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Evening star., 1899-03-28

Recognition of Consular 0mcers.
The Secretary of State has granted pro-
visional recognition to Mr.. l.. E. G. Garden
as British consul general at Havana. of
Baron August Won Bruck as consul of Ger
many at Havana and of Frederick Wilhelm
Hunicke as vice consul Of Germany at
Cienfuegos. Also Mr.. C.. Randi as acting
consul general of Belgium in Cuba and Por-
to Rico, of Capt s. H. Hartford as British
consul in the Philippine Islands and. of Mr..
j. N. SidebottOm as British consul at Cebu.
The Secretary of War has directed the
commander-in-chief of the military forces
of the United States in the Philippine
Islands, Cuba and Porto Rico to take cogni-
zance of the official capacity of the persons
named, and permit them to exercise their
appropriate consular functions.
Evening star., 1899-03-28
THE BEEF CONTRACTS.
MIR. Swift Declares That Gen. Eaga
Misinterpreted Them,


Misinterpreted Them
The examination of E. c. Swift before
the court of inquiry to examine into the
beef contracts during the late war was con-
cluded yesterday afternoon after The Star 9
report of the proceedings closed. Charles
f. Barry, for nearly ten years a travelling,
salesman for Swift & Co., was also placed
on the stand and testified concerning nego-
tlat1ons between Swift & Co. and Gen.
basan before the letting of the beef con-
tracts
Major Lee asked Mr.. Swift whether the
contract made his company responsible for
the condition of the beef during the twenty
tour hours after it came from the refrie,ar-
ators' ana ne replied that technically he
u u.nousht IT did not make it responsible, but
Ii was the understanding that it did.
Major Lee-''HaS your connanv mada
gcod any quantities of beef spoiled inside
or twenty-four hours after it left the re-
frigerators?"
Mr.. Swift-'I have no knowledpe IN tbo+
subject whatever
MAJOR Lee-'Gen. Eagan testified that
Dee1 was to be kept seventy-two hours after
II left the ship or refrigerator on shore.
testimony" : '''o
Mr.. Swift thought he Interpreted the
contract as L did. In view of his evidence
can can only say the general is mistaken"
Major Lee believe Gen. Eagan thought
Ia
contract by clerical error"
MI. Swift-"It could not be so. tecause
tion' '' 0''o1
Inc witness repeated his statement that
Gen. Eagan said he would supply interior
places IN Cuba with beef to be slaughtered
on the island. He did not say how he ex
pected TO get the cattle there, except that
ne nad some proposition from Texas man.
Gen Davis-'What was the change made
in the original draft of the contract. so
that 1t was made to contain this TWENTY
four-hour clause"
Mr.. Swfft-''The first contract made if
appear that we were under obligation tn
secure the good condition of the beef in
the open air for neutrality-suspicious.. I told
Ien EaSan we could not commit ourselves
70 any such proposition. / dc not think
Ten Eagan expected that he was plrttine
the seventy-two-hour clause in the con.
tract" AL A@ Noh
he said the form of contract was changed
quite number Of times.
ihe next witness was MR. Charles T,
barry, a travelling salesman for Swift e,
Co, since ls9o, and who had a number of
interviews with Gen. Eagan in regard to
the peer contracts previous to the time
spoke as If he did not expeet Hpbterapa
would be needed in gettinE fhe beef ashore
put seemed to think he, would get vessels
OF such draft that they Gould go to the
Wharves He said Generaf1sa4an told him
ne was tortured to death by people who
Ead processes for preserving beef General
Eagan, ne said, had no coincidence in these
metnods and he had practically said to the
witness that he would haTsS nothing 10 do
with any of them.
AT O'Clock the court went into secret
session.
Evening star., 1899-03-28
EVENTS AT TAkoMA PARK.
Social Features and Personal Matters
Illness of Old Resident


A popular meeting will be held this even
ing at the Presbyterian Church at half-past
Z, when some fine music will be rendered,
and Mrs. Rhea. who has spent many years
in Persia, will make an address.
The young people of the Park are pre-
pairing for dance to be given shortly after
Lent, but the date has as yet not been de-
cided upon.
The regular meeting of Takoma Lodge,
/. o. G. T., was held Friday night, when
one new member was Initiated and it was
decided to pay a fraternal visit to Friend
snip Lodge of the District of Columbia
April IL. As Takoma Lodge does not meet
on the last Friday of each month, the next
meeting will not occur until April 4.
Rev. and Mrs. John Van Ness, who were
recently married, have taken up their resi-
dence at the manse of the Presbyterian
Church.
MIR. j. Vance Lewis has returned from a
trip to Colorado
Washington Bonifant, an old resident of
Montgomery county, Maryland, who has
held several very prominent political posi-
tions in the state is lying dangerously ill
at his home near Takoma.
Evening star., 1899-03-28

Controversy Over Right of Way Set
tied by Compromise.
Correspondence Of The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star
ROCKVILLE, Nd. March -, 1899.
The Waters-Snouffer road case which
was expected to come UP for its second
trial at the term of the circuit court now
in session here, has been compromised.
The case involved right of way claimed
by Mr.. John Snouffer. over the land of Mrs'
George 7. Waters. Both parties are prom
inent citizens of this county. and the case
has attracted widespread attention
About sixteen years ago Mr.. Snouffer
purchased the Dickerson farm, adjoining
that of Mir. Waters. and began using
road across the Waters farm a near
cut to the county road. Mrs Waters learn
ing that Mr.. Snouffer was using the road
under claim of title granted by her hus-
band. felled trees across the road, and in
sttuted suit to deterrnine Mr.. Snouffer's
right to use this land.
The case was tried about year ago in
the circuit court here, the jury deciding
that the sixteen years use by Mr.. Snouffer
linked to few isolated instances of use
Of this road by Mr. Nathan c. Dickerson
the former owner of the Snouffer place,
was sufficient to establish a right of way
by prescription.
The case was carried to the court OF ap-
peals, and was by that body r1manded for
lower court had erred in regard to the ad-
mission of certain testimony.
According to the terms of the compro-
mise, Mrs. Waters pays all costs. excepting
the fees of Mr.. Snouffer's Witnesses and
Mr.. Snouffer abandons all claim to the
right of way.
The home of Mr.. William Henley, situat-
ed near Glen, this county, was completely
destroyed by fire about 10 O'Clock last
night. Most of the furniture was also de-
stroyed. About three-fourths Of the loss
was covered by insurance. The fire was
caused by a defective fiue.
LII, tt
assistant postmaster at this place. Mr..
Higgins was for six years examiner of the
public schools of this county, and is known
as an independent democrat.
Evening star., 1899-03-28

throat weak lungs, bleeding lungs, and
kindred affections, which, if neglected or
badly treated, lead up to consumption. If
you ask for DR.. Pierce's remedies and the
dealer won't supply you, go to another
store. Your health is of greater import
ance than any extra profit ne may make on
the substitute. The imitation substitute
can not initiate the cures. DIR. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery is absolutely
non-alcoholic and non-narcotic. 1t can be
safely relied upon by Temperance people.
1t is not only the safest, but also the
surest remedy for the stomach, blood,
throat and lungs.
My wife had a severe attack of pleurisy and
lung trouble" writes Abram Freer, Esq. of
Rockbr1dge, Green Co, Ills. The doctors gave
her up to die She commenced 10 take Dr.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, and i'm
proved from the first dose. BY the time she had
taken eight or ten bottles she was cured and IL
was the cause Of large amount being sold here
4 think the Golden Medical Discovery is the
best medicine in the world for lung trouble"
For 7I one-cent stamps to pay postage,
You can get free copy of the Common
Sense Medical Adviser, work of 1908
pages. Cloth bound 81 stamps Send Il
DR.. r v. Pierce, Buffalo, n. 2.
Evening star., 1899-03-28
MISS NOBLE SUES FOR 100000.
Baltimore Woman Who Was on
Steamer MOhegan When Wrecked.

steamer Mohegan when Wrecked.
Miss Catherine Belle Noble, who narrowly
escaped death at the time OF the loss of the
steamship Mohegan, when upward of 100
persons were lost on October IA last, filed
suit in the city court at Baltimore yester-
day for 1000 against the Atlantic Trans
port Company, owners of the vessel.
Miss Noble alleges that the employees neg
ligently ran the vessel down the English
channel without her lifeboats being in po-
sition, and that they did not take proper
precautions for the safety of the passengers
in the event of disaster. She also claims
that the vessel was out of her course and
went down off the Manech Rocks, on the
Cornish coast After being washed over
board she managed to keep herself af1oat
for several hours by means of life belt
and some wreckage. She alleges she re-
ceived permanent injuries.
Evening star., 1899-03-28
JAMES W. RADCLIFFE. AUCToNEER.
TRUSTEES SALE OF FRAME HOUSE ON
STREET BETWEEN FOURTEENTH Az

TRl STEES. SALE OF FRAME HOUSE on G
STREET BETWEEN FOURTEENTH AND
FIFTEENTH STREETS SOUTHEAST.
fy virtue of Il deed Of trust, duly recorded in
l4ber No 1854. folio 23s ct seq. OF the land
records of the District Of Columbia and at the
request Of the parties secured thereby. will
sell by public auction, in front Of the premises, on
TUESDAY, THE FOURTH DAY OF APRIL. 1899,
AT HALF'PAST FOUR O'CLOCK PM. the fol-
lowing described real state situate in the city of
Washington. District of Columbia to wit: The
SAM being the west forty t40l feet front by the
full depth thereof of original lot numbered four
"a. In square numbered thousand and sixty
three tiO6jj. together with all the Improvements.
rights. &c
Terms: one fourth cash balance in /. . and 8
years. with interest at per cent per aunum
secured by deed Of trust the property sold. or
all cash at the option Of purchaser. S10O deposit
required at time Of sale II of sale are not
complied with in fifteen days from day of sale the
trustees the right resell the property
the risk and CT the defautlng purchaser after
i've days advertisement Of such resale In some
newspaper published in Washington, ID. C.. All
conyeyancing. recording, stamps. &c, at cost Of
purchaser.
JOSEPH A. RFPETTI
JAMES F. HOOD.
nh24-d&dS Trustees
Evening star., 1899-03-28
AUCTION SALES OF REAL ESTATE, &c.
To-day.

Today.
James. W. Ratcfffe, Auct., $40 Pa. ave. NV
Trustees sale of lot 7th st. bet. Harvard and
Steuben sts.; also lot Is, block IS, Petworth, on
Tuesday, March %, at pm. VIM. E. Ambrose
trustee.
Walter Z. Williams & Co., Aucts.. 10th and ID
SITS. n.w.-Sale of real estate. Tuesday, March
2S. at 3 pm. in tract of YoungsborouSh. Johan
G. KeBdrHp and John A. Butler, trustees.
James W. Ratcliffe. Auct.. 800 Pa. ave. NV
Chancery sale of No. 461 New York ave. NV, on
Tuesday. March %, at pm. Frederick W. Me-
Reynolds. trustee.
Tomorrow.
c. G. Sloan & Co. Aucts., 14O7 G ST. n.w.-Sale
Of oriental carpets and rugs, Wednesday March
23. at IL am and B pm, at auction rooms.
James W. Ratcliffe. Auct., $40 Pa. NV.
Sale of lots on 26th st. bet. X and L sts.. on
Wednesday. March 30. at 5 o'clock pun
James W. Ratcliffe. Auct.. 800 Pa. ave. NV
Chancery sale of Nos. 100, 1902 11O4, 1106 Goth
st. NV, Wednesday March 20, at 4:3O pm.
John J. Dolan. trustee.
Evening star., 1899-03-28
DUNcANsoN BROS, AUcTIoNEERs.
TRUSTEES SALE OF Two STORY BRIct
DWELLING NUMBERED 1925 IlTU STREEJ

TRI STEES SALE OF TwO-STORY BRICK
DWELLING NUMBERED 1925 1ITH STREET
NORTfiWEST. p -
BY virtue Of a deed of trust recorded in Liber
232s at folio 1S5 ct seq, Of the land records Of
the District Of Columbia, shall sell in front
OF the premises On MONDAY, the TENTH DAY of
APRIL. A. ID. 1889. at HALF-PAST -FOUR
OCLOCK PM. lot sixteen t16y. In William III
Gunnelfs subdivision of lots In square $685. as
per plat recorded in the office of the surveyor for
the District of Columbia, In Liber W. f. folio
l36, together with the ways, easements and an
purtenances thereunto belonging in any wise
appertaining
Terms: One-fourth cash. balance in one. two
and three years, at per cent per annum interest
payable semi annually, secured by deed Of trust
on the property sold, or all cash. at the option
OF the purchaser. deposit OF 5000 required at
time of sale. Conyeyancing revenue stamps. &c
at cost OF purchaser Terms Of sale to be com.
piled with In fifteen days from day of sale other
wise trustees reserve the right to resell the prop
erty. at the risk and cost Of defauhing purchaser
after i've days advertisement of such resale In
some newspaper published in Washington D. C.
TALLMADGE A. LAMBERT
FRANK BIRGE SMITH.
mezs -d&ds Trustees.
Evening star., 1899-03-28
DUNCANsoN BROS, AuCTIoNEERs

TRUSTEES SALE AT AUCTION OF UNIMPROy-
ED REAL ESTATE ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF
NORTH STREET AND DISTANT 26 FEEl,
WEST OF 18TH. WEST WASHINGTON, DC.
On MONDAY, APRIL THIRD, 1885, AT FIVE;
O'CLOCK p NJ, in front of the premises by direc-
tion of the party secured by that deed trust of
February Is, 1895. recorded In Lfber No 2lO5,
folio 81 ct seq. Of the District land records. the
undersigned, as trustees under said deed Of trust
VIII sell at public auction parts Of lots numbered
seventeen qO and eighteen QS), in square number
ed eighty-fre (S5), in the city of Washington D.
G., beginning at the northwest corner of said lot
seventeen 90, and running thence east on the
south side Of l. street twenty-sx (26) feet; thence
south ninety-two t92) feet six (6) inches; thence
west twenty t28 feet, and thence north ninety
two t92, feet six ) inches to the point of begin
ming.
Terms: One-third cash (of which 500 must be
deposited with the trustees at time Of sale) bal
In two equal installments at one and two
years, with interest at 6 per cent per annun, semi
annually, secured on the property, all cash, at
purchasers option; and If terms are not complied
with In ten days from day of sale. resale viii be
made at risk and cost of defaulting purchaser ON
five days advertisement. Conveyancing and rev.
stamps at cost Of purchaser.
MAHLQN ASHFORD
ALDiS B. BROWNE,
NH Trust
Evening star., 1899-03-28
WORK OF THIEVES.
Hyattsvf11e and Vicinity Invaded by
Light-Fingered Fraternity.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
HYATTSVILLE, March 2s, 1899.
A great deal of petty thevery is going on
IN and around this village. Several nights
ago some one broke into the stable of Mr.
hieihef and stole set of harness, then
proceeded to the chicken house and re-
lieved him of nearly all his fowls.
Mr.. c. N. Darnall was also yisi.ed bv
cHlckeh th1eVes few nights ago, a large
number of chickens being stolen.
br; herman, a travelling patent medicine
Vender, who was giving an entertainment
each evening at Wells Hau left town
rev days ago, leaving in the hall medicine
chest containing lot of his medicine. Sat
urday night some one broke into the hall by
cutting slat from one of the window shut
ters. broke open the chest and confiscated
all the medicine.
Ihieves broke into the provision store of
colored man named Dyson las. nighr.
ana carried away a lot of damned goods and
various other articles. The thieves left no
clue as to their identity
Evening star., 1899-03-28
THOMAS BOWLING. AUCTIONEER,
fSto r ST NV

AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE DWELLING
HOUSE AND LOT ON .'O'' STREET BE-
TWEEN FIFTEENTH AND SIXTEENTH
STREETS NORTHWEST
On FRIDAY, MARCH THIRTY-FTRST AT
HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK PM, I will sell
nj public auction in front of the premises lot 20,
IN square 1876 fronting 20 feet the south side of
o street NV. by average depth of about 124
feet, with side alley Of Is feet TO 25-foot alley
IN the rear. improved by a good frame dwelling
house, No. 1924 D street NV.
Terms: Onethird cash. balance in and two
years. with interest, secured by deed Of trust on
the property, all cash. at the option OF the ppr-
chaser. 500 deposit required at time of sale All
eonyeyancfng, recording and revenue stamps at
cost of purchaser. tnh23-d&ds
Evening star., 1899-03-28
{. c. SLOAN < CO.. AUcTs.. 1907 ST. NV.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE UNIMPROyED
PROPERTY On 9Th 81 BETWEEN Ii AND

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE UNIMPRovED
PROPERTY On 9Th 81. BETWEEN Ii AND
SrS NORTHEAST, WASHINGTON ID. G
BY virtue OF a certain deed Of trust dated August
Is, 1891, and daily recorded in Iiher No 2-,5 folio
- ssr, Of the land records Of the District of
Columbia. and at the request Of parties secured
q rehy Will sell. at public auction in front OF
The premises, on THURSDAY THE SIXTH DAY
or APRIL 1sao- AT FIVE O'CLOCK PM the
following described land and premises, situate
lytug and being In the city Of Washington in the
District OF Columbia. and known and designat ed
a. and being lot numbered forty-three t4Sl In
August BurEtiDrf and Alien =. Johnson. trustees
subdivision Of lots IN square numbered eight hum
dEed and thirty-two tS32l. said subdivision is
recorded in the office Of the surveyor of the District
Of Columbia IN heok q. page 50.
Terms; One third cash. balance in one and two
years With interest payable semiannuaily, at six
per cent, or all cash, at the option of the pur-
chaser: del@Stt of 500 will he required at time
OF sale All eonveyancing, recording. revenue
stamps, etc, AZ purchasers cost. II terms are
complied with in ten fl0 days from flav ~
sele the trustees reserve the right to readvertse
and resell 81 me risk and OF the defaultinS
purchaser. after due notice published in some WASH
iEgtOn newspaper.
WILLIAM CoRCoRAN HILL Trustee
FRANK T. RAWLINGS, Trustee
Evening star., 1899-03-28
FUTURE DAYS.
WALTER B. WILLIAMS & Co, AUCTIoNEERs.

PAWNBR0kER'S SALE OF UNREDEEMED
PLEDGES.
l will sell, at the of Bernard Burnstine,
361 Penn. ave. NV, MONDAY APRIL THIRD,
1899, AT HALF-PAST SEVEN PM, all Pledges
from 1 to 71116 old number, and from 1 to GIT79
new number, being Pledges left year and over.
This sale consists of Gold Silver and Metal
Watches Diamonds of all descriptions, Rings,
Chains Iockets, Scarf Pins. Studs. Earrings Lace
Pins, Neck Chains, Bracelets, Cuh Buttons. Solid
Silver and Plated Ware Field and Opera Glasses,
Books. Guns, Pistols. Musical, Surgical, Mechani-
cal, Dental and Surveying Instruments, Iron and
Wooden Clocks. Pool and Billiard Balls. Cameras,
Typewriers, Bicycles, Clothing, Ladies' and Gents
Wearing Apparel of all descriptions. Sale to con-
tinue every day until all lots sold. Holders of
tickets. please take notice.
BERNARD BURNSTINE, Broker
WALTER b. WILLIAMS & CO., Auctioneers.
NH
Evening star., 1899-03-28
MIS-. hauk hafses' Burial.

special Correspondence of The Evening Star
HfATTSVILLE, Md. March 2S 1899.
me funeral services over the remains of
Mrs. Frederick q. Baukhages were held this
afternoon at the Presb bytepan Church
IN TINS village The casfetV was covered
With flowers tributes hrom her many
friends Mrs. Baukhages wasss one of the
first members of the Presbytarian c,hurcb,
mere and her faithful and energetic Iaoors:
VIII be sadly missed by all who knew her.
She was also member of the Woman's
Reief Corps and held offices in that or
Sanlzatlon for a number Of years e.
Evening star., 1899-03-28
DUNcANsoN BROS. AUcTIoYEERs
TRr STEIS' SALE. AT AUCTION op ,,, :,
NEAT BROWN-STONE- -Fl{nNr' nHtrn ~ I II e

TRT SIZES SALE AT AUCTION or VIVIAN
NEAT BRONN-STONE-FRONT dwell IN1;
~ ISL \ STREET NCRTHWEST. WASH,
or MONDAYt APRIL THIRD 1889 AT HALE
PAST -FOUR PM. IN front Of the premises Inv
direction Of the holder OF the note NJ i sssnrsd
ty shat deed VI trust, dated February is iSsS
and recorded In Lfber No. 1884 folio S24 ., 500
OF the District land records, the UNDERSIGNED a.
trustees unief said 6eed Of trust will sell M n,ih
lie auction. the east half Of original LOT pnnbnra
nye d., in square numbered ore hundred and sayen
uOIl. and improvements consisting of premises M
lSlI street northwest Washington, ID. c
Terms: ODe-tbird cash tCf which 1900 nust ha
deposited With the trustees at time Of saIel hal
% two equal installments st one ana TWO
years, With Interest at &c per annnm. payable
scui-aanualy, secured the property or ali
CasE. AZ purchasers option. and IL terms are not
complied with in ten Gays from day Of sale resale
VIII be made at risk and cost Of defaultine pur-
chaser. I'VE days advertisement. ConYeyancIng
and rcTenae stamps at cost Of purchaser.
MAHL0N ASHFORD,
ALDIS b. BROWNE.
Ein20-d&os Trustees.
Evening star., 1899-03-28
FUTURE DAYS.
wNTEK B. WILLIAMS & CO.. AUCrIoNEERs

VALUABLE UNI3IPROVED PROPERTY. FRONT
lNti ON SOUTH CAROLINA AVENUE AND
THIRD STREET SOUTHEAST. AT AUCTION.
On FRIDAY, MARCH THIRTY FIRST, 1899. AT
FIVE PM. shall sell. in front of the prem
iss-. lois l3 a. 10. 16, Il and IS. in square s65.
having Sood front. running back the depth there
Of Q" 15-font alley. Plat exhibited a sale. Par
Ties In search Of desirable building l0ts should give
this sale their attention
Terms IF sale: ODe-thfrd cash. balance in ], 2
and years, with interest at AZ per per
annum. payable semi annually. secured by deed
ef trust 0n properly sold. dePosit OF Fifty dol
lars on each lot at time of sale All conyeyaLcing
and revenue stamps IT purchasers cost.
WALTER B. WILLIAMS & CO.. Aucts.
Evening star., 1899-03-28

Archbishop Corrfgan Writes the Pope
LONDON, March 2s.-Archbishop corri-
gan. says the Rome correspondent of the
Times. has written to the pope a letter
thanking him for his encyclical on Amer
icanism-''
Evening star., 1899-03-28
SUPPLANTING THE MILITARY.
Civil Authority to He Established 4
Cuba as Soon as AdYisahIe

Cuba as Soon as Advisable.
1t is said that one of the early matters
which will be brought to the attention of
the President will be proposition to SUM-
plant the military with civil officers in Cuba
and Porto Rico, as far as practicable. The
civil officers selected viii be subject to the
military authority, which must be supreme
for the present, as it is the only method by
which the government of the islands can
be maintained What is desired and what
has been under consideration by officers of
the administration is to have civil officers
selected who will come In contact with the
people of the islands. Military methods.
while best for the management of the
army, are not always found suitable In
dealing with the people. The Carrying out
of such q plan will be the beginning of the
substitution of civil for military govern
ments in these islands, and, so far as Cuba
is concerned. will be looked upon as a step
to speedy independence
Evening star., 1899-03-28

English language and literature. a place he
oontlnded to fill up to his last illness His
courses OF lectures on the poets, dramatists
and prose writer's of the seventeenth eigh-
teenth and carly part Of the nineteenth CEN
tur1es were always popular, and were
among the most sought for electives OF the
undergraduate curriculum.
Evening star., 1899-03-28
tM. Be
Will Be Admitted Free.

ihe minister OF finance 81, Russia has in-
formed our embassy at st. Petersburg that
American products intended for exposition
purposes will be admitted free upon the
condition that sum corresponding to the
anount OF the duties on the products be
returned In case the products in question
shall be exported within a certain time