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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27
COUNTERFEIT STAMP CASE.
innocent Holders of Cigars to Re
Treated Fairly by Government.

Commissioner Wilson of the internal reye-
nue. bureau has issued the following circu-
lar to cigar and tobacco dealers relative to
counterfeit stamps:
Referring to seizures of cigars from
Jacobs & Co., factory No. 3741, and Ken
digs factory, No. 459, ninth district of
Pennsylvania, you are informed that as
sos are the only denominations known to
have been counterfeited, you may release
the cigars covered by stamps of other de-
nominations, which are regular, and in the
hands of innocent holders. The cigars can
be left in the custody of the parties from
whom seized, If they are responsible, pend
ing further action Seizures should be re-
ported on form III.
innocent holders who have purchased
cigars and paid for same will be treated
fairly and reasonable offers in compromise
accepted Such offer should include pay
ment OF costs, the tax on the cigars and
nominal sum specific penalty-to be
made through you to this office.
Nv hen stamps are undoubtedly genuine,
the cigars may be released without delay
The distinction between genuine and coun-
terfeit stamps is this:
The paper in the counterfeit is much
lighter than that in the genuine and the
face of Clay in the counterfeit is very
much drawn; the lock of hair on the right
side of his head is very dark in the counter
f4it; in the genuine, much lighter.
among the most prominent distinctions
are the diamonds and stars in the word
Cigars. In the genuine they are very dis
tinct. while in the counterfeit they are
greatly blurred, and in some letters the
diamonds do not appear at ALL The shad-
ing at the left of the stamps is much
heavier in the counterfeit than in the GEN
uine stamp, due, probably, to the lighter
color of the paper.
In case of doubt, hold the cigars until
they can be examined by an expert
re ha ST
genuine SOS on boxes of cigars
farties owing Jacobs & Co. and w. l..
hendis Tor cigars purchased should be ad-
slsea Iot 10 pay such bills or accounts, and
you will take prompt steps to attach and
hoid moneys thus due on account of in
debtedness to the government for taxes
evaded Consult the district attorney. Hold
Inc .h Iraudulent cigars in such cases until
the matter is decided"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27
CITY POSTMASTER.
Mr.. E. c. Madden Here Looking After
the Appointment.

Gossip about the local postmastership was
set agog today over the appearance of Ed
win c. Madden, the Detrott registry clerk,
a member of the Brotherhood of Locomo-
tive Engineers, and incidentally and like
wise persistenuy an applicant for the office
of postmaster Of Washington, ID. c. Why
he came at this time is not known. although
it is hinted he was sent for by Chief Arthur
at the suggestion of the President. Chief
Arthur has been in Washington for some
days and lately testified before the indus
trial commission. During his stay in the
city he has seen the President several
times, and, 1t is said, urged with all his
force the appointment of Brother Mad
den. Late yesterday Mr.. Madden called
upon the President but was unable to gain
an audience. 1t is his purpose. 1t is said, TO
remain in the city until the President re-
turns.
AT the Post Office Department nothing
was known of Mr. Madden's presence In the
city. The absence of the Postmaster Cen
eral and the first assistant postmaster gem
era1, both of whom are friendly to Mr..
Madden, is said to be the reason he kept
away from headquarters.
There are many who believe there is
nothing in Mr.. Maddens visit 10 the city.
Some time ago ii was stated on good au-
thorfty that Mr.. Madden's name had been
dropped from the list of possibilities for the
post office. His appearance at this time
coupled with his visit to the White House
yesterday, has put the home rulers on the
anxious bench, and they fear the worst.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27
SENATORS BY POPULAR VOTE.
Leaders of May Convention move
ment Expect to Succeed.

d
ment Expect to Succeed.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
RICHMOND, Va, April 21.-ln point OF
interest the May convention to consider
plans for electing United States senators
by the people promises to be special sue
cess 1t was at first believed by some that
the convention would do little more than
adopt some high-fown resolutions and ad-
journ. This has been found to be erro-
neous view, for already it develops that the
leaders of the convention are in favor of
calling state convention to nominate
candidate for senator and the election of
delegates by primaries.
The May meeting will probably ask the
state democratic committee to call a con-
ventiOn, and If this is done county and city
committees will be requested, as far as
practicable, to order primary elections. In
the event the state committee refuses to
call a convention the May meeting people
seek to secure primaries in order that mem
bers of the legislature may be Instructed.
Ihe leaders of the movement and those
who are pushing it along will not be salts
ned with declaration of principles, and
they will fight hard to carry into effect
their method of nominating and electing
senators. 1t is reported in political circles
mere that in case the convention carries
through Its purposes and settles upon a
method for popular election Senator Mar
TIN friends will submit his claims to the
people and stand upon his record for re-
election 1t is claimed by his supporters
that upon this Plan he will be easily elected
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27

Will Take Charge of Payment to the
Cuban Army.

Cuban Army.
Major Francis S. Dodge, paymaster. has
been ordered to proceed from New York
to Havana, Cuba, with the necessary funds
for the payment of the troops in the divi-
sion of Cuba. The commanding general
department of the east will furnish a suit
able escort for the funds On arrival at
Havana, Major Dodge will turn over the
funds to the chief paymaster. division of
Cuba, and will then report to the command
ing general of that division to relieve Major
George R. Smith, paymaster. of his duties
in charge of the payment of the 81. 600 600
to the Cuban army. On completion of this
duty Major Dodge will return to this city
ana report in person to the paymaster gen.
eral of the army for duty in his office
Major George w. Moses, additional paw
master, t.SF, has been relieved from fur
ther duty in this city, and will accompany
the Cuban army.
Major George r. Smith. on being relieved
by Major Dodge. will proceed to New York
city on the steamer Havana
Majors Glen H. Logan, S. II. Tyler j. B.
henner and B. r. HavenS, additional nav
masters, L. S. V, have been relieved from
further duy in the division of Cuba. and
ordered to report to Major Smith for duty
TO assist in preparing for the payments to
the Cuban army. On arrival in New York
city, and after having completed payments
to discharged soldiers on the steamer Ha-
Vana. Major Smith will report to the COM
manding general, department of the east,
Tor assignment to duty in New York city
Majors Havens, kenner, Tyler and Logan
Will turn over to Major Smith all public
funds and property in their possession.
Major John R. Lynch, additional pay
master. Z. S. V, has been relieved from
duty IN the department of the gulf and
ordered to Havana, Cuba, for assignment
to duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27
INCIDENT is CLOSED
Authoritative Statement From Berlin
Anent Coghlan Matter.
BETTER FEELING TOWARD AMERICA
Confidence in Satisfactory Ad-
iustment of Samoan Troubles.
THE RECIPROCITY TREATY

BERLIN, April 27-It is announced here
today that President Mckinley received the
German ambassador, DR.. Won Holleben,
yesterday, expressed his disapproval of the
remarks attributed to Captain Coghan of
the United States cruiser Raleigh, at a re-
cent dinner and requested the ambassador
TO assure Emperor William and the German
government of his friendly sentiments.
Authoritative Statement.
The following statements are made on
authority:
dence has been exchanged between the
United States embassy and the German
government and the incident is considered
entirely closed so far as Germany is con-
cerned.
Regarding Samoa the dispatches of
Capt. Schoenfelder commander of the
Fake, detailing the amicable relations eX-
sting between the German officers in
Samoa and those of the other powers have
been well received, though they viii doubt
less cause some annoyance TO the SenSa-
ticnal journals which have sought to stir
warlike feelings by representing Admiral
Kautz as rough, overbearing boor
Feeling of Confidence.
THE general feeling is confidence in the
newly appointed commission, and the for
eign office. as we'll as the American and
British embassies, express satisfaction at
the fact that they can now have time to de-
vote to other questions.
Regarding the transferencea to Berlin of
the negotiation of the reciprocity treaty
nothing has yet been received at the United
States embassy on the subject"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27
ANOTHER GEORGIA LYNCHING.
Rody of Mitchell Daniel Found Rid
died With Bullets.

LEESBURG, Ga, April 27.-The body on
Mitchell Daniel, a negro, was found In the
road near here today, riddled with bullets.
The man who came in to notify the coroner
saws he does not know who killed Daniel,
but he heard the shooting at o'clock this
morning.
Daniel and other negroes have recently
made infiammatory talks against family
named Laramore and others, charging them
with completely in a lynching near here
some time ago.
Three negroes about a week ago tried to
force an entrance into the room occupied
by Mrs William Laramore. Her screams
brought help and the parties ran away, but
dogs traiIed them home. Daniel was sup
posed to be implicated in this affair.
Following this outrage the Laramore
house was fired into few days ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27

had been requested to resign. However
this may be, both designations came
promptly. That of Examiner Hams was
handed in several days ago while Mrs.
Robinson only sent hers forward yesterday
Commissioner Duell. when seen by a re-
porter of The Star today, parried the d.
rect questions and said:
"All l care to be quoted as saying Is that
the charges against Examiner Hams and
Mrs. Robinson have been dropped"
Examiner Hams, in reply to a question,
SAID he did not care to talk for publication
After while he might have something
to say. He had no plans for the future
and could not say at this time whether he
would embark in the patent business in
this city or in the west.
Mrs Robinson was not in her office when
the reporter called.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27
PAY OF NAVY YARD EMPLOYEES.
Compensation for the Recent Half
Holiday Being Considered.

About 2,3O0 employees of the Washington
navy yard are much interested in the ques-
ton whether they will receive pay for the
half holiday granted by the President on
the occasion of the recent interment of
the remains Of the soldiers at Arlington.
Under the law Captain Mccormick, the
commandant of the navy yard, is not en-
powered to order the payment to the en-
ployes, who all belong to the per diem
class, without assuming risk. Should he
order the payment, and 1t should afterward
be withheld by the controller or other Off
cials, the loss would fall upon him. Cap
tain Mccormick has, however, referred the
matter to the proper officials at the Navy
Department, and the question is pending
now.
1t may not reach the controller of the
treasury, as did the case of per diem en-
ployes in other branches of the govern
ment service. 1t is claimed that the stat
utes are specific in refusing pay to navy
yard employees when they do not work. but
the employees claim that the Presidents or
der was mandatory, and that they should
be paid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27
CELEBRATION At GALENA.
Great Demonstration at birthplace
of the SoldIer-President

GALENA. Ill, April 27.-For the seventh
fine In as many years citizens of Galena
today paid tribute to the memory of Gen.
u s. Grant with exercises in commemora-
ton OF the anniversary of his birthday
The celebration was upon a scale which
surpassed any similar event under the aus
pices of the Grant Day Association. All
the railroads entering the city had made
special provisions and rates for the occa-
sion. and thousands Of out-of-town visitors
witnessed the exercises in honor Of the
soldier-President- The orator Of the day
was Postmaster General Charles Emory
Smith. who arrived from Chicago. accom-
panied by a large delegation of its citizens
Mr.. Smith said in conclusion:
Looking down the vista of time from
y the serene elevation Of his conscious place
on the border line of earth and eternity
lifted above all the passions of the hour
With his work done and his fame secure
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27
INTERNAL REVENUE DECISIONS
College Ball Games Not Reauired =.
Pay Special Tax

Commissioner Wilson of the internal reve-
nue. bureau has decided that base ball
games given by college and amateur clubs
are not such exhibitions as require the pav
ment OF the special tax. He says that they
are distinct from base ball exhibitions
given by professional clubs as a regular
business for money.
The commissioner has also decided that
policies of life insurance issued in lieu of
Cancelled policies and surrendered for a
change in the class of insurance and
amount are not taxable taking It for
granted that no new insurance is written
or intended.
The sum of $1,000 left by the will of a
testator to trustees to purchase a burial
lot and erect a gravestone is not subject to
the legacy tax.
Where mortgages and notes are assets
of an estate, moneys derived therefrom al
though 50 derived through foreclosure ana
sale of the real estate by the executor or
administrator, should be included in the
personal property left for distribution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27
Description of the stn,ue

This heroic statue of Gen. Grant. in
bronze. was made by Daniel Chester French
md Edward c. Potter. the former being
the sculptor of the figure and the latter of
the horse.
The artists chose for their motif a mo-
ment when Grant was surveying a battle
field from an eminence, intent upon the
operations of the forces before him. The
horse is merely Obedient to the will of the
rider. They endeavored in the figure of
Grant TO give something Of the latent force
of the man, manifesting itself through per-
fect paclvi'yi TO portray the sphinX-like
Character which has mystifed all who have
studied him. Grants costume and its ar
rangement were chosen from the few col
hcuons available with a view to carrying
Cut the impression fOrcibly as possible
Col. Fred Grants authority for the long
cape TO the overcoat has been obtained: ne
mas said that his father Wore one several
inches longer than was usual The hat
was also made on his authority
The height of the statue from bottom of
plinth 10 top Of riders hat is II feet l inch:
the size Of the plinth is > feet q inches by
II feet inches. The total weight of the
statue is five tons
The pedestal which was desipnsd bv
Frank Miles Day & Bro. is built of male
pink JonesbOrO granite. Its total height TO
tne bronze plinth supporting the statue is
10 itet - inches The pedestal is sup
ported on a step. which supports a seat
entirely surrounding the nodded base of
the monument On this rests the die a
plain mass Of granite, diminishing toward
the top with considerable entasis and
crowned with nodded cornice and neck
holdings
The contract was given by the Fairmount
PARK Art Association January % 1894 and
the statue completed in 1895 The total
cost Of statue and pedestal was So. .6T5 30
The statue was cast by Bureau Bros
Philadelphia
The monument is loca cd at the intersec
ton Of East Park River drive and Foun-
tain Green drive, in front of the Fountain
Green arches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27
A RICHMOND, VA, ROMANCE.
foung Man Who Had Attempted Sui
eide Married YESTERDAY

SpecIaI Dispatch TO The Evening Star
RICHMOND, Va, April ga romance
was happily consummated yesterday by the
marriage OF Charles W. Meyer, a we'll
known young business man. and Miss
katherine E. Orschel, handsome Rich
mond girl. Mr.. Meyer, while standing in
front OF Murphy's Hotel a few days ago,
drank bottle of laudanum and stated
that he wanted to die, because he was tired
of living.
Ihat was all he could be persuaded to
say. The marriage, coming Immediately
after the attempt at suicide has naturally
suggested disappointment in love affairs as
the cause of his rash act
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27
DEVELOPMENTS SATISFACTORY.
Gen. Otis Report to the Department
Last Night

The following cablegram was received at
the War Department last night:
MANILA, April rs.
"Adjutant General Washington:
"Lawton at NorZagaray and Angat. His
two columns united have driven enemy to
north and west; slight casualties; names
not reported. Only means communication
couriers.
Macarthur has taken portion of Calum-
pit, south of river. Movement attended
with difficulties on account of jungle, heat
and strong intrenchments His casualties
yesterday, three killed, eleven wounded.
Developments thus far satisfactory.
(Signed OTIS"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27
RISE IN PRICE OF BAR SILVER.
Powerful interests Said to BE Back
ing the Speculation.

NEW YORK, April 27.-Silver certificates
representing 10000 ounces sold on the stock
exchange today from 63A to 64A cents. The
price of commercial bar silver was 63h. The
last time "a cents was reachNd for silver was
In August, 1897. Bullion dealers call the
advance in the certificates speculative,
pointing out that no increase in commercial
demand has appeared from any quarter
and that China sold on yesterdays ad-
vance. While difference of opinion ex-
lists as to whether the movement is being
engineered here or from the other side of
the water, it is conceded that it must be
powerful interests, as they are obliged to
take large amounts Before the recent
movement silver certificates were for
months without transaction, the QUOTA
tion being nominal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27

Gen. Grant saw and said that our country
was entering on a new era Yes, on new
era of unity and progress and power. For,
under the Impulse and influence OF the ma
tional uprising and patriotic reawakenlng
of the past year, We witness more than
ever on this anniversary of his birth such
a reunion of the north and south in heart
and in hand as his great and magnaninous
spirit yearned for And with this uplift-
ing of the national sentiment at home, we
see on the broader field what his tranquil
view prefigured in the advance of the Eng
disappearing race and of our own portion
of it to a larger part in the commerce and
civilization of the world
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27
DEPARTURE FOR PHILADELPHIA.
Inc President and Party VIII Return
to the City Tomorrow


to the City Tomorrow.
President and Mrs Mckinley left for
Philadelphia at $50 o'clock this morning
on a special train provided by the PennsvI-
vania road. Those accompanying the Pres
ident were Secretary and Mrs. Gage. Sec
retary and Mrs. Long, Attorney General
Griggs, Secretary Hitchcock, Captain AL
gernon Sartoris, Capt. S. s. Saxton. the
PRESIDENTS nephew; DIR. Rixey, u s. N:
Assistant Secretary Cortelyou and Stenoe-
rapher Forster. The Philadelphia commit
tee met the party at Wilmington.
The train was composed Of the special
cars Campania and Agatha and a combina-
ton smoker and baggage car. The Presi-
dent went to attend the unveiling of the
Grant monument in Paramount Park at 3
O'Clock this afternoon. He desired to make
an address, but thought best, owing to his
health, not to undertake a speech.
Tomorrow morning the President and his
party will go on board the cruiser Raleigh
and in the afternoon will return to WASH
fngton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27
REPRESENTATIVE SHERMAN HERE.

Encouraged by the Outlook in the
Speakership Contest.
Representative Sherman OF New York
was in the city for few hours today. His
business took him to several bureaus of the
Treasury Department, to the census office
and the pension office, and he was making
rush to try to get through in time to take
the midday train back to New York.
All he had to say about the speakership
was that the situation looked encouraging
from his point of view
1t was reported today that Representative
Payne had withdrawn, or would Withdraw,
his candidacy in opposition to Mr.. Sher-
man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27
KILLED AND WOUNDED.
Gen. Otis Reports Casualties to I'll
War Department.

Gen. Otis Reports Casualties to the
War Department..
General Otis reports the following casual
ties:
Killed.
First Montana, April 26, B, Sergeant
Thomas Anderson; K, Private James Gala
han. Twentieth Kansas, A, Private Resil
Manahan.
Wounded.
Fourth Cavalry, 10th, G, Second LAeuten-
ant Leroy Eltinge hand, slight.
First Montana, Goth, 3, Prfvates Frank
E. Tate, nose, slight; Adolph NJ. Clay, jaw
severe; l, Edward B. Darvey, neck, severe
Twentieth Kansas, E, Second Lieutenant
Cotton H. Ball, jaw, severe; A, Privates
James w. Korshner, axilla, severe; ], Jo-
seph Scott, side, moderate; Lyle L. Knox,
shoulder, slight; K, Edward z. Harris,
thigh, severe
Utah Artillery, A, Private Emil F. Sell
mer, back, severe.
Sixth Artillery, D, Private Harold K.
Blake, thigh, moderate; E, Noah B. Land,
chest, slight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27
STRIKING MINERS USE REvoLYERs.
Non-URion Men Forced to Quit Work
at WaFdner.

WARDNER, Idaho, April 27.-After an
all-night session the striking miners yester-
day went in body to the Bunker Hill and
Sullivan mine and stopped the non-union
men from going to work At first persua-
SIGN was used, but finally revolvers were
drawn and the non-union men were forced
to retire to their boarding houses
No attempt was made last night to inter-
fere with the working force and about
eighty men went on duty when the shifts
fchanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27
TO BE RUN AS LINERS.
The Buffalo and SOIace to Sail From
New York and San Ernncisco.

The Navy Department is expecting the
Buffalo at New York in about ten days,
when she will at once take aboard officers,
men and supplies for Admiral Dewey and
return to Manila by the Mediterranean
route. The department has planned to keep
the Buffalo and the Solace at work as
steadily as practicable as Philippine liners,
the one on the New York and the other on
the San Francisco route This will make
regular service of one vessel every three
months at each end of the run. 1t had
been the intention of the department to al
low officers wives and children as pas
sengers on these vessels, but owing to the
unsettled conditions in Manila and to Gen
eral Otis opposition this plan has been
abandoned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27
"sIGNING THE PRoroCoL."
MIR. Frick Buys Chartan,s Picture fol
100000

Mr.. Frick, who is at the head of the Car
negie Iron Works, has paid $4,000 for the
historical painting Of the signing of the
Spanish American peace protocol. This
painting is being painted by Chartran, the
French artist. Judge Day sat for several
hours Tuesday and yestefday.
Mr.. Chartran will complete the picture in
sending 1t to Mr.. Frick. The picture meas
ures eight feet by six feet and will be a life
size representation of the group present
When the protocol was signed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-27
Fsee Entry for the Buralo Ex,o.,t,o,

Fsee Entry for the Buffalo ExpOsitfon
The Treasury Department has issued
rules governing the free entry Of articles
designed for exhibition at the pan-Ameri-
can exposition at Buffalo in 1901. The
treasury suggests that all exhibits should
be sent marked to the collector Of customs
at Buffalo. and consigned to an agent or
commissioner at the port Of first arrival.