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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-07
FAIR TONIGHT.
Pleasant Weather, With SOutherly
Winds Tomorrow.

Pleasant Weather, With Southerly
Winds Tomorrow.
Forecast till pm. Tuesday: For the
District of Columbia, easter Pennsylvania
New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland, fair
weather tonight and Tuesday; southerly
winds.
For Virginia, generally fair tonight and
probably Tuesday; warmer in the Interior
easterly WINDS.
Weather conditions and general forecast:
An extensive area of high pressure is cen
trail over New England and covers all
eastern and southern districts.
There is an increased cloudiness in the
lake regions and in the middle and south
Atlantic states and a few scattered show
ers have fallen On the south Atlantic coast.
For the twenty-four hours ending am
Sunday no rain fell, except few light and
scattered showers.
There has been little change in tempera-
ture during the past twenty-four hours.
Indications point to the possible develop
nlent of a storm in the gulf, which may
cause threatening weather and showers in
the gulf states tonight and on the south
Atlantic coast Tuesday. The weather will
remain fair in New England, the lower
lake region. the middle states and the
Ohio valley.
1t will be slightly warmer in New Eng
land Tuesday
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide, 12:44 am. and 1855
pm: high tide, $40 am. and $50 pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, l: 23 am. and las
pm; high tide, 7:24 am. and 7:42 pm.
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MEETING WAS POSTPONED.
Appropriations Committee to Consider
Important Matters TOMORROW.


A special meeting of the House appro-
priations committee was called for this
MOI ming, but when the committee met
Chairman Cannon requested the committee
to postpone the meeting until tomorrow
announcing that he had an important mat
ter to present then.
Mr. Cannon denied that the postpone
ment of the meeting had any significance
so far as war preparations were concerned.
The meeting was called to consider an ur-
gent deficiency bill, containing small items
asked for by the various departm ants.
Among them, one Of 100000 for the i'm
mediate purchase of coal for the navy
asked for by the bureau of equipment for
the navy, and $1,000 for the contingent
fund of the ordnance bureau of the navy.
Both these appropriations are urgently
needed by the department, especially the
former Capt. Bradford of the bureau of
equipment and repair went to the Capitol
last week and saw Mr.. Boutelle and Sena-
tor Hale, chairmen respectively of the
House and Senate naval committees, rela-
tive to it, but as it is in effect deficiency
the appropriations committee.
The postponement of the meeting of the
committee today at the request of Chair
man Cannon led some of the members of
the committee to believe that an appropria-
ton for the purchase of foreign war YES
sells might be contemplated, and produced
some sensational rumOrs, but Mr.. Cannon
positively denies that such an appropria-
ton is in contemplation. He says there
are some minor items from the Interior
Department he wants to get into the bill.
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Wanted for the senI Islands

The L. s. civil service commission an
rounces that on March 81, 1895 an exami-
nation VIII be held in this city to establish n
register from which a selection may be made
to I'LL a vacancy in the position of assist
ant agent, Seal Islands, Alaska, at sal
airy of S92O per annum. The examination
will consist of the first grade spelling.
arithmetic. letter writing, penmanship,
copying from plain copy. copying from
rough draft. with experience AMI practical
questions counting % per cent. The de-
partment desires that applicants for this
position be physically sound and be be-
tween thirty and sixty years of age.
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DECLARED UNCONSTITUTIONA
Opinion on the Nebraska Maximum
Freight Rate Law.

The Supreme Court today rendered an
opinion in the Nebraska maximum freight
rate case, holding the Nebraska law to be
contrary to the fourteenth amendment, in
that it authorized the taking of property
without due process of law and therefore
invalid. The opinion was handed down by
Justice Harlan, and affirmed the opinion
of the circuit court of appeals for the
eighth circuit which was against the max
imum freight rate law and favorable to the
railroads.
This case was instituted to test the valid
ity of law passed by the Nebraska legis-
lature in 1893, prescribing the maximum
rates for the transportation of freight by
railroads within the state. The act applies
specifically to freight whose transit begins
and ends in the state, and there was 10
effort in its enactment to control interstate
freight 1t affected all the railroads in the
state, and the cad companies instituted
the proceedings which were terminated by
tcday's opinion by fling d bill in the Ne
braska circuit court soon after the law was
enacted. The object of the bill was to
secure an order restraining the state Off
Gals from putting the law into force.
The law was attacked on the ground of
its constitutionality. 1t was charged thai,
inasmuch as the act applied only to state
freights, it was chargeable with discrimi
nation against them and therefore
tagonistic to the spirit of the fourteenth
amendme mt to the Constitution. They con-
tended that the maximum rate fixed was
unreasonable and ruinOus to- the roads.
1t was also asserted that the act irterfer-
ed with interstate commerce.
The state met these allegations with ar
Slment in support of the validity of the
law and also with the counter charge that
the case was one of which the federal
courts could not properly take jurisdiction.
The decision in the circuit court was de-
hvered by Justice Brewer of the Supreme
Court, who sustained the contention OF the
railroad companies and held against The
validity of the law. His opinion was bas-
ed largely upon the charge of unraason-
ableness. He made a computation showing
that the reduction effected in freight rates
amounted on an average to 291s per .en,,
which he held was too great a change.
The case has been twice argued in >the
Supreme Court, w. J. Bryan appearing as
one of the counsel for the state at the
last hearing Much interest has been nan
1fested in the decision ever since the case
was docketed because of the probable IN
fluence a result favorable to the law would
have upon legislation in other states.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-07
TO FORM A NAVAL RESERVE.
Plans Are on Foot Among Leading
Men at Portsmouth, n. II.

Men Mt Portsmouth, n. II.
The Secretary of the Navy has received
word from Portsmouth, N. H., that plans
are on foot among leading men there to
organize a naval reserve for that state.
This is particularly gratifying, as New
Hampshire is practically an inland state
having very little coast line and only one
city. PORT smouth, on the sea. Writing to
the Secretary, Mr.. L. o. Sessions says he
has the cooperation of Senator Chandler
Capt Jacques, Ensign Decatur, Gen. Saw
yer and others interested in the local mill
tia service. The plan as outlined is for
one battalion of four divisions which d.
visions will consist of eighty-one men, in
ciudiEg instructors and officers. One d.
vision is to be located at Portsmouth and
is to be made up of experienced seamen.
Doatmen. sailors and others engaged in
maritime pursuits. Already six graduates
of the Naval Academy have volunteered to
act as instructors. The purpose is to uni
form the division similar to the United
States navy, and the hope is expressed
that the authorities here may contribute
somewhat to the work.
Inquiry Is made also as to the method
OF obtaining rifles, drill books, &C. The
movement has progressed sufficiently for
the suggestion that a naval vessel be as
signed to the New Hampshire battalion
during the coming summer. The work of
organizing. drilling, &C., will begin at once
although the state law will not permit The
battalion to become a part of the state
militia until January next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-07
PURCHASE OF SHIPS.
RumOrs of Plans of Spain and tn
Navy Department.

RunaOrs of Plans of Spain and the
Navy Department.
The continued reports that Spain is buy
ing new ships led to counter reports that
the naval authorities here were considering
similar purchases. In 10 official quarter at
the Navy Department could this be con-
frmed, as steps Of this character neces-
sarily would be guarded with the greatest
secrecy. There is little doubt, however,
that the department is informing itself
fully as to the opportunities for purchases
should the necessity for mora ships arise.
Thus far there have been no negotiations
for ships and no options asked on particu-
lar ships. Quite a number of offers of
ships have been submitted to Secretary
try and abroad. These have been docket
ed and filed, but beyond an acknowledg-
msnt of the offers no steps toward pur-
chase have been taken.
Under ordinary circumstances the Navy
Department would require authority from
Congress t2 purchase warships. There is
no law which permits larger exercise Of
authority In times Of emergency than at
other times. 1t is understood, however,
that the naval authorities feel that such
emergency measures as might be required
would have the subsequent approval of
Congress. A precedent is cited as to the
purchase OF a naval vessel in a time Of
emergency without the assent Of Congress
While Secretary Chandler was at the head
OF the Navy Department Information
reached here that the Gresly arctic expedi-
ton was in a perilous condition and that
relief was imperative without days de-
hay, and it is now a matter of history that
If the relief party had bean twenty-four
hours later in reaching Greedy and his men
the latter would have succumbed from
starvation. None of the naval ships at the
time was available. The Bear was offered
for sale. however, and Secretary Chandler
closed the contract for it's purchase, stat
ing at the time that if Congress failed to
ratify the purchase and make thu appro-
priation necessary for the purchase price
he would hold himself personally respon-
successful in it's relief mission, and Con-
gress promptly ratified Mr.. Chambers
course by appropriating for the ship. She
Is now in the government service as a
1t Is said that the same course of pro-
cedure would he followed in case of emer-
gency at the present time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-07

tuition. 1t is not the purpose to make the
teaching or work of the institution denom-
national, bat only 10 cast upon body of
Christian people the duty and obligation Of
supporting the university"
Mr.. Bailey filibustered against the pas
sage of the bill ard demanded a call Of
the House, a quorum having disappeared.
Capital Traction Extension.
The Columbian College bill was passed
and Chairman Babccck then called up the
bill for the extension of the line of of the
Capital Traction Company.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

By an agreement reached last Monday
today was set apart for the consideration
in the House of Representatives of bills
reported from the District committee AT
ter the passage of the artillery bill, Mr..
Babcock claimed the floor, but MIR. Bailey
irterposed with motion to- adjourn.
Mr.. Bailey had threatened previously to do
this because he had been cat off from the
length Of debate on the artillery bill that
he desired. Mr.. Bailey attempted to fill
buster on his motion to adjourn, but Gen.
Henderson made the point that his motions
were filibustering, and the Speaker sus-
tanned the point, declining to recognize MT.
Balley's appeal and reducing him to the
necessity of being contented with one roll
call. The House refused to- adjourn.
Columbian College incorporation.
Mr.. Babcock called up Senate bill 2323.
to amend the Incorporation, Of Columbian
College. ma az
The provisions of the bilt are: To vest
the control in single board Of trustees;
to change the term Of Office Of trustees.
and to set forth in the charter. in express
terms, what has always been the Iacs
the Baptist denominet ton. The report
says:
The first and second amendments will.
II IS believed by the board, secure more
active and efficient services on the part
of the members Of the board. for the rea-
son that their Office will be dependent
somewhat upon their service and influence
as trustees. whereas now they are elected
Ioration to remove any trustee for any
cause. The third amendment will enable
the university to secure encowments and
contributions fer its support and main
tenance. which are now Withheld because
In
what permanent tody is responsible for
the conduct and maintenance Of the inssi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-07
MARSHALL HALL TO BE SOLD,

An Order of the Court Directing n
Public Auction.
In the proceedings instituted by the Cen
trail National Bank against the Mt. Ver-
ron and Marshall Hall Steamboat Com
.pany Judge Cox today signed an order, on
the application of Messrs. James S. Ed
wards and Enoch L. White, receivers of
the steamboat company. directing them to
sell at public auction the company's prop
erty.
The understanding is that the whole
plant and outfit will be offered for sale
before the close of the present month 1t
is stated as probable that through a sale
Marshall Hall and the two steamboats, of
the company will pass into other hands
and be operated during the coming season.
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BROOKLYN Dry Dock Not Ready.

NEW YORK, March From present in
dications the large wooden dry dock at the
Brooklyn navy yard will not be ready for
occupancy by vessels by April ], as had
been expected, and April Is is now given
out as the earliest date for completion.
The court of inquiry ordered to investi-
gate the conduct Of Civil Engineer MenocaI
in the construction of the dock, which was
to have convened today will not hold its
first session until March IA, owing to the
ncn-arrival of Engineer Menocal from Co.
Ion. The other officers who will serve on
the court. it is said. will be appointed dur
ing the week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-07

PARIS, March THE minister for for
eign affairs, NJ HanotauX. has informed
the United States ambassador, General
Horace Porter, that he will receive the
United States special commission to the
Paris exposition of 1900, consisting of
Thomas w. Cridler. the special commits
sioner; Colonel L.. M. Hamburger the as
sistant commissioner. and Lieutenant A.
c. Baker, u. S. N, who is attached to the
commission on Wednesday next. The COM
missioners this morning received a depu-
tation from the American chamber of COM
n cree. headed by Stephen H. Tying, presi-
dent of that organization
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-07
TWENTY-FIRsT TORPEDO BOAT.
Successful Launching of the Mckee
Saturday.

Saturday.
The successful Launching of the torpedo
boat Mckee, Baltimore, Saturday, makes a
total of twenty-one craft of such character,
either built or under construction. These
vessels range from forty-siX-tons to upward
of 300 tons, the large ones partaking of the
character of torpedo boat destroyers. The
smaller boats are intended mainly for use
In harbor defenses, as their dimensions will
permit of their rapid ingress and egress
from narrow and contracted channels and
also their navigation through rivers in or
der to reach inland points The three YES
sells authorized by the last Congress are
now under construction. The naval officials
are confident that in case of war these
boats would be of considerable benefit to
the service.
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Trim of the Apurentice..

The first telegram to reach the navigation
bureau Of the Navy Department today told
of the arrival Of the training ship Essex at
New York with apprentice boys aboard.
The lads will be given ten days holiday.
pending which the vessel will be oyerhaule.i
preparatory to another cruise. Commander
Richard Rush will be her next commander.
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trken now.
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Maximum amount now loaned per share Is Sis,
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suing Two Railroad Companies.

Hearing was begun today before Judge
McComas and a jury in Circuit Court No.
Of the suit at law instituted by Leelia
Billiard against the Belt Railway Com
pany and the Metropolitan Railway Com
pany to recover damages in the sum of
$4,000.
As the result of a collision between a
Belt line>Sar and a car of the Metropolitan
company at 9th and P streets September
II. 1895. It is alleged. the plaintiff sus-
tained certain painful injuries.
: Messrs. j. J. Darlington and Edmund
French represent the plaintiff, Mr.. Nathan
lei Wilson appearing for the Metropolitan
company and Mr.. John Ridout for the Belt
company.
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MASONIC TEMPLE ASSOCIATION.

Passage of the BILL Of Incorporation
by the Senate.
The Senate today passed Senate bill 34I2
to incorporate the Masonic Temple associa-
ton Of the District of Columbia. Upon mo-
ton of Mr.. Cockrell the bill was amended
tc limit the amount of land the association
should hold in the District OF Columbia 10
a quarter of square, and section three,
providing that the stock Of the association
sbou not be subject to taxation, was
struck out,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-07
Two wills Filed for Probate.

By his will, dated February %, 1897, and
this afternoon filed for probate, the late
john Mullin bequeathed his estate to the
members of his immediate family I'D near
relatives, and named his wne, Ca.k crime,
as sole eXeoutrix.
The will Of the late Thomas Wynne, dated
February 5, 1897 was also filed for probate
this afternoon. The testator bequeathed
his entire estate to his wife. Bridget, and
also named her as executrix.
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To Mount San Diexo. Gun..

SAN DIEGO, Cal. March 7.-Lieutenant
Humphrey, commanding Battery D. Sd Ar
tillery. stationed at this places has received
orders to send his company Of artillery at
once to Point Lena. to mount the three
ten-inch rifles recently. delivered there for
the defense of this harbor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-07
DIR. Stiles, Mission to Germany.

DIR. Charles Wirdell Stiles has been APP
Pointed agricultural and scientific attache
Of the United States embassy a. Berlin.
The cause of his going Is to Investigate the
character of American pork as It arrives
in German ports. and to learn whether
there Is any substitution OF pork that has
not been inspected during Transportation
from this country TO Germany.
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Arrument I'm Martin Trtal.

WILKESBARRE. Pa. March 7-Argu-
ment was begun by counsel IN the sherin
Martin trial today. Attorney Scarlet
opened for the commonwealth, and was
followed by John T. Lenahan for the de-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-07

Full moon, 4:29 am. tomorrow
lomorrow-Sun rises, 6:22 am.
The City Lights.
Gas lamps all lighted by 7:OS p.m.: ex-
tHguishing begun at $50 Am. The light
ing is begun one hour before the time
named.
Arc lamps lighted at 6:5a p.m.: extin-
guished at 5:45 am.
Condition of the Water
Temperature and condition of water at g
am: Great Falls temperature 40: condi-
tlon, 80; receiving reservoir tempera. ure
~: condition a north connection. 80; condi-
tion at south connection. 81; distributing
reservoir, temperature 40: condition at in
fluent gate house, %; effiuent gate house
Records for Twenty-Four Hours,
The following were the readings of the
thermometer at the weather bureau for
the twenty-four hours beginning at 4 pm.
yesterday:
March Ga pm, 40; pm, A; mid
night. &C.
March IA am. 50; am, "a: noon 80:
2 pm. "a "
Maximum, "a, at pm. March Z; mini
Num- 81, at 4 am. March Z.
The following We're the readings of the
barometer at the weather bureau for the
past twenty-four hours, beginning at 4
pm. yesterday:
March O. pm, 3O.45; s PM, "a. 46;
midnight. 3O.46.
Iarch IA am, 3O.4G; am, 80. 40: noon.
oO.4o; p.m., 30.40
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-07
The Sun md Moon,
The City Lights

Ioday-Sun rises. 6:24: sun sets. $50.
run moon, 4:29 am. tomorrow
Iomorrow-Sun rises, 6:22 am.
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NOTICE-ALL CREDITORS OF EDWIN F.
JCnes hereby notified that the undersigned
trustees and assignees will, the 18th day Of
March, 1855 make distribution OF All
parties requested to present their claims on
or before that time. GEO. L. EMMONS JAMES
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