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Evening star., 1898-12-02
The BeIg Fine Schedule.

To the Editor Of The, Evening Star
In behalf of many women who cannot
swear, and Of many men whose Intellectual
rhetoric is compromising their spiritual
welfare, 1 wish t6sprofest through your pa
per against the inetcusable and Illegal
'.cussedness" of the Bet Line management
This entire and UNNECESSARY disregard of
the rights and esenyeniences OF the public
is shown In most aggravating ways. Sub
mission to the rule of one trip every twelve
lor more) minutes has become complete,
and almost cheerful ufder the kno xn cor
dit1ons. but a bitter feeling comes uack
when a car load Of clerks hurries out at 4
D. m many on the run, and quite regularly
sees an empty ear going down 18th street
lust passed, within han often, but steadily
plodding on its purposeless way. Why not
pass FIVE minutes later, at 4:O5, and take in
profit from the tired, the lame and those
trains9 And the outrage is made so intense
as to call for dynamite when, upon a rainy
day the cars are forbidden to take Iha
12th street route at all, leaving many peo-
pie helpless at the time of greatest need I
am told that the receiver of the line is re-
sponssble fer this deliberate system of in
suit. and that if a conductor humanely runs
a car into 18th street rain, as was done last
night for a packed ear load, he gets fits
from the boss OIL the road and its victims
A little contemplated application of spo-
radio vim may be wholesome lesson vet
If much longer needed
November so, 1893.
Evening star., 1898-12-02

800 stolen. it is alleged, from Lewis T.
Brown of Culpeper, Va, Sunday evening
last by James Walker, a colored man OF
that place. The money was found in this
city i'm possession of Mrs Walker to whom
1t was given by her husband.
On the evening of the robbery Mr.. Browr
and his wife left home to meet train
When they returned home they found that
their house had been broken into and the
money belonging to Mr.. Brown, which had
been left in a tin box on a mantel, had been
stolen.
The facts in the case We're at once re-
ported to States Attorney John l.. Jeffries
of Culpeper, who, after an investigation,
directed that Walker be arrested, which
was done. After being locked up Walker
admitted his guilt, and said the money had
been given by him to his wife, who had
taken it to Washington.
Mr.. Jeffries and Richmond detective,
w. ID. Schleif, brought Walker to this city
last evening, and called on Inspector Mat
tingly, who detailed Detective Phillips 10
find the woman and recover so much of the
money as might be in her possession, both
of which Mr.. Phillips accomplished. Walk
er was today taken back to Cuipeper where
he VIII be tried for his crime.
Evening star., 1898-12-02
DIR. GRANGER DEAD.
Former WashingtOnian Succumbs to
q stroke of Paralysis.


Dr.. w. W. Granger. former resident of
this city, died recently at Fairmont. W. Va.
He was employed for a number of years in
the Treasury Department, and was vete-
ran of the civil war. de had reached an
advanced age. His wife and a daughter
Mrs j. Nelson keyser, residents of Fair
mont, survive him.
DIR. Granger was clerk in the Office of
the third auditor of the treasury when
President Cleveland was inaugurated for a
second term. Prior thereto, while on va
cation. DR. Granger made several speeches
in West Virginia in behalf of the republican
national ticket. His addresses were re-
garded as quite mild in tone, as compared
with the deliverances of other orators but
his part in the campaign paced him under
the ban as an Offensive PARTISAN and he
was dismissed from the department by Or
der of Secretary Carlisle
This caused him serious financial lo.s.
He left the city and went to a small settle
ment on the Monongahela river railroad, in
West Virginia, known as Farnum, where he
after. owing to trouble and exposure it is
said. he suffered a stroke of paralysis, and
this eventually caused his death. He was
a genial intelligent, companionable man,
and had numerous friends in this city, es-
peciaIly in Grand Army circles.
During the war he was assistant surgeon
i'm the Union army, attached to Missouri
regiment, and served in the southwest. He
was drawing a pension at the rate of SIT
per month and had an application on file
for Increase
Evening star., 1898-12-02
WORK OF A YEAR.
Anual Report of League of the Good
Samaritan.

The League of the Good Samaritan has
just published its report of the work done
at the home, 1917 L street northwest. dur
ing the year ended June 80. 1898. In that
period 1857 lodgings were furnished and
S2,260 meals served. The total number Of
men received at the home from February
o. 1895, to July i, 1898. was 1882. and the
number of temperance pledges adminis-
tered was 1,220.
An interesting statement is made in tho
report of the disposition OF the men re-
ceived at the home. OF all received goa
left in search of employment, after being
temporarily relieved. 234 were assisted IN
securing employment, 1S3 assisted to reach
their homes, S6 sent to the hospital 4 sent
to the almshouse, 4 to the Little Sisters Of
the Poor There are at the present time
nine persons at the home. The receipt,
from all sources were 81. .901 Is and the ex.
penses a like amount
The league Is represented to be doing an
excellent work. and begs the chartta ole
citizens of Washington to send contribu.
tcns of money. clothing, fuel or provisions.
Evening star., 1898-12-02
CONVICTED OF THEFT.
James w. Taylor, n Huckster, Fined
Fifty Dollars.

James W. Taylor, siXty-two wears Old
who has been q huckster in the Eastern
market for many years, where he has
always enjoyed an excellent reputation,
was arraigned in the Police Court this
morning on a charge of stealing $40, ;he
property of Walter F. Smith, member
of the Marine Corps. The money was lost
in the market, and, it is said, Mr.. Taylor,
who found it, secreted 1t behind his bench
and denied that he had found it, Detective
Phillips made the arrest. and the money
was recovered.
The kuckster made an explanation of the
affair, and the court imposed a penalty OF
$50 fine or ninety days in jail.
Mr.. Taylor said to the court that this
was his first arrest. and asked for time to
raise the amount of fine. His request was
denied, but Judge Kimball told him he
would send word to his friends.
Evening star., 1898-12-02
Cutting into the millinery.
character of its paper money. securities.

character of its paper money. securities
cts"
The plate printers will also ask the con-
vention to declare that 'it is the duty OF
Congress to see that the moneys of the
people are not wastefully used in useless
and extravagant experimentation with ma
terials and machinery that have not beer
demonstrated to be a success IN similar
fields of occupation, and that the govern
ment should conserve rather than destroy
the legitimate arts In its workshops"
The Central Labor Union of this city will
ask the convention to cooperate in SeCur-
ing the passage of bill to be presented TO
Congress which will grant thirty days
leave. with pay, to the employees in navy
yards gun factories, naval stations and
arsenals.
The same organization will request the
convention to favor the efforts of the en-
ployes of the government printing office to
Evening star., 1898-12-02
Found Dead Ina His Home.

The dead body OF Henry Dade, colored
aged about seventy years was found in his
hcme. No. 1880 Vests alley, last evening
with his clothes nearly burned of of him.
No one Is able to say how the accident oc-
CURED. but 1t is thought that in some man.
ner pipe which he had been smoking set
fire to his clothing. Coroner Carr decided
that an inquest was unnecessary
Evening star., 1898-12-02
SI.So for bows So s1lits

Nearly half price for boys suits here tumor-
row. A lot of boys all-,vool cheyiot double
breasted knee pants suits-in brown and gray
mixed plaids the nobbiest patterns you can
find strongly made - and just the suits for
school wear-actualiy worth S3-for 81 So
Evening star., 1898-12-02

Miss Jessie A. Ackerman, worlds mis-
sionary of the Woman,s Christian Temper
ance Union. will be the guest of Mrs. La
Fetra during the holidays.
Evening star., 1898-12-02
S2.SS for bows 81 reefers.

Boys heavy all-wool blue chinchilla and AS
trachan REFERS. trimmed with braid and pearl
buttons-with plain or fancy linng-sizes 3 TO
3-for dressy little fellows. Others get 81 for
them-some even more. For 81 ~ Saturday
Evening star., 1898-12-02
Opposition to Gold Standard.

The convention will be called upon to
consider resolution condemning the at
tempt of the money power to fasten the
single gold standard of currency upon the
people and demanding that the nation
shall return without delay to the just and
equitable bimetallic standard"
A complaint of the International ASsocia-
ton of MaChinistS that the employees Of
that craft were worked overtime in the
navy yards and arsenals during the late
war with Spain. and only received pay for
single tune, VIII be considered under a
resolution which inStructS the executive
council to assist in securing extra-time pay
for all who worked over eight hours per
Gay. The convention is also requested to
bring the matter before the various organ
lZatlonS with a view to petitioning the
war and Navy departments and the Pres
ldent of the United States to pay this extra
time.
The machinists will $50 request the con-
Vention to instruct the executive council
to assist them in their efforts to abolish
the tWo-machne ana pieceWork systems
from all government shops. To this end
they request that senators and representa-
tives be petitiOned to demand a change of
policy on the part of those In charge of
our navy yards and arsenais. The machi-
nists assert that the Diecework system
tends to the reduction of wages, while the
overstocked market with unemployed by
having one man perform the labor that
should be done by two
The Brotherhood of Boilermakers and
iron Shipbuiiders will ask the Endorsement
OF a Bill which provides that all man-of-
itors, colliers, torpedo boats, torpedo boat
destroyers and all naval equipments must
be constructed and erected In the navy
yards belonging to the United States"
Evening star., 1898-12-02

Detective Phillips of police headquarters
Evening star., 1898-12-02

We've gathered together all dam
aged Tables and marked them for closing
Tables In oak. mahogany and inlaid
mahogany finish. that were 81 90, $50,
So %. $3.50 and s.. 90. To close,
49c-, SOC, 69c, 75c. and 95c.
Evening star., 1898-12-02
Opposed to Encroacbment

The Federal Labor Union of Owensboro
| KY, desiring to go on record as opposed to
| the employment of women, will submit the
| following:
Knowing that the encroachment of wo-
| men into the field of labor is detrimental to
| the welfare of the American workman, and
| with the knowledge that woman is bodily
incapable of continuous manual labor with
| out injury to herself and eventually to the
coming generation, of which she Is expected
| to give birth, and that her rightful place is
| in the home for which she is intended and
best adapted. instead of in public life; and
| that we should endeavor to prevent her
| from further injuring herself and future
generations:
Resolved. That the convention of the
A. F. of l.. draft resolutions which shall
| be placed before Congress, and thereby have
laws passed by which our government Will
remove all women in it's employment and
thereby inaugurate a precedent for the re-
moyal of woman from the everyday walks
| of life and relegate her to the home"
A proposition will be submitted to pro-
vide for a defense fund by requiring the
payment of per capita tax of 5 cents per
month on each member of all organizations
affiliated with the American Federation of
Labor. This fund is to be used for the as
sistance of members during strike or lock-
out.
Through the Journeymen BARRIERS Inter-
national Union the executive council will
be requested to draft bill and present
the same to Congress which shall provide
! that all bills on presentation to Congress
shall be referred to the Supreme Court
| and that body shall determine as to the
constitutionality of the measure before ac-
tion is taken by Congress-
proposition will be submitted to provide
Tor an arbitration committee of five to
which shall be submitted all disputes be-
tween organizations, and whose decision i'm
the matter shall be final and binding ON
all organizations Interested
Delegate Mccormick of the local Central
Labor Union will submit a resolution ia
voring the adoption of a universal label
| and requesting the president and secretary
OF the American Federation of Labor 10
notify all affiliated organizations that snci,
| a label has been adopted and to urge unon
them the necessity of accepting the same.
Matters of Local Interest,
AS matters of local interest, the National
Steel and Copper Plate Printers will SUBJ
Evening star., 1898-12-02
Matters of Local Interest.

AS matters of local interest, the National
Steel and Copper Plate Printers will sub
NIT resolution demanding that "alI United
states paper money, securities, notes.
bonds checks and revenue stamps shall be
printed in the highest style of the art of
plate printing"
The same organization will ask the adop-
ton by the convention of resolution
which states that in view of the evident
mismanagement of the bureau of engraving
and printing, Congress is requested to in.
vestigate and adopt such legislation as will
prevent the debassment of the artistic
Evening star., 1898-12-02

NJ CiRiSTM AS AND NEW YEARS TARIE
should be without bottle OF Dr. Sierert's An
sostura Bitters, the world renowned appetizer OF
exquisite flavor. Beware of limitations
Evening star., 1898-12-02
Natty caps given free tomorrow.

Saturday You shall have opportunity to get
boys good durable blue chinchilla REFERS I'm
sizes , to S-such sell usually at S2-for
81 80. They have the large sailor collars-and
are very nicely tsilored-wel lined and finish
ed well one could desire
Evening star., 1898-12-02

". B. MOSES & SONS.
Evening star., 1898-12-02
$3.50 and $3.50 ladies, shoes. sl.qs nr.


ress and school shoes made Of good durable pop
re worth $lA0 and 81 7e pair
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-26
REGARDS WAR AS INEVITABLE.
A LONDON JOURNAL THINKS AMERICA WILL
EARN THE WORLDS PRAISE.


London. March 26.-"The Daily Mail" which
regards war between the United States and
Spain as inevitable the only uncertainty being
the time Spain will choose for beginning hos
tiliues. says
America will naturally triumph. and earn
the worlds praise for Kidding Cuba Of ruthless
tyranny; but she Will fight at disadvantage
II compelled TO fight Immediately"
The Times" does not comment the cabled
forecasts Of the report Of the Court Of Inquiry.
apparently awaiting the official announcements.
The Morning Post" says: The gravity Of the
Cuban question IS enormously Increased by the
American report because, even II no distinct
Indictment OF the Spanish Government is includ-
ed the reserve hitherto maintained will be aban-
doned and Spain Will be charged by the Ameri-
can papers with treachery and malice, while the
American people Will be excited 70 fever point
Spain however. has already borne so much
that conflict may still be avoided, but II her OBJ
ject has only been to gain time. II may be that
she is now in a position to adopt more mar
tial attitude"
The Daily Chronicle" after expressing a
doubt whether the Spanish inquiry has been con-
Quoted as carefully as the American, the report
Of whose Commission # says Is 'in harmony with
all the probabn Of the case" proceeds TO re-
The patience Of the Washington Govern
lnent" says The Chronicle" and the calm,
pacific policy OF the President have been beyond
all praise Had the people OF the United states
been polled on the question. war would have
been declared before now. not, as has peen
falsely suggested on account Of financial ana
commercial interests. but on grounds OF hu-
inanity, and because Of the intolerable stencil OF
this open sore close 10 the borders OF the great
Republic But II is evident that the time for ac-
ton has arrived
president Mckinley must take such steps
to challenge in the most direct way Span's
right 10 murder her revolted colonists any
longer II she attempts TO resist the provision
ing Of starving Cubans from American ports,
war there Will and must be, quite apart from
any treachery TO the American warship. De
spite all rumOrs II is quite certain that Spain
Will have no allies. and the result Will be the
liberation Of Cuba.
THE Daily Telegraph" says: "Surposing the
American report 70 be substantiated there can
be no question that Spain is primarily RESPONSE
BILE as any country would be IL q similar catas-
trophe occurred along its coastline.
IF the Spanish authorities ignorant Of
the position OF the submarine mines. their ig-
norance is culpable. II they were aware and
omitted to warn their guests. their position Is
stn less defensible. The report adds fuel to the
fame. II the task OF dpomatsts and states
men was arduous before. IT is ten times more
difficult now"
The Daily Telegraph" discussing elsewhere
the financial aspects Of the case. says that IL
the situation should become more acute there
would certainly be big export Of gold from this
side.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-26
DELIVERY OF THE REPORT.
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER MARK TURNS 1T OVER
TO SECRETARY LONG. WHO TAKES IT

TO SECRETARY LONG. WHO TAKES IT
70 THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON. March 25-The report Of the
Maine Court Of Inquiry was delivered TO Presi-
dent Mckinley at $40 o'clock this morning 1t
was delivered by Lieutenant Commander Mark,
Judge-Advocate Of the Court. to Secretary Long
and by the latter taken 10 the White House and
handed TO the President.
Lieutenant Commander Mark and Lieutenant
Carl Jungen left the Ebbitt House where they
had kept the report through the night few
minutes before o'clock. They were in civilian
dress and attracted little attention along the
street as they proceeded toward the Navy De
partment. Lieutenant Jungen carried large
canvas bag or portfolio inclosed by straps. con-
tanning the report. They arrived at the Depart
nent at exactly 8 o'clock. Secretary Long as
already at his desk. in anticipation OF their COM
Ing. The two officers proceeded first to the Of
fee OF the udge-Advocate-G General. Captain
Lemly, In accordance with the naval rcgula-
tons requiring the transmission to be made 10
that Office Captain Lemly greeted the officers
and together they went direct to the Secretary's
Office colored messenger going ahead with the
report. They were ushered into the Office. where
the formal delivery was made by Lieutenant
Commander Mark.
Captain Lemly then retired, and for twenty
minutes Messrs. Long and Mark were together.
The Secretary did not. however. open the re-
port.
Al 9:35 o'clock Secretary Long came from his
Office with Mr. Mark and proceeded to the
White House. The report still carried by
the Lieutenant Commander. while Mr.. Long had
IN his hand a long sheet Of transparent paper
such as maps are made on wound round
wooden roller. He also carried large black
bag. Mr Long cordially greeted the group OF
newspaper correspondents. and remarked that
he had not opened the report and knew TO more
than they did Of its contents. Then they
stepped into the Navy Department brOugham
and were driven 20 the main entrance Of the
White House II was 93S o'clock as the Sec
retary and Mr. Mark entered the White House
doors They did not 90 direct TO the Presi-
dents Office, but passed through % the private
corridor on the first floor. and thence TO the
Blue Room TO await the President. He had been
n his OiF1ce before their arrival, but al the
moment was in the residence portion ot the
house. A few minutes later the Secretary and
Lieutenant Commander Mark joined the Presi-
dent IN his library. and the report Of the Maine
Court was formally delivered 10 the Chief EX-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-26
MANGROvE SAILS FOR HAVANA.
TO BRING HOME ALL THE AMERICAN OFFICIAL
EXCEPT GENERAL LEE

TO BRING HOME ALL THE AMERICAN OFFICIALS
EXCEPT GENERAL LEE
Key West. March 25.-The most significant
development that followed the report Of the
Courts hndings-a development known to few
was the sudden sailing Of the lighthouse
tender Mangrove for Havana The Mangrove
was lying quietly at the dock, loading buoys.
when orders came, about 3 o'clock this after
noon, for her TO proceed with all haste to Ha-
vana, and 70 take on board all the American
officials In that city with the exception Of Con-
sul-General Lee 1t is feared here that the
knowledge Of the Courts report has excited the
Havana population, and brought the anti-Amer-
lean sentiment to 4 climax.
The officials here refuse to say why the Man
grove left suddenly for Havana, but It can
be stated positively that the object of her visit
Is 10 bring the American officials here
Whether conditions on her arrival at Havana
Will Justify a fufment Of the mission or
whether her orders may then be changed Is a
matter Of surm!se.
Washington. March 25.-At the White House
It was said that official adyices here did not
bear out the suggestion OF q pending crisis in
Havana, and that there were no dispatches from
General Lee OF disquietlng nature. As to the
movement of the MangroVe il said that her
departure was merely in line with orders issued
several days ago 70 20 70 Havana and return
with the remaining officers OF the Maine now
there
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-26
MAINE REPORT DISCUSSED.
roySJDERED BY THE CABINET
M OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT TO BE
MADE BEFORE MONDAY.
THE PRESIDENT AND CABINET SPEND THE
WHOLE DAY IN STUDYING THE REPORT
THE VERDICT SAID TO BE CLEAR
AND SATISFACTORY.
rsr TELEGRAPH TO THE rnIpuSE.l

Isr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIpuNE.1
washington. March 25.-The transmission TO
,he President this morning Of the report OF the
Maine Board Of Inquiry brings one stage nearer
,hs announcement OF that formal and reasoned
verdict on the Maine disaster for which the
country has waited with admirable self-cOntrol
and patience for over a month. The findings
~ the Court have been studied practically all
dav hy the President and his advisers. and dis
cussed from every possible point Of View, and
the exhaustive testimony which accompanies the
conclusions reached by the Board Of Inquiry will
slso he examined and digested tonight and to-
morrow with equally scrupulous care.
No departure will be made from the Admin
,stra;!on's original programme 70 send the report
and the testimony 10 Congress on Monday or
Tuesday. and the time intervening Will be de-
voted 10 settling the delicate and difficult ques-
lions os policy which must be faced when the
conditions which made the destruction OF the
Maine possible IN Havana HarbOr made
clear 70 the world.
Although refusing absolutely TO discuss the
findings Of the Sampson Court. officials who have
seen the text Of the summary submitted 70 the
Cabinet so far a to characterize the verdict
as ar eninently clear and satisfactory one. No
further inquiry into the causes Of the disaster.
fits added Will be found necessary. the coun-
Try IS certain 10 accept the conclusions OF The
Board as minded. accurate and final
AT abstract Of the report was prepared to-day
70 be cabled TO Minister Woodford. 10 be laid
before the Sagasta Cabinet bu; 1t is under
stood that no instructions have been sent 10 the
American Minister al Madrid involving a de-
rnand on this country's part for any sort OF
repa-atiOn. What role the idea Of indemnity
VII play IN further negotiations with Spain Is.
H. fact: at this moment undetermined. Nor IS II
expected that the Presidents Message Of trans
initial 10 Congress next week will go far toward
resolving this uncertainty