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Evening star., 1897-02-22
WEST POINT CADETS.
Secretary LnmOnt's Letter in Regard
to Their Coming to Washington.

Secretary LnmOnts Letter i'm Regard
to Their Coming to Washington.
Secretary Lamont has written letter TO
Chairman Hull Of the House military COM
mittee. giving his opinion upon the propo-
sition to bring the West Point cadets to
Washington for the inauguration. He says
that since 1870 the cadets have been alb
sert from the academy on four occasions:
At President Grants inauguration in 1873,
at the Philadelphia centennial i'm 1915, AZ
the Columbian parade i'm New York city In
1891 and at the Chicago worlds fair in
1892.
After mentioning that it was the purpose
of the department to order the cadets to
participate In the coming inaugural cere-
monies. and that the controller Of the
treasury had held that the expens. could
not be paid from army appropriations. as
was done in 1873. and the Senate having
indicated it's disapproval of the proposed
visit, the intention had to be abandoned
the Secretary continues: My views as
to the propriety and expediency of reQuir-
Ing the participation of the corps of ca
diets in the inaugural parade remain the
same as when orders for their coming
were sanctioned. The loss Of time. alb
scence from study and recitations and
other military exercises will be limited TO
four days. certainly not a serious loss I'm a
four years term. Their absence. Of course,
will be attended with the chance of injury
to health in Individual cases. but the de-
partment did not feel that these objec-
tions should control.
THE cadets are geacrally in excellent
health. Of good constitutions and their
officers will take all neces sary precautions
to guard against the risks of exposure
Experience indicates that following past
absences from the academy. ana a break
In the course of instruction. there is a
falling of In class standing of some cadets.
while failure to pass an examination has
been attributed to like cause. but on
the other hand 1t is believed that substan-
tial advantages would accrue to these
young men from :heir personal participa-
ton in the imposing ceremonies attend
ing the Inauguration Of the chief execu-
tive of the nation. who. for his term of
Office. will be their commander-in-chief
THE question of the advantage or disad-
vantage to the cadets to arise from their
absence from the academy for this pur-
pose is one upon which the opinion Of OFF,
GERS Of the army widely differ"
In conclusion, the Secretary submits an
opinion from Col. Ernst, superintendent of
the academy. Recommending that the cadets
be left undisturbed.
Secretary Herbert has expressed q similar
opinion to the proposed visit to WASH
ington OF the naval cadets.
Evening star., 1897-02-22

Banker Smith of Columbia, Pa, Re-
cefved Deposits WrOngfuIIy.

Banker Smith of Columbia, Pa, Re-
cefved Deposits WrongfuIly.
LANCASTER. Pa. February 22-E. K
Smith. the ex-banker of Columbia, Pa,
who made a long and hard fight to keep
out of Jail. was surrendered to the sheriff to-
day and taken to the eastern penitentiary
at Philadelphia.
Smith ran "a private bank at Columbia
and attracted the savings of the working
people Of that place by paying per cent
interest on annual deposits. As "a bait to
business men he paid 3 per cent on daily
balances, but the main losers were the
working people and others who preferred
the . per cent interest to the uncertainty
of investing their money.
One of the latter class, farmer had
over S52,Us' on deposit when the bank failed
in August, 1893. When the Institution
closed the deposits amounted to about
S2t1.oD. while the cash on hand was prac-
iically nothing. ard what real estate he
owned was more than covered by judg-
ments. The depositors lost rything, and
Smith Wa; prosecuted for receiving de-
posits vixen he knew the bank was in
solvent.
Thirty-three indictments were found
against him, only two of which were push
ed. and convictions were secured on each.
He was sentenced to a total imorison-
ment of two years and five months The
case was taken to the superior court on
Il special aiiocature and a decision was
rendered last week affirming the judgment
of the lower court Smith is seventy-six
years of age
Evening star., 1897-02-22
NAVAL APPROPRIATIONS.
Chairman BOutelle Explains tn
House Committees Policy.

The report of Chairman Boutelle of the
House committee on naval affairs on the
naval appropriation bill explains the policy
adopted by the committee on the cost of
armor plate. 1t covers the entire ground
heretofore gone over by Secretary Herbert.
and says the committee regarus ,ne Sec
retary's report as an estimate The rea-
sons heretofore given for not fixing the
price of armor or providing for an armor
plate plant are set forth.
Referring to the new navy. Mr.. Boutelle
says: The committee is unanimous in the
desire to push forward the construction of
our full quota of battleships and other
needed vessels for naval defense and the
protection of the national rights and honor
as rapidly as possible but. in view of the
present condition of the national finances
and other important considerations has
reluctantly refrained from recommending
the authorizing of any new vessels i'm this
bill. believing that such recognition of the
public eXigencieS at the time .ill insure an
even more liberal renewal of the work of
building up our new navy as one of the
greatest features of restoration of ma
tional prosperity in the near future
the report shows that the bill carries
SD. 1G5 234, an increase over last year of
81 602.JI3. and a reduction frcm the esti-
mates of the department of 5000. 702. Most
Of the increases in amount over last year
are involved in the expenses incident to
the building Of the new navy.
Evening star., 1897-02-22
CELEBRATION AT pH1LADELpH1A
Patriotic Exercises Held in the Acad-
emy Of Music.

AAtriO1c Exercises Held in the AcQI-
emy Of Music.
PHILADELPHIA. February 2o.-Wash-
lngton's birthday was celebrated today in
this city with appropriate exercises by the
students and faculty of the University of
pennsylvania. The celebration took place
In the Academy of Music, and included
addresses by Mayor Warwick and others
and singing by the University of Penn
syiSania Glee Club and other musical Sc
lections.
Ex-Judge Russell NJ. Thayer was the
orator of the day.
The students assembled in front of the
Academy of Music at ~ o'clock and a few
minutes later. headed by Provost Harri-
son. marched in and took seats in the par-
quet and circle. Seated upon the stage
were prominent educators from all sections
or pennsylvania, including Rev. John s.
Stahr of Franklin and Marshall College;
William 2. Johnson of Geneva College,
Isaac Sharpless Of Haverford College. H. d.
Wariield of Lafayette College, Thomas H.
Drown of LehiSh University, Rev. Theo-
dore l.. Seip of Muhlenberg College, George
W. Atherton OF Pennsylvania State Col
lege. Charles De Garmo of Swartnmcre
College. Chancellor W. ]. Holland Of West
ern University. and Rev. James d. Moffat
of Washington and Jefferson Colleges.
Evening star., 1897-02-22
wAsHINGToN's ADDRESS.
A Rich Heritage From the Fathers of
the Republic.

the Republic.
ITHACA. N. Y, February 22-Washing-
tons birthday was celebrated at Cornell
University today. the exercises taking place
in the armory hall. The following letter
from President-elect Mckinley to DR..
Schurman. pre- sident of Cornell University,
vas read:
Next to the Declaration of Independence
itself, Washington's farewell address is the
richest heritage that has come down to
us from the fathers of the republic. It is
not only a perfect analysis of the spirit
of the Constitution. but it is a lofty ap-
peal to true American patriotism. accom-
panied by words of solemn warning and ad
vice. the wisdom of which has been In
creasingly demonstrated by added expert
ence of each successive generation. l most
strongly commend your proposal to cele-
bratc the centennial of this great document
by issuing a special edition for presenta-
ton to the students Of Cornell University.
Believe to be, with great respect,
Yours very truly.
Nv. MCKINLEY"
Justice Brown of the United States Su-
preme Court delivered the Grafton Of the
day on Chief Justice Marshall.
Evening star., 1897-02-22
Army Orders.

Capt Eben Swift. 9Th Cavalry, has been
ordered to report to the governor Of Illinois
for duty with the National Guard Of that
state.
Major Blair d. Taylor. surgeon. has been
detailed as member of the board con-
vened at Fort Mcpherson, Ga, vice Capt
p. G. Wales, retired.
The leave of absence granted Major E. S.
Godfrey. 7th Cavalry. has been extended
one month.
The following transfers in the I'd Artillery
have been made:
Second Lieutenant Arthur w. Chase, from
Battery l. to Battery M; Second Lieutenant
Clarence E. Lang, from Battery NJ to Bat
tery L.
Evening star., 1897-02-22
CHICAGO's DAUGHTERS.
The Largest Chapter in the NatfOna
OrgnnizRtfOn.


Organization.
Illinois Is doing things up in splendid
style for the D. A. r. congress- The Chi
cago Chapter is the largest chapter in the
national organization, and will carry Oft
the prize as the banner chapter for acces-
sion of members during the past year.
When the last congress met 1t had 4o5
members At this time 1t has 4:G members
The trip to Washington was made in a
special car over the Chesapeake and Ohio
the ladies' selecting that route because as
well as being interested in the war of the
revolution, they are interested in the war
of the rebellion, and desired to visit some
Of the Virginia battlefelds. The regent of
the Chicago Chapter Is Mrs. James H.
Walker; vice regent, Mrs. Dwight w.
Graves. They were accompanied on the
special car by Mrs. Seymour Morris, Mrs.
John s. Sargent, Mrs. N. r. Stone. Mrs
Oliver 2. Dickinson, Mrs. ]. Ellsworth h
Gross. Mrs. Madison B. Kennedy, Mrs. T.
s. McClelland, Misses McClelland. Miss L.
Hosmer, Mrs. John r. Wilson, Mrs. Otis H.
Waldo, Mrs H. P. Young. Mrs. Charles
NJ. Jewett, Mrs. Frederick w. Becker. Mrs.
Washington Hesing and Mrs II. r. Tracy.
Mrs James Neville of Bloomington, Mrs.
Isaac Funk of Bloomington. Mrs Fred
Sherwood of Ottawa and Mrs. William
Holabird of Evanston We're also with the
party as representatives Of Illinois chap
terS.
Besides these ladies about thirty more
from other chapters in Illinois came by
other routes to the congress The ladies'
were jolly party, and say they read and
studied good deal of history on the trip.
The chairman of the Continental Hall COM
mittee is Mrs. H. NJ. Shepherd of Chicago
Chapter, and Mrs. John NJ. Jewere, who
will read the report Of the state regent Of
Illinois. is one of the most prominent ID.
A. R. women in the national, working with
unceasing energy for the organization of
which she Is SO proud. Mrs. T. S. McClel-
land of the chapter Is director of the state
of Illinois for Children of the American
Revolution
The d. A. r. of Illinois IS very proud ia
have had one of its members made presi.
dent general for two terms. and the Chi
cago Chapter. assisted by the Illinois dele
cation, will give Mrs. Stevenson a ma gnifi-
cent reception this evening at the Raleigh
where they have commodious quarters for
the week. The hours will be from to I,
and the banquet hall will be beautifully
decorated for the occasion.
Evening star., 1897-02-22
MIR. j. Addison Porter Calls at the
White House.
BE has A TALK WITH TEE PRESIDENT
Looking Round to Famiiarize Him
self With His Duties.
NJ f ETS THE CLERKS

The near approach of the change of ad-
minis;rations was indicated at the White
House today by visit TO the President
and Private Secretary Thurber of Mr.. John
Addison Porter Of Hartford. Conn. the
personal representative of the President
elect and Mr.. Thurber's prospective sue
cessor In me office of private secretary to
the President, or. as that Office will be
known during the next administration.
secretary TO the President"
Mr.. Porter came here yesterday from his
home In Hartford. and proceeded quietly
to the residence OF his relatives. Mr. and
Mrs. VIM. J. Boardman, 1901 Z strcetwhlch
Evening star., 1897-02-22
Died of Lump jaw.

CHICAGO. February 22.-Peter L. Car
vey. hfty-hve years old. died at the county
hospital last night. after undergoing an
operation for what DIR. J. G. Robertson OF
that institution diagnosed as lump Jaw
DIR. Robertson knows Of only one other
case In which human being was afflicted
with lump jaw. 9arvey had been suffering
from the malignant disease for more than
a year. He Is supposed to have Contracted
the disease while working among cattle
at the stock yards. More than q wear aro
Garvey had a tooth extracted from his
left jaw. and 1t is the opinion of the phy-
sicians at the hospital that a germ Of the
disease became lodged in the cavity. caus-
ing the infection.
Evening star., 1897-02-22
EXCITEMENT AT ATHENS.
Sensation Caused by the Report n
the BOmba rdment.

Sensation Caused by the Report of
the Bonn mba rdment.
ATHENS. February 22.-The news OF the
bombardment OF the insurgent camp near
Canea by ,essels Of the foreign fleets yes
terday has caused tremendous excitement
here. 1t is asserted that the fire of the
warships did great injury to the Christian
camp. that several men were killed and
several wounded by the shells.
LONDON. February 22.-In the house Of
commons today Mr.. Curzon denied that the
warships had attacked the Greeks He in
sisted. however, that the foreign fleets had
no choice but to prevent by force the con-
tinued advance of the insurgents on Canea-
This statement was greeted with opposi-
ton cries Of Shame" and ministerial
cheers.
Mr.. Iabouchere moved the adjournment
of the house in order to call attention to
the firing on the Greek forces by British
warships. and all the members of the op-
position present rose in support OF the mo-
tion including the whole of the front op
position bench.
BERLIN, February 22-The captain OF
the German warship Kaiserin Augusta tele-
graphs from Canea that his ship Seing a.
the end of the line. fired the first shot yes
terday in the bombartling of the insargent
Gre n camp.
TOULON. February 22-The Greek
IL,
and sailed today for the Pirareus.
BERLIN, February 22.-In the re'chstag
today Herr Richter. the German leader
protested at Germanys taking the initia-
tive in proposing to blockade the Piraeus
Baron Marscha1l Won Bieberstein said that
a0,Nw,oO marks of Greek securities were
held In Germany. and that the German
government in conjunction with the gov
ernments Of the other powers would con-
tue to advocate the claims of the creditors
of Greece. The matter was then dropped
PARIS. February 22.-The Temps urges
the powers to agree to a proposal of the
Marquis of Salisbury to grant autonomy TO
the Island of Crete
Called the Sultan a Cur"
Mr.. Labouchcre said that the question
was not a party one, but a national one
and. he added:
The liberals would do their utmos: 10
prevent further acton in behalf Of that
miserable eur, that foul blot upon civIiza-
ton, the Sultan OF Turkey"
IRE speaker pointed out that the rules of
the House required the use of more re-
spectful language toward foreign soyer-
eign. whereupon Mr.. Labouchere apollo
S1Zed, explaining that he was clrried a.yay
Dy the statements OF Mr.. Gladstone and
others.
Mr.. John Dillon. chairman of the Irish
parliamentary party, in Geconding Mr.
.apouchereS motion to adjourn, said that
the house had been silent too long
Evening star., 1897-02-22
SENATOR woLCo1.r.s MISSION.
Why He DID Not Meet With Greater
EAcOQrQ ne memt.


LONDON. February 22.-The Pail Mall
Gazette this afternoon publishes long ar
ticle upon the mission OF Senator Edward
o. Wolcott to Europe. 1t concludes with
saying:
There is no evidence that Mr. Mckinley
Is In sympathy with Senator Wolcott's
mission. Every effort to discover the faint
est indication that his visit to Europe was
even unofiicially sanctioned has failed. Sem
ator Wolcott came as a private advocate
OF cause discredited by a majority Of his
fellow countrymen. Under such circum-
stances to expect that he would receive
omcial support from the foreign opponents
OF such cause required a degree of child
like simplicity rare anywhere, and which
no one would expect to find in Colorado.
On his return Senator Wolcott will find
that the newspapers alone will display any
anxiety regarding the result of his per
soraily conducted European tour. He has
met many distinguished people in England.
france and Germany. but in not one of
these countries did he find that bimetallism
was considered necessary to its welfare.
Ihough the mission was absolutely fruit
less, 1t was quite as successful as it de-
served to be-"
Evening star., 1897-02-22
An Iunnue French Woman.

The matron at the first precinct police
station has her hands full this afternoon
attempting to care for a demented woman.
The unfortunate creature seems to he Wild
ly insane and persists In tearing on her
clothing. She is Maria Risser. French. and
twenty-eieht years old. She was employed
as a maid by a married daughter OF Scna-
tor Mcpherson. by whom she was brought
to this country from France. She began
acting Queerly today at her place Of en-
ployment, and attempted to set fire TO
every thing in her immediate vicinity BE-
coming alarmed persons in the house sum-
moned the police and the woman was taken
to the third precinct station. AS there
is no matron at the third she was later re-
moved to the first. Her condition is said
to be an aggravated one OF insanity and
she will be held until the police surgeons
can make an inquiry.
Evening star., 1897-02-22
POPUL1sT EDITORS.
Conventions Being Held Mt Memphis
and Kansas City.


and Kansas City.
MEMPHIS. Tenn. February 22-The Re-
form Press Association was called to order
in the hall of the Young Mems Hebrew As
scciation at 10 o'clock this morning by
President Paul VaEdervoort
The Reform Press Association Is what
may be called an auxiliary to the peoples
party. The number Of delegates in at
tendance reaches into the hundreds and
nearly every southern and western state
Is represented. The only prominent east
ern peoples party man on the ground IS
George F. Washburn OF Boston. Mr..
Washburn is a member Of the United
States national executive committee of the
with Senator Jones in the direction OF the
late campaign.
When Pre.ident Vandervoort called the
convention to order this morning Mayor
W. L. Clapp OF Memphis was introduced
and welcomed the delegates on behalf Of
the city. President Vandervoort respond
ed briefly. and introduced Thomas b. Tur-
ley of Memphis. who delivered an address
of welcome on behalf Of the bimetallic
league of Shelby county.
After a response by Frank Burkitt of
Okalona, Miss. committees were appointed
by the president and an adjournment was
taken until O'Clock in the afternoon.
Doltlng Populist Editors.
h<ANSAS III I, MO, tDfudIy --.-I ~
ulst editors who refused to recognize the
authority of Paul Vandervoort in calling
a meeting Of the National Reform Press
Association at Memphis. Tenn. met In the
parlors of the Hotel Ashland today for the
purpose of organizing a new association.
The gathering was the outcome of call
issued by Arthur Roselle, secretary-treas-
urer of the national association and chair
nan of the Missouri state peoples party
20 for tte nf n 81
and perpetuating real peoples press asso-
ciation."
Among the editors here are General Mas
ter Workman Sovereign of the Knights of
Labor, who holds membership as the head
of the Knights of Labor Official Journal:
Frank Chrichter. Clayton, Ala. NJ. V. Car
roll, Lamar. Mo-; r. H. Jones' Canon City.
Colo; F. S. Mickey, Hebron, Neb.: ]. W.
Tanner. Fullerton, Neb.; 2. D. Etue, An
derson. Mo-; G.. E. Brown. Hastings. Neb.;
]. B. Berry. Greeley. Neb.: ]. A. Edgerton,
Lincoln. Neb.: Warwicks Anders, Column
bus. Neb-: ]. F. Abyn. York. Neb.; Leo Vim
cent. Guthrie. OF; J. NJ. Cass. Des Moines,
Iowa; E. W. Stuart, Colby. Kan: j. K.
Rogers. Burlington. Kan; A. D. Wagner
IIarveyville. Kan.
sioner of Nebraska. and ]. w. Edgerton,
railroad commissioner of the same state.
are present There will be papers from
various editors and many miscellaneous
matters will be considered during the meet
ing Officers will be chosen and a place
fixed for the next annual meeting
The meeting was called to order at 1915
o'clock by Chairman Rosele who made a
brief address.
Evening star., 1897-02-22

CHICAGO. February 22.-Albert w. Ian
don. secretary Of the Illinois Humane So
ciety. and for twenty-four years editor Of
the Humane Journal, died at his residence
In this city last evening. aged fifty-seyen.
The cause Of death Is principally attributed
to overwork. Mr.. Landon achieved fame
by breaking up the inhumanc system prnc-
ticeo tor years at the stock yards by cat
tie shippers. Of allowing the animals to
stand In the pens from Saturday to Monday
without water. By this process it was he
heved that an abnormal thirst was created
and In giving the famishing animals un-
limited quantities of water Monday morn.
ing their weight was increased,
Evening star., 1897-02-22
Acts AnnHAYeI.

The President has approved the joint
resolution for the relief Of farmers and
truckmen In the city of Washington. D. c.
dhe Washington market bilD. and the act
to extend North Capitol street northward
through Prospect Hill cemetery.
He has also approved the act to reor-
ganize the judicial districts of Arkansas:
the diplomatic and consular appropriation
act for the next fiscal year: the acts grant
ing pensions to Miriam V. Kenney and
Mary S. Higgins; the act increasing the
pension of the widow Of Maj. Gen. W. A.
Nichols: the act to execute the findings Of
the Court of Claims in the matter of VIM
B. Isaacs & Co.
Evening star., 1897-02-22
MINISTER TO SWITZERLAND.
Ex-President Leishman of the Car
ncEie Company q Candidate

ffTTSBtRG. Pa. February 22.-The
rurnoT that John G. A. Leishman. who re-
Gently resigned from the presidency of the
Carnegie Steel Company. Limited was a
cahdidaie Tor appointment as minister TO
represent the United States at Switzerland
has been confirmed by Mr. II. c. Frick. TIE
ohcials OF the Carnegie Steel Company are
aiding Mr.. Leishnan ALL they ar - =
Isrse amount of influence is being brourh rht
10 bear 10 secure him the appointment Mr.
Letshman. he stated. desires 10 reside
employed