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The evening times., 1897-02-24
A RAILROAD In NICARAGUA
The Concession for One Said to
Have Been Granted.
Two Americans Have Obtained II,
and 1t VIII Run From Managua to
the Caribbean Sea.

New York. Feb. 24.-The alleged cOnces-
s.ol by Nicaragua to Henry A Barring and
Frank II Davis, formerly of New York,
to build a railroad from Lake Nicara qua
to the Caribbean Sea, was discussed with
considerable interest in this city today
by persons who have some acquaintance
with Nicaraguan affairs
Ex-senator Warner Miller, whose long
connection with the Nicaraguan Canal
Company, and various visits TO that coun-
try, gave him an insight into It's chaIac-
teTistics and resources, said:
II do not attach any importance to the
scheme. The country through which such
a road as is proposed would pass is an un-
inhabited wilderness. Even if capital
lists COuld be found to subscribe money TO
build a road through there, their road
would have nothing to carry after il was
built A any rate, such a railroad could
not affect tie Nicaragua Canal project"
Other men who are familiar with the
Nicaraguan country differed from Mr..
Miller in their views The belief was ex-
pressed that the construction of the pro-
posed railroad would benefit both Mica
ragua and the United States by opening
up and developing choice timber lands, and
also by bringing Managua, the capital OF
Nicaragua, within five or six days OF
New York, instead OF twelve OF fifteen
days, as at present.
The cost of building the proposed new
railroad has not been stated, but it would
no doubt be several millions Of dollars.
So far as IL Is known there have been mn
important stock subscriptions for the pur-
pose in scity. Dispatches from Managua
say the new company, which is to be
called the Atlantic and Nicaragua Rail-
road and Navigation Company, may be
organized either in the State of New
York or the State of New jersey.
The evening times., 1897-02-24
Naval support or Resignation

Nayal support or Resignation.
The Times was right in its prediction
tbat the Facts, when ascertamed, would
disclose the practical correctness OF the
Havana news regarding the attitude said
60 be assumed by General Fitzbugh Lee in
connection with his position there. As con
ceded by this journal yesterday, heinspired
Kitchen Cabinet statement that our consul
general had rot resigned appears TO be
correct as to the official fact, while, as
also appears from an Associated Press in
terview with the General himself. he has
notified the State Department that he win
resign unless the Government Immediately
shah send naval force to compel respect
for and to enforce his rights in demanding
the treatment OF American citizens in Cuba
guaranteed by the treaty engagements Of
Spain.
Ii were too much TO suppose that his
representations, OF the great necessities
and high duties involved in the situation.
viii be regarded 10y the present admins
tratiOn; and this prospect rather tends TO
create a dilemma. From one point OF
view the desire is natural that General
Fitzhugh Lee should remain at his post,
and keep protesting and doing what little
he can. under the limitations imposed upon
him by q cold-hlooded and cowardly De
partment policy. From another stand
point it would be very desirable to have
him here at once, free from the trammels
OF official relations and discipline, that he
might give fun voice and force to the story
OF Spanish horrors and national infamy
that we feel confident he could tel, and
would tell, If he We're free TO do so.
Whichever course he may elect to take
all who know this gallant American win
feel that il has been dictated by the highest
conceptions OF duty TO his country. and TO
humanity. Should he decide TO stay, we
trust that il Is not too much TO hope that
Mr. Mckinley viii recognize his services
and vindicate his position by promptly
reappointing him, and dispatching to his
assistance such an array of naval power,
a. shall provide the object lesson OF
which Captain General weyler stands so
much in need
This is to he hoped of course. only as
an alternative to the policy W hich strickly
spea king we should consider as the only
one to he pursued in the premises That is
e. clean the Spaniards out OF Cuba without
further nonsense or delay.
The evening times., 1897-02-24

A delayed dispatch from Correspondent
Scovel to the New York World and which
was sent just before his arrest by the
Spaniards, contains a letter pUrporting
to have been signed by President Cisneros
andGeneralGomez, stating that the Cuhans
would be willing to take over the island
and pay Spain a reasonable indemnity.
This, however, would have to be arranged
soon, or the Cuban ability to meet such
an engagement would rapidly diminish
with the continued destruction of the
country, which the patriots viii make
complete rather than accept anything short
of independence The dispatch also states
that Cuba would be willing to allow
the United States to act as guarantor in the
matter, and to handle the revenues of the
island until the indemnity should be paid
The evening times., 1897-02-24
FRICTION AMONG POPULISTS.
Sensational Episode i'm the Reform
Press Convention
HARLES Ii. TAYLOR,
Chairman.


Memphis, Tenn, Feb. "A The members
OF the Reform Press Association met today
shortly after 10 o'clock Gen. j. s. Coxey
OF Nassillon, reached here today and is
taking an active part in the proceedings
This mornings session was hardly started
when Secretary Parker OF Louisville, threw
a bonlhshell into the delegates. He stated
that serious charges had been made by the
Nebraska State Association against eX-
President Paul Vandervoort. He was
charged with being Republican spy in
the Fopulist ranks.
Mr.. Eandervoort, in an impassioned
speech, demanded that committee he
appointed toinvestigate the charges. After
considerable discussion a committee con-
sIstIng OF Mays, OF Washington; Mellow
ell, Of Tennessee, and Ferguson, of Texas,
was appointed.
The afternoon session of the populists
opened with the report OF the committee
on charges against Vandervoort. 1t de
clared that not single charge made had
been sustained, and that the attack was
prompted solely on account of Wander
voor's refusal to agree TO support the
national fusion Of Bryan and Sewall made
in the Presidential canvass of $50, but
that he did support the Bryan and Watson
ticket, with the so-called Democratic party
and which we hold he had perfect right
to do. Secretary Edgerton charges that
Gen. Vandervoort S a Republican and not
a Populist, and to sustain his charge,
recites the fact that he held office under
the appointment of a Republican admin
istration in $685.
The committee meets this with a letter
from Edgerton, using his influence to
procure the idappontmentalso, that
the Nebraska law requested police commits.
sioners TO be chose from the two dominant
parties andthat Vanderyoort went in as the
Populist representative. The committee
eulogizes Vandervoort and condemns his
accusers for their failure to attend the
investigation and face the accused. The
report was adopted unanimously.
The baiance OF the afternoon session
was devoted to hearing a stream of
elaborate resolutions, one set of which
favored amendment of the Constitution Of
the United States &c bring about govern
ment ownership Of railways, teiegraphs,
etc. along the line Of the usual Populist
doctrines.
Kansas City. No, Feb. %. The Fusion
PopUlist Editors this morning appointed
committee to communicate with the
Memphis meeting, ascertain what was
done, and make a report. This commit
tee sent message to Memphis stating that
the editors here were anxious for har-
mony. Endorsed the st. Louis platform,
bot believed in attaining their ends by
fusion, if necessary, whenever possible.
Steps were taken to organize new reform
press association, and a committee IN
legislation and bylaws was appointed.
The evening times., 1897-02-24
INDIANS IN THE REFORM SCHOOL
Three of Them Arrive Here from
Paris, Texas.

Charles Kirkland, Albert Logan and
Grayson Sherman, Cherokee half-breeds,
about fifteen years of age, arrived herefro
Paris, Tex, in charge of United Marshal
j. s. Williamson on their way to the
Boys Reform School, where they will lspend
the next three years. Last night they were
locked up in No. 1 station. All three have
been confined for the last eleven months in
the state penltentiary at Paris, Tex.
KirBlanda Logan are under a fouryears
sentence for holding up and robbing set
tier in the Cherokee strip. Sherman is
deaf and dumb, but this did not prevent him
from committing bold robbery by break
ing into a store at night and carrying off
the contents OF the cash drawer. He has
been a student at an asylum aud is fairly
well educated andis deeply grieved because
he will have no one to talk with at the
reform school.
The evening times., 1897-02-24

Manager Herman is determined that no
one of all the regular Washington crowd
or of the visitors Inauguration week, who
likes the gay burlesque shall miss the
Lyceum show IL he can help it. He has
secured a good show and he announces
six evening performances, six afternoon
programs, and midnight matinees on March
8, 4, and Fifteen in all. If Mr.. Herman
can seat 1000 people there will be room
for 10000 during the week-30 900 bald
gentlemen. Flynn and Sheridan's "Big
Sensation double, black and white ag-
gregation, is the bill There is a white
extravaganza company OF wen-known per-
formers and a Creole" speciality troupe,
introducing besides colored speciality artists
agreat cake walk aud clog tournament.
The olio includes Cunningham and Grant.
the original BRUTAL Brothers. the Sisters
Howe, Senorita Flora, high wire expert;
Lancaster and Collins, Miss May Lanning,
vocalist; Miss Sophia Thorne, clog dancer;
the Farrells presenting The Cake Walkers
Dream;'' Smart and Williams, Afro Ameri-
can comedians and dancers. The perform
ance will conclude with a lively burIesque,
introducing Mile. Zittella who will ap-
pear in several stunning costumes.
The evening times., 1897-02-24
MEDALS FOR THE CHoRIsrERs.
A Pleasing Incident of St. Marks
Choir's Anniversary Celebration.

A Pleasing incident of st. Marks
Choir's Anniversary Celebration.
The thirteenth anniversary OF the in
troduct ion OF the vested choir Of st.
Marks Parish took place in the pro- cathe
draI last evening, with full festival ser
vice. The cborister boys each received a
book, and the following boys received med
ais:
First prize, gold medal from the .ectoT
to H. Edgar Barnes; second prize, "A gold
medal given by Mr.. Ira II. Johannes, to
Willie Dalton; six silver medals were
given 10 the following boys for good at
tendance at rehearsals during the past
choir year Horace Spence, Robert Earn
shaw, Elmer Holland, Ellis Parker, John
Babcock and Charley Fonda.
The rector, Rev. DR.. Deyries, made the
address TO the choir, and Miss Alice JUdson
sang with Verdure Clad" from the ora
torio Of ''The Creation
After the services in the church the choir
repaired 10 the parish house, where
spread had been prepared 10y the Miriam
Circle Of Kings Daughters.
The choir has q membership OF thirty
six, and is under the direction OF DR.. John
L. Parker, who has held the position for
nearly eight years. He is ably assisted in
his work by the Organist, Miss Mildred
Johnston, who ante dates him several
years The organizer Of the vested choir,
Mr. Charles n. Wake, was present in the
choir st alls.
The evening times., 1897-02-24
STRONGER THAN EVER.
United Associated Presses Splen.
didly Bquippe d for Business.


New. York, Feb. "a. AT a full meeting
yesterday of the representatives of all the
New York newspapers which are members
OF the United Press, OF the executive com
mittees OF the New England Associated
Press, OF the Southern Associated Press,
OF the New York State Associated Press,
OF the Philadelphia Association, and of
the Scripps- McRae Press Association, the
chairman was directed by unanimous
vote to inform all editors and propTietors
of newspapers connected with the United
Press and its associated organizations and
clients, that the United Press is now in
strong financial condition. It's annual
expenses have been amply provided for,
and a permanent, effective service is as
sured to all newspapers which are asso-
ciated with it directly or indirectly.
A further investigation of the volume
sociated Presses showed that the total
annual business is more than 81 1905 600.
Arrangements have been made today for
closer relations between the United Press
and its allied organizations for frequent
meetings in New York, and for the loyal
cooperation OF the representatives of the
different associations connected with the
United Press.
1t was the unanimous opinion of all the
gentlemen present that the United Press
is now in stronger position than ever
before iii its history to guarantee a per
manent and superior service to all it's
members and clients.
CHARLES H. TAYLOR,
Chairman
The evening times., 1897-02-24
TITLE IN ALLUVIAL LANDS.
An Important Opinion Rendered by
Attorney Thomas

Attorney Thomas.
Attorney s. T. Thomas, in an opinion
recently returned TO the Commissioners,
takes the position that the accretiOn
TO District lands which were claimed by
the estate of George Miller are not subject
to assessment as private property. The
additions by accretiOn to Mr.. MilleT's
holdings amount to 53,32S square feet,
and he applied to Assessor Trifhble to
have il included in the assessed valuation
of his property in order to establish owner
ship.
Mr.. Thomas holds that as the addition is
subject to overflow, lying as it does, be-
tween the boundary of Mr.. Miller's land
at high tide and the Eastern Branch at
low tide, the same is public property,
and it is very plain that Mr.. Miller is not
entitled TO have the assessment made. 1t
is an important opinion, establishing a
precedent for the decision as TO other ac-
cretions. 1t is the purpose of the Com
missioners to ultimately have the entire
reclaimed ground on the river front con-
verted into a public park.
The evening times., 1897-02-24

AS special Inauguration entertainment
1t is probable that the new show, BATTLES
OF Our Nation,' is the most fitting on
the list. We have never had Conterno's
musical spectacle in Washington. 1t is
vivid and dramatic representation of
nine of the great military events of our
hi story. Both the G. A. r. and the
Confederate Veterans ought to be pleased
with 1t especially. The parts of the pro-
gram are: Bunker Hill, Washington Cross
ing the Delaware, Valley Forge, naval
battles, the Mexican war, the old South,
the civil war, the reconciliation between
the blue and the gray, and the joy of the
whole nation when the war was over.
The evening times., 1897-02-24
The President, Too, Had Prospered

The President goes to New York occa-
sionally, said the Capital recently. per
haps because it rests him to feel that he
can walk on the street without feeling
that he is the cynosure Of all eyes New
York doesn't care enough about even the
President of the United states to follow
him about. When he made that famous
speech of his at the Presbyterian Board OF
Missions he stayed at the Hotel Neither
lands. Mr.. Whitaker used to know Mr.
Cleveland when the former kept the little
Mansion House and the latter was re-
spected but inconspicuous citizen of Buffalo.
When Mr. Cleveland stayed at the Neither
lands on this occasion he happened to meet
Mfr. Whitaker. 1t was the first time they
had met for many years. Theyshook hands.
"You seem TO have prospered, Mr.. Whit
taker" Mr.. Whitaker answered dryly:
well, you have got along tolerably well
Yourself"
The evening times., 1897-02-24
Mr.. Plat Likes to Sing.

At the recent banquet in his honor Sena-
tor-eiect Platt sang with great JUNCTION
Julia Ward Howe's famous Battle Hymn OF
the Republic" This is the Senator's IA
vorite national hymn, aad at a Republican
gathering in New York about year ago
he astonlshed his friends during a short
speech by singing 1t in loud. clear voice.
The evening times., 1897-02-24
To Study Our Navy.

New York, Feb. 24.-Ex-President Jorge
Montt, of Chile, who is known in his coun-
try as the Fighting Admiral" reached
this city yesterday on the steamer Altal of
the Atlas line. Senor Months visit is
official. He is in the United States in
his capacity as vice admiral OF Chile to
study the United States Navy, with the
view OF facilitating improvements already
projected in the navy OF that country
The evening times., 1897-02-24
AN EXCHANGE OF BENEFITS.
Contractors are Asked TO Recognize
the Trade Organizations.

The Building Trades Council met last
evening at Electrical Workers Hall. Presi-
dent william Silver was in the chair, and
there were delegates from nine trades
unions present.
The council, through its contract com
mittee, has issued circular letter 70 the
builders and contractors OF the city, re
questing that in the preparation Of all
contracts, due consideration be given To
organized labor in the District. m re-
turn, the representatives Of the organized
trades pledge their undivided support to
the builders and contractors.
This proposition is submitted by the work
men from Il purely business standpoint in
the belief and hope that il Will, if &C
cepted, result in mutual benefit.
The evening times., 1897-02-24
Dock Laborers Strike.

Ludington, Mich, Feb. 24-The 400
dock freight handlers of the Flint and
Pierre Marquette Railroad boats are on a
strike because their wages have been cut
from 20 to i 8 cents per hour. There are
three loaded vessels lying at the dock and
the yards are full of freight cars waiting
ID he unloaded. Efforts TO get men to
fill the strikers places have failed so far
The evening times., 1897-02-24

We probably shall have trouble with
Canada Instead of thanking us for the
immigration biI, which will force some
Canadians to stay in the Dominion, Sir
Charles Tupper and otEer Canadian forces
are bowling for retaliation.
The evening times., 1897-02-24

Since it is son of the future Secretary
Of the Treasury who wants troops sent to
Alaska 10 protect certain interests in the
Yukon gold district, it is not likely that
there will be any difficulty about getting
them This is a strictly shoulder to shoul
der administration.
The evening times., 1897-02-24

Some Western Senators and members are
humorOusy critical of the Presidents new
timber reservations, and declare that the
biggest trees on one of them are sage
bushes. We have confidence in the results
of Mr.. Cleveland's wide travels and close
personal observation.
The evening times., 1897-02-24

War has been declared by the Inaugural
has commenced. 1t is not apprehended
that any State Department indifference or
delay will be noticed about Major Moore.
The evening times., 1897-02-24

The attack Of Mr.. Grosvenor upon the
civil service ideas of his friend Mr.. Nc
Kinley creates the suspicion that Mr..
Hanna monopolizes both OF the ears which
Mr.. G. once supposed would constitute his
own duplex telephone.
The evening times., 1897-02-24

The prohibition element in our midst
ought to rise in righteous wrath against
a House Of Representatives which, in its
dying moments, refuses the demand of Ie-
form seeking Boston for a dry dock
The evening times., 1897-02-24

Eddie Joy rose to fame as the funny man
of the most successful Of the Columbian
extravaganzas. This comic gentleman
received for his humor with this show
$40 900 year treal figures) We haven't
seen him i'll Washington very much, but
we remember with joy his few visits. Next
week he makes another appearance at the
Grand. He comes with his own company
and his own show, revised "Off the
Earth" Itisrevised up to '97 in jokes and
ALI
The evening times., 1897-02-24
The Alaskan Boundary Treaty

The Alaskan boundary treaty, which was
signed by Secretary 0lney and Sir Julian
Pauncefote January SO last, was laid before
the Senate yesterday afternoon in execu-
two session. Without being read, 1t was
referred to the Committee on Foreign Re-
lations.
The evening times., 1897-02-24

Lost. Strayed or Stolen - Manager Max
Bleiman's big New York musical comedy
success. begins an engagement OF one week
at the Columbia pn Monday night
Lost, Strayed or Stolen" portrays the
experience OF father in a hunt through
Paris for his six weeks old son. The child
has been taken from a garden where a
nurse was giving him an airing, just on
the eve OF a grand christening party. BIZ
dart. the horrOr-stricken parent. at once
starts on a search for the missing scion.
and enlsts the aid of three singularly tai
ented gentlemen, who were to act as god
fathers. and together they begin their in
vestigation Of the mystery. They get into
all sorts OF comical scrapes. The tale is
fringed by some charming music. and the
topical songs that are sandwiched in are
said to be breezy, tuneful and To the point
The play is Frenchy throughout, but the
gallicisms, both in dialogue and action, are
far less objectionable than they might be.
and still pass muster. The scenery is
bright and extensive. The company pos
sesses good singers. and the girls are in
vested with the proper spirit of abandon
and gayety.
Louis Harrison. who has not been here
in an age, and who since his retirement
has been writing such works as The Isle Of
Champagne" is the king pin of the per-
formance in all respects. Time has but
lightly touched his capabilities, and in
speech. song and movement he is about the
same jolly individual whom theatergoers
knew years ago. He is the father Of the
'1ost baby" Paul Dresser. Rob Cotton
and Claude Brooke are lively and amusing
as the trio OF ambitious godfathers Also
there are Fannie Bulkeley. Bert Thayer,
Georgia Caine. Henry Bergman, Belle Black,
Rose Beaudet. Dan Packard, Edward wilks
and lot OF others. making altogether a
large, strong company.
The evening times., 1897-02-24

Most OF the statesmen on the Hill who
have been intervie wed on the Cuban situa-
ton are extremely non-committal Straws
like the Gibson resolution show how they
feel, ali the same.
The evening times., 1897-02-24

The Lexow committee has reached the
cigarette stage in its trust investigation.
which may be taken to indicate that the
whole business is about to end in smoke.
The evening times., 1897-02-24

Columbine. the Martinelle troupe of pan
tomimests, and galaxy of pretty girIs,
which seems OF late to be necessary adj
junct of all well-regulated attractions,
even pantomiInes.
The evening times., 1897-02-24

Memories of childhood days, the old
clown and the circus, will be brought
vividly to mind, at the Bijou next week
during the engagement of the Miaco Spec
tacular Pantpmime and Speciality Com
pany, which introduces seven clowns,
host of notable speciality artists and much
beautiful scenery Manager Whitesefl has
bought controlling interest in the attrac-
tion, and has, equipped the company with
new scenery and added the famed dancer,
Cyrene, who VIII be seen in the role Of
The evening times., 1897-02-24

The "Great Diamond Robbery comes
to the Academy forinauguration week. We
all know it, but nearly all want to see it
again. 1t has had a great success every
where. They are giving out the story no w
that 1.-The Great Diamond Robbery VA
written by its talented authors from actual
facts in NewSYork life.
In the company are Mrs. Annie Yeamans
louise Closscr,Fanny Cohen, Cora Edsall,
Joseph E. Whiting, George c. Boniface,
E. A. Locke, I, M. Hunter, Gustave F Frankel,
j. H. Cossar, James Bevins, E. NJ. Bartlett
Nine. Janausebek will also appear in her
original character of Madame Rosen baunl
The evening times., 1897-02-24

About these days it is a pity that General
Washington could not rise, in company
with the river he loved so well
The evening times., 1897-02-24

Like all other elements in that State the
water of the Ohio rises and demands in
stant recognition.