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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-17
CUSTOMS TARIFF FOR CUBA
ONE SIGNED BY PRESIDENT GOES
 INTO EFFECT JANU1RY
Based Upon Reports Made by Special Commissioner Robert P. Porter-Is Revision of Temporary Military Tariff Adopted August 8 Framed With View to the Rehabilitation of Island.

Washington, Dec. 16.-President Me Kin!ey before leaving for the south last Tuesday signed an order establishing a customs tariff for Cuba to go into eff feet January next. This tariff is based upon the reports made by Hon. Robert P. Porter, special commissions of the United States who was sent to Cuba some months ago. The free list under the new tariff among other things in- cludes stone, blows, shoes, hatchets, machetes, cane knives, etc., for agri- cultural purposes; manures, trees, quin- inc, hemp flax and Ramie; Spun Jute for the manufacture of sugar bags, books, maps and scientific instruments of schools, coal and coke, mineral wa 1 ters.
 Following are export rates of duty: I Tobacco, cigarettes cents per pound, filled tobacco cigarettes 12 cents per thousand, tobacco in the leaf for cigar wrappers shall be liable to the duty leviable on tobacco in the leaf with surtax of 100 per cent. The import du ties are the following: Tobacco in cakes, so called, or in carriots in 10 kilos 10 per cent, in powder or snuff per l pound IF per cent; cigarettes, cheroots per pound 25 per cent. ad valorem. It is explained that the new tariff is a re- vision of the temporary military tariff adopted August by the war depart ment for Santiago which was general reduction on the tariff imposed on im- ports into Cuba
 The new tariff has been framed with view to the rehabilitation of the is- land The duty on paving stones which are likely to cut an important figure has been abolished by the duties on 1 chemicals, tar and pitch and crude oil heavily cut. The iron ore and steel duties have been reduced 30 per cent Slight changes have been made in per- fumery and raw materials out of which this article is made with a view to en- couraging the manufacture of this article in Cuba. The duty on common salt has been reduced more than two- thirds of cent. Giassifications have been allotted with a view to Tightening the duty on the lower grades of cotton cloths. Hemp and manila have been put on the free list. Spun jute has been placed on the free list because an American firm promised, in that event to start factory there In order to re- | move as far as possible the impedi- ments to a supply of cheap timber for rebuilding what has been destroyed by 1 the war, it has been decided to make uniform rate
 The duty on horses, sheep, etc, have also been reduced to a nominal rate | The duties on machinery have beer changed from specific to ad valorem and it is believed that the duty made on machinery used in manufacture oi sugar will increase the product of the smaller plantations. Tobacco, the duty on which under the Santiago tariff was
 100 low to prevent competition of in ferior grades has been put at a rate which it is believed will prevent dis.
 honest practices of this kind.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-17
McKinIey VIII he Presenf.

Boston, Dec. 16-President Mckinley has given to Hon. W. B. Plunkett, pres ident of the Home Market club, definite assurance that he will be present at the annual dinner of that club. When he returns from his southern trip the president will be able to set an exact date
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-17
President En Route for Savannah.

Atlanta, Ga, Dec. 16.-The train con- veying President Mckinley and party arrived at Montgomery at 11:35 D. m. An hour was spent in the depot here. The cars were dark and no demonstra- tion occurred. At 12:30 the train start ed for Savannah which will be reach ed at 9:S0 Saturday morning.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-17
THE PEACE COMMISSIONERS
Leave Paris for Home-A Few Friends
 See Them start.

Paris, Dec. 1e.-The United States ambassador, General Horace Porter, and the other officials of the United States embassy, representative of the foreign office and member of the American colony in this city, bade fare- well to the American peace commission CTS this afternoon as they started on their homeward journey. special salon car had been provided for the use of the members of the commission. The friends of the departing commits soners gave three cheers and waved their hats and handkerchiefs as the train started.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-17
Steamer Rurnfu-

Norfolk, Va, Dec. 16.-The steamer Cape Charles, belonging to the New York. Philadelphia and Norfolk rail- road, was burned tonight at her pier, Primers Point, Norfolk harbor, Loss, s100,000, covered by insurance.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-17
Fell From the Church

Sanford, Me, Dec. 16.-By the collapse of staging on the new Catholic church here to-day four men were thrown thirty feet to the ground and two of them, John Lawrence of Portland and John Smith of Sanford were probably fatally injured.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-17
AN OVATION TO M'KINLEY
GREAT ENTHUSIASM SHOWN AT
 M0NTG OMERY, ALA.
President Filled and Thrilled With Emotion-His Speech Interrupted With Great Applause Believes Stand- Ing Army Not Large Enough to Main- tain Pence-WilI Go Rack Feeling That Nation is United.

Nation is United.
 Montgomery Ala, Dec. 16.-The pres ident and his party was given a magni- cent welcome in the confederate capitol to-day. The presidents train was es- corted from Atlanta to Tuskegee and thence here by the state assembly. At the union station the presidential party was met by the governor, mayor and city council and the commercial and in dustrial associations. Mayor Closby welcomed the president with we'll worded speech. The party was then taken in carriages to the old confederate capitol. The entire route was ablaze with national colors while crowds lined the streets as far as the eye could reach. Capitol Hill was a mass of hu manity. When Governor Johnston es- corted President Mckinley into the hall there was a tremendous demonstration.
 The president, in part, said: 'The warm hearted welcome which has been given to me by the citizens of Alabama has deeply touched me and in return cannot find language for my gratitude and appreciation. To be welcomed here in the city of Montgomery has filled and thrilled me with emotion. Once the capital of the confederacy, now the cap ital of a glorious state, one of the inde- structible states of an indestructl- ble union. We have nothing to take back for having kept you in the union. We are glad to know that you are in the union. Alabama, like all the states, has been loyal and steadfast to the American nation and to American honor. There has never been in history of the United States such demon- stration from one end of the country to the other as has just been mani fested. Everybody is talking of Hob- son, and justly so, bull want to thank Mother Hobson in this presence. Ev- erybody is talking about General Wheeler, one of the bravest of the brave, but I want to hear of that sweet little daughter that fol- lowed him to Santiago (great applause) and administered to the sick at Mon tauk. (Cheers.) I have spoken in many places and at many times, but in our recent conflict the whole people were patriots. I like the feeling of the American people that we ought not to have large standing army, but it has been demonstrated that the standing army is not large enough to keep peace and in an emergency to help us fight our battles.
 T thank you, my fellow citizens, for this generous warmth and wealth of welcome which you have given me and I shall go back to my duties feeling that we are a united country, under one f1ag-the glorious old stars and stripes CTremendous cheering and applause.)
 After the speeches the presidential party went to the governors office, where public reception was held for half an hour. The rush was terrific and hundreds did not succeed in shak- ing the presidents hand
 This ended the ceremonies. The par ty was conveyed to the train and at half-past six o'clock amid the boom of cannon the president left for savan- nah.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-17
THREE HANGED, ONE 1rScHED.
One Days Record in Georgia, South
 Carolina and ViruintD.

West Point, Ga, Dec. 16.-Jim Ander- son, colored, who fatally wounded Ci- cero Wright, a constable of Frederick, Ala, who had arrested him, was lynch ed near Lanett last night.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-17
The "Roston Tea Pnrtv.v

Boston, Dec. 16.-As to-day is the 125th anniversary of the Boston tea party, the Daughters of the Revolution of Massachusetts observed the occasion by celebration at the historic old Hancock Tavern under the shadow of Faneuil hall.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-17

Norfolk, Va, Dec. 16.-Arthur Lostitt colored, who killed Special Constable Beasley, September 24 last, near Prin- cess Anne Courthouse, Va, was hanged to-day in the jail yard of Princess Anne county
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-17

Charleston, s. C., Dec. 16.-John Har- per, colored, who killed Sandy Camp bell white, last spring in Chesterfield county, was hanged at Chesterfield courthouse to-day.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-17

Macon, Ga, Dec. 16.-A. B. White was hanged here to-day for the murder of his wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22
Standing of teams in National League:
SANDY SPRING.

The Woman's Association was entertained by
Mrs. Charles Stabler on Thursday. Several men,
bers were absent. Mrs. NJ. s. Osborne and Mrs.
Asa NJ. Stabler being in Baltimore, Mrs. William
S. Bond in Virginia, Mrs. Joseph T. Moore and
Farquhar in Wilmington. Guests Of the day were
Mrs. George H. jackson, Mrs. Frederic ID. Jack
son, Mrs. Walter n. Brooke, Mrs. Robert NJ
Stabler, Mrs. Robert H. Miller, Mrs Charles F.
Brooke, Miss Martha S. Townsend Miss Helen
Lea, Miss Mary E. Gilpin, Miss Mary A. Gilpin
and Miss Alice T. Stabler. Numerous short ar
ticles read, and the subject of starting
laundry in Sandy Spring was discussed, most Of
the housekeepers favoring the project highly.
Adjourned to Cherry Grove, the home of Mrs.
dine.
The board Of directors of the Montgomery Mu-
tual Fire Insurance Company has reelected Edw.
p. Thomas president, Allan Farquhar secretary
and treasurer and Benjamin d. Palmer assistant
secretary for year.
Richard II. Janney gave a pleasing exhibition
OF a graphophone at the Lyceum Thursday
evening to an appreciatfve young audience.
Cards out for the wedding early in February
Of Miss Charlotte Alma Chalfonte, daughter Of
and native Of this place. to MIR. Daniel Orrin
Head Of Kerosha, Wis. Mrs. and Miss Chnl-
fonte have spent most Of the past ten years In
Georgia. California and Wisconsin, and the young
couple will reside In Kerosha.
Mrs. Alban G. Thomas is visiting her sisters
the Misses Leggitt of New York. and Miss vir-
ginia NJ p. Stabler, her sousn. Miss Emile Stabler
Of Baltimore. Mrs. Francis Snowden is in Wash
ington. and Miss Emma T. Stabler In Baltimore
Among recent arrivals note Mrs. Edward A.
more, Mr.. and Mrs. Chisholm and Frederick T.
Iddings of Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22

SEASONS BOWLING RECORDS.
Work Of the Players of the District
League.

Work of the Players of the District
League.
The popularity of bowling as winter
sport has increased so perceptibly through
out the eastern cities that the game is now
recognized as an important factor in in
door athletics. Even in Philadelphia,
where the interest has long been dormant,
are rolling big scores. Unlike other cities
in this section of the country, the teams
there consist of six players. The recent
organization of a league in Baltimore has
given the game a great impetus in that
city. New York and Brooklyn have al
ways been hot bowling centers, and it is
not an unusual thing to find an entire page
Of bowling scores in the Brooklyn papers.
The large gatherings that have been pres
ent at nearly all of the league games in
this city indicate a growing interest here.
The season of the local league is now half
over, all of the teams having bowled "A of
the 4S games scheduled, and a table Is
presented below showing the standing OF
all league players who have participated
in nine or more games. Fritz Hanold Of
the Saengerbund is still leading with the
good average of 1863, while he is well fol-
team. This club has developed a remark
able strength and win class favorably
with any team in the country.
The Business Mems team is apparently
hopelessly in the rear in the contest of
the local bowling clubs. and the other
three clubs, being punched, may at any
time SHIFT their positions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22
the Editor of The Evening Star:

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
1 noticed in a recent issue of The Star
the criticism of Mr.. Thomas w. Gilmer
as to the kind of handle bar that he seems
to think ought to be in use on bicycles,
and | wish to say through your paper
that L think if Mr.. Gilmer has ridden for
ten years, as he stated, and has not dis
covered the fact that the rams horn" or
drop bar is much better for fast riding
or hill climbing he has certainly ridden
very slowly and encountered very few
steep hills. 1 am not arguing in favor
of the rams horns or drops, nor do L
condemn the upturns. because L think
everybody should enjoy the right to Sc
lect and use the bar that best suits his
taste, and L am sorry that our whole
wheeling public must be punished in order
to reach the few reckless scorchers who
are to blame for it all. and ought to be
punished for violating the law.
am rider of no little experience and
member of the League of American Wheel
men, and L think the majority of bicyclists
in Washington agree with me in the above.
January 20, 1898. CHARLES l.. BONEE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22
The Water Meter Question.

10 OF Inc Evening Siar-
The Stars editorial in your issue of the
18th instant on Water Meters was just
to the point in all particulars and highly
appreciated by most of your great army of
readers, 1 am sure; and should be read or
re-read by every one not taking il I'm full.
As usual, The Star is on the right side,
where the necessities of the common peo-
pie are concerned, and we thank you.
Some points are dwelt upon which are
most excellent: The great cost of the
meters, and then the question as 10
curacy; the annoyance of having to house
and care for added household machinery,
to prevent freezing, etc; the invasion OF
our premises for inspection, when We can
hardly bear such invasion now by the
"gas man." and the increased expenses OF
the Dis strict government for the inspection
and keeping accounts of those meters. 1t
would seem better judgment to look out
for great wasters-the public Institutions,
the fountains the leakages, etc, rather
than impose hard conditions on the private
citizen. We should be about as bad off as
the people of Jerusalem of old were when
the burden of their lamentation was that
even their water was sold by measure to
them. A. L. ..
January Is. 1895.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22

The schedules have been arranged as fol-
lows: Roanoke College, April 6; Allegheny
Institute, April .: St. Adams and Belle
vue. at Lynchburg, April 8; Blacksburg In
stitute, April 3: st. Mary's, at Mt st.
Mary's. April IL: Gallaudet. at Washing
ton. April I3; st. Johns. at College Park
April Is: Delaware College. April Is, at
Newark; University of Maryland, April -
at. College Park; Johns Hopkins Univer-
sity. al College Park. April 10; Johns Hop
kins. May a. at College Park; Baltimore
City College. April "a, at College Park:
Washington College, May z. at College
Park; Gallaudet, May Is. at College Park.
Western Maryland College. May y. at An
napolis: Gallaudet College. May - at
Washington. Games will probably be
played with Washington and Lee Univer-
sity, University of Pennsylvania, Episcopal
High School and University of Virginia
Schaefer Breaks the Record.
Wizard" Schaefer. in his game at Chi
cago yesterday afternoon with Cation. in
the 1S-inch balk line tournament. ran his
400 points in ten innings, an average of
40. which is the worlds record at the new
game. Cation made 9S.
Frank Ives last evening defeated Spinks
by score of 400 to 154. The ivories roll
ed hard for both. but later Ives ran 136,
the high run of the tournament.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22

individual match contest, among others
defeat ting Mr.. Walker. The latter's friends
are not boasting. They recall the fact
that Mr.. Walker, after abandoning chess
Tor eight or ten years, was induced to
enter the Libbey cup Journeys four years
and Hanna for first place; that last year
Mr. Walker finished two games ahead of
Mr. Hanna in the club championship tour
ney. though the latter scored game by
default against Mr.. Wright, while Mr..
Walker was defeated by Mr.. Wright in the
his achievements the past two years that
the friends of Mr.. Walker have advocated
his Dreferment over his worthy rival for
place on the team. 1t would not be sur
prising if the outcome is that these play
ers engage i'll a match in the near fu-
ture to settle the question of supremacy.
There are several other strong players
in the Washington club, among them being
L. TharD. A. Braid, W. H. Smith and f.
A. Tibbetts. These players rank little, If
any, behind the others mentioned. Of
course, only native-born players have been
mentioned, as only those are eligible to
play OH the cable match team.
The championship tournament at the
Washington Chess Club is nearing COM
pletion. Capt. OFarrell has yet one game
to play with Woodward. and on the result
of it depends whether he wins the cham
pionship or whether Mr.. Tibbetts ties him
for the place. Mr.. Tibbetts has yet one
game to play with Mr.. Allen. but the latter
did not appear in the weeks schedule and
the game will probably be scored in favor
OF Mr. Tibbetts by default. Mr.. Woodward
il making strong fight, and will finish
near the top. Harris, Thomas and Prender
are also having pretty fight for the re-
naming two prizes.
The following is the nIeSent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22
Church Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting and election of off,
GERS of Zion Baptist Church. F street be-
tween Sd and Az streets southwest, Rev.
w. ]. Howard, pastor, took place last even-
ing. The report showed the number of
members on the roll to be 2.03l; Sunday
school, 1,254. The two Endeavor societies
and all other branches We're said to be In
excellent condition. The officers elected for
the year are j. w. Branscn, clerk; Richard
Watts, treasurer; r. ii. Phillips, sexton;
trustees, X. c. Brooks, c. b. Walker. jr., L.
w. Scott, Z. w. Burnett and Alexander S.
Howard; ushers, W. ID. Jarvis. j. +. Ennis,
j. q. Mitchell, w. r. Cameron, Thos.
Sayles, ID. T. Opey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22

Otto P. Smith was arrested in Baltimore
yesterday, because of charge of false
pretenses having been preferred against
him in this city. About ten days ago, 1t is
alleged, he ordered fifteen hogs from
Jacob Franz of 2713 Brightwood avenue
and the goods were delivered to him at
Louisiana avenue and 10th street. He gave
the driver, it is alleged, worthless check
for 1892, and then sold the hogs to Hill
man & Co. for $72.20. Mr. Franz notified
the police, and Detectives Boardman and
Gailaher, who made an investigation, To-
Gated Smith in Baltimore. This morning
Detective Boardman brought him here He
admitted having figured in the transaction,
and said he had been drinking
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
The writer of the article in a recent is
sue of your paper. THE Proposed Me-
mortal to Longfellow," is greatly mistaken,
when he says: 1T is unpleasanty true
that there is in all the land so often the
theme of LongfelIow's poetic inspiration
no memorial to him." In Portland Me,
the city of Longfellow's birth, Is a fine
statue of him. standing in a space where
two of the broadcast streets cross. On
heavy granite pedestal there is a bronze
figure of Longfellow. sitting In a chair.
holding in his hand a scroll; his face is
turned toward the west, facing the Deer
ing Oaks" of which he wrote in his poem.
MY Lost Louth." "A boys will is the
winds will. and the thoughts of youth are
long, long thoughts"
A CITIZEN OF PORTLAND.
January p, 1888
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22
THE COURTS.
Equity Court No. l-Justi

Equity Court No. 1-Justice Cox.
Lee agt- Lee; divorce a win. mat. grant
ed. Gill agt. Appenzeler: sale postponed.
Filbert agt. Crawford; auditors report con-
firmed and distribution ordered; Greenwell
agt. Shoemaker: sale decreed with Lewis
Il. Parker, trustee, TO sell. Ruebsam agt.
Ruebsam, defendants time for taking tes-
umony limited to thirty days.
Circuit Court No. 1-Justice Cole.
Estate of Anna North: verdict sustaining
will. Dashiell agt. Washington and George
town Railroad Company; time to file tran
script extended and bill of exceptions
signed.
Probate Court-Justice Hagner.
In re Jacob S. Allen, guardian order OF
allowance. Estate of Harry l.. Chew:
order of publication. Estate of Harriet
Underhill: will filed. Estate of Thos. 1.
Gardner; proof of publication.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22
Famous Jockey Talks Of His Plans for
Next Year.

NEW YORK, January 22.-Jockey Tod
Sloan, the American who has been in Eng
land since last fall, riding English horses,
arrived home today on the Campania.
Sloan wants to go back to England this
year, but Julius Fleischman, one of his
American employers, said today that they
could not agree to this, as their plans for
the coming season were to a great extent
based upon their high opinion of the
Jockeys ability
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22

Trial Officer Pugh had before him today
three policemen. who. 1t was alleged. had
violated the police regulations. Offlcer
William H. West was charged with refus-
ing to make any arrangements for the
payment Of judgment for $l6.55 obtained
against him by Mrs. A II. Terrell. ON
GERS Vermillion and Bruce of the fourth
precinct were said to have INDUCED in
profane and harsh language toward each
other at the station house. Mr.. Vermil-
lion pleaded guilty, and the evidence show
ed that Mr.. Bruce had not transgressed.
Mr.. Pugh will report his recommendations
in each case to the Commissioners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22
OPENING-RUY LOPEZ.

The following is the score of the game
played by Mr.. Walker against Showalter,
the ex-champion, on the occasion of the
here 1t will be noticed that Mr.. Showal-
ter set a trap for the local player; for If
the latter played % KtxR Mr.. Showalter
would have won the queen by Q-Q5ch and
kt-B7ch. Mr.. Showalter was himself
caught mapping by Mr.. Walkers offer of
pawn, the capture of which would cost
him rock, whereupon he resigned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22
NJ. A. Q. BASE BALL.
Thirty-Eight Applicants for Places
ON the Nine.

ON the Nine.
There are thirty-eight applicants for po-
sitions on the Maryland Agricultural Col
lege base ball team. Capt Joseph L.
Devon has charge Of the men In the GYM
nasium.
The old players are Devon. Mitchell,
Peterson. Robb. Allnutt. Cameron and
Whitehill. Robb and WhitehiIl are pitch
ers, Some Of the applicants are Harvey,
Price. Evans. Cooke. Kenly. Sudler, Posey,
Nesbift, Ridgeiy. Peach. Gait, Peters.
Dickinson. Robb and Sappington. south-
ern trip has been planned for Easter week
ana northern trip the following week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-22
Nearly 100000 Acre. Involved.

Argument was begun yesterday in the
United States Supreme Court of the cases
involving a portion of the land grants of
the Houston and Texas Central and the
Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio
railroad in Texas. The two cases involve
about $50 600 acres of land