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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02
DIR. PATCH DEAD.
Pastor Emeritus of Gunton Templ,
Church PASSES Avay

Rev. George b. Patch. DID,, pastor emer-
titus of Gunton Temple Presbyterian
Church, died this morning at his residence,
1913 r street northwest This announce
ment will come with the shock 6 a sudden
surprise to large number of the friends
and acquaintance of DIR. Patch, but to
those within the immediate family circle
1t has been known for some days that he
was approaching his end Several years
ago DR.. Patch suffered stroke of paraly-
sis, from which he never fully recovered,
and his death was the result of a second
stroke.
Up to the time of the first attack DR.
Patcn was In the enjoyment of vigorous
Eealth. and was engaged in the active du-
ues OF his pastorate. He partially recover
ed, but he found that he WAS unable TO
take up his work again, ard so by The ac-
tloh OF the congregation he was made pas
tor emeritus with a salary as a partial
recognition of his long and valuable service
TO the church.
DIR. Patch came to this city from New
Ell gland when young man. and at one
time was in the departmental service of
the government While engaged in clerical
work, he began holding meetings in a hall
on i4th street near r street, and soon reg1i-
lar services were held and he brought to-
gether congregation. Such was the sue
cess OF this movement which was carried
on in what was then the outskirts of the
Nits' thot Oil was Ieclel. ana
DR.. Patch was made the pastor In the
&C urse of few years ii was found that
the duties OF the pastorate required i1-s
urCivided attention, and then he resigned
his position in the department
The church prospered and became the
owner OF the fine building site at the
southeast corner of 1ith and r Streets,
where the handsome church edifice now
stands.
A few years ago Mrs Temple the wife
OF the late Edward Temple president of
the Bank OF Washington, and daughter OF
the late Dr. william Gunton, also identi-
ned with that institution offered to erect
church edifice as memorial to her hus-
band and father
The oi1cr was accepted and the church
V as erected as IT stands today. Soon after
the completion of the building Dr. Patch
had the attack of sickness which inca
pacitated him for active work few
years ago Rev. DR.. Fiske the present pas
tor, WIS called to the pastorate
KEY Dr. Patch leaves a widow, but no
childreR Arrangements for the funeral
have not yet been completed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02
MIR. LYBRAND's POSITION.
Stands by the President and Wants
Cuba to he Free.

SuD1 10 bc rfee.
Representative Lybrand of the eighth
Ohio district stated his position on the
pending difficulty between this country and
Spain to reporter of The Star today in
no uncertain terms. Mr.. Lybrand is recog-
nized in Ohio politics as a strong admins
tration man, and his views on the subject
at this time are regarded as important He
said:
IF war can be averted in any way which
will not compromise the honor and dignity
of the United States. it should be DONE
The country must not be impatient with
the President and his cabinet and should
be loath to criticise the policy of SEEM
ing delay. The patriotism of the President
and his craftsmanship are beyond ques-
ton. Scarcely three weeks have elapsed
since the appropriation of $4,000 eco was
passed for war preparations and this at
his suggestion. Nothing has been left I'M
done to fully and speedily equip the coun-
try for war. AS for Cuba, l believe she
should be free. Her heroic struggles for
liberty entitle her to absolute freedom and
Independence from the Castlian yoke
Should Spain refuse to accede to the de-
mandS OF our government. the only alter
native is BY armed intervention and the
whole power of the United States should
be employed to secure the independence
and liberation of Cuba.
Il regard the destruction of the Maine
as good and sufficient cause for war.
believe this to have been a cold-blooded
and deliberate piece of treachery. Sub
marine mines do not grow in Cuban
waters. The facts of the case lead to no
other conclusion than that the mine was
placed there for the purpose for which 1t
was employed. The Maine was moored at
this very spot by direction of the Spanish
officers. Humanity and patriotism demand
reparation for this trage-reparation that
money cannot buy-and the independence
of Cuba ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02
DEATH OF w. c. BRANN.
Result of q Duel With Capt. Davis
in Waco, Texas.

WACO, Tex, April Nv. c. Brann, the
fighting editor, died early this morning.
His wife and children were beside him. 1t
was a remarkable death-bed scene and
those who were present say the picture
was one never to be forgotten. Brann's
death Is the result of an encounter last
night in which he fatally wounded his an
tagonist, Capt. NJ. T. Davis. The fight was
the latest of long series OF similar tragic
affairs In which Brann has been a particle
pant or was more or less directly con-
cerned. his vitriolic style Of personal jour-
nalism being the chief factor.
The fight with Capt. Davis last night
took place on the street, the weapons be-
ing reyolvers. Each OF the contestants re-
ceived three bullets. Three non-combat-
ants were each slightly wounded. Brann
died from internal bleeding of the lungs.
Capt. Davis Is suffering in precisely the
same way and his death Is expected At
any moment.
The cause OF the encounter was an at
tack by Brann In his paper. the Iconoclast
on the chastity OF the students at Baylor
University: Waco. Tex. Among the stu
dents at the university were the two
daughters OF Capt. Davis. When the two
men met en- the street last night they had
some words. drew revolver end began
firing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02
Latest Army Orders.

Capt Edward Eberrs. assistant surgeon.
has beea detached from duty at Whipple
barracks. Arizona, and orde red to duty at
Fort Apacne, Arizona.
Lieut. Alexander s. Porter. assistant sur
geon. mas also been relieved from duty at
EhIpgle barracks and ordered TO duty at
San Diego Cal.
Capt James NJ Burns. 18th Infantry, has
been ordered to report TO the governor OF
Ohio for duty with the National Guard of
that STATE.
Capt j. II. II. Peshine, 18th Infantry, has
Gsen granted three months leave of alb
sence.
Leaves of absence have been granted as
follows: Maj William C. Forbush for
twelve months. with permission to 20
abroad Maj. Henry McElderry, surgeon,
for four months on account of sickness;
Lieut. c. b. Hardin, 18th Infantry, for one
month
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02
PATRIOTIC UNIVERSITY Buys.
Students at Princeton Make
Demonstration for War.

Demonstration for War.
PRINCETON, N. j., April 1.-The posi-
bility of war aroused quite a frenzied ex-
kibition of patriotism among the students
of the university last night. The move
ment was wholly spontaneous and was
started by a few seniors about II o'clock.
IAN out for war was the cry raised, and
in very short time large part of the
student body was out yelling around the
historic cannon which did service in the
revolutionary battle of Princeton and
which is now the hub Of Princeton life.
A parade was next organized, the line OF
march being down historic Nassau street
to the home of ex-President Cleveland.
Repeated calls failed to bring the EXPIRES
ident out for the desired speech, so the
march continued. the next stop being at
Prospect, the home of President Patton of
the university. President Patton came out
and made a very patriotic and yet con-
sentative speech. While hoping that war
might even yet be averted, he was never
theless of the opinion that we should be
careful to see that our national honor was
not assailed. AS a close to the demon
stration of the evening large bonfire was
kindled on top Of the old cannon, and for
two hours the students yelled and sang
patriotic songs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02
MINERS TALK STRIKE
West Virginia Workers Demand the Chi.
cago Scale of Wages.
Men I'm Pittsburg District Celebrating
Eight-Hour AEreement-The
Situation Elsewhere.

CINCINNATI. Ohio April 1.-The Com
mercial Tribune special this morning from
Wheeling. w. Va, says:
The Indications are fine for general
strike of the coal miners of West Virginia
on account of the refusal of the operators
to agree to the Chicago scale of wages and
hours. In the Wheeling district no mines
were at work today. and none will be on
tomorrow. though the strike has not been
decided upon as yet.
OF the five thousand men usually en-
plcyed in the Kanawha and New River
valleys fewer than 600 are at work.
Speeches were made at meeting at Mont
gLmery by State President Henry Steven
son. ex-Master Workman T. V. Powderly.
and others. in which the men were urged
to be moderate in their methods. but not to
rescind the Chicago demand. The men de-
clare they will stand for the new rate.
The Chicago agreement will be demanded
at Fairmont and along the Norfolk and
Western railroad.
IfttsburE Miners Celebrate.
PITTSBURG, April 1.-The coal miners
of this district took a holiday yesterday
to celebrate the inauguration of the eight
hour work day, which, according to TIE
Chicago agreement, went into effect yester-
day. Meetings were held throughout the
district. and it was thought by those at
tending that all of the conditions would be
complied with in the district without re-
sc TT to extreme measures.
The situation in the central district, COM
rrising Cartbria, Indiana. Clearf1eld and
other important coal counties. is not SO
encouraging The miners in that district,
numbering about 10000, have been we'll
organized by the United Mine Workers. and
it is their firm determination to strike on
OK before April 10 should the operators re-
fl Sc to meet them in conference next Tues
day to arrange for putting the district IN
der the Chicago agreement conditions.
Two of the operators have declined a
conference, and for the third time the men
have asked for meeting at Altoona on
Tuesday next.
Coal for Ocean Liners.
The central region is a particularly i'm
portant one at this time. because the
majority of the coal mined there goes to
supply fuel for ocean liners. One firm has
large government contract to furnish
coal for war vessels
The strike of miners ordered for yester-
day did not materialize as expected, only
small portion of the men obeying the or
der,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02
EUROPE'S ATTITUDE.
No Distinct Offer of Mediation Has
Been Submitted.


The attitude of European powers con-
tinued to be seriously discussed in official
quarters, as it was felt an offer of Auro-
pean mediation was almost certain to fol-
low a war crisis. No distinct offer has
been submitted up to the present moment.
In this connection the cable report from
Berlin that Germany was menacing Spain
on an old claim. and was about to make a
naval demonstration in Cuba, attracted
much attention. The Spanish minister
says he is unacquainted with the Canambra
case and does not credit the report that
Germany has taken steps of a decisive
character. The Spanish ambassador at
Berlin is the father-in-law of the Spanish
minister here, and the latter would be quite
likely to know if Germany had made a
move involving the dispatch of a warship
TO Cuba for punitive purposes. 1t was the
general feeling that if Germany had taken
any such action it would have a most de-
cided influence upon the Spanish-American
situation, and one seriously prejudicial to
Spain For this reason it was the opinion
OF diplomats that Germany would not
choose such juncture as the present in
claim against Spain.
Said a prominent diplomat today:
Spain seems to be under the impression
that her national honor forbids her from
Surrendering any part of her colonial do
main under the pressure of the United
States. There are, however, presidents
showing that European powers have pre-
served their dignity while making similar
concessions 1t may be remembered that
the 1onian Islands. a part of the Turkish
empire, were afterward coded to Greece by
Great Britain, and that Venetia was not
surrendered by Austria directly to Italy but
to France. who transferred it to the gov
eminent of Victor Emanuel"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02

As 1t has taken the Spanish torpedo flo
tilla nine days to make the Cape de Verde
Islands, from the Canary Islands. which
they left on March "a, it should, roughly
speaking, going at about the same rate Of
speed. take the fiotilla about twenty-six
days from now to reach Porto Rico from
the Cape de Verde Islands, supposing the
fiotilla was able to coal and start again
today, which is unlikely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02
ORDERS TO NAVAL CADETS.
Maryland VIII Use 100000 to Equl
Her Militia,

marylanu VIII Use TsOO,OOO to Equip
Her Militia.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
STATE HOUSE, ANNAPOLIS, Md, April
2.-The first-class naval cadets who were
to have received their diplomas Monday
will receive them this afternoon and will
leave the Naval Academy at once for the
ships to which they have been assigned.
President Randall, at the request of Gov.
Lowndes and Adjutant Gen. Wilmer, intro
duced bill in the state senate this morn
ing appropriating 100000 for the proper
equipment. arming and organization of the
state militia.
ANNAPOLIS. Nd, April 2.-Thc house of
delegates passed an order today calling on
the city delegation to report the Baltimore
city police board reorganization bill by 3
o'clock this afternoon.
The vote was A to 80. Chairman Louder
king of the city delega ton is not in An
napolis. and speculation is rife to wheth-
er the bill was reported as ordered. Inc
administration republicans are making
strenuous efforts to have the bill passed,
although the chances now appear remote.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02

Mr.. Bradley Has a Scheme to Use 1t in
battle.

MILWAUKEE,. Wis, April 2.-Lynde
Bradley. an expert electrician of this city,
has perfected plans for the use of the
K rays on board of war vessels and in the
field, and will enlist in the government SER
vice. Mr.. Bradley says that while it will
be simple matter to bring the x ray into
use on warship, that considerable difficult
ty will be attached to the Introduction of
the machine on the field.
A small engine. boiler and dynamo would
have 10 be mounted on wheels for field use
and the X-ray machine mounted on a car
riage. The apparatus, however, will be
much lighter and more portable than may
be imagined, and this field apparatus could
be furnished in week.
Il have been thinking Of this matter for
months" said Mr.. Bradley, but have
waited for hostilities to begin before taking
any active steps. The great help that the
rays would be to surgeons lies in the
quick. easy and painless method Of locating
bullet or splinter in mans body. q frac-
ture OF a bone or Of other serious injury
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02
Washington stock Exchange.

Sales-regular call-12 O'Clock m.-Metropolitsn
tered eSOs at 1ds Capital If Fraction at
u e at at s cam
at 90 cents; 100 at 80 cents 100 at IS cents. 100
After eai"Merseuthsler Linotype at 49, cents
District Of Columbia Bonds.-2o-year fund S. l0l
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Iis bid Metropolitan Railroad COW. es jill bid.
bid, lexington railroad es, IS bid. Columbia
.ss. & bid d washington Gas Ga:
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Trust an1 r 5s f. and A. 1oo bid American Security
COMPANY Is. aa g. 1cs bid Mashnss"n
Market Company imp. 6s. 100 bid. Washington
Association S. 1es bid washington As light h In
fantry LIST g, 90 bid.
bid. Metropolitan, 1905 bid. Central lnew stock,
1SS bid Farmers and Mechanics. 1870 bid. Sec
a%bs bid ' Capital IL 3D. vest G End ios
BID BID, ios asked. Traders'. 100 bid. Lincoln. 1IO
Safe Deposit and Trust companies.-National
Safe Deposit and Trust, 126 bid. washington Loan
and {, Trust. xl4s bid Washington Safe Deposit.
Railroad stocks.-Capitai Trsetion, nv bid. TEX
5 % s g s.ssa IL sd SS . oo sep
fngt0n, bid. IL asked.
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g. Electric Light. s0k bid. loOx asked.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02
sosA-r1DE CIRCULATION.

A reference to the statement be-
low will show that the circulation
sworn to Is a bona fide one.
1t is easily possible for a news
paper with an elastic conscience to
swell its legitimate circulation enor-
mously, in or.ier to deceive adver-
tisers, by sending out thousands Of
papers to newsstands. which are re-
turnable, and which are in fact re-
turned. but nevertheless are in
cluded in what purports to be an
honest statement Of circulation.
Intelligent advertisers. however.
judge by results. and bogus circula-
tions don't give them.
The family circulation of The Star
is many thousands in excess of any
other Washington paper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02
SIOUX AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
Might Have Wanted to Fight the
Sna uil Hds.

A typical Sioux Indian went to the White
House alone today to see the President.
His raven black hair hung down from his
head like a schoolgirls, the difference be-
ing that it was tied with dirty cotton
string instead of pretty ribbon. He would
not tell his business. except to point to his
breast and say in pigeon English that he
had some papers for the President.
HE went aw ny when ne was told that he
would have to call again. His manner in
die ated that he might have caught the
war fever and come to see the great white
father to enlist.
He showed excitement in every move
Henf- Several newspaper artists on the
lockout for subjects for cartoons followed
the noble red man from the building
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02
TO NINE NEW YORK HARBoR.
Party of Picked Electricians Hay
the Work in Charge.

SCHENECTADY. n. Y, April "A party
of picked electricians from the General
electric works have gone to New York
where they Will be employed under gov
eminent officers in laying new submarine
mines III the harbor and making new cleo
trio connections with those already in
place. There were about twenty members
in the party.
Three New York Central passenger
coaches, which were side-tracked in this city
today, are held subject to the orders of Mai
A. A. Yates for the transportation of the
two separate companies of this city to the
seaboard in case of an emergency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02
PROCESSES TO WANT PEACE,

Spain Would Bst WHINING to Abandon
Cuba Gradually.
LONDON, Aprili 2.-sEhe Madrid CORE
speadent Of the Daily Telegraph says:
There is reason to believe that a GER
tain number of Spanish troops would be
Withdrawn underna decent pretext from
Cuba, provided the Asserican government
would advise thegtnsurltents to accept the
neN order of thines.s Most people believe
that SPANS sovereignty in Cuba Is draw
ing to an end, but IL 1t were lost by dipIo-
matte methods civil war would ey:sue
Despite the governments large majority
In the cortes, Spain really desires to make
the utmost sacrifices for the preservation
OF peace; and no government can afford to
go further In the matter OF concessions
than the present liberal cabinet. mi even
Il must draw the line somewhere
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02
COMMITTEE OF DEFENSE.
New Orleans Citizens to Assist Mai.
Quinn, u. 9. A.

NEW ORLEANS, La. April 2.-Major
Quinn Of the United States naval engineers
in charge of the New Orleans defense is
sued a call to number of the citys most
prominent citizens. At the meeting, which
was held last night, committee of five
was selected to represent the whole body
and to act under the title of Committee of
Defense
The object of the organization is to as
sist District Engineer Quinn in providing
adequate defense for the city through Sc
curing emergency organization of skill
ed engineers, machinists, electrical en-
gineers and other experts. These will be
prepared to cooperate with the regular
army and navy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02
Cruisers Coming From England.

The officials of the Navy Department say
that the cruisers San Francisco and New
Orleans will probably consume ABOUT four
teen days in their voyage across the At
l@Btic- These vessels left the English port
On the 2Iih ultimo. and. according to this
calculation. should reach New York about
the 10Th instant. The San Francisco is
acting as convoy for the New Orleans
which IS one of the vessels purchased in
England from the Brazilian government
They are not expected to be pushed in their
voyage across the ocean, and will probably
take the full time allowed them in making
the trip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02
NAVAL AUXILIARY BOARD.
Still Negotiating for Vessels for the
Mosquito Fleet.

Mosquito Fleet.
NEW YORK, April The work Of the
naval auxiliary hoard is not completed as
was announced yesterday.
Additional orders have been received, and
athe members of the board are hard at work
today looking over vessels for commission
in case of necessity.
In some manner IL came to the notice of
the board that ship FOR use as a gunboat
is being constructed at Nixon's ship yards,
at Elizabethpcrt, N. j., and Commander
Reeder and two others OF the board started
to that point today to examine the vessel.
1t was said that the members of the board
did not know by whose authority the boat
was being constructed or for what pur-
poses.
The Red D. line steamers will be inspect
ed today, with a view II adapting them for
use as hospital ships. golfers. water boats
or cruisers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02

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Liverpool PEI bushel. 3tsd. May, Cork for oriers
per quarter. ss 81. April, 3s May. Sugar strong
unchanged. Butter steady unchanged Eggs
quiet. unchsnged. Cheese steady unchanged let
tuce-Sl 25a$1-50 per basket. whisky Unchanged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02
ALL ELkS ARE LOYAL,
Assurances Sent to Assistant Secre-
tary MeiklejOhn.

Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn Of the
War Department received a telegram this
morning from Mr. ]. r. DeWar. secretary
of the Omaha Lodge OF Elks. No. 80 say
ing that that organization had unanimous
ly adopted the following Resolutions:
Whereas the kilograms tonight indicate
unavoidable war with Spain and this
lodge having elected so prominent MEM
Der as the assistant secretary of war of our
country. therefore, be II resolved. that We
offer our greetings and assure him, Mr..
George D. Meiklejohn, of our sympathy
and support. and through him, the Presi-
dent of the United States. that all Elks
will be foHnd loyal to home ard country.
To this end We pledge our lives and sacred
honor