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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-16
Persisted IN THE FLAMES.
Chicago Visited by Another Disaster
NuA Fire GAIaN

CHICAGO, March 1G.-The worst fire
that has occurred in Chicago since the
cold storage warehouse holocaust at the
ing at the corner of Wabash avenue and
Jackson boulevard today. The death list
will probably reach fifteen and may ex-
coed that figure. The injured number
about thirty.
The building and contents are a total
loss. In less than half an hour after the
fire broke out the structure, which was
seven stories high, SO feet front by 1o9 feet
deep. was level with the ground. 1t was of
what is known as mill construction" with
front of plat glass and iron columns.
The occupants We're the Emerson Piano
Company, Conover Piano Company, Chi
cago Cottage Organ Company, Decorators
Wall Paper Company, National Music Com
pany, H. Hoffman & Co. (piano stools },
Presbyterian board of publication Alfred
Reril, sheet music publisher; Sweet, Wal
ZACH q Co, Photographic supplies; w. A.
Olmstead school supplies.
The building was owned by Fred. K.
Ayres of Lowell Mass. 1t was worth
atout $4,000. and is said to be partially
Insured. Insurance men at the fire stated
that the loss on contents would be in the
reighborhood of 100000.
The elevated railway tracks, which pass
the building. were badly damaged and
there will be a loss Of $4,000 or $4,000
from the breaking of plate glass in the
stores on the opposite side of Wabash ave-
nue..
The six-story building adjoining on the
north, Nos. 211-13, was badly damaged, and
its contents soaked with water and par
TALLY burned.
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Capt. John G. Bishop, 18th Infantry, Is
now on a visit to this city, awaiting re-
tirement. He is at the Vendone.
Lieut.. w. c. Rafferty,, LIST Al lery. is in
the city, in attendance on the meetings Of
the board of ordnance and Notifications
NJ W il session at the War Department.
Chief Engineer WIN. Little of the Frank
lin was at the Navy Department today, in
conference with the officials.
Judge F. r. Farrar of Virginia is in the
city and is the guest of Maj. j. D. Darden,
1908 9th street northwest.
DIR. Marvin A. GUSTS. who has been so
seriously ill., has improved sufficiently to
take trip south.
Lieut.. Devore, military aid to the Secre-
tary of War, has returned from a visit 10
Seattle, where he accompanied the rein
deer purchased in Norway for the relief
expeditions to the Klondike.
Capt. Lewis Merriam, L. s. A retired
has taken up his permanent residence at
1923 G street. in this city.
Commissioner Hermann of the general
lar office has returned to his duties after
a short vacation. The commissioner is
much improved in health.
Capt. r. II. Platt 10th Cavalry, is in the
city on business pertaining to the Indian
school at Carlisle. He is at 1915 N street
Maj. +. A. Phipps and ]. c. Ayres Of the
ordnance department are in the city in at
tendance on the meetings of the board of
ordnance and Notifications.
A. p. Nevin, jr., has just returned from
a visit to Mr.. B. H. Warner, jr. United
States consul to Leipsic. He reports Mr.
Warner as in good health and pleasant sur
roundings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-16

The Intimated Desires OF the Spanish
NIinistrX.

1t appears that the Spanish proposition.
which was published this morning as the
suggestion of a gentleman close to Senor
Sagasta. has more official character and
has been presented to the State Depart
ment informally"
The suggestion excites ridicule among
senators and representatives. The sugges-
ton that the United States should remove
her feet from Key West and cease war
preparations, and that the attitude of this
government is embarrassing Spain in her
elections and in the success of autonomy
Is spoken of universally at the Capitol as
extremely impudent.
1t is understood that the communication
Is one intended for the perGsal OF all for
eign governments, and is substantially in
the nature of a charge against this govern
ment that it has been and IS following a
course not friendly to Spain, and that is
antagonlstic to Spain. 1t is not regarded
as likely to soothe the situation, nor Is it
thought to show a spirit IN the part of
Spun which is encouraging.
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ELECTRIC LIGHTING
Current Gossip in Regard to Con-
solidation Scheme.
PROPOSITION FROM PHILADELPHIA
Capitalists From the Quaker City
to Control.
OFFER TO STOCKHOLDERS

Some of the leading stockholders of thu
United States Electric Lighting Company
have recently been asked to consider a
proposition for the lease of that company
The plan of the projectors Of this enter
prise, told to the stock holders, contem-
plates the formation of a company with an
issue of stock and bonds of about 81. 600, 600
which will be based upon the properties and
franchises CT the United States Electric
Lighting Company and the Potomac Elec-
trio Power Company.
1t is proposed to use these bonds as
guarantee that the agreement which the
proposed new company will make will be
carried out As far as the United States
Electric Lighting c ompany is concerned
those interested in this enterprise propose
to guarantee dividend to the holders of
the stock of that company Of per cent
for the first two years, I per cent for the
following three years. and then per cent.
As stated above, the plan is to secure the
control or lease of both the electric light
ing companies doing business in this city
and consolidate them under one manage
ment. 1t is said that the proposition in re-
gard to the Potomac company is somewhat
similar. 1t is understood the men who are
represented in this matter are capitalists
of Philadelphia.
For some weeks past there have been
runlors in circulation about the purchase
OF the United States Electric Lighting
Company, and it is understood that pro-
pCsals from different sources have been
made from time to time. According to the
general understanding. everything of the
sort has simnered down to the offer out
lined above as coming from the Philadel-
ph1a men. Their representatives have been
in the city from time to time. and is
Ecw here and quite number of the stock
holders, especially those holding large
blocks, have been interviewed and the
plan laid before them for their approval.
It is not known what success has crowned
these efforts, except, it is stated, that no
definite action has been taken by either
company looking to the acceptance of the
proposition. In fact, the representatives of
the Potomac Company state that, while
they have. of course, heard the current
gossip on the subject, no proposition of the
scrt has been made in an official form, or
in any fern.
somewhat similar statement is made
by the management of the United States
Electric Lighting Company, and those ac-
lively identified with both companies as
sert that no action has been taken by their
respective companies looking to the trans
fer of the control of those companies to
other parties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-16

ST pp5sed to have felt WREN he recognized
Pr esitifnt Dole had then renounced the
actions of Minister Stevens and Capt.
W.ltse. and if Mr.. Cleveland had sent a
minister to Liiuok alani as the rightful
sovereign. they would have fully establs-
ed the sincerity of their objections and
would have shown 1.-The courage of their
c, nvicticns.
But. instead of observing that logical
course. they sent Nj. Willis as minister to
Hawaii. and accredited him, to President
Dole rs the chief executive of ia vail.
Then the provisional government grew
INTO the constitutional republic of Hawaii
and We have fully recognized th:,c as the
rishtful and permanent gov CT nI1.ant of Ha-
vail and have kept our minister and con-
sui general at Honolulu, ani our warships
1T that bay to protect them aud the re-
public.
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EASTER
Suits, Jackets
and Waists,

What an array! Paris thoughts
and "conceits' toned down TO meet
the more conservative American
taste.
Rich, quiet elegance" rather than
foreign bizarre effects.
Little wonder that American wo-
men are considered the best-dressed
in the world.
We never had such an extensive
and attractive variety OF stylish Suits.
Nor have we ever known prices 10
be SO reasonable.
Our Black and Navy Serge Suits
(silk lined throughout at $40 will
equal in quality, Workmanship and
mt any you find elsewhere at SIe and
SIS.
Rich spring colorings and high
class Novelty" Suits up to SIS. 90.
with exceedingly stylish ones from
ST. to SIS.
w. I'll. McKnew, 933 Pa. Av.
mhlG-Cnd
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SENATOR WELLINGTON DENOUNCED.
Delegate jacob Introduces Bill in
Maryland LeEislnture.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
STATE HOUSE, ANNAPOLIS, Nd,
March 16.-Delegate jacob, Master repub-
lican. of Baltimore city. introduced a joint
resolution in the house today bitterly de-
nouncing United States Senator George L.
Wellington. and calling or him to resign
from the Senate. The resolutions were
mo st vituperative in their character.
The resolutions were subsequently ex-
punged from the record by a unanimous
vote. They were the outcome of a recent
attack of Senator Wellington on Mayor
Master.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-16
Baltimore Markets.

-reeeipts 1885 barrels: exports. none; Sales ssS
barrels. Wheat steady at decline-spot and month,
9sassA; April, 9.$ ssh: Msy. 9sMassx: steamer
ports. $3.50 bushels; stock. 1,o94.543 bushels:
sales, 29.ooo bushels-southssn wheat by sample.
and month. sssassS; April. 5sssaasA; May. sssi
bid; steamer mixed 32Kaa3-receipts. 3o5. a29
bushels; sales $4,000 bcshels-southern white and
yellow corn. S3a34. Oats dull and easy-No.
white. 34a34h; No. mixed, 32a32k-receipts
Il. sos bushels; exports. 10000 bushels: stock,
307. 024 bushels. Rye easier-No. 2 nearby, ISL; ;
No. western, 66H-receipts. 20.0a7 bushels: ex-
ports. ssh bushels; stock, 1o3,12T bushels. Hay
Qufet-ehoice Timothy. $l250a$13-0O. Grain
strong. unchanged Bntter frm, unchanged EEgs
quiet, unchanged. Cheese steady. unclaimed.
LettHces-$l.50a$l76 per basket. Whisky IN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-16
Home Rule Defeated.

Tie territorial home rule bill was de-
feated by the House committee on terri
tories today, by vote Of 6 to on party
lines. The bill was introduced by Delegate
Smith Of Arizona, to allow the citizens of
the territories to elect their own governor,
secretary, auditor and treasurer, instead
of having these officers federal appointees
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-16
New Postal Satisfaction.

A new post office substation, to be known
as station As, was located today at Louis
Flemmer's store, 701 Maryland avenue
northeast. Ore Of the existing stations
will be discontinued. There was a great
fight for this station, Thorn & Underwood,
at 9th and Maryland avenue, being the
contestant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-16
DENOUNCED AS ABSURD,

The Report That the President De-
sired Congressional Adjournment.
Representative Grosvenor of Ohio this
afternoon denounced as false ana absurd
the report that President Mckinley wanted
Congress to adjourn at some fixed time
before action on the Cuban matter. His
derial of the rumor was emphatic and Wig
orous.
After that Mr.. Norton of Ohio made a
ten-minute speech in which he denounced
Spain in unmeasured terms and called for
action.
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Action of District ATTORNEY
Big Customs Rcceiuts,

The customs receipts today $3.50. 1877,
are the largest since the Dingley bill be-
came law. The amount is 100000 larger
tEan TIE heaviest days receipts up TO this
time. The receipts were gratifying. as
they had not been reaching expectations
for the last ten days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-16

Judge Hagner. in Equity Court No. 2 has
dismissed the suit instituted by the Cliff
Paper Company of Baltimore, Nd, against
John G.. Slater and othsrs, case growing
out Of the old Washington News Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-16
1. q. Private Hou.e.

The owners of the property state that
$40 9Th street southwest is a private res
idence. and is not a branch OF the Saliva
ticn Army. as was stated by persons con-
nected with the alleged plan to organize =
Cuban army in this city, as printed in yes-
terday's Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-16
AMENDING RAILWAY BILL,
Changes In Washington and Gettys-
burg Pending Bill.

The. District Commissioners today for
warded to Chairman Babcock of the House
District committee a report made to them
by Capt. Beach of the engineer department
on House bill 1913. to authorize the Wash
il gton and Gettysburg Railway Company
OF Maryland to extend its line of road into
and within the District, stating that they
concur in Capt. Eeach's report and in the
changes he recommends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-16
FiEANCIAL 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 Euburgh & Atterbury No. =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-16

New Postmaster mt Clarl<sburg.
W. H Buxton has been appointed post
master at Clarl1sburg. Montgomery county.
Nd. vice Robert S. Hilton. removed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-16
Conferred with the President.

Francis E. Wilson, postmaster at Brook
Ign. N. Y, and ex-representative from that
city. had a conference today with the
President regarding the navy personnel
bill pending in Congress-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-16

Grain, Provisions and Cotton Markets.
Furnished by w. B. Hibbs G. Co.. bankers
and brokers, 1927 F St. members New York
stock exchange, correspondents, MeSsrS.
Ladentvrg. Thalman & Co.. New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-16
HOUSE.

The House of Representatives today
passed a bill extending the time in which
the Arkansas, Texas and Mexican Central
railroad may construct branch through
the Indian territory, and then went into
committee of the whole and resumed con-
sderation of the post Office appropriation
bill.
1t was decided 10 extend the time OF gen.
eral debate until o'clock today.
MIR. Williams (Miss) was first recognized,
and in speech of forty minutes replied to
the speech made by Mr.. Tawney yesterday
in favor of Hawaiian annexation. Mr.. VIII
liams is a member of the foreign affairs
committee, and his remarks received close
attention. He directed his attack particu-
larry against the contention of Mr.. Taw-
Fey that the traditional policy of this gov
eminent was not opposed to annexation.
Mr.. Adams Pa.), also Il member of the
foreign affairs committee. replied to Mr.
Williams, pursuing much the same line of
argument advanced by Mr.. Tawney yester-
day.
Mr.. Lewis CWash) declared that Hawaii
would not be annexed at this session nor
would We go to war with Spain. The ad-
miniSttatiCn, said hs, lis trying TO see
how close 1t can go to The line of wac
without crossing in the hope that under
the cry OF patriotism the people at the APP
preaching congressional elections may for
get their wrongs and rally to it's support"
Mr.. Cochran (NIoD in commenting on the
existing situation declared that those VINO
stood Close 10 the Stock tickers in London
ana New York seemed to be more powerful
than the united and solemn voice of the
American people, who for months l.ad been
crying out for the recognition of the Cuban
beiigerents.
stock jobbefy on two continents had so
far proved to be the only actual interven-
ton i'll Cuban affairs.
do You not believe we should recognize
the independer ce- of Cuban asked Mr.
SulZer On. W
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Court of Appeal. Adiourn..

The Court Ct Appeals this afternoon cd
5ourned until Monday, April 4.
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RETURNED TO HIS CELL,
Cunty Will Be Taken to Jail This
Afternoon.

After the inquest was concluded and the
verdict signed Canty was returned to the
lst precinct station and again placed in the
barred room the third floor, which he
has occupied since his transfer from the
cell downstairs. He was visited by many
friends, but was net informed of the exact
finding Of the jury until Star report .r
saw him. He declined TO express any opin-
ion about it when he learned the character
OF its verbage He will be removed to the
United States District Jail at : O'Clock this
afternoon. Inquiry at the district attor-
ney's office at a late hour this afternoon
developed that no effort had bean made by
the counsel for Canty to secure his ad-
mission to bail.
Action of District Attorney.
The officials of the district attorneys Of
flee were engaged this afternoon in exam
lining and recording the statements of wit
nnesses N connection with the killing of
George NJ. Rye. The understanding is that
the case will be called to the attention Of
the grand jury within a day Or two and
an indictment. If such be warranted speed
lily reported.
A copy of the findings of the coroners
jury and copy of the coronec's order COM
hitting Canty to the custody of the war
den Of the jail were received by the clerk
of the District Supreme Court this after
noon. and at once recorded by Assistant
Clerk Smith, the designation of the case
being "CrmiDal No ~ GEO
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Il do not" replied Mr.. Cochran. '"The
recognition of belligerency would clothe
the insurgents with sufficient power to
negotiate honorable peace. If we should
intervene cur troubles would have just be-
gun. / fear if the administration should
intervene it would be as the attorney for
the hondholders rather than as the friend
OF the insurgents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-16

Government Bonds.
Quotations reported by Corson & Macart.
ney bankers
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Proposed ambulance Ship.

Surgeon General Van Reypen of the navy
returned today fgRm Newport News. where
he went to examine the Plant Line steam
er Grand DuchesAs with view to her COM
version into an ambulance or hospital ship
for the use of the navy IN the event of
hostilities 18th Spain. This steamer is
large. roont ana airy. It formerly piled
between New prk and Savannah, but
was laid up beqadse of the disarrangement
of her boilers. 30 far as the accommoda-
lions are concerned, Gen. Van Reypen says
the vessel would make an admirable ann
bulance ship, but the lack Of boilers, which
1t would take several months to replace,
makes her unsuitable for use at the present
time.
The surgeon general has in view several
other ships which. with limited expendi-
ture of money. could be changed into am
bulance ships. but he viii be compelled to
await the report Of the special board,
which is examining into the question Of
auxiliary cruisers, before taking any ac-
ton. There is no room aboard the ordi-
nary battle ship. says General Van Reypen.
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The report asserts that the grounds of
objection 10 annexation are very slight
compared with the benefits to be derived.
AS to the debt Of Si,UO0r0 assumed by
the Uaited States. ii is declared that the
cash value of the land of the islan's which
the United States would secure amounts TO
SOcnc0O. After discussing the various
races in che islands, the report continues:
ut is beyond question that, as a factor
in government. the united white is
Indispensable 10 the safety of the people
Of Hawaii, and they could not control the
islands without the frequent presence IL
not the constant attendance. of the war
ships OF the United States and of the Euro
pean powers.
III those vessels were withdrawn for tn !.
period of year civil strife and bloodshed
would ensue and would result in the rule
CT SOME white man as dictator. If during
such period a Japanese man-of-war was
stationed at Honolulu, the result would be
the capture of the islands by Japan or by
hlibUsters from our Pacific coast. When
the white race in Hawaii is subjected to
kanaka rule those islands will fail into
speedy ruin, unless some maritime power
shall take immediate control of them
After referring to the government of Ha-
vail. the report continues: If it is true
as some rashly venture to assert that the
United States minister at Hawaii and the
commander Of the warship Boston, in vio-
lation of cur international duty assisted
band Of revolutionists to depose the
queen and to usurp the government of the
Islands. IL is also true that President Har-
EeCOSHiZeu tndt Ue IdctO and pro-
visional government as having rightful SOW
ereignty in hawaii. in far that 1t could
conclude a treaty Of annexation with the
United States and such a treaty was duly
signed and sent TO the Senate.
Then President Cleveland. when he came
into power sent MIR. Blount as his special
commissioner and accredited him to Presi-
dent Dole as the representative of the SOW
e, eighty of Hawaii IL he or those in the
Senate who still suffer from the panes and
ecmpunctions OF conscience which he is
The age-herald., 1898-01-18

hold positions in the treasury department. The day the order was promulgated some newspaper writers suggested that the order was very inconsistent, as two members of the Carlisle family were holding the two best positions in the treasury depart ment The father, secretary of the treas ury, and the son chief clerk. The young man replied, "that if his fathers order were to be strictly adhered to it would be necessary for the father to resign.' It was not known to any except friends of the Carlisle family that MT. Carlisle was at all sick until the announcement was made of his death. MT. Carlisle was a brilliant young man. about 30 years of age. He had inherited much of the fine legal mind of his father
 One of the best and most courageous men that has been in public life for many years died at Thomasville, Ga., on Sunday. This was Maj. Ben Butterworth, commissioner of patents Maj. Butterworth was one of the most brilliant men that has served in congress for the last quarter of a century. Ben Butterworth never did a person an in- tentional wrong. He was fair a minded man as ever lived. Maj. Butterworth did not receive from the republican party the distinction his merit demanded. If the re- publican party in Ohio had honored him as he deserved, he would have been occupying the position conferred upon MT. Mckinley. He was an honest man. He was a man of convictions, and never afraid to express them. Maj. Butterworth was not friendly to the Mckinley idea of protection. When the Mckinley bill passed in 1890, Maj. But terworth was not a friend of that measure. He did not openly revolt against it, but he said it was not a measure for the benefit of the general public. He said he regarded it as class legislation for the benefit of the classes as against the masses. Butter worth went into congress about the same time Mckinley did. There was no man his equal in general debate upon the floor of the house during the term of his service. Maj. Butterworth once speaking of Me- Kinley told little story which serves as a fine illustration to indicate the selfishness of MT. Mckinley He said that if he and Mckinley were passing through an orchard where there were but two apples, Mckinley would pick both from the tree, place one in his pocket, eat the other, and while do- ing this would say: Ben, do you eat ap- ples?" Butterworth was not hostile to Mckinley at any time, but he never regard ed him as representative of the people. I don't suppose there has been a man in congress within the past fifty years who was more popular on both sides of the house than was Butterworth The patent office was never presided over by any man who did more to encourage the develop ment of the American inventive genius than did Maj. Butterworth. He was first ap- pointed commissioner of patents by Pres ident Arthur, and was again appointed by Preident Mckinley. Maj. Ben Butterworth was Gods nobleman.
 ESTELLE EDYTH MARMADUKE.