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fend its doctrines against the attacks of
rationalism, agnosticism and destructive
criticism, and to enrich the theological
thought bequeathed by the fathers; that
the hope for furnishing such theological
equipment to the preachers of the NJ. E.
Church South as shall enable the pulpit
to meet the demands of the time. and to
hold the strong in the pew. rests with VAN
derbilt University. and that Cornelius VAN
derbilt, w. II. Vanderbilt and Cornelius
Vanderbilt, jr., have given to the NJ. z.
Church South 81 10000 to establish and
endow this university, while only $4,000
have been given by the entire Southern
Methodist Church to show appreciation of
this magnificent gift from those named
and in order to further the great object
of the founder and to provide the university
with additional teaching force, so that it
can keep pace with the increase of stu
dents and with other universities, and to
enable 1t to carry on to the best advan-
tage the great work. so nobly begun by
1t, the sum of 100000 in annual INSTALL
ments of 100000 each should be raised, as
above stated"
1t is not alone in st. Louis that the &C.
ton of the northwestern Methodists. above
referred to, has awakened feeling of re-
sentiment, and at meeting held a few
days ago in Wilmington, N. c.. the sub
ject was considered, and attention was
ton of the bill to pay the Southern Metho-
dist Church for damages incurred at Nash
vile was not by obscure minister's but by
men in authority and leaders in the Nj.
r.. Church councils and the sentiment was
expressed by many present that the day of
actual federation between the two bodies
was a long way Off
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01
EFFORTS AGAINST FILIBU STEERS.
Report of Secretur! Gage to the House
of Representatives.

Report of Secretary Gage to the House
of Representatives.
In a report sent to the House of Repre-
santatives yesterday Secretary Gage said
that nothing has been done by the Treas
ury Department to prevent the conveyance,
in accordance with law, to the residents of
Cuba of articles produced in the United
States, and that the department has put
forth its best efforts to prevent the de-
parture of vessels for Cuba in violation of
acts of Congress applicable to such cases.
The results of these eadeavors, he says,
have been generally successful. He in
closes a report dated Nov amber 30, 1897,
covering the departments operations con-
corning filibustering expeditions up to that
date, which was published at the time, a
81 pplementary staten mt bringing The mat
ter up to date and reply of December II
last to a Senate resolution as to violations
of the neutrality laws.
Owing to the time that would be required
to learn the cost of this work to the de-
partmeLt that information is not transmit
ted at this time. The filibustering cases
since November 30 are given as those of the
Dauntless. Tillie and De Agreement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01
IN THE CHURCHES.
Services During Lenten Season and
Other Special Fenturcs.

OtneF Spec1ul EcaturCa.
Evangelist Duncanson is conducting a
series of Gospel meetings at the colored
Lutheran church, Rev. ID. E. Wiseman,
pastor. Service every evening at o'clock.
Mr.. Duncanson is a native of the Island of
Jamaica. West Indies.
A series of lectures under the auspices
Of the Churchman's League of the District
Of Columbia will be given Iue.55ccys In
Lent, at pm, as follows:
March 1, Church of the Ascension sub
ject, Christ and Socialism" Bishop Sat
terlee. March g. Trinity Church, Christ
and Morality" Rev, w. A. Query of the
University of the South. March IL, St.
Paurs Church, Christ and Literature, -
Rev. Richard p. Williams of Washington.
March 30, Pro-Cathedral of ST. Mark S,
Christ and Art" Rev. DR.. Littlejohn,
bishop of Long Island. March %, Church
CT the Epiphany, Christ and Creeds'
Rev. DIR. Smith, president of Trinity Col
lege.
The Rev. Frank Sewall is holding I'm the
pastors study of the New Church. on Cor
coran street, classes for the study of the
spiritual sense of the Holy Scriptures; a
ladies' class en- Wednesdays at 3:15 pm,
and mems on Fridays at 7:3O pm, to
which all interested in these studies are
cordially invited. The Sunday night lee
lures until Easter will be on THE Church
ana the Young People, beginning with
two lectures on The Kings Daughters
Psalm xiv.
At a recent parish meeting of the people
Of st. Michael and All Angels there was
such large gathering of men proportion
ate to the congregation that the rector has
organized mems meeting" At the first
meeting, Wednesday night last, as preIim-
mary to an organization, over twenty men
were present. Permanent organization will
be formed at the meeting tomorrow even
ing. A chapted of the Brotherhood of ST.
Andrew will be formed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01
win Give CURRENCY for Cold.

On account of increas ed revenues and the
supply of paper currency being sufficient
for all present needs, the order stopping
the receipt of gold at the subtreasury at
New York for shipments Of currency, and
Geographic transfers from subtreasury Of
fees, has been so modified as to allow the
assistant treasurer at New York to receive
gold in exchange for paper currency to be
shipped from the treasury in Washington.
The shipments of currency will be made
at the cost of the consignee, to be deducted
from the remittance. For the present no
further Withdrawals of the balances held
by special depository banks on account of
Union Pacific deposits will be made. 1t is
expected, however. that payments for the
Kansas Pacific roads will be made by in
ailments covering several weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01
RAILWAYS IN ALASKA.
Discussing the Bill Extending IL
Homestead LnWa


After the Corbett case was disposed of
by the Senate yesterday afternoon a bill
authorizing the Mississippi River Ham
burg and Western railroad to construct a
bridge across Bayou Bartholomew in Ar
kansas was passed.
On motion of Mr.. Hansbrough On. d..
the Senate then proceeded to the consider
alton of a bill extending the homestead
laws and providing for right of way for
railroads in the district of Alaska
Mr. Stewart offered an amendment to
section l of the bill, providing that no
homestead should be located within 900
feet of navigable waters.
In the course of the discussion of this
proposed amendment Mr.. Rawiins Utah)
antaGoniZed the entire measure. charging
that it was artfuly drawn in the interest
OF spectators and ,ot in the interest of the
public.
Interrupting Mr. Rawiins. Mr.. Carter
(Mont.), a member of the committee re-
porting the bill. said there was really no
foundation for the charges he had made.
as every point he had referred TO had been
carefully considered by the committee and
guarded fully at all noints
Mr.. Rawlins still maintained that his
point against the measure was well taken
and that railroads to which valuable rights
were granted through the provisions of the
measure were not sufficiently and care
fully bound by this grant, If they should
fail to comply with all the conditions of the
grant. He said that the fake railroads and
paper corporations were given preferential
rights in Alaska over the people who de-
sired honestly to file homestead Claims
Mr.. Carter pointed out the fact that the
right Of way provision of the pending
measure was a reproduction of the law
which has been on the statute books for
many years.
As n had seemed to the committee wise
and prudent to prevent the gathering in of
paper rights of way over the district ii
had provided that no corporation could get
right of way and hold it for more than
twenty-four months without building at
least twenty miles of railroad.
Before Mr.. Rawlns concluded at 40
pm, the Senate went into executive ses-
sion.
At 80 pm. the Senate adjourned.
The Senstesconfirmed these nominations:
J. d. Hughes of Connecticut, consul at
Sonneberg. Germany.
To be atiorneys-W. Warner western dis
trict of Missouri, w. 8. Rodgers, district
of Montana
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01
WILL RETURN TO HAVANA.
The Court of Inquiry to Secure Divers
Evidence.

The Navy Department is officially advised
that the Maine court Of inquiry must return
TO Havana to secure evidence from divers
after further work or the wreck A teie-
gram to that effect was received from Ad-
miral Sicard at Key West last night. This
communication sets at rest rumors that
have been current for some days past thai
the court was not 10 return to Havana for
the reason that it had discovered the cause
CT the sinking of the Maine, which was not
an accident and that IT had consequent
ly no further business in Havana. One i'm
portant deduction to be drawn from the
message Was that the report of the court
of inquiry can scarcely be expected for sew
cral weeks to come. it is expected that 4
good deal of time must elapse before the
divers can get through the mud which now
encompasses the lower part of the wreck
of the Maine and examine the bottom. At
ter this is done the court must deliberate in
order to secure an agreement upon its
findings. The prevalent belief at the Navy
Department is that up to this moment the
court has not once undertaken to compare
notes and endeavor TO reach such an agree
Elent.
A Cuban mail was received during the
day, and with the candor which has so far
characterized all his dealings with the pub
lie in this matter, Secretary Long caused il
to be given to the newspaper reporters as
soon as he had read it himself 1t was
made up of one letter from Captain Samp-
son, dated at Havana, February %, and
although it is simply statement of events
that had already been reported by tele-
graph, one fact is significant, viz, the
statement that the testimony of certain
civilian witnesses before the court would be
of no Importance.
The gunboat Wilmington sailed from La
Guayra yesterday for Barbados, travelling
over the ground covered a few days before
by the Cincinnati and Castine. All of the
boats are slowly cruising around in the
Caribbean, and will be so employed until
April, when they will go south again. Sec
rotary Long said at the close OF office hours
that no orders had gone out to send another
warship to Havana, reports to the contrary
Notwithstanding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01
APPREHENsIvE OF WARFARE.
The Dispute Between Nicaragua and
Costa Rfcn.

The condition of affairs between Nicara-
qua and Costa Rica is beginning to arouse
serious apprehension in official circles, and
it is said to threaten to involve not only
these two countries in war, but also to
draw all of the Central American repub-
lies into an armed conflict. The diet OF
the Greater Republic. including Nicaragua,
Honduras and Salvador has submitted
demand on Costa Rica for an explanation
of the entrance of an armed force of $50
men from Costa Rica into Nicaragua. No
reply has been given, so far as is known
to officials here.
The real controversy between Nicaragua
and Costa Rica is over the territory ad-
jacent to the Inter-Oceanic canal. re-
cent incident has intensified the feeling OF
the Costa Ricans over the boundary mat
ter. This was the arrest Of Mr.. Bache,
the Costa Rican consul general to Mica
ragua, on the charge Of being a rebel. He
was tried. convicted and sentenced to five
years Imprisonment, but subsequently es-
capped.
1t is not generally known that Secretary
Sher man interviewed in this affair and re-
quested President Zelaya OF Nicaragua In
the interest of peace to release Bache.
President Zelaya promptly assented, and
in a decree announced that Bache would
be liberated in accordance with Mr.. Sher-
mans request, Il the tribunal convicted
him of a revolutionary movement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01
Railways in Indian Territory.

The sundry civil bill was passed by the
House of Representatives yesterday after
neon and the House went back into COM
mittee of the whole and took up the bill re-
ported by the ways and means committee
to authorize the transportation of distilled
spirits to general bonded warehouses and
to regulate removal therefrom. The bill
gives the owners of distilled spirits the
privileges as to transportation now enjoyed
solely by the distller 1t was passed. q
A bill was passed granting to the Nebras-
ka, Kansas and Gulf railroad right of
way through the Indian territory. Mr..
Todd (Mich.) offered an amendment pro-
v:ding in certain contingencies for the gov
ernment of the road. 1t was ruled out on
a point Of order. A bill was also passed
granting a right of way through the In
dian territory to the Dennison and North
ern railroad, and at $50 pm. the House
adjourned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01
DEATH OF COL. SCHARF.
Former Inspector of Chinese an
Prominent Ex-COnfederate.

Col ]. Thos. Scharf, ex-Chinese inspector
at the port of New York, and widely known
throughout Baltimore and Maryland died
yesterday of paralysis of the heart at his
home, No. 80 Manhattan avenue, New
York. Col. Scharf was taken ill last Sum
day morning and gradually grew weaker.
The funeral arrangements have not been
definitely decided upon as yet
Col. Scnart was born in Baltimore, May
l, 1913. and was the son of the late Thomas
6. Sch1rf. He received his education at
st. Peters Catholic and at private school
in Hartford county. After leaving school he
was employed in the counting room of his
father until the outbreak of the civil war,
WREN he espoused the cause of The con-
federacy He served in both the army and
navy Of thu southern states with consider
able distinction, and was wounded several
times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01
Advertising is not an expense.

Advertising is not an expense.
1t is business investment. III
you want to invest your money
prohtably you will therefore put
your advertisements in such a
paper as The Evening Star, that
is read regularly and thoroughly
by everybody worth reaching.
The Stai is the recognized
household and family journal of
the National Capital. and has
no rival as an advertising med
ium.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01
Grand Lodge. A. O. w.

The Grand Lodge of Maryland, Ancient
Order of Workmen, will hold its nineteenth
annual meeting March Is and 10 In Balti-
more. The lodge includes within it's juris-
diction Maryland, Virginia and the Dis
trict of Columbia, and has for it's execu-
tive officers F. B. Sappington of Freder-
lex, Nd, grand master workman; A. F.
Colbert. Baltimore, grand recorder, and
Samuel Eccles. jr.. Baltimore. grand re-
corder. Sixty-one subordinate lodges are
included in the Grand Lodge. and the men,
bershIp reaches into thousands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01
VIII BECOME n Captain.

Commander Lamberton has been relieved
from duty as inspector of the fifth light
house district at Baltimore and ordered
to the Boston at Mare Island on the 10Th,
on which date he becomes a captain. He
will be succeeded at Baltimore as light
house inspector by Commander Hutchins.
who Is detached from the receiving ship
Saratoga for that purpose. The resigna-
ton of Ensign Osborne has been accepted
to take effect March 16
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01
READY TO TEST THE HOLLAND.
Each Cartridge Used In Test VIII
Cost &2.2OO.

special dispatch to the Baltimore Sun
from New York says: Everything Is in
readiness for thu final trials of the sub
ms rine torpedo boat Holland, and her
actual value to the naval world will be
thoroughly demonstrated in a few days.
The Holland Is moorsd to a wharf at the
Raritan dry dock. Perth Amboy, N. ].
This week her guns will be tested. Each
cartridge used in the guns will, 1t Is esti-
mated. cost $500, and for that reason
dummies will be used in the test
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01
The Ala.,s. boundary Line.

Senator Turpie made an effort in the ex-
ecutive session Of the Senate yesterday to
secure the ratification of the treaty be-
tween the United States and Great Britain
locating the 141st meridian as the boundary
line between Alaska and British America.
but failed to succeed because OF objections
made by Senator Pettigrew.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01
Honor for am american Sailor.

The queen regent Of Holland has con-
ferred upon Capt. William G. Randle of
the American liner st. Louis the decora-
ton Of the Order Of Orange and Nassau
for his part in the rescue of the passsn-
gers and crew Of the sinking steamer veen-
dam on February Z.
This order Of knighthood is one of the
Oldest and most esteemed In Holland, cor
responding very nearly to that Of the
Legion of Honor Of France.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01
GAMBLER shoot. Former Friend.

Emil Guzman shot and killed Nicholas
w. Pontius In the street in New York yes
terday afternoon. Guzman met Pontius on
the sidewalk in front of No. PIT East 10th
street, drew his revolver and discharged it
twice in his face, both bullets taking effect
Friends Of the two men say the shooting
was the result Of . dispute over . gam
bling pool.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01
Seizure Of british ships.

The President yesterday sent to the Sem
ate full record of the proceedings be-
tween the United States and Great Britain
in the arbitration relating to the compen-
sation for the seizure of British ships in
Boring sea under the treaty of February
% 1892.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01
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The favorable results frcm the working OF these
the past year The traffic ard revenue both show =
large Il CREASE and substantial surplus
ried TO the credit Of profit and loss after providing
for ell obligations, on each system.
The amount expended account OF construction
sqapment and real estate WAS s6o9. 6s5.13.
The principal Item OF espe Dditure. in addition
10 the usual outlay for car-trust equipment. was
"a the elevation OF portion Of the Pittsburgh.
Chicago. in compliance with the requirements Of
It's municipal Legislation. large part of the work
been completed. while on the Pittsburgh. Cinrln-
rati Chienso ard St Louis Railway the elevated
Seen In use for several months past.
FUNDED DEBT
In view Of the fact that large amount Of bonds
spon the lines embraced In your Western system
would mature early in lS9s. II deemed wise
% take advantage Of the prevailing In the
noney market TO secure, ut exceptionally favorable
rates the necessary funds to meet such oi,lIga-
tons szile was therefore made Of s., coo 900
Guaranteed Trust Certificates of the Pennsylvania
Company dated September LIST, 1897. having forty
Years 20 run and hearing three and one-half per
cent interest These certificates issued by the
SirI7d Life Insurance. Annuity and Trust Compapy
Of Philadelphia as Trustee. and secured by the
1eT"sit with that company Of equal amount Of
Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway Com
pauy- The Pennsylvania Company covenants to nav
the principal and interest OF these certificates and
your Company guarantees the performance OF tina
obligation. They constitute Series A of an author
pei isane OF S2oDo.oOo. and the other series will
be available from time time for the capital re-
uuiroDenis a your Western lines.
Among The securiSes to be presided for through
toe sale referred to the second mortgage bonds
Of the 81 Louis. van,iala and Terre Hante Rail-
Road Company, maturing May LIST. 1898, and amount
ing To s-ooo0 For the purpose Of projecting
your interests In that road in which your system
has 4 Controlling interest these bonds will be pur
chased and held until the relations between the
Itrre Haute and indianapolis Railroad Company
and ITS leased lines are further adjusted
. No definite result has yet been reached In the
litigation growing out OF those leases and guar
antses made by the Terrs hs6te and indianapolis
Raiiroad Company prior to M securing the con-
h ,rol OF 81 ,h A. sys'ep' Ihe pr is stil IN the
been faithfully and prudently aSsShlstered In the
interest of Its owners and creditors. But the
rent revenues Of the system Unable to meet its
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01

Free advice about Obesity any disease at
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ladies' TO Mrs DIR. Amy NJ. Henry, who has charge
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01

ASSETS
Cost of road and equipment .S121 1S0. 346 SO
Cost of securities owned. ....... 1l9 691 ,S4:S 81
Securities received with the lease
Of the L. n. j. Il X. and c. Co. 80. 1888, Ago %
CURRENT ASSETS.
Due for advances for
construction and other
purposes. SO, $50, S42 "a
Due from agents and
superintepdents. $3.50, 161 81
Bills receivable and
miscellaneous assets. 2.132, $50 OF
Materials ............. 2,0II 068 0S
Cash. "A, $40, go 40
----- 2637s, 351 81
Insurance Fund ............... s,ss2, $50 so
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01
LIABILITIES.

LIABILITIES.
Capital stock. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 9 800 700 90
Funded debt Including mortgages
and ground rnts). .............. S7,943 90 70
Guaranteed stock and bonds of the
Harrisburg. Portsmouth. Mt. Joy
and Lancaster II. II. Co.......... $50 $50 90
Securities received with the lease
of the U. " J. R.R. and G. co... 32S3. 4G2 25
EXTRAORDINARY Expenditure Fund. 800 900 90
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Pay rolls. vouchers and
traffic balances. -. 81, 1ss, 54s OF
Dye controlled com
panies 6thef than
traffic balances. 80. 10, III ,31G Sc
Interest accrued
tured and uncoliected,
and dividends uncol-
leeted. ..:...:..:.. 1,7o1, 1874 81
Due Saving Fund. Re-
lief Fund and Insur-
ance Fund. ........ 719, 100 At
Miscellaneous liabili-
ties. ........... 929.86 43
--- 2O71G.ST4 81
Sinking Funds and Trust Fund -. II 500. GAG 20
Profit and loss NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 90 800 ESQ %
Total. ........................S 1919 ABB s41 05
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01

By order # Hoard
.pesdn
December 31 1s97
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-01

Balance to credit Of profit and loss
December 31st, 1897 .............s so. S23 $50 90