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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-15
INCUMBENT on WHARF OWNERS.
The Removal of Wrecked Schooner
Petrol at Colonial Beach.

Application was recently made to the War
Department by the mayor and common
council of Colonial Beach, Va, for the re-
moval of the wreck of the schooner Petrol,
owned by Herman Janzen of Colonial
Beach, which lies at the pier of the freight
wharf at tle foot of Hawthorn street, CO.
lonial Beach. The wreck Is small two
masted schooner and was crushed in the ice
in the blizzard of February last. 1t lies in
water from seven to nine feet deep at low
tide, at the outer end of the wharf, at
which most of the steamers land. Its To-
cation prevents the landing of steamers on
the outer end, and on the downstream side
of the wharf while it makes a landing on
the upstream side quite difficult
Col. Allen, the engineer officer In charge
of the Improvement of the Potomac river,
to whom the application was referred. has
made a report adverse to the granting OF
the application. He says that the Potomac
river at that locality is about three miles
wide and its navigable chanoA Is about two
miles wide. SO that the wreck, which is
close to the bank, does not Interfere In any
way with the general navigation of the rfv
err 1t does however, interfere with the
landing of steamers at the wharf. The
owners of wharves the Potomac. Col
Allen says charge wharfage for landing
freight and passengers, and in a case where
a vessel has been tied. to q wharf and al
lowed to sink it would appear to be the
duty of the owner of the wharf or the par
ties in interest to remove it, as II prevents
the of the wharf. In his judgment, the
work does not appear to come within the
purview of the act of Congress authorizing
the removal of wrecks, as the hulk is so far
removed from the main channel, besides ly-
ing at the head of a private wharf.
The Secretary of War has sent 4 copy of
this report to the mayor of Colonial Beach
with the request to be informed of the prob
able cost of removing the obstruction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-15
A HOME FOR DEWEY
Chairman VanderIip Hopes the Subscription
Will Be Large.
A Meeting of the Committee Held To-
dny-A Residence Sug-
gested.
OR DEWEY

The friends of Assistant Secretary VAN
derlip of the Treasury Department rejoice
in the honor which has been conferred upon
him of the craftsmanship of the national
committee to provide handsome home for
Admiral Dewey Mr.. Vanderlip has re-
ceived many congratulations and assur-
ances of support In the plan which has been
proposed.
MIR. Vanderlip said today that the move
ment would undoubtedly result in the pur-
chase OF handsome home in Washington
Tor the hero Of Manila bay. He thought
this city the appropriate place for such a
nome, and believed that Admiral Dewey
would prefer its location here having al
ways lived in Washington when not on
active duty
Mr.. Vanderlip does not believe in limiting
the subscriptions, and hopes that those of
all sizes will be sent in He thinks the
fund should be at least 500 600 and hopes
1t Will be much greater. United States
Treasurer Roberts. having been made treas
urer Of the fund, will have all subscriptions
turned over to him as fast as they are re-
ceiVed- Mr.. Roberts desires that the SUBJ
scription shall be big one.
Mr. Nanderhp said that the governors Of
all the states will be members of the COM
mlttee So will General Corbin. Perry s
Heath Of the Post Office Department and
partment.
The matter of a site and the construction
OF a building Will not be decided upon until
ADMIRAL Dewey has been consulted by the
committee. The deed of trust to the ad-
mlTal Will contain the name of every sub
Scriber. The list of subscriptions will nroh
aoiy be published as they are received al
though this will be decided later The hon
or OF being the first subscriber is now open.
Subscription Books Opened.
The members of the Dewey committee
with the exception of Gan. Corbin. held a
meeting at the Treasury Department TODAY.
those present being Messrs Vanderlip. Rob-
erts, Heathaand Allen. It was decided TO
opan books for subscriptions at once The
Baltimore American has made a subscrin-
ton of $3.50.
Handsome receipts will be printed to send
TO contributors. and each subscription will
he appropriately honored. Al the meeting
or the committee today ii was unanimously
agreed that the testimonial proposed was
the proper one. Assistant Secretary Allen
recalled the fact that after Admiral Wor-
den, with the Monitor whipped the Merri-
mac, he was hailed as the savior of the
nation, but no testimonial was given him.
the result being that his widow is now
In straitened circumstances.
Mrs. Kate Chase was at the Treasury De-
partment today to suggest that the former
home of Chief Justice Chase, which is to
be sold at auction Thursday, would ps a
magnificent place for Admiral Dewey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-15
Russia's Latest Demand Afouses the
Government at Pekin.
OTHER COUNTRIES ALSO INTERESTED
Troops Ordered to Oppose Occu-
patton Beyond Hong Kong.
CONFLICT IS PECTED

PEkIN, May 15-The Russian demand
for a new concession connecting Pekin with
Russa's present railroad system in Man.
churia is still exciting the gravest anxiety
here. The chief Chinese officials are hav-
ing constant consultations with the dow
ager empress. 1t appears to be the general
opinion that it is intended the line should
start from Kirin or Mukden, and run di-
rect to Pekin. The Germans and Japanese
are Particularly uneasy on the subject of
this unexpected move upon the part of the
Russians, and it is said there Is a feeling
among prominent Chinese that the moment
has come to make every effort to secure
sympathy and aid.
LONDON, May l5.-The government was
questioned in the house of commons today
regarding the Russian demand for a rail-
road concession to connect Pekin with
Russia's present railroad system in Man.
churia. The parliamentary secretary of the
foreign office, Mr.. VIM. st. John Brodrick.
replied that the British charge d'affaires al
Pekin had reported that Russia had made
such a demand, and it was understood that
up to the present, the Chinese foreign Of
fce had declined to grant full concession.
Mr.. Brodrfck added that her majestys gov
ernment would be unable to make a pro-
nouncement on the subject of Great
Britain's attitude in the matter until all the
facts were known.
The government was then asked whether
in view Of the foregoing, her majestys gov
ernment would take steps to have the basin
of the Yang-Tse-Kiang clearly defined.
In reply Mr. Brodrick said the proposed
railroad did not affect the YangTse-Kiang
basin, regarding which the government had
entered into an agreement with Russia.
HONG KONG, May l5.-The native oppo-
sition to the occupation by the British
forces of the new territory, Kow Loon, op-
posite Hong Kong. has suddenly been re-
newed. About nine hundred men of the
Hong Kong regiment with machine guns
are leaving here today and tonight. while
the volunteers have been warned to be
in readiness for any emergency. The Brit
ish second-cass gunboat Swift and three
other gunboats are proceeding to sea under
sealed orders. These warships have five
hundred men on board.
The territory back of the Hinterland is
also disturbed and Chinese troops have
been sent there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-15
IN THE SUPREME COURT.
Decree of a District Court Reversed
Prize to BE Given Up.

The United States Supreme Court today
handed down a decision In the case of the
Office Specially Manufacturing Company
against the Fenton Metallic Company, ap-
pealed from the Court of Appeals for the
District Of Columbia. The case involved
question of patent for bookshelf. The
court today reversed, with costs the decree
OF the District Court of Appeals.
The court also decided prize case grow
ing out Of the late war with Spain. 1t re-
lated to the capture of the Oiinde Rod
rlguez, while attempting, 1t was alleged, to
run The blockade OF San Juan harbor, Porto
Rico. The capture was made by the cruiser
New Orleans, and the prize, a French
steamer, was considered one of the richest
hauls made by the navy during the war
The court today ordered the restitution of
the steamer to her owners without dam
ages for capture. The decision was an
nounced by Chief Justice Fuller, and held
that 1t was not proven that the steamer =
officers intended to enter the blockaded
port. The court held, incidentally, that the
blockade of San Juan was effective
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-15
CHANGED TO A TRO0PSHIP,
Transformation Being Effected In the
Steamer Crook.

The steamer Crook, which was recently
used for the transportation home of the
bodies of the United States soldiers and
civilians who lost their lives by wounds or
disease in the campaigns of Santiago and
Porto Rico. Is being transformed at the
port of New York into a regular transport
for the transportation of troops between
this country snd the West Indies. 1t is ex-
peCted that the work upon her will be COM
pleted in time TO permit her to leave New
York on the 24th instant. She is under or
ders 10 proceed to Savannah, Ca. to EN-
bark the ID United States Infantry for
transportation 10 Havana, and she will
bring back from that port discharged SOL
diers and number of horses which are
no longer needed there.
The War Department is informed that
the troOpship Fitzpatrick has arrived at
New York with a large number of dis
charged soldiers from Nuevitas. The YES
sci is now in quarantine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-15
Personal Mention.

Admiral Schley expects to leave Wednes-
day for Omaha, to visit ex-senator Man
derscn.
Vice President Hobart Is getting stronger
daily. Yesterday. for the first time in a
long while. he came downstairs and enjoy
ed luncheon with his family and friends
A dispatch received here today from
Waterville, Me. says that Frank Lewis of
this city, who was reported as critically i'll
at that place, is rallying and has passed
the danger line.
The following Washington people will sail
on the St Paul, which will leave New York
Wednesday morning for Europe: Mr.. Anto-
MO Duplat Mrs. Stilson Hutchins and maid
Mr.. NJ. konmys. Prof. Simon Newcomb
L. S. N: Mr.. Don Jose Andrade Penny
Gen. 5. s. Sumner. u S. A. military at
tache TO the United States embassy at Lon
don; Mr.. t. Suito, Mr.. A. Tanahashi and
Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Wharton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-15
Insurgents Concealed in Brush Pay
Dearly for Their Temerity.
TWENTY KILLED BY TIE AMERICANS
Sergeant Of Utah Battery Killed
by Their Fire.
AGUINALDO'S MANIFESTO

MANILA, May 15 10 a.m.--The tin
clad" gunboats Laguna de Bay and Cava-
donga and launch under Capt. Grant ran
into a nest of insurgents concealed in the
brush and on both sides of the Rio Grande
river, three miles above Calumpt, yester-
day afternoon, and were received with
heavy volleys at short range. A sergeant
belonging to the Utah battery was killed
and one private wounded.
Opening with their rapid fire guns, the
Americans killed twenty of the natives and
wounded several others, filling the jungle
with hail of shot for half hour until
the enemy fled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-15
BACHELOR OFFICERS QUARTERS.
Money From Regular Appropriations
Can be Used to Build Them.

The Secretary of War has submitted to
the controller of the treasury the follow
ing question by Colonel A. L. Nils, COM
manding the military post and academy at
West Point:
Il have the honor to recommend, If the
funds be available, that the post of West
Point be provided with suitable building
as quarters for bachelor officers. Great
necessity exists for such building, both
for quarters and messing purposes, Tor
bachelor officers and for the proper enter
tainment of foreign officers, of whom the
number visiting West Point Is constantly
increasing
In answer to the question Mr.. l.. +.
Mitchell. assistant controller, decides that
the regular appropriation for buildings at
military posts can be used for the erection
OF suitab quarters of the kind mentioned
by Colonel Mills. In view of the decision
it is assumed that the building will soon
be erected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-15
TRIAL OF JOHN BERRY BEGUN.
Prince Georges County Negro CharS-
ed With Murder of Miss Clarke.

Prince Georges County Negro Charg-
ed With Murder of Miss Clarke.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
BALTIMORE. Md, May 15.-1'he case Of
John Berry, colored, charged with the mur-
der of Miss Amanda Clarke. committed near
Bowie, Prince Georges county March IS,
was taken up today In the criminal court
of Baltimore city, to which the trial had
been transferred. Judge d. G. Wright pre-
sided. The state was represented by State s
Attorney Roger Bells of Prince Georges
county and Deputy States Attorney Wm
C. Smith of Baltimore city.
The defendants counsel were Messrs. C.
c. Magruder and Charles H. Stanley of
Prince Georges. A large number of resi-
dents of Prince Georges county were pres
ent as witnesses among whom were Dr.
NJ. A. Ryon and Mr.. Norman Porter. The
time of the court from the Opening until
1890 pm. was taken up with securing six
of the twelve jurors, at which hour the reg
ular panel was exhausted and the sheriff
directed to summon twenty-five additional
Jurymen to fill out the requisite twelve men
to try the case
A recess of an hour was then taken to en-
able the sheriff to get the jurymen required
by the order.
At the beginning Of the proceedings Berry
objected to going to trial at this time on
account of the absence of two colored law
yers whom he said he had employed to de-
fend him. Messrs. Magruder and Stanley
having been appointed by the circuit court
for Prince Georges county, Judge Wright,
however. overruled the objection, as no rea-
son was given in explanation of the absence
OF the coiored LAWYERS, and then Berry
pleaded not guilty. and demanded a jury
trial. 1t Is expected that the lmpaneiing
of the jury will be completed this afternoon
and trial proceed at the opening of court
tomorrow morning.
The jury case was completed at 80 q. m.
ana the opening statement for the prose-
cut1on was made by States Attorney Bells
OF Prince Georges county. AS the court
Wlh ADJOURN at 3 pm. it Is not expected
that any evidence will be taken before to-
morrow morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-15

Interstate Commerce mission he
gins Session in New York.

NEW YORK, May 15-The interstate
commerce commission today began an in
vestigation in this city of the export rate
situation and the alleged manipulation of
low export grain tariffs, of which COM
plants have been made by New York mer-
chants against the east-bound lines to New
port News, Baltimore, Philadelphia and
other North Atlantic seaboard points. 1t is
asserted that tariffs for export trade are
lower than those on domestic shipments and
that domestic grain has been carried at the
low export rates on the representation that
1t was destined to foreign port. The COM
mission is to hold sessions in all the prin-
cipai cities Of the east and west.
1t is proposed to secure evidence showing
al the important changes that have taken
place In rates 10 the Atlantic seaboard on
shipments of grain and grain products and
the reason therefor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-15
RETURN OF THE DOLPHIN,
Again at the Navy Yard-Movements
of Other Warships.

The Dolphin has arrived at the Washing
ton navy yard. The Marblehead has ar
rived at Pernambuco en- route to the
Pacific. The Peoria has arrived at Port
Royal The Nashville, which has been
making a cruise up the Mississippi river
sailed this morning from ST. Louis on her
return to the sea She is bound for Cairo
and will touch at Crystal City en- route
Stops will also be made at Chester, Grand
Towers, Cape Girardeau and perhaps
Evansville.
The Lancaster and the Amphitrite have
sailed from Port Royal for Hampton
Roads for another supply of ammunition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-15
GOV. STONE IN TOWN.
On His Way to Fishing Grounds and
Eschewed Politics.

Gov. Stone Of Pennsylvania was in Wash
ington today. He arrived at the Arlington
last night and left at o'clock for fish
ing trip in Virginia with his brother-in-law,
Mr.. White. He did not care to talk about
the political situation in Pennsylvania, nor
about Quay's prospects for the Senate, nor
about politics in general. He said he was
on a pleasure trip and did not care TO mix
1t with politics
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-15
SECRETARY PORTER RECOVERED.
He Expects to Return to His Duties
In Few Weeks.

Mr.. John Addison Porter, the secretary to
the President, is expected to return to
Washington and resume his duties at the
White House within a few weeks. He has
completely recovered from his attack, but
his physicians have advised that ne remain
a Atlantic City for a further rest.
AS stated in The Star Saturday, there ts
no truth IN the suggestions from Atlantic
City that Secretary Porter is about to
TO his old post.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-15
THE PROPOSED EXTRA SESSION.

Consideration of the Matter Being
Given by the President.
A cabinet member who is in position to
know what he Is talking about says that
the President has by no means decided on
an early session of Congress. The Presi-
dent cannot even be said to be inclined that
way He simply has the matter under con-
sideration. If he has any leaning at all it
Is against calling Congress together.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-15
DENIES RUMoR OF HIS DEATH.
Ex-President Cleveland Declares the
Report SIS Simply Absurd"

TOLEDO. Ohio, May 19-The special tug
sent to Middle Bass Island last night to
confirm or deny the rumors of the death
of exPresident Cleveland, reached San
dusky a few minutes before o'clock. Mr..
Cleveland is alive and very well indeed
When informed of the rumors Of his death
he was much provoked and said: 1T is
simply absurd"
He turned around and walked into the
club house.
Capt. Robley Evans. who is with Mr..
Cleveland at Middle Bass, said;
cleveland has been exceedingly we'll
since he has been here, and am at a loss
to know how such a story could have gain
ed circulation. He has not even had the
slightest sickness since he has been here y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-15

AguinaidO HeOpens Negotiations In
Regard to Peace.


The following dispatch from Major Cen
campaign in the Philippines, was received
at the War Department yesterday:
MANILA, May IA, 1899.
Adjutant General, Washington:
Situation is as follows: Lawton from
Baliuag has taken 1ldefonso and San Miguel
to north with slight loss, and driving con-
siderable force of enemy; gunboats and
noes accompany fifteen hundred men under
Kobbe up Rio Grande river from Calumpit,
depart 18th; Macarthur remains at San
Fernando, covering country. Yes
terday messenger from AguinaldO express
ing wish to send commission to Manila for
conference with United States commission
to arrange terms of peace; directions given
to pass body representative insurgents to
Manila should it present itself. OTIS.
Later in the day the following dispatch
was received from General Otis:
MANILA, May IA
1t is reported that at Zamboanga insur-
gents attacked Spanish troops 11th instant
using quick-firing guns and arms captured
from Spanish gunboats. Spanish general
and two officers wounded. Few casualties
among troops. Spanish garrison now be-
sieged. Water supply cut off and troops
calling for relief. OTIS.
Likely to Send Troops.
1t is expected at the War Department
that Gen. Otis will take steps at oncs to
replace the Spanish garrison at Zamboanga
with United States troops. The Indications
are that q comparatively small force VIII
suffice, provided it is supported by one or
two gunboats. The place is one of great
strategic Importance, being the capital OF
the Island of Mindanao the second largest
in the Philippine group, and a good sea-
port 1t was to this point that the Spanish
forces retreated from 1loilo when mat town
was evacuated without notice to the Amer-
can forces. The town is easily defeusibla
with a small artillery forcs The fact that
the insurgents are in possession of rapid
fire guns makes the situation at Zamhoanga
more serious, but 1t is not believed here
that they have a large supply of ammuni-
ton necessary to operate the weapons.
They will consequently soon become useless
to the insurgents.
May Subsfdize Sultan.
Through unofficial agents, the govern
ment here has been quietly making investi-
cations into the state of affairs in the Su!u
group, just to the south of the Visayas
Islands, with view to determining wneth-
er, by good management. the inhabitants
cannot be brought into allegiance to the
United States without the use of force The
owe allegiance to a sultan whom the Span-
more than nominal submission He main
tains a harem and lives in state and 1t is
proba BILE that an annuity will have to be
provided for him out of the revenues of the
Islands after the United States takes Dos
session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-15
Naval Pr0mnf;np

The promotion Of the following named
officers was announced at the Navy De-
partment today:
Lieutenant commanders-E. B. Under
wood, \: Hertz. W F. Halsey. II c. Gear
Ing, J, VI Robinson and j. T. Smith
Lieatenants-G- w. Logan w II G. Ru,
lard. E T Witherspoou. C H Stone. G +
Cooper, A. H. Scales and W. H. Faust.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-15
CoMMANDANT AT FIT. WASHINGTON.

Lieut.. Black Transferred to Battery
b, 4th Artillery, at Fort Riley.
Second Lieut.. Hanson B. Black Battery
A, 4th Artillery, who has been stationed at
Fort Washington. Nd, has been trans
ferred to Battery of the same regiment,
at Fort Riley, Kansas, and leaves this af-
ternoon for that place. Lieut.. Black has
been in command at Fort Washington sew
eral months. Capt Howe of Battery A
has resumed command at Fort Washington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-15
TRACING HIS STEPS
The Man Wanted for Montgomery
County Murder Still at Large.
ONE OF HIS VICTIMS DEAD
Suspected AccompIices Arrested
and Taken to Rockville.
LOCAL POLICE ARE ACTIVE

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
BoYD'S Nd, May I5-Mrs. Rosenstein.
the second victim OF the murder near
Boyd's, in Montgomery county. Is In g.
dying condition at the hospital here. There
is no hope of her recovery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-15
The Quarantine Remoxed

United States Consul Ayme at Pointe
Petre, Island of Guadaloupe, has cabled the
State Department that the quarantine has
been removed as against Porto Rico
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-15
BUSINESS POINTERS,

business is growing better
ali the time.
To get and hold your share
of IL you must keep advertise
Ing right along.
An advertisements in n daily
paper bears fruit more
quickly and nbuudnntiy than
In any other form.
fou can reach more than
twice as many Washington
purchasers through the col
umns of The Star as you can
through any other medium.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-15
Appointed n Second Lieutenant.

The President has appointed Roger STAN
ley Fitch of Buffalo, N. Y, a second lieu
tenant in the army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-15

"All the Filipino generals support Agun-
aldo. Gen. Luna's reported overtures for
peace are untrue. Our army is near Ma
American line.
THE heat and rains are causing many
casualties in the American army. All the
hospitals are crowded with sick and wound
ed. Four hundred of the Cincinnati regi-
ment have been imprisoned by Gen. Otis for
INSTRUMENTATION in refusing to fight The
regular troops quartered in Manila and
other towns are quiet. The volunteers are
abused and are always at the front. with
sCanty rations.
THE discomfort between the Americans
and Europeans is general