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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-10
IN THE SUPREME COURT.
October IT Fixed for the Potomac
Flats Claims.

Flats Claims.
In the United States Supreme Court to-
day, October II was fixed for hearing Of
counsel In the case of the Potomac flats
claims. Twenty-seven hours was allowed
the litigants in which to present their case
The government, through Mr.. Holmes Con-
rad, objected to putting the case off until
the next term, saying that In that event
he thought no opinion could be delivered
for year.
The court had given the litigants in the
case the choice of having eighteen hours
during the present term or twenty-seven
hours during the next term and through
Mr.. Caideron Carlisle the Htigants gave
preference to having the case argued in
the next term.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-10
MAY FIGHT For BANNERS.
Rival Factions From Cleveland Start
for Columbus Today.


Special Dispatch 10 The Evening star.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, January 10.-Some-
thing over. $50 Cievelanders left town this
morning for Columbus. The first, or the
regular inaugural train. LETT at I:3o o'clock
with iuO Bushnell Me Kisson shouters and
the second. or business mems excursion.
comprising about $40 men, left at 10 o'clock
The latter are scheduled to arrive just
after IL inaugural excursion. The ants
Will be met at the Union station in Co.
Iumbus and march to the Great Southern
Hotel The business men are supplied with
bands and insignia of their power. They
captured the banners of the Tippecanoe
C--lb by strategy. and when the two pro-
cesslcns meet on the streets of Columbus
this afternoon there may be fight for
the possession of the banners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-10
break in Ranks of strikers.

LONDON, January 10.-There are signs
that the end Of the great strike in the en-
cheering trades of Great Britain is ap-
preaching. Large numbers of Glasgow en-
gineers applied today for reinstatement in
the works. while meeting of the engineers
Of Fairfield decided to continue work, in
spite of their previous threats to leave
work when the first 25 per cent of their
number were locked out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-10
Sues for separatfOu.

Elizabeth Payne. through Attorney w.
Preston Williamson, today filed a petit
ton for divorce. naming George W. Payne
as defendant. In addition to extreme
crYelty, Mrs. Payne alleges intoxication
and adultery on the part of her husband
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-10
A Map of Alaska.

Senator Elkins introduced a joint resolu-
ton in the Senate today authorizing the
director OF the geological survey to prepare
a map Of Alaska, showing all geological
features. including the gold-bearing rocks
and a descriptive text Of the same.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-10
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The following are the opening. the high
est and the lowest and the closing prices Of
the New York stock market today, as re-
ported by Corson & Mccartney, members
New York stock exchange. Correspondents.
Messrs. Moore & Schley. No. 50 Broadway.
CDnen. Hiyh Low Close
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-10

LONDON, January 1o-According to a
special dispatch from Constantinople the
Russian embassy there has been threatened
With bomb outrages unless Russia with
draws her opposition 10 the amelioration Of
The condition OF the Armenians"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-10
Both Adjudgea tn Re entity

Alfred Holmes and Abraham Curry, both
colored, were convicted this afternoon in
Criminal Court No. 2 of assaulting Rosie
Matthews with intent to kill her the 18th
or December by discharging a double
barreied gun at her. The prisoners were
remanded for sentence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-10
FRENCH AMBASSADOR ARRIVES.
VI. Jules CambrOn Reaches New York
on La GnScavne

NEW YORK, January 10-Jules Cam
bron, French ambassador to the United
States, and NJ Thiebaut, secretary to the
embassy, We're passengers on board the
steamer La Gascogne, which reached this
port today from Havre
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-10
THE N. E. A. CONVENTION
Meeting of Committee of Arrangements to Be-
Held This Afternoon.
Copy of Official Bulletin Received In
the Secretary-Subscripti to
Entertainment Fund.

There will he a meeting of the local ex-
ecutive committee of the National Educa.
tlonal Association at the Columbian Uni.
Nersity this afternoon at O'Clock TO ar.
range further plans for the coming con.
Vention to be held here in July.
secretary oNeil has received a copy OF
the Official bulletin of the executive com.
mittee, issued from the Office of the presi.
dent, James NJ Greenwood of Kansas City,
Mo. The bulletin contains the names Of
the local general committee the executive
committee and several of the subco,nmlt-
tees. II also contains other information for
the benefit of delegates
For General Information.
1t is in part as follows:
The correspondence with the local com.
mittee and its various subcommittee
should be addressed to President b. l..
Whitman. chairman local executive CON-
mittee, Columbian University, Washington.
d. c.
Arrangements have already been made
Tor dividing the large audiences of the gen.
eral meetings by providing two programs
Tor most OF the sessions to be given stimuli
taneously at two of the largest and most
centrally located opera houses
All department meetings will be provided
H.
ated halls and churches
The most ample provision will be made
ior the entertainment Of $1,000 visitors at
very reasonable rates
| ne headquarters of the executive COM
| nllttee Will be announced as soon as select
| ed by the local committee
| , II Is expected that all states will estab-
| hsh state headquarters. To this END the
ieadins hotels of Washington offer largely
| reduced rates. This will be the best oppor-
| UNITY ever offered 10 teachers TO visit the
| odpilai OF Cur country, and TO spend their
eHllre vacation at eastern resorts No
! otner city CT America offers so many at.
| u&ctohs and educational advantages
Among these may be mentioned the depos.
| torres OF art, science and of historic relics:
| the National Museum, the Smithsonian In
| sutution, the Capitol, with its encircling
| galaxy Of the marble palaces of the va
| rious departments of the government, and,
browning all, the recently completed Ma
tional Library, the finest library building
| in the world
| List Of Subscribers.
| Subscriptions to the convention fund have
been received by Charles J. Bell, treasurer,
\ $ follows.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-10
Another Local Pen.ioner.

Henry B. Winslow of the District of Co
lumbia has been granted an original pen-
sion of So per month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-10

Mai. Buttcrworth Worse Again.
Mr. H w. Coffin of this city received a
telegram today from a-son Of Maj. Butter
worth. saying his father passed a bad night
last night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-10
VIRGINIA WILL TAX BONDS.
Important Bill Passed by the Lexisla
ture at Richmond Today.

Sptclaf DISPATCH 10 The Evening Star.
RICHMOND, Va, January 10.-An i'm
portant bill was passed by the senate to-
day. after going through the house. 1t en-
powers commissioners of the revenue to
list stocks and bonds in the state, in order
that they may be taxed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-10

Grain, Provisions and Cotton Markets
Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co., bankers
and brokers, 1927 F St, members New York
stock exchange, correspondents Messrs.
Ladenburg. Thalnann & Co.. New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-10

Government Bonds.
Quotations reported BY Corson & Macart-
ney, bankers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-10
List of Subscribers.

Subscriptions to the convention fund have
been received by Charles j. Bell, treasurer,
as follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-10


what was going to be done. 1 do not think
it is likely that under such circumstances
l would send out wagons with short weight
in them. The wagons contained loads.
however which were no heavier nor no
lighter than usual. q
1.-The coal was being taken to the Dem
nison scncol. Severn loads were weighed
by the detective believe three of which
l was not permitted to have the loads T
wanted weighed bysMr.o Howard, who is
employed there by <tlre District for the
purpose OF weighing, thencoal sent to the
schools One-of the loads returned, which.
it was claimed. was short weight. was
tested by Mr.. Howard And found to be
correct. rfE8
4 have nothing whatever to do with the
weighing of the coal. MI. Howard is en-
gagged solely for that Purpose He keeus
the record of the weights of the loads i'm
a book and l do not SEQ these. When q
load is weighed hes. keeps the record of
the gross weight and the net in separate
columns. He makes outi two slips, one
of which is given3to the driver of the
wagon. The driver31wheIu the coal is de-
livered, gives this to the janitdf. The
ard is sent to the District building I fail
to see how there could be any forgery of
certificates.
Methods of Delivering Coal.
my method of delivering coal to school
is In this manner. Suppose the contract
for a school calls for twenty-five tons, for
instance. / have twenty-five vehicles, hold
ing from ton up to 5000 pounds each
The wagons are filed with as much coal
as they will hold. Mr.. Howard keeping
record of the weights. When the amount
called for in the contract has been filed
notification of that fact Is given, and the
work is completed for that particular
school.
st blame the coal exchange proper fol
instigating these charges OF alleged fraud
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-10
A ShreWd Woman.

When Jenerby comes home late he
receives lecture from Mrs.J. of such
length and strent th that he is pretty
certain to stay out later the next
night. When Hollister, on the con-
trary, arrives at his domicile at an un-
timely hour, Mrs. Hollister smiles
sweetly as she says: "How fortunate,
Charles! To be sure. you are little
late for dinner, but you are in admir-
able time for breakfast. You must be
hungry, dear, so I'll set about getting
it at once" Next evening Hollister
reports at an early hour. Mrs. Hol-
lister understands man nature much
better than Mrs. Jenerby does.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-10

indianapolis. Dec. 6.-May Lindeman,
the wife of Harry Lindeman. a young
man of 10 years. was found dead yester-
day with n bullet through her heart.
I.indeman had rushed out of their room.
shot in the knee. He was arrested,
charged with the murder of his wife.
lie denied his guilt. and claimed that his
wife shot him and then shot herself. The
couple had not lived peaceably together.
pnd it is thought the shooting was due to
jealousy.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-10
younp Woman Commits Suicide

Providence, Dec. S.-Miss Eliza Chaplin,
her bed in her room in her ia hers house
yesterday. The room was filled with
Illuminating gas. The young woman had
evidently left her bed and turned on the
gas. undoubtedly for the purpose OF de-
stroying her life. She then threw her.
self upon the coverlet and awaited the
effect of the poisonous fumes. When
found she had been dead some time. Mr.
Chaplin said he knew of no cause. other
than temporary mental alteration, for
his DAUGHTERS act.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-10
Flag Impressively HOisted.

Havana, Dec. 5.-The American forces
having previously taken charge of Sancti
Spiritus and Trinidad. in the Santa
Clara province, the Stars and Stripes
were officially, and with impressive
ceremonies. hoisted over the city hall
and the military, government and other
public buildings in those cities. When
the flags were unfurled, the bands played
the Star Spangled Banner" and the
soldiers and large crowds of citizens
cheered enthusiastically.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-10
strikers Will Still Fight.

Marlboro, Mass, Dec. 5.-The re was n
mass meeting Of the strikers here last
evening. The speakers included John H.
Murray, local agent; John +. Tobin
president of the Boot and Shoe Work.
ers union of America; Horace NJ Eaton
secretary of the same Crganization and
William Thorne. president of the Glass
Workers and l.aborers of Great Britain
and Ireland TLtr re was intense enthu-
siasm, and there is no prospect Of the
strikers giving up the fight.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-10
will Publish in New York,

New York, Dec. SIT is stated that
Alexander L. Manly. the colored editor
who was compelled to leave Whining
ton, N. c., on account of the publication
in his paper of an editorial rejecting
upon the white women of the SOUTH and
who has since resided in Asbury Park.
N. j.. has decided to publish his paper.
The Record, in New York hereafter.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-10

Muskosee. u. r.. Dec. 6.-In the United
States court at Wagner. Judge Springer
passed sentence upon three persons con-
vcted of completely in the floating of
over 81, 900 of fraudulent warrants of the
Creek nation. Ellis Chiiders, ex-treas-
urer of the nation, was sentenced to two
years imprisonment in the penitentiary
and fined 0O00. to be paid into the Creek
treasury. Brrrell Cox and James Eagan,
two of Childcrs accomplices, We're sem
fenced to five years imprisonment in
the penitentiary.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-10
Rochefort Simply Lied.

Paris, Dec. 5.-Henry Rochefort, ed
itor of The Intransigeant, having de-
clared in that paper that General Horace
Porter, United States ambassador to
France. recently said England had
financed the Dreyfus syndicate with a
view Of dividing and weakening France,
General Porter, on being shown the pa
per, replied that Mr.. Rochefort's state
ment was a fabrication. pure and simple.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-10
The Note Made Him Mad.

Boston, Dec. 5.-Michael German, 81
years old, single, is under arrest charged
with assault and battery upon Mrs
Susan E. Campbell. According to the
story Of the police. German. becoming
cnraged over q note from some other
person, which Mrs. Campbell read to
him, drew a revolver and shot her under
the right shoulder blade The woman
Is not in a critical condition.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-10

Walthan, Mass, Dec. 5.-Rev. Father
Daley of ST. Mary's church yesterday
announced from the pulpit that he had
received a threatening letter warning
him against continued activity in the
no-license crusade bearing upon the
coming municipal election. The pas
tors words created sensation.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-10

Washington, Dec. S.-The postmaster
general yesterday awarded to the New
York and Porto Rico Steamship COM
pany the contract for carrying the mails
three times a month from New York
to San Juan and once week around the
island. The contract is for one year and
the compensation $4,000. The company
will put three steamers on the main
line and one on the line making the circle
of the island. The service begins Jan. /.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-10
The Enther Was Saved.

Lynn, Mass. Dec. S.-Joseph Nichol-
son, the l1-year- old son of George Nichol-
son, was drowned while skating on a
pond near his home last night. His
father. in attempting to rescue him. also
fell in, but was dragged out alive. al
though unconscious He was resusci-
tated with difficulty.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-10

volunteer army until that army is mus
tered out of service by the declaration
of peace. This privilege is accorded
to hinl in recognition of his distinguished
services and will leave General Wheeler
free to exercise his functions as a men,
Der of the house.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-10
Fatal Hotel Fire.

Wadena, Minn.. Dec. S.-The Central
House here was burned Tuesday night.
All the guests in one wing were obliged
to escape through the windows. Two
bodies. burned beyond recognition. have
been recovered. Several persons were
seriously injured. The property loss
was small.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-10
The Blooms burg (Pa) novelty works
were burned. Loss 100000.


Pinolc, Cal. Dec. 6.-The nitro -glycer-
Inc house of the Hudson Powder COM
pany blew up yesterday. killing Super
intendent Kennedy and four Chinese,
the only workmen in the building. -Four
tons of nitro -glycerine exploded, de-
molishing the building. Kennedy was
superntending the mixing when the eX-
Liosion occurred.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-10

The body of man in a good state of
preservation was found on the shore
near Provincetown. There was rubber
boot on one foot and the rest of the
clothing indicated it to he that of Il
sailor. probably from one of the wrecked
schoonera
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-10
Collision Caused Panic.

Paris, Dec. S-Two steamboats, ply
ing in the river Seine collided yesterday,
one sinking in three minutes. The ac
cident caused a panic on both vessels,
but all the passengers were saved.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-10
q. A. SPEAR,
UNDERTAKING
AND.
Embaln1ing,
WOODSTOCK. VERMONT.
STRIKERS WOULDN'T LISTEN
Mrs. Av,rJ u Very Persistent Per-

Marlboro. Mass. Dec. Ga rally was
auspices of the Democratic and Citizens
workingmen's parties. in the intert st OF
w. j. Plunket for mayer. AT the con-
clusinn of the addresses Martha NJ
Avery of Boston aScended the platform
and attempted to make an address in
the interest of the Socialist-labOr party.
The speakers and those who had been un
the platform were just retiring to the
anteroom when Mrs. Avery began to
talk. Mr.. Murray of the Root and Sroe
Workers union again came upon the
stage and said that Mrs. Avery had
broken up strikes in New Bedford and
other places, and that the working peo-
pie of Marlboro We're law-abiding "iti-
Gems. In the name of good order he
asked all to leave the hall.
Mrs. Avery continued speaking but
was jeered and Kissed by the crowd,
which started to leave the hall and she
did not leave the platform until nearly
all the lights had been eXtinguished. She
then descended, but continued her talk
through the entry, down stairs and into
the street. where she was followed by 4
large crowd.
Mrs. Avery has been very persistent
In her endeavo-s to speak to the shoe
workers of Marlboro during the present
labor troubles. and the leaders of labor
organizations here have refused her re-
quests In a very diplomatic manner
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-10

Springfield, Mass. Dec. 6.-The city OF
Holyoke has brought four suits against
James C. Keough ex-taX collector of
that city, the papers being filed by City
Solicitor Callahan OF Holyoke. The
suits aggregate s505,O0O, this amount
covering what Keough failed to collect
in taxes for the city. Keough will prob
ably be released from the local Jail. on
$40. 900 bail that figure having been al
lowed yesterday by Justice Dewey from
the original figure of Sll5000.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-10

Cornell's newly elected football cap
tain, Daniel A. Reed. has resigned from
the position. 1t is probable that he
will not return to the university next
fall,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-10

A strike Of telegraph operators en-
ployed by the Grand Trunk railroad is
threatened. The men have been nego-
tiating with the company for some
weeks, looking to more pay and shorter
hours
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-10
IN ARMS.
Cuoans in Open DisobadienCe Of
U. S. Regulations.
REASONS FOR N0N.ARREST.

Big Procession to Alaceo's Birthplace
Havana NO.rs -- Halls Military
Bill; How IL Differ. From That OF
General Miles orney General
GrigS-' accommodation Con-
Cerning Hcvenucs-Wa Notes.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-10

During the past week five bodies have
been picked up on the beach between
Florence and Warmer. Ore.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-10

Washington. Dec S.-The annual re-
port of Attorney General Griggs was yes
terday submitted to congress.
The war revenue act, he saws, has been
especially productive of doubtful ques-
tons. and many Instances of advice and
direction to the commissioner o: internal
revenue relative to different features of
that statute will be found in the report
of that officer The attention of congress
is respectively called to them in order
that If Il is deemed necessary or advisa-
BILE congress may correct any defects or
inequalities in the law which the inter-
pretations of the department of Justice
have made.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-10

Fire at Chicago badly damaged the
Lincoln theatre.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-10

During the recent war total of
Sc vessels were brought into various
ports and libeled as prizes. OF this
number 80 were taken to Key West. with
in the jurisdiction of the southern dis
trict of Florida: four We're taken to
Charleston. one to Savannah and one to
New York. All but eight Of the 30 cases
brought in the Florida district have
been feard and decided. those still un-
decided being cases of capture during the
| latter stages of the war.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-10

Washington, Dec. S.-Major General
Wheeler had a talk with Secretary Alger
and Adjutant General Corbin yesterday.
1t Is understood that he will be relieved
from further duty, unless there Is re-
currence of war, but that he will remain
on the active list of the United States
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-10

Madrid Dec. S.-Only in political and
official circles is any interest in the mes
sage displayed, and there it takes the
form of bitterness and indignation at
Mr. McKinley's allusion to the destruc-
tion of the Maine. The press does not
hide it's satisfaction at the indications in
the message and elsewhere that Ameri-
can colonizing will be fraught with diff
culties aud expenditure. The prediction
is made that the Nicaragua canal will
lead to trouble between the United States
and Europe.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-10

London, Dec S.-The Washington corr
respondent of The Daily Chronicle says:
l have ascertained from the highest
source that President Mckinley has no
thought of ignoring or violating British
rights under the Clayton BulweT treaty.
On the contrary, when the proper time
arrives England will be invited to CO.
operate regarding the Nicaragua canal.
The Washington correspondent Of The
Times makes similar statement
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-10

New York. Dec. S.-Assistant Naval
Constructor Hobson will go to Manila
to superintcnd the raising of the sunken
Spanish war vessels. He has not yet
given up hopes of successfully raising
the Colon, but is doubtful whether the
navy department can be induced to go to
further expense in this work.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-12-10

Santiago, Dec. S.-Yesterday was the
anni\ ersary of the death -: General An
tonic Macco. and was celebrated amons :;
Cubans in Santiago. A memorial seq
vice was he'd in the mtInirG in the
cathedral, which was crowded lie -
than two years ago the same catheora
witnessed Il tc deum sung by the same
choir in celebration of Maceo's death
Then the cathedral was draped With
Spanish colors. Yesterday the entire
cdifcc was draped in black, inter-
spersed With few Cuban emblems.