants successful under certain comet
items and circumstances. Reports will he
made of these. the products themselves.
whenever il is thought they can be applied
successfully here. will be brought here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-20
COL. CHOPTANK AGAIN.
He Discourses Upon PIunkett of
Massa e husetts and the President.


well. the President is goin' away ag'in,''
remarked Colonel Choptank to The Star
man today. in very Disguised tone of
voice.
Yes; they say he is going to see Mr.
Plunkett of Massachusetts,
Jest SO. Now. I've been making some
inquiries about this here man Plunkett"
continued the colonel. why the Presi-
stern and rockbound coast. when there
is the eastern sho, with oysters just turn
in fat and juicy; with canvasbach ducks
comm into season, and with the whole
glorious category of good things to eat
and drink-lying ready to the hand, beats
me-"
He is going to see Mr. Plunkett"
! That's jest it. of course. SO L makes
some inquiries about this here Plunkett
Who is Plunkett? Whoever hearn tell
! ofNPiunkett until his name is flashed from
the golden shores of the Pacific to The pine
clad cliffs of Maine IN connection with the
Presidents visit? No doubt Piunkett is a
good man and an ornament to the shoe
making. leathsr-stitching. cotton weaving
community in which he lives and has his
being but why he should step in at this
jurcture ard claim the attention CT the
President, while We fellows who have paid
board bills all the summer have to wait
another week, is what wanted to know"
We'll, did You find out?''
Yes, DID, and it seems 20 me the Iduc n
is on Plunkett. You see this man Plum
kett was one of them original Mckinley
men In Massachusetts. And they were
blamed few year ago last June, although
some nave cropped up since. -
w hen the Massachusetts Reed delegation
10 the 81. Louis convention started west,
Piunkett attached himself to the cxpedi-
ton as a delegate. Then he proceeded to
tear up the Reed pictures and pasted the
car windows full OF Mckinley pictures
Every time the train would stop Plupkett
would get off and yell for Mckinley, and
while going through Ohio of course he
made great hit
AT st. Louis he still badgered the dele
CATION, and finally convinced the Mckinley
| people that Plunkett was a big man, and
had done big things for Mckinley Well. II
amt long after election until PluDkett
shows up again, with a wistful look in his
| eye That's where the President feels en-
| barrassed. He really wants to do some
| thing for this here Plunkett, but, after
| Cousin Osborn is provided for. there are the
Massachusetts, senators who bar Plunkett' $
way. This here picture-pasting PIunkett
| don't go with them.
so. as a compromise, the President saws
| he will go and visit Plunkett not being
| able to confer office upon him. And from
| what l can learn that will be satisfactory
| to Plunkett, for from that time forth he
| will be able to hold his head high above
| the dudes of I.enoX and them places, who
have docks and things 10 visit them but
| don't have Presidents
But what we all thinks is this That
| Plunkett might restrain his ambition FOL
| social recognition until next fan and give
| us poor fellows, the hewers of wood and
drawers of water. who have been here all
| summer, chance at the President"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-20
JUSTICE ON TRIAL.
Rossiyn Magistrate Arraigned for
Alleged Assault,

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star
GI.ENCARLYN, Va, September 20, 1897.
Justice v W. Sellers of Rosslyn was de-
PENDANT this morning in an interesting as
sault case. the trial taking place in de-
fendants court room shortly before noon.
The arrest was made late Saturday even
ing by Constable Massey upon a warrant
sworn out by James Moody, a resident of
Rossiyn, and the case continued until this
morning, ball. which was fixed at s10O, be-
ing furnished by John Clark a saloon
keeper of that town.
When the case was called for trial this
morning Attorney Clements appeared for
the defendant, and sprung a surprise upon
the prosecution by his motion for ali JUS
tees present, FIVE in number, to sit in the
case, The opinion of the majority to pre-
vail.
Objection was made by the prosecution
on the ground that. Justice Hull of WASH
ington district, who issued the warrant for
the arrest of Sellers, had sole jurisdiction
in the case, but the objection was over
ruled. Justice Sellers pleaded not guilty.
Attorney Clements proceeded with his
opening address. outlining the nature Of
the defense. ard stating tina. he would
produce evidence to show the character and
reputation of the complainant.
James Moody, the complaining witness,
then took the stand and testified 10 stand
ing al the front gate of the defendants
home late Friday evening, when Special
Officer Gaines was In charge of pris-
oner, adding in reply to question by Jus
tice Hull thet besides being an interested
spectator in the proceedings he was
anxious to see Gaines on personal mat
ter.
The witness further stated that he made
several requests to Officer Gaines for an
opportunity to speak with him without
avail and, upon persisting in his endeavor
to see the officer, he was placed under ar
rest by Justice Sellers. a charge of con-
tempt of court being entered against him
Continuing, the witness stated that after
considerable discussion the justice relented
from his original intention of committing
him to Jail and released him on condition
Of good behavior.
AS did not leave the premises at once,
the justice again attempted to arrest me,
and when I did not return at his order he
fired two shots at me-" said the witness
as he left the stand.
discussion regarding the prosecuting
officer took place at this point and con-
tinued until after The Stars report Of the
trial closed.
The opinion In Rosslyn and about the
court room seemed unanimous in favor OF
acquittal. 1t Is more than probable that
the trial will continue until late in the
evening. there being over dozen witnesses
to testify.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-20
MADE THREATS,
Richard Turley, Pension Once Clerk,
ArraiEned I'm Police Court,

ArraiEaed I'm Police Court,
Hamlicher Turley. colored. a clerk in the
pension office, was placed on trial before
Judge kimball shortly before o'clock this
AFTERNOON to answer a charge of making
threats TO kill Samuel j. Thompson. also
colored- In the course of his testimony
Thompson told Judge Kimball that he was
afraid of Turley. and had been lodging him
for several weeks, especially since Friday
last.
Lawyer Hewlett. counsel for the de-
ferdant. subjected Thompson to a severe
cIoss-examination, but did not cause him
70 contradict his direct testimony When
4lr. Hewlett stated to the witness that he
had no more questions TO ask him, Thomp-
son turned in the witness stand, and. adj
dressing Judge Kimball, said:
Tour honor. | do not wish to saw any,
thinS improper or out of place. but give
notice mere and now that if that man Tt,r-
ley attempts to attack me on the street
or makes move that leads me to think
mat he intends TO attack me, I will kill
him"
Judge himball made no reply, and the
nearing Of the case was proceeded with
Ii had not been concluded when The Stars
report closed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-20
Lovcrock to BE Given Tn.

The Secretary of State has issued his
warrant for the surrender IN the British
authorities OF James Burslem Loverock,
who is wanted in Dublin for embezziing
postal funds to the amount of about a
thousand dollars. Loverock was arrested
and held in Denver by Judge Hallett and
consented to waive forIralities and return
to Ireland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-20
SHERIFF. MARTIN ARRESTED.


WlLkESBARRE. Pa. September 20
The court issued warrants today for the
arrest of Sheriff Martin and his deputies.
The court officers will go to Hazleton this
afternoon to serve the warrants. The in
formation upon which the warrants were
issued was made by County Detective
Eckert.
The defendants will have TO appear in
court tomorrow afternoon for hearing
The warrant was served on Sheriff Martin
this afternoor. He declined to make any
comment 1t is expected to have at least
thirty of the deputies in court tomorrow
afternoon
Great efforts were made to keep the &C
ton of the court quiet. 1t is feared j. the
report gets abroad that a warrant is out
for the deputies many Of them. espec tally
those who have the means. will leave the
state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-20
POLICE COURT EXPENSES.
Aggregate of Estimates $4,000 Less
Than Last Year.

Aggregate of Estimates $4,000 Less
Than Last Year.
According to the estimate of the judges
of the Police Count total appropriation of
s53 1876 will be necessary to properly con-
duct the business of thk courts during the
next fiscal, year.,li The only change made
from the estimates of last year is a re-
duction of s3,O00e4n the amount asked for
witness fees Last year IT was $1,000 this
year they ask for $4,000. This was made
possible by reason of a change in the law
which reduces the amount to be paid wit
nesses testifying before, the court There
is an estimate of $1,000 for repairs to the
court building. nan increase is asked in
the pay of the deputy, clerks and provision
asked for placing, The haaliffs on the regular
roll. which will enable them to get leaves
of absence a.,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-20
Recent Pensions Granted.

Pensions have been granted as follows:
District of Coiumbia-William d. Dun,
John s. Hahn.
Maryland-William Hoffner, Point of
Rocks; Susan Ann Hutchins. Chestertown;
Mary Jane Miles. Baltimore.
Virgiria-Charles A. McClung, National
Soldiers Home, Elizabeth City; special Sep
TENDER 10, Hugh Holland. Hampton spe-
cial September 10. William B. Marye Fred
ericksburg; Sallie N. Moran, Alexandra.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-20
4 SALE AUTHORIZED.
Boats and Property of the Marshall
Hall Steamboat Company

Justice Cox. upon the petition of Messrs
James : Edwards and Enoch L. White,
receivers of the Mount Vernon and Mar
shall Han Stea Company. today au-
tAorized them TO forthwith offer for sale at
public auction the plant of the company
ana ali OF Its property. including the
steamers Charles Manchester and River
Queen, and the excursion grounds at Mar
shall Hall Md.
Inc court directs me sale 10 be made by
the recelvers free OF all liens and other
IL cumprances. Including the iibels recently
filed against the Two boats. The terms of
the sale Will be advertised in the daily
papers in n day or two.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-20
THE DISCRIMINATING DUTY.
Attorney General Mckennn's Opinion
Expected This Afternoon.

Attorney General McKenna was in con-
sultation with Acting Secretary Spaulding
and Assistant Secretary Howell at the
Treasury Department this afternoon in re-
gard to the construction of section % Of
the tariff act. His opinion the subject
may be made public late this afternoon.
1t is understood that he holds that the
discriminating duty provided in the said
section applies only to goods purchased in
contiguous countries like Canada and Mex
leo, and not to goods purchased abroad
and passing in transit through those coun-
tries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-20
A New Chief of Division.

Another important change has been made
in the office of the supervising architect
at the Treasury Department Richard
Fourchy. chief of the computing division.
has been reduced from his position to an
$l,SO0 clerkship Frank Pease formerly
chief of the division, was restored to the
chiefShip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-20
Her Funeral.

Mrs. Mary Jennette Fitch, wife of Will
liam S. Fitch of the penson Office, who
died on Saturday at the residence of the
family, No. 100 Massachusetts avenue
northeast, will be buried from ST. Joseph's
Catholic Church, corner ID and c streets
northeast, tomorrow morning at o'clock.
lnterment at Mt. Olivet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-20
SENATOR wELL,>GToN CALLED.
Had a Long Talk With the Presj
dent.

Senator Wellington of Maryland called at
the White House this afternoon and had
long talk with the President He was ac-
companied by Postmaster General Gary.
1t was Senator Wellington's first visit to
the White House since his withdrawal
from tie craftsmanship of the republican
state committee of Maryland, and the with
tlrawal of his Endorsements from those who
opposed him at Ocean City.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-20

Kansas short of school Teachers.
From the Larned (Kau.) Times.
There is shortage of teachers for the
district schools of western Kansas this
year as the result Of the extraordinary
questions submitted by State Superintend-
emit STRIKER as test of qualifications to
teach: Fully Is per cent of the teachers
In the western half of the state have failed
to secure certificates and a large number
of the district schools are without teachers
Superintendent Sryker is receiving the
severest condemnation and his defeat at
the next election is already foregone CON-
cluaion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-20
Died Of Heurt Faflure.

Mrs. Mary Reidy. sixty-two years old,
dropped dead In rear OF her home. No pa
It'll street northeast, about noon today.
Coroner Carr was called upon to invests
gate the case. and he gave a certificate Of
death from heart failure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-20

ST. LOUIS, Mo-. September 2O.-Mrs.
Norman ]. Colman. wife of NormansJ. Col
man. ex-Secretary Of Agriculture, is dead
at the family residence. 5471 Delmar ave-
nue.. The deceased had been an invalid for
the last fifteen years, and for several
months past she had suffered from COM
plicatfon OF diseases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-20
Gen. Miles i'm London,

LONDON, September 20.-Gen. Nelson
A. Miles. Z. 8. A: Mrs. Miles and the gen.
erals aid-de-camp arrived here today from
Paris. They will make a tour of Scotland
and Ireland before embarking for home
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-20

MIDDLEsBORo, KY. September 20-The
men at Mingo mAnes went out this morn
ing because the operators decided to cut
the wages 10 cents ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-20
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The following are the opening, the high
est and the lowest and the closing prices OF
the New York stock market today. as re-
Ported by Corson < Mccartney, members
New York stock exchange. Correspondents,
Messrs. Moore & Schley. No. So Broadway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-20
Grain and Cotton Markets.

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co., bankers
and brokers, 1927 F St, members New York
stock exchange. correspondents Messrs.
Ladenburg, Thalmann & Co., New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-20

1t matters little what It is that you want
whether q situation or q servants
want ad. In The Star will reach The
person wtho can fiji your need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-20

II you want anything, try an ad. IN The
will get an answer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-20
Named US Delegates.

The assistant fasecrefary Of agriculture
has been named as a delegate to the ma.
tional irrigation congress, at Lincoln, Neb.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-20
sale OF the blackburn.

The Commissioners have authorized the
harbormaster TO sell the hull OF the old po-
lice boat Joe Blackburn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-20

Want" ads. Ia The Star pay because
they bring answers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-20

want ads I'm The Star pay because
they bring answers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-20
Government Bonds.

Quotations reported by Corson & Macart-
new bankers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-20
Danger ut Cairo. I'LL.

SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,, September CDR
Egan, secretary of the Illinois state board
OF health, in charge of the yellow fever
inspection at Cairo, ILL.,, wired today from
Cairo, establishing general quarantine
against louisiana Alabama and Mississippi
both passel gers and trainmen being pro-
hibited from leaving cars en- route north
DR.. Egan states that danger exists at
Cairo from future development of disease
owing to the large number of refugees al
ready arrived there.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-24

Commander Booth-Tucker, OF the Sal
walton Army. who visited this city a few
weeks ago, was sixteen years ago assist
ant governor Of a province in the north
ern part of India While holding this po-
sition. which brought him a salary Of
$500 a year. a copy OF the War Cry fell
into his hand Through reading an arti-
Gle written by Gen. Booth, and other
matter the whole course OF his life was
changed. Shortly afterward he resigned
his position and applied for ofacership In
the Salvation Army. He was accepted.
and few months later went "a the pio-
neer and opened the Army work IN the
great Indian empire.
The work UP TO the present time has
met with remarkable success. In Indie
and Ceylon there are now nearly coo
corps, with over 100 officers. How this
has been accomplished viii be related BY
an Army officer tonight in the Salvation
Army hall. corner Second avenue south
and Yesler way. This talk Will embrace
much OF interest and instruction concern
ing the country and the customs OF the
natives. The service viii b preceded bv
HIndoo march along Washington stree:
END Second avenue south. An admission
fee OF cents viii be charged at the door