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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-03-01

which. he said. was always earnestly and
carefully looking after the interests of the
District OF Columbia. and that editorial
urged the necessity of providing the aims
house with a crematory. as the most
healthy method of disposing of the remains
of inmates. He also read letter from Su-
perintendent StoUtenburgh OF the aims
house. and said that IL he were inclined to
tell the Senate the actual condition of the
burying ground at the almshouse he would
have to relate most revolving instances
which would horribly that body. He said
the necessity for crematory was exceed
ingly great and although Mr.. Teller re-
auested him not to push the amendment.
he said that he would be forced to ask
that 1t be put in the bill and go to the con-
ferees. The amendment was adopted.
Mr. Gallinger also offered and had
adopted his amendment providing that any
legally licensed physician in the District of
Columbia may attend any pay patient in
any Of the hospitals OF the District II re-
amendment had been Endorsed by the Med
ical Association OF the District of Column
bia. and IT was adopted.
Charity InvestigatiOn.
An amendment was adopted which AL
lows the joint select committee authorized
to make an investigation of the charities
and reformatory Institutions of the Dis
trict of Columbia to employ and pay a
clerk to attend to the work of the joint
committee without regard to any other sal
airy that such clerk may be receiving.
Mr.. Chandler made an effort to have the
bill providing for the purchase by the gov
eminent of the water rights at Great Falls
Incorporated in the District of Columbia
appropriation bill He said that that bill
had been passed by the Senate and that
rule of the Senate permitted measure
of that kind to be made part of the Dis
trict bill. Mr. Teller, however. made
point of order against Mr.. Chambers mo-
ton. and was sustained by the chair.
An exceedingly important amendment to
the working people of the District of Co
lJmbia was INCORPORATED in the bill Mr..
Mcmillan moved the adoption of the Sher-
man amendment. which makes immediate -
ly available after March T. 1897 all appro-
priations made for public works in the
District of Columbia bill. This amend
ment was adopted without discussion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-03-01
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Henry E. Davis Promptly Appointed
by the Supreme Court.
IT TOOK Bug ( Few MINUTES
The Old Attaches of the Office
Reappointed.
g E N E R AL KEJOICIN G

1t is now District Attorney Davis. Mr..
Henry E. Davis having been appointed the
attorney Of the United States for the Dis
trict by the District Supreme Court this at
ternoon.
The appointment was an unanimous one,
and Mr.. Davis at once qualified, reappoint-
ing all those attaches of the Office who were
in office when Mr.. A. A. Birney retired the
9th of last month.
The District Supreme Court met in Cen
eral Term this morning, when 1t was de-
cided that no action could or should be
taken by it until after the court had been
officially informed of the Presidents APP
prevail of the act authorizing it to make the
appointment and not until after the court
had received certified copy of the act from
the Department of State.
The meeting of the judges was thereupon
adJt urned. and Chief Justice Bingham en-
listed the services of Marshal A. A. Wilson
IN securing for the court the desired official
notiflcation and C LIED copy of the law.
How 1t Was Done.
Marshal Wilson at once went to the
White House and the Department of State,
returning shortly before 1 o'clock. with the
desired information and a certified copy of
the act
The members of the District Supreme
Court were at once again called together
by Chief Justice Bingham. and, after a
consultation lasting a very few minutes.
the appointment of Mr.. Davis was an
nounced.
The action of the court was a matter Of
considerable surprise to those about the
city hall. for it was generally believed that
the court would reappoint Mr.. Blrney. But
it is said that Mr.. Birney had intima ted to
the court that he did not desire reappoint-
ment, and it is also said that for that rea-
son. and In view of Mr.. Davis nomination
TO the office by the President last month.
and the favorable action by the Senate
Judiciary committee on the nomination sew
eral days ago. the court unanimously de-
ctded to appoint Mr.. Davis
Upon being informed of the courts ac-
ton, Mr. Davis at once presented himself
before Chief Justice Bingham by whom
the oath of office was administered. Then,
after escaping from the many friends who
crowded about him to congratulate him,
Mr.. Davis at once went upstairs to his
office. and the first official act done by
him was to reapPoint all the attaches Of
the office who served under Mr.. Birney
Trials to BE Prosecuted.
The judges of the Supreme Court Of the
District. having appointed Mr.. Henry E
Davis as temporary district attorney, the
United States branch of the Police Court
will resume tomorrow morning. with nearly
go cases on its docket. Assistant District
Attorney Mullowney and his clerk, Mr..
Ralph Given. are hard at work this after
room preparing informations for the long
list Of lay over cases
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-03-01
DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.

Senator Hoar laid before the Senate to-
day petitions from citizens of Adams
Mass. praying for the passage of legisla.
ton and prohibiting the sale of liquor in
the Capitol Also petitions of Rev. Dr.
j. G. Butler and others praying for the
passage of the anti-prize fight bill intro
duced by Mr.. Aldrich. Also from the Dis
trict of Columbia Baptist Young Peoples
Union praying for the passage of the
Aldrich anti-prize fighting bill.
MIR. Sherman presented a petition from
citizens of Castine, Ohio. praying for the
passage of legislation to prohibit the sale
of liquor in the Capitol. and Senator Brice
also prssente! petitions from citizens of
Cincinnati and elsewhere in Ohio in favor
Of similar legislation.
Bills Passed.
In the Senate Saturday evening, House
pill to amend the act 10 prohibit the in
;erment of bodies in Graceland cemetery
was passed without debate. The bill per-
nits the cemetery association to mort
gage the property in order to secure money
to continue the removal of bodies from
The cemetery.
The Senate also passed the House bill
70 punish the representation of inspectors
Of the health ana other departments of
the District of Columbia.
MIR. Mcmillan gave notice that the House
and Senate conferees had agreed on the
bill for the removal of snow and ice from
the sidewalks, etc. the House agreeing
to the Senate amendment making agents
equally liable with owners for such viola
tons
Purchase of the Art Gallery Building.
The Senate retained the provision for the
purchase of the Corcoran Art Gallery by
the government. This provision appropri-
ates for this purpose s:525OpD. The amend
ment was violently opposed by Senator
Vest.
VT. Vernon Railroad Report
The annual report of the Washington
Alexandria and Mt. Vernon railroad has
been submitted to Congress. 1t shows that
the Mount Vernon Construction Company
holds 4.0o1 and George A. Walker 1880 Of
the 10000 shares Of capital stock. The pas
se9gers carried last year numbered 81, 2S6
who paid total of SOL $3.50. OF this 81
35I.Os We're District earnings. Two people
were injured and enc killed on the road
during the past year. No dividends were
paid. The total expense of operating the
road within the District was $1OOS757
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-03-01
is IN GOOD HEALTH
Major McKmley's Physician Pronounoes
Him q Well Man.
Preparing for the Washington Trip
No Out-Of-TOyvn Visitors at the
Presfdcnt-Elect's Home.

CANTON. Ohio March members Of
the Mckinley household We're up and
around at the usual hour this morning. and
were soon busy with the final preparations
for the journey this evening. The major
and Mrs. Mckinley Were both in excellent
health and spirits, and well equipped for
the trip.
DR.. Williams made his usual call this
morning. and was well satisfied with the
condition of both The major and his wife.
The major is a well man. said the doc
tor. land there need be no apprehension
about his being physically able to withstand
the duties OF the week.
There were no out-of-town visitors at the
Mckinley home today, but a number Of
Canton friends on terms of intimacy with
the family dropped in during the day to
say goodbye.
People Of the city in general are showing
lively interest In the departure for Wash
ington at o'clock this evening" and in
the informal citizens demonstration at
tending 1t. Arrangements are complete and
only continued good weather is needed to
make 1t delightful occasion.
The Presidents Personal Escort,
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
CLEVELAND, Ohio. March 1.-The per-
sonal escort of President Mckinley. Troop
"A VI the " N. IT,, ieft Tor washington at
l O'Clock today. There were eighty-two
horses on board the train. Eighty Of the
animals were coal black and two were as
white as snow. The latter are used by
the trumpeters. The train will reach
Washington four hours ahead of the pres
idential train.
Mr.. Hobarts Final Preparntions,
PATTERSON, N. j., March 1.-Vice Pres
ldent-elect Carrot A. Hobart was busy with
his secretary this morning at his office
clearing up his private business. Mr.. Ho-
bart has completed arrangements for his
trip to Washington to attend the inaugu-
ration.
Mrs. Hobart and her son are expected to
return to Paterson soon after the inaugu-
ration. Vice President Hobart will return
home after the close of the special ses-
sion of the Senate.
Illinois Legislators Coming.
SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,, March 1.-The spe-
cial legislative train for the Mckinley in
auguration left here today over the Bal
timore and Ohio Southwestern for Wash
ington carrying forty members of the ILL
nois legislature. Representative J. o. An
derson of Henderson county is in charge
of the delegation. Two sleepers and a
baggage car comprised the train.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-03-01
Washington Stock Exchange.

Slles-regular call-12 O'Clock m-Capital Tr,c-
LOS: leo at LOS: 100 at LOS: 100 at 100: 100 at
20 cents; 100 at ~ cents: 100 at 10 cents: 10
District Of Columbia Bonis'Eao-year fund IS. 1os
bid S9-lyear fund Is; gold. ITO bid Water stock
ii BID ssss funding ' erfe ns 49,
Miscellaneous Bords-Metropolita Railroad IS.
6s ~ bid Metropolitan Railroad certificates Of
20 asked lexington Railroad Is. 50 bid, ~ asked
Columbia Raiiroad 6s. 1171s bid, llYl. asked
Washington Gas COMPANY Ss series 1ls bid
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone IS. 100 bid.
American Security aud nd Trust and A. Iol pa
Ws;s;.s5ss S Ss;tss
ssnis Han Association i94 bid Washington
s sans Of .As LA 20 bid 2lo stsS
G Cit rs bid Columbia l2s bid. Capital
1o sa lss LID Mst End 1os Sd
asked Ohio, Is asked. -"N ''o' A"'
Deposit sPS S I'D
Sssss;; e si is asked %assHs
Railroad Stocks.-Capital Traction Company, 50
BID, 5th asked Metropolitan, 'loS bid liz asked
Gas aud Electric Light s.oeks.-w Washington Gas
he ea & s. bia t0sS s asked Cas- IS bid
Insurance Stocks-Firemen's, IS bid franklin
IS bid Metropolitan. 81 bid. Corcoran, 50 hid
Potomac, GS bid Arlington, 124 bid German
American. 1856 bid, PIG asked National Union 10
bid. Il asked. Columbia. II bid. 13 asked. Riggs,
~ bid, SA asked. Peoples, 81 bid 6h asked
Lincoln, SIS bid. Commercial, AZ bid, 5A asked.
Title Insurance Stocks:-ReaI Estate Title 81
bid, 1O7 asked. Columbia Title 5 bid q asked
Washington Title, asked. District Title s asked
Telephone Stocks:-Pennsylvania, 80 bid, 50 asked.
Chesapeake and Potomac, 56b bid American
Graphophone. 'sN bid, az asked Ameri an
Graphophone; preferred; 40 bid, y asked. Pneu.
Miscellaneous Stocks. = Mergenthaler LINOTYPE
l24H bid i2SH asked Lanston Monotype. o.. bid.
Ice, 11S bid, l22h asked.
sEx div.
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e6'sa:7. Oats steady ? white. esa2s: No :
aoa bushels. sSsss' Rye s,p s%.
and steady No: 3 nearby. s0a+os; western 81
saies. recetpts S2x bushels: exports. none: stock
12.S16 bushels. Hay st.ady-ctoice timot h,
$i3 5oat1+oo. Grain freixhts quiet and steady -
steam to Liverpool bushel. 81. March: Cort fos
ORDERS per quarter. March and April IS u "A n
3ss Sugar steady-granuiated. 4.a3 per 100
pounds Butter steady fancy creamery, 2os2i 10
II: store packed. sal2: rolls. icait. Eggs ,luIct
fresh. lsai4i2. Cheese firm and active fancy New
York. 60 pounds, 12i 81 pounds. 1871: =: pounds
l2Aai3 Whisky 81 .3oasl 81 per gallon for finish
ed goods in car loads: 81 .siasi32 per gallon for
jobhing lots.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-03-01
TO BE DEPORTED.
Ng Hong Shin Has Violated the
Chinese Exclusion Act.

TRENTON, n. j.. March 1.-The case
against Ng Hong Sha, COR violation of the
Chinese exclusion law, was heard before
United States Commissioner Lewis Scott
today. Testimony was given by the gov
errment officials which established the
fact that the Chinaman had come into this
country by way of Canada, and that he
was without the necessary papers which
are granted in cases under which China
men may come into this country
W. Holtapgar, counsel for the Chinaman,
asked for the discharge OF the case on the
ground that the matter should be brought
before a United States judge and not be-
fore commissioner. and also because it
lad not been proven that Sha was a China
man.
Commissioner Scott ever-uled these OBJ
jections. and made All order that Sha
should be sent back to China
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-03-01
RIGHTS OF THE INSURED.
The District Supreme Court Decides
The beneficial EndOMment Cnae.

The Court of Appeals this afternoon, In
an opinion written by MIR. Justice Morris.
disposed of the controversy over the as
sets of the Washington Beneficial Endow
ment Association by affirming the judg-
ment of the court below, Judge Cox.
Last June, it will be recalled. Judge Cox
vacated the deed conveying the property
and business Of the association in August.
1894, to the Commercial Alliance Life In
surance Company of New York, and or
6ered that the proceeds of the sale of the
property. about $1,000, in the hands of
the receivers of the association. should
be held for the payment of the claims
of endowment certificate holders in such
proportions might be determined by the
court upon a report by the auditor of the
court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-03-01
THE FARRAGUT.
She Exhibits Her Great Speed in n
Trip Down the River

The Farragut. by which name torpedo
boat No will be officially known. showed
her PAGES IN a run down the Potomac river
today. Chairman Boutelle, Senator Black
burn. General Wheeler and other members
OF the House and Senate naval commit
tees: General Russell A. Alger. the incom-
ing Secretary Of War: Mr.. Wilson of Iowa,
the new Secretary of Agriculture; Mr.
Herreshoff. the blind designer and builder
OF the craft: Governor Bushnell of Ohio.
Secretary Herbert. Captain Glover and a
few others were aboard. The boat steam
ed down as far as Mount Vernon and gave
an exhibition of her qualities as a torpedo
boat that was In every way satisfactory.
On the way up from Mount Vernon a squirt
was made for about two miles to test the
speed and the result was a broken record
the distance being trayersed at the rate
of 81 % miles per hour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-03-01
MIR. MacvEAGH LEAVES ROME.

The American Ambassador to Italy
ON His Way Home.
ROME. March 1.-Mr. Wayne MacVeagh.
the United States ambassador to Italy, and
Mrs. MacVeagh left this city today on their
way home. They were hidden farewell at
the railway station by the Marquis Wis
CONT Venosta, the Italian minister for for
eign affairs, the diplomatic corps, their
ladies, the members Of the United States
embassy and consulate, and by many rep
resentatives Of the American colony Mr..
and Mrs. MacVeagh were presented with
many bouquets Of flowers by their friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-03-01
Mr.. DuPONTs CLAIM
RepOl ted Upon Adversely by Senator
HOar Today.

NepOi ted Upon Adversely by Senator
HOar Today.
Senator Hoar. from the committee on
privileges ard elections. today submitted a
report on the claim Of Henry A. Du Point Of
Delaware asking u reopening of his case
The report asserts that the majority OF the
committee believe now, they did then
that the Senate acted wrongly. but take the
position that the Senate was sitting as a
high constitutional court on the qualifica-
lions of it's own members and none of the
facts justifying the reopening of the case
the committee must decline to again con-
slider Mr.. Du Points claims to a seat In the
Senate. The report Is signed by Messrs
Hoar. Chandler. Pritchard, Burrows, Gray,
Turpie. Pugh and Palmer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-03-01
THE APPROPRIATION BILLS.
An Effort to BE Made to Pass Them
All.

The members of the appropriation COM
mittees of the two houses are much more
hopeful today of being able to complete
the appropriation bills before the close of
the session. The inclination of certain sem
ators 10 delay action. so as to defeat sew
eral Of the bills. is strong as ever, but
there Is a general reluctance TO assume the
responsibility II any serious difference of
opinion gives legitimate cause of DELAY
the bills may be defeated. but an effort
will De made TO avoid the appearance of
wilfu!iy obstructing the bills. The impress
sion Is obtained. however that Mr.. Cieye-
land Is likely 10 veto the legislative bill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-03-01

Messrs. John Wedderburn & Co., against
whom charges were reported to have been
filed in the Post Office Department for
alleged violation of the postal laws and
regulations. have addressed a letter to
the Postmaster General requesting 10
be supplied with copies of the charges
and all accompanying papers. Mr.. Wed
derburn said t; Star reporter this morn
ing:
II have just returned to town and have
no information regarding these charges
other than that In the brief publication
In last nights Star. 1 have asked the
Post Office Department to furnish me
copies of the charges and to grant me a
prompt hearing in the matter In the
meantime. 1 do not care to say anything
further"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-03-01
wEYLER's ALLEGED RESENTMENT
Official Circles Do Not Credit the Re
port of His Resignation.

Ofhcial Circles Do Not Credit the Re-
port of His Resignation.
No credence is given In official circles to
the report that Captain General Weyler
has resigned account of the release Of
Sanguiiy or for other reasons.
The report was sent to the New York
Herald from Havana. The correspondent
also says:
mined TO take. my authority says as soon
as he heard of the release of Julio Sanguily
The captain general had frequently said
that he would resign II the crown should
interfere with his policy In regard to pris-
oners, especially Americans, and he was
incensed. l am told. beyond measure al
being Ignored in the negotiations carried
on by the Spanish government in the case
OF the notable captive Sanguily, who was
released on Friday"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-03-01
FIGHTING IN KNOXVILLE STREETS.
Workmen. Policemen, Sheriff an.
Fire Companies Participate.

TETe fuFt1ClDUtP.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. March 1.-The Cit
liens Street Railway Company commenced
taking UP tracks on Depot street this
morning at an early hour, Two hundred
negroes being put to work. The city po-
licemen arrested the men, and the sheriff
proceeded to arrest the policemen and
other officials.
A riot was precipitated and the fire COM
panies were called out and dispersed the
crowd by throwing water on it.
In the melee Lieutenant Hood shot at a
negro named VIII Arnold, probably fatally
injuring him.
Attorney McAdoo of New York, for the
Citizens company, says he has orders
from the United States court allowing him
to go ahead with the work.
The greatest excitement prevails, and
more trouble Is expected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-03-01
Mrs. Beecher's Condition.

STANFORD. Conn.,. March Mrs Henry
Ward Beecher was extremely restless this
morning.. and the constant use of opiates
was necessary. Her strength remains ap-
parently about the same. At times the
aged patient gives indications that she rec
ognizes her friends. but she Is altogether
adrift mentally most of the time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-03-01
HAS NOT DECLINED.

Correction of Report ReKardinr
King Oscar.
LONDON. March 1.-The officials Of the
foreign office here state that the report
that King Oscar OF Sweden and NORWAY
has asked to be relieved of the duty of
nominating q fifth arbitrator in the set
Element Of the disputed boundary between
British Guiana and Venezuela Is wholly
unfounded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-03-01
THE THREE FRIENDS.


Position Of the Government Sustaincd
by the Supreme Court.
The United States Supreme Court today
rendered an opinion In the case OF the
steamer Three Friends. seized November
last by the collector OF customs for the
district CT st. Johns. Fla. as forfeited 10
the United States under section 52ss Of tee
Revised Statutes. known as the neutrality
act The opinion fully sustains the posi-
ton OF the government revereing the jucg-
ment OF the district court for the southern
district OF Florida.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-03-01

BALTIMORE, March Flour dull-western tu-
psr & sass 90: DO extra $ 2s.$s 90: DO family
spring wheat patent. &40a$t.e6: spring wheat
straight. 0receipta. 1881 barrels; sales
spot. 81 bid: May. 81 Mash h-rsesipts, Alto bush
Corr hr,1N M mixed SPOT 2s3sssN; month. 2sx.ss
bushels; stock, 1901 ,S18 bushels; sales, 1900
busheas-southesn white corn, z7hazS; Do. yellow,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-03-01
ELECTRIC CAR UPSET.
Passengers Bruised or Burned, but
No One Killed.

No One Killed..
MILWAUKEE, Wis, March IAN cleo
trio car on the South Milwaukee line slowed
suddenly while descending a sharp grade on
PENNSYLVANIA avenue this morning and cap
sized, rolling over and over the steel
rails. There were eighteen passengers in the
car, and. strange to relate none was kill
ed, but several were quite badly bruised or
burned The stove set fire to the car. but
the flames were extinguished, and the i'm
prisoned passengers lifted from the win
dows of the wrecked car e. III. Cook of
the circulating department of the Milwau-
kee Sentinel is the worst sufferer. 1t is
thought that his skull Is fractured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-03-01
HAS THE RHEUMATISM.
President Cleveland Down With a
Touch of His Old Enemy

President Cleveland is down again with
q touch OF his old enemy the rheumatism.
Although he was able TO work all day at
his desk. he was unable to stand long
enough 10 receive the throng of callers
who desired 10 pay their respects The
Presidents indispositon Is not serious. and
Is expected 10 yield readily TO medical
treatment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-03-01
A Public Recepttop.

Gov. Scofield and the state officers of
Wisconsin will receive at the residence of
Representative Babcock, No. IL b street
northwest. Wednesday. March 3. from to
6 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-03-01
Naval Orders.

Assistant Surgeon M. s. Elliott has been
transferred from the naval laboratory.
New York, to the Columbia. Lieutenant
A. C. Hodgson has been detached from
treatment at the Naval Hospital, New
York. and ordered Home
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-03-01
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The following are the opening, the highest
and the lowest and the closing prices of The
New York stock market today as reported
by Corson & Mccartney. members New
York stock exchange. Correspondents