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Evening star., 1897-02-10
LINCoLN's BIRTHDAY.
National Union Republican Club tG
Celebrate an Event.

National Union Republican Club to
Celebrate an Event.
Friday evening, February r. in G. A. r.
Hall, 14l2 Pennsylfznia avenue, there will
be comrnemoratedf fbS appropriate exercises
the anniversary bf-the birthday Of the
martyred PresidsSr, Abraham Lincoln
who was born Febtusry II, 1859. in Hardin
county. Ky. The 'sffair is under the aus
pices of the NatforAt Union Republican
Club, which placedstHe matter in the hands
of special comndittee, consisting of Col.
W. A. Cook, Col. Gh4rles P Lincoln, B. F.
Crawshaw. Arthur Stabler, L. NJ. Saunders,
w: B. Reilly and DreE. B. Purvis
Ihe speakers who have signified their
intention to be present and participate
are hepresentadXe John A. T. Hull of
iowa, Representative David X. Watson of
Ohio. Representative David H. Mercer OF
NEBRASKA Representative Joseph V. Graft
OF Iiilnols, Representative Walter Evans of
kentucky and Representative Thad. NJ
Mahon or pennsylvania. Senator Burrows
OF Michigan and Representative Dolliver of
iowa may possibly be present if their en-
gagements will enable them to do so. It
IS very much regretted that Justice John
NJ Harlan of the United States Supreme
court, VINO had promised to be present will
not be able to do SO.
Ihere Will be appropriate songs by the
gee clup' under the direction of Mai. B.
leceIved at the recent republican jubilee
meetine- The exercises will commence
promptly at 30 o'clock on account of some
OF the speakers having also to attend the
banquet OF the Loyal Legion later the same
evening; special invitation is extenled
the public generally. An interesting oc-
casion is looked for
Evening star., 1897-02-10
A PASTORS FIGHT.
The Legal Complications Surrounding
Salem Church.

The Legal Complications Surrounding
Salem Church.
The controversy between the Rev. s.
Geriah Lamkin, a colored minister. and
the Salem Baptist Church was again
brought to the attention of Judge Cox. in
Equity Court No. l. this morning. when
counsel for Mr.. Lamkin. Mr.. Thos l..
Jones. noted an exception 10 the report
made by the Rev. w. ]. Howard to Judge
Cox yesterday
The report referred to a meeting OF
church members held Monday evening. over
which NJ. Howard presided, by direction
kin's dismissal having been ordered by :he
court The dismissal of Mr.. Lamkin was
the result, his congregation claim. of mis-
conduct on his Fart. an allegation he de-
nies.
He applied for an injunction, praying
that the trustees of the church be enIoined
from interfering with his performance of
his pastoral duties. Judge Cox granted a
temporary restI aiming order. and last Sat
urday ordered a new vote, which took place
al the meeting Monday evening. In ex.
cepting to Mr.. Howard's report of that
meeting at which he reports the dismissal
of Mr.. Lamkin was sustained by vote of
30 10 "a. Mr.. Jones alleges that Ii was not
a legally conducted meeting under the rules
and regulations of the Baptist Church.
He also charges that five persons who
voted against Mr.. Lamkin are not MEM
bers of the church, and were not. there
fore, legally entitled to vote. Mr.. Blair
Lee, representing the trustees Of the
church, denied Mr.. Jones charges. submit
ting that the meeting was legal one. and
that all voting against Mr.. Lamkin were
legally entitled to do 50. Affidavits were
submitted by both sides, and Judge Cox
reserved his decision. remarking, however,
that it seemed that the usefulness of Mr..
Lamkin as pastor of the church is at an
end.
Evening star., 1897-02-10
To Move the Capitol.

HARRISBURG. Pa, February 1O.-Sena-
tor Thomas Of Philadelphia today intro
duce5 bill to move the state capital to
Philadelphia. The bill provides that on
ard after January 1, 1880, the city of PhiIa-
delphia shall be the capital and seat of
government of the state, provided that
Philadelphia shall file legal and binding
agreement on the part of the city TO fur
nish the state the necessary site for the
capitol and public buildings. The bill
further provides that at least sixty days
E>Sore the next general election the gov
ernor shall order election to decide the
question as required by the constitution
Evening star., 1897-02-10
Fortiacntsons Bill Reported,

The fortifcations appropriation bill was
today completed by the appropriation com
mittee of the House. and will be reported
to the House by Representative Hainer of
Nebrs ska, the chairman of the subcomnit-
tee. which framed it. The estimates ag-
gregated slS.3g0.2o6. and the bill appro-
PIRATES for the next fiscal year, S91TS,: ,:,25.
The appropriations are for the continu-
ance of works begun under former bills.
under the policy of improving the de-
ferses of the country, which has been pur-
sued stree the Fiftieth Congress. During
the twelve fiscal years, from 1873 to 1856,
the appropriations for this purpose aver
aged only $54o,03 a year, and for the
niEe years from 1889 to 1897 the aver
age has been $3,31SJ6S. The principal
amounts in the dill are: Gun and mortar
batteries, $,,S41. .333; armament and forti-
ficationS, 81, i9f ,S;G.
Evening star., 1897-02-10
RObberies RepOrted.

Complaint was made to the detective Of
fee this morning by Mrs. j. H. Meyers,
1873 32d street. that some one entered her
room on the second floor yesterday morn
ing and stole s27 in money from box.
The store of H. B. Gardiner, 626 E street.
was entered Monday night, and 81 was
taken from the money drawer. Admit
tance was gained through a rear window.
Horace Cleveland has asked the police to
find his Columbia bicycle No 1222, which
was stolen about noon yesterday from in
front of his residence, 933 II street north
west.
William Thomas. 1918 l. street, complains
to the police that his blue cloth overcoat
was stolen yesterday from a stable in an
alley near 18th and l. streets northwest.
Evening star., 1897-02-10

was simply to prevent the laying of a con-
Quit for the importation of liquor. Contfn-
uing Mr. Vest said the Supreme Court
had gone much farther than 1t could prop
prohibiting the importation OF liquor. The
effect of the bill would be to confine people
to the purchase of only liquors manufac-
tLred in their own state.
The bill was. he said. intended to main
tain the South Carolina monopoly under
the dispensary IL w.
II openly confess that to be the object"
said Mr. Tillman; ''three-fourths of our
people have expressed their support of the
principle. .-a
Proceeded to the House.
The discussion was cut off al 1880 pm,
the time fixed for senators to proceed to
the House of Representatives and partici-
pate in the count of the electoral vote
The Vice President and secretary of the
Senate led the way from the chamber, sem
ators falling into line without any effort
at regularity. and the Senate chamber was
deserted.
The senators were absent from the cham
ber for an hour. returning at pm, when
the presiding officer formally repeated the
announcement of the election of Mckinley
and Hobart.
Nicaragua Canal Bill.
The Nicaragua canal bill then came up
as the regular order of business, and Mr.
Morgan renewed his advocacy of the meas
ure.
He pointed out that prior to Mr.. Cieve-
lands first term the policy of the govern
ment was toward construction of the canal
and to this end Secretary Frelinghuysen
negotiated treaty by which the United
States secured control of strip twelve
miles wide across the isthmus payment
of $.OOO0o to Nicaragua. But Mr. Cleve-
land on entering office reversed the former
policy Of the government and withdrew
the Frelnghuysen treaty from the Senate.
This had led naturally and necessarily to
having private company take up the
work which the government had renounced.
MIR. Morgan declared that British inter-
ference was continually at work to prevent
American control of the canal. He had
positive and detailed information support
ing this declaration.
1t is of such character" said MIR. Nor
gan. that l am compelled to present this
information to the Senate in executive ses-
sion 1t will disclose that up 10 this hour
British intervention has been conspirins 10
prevent the consummation Of this canal
project under American control
Unless all manhood of the United States
had been taken out of us by contracts to
keep the peace there would be serious
results from the abandonment of the canal
bill, to which the Senate was not invited
Evening star., 1897-02-10

Mr.. Preston L. Davis, while driving to
work this morning about 4:S0 O'Clock, was
thrown from his buggy and received a
very bad cut over the right eye. He was
taken to his home in cab.
David Malone. cclored waiter, is locked
up awaiting a hearing on a charge OF grand
larceny. Malone late yesterday afternoon
rode up to a bicycle establishment or New
York avenue and offered new Columbia
wheel for sale. An investigation followed.
and 1t was learned that the wheel be-
longed to Mr.. Horace Cleveland, from whom
it was stolen. Detective BOardman ar
rested Malone.
A fire from unknown causes occurred
shortly after o'clock this morning at 017
13th street An engine responded to a 10.
cal alarm and no difficulty was experienced
in extinguisEing the blaze. The damage
will not exceed $780,
A small fire In the cellar OF house 314 E
street. occupied by G. Dyer, caused the de-
partment an unnecessary run to that local.
ity at o'clock last evening.
Evening star., 1897-02-10
Government Bonds.
Quotations reported by Corson & Macart-
new bankers
baltimore Mnrket..

BALTIMORE FebrHary l0-Fiour arm but ,u,,et
unchansed. 6.571 barrels; exports, eS.Ssi
l,arrcls; sales. 60 barrels. Wheat steady-srot.
exports none; stock, 317, ,S41 bushels; sales 1000
bushels southern wheat by SAMPLE 90a9l: do on
2s4; March. 251sa26: April; 26Sa2sE: May, 27Ea
%; steamer mixed. 24a24M-receipts, 269 sii bush
els: exports, 29S,614 bushels; stock, 2l35, COS
bushels; sales. a001o buslels-soathern white t rn,
2sa29; do, yellow, 2ia21E. Oats quiet and steady
receipts 500 bushels; exports, none: stock on
2i3 bushels Rye steadyANo. nearby, 4iEa42;
western, 427saa2ts.eceits, 4. 166 bushels exports
l7,l43 bushels; stock. 413. .7ef buslpels Hay firm
for the better grades-chose timothy fi350a
81 400: Grain frcights s,uet and STEADY, unchang-
cd. Sugar steady, unchanged. Butter firm, ua-
changed. Eggs steady, unchanged. Cheese nrm
Evening star., 1897-02-10
A Wool Grower.' Conference.

Representatives of the National Associa-
ton of Wooden Manufacturers and the
Manufacturers Club of Philadelphia today
had a conference with the wool growers
committee appointed by the National Asso-
ciation yesterday. The conference was de-
voted to a general discussion OF the pro-
posed wool and wooden schedules. The
wool growers assert that. although the in
terests OF the growers ard the manufac-
turers are in a measure antagonistic, they
are willing that the manufacturers shall
get as high a rate on thear goods as pos
sible, but they insist that the interests OF
the growers shall receive proper recogni-
ton. In other words. they will see to it
that the manufacturers do not get a high
tariff on their goods and also secure q too
low rate on the raw material
Evening star., 1897-02-10
SerioaS : Array.

A serious affray occurred shortly after 8
o'clock last evening" in house 261O K street
between James Blair and Samuel Nixon,
colored men, both about thirty years of
age During the row Blair drew razor
and cut Nixon severely across the top OF
the head Blair also received painful in
juries, being cut about the mouth.
Both men were fetpoved to the Emerg-
ency Hospital. and after receiving treat
ment Blair was locked up at the third pre-
cinct station and Nixon was removed to
his home The sequel of the affair will
occur In the POLICE Court when business
Is resumed.
Evening star., 1897-02-10
Five Runaway Boys.

A telegram was received at police head
quarters this afternoon from Marshal Frey
of Baltimore as follows:
1--WE have five runaway boys from WASH
ington. Ben Collins of 216 I'd street; Rich
ard Busey of 1859 Sth street; John Man
nix of 1245 7th street; William Clifford of
LOG Sd street southeast, and Harry Sohl
of 1858 Potomac street, Georgetown. Please
notify their parents.
Up to the time of the receipt of the tele-
gram the local police had no knowledge of
the runaways. Their parents were notified
and 1t is expected that railroad tickets will
be sent to Baltimore to insure the return of
the youngsters.
Evening star., 1897-02-10
A Market for American Oak.

There Is market waiting American oak
lumber in France, according to United
States Commercial Agent Angel at Rou-
baix- He says in a report to the State De-
partme1t that one firm alone stands ready
to take 100000 worth annually in place of
Hungarian oak If proper connections can
be made with American lumber exporters
Mr.. Angel supplies his report with dia-
gram showing how the wood should be
sawed. and offers to put American export
ers In communication with the seekers
after lumber upon application.
Evening star., 1897-02-10
BUTLER IDENTIFIED,
He Passed Richard PnscOe. n
SailOr. SiN Yeara Axa

SAN FRANCISCO, February 1O.-Frank
Butler, alias Richard Ashe, the alleged
Australian murderer. has been identified
py Capt Jones of the British ship Aim
shire as Richard Pascoe, a sailor who ar
rived at this port on the British ship Dali
ardeen Castle, in 1SW. The recognition be-
tween Jones and Butler was mutual. The
white powders found by the arresting Off
GERS under the band of Buffers hat when
the S"anhilda arrived have been chemical
iy analyZed and found to contain five
grams of strychnine each. The prisoner
was greatly asi.ated when the concealed
poison was discovered. He is supposed to
nave kept it as last means of escape
from the clutches OF the law. The extradi-
ton hearing will be resumed this afternoon
Evening star., 1897-02-10
DEVOTED TO ARGUMENTS.
Legal Points Discussed In Van Ris-
wick Will Cnse,

wick Will Case.
The whole of today in the trial of the
Van Riswick will case was devoted to ar
81 ments on points of law
In the first place. counsel for Mrs Mar
una Carr, who is contesting the will
wished to continue the examination of her
husband. Mr.. VIM. K. Carr, as witness
and the mornings session of the court was
devoted to arguments on the objection made
by counsel for Mr. Wilton j. Lambert win,
is defending the will.
Judge McComas, however, sustained the
objection. and Mr.. Carr was not allowed to
resume the stand
When that matter was disposed Of a
recess was taken until 40, and then after
Mrs. Carr's counsel had announced the
close of their case in chief, Mr.. Lambert's
counsel moved the court to direct a verdict
against Mrs. Carr. in favor of the validity
of the WILL Respective counsel then en-
tered upon discussion, which occupied
the remainder of the day.
Evening star., 1897-02-10
Deep Water Commission.

The commission having in charge the
location of a deep water harbor In south
ern California met here today. in the Of
flee OF Admiral Walker. the president of
the commission. In answer, to inquiries Ad
miral Walker said that, although re-
port TO the Secretary OF War definitely To-
eating the harbor to be improved would
likely be made at the present meeting of
the commission, the exact time a decision
would be arrived at and the report sub
mitted could not be foretold. II might, he
said. be a week or even a month hence.
The commission will have daily sessions. !.
Evening star., 1897-02-10
Personal Mention.

Col. p c. Hams, Corps of Engineers, is
In this city in attendance upon a meeting
of the board of Notifications.
Commanders N. NJ. Dyer and j. H. Day.
ton of the navy, light house inspectors
are In this city on official business
Mr.. w. Carey Johnson has gone to Phila-
deiphia to visit friends for several days.
Mrs. Havens. who has been ill for several
weeks, is back at her desk
Evening star., 1897-02-10
violent Earthquake in Utah.

BRIGHAM CITY. Utah. February TO-
At s o'clock last night this city was visited
by the heaviest earthquake shock ever ex-
perienced in this valley. 1t was so severe
that the bell in the court house tapped five
or six times. The shock was felt as far
ECrth as Logan.
Evening star., 1897-02-10
Waller In the Lend.

PITTSBURG. Pa. February 1O-The six
day bicycle race this afternoon saw Waller
still leading Gimm by two laps. Ruckel.
wko hurt his knee during the first DAYS
riding. dropped out to consult a physician.
Score at 2 o'clock: Waller, 4I3 miles.
>Ginm. 4I3 miles; Schoch, 452; Hall, 4a3;
Dench 421; Foster. Ala; Ruckel, 39i
Evening star., 1897-02-10
A Richmond Bankers Views.

William r. Trigg, president of the Rich
mond Va) locomotive works. addressed
the House. banking committee today on
banking reform. Mr.. Trigg recommended
the repeal of the 10 per cent tax on the
notes of state banks. The national banks
he contended, did not furnish the necessary
of the south, and the re-esta ablishment of
the state banking system was demanded by
that section.
Evening star., 1897-02-10
salvation Housewarming.

The progress made by the Salvation
Army in this city has been SC marked and
successful that Commander Booth Tucker
and his wife some time ago decided to open
a second corps mere. The hall has been Sc
cured and all arrangements made. Tonight
the salvationists win be "at home" at 42a
Sth street southeast at O'Clock. when
the meeting will commence. Capt Coup
and Lieut.. Caskie are to be In charge.
Evening star., 1897-02-10
Am OId soIdicr.s Disapnenrnnce.

Inspector Hollinberger this afternoon re-
ceived communication fro,n Mrs Theo-
dore Gross Of Pheohus, Va, asking that 4
search be made for her husband of that
name who was discharged from the local
Soldiers Home four weeks ago. Instead OF
returning home, says Mrs. Gross, her hus-
band has completely disappeared and no
trace of him is, up to date, obtanable. 1t
Is thought that possibly he is in some hos
pltal. Gross was member of the Soldiers
Home Band
Evening star., 1897-02-10
DR.. HuntingtOn's Lecture.

"Athens-Ancient and Modern was the
subject of lecture delivered yesterday
afternoon at the Columbian University be-
fore a large and enthusiastic audience by
DR.. S. J. Huntington, professor of Greek al
that institution. Mr.. Huntington's voice
vas clear and distinct, and many of the in
tcresting and entertaining facts given by
him were accorded hearty applause
Evening star., 1897-02-10
Mrs. Beecher More Comfortable.

STANFORD, Conn.,, February 10-In-
quiry at the Scoville residence this morn
ing elected the Information that Mrs
Hen'y Ward Beecher was still alive and,
in fact, more comfortable than yesterday.
Mrs. Scoyile, daughter of Mrs Beecher,
said her mother passed a comfortable night
and this morning was resting comfortably
Evening star., 1897-02-10
Death Of william H. Forrest.

William II. Forrest, a well-known citizen
died yesterday morning at his resi-
dence, No. 800 Sd street so,stheast, in the
sixty-seventh year of his age. He has been
lifelong resident, and for many years
one of the leading jewelers. Although he
has been in poor health for the past eighteen
months. his many friends will be shocked to
hear of his death. The funeral will take
place Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock; in
terment at Glenwood cemetery.
Evening star., 1897-02-10
Dividing the SpOiIs.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
RALEIGH, n. c.. February 1O-Republi-
cans and bolting populists were in caucus
until late last night and ratified the divis-
ion of all the state institutions These are
so equally divided that in the matter of
dollars and cents there is not s10O differ
ence between the two parties. The educa.
ticnal institutions are all excepted from The
division, these including the university. ag-
ricultural and mechanical colleges and in
stituticns for deaf mutes and blind
Evening star., 1897-02-10
Acts Approved.

The President has approved the act pro-
vldIng that surgeons, assistant surgeons
and other medical officers of the national
homes for disabled volunteer soldiers may
be appointed from others than those who
have been disabled in the military survice;
the act for a pension to Annie E Nolan:
the act for the settlement of accounts of
John Y. Williams. ard the act for the relief
of Christopher Ellis: the act for a pension
of widow of Major Nicholas Nolan, Sd L.
S. Cavalry.
Evening star., 1897-02-10
To Improve Pearl Harbor

The Senate committee on foreign relations
agreed today to report favorably Senator
Frye's amendment to the sundry civil an
preparation bill appropriating $IGOOOO for
the Improvement of Pearl Harbor, Sand
wich Islands.
Evening star., 1897-02-10
Picker. Pro.uect, Br,rht.r

PIERRE. s. D.. February 1O.-In the lat
est joint senatorial ballot two populisrs
went to ex-Representative Pickler and the
republicans claim that others will come
over at the next session. Half a dozen
raore desertions, it is said. would give him
the SenatorShip.
Evening star., 1897-02-10
Special Di.pcnsntion Granted.

DETROIT, Mich, February 1O-A spe-
cial dispensation has been granted by Pope
Leo XIII that Baron Won Ketteler, German
ambassador to Mexico. may lie married to
Miss Ledyard. the daughter of Henry B.
Ledyard, president Of the Michigan Central
railroad, I'm st. Peter and ST. Paurs Roman
Catholic Church in this CITY, February "a
Evening star., 1897-02-10
Sunday school Union Mass Meeting

There will be held tomorrow evening at
Emory Chapel. Brightwood, Sunday
school institute. under the auspices of the
Sunday School Union of the District of
Columbia Among those participating will
be L. d. Aldin, w. H II. Smith, Jerome f.
Johnson and Mrs. W. F.. Crafts Rev. Mr..
Reed, pastor will conduct the devotional
exercises. Practical Sunday school topics
will be discussed, and all teachers are in
Ytted to attend.
Evening star., 1897-02-10
Gen. Shelby. Condition.

ADRIAN, Mo-, February 10.-At o'clock
this morning General Shelby's physicians
issued a bulletin to the effect that their
distinguished patient was sinking fast and
would probably die before daylight.
Evening star., 1897-02-10
THE SENATE.

The approaching ceremony Of coin nting
the electoral vote referred TO n Mr..
Milburn's prayer on the opening of the
Senate today. special blessing being in
vciIed on Congress and the country when
the sovereign will of the people is to be
this day announced concerning the per-
sons chosen to fill the highest offices in the
land"
The credentials of Joseph II. Earle rs
senator from South Carolina to succeed
Mr.. Irby, and of Mr.. Perkins of California
reelected. were presented.
Mr.. Lodge CMassJ presented a memorial
favorable TO the arbitration treaty from
the joint houses Of the Massachusetts
legislature.
Mr. Chandler On. HI gave notice that
on Monday next he would speak on his
resolution reciting that the policy of the
government is toward bineuallism
The House bill was passed extending the
tin.e for complying with the requirements
OF the act forfeiting railroad lands, Mr.
Mcbride tOreg1 explaining tha; the bill
applied 10 lands along the Northern Pacific
route.
Mr.. TiIiman's Liquor Bill.
Mr. TiIiman IS. c. called up the bill linn
itIng the effect of the federal laws on the
liquor traffic so as to give each state alb
solute control Of the subject
Mr.. Platt Conn thought IL was a meas
ure requiring an explanation. and Mr. Till
man proceeded TO explain in detail He
said the bill was designed to give each
state the right to control the liquor traffic
IN it, own way, without interference from
the ieceral Judiciary or any other source
A recent decision of the United States Su-
prene Court in the South Carolina dlspen-
sary case had practically alnulled that
part OF the Wilson law permitting state
regulation CT the liquor traffic
MI Tillman said that to any one but
hair-spiittiaS lawyer the present law would
Oe sunfcient, but in view of the Supreme
court decision the amendments had been
considered necessary. The amendments
were made TO meet the objections of the
various courts. so as to allow the state to
exercise police control of foreign-mad.
liquor In the states, well as OF home
made liquors
MIR. Mills opposed the bill as a step hack
ward. allowing. as II does Interference
WITH Interstate commerce. He considered n
very dangerous precedent.
Mr. Vest also opposed II on the same
ground. He said the effect of the b;ll
would be more radical Interference with
commerce between the states than was the
Wilson bill for a similar purpose
Mr.. TIman said the object of the bill