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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27

Owners of the Heivetia Appeal to the
State Department..

The State Department today received an
appeal from Mr.. Marsten of counsel for the
owners Of the schooner H=lvctia to put in
possession of that vessel the new master
and crew now at Nalleyfeld Ont.
Mr.. Marsten recites the fact that Capt.
Marks of the Hclvetia refuses to yield to
the local authorities at Naileyfield, and that
the population of the town is supporting
MIN in MS attitude Of resistance.
The State Department has made reply
that if tf= owners of the Helvetia will file
with the American vice consul at Valley
field, Mr.. German. an indemnifying bond
fer th- whole amount of the wages alleged
to he due Capt. Marks and his crew, and to
secure costs, the State Department will,
through the British embassy here, ask the
assistance Of the Canadian authorities in
procuring the delivery of the Helvetia to
her owners. The department does not pro-
pose to assist in an attempt to dcfraud the
crew OF the he!vetia out Of any wages due
to them.
The dispatches that have come to the
State Department contain some very anus
ing information as to the situation at Val
leyfeld. kellart the chief detective, who
with ten men, sought to arrest Capt
Marks, was obliged 10 beat an ignomfnious
retreat owing to the determined attitude of
the captain and the active sympathy of the
villagers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27
COMPANY HELD RESPONSIBLE
CorOner's Verdict in the Late Read-
ing Road Disaster

NORRISTOWN. Pa, May 27-The Nor
ristown and Pottstown juries which have
been jointly investigating the cause of the
fatal wreck on the Reading railroad AT Ex-
eter today rendered a verdict holding the
Reading Railway Company primarily re-
sponsible for the accident which occurrad
two weeks ago and resulted in the loss of
twenty-nine lives and injuries to over fftv
persons.
The jury held the accident was due to
the following causes:
Having never established a modern and
adequate system of communication between
signal stations ard the main office
Dispatching trains at too short intervals.
failing to provide a sight and color fest a
least once a year for employees required to
distinguish colors on signal boards at a dis
tance: failure TO require signal tower men
and crossing watchmen to have accurate
timepieces, the jury says. is censurabIe
The jury also finds that mistakes were
made by employees of the company concern-
ed in the running of both sections of train
No. u on the night of the accident, but thev
were insufficient to have caused the col
lision had proper system of signals been
in use.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27
MiN Up AT CLENELNNn.
Three Delegations VIII Contest for
Seats in Convention.

seats in Convention.
Special DiSpa,"h To The Evening Star
CLEVELAND, Ohio. May 27-The Nc
kisson republicans met in county ccnven-
ton today and elected delegation of fifty
eight to the republican state convention
Later the Hanna harmony convention was
called for the purpose of electfng still an
other delegation.
The -McKisson committee has elected
its delegation, thus making three dcloga-
tions 20 the state convention from this
county.
On the eve of the great convention there
seems TO be but one certain condition. and
that is that George B. Cox of Cincinnati
VIII hold the balance Of pawer and will ul-
umately name the candidate for governor
this year
More politicians are agreed on that point
than on any other in all this tangled and
tOrn-up situation.
Other delegates to the number of So will
swarm in to do the voting and attend to
some other fo~malitieS. 4 good many of
them viii come and so with the idea that
they had q hand in the choice of the candi-
date
Cox is regarded as the coming master Of
the state convention. because he will have
one of the largest forces in the field. and
it will be perfectly organized. Other lead
tent with their followers. Cox can man
euver his men at will 1t is estimated that
he will control at least 120 besides the
twenty-eight of Montgomery county that
always acts with him. Clermunt county is
also on his list.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27

Result Should Show Complexion Of
Couin: Ohio Convention.

Special Dispatch to rhe Evening Star.
COLUMBUS. Ohio. May 2I-Fifteen
counties select delegates to the republican
state convention today, and this will de-
eide the nomination for governor as nearly
as can be done in advance. 1t is expected
that George X. Nash, the candidate of Sen
ator Hanna. will make a big gain in these
counties. Still, if Harry Daugherty could
hold in lire all the delegates that were
elected under pledges to support him he
would have a stronger support in the con-
vention than Nash.
1t is generally conceded, however, that
Daugherty's support has been melting
away RAPIDLY under the influence of Sen
ator Hanna and the administration for
some days.
If Judge Nash is not nominated before
the fifth ballot is finished he will hardly
be the candidate. That will indicate firm
ness on the part of the bulk of the Daugh-
erty delegates and those pledged to Kurtz
that will show that they cannot be brought
into line for Nash. and without large addi-
uons from these sources Nash cannot be
nominated.
In that case Senator Hanna will probably
throw his support to some new man accept
able to him who can draw from the Daugh-
erty ranks sufficiently to secure the nomi-
nation. In this case he will be likely to
take up either Albert Douglass of Ross
county, w. p. Orr of Miami county or
Daniel j. Ryan of this coun,y.
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DREYFus NOW SURE OF RETRIAL.
Authoritative Announcement i'm Paris
to That Effect,

PARIS, May 21.-Early this afternoon il
was rumored that the president of the civil
section of the court of cessation. NJ. Ballot
de Beaupre, had reported to the president
OF the court of cessation, NJ Mazeau in
favor of a revision of the Dreyfus trial
and sending the prisoner again before -
ccurt-martial. This later in the day. WAS
confirmed by a direct statement thar the
president of the civil section had SO re-
ported 10 the president of the court of cas-
Sation.
II Is believed the report is practically GER
tam to he accepted by the court of cassa
tloh' ana means that Dreyfus will be
Drought back to Fran ce and retired.
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THE AK ALI SOILS.
work Going on in the Pecos Valley
Under Prof. whitney.

Prof. Milton Whitney. chief of the divi-
sion of soils. Department of Agriculture will
leave tonight for New Mexico. where he
will join Mr.. Frank d Gardner and Mr..
Thos. Ii. Means. assistants of that division,
who have been investigating the alkali soils
of the Pecos valley for the past six weeks
under the direction of Prof Whitney Az
ter inspecting the work in New Mexico.
Prof. Whitney will go to Utah, where he
will lay the foundation of the investigation
of the alkal soils in the Salt Lake basin.
He will be accompanied by Mr.. Gardner and
Mr.. Means, in whose care he will leave
these Investigations when he returns TO his
duties at the department. Prof Whitney,
trip west will be about three weeks long.
This investigation is but a continuation
of previous investigation made by the divis-
ion of soils in the Yellowstone valley re-
much land has been ruined by the accumu-
lation of alkali salts 1t is the aim Of Prof
Whitney in the study of these soils to en-
deavor to regain these almost worthless
lands by a judicious system of irrigation,
and in this way be a benefactor to the
western farmer. From the present outlook
there is every reason to believe that this
can be accomplished, although the work
will be slow.
The division of soils has a new addition
to its force in the person of Mr.. NJ. l..
Floyd of Quincy, Fla, who was recently
appointed tobacco expert Of the division.
His chief work will be the collection and
arranging of the leaf tobacco exhibit of the
Paris exposition of 1900 which is under the
direction of Prof Milton Whitney After
comforting with the chief of the division in
regard to the plans for this exhibit Mr..
Floyd Will visit the principal tobacco dis
tricts of the country to collect material for
this exhibit 1t is the plan of Prof. Whitney
to have this exhibit a collective one, illus-
trating the various types of tobacco from
the representative tobacco districts of the
United States 4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27

business men and residents of that vicinity
Mr.. Merritt has served as Il member of the
board of education of Lockport since 1SS7
ana was for five years president of the
board. He is largely interested in the de-
Velopment of his city and is secretary and
treasurer Of the Niagara paper mills In
April, 1891, he was appointed third assist
ant postmaster general. This appointment
the postmastership of Washington. Both
came unsolicited.
Our next postmaster is a man of medium
stature, with a kindly generous face and
Steel-blue eyes. He has a firm mouth and
a strong chin. which bespeak decision Of
character. Easily approached he inspires
confidence by his genial manner and has
the faculty of making one feel at rome
And yet he is dgnified and knows how TO
say no and mean it. Since he became third
assistant postmaster general he has made
some notable improvements in his depa It
ment of the postal service and has saved
the government large sums of money. Be
cause of his intimate knowledge Of the
paper business, he saved the government
81, 100000 in the award of the stamped en-
Velope contract.
Mr.. Merritt Talks.
Gen. Merritt was seen by reporter Of
The Star this afternoon and told of the de-
cision to appoint him. He said:
The position, as you know came to me
unsolicited, and l feel highly compIimented
IL VIII be my purpose and desire to give
Washington good clean administration.
ana hope thereby to win the confidence
and support of the people.
nave had experience in post office af-
Ialrs, and was for four years postmaster of
Lcckport, \. y. l like the people of Wash
lE&ton very much, and during my three
years residence here have met many
charming people and made a good many
friends.
About changes in the office I'd rather not
De quoted. | have not looked into The per
sonnel OF the fierce, and consequently can
not tell anything as to the future. ] can
say, however, that so far as | am able the
olhce VIII be non-partisan. | shall require
abl!ity rather than political affiiation
The work in my bureau is all up to date,
and | can take charge of the post office "a.
airy time. There is some regret az leaving
my associates in the department here. al
thouGh there Is consolation in the thought
that We will all be together in the same
building"
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ADDITIONAL CASUALTIES.
List of Recently Wounded Reported
to the War Department.

Cen Otis. at Manila reported the follow
ing list OF additional casualties among the
troops in the Philippines TO the War De
partment this morning:
Wounded-F'irst Montana. May "a. NJ Pr-
vate Barney O'Nenl, thigh. slight; 1st
South Dakota 25th, a. Sergeant George
Barker hand, slight: c. Corporal David
MantindaIe leg slight: d, Private Carl w.
Mcconnell. foot slight: Edward HealG,
foot. severe. G. Burt Kelledd, arm, slight;
James Black abdomen. slight.
Killed-G, Private Daniel COleran.
OTIS
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LAUNCH OF TIE DtHLGREN.
New Torpedo Hoat to he FIOated by
the Incoming. Tide.

The Navy Department is informed that
the torpedo boat Dalhgren viii be launch
ed at the yard of the Bath iron works
Bath, M, Monday afternoon about 3
o'clock and that the ceremony of christen-
ing the vessel will be performed by Mrs.
John Ninton Dahigren, daughter-in-law of
the late admiral of that name.
An innovation Will be introduced in the
launching of this vessel. Instead Of being
allowed to slide off the ways into the water
she Will be placed to be foated by
the incoming tide and then towed into deep
water. When the rising water floats the
vessel free OF the frame bed in which she
was built Mrs. Dahlgren will break a bot
tie of champagne on her PROV and give the
vessel her nama.
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Personal Mention.

Pastor +. Hez Sven of the Second Bap-
tist Church has returned from a fortnight's
vacation.
II. Clay Evans, commissioner of pensions
will accompany the N. V. U. excursion to
Antietam on Memorial day and deliver an
address.
Capt. NJ. L. Case and Lieut. j. NJ Shindel
of the 4th Pennsylvania Regiment Infantry.
L. S. v, recently returned from Porto
Rico, and residing at Lebanon, Pa occu-
pied one of the boxes at the competitive
drills and Joined the judges on the field
when the award was made by Capt Scott
Lieut.. ShinGeI is former member and Of
fiCer of the High School Cadets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27
FOR MERIToRiOus SERVICE.
The Advance of Lieut. Davis Ten
Numbers Recommended.

The Secretary of the Navy has recelved
q communication from Admiral Dewey
recommending that Lieut.. c. Davis be aG-
vanced ten numbers in his grade in recog-
milton of his meritorious service in the
Philippines. Lieut.. Davis was attached to
the gunboat Helera. and was detailed by
Admiral Dewey to accompany Maj. Gen.
Macarthur on his advance to Malolos.
During that campaign he rendered efficient
service and received the commendation Of
Gen Macarthur. He took an active part
in most of the engagements in that cam
paigu. He is native of Kentucky ana was
appointed to the Naval Academy in 1SSG.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27
PLEASED WITH THE BIG TANK
Chief Constructor SasOu of the JAM
anese NAVY Visits the NuXx Yard

g. Sasou, chief constructor OF the Japan
ese imperial navy, called at the Navy De-
partment today in company with an at
tache of the Japanese legation here The
methods of American ship construction
were explained to the visitors by Admiral
Hicl born, who afterward provided guides
Tor visit to the Washington navy yard.
Mr.. Sasou was particularly interested in
the vast model tank, now about completed
at the navy yard and generally expressed
himself fun of admiration at the dis
play of American navy yard methods He
has been in charge of all japanese naval
construction for upward of twenty years,
and speaks English very well. He is max
ing a tour of the world and from this
country will proceed to England to study
the methods OF ship construction In that
country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27
Gen. Young COnfers With the De-
pnrtment officials.

Gen. b. NJ. Young and his aid, Lieut.
w. r. Smedburg, 4th Cavalry, were at the
War Department this morning in confer
ence with the authorities preparatory to
their departure for the Philippines by way
of San Francisco. Gen. Young has lust
completed tour of service in the depart
ment of the gulf, and has been selected to
command one of the brigades of Gen. Otis
army. 1t is probable that he and his aid
VIII take passage on the transport Sheri-
dan, which leaves San Francisco for Ma
Mia on the 1th prOXmo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27
VICE PRESIDENT HOBART.
He Went Out for n Short Ride This
Morning.,

Vice President Hobart has grown so much
stronger that he went for ride today, the
first outdoor exercise he has had since he
was confined to his home. 1t was ONLY a
few days since that he was able to move
around his home The exact date for his
departure for Long Branch has not been
fixed. but 1t will probably be in ten days or
two weeks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27
THE UTAH LIGHT ARTILLERY
Gallant Conduct of the Men and Won
derfuIly Accurate Firing

Next IN the series of reports OF the op-
eratlGns near Manila which the War Do
partment is making public in connection
with that of Major General Macarthur :,
that OF Major Richard w. Young of The
famous Utah Light Artillery. Major
Young's report is accompanied by report
from his subordinate officers. Cant and
Brevet Major F. A. Grant. Capt f. A
wedgwood. First Lieut. George A. Gibbs
and Second Lieuts. George A. Seaman. A
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27
IN GOOD COMPANY.

Advertiseme amounting TO
many thousands Of dollars are re-
jected by Tho Star in the effort
TO keep its advertising columns
clean and unobjectiurable.
The decent advertiser Is not
Obliged 10 associate In The stars
columns with the fake massage
and fortuue-tcilinE establish
ments. abortioIists. improper per-
sonals and secret disease adv,r-
tisemeuts that disgrace the coll
umns Of SO many newspapers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27

"a, 1851. He received his education in the
public schools of that village and completed
it at Ann Arbor. In 1879 he moved to
Lockport, Niagara county where he has
since resided. After studying law he was
admitted to the bar in 1879. and subse-
quently formed partnership with A. A.
Bradley, which still continues In 1880 he
was elected county clerk of Niagara coun-
ty, and was reelected in 1888, serving six
years. In 1891 President Harrison appoint
ed him postmaster al Lockport and during
his administration he made many improve
ments, which won the approbe.tiou Of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27
TRIBE AGAINST TRIBE
General Macarthur FaVors Enlistlng
Company of MaCabebes.
HAVE OFFERED THEIR SERVICES
Volunteers Invited to Re-1nIist for
Period of Six Months.
=
DEATH OF MAJOR DIGGLES

MANILA. May %. 6 p-m.-General Mac
Arthur is in favor of the experiment of en-
listing the Macabebes against their old enc
mics the Tagals.
A delegation of the leading MaCabebes
have visited the general. and its spokesman
read an address assuring the American
commander Of the friendship of the Maca-
bebes and of their willingness to transfer
their allegiance from Spain to the United
States They complained that the Tagals
murdered them and burned their villages,
and they asked to be protected and gwen
arms 10 protect themselves. The Maca-
bebes have greatly assisted in posting the
Americans on the country and the positions
of the enemy.
General Macarthur would arm q hundred
of these men and use them as scouts, and,
II the experiment proved successful, he
would enlist more of them.
Volunteers Invited to Re-EnIist.
Major General Otis has issued orders in
viting volunteers to re-enlist for six
months, according to the act of Congress
bearing on the matter.
The United States transport Morgan City
which left San Francisco April -, with 600
recruits on board for various regiments
here, has arrived and will proceed to
IloiIO
Major y. NJ Diggies Of the 18th MinnesO-
"a Regiment, who was wounded in the head
while reconnOtering, May s. at point
near San Miguel and who was brought to Il
hospital here. is dead.
Col J. d. Miley of Gen. Lawton's staff
has ceen appointed collector of the port of
Manila.
Spanish Evacuate JoIo.
The Spanish steamer Leon XIII landed
the sd Regiment of United States Regu-
lars on ;he Island of Jolo and took aboard
the Spanish garrison. the Americans pay
ing the Spaniards the usual honors.
The steamer then proceeded To Zamboan-
ga, Island of Mindanao. and the troops
there were embarked on the Leon XIII, the
Puerto Rico, the Uranis and Des Herman
os, the last three ramed vessels sailing for
Spain.
Tns insurgents agreed not to molest the
Spaniards during the evacuation. The Leon
XIII entered Manila harbor last evening
with flags flying at haIf-mast in honor OF
Gen. MoRtero, who died on the passage
from Zamboanga to Manila from wounds
received in a recent engagement with the
FiItpinos in Miudanao, and with the garri-
sons. officers and their families on board.
The insurgents. it Is reported. were in pos
session of Zamboanga when the Spaniard5
left and it Will he necessary for the An4ell-
cans to recapture that place.
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NO MORE CABLES TO CUBA.
1t is Regarded an Forbidden by the
Foraker RexnIufi0n.

The War Department has notified the
Commercial Cable Company that under ex-
isting conditions it will be impossible to
grant the companys application for per-
mission to land cable on the coast of
Cuba The department has 5been advised
that tbs concession would c6me under the
head of franchises interdlcted by the For
aker resolution q
TINS ends, for the present at least the
prospect OF a competing company in the
cab.e business from the north side of the
island
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sketch of Mai. DiggIes.

ST PAUL MINI. May 2T-AIaj. Arthur
M DigEl : Of the 18th Minnesota Reg
fment. whose death is reported at Manila.
before til war served As captain Of Com
pany B, one of he Minneapolis National
Guard companies He was appointed junior
maJo' at the time the regiment was mus
tered into the federal service last wear
He was born in Boston May IS 1876. and
was graduated from Yale College with tbr
cia'S OF 30. lie had been a resident of
nlhieipoIlS Tor thirteen years. being ac-
lively engaged in the rea! estate and it,
insurance business His father now lives
IN London and his sisters in Boston. FJis
~iG9w and seven-year-old daughter live
n Minneapolis. --'N