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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13
Son of New York Senator Before
4azef Committee
BE DEFIES ATTORNEY MOSS
Refuses to Y Answer Questions
About His Personal Business.
OTHER WITH ESSES EXAMINED

NEW YORK, September 13.-At the OPEN
ing Of today's session of the Mazet fnvesti-
eating committee Mr.. Moss, counsel to the
committee. said it was expected that Mr..
Croker would be on the stand some time
during the day.
The first witness today was Alfred T.
White, former commissioner of city works
in Brooklyn. In 1896 he made an exhaus-
tive report on the Brooklyn water supply.
Three sources Of supply were examined at
that time, one Of them being the Ramapo
water supply. Witness said that General
Tracy had asked witness in 1894 II the
proposition from private water company
would be received. Witness replied that he
would do nothing until after his engineers
had made their report.
He thought Gen. Tracy represented the
Ramapo Company at that time. Mr..
White said that Engineer Northern had
reported that to deliver water from the
Ramapo shed to Brooklyn would cost S20
per million gallons. and that the Ramapo
supply would be Inadequate. Mr.. White
said it was his view that the state ought
to take charge Of all its watersheds and
apportion them between the cities.
Senator Piatt's Son Called.
Frank H. Platt son of Senator Thomas
G. Plat and junior member Of the law
=
called to the witness chair.
Mr. Plat said he knew little of the Ra-
mapo Water Company. He had no per-
sonal knowledge that Gen. Tracy had ever
been president Of the company. When Gen.
Tracy came into the firm In 1889 he
brought with him law suit concerning
the validity Of the title to certain lands in
which the Ramapo Company was inter-
ested.
When the act of 1895 was before Gov.
Morton. by which the, right was given to
where In the state. Gen. Tracy had re-
quested that a gentleman connected with
the firm appear before Gov. Morton and
present the case of the Ramapo Company.
Il never knew anything personally about
the Ramapo Water Company" said Mr..
indirect in it. never knew anything about
the bill until it was passed, and never
knew anything about the contract until
read Of it in the newspapers"
Assemblyman Hoffman asked Mr.. Platt
whether General Tracy was not president
was a member of the Greater New York
charter commission.
81 only know That the newspapers said
he had resigned the presidency before go
ing on the commission was the answer
'Do you know what salary Gen. Tracy
got as presidentR
81 don't know."e
DO you know that he owned 100000
worth of stock?'',e
II know nothing about it"
DO you own stock in that company
Never did?'<
He was asked whether his firm did any
work for Silas B. butcher. He did not re-
member, but thought not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13
woMAN.s GOLF TOURNAMENT.
Second Annual Meeting at Lake For.
est. Near Chicago.

CHICAGO, September 13.-The second
annual woman's golf tournament of the
Onwentsia Club began today at Lake For
est, the initial event being the preliminary
round, eighteen holes, medal play, in the
governors cup competition. For this
event there are over fifty entries. and the
competition bids fair to exceed that of
last year, both in point of numbers and
quality of play.
The governors cup, presented by the
board of governors of the Onwentsia Club.
has twice been won by Miss Marion Shear
son. formerly of the Chicago Golf Club,
but now of the Richmond County Country
Club of Staten Island, N. Y. third vic
tory will give her absolute possession of
the trophy and with this chance in view
she has come from New York to compete.
Besides the governors cup there are three
other cup prizes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13
Child Charged With Theft.

Katie Price, colored, twelve years old
was arrested last night by Detective Hern-
don and locked Up on three charges OF
theft. The child lives at No. 11O6 K street
and is empAoyedwat Miss Lees boarding
house. No 42O2 R street. She had been in
the habit Of carrying meals to house 1121
l street. and it Is alleged she stole from
this house airinggset with pearls. belonging
to Miss Mary CsBall. and a gold pin, the
property of Miss Holland A cloak was
taken from Miss Ices house.
Katie evidentlyss did not know the value
of the jewefry. fbr she gave one article to
a companioH, and was going to give the
other to a ybung cousin. She will be tried
in the PoliSe Court tomorrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13
CIemency to a Private.

Private Thomas McVeigh, Company G,
lst Wyoming Volunteer Infantry, was tried
by a general court-martial convened at
linus, P. L., in June last. on the charge of
striking his superior officer. He was found
guilty and sentenced Ito be shot to death
With musketry at such time and place as
the proper authority may direct" two
thirds of the court concurring in the SEN
tence. The case having been considered by
President Mckinley. he has directed that
the sentence be committed to dshonorable
discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allow
ances due, and confinement at hard labor
for the period of three years. Alcatraz Is
land. Cal. has been designated as the place
of confinement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13
DEPARTURE OF TROOPS.
Date of Sailing of Transport for Ma
Mia From San FranciscO.

Date of Sailing of Transport for Ma
Mia From San FranciscO.
A dispatch has been received at the War
Department from the quartermaster at San
Francisco giving the program for the de-
parture of troops for the Philippine Islands.
The 30th Infantry, Colonel Gardner, and
400 recruits will sail on the Sherman Sep
TENDER 81; seven companies of the 34th In
fantry, Colonel Kennon. on the Belgian
King September 10; seven companies of the
9th Infantry. Colonel Bell, on the Elder,
September 20; six companies of the 32d
Infantry. Colonel Craig, on the Sikh, Sep
TENDER "a, and six companies of the 32d In
fantry on the Charles Nelson, or the Rio.
September %; the 26th Infantry, Colonel
Rice, and $50 recruits, on the Sheridan
September "a; the 31st Regiment, Colonel
Petit and 400 recruits, on the Grant, Sep
TENDER 10.
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PALMER SAILS FOR HOME.
He Says McGOvern Defeated Him on a
FIuke.

NEW YORK, September 13.-Thomas Pal
mer the English bantam-weight pugilist,
who was beaten by Terry McGovern
yesterday, sailed for home the Ameri-
can line steamer New York today.
Palmer looked very spruce and showed
no marks of yesterdays fight.
''McGovern is the luckiest man in the
world said Palmer. Il have fought many
more battles than he has and have never
lost one until yesterday. l did not do my
self justice, and honestly l cannot believe
I'm beaten. He beat me on 4 tiuke. l will
meet McGovern again for any amount he
can raise. l am going over now to fight
Curley. l shall certainly beat Curley, and
then / want to meet McGovern. If Nc
Govern will not meet me again / shall re-
tire from the ring and engage in business"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13
Army Orders.

The following named officers, having ten
dered their designations, have been honor
ably discharged the service of the United
States: Capt E. Fl. Loffhagen, 33d Volun-
teer Infantry, and First Lieuts. c. G. Nc
Donald and Thomas G. Bradley of the 9th
Volunteer Infantry.
Maj. Hamilton 8. Wallace, paymaster,
U. 8. A.. recently appointed. has been
ordered to report for temporary duty in
this city.
Maj j. B. Aleshire, quartermaster, u. S.
". has been assigned to duty with station
in Chicago, for the purpose of inspecting
and purchasing horses for the army.
Second Lieut.. Martin Novak. AID Volun-
teer Infantry, recently appointed, has been
ordered to report to his regimental COM
mander for assignment to duty.
Second Lieut.. H. c. White. jr., 18th Cav
airy. U. 8. ", has been ordered to report
at Columbus barracks, to accompany re-
cruits to the Philippines.
Col. D. w. Burke, recently promoted, has
been assigned to the command Of the 18th
tired from active service.
Lieut.. Col. H. r. Brinkerhof has been
assigned to the 18th United States Infantry,
vice Burke, promoted. Col. Brinkerhoff
San Francisco by Capt. Alexander B. Dyer
9th United States Artillery
Second Lieuts. w. w. Colt and c. B.
Rogan. IT.. o. >. v; as, signal ma s Corps have
Deen reHeVeu from uuly dl oisHdi corps
post, Fort Myer. Va, and ordered to An
gel Island. Cal, there to report to the COM
manding general Department of California.
Lieut.. Col. Isaac Arnold, jr., ordnance de-
partment, U. 8. A., hae been ordered to
make number Of visits during the months
OF September and October to the works of
the Firth-Sterling Steel Company. DENIM
Ter, Pa, on business pertaining to the in
spection Of deck-piercing projectiles now
being manufactured by that company for
the government.
Capt e. A. Edwerds 18th United States
Infantry, now on sick leave, has been
ordered to Rochester. N. Y, for recruiting
duty in that city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13

Rum-Crazed Youth Commits Awfu
Crime In Massachnsetts.

SOUTHBRIDGE, Mass, September 49,
A double murder occurred late last, night
near the manufacturing village Of Fisk
dale. about ten miles northwest of this
town. John King and his wife. an aged
couple were killed by their son Peter who
was crazed from the excessive use Of
Ii Iuor. The skulls Of both were crushed
By a heavy instrument.
The murderer also attempted to kill his
brother Thomas, but only succeeded in
infiicting severe wounds. Peter Is now con-
fined in the lookup here. He is in an I'M
conscious condition and may die.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13
TENDERS RESIGNATION.
Mr. Smith Thompson. Jr.. Retfres
From Public Service

Mr.. Smith Thompson. .Jr.. Retfres
From Public Service.
MI Smith Thompson, jr, this afternoon
rendered his resignation as clerk and ap-
praiser in the office of the register of wills
for the District of Columbia. This action
was taken by Mr.. Thompson in order that
he may devote his entire time to the prac-
tice Of law.
In communication accepting the resig-
nation Mr.. ]. Nota McGill, the register Of
wills. said to Mr.. Thompson, in part:
Your resignation means the loss of a val
liable official, who has. by faithful labor.
coupled with marked ability, done so much
to bring the Probate Court to its present
high standard
AS Mr.. McGill also retires from the office
OF register Of wills the Both instant, his
successor will fill the vacancy to be Great
ed by the resignation of Mr.. Thompson.
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WILL BE INVESTIGATED.
Complaints Regarding the COnstFuC
ton of Public Buildings.

Complaints Regarding the COnstruc-
ton of Public Buildings.
Assistant Secretary Vanderlip has return
ed to Washington from an official trip to
different eastern cities. 1t is understood
that Mr.. Vanderlip will in few days. as
chairman Of the personnel board Of the
treasury, take up the changes which have
been recommended in the office of the
supervising architect Of the treasury. There
are number of these changes, including
four or five dismissals. some reductions and
promotions. Mr.. Vanderlip will investigate
the matter carefully.
So far as can be learned, there Is to be no
wholesale reorganization Of this branch of
the treasury, but the changes contemplated
will, it Is hoped, result in decreasing some
of the complaints which have been made.
Washington is not the only city which has
entered complaints about public buildings,
and the higher officials Of the treasury pro-
pose to see why these complaints are made
and on whom the responsibility should rest.
Inefficient material will be weeded out and
better obtained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13
A New 81 Counterfeit.

The secret service bureau gives mig
Of new counterfeit 50 silver certificate.
1t is of the series of 1896. This counterfeit
is printed on two pieces Of thin, soft paper
which have been pasted together, no at
tempt having been made to initiate the silk
fiber to be found In the genuine 1t is ap-
parently a zinc etching. The lathe work
and portraits are especially bad. The green
ink on back of note has a faded, washed
out appearance. Much of the small letter.
ing Is indecipherable. The note is from
one-eighth to one-auarter of an inch too
small; and this, coupled with the poor
character of the work, should cause it to
be readily detected
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13
RAILWAY MUST vACATE.
Order for Removal of Tracks From
Government Reservation.

Order for Removal of Tracks From
Government Reservation.
Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
FALLS CHURCH, Va, Sept. Is, 1899.
1t is understood an order is now being
formulated at the War Department re-
qufring Mr.. R. H. Phillips, manager of the
Washington, Arlington and Falls Church
Railway Company, to remove. within f1f-
teen days, SO much Of the track of his
railroad from Rosslyn to Columbia pike as
is on the government reservation. This
order is the elimination of trouble be-
tween Mr.. Phillips and Major G.. W. 8.
Stevens. who is in charge of the signal
corps at Fort Myer, growing out of trouble
over telegraph and telephone poles of the
signal corps The War Department ap-
pointed commission to investigate this
and other grievances. and the report Of this
commission, 1t is said, is the basis of the
order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13
JoURNEYMEN PAINTERS STRIKE.
Fifteen Hundred Quit Work In PhiIa-
deIphiA Today.

PHILADELPHIA, September 13.-Fif
teen hundred. members Of the Amalgamat-
ed Journeymen House Painters Associa-
ton went on strike today IN consequence
of the failure of the master painters to
sign the agreement presented them by the
association. The union demands an eight
hour work day at 30 cents hour, time
and half time for extra work and double
time for Sunday. Apprentices are appor-
toned at the rate of one to every five jour-
neymen. The agreement is to remain in
force until September l, 1900
The scale has been signed by 125 ma ster
painters, $50 refusing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13
Alleged Di.obedience of Orders

Alleged DtsObed1enCe OF Or0ere.
Warrants ,were, placed in the hands of the
United States marshal for the District of
Columbia this afternoon calling for the
arrest of Charles Nelson, Charles Williams
and Charles Swanson. seamen, the charge
being that they refused to obey the lawful
order of the captain OF vessel on which
they had shipped. and thereby violated the
provisions Of section 4598 Of the Revised
Statutes Of the United States.
The complaint was brought by Robert
Blair. captain of the schooner Augustus
Hunt, that, has Just arrived here from Bath,
Me-, with a cargo of ice.
The expectation is that the men will be
taken into custody this afternoon and that
a hearing Of the matter will occur tomor-
row.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13
COLONIZATION IN BRAZIL.
Land That is Being Acquired Is
Bought as Private Enterprtse.

Land That Is Being Acquired Is
Bought rs Private Enterprise.
Neither the State Department nor the
German embassy has any official advices
on the reported acquisition by the German
government Of a large tract in Brazil
The tract is said to be about 1000 miles
square, and there was at first some idea
among officials that governmental trans
fer of this extent might involve some con-
sideratton of the Monroe doctrine.
The German minister says, however, that
no such acquisition has been made by the
German government. and that the report
probably grows out of the work Of coloni-
zation societies in Brazil, some of which
are conducted in Germany on the same
general lines that foreign colonies are es-
tablished in the western part of the United
States. These, however, are distinctly pri-
vate enterprises, without government con-
nectiOn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13
Naval Promotions.

Promotions of officers in the navy were
announced at the Navy Department today
as follows: Lieutenant commander, c. F.
Pond; commander, c. G. Bowman; pay in
spector S. Rand; lieutenants, Clarence Eng
land. R. w. McNeely. s. P. Fulinwfder. G.
L. P. Stone, D. F. Sellers and 8. V. Ora
ham; chief engineer, H. P. Norton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13
YELLOW FEVER AT NEW ORLEANS.
Surgeon General Wyman Informed of
Four Cases There.

SuFSeOH UeneFAI )" yMun In1OfmeO OF
Four Cases There.
Surgeon General Wyman today received
official confirmation of the existence of
four cases of yellow fever at New Orleans.
DR.. Carter is due to arrive there tomor-
row, and he will have charge of matters
In that CITY, On the way DR.. Carter stopped
at Port Tampa He reported conditions
there very satisfactory, and his report is
concurred in by Assistant Surgeon Trotter,
and also by DR.. Drummer, who went to Port
Tampa from Savannah. Surgeon General
Wyman is very hopeful that the fever will
not reach the mainland Of Florida.
DR.. Wyman has decided not to make pub
lie the daily reports giving the details Of
new cases and deaths at Key West, but
mi-weekly he will issue a statement
showing the progress of the epidemic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13
Grain, Provision. and Cotton Market.

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co., bankers
and brokers, 1419 F St, members New York
stock exchange, correspondents Messrs La
'denburg. Thalmann & Co., New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13
MAJOR PORTER VERY ILL.
Only Yellow Fever Patient in Jack
son, Miss.

JACKSON. Miss, September 13.-Major
Porter, the single yellow fever patient
here, IS in a very dangerous condition. A
flood of local guarantees are expected
upon an announcement of his death. While
comparatively small number of people
have left the city the majority of citizens
are remaining closely within their homes
awaiting further developments. The house
toulouse inspection shows a favorable con-
dition of health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13
RECEIVERS APPOINTED,
Messrs. Warner and Wine Given
Charge of Victoria Flats.

Messrs. Warner and Wine Given
Charge of Victoria Flats.
In connection with the proceedings in
equity for an injunction instituted the 9th
instant by David C. Grayson and others
against Frank I. Wood and others, Justice
Cole today signed an order appointing
Brafnard H. Warner and Louis d. Wine
receivers until further order of the court.
AS such they are authorized and instructed
to take charge Of the Victoria flats proper
ty, together with all the fixtures, personal
property and equipment relating thereto, to
carry on the business Of the flats in sub
Stantially the same manner it has hereto
fore been carried on. The receivers are re-
CURED to furnish bond in the sum of $1O,-
OOO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13
JAMES b. EUsTIs' BURIAL.

Remains Laid to Rest in Cave Hill
Cemetery, Louisville.
LOUISVILLE, KY, September 13-The
remains of James B. Eustis, former ambas-
sador to France. were laid to rest in Cave
Hill today beside his WIFE, The body ar
rived here from New York. accompanied
by James b. Eustis. jr., and VIM. B.
Eustis, nephew of the deceased The re-
mains We're taken to the cemetery imme-
diately after their arrival here Brief fun
eral services were conducted at the grave
by Rev. George Grant Smith Of Trinity
Episcopal Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13
Old Lead Mine Redl.coxered.

WEST PLAINS, Mo. September 13-The
old Gamble lead mine. concerning which
there have been traditions among the peo-
pie of south Missouri and northern Arkan-
sas has been discovered in Fulton county
Ark, 1t is claimed. Two prospectors on
the farm of Cass Washam, after digging
down a few feet. struck a ladder, which
led them into an old cavern that they saw
Is rich in lead. Samples have been brought
to town.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13

Private letters received at the papal dele
CATION here speak of the excellent health
the pope has been enjoying of late, his
vigorous appearance and the interest he
takes in current affairs. These advices
from the best posted sources within the
Vatican are regarded as offsetting the fire.
quently repeated reports of the pope's de-
cline
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13
Fire in Asphalt Works.

PHILADELPHIA, September 13-The
Richardson & Ross Asphalt Block and Tile
Works. at Both and Race streets, were de-
stroyed by fire today, entailing a loss of
100000. The blaze was caused by the
boiling over of crude oil and asphalt AL
bert h. Lewis. fireman. was severely in
jured by falling girder. =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13
Turrman Lackay Badly Hurt.

MUNCIE. Ind, September 13.-John s.
Lackay. the race horse breeder and owner
of the sale stables at Cambridge City, was
probably fatally injured in fall from a
sulky while driving on his track yesterday
His horse stumbled and fell, throwing
Lackay . distance Of thirty feet forward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13
THE INDUSTRIAL coMu,ss,ox
Action Taken on Mr.. DonnelIy's Res
iEnatiOn in O Long Buaineas Sessiou

fSnatfOn In q Long Business Session.
Inc industrial commission held long
business session today. Among other
things the commission acted on the resig-
nation of p. II. Donnelly, which has been
in their hands for some time Mr., DON
nelly has been the disbursng officer of the
commission during the last twelve months.
having originally accepted an appointment
with the commission as secretary. He
leaves at this time to again take his place
as travelling agent for the western branch
OF the Du Pont Powder Company. with
headquarters at Chicago. The commission
today adopted resolutions regretting Mr..
Donnellys departure from their employ. :.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13

LINT. Upper Austria, September a.
The rapid rise of the rivers salzach, Ems
and Traun has. Hooded the country inter-
rupting road and railway communications
At iscnl and Ebensee- several bridges have
been destroyed and many families have
been driven from their houses Rain con.
tinues falling everywhere.
BERLIN, September 13.-Floods are re.
ported in the Silesian and Bavarian noun.
tain regions. Communication between
Munich and Innsbruck is interrupted.
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MIR. vanderbi,t,. Funera, Friday.

NEW YORK, September 13.-The pail
bearers at the funeral Of Cornelius Wander
bilt on Friday next will be John Hone, Geo.
r. Fearing, Chauncey NJ. Depew. ]. Pier
pont Morgan. H. B. Ledyard Frederic
Bronson. Samuel F. Barger W. Bayard
Cutting, George A. Croker and George
MacCulioch Miller.
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Steel Mills to Start Up.
necial Disna tch tn The Evening Star

CUMBERLAND, Md. September 49,
The Potomac Steel Company, which has
leased the extensive rolling mill plant here,
has gotten the rail mill in readiness, and
has also decided to operate the puddle
mill. This will be in shape in about four
weeks. 1t is expected that $50 men will be
at work by November l. The work of i'm
the scarcity of material caused by the
boom in the iron market.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13
George SiIersG oing to New York.

CHICAGO, September 1a.-George siler.
who has besn referee of the greatest fstic
contests in recsAt years. has decided to
leave Chicago .apd locate permanently in
New York. He has been chosen official
referee of the Coney Island Athletic Club
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13
The Progress. of Recruiting.

Recruiting for the ten volunteer regi-
ments last called out continues compare
lively brisk. The total enrolment to date
is s, 796 men, of which number 476 were OBJ
tanned yesterday. The 39th Volunteer In
fantry at Fort Crook, Nebr.. continues to
lead in the number Of eniistments.