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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-14
RETURNS FROM CUBA.
Mr.. ID. e. McCOmb's Impressions of
the City of Havana.

Mr.. D. E. McComb. the District superin-
tendent of sewers, today returned from a
visit of about four months to Havana
Cuba where he went at the request of Gen.
Ludlow, military governor of that city, to
assist in projecting system of sewers
for Havana Of this work Mr. McComb de-
clines to speak, feeling that it would be
improper for him 20 say anything in ad-
vance of the action of Gen. Ludlow Speak
ing of Havana, Mr.. McComb said that de-
spite the reputation for uncleanliness it
appeared to him to be as clean as a good
many American cities. OF course it's pres
ent condition is due to the untiring and in
telligent work of Gen. Ludlow and his
corps of assistants explained Mr. McComb.
of whom Lieut. Co. W. NJ Black, who
preceded Capt. Beach as District Commits
sioner, IS most prominent and capable
member.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-14
IN THE CRIMINAL COURT.
Defendant Withdra~s Plea of GUILTY.
Another Arrangement.

In Criminal Court No. 1 today Arthur
Sylvester. Indicted for assault with intent
TO kill withdrew his plea of not guilty and
pleaded guilty of assault and battery This
plea was accepted by the United States
attorney, and Justice Clabaugh thereupon
sentenced the defendant to imprisonment in
the District Jail for eleven months and
twenty-Elne days.
Frank Exum. indicted for assault with
intent 70 Kill, was arraigned today in the
same court, and entered plea of nor
guilty.
Charges Of HOUSEKEEPING against Ben
jamin Scrivener and Frank Street have
been Uoile pressed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-14

We are well supplied
with the new Welt-sole Ok
lords SO much sought by
ladies and men.
They are entirely new
and in exact fashions.
Our early wedding or
ders show that our un-
usually choice effects in
shapes and colorS are ap-
preciated.
The line OF $50 Nature
shape" Shoes for ladies and
men is complete.
Making theseSpecial $50
Shoes in our own factory
gives them many hnepoints
not to be found in any other
shoes at that price.
Made for dress and every
day, for town or country
wear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-14
REITz KtMoR DIsCREDITED.
british War Office knows Nothing of
the Threat.


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OH h-- rrtthl--sIv hanged a. he CrIy -itrIrs
r.rr.-s1 I'm mo ..t-.Tf NJ So s'. -
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p,.rt.s e., o..
Nat Cen Whites relief is considered a
matter II pressing Importance Is again evil
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-14
Army Orders,

Capt Charles NJ Wing. 40th Volunteer
Infantry, having rendered his resignation
has been honorably discharged.
Capt. George Mex. Williamson, assistant
qpartermaste-, has been relieved from duty
al San Juan de Porto Rico and ordered to
report TO the quartermaster general for fur
Their orders.
Capt. W. C. r. Colquhoun. assistant n,ar-
termasJer, now at Savannah Ga has been
ordered TO duty at San Juan de Porto Rico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-14

PARIS, November 14.-Col. Picquart has
written letter to the premier, NJ Wal
deck Rousseau, asking for a judicial in
curry into the proceedings of Gen Gonse
and M. Gribefin of the archives bureau in
connection with the Dfeyfus case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-14
DIED THIS MORNING.
Widow of james l.. Barbour PASSES
Away.

Mrs. Annie Barbour. widow of the la tie
Jas l.. Barbour, died this morning at the
residence of her daughter, Mrs. f. p Nc
CARNEY, No 1It4 10Th street northwest.
Mrs. Barbour's death will be a great
shock to a large circle of friends who have
not known that she was seriously ILL., The
death occurred at $50, and the arrange
ments for the funeral are yet to be made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-14
LINDULA WINS FIRST RACE.
Fine Weather and Large Attendance
Mt Bennfng Today.


RACE TRACK, BENNING, d. C.. Mo-
vember 1.-THE third days racing of the
autumn meeting of the Washington Jockey
Club drew another large crowd to the Ben
ming track this afternoon, the great major
ity being of decidedly speculative mind
The air was just cool enough to be brac-
ing, and MANY ladies were again in the
stand.
Duke OF Middleburg. Tremargo, Sweet
Caporal, Bardella, Goal Runner, Kilt and
Maurice were scratched in the first race,
Strangest and LinduIa being added start
ers Bermuda Hundred. the Corinthian.
the critic, Spaider, Uncle Josh and Jamaica
In the second. Lady Lindsey and Bondman
In the third, and First Whip and James
in the fourth
FIRST race, seven furlongs Lindula
20 Conner), II and 4, won Strangest, (Jen-
klns), and to g. second; the Gardner
tCowman), 20 and e, third. Time, %
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-14

Chief Justice Alvey was unable to attend
the session of the Court of Appeals today
being confined to his home by an attack of
rheumatism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-14
Government Bonds,

Grain, Provisions and Cotton Markets
Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co., bankers
| and brokers. 14l9 F St, members New York
| stock exchange, correspondents Messrs- La
| denburg. Thalmann & Co., New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-14
Entries for Tomorrow.

First race all ages, six and one-half fur
lcngs-Solon, 9S; Randy, 9S; Precursor, 1O5;
All Cold, 100; First Whip, 100; Lamp Globe,
1903; Sidney Lucas, 112; Cormorant, III.
Second race, two-year-olds, five furlongs-
Carbuncle, 100; Cupidity, 1O9 Golden Rat
tie, 1919; Carasal 10, 100; Hagedon, H.; Sid
ney Lucas, 112 Philistus, III; Bermuda
Prince, 112.
Third race, hurdle, selling, mile and three
fourths-Eigenta, 145; Lost Chord. 145;
Hurry Up, 151; Bob White, 151; McFonso
154; Decapod, 154: Phoebus, 157; julius
Caesar, 100: Gov. Griggs, 1913.
Fourth race, selling. 1 mile and 100 yards
-*Niorts, 80; Sir Hubert. 102; *Kilt, 1O4 ::
Matanza, 10i; Lindula. 1o4; Domneer, 107 /;
Srangest, 107; The Gardner, 10Y; Atlantus,
100; Al, arado II, 100; ST Simonian, '112;
Hanweli, 112.
apprentice allowance claimed
Fifth race, handicap, mile and sixteenth
Sir Hubert, 93: Bangor, 102; Queen of
Song. 1o3; Flax Spinner, 104 Glonoine, 1O5;
sWarrenton, 1l5; Kinnkinick. 112; Brisk,
1906; Charentus, 115; Trillo 126.
Warrenton and Brisk coupled in betting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-14
"lf they're Rich's
shoes they're proper"
Ten-TWO r.

We are now gradually trans
ferring our immense stock to
our new store, across the way.
Notwithstanding the fact, there
is no interference with business,
as the work of removing is be-
ing done under cover OF night
after closing hours.
We are as ready to show our
complete line of Wedding,
Evening and Dress Footgear-
our Walking Shoes and Shoes
for rainy-day wear with the
short skirt-the Superb Col
lege' Shoes for young ladies
and men-the many styles of
Riding, Hunting, Golhng and
Sporting Boots and Shoes
those Excellent Oxfords and
Gymnasium Slippers for indoor
sports-the varied assortment
OF Coachmen's, Buffers and
Walters Footgear - and the
NoiseleSs Shoes for nurses and
maids.
The remarkable offer OF 20
per cent discount on the dollar
on the Lightweight Footwear
will continue until we get set
tied in our new home.
B. Rich's Sons,
High-Grade Footwear.
Ten-Two F-soon to be
Ten-One.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-28
COMPLETING SOUND DEFENCES.
PLUM ISLAND NOW HAS A GARR1SON-EX-
TENSION OF SYSTEM BEING CAR
RIED OFT

New-Iondon Conn. June p (speciaD-A detail
Of fifty artilerymen left Fort Trumbull this morn
ing for Plum Islan nd. 10 garrison the fortihcaons
recently built there by the Government. The post
for the present will be under command Of Second
Lieutenant Nugent OF the I'd Artillery. The men
were taken over on the steamer Manhanset. carry
ing with them rations and the necessary equipage
for camping out until the barracks which are not
yet completed, be made ready for them This
action indicat that the heavy disappearing guns
which have been mounted in the fortihcations are
now ready for use. and drills will begin at once
Last week Gull Island. near Plum. was garrisoned
by 10 arterymen under Second Lieutenant
stephens The foruhcations this island
similar r strength and efficiency 10 those on Plum.
modern disappearing guns being mounted Gull ISL
and is barren sand waste Plum Island is more
fertile. Part OF the latter island is owned by ex-
Mayor Abram S. Hewitt. OF New-York.
These islands. with Fishers Island. which Is much
larger. from chain across the eastern entrance TO
Long Island Sound in what is known the Race
Heavy fortihcations building the west
ern end OF Fishers Island, several hundred men
having been employed on the work for many
months. Rapid progress Is being made II is be
heved that before the END OF me summer the big
guns viii have been mounted and this post will be
ready for garrison.
few miles away from Fishers Island. similar for
tihca ions are being built When these finished
a complete chain OF strongly fortified points extend
Ing across the Sound entrance will guard the Race.
through which vessels enter the Sound About
mounted ready TO train upon any hostile vessel
that approaches At me Army and Navy Club din
ner al Fort Gris~od House. Groton. last week.
Rear admiral Bunce spoke OF this system OF forth
hcations, and declared that its importance could
be overestimated. He regarded It Impossible for
hostile fleet 10 run past these fortihcations with
out destruction
The island fertilization work was begun shortly
before the war with Spain. and during that war
work was rushed night and day. II generally
supposed then that the construction far az
vanced, but the fact was that there was practically
no projection against the entrance Of a feet that
might nave desired 10 make hostile demonStra-
ton In the Sound and proceed up 70 New-York
CITY. Now. however. there are big guns all the
ISLANDS ready TO train upon enemy. The
structon has been in charge Of Major Smith >.
Leach whose Offices In NeW-London.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-28
INCORPORATED ~ THIS STATE.

Albany. June z-The following companies were
Incorporated to-day with the Secretary OF State:
Some Brothers Company. OF Nepera Part West
chester County. 10 deal a. wines and liquors. capi-
tai, 700. Directors-Henry Som Juas A Man
del and Bernard Lipmsn OF New-York
The NJ l.. Lee Lithographing Company. OF New
York; capital, $1,000. Directors-Marfin L. Lee.
Isaac Rosenthal and Dinah Rosenthal. OF New
York
The American Sewing Machine Repair Company.
OF New-York; capital, $1,000 Directors-Max Stern.
Henry Hefch. Moses l. Mituemark Gerson
Herbst. Solomon Krampner. Max Schoenfeld and
Leon J. Revere OF New York; Morris Beck and
Henry L. Gerber. OF Brooklyn.
The ElwOod Building Company. OF Middletown
Orange County; capital. 500 Directors-Jacob
Gunther Charles L. Elwood Emil (. Raash, j.
Frank Tuthill Otis D. Hardenburgh and Charles
K. Taylor. of Uddlstouu-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-28
PINGREE on ALGER's COURSE.

HE COMMENDS THE SECRETARY FOX
STANDING BY THE PRESIDENT.
Chicago June IA dispatch The Tribune
from Detroit says:
Governor Pingree to-day in an interview SAID:
The success Of General Ayers Senatorial cam
psign will neither be reputation nor an ndoIse-
ment OF the National Administration. II Will be
reputation Of Senator Mcmillan and his question
able methods 1t will be protest from the great
masses OF the common people against the rotten
ness which has run rampant In the State. Whetner
in favor OF Mckinley not cuts no hgure
General Ager may be Administra ton man hist
last and all the time, and had been in his posi-
ton during the time he has held the office OF
Secretary Of War. l believe l should have done
Just he has done. And more than that would
stand by the guns Of my superiors. as Alger mas
done. ! would not go back my chief even II l
did think ne had made a mistake. and that IL
what Ager may have thought
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-28
LAWN TENNIS.
YALE TRIUMPHs OVER PRINCETON ONCE
MORE AT THE WEST SIDE TOURNAMENT.

MORE AT THE WEST SIDE TOURNAMENT.
The Metropolitan championship lawn tennis
matches drew large crowd OF enthusiastic spec
,ators TO the courts OF the West Side Tennis Club
Eighty-ninth-st. and Central Park West. yesterday
afternoon and they treated 70 some good
tennis or the twenty-four players entered in the
championship singles only eight survived the days
play. and the field will be narrowed TO III. semi
final stage this afternoon. The matches scheduled
for to-day are Bostwick Fennessy. Millett ".
Paret Tallant VS. Allen. and Cragin VS.. Davidson.
The feature OF Yesterdays play was the match
between Allen the champion OF Yale. and Little.
the Princeton champion. Allen had all the best OF
the struggle at first. but the second set, the
Princeton man pulled up from 81 againt him 20
SIS. and in the next game was three times within
a single stroke OF the set Allen steady at the
critical points however and pulled out the set and
match.
The doubles will begin this afternoon. Yester-
days scores follow;
Championship singles Cprelminary roundl-J parss
First rounds @ Mnle,t s. H. Gillespie. "a
italian; beat NJ Ogden 81 %: J. A. Allen beat
r. Little Ga. SIS: J. c. Davidson bes, r. D. Thuroer
81. 81 .
Ohalf nfteen) beat r D Thurber (haf-nreen) e-3 eI
II Gillespie scratch bea, ". g. Ltchensten dslt-
httesn). 81 - "a NJ Clark scratch ses, q;
half fifteen, beat W Rosenbeum nf,een) SO
a. Ga H. A Piummer owe hslt ntte,n, beat g
fifteen c G Edward thslt-fneen) Ga 81. -;
w r. Cragn. jr. Cscrstch) beat VI. Ogden lowe half
ae.n Pare, loT. thirty h.r beat .: A,ssSs
bat C. F. Fennessy Chfte,n). rs. 81 H.. T. Avery
scratch beat j. G Davidson lowe thirty. 80 81;
Bur halfth heat e T. Buckingham ''crateh).
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-28
A NEW RECORD FROM HAVANA.

THE MEXICO MAKES TIE RUN HERE IN TWO
DAYS FIFTEEN HOURS AND FORTY MINUTES
The New-Yor and Cuba Line steamship Mexico
Captain Mcintosh. which arrived from Havana yes
terday afternoon, made the trip in days Is hours
and 20 minutes This is the fastest time on record
between the two ports. Tie MeXicos average
speed was 1907 knots hour. Her best days run
was 456 knots. She left Havana June a. passing
MORO Castle. al which starting time is taken.
o NJ and arrived at Sandy Hook Lghtship yes
terday at 1910 a. m. This makes her actual time
DAYS Is hours and 10 minutes allowing for slow
ing down 10 take on the pilot The difference in
time between Havana and this port is thirty min
utes which makes the Mexcos record time as
given above.
The steamship Havana formerly held the record,
her fastest voyage having been made In days
and 10 hours
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-28
ACTING UNDER THE PEACE TREATY.
sPANIsH-BoRN RESIDENTS OF ISLANDS WILL
sooN HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY 10 DETER
tG' tc' MINE THEIR ALLEGIANCE.

Warrington June Z7.-The Spanish Government
is about 10 take steps to determine how MANY
spxnfsh-bo-n residents Of Cuba, Porto RICO ana
the Philippines intend maintain their allegiance
10 the Crown Of Spain. Provision for this was
made in the Treaty OF Paris which allows one
year from the date Of exchanging notifications OF
the treaty within which Spanish born residents
could make known their wish remain subjects
OF Spain The newly appointed Spanish consuls-
general at Havana Manila and San Juan will open
registers at their respective stations and al other
points where Spanish born residents may make
declaration before court Of record OF their IN
tention 10 continue allegiance TO the Crown OF
Spain: otherwise allegiance is renowned. and they
become citizens of the territory in which they may
live
There will be no more Spanish consular appoint
1nents for the present the purpose being 10 allow
the new consuls- general TO determine how far the
service should be extended IN Cuba. Porto RICO
and the Philippines. The appontees then Will oe
drawn from the local Spanish residents In this
wav the Spanish authorities expect TO secure an
organization in touch with the local spanish sen
roent The Spanish Minister, the Duke OF AlCOs'
will leave this city for Manchester by tne-oeSd,
Mass Tomorrow where the Spanish Legation VIII
Dc located through the summer A,,eLos ra,or+
OfaciaI denial is given TO the published report
that Senior Segrario, Spanish Consul -Generdi a.
havana Will be Charge Anaires here N me
absence of the Minister There will be no Charge
a AfTaires here this summer. the business oeIis
Transacted by mail with the State Departn s,
hui - any direct representation is required senior
Riano first secretary. Will be esIaonSneu "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-28
WHERE o. Fl. P. BELMONT WASN'T WANTED.
PAYMENT OF BILL FOR CARRIAGE HIRE FOR
THE NEw-YoRKER AT LOUISVILLE REFUSED.

PAYMENT OF BILL FOR CARRIAGE HIRE FOR
THE NEW YORKER AT LOUISVILLE REFUSED.
Louisville. XIV. June q (SpecaD.-The visit OF 0.
II Belmont and his party to the convention or
the Ohio Valley League OF BimetaHc Cluos mas
resulted in suit for s24 against John Dunlap
member OF the State Central Democratic Commit
tee The suit was on a bill for carriages furnished
10 the Belmont party at Mr.. Dunlaps direction by
the Louisville Carriage Company Mr.. Dunlap
wanted the Committee Of Arrangements 20 pay the
bill but they declined they had refused Mr
Dunlap's request for an invitation for Mr.. Belmont
State Chairman Semonin said they did not want
the New-York man. The subcommittee on speak
ers also refused 70 put Mr.. Belmont on the pro
gramme Notwithstanding this Mr. Dunlap in
yited Mr. Belmont. and, finding that he was un-
provided with a seat al the Bryan banquet. gave
IN his own place TO the New-Yorker. He also got
the chairman to call upon Mr. Belmont for few
remarks al the end OF the dinner
The bill FOR the carriages Mr.. Dunlap ordered
sent TO the Committee Of Arrangements who re-
fused 10 pay II. Then Nj Dunlap sued. The
case was to be tried this afternoon in Magistrate
Meglemery's court. but when Il was called Dunlap
paid the bin and the suit was dismissed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-28
MANIA T'TAN' S POWER HOUSE.
TO BE AT SEVENTY FOURTH AND SEVEN
TY-FIFTH SITS. AND THE EAST RIVER.
LARGE PLOT OF LAND STANDARDIZATION
OF THE srrE-coNTRAcT FOR THE
THIRD RAIL

The Manhattan Railway Company. which has
for months been perfecting plans for substituting
electricity for the motive power its
various elevated lines. has begun actively the
great task OF carrying those plans into execution.
The following statement given out yesterday
by President Gould. after the meeting OF the Ex-
ecutive Committee
The Manhattan Railway Company has secured
a location for its power house. at Seventy-fourth
has frontage Of % feet the river by so feet
on the side streets enough space TO install the
power for the elevated system and allow for an
increase I'm growth Of - per cent
The contract for 5000 tons Of third rail, weighing
100 pounds per yard. has 6een given to the I.acka-
ton Of which will commence in September
During the last week competitive bids have been
received from the largest engine builders and
boiler factories in the country which are now being
tabulated and compared for the action OF Presi-
dent Gould and the Executive Committee.
The new power house. which will be only mile
south OF the big power house OF the Metropolitan
Street Railway Company will be one Of the largest
in the country. and It's location on the East River
will be Of much advantage 10 the Manhattan Rail-
way Company. since coal be delivered direct
ly from the barges 10 the power house. and ashes
can he as readily removed. while the heavy ma
chinery necessary for the generation Of the power
also he unloaded from the railroad floats
without having 10 be trucked through the city
streets. 1t is reported that the contract for the
third rail awarded TO the Lackawanna Steel
Company more than month ago. 1t has not yet
developed which Of the systems Of electric pro-
pusion is to be adopted. but It is still generally
believed that the decision will be in favor OF the
mutipe-unit system. under which each car Is
equipped with its motor the cars then being
en abled to be operated either singy trains.
President Goulds statement had favorable effect
the stock OF his company in the stock market.
Manhattan making net advance for the day OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-28
sr LAWRENCE COUNTY NOMINATIONS.

Gouverneur. n Y. June A.-The St LAwrencs
County Republican Convention was held this a1'er-
noon at Canton the county seat. Norlha 'io"s
were equivalent 10 an election. Royal Newton Oh
r,a,shyuls was elected chairman. and ". B. Bur-
ton. OF Hammond and J. A. Smith. OF Lawrence
secretaries George W. Hurlburt' OF HeuVei'oh'
was selected as candidate for District-Attorney
over Worth Chamberlain. Of Canton. by vote Ok
90 10 g. Alric R Herman. OF Ogdensourg' was
nominated for Surrogate after four fruluess oano'
-. = ~ usle ~ Gouverneur and F. J. Mer-
r,rnan Of Madrid The fifth ballot stood herr,
nar 20. Hale 90: Merrtman. l5 A. l. Johnson Oh
GoI,,e~rAnr was nominated Tor Special County
Judge unanimously as was M Il FlanF Fay OF
Pot.dsrn was elected chairman Of the County COM
raittee Vice W H Daniels. OF Ogdensourg. Reso-u-
tons indorsing the State and Na'iohaI p'a'io' HIS
adopted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-28
DETROIT MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP PLAN
COMMON COUNCIL REFUSED TO ADOPT oRD1-
EANCEs TO FURTHER IT

EANCEs TO FURTHER IT
Detroit June E.-The plans Of Governor Pngree
and his associates for municipal ownership and
operation Of Detroit railways were left in the
air by the Common Council tonight. The two
pending ordinances and other matter appertaining
10 the municipal ownership scheme were laid on
the table by unanimous votes and II is uncertain
when these questions will be again publicly debated
The joint Committee on Streets and Ordinances
which had in charge the petition Of the Street Rail
way Commissioners for calling a special election
10 determine the sentiment Of the people TO
corporation ownership by the Commission in the
cIty's behalf submitted a report this evening
which made no recommendations on the main feat
ures OF the PROPOSITIONS, but suggested several
minor amendments 10 the proposed security ordi-
nance.
The committee found that no bargain could be
made with the railways II three-cent instead. OF
hve-cent fares inserted in the security fran
chise. and considering the lack Of legal authority
for proceeding to special election the litigation
and the other contingencies the committee unani-
mously declined 70 recommend any steps toward
city ownership at this time. The committees
port was unanimously adopted and the ordinances
tabled thus ending the entire matter for the time
being least.