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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20
AMERICAN SYSTEM ADOPTED
orders Issued Regulating Practice in
Manila Courts.

MANILA, July 20.-An order has been
issued regulating practice before the courts
and substituting the American for the
Spanish system in important respects 1t
aoollshes procurators, who correspond
somewhat to solicitors in the English
courts, all the duties heretofore performed
by precurators devolvfng upon attorneys.
Members of the bar must be residents of
the island.
citizens of foreign governments are in
eLg1oIe to practice at the bar. Members
OF the American bar are eligible
Ihe order gives the courts sole power
TO determine the qualifications of attor-
neys, which heretofore has been func-
ton OF the bar association, and the church
SCHOOLS have controlled admissions to the
bar. ~
The changes outlined have been made in
accordance with the wishes of the Fflfpinos,
and dlsappoint the Spaniards who petit
TONED to be admitted to the bar without
renounc1ng allegiance to Spain.
Lieut.. j. Moore of the Iowa Regiment
shot himself today while temporarily in
sane.
The steamship Saturnus has returned
from Aparni, and reports that AguinaIdo.
nearing that the inhabitants were prepared
to welcome the. Americans if they came,
concentrated 1000 troops there and forti-
Ned the town and coast approa ches
strongly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20
WORK OF "YOUNG MEN,"
Gov. TyIer's Comment on Action of
Richmond Committee.

Gov. Tyler's Comment on Action of
Richmond Committee.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
RICHMOND, Va, July 2O-Goy. Tyler
left yesterday afternoon for Manassas to
attend the horse show. Before leaving he
gave out a typewriter interview on the
action of the city democratic committee in
declining to allow the voters to express
their choice for senator at the primary
election on July 81 The governor was
somewhat sarcastic in referring to the
members of the committee as young men,"
and said that though he knew but little of
politics he could have done better himself.
He says: Should Richmond go against
me under the circumstances and conditions
that now exist my friends should not be
too much astonished, and, as much as
would like to have the backing of this
grand city, l suppose l will have to win
without it. But believe If the people here
were given time they would resent such
methods l know the rest of the state,
where time will be given, will do it,
The people and one of the democratic
clubs seem to take the same view that the
governor does. and the state pressure is
being made to induce the committee to re-
consider. 1t Is said that Senator Martin
Goes not desire a vote to- be taken in the
senatorial question, since he is opposed TO
precedent being set which might be aWk-
ward IN future
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20
SUIT AGAINST RAILROAD.
Damages to the Amount of 500, 900
Alleged.

William B. Morgan, through Attorneys
Wilson and Barksdale, today instituted
suit-at-law against the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company to recover damages in
the sum of s25, 600.
1t is alleged that July %. 1898, a car of
the defendant company attached to a NOV
ing train while near Camp Parole, about
nine miles from Bay Ridge, came in con-
tact with telegraph pole, two windows of
the car and the division between them
being knocked out. Mr.. Morgan states that
he was passenger in the car and as re-
suit of the occurrence claims that he sus-
tanned conclusion of the spine and great
shock to his nervous system, and the cut
ting, bruising and confusing of his hand
and was otherwise injured both externally
and internally
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20
DEWEY REACHES TRIESTE
Meets Cordial Reception From Local and
Foreign officials.
He Has Not Decided to visit Carls-
bad, but VIII Go to
Vienna.

TRIESTE. Austria. July eo.-The United
States cruiser Olympia, with Admiral
Dewey on board, arrived here this morn
ing. The principal paper. ii Picola, has a
fattering article welcoming the admiral
to Austria.
Admiral Deweys secretary said to the
Associated Press correspondent here today
that the passage of the Olympia from Port
said was pleasant one. The Olympia
Will remain here about two weeks. Ad-
mirai Dewey's health is perfect. He has
not decided whether he will GO to Carlsbad.
as mas been announced. but it is not prob
able that he will do so. The admiral in
tends to visit Vienna.
Upon arrival here the Olympia fired a
seQuently returned from the fort and one
Greek and four Austrian warshios Ad-
miral Dewey received visits from the port
authorities, the United States minister to
Austria, Mr. Addison c. Harris, and the
stan of the legation and the consuls of
the United States in Austria The foreign
consuls were received by Admiral Dewey
on board the Olympia during the forenoon
The Olympia had-a bad run to Alden
against a monsoon, but from that point on
the weather was fine.
ADMIRAL Dewey expects to remain on
board his flagship, with the exception of
occasional trips on shore.
The Americans here find the weather
cool and refreshing, although the ther-
mCmeter indicated Sc degrees on shore
Most of the chief government officials
are absent on leave. The British consul
Mr. Churchill. was the first caller on Ad-
miral Dewey, and was saluted in the most
cordial manner.
The United States minister, Mr. Harris
will give banquet in honor of Admiral
Dewey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20
More Favorable Strike News Helpg
Traction Shares.
BUYING BY INSIDE INTERESTS
Heavy Slump in New York Air
Brake Stock.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS
pccial Dispstch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispstch to The Evening Star
NEW YORK, July 20.-Speculative senti-
nent was somewhat improved this morn
ing as the result of favorable Developments
In the strike situation. New business was
not inspired by the change but the leaders
or the market were satisfied that the mar
kets position had not been materially in
jured by the local labor difficulties
In many sections of the downtown finan-
cial community there was a disposition to
regard the strike as less of an event than
Its newspaper space would seem to war
rant. Half-heartedness on the rart OF the
striker and the outward tranquility OF the
employer were factors wh4ch suggested eau
ton in reaching conclusions as to the ef
feet on the market. Inside interests gave
Brooklyn Rapid Transit, Metropolitan and
Manhattan good support.
Another influence of significance was the
easier rates of discount in London and the
consequent failure of the Bank of England
to advance Its minimum rate
Continual Improvement in the political
outlook added 10 tho days favorable de-
velopmcnts abroad. The volume Of arb-
TRACE business was small and scarcely a fac
tor in the local market
Earnings were again quite up to the re-
cent standard and predicted earnings for
the current period are quite up to the rec
ord. Burlington and Rock Island will show
enormous increases in gross and proper
tionate gain in net profits. Traffic returns In
dictate prolonged season OF prosperity, and
an accident only can prevent a further
period of optimism in the financial and
commercial world
Tennessee Coal and Irons June statement
shows gain of SCI 600, and is said TO be the
beginning of a reflection of its new contract
prosperity. For the same reason Colorado
Fuel should be coming out from under the
bar OF contracts made In depressed iron
market
The Chesapeake and Ohio Big Four alli-
ance strengthened the price OF the shares
OF the respective properties, as the closer
relation will strengthen the properties
themselves
New York Air Brake continued its violent
reaction from the high level following the
victory in the Westinghouse suit.
Opening at Dos. the price sold down on
small trading to 100, making its net decline
from the weeks high point about 40 per
cent. Consolidated Gas was weak during
the morning from causes already known.
Trading during the final hour was con-
Quoted upon a somewhat larger scale but
was mainly professional in character
A considerable pool is said to be operat-
ing in Rock Island, and has thus far the
advantage of splendid earnings TO assist
the advance. Strong interests are in posi-
ton to force advances in New York Cen
trail, Pennsylvania and all the Pacific is
sues the moment an opportune develop
ment can be made the background for the
new activity. At the moment the market
is professional. and this is the most un-
favorable feature of the immediate situa-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20
DISCUSSION OF GAS STOCK
Strength of the Holdings on the Local
Market.
Two Circumstances Which Are Re
garded in Financial Circles as
Signifcant-The Possibilities.

Some attention has been directed toward
gas stock during the past few weeks in
financial circles by two circumstances. One
Is the strength of the stock on the local
market, the price today being 5312, and the
dividend has just been paid; the other cir
cumstance is that an inquiry has been set
en- foot for a copy of the circular which
was sent to the stockholders by a commit
tee representing the company and announc-
ing the offer that had been made to pay $50
per share for all the stock that might be
offered It is not Known why the circular
is wanted nor is any explanation vouch-
safed of the continued high price of the
stock.
There has always been decided convic-
ton in well-informed circles, ever since
the deal fell through, that another attempt
would be made in the near future to buy
out the company. Who would make such
an attempt what would be the object
except in general way has. never been
clearly explained. The general informa-
ton on the subject, however, seemed to
be merely a vague notion that something
of the sort would be attempted. 1t may
be that what is outlined above are indica-
lions that some such scheme is being at
tempted.
Some think that if an effort is made
along these lines it will be brought about
mainly through sales made in the open
market. However. it is quite possible that
the above may prove to be surmise, pure
and simple, and that the present dealers
in the stock are going on the principle that
II it was worth $50 to the syndicate 1t Is
worth as much as that to others, so they
have been buying it for $50 and upward.
In the mea ltime nothing more has been
heard of the rumored retirement from the
presidency of the company of Mr.. John R.
Mclean. which seemed to have started
from Mr.. McLean's recent action in selling
a large block of his individual holdings of
the stock. 1t is now thought in some quar-
tiers that perhaps nothing more will be done
in the matter until the annual election of
officers of the company, which takes place
next February. AS far as known, Mr. Nc
Lean is still the president of the gas COM
pany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20
WANTS ROBERTS uNsEATED.
Dover Baptist Association at Rich
m0nd Passes Resolutions.

mOnd Passes Resolutions.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RICHMOND, Va, July 20.-Polygamist
Roberts was the subject of a lively discus
sion today in the Dover Baptist Assoca-
ton, one of the strongest district organiza-
lions In the south. A resolution to have
Roberts unseated from Congress was intro
duced, and there was great interest mani
tested when Rev. DIR. Chas. H. Ryland, sec
rotary of Richmond College, and one of the
leading Baptists of the state, opposed the
resolution on the grounds that there was
question as to whether polygamy was a
violation of the United States laws, and
there was doubt as to whether Utah was
admitted as a state with the understand
ing that the practice of polygamy should
be stopped. DR.. Ryland was supported in
his argument by half a dozen leading
speakers, but the anti-Roberts resolution
was adopted.
Another complicated question arose when
a resolution was introduced to refuse ad-
mission into the association of churches
members of which sold Intoxicating liquors
This resolution was vigorously opposed, but
was finally adopted by a large majority
Its passage will affect the First Baptist
Church, the largest and wealthiest in the
south, which includes liquor dealers on its
membership roll.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20
THE PHILIPPINE POLICY
Gossip as to the Effect of Algers Retirement
on It.
A Vigorous Prosecution of the Cam
paign Expected-Political In
terest Displayed.

The resignation of Secretary Alger occa-
sions considerable speculation to the
possibility of a change of the military
policy In the Philippine campaign. Some
people regard it as practically assured that
there will follow more vigorous prose-
cution of the war; but this question of a
change of policy will depend much upon
the character of the man chosen to sue
coed Secretary Alger.
1t Is not thought that the man selected
will be as compliant as Secretary Alger has
been, and 1t Is assumed that any man ac-
cepting the position will have some ideas
of his own which he will want to carry out.
At all events, it is not likely that a new
policy will be inaugurated, pending the Sc
lection Of Mr.. Ayers successor.
1t is said that General Miles does not
care to go to the Philippines, and does
not regard 1t as necessary nor particu-
larry desirable that he should. It is said
by those who think that he should have
more to do with the military operations
of the war that the proper way for the
President to avail himself of General
Miles experience and ability as soldier Is
to Lave him to exercise the functions OF
FiS rank. directing the military policy and
providing plan of campaign, command
ing general of the army at Washington.
1t Is suggested that he should be permit
ted to select competent commanders in the
field and prepare a general plan of agrees
sive campaign the field operations being
left to the skill and discretion of the COM
manderS in the field selected for their
ability.
Political Interest Displayed.
Politicians, especially democrats, expect
much of political interest to develop out of
Ayers forced retirement. Some of them
are now beginning to express sympathy for
Alger, and are insinuating that all the
faults of the War Department are not
relieved by his removal. They are figuring
what effect his retirement will have on
the politics of Michigan.
1t is said that the Vice President is very
friendly to Alger and democrats profess to-
believe that the administration will lose
some Of it's popularity in Michigan on &C
count of sympathy for Alger.
Some of Ayers friends say that his pros
poets for the election to the Senate are bet
tered by reason of his being compelled to
rather than help, the two Michigan sena-
tors.
The more common opinion expressed
among republicans is that Alger will soon
drop out of politics, and that the admins
tratlon Will be greatly strengthened
throughout the country by reason of being
rid of this one particular point of attack:
that Alger being out of the cabinet, the ad-
mtnistration will be relieved of the severe
criticism that the management of the war
department has excited. and that every
thing will run on smoothly hereafter
Representative Livingston said this me m
irg that he thought Alger was the hest
MEMBER of the cabinet, and that If mis-
takes were made the fault lay as much
with others in the War Department, and
with the President, as with Alger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20
Bryan to Speak Tonight.
VALUE OF PROPERTY.
Figures From the Report of the
hoard Of Assessors.

Figures From the Report of the
Hoard of Assessors.
A report for the fiscal year ended June
30 1899, was submitted today by the board
of assistant assessors to the District Com
missoners. The number of pieces of
ground separately assessed and number of
buildings in the District of Columbia was
as follows: Improved, Abs; unimproved,
47,G7S; total 94,923 Number of buildings,
57,976.
The summary of annual return of the
board of assistant assessors for the year
ending June 30, 1899, was as follows:
Assessment ofanew buildings, city, 81, 1OO,-
800; county, se1l2oo. Total, $1,777,5 500
Addition and improvements, city, $154,-
600; county, s1aIoot Total, s17o,1oo.
p Total assessment, city, 81 ,2o4 800; county,
S693,900. Total, S1;9AS260.
+ OFF, city, $133O00 county, $780, Total,
$140,1OO.
Net assessment, city, 81, 121 300: county
$3.50, 800. TotalH$1, SOS, 100
District of Columbia buildings-City, $751;
600; county, $34, 900: total, sS5,000.
Church buildings-City, $4,000; county,
$1l 900: total, 3,00OrE
Exempt buildings 3estimated)-City $73,-
O00 county S45. ZOO: total, S11S,OOO
Taxable buldiags-City, s1.04S, 800; county.
s641. 800; total, 81, $50. 1CO
Number of new brick butidingSECity 430:
county, 215; total, 6sy4.
Number of new frame buildings-City, 2;
county, "a; total. 96
Total number of new buildings-City, AL:
county, 300; total. $50.
Number Of buildings removed-City, 1872;
county, %; total, 161.
Increase in number of buildingsCity,
800; county 2S0; total, $50.
Number of buildings repaired-City, 10;
county, 10; total, 1913.
Total Assessments.
The total assessment of new buildings,
&C., for the years 1896 to 1900, Inclusive,
was as follows: ea
Amount of assessments. 81, 933, 500
United States and District of Columbia
buildings. $3.50. 400.
Reductions, $515. 100.
Increase. 81, AIS, 500.
Number of new buildings 4755
Number OF buildings removed GIG,
Increase in buildings, T. 1885,
Average assessed value per building for
the periods, 500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20
NINE LINES IN OPERATION.
Situation in Cleveland as to Stree,
Railway Strike.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 20.-Nine of the
fourteen lines Of the Big Consolidated sys-
tenn were in operation at IL o'clock this
morning. Up to that hour no disturbances
had been reported.
Some time this morning the feed wire
on Abbey street near Jennings avenue was
cut Later Patrolman Patrick Connors
and Ineman were driving over Abbey
street. They did not observe the wire. The
horse brushed against 1t and was severely
shocked. The animal became frightened
and ran away. Both men were thrown
from the buggy. Patrolman Connors came
in contact with the wire and was severely
shocked. His condition is not considered
serious. The lineman escaped with a few
bruises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20
RESULTS FATALLY,
Little Child Dies of Burns and
shock

May Connell four years and seven months
old, died at the home of her parents, MIR.
and Mrs. William T. ConnelI, No. IS K
street northeast, about o'clock this morn
ing. Her death resulted from burns re-
ceived Tuesday afternoon. The child was
on a vacant lot almost opposite her par
ents' home playing with a companion who
lives in the neighborhood.
Her playmate had some matches, with
which the two amused themselves In some
way May ConnelIs dress caught fire. and
she started to run home Just about the
time she reached the street a pedestrian
came along and proceeded to extinguish
the flames He removed his coat which he
put about the child, and this had the effect
of putting out the fire, and the little suf-
ferer was taken into her parents home
A physician was summoned, and found
the child suffering from shock in addition
10 her burns. The burns she received were
chiefly about the body.
When her condition appeared serious a
second physician was called, and everything
possible was done for the young patient
The combination of shock and burns was
more than she could stand, however. and
this morning death ended her sufferings
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20
New Assistant Chief Appointed.

Colonel Joseph Noble has been appointed
assistant chief of the division of loans and
currency Of the treasury to succeed Colo
mel c. H Brown, who died a few DAYS
ago. Colonel Noble was a brother-in-Iaw
of Colonel Brown, and was next in line for
promotion. His ability is generally recog-
nized. and he has received many congratu-
lations upon his deserved promotion. Colo
mel Noble has been in the Treasury Depart
ment for many years. He came to this
city from Maine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20
Police Still Guard Them on New
York Lines.
CONFLICTING STRIKE CLAIMS
Master Workman Parsons Says
the Men Have Won.
RIOTlNG LAST MIG II T

NEW YORK, July 20-Today opened in
quiet fashion so far as the railroad strike
in Manhattan borough was concerned. AL
most without exception the cars started
from the barns on schedule time, and at s
O'Clock there seemed to be no indication
of trouble, at least in the early hours of
the day When the first cars started this
morning two policemen were on each car,
and the early trips were without incident
There was a marked reduction In the num-
Der of passengers carried in the morning
rush hours today well as slight reduc-
ton Of the cars in operation by the Brook
Ign Rapid Transit Company The elevated
roads and the DeKalb and Smith street
surface roads were taxed to their utmost
carrying capacity in consequence.
No disturbance beyond one or Two
minor assaults occurred during the night.
Although General Master Workman Par
sons said yesterday that today was to be a
big day of the strikers in Manhattan bor-
ough. this morning opened in the Qu1etest
sort of fashion as far as a strike was
cars on all lines started from their barns
on schedule time.
Second Avenue Deserted.
Second avenue, the scene of the great
gatherings and disturbances of last night,
was deserted. A police inspector and two
hundred odd policemen stepped into the
stables of the ID avenue line at Goth street
and I'd avenue. When the first cars started
this morning two policemen were on each.
and the early trips were without incident
of serious nature.
Notwithstanding the claims of the Off
Gals of the various lines that their cars
are running on schedule time, General Mas
ter Workman Parsons issued a statement
today in which he declared that the strike
was practically Won He said that 1.5O0
men were out, and more were going out
hourly. He denounced as untrue the state
ment of President Vreeland of the Metro
politan Street Railway Company that the
company had no objection to its employees
belonging to any organization, and declared
that men who had been for years in the
company's employ have been discharged on
fiimsy excuses because they Joined the Sur
face Railroad Employees Association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Bids Opened for the Deepening of the
Channel.

Bids were opened at New York yesterday
for improving Bay Ridge and Red Hook
channels under the provisions of the last
river and harbor appropriation act. The
bids were: Morris & Cummings New York,
at 24A cents per yard. S4,944,3 300; Hughes
Bros. & Bangs, Syracuse N. Y, at 10 cents
a yard. s2,040,54
The river and harbor appropriation act
provided for the deepening of these chan
nels to forty feet, with width of LOO
feet. providing it could be done within an
appropriation of s., 100000. Bids were OPEN
ed some time ago, but were largely in ex-
cess of the amount and the engineers re-
advertised, with the result that a bid has
been obtained for less than the amount
named in the appropriation. If this bid is
approved by the department the contract
will be made so that work can begin within
the next nine months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20
Appointed Di.bur.fng omcers.

Arthur L. Hughes of this city has been
appointed special disbursing officer of the
Department of State for the Isthmian
canal commission. and is ordered to proceed
to Greytown. Nicaragua, on the Atlas line
steamer sailing from New York in August.
Lieutenant Commander S. A Stanton Of
the navy has also been appointed resident
oisoursing officer OF the commission.