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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-29
DISTRICT IN CoNGREss.
Many Measures of Local Interest In
..s tr0ducetl in Both Houses.

Many Measures of Local Interest In
aE trOduced In Both Houses.
il. Mr.. Babcock has introduced in the House
the Commissioners bill to amend the law
relating to the police ard firemen's fund.
Mr.. Mcmillan today introduced bill in
the SsEate to amend the laws providing for
the police fund and the firemen's relief
fund CT the District Of Columbia. The
n easure was recommended BY the Com
f1issioners.
A hill to pension Col. Amos Webster of
the District of Columbia at the rate of $50
per month was favorably reported to the
Senate today from the committee on pen
sicns. ~ -
Warrington. and Potomac n. r.. Co.
Mr. Mudd has introduced a DILL in the
House providing that the Washington and
Potomac Railroad Company, as the sue
cessor of the Southern Maryland Railway
Company, shall have authority to construct
and operate a railroad on the route of the
Southern Maryland's original charter The
time for completion of the road is fxed
at five years.
Capital Rnflroad Report.
Tie annual report Of the Capital Railway
Company for the year ending December 81,
1887. submitted to the House today. shows
the larger items of receipts for that year
to have been as follows:
Capital stock.' SOS, TBS; bonds, SO, SS692;
bills payable. SO ,7es.G4: accounts payable,
$3O.216.47: passenger earnings. 81 ,832.8 So
1t Is stated that parts Of bills and ac-
counts payable Pre- exchangable for bonds
Of the company tt par.
The principal Items Of expenditure for the
year were $lB 1894 for construction.
equipment and fight Of way, and Sc; oil. Is
for bills payable.
The total number of passengers carried
during the,YearWas ia $50.
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RAILROAD PRESIDENCY.
Possible Candidates for the Place
Passed I'm Review,

Passed I'm Review.
A meeting of the directors of the Column
bia Railroad Company WAS held yesterday,
and appropriate action taken in regard to
the death Of the president, Mr.. r. f. Baker
1t Is stated that nothing will be done to-
ward filling the vacancy until the regular
meeting of the board, which occurs the 18th
of next month. 1t is not known who will,
be selected. Mr.. John Cammack. who is
the largest individual owner Of the stock,
has been mentioned in this connection, but
it is said he has made known to his asso-
ciates on the board that he would not &C
cept the place. MI. Robert d. Weaver rep
resents the next largest stock, ipterest, but
as he is the president OF the Metropolitan
road, ne would not be able TO undertake
also the duties OF the presidency of the
Columbia road. The vice president, Mr.. Z.
G. Davis. is the collector of taxes for the
District, and even Ii he desired the place,
which it is said he does not, it would be
impossible for him to find time to attend
to the business Of the road and at the same
time discharge the duties of his position.
Another director spoken of Is MI. Nathan
lei Wilson. who is attorney for the Metro
poiitan railroad and at the same time looks
after the interests of the Columbia, besides
attending to his private practice. He Is
didate.
The name of Mr.. Geo. w. Moss, one of
the directors, has been mentioned, and 1t IL
said that he Is likely to be the new presi-
dent OF the road. Mr.. Moss is the repre-
sentative in this city OF the Adams Ex-
press, and his acceptance of the position
would not interfere, 1t is claimed, with his
present duties, a. the affairs of the rail-
road company only require the attention
Of the president about two hours each day.
A somewhat similar arrangement was made
with the late Mr.. Baker. who, In addition
to his duties as. president of the road, car
lied on a grocery business.
The name OF Theodore J. King, who IL
the general manager Of the company, Is
also mentioned as q probable successor to
the late president I
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Local Pensions.

Pensions were granted today to the fol-
lowing residents OF the District OF Colum-
bia:
Francis J. Clark. S6 per month.
VIM. H. Quaekenbush, SO per month
A pension was also granted c. Edward
lddings OF Sandy Spring, Nd, Of $40 per
month. - = 49,
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The following are the opening. the high
est and the lowest and the closing prices OF
the New York stock marksf today, an re-
ported by Corson & Mccartney, members
New York stock exchange. Correspondents,
Messrs. Van Emburgh & Atterbury. No. 2
Wall st
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President Duniop Grants Request.
President Dunlop Of the Capital Traction
Company has written to the District Com
missioners that. in response to the petition
from Secretary John d. Long and others,
and in accordance with telephone con-
ference with Commissioner WtEht an or
der has bean issued to stop the cars Of the
company ON the south side ef Thomas
Circle.
Grain frogasaons and Cptt0a Markets.
Furnished by W. B. Hibbs q Co., bankers
and brokers, l4z1 r st, members New York
stock exchange. correspondents Aensrs
Ladcnhurg, Thalnann q Co, New York
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There was considerable excifems INT in the
uptown departments for time this morn
ing over a report that Gen. Lee had noti-
fed the department that the situation in
Havana is extremely critical. and that he
had advised all citizens Of the United States
to leave Havana at once. Assistant Sscre-
tary Day stated that there was nothing
charming in Gen. Lees advfces to the de-
partmsnt.
Notwithstanding this statement the I'm
preston prevails that the situation Of az
fairs in Cuba was more critical than the
officials represent it.
1t Is probable that at the first sign of
trouble In the Cuban capital that a war
ship will be Immediately sent there. 1T
would not take more than five or six hoslfs
for one OF the vessels of Captain Sampson's
fleet. near Key West, to make the trip to
Havana
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s0aute right to be there. The day closed
and she rode the harbor a MESSENGER of
peace. No message had been sent by o4,r
executive inconsistent with the national
honor of Spain. Our only offer was to try
to restore peace alike honorable to all. Our
treasury had been opened to feed her peo-
pie DEFINITE plans were not even suggested
by the President. fearing to inquire our re-
.attons with Spain. Spain could not coz
qaer her own insurgents. Had we been q
graspfng nation we could any time within
two years have made aggressive and forcf-
bic annexation, taking advantage of the
crime OF Spain and the misfortune Of Cuba.
hgne, natural and proper time for Spanish
bravery. Our men were asleep ia a friendly
naroor. they were never challenged to try
their courage. They were not whipped I'm
honorable battle. but checked, burned.
strangled and drowned without q chance
TO Gle fighting for life, without a moment
to say a prayer.
I'm the twinkling Of an eye they stood in
the presence Of their Maker. Suppose nine
ty OF them had been United States SEN
afors; suppose the balance had been MEM
beers OF Congress or made ND Of Judges and
leading professional and business men.
would forty days have elapsed before war
began? Or suppose each senator had q son
or father there. Do We tell our children
the truth when we say that the life OF every
citizen Is OF equal value before the law?
They were not senators; they were sailors
Their widows and orphans cry aloud to us
the silent appeal Of 26S seamen comes to us
again and again, saying: We are flesh of
yonr flesh. bone Of your bone and blood OF
that shields you.' What is to be eur an
Swer? Shall we answer with Money! Mr.
President. I speak only for myself, and
am for war" Applause In the gallefies)
The Yale expositor., 1898-03-25
petltIon. of Coast CI,Ie..

Now that the government has en-
tered upon a definite policy OF con-
structing and cquipping sea coast de-
lenses to meet the exigency OF war,
scores of persons representing various
cities and towns on the Atlantic and
gulf coasts have applied to the war de-
partment for a generous share of the
expenditures to be made for such pur-
poses. As a rule the administration
refuses to be impressed by the petit
tons for defense at particular points.
The definite policy has already been
adopted of following the judgment of
the army engineering corps, modified
by the advice of army officers. whose
opinions in strategic matters are ex-
pert. Above all, the department aims
to make expenditures at this time with
particular reference to the danger of
war with Spain at an early day.
Tit President has authorized allot-
ment of S2,975,O0O for the use of the
engineering branch of the army in
sea coast delenses, mount
The Yale expositor., 1898-03-25
Operations In Mexico.

Secret agents of the Madrid and Ha-
vana governments will proceed to Vera
Cruz soon upon a Spanish warship.
probably the ViZcaya. to promote an
anti-American sentiment against the
United States, and they seem to think
Mexico will cooperate with such an
Austro-Spanish alliance to prevent
Americans from acquiring absolute
command of the gulf of Mexico. They
will try to affect sentiment in Mexico
by the establishment of newspapers at
the capital and the substituting of 9TH
ers throughout the republic. Like
commissions will be sent to Venezuela,
Chile and other South American coun-
tries, accompanied by experienced press
agents. IL is reported that the AUS
TRAN cruiser Donau will follow the Viz
caya to Mexico to emphasize its COM
mander's opinion expressed in the
toast at the banquet that Spain and
Austria are to revenge the Macmillan
incident. These bombastic freaks seem
to wish the stirring up OF DiaZ as well
as Uncle Sam. The Spanish colony in
Mexico Is said to he preparing grand
reception at Vera Cruz to the battle
ship Vizcaya.
The Yale expositor., 1898-03-25
Some Old REGIMES.

A New England gentlewoman early
in the century wrote the following
quaint recipes in her notebook, in a
beautifully clear, even hand:
A friend to the ladies would take
this opportunity to advise them to sup
ply their toilets with the following
valuable articles, viz:
First - Self-knowledge, mirror
showing the form in the most perfect
light.
Second-Innocence, a white paint,
beautiful, but easily soiled, and requir-
ing continual care to preserve its lus-
ter.
Third-Modesty, rouge giving a de-
lightful bloom to the cheeks.
Fourth-Contentmen an infallible
smoother of wrinkles.
Fifth-Truth, a salve rendering the
lips soft and delicious.
Sixth-Gentleness, a cordial impart-
ing sweetness to the voice.
Seventh-Good humor, a universal
beautifier.
lady who possesses all these toilet
articles must certainly be we'll equip
ped. They are probably as efficacious
now as they were nearly a hundred
years ago. Doubtless they were COM
posed and presented to the lady in
question by some gallant beau-an OBJ
server of, as well as "a friend to-" the
ladies.
The Yale expositor., 1898-03-25

mortars, as also are Fort Schuyler, Will
let's Point, and Fort Slocum, guarding
the approaches to the eastern entrance
of the harbor. Submarine mines are to
be relied upon in great measure TO
keep hostile ships out of New York
harbor, or at least greatly retard their
advance. and give the artillery men a
chance to effectively serve their guns.
In this connection, it is well to show
the weakness of the Long Island south
ern coast, which is in the main I'M
protected, and would serve as an ex-
cellent landing place for a foreign en-
envy, who might gain decisive advan-
tages IL steps were not taken to oppose
him. In view of the extent of this
Long Island coast line, large num-
Der of men would be required for this
patrol duty, and it is here that the Ma
tional Guard of New York might be
utilized. These, numbering about 49,
900, might be modified in two days
in and around New York City. and
5000 be in readiness for active work.
Use for Infantry.
Infantry would be of great use in
case of hostilities by serving in and
about sea-coast defenses, doing sentinel
and police duty and allowing the train
cd artillerymen to give their entire at
tention to serving the high power guns.
In this manner the maximum efficiency
would be obtained from the artillery.
In offensive operations in Cuba the
infantry would be the active force. and
would bear the brunt of the fighting.
The present force available is made
quate. and must be expanded before
campaigning begins. This shows the
urgent need OF the immediate passage
by Congress of the regular infantry re-
organization bill and the national mi
litia bill. Immediately after a declar-
alton of hostilities all available troops
would be ordered by the President to
concentrate on the Atlantic coast. aud
probably portion would he transport
ed to Cuba to aid the insurgents, who
would redouble their activity.
Be that as 1t may, we must attend to
our defense first, and then we may be-
come aggressive. Well fortified and
well defended coast defenses. with the
cooperation of the infantry, can sure
ly keep out hostile ships and prevent
landing by the enemy. Large battle
ships and cruisers can not and do not
run by forts we'll armed and served.
Let us pay close attention to this fact.
Not Easy for Spain to Coal.
Spain would have difficulty In coaling
II she were at war with the United
States. Puerto Rico would soon be I'M
tenable as a base of supplies. A bat
tleship without coal is useless, and
The Yale expositor., 1898-03-25
Chicaago's Plans Are Changed.

A change has been made at the
Brooklyn navy yard in the plans for
preparing the cruiser Chicago for sea.
Several mounts for the five-inch guns
had been hoisted aboard during the
week, but have now been put back on
the dock. 1t is said the mounts are
being held for possible use on the
auxiliary cruisers. The Dolphin is
slated to go into commission Thurs
day. Commander Lyons is now engaged
in selecting the rapid fire guns for his
vessel.
The Yale expositor., 1898-03-25

Judge Morrow of the United States
Circuit court, San Francisco, Cal, has
rendered decision in the suit of the
government against the Coal Dealers
association of California, which de-
clares the organization to be illegal and
in conflict with the federal law of 1890,
known as the antitrust act. He finds
that the bylaws of the trust are in
violation of the law preventing unlaw-
full combinations in restraint of trade,
and also finds that the trust interferes
with interstate and foreign COM
merce. Judge Morrow says at APP
pears to me that the constitution and
bylaws of the Coal Dealers associa-
ton come within the prohibitions of
the antitrust act and are therefore un-
lawful" In accordance with the deci-
sion the temporary injunction will be
prepared by the United States District
attorney, and unless the case is carried
to the Supreme court the business of
buying and selling coal in this city will
not be interfered with by any COM
bine. 1t is doubtful IL the trust will
appeal, as Judge Morrow's rulings were
against 1t on every point. and there is
small hope of victory to be gained by
prolonging the fight.
The Yale expositor., 1898-03-25

Russia has ordered the immediate ex-
penditure of 9O,OOO,OOO rubles for the
construction of warships, sum rep
resenting about s7O,OOO,OOO, the pur-
chase price of eighteen battleships.
This does not represent a great fleet,
nor will it's addition make Russia a
naval power of the first importance.
The great significance that lies in its
expenditure is the fact that to raise
this amount no loan is asked, no cred
it's sought for outside of Russia itself.
The Yale expositor., 1898-03-25
EXPENSES CLIMBING UP.
.ya.t increase I'm Paw POLLS.

'"S' '"N"SS -" ny 'e"''S'
Some idea of the activity in naval
circles is given by the statement that
the pay roll of the construction depart
ment, only one of several departments.
in the Mare Island navy yard for March
was $4,000. This great expenditure
per month, it is said. was not equaed
during the late war. 1t is said to he
the purpose of the President and his
advisers to keep separate and dis
tinct account of all funds expended
from the $4,000, 900 emergency appro-
priation made by congress for the ma
The Yale expositor., 1898-03-25
TON.

tional defense. In accordance with
this intention a separate form of requi-
sition has been prepared and all
amounts allotted from the fund are
made upon the direct order signed by
the President himself THE Presi-
dent wants to report to congress just
how every cent OF this money is spent"
said a member OF the cabinet today,
"and for this reason is adopting the
course above outlined" The amount
paid for the Maynower was about $780,
coo.
The Yale expositor., 1898-03-25

1t is announced that the currency
measure which has been introduced in
the Indian Legislative Council at CAL
cutta is intended to meet the extreme
pressure from which the Indian money
markets are now suffering. The plan
provides for an issue of currency notes
in India against the deposit of gold in
London to the credit of the Indian
treasury. In this way it is expected
to supply additional circulation in In
dia and at the same time obviate the
shipment of gold from England to that
country, which on several occasions
during the past year had been consid-
cred likely proceeding. 1t also facili-
tates the operations of the Indian fin
ance department in connection with its
gold payments in London.
The Yale expositor., 1898-03-25

A stranger named Rawlins appeared
in a church in Blue Ridge, Ga, on a
recent Sunday, in a dress rather the
worse for wear. After the services por-
tions of the congregation laughed and
swore at him, and finally one of them
shot him dead. Then the congregation
seized the murderer and hanged him.
1t will be seen that, while the members
of this church are fastidious as to
dress, they are strictly just, though
perhaps a little rapid in their methods.
The Yale expositor., 1898-03-25

A Corning minister denounces min
strel entertainments as low and de-
grading, and there is excitement in
consequence because some leading citi-
zens of the town propose to play in
that line for charity. The essentials
OF these shows are fun and music, and
they may be as legitimate as good act
ing and good preaching. Are we to be-
lieve that because they are enjoyable
they must necessarily be bad?
The Yale expositor., 1898-03-25
Gum Cotton DIdn,t ExpIodc.

Among the latest discoveries in the
Maine is a startling one made by Gun
ner Morgan. He found a lot of gun
cotton in the crystal tubes in which it
was kept. The tubes were intact, and
the gun cotton absolutely dry. 1t was
the highest explosive on board the hat
tleship, and il is intact.
The Yale expositor., 1898-03-25

It is an easy thing to be a million
aire in Berlin. A yearly income Of
$4,000, representing the interest on
,00O,0 900 marks, is the qualification for
that title, which is enjoyed by 1902
Berliners. The richest of the million
aires has a capital of about s31. O00. 000-
The Yale expositor., 1898-03-25
working Butter.

Methods of butter making will al
ways be in order so long as people pre-
fer choice article, says Maine Farmer.
A critical examination OF the large and
fine exhibition of butter at the Tops
ham fair brought out anew the i'm
portance of what is known as working
The Yale expositor., 1898-03-25

Libraries? They look more like
bee-hives!" was the recent exclamation
of stranger. as he saw the Hon. ].
II. Stout of Wisconsin locking the
doors Of some wooden chests. On
learning afterward that this philan-
thropic gentleman had, at his private
expense, fitted out thirty such travel
ing libraries to circulate among Wis
consin towns, he further amplifed his
figure: Eyes, bee-hivesl Tor 1t is not
the honey a man eats. but that which
he hives for others, out of which he
gets true happiness"
The Yale expositor., 1898-03-25
VIEW OF BARCELONA SPAIN. EASILY BoMDARDED.

ing guns. and for other work in con-
ection with that department. The war
department has answered all inquiries
in reference to new coast defenses with
the statement that no additional pro-
jects will he considered. The funds
which the President will authorize the
department to use are to be applied for
the completion Of works already under
way.
The Yale expositor., 1898-03-25

The contractor who builds poor YES
sells for his government, or who fur
nishes poor ammunition and poor guns,
is as guilty of treason as if he had
gone over to the enemy, and ought to
be hanged. The government pays well
for its work and material, and to give
in return a damaged article is to be a
thief as we'll as traitor.
The Yale expositor., 1898-03-25

The man of Granville who hanged
himself because his wife wouldn't neg
lect her infant to read the Bible to
him might have been tremendously
good, but he surely wasn't orthodox.
The Yale expositor., 1898-03-25

Probably the Duke of Veragua could
visit Chicago at present without dan
ger of embarrassment from PROPOSE
tions in Chicago newspapers to raise
funds for his support by popular sub
scription.
The Yale expositor., 1898-03-25

A New York woman committed to
memory 13S, 900 words in twenty weeks.
She will probably use half of them in
postscript the first time she writes
a letter.
The Yale expositor., 1898-03-25
RecruItIng Cor NayY.

Recruiting is going on apacc at az.
stations for the army and navy. The
Michigan at Erie. Pa, has enlisted So
men so far, and good reports come from
all quarters. The Columbia and the
Minneapolis are still 210 men short OF
their proper force. This is accounted
for by the fact that flremen, machin-
lists and coal passers are wanted. An
The Yale expositor., 1898-03-25

Chicago should abandon that effort
to send honest men to the board of
aldermen. Honest men should be en-
couraged and not tempted.
The Yale expositor., 1898-03-25

defeated in congress in spite of all the
Loud talk in its favor.
The Yale expositor., 1898-03-25

The monitor Terror has four big
guns, but the Puritan has ten. The
Puritan appears to be holy terror.
The Yale expositor., 1898-03-25
officer at the department said that
5000 landsmen could be secured in Q
day IL they were desired.
The New Projectlie Throwers.

The New IroJectlle IhroWers.
The ordnance bureau of the war de-
partment has just awarded con-
tracts for large number OF
steel armor piercing and deck
piercing projectiles for the coast
fertilization guns. There were several
bidders, but instead of giving the con-
tract TO one concern, the bureau divid-
ed the contract so that supplies will be
coming from several quarters at the
same time. The award is as follows:
Carpenter steel company-150 eight
inch armor-pierclng shot, 300 ten-inch
armor-piercing shot, $50 ten-inch ar
piercing shell, $50 twelve-inch deck
piercing she'll of 500 pounds each, 23S
twelve-inch piercing shell of / 900
pounds each. Sterling steel company
100 eight-inch armor-piercing shell,
$50 ten-inch armor-piercing shot, $50
ten-inch armor-piercinS shell, ESQ
twelve-inch deck-piercing shell OF 800
pounds each, 205 twelve-inch deck
piercing shell OF 1000 pounds each.
Midvale steel company-6S0 twelve
inch deck piercing shell of 800 pounds
each, 344 twelve-inch deck-piercinC
shell of 1000 pounds each.