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Evening star., 1898-02-26
THE TWO NEW REGIMENTS.
Arrangements Completed to Execute
the Proposed Law.


the Proposed Law.
The officials Of the War Department have
completed all the preliminary arrangements
for the immediate execution of the bill
which is expected to become law within
the next few days. providing for two addi-
tional regiments of artillery. 1t is probable
that the ranks will be recruited to a large
extent from men who have already served
one or more terms in the army. The priv
cipal rendezvous for recruits are Fort Slo-
cum, N. Y, Washington Barracks, Column
bus Barracks, Ohio, Fort Sheridan ILL.,,
and Jefferson Barracks, st. Louis. The
present intention Is to transfer experienced
non-commissioned officers and men to the
new regiments as a nucleus for their or
ganization, and to fill their places by pro-
motion and recruits.
With the two new regiments there will
be seven regiments of artillery, and the
total strength of the army, including the,
hospital corps, ordnance and engineer bat
ta!ions and the West Point detachment,
will be increased TO nearly 27,OOO men.
The new organization will result in the
pr emotion of two lieutenant colonels four
majors, ten captains. tiirty-four first lieu
tenants three sec ond lieutenants. and will
absorb all the additional second lieuten-
ants of infantry, eighteen in number,
There are still unprovidedsfor seven enlist
ed men who are eligible for appointment
as second Heutenants and the cadets who
Will graduate from the Military Academy
next June. The commanders of the new
ton Sd Artillery, and William Sinclair 5th
Artillery. who will be promoted to the
grade of colonel as soon as the bill be-
comes law.
Evening star., 1898-02-26
THE MAINE VICTIMS.
The Project of Erecting Memorial
Shaft Discussed.

Inc FrOJect OF Erecting Memorial
Shaft Discussed.
Mr.. E. B. Hay today had a conference
with District Commissioner John w. Ross
relative to the proposed memorial shaft to
the victims of the Maine. Mr.. Ross said it
might be doubted whether a monument to
be erected under New York auspices would
inspire the people of the District to contrib
ute toward its erection. He also suggested
that this city would be the most proper
place to erect the monument.
Another question which arose at the con-
ference was whether it would not be better
To leave to Congress the erection of a mon
C,:ent, and devote whatever funds may be
raised by the people to the relief of the
wounded and of the families of those killed
No definite steps were taken, however, al
though Mr.. Rcss assured Mr.. Hay he would
be glad to do whatever he could in the
matter. suggesting that what is done SHOULD
be done the result of concentrated
movement by the people of the District.
Managers Dwyer and Luckett of the Co.
lumb bia Tkeater have Informed Mr.. Hay
that they will be glad to place their house
at the disposal of the proposed organization
at any time when it is not otherwise en-
gagged. Mr.. Hay hopes to be able to an
nounce in day or two some definite form
of action in the matter.
Evening star., 1898-02-26
Washington stock Exchange.

salesaregular call.12 O'Clock m.-U. 8. 40. cou.
pom; ., sloo at IL Washington Lean and Trust; 10
at 7iN, % at !ils; 10 at ~ 20 at f1as. &. $.
at 90; 10 al 8sls; at ssI. Pneumatic Gun Car,
riage 100 at SO cents; 100 at 81 cents; 100 at 81
Dist5is, 5 q Columbia Bonds .2Cyea. fund s..
Miscellaneous Bonds.--Metropolitan Railroad 5s
Isa bid ,s ls s,o asked MstrOpG1n Railroad
Gates of indebtein A, 12s bid. 1870 asked. Met.
r9Politan RaIlresd certificates q Indebtedness B.
ington Railroad IS, 80 bid. % asked. Columbia
.ss.. g s bid bid Ga.
g. series B. 1la bid. U. 8. debenture imp. 1a2
sid bid chcsspesks and Potomac Telephone 30, lo2
@, 100 bid; Ws.hinston Market Company LIST as.
10 bid washington Market Company ext. @, 1lO
Sa sSt nI.n4, Ms Go % g. l' bid
,S Satienal Rank stosss s Of Washington. 2so
bid. second, III bid i5s asked Cifisens, isi
R End Ss Ss os s asked ss i1s Gs .
coin. 113 bid. 1861 asked.
1t M sa
snS snd T:t Tn:, s "a "a l2s asked American Security
Railroad stocks.-capitsl Traction. n bid. "a
AL asked Metropolitan, xiIs bid. Columbia. x70
Gas and Electric Light cks.-washinrton Gas.
AZ bid As asked. G-orsetown Gas 20 bid o. s.
Electric Light. e71f bid. sejs asked
a, Insurance stocks-Firem 30 bid. Franklin.
90 bid. Potomac, 90 hid. Arlington I2s bid
German American. 1856 bid. National Union, bid
~ bid. 8 asked. Peoples. 5 bid. asked. LIN.
coin, bid Commercial. S4 hid. ~ asked
Title Insurance Stoeks.-Real Estate Title. 10
bid 90 asked. Columbia Title. 81 hid, 81 asked
Washington Title, bid. District Title, 5 bid
peake and Potomac. ha bid, 6asEed American
Graphophone, IA hid, 1l4 asked. American GRAPH
ophone preferred. IL bid, rs asked Pnenrnssic
Gun Carriage. 80 bid, az asked
Miscellaneous Stocks. Mergenthaler Lanotype.
bid l6 asked Warrington Market 10 bid Great
Falls Ice. 100 bid. Lincoln HAN, 20 bid
Evening star., 1898-02-26
FORWARD MAGAZINE INTACT.

Discovery Made Late Yesterday by
the Maine Divers.
NEW YORK, February ga special
copyrighted cablegram to the Evening
World from Sylvester Scovel at Havana
says:
Divers working forward yesterday found
absolute proof that the forward big mag
azine, which alone could have so damaged
the ship is surely unexploded. The sides
ard floors of this magazine are practically
irtact. and in such shape as Is impossible
lad an explosion within occurred.
Many divers have SO sworn today to the
investigating board. - -.
1t is now believed by experts that big
torpedo or mine, aided by 500 pounds of
saluting powder in the reserve magazine
next to the big magazine, might have
produced the actual results, both as re-
CARDS extent and direction found in the
wreck.
The collapsed powder cases found about
the magazine have hexagonal marks in the
thin copper where the external pressure
forced it into it's contents of hexagonal
powder. -"S-
Evening star., 1898-02-26
It's sxty-sixth Annual Mee,,nr

The Congressional Temperance Society
Will hold its sixty-sixth annual meeting
Sunday evening, at Foundry NJ E. Church.
l4th and G streets, at O'clock. Addresses
may be expected from Representa- tives
Martin, Johnson, William r. Ellis, S. 7.
Pugh, ex-Representatives Perhaln and Tay-
ior and others. Representative Nelson
Dingiey will preside
At the regular meeting of the society a,
the Capitol officers were elected for tie en-
suing year, as follows: N.lson Dingiey.
president; vice presidents-Senators KYLE
and Frye, and Representatives Ellis, John
son, Grout and Pugh and ex-Representa-
tive j. d. Taylor. Rev. F. ID. Power was
reelected secretary
Ihe society Was organized in 1888 with
Lewis Cass as its first president Vice
PRESIDENT Wilson was for many years at
the head of the organization. Secretary of
the Navy Long is one of its active mem
hers, are also d number of senators and
members of the House
Evening star., 1898-02-26
The wannnkce Family.

Mr.. L. S. Russell. a friend of Architect
c. W. Wannakee, in a communication re-
fers to an item in the Star of yesterday, in
which it was stated that Mr.. Wannakee's S
family, living at 1921 1 street, rs being
cared for by neighbors.'' In explanation,
Mr.. Russell, says Mr.. Wannakee has been
out of employment some time, and is now
in New York, where he is eIdeavoring to
secure a position as draugftsman or archi-
tect. He says the Associated Charities has
rot been called upon to care for the family,
which consists of six, although they have
endured many privations. nor have they
suffered for want of food, fuel or clothing.
son, thirteen years old. has been very
successful selling newspapers. THE recent
removal of Mrs. WaGnakee to Columbia
Hospital" says Mr.. Russell, has caused a
widespread sympathy in the neighborhood." !"
Mr.. WanEakee is spoken of a very sue
cessful and proficient architect, but has
been unfortunate.
Evening star., 1898-02-26
CONDENSED LOCALS.

John Howard has been appointed an ad-
ditional private on the police force for
three years for duty at the Monroe School
Suit for divorce has been filed by Minnie
Minton Brown against Rufus Lincoln
Brown. Desertion is charged.
BY her will, which has been fled for
probate, the late Fannie Bowie bedueath-
ed her estate to Belle and Edward Will
fams a son and daughter, and Maud e.
Bowie, a granddaughter.
Mr.. Alfred E. Clark. who was thrown
from an electric car at New Jersey avenue
and d streets yesterday morning. while
on his way to Office. has reported a loss.
When the accident occurred he lost his
card case, which contained two $50 bills
and some A. p. A. receipts.
william 7. Lawton of 2024 H street re-
ported to the police last night the alleged
theft from his home of six English silver
spoons and a combination fruit knife and
nutpick.
BENJAMIN T. Duckett was seriously in
jured In a runaway accident about $3.50
o'clock yesterday afternoon. His horse,
drawing dogcart, ran away near Penn
syiyania avenue and 1st street, and Mr..
Duckett was thrown out. His injuries
were so serious that he had to be taken to
the Emergency Hospital
Evening star., 1898-02-26
MAINE RELIEF FUND,
subscriptions for the Bercaved Nov
Amount to $.25.4S.

subscriptions for the Bercaved Now
Amount to $.25.4S.
The battle ship Maine relief fund started
by Mrs. Secretary Long amounts today to
S125 As.
Subscriptions in addition to those al
ready published have been received from
Mrs. E. II. Stevens, Charles M. Staley,
Lala Cook, DR.. j. c. Smithe, Cash" Mrs
VanReypen, VIM. L. harrington, Com
mander and Mrs. Hemphill, Miss Hemphill,
Miss Hancock, Pay Director Thomas H.
LOCKER, Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. LOCKER, Mrs
Marshall E. B. c. Rodgers, Mrs. w. r.
DuBose. Pay Director and Mrs. F. c.. Cos
by. Mrs. j. P. r. Meigs, Mrs. Annie D. W.
Wood, Mrs. c. H. Davis, Miss Davis, Dr.
and Mrs. McMurtrie, Mrs. James A. Greer,
Miss Byrd Page Greer, George w. FOote,
Mrs. VIM. S. Cowles, officers and crew T.
S. s. Terror, o. L. Jones and Master Dan
Wallingford.
Master Wallingford is seven years old
The money sent he had saved to buy a new
sled. His letter is from indianapolis, and
is as follows:
Il have been wanting to do something
for my country. l think now is the time
so l send you all the pennies l have to
help build a new ship.
DAN WALLINGFORD."
Contributions should be sent to Mrs Ed
win Stewart, treasurer, 1915 New Hamp-
shire avenue.
benefit for the sufferers by the explo-
sion OF the steamer Maine will take place
at Masonic Temple, in the large han.
Thursday next, March 3, at 8 pm. Nine
Macdowall will demonstrate the strange
powers OF the human mind in hypnotic and
psychic research Prominent business men
are patrons of this entertainment among
whom are Judge Fl. B. Mouiton, Messrs
w. IL. Moses. l.. NJ. Saunders, John r. Gal
ioWay, A Lisner and Geo. Gainard man.
n n mo- A
unique feature of the evening will be a
psychic and hypnotic search in Havana
harbor for evidence touching the Maine dis
aster 1t Is to be hoped that a liberal sum
Will be realized. The receipts will be turned
over to the public fund, for the purpose
mentioned.
Evening star., 1898-02-26
Orders for Work.

The Commissioners have ordered:
That the following named work be done,
under the provisions of law governing the
assessment system, the intention to do the
work having been duly advertised, as re-
quired by iaw:
Lay cement sidewalk and reset curb Oh
the south side of p street northwest be-
tween 14th and iJth streets, in front of
square $40: estimated cost, s2.230: the new
pavement to be carried from the curb to
the building line III front of all business
property.
Lay cement sidewalk, under the permit
system, in front of 1913 r street and lot
east of same.
To replace sewer in south side of G. street
between NorrA Capitol and 1st streets
northwest.
Also, that :}35 feet of four-inch water
main to be laid in north alley of square 5ts9
40 feet of six-inch main in west side of
ist street between E and F streets north
west. and 20 feet of three-inch main in the
south alley of square 569
Evening star., 1898-02-26
ALLEGED ASSAULT.
John Ellis Arraigned ON Charge Pre-
ferred.by Miss Nally.

ferred.by Miss Naliy.
The hearing of the case of John F. Ellis.
who was arrested last evening on a charge
Of criminal assault, preferred by Miss Flor
ence Nally of 1872 Delaware avenue south
west was today continued until Tuesday
next, by Prosecutor Mullowny. Ellis was
committed to Jail to await hearing.
According to the statement made by Miss
Nally she went out riding with Ellis Tues
Cay evening last. When near Bennine she
alleges Ellis assaulted her and left her by
the side of the road 10 get back home as
best she could.
Late that evening Miss Nally was found
by Mounted Officer Hagan, who took her to
a hotel, where she remained until morning.
when she went home.
Ellis denied the charge, and said he an!
the girl each drank a glass of whisky the
night in question. For some unexplained
reason. he said. Miss Naily jumped from
the buggy, and although he urged her she
refused to again get in the conveyance and
remained at the place where she was sub
sequently found by the officer. Ellis has
teen employed at the navy yard as a ma
chinist.
Evening star., 1898-02-26
Report Adversely.

by the District Commissioners on the
amendment to House bill 6S97. to enable
them to purchase site and erect thereon
public school at Takoma Park. In a let
ter to Senator Mcmillan the Commissioners
say that while they would be glad 10 have
an appropriation for the school, yet, In
view of the fact that the House appropria-
tions committee did not see its way clear
to make appropria tons for school buildings
more urgently needed. they do NOT deem
it practicable to obtain an appropriation for
the one referred to in the proposed amend
ment.
Evening star., 1898-02-26
Hancock Command, U. V. U.

Hancock Command. No. 1, Union Veterans
Union. held a highly interesting meeting
last night. Four candidates were mustered
and all were deeply impressed with the
beautiful ceremony which was effectively
interpreted by the officers. Colonel John A.
Middleton, the commander under the head
of good of the order, called upon several
members. who made entertaining and pa
triotic addresses. Among the speakers
were Colonel r. G. Dyrenforth, ex-deputy
commissioner of patents; ex-Congressman
Levi Maish, General S. S. Yoder. Colonel
]. c. Benton, Colonel Pierce, Mr.. H. A.
Gilman and DIR. Frank T. Howe. This
command is making good progress and its
members hope soon to make it the largest,
as it is the oldest, command in this depart
ment.
Evening star., 1898-02-26
PROCTOR REACHES HAVANA.
The Senator Insists His Visit Hns M
SignlGcance

HAVANA, February Ex-senator Proctor
'oe Vermont arrived here today from Flor
ida, via Key West. He says his coming here
mas no significance in connection with po-
htical matters. TIE senator is accompanied
by Mr.. NJ. Parker, a real estate man of
Washington, and it is given out that the
two gentlemen are engaged in a business
venture. Senator Proctor says ne was in
Florida for a week and concluded to run
ever here. He may go back on the next
steamer, or he may conclude to remain for
some time.
a number of newspaper men returned to
Key West today. in anticipation of the
transfer of the United States court of in
quiry into the loss of the Maine to that
place.
The arrivals here are not many, and the
departures are about up to the average.
The wounded sailors of the Maine are
doing WELL according to the last report ex-
cept Holzer, who was very low last night.
The extra divers and apparatus on the
Mascotte were gladly received here.
Evening star., 1898-02-26
Friendly Suit.

A bill in equity was fled late yesterday
afternoon by Alexander Graham Bell and
Mabel G. Bell. naming defendants Ger
irude NJ. Hubbard. as executrix. and Chas.
A. Bel, as executor, of the last will and
testament of Gardiner G. Hubbard, de-
ceased. Gertrude Nj. Hubbard Elsie May
Bell and Marian Hubbard Bell. The court
is asked to substitute the American Sc
cprity and Trust Company as trustee un-
der certain declaration Of trust in the
place of the late Gardiner G. Hubbard. The
suit is friendly one to simply change a
trustee.
Evening star., 1898-02-26
ORDER OF ASTREA.
Home Circle Instituted Pleasantly
Thursday Might,


The home circle of the Order of Astrea
was instituted Thursday night at Open
heimer's Hall. on 9th street, with a large
gathering and much enthusiasm The su-
preme officers of the order were all pres
ent, as follows: j. c. Stoddard, supreme
president; Tom c. Noyea, supreme vice
president; +. A. Solving, supreme past
president; H. l.. Adams, supreme lecturer:
Charles S. Willis, supreme secretary; A. J..
Crane, supreme auditor; j. H. McCue su-
preme guide; Thomas G. Wall, supreme
warden; +. Currie, supreme sentry
over fifty members of the Home Circle
were present, and the following officers
were elected and installed:
President, j. II. McCue; vice president.
Charles H. Darcy: lecturer, F. c. Lord:
chaplain, w. A. Trigge; secretary F. F.
Shumte: treasurer. F. Currie; guide. j.
f. Eastwood; warden, W. H. Burton; sem
try, c. G. Collette: auditor E V. Bell.
AT the close of the exercises refresh
ments were served and a pleasant time en-
joyed.
Evening star., 1898-02-26
STRIKERS APPEAL FOR AID.
More Testimony rs to Violence on
Part of the Marchers.

W1LKESRARRE, Pa, February &c
The prosecuting committee of the Halle
ton strikers today issued an appeal for
funds for the further prosecution of the
case, asking for money from the charita-
BILE and justice-loving public The appeal
states that there are eighteen additional
cases to be tried similar to the one now be-
fore the court, and that besides prosecut-
ing the cases many wounded miners have
to be supported and the widows and or
phans of the killed provided for.
A number of witnesses testified today
that the strikers used violence at a number
OF places and had on several occasions
threatened to secure arms and shoot down
those who opposed them.
Evening star., 1898-02-26
Wants a Separation.

Suit for divorce was today instituted by
Mary r. Raitt against Frank w. Raitt. The
wife accuses her husband of cruel and
abusive treatment and habitual drunken
ness. Mrs. Raitt recites that on three oc-
casions she was compelled to call in po-
lice officers to protect her from her hus-
band. For three years past, she adds, she
has been obliged to support and clothe the
defendant. In addition to a divorce Mrs.
Raitt asks the court to allow her alimony
and permission to resume her maiden name.
Mary r. Miller. Alexander H. Bell is the
solicitor for the complainant.
Evening star., 1898-02-26
Recommended for Promotion.

After being pronounced physically unfit
for promotion by one naval board too
sound to be retired by another, and ply
s,oally qualified for promotion by a third
board, Capt. Henry B. Robeson. COM
n.andant of the Portsmouth, N. H., navy
yard, has at last been recommended to the
President for promotion and will succeed
to the vacancy In the grade of commodore,
to be created by the retirement this month
of Admiral Selfridge.
Evening star., 1898-02-26
LOCAL Telephone RATES.
senate Subcommittee to Give a Hear,
ing Monday

The subcommittee Of the Senate commit
tee On appropriations having in charge the
District of Columbia appropriation bill will
give hearing Monday morning on that
portion of the bill referring to telephone
rates in the District. The subcommittee
has looked into the question only in cur
sorry way, and the hearing Monday morn
ing is regarded as important in the decision
OF the question whether the rates as fixed
In the House bill will be maintained in the
Senate
Evening star., 1898-02-26
GRAIN.
Baltimore Markets.

.BALTIMoRE. February 2s-Fiour Inactive, un-
changed-receipts, 7,O65 barrels; exports 1 429
barrels; sales, $50 barrels. Wheat weak-spot and
month. 9s1s.se; MaEch: Ssass.s; May. 9sas0I,
els; EXPORTS $4,000 bushels; stock, sS6 6S6 bush
els; sales, q, 900 bushels-souther wheat by sam
pie, 96af0o; do. grade, 95Lsa90ts Corn easy-
spot and month. 337sa33is; March. 33L.assx; April
33xa3sS; steamer mixed, 3214a32x-receipts. $780, :
016 bushels: exports, l6S 16S bushels; stock eO8-
04I bushels; sales 1000 bushels southern white
and yellow corn. 33as4 oats steady-No white
ceipts, Z. .2so bushels: exports. 81, 500 bushels
stock, ay7 ,s9s bushels. Rye duh and easy-No 2
nearby, 65lz; No. western, s6h-receipts I2 5S9
bushels; exports, II, 143 bushels; stock. 2S4 $50
bushels. Hay frm for the better grades-choice
timothy, $l2.50a$13.00. Grain frefghts quiet un-
changed Sugar strong. nehansed. Butter nr1n.
unchanged. Eggs quiet-freAh II. Cheese steady.
unchansed. Lettuce-$I2s per basket. whisky
Evening star., 1898-02-26

Statement by Senior Du Bose, Spanfsl
Charge d'AGafrcs.

Senior Du Bose. Spanish charge d. d'affaires
in this city. has made the following author
ized statement in contradiction of the re-
ports that the harbor of Havana contains
a system of submarine mines:
Il wish TO state. on my own official
knowledge, that no mine exists inside or
outside of Havana harbor, nor is there any
submarine defense of any kind The report
is 50 absolutely false and ridiculous that
it could only have originated in the minds
OF those persons anxious to incite the evil
passions of both nations for their own mis-
cradle ends. 1 consider the very suggestion
of such thing an insult. to Spain.'
Evening star., 1898-02-26
SEES NO CAUSE FOR WAR.
London Pail Mall Gazette Dfscusse
the Maine Incident.

LONDON, February 26-The Pail Mall
Gazette this afternoon says:
In spite of all manner of reports we
cannot for the life Of see any imme-
date prospect of war between Spain and
the United States. There is absolutely no
evidence that anything but an accident oc-
CURED. Even those who stick to the tor
pedo explanation chiefly attribute 1t to IA
fiendish and irresponsible fanatic. In that
case Spain would instantly right herself
by making amends. There is one thing es-
sential for the American administration
to keep its head, and that it seems to be
doing"
Evening star., 1898-02-26
RACE TRACK OFFICIALS NAMED.
Stewards of Jockey Club Authorix,
Two Meetings Here.

Two Meetings Here.
NEW YORK, February 26-At last
nights meeting OF the stewards of the
Jockey Club the officials at the race tracks
under its control were appointed as follows
for 1898:
Starter, c. ]. Fitzgerald; judges, Clarence
Mcdowell, r. w. Sin mons; clerk of the
scales, II. G. Crickmor.; timer, H. W. Bar
roto starting judge. Ben Brush; paddock
and patrol judge, j. L. Hall; handicap and
forfeit clerk, J. F. Vosburgh. The starter
was clerk of the course last year and has
started horses in Detroit, and In last two
years III New Orleans, where he has made
good record. He was for several years
clerk of the scales. Mr. Crickmore is an
old and well-known racing official. The
others served in their respective positions
last year.
AT meeting of the stewards yesterday
the secretary was authorized to issue a IL
cense to the Washington Jockey Club to
conduct spring and autumn race meeting
under Jockey Club rules.
Evening star., 1898-02-26
N. w. Gale. Funeral.

Funeral services. over the remains of the
late Matthew ". Calf were held this after
Loon at the family residence, 1909 II street
northwest. There was a large attendance
of thu numerous friends and acquaintances
of the deceased, and the spacious parlors
We're thronged.
The services were conducted by Rev Dr.
Childs and Rev. DR.. Hamlin, and the in
terment was at Oak Hill.
Evening star., 1898-02-26
BONA-FIDE CIRCULATION.

A reference to the statement be-
low will show that the circulation
sworn to is bona fide one.
1t IS easily possible for a news
paper with an elastic conscience to
swell its legitimate circulation enor-
mously, in oraer to deceive adver-
tisers. by sending out thousands Of
papers to newsstands. which are re-
turnable, and which are in fact re-
turned, but nevertheless are in
cluded in what purports to be an
honest statement of circulation.
Intelligent advertisers, however,
judge by results, and bogus circula-
tions don't give them.
The family circulation of The Star
is many thousands in excess of, any
other Washington paper.