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The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
CHINESE READY TO
  SERVE UNCLE SAM,
Merchants of Ogden Offer to Raise a Regiment. in the Event of War With Spain.

g NEW. YORK, April "A scheme is .on foot, says an ogden special to the Herald, to recruit a regiment of Chi 'nese. volunteers, who will offer their services. t0 the United States in case of: war. with Spain. The merchants at Ogden fiumber about 800 and are of the educated class and were the ones wto conducted. the Chinese theater during the Worlds. Fair. They are for the most part anxious for citizenship in the United States, and the leaders believe that in this kind of a move they may be to. a certain extent successful in their demands The leaders here are Hong Sling and Ii Sing. Hong Sling is one of. the best. known of Chinese merchants in the West, and he will equip a regiment if the United States will accept their aid. Lii Sing is a re- ative of Ii Hung Chang a six -footen and.a power among the See Yups. Three companies will be organized here end others. at Rock Springs, Wyoming where there are thousand Chinese in the coal mines.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
Russia Also Takes In Talien Wan in the
 Grab.
Elaborate Details of the Inva- sion as Officially Described
 by the Czar's Diplomats.
Great Britain Takes a Hand and De- nands From China Important
 Compensatory Concessions.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

PEKING, April 2-The British Min ister here, Sir Claude Mcdonald, had an important conference to-day with the Tsung u Yamen Chinese Foreign Office). It is stated that Great Britain has demanded important compensatory concessions for the purpose of main taining the balance of power in the far East.
 ST. PETERSBURG, April 2.-The fol- lowing official description of the occu- patton of Port Arthur and Talien Wan by the Russians has been made public:
 By command of the Emperor and for the purpose of fulfilling the conditions set forth in the convention with the Chinese Government, General Grode- kow, commanding the Amur district, dispatched from Vladivostok on March 15 a detachment of troops with orders to join the landing parties of the Pa cific squadron at Port Arthur, con- manded by Rear Admiral Dubassoff. The Chinese troops began their depart ure on March 27, the last column marching out at 1 o'clock the follow ing morning. Five hours later the Rus sians landed and began the occupation of the fort; By 8 o'clock the troops were in position. Russian flags were then run up on all the vessels of the fleet and Russian and Chinese flags on the fort. Salutes were fired by the ships and fort. A similar programme was carried out at Talien Wan.
 Measures will be begun immediately for the effective occupation of the terri tory ceded to Russia in the Kwang Tung peninsula. The Czar has thanked Rear Admiral Dubassoff for the man. ner in which he has carried out his or derS.
 YOKOHAMA, April 2.-The Japanese newspapers think that the British na- va, movement is not directed against Russia, but is intended to coerce China into making concessions to Great Brit air. The belief is expressed that Japan is to be left in isolation, for which state of affairs Great Britain is blamed, and there Is. consequently, growing feel ing of resentment against that country. The newspapers generally urge the re- tention of Japanese troops at Wei Hai- Wei after the war indemnity has been paid Dy China.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
RECEPTION TO CAPT. SICSBEE The President Greets the Maine'S Able Com-
 mander. An Immense Throng of Dis tiuguished Persons Pays
 Homage. Plenty of Enthusiasm Created by Stirring Patriotic Airs by the
 Marine Band.
Special Dispatch to The Call.
Call Office, Riggs House,

call Ofnce, Riggs House,
 Washington, April 2.
 President Mckinley was one of an immense throng of distinguished per sons who tonight attended brilliant reception in honor of Captain Sigsbee, commander of the wrecked battleship Maine. It was formal reception given him by the National Geographical So- ciety of this city and President Mo- klnley laid aside work upon his mes sage long enough to go over and join the guests. Considerably over a thou sand people were there. Professor Alexander Graham Bell, the scientist, received with Captain Sigsbee as the president of the society
 The line of guests occupied two hours In passing through the parlors of the Arlington Hotel Secretary Long, de- talned at a dinner, arrived late and stopped few moments.
 The Presidents arrival was the sig nal for an outburst of cheering. He refused to take advantage of the gen. eral movement to make way for him, preferring to remain in line and meet the Maine's commander when his time came. AS he reached him, the Presi- dent grasped his hand, with the re- mark, Captain, it gives me great pleasure to have the honor of meeting you," and with a few brief words Of congratulation, passed on to the ball. room amid cheering and the strains of Hail to the Chief"
 . The hotel parlors were decorated for the affair with American flags and bunting and a profusion of flowers. The Marine band was present and played patriotic selections during the evening, and a detachment of marines was stationed about the parlors in honor of the guest
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
LED BY BLIND
 RAGE TO TAKE
 HUMAN LIFE
Foreman of Fresno County Ranch Shoots to Death an
 Aged Emp1oye.

@ FRESNO, I. killed this morning by Charles Warrington a Warrington
  exclaimed
 
 Worthingon @ Walter E. Motley hanessg his Worhngton
 
 said his Q the team had not been curried The father treatm Don't
  of and rough and tumble
  Q house He C T will a you" applying @ vicious epithet He procured lowed  Both loads of He hit in the side and his rdded 
 of inwith The breech his victim Moeys hood Q the sickenng evidence of the shooting the barnt of of Worhngtons The 
 Jacob alter the 6 Q shooting
 
 
 
  G accompanied will @ They will return to Fresno tomorrow afternoon.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
Z0LA GETS A NEW
 AND. PERHAPS FAIR TRIAL

PARIS, April 2.-The Court of Cessa- ton has quashed the sentence of one years imprisonment and 5000 francs fine imposed on Emile Zola, the result of charges made by him in the Aurore against the conduct of the Esterhazy court-maTtfal, but the court has ordered trial before another assize.
 The decision is. based on the fact that the president of the court-martial should have lodged the complaint against M Zola instead of the Minister of War, as it was the court-martial that was as- sailed by the famous author and editor.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
HEALDsBURG EDITOR GAINED. Citizens Express Appreciation of His
 Da1ioxx

HEALDSBURG, April 2.-Editor Cooke Of the Tribune was waited on by dele gation of citizens this afternoon and presented with gold-headed cane as a token of their appreciation of the course of his paper in the late fight for municipal ownership of the water and light plant of Healdsburg. The cane bore the inscrip- tion, Presented by the Citizens of Healdsburg to F. w. Cooke"
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
COLLIS P. HUNTINGTON
 ARRIVES IN CALIFORNIA
President and Other Officers of the Southern Pacific Visit Los
 Ance1es

LOS ANGELES, April 2.-Collis P. Huntington, with H. F. Huntington, Gen. eral Manager Kruttschnitt. Superintend- ent Muir and other railway men, arrived here in Huntington's private car at o'clock to-day. He does not disclose the object of his visit here.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
Naylor Found Not Guilty.

INDEPENDENCE, April 2.-Marshall H. Naylor was acquitted on the second ballot by jury in the Superior Court last night of the charge of robbng the Wells-Fargo stage of s2144 99 on Novem- Der 24 last The verdict meets general approval.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
PREPARING THE VAULT
 FOR AN INSPECTION.
John W. Mackay Will Visit His Gel
 ebrated Mausoleum in Green
wood Cemetery

NEW YORK, April 2.-Orders were given this morning that the magnificent $500 900 Mackay mausoleum in Greenwood Cemetery be cleared by tomorrow morn- ing for inspection by John w. Mackay. The inspection will take place in theafter- noon in anticipation of the first mass to be held in the mausoleum early in May, when Mrs. John w. Mackay will have re- turned from her home in Paris and when the body of Johfl w. Mackay Jr., who was killed while hunting in France, will be placed in one of the crypts in the north wing of the structure.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
High Wind Does Damage.

HANFORD. April "A high wind this morning blew down the framework for the new cannery being erected here Three carpenters were injured. Andrew Anderson's head was crushed and he is not expected to live.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03

King is the most ancient of titles. It, or its equivalent, is found in every known language.
Evening star., 1898-05-14
DELEGATES TO PREACH HERE.
of the Methodist Confer
ence in Session at Baltimore.


Proceedings of the Methodist Confer
ence in Session at Baltimore.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
BALTIMORE, May 14.-A number of
pulpits in Washington will be filled to-
morrow by delegates to the general confer
ence of the Methodist Episcopal Church
South, which Is In session here.
The conference is advised in a commit
tees report to non-coucur in the memorial
of the western Virginia conference to
change the boundary line between that
conference and the Baltimore and Holston
bodies. 1t is desired to make the Allegany
ridge the dividing line, but to do this Bal
timore conference would lose presiding
elders district and Holston would lose
two counties of it's territory.
Rev. James A. Anderson of Arkansas in
troduced resolution to have conference
look with diSfavor on the nomination of
men for high Office in the church through
the public prints. This was characterized
by one of the delegates as an attempt to
muzZle the press" and was quickly laid
on the table.
long discussion took place over a propo-
sition to limit the tenure Of office of pre-
siding elders. Finally it was decided to
leave the discipline at present, the bish-
ops not being allowed to appoint an elder
to preside in the same district more than
four years.. successfully. The proposed
change wonld have limited the time to hold
ing the office. but as the law now stands
a presiding elder may be changed to an
other district at the expiration of his term.
Last night reception was given the
bishops and delegates at the Womans
College, the trustees, faculty and students
being the hosts of the evening. AS many Of
the gathering was an extremely friendly
one.
Evening star., 1898-05-14
EXCURSIONS.

ihe Arion Singing Society, one of the
pest Known of the German musical organi-
cations of the city, will give an excursion
TO River View tomorrow, and the members
OF the society and their many friends are
anticipating a pleasant day. The fast
steamer Saml ]. Pentz will make three
Trips, leaving at II am, 2:45 and pm,
ana the committee in charge will make
every effort to give all who attend a good
time. Among the special features will be
the rendition of the songs of the German
latherland by a. trained chorus of fifty
voices, and a number of bowling contests
ana handsome prizes will be given to thu
successful contestants. AS usual, the View
orchestra, under the leadership of Chris
Arth, jr., will be heard in concert both on
the boat and grounds, and the chute and
other attractions will be ready to afford
amusement to all.
Those famous shad dinners at Marshall
Hail need no Introduction to Washing
tcnians. Their popularity III the past was
more tnan local even. Visitors to the capi-
tai during the spring months took in these
delightful shad dinners as one of the feat
lres OF the city, to miss which was not
to do" Washington thoroughly The
green lawns of Marshall Hall have taken
on new verdure and in her new spring
garb this delightful resort never. looked
more charming than now. The steamer
CHARLES Manchester will make two trips
tomorrow, at II am. and 2:30 pm. Prof.
Schroeder's orchestra will furnish good
music, both on the boat and at the grounds.
Dinner, including the halls celebrated clam
choWder, I5c.. Round trip tickets, 25c.
Evening star., 1898-05-14
High School Pupils in Comedy.

The Eastern High School gave its annual
entertainment last night In the auditorium
of the school building, the pupils present.
ing Sheridan's famous work, THE Rivals"
A large audience was present and the gen.
orally excellent work of the participants in
the play was rewarded with hearty ap-
plause- The cast was as follows: Sir An
thony Absolute, Mr.. Edward De Grain;
Captain Absolute, Mr.. Douglas Wright;
Falkland, Mr.. Frank Harrington; Acres,
MIR. Wallace Worsley: Sir Lucius O'Trig-
ger. Mr.. John Bethune; Fag, MIR. Howard
Duvall; David, Mr.. Chester b. Graham:
Mrs Malaprop, Miss Laura Eichelberger:
Lydia Languish, Miss Mary Whelpley;
Julia, Miss Bessie Harley: Lucy, Miss
Chrissie Thompson. The Eastern High
School Orchestra, consisting of Miss b. +.
Bohrer, Miss A. b. Durfee, Miss A B.
Flynn, Miss G.. NJ. Hamlin Mr.. F. De Moll,
MIR. II. W. Hoeke, Mr.. C. NJ. Havell, Mr..
l.. NJ Law. Mr.. G. c. Church, Mr.. l.. Rein
burg and Miss NJ. ID. Davies, under the
leadership of John o. Harrison, played sew
eral selections in spirited manner, in
Guiding the overture, Feast of the Flow
ers, selections from Robin Hood a cou-
pie or SouSas marches and a cornet solo
by Leroy NJ. Low. The entertainment was
Tor the benefit of the school fund which
supplies the school with benefits not pro-
Nided Tor In the regular appropriation bill
and Will be repeated tonight.
Evening star., 1898-05-14
Rare and Beautiful Plants.
Studer offers. See ad.. page 4.-Advt.
suis to Recover Damages.

Suit at law to recover damages in the sum
of 10000 has been instituted by Daniel
Loughran against Charles G. Conn. The
plaintiff in his declaration states that All
gust "a. 1894. he leased to Mr.. Conn the
building at the southwest corner of Penn
sylvanfa avenue and 10th street for term
of five years. The building was used in
connection with the publication of a news
paper known as the Washington Times. -
Mr.. Conn, it is claimed, agreed to keep the
building and the elevator therein in good
order and repair, reasonable wear and tear
and damage by fire, flood or the public en-
emy excepted.
The plaintiffs charges that the premises
are now runeus and in great decay for
want of needfuf and necessary repairs con-
trary to the formeand effect of the lease.
Therefore, Mr.. Loughran seeks to recover
damages, his attorneys being Messrs. Wor-
thington and Heald.
Evening star., 1898-05-14

The resignation of DIR. Edward NJ. Has
brouck a physician to the poor has beer
accepted by the District Commissioners
and they have appointed DIR. H. T. Harding
in his place at $50 month, to serve from
the 10th to the 3lst instant, both dates in
elusive.
The following additional prlvates on the
police force have been appointed by the
District Commissioners: Samuel Hamilton
and Joseph Steiner. for duty at the Treas
ury Department, and Owen Startling, for
duty between F and and 18th and 21st
streets. each for a term of three years.
The president of the United States Elec-
trio Lighting Company has been directed
by the District Commissioners to at once
remove pole belonging to the company in
the alley of square 431, in the rear of the
Sth street engine house.
Evening star., 1898-05-14
THE BOARD OF TRADE.
Its Annual ExcArsioR and Planke
Shad Dfnner Next Week.

Atb AAhua1 azLXC2F01On 8uO flRMAcO
Shad Din Der Next Week.
The annualiexcarsion and planked shad
dinner Of theasWashington board Of trade
viii be givenson next Saturday, May q.
The steamer Manchester, which has been
chartered for ithe Secession, will leave the
wharf at the foot OF 7th street at 2 o'clock,
arriving at Marshall Hall, where planked
shad dinner Will deserved, at 4:30
careful attention is being given to the
details OF the excursion after Marshall Hall
ID reacned. An entire new management is
now in charge of 4he grounds and dining
rooms at the famous resort, and 1t is be-
heved that on this occasion there will be
prompt service The tables will be set out
on the green lawni under the trees, if the
weather permits, and pIanked shad din
ner Will be provided, after which speech
making will be in order
1t Is urged by the committee in charge
OF the arrangements that members desir-
Ing tickets for themselves and friends
should secure them as early as possible
at the BOARD of trade rooms, that the
pest arrangements may be made for the
occasion.
Evening star., 1898-05-14
Mrs. Logun's Lecture on Cuba.

A large audience at the Metropolitan NJ
L. Church, Az and C streets northwest. last
evening listened to a lecture on Cuba by
MIS- John A. Logan. The speaker said
the present war is a continuation of re-
volt, and she predicted that the result
would be freedom for the inhabitants Of the
Island Mrs Logan was of the opinion that
the lone star of the flag of the Cuban La
triots would one day be added to the con-
steilatlon of the American Union.
Miss CiSneros, who was not long ago
rescued from a Spanis prison, occupied a
seat on the platform, and expressed Ter
thanks for the welcome accorded her
Evening star., 1898-05-14
True Bills Returned.

The grand jury has reported indictments
as follows: George NJ. Berry, assault with
Intent to kill; Ossie Ridgeley, same; Jere-
miah Addison and Thomas Day. house
breaking; William II. Warield, same (two
indictments); Garfield Coleman and George
Landon. same; Joseph Olesen, same; Marx
Levin, larceny; Berlean Day. alias Henry
johnson, same; Alfred Rich, same: Russell
Dewitt Remington, larceny from the per-
son. Andrew Fields, same; Henry Brown,
same.
The charges Of perjury against Reuben
7. Lucas and of housebreaking against
George Fugitt, alias Peck White, were ig-
noIed.
Evening star., 1898-05-14
Mass Meeting Held.

mass meeting of the Emancipation His
torical Association was held Thursday
night at the Samaritan Temple, Sd street
southwest, to ratify the election of Off
GERS for the ensuing year. The officers
chosen were: VIM. II. Thomas, president;
Tilman Dorsey, vice president; s. NJ Stew
art, secretary; r. Dorsey, associate secre-
tary; F. M. Brown, treasurer: j. T. Fitz-
hugh, chaplain; Elan Smith, grand mar
shall; Rev. r. M. Laws orator of the day.
Resolutions were offered by R. Dorsey con-
demning the actions of the colored school
trustees in attempting to have the schools
kept open on Emancipation day; also
thanking Commissioner ]. w. Ross for his
action in having the schools closed.
Evening star., 1898-05-14

Two very fine residences, Nos. 211O and
pip Ward place, between n. H. ave. and
22d st. and NJ and N SITS. NV, will be sold
at auction by trustees Monday afternoon
at 4 o'clnck=Adyf
Evening star., 1898-05-14
Another Alleged Idiot.
the Editor Of The Evening Star:

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
Your correspondent who thought he
found an idiot walking in the street shows
himself to be the idiot, because he rang his
bell. 1 have been riding for nearly twenty
years, and, If 1 ever did ring my bell 1
have gotten over the pernicious habit long
since. 1 carry bell only to comply with
the 1diotic requirements of the Commission
ers. A bicycler should have sufficient COM
mand of his wheel not to run into pedes-
trians or vehicles. The ringing of a bell
serves more to disconcert pedestrians and
make them get in the way than to keep
the rider clear of them. B.. M
May 13, $685.
Evening star., 1898-05-14

The Academy of Forty and It's friends
dined together Thursday at the Cabin John
Hotel. The committee - Miss Margaret
Huddleson and Miss Belle C. Saunders-had
decorated the tables with choice flowers
and ferns. A group of panses, the acad-
emy flower, was attached to each card and
on the cards were written appropriate SEN
timents. Mrs. Sara A. Spencer, the re-
firing magister. occupie the place of honor
at the head of the table, and at her right
were the guests of the academy Mrs Reed
OF the Red Cross and her niece.
Among the guests of the members were
Mrs Alexander Kent, Mrs. Ellen S. Mus
sey, Mrs. Mary Phelps, Mrs Asa S.
Fiske, Mrs. Williams. Mrs Huddleson
Miss Sleavin, Miss Peters, Miss HAYES
Mrs. Riley, Mrs. Clara B. Colby, Miss Cora
d. Thomas and Miss Ora De La Matyr
The academists were nearly all present
The toastmistress was Miss Flora Ray
mcnd, who performed her duties with erace
and dignity. Very brief sentiments were
given by nearly all the academists and
their guests. Mrs. Hayens read poem
and the crowning after-dnner addresses
were made by Mrs. Reed, Mrs. Colby aud
Mrs. Spencer.
A vote of thanks was extended to the re-
tiring magister for her services during the
year, and to the committee for their large
share in the days pleasure and success.
The party made a brief call at the Red
Cross House. in returning and reached the
city before midnight.
The next session Of the academy will be
held Thursday evening. May 10. The topic
Is Arbitration or War;" with Miss Helen
Holmes director. The annual election Of
officers will take place the same evening.
Two very fine residences, Nos. 211O and
PIP Ward place. between n. H. ave. and
22d st. and NJ and SITS. n.w. will be sold
at auction by trustees Monday afternoon
at o'clock.-Advt
Evening star., 1898-05-14
Justice by Measurement.

In the case of Christopher West, tried in
the Police Court on a charge Of riding his
bicycle on the sidewalk, Judge Scott dis
pensed justice by the yard.
I'm guilty." pleaded the defendant when
arraigned.
How far did you ride on the sidewalk?''
the court asked the young man.
About four yards" was the latter's
guess.
How many yards did you say?"
-Four yards"
ENTER up fine of $4," said the court;
lone dollar a yard"
Evening star., 1898-05-14
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Washington for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at pm.
Steamer Samuel ]. Pentz for River View
at IL am. and 2:45 and pm. Excursion
of the Arion Singing Society.
Steamer Macalester for Marshall Hall at
IL am. and 2:30 pm.
Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial
Beach and river landings at { am.
Trains leave 131a street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from am.
to pm.
Trains leave Aqueduct bridge for Airing
ton and Fort Myer every half hour and
Falls Church hourly from $50 a-In. to 1910
pm
Evening star., 1898-05-14
The ChnIfnIunee

The attention of those looking for pleas
ant summering place is directed TO the ad-
Eertisement of the Chattolanee Springs
Hotel Situated as it is in the pleasant
Gteen Springs Valley, on the line of the
Northern Central railway, it is quite ac-
cessible to Washington, which is no small
object to those obliged to study expense in
the matter of railroad fares, and the at
fractions it offers in other respects are
such as to commend it to the notice of
health and pleasure seekers
Evening star., 1898-05-14
Title Company Trustees.

Ths stockholders Of the District Title
Insurance Company has elected trustees
as follows: A. T. Britton. John b. Larner,
Geo. W. Brown, Eugene Carusi, Nathaniel
Carusi, Walter Hieston, Washington DAN
enhower, Frank Hume, Chas. w. Handy
w. F. Mattingly. Simon Wolf and E. Lin
ney Smith.
At meeting of the trustees, held some
time ago, Chas. w. Handy was elected
treasurer, vice A. T. Britton, resigned
Evening star., 1898-05-14

NKLINL ION HO Ell,
Sea end Michigan ave. 80 IT from Boardwalk). Open
every day In the year Modern and complete in all
its appointments; elevator; heat; open crate
hres Write f. pooklet. Ii. W. PURCHASE.
ia2O-tf-6
Evening star., 1898-05-14
The Choral Society.

Next Monday evening the Choral Society
holds its annual meeting for the election
of eight members of the board of managers
and for general business For the first
time in years the society closes its season
with a cash balance In the treasury and
with all debts paid except the funded one
TO its vice president. Mr.. Stevens on which
the regular annual payment of 500 has
been made, and which is now reduced 10
Sio- The society is to be congratulated
upon its fiourishing condition.