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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-21
SCHOOLS CLOSE TODAY.
Thousands of Pupils Enter Upon
Their Summer Vacation.

Today marked the closing of the graded
public schools of the District and the be-
ginning Of summer holidays well earned by
the thousands of pupils. There were no
general exercises in connection with the
closing. the teachers of the various grades
being given all the latitude in the manner
of providing suitable ceremonies. In some
of the school rooms there were songs and
short addresses, with recitations and es-
says by the pupils. Others of the teachers
furnished their pupils with ice cream and
other light refreshments. The day was
given over entirely to such ceremonies as
were decided upon. and there We're no te-
dious books to disturb the children on this,
their last morning of the scholastic year.
The classes were dismissed early, and the
happy little ones made their way merriiy
home in joyous anticipation of the vaca-
ton months.
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oregon Troops in Good shape.
YELLOW FEVER AT SANTIAGO.
The Dreaded Disease Appears Among
the Troops.

A telegram received at the War Depart
ment this morning from General Brooke, at
Havana shows that the dreaded yellow
fever has made its appearance in fatal form
among the troops at Santiago, and Puerto
Principe He reports the death of Private
David Mulhern. c, 9TH Infantry, and Pri-
waite Thomas Jennings, band. 9Th Infantry,
at Santiago. from yellow fever. Mulhern
died on the 18th and Jennings on the 10Th
instant. General Brooke also reports that
Private Elliott B. Holderman, D, 9TH In
fantry, died al Puerto Principe of yellow
fever on the 18th instant. Private Lewis j.
Wagner A, 18th Infantry, died at Puerto
Principe on the 18th instant, as a result of
accidental poisoning.
Colonel Alden, acting surgeon general in
the absence of General Sternberg, speaking
of the reports of deaths by yellow fever in
Cuba, said no reports had been received at
the War Department indicating that there
was an epidemic on the island. The sur
geon generals department was well pre-
pared for yellow fever in Cuba, he said,
having special hospitals and immune doc
tors and nurses to take care of such cases.
Surgeon General Wyman of the marine
hospital service today received a cable
from DIR. Park, the quarantine officer at
Santiago. reporting the existence at that
port OF fourteen cases of yellow fever and
four deaths from that cause. This is not
the first report the marine hospital service
has received OF the existence of the scourge
al Santiago. Five days ago came the first
report of the appearance of the fever. On
that day five cases were reported. There
has not been time for a mail report since
the outbreak.
In addition to the number of cases and
deaths, DR.. Parks cable today conveyed
the Information that the American troops
had evacuated the barracks and that their
bedding and baggage were being disinfect-
ed aboard the marine hospital bark Rough
Rider" which is fitted with a complete dis
injecting plant. The fact that the season
had advanced thus far with the appear
ance only of a few sporadic cases of yellow
fever led TO the general hope that the i'm
proved sanitary condition of Santiago. Ha-
vana and other Cuban cities since the
American occupation might result in pre-
venting an outbreak.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-21
WILL STAY WITH HIS UNCLE
Il F. Chase Says His Father Had Deceived
Him,
Young Man Alleged to Have Been
Kidnapped In Detroit is Twenty
One Years Old.

NEW YORK, June 21-For short time
last night Mr.. and Mrs. Charles II. Duhme.
for whose arrest the chief of police of De-
troat, Mich, had teaegraphed, were under
restraint at police headquarters. while they
were questioned about the alleged abduc-
ton of Moses Fowler Chase, the boy who Is
heir to about 100000 from his grand
fathers estate. Mr.. and Mrs. Duhme were
brought down from the Waldorf Astoria to
tell their story. When they had done so
they were allowed to go.
Moses Fowler Chase is twenty-one years
old. According to che story of the Duhmes.
who are uncle and aunt to the heir, the
father is a man without money. who wants
to get possession of the estate of the bow
The father is said TO have brought suit in
the probate court of Hamilton. Ohio to
nave the boy declared insane. but the heir
was declared to be of sound mind The
Duhmes then took the boy away.
The boy, according TO Captain McClusky,
said that he desired to remain with his
uncle and aunt. He declared that they had
not the slightest intention of kidnapping
him, as he remained with them voluntarily
and by preference. He said his father had
deceived him on various occasions, and had
never informed him that he was heir to his
grandfathers estate. He said he has no
doubt that his father intended to deprive
hlm OF his property, and is trying to have
him adjudged insane.
Chase says that while playing golf last
september ne suffered a sunstroke, which
affected his mind for awhile, but that he
is completely recovered. Mr.. Duhme denied
that he intended sailing for Europe today,
as alleged in a dispatch sent to the police
from Detroit. He declared he and his wife
had no intention of going abroad, but in
tended to go to Poland, Maine, with Chase.
He added that, as affairs had taken this
unexpected turn. they would now remain in
the city a day or two longer to await de-
velopments. He expressed determine ton
to fight the case out to the end.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-21
GOLD OUTPUT OF ALASKA.
Estimated Mt Dawson That 1t Will
Reach 1S.OOO.OOO.

SAN FRANCISCO June PA letter from
Dawson dated May rs says the cleanup for
the present season will amount to at least
sls,Ooeo more than twice last years
yield The increase is due TO the fact that
Dominion, Sulphur and Hunker creeks,
which were practically unworked last sea-
sen, have been developed to a considera BILE
extent, with favorable results, and the
Bench claims on Eldorado, Bonanza Hun
ker and Dominion creeks have been worked
to such an extent that their output will
greatly increase the total production
Gold run, which Is practically the only
new creek in the district, has also shown
up well. The portion of Dawson which was
destroyed by fire April 25 is rapidly being
rebuilt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-21
SUPPLIES FOR DEPARTMENTS.
Contention Over Coal for the Govern
ment Printing Office.

The board of awards for placing con-
tracts for supplies for the various depart
ments during the coming fiscal year met
at-the Treasury Department today.
spirited contention has arisen over the
subject of coal for the government print
ing office. Public Printer Palmer recently
opened bids for the supply of $500 tons of
bituminous coal for the ensuing year. The
lowest bidder was V. Baldwin Johnson,
who agreed to furnish the coal at $1.9S a
ton. The next lowest bidder was the Davis
Coal and Coke Company. at s199 per ton.
Mr.. Palmer has recommended the accept
ance of the bid of the Davis Company,
claiming that Mr.. johnson failed to per-
form his contract during the blizzard in
February, endangering the operations of
the plant of the printing office. Mr.. John
son had the contract for the supply of the
coal for this year. He asserts that he did
all in his power to comply with his con-
tract, and finally did SO at loss to him
self
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-21
TRYING TO SETTLE STRIKE.
Both Sides in Cleveland Awaiting
Result of Peace Conference.

CLEVELAND, Ohio June 21.-A deter
mined effort is being made today to settle
the street railway strike. Committees from
both sides met at IL o'clock with the COM
nittee of the city council appointed Tues
day to devise means for bringing the dis
pute to an end. The meeting Is secret
The serious riot on the south side last
evening was the prelude to series oil
minor disturbances carried on all through
the night. In every part of the city
switches were destroyed, rails torn up and
the tracks piled high with distractions,
These were removed by the police this
morning without difficulty, and up to noon
there had been no rioting.
No attempt was made this morning TO
run cars over lines where trouble was an
ticpated and both sides are waiting for
the result of the peace conference now IN
session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-21
GEN. WOODS ACCEPTANCE
May Depend Upon Conference With
the President,

Mr.. Frederic c. Stevens went over to New
York last evening Gen Wood. who has
been offered the position of president of
the Washington Traction and Electric Com
pany. the new street railroad organizat ton
In this District, Is also there. 1t is thought
that Gen. Wood Is not likely to indicate
what his decision will be In regard to the
offer made him until after he has seen the
President. $50
The announcement in last evenings Star
OF tae prooabnhty OF Gen Wood becoming
identified with such an important local an,
terpr1se was favorably Commented T,non
today IN business and financial circles hsra
where he Is known personally, as we'll as
by reputation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-21
KENTUCKY STATE CONVENTION.
Rival Candidates Pulling Hard for
GubernatOrial Nomination.

GubernatOrial Nomination.
LOUISVILLE, KY, June 21.-The demo-
cratic state convention, which meets at
Music Hall this afternoon, promises to be a
nest interesting gathering Although two
of thu leading candidates for governor
Capt. w. j. Stone and VIM. GoebeI, have
agreed to combine their forces in an at
tempt to organize the convention, the main
issue is yet to be fought out between these
gentlemen and Gen. p. Watt Hardin who
controls the largest number of instructed
delegates.
If the Stone-Goebel combina ton succeeds
in organizing the convention, the disposal
of the 200 or more contested seats probably
will give them a winning advantage. This
will result in the nomination of Capt. Stone
for governor, while. Mr.. Go4bel will control
the remainder of the ticket and the state
central committee. The most prominent
names on the GOebel slate ara j. w c.
Beekham of Nelson county for lieutenant
governor. John s. Smith of Bourbon for at
torney general, and John c. Chenault of
Madison for auditor.
The Hardin forces, however, ara sincerely
confident of their ability to control the stu
alton, They count upon defections from
the Stone forces to give them a majority of
the delegates.
The First Ballot.
The first ballot for temporary chairman
resulted: Redwine, $40; Sweeney, 446.
But number Of counties were passed on
account of contests and the vote was held
up pending decision as to how the vote of
these counties was to be cast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-21
NAVAL PROMOTIONS.
of Officers Advanced
at the Department.

Promotions were announced in the navy
today as follows:
Lieutenants-D. V. Allen, t. S. Wilson. E.
l.. Bisset, r. d. Hasbrouck, Y. Stirling, F.
A Traut, F. r. Payne, r. K. Crank and P
Symington.
Lieutenants Gunior grade)-H. E. Smith,
G. w. Laws, C. C. Day, McNamee McNa-
NEE, c. L. Hussey, ]. R. Blakeley, C. T.
Jewell, G. C. Dawson, f. L. Sawyer, L. S.
Thompson, C. S. Price, D. E. Dismukes, J.
K. Robinson, J. H. Rowen. NJ. E. Reed, H.
H. Caldwell 7. J. Sem, B. B. Bierer, W.
H. McGrann, H. G. Macfarland, c. F. Pres
ton r. H. Leigh, A. Althouse, W. B. Broth
erton and j. F. Garter.
Ensigns-P Washington, ]. B. Henry, w.
L. Littlefield, c. P. Burt, A. w. Marshall
E. F. Ecl1hardt, J. P. Morton, c. K NAL
lory, E. H. Delaney, H. E. Cone, j. M.
Hudgins and j. X. Morris.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-21
WIDENING A STREET.
The New Jury in the 10th Street e
tension Case.

The New Jury in the 10th Street Ex-
tension Case.
In the matter of the proposed widening
of 10th street between Florida avenue and
Columbia road the following were this
afternoon summoned to serve as the jury
of appraisers:
Charles B. Church, Daniel Fraser, T.
Franklin Schneider. Dorsey Clagett, Edwin
Harris, w. B. Hibbs, Samuel Cross. Thou-
as w. Smith, Samuel w. Curriden, George
H. Harries, Charles G. Sloan and John s.
Larcombs.
The jury will meet at IL O'Clock next
Monday morning at the intersection of
10Th street and Columbia road.
The matter Of widening 10Th street be-
tween the point indicated was recentiy
considered by jury of seven appraisers.
The findings. however, did not meet with
the approval Of the District of Columbia
and its attorneys noted an appeal. Thsre-
fore the matter Is to be again discussed.
this time before a jury of twelve APP
praisers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-21
RUSSIAN MERCHANT MARINE.
Measures Being Prepared for It's
81 Early Developments.

= eHVpHeHt'
The Russian government is preparing
measures for the early development of its
merchant marine. Although there are only
twentyfour Russian steamships of over
1000 tons. and of them only four are over
fourteen knots the Russian government
during 1898 expended over 81 600, 900 on it's
Sea-going steamships. To increase its navi-
CATION on the Pacific the Russian govern
ment for the next ten years will pay Suez
canal dues, as the Austrian government has
done for some time on national merchant
steamships The restriction Of the coasting
trade of the empire, whether the ports are
on the Baltic or Black seas or the Pacific, to
Russian vessels will not affect appreciably
American navigation, as, for the last two
years. no. American vessels have entered
this country from or cleared for European
Russia; ana last year only four American
sailing vessels entered from and cleared for
RussiaR ports on the Pacific
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-21
TO SURVEY IN BERING SEA.
Steamer Patterson Leaves Frisco for
the Alaskan Coast.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 21.-The coast
and geodetic survey steamer Patterson has
sailed for ST. Michael to make a survey of
that portion of Boring sea on the route to
the Alaskan gold fields. A year ago sys-
tematic work was begun in this region.
This year the seward approaches of the
Yukon are to be developed in connection
with parties in small boats continuing the
trackage of the delta channels and their
devious ways through the great bank to
the deep water of the sea. The new gold
fields at Cape Nome and the older field at
Golofnin bay can be approached only with
danger from the uncertainties of the chart
The Pattersons cruise will include these
places, with general work in the more open
water of the sea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-21
Inquest Not Necessary.

Coroner Carr decided yesterday afternoon
that he would not hold an inquest in the
case of Walter Clark the small colored boy
who was killed by a B. and o. train near
lexington earlier in the day. A certificate
of accidental death was given. The body
was turned over to the parents Of the boy
and removed to their home, on Pierce
street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-21
Comment at the Department.


Relative to the statement of DR.. Nc
Questen and the number of troops needed
in the Philippines, Adjt. Gen. Ccrbin said
today that the War Department would pre-
fer to take the official statement of Gen.
Otis, who is in command of the Philippines,
rather than an unofficial statement of a
surgeon. as TO the number of mel that was
necessary.
He also said that there would be nothing
done in the natter of calling for additional
troops while the President and Secretary of
War were absent.
The peace commission referred to by Nc
Questen is the creature of the State De-
partment, so that some weight must attach
to its formal denial of the allegation that
the commission has totally failed. 1t is
also stated that DIR. Schurman has not no.
titled the department of his intention to
leave the Philippines for the United States
next month. Something was said few
weeks ago about DR.. Schurmans desire to
return TO the United States in season to be
present at the opening of the university
course next fall, but nothing has been
heard from him recently on that point, and
the understanding is that the realization of
that desire will depend upon the compile
ton of President Sehurman's work in the
Philippines.
Oregon Troops in Good Shape.
It is realized at The War Department that
however vaIueless DR.. McQuesten's opinion
may be upon purely military questions such
as the number of troops necessary TO ac-
complish certain purpose, some weight
must certainly attach to his opinion when
it relates to the condition of the health of
the troops. Still, as against his description
of evil conditions now and to come, the Of
fcials poiat TO the record of the Oregon
regiment After q year of the hardest kind
of service in LuzOn these troops marched
aboard the transport the other day on
their return to the United States with the
loss of about 6 per cent only, remark
ably good showing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-21

Of1cers OF the inspector generals depart
ment have been assigned to duty as fol-
lows: Lieut.. Col NJ. P. Maus, as inspec-
tor general, department of the Columbia :;
Maj. E. ID. Thomas, 9Th Cavalry. as acting
inspector general of the department of
Puerto Principe, Cuba: Maj. Joseph H
Dorst. I'd Cavalry. as inspector general of
the department of MatanZas and Santa
Clara, Cuba; Maj. F. II. Edmunds, 1st In
fantry, acting inspector general of the
department of the province of Havana and
Pinar del Rio; Maj. F. d. Baldwin, 9Th In
fantry, acting inspector general of the
department of the Colorado.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-21
MICHIGAN G. A. r.. ENcAMpMENr.
Gems. Wheeler, Alger and Dufield
Will Speak TOniEht

PETOSkY, Mich, June 21.-Major Cen
eral Joseph Wheeler arrived early today
from the SOUTH and Secretary Alger and
party came in later from the north. The
presence of Generals Alger, Wheeler and
Dufneid is the great feature of the annual
encampment of the Michigan G. A. R. The
generals will be the principal speakers at
tonight's campfire in the great Rayyiew
auditorium. The annual G. A r. parade
was given today. Company c, 35th Michi-
rgan Volunteers. marched with the civil war
veterans The weather is superb The en-
campment will continue through tomorrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-21
"PENNY-IN-THE-sLOT, PUMPS.
Given for the Location of
.,.-...- Seventy.

BY majority vote, Commissioner Ross
dissenting, the District Commissioners to-
day granted the application of the Auto
matte Cycle Pump Company to place its
penny-in-the-slot' automatic pumps at
about seventy different points in the city
The pumps, under the authority granted by
the Commissioners, are to be placed in
every instance outside of the line of, and in
such manner as not to interfere with or
obstruct travel As rule, it is understood,
the pumps are to be attached to places of
business.
Mr.. Ross declined TO join his associates in
granting the permit, holding that to do SO
would be to authorize the occupancy of pub
lie space for private purposes, which is
prohibited by law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-21
suit Over Railway stock.

j. Howard Earcombe, through Attorney
VIM. A. Meloy, this afternoon filed a suit
in equity against the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company, Howard S. Larcombe and Mary
q. l.. Higgins The court is asked to de-
cree that certain shares of capital stock OF
the Pennsylvania RAILROAD Company owned
by the wife of the complainant did, at her
Death, devolye upon him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-21

Joseph O'Hara, an aged man, who was
under the influence of liquor, was arrested
by Bicycle Policeman Williams in North
east Washington this afternoon and locked
I'D on suspicion.
The old man had on two hats and was
carrying three parasols. When searched at
the police station more than a dozen silver
spoons were found in his pockets. The let
ter d. was engraved on some of them.
OHara and the property are held at the
ninth precinct station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-21

Mr.. Robert P. Porter secured from the
Treasury Department today further ex-
tension of his leave of absence fro1a the
duties of special commissioner for Cuba
and Porto Rico. He called today on Secre-
tary Hay and Reciprocity COMMISSIONS
Kasson and talked of his observations
through Europe, particularly In Russia,
during recent trip. and the opportunities
afforded for am extension OF American trade
in European markets. -
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CAssATT IN ENTIRE CONTROL.
Elected President of Pennsylvania
Road West of Pittsburg.

. PHILADELPHIA, June 21.-The directors
of the Pennsylvania railroad today elected
A. ]. Cassatt president of the Pennsylvania
company and the corporation which oper-
ates the lines west of Pittsburg. Mr.. Cas-
satt succeeds the. late Frank Thomson, and
this action places him in control of the
entire system. ~. '
Mr.. Cassatt was also elected president of
the Pittsburg, Cincinnati, Chicago and st.
Louis railway (the Pan Handle route), to
succeed Mr.. Thomson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-21

Commander c. R. Rocker has been order
ed to additional duty with the fish COM
mission
Assistant Surgeon B. K. McHarris. from
the Philadelphia to the Aibatross.
Chaplain C. K. Parks, from the Essex,
and placed on waiting orders.
Chaplain R. E.. Steele, from the New York
navy yard TO the Essex.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-21
DEGREE FOR THE sIRDAR.

Oxford University Makes Him Doctor
of Civil Law.
OXFORD, England, June 21.-The honor
airy degree of doctor of civil law was con-
ferred today upon General Lord Kitchener
of Khartoum. Cecil Rhodes, the Earl of
Elgin and others. The greatest interest
was taken in the event owing to the oppo-
sition Of q number of the Dons to con-
ferring a degree upon Mr.. Rhodes, on ac-
count of his connection with the Jameson
raid into the Transvaal The Opposition
was generally regarded as partisan and as
a political movement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-21
Under Suspicion.

Augustus Mcintosh was arraigned today
before Judge Kimball as a suspicious char
acter. He was found crouching in an alley
by a policeman, who took him into custody.
The accused man told the court that he
became Overloaded" and sat down WHARF,
he was found because he could proceed no
further. His personal bonds were taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-21

Acting Sergeant William j. Kenny of the
eighth police precinct was knocked down
and run over by a grocery wagon near 14th
and streets about noon today. His left
leg was injured. Sergeant Kenney attached
10 blame to the driver of the vehicle, Isaac
Shark, and he was not arrested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-21
strike at Akron settled.

AKRON; Ohio, June 21.-A settlement has
been reached In the Akron and Cuyahoga
Falls Rapid Transit Company employees
strikes Ten hours are to constitute a days
work. Motormen and conductors receive
an advance OF two cents and other en-
union was not recognized. but future dis
putes are 10 be arbitrated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-21

Margret Agnes Grady this afternoon, in
the Supreme Court of the District of CO.
lumbia, instituted proceedings against her
husband, Michael Francis Grady, for the
purpose of securing separate maintenance
and support.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-21
Testing Armor Plate ut Indian Head.

There was test at Indian Head yester-
day OF armor plate intended for the battle-
ship Wisconsin. the lot aggregating 700
tons. The test plate tapered from 1885,
inch to 9h-inch in thickness. The first
shot Carpenter armor piercer with We
loeity Of 1S70 feet. penetrated the plate sa
inches. The second, Hotter armor pier.
Ger with velocity of 1900 feet, penetrated
nine inches. The plate was NOT cracked.
and the test was satisfactorily met -.