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Evening star., 1898-09-29
MARTIN SHADOWENG GEN. LEE.
That is the Way 1t Looks to Rich
mOnd Politicians.


RICHMOND, Va, September 29-It IS
matter of comment here today that as soon
as Gen. Fitzhugh Lee arrived in Richmond
Senator Thomas S. MAJ tin appeared upon
the scene. The senator states that he is
only passing through the city On his way
to Norfolk to confer with the district CON-
mittee there. He, however, held a confer
ence this morning at the jefferson Hotel
With Congressman Jas. Hay, secretary of
the Commonwealth Lawless Secretary Jos.
Button of the state democratic committee
and others, who are his close political
friends.
1t is remarked upon a singular coin
cidence that each of three times that Gen.
Lee has visited Richmond of late Senator
Martin has had business here also. 1t is
looked upon a singular coincidence, and
smile goes around when the fact is men
tened.
The Martin people deny that the ques-
ton of the United States toTship was
discussed at the conference but they de-
cline to say what brought them together.
Evening star., 1898-09-29
LEFT. TO GOV. HOLCOMB.
The Selection Of Ncbrnska's Troops
to BE Mustered Out.

The War Department has left the matter
of selection of the Nebraska regiment to
be mustered out to Gov. Holcomb of Ne
braska. 1t has been the policy of the de-
partment in mastering out troops to select
those which have been longest in service,
and if this policy should be carried out as
respects the two Nebraska regiments the
LIST Nebraska, now in Manila, would be
mustered out before the Sd, which is COM
manded by Col. Bryan. In other states the
governors have been consulted, and as Gov.
Holcomb personally interested himself in
the matter of Nebraska troops the depart
ment thought it best to allow him to decide
between the 1st and Sd Regiments, as it
would mean departure from its policy to
leave the 1st in service while the I'd and 3d
are mustered out. The I'd was among the
first of the volunteer regiments named for
mastering out
Evening star., 1898-09-29
THE PEACE COMMISSIONS
Spanish and Americans Breakfast Together
in Paris Today
The Paris Papers Continue to Take n
Gloomy View of the
Situation.

PARIS, Sc, ember 29.-The United States
peace commission held another session this
morning, after which, accompanied by the
United States ambassador, General Horace
Porter, they drove to the foreign office,
where the commissioners met and break
tasted with the Spanish commissioners. In
addition to the commissioners and the am
bassadors, the minister of foreign affairs
NJ. Delcasse, had invited the three head
officials of the French foreign office, the
first secretaries of the embassies and Gen
eral Hegron. secretary of the Elysee palace
The French newspapers continue to COM
ment upon the difficulties which the two
commissions will have to face by reason of
their divergent instruction, beyond which
1t is said, they cannot go.
Gil Bias says: The Spanish government
has given it's commissioners very precise in
structions. They are to do their utmost to
have it admitted that there can be no ques-
tion of disputng the rights of Spanish SOW
ereignty over Manila, the Island of Luzon
and the rest of the archipelago. outside of
the naval stations, which Spain will cede
at the Marianne Islands.
"On the other side, the American COM
mission before leaving President McKin-
ley, received from him very precise in
structions. from which the commissioners
cannot depart.
The following is the text of their in
structlons:
First. Spain cedes absolute sovereign
ty over the whole Of the Island of Luzon.
Second. The other Islands of the ar
chipe!ago will be replaced under the do
miniOn of Spain on condition that liberal
government is accorded to the inhabitants
Third. Complete separation of church
and state in the Philippines.
Fourth. Spain cannot cede any other
islands in the group to any foreign power
without Americas $ consent.
Fifth. The United States shall enjoy
for all time the same commercial privileges
as the most favored nations, not excepting
Spain herself" "
The Gil Bias concludes with remarking:
1T is thereforeto be feared that for un-
happy Spain the negotiations which open
on October l will give no satisfaction"
Evening star., 1898-09-29
CONDITIONS AT SANTIAGO,
CubHns Treated Well and Those
Wishing 1t Are Given Work.

Semi-private, yet somewhat official, let
ters have been received from Gems. Lawton
and Wood at the War Department. These
letters give some account of the conditions
which exist and what these officers are
Going in the province of Santiago They
say that they are getting along as well as
could be expected the Cubans are being
treated well. and those who are willing TO
work are given employment, the more IN
telliSent being selected for positions in the
government service which they are fitted
to occupy.
The letters encourage the officials of the
department to believe that the problem of
the government of the Island of Cuba will
work out with care and patience on the
part of the American people.
Evening star., 1898-09-29
JAPAN HAS RAILWAY SCANDALS
Deficiency Discovered in the Assets
of Nishi Mari Railway.

TACOMA, Wash, September 29.-Japan-
ese advices just received state that scan
dals have developed concerning the finan-
cial management Of two japanese railway
enterprises. Directors of the Nishi Mari
Railway Company have discovered de-
flciepcy of 2750O0 yen in the company's as
s5ts, and have demanded an explanation.
President Manako has made an unsatis-
factory statement to the effect that the
missing money as been used for promo
tion expenses
Thu Nippon, Newspaper of Toxic, makes
serious charges against the administration
of the Formosa Railway Company's
finances the management of which it pro-
nCunceS ScandalouS. This company was
organized several years ago with 15,000, 900
yen capital, to build a railroad from the
south to the north end Of Formosa. Actual
work has never been commenced and the
money paid in for stock has apparently
been squandered.
Evening star., 1898-09-29
THE NEW SECRETARY
Mr.. John Hay to Be Sworn In To-
morrow,
CONFERENCE With The PRESIDENT
Talk in Regard to His Successor
in London.
HIS FIRST ASSISTANT HERE

Mr.. John Hay. who resigned the office of
United States ambassador to Great Britain
to accept the position of Secretary of State
vacated by Judge Day. arrived here some
what Unexpectedly last evening and took
up his residence at his old home at the
corner cf 18th and II streets northwest
Mrs. Hay and Miss Hay did not accom-
pany Mr. Hay to Washington. but remain
ed in New York until this morning. when
they left for Cleveland to visit relatives,
preparatory to taking up their residence in
this city. Since his arrival In New York
Mr.. Hay and family visited mountain re-
Evening star., 1898-09-29
BRIGHT FOR REPUBLICANS.
Senator Mason Says That Times Are
Good in Illinois.

Republican political prospects are bright
in Illinois, Senator Mason, who is in
Washington on short visit, said to Star
reporter today. I'm the elections for Con-
gress we will certainly hold own. We
have all but five representatives now, and
our representation in the House will not be
decreased in the aggregate. There is one
district where the contest will be close, but
even If we lose 1t there is a present demo-
cratic district which we will gain next No
vember, that it will be a stand-off.
Times are good in Illinois, the people
are contented, business is improving, men
are at work and all indications Of this kind
point to bad outlook for democratic po-
ltical success.
Evening star., 1898-09-29
ROMANCE OF THE skL0NDIkE.
Returning Miners G0ld Caused Di-
XOrced Wife to RcmarES Him.

MACON, Mo-, September pa romance
of the Klondike is revealed here in the Of
flee of the county clerk. About a year ago
M. b. Ayers, a prosperous stockman, sold
out his holdings here and went to the gold
fields despite the protests of his wife. Mrs.
Ayers, who is young and 4goodlooking, be-
came convinced that she would never see
her helpmate again and she at once applied
for divorce. In March last decree was
granted on her plea OF abandonment.
When Mr.. Ayers returned from the gold
fields last week he brought $4,000 in gold
dust his profits in deal in mining claim
near Dawson City. But instead of finding
a wife awaiting him he was confronted by
her decree of divorce. The Klondiker sought
out his ex-wife, showed her~hs gold dust.
insisted that his intentions had always
been right, and, as an outcome, a license
has been issued for the remarriage of the
divorced couole,
Evening star., 1898-09-29
Personal Mention,

Lieutenant H. G. Lyon of the Oath United
States Infantry and Mrs. Lyon are visit
ing Captain and Mrs. G. A Lyon, 1885 18th
street northwest. Lieutenant Lyon was
severely wounded at San Juan July 9, be-
ing hit by four Spanish bullets, one OF
which he is now wearing as a watch charm.
The one, however, that did the most dam
age, after travelling two and one-half feet
through his body. kept on going. and is
now on that bloody battlefield awaiting
some future relic hunter
Evening star., 1898-09-29
THE STAN M NAIL

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have Fhe Stat mailed TO
them te arg address In the United
States OF Canada, by ordering Il a.
this office, In person or by letter,
Terms; is cents PEI weeks a1 cents
fof two Weeks. or bd cents ber
month. fhsariahiY In advance, Sub.
seribers changing theif address ftoffi
one Posi-etiise 10 another sheuid
give the last address as neii as the
hew ehe
Evening star., 1898-09-29
Hydrophobia Patient Better,

CHICAGO, September 29-Dr. F. A. Todd,
assistant superintendent of the State In
sane Hospital at Toledo, Ohio, who is at
the Presbyterian Hospital in this city suf-
fering from hydrophebia. was reported to-
day to be slightly improved The patient is
little more cheerful which is looked upon
as g favorable sign. The crisis II the case
is not looked for until tomorrow.
Evening star., 1898-09-29
Mr.. CarneEie's NewsEnterprises.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, September 29.-Com-
menting on the reported projects of Mr..
Carnegie to build an ordnanee plant,
ship yard on the Monongahela and a rail-
road from Braddock to tidewater. the Iron
Trade Review this week says
Tine ordnance proposition Is the single
one that has a shred of foundation, and of
that there is just enough to indicate that
an ordnance plant is possibility at some
time"
Evening star., 1898-09-29

Representative Cannon's Views on
the Political Outlook.

Representative Cannon of Illinois is in
Washington today business with the
congressional committee. He says that
there is very little politics being talked in
Illinois. The war has so far engrossed at
tention, he says, that until very recently
hardly thought was given to politics. In
terest. however, is picking up. He sx-
presses confidence in the political outlook
from republican point of view, and says
he thinks the republicans will hold the
House.
Evening star., 1898-09-29
Presidential Postmasters Chosen.

The following postmasters have been ap-
pointed by the President: John II. Hib-
bard, De Land, Fla; A. c. Boyle, McGre-
gor. Iowa; Amos r. Houghendobler, CO.
lumbia, Pa; Howard s. Stillwagen Rose
mont, Pa: Martin Cameron, Ellensburg,
Wash; Nellie E. Divilbiss, Montesano,
Wash.
Evening star., 1898-09-29
COL. BRYAN IMPROVING,
Irrfvai in This City of His Wife From

Arrival in This City of His Wife From
Nebraska.
Col William ]. Bryan is slowly improving
at the residence of his friends, Mr. and
Mrs. Bride, on B street southeast He was
ahle to sit up today and come down stairs,
although his fever has not entirely left
him.
Mrs. Bryan arrived today from Nebraska
and will remain with her husband until he
returns to camp.
Evening star., 1898-09-29
Death of Lieut.. Beach.

The War Department has been informed
by cable from Ponce Of the death of Lieu
tenant redmond V. Beach, LIST Regiment
United States Volunteer Engineers. He
was appointed from Connecticut. He died
rom typhoid fever.
Evening star., 1898-09-29
SECRETARY CAGES TRIP.
Last of the Cabinet to Take q
Rest.

Secretary Gage left today for the west to
take a short rest the first he has had this
year. Every cabinet official except the Sec
retary has been away at some time or
other since the close of the war, but the
head of the governments finances has re-
mained at his post. After spending short
time in Chicago Secretary Gage will go d-
rect u Boulder Col, where he will re-
main until President Mckinley goes to
Omaha. He will join the President and
other members of the cabinet in that city
Evening star., 1898-09-29
Government Receipts.

Government receipts from Internal reYe-
nue today. f7o0. T12: customs, $685.. .62o; mis-
ceilaneous. s13.SS1; expenditures. s.. .461 .009
Evening star., 1898-09-29
DR.. Barry Placed in Chsrre,

DIR. Edmund Barry Of this city, an act
ing assistant surgeon OF tho army. has
been placed in charge OF the Red Cross
hospital at Camp Meade. Middletcwn, Pa.
Evening star., 1898-09-29
Representative Of the Filipinos Pa
tiently Awaiting Instructions.
DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO PROCEED
Senator Chandler Fathoms the In
tentions Of AguinaIdo.
WHAT HE WILL DEN AND

The failure of Senor Agoncillo, the Phil
ippine representative, to call at the White
House since his arrival here was comment
ed upon today, but the reason Is explained
by those who ought to know. Senor Agon-
clio left Manila nearly thirty days ago, be-
fore the national assembly of the Filipinos
was organized He does not know, except
by hearsay and through the newspapers,
what has been occurring since he left, nor
what steps the assembly has taken. The
papers have reported several proclamations
by Agunaldo in the interim. Agoncilo, it
is said, has cabled to Manila for informa-
ton to the status of affairs and for in
structions.
Until he receives a reply SO that he can
intelligently answer questions he will not
attempt to see President Mckinley He
has received assurances that the President
will be glad to talk with him in an unoffi-
cial way, and to receive any information he
may give.
Sure of Receiving Instructions.
Agoncillo may receive instructions from
Manila at any time. These instructions
will probably inform him fully as to what
he is to say here and do at Paris. He is
not impatient at the delay, as he knows he
will arrive in Paris before there is a set
Senator Chandler mad a conference this
morning with Agoncillo, to try to find out
just what are the desires and objects of
Agufnaldo and his followers. The keen
mind of the New England senator enabled
him to get good idea of what is wanted.
What the FiIipinos Want.
From his point of view the Fflipinos de-
sire these things:
Ffrst-The absolute REIMBURSEMENT of
Spanish sovereignty over the Philippine
archipelago They want this to be frozen,
ndelibly fixed, in the final peace treaty to
be agreed to at Paris.
Second-To be permitted to establish a
government of their own in the islands un-
der the protection and supervision of the
United States.
Third-If they cannot succeed in TINS they
want the United States to annex the ISL
ands in other way become respon-
sible for their future government.
But first and paramount is their insist
ence that Spain must cease to be power
in the Philippines
Advfces from MANILA.
The reports from Manila that Aguinaldo
would today hold a grand ceremony to pro-
claim the republic of the philippines, with
himself at the head, has not been made
known to Agonciilo. He said today that
reports of more or less important char
acter had come to them ever since they
had landed, but they were without official
verification as to any of these steps, and
this largely accounted for their inactivity,
as they desired to know exactly what resO-
lutions and policies had been adopted by the
Philippine congress. They looked for
cable at any time in response to Inquiries.
which would show just what the present
status of affairs
Evening star., 1898-09-29
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Evening star., 1898-09-29

sort in New Hampshire for the purpose of
recuDerating from the fatigue of the voy-
Ege across the Atlantic.
Mr.. Hay will take the oath of office at
the Executive Mansion just before the cab
met meeting tomorrow. The oath of office
will be administered by Justice Harlan.
Mt Hay will then enter Immediately upon
the discharge Of his duties as Secretary of
State
Evening star., 1898-09-29
Question Ruled Ont.

When the reading of the platform was
completed Delegate Pierce of Monroe at
tempted to speak on the silver question,
but was ruled out
The chairman announced that nomina-
lions for the office of governor We're in or
der When Chautauqua was called NJ d.
Haven of Syracuse named Mayor James
K. Mcguire of Syracuse.
When Chcmung county was reached
Judge 5. s. Taylor of Chemung county
arose and began to speak for John b.
Stanchfeld.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-11-02
O,Mara,s trial.

The trial of William O'Mara for the
murder of the little boy, Japhet Council
ly, at Somers Point on the 6h of June,
was commenced at Mays Landing on
Thursday of last week. A jury was en-
paneled without much delay and consist
ed of the following persons
Moses Mendsl, Louis Kreig, James I'll.
Mason, Jr., William III. Peterson, Isaac
Smallwood, Gustave Gunther, George M.
Bowles, Anthony Kehsil, William A.
johnson, Lewis K. Hill, Edward Somers
and Hope w. Madden.
The testimony for the State was cub
stantially that given at the Coroner's in
quest, and which was printed in these
columns at the time. 1t wss in substance
that o Mara was seen to enter the woods
in company with the boy the last time
he was seen alive, and then shortly after
O'Mara came out of the woods alone and
went up the Shore Road to Linwood,
where he was arrested that evening and
brought back to Somers' Point. All the
testimony was circumstantial. but was
of the strongest character, and unmis-
takably pointed to the guilt OF the
accused.
The State rested it's case at 3-o'clock p.
M, on Friday, and the defense opened
with brief address from the prisoners
Counsel, Hon. Samuel E. Perry, who
claimed that the prosecution had failed
to prove death by strangulation, and
that O'Msra was at times irresponsible
on account of epileptic tendencies, caused
by fall from q tree several years ago.
He also claimed that the father and
mother OF O'Mara had been insane, and
that the hereditary faint was transmit
ted to the son.
The witnesses called for the defence did
not improve the prisoners chances, and
some of them proved good witnesses for
the state. In summing up the case the
counsel on both sides. made very lengthy
aud eloquent appeals to the jury, oc-
cupying part Of Saturday and all OF
Monday.
Judge Ludlow delivered his charge to
the Jurors Monday evening, and the case
went to them at o'clock. They
returned with verdict: Guilty Of
murder in the second degree and O'Mara
was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-11-02
Another From Absecon.

ABsEcoN, N. j. Oct. 80, 1898.
Fear Mr.. Editor:
Permit me in the name of the taxpay-
ers Of the County to thank you for the
position you have taken in the present
campaign. You have by yonr able and
well-timed articles opeEed the eyes of
many Republicans in this town. With
Others was about ready to cry, "Down
with The Pledsaatyille Press" when /
received some sample copies OF it for
perusal. read it carefully and it's
sound arguments convinced me that
your paper was something more than q
mere party org IN to register the will
of the political bosses. / see that your
aim is the prosperity of the whole
COunty-and am not sufficiently hide
bound. not to recognise that fact. In
common with many others / am con-
WINGED that it is not my duty to longer
follow the leadership of those who look
only to their own self 81 personal gain,
and who care little or nothing for the
real interests of the County. Hence
forth, or so lorg as you occupy your
present position, consider me your
advocate and subscriber, and herewith
enclose one dollar for years subecrip-
ton to paper that has the honesty
and intelligence to represent the interests
of the common people and that dares to
defy the bosses and tell the truth.
A REPUBLICAN.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-11-02
4 Letter From Absecon.

ABSECON, N. j. Oct. 20, 1898.
To the Editor Of The Press
There seems to be but one course for
republicans to pursue if they want to
strike direct blow at the County Ring
and that is to vote sslip" straight for
Somers Doughty over Ashley's name. 1t
they can't support a democrat then
scratch Ashley 8 name 80 it will not
count. As to the prohibitionists If they
voted for Doughty, also, it would be
placed, to their credit, believe, ss Good
Samaritan act though their ticket,
especially the County, is beyond reproach.
| am free to say it were possible for it
to be elected that Atlantic County could
boast of her Senator Mr.. Clark of Allan
tic City and Ass emblyman Monfort, of
Hammonton, as being clean, conscien-
tions and 10 norable represel tatives and
no fear of a stain of any nature clinging
to their characters. But in view of their
election being out of the question I fail
to see how they can maintain their
Christian integrity by shutting their
eyes TO the wrong doing ring rule me
thods and let the conditions existing
continue undisturbed. If they do not
consider the present state of affairs
worthy of notice, have nothing more
to say; but if they do and can show me
a more effective application to make
than that suggested | will heartily in
dorse it. A FARMER.