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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
BEST OF TWO EVILS.
Spain's War Minister'S LacOnic Re-
mark.

MADRID, April 7-11:3O am-Spains
laconic minister for war, General Correa,
has at last broken his silence In an in
terview the general has given an interest
ing account of the situation, saying:
War Is the better Of two evils. 1t is bet
ter to fight foreigners than to fight Span
iards rising in Indignation if their honor
and rights are trampled underfoot"
The guards around the United States
legation were trebled today.
Gen. Woodford was at his desk at an
early hour. and many Americans called to
ask about the arrangements made for TIER
protection. The general said he would re-
main here until directed to apply for hi,
passports or until they are handed to him.
He added that when he leaves the Brit
ish flag will be hoisted over the United
States legation.
In spite of the alarming situation the gen.
eral believes that the end Is about reached
several of the diplomats still hope for
peace.
The city thus far is perfectly quiet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
UNFOUNDED RUMOR.
ReDort - Extra Police Service nj
Spanish Minister'S Residence.

Report - Extra Police Service Mt
Spanish Minister'S Residence.
1t was reported this afternoon that a de-
tail Of policemen had been made for duty
In the vicinity of the Spanish minister $
house. corner of Massachusetts, avenue and
18th street. but the truth of it was denied
at police headquarters. Lieutenant Boyle.
In whose precinct the Spanish residence is
told Star reporter that there was not a
word of truth in the rumor So far as he
Knew, he said, there had been no request
made for such a detail
1t was stated that some person interested
IN the welfare of the Spanish minister had
called on the chief of police and asked that
a detail of officers be made or that better
police protection be given. This person. IL
Is stated. was assured by Major Moore that
the minister and his property would be am
ply protected by policemen on the beat. and
ne thought there was no reason for extra
service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
EXPECTED SPAIN WOULD ACCEPT.
Minister WoOdford Disappointed n
Result of Cabinet Meeting,

MADRID. April 7.-Inquiries show that
Cen Woodford yesterday believed Spain
would accept the proposed armistice, and
that orders to that effect would be imme-
ciately promulgated In the Official Gazette.
Other diplomats also expected a satisfac-
tory solution OF the crisis: but at the mo-
mcnt when the cabinet council was COM
mencins the minister for foreign affairs,
Senior Guilon, received the following letter
from the United States minister:
Having fruitlessly awaited since noon
yesterday for the decision of the Spanish
government. it is my duty to announce to
you that will still wait until midnight. 1
beg of you to kindly communicate This de-
cision before midnight and that this de-
cision may be couched in terms which may
prevent the sad consequences that 1 should
greatly regret, but which believe newt
able If things continue in their present
state
The letter was sent as a private COM
munication, for it commenced, My dear
friend
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
DEATH OF LIEUT.. DANIELS.
He Was Navigating Officer Of the Ram
kntuhdfn.

katuhdfn.
PHILADELPHIA, April Lieut.. David
Daniels, navigating officer of the coast de-
ferse ram Katahdin, died this morning on
board the ram. which is at the League Is
land navy yard. Lieut.. Daniels had been
suffering from diabetes for several days
and had been confined to his berth since
Tuesday.
His body was sent to the United States
Naval Home in this city. where it will be
prepared for shipment to Annapolis Nd,
where his widow lives
Lieut. Daniels was forty-two years Of age
and has been navigating officer of the Ka-
tahdin since the ram was placed in COM
mission on March 10 last. Previous to that
time he was teacher of navigation at the
Naval Academy at Annapolis
Notwithstanding the death of Lieut.. DAN
iels, the Katahdin will sail tonight under
sealed orders. Nothing is known as to the
departure Of the monitor Miantonomoh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
Capital Traction Bill Amendment

Mr.. Pettigrew has given notice in the
Senate of an amendment he will propose to
the Capital Traction bill providing: That
at any tina after five years from the date
Of the passage Of this act, the Commission
CTS of the District of Columbia, or the gov
eminent of the United States, may acquire
all the property Of said company, by pur-
chase or otherwise. without taking into ac-
count the value of any franchise now or
heretofore granted, ana may operate or
otherwise dispose o. the same in the in
terest Of the public"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT.
Local Firm Will Reconstruct the In
dustrial Home SchOol

Local. Fhrm Will Reconstruct the In
dustrfal Home school.
The following orders have been made by
the District Commissioners:
That the proposal of Pavarini & Greer.
received March 30. 1893. for reconstructing
the Industrial Home School building. on the
east of the Georgetown and Rockville road
near the Naval Observatory. for SO 400 be
accepted All bids for the construction of
the boiler house are rejected
Ihat 200 feet of 3-inch water main be laid
IN the alleys of square 515 estimated cost
40, that the gas lamp the north side
OF Virginia avenue between I'D and .,,d
streets be regretted
Ihat cement sidewalk be laid in front of
Io+ L street northwest. under the permit
system eS1mated cost $50: that a new con-
nection be constructed for the catch hax sin
at the northeast corner Of 9Th and l. streets
northwest. estimated cost Ssi4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
Pedestal for webster Statue.

IL the Senate this afternoon Mr.. Hans
bicugh proposed Lis amendment to The
sundry civil bill, appropriating s4.O0 for q
PEDESTAL for statue of Daniel Webster
to be donated by Stilson Hutchins, and it
was adopted. The amendment had been
favorably reported from the committee on
the library. The amen line mt gives author
fty for the erection of this pedestal and
statue in any OF the public parks or reser-
yatfons In the District of Columbia, except
the Capitol or Library grounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
Patriotism and business.

The proprietor Of the shooting gallery
had been standing in his front door all
afternoon and watching the crowds pour
ing into the establishment of his rival
across the way.
BILL" he said, calling his assistant, 81
wish you'd slip ever there and find out
what the attraction is. He's getting every
thing"
Bill went over and returned a few min
utes later In great excitement.
THE darned cuss has played a mean
trick on u.s." he said. He's usin' Span
ish onions for targets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
The Request Denied.

Ossfe klinger, an operator in the District
telegraph and telephone department. in
Grired of the District Commissioners sew
eral days ago whether, in the event of his
enlistn ent in the service of the United
States in the expected war with srain, his
Wife would be permitted to assume his
duties during his absence The matter
vas referred to Commissioner Wight ami
he recommends thar Mr.. Ringers request
be denied. Mr.. Wight holds that the ar
langerent suggested by Operator Klinger
would not be desirable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
STAY TILL THE CLOUDS FALL.
Gen. Lees Determination Express
ed to a Friend.

RICHMOND, Va, April 7.-F,tzhugh
Lee, jr., VINO contemplated leaving Rich
nond today to join his father, Consul Cen
eral Lee, at Havana. received Il cable
gram yesterday about noon from his
father, advising him to hold the fort for
further orders" He thereupon gave up
His trip.
A close personal friend of Gen. Lees here
received letter from him, in which the
coLsul general stated that he would re
II ain at Havana Until the clouds fall, or
until l am recalled by the United States
government" For the present. he says,
he is going right along, keeping in the
middle of the road
Mrs. Lee received a cablegram from her
hi sband couched in reassuring terms
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
Michigan Town Burning,

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, April IA dis
patch received since midnight from Hast
ings. Barry county. thirty miles southeast
Of here, the Michigan Central. states
that the city is being destroyed by fire
that started at IL 80 last aight. Assist
ance was asked from this city and an en-
CINE has been dispatched.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
ReXfte.
From the Birmingham Post.

The German Emperor has again been
experimenting privately with new ex-
picsive, which he claims to have invented,
and which he proposes to call "rexite.' -
Eighteen months ago it was reported that
he had just completed series of expari-
ments, upon which he had been engaged,
but several important difficulties presented
themselves in the process Of manufacture.
These. however, are now said to have been
overcome.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
The Mnyfield, KY, Mobs.
From the Louisville Courier-Journal.

FrOHf tIe LOUISVILLE COur1ef-JOurnaI.
The grand jury has indicted eight MEM
beers of the moi that lynched Dick Allen at
Mayfieid. This locks like the good citizens
of Graves county mean to wipe out the
stain cast upon the character of a rich and
progressive community by lawIess eie-
ment of its population. The mobs at May
field nave been the enemies of Graves
county and the state of kentucky, for they
have fastened upon the whole state the re-
proach of disregarding law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07

The mountain ranges Of New Jersey and
Pennsylvania abound in rattlesnakes, which
are turned by thu natives to various COM
mercial uses, and, though the reptile does
not pay very web, his residuary substances
have some selling value. For instance his
skin, il large one, Is worth s.. and il
sold to the summer boarder brings on an
average about $3.50. It Is made into belts,
pocket books, slippers and other articles of
like sort, and is of delicate ornate tex
t1re.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
Talk ON Rescue Work.

Mother Prindle and Mrs. Kate Waller
Barrett, whose connection with the Crit
tenton mission work Is well known, will
give free talk on rescue work in the mu-
sic room Of the Elsmere tomorrow friday
at o'clock. The talk was originally an
nounced for this evening 1t will De I'M
der the patronage of prominent ladies of
the house. including Mrs. Kyle, wife of
Senator Kyle: Mrs. Showalter and Mrs
Botkin, wife of Representative J. ID. Bot
kin OF Kansas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
BIG FIRE AT TOXIC, JAPAN.
Eleven Hundred Houses Destroy ed
Thousands Rendered Homeless.

Thousands Rendered Homeless.
VANCOUVER, B. c., April Z. News
from the orient states that by serious fire
in Toxic LII houses were destroyed, re-
sulting in death and accidents to natives
The fire started In the Harukicho Theaier,
and, owing to defect in the water SYSTEM
fifteen streets were cleaned out. The fire
vas incendiary.
Averaging ten to house, a Reasonable
average, there were Ii. 100 people rendered
homeless by Tokio's big fire.
A fire destroyed the Modykhana hospital
for plague patients, erected by Europeans.
Out Of ninety-eight patients only six lost
their lives. ,
On the 2dth Of March another fire in
Toxic destroyed 113 more buildings. among
them the medical college of the Imperial
University.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
virginia Supreme Conrt neciston.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
RICHMOND, Va, April THE supreme
court of Virginia today handed down an
opinion holding that the Office Of register
of the land office is not abolished. The Sec
rotary Of the commonwealth had asked for
a mandamus compelling the register of the
land office to turn over the office to him.
according to the DILL passed by the Ieg.s-
lature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
Base Bell 0ut6t.

Interest in the Masonic fair is rapidly
growing. and contributions are pouring I'm
from all sources. Among the attractions
is magnificent base ball outfit, donated
to National Lodge, No. L. to be presented
to the most popular base ball player. The
bat. new on exhibition at the Temple drug
store. corner of 9th and F streets. "a Of
solid mahogany with solid silver banis
and gold mounttnss This trophy is valued
at $50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07

NEW YORK, April lit was announced
today that the following officers of the
rank of commander had been named to
command the four Morgan line steamers,
recently bought by the government: Com
manders w. H.. Brownson, w. H. Emory
c. J. Train and C. W. Davis.
The board was today preparing a report
on it's work of the past few days. 1t is said
that there are at present no vessels in the
harbor to be inspected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
Ammunition for the po,c,<..

LONDON. April 7.-Eighty-four packages
OF ammunition for quick-firing guns, etc..
arrived at Southampton today from Hayre
and were transported by special tue. to
weymouth. where they were embarked on
poard the United States cruiser Topeka.
formerly the Diogenes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
Partition Of Insurance,

A bill in equity, asking the partition of a
certain life insurance fund, was this after
noon filed by Minnie n. Hoover against
VIM E. Vansciver and Mary E. Monrot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
Hasband Deserted Her.

In suit for divorce instituted this after
noon by Anna r. Simms against Henry f.
Simms it is stated that the couple were
married January 4. 1896, and that the fol-
lowing day the husband deserted the wife
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
Striker. Return 10 worI<.

LEWISTON. Me-, April 7.-Ail but twen-
ty OF the strikers at the Androscogein
cotton mills have agreed to return to work.
and the strike hich has prevailed for
eleven weeks Is at an end. Those who re-
fused to so to work viii find employment
elsewhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07

The model of the ill-starred battle ship
Maine. which has been an object of general
interest to viIitors to the Navy Depart
nent since the disaster Of the 18th uit;mo,
was removed to the navy yard today for
the purpose Of preparing 1t for transfer TO
the Omaha exposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07

The Senate committee on Indian affairs
today authorized a favorable report on the
bill to ratify the agreement with the In
dams on the Fort Hall reservation, in Ida
no, for the cession of a part Of their lands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
For Duty Mt Masonic Fair,

Fred Miller and Frank b. Morgan were
today appointed by the District Commits
sioners additional privates on the police,
for duty as watchmen at the Masonic fair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
I'm Conference with Co,n..i..ione

The subcommittee on highways OF the
Senate committee on the District Of CO.
lrmbia held meeting this afternoon, dur
ing which the Commissioners conferred
with them in regard to the highway act
The conference lasted about an hour, a
number Of the features OF the highway
act being discussed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07

TAMPA.N1asSs5spria THE Spanish con-
suiate here Is deserted. Seror Pedro Soils
having departed for Washington this morn
ing by order Of shis government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
Jason,s Turret Spindle Break.

PHILADELPHIA, April while work
men were today testing the turret Of the
mentor Joson to ascertain what repairs
were necessary the turret spindle broke
making t1t4 turret practically useless until
repaired
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
smnlSox ..ethe k.rnruhe.

NEW YoeK. prii THE North Ger
man LfoydS stdemer Karlsruhe. Captain
Bruins, arrHedss1 bday. from Bremen, and
Is detainedkt qa6rrntine, owing to a case
of smallroH aBf4hE her steerage passen-
gers. IN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
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. z
Wall 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
THE MAINE AFFAIR REMAINS.

he city thus far is perfectly quiet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07

bill in equity. asking an accounting in
connection with a dairy partnership, was
this afternoon fled by John L. Grubb who
names Ernest L. Dodd as defendant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
The Women In War.

From the Brooklyn Eagle.
The women, bless them, are getting ready
for war, too. They are beginning to make
up bandages and tides for rocking chairs
in the officers quarters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
Wife Beneficiary and Executrix.

The will of the late Nelson b. Sweitzer,
colonel, U. s. A, dated February IL last,
was this afternoon filed for probate. The
deceased baqueathed his estate to his wife,
Helen NJ. Sweitzer, al d named her as ex-
ecCtrix.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
ekfass arilain9 ship..

From the Chicago fdfer-ocean.
Even China is building two war cruiser,
in Germany. What nation win get thera
by politely rendering an ustimafum Is 4
premature question:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
Conductor McMuIlen killed.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
CUMBERLAND, Nd. April Thames
McAulen of Eekhart, conductor on the
Eckhart branch of the Cumberland and
Pennsylvania railroad. fell from his train
at Horse Shoe Bend. near ClarysviIle, this
morning, and was cut in two
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
Kendri& H& a Woman Mayor.

BOISE. Iaho April Miss Jessie E.
Parker wags sa& led mayor of Kendrick,
Idaho. afteA Spirited contest. Her OPP
renent was fonei1f the most popular men
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
senator Carter Says That Is Yet t,
Be Settled.

But even If the Cuban question is set
tied to the satisfaction OF this govern
ment. said Senator Carter of Montana to-
day. there will still remain the Maine
AFFAIR That is an extremely ugly question
for Spain to meet. The people are very
much wrought up over the assassination Of
our sailors in friendly port, and they will
demand satisfactory settlement on that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
Lay Representation Favored.

WORCESTER, Mass. April THE New
England Methodist conference voted today
in favor of equal representation of lay and
clerical delegates in the general confer
ence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07

Grain, Provisions and Cotton Markets.
Furnished by w. B. Hibbs s. Co., bankers
and brokers, 1927 F ST., members New York
stock exchange. correspondents Messrs.
LadeEburg, Thalmann & Co.. New York.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-10-07
To the Wild and WOOllY West.

Mr.. R. E. Henry, who has been at
work in this office for several years,
has concluded to carry out Horace
Greeley's advice and go west to grow
up with the country. He will first Wis
it his relatives in Arkansas and then
locate in Oklahoma. 1t almost took
the wind out of THE RECORDS sails for
Bob to leave, as he filed his position
SO acceptably. He was faithful at all
times and did his work in a cheerful
manner. He was far from being a
mama's darling, consequently was the
kind OF help one wishes to employ
We can heartily recommend Bob to
anyone wishing an honest, relia BILE
man. Captain White and Tommy
Hammonds will stick the type for the
paper We will set our own ads and do
job work. We hope those owing the
Office will note the last sentence and
fork out what they owe. Oar already
big task being doubled we will have
no time to make fifteen to twenty
trips for every dollar owing US.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-10-07

suit in the Breathit circuit court last
week for the Breathitt Coal, Iron and
Lumber Co., to recover a tract of l ,2)0
acres of land and that the suit involves
the title to boundary of 1919, 900 acres
of very fine coal and lum Der lands. He
feels confident of success, and his opin-
ion upon legal proposition is. in our
opinion, entitle to the highest respect.
One thing is certain, if he fights this
case as he used to fight cases when we
knew him best, his clients will get the
benefit of all there is in the case, and
may consider themselves fortunate in
procuring his services; and besides, he
tells us he has Judge Mat Walton, of
Lexington an old Ian aster boy, and
MIR. j. e Patrick, a son-in-iaw of our
old citizen, Tom Richards, associated
with him in the case That makes a
strong team,-all from ard through
Lancaster-the grand old town, whose
sons know no defeat
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-10-07

Mr.. L. d. Routt, General Organizer
for the Fraternal Order of America, in
stituted Council, OF 80 charter men,
bers at Odd Fellows Hall, last Satur-
day night.
The officers, for the first year, are as
follows: G. NJ. Patterson, w. c.; John
Estes, W. V. c.; ]. T. Hill, w. P. c.;
j. j. Barton, Prelate; DIR. j. M. Acton,
Secretary; j. c. Thompson, Cashier
Treasurer; Ii. c. Hamilton, C. G., NAL
colin Tillett, l. s.; Silas Moss, o. S. !;
w. A. Arnold, James Clark and j. G..
Gastineau, Trustees.
The Ritualistic work is said to be
most excellent and the insurance feat
ure is very desira BILE, giving protection
at what it is worth. The plans are
among the most approved, and the Or
der is under gilt-edge management,
the Supreme Council being under the
supervision of some of the best men in
Cincinnati. Mr.. Routt is competent.
affable gentleman and has won the
respect and confidence of the en- tire
community
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-10-07
Observation-Disclosures.

The marriage of Mr. Harry Giovan-
noli and Miss Carrie Kinnaird, daugh-
ter of Mrs. Mary Kinnaird, was SOL
emnized Wednesday at half past twelve
at the residence o. the brides uncle,
Mr.. James Kinnaird, Lexington aye
nue.. The cere mony was performed in
a most impressive manner by DR.. E
NJ. Green, of the First Presby terian
church, assisted 10y Rev. j. R. Savage,
of the Methodist Episcopal church.
The wedding was very quiet one, on
ly the immediate MEMBERS of the fam
lies being present. The absence of all
attempts at osten tation, the simplici-
ty and refinement that marked the oc.
casion intensified the solemnity and
was in perfect harmony with the char
acter of these two much admired and
greatly beloved young people, both of
whom are well-known in Danville and
the State and possess host of friends
who will join with every member of
the Advocates force in extending
heartiest congratulations and bid ling
them Godspeed. Mr.. and Mrs. Giovan-
noli left at noon for New York, to be
absent about a week. -Danville Advo-
cate.
Mr.. Giovannoli has been connected
with the Advocate for several years.
There is not a better all-'round news
paper man in the state. Socially he is
one of the best fellows in the world.
Everybody likes Harry. He is blessed
with the gift of making it pleasant for
all he meets with, and time never
drags when in his company. Asan old
f. lend we extend heartiest congratu-
lations.