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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-10
ROW IN MINERSCONVENTION
Anti Administration Factions Make Charges
of Unfairness.
National Officers Accused of Using
Miners Funds for Eiectioneer-
ing Purposes.

PITTSBCRG, Pa. January 10.-The bitter
wrangle over the appointment of the ere
denuais committee, which occupied the en-
tire session of the national convention OF
United Mine Workers yesterday. was re-
newed imme diately upon the opening OF the
convention today. Charges of unfairness
were freely made by the -administra-
ton factions, and these accusations were
promptly denied by President Ratchford,
Acting President Mitchell and Secretary
treasurer Pearce
When the session was called to order
Chairman keenan, of the committee on ere
dentials, reported that all the delegates en-
Tilted to representation had been seated.
ana that number had been rejected be-
cause the locals had not fully complied
win the constitution. Before the report
could be adopted. however. ex-Presid ant
Mcbride created surprise by announcing
tiat the Ohio delegation had decided to
Withdraw all candidates for office from
that state, and that they would refuse to
i herse On any committees until thorough
nv s'iSalloh mad been made. This was
zone, he said, because the Ohioaus saw
mar outsiders were seeking to delay mat
80 ~, oroef 70 secure election of their own
candidates. This reopered the discuss;on
and Patrick Dolan. PennsvIyania'. candi'
uate Tor president, said that he was willing
70 "ithdraW his name from the list of cam
padders. ~ 'iie oooh
L. L. Lewis of Ohio said thar vesterIav =,
ne was looked upon as a candidate. TO-DAY
ne was a delegate. He alleged that the ma
uonaI ofiicers had used their influence in
iaNef OF certain candidates for office and
that the funds of the miners had beer ,fsaJ
Tor eiecttoneering purposes. He said that
ne would make these charges in writing.
ana was prepared to prove all his allega-
tonS
Acting President Mitchell said the charges
We're made without proofs and denied that
the organization had been used in his be-
mar The charges, he said, were unmanly
he was followed by President Ryan of
Iilionis, who caused some excitement nv Of
ferlng to donate 800 to the organiza ton If
the charges were proved.
Doian said he obtained his informa ton
from Edward Mckay, al Columbus, before
the convention last year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-10
London Was a Heavy Seller of Amer
lean Stocks Today.
PRICES ON THIS SIDE HELD UP
Strong Buying in Granger Group
Was the Feature.
GENERAL MARKET REPORT
Special Dispatch to The Evening star.

Special Dispatch 10 The Evening Star.
NEW YORK, January Io.-Heavy really
ing by London was a feature In today's
stock market upwards of 5000 shares Of
various issues being sold for foreign ac-
count. The purchases were less than l0.ep0
shares, and probably represented the COW
ering of earlier sales.
The changes in local prices in view OF
this marketing Of stock may be- taken
main situation.
The market was not >xempt from, ,h,,
usual consequences of realizing sales. how
ever. the greater part of the list coming
under the influence of the selling nj one
time or another. The bond market par
ticuIar1y the speculative issues. was also
sold rather freely to take profits
The belief in the merits of the financi Al
situation has not changed noticeably, and
stocks move about Independently Of each
other and without the customary evil infu-
ences of a movement distinctly personal
ana applicable only to one property TO
one group of properties
FOR instance. during the most active sell
ing IN todays market Manhattan was ad-
ranced beyond loo under good buying New
York air brake sold up sharply. while the
Federal Steel issues were being freely sold
10 take profit, and lastly. the entire
granger group came forward under the
impetus of a new demand and forced q
rally in the entire market
The markets hope from now on centers
IN the higher priced dividend paying Is
sues which can point to merit in justifica-
ton Of every advance. a market lead by
such issues is as near safe az specula-
ton ever gets to he. The specialties may
be operated in Under cover OF the actual
strength elsewhere, and the fears 81 "a
dangerous leadership are nlinimized. Recog-
nizing this fact the leaders Of the present
market have always produced dividend
paying property as a center OF attraction
the moment speculation seemed 10 be IN
danger of an unfortunate concentration.
The buying OF Louisville and Nashville
was rather better than the average. as the
result OF growing belief in the declaration
of dividend at tomorrow's meeting Of dt-
rectors. The impression is that the dis
bursement will be at the rate of 4 per cent
The St. Louis and Southwestern securl-
ties have become moderately active as the
result of new terminal facilities to be ac-
of the line by the Gould interests The
bonds and the preferred stock have found
an improving market of a purely specula-
tive character.
The movement in American sugar reflects
again the differences of opinion noted yes
terday as to the natural course Of tho
price. The buying and selling were shout
equally good today, with reactions no
ticeably frequent.
is distinctly in secondary place Just now
and professional traders are likely to BE-
allowed to make prices for that class OF
issues.
The Nashville dividend may be used as a
factor in tomorrow's trading, the London
market closing firm at top prices under the
prospect of a rally on that account.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-10
HER wANDERINGs OVER.
Lizzie Snyder. WeIl-Known Charac-
ter, Dies From Poison.

Lizzie Snyder, an old white woman who
has been a well-knoWn street character in
Washington for many years. died at the
Emergency Hospital at noon today from
morphine poisoning. She was found on the
street last night by officers of the sixth
precinct station house, and was apparently
sick. She was carried to the station and
placed in a cell, it being the intention of
the officer to notify thu sanitary officer this
morning, in order to have her taken to the
Washington Asylum for treatment, where
she had frequently been before.
Early this morning, however, her suffer-
1ngs became such that she removed to
the Emergency Hospital removing there at
q o'clock. 1t was quickly discovered that
she was suffering from an overdose of
morphine, and search of her proved the
truth of this, an ounce bottle of the deadly
drug with half its contents gone being
found secreted in her clothing
Everything possible was done to save her
life, but she was beyond medical skill and
died at noon, as stated. She had no home
and far can be learned had no rela-
tiyeS here
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-10
Naval Orders,

Medical Inspector r. c. Persons has been
detached from the naval laboratory and
has been ordered to take charge of the
naval hospital at Cavite p L., via the
Solace.
Assistant Engineer +. N Freeman has
been detached from the Cincinnati and or
dered TO the Asiatic station, Via the Snlace
Surgeon T. II. Streets has been detached
from the Solacc and ordered to the naval
laboratory.
Surgeon W. II. Rush has been detached
from the Richmond and ordered TO the
Solace.
Passed Assistant Engineers [. T. Holmes
and j. L. Palmer and Assistant Ingireer
ID. V. III. Allen have been assigned 10 dutv
on the Asiatic station, via the Sojace
Chief Engineer X. q. Denig las beer, ar
dered to the Yosemite immediately
Lieut.. G. G. Marsh has been ordered tn
the naval observatory, Washington
Lieuts. W. Fl, Caldwell and J. A. Garcas
jr.. and Assistant Paymaster r. Conn
have been detached from the Resolule and
ordered home.
Ldeuts r. E. Swanstrom. r. r. Wall and
s E. Woodworth have been detached from
the Nero and ordered home
Assistant Engineer E. NJ jennings bas
been honorabiy discharged
Ensign F. II. Ainsworth has been or
dered home instead of to the Yosemite.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-10
HAWAIIAN GOVERNMENT BILL.
Measure Completed by House Sub
committee ON Territories.

The Hawaiian bill was finally perfected
today by the House subcommittee on terri
tories and an agreement reached to favor
ably present it to the full committee to-
morrow, the expectation being that it will
be reported to the House tomorrow or with
in few days.
As agreed on the bill preserves in all es-
Sential particulars the bill presented by the
Hawaiian commission. a territorial form
OF government is established with a gov
ernor appointed by the President a dele
gate elected to Congress, a local legislative
body The main changes made by the sub
committee consist in striking out the prop
eTty qualification of members of the House
Of Representatives and of electors of MEM
bers, and amending the provisions as to the
qGdllhcatlon OF senator's. that 81 900 of
property, or 5000 of income, shall suffice
The item Of $4,000 for an agricultural in
quiry by the Secretary of Agriculture, is
also struck out. The provision is retained
TOR the appointment of judges for life. and
their appointment by the governor This
provision has caused much discussion and
1t will be one of the points of a minority re-
port.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-10
ALL QUIET AT HAVANA
Generals Wade and Butler Of the Evacuation
Commission Arrive.
Preparation of Report Will Soon BE
COmpleted-Admira Sampson
WIZ Return shortly

Major GenNA Wade and Major General
Butler of thsSnban evacuation commission
arrived here. Shk morning direct from Tam
pa, accompanied by Major Allison and
Major BroolA W their staff. They called
at the War Department this afternoon and
reported their return to Secretary Alger,
with whom they had long conference in
regard to their work in Cuba. 1t is prob
able that they will visit the White House
later In the afternoon to see the President.
Notwithstanding their long sojourn in
Havana, since September last, Gems. Wade
and Butler and their aids are in excellent
health and fine spirits. They make no con-
cealment, however, of their qualification at
being home again.
In conversation with a Star reporter Gen.
Butler said that affairs were quiet and sat
isfactory in Havana when he left there
last Saturday. and that although there
were many antagonistic and conflicting in
terests among the people, there were no in
dications of any serious trouble that could
not be averted by the exercise of judgment
and discretion on the part of the powers in
control.
Report of the Commission.
The commission has completed its work
and will finish the preparation of its re-
port at 6 meeting to be held in this city
Friday or Saturday next. Rear Admiral
Sampson, who Is the third member Of the
commission, has promised to return from
New York in time to attend the meeting.
The report Of the commission Is in the Gus
tody of Major Clous, the secretary, who is
a passenger on one of the Ward line steam
ers, which is expected to arrive in New
York Thursday next
The commissioners did not dispose of the
dry dock at Havana before leaving. 1t is
settled that the United States government
will not claim this property, but its future
ownership is uncertain. 1t Is to be sold
eventually at auction, and the United
States government is expected to be among
the bidders, though the announced inten-
ton Of some private firms to try to buy in
the dock to use as the basis for a repair
yard for shipping may tend to enhance the
price above the figure that the government
is willing to pay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-10
baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, January 1O.-Four dull unchanged
receipts. 3SOlS barrels; exports, 81 SIS barrels
sales, 800 harrels. Wheat easier: spot and month
76a76ls; February, I64a76h; May 18lsa7Gss
steamer No red, 13a13Ls; receipts 10 4SI bush.
els exports, none, stock, 255 AS bushels sales
5,eoo bushels; southern whsat by sample, 7Oa77
do en- grade, l3;sa76is. Corn quiet aud lower
spot and month 40a40ls: February, 40xa40ls
steamer mixed 37a3Ih: receipts, q i.2a5 bushels
exports none; stock. ,5s6,6T3 bushels saes 50 900
bushels; southern white and yellow corn 37,,a4es
Oats firm; No. white. Ssas4'; No. . mixed 32lS
receipts l6,1a5 bushels; exports none; stock sos
5S1 bushels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-10
CROSS-TOWN BILL REJECTED
Objections to Proposed Extension of City and
Suburban Railway.
Reasons Given for Opposition to ths
Mensure-SOme Streets Should
BE Kept Free.

An adverse report was made today by the
District Commissioners on Senate bill 5025.
1t provides for cross-town street railroad
by an extension of the City and Suburban
railroad from Lincoln avenue and street
on the latter street to 24th street west,
and then, by way of oath street Massachu-
sets avenue and r street. to place of begin
nng. The report of the commas
sioners which was outlined IN yes
terday's Star, was made to Senator Nc
MILAN. chairman of the Senate District
committee, and, after stating the purpose of
the bill, continues as follows:
THAT a crOss-town line would be of adj
vantage to the public Is well recognized
fact. 1t is believed, however, that owing
to the amount of track now in existence
upon o and p streets and the deslrablllty
of keep ping some of the streets free from
railway tracks if possible, and the 1urther
fact that l. street between 1th ana 18TH
streets now practically constitutes cross
town line for that territory, that a cross
town line upon the east and west streets
little further south would be of more gen.
eral advantage to the public than one upon
K ana S streets.
CrOss-TOwn Line Unremuneratfve.
in general. a ross-town line is an I'M
remunerative piece of property by itself,
and is only valuable to a railway company
as feeder and of benefit to the public for
transfer facilities which it offers to inter
secting lines running toward the center of
the city. or into the country. 1t is. there
fore, believed that cross-town line should
be one which will give transfers to all lines
ntersecting its route, and should, II posi-
BILE. be one in which all of the intersecting
companies are mutually interested. 1t is
not believed to be for the public benefit to
permit such a line to be constructed which
will give transfers to but one of the inter-
secting lines and to no others.
THE Commissioners are informed that
the extensions named in the bill are not
desired by the City and Suburban Railway
Company. and in view of the heavy obliga-
tions now upon that company in connection
with the establishment of an underground
electric system upon it's lines. it is not be-
lieved advisable to require them to make
the extension in question at the present
time"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-10
SHIPPING INTERESTS.
Hearing before n Committee of the
House.

Prominent representatives Of American
shipping interests We're heard today by the
House committee on merchant marine and
fisheries relative to the measure introduced
in the Senate by MIR. Hanna and in the
House 10y Mr. Payne. TO promote the com
merce and increase the foreign trade Of the
uited States. and to provide auxiliary
cruisers. transports and seamen for gov
eminent use when necessary"
The main feature of the measure is a
g.aded subsidy To American ships based
or tonnage and service. Among those pres
eut were ex-senator Edmunds Of Vermont
who appeared for the shipping interests;
President =. \. GTiSCemb Of the Internal
tlrndI Navigation Company; Commissioner
az Navigation Chamberlain Edward K
Sherwood, secretary of the Philadelphia
maritime exchange: Arthur SeWal of
Maine and President Hyde of the Bath
NON works
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-10
WILLIAM 4. RUSSELL DEAD.
Former Representative From Massa-
chusetts SuccumbS to ApOpIexy.

BOSTON, January 10.-Former Represen-
tative William A. Russell died today from
an attack of apoplexy at his home in this
city. Mr.. Russell was born in Wells river
VT. in 1881 For many years he was in
terested in the paper manufacturing bust
ness, in which his father was pioneer in
New England In 1868 he was chosen a
delegate to the national republican conven-
ton in Cincinnati.
He was a member of the Forty-sixth and
Forty-seventh Congresses from the seventh
Massachusetts district.
Mr.. Russell was one of the organizers of
the International Paper Company and was
a former president of the organization. He
was a director of the Fitchburg railroad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-10
AMEND THE BILL.
kuggestioH of mis-ionerS Com
corning House Bin IIii3

The District Commissioners. in returning
TO-DAY 10 Representative Babcock chairman
Al the House District committee. House bill
ili4%. recommended that it be amended so
o. 10 make it read as follows:
A bill e receive arrearages Of taxes due
tie District of Columbia TO July j. 1897, at
q per centun interest per annum. in lieu OF
penalties and costs. BE it enacted by the
SENATE and House Of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress as
s"mhled that the rate of interest to be col
tected Of amy person owing arrearages of
general taxes prior 10 July /, 1897. now due
10 and the liens for v hich are held by the
District Of Columbia, shall he Il per centura
per annum. in lieu Of the rate and penalties
no" nNed by law, and all accrued costs.
Provided. that this act shall apply only 10
"a Nes paid On or before the LIST day of July.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-10
Movements of Warships.

Word was received at the Navy Depart
ment that the gunboat Helena left Piraeus,
Greece, this morning for Port Said. on her
way to Manila.
The Mayfiower left Santiago yesterday
for Tompkinsville, and the flagship Phila-
delphia arrived at Acapulco, Mexico
The Lancaster, which was fitted out at
Portsmouth, has left there for Port ROYAL
s. c., where she will be used by the g1,p-
merry class for instruction and target prac-
tice.
The gunboat Wilmington has arrived at
Granada. on her way to the Orinoco conn
try.
The Detroit is at Santiago, the Topeka at
Cape Hatien and the Wheeling at Victoria
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-10
PURE FOOD CONGRESS-.
Meeting of local Committee Held
This Afternoon.

A well-attended meeting of the local COM
mittee having in charge the arrangements
for the second session of the pure food and
drug congress was held at the National
Hotel this afternoon. Very gratifying re-
ports We're submitted. 1t being stated that
about every state and large city in the
country will be represented. The congress
meets at noon the 18th instant in the CO.
lumbar University building, 18th and H
streets, and District Commissioner John B.
Wight will welcome the delegates to the
city. The badges 70 local delegates will be
distributed II the National Hotel next
Monday everfng At o'clock. Mr.. James
H. Wilson. Secretary of Agriculture and
other prominent officials win address the
meeting, the purpose of which is to secure
the passage Of the bin now before Congress
prohibiting the adulteration of food and
drugs in the Dtstrtct and territories
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-10
SENATORIAL FIGHT IN NEVADA.
4. G. Cleveland Appears in the Field
Durk Horse.

CARSON, New, January 10.-The contest
for the United States senatorship in Nevada
is growing more keen as the time approach
es for the elimination of the long struggle,
The first ballot will be taken week from
today, and the principal candidates are
here and all are working hard. Senator
VIM. NJ. Stewart and Representative Frank
G. Newlands are the principal competitors
but y. c. Cleveland. who arrived yesterday
is also supposed 70 be candidate although
he will make no announcement The silver
state central committee has been summoned
10 Il meeting on Thursday. presumably to
participate in the senatorial 1ight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-10
INVOLUNTARY BANKRUPTCY.
Petition of Creditors Against Chris
TOPPER Rammiing.

The first petition in involuntary bank
ruptcy under the general bankruptcy law
to be filed in the District was placed on
record this afternoon. The petitioners are
Enoch 3. Evans, NJ. Hans & Co. and c.
K Andrews & Co., and they ask that
Christopher Rammling be declared a bank
rupt.
creditors of Ramming, having provable
claims in excess of securities, held by
them to the sum Of $500 Rammling, it is
added, is insoivent, having made a general
assignment for the benefit of his creditors
the 9Th instant.
In addition to declaring Ramming a
bankrupt the court is asked to enjoin Chas.
Graft his assignee, from in any manner
disposing of the assets, property and es-
tate of Rammling. Mr.. Leon Tobriner is
the solicitor for the assignees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-10
Death of Mrs. Pruette.

Mrs Sarah Lemon Pruette, wife of W.
Trunk Pruette died this morning at )
O clock at her residence, I44l W street
northwest in The sixty year of her
fse. Mrs. Pruette was the mother of VIII
lam Pruette. the well-known baritone
singer. 0nerof her sisters married Aionzn
Beh. formerly assistant secretary of the
interior. while another Is Mrs. Charles b
NcCartee. known on the stage as Helen
lamont Notice of the funeral will be made
later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-10
A CHANGE OF TRACKS.
President Weaver's Suggestion as tn
the City and Suburban

President Weaver of the Metropolitan
Railway Company consulted with members
of the House District committee today upon
a bill proposing To remove the cars of the.
City and Suburban road from the Metro
politan tracks, on 9TH street northwest be.
tween street and Louisiana avenue.
The plan proposed is to lay tracks for,
the City and Suburban on 9Th street be-
tween G street and street northwest Ma
conclusion was reached today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-10
To Di,cuss the pbi,inn,n..

The meeting of the Mems Club of the
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
tonight will take the form of discussion
of the Philippine question. The president
OF the club. Mr.1George c. Gorham, will
call Justice Harlan to the chair, and among
the speakers will be Major General Shaftei
and Mr. John r. Proctor, president of The
civil service commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-10
need GENUINE.
Fourth Ease of Smallpox Discovered
in Alexandria.

The cas-" Of suspected smallpox at the
house OF Mary Coleman in Fawcett's row.
Alexandria. was pronounced genuine this
afternoon. The house is in an alley bound
e. by NOif. Wilkes. Alfred and Patrick
streets The premises are strictly quaran-
tined This makes the fourth case of this
disease in the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-10
Crawford Paving Company Election

Crawford Paving OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES: L.
s. Hilbert. ]. NJ. Wilson. T. NJ Gale, j. H.
Crawford, Fl. H. Parmenter, Thos Kirby,
L. j. Brennan.
Farmers and Mechanics National Bank
Directors: S. Thomas Brown, NJ. j. Adler
Chas. II. Cragin, George W. Cfssel, A. B.
Jackson, Philip May, Samuel C. Palmer j.
Edward Libbey and Louis d. Wine
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-10
Indian Bill Con.idered.

on appropriations In charge OF the Indian blll
was in session today. The commissioner Of
Indian affairs was before the subcommittee
today and gave his views on various items
of the bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-10
House OF REPREsENTATIyE

The House today. Immediately after the
reading of the journal. resumed the con-
sJeration Of the bill for the codihcation Of
HE criminal laws of Alaska
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-10

Furnished by ". B. Hibbs & Co., bankers
and brokers, 1419 + ST. members New York
STOCK exchange. correspondents Messrs. La
denburg, Thalmann & Co, New York
CHICAGO, January lO-Graip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-10

NEW YORK, January l0.-The American
line steamer st. Paul was sighted east OF
Fire Island at 2::2S pna, =