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The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-04-08
Texas Cattle in the Territory.

PERRY, Ok, April 5.-W. o. Jordan, inspector of the bureau of animal in. dustry of Texas, writes a party here and says that cattle sent from Texas to the Indian territory and Oklahoma for grazing this summer will reach 800, 900, 50,000 more than were sent any other year. Many of these cattle are already unloaded in Otoe, Ponca and Osage Indian reservations north of here.
The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-04-08
Trumped-Up Charrss Not sun,cient.

Trumped-Up Charges Not sumcient.
 WASHINGTON, April s.-The president has caused the announcement to he made with renewed emphasis that re- movals of postmasters will not be made upon trumped-up charges, and that where "pernicious partisanship" is slleged as cause for removal, the partisanship must be shown to have been detrimental to the performance of public duties.
The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-04-08
Congress May Take . Recess.

WASHINGTON, April s.-There is talk that the house and senate may take recess of four weeks to allow the sen- ate committee to work on the Dingley bill. The house cannot take a recess longer than three days without the senate's consent, but the adoption of joint resolution making a four weeks recess possible will probably be carried,
The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-04-08
For Equal Gulf Rates.

TOPEKA, Kan, April 5.-The railroad commissi oners are endeavoring to se- cure concessions of rates to the gulf and have suggested to M. A. Low, of the Rock Island, that the railroads, as an earnest of their good intentions, should put in rate of 22 cents from all Kansas points.
The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-04-08
Roy Killed by tha Cars.

CARRoLLToN, Mo, April 5.-William Gates, about IS years old, whose home was near Lancaster in this state, fell from Santa Fe freight train which was just pulling out from here at mid- night last night. He was badly crushed and died four hours later. He was beating his way.
The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-04-08
Three Were Drowned,

CINCINNATI, April 5.--A special from Clarksville, Tenn, says: The steamer R. T. Cole, loaded with merchandise, sank near this city. Three roustabouts were drowned and one man is missing. Tho boat will be total loss.
The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-04-08
Fifth Kansas District W. Q. T. U.

ABILENE, Kan, April 1.-The semi- annual convention of the Fifth con- gressional district w. c. T. U. closed two-days' session here yesterday. County presidents reported good prog. ress. The officers for the coming year are: Mrs. l.. A. Case, president; Mrs. A. Story, secretary; Mrs. Clara Currie, treasurer. Salina was chosen as the meeting place for next fall
The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-04-08
MURDER MYSTERY CLEARED.
Young Man Confessed to an Assault Which
 Caused W. H. Orvis' Death.


 Caused w. H. Orvis' Death.
 WICHITA, Kan, April 1.--In 1895 when wealthy Englishman and stock man of Severy, Greenwood county, named W. II. 0rvis, went to the depot to take the train to go to the Knights Templar conclave he was sandbagged near the station and robbed of e400 in money and s6,0O0 in government bonds. From the effects of this slugging he died three months after. Ever since the identity of his assailants has been Q mystery, but now young man named Webster, recently sent to the state re- formatory at Hutchinson, confesses that he and a man named Powell, both residents of Severy, did the sandbag- ging. He says the original purpose of the assault was not robbery, but was based on the jealousy of Powell over some woman whose name could not be learned. The executors of the estate of Orvis brought suit in the United States cir cult court at Fort Scott to recover S3l,- . GOO accident insurance, but the judge ruled the case out of court, declaring that the evidence pointed conclusiVely to suicide. The coroner's jury. how ever, had returned verdict of death from injuries received at the hands of unknown assassins.
The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-04-08
Rcarrestcd for Alleged Murder.

WEST PLAINS, Mo, April 5.-W. II. Yost was arrested here yesterday on the charge of being implicated in the murder of the Sawyer family in Doug las county last May. The last grand jury in Douglas county found an h. dictment against Yost of murder in the first degree, He was tried and ac- quitted last October of the charge of killing Ernest Sawyer. Ed Perry who was hanged at Ava in January for the killing, said on the gallows that Yost was as guilty as he. It Is said that since Perry was hanged new evidence has been found, and the indictment for
Evening star., 1897-03-31
NOT TO BE INITIATED.
President Mckinley Not to Become &,
Shriner Tonight.

report has been spread over the entire
country that President Mckinley would to-
night he initiated as Mystic Shriner in
been accepted as true by many Mystic
Shrir-e ers, and Boumi Temple of Baltimore
has even helped to spread the report in an
official circular. The fact is Almas Temple
will hold ceremonial session tonight for
the initiation of candidates, when at least
100 Shriners will be present fifty members
of Acca Temple of Richmond, Va, and l.G
members Of Boumi Temple of Baltimore
coming here to witness the ceremony. This
gathering of ShrinerS will proba bly, be the
greater because OF the report that Presi-
dent Mckinley will be present to take the
degree
The officers of Almas Temple were busilv
engaged today in denying the report of the
Presidents proposed initiation The only
foundat1on for the report lies in the fact
that Mr.. Mckinley is a Knight Templar
and has been elected to receive the degree
of the Mystic Shrine by Al Koran Temple
of Cleveland, Ohio. In Masonic parlance
this fact practically makes the President
the property of AL Koran Temple and he
could not be initiated into any other tenn
pie without the consent of the temple that
has already elected him, and no movement
has been made toward bringing the Presi-
dent into temple of this city.
Probably one source of the report is the
TACT tfat recently when Imperial Potentate
harrison Dirgman of Almas Temple was
calling at the White House he reminded
the fresident that he was eligible to be
admitted into the Mystic Shrine The
President thanked Mr.. Dingman for m.
suggestion, but made no statement of his
Intentions.
Evening star., 1897-03-31
CONNECTICUT AVENUE.
preliminary Steps for the Proposed
Straight Extension.

straight Extension.
preliminary steps toward the straight
extension of Connecticut avenue We're
taken today when the Commissioners ac-
cepted the proposals of a number of prop
erty owners whose property was involved
IN the straish: extension of the avenue
The last appropriation bill contained Il
provision Tor the straight extension OF
connecticut avenue and appropriated $50
po5 wholly out of the revenues of the Dis
trlct to pay for the work Immediately
alter the bill passed preparato ons were be-
gun TO carry out the provisions of the act
ana the Commissioners invited proposals
from the property owners whose land was
involved. The aggregate amount to be
pald Tor land thus far purchased is $44-
'i.6i, and includes The following named
properties:
A. J. DreXel, 6,114.3 square feet of lot AZ,
block -. kalorama Heights, at 20 cents
per square foot, amounting to 81 5i3.57.
James ii. Bryan, o,Jll.1 square feet of
lots II and Is, block -, kalorama Heights
al 30 cents per square foot, amounting 10
Si,955.65
b. Winner. - $50 square feet CT lots l.
2. and 4. Truesdell's addition to Wash
inston Heights, at sl.lo per square foot
amounting to S56, llS.JO.
Mrs. Helen w. Myer, ;i,OS22 square feet
OF lots 10 and l6, block -, halorama
Heights. at - GEMS per square foot
amounting to $1,141.1O.
Mrs. Julia Mann, 4,G33.2 square feet of
lots 81 and %, Presbrey and Goddard's sub
division OF Washington Heights, at sl.25
per square foot, amounting 10 s5,79I.5U
These sales are all made with the pro-
vision that good and Sui1ic.enr titles to the
prop be furnished by the owner.
Evening star., 1897-03-31
TOOAY'S NOMINATIONS
Thomas W. Cridler Named as Third Assistant
Secretary of State.
Has Been In the Department for
Twenty-One Hears-Other
Offices Filled.

The President To-Day sent to the Senate
tie following rominati tions:
Treasury-Penrose A. McClain of Penn
sylvania to be collector of internal revenue
for the first district of Pennsylvania.
State-Thomas W. Cridler of West Vlr-
sinia to be third assistant secretary of
state.
Justice-Jacob Trieber of Arkansas, at
torney of the United States. eastern district
of Arkansas. Henry NJ. Cooper of Arkan-
sas, marshal of the United States, eastern
district of Arkansas.
Interior-Nathan P. johnson of South Da-
kota, to be agent for the Indians Of the
Sisseton agency, South Dakota.
Navy-Lieut Commander Albert R Cou-
den. TO be e commander.
+ P)StmaSterS-Wm Fl. Hamilton, ocean
Grove. y. j.; John \. Childs. Evanston,
H.: Joseph c. Weir, Raatoul, Ill VIM I
Pritchard, Franklin, Ind; John W. EWaro'
Converse. Ind; Henry l.. Chesiey Suthef-
land. Iowa. James NJ. Peekinpaugh, Olivia,
Mimi. F. +. Corrick, Cozad Ned; Clliford
B. Mccoy. Coshockton. Ohio: Il. A. Dear
dorn, New Philadelphia, Ohio; VIM F..
Bishop. Peshtigo, Wis.
matte bureau of the State Department, who
will succeed Mr.. Baldwin of New York as
third assistant secretary of state, has been
III the State Department for upward OF
tWeiitS-ohe years, dui iis mn 'eeh u "iiieii
ne has held his present office. he Is re-
garded a s one of the most efficient officers
in the govern ment service. He is native
of Jefferson county. w. Va, but has lived
Eere SO long that he is regarded as a citizen
of the District
He entered the State Department as
$500 clerk in October. 1879. under Secretary
Fish. and il 1850 was promoted to the
81 200 class. During secretary BlaineS
brief incumbency in the Garfield admin
istration Mr. Cridler was promoted to the
81 $40 class. and a :ew months later, in
February 1854 he reache,! the 81 $50 grade.
on Mr.. Blaines return to the State De-
partment under President Harrison In
1889 he made Mr.. Cridler chief of the diplo-
matte bureau one of the most important in
the department. having charge of the prep
aration of all correspondence with foreign
governments.
Evening star., 1897-03-31
NATIONAL MONUMENT
Proposed Erection of One in This City to
Union Soldiers and Sailors.
Meeting of Veterans Held at Grand
Army Hall Last Night-A Plan
for Organization.

There was quite an enthusiastic gather
ing of ex-Cnion soldiers at Grand Army
Hall last night to form a Soldiers and Sail
ors' National Monument Association.
Nearly every soldiers organization was
represented, and Of the one hundred names
recorded charter members over one.
half were present. The meeting was called
to order by DR.. H. J. Penrod, and DIR.
Frank 7. Howe was unanimously elected
temporary chairman, and DR.. Penrod Was
made temporary secretary.
DIR. Howe briefly stated that the object
of the meeting was the erection OF a rnonu-
ment at the capital Of the nation in honor
and memory Of the officers and enlisted
men of the army and navy of the United
States who fell In the war Of the rebel
lion, which shall serve as a perpetual re-
mlnder TO the present and future genera
tlons OF the sentiment entertained by all
loyal people for the soldiers and sailors
who risked their lives in the defense of
their country. He referred to the fact that
similar monuments had been erected IN
many cities and towns in the states, but
that at the national capital there was no
monument covering the idea contemplatel
He believed that by systematic and we'll
directed work monument could be erect
ed IN Washington that should surpass in
grandeur anything vet attempted and
Which would be a credit to those engaged
In the work and an adcrrment to the city
that the Union soldiers and sailors were
instrumental in saving
Speeches were made by r. D. Tracy.
Henry +. Williams, Alexander Ashley, J.
L. Thompson, James NJ. Miller and others
all showing the desrability of such a mon
ument and expressing the belief that It's
erection could be readily accomplished
On motion of Mr.. Williams a committee
OF fifteen was appointed by the chairman To
report at the next meeting a plan of or
saniZation. constitution ana bylaws
ted b.,. .3v,f Of 1,iIl
to be presented to Congress for the in
corporation of the association, and this
was referred to the committee of fifteen
for its consideration. DIR. II. j. Penrod and
Capt. Israel w Stone Were authorized to
assist the chairman in the selection of this
organization committee. and after the
meeting had adjourned the following
names were agreed upon: Henry f. " IL
Jams, chairman; Alexander Ashley. James
D. Compton. Chas s. Heron, John Middle
ton, James NJ. Miller. Calvin 5. Montague.
DR.. Fl. ]. Penrod, Hermann Perls Jesse
H. Robinson. Benz. +. Sparhawk, Israel W.
Stone, f. u. Tracy, NJ NJ Whitney and
Lawrence Wilson.
In the list Of proposed charter members
are representatives of every state and ter
ritory hat furnished troops to the Union
army or navy during the war of the rebel
lion. except two and representatives. of
every branch of the military and naval
service
Evening star., 1897-03-31
ADMIRAL MONTHS VISIT.
A Former President of the Chilean
Republic In Washinston


Republic in Washington.
Admiral Jorg Montt, ex-president of
Chile. is in Washington for. brief stay
as the guest of the Chilean minister, at
the legation, 1919 K street. He Is accom-
panied by his adjutant, Capt Gomez, and
the two are making a tour of the world.
Yesterday, accompanied by Minister Cana
and the latter's son. they made a visit of
inspection to Baltimore. They will leave
for New York tomorrow, and beyond the
fact that they will sail for Europe April
70, their plans for the future are rather in
definite.
Admiral Montt, who is fifty years of age,
Is one of the most distinguished men in
Chile. He is the son of an eminent states
man, who was twice president of the coun-
try He himself has served one term, and
Is now at the head Of the Chilean navy.
he was captain in the navy when, in the
latter part of 1880, the Chilean congress
began Its resistance to President Balma-
ceda. When, January 8, 1891, the congress
slonaI leaders proclaimed a revolution he
was given provisional command of the ma
val and land forces. Soon after the death
by suicide Of Balmaceda, Septem ber 10, he
was proclaimed provisional president, and
was regularly elected to the office Noyem-
Der u, 1871, Tor term Of five years.
Evening star., 1897-03-31
Ramsay's Release Demanded.

The State Department is in active cor
respondence. by mail and cable, with Unit
ed States Minister Mackenzie at Lima,
Peru, respecting the case of the sailor,
Ramsay, citizen of the United States,
who was arrested three months ago at Cal
Lao az the result Of a street brawl, and who
hSs, after confinement for that time just
been sentenced to years imprisonment
for disorderly conduct. The State Depart
ment has demanded the release Of the man.
holding that under the treaty he should
nave been either tried released within
ten days after arrest. This demand how
ever. does not inhibit the Peruvian authori-
ties from rearresting the man and trying
him under the forms of law and treaty for
the offense. The purpose of the demand is
solely to cause the recognition of the treaty
provision mentioned.
Evening star., 1897-03-31
DISTRICT COMMIssIONERsH
More Visitors In the Interest of III.
Candfdates

Senator Kyle spoke TO Presiden. McKIn-
ley today in regard 10 District commission
ership appointments, but tie conyersatio,
Was not at all long. Senator Kyle asked
the President to remember East Washino
ton IN his selection
The President. 1t Is understooJ, has not
taken UP the District papers yet. but ne ia
sa TO nave recently Indicated friendship
for Commissioner Ross. He has lately ask
ed good many questions OF senators and
representatives about Mr.. Ross. all tenJ,n1
20 show his interest in that gentleman.
Aat3r George A Armes filed some nansrs
az the White House today. He is wiling 70
be democratic District Commiss.oner he
s2ys' II Mr. Ross cannot be appointed. He
himself io'
Recorder Of Deeds Taylor. who seems to
nave hankering idea that he NAV be re
appointed TO his position, said a few worSs
TO the President today. He says he mads
gold speeches in the last campaign.
Bishop walters was at the Waite uo,.a
today.
Evening star., 1897-03-31
BALLOTISG At FRANKFORT.
Hunter still Lacked Three in Tbi
Mornings Voting

FRANKFORT, KY, March 31-The first
ballot this morning for United States SEN
ator resulted as follows: Hunter. 10: Black
burn, i3: Davie. II; Boyle. =, Stone /.
Present III; necessary to a choice, So
No motion to adjourn was made and
Speaker Northington ordered a second bal
lot, which resulted did the first, all the
members standing firm.
story Is out to the effect that the sound
money democrats have made a proposition
TO the silver democrats to combine on State
Senator Henry l. Martin of Woodford
II is probable that the deai may be con-
sun-InateG. it is said. Senator Martin is
a SOUND money man. but has worked and
voted Tor Blackburn solely for personal
reasons
The next ballot showed:
Hunter, 81; blackburn, A. two members
having paired for lunch.
Evening star., 1897-03-31
No SUCCESSOR TO GEN. LEE.
No Change in the Status of the Consul
General at Havana.

1t is said at the State Department today
that no successor has been selected 10 take
Gen Lees place as consul general at Ha-
vana; that he has not been cabled a leave
of absence TO take effect on the 18th of
April or at any other time, and finally, that
there has been no change in the status of
the consul general 1t is also intimated
but not so positively stated as above, thai
there is no intention of making any change
in the consulate general in the future
at least Cen Lee may be assisted in the
task of watching the investigation in the
Ruiz case by Judge John X. Day of Canton,
Ohio, provided counsel is believed to be es-
sential to the development Of the facts
but the position of Mr.. Day IN such case
would be purely advisory.
Evening star., 1897-03-31
Today. Treasury Applications.

Today's list of applications for offices
under the Treasury Department is as fol-
lows.
j. K Logan of indianapolis, Ind. to he
deputy auditor for the Interior Depart
ment.
Ben L. Steele of Catlettsburg, KY, to be
deputy auditor for the State Department.
G. g. Taylor of San Jose, CaI to be COM
missioner Of immigration at San Francisco
Il. NJ. Mirrieless of Cincinnati TO De in
spector of steam vessels at Cincinnati
Nathan Lang of Navasota, Tex, to be
collector of internal revenue at Austin,
Tex.
Collectors of customs-A. p. Cooper G.
j. Wolber, W. r. Williams and c. H Craig
all of Newark, N. j., to be collector at that
port; T. 9. Brockenbrow of Alpine, Tex
and G. 3. Jackson of San Angelo, Tex al
Eagle Pass, Tex; G. Crew of Hampstead,
Tex, at Galveston, Tex
Evening star., 1897-03-31
PROFESSIONAL WORK,
The Man Who Took a SatcheI With
Sixteen Hundred Dollars

The clever work of a sneak thief YES
terday in getting away with s1,676 of the
funds of the Metropolitan Electric Rail-
way Company, as published in yesterdays s
Star. convinced the detectives that the job
was done by professional. who does not
belong here.
Mr.. Arthur o. Badendrier the young
man who was robbed, has been in the COM
panys employ some time, and because of
his handling the money so frequently he
put the valise behind the cashiers coun-
ter without even a fear that it would he
taken.
The cashier and waiter who saw the
suspected man called at police headauar-
ters late yesterday afternoon and looked
at the rogue's gallery, but were unable to
say that his picture was there.
President Harries of the railroad COM
pany said this afternoon that Mr. Baden
drler had made arrangements to reimburse
the company. The company, he said, will
not lose one cent.
Evening star., 1897-03-31
HAD GOOD Run To NEW YORK.
Arrival of the Iowa at the RrookIYn
Navy Yard.

NEW YORK, March 31--The battleship
Iowa bound for her official trial trip of
the New England coast, reached the Brook
iyn navy yard this morning, after a sue
cessfli run from Philadelphia. She will
be put IN dry dock tomorrow for a few
aI.shing touches, 10 make her trim and
NJ for the speed test between Cape Ann,
Mass and Cape Pcrpoise. Ne. next week
ii!- contract speed requirement is for SIX
teen Knots. with bonus OF x,oiH IN her
ou..lers- the Aessrs- Cramp, for every
quarter Knot IN excess OF that figure ii
hFr behavior on the run from Philadelphia
10 New YORK be any indication of ner
powers she will exceed the stipulated speed
aL1 earn a premium for her makers This
Is the last Of the warships for which bonus
Will be Cffer Sd
Evening star., 1897-03-31

PARIS. March Silt is announced here
this afternoon that the powers have decid-
cd to proceed with the partial bloc kade of
Greece at an early date.
SheIiInG the Crctnns.
CANF.A Crete. March 31.-The Christians
have lombarded the block house above the
Izeddin fort, which, together with the for
eign ironclads, replied with shells.
The bombardment was continued until Il
O'Clock at night. and was resumed this
morning The result is not knewn.
Thirty Thousand Greeks Waiting.
LONDON. March 3l--A dispatch from
the correspondent of the Daily Chronicle
at Elassona. the headquarters of the Tur-
kish army in Macedonia says:
My opinion is unchanged. War is in
evitabie if the negotiations of the powers
fail Thirty thousand insurgents. armed
to the teeth. are waiting at a certain point
or the frontier A week from today - the
anniversary of Greek independence. and IL
Is difficult to believe it can pass without
the enthusiasm breaking its bounds. though
Prince COnStantine's orders are to exercise
the utmost strictness to prevent unauthor-
izsd action
Welcome to Constantine.
The correspondent of the Daily Chronicle
at Nolo Greece. telsgraphs:
y itlbusdnu EeStFNlStS reached NOto TO-
day This is extremely important and /
am confident that the national society is
beginning to move.
"A public meeting held here this after
noon sent a deputation to welcome Prince
Constantine and tell him that the whole
population hopes for immediate ad-
vance The crown prince thanked them for
their loyal devotion, said he was pro-
foundly touched by the boundless enthusi-
asTn- and added: Il confident that If
the cruel necessity of should arise We
snail all he ready to do duty for our
country Let US still hope. however that
peace Will crown our just and patriotic
ambitions In the meanwhile le: us feel
perfect confidence in the decisions OF the
king and The legal authorities VINO will
without doubt take every step necessary
for the safety and honor of the country
Fired Flag of Truce
CONSTANTINoPLE. March 31-The
ambassadors have called attention of the
Turkish government to the action of the
Turkish soldiery al Canea in firing upon
party of Christians bearing a flag of
truce
LONDON. March 3I.-A dispatch To the
Daily Chronicle from Sofia Bulgaria pub-
lishei today. says:
Il have visited the hospitals here. and
found only per cent of the garrison
there. al trivial cases. The military au-
thorIues have stopped all communication
across the frontier. in consequence of the
prevalence of smallpox
Evening star., 1897-03-31
Surrendered to Maryland.

VIM. A. Crutchfield, young coIorei
man. was surrendered to Sheriff Collier of
Montgomery county. Md, today by order
of Chief Justice Bingham upon a requi-
sition from Gov. Lowndes of Maryland.
Crutchfield is wanted at Rockville, Nd,
where he was taken this afternoon by
Sheriff Collier, to answer charges of arson
and larceny. He was serving six
months sentence in the District Jail for
larceny, and was pardoned yesterday by
the President in order to satisfy the Mary
land reQuisition.
Evening star., 1897-03-31
ASSISTANT sECRETARIEs.

Nominations Expected to Go to the
Senate Tomorrow.
It was semi-oficially announced at the
Treasury Department this afternoon that
Gen. o. L. Spalding of Michigan and Mr..
w. B. Howell Of New Jersey will tomor-
row be nominated as assistant secretaries
of the treasury, in place, respectively, of
Messrs. Hamlin OF Massachusetts, and Cur
tis Of New York, resigned.