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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-14
speoisl Train Coming From Frisco
With Ammunition.
PREPARATIONS FOR WAR CONTINUE
Troops at Fort Sheridan Expect
Marching Orders Soon.
MOVEMENTS OF OFFICERS

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, April IA spe-
cial train loaded with brown prismatic
powder will be dispatched next Monday
from San Francisco for the eastern ships
and Notifications. The powder is of the
smokeless kind and has been manufactured
by the California Powder Company.
The works of the company, which are To-
Gated near Santa Cruz. have been in op-
GRAFTON day and night for the past three
weeks. The mill has been turning out 2JO-
600 pounds every forty-eight hours.
Expectancy mt Fort Sheridan.
CHICAGO, April 14.-Soldiers at Fort
Sheridan were unusually active all DAY,
and in many of the company quarters the
men were engaged in packing clothes, and
about the grounds were many signs of the
expected departure. The Northwestern
road would not acknowledge the receipt Of
government orders for cars to transport
the troops, but in the yar1s were two long
trains already made up and waiting. These
trains are composed of tourist sleepers and
baggage cars, while at the rear of each
train are box cars for horses and fiat cars
for guns.
The employees about the yards say that in
the event of call these cars would be run
to Fort Sheridan and loaded with soldiers
III two hours.
University Boys Enlist.
ANN ARBOR, Mich, April 14.-At a
meeting held for that purpose last night a
naval reserve battalion of 100 men was
formed at the University of Michigan. 1t
is expected that within a week the men,
bership will be increased to 200.
Maxfield Ordered f New York.
CHICAGO, April 14-Lieut. Joseph E.
Maxfield. who has been signal officer at the
army headquarters in this city and acting
engineer for the department. has been or
dered to Governors Island, New York har-
Dor. His transfer to such an important
point as New York harbor on the eve of
expected hostilities is regarded by his for
mer associates as high compliment. Lieut..
Frank B. McKenna of Gen. Brookes staff
will act as signal officer of the department.
Torpedo Expert Coming.
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. April 14.-Lieut.
Wilcox of the 1st Infantry has gone to
Washington in response to Geographic in
structions The destination of Lieut.. Will
cox is Fortress Monroe. where he will be
in charge of the torpedo station. He Is an
expert in the handling of torpedoes.
Coming From Western Forts.
ALBUQUERQUE. NM, April 1A.-The
United States troops from Fort Apache
and Whipple barracks, Arizona. have
arrived here over the Santa Fe railroad on
their way east. The troops from Fort
Apache number about 24O officers and en-
listed men, and those from Whipple bar
racks are composed of about the same
number.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-14

A young man, who gave his name as
Frank c. Delighted. and his residence as
scranton, Fa., was arrested at the White
House yesterday afternoon and locked up
as an alleged crank. His father, Caspar
Deightel. he says, lives at 1920 Mylart ave-
nue.. Scranton. When he appeared in the
white House grounds his seedy appear
ance and suspicious movements attracted
the attention Of Policeman Owen Cooney.
stopping the man before he had reached
the door of the Executive Mansion, the
officer learned from him that he had more
right In the White House than did Presi-
dent Mckinley.
Il have got to see the President on bust
ness, he said, land 1 can't go away until
l do see him.
The officer succeeded in conveying the In
truder to the third precinct police station
without trouble.
The police learned from him that he had
been in the insane asylums at Scranton
and Wards Island, respectively, and that
he had recently been at Birmingham, Ala.
he has been pronounced insane and will
be sent to the asylum unless his relatives
are willing to look after him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-14
Publish the Rolls.
From the Providence Journal

Since the pension frauos were uncovered
in this city the arguments in favor of pub
fishing the rolls have acquired new force
Some of the local banks have lost consid-
cradle money by means of fraudulent
checks obtained by supposed pensioners
No better way OF ascertaining whether a
person who is drawing sum from the
government on account of his patriotism
can possibly be found than by letting all
those in his own locality know that he is
a beneficiary. IL he dies the public will
then be aware of the extinction of his
claim, which, under present conditions
can be maintained easily, as the frauds
have shown, for long time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-14
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
Arrest and Subsequent Escape Of Two Men
Suspected Of Crime.
Police Court Proceedings at Session
This Morning-Trfbute to the
Late John Seaton.
Evening Star Bureau,
5' so King street.

Evening Star Bureau,
$50 King street,
Bell Telephone 1O6,
ALEXANDRIA. Va, April a. 1885,
Baggage Master Payne of the Southern
railroad this morning reported st police
headquarters that he had arrested two
negro men on No. 80 train from the south
who were acting in a suspicious manner
and who answered the description of the
men who last Sunday night shot and kill
ed Policeman R., D. Austin in Richmond.
Mr.. Payne said when his train arrived at
Remington station he saw two men get on
the front end of his car. After the train
had gotten under Roadway he went to the
platform and placed them under arrest and
brought them into HIS car and searched
them. One of them had revolver. This
he took from him. Having occasion to go
to another part of the train, Mr.. Payne
called one of the trainmen and instructed
him to keep a close watch on the two men
ard not allow them to escape.
When the train arrived in the vicinity of
OF forty miles an hour, one of the men
quietly slid the door open and in the twink
ling of an eye both jumped.
The Fairfax county authorities were notf-
Sergeant Smith and Officer Sherwood of
this city have also gone in search Of the
fugitives.
Police Court.
Mayor Simpson his morning disposed of
the following cases: William Territt, char;-
ed with being drunk and disorderly, dis
missed; James Reed, charged with escap-
ing from the chain gang, had ten days
added to his original sentence. James Sui
livan, charged with having escaped from
the city Jail about two years ago. case
dismissed, the city sergeant failing to ap-
pear against him.
Tribute to John SeutOn.
The trustees of the John Hay Industrial
School met Tuesday to take action upon
the death of the late John A. Seaton,. who
was the senior trustee of the school. Res
mis- sterling qualities, as an exemplary citi-
zen and man VINO was generous, public
spirited and who, enjoyed the confidence of
all the people. A resolution of coincidence
was sent to his beredved wife and family.
1t was. ordered thai the flag of the school
be placed at half mast until the funeral,
which will take, place next Sunday after
irg will be held later. 1t was directed that
the school be represented at the funeral by
the president, Rev. R. B. Robinson, and
full board. .,
The solemn and sublime midnight Ma
sonic service of the"Scottish Rite and Mys-
| urday at IL O'CLOCK midnight by d. f. Sc
Vile, thirtythird degree grand secretary
general of the Supreme Council of North
and South America, assisted by Fletcher
Consistory and ,Iaiagnus Temple of Mystic
Shriners. This will be the first perform
Virginia. The clue lodges will conduct the
services in part at the grave on Sunday,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-14
WEATHER KEPT MANY AWAY.
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There Was. However, n Fair Attend
ance at Bennfng Today.


Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. .
BENNING TRACK, April 1.-THE in
clement weather somewhat reduced the at
tendance at the fourth days racing of the
Washington Jockey Club this afternoon
hut quite large crowd Of race-goers were
nevertheless on hand. The feature of to-
days card was the Potomac stakes at six
fCrlongs for three-year-oIds.
The club has made extensive arrange
ments for the racing en- Saturday, when
the Mount Vernon stakes for two-year-
old FLIES, at half mile, and the Easter
steeplechase stakes at about two miles will
be run. The full Marine Band has been
engaged for that day. and during the after
neon will render a select program OF mu-
sic, including all the patriotic airs. 1t is
understood that General Lee will be in
vtIed to witness the racing, and as he like
all other Virginans, is fond of the sport
he will probably attend, IL his official en-
gagements do not prevent.
Entries for Tomorrow.
First race, five and ore-half furlongs-
Orthos, 90; Sophomore, SO; John Slack 96;
Deal. "a; Calculation, 81; Princess Ninette,
81; Hanwell, 112; Fingal, 10S; Niger Baby,
90; Merry Day, 80; Edna May, 107.
Second race, six furlongs-Charantus. los;
Tappan, 105; Inconsistency 10S; Bannock,
115
Third race, half mile-Islington, Holden
Extreme, 1O2; Tuttut, Merriness, Subject
%; Rhodemymia, 100; Deceptive, 10i: Boney
Fourth race, six furlongs-South Africa,
1O4: Passover, The Tory, 1O5; INCONSISTENCY,
100; Cherry Picking. 81; Tappan, 1OS; Gen
Maceo, 50; sWill Elliott, 81.
Fifth race, one mile-Bannoch, Passover
Knight Of the Garter. 1O6; Marshall, ITO
Ortoland, 81; Squan, Atlantus, 1O3.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-14
BRYAN AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
The Democratic Leader Cordially
Greeted by the Presidcnt.

William Jennings Bryan called on<Presi-
dent Mckinley this afternoon. There were
no visitors when Mr.. Bryan arrived In the
carriage of Senator Murphy of New York.
Senator Murphy drove on to the Capitol.
The democratic leader was greeted cordial
ly by the President, who inquired as to his
visitors health.
The two men remained in pleasant con-
versation for fully ten minutes, having
nothing to interrupt them.
When Mr.. Bryan left he was forced to
hold an informal reception for the benefit
Of White House attaches and number of
visitors in the east room, all of whom
recognized him.
Mr.: Bryan made no comment on the
wariike situation. saying that he had
simply come to town 10 visit friends
Political Significance is attached to Mr.
Bryan's being With Senator Murphy dur
ing the day. The presence of Richard
Croker at The Jefferson dinner last night
Is also connected With the other Incidents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-14
EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, IA, PAGES.

B. 7. Walling. from fhe Wheeling to the
hospital. Mare Island; Lieut.. c. 9. Ripley.
from the Marblehead to Washington for
examination for, retiyement; Naval Cadet
F. e. Ridsely. from the New York to the
Vermont: Passed Assistant Engineer B. c.
Sampson from the Prairie to the Lebanon;
Passed Assistant Engineer =. T. Warbur-
ton. from the BANCROFT to the New Orleans;
Lieut.. F. L. Chaplin. sick leave extended
one month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-14
COAL NOT CoNTRABAND OF WAR.
Britfsh Government Has Sent No In
strueti0ns to jamaica.

Bfittsh Government Has Sent No In.
struetiOns to jamaica.
KINGSTON, jamaica, April 1.-THE
colonial authorities here say that, until
specific instructions to the contrary are
received from the home government, coal
" i'll not be regarded as contraband of war;
There are now $500 tons Of Welsh and
American steaming coal in Jamaica
ports and will be sold to any purchaser,
American or Spanish. The British gov
eminent has not yet sent special neutral
ity directions here.
The British consul at Santiago de Cuba,
F. w. Ramsden. who has charge of Amer
icsn interests there, cables that all is quiet
at that port
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-14
Among the brownies,

An illustrated lecture on temperance, en-
titled Around the World Among the
Brownies" will be given at McKendree M,
E. Church, on Massachusetts, avenue near
9th street northwest. tomorrow evening, be-
ginning at o'clock. 1t will be in charge of
Mrs. Wilbur F. Crafts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-14

Grain, ProvfsAons and Cotton Markets.
Furnished By w. B. Hibbs & Co.. bankers
ana brokers. 1927 r St. members New York
STOCK exchange correspondents Messrs.
Ladenburg, Thalmann & Co.. New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-14
NO VOTE TODAY N THE SENATE

A DOsen Senator'S Are Yet to Speak
ON the Cuban ResolutiOn.
There is no prospect of a vote on the Gu
ban resolution in the Senate today, al
though the session may be extended into
the evening. A dozen or more senators are
yet to speak.
1t u believed vote may be had tomorrow
night at a late hour
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-14

From the Denver Republican.
A million. acres of land in Montana at
present useless. are to be reclaimed by
irrigation. Over 1000 families will be sup
piled with homes in consequence, while an
arid region will be made to add materially
to the nations wealth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-14
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The following are the opening. the high.
est and the lowest and the closing prices of
the New York stock market today, as re-
ported by Corson & Mccartney, members
New York stock exchange. Correspondents,
Messrs. Van Emburgh & Atterbury, No.
Wall st
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-14
WIN Of the Late DR.. Patch.

The viii Of the late George B. Patch,
Gated April %. 1896. was filed for probate
today.s The estate of the deceased is be-
cusathed t. Elizabeth Patch. wife OF the
testater. during rfe, with the provision
that at her death 1t be distributed in stip-
ulated sums to certain. near relatives
Elizabeth Patch is named as executrix.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-14

they bring answers
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Government BOnds

hs nkars
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-08
MISSION FOR UNBELIEvERs.
The Paulists Commence a Week of Devotion and Instruction for
 Non-Catholics.

The services at the Paulist Church last evening were devoted entirely to the in struction of non-Catholics. They marked the commencemnt of the mission which is to be held the entire week for the pur- pose of explaining all theological ques- tions regarding the Catholic church. Any question asked will be willingly answered, and if the definition from the altar during service Is not sufficient the querist is in- vited to visit the Paulist Fathers in the parochial residence on California street, next to the church proper. where more time can be devoted to the fuller and more complete definition of the questions.
 To give the non-Catholic mind an ade- quate understanding of the ceremony which will be observed during the week, particularly benediction, the meaning of the elevation of the host and other rites was minutely defined and explained last night.
 At the conclusion of the service litera- ture touching upon Catholicism and Cath ollie rites was distributed among all those in the congregation not belonging to the faith.
 The church was crowded to the doors by members of nearly every religious de- nomination in the city, and much interest and respect for the ceremony was mani fested by every one.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-08
THE LADIES' ANNEX.
Pacific Union Club Talks of Giving Up the Scheme Recently
 AdODted

The members of the Pacific-Union CIuh are not sure whether they really want to establish ladies annex. A few weeks ago the club had a meeting. and resolved to take one of the storerooms on the ground floor of the club building and fit it up in magnificent, first-class style for a ladies restaurant It was the sense of the meeting that no expense should be spared 10 render the annex worthy of the club. Since then there has been so much talk Tn the club about the enormous cost or fitting up and maintaining such an elaborate annex on the ground floor that prospect. The directors of the institution have been petitioned to call another meet Ing or members to further consider the proposition in the light of new fnteIlie gence on the subject. The present fndi- cations are that the club will reconsider It's former action and indefinitely post pone the whole scheme of extension.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-08
OaklandS Shameless Six UnbluShingy Put Through the Obnoxious
 Water Job.
Threats and EnreaeS Fail to Change the ote-Grards ImpasSOned Appeal for Justice The
 Mayors YetO

Mayors Office City Hall, Oakland. March To the Honorable the City Council of the City of Oakland Cal @ 1898 without v for the following One of my first Council It presented April 1897 The rates fixed by that ordinance
 
 collected failure collect not the fault of the people, and resulted the .
  supply experience engaged in which has brought about reduction the unparalleled in State these claim be equally they
 
 eventually oneyed bury their hatred together joint profits the pubic
 
 with the water cnanfes such prosnacts is not nv+tn + W ] inevitable Indeed high and be- prevailing conditions question municipal ownership receive careful attention Nothing Perans dIaeston o , W | a s pent of question Mayor the city capacity
  which should be seriously considered and discussed by the public of believe was acting  petition ceased the combination majority in fixing rates by resolution be 
 of Council in Feb rary which was present portion of the time ornanca basad on
  question settled appoint Councilman Woodward February The subsequent of this Council in the fixed by the print when the Henn present ordinance hereto at Respectfully submitted - W. R. Mayor
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-08
MISPLACED SYMPATHY.
Hugo stubbe, the Wealthy Young German, Must Look After
 Rims self

Hugo Stubbe, the wealthy young Ger man who has been spending his money lavishly in saloons on the Barbary Coast since arriving here about four weeks ago, is not entitled to much sympathy, accord ing to Judge Low and others who have been trying to beIriend him.
 The search-warrant case, in which stubbe sought to recover his trunk from rom M. A Brown, collector, was resumed before the Judge yesterday. Brown and his witnesses denied aatiy that any an ' been made to intimidate Stubbe to sign the orders on the German Consul TOT pay and Attorney M. M. Fooote. who was the Judge referred to by Stubbe, denied that any threats were made in his hear ing. He said Stubbe signed the orders wl.iingly. ., .-,. +o remain in the custody of the police property clerk till Stubbe paid the money he owed, and at his request Attorney Fox agreed to withdraw the charge against Stubbe of maliciously procuring a war rant. Stubbe went away with his friend, Mrs O'Dea of the Pony saloon.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-08
A Mass-Meeting of Tailors.

A mass meeting of tailors was held in Foresters' Hall last evning for the pur- pose of explaining the objects and ad- vantages of membership in the branch of the International Journeymen Tailors' Union, which has just been organized. The meeting was we'll attended and about twenty-five signed the roll, while as many more promised to do so at the next meet ing This union differs slightly from other trade organizations in this city, in asmuch as one meeting night in the the political questions of the day, al- though none of the members are bound to support any one candidate. Organizer E. s. Christopherson, through whose ef- forts this union was organized, leaves to- morrow for tour through Colorado. Nevada and adjacent States. He has the well wishes of all local union men, who appreciate the good work he has done here by filling what was considered long felt want
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-08
THE HIBERNIANS.

Division No. of the Ancient Order of Hibernians will give their twenty-ninth anniversary ball on the evening of the 17th of the current month. At meeting held yesterday the following committees were appointed to take charge of the af- fair:
 Arrangements-M. F. Donleavy, c. Ro- den, John McFadden, H. Golden. John Devany, Samuel Quinn. M. Dolan, VII liam Keegan, T. c. Conroy, T. McHugh Thomas Rooney, M. J. McDonald, Peter Prunty, John T. Connolly, R. Mogan. M Ratigan, James Moloney, John Kenny, F J. Meehan. Reception-J. J. Donovan State president; E. I. Sheehan. State sec. retary: P. J. Mccormick, county presi- dent: E. J. Hannon, county secretary John J. Meehan, past president; M. C. Gorham, past president; M. F. Donleavy past president; Bartly Lee, president; Judge M. Cooney, Dr. Brennan. Dr. Gal van, Dr. Douglas. Floor-C. Roden, Peter Prunty, Samuel Quinn. John T. Connolly H. M. Golden (hoor manager).
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-08

order to do that he will no douot pe tbe res;enations of certain mempeiS = tbe staff who do not come up to illo -sS,. ioS of oanability. If the division colllliaiuo- .'1N. intends to carry out his avoWed L1.e ntaa lions in regard to the guard or tnis oea.e ba will do much to re-eStabl1sh conhoeo' which for some time has been is' ..
 The moment that the rank ana lie oorio,s U several regiments notice that the 1I Sup pt officers display activity ts, thelE Yoke d renewal of interest that will mahe c marked difference in the guard TOT o e1io better and will do much to place IL 0oo' the grade of ''tin soldiers
 It is evident that the new colninai ui does not intend to be satisfied with per functory inspections and reports rom tne x. brigade inspectors, for in orders recently issued ordering the inspections, ne siveo the inspectors to understand that the iu spections will have to be uniform ana that before the duty of inspection coHl- mences the inspectors will have 10 saus- factorily answer a number or questIo9S which he shall propound. In other WortS he proposes to inspect the inspectors to ascertain if they are competent to per form the duties required of them, and III the orders, which are the most stringent ever issued from the headquarters or the division comQander, he says
 Upon the result of the work of the inspec-~ tors an intelligent opinion can be formed as to the condition and effectiveness of the guard suggestions are thus obtained conducive to it's improvement; and such information can only ;. be obtained by inspections and by customs of the service, and 1t is the proper and only way in which the desired information can be ob- tafned which enables to keep abreast of the D times and thus keep the guard up to proper state of efficiency.
 In every instance the inspection ana muster will be under the personal super vision Of the brigade inspector of each Driga,de and the captain commanding the