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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
CONFERENCE SELECTS DELEGATES.
Prayer for Peace offered by Rev.
James Il. Gardner.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
HINTON, w. Va, March 2S.-Ffve min
isterial and as many lay delegates to the
general conference were voted for this
morning at the 114th session of the Balti-
mere annual conference of the NJ. f..
Church South. The ministers elected were:
Revs. Collins, Denny, Rumsey, Smithson
and Whisner.
AT noon the conference suspended bus
mess ard prayer for the preservation of
peace was made by Rev. Jas. p. Gardner,
one Of the veteran members.
The lay delegates held caucus Satur-
day night and today, unanimously sup
ported the following ticket: Robert Ma
gruder, Baltimore; I'D. p. Conrad. Har-
risonburg: p. V. d. Conway, Fredericks-
burg; Judge John w. Woods. Roanoke
City: L. J. Williams. Lewisburg. Alter
hates. Judge E. u. Newman. Woodstock;
DR.. H. II. Jones. Dochill. Va; DR.. w. l..
Jarrett, Jarrettsville Md.
The Baltimore conference was the last
to elect representatives to the general con-
ference, completing the personnel of that
body. Appointments are expected to be
read at the closing session tonight. Alex
andria being selected for the next meeting
place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
Peace News Causes a Wild Stamnede
Among the Shorts.
WHOLE LIST ADVANCES SHARPLY
The MercuriaI Industrials Take the
Lead in the Rise.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS

Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star
NEW YORK. March 2S.-An indiscrim-
mate rush to cover outstanding short con-
tracts resulting in advances varying from
D TO Il per cent was the record of today's
SICK market. bear panic of extren,
cenfusion aid severe losses i'm some in
stances characterized the bulk of the daN $
trading and monopolized the larger propor-
ton of business.
The entire list was active. and the in
vestment shares Joined the cratic in
dustrials in sharp upward movements The
latter group. especially Sugar and Metro
politan, We're particularly wild in their
flight. The volume of the trading was
enormous and the rout of the bear party
complete.
The fright produced by the report of
peace exceeded the scare of the war crisis
more than threefold. 1t had been eypcct ed
IN nearly all conservative circles that a
rally would follow the developments of the
last few days. The submitting of the
Maine report to Congress has all along
been looked upon as fixing a date for a re-
covery in security prices. Nothing like to-
days market was contemplated. however
although a rise Of generous proportions
was practically a certainty
Inc reported consent of Spain to this
governments plan for feeding the starving
Cubans, the absence of excitement in Con-
gross and reported stay Of proceedings
were construed TO mean a practical restora-
ton of peace.
The pcstponement of further military
action by Spain in Cuba until next fall
was reported to have been decided up1n
and this news gave additional impetus TO
the advance. The SUBSEQUENT official d.
NAL OF this part of the agreement resulted
I'm moderate reaction. but the demand for
stocks CT ntinued to be good up to The mid
die of the hnal hour. During this period
some evening up of contracts resulted in
concessions.
IL will be a new experience to have pres-
ent prices hold. but should they Weld I'M
der average dealings a good demand will
be uncovered.
The daily charges in our international
relations will be reflected from time 20
time. but the fear of war has apparently
been taken out of the situation.
III now remains to have the public indors.
the professional estimate of values "a
forced by today's business
Inc penalty for selling stocks from ten
to twenty points under easily computed
merit has been paid and the future of the
arket can only be determined after tran
Quillity has been restored.
Liquidation of long holdi, gs has given
way to the liquidation of short contrac IS,
and normal market must be developed
prices.
1t is reasonably safe to assume however.
that the low prices of Saturday morning.
Will go down in stock exchange history as
the low-water mark of the Spanish-Ameri-
can war crisis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
LATEST NAVAL ORDERS,
Assignments Of General Interest "a
the Service

Assignments OF General Iuterest tn
the Service.
The naval orders issued today are as fol-
lows:
Commander H. Elmer has been detached
from duty at Cramps yard and ordered to
duty with the Mosquito fleet: Medical In
spector w. G. Farwen. from special duty
at Philadelphia to the League Island navy
yard; Surgeon W. II. Rush. from the
League Island navy yard and prepare for
sea duty; Surgeon A. G. Cabell, leave re-
voked and ordered to the Puget sound ma
val station; Passed Assistant Surgeon A.
Farenholt, from the Puget sound station
to the Independence: Passed Assistant
Paymaster ]. s. Phillips to the Franklin:
Passed Assistant Engineer c. b. Price, to
the Vicksburg: Passed Assistant Paymas-
ter 8. MCGOWAN, from the Michigan to the
naval station, Port Royal: Passed Assist
ant Paymaster G. NJ. Lupesh, to the Cas-
tine; Paymaster w. w. Calf, from the RAJ
leigh to wait orders; Passed Assistant Pay
master s. r. Heap. from the Bennington
to the Raleigh; Assistant Paymaster y.
y. Du Bots. from the Albatross to the Ben
nington; Passed Assistant Engineer X. 8.
Griffin, from the Vicksburg to the May
flower: Chief Engineer j. II. Perry, from
the Brooklyn to the Minneapolis: CHIEF
Engineer j. L. Hannum, from the Mime
apoiis to The Brooklyn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
LEGISLATION FOR ALASKA.
Its Necessity Shown i'm n Letter Fro
Marshal ShOup.

Its Necessity Shown i'm n Letter From
Marshal ShOup.
The following letter from Marshal Shoup
of Alaska shows the interest taken by the
residents of that part of the domain of the
United States in the legislation now pend
ing by which it Is proposed 10 establish
adequate laws and regulations for it's gov
eminent. step rendered especially neces-
sary by the fact that large numbers of peo-
pie are now being attracted to that Sec
tion through the gold discoveries Of the
klonlike.
Il have carefully examined Senate docu-
ment No. 20, criminal and penal laws re-
iating to Alaska, etc, reported by Commits
sloners A c. Thompson, Alexander c. Bot
kin ard d. b. Culberson, and in my opinion
their said report is just what Alaska needs
The commissioners are entitled to the high
est encomiums for formulating a code es-
pecially adapted to this district, which
should be enacted into law at the earliest
possible date. I have found nothing that I
would strike out. nor can 1 think of any
thing 10 add. While some of the provisions
at nrst glance may. appear innovate. one
familiar with the difficulty Of Furnishing
criminals in Alaska will readily see the
wisdom CT the commissioners in adopting
them. While some of the changes in the
oregon code are very Slight they are far
reaohing Ia effect, and all in the interest of
Good government for this district"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
MOVEMENTS OF REVENUE CUTTERS.
Hudson VIII Snil for Key West Next
Thurnday,

Hudson VIII SniI for Key West Next
Thursday.
NEW YORK, March 2S.-The revenue
cutter Hudson, under command of First
Lieutenant Newcomb, which has been or
dered to Key West. will not sail until
Thursday.
Second Lieutenant J. H. Scott of the
revenue cutter Manhattan has been trans
ferred to the Hudson as executive officer.
First Lieutenant C. H. Mcclellan in
spector of life saving district No. 3, has
been detailed to the cutter Daniel Man.
today at Boston.
Chief Engineer Weber of the cutter Chan
dler has been ordered to the cutter Nor
rin as chief engineer of that boat, and will
join her at the Norfolk navy yard. and
Second Lieutenant g. o. Garden Of the
Manhattan has been transferred to the
cutter Merrill as watch officer.
Chief Engineer John w. Collins of the
revenue marine service returned to New
York from the lakes, where he has been
making arrangements to bring two cutters
now building at Cleveland through the
canals by cutting or their overhang. En-
gineer Collins goes to Washington today to
make his report, but before going he will
superintend the insertion Of the new evap-
orator in the cutter Hudson.
The cutter Dexter arrived today from
New Bedford, and as soon as she has TAX
en- on her coal and stores she will sail for
Norfolk, where she will receive her arma-
ment and proceed to Key West.
Captain l. N. Stoaddard, supervisor Of
anchorage in New York harbor. left for
Washington today to confer with Captain
Shoemaker, chief Of the revenue marine
service. relative to the movements of the
revenue cutters and the laying Of cables
from Wiliett's Point to Fort Schuyler and
Sunday Hook.
The cutter Manhattan is now undergoing
repairs to her boilers and MACHINERY, pre-
paratory to going south for service,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
VOLUNTEER RESERVE POPULAR.

Governors of Several States Send
Their Hearty Approval.
NEW YORK. March 2s.-work in con-
nection with the organization of the ma
ticnal volunteer reserve. which, according
to expectation, will number millions of
volunteers hitherto unaffiliated with any
military organization, is being pushed rap
idly today.
The office of Colonel William D. H.
Washington, where the work of perfect
ing the new organization is going on, was
filed today with army men, and many of
them survivors of the late war
Letters and kilograms of approval have
been received from the governors of New
Mexico, Alabama, North Carolina, Ne
braska, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Utah
and q dozen other states of the Union.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
Michigan Student. Tender Services.

Michigan Students Tender Services.
In response to message from the stu
dents of the University of Michigan, ten
dering their services in case of war, Secre-
tary Alger has replied:
Il am sure oil wish for continued peace,
If we can have it with honor; but should
we be unhappily plunged Into war it is
gratifying to know that creeds, nationality
and party affiliations will all be merged in
to one thought, and that the defense of
the nations honor and its flag. 1 am happy
to know that among those who ara willing
to make the sacrifice, II need be, the stu
dents Of the great university of my state
stand among ths list Of those noble young
men who are ready Tor a CALL"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
CALMLY AWAITS THE END.
Gladstone Seemed Thankful When
Told Recovery Wnk Impossible.


LONDON, March 2S.-The Westminster
Gazette this afternoon. discussing the
health of Mr.. Gladstone, says: 1T is no
news, we fear to say, that Mr. Gladstone's
illness must necessarily be fatal in COM
paratively short time. Mr.. Gladstone is
fully informed as to his own condition.
He asked the doctors to tell him the truth,
and he was thankful when informed that
he had no chance of recovery.
His state of mind is one of complete
happiness. His life goes on quietly and
evenly. Music is his chief solace. 1t
soothes the pain.
THE death Of black Pomeranian dog.
PETE. which for nine years had been a
constant companion Of Mr.. Gladstone, has
been an additional pang to the whole fam
lily. When Mr.. Gladstone went to Cannes
PETE was left with the Drews. but he pinned,
would not eat and was returned to Hawar-
den the day Mr.. Gladstone returned, and
he died on Friday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
Detectives Assisting at Cnpitol.

Shortly before noon today word was re-
ceived at police headquarters that the
crowd at the Capitol threatened to be
larger than the Capitol police could man
age. 1t was also reported that some steal
ing of books was being done. and Inspec-
tor Mattingly sent several of the menu
bers of the detective corps to assist the
Capitol officers. Up to 2:30 o'clock this
afternoon no reports were received of the
work of pickpockets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
A HEARING TOMORROW.
The Case of Joshua Stone. Charged
With AltcFIng a Money Order.

Kne SnSe OF Joshua stone. charged
With Altcrfng "a Money Order.
The secret service of the Treasury De-
partment which has been investigating the
money order frauds. arrested. last satur-
day afternoon, Joshua Stone, clerk in the
Office Of the auditor for the Post Office De-
partment. on charge of altering a money
order. The order which was altered was
issued by the Postmaster at Lake Athens
La, but being sp6i1t,. was sent in by the
postmaster for cancellation. When 1t was
received. it 1T charged. it was so altered as
to be made payable to William Wagner for
500, and was cashed, it is alleged, by
Stone. The case was heard before United
States Commissioner Mills and Stone held
in $1.0O0 bonds for hearing tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
EXPERT NAVAL GUNNERs.
Class Of Thirty-One just Arrived mt
New York.

Class Of Thirty-One Just Arrived mt
New York.
NEW YORK, March 2S.-The Savannah
line steamer City of Birmingham, Captain
Burg. which arrived here today from Sa-
vannah, had on board, besides a large
number Of other passengers, thirty-one
members Of the gunnery class who have
just graduated in gunnery from the United
States warship Amphitrite, and are the
first to take such graduation while in gov
eminent service Among them were five
men who had been detailed from the Maine
While on the passage committee was
appointed to take up a collection for the
Maine monument fund, and Captain Burg
was appointed the treasurer, with the re-
suit that $51 was realized.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
NEW BATTERY AT FRISCO.
Sixteen More Mertars Being Mounted
at the PresfdiO.

at the Presfdio.
BAN FRANCISCO, March 2s.-At the
Preside on the north side of the Golden
Gate second battery Of sixteen mortars
Is being put up. The carriages are here
and everything essential to their mounting
is on hand. The Preside Notifications
will include thirty-two twelve-inch mortars.
The twelve-inch rified disappearing gun
which arrived last week ought to be in
shape for testing in fourteen days. There
are still number of rapid-flre guns to be
furnished before the Notifications of The
Preside are complete. After they have
been mounted work will be commenced on
the Notifications of Point Lobos.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
Crush" Order. on the Rowan.

SEATTLE, Wash, March Pa telegram
from the Secretary Of the Navy has been
received by Moran Brothers telling them
to complete the torpedo boat Rowan ut
the earliest possible moment Under the
contract the Rowan will have q speed Of
thirty miles an hour. 1t is fitted with
three torpedo tubes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
Arrival OF u Cuban omcer.

NEW YORK, March 2S-On board the
Ward Line steamer Yuo atan, which arriv.
ed today from Havana were Colonel Jose
L. Cepero and family. Colonel Cepero be-
longs to the Cuban army and is the bearer
Of important dispatches to the junta in
this city. He will leave his wife and four
children with friends in New York and
then return to Cuba.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
Will be No Armistice.

Concerning the reports of an armistice
1t can be stated positively that there will
| be no agreement on the basis of an armis-
t:ce for eight months CT any other period.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The following are the opering, the high
est and the 10 west 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. z
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28

PORTLAND. Ore. March 2a-F1rst As
sintant Postmaster General Perry g. Heath
has arrived here from Washington. He
comes to the northwest for the purpose Of
taking steps to improve the mail service BE-
twesn the states and Alaska After con-
ferring several days with the postal au-
thorittss here he win 90 to Puget sound
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28

NEW YORK. March 28.-The Atlantic
Transport Liner Michigan, which arrived
from London today, brought 200 cases of
smoked .ss powder to order. Information
as to the destination OF the powder could
not be obtained. but 1t is believed to be the
Navy Department
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
Hines. ~ RsIpiresent.tive Bro.,u..

AAlness 49, RSAresentatave brOstus.
Representative Brosius Of Pennsylvania
Is very i'll at Mt. Vernon. N. Y, where he
recently went to visit his married daughter
Mrs. Brosqls 'hh8 been summoned to her
husbands hedsidA s.Js
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28

Retired for Disability.
Post Chaplain Winfield Scott and william
! H. Hubbard were placed on the retired
list today on account Of disability.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28

Property Bequenthed to His Father.
The will of the late John Cochran, dated
March 10. 1891. was this afternoon filed for
probate. The estate of the deceased is be-
qIeathed to his father, George Washing
ton Cochran, who is named as executor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
i. PIfeds Guilty.

Charles "a K4ause. alias H. Bernhard
recently insijctsdsfoE violating section Of
the Revised statites Of the United States
relating tesfhe tapr9per use Of the mails.
this aftsrpoonain Criminal Court No.
pleaded guilty. lie was sentenced by Chief
Justice Btnghane to>pay fine of $25 and
serve six mpntaS insthe District jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co., bankers
and brokers, 1927 st., members New York
stock exchange. correspondents Messrs
Ladenburg, Thalmapn & Co.. New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28

Sunday after the Names arrival a ferry
boat, crowded densely with people. civil and
military, returning from a bull fight at
Regla, passed the Maine and about forty
people on board INDUCED in yells, whistles
and derisive calls. During the stay in Ha-
vana Capt Sigsbee took more than ordi-
nary precautions for the protection of the
Maine by placing sentries on the forecastle
and poop, quarantine and signal boys on
the bridge and on the poop.
A corporal Of the guard was especially
instructed to lookout for the port gangway,
ard the officer Of the deck and quarter
master were especially instructed to look
out for the starboard gangway; a quarter
watch was kept on deck all night: SEN
tries cartridge boxes were filled, their arms
kept loaded. a number of rounds of rapid
fire ammunition kept in the pilot house.
and in the spare captains pantry under
the after superstructure was kept addi-
tional charges of shell close at hand for
the second battery; steam was kept up on
two boilers instead Of one and positive In
structions were given to watch carefully
all the hydraulic gear and report defects.
Consul General Lee.
Consul General Fitzhueh Lee appeared
before the court on March 8. His testimony
related to the oflicial formalities preceding
the Names arrival On January "A he re-
ceived a message from the State Depart
ment. saying that the Maine would be sent
to Havana on a friendly visit to. resume
the regular status Of naval relations be-
tween the TWO countries. and he was or
dered to make arrangements at the pazaee
for the interchange OF Official -courtesies
After a call at the palace he sent the State
Department q cipher message SAYING "Au-
thorities profess to think the United, States
mas anterior purpose In sending the ship.
Say It will obstruct autonomy end produce
excitement and most probably . dem4natfa-
ton. Ask that It not be done TN they can
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28

Examined in detail by. Capt Sigsbee, Chief
Engineer Howell further explained the i'm
possibility OF the coal in the bunkers heat
ing or combusting to any extent sufficient
to fire q magazine without such condition
being known long before such a result
could be reached.
Cadet Crenshaw.
Naval Cadet Arthur Crenshaw was In his
room when the explosion occurred, but he
did not remember hearing anything.
though he felt the shock-only one. 1t
seemed to be q lurch. He made his way
aft and ran for the steerage ladder.
Lieut.. Holman.
Lieut.. George r. M. Holman, who per-
formed the duty Of navigator and ord
nance officer and was in charge of the
electric plant. testified that all possible
precaution was taken to prevent accident
The temperature Of the MAGAZINES was
taken daily. $50 or 100 tanks Of powder
was slowed in forward ten inch magazines,
representing seventy-five or eighty
charges. The electric wires were separated
from the magazine by double plating OF
glsss.
II the after part OF the plating had been
pushed out from the inside the boarding
would have been broken at the angles
which the plates make. II the forward
part Of the plating had been pushed In the
boards would have besn pulled away from
the after pla1ing. az Ii the case With the
plates now In other words, the side Of
the shlp, between frames 10 and Is, has
two y's: from frame II has been pushed
In. formipg, a " from point four feet
shove the second longit1dinal doWnward.
The. plating has been pushed In at>about
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-06-23

H. mo You DARE 10 ADDRESS mhT'
muat.be insane. However, ,putia bold
face on. the matter .upd affected, to DO
cpgrossed With my neYspaper. though
in reality ! YPsa watching his every
movement. r.4 .
| Ifeauddchly selzddhold of thewoodeh
| box snd Aeldlt Oh his 1lf6cs, thlifdbllng
| some iparticulato words, then suddenly
replaced ft beside bim. In doing 80 !
caugbt glimpse OF the butt OF pistol
sticking out Of his pocket. ~. rirp Hp
Presently he began again. nI
d Have you studied the nnrveloospow'
ers oi electricity, may ohk7" = pa
replied III the negative. " .',. -
Il have" eaid he. "and have arrived
pt such pitch Of perfection that, aided
by the contantaof this box. ! could blow
THE train and everybody in IL TO In
huitcsimal atoms" .tf.. .r f'
but" I hazarded, "how about your
sclf2" "''| ~
II stoutd calmly mount into the ait
and eurycy the scene Without Injury"
felt sorry for bim. in spite OF my
dangerous eItuntiop. I then tried an
athar tacle aud made several common
place remnrlts 20 him, 60 oil ofwhich hc
uupwercd In Inonosyllublcs, Guddenlyl
bursting ont with: '.. .'''
40 you dare 70 address me, sit, with
out having ilrtt disclosed TO me who you
uru2 Your temerity nurpriecs moi"
thought II best 20 humor him and
handed him my card, on which was I'M
soribrd 0Jg D.. Smith. Qnnlity Court"
"JIo. guessed you were usuith; you
look HE ouc-.a blacksmith, II / may
judge by The emuts on your face. Do
you wan 80 know WHO nm7"
iEnid thought ] might as well know
+ his numc, n he did not mind,
Well flld he, leaning forward and
pcoriug into my eyes. keeping one hand
on tbc box, "vhru you flrgt jumped into
tho carriage I wos Tho khhn Of Tartary.
but tho wondctB ~ electricity arc such
that am even now changing: may DO
any body IN few hours, or even min
utcE. Al. you look surprised; but per-
bapl you WIN hardly believe that my
temper quite depends on who 1 may
happen 20 bc. Not long ago waH con-
yprsiur with some friends ard T aud
d.ulv rb1nrcd luto the king ~ Siam,
nqd before they could get out OF my
way u,t tLrec ~ uyejt hpgcrsgF You
should have seen them scatter, lIn.
Ia, bal"
Good gracious" ] exclaimed, "you