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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-11
POWELL'S SENTENCE COMMITTED
fresfdent Mckinley Signs the Order
Showing CIemency

PRESIDENT Mckinley today signed the or
der committing to life Imprisonment the
sentence of death imposed upon James
PoWell, colored, for murder committed a
year ago near 7th and o streets northwest.
IN recommending the communication the At
torney General said that the 'circum
stances make out a case which justifies the
Communication Of the death penalty" He
goes on to say that up to the time of the
murder Powell had borne a good character
and reputation
A coroner's jury, the 18th of October.
1898. held Powell to await the action of the
grand jury for the murder of William Pat
rick Lee on October IL An Indictment for
murder was reported the 3Ist of Dacaro h.
and the llth of last February Powell an
peared in court for arraignment He en-
tered a plea of not guilty. The trial began
IN criminal Court No 1 the oath of April
ana ana rour DAYS later the jury declared the
defendant guilty. A motion for a new
lrlal was filed and argued. Justice Cla-
baugh overruled the motion Nav - and
sentenced Powell to be hanged the 18th
or last August. On returning from the
court mouse after being sentenced Powell
reached Jail just as the execution of Ed
ward Smith, for the murder of Edmonia
jackson, was concluded.
In order that the case might be taken to
the Court of Appeals, which did NOT meet
until October, the President respited Pow
ell until the 18th instant. Attorney Thos
l.. Jones Of counsel for the condemned
man withdrew the appeal the 2Sth of Sep
TEMPER The warrant of execution was
issued the 24th ultimo. The United States
attorney for the District of Columbia rec
commended that the sentence of death he
commuted to life Imprisonment, and when
tnat action was taken counsel devoted
approved by the President, meeting with
success today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-11
PEOPLE OF HAWAII.
senator Clarke Thinks They Should
Have a Territorial Government

Senator Clark of Wyoming. who has
oeen IN Hawaii much of the time since the
adjournment Of last Congress, is greatly
impressed with the importance of legisla-
uon as early as possible giving Hawaii a
territorial form of government.
The people of Hawaii" he said to a Star
reporter this morning, ARE the most hos
pitable on earth. They are fine peop!e:
tney nave a fine country and We have
right to be glad of their coming under
the American flag. The greatest prosperity
is apparent throughout the islands and
money is no more abundant anywhere in the
world The people of all classes are bright
and lntelllgent and the percentage of edu-
cation is very high. What they want and
What should be given them as soon as
congress meets, is territorial form of
government, so that they may feel that
Chey are actually part of this country.
and VIII not have to have their baggage
oyerhauled at the custom house and he
compelled TO pay duties when they land at
San Francisco.
Ihey are In every way entitled to be
received as a territory, with the prospect
OF some time or other becoming a state of
the union" "a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-11
PRESENT CONDITION SATISFACTORY
why the People Voted to Sustain the
Administration


Postmaster John A. Merratt returned yas
teroay from Lockport, N. Y, where he has
been for some days looking after the cam
pa1Kn In his district. Tora reporter of The
Star today MIR. Merritt said:
I'VE had lively fight up In New York
state, despite the statements of the dem
ocrats that they made no contest outside of
New fork city We knew pretty well what
the other side was about. and soma of the
leaders of the democracy made no secret
OF the fact that they wanted to capture
the assembly. The official returns show
now well they succeeded. We gained thir-
teen members, and Erie county gave us a
majority of 10000, when last year 1t went
democratic by 5000 Prosperity is the
cause of 1t all. Our people are satisfied
with the administration and are loyal to
president Mckinley. Why, next year 1
predlct the empire state will give such
Iousing majority for Mr.. Mckinley that
the state will thereafter be permanently
located In the republican column.
Inc handsome victory of the republicans
IN Ohlo was especially pleasing to the re-
publicans of New York We think our gov
ernor contributed not a little to that sue
oess. ihelrs was more of a national cam
palsn thah ours and the issues brought out
were strictly national. In the face of all
the opposition and factional fights, the
state gave Nash handsome plurality, and
II Is satisfactory, to say the least to hear
I 0I party success In the Presidents state.
me triumph of Bryan in Nebraska will re-
suit in his candidacy for the presidency
next year; The republican party should be
thankful for this blessing, for Bryan, with
mis- free silver fallacies, is the easiest man
IN the democratic party to beat Kentucky
seems 10 nave gone republican, and l look
FOR the state to remain in the republican
column Yes, l think 1T will be Mckinley
against Bryan next year, and the repetition
OF the result In 1896 There Is no man in
the United States strong enough to defeat
Mckinley. He has a hold upon the hearts
OF the people that no other President has
mad since Lincoln and the business men of
the country trust him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-11

Two Police Officers and Two of the
Bandits Wounded,

TITUSV1LLE, Pa. November I-Three
masked robbers blew open the safe at d.
A. V. and P. railway ticket Office late last
night, but secured only about 500. The BAN
dts then went to a disorderly house on
East Spring street. and on entering, pre-
sented revolvers and proceeded to relieve
the proprietress and inmates Of what val
uables they had, reported as amounting to
$1,000 of Jewels and $500 in cash
Chief of Police McGrath, meanwhile, had
discovered their Whereabouts, and, in COM
pany with Officer Sheehy, attempted their
arrest. A pitched battle ensued, in which
about twenty shots were fired three of
which struck Chief McGrath. one in the
abdomen and TWO in the left shoulder
Officer Sheehy was shot in the mouth, the
ball passing through the side of the neck
and inflictng a dangerous wound.
In the confusion the robbers escaped from
the house. Later the dead body of one of
the robbers was found near the radiator
works. about two blocks from the scene
of the combat, with bullet through his
breast. There is rumor that another of
the gang is lying badly wounded at East
IituSVlile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-11
MAIL FOR THE PHILIPPINES
Extension of Domestic Postage Rate,
to Our New DependencY

An order was promulgated today by the
Postmaster General extending the domes
tic postage rates of the United States tn
the Philippines. The subject was dis
cussed at the cabinet meeting yesterday
and the order agreed upon. With the is
suance of this order all the possessions of
the United States now have regular do
mestic rates with the exception of Hawaii
Those islands would have been included
in the order were It not for the fact that
the President is without authority In the
premises. When Hawaii was annexed Con-
gress stipulated that the laws of the coun-
try should remain in force 1t is expected
however. that effort will he made at the
next session of Congress TO have remedial
legislation.
The International Postal Union at Berue
recently asked the Postmaster General for
dehnition OF the status of the new pos
sessions of the United States with resnect
to postal affairs. 1t has been decided tn
represent that Porto Rico and the Philip-
pines are part of the United States and
that Cuba should be treated as a eparate
member of the Union, since the United
States was merely exercising a GUARDIAN
ship over the island.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-11
Gen. Grosyenor Says 1t Will Be the
the Issue Next Year.
MEANING OF THE ELECTION RESULTS
Legislation to Be Expected From
Congress.
THE Weep RESIDENCY

Representative Grosvenor of Ohio was in
Washington today, fresh from the cam
paign. He called at the White House and
at the War Department.
There is but one meaning" he said, "of
the results of the elections. and that is
that the fight next year is going to be
Bryan and free silver and Mckinley and
sound money. That is SO clearly apparent
now that no one needs a diagram to make
it palmer
What Congress Will Do.
When asked what Congress is going to do
this session, he replied:
I'VE are going to pass the appropriation
bills required for the running Of the gov
ernment, and we are going to act intelli-
gently and patrioticaIly on. the recon-
mendations made by the President in re-
gard to the future Of Cuba and Porto Rico
and If the situation is such in the Philip
pines as to require legislation by Congress
We will act on the Presidents recommended
tions also. 1t is my honest opinion that
even before Congress meets now the insur-
the situation in the islands be such as to
allow the President to turn the matter over
to Congress for legislation. 1t looks to me
as If 1t will not be many days before our
army has captured Aguinaldo and ended
his rebellion.
But One Issue Next Year.
with the downfall Of Aguinaldo will end
all this talk and so-cal,ed tmperialistic
movement. The elections have already
shown the weakness of the antf-expansion
policy, and in my opinion there will be but
one issue next year, and that is the finan-
clal one. I do not think the democrats will
dare to go to their national conventions
and declare against expansion in the face
or the elections just over. BY that time
apti-expansion will be 50 dead that even
the democrats will not try to revive 1t. In
regard to financial legislation this session
think Congress will take some action
The Vice Presiaency.
When asked as to whom he thought
would be selected as the vice presidential
candidate on the republican ticket, General
GrosVenor replied that he had mot given
much thought to the subject. although he
mad heard the name of Secretary of War
Root frequently and favorabfy mentioned.
From what he had heard he thought he
would be good man for the place but the
truth OF the matter was that, he felt 30 sad
over the illness of Vice President Hobart
mat ne did not like to think Of the sub
Ject or a successor to him. even though 1t
was certain that one had to be chosen.
me general stated that he thought this
Congress- would have plenty of work before
~ and that 1t would not shirk its duty after
II got down to business
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-11
Personal Mention.

Lieut.. Chas. w. Castle, 18th Infantry,
U.S.A., and aid-de-eamp to Gen. John r.
Brooke, governor general of Cuba, is visit
ing his parents, Capt. and Mrs. Henry A.
Castle. 1882 22d street northwest.
Mr.. p. A. Hogan, 601 T street. is away
on a three weeks hunting trip in the noun
tains of western Maryland.
Maj. Henry c. Fisher, who arrived at
San Francisco last week from Manila, is
now in Washington but leaves again in one
week for the Philippines During his stay
in Washington he will be at the home Of
w. X. Ellis, 1888 K street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-11

Gus. The Kurtz people have not yet de-
cided what they will do and as matters
now appear they will not be able to do
much. II 1t came to a test, Mr.. Hanna
could undoubtedly control the republican
caucus with ease. A look over the list of
legislators fails to show more than about
ten old kurtz men in the house and six or
stsht IN tne senate, and II is not believed
these would follow Kurtz into a com
plnation with the democrats. Mr. Hanna
believes that from now until after Presi-
dent Mckinley has been renominated at
least the factfonal differences in Ohio
should be buried. He WILL therefore, alb
STAN from all active interference in the
petty party quarrels until a reasonable de-
gree OF harmony has been secured In this
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-11

All but One of the Foreign Represep-
tatfves Have Returned

DR.. Won Holleben, the German ambassa-
dor, has just returned to Washington from
Europe. He called today upon Secretary
Hay at the State Department to pay his
respects.
While in Europe he had an audience with
Emperor William, and several extended
conferences with the imperial authorities
at Berlin, so that he comes back quite con-
versant with the view of the home govern
ment on those larger International oues-
uons which have of late attracted public
attention. Within the last few days the
Russian, British and German ambassadors
have returned to Washington, after ex-
tended leaves in Europe, and with the re-
turn of Ambassador Cambon of France
who is expected shortly, the entire foreign
representation of this highest grade will be
in Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-11
Claims of the Goebelites.
LIEUT.. LOVE ASSIGNED,
Will he the New Adjutant General OF
the National Guard,

AS heretofore predicted in The Star,
Lieut.. James NJ. Love, jr., of the 21st In
fantry has been assigned to temporary duty
as adjutant general of the District militia
The official order which was issued at the
War Department today, is as follows:
I'm accordance with instructions from
the President and under the authority con-
ferred by section 8 of the act of Congress
approved March l. 1889, entitled AN act
to provide for the Organization Of the mill
tia of the District of Columbia, Second
Lieut.. James Nj. Love, jr., 2lst United
States Infantry, has been assigned tenn
porarily by the Secretary of War to duty
as adtutant general of the said militia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-11
FATAL DYNAMITE EXPLOSION.
hOung Man Killed and Two Buildings
Wrecked at Urbana, Iowa.

CRBANA, Iowa, November I.-Clarence
Burrel, son of Banker ]. G. Burrell, was
instantly killed today by an explosion of
dynamite, which wrecked the bank building
and partially destroyed the Monitor general
store.
Clarence Burrell had Just opened the
doors of his fathers private bank for the
days business, when there was smoth-
cred explosion in the Monitor store next
door. He rushed into the building, when a
second explosion of great force occurred
pieces or wreckage striking BurrcIl in the
neck decaptating him and penetrating his
heart. Fire following the explosions de-
suroyed both buildings. entailing a heavy
loss. The bank vault and the store safe.
however, We're not damaged.
There is no known cause for the axnlo
sion, but the authorities are working on
the theory that it was done by incendi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-11
Printers Want the President.

Charles w. Otis, Edwin c. Jones, Villa m
M. Garrett and Charles Holmes, commit
tee from Typographical Union, No. .1ol,
visited the White House this morning to
invite President Mckinley to attend the
typographical fair on November 27, the
opening night The invitation will be SUBJ
mitted to the President by Secretary Por-
ter, and there is hope that the President
will accept.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-11

Inc Official canvass of the vote in Canton
ana Stark county, President McKinley's
nome city and county, was completed last
night. The returns of the city show an in
creased republican plurality of 81 as COM
pared with Bushnelrs vote in 1897, and a
decrease of 100 compared with Mckinley
Ior President in 1896. The county shows
compared with 1897, and of 6ie as COM
pared with lSg8 " S NOiii
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-11
COL. HUNTINGTON TO RETIRE.
VIII Leave Next Week for Two Year.
In Europe,

Col Robert W. Huntington of the Marine
Corps has been relieved from duty as COM
nandant of the marine barracks at the
New York navy yard and granted leave of
absence until January 10 next, on which
date he will, at his own request. be ulaced
On the retired list. He has arranged 10
spend about two years on the continent
with his family. They will leave New York
on the Gascogne next Thursday for Hayre.
Col. Huntington was born in Hartford,
Conn, December 3. 1910, and was a volun-
teer soldier in the war of the rebellion.
AFTER short service IN the ranks he was
appointed a second lieutenant in the Marine
corps and has remained in that branch of
the naval service ever since. He was IN
command of the gallant marine detachment
at camp McCalla near Guantanamo at the
outbreak of the Spanish war. and received
his colonelcy for services on that occasion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-11
whereabouts of Naval Vessels.

The Brooklyn has sailed from Port Said
for Suez en- route to Manila.
The Solace has dropped down from Mare
Island to San Francisco, to prepare for
another trip to Manila.
The Marblehead has arrived at San Jose,
Costa Rica. where she is in position TO re-
ceive by cable any orders the Navy Depart
ment may choose TO forward based upon
the revolutionary movements in Columbia.
The Alliance has sailed from San Juan for
Fort Monroe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-11
TROOPS FOR GEN. BuLLER
Nearly All the South African raptfn-
gent Have Sailed

LONDON. November u.-The last infan-
try battalions under orders for South Az
rtca left England today. and the last of
the Hussars also sailed. leaving the House
hold Regiment the only cavalry still to
be dispatched. and the last, but not by any
means the least. the first battery of the
Howitzer Artillery has started Great
things are expected of the Howitzer bat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-11
Grtdiron Club Meeting.

At the regular November meeting OF the
Gridiron Club today Mr.. L. White Busbey.
Washington correspondent Of the Chicago
Inter-Ocean, and Mr.. Justin McGrath Of the
St.Louis Globe-Democrat were unanimously
elected to resident membership. The first
dinner of the club this season will be held
on the first Saturday after the opening Of
Congress- December =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-11
A reception to slethodists.

President Mckinley will give reception
Thursday evening of next week to the gen.
eral missionary committee of the Methodist
Church, which will be in session in this
city. All the high officials of the church
will be In Washington at this time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-11
THE OHIO LEGISLATURE.

No fractional Strife Expected in Re-
publican Organization.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
CLEVELAND. Ohio November LIT is
not believed that either Senator Hanna or
Governor-elect Nash will participate in the
organization of the legislature so long as
there is no bolt against the republican eau
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-11
D,@a of cun.hot wound.

Gen. Davis at San juan has informed the
War Department Of the death OF Corporal
Atilano Mercado of the Porto Rico Battal-
ion. who died on the 9Th instant of q gum
shot wound In the face.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-11

Senator Cullom of Illinois was at the
White House today to secure the immediate
transmission of ex-Goy. Fifer's commission
as interstate commerce commissioner The
commission will be made out and forwarded
today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-11
No Hope for ts~ Hoeker.

The War Department has received a dis
patch form Gen. Otis, stating fiaat hope of
saving the transport Hooker has been
abandoned. Her supplies will be taken Off
and the hulk will then be- sold at auction at
Manila, Manila; The vessel was worth about
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-11
A LIBERAL EDUCATION.

Whether or not you wish
to buy anything the adver-
tising columns of The Star
amply repay the most care
full peruSal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-11
Deaths in the Philippines.

Gen. Otis reported to the War Department
today the following deaths among troops in
the Philippines since the last report:
Oodema Of larynx, November g, James
Moran, cook, A, 9th Infantry; cerebral hem
orrhage. Joseph Pierce, recruit, 2Sd Infan-
try: apop1exy 4th, Eliphalet Price, E, 9th
Artillery; chronic dysentery, Sth, Gottfried
Elfgang, c, 4th Infantry; chronic diarrhoea,
James Hamilton, sergeant, B, 21st Infan-
try; nephritis, Michael Walsh, H. 21st In
fantry; aortic aneurism, 7th, Samuel NJ.
Dittlese, E, 10th Infantry; acute dysen-
terry, 11th, Martin Heffren L, 14th Infantry
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-11
Courier-JournaTs Statement.

The Courier-JOurnal adds:
Reports have been received from sixty
nine counties, but they do not settle the re-
suit, as it is close, and the election may
hinge on contested points in a few coun-
ties In some counties Senator Goebel
showed gains. while in others there were
gains for Taylor. Hot contests will be
made over the vote of Knox, Jefferson,
Nelson and over precincts in several other
counties, and on these may depend the re-
Suit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-11
Boer Bombardment Inenectfxe

Io-NDoN' November 1.-THE following
'uui' i'i"ha' announcement was made by the
war office this afternoon:
Gen Butler wires today, 1o.15 .ho.
Col. kekewich reported Novar,ha, o -
the bombardment of Kimberley Nover,ba, ,i,<ar
did no damage and that there Hera r,t,
casualties. Sie no
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1899-04-28
May Ladies' Home journal.

"The Countess Emilia" Anthony
Hopes new romance, is begun in the
May Ladies' Home Journal, 1.-THE Art
of Listening to Sermon" inaugurates
the first of series of articles on the
pulpit and the pew by Ian Maclaren.
Another notable feature of the same
issue is "The Secrets of Happy Life"
by the Rev. Newell Dwight Hills, ID.
D., pastor of Plymouth Church, Brook
Ign, who has become q regular con-
trlbutor to the Journal. Paul Leices-
ter Ford writes "The Anecdotal Side
of George Washington" recounting
some of the best but least-known stories
of the Father of His Country"
Viola Allen draws upon her own rich
store of experience to tell "What it
Means to be an Actress" and Joseph
Edgar Chamberlain introduces "Helen
Keller as She Really Is" giving some
interesting glimpses of this marvellous
blind and deaf girl.
On the editorial page Edward Box
treats of the pretty American girls,
and discourses on the most-beloYed
women of the century. The feminine
wardrobe is considered in elaborate
detail, the articles being by the best
fashion writers-and illustrated. "The
Building of the Ship" is the theme of
the sixth of w. l.. Taylor's series of IL
lustrations of Longfellow's poems,
and pictorial features of practical in
terest are natures Garden" "The
Prettiest Country Homes in America"
"Rustic Arbors and Summer Houses
and "The Flag in the Church." Maria
Parloa Inaugurates a new department,
"Household Helps and New IDEAS"
and Mrp - IT ROrar 0ivaQ tho f1anfIc
of Little Dinners by Eighteen of Me
Girls" and writes of "Milk: It's Use
and Abuse" Helen Watterson Moody
defines "The True Meaning of Mother
hood" and Mrs. Humphry contributes
her second article on allow. to be
Pretty Though Plain" In short, the
May Journal has apparently anticipat-
ed every need that can arise in the
home. BY The Curtis Publishing
Company, Philadelphia. One dollar
per year; ten cents per copy.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1899-04-28
ROSS--PLANk.

a quiet home wedding was solemn
lied at the residence of Mrs. John
Wark in Yale at o'clock Wednesday
evening, April Goth, 1899. The con-
tracing parties were Mr.. Alvin Plank
and Miss Sarah Ross, two of Yale's
most popular young people. Elder ID.
McColl performed the ceremony in the
presence of a number of near relatives.
After the happy couple were made
one, all sat down to a bountiful sup
per. Mr.. and Mrs. Plank will reside in
Yale as the former is employed in the
Yale Wooden Mills. The Exposition
unites with the many friends of the
couple in wishing them happy and
prosperous journey through life.