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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-19
THE TELEPHONE BILL
Taken Up by the House Late This After
noon.
Explanation of the situation by Mr..
PeRrre - Competition the
Only Remedy.

Although today was set apart. under the
rules for the consideration of District af-
fairs in the House, it was nearly 2:3O
o'clock before Chairman Babcock secured
the floor. the intervening time after the
usual morning business being occupied by
the Porto Rican appropriation bill
Mr.. Babcock called up first the bill to au-
thorize the Washington Telephone Com
pany to operate telephone system in the
District of Columbia. This bill has been
published in full in The Star heretofore.
In effect it incorporates a new telephone
company and fixes the rates for unlimited
service. metallic circuit. at S36 a year for
telephones in residences and S4s year for
telephones in business houses
,.r.. go The Present Company.
Mr.. Babcock explained the bill. saying
that 1t represented the work of the District
committee covering the subject of tele-
phones for a period of three years. 1t was
the first practical national measure which
has been presented. The bill protected the
rights of the people and the city.
MIR. Pearre of Maryland then took up the
Dill and explained it by sections, pointing
out the principal provisions. Answering a
question by Mr.. Hepburn. Mr.. Pearre said
that Judge Barnard had held that the
Chesapeake and Potomac company could
hot opeIdtt Il lelepnOHe 1Or less tnan StZ
a month
This company. however. In it's charter
was willing to accept less. Mr.. Hepburn
wanted to know If Congress could not bring
the Chesapeake and Potomac company to
terms by refusing 1t the further use of the
streets Mr.. Pearre said it could not if the
decision of Judge Barnard should stand.
Experience has shown that the only sue
cessiul way to reduce the rates was to au-
thorfze competition He said, that the ex-
listing company has received vested rights
which Congress could not take away.
Mr.. Hepburn asked IL Congress could not
bring the existing company to It's feet i'm
mediately by taking away the rights to use
the streets. Mr.. Pearra said the company
would Immediately go into the courts. carry
its case to the Supreme Court and Congress
would never get a chance to act.
Mr. Mann of Illinois held that IT would
be necessary to tear up the streets Of WASH
ington if this bill passed.
Mr.. Pearre said that the bill authorized
the company to purchase conduits. and he
was not aware how much original construc-
ton would be necessary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-19
THE POLICE FORCE.
Daily Average Number of Men n,
Duty in District.

Duty in District.
The police force Of the District consists
Of 1916 prvates and forty-five officers, in.
GLIDING the chief. his ieutenants and the
sergeants. In a report submitted recentIy
to the Commissioners, Major Sylvester. the
chief OF police. states that Of the 325 pri-
Yates there are, on an average, 1888 not
performing patrol duty daily, leaving avail
able for such duty 339 men. The creates.
average number performing duty in the
day time Is e.ghty-four. while the greatest
average number during the night time ia
100. There are seventy-five men of the
department. on special detail. sixty-six on
post detail and thirty who are inn
paired physically.
The average number daily &bsent on Iea
is eighteen. and the average daily Y,umher
sick this month h twenty -nine. At the
White House detailed for duty as an oufer
guard and in the grounds, there are twenty
one men. seven being on duty at a time. for
eight hours each. The men on Special de-
tail perform about all kinds of duty,
One man assists the attorney for the
United States, one collects the fines in the
Police Court, one acts az IN inspector OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-19
ALLEGED BRUTAL ASSAULT
James Lancton Under Arrest for Beating a
Helpless Woman.

James Iancton, fifty years old, was ar
rested this afternoon by Policeman Steven
ton of the sixth precinct on charge OF as
saulting Bette L. Wren, thirty-fiye wears
old, who lives at No. 634 E street SOUTH
west -
The assault is alleged to have occurred
at the womans house the 18th of this
month. bueethe police first learned of it
this afternoon. which DR.. C. c. Morris called
their attention 10 Che case. Then the wo-
man was removed 30 the Columbian Hospi-
tai in the police ambulance.
1t Is stated that zone side of the woman
shows evidences OF paralysis and she ex-
hfbits the marksSof other injuries.
DR.. Morris was talied to attend the wo-
man Saturday. but 1t was not until today
that he waS told ishe had bean assaulted.
The injured swoman has been employed in
that Lancton had made application for n
pension and swheushe saw Miss Wren in the
attorneys Sffice ne suggested that he be
permitted t6dealf ofth
She objected, but, it Is alleged, he per-
sisted and finally tailed at the house. and
while theren commit the assault. He
struck the woman with his fist 1t is UNDER
stood. and 50 far Is the police know. used
was still in critica! condition, and may
die. $50
The prisoner, Iancton. who Is also known
as John Hall. was found near Pennsylvania
avenue and I'd street. He had been drink
ing heavily, and the police found 1t neces-
sary to send him to the Emergency Hos
pital for treatment. He will be returned to
the police station late this afternoon, and
held to await the result OF Miss wren's In
juries.
The police were Informed that Lancton
wanted to marry the woman and Is alleged
to have assaulted her because she refused
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-19

against Spain. which the United States
agreed to adjudicate and settle.
The Senate cuncurred in the House
amendments to a bill granting to the state
of Kansas the abandoned Fort Hays mil
itary reservation. thus passing the measure.
A request of the House for conference
on the pension appropriation bill was agreed
to. and Messrs- Shoup Quarles and Talia-
ferro were appointed conferees on the part
of the Senate.
The sum of $4,000 annually is appropriated
for the expenses of the commission. the life
of the commission being fixed at two years.
Mr.. H1ar asked what the probable nature
of the claims presented under the bill would
be.
Mr. Davis. in charge of the measure. re-
piled that quite naturally the claims would
be varied in character. They would relate
to a large extent TO the destruction of
property of American citizens in Cuba
Mr.. Hoar-"Are there any claims for the
destruction of vessels
Mr.. Davis-"None that I know Of
M. Davis explained that many of the
claims would relate. of course to persona
table among such personal wrongs were
those suffered by Mrs. Ruiz. whose hus-
banda dentist in Phiiaiiciphia-was cruel
ly tortured and murdered in Cuba The
bill had been carefully drawn. Mr.. Davis
said, because of the indeterminate nature
OF the claims. and he believed the measure
thoroughly protected the interests of the
government
stantialy all of TIE claims had already
been filed with the State Department. and
they aggregated about So. U1.ooo
An amendment proposed by Mr.. IIoar
was agreed to extending the time for filing
claims with the commission from six
months to one year after the organiza ton
of the commission.
At the suggestion of Mr.. Cockrell the
right of appeal afforded by the bill to both
the United States and claimants to the
Supreme Court of the United States was
stricken ont. The bill thus provides for
but one appeal viz. from the finding of the
commission TO the United States Court of
Appeals
Commission Bill Passed.
As amended the measure was passed
without division
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-19
THE IDAHO INJURY,
Trying to Bring Out RespOnsiIilit,
for Troops Action.

for Troops Action.
The Occur d'Aiene Investigate ton was re-
sumed today by the House committee on
military affairs. with j. H. Forney special
prosecutor at the scene of disorder on the
stand. Representative Hay of Virginia
directed the examination. with view to
disclosing how far the United States troops
were under the control and. Objection of
Governor Steuuenberg and his executive
official in Shoshone county, Bartlett Sim
clair. Mr.. Hay asked il Gen. Merriam was
the responsibie~comnander not only of the
troops, but also of the affairs of the district
in general
The witness said Gen. Merriam was not
the responsible commander. as the COVER
nor and Mr. Sinclair directed affairs To a
certain extent they controlled the United
States forces. Mr.. Forncy said the troops
were sent there to aid in suppressing the
Instruction and they did this by co-operat-
ing with and assisting the state officials
Mr. Hay stated that while he did not
question the right of the governor to call
for troops or the right of the President to
send them. he maintained that the Presi-
dent had no authority to place the United
states troops under the control of state
authorities.
Questions by Mr.. Lentz brought out that
bartlett Sinclair was civil official under
the law. but that he exercised certain mill
tary authority in order to make effective
his civil authority.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-19
A 100000, 900 bleaching Trust.

Consul Halstead. at Birmingham. Eng
land. reports to the State Department the
formation Of a bleaching trust, with capt.
talization of s5O.OO0.OO0 or 100000. 600 with
the avowed object of preventing individual
concerns from indulging in sharp practices,
cutting prices. discount. ETC." The consul
calls attention to the fact that the con-
stantly recurring announcement that an
other trust has been formed does not
create alarm in Great Britain. and says that
the formation of the bleaching trust was
announced in the London Mail in twenty
one lines of small type, under a single head
line
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-19
Funeral of William Mackenzie.

The funeral of William Mackenzie, who
died suddenly Friday morning at his home,
NO. ~ Pierce street, Anacostia, took place
this afternoon at o'clock from his late
residence Funeral services were conduct
ed by Rev. Dr. Miller, pastor Of the Gar
den Memorial Presbyterian Church, and
Rev. w. III. Gibbons, assistant at the EN-
manuel Protestant Episcopal Church. The
funeral was under the auspices of New
Jerusalem Lodge of Aasons, No. g. of this
city, and the interment was made in Con-
gressionai cemetery. Mr.. Mackenzie was
In his sixty-sixth year, was a native of
Scotland and had been employed at the
bureau of engraving and printing for the
past nineteen years
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-19
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE March 19.-Flour quiet and steady.
unchanged: receipts 20,3so barrels; exports. 2i3
barrels. Wheat easy; spot and month, 13A bid
May, T3Aa731s; steamer No. red. 50; receipts,
4s6S bushels; southern wheat by sample. 6sa75;
411aa41ss: April. 41ka4lh; May. 41Aa4IX: steam
er mixed a0!aa 40ts: receipts, 17lltl bushels; ex
ports, 2S4 ,301 bushels; southern white and yellow
corn, 401sa42 Oats steady; No: white. 30laa3os4
No. mixed. 2sa2sh Bye dull; No. = nearby. 5ia
thy, $l6 bid Grain freights very quiet; steam 70
Liverpool. per bushel; AID. April Cork for orders
per quarter, 3s. 7Ed.a3s. Cd. April. Sugar firm ;
granulated; 5.sIA. Cheese nrm: large. 1aa1als;
medium. 1SAa1S1s; small, I3isa13M. Butter firm ;
fancy creamery, 26a2T do. imitation, 2Ia23: do
ladle. 19a22; good lade. 1sa19; storepacked I7alS
rolls, 17a2O. Eggs, Ice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-19
Eined for AaaauIf.

Mary f. Schaefer was in the Police Court
this morning as complainant against her
mother-!n-law. Emma Schaefer. and sister
in-law. Annie Suncox. charging them with
assault. The mother-in-law entered plea
Of guilty. and was fined so. The sister-in-
law pleaded not guilty, and was fined &
Mrs. Emma Schaefer said she could paw
her fine. and wanted to know II there were
any more charges against her. She con-
unued In this vein for a time, addressing
her remarks to Judge Kiu1bali, and had to
be finally threatend with Jail for contempt
OF court before she would leave the room.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-19
Berlitz Schools Mt Paris.

The Beriitz Schools of Languages will be
represented at the Paris exposition, the
French government having granted space
to this institution. with the request that
French lessons be given by the "Berlitz
method to natives of the French colonies
The pavilion Of the Berlitz schools. a
dainty structure in oak located between
those of the Colonial Press and the Alliance
Franchise in the colonial section, amid the
Malay. Hindoo and Chinese villages. will
probably be quite an attraction to Amer
lean tourists and students Of foreign Ian
guageS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-19
GEN. WHEELER AT THE CAPITOL.
Waiting to Report to the Secretary OF
War.

Gen. Joseph Wheeler was at the Capitol
today and was warmly greeted by many
old friends. He did not go on the floor of
the House and made no effort to take his
seat. a. no move will be made in that d.
rection ulIl after Secretary Root returns
and Gen. Wheeler's military status is de-
termined
Gen. Wheeler says that his orders are to
report TO the Secretary Of War, and until
the Secretary returns to make his report
he can take no action looking to the re-
sumption of HIS seat In the House
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-19
Anacostia Branch w. G. r.U.

The last meeting of the Womans Chris
tian Temperance Union of Anacostia was
held recently at the residence of Mrs AL
pheus Dawson, Franklin street, Anacostia.
After the business hour some time was de-
voted to the reading of papers by several
of the ladies'. 1t was reported there has
been renewal of interest In the work of
the organization of late and the member
ship has increased largely. Mrs E. G.
Quackenbush is the president of the union
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-19
THE SENATE.

Mr. beveridge Qnd) gave notice at the
opening of today's session of the Senate. in
connection with an amendment to the Porto
Rico bill. which he offered. that he would.
address the Senate next Thursday on the
amendment and pending measure.
A bill authorizing the Secretary of the
Navy to loan naval equipments to certain
military schools was passed.
The Senate then proceeded to the con-
sidsration of the legislative. executive and
judicial appropriation BILL Mr.. Cullonn On
being in charge of the measure. As reported
to the Senate the bill carried S24. 155. 800.
The reading OF the bill was completed at
1:p pm. the committee amendments hay
Ing been agreed to as the reading pro-
ceeded.
Passed Without Division.
The bill amended was passed without
dlyssIcn,
fths Senate concurred in the House
amendments to bill granting to the state
Of Kansas the abandoned Fort Hays mill
tary reservation. thus passing the measure.
A request Of the House for q conference
on the pension appropriation bill was agreed
70. and Nessrs- Shoup, Quarles and TalIa-
ZERO were appointed conferees On the part
of the Senate.
Claims Against Spain.
At . o'clock the unfinished business-the
Porto Rican biIl-was laid aside temporarily
and the Senate took up measure to carry
into effect the stipulations Of article of
The treaty between the United States and
Spain The BILL provides for the appoint
nent by the President Of three commission
srs to receive. examine and adtudicate ali
'is'ms of citizens Of the United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-19
Applications From Banks.

Applications for authority to organize
national banks have today been approved
by the controller of the currency as fol-
lows: Alexandria Bay, N. Y, capital. $780,
900; Garrett. Kan. capital. $4,000: Dixie,
Iowa, capital, $4,000; Mexico, N. Y. cap
ital, $4,000: Ogden. ILL.,. capital. $4,000;
Fender, Neb.. capital, $4,000; High Bridge,
n. j.. capital, $4,000; Williamson, Mich,
capital. $4,000; Dodge City, Kan, capital.
500 OOO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-19

Justice Claybaugh, in Criminal Court No.
1 this afternoon. sentenced Lawrence Ball,
who pleaded guilty under two indictments
for HOUSEKEEPING, to Imprisonment in the
West Virginia penitentiary at Mounds
vile. for total of ten years.
A charge of grand larceny against Harry
Pratley was this afternoon nolle posed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-19
ANENT PORTO RICAN GOODS.
Judge Lacombe Denies Application
for an IntunctfOn.

NEW YORK, March 19.-Judge Lacombe
has denied the application for an injunction
restraining Collector Bidwell from collecting
duties on goods from Porto Rico which
was asked for by A. S. Lascelles & Co. He
says the compliments have an adequate,
summary and expeditions remedy at law
under the customs administration act.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-19
A Lieutenant Generals Rank.

Senator Lodge in the Senate and Repre-
sentative Moody in the House introduced a
joint resolution making the senior major
general of the army, while commanding
the army. lieutenant general and the ad-
jutant general of the army a major general
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-19

hacks. several act as guards In connection
with the workhouse, several have been as
sisting the poundmaster in capturing un-
muzzfed and untagged dogs. one assists the
disbursing officer of the District. and there
are others specially employed elsewhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-19
MIR, N. ID, Larner Recoverinr

Mr.. Noble D. Larner. who was so seri-
ously i'll. has been improving steadily for
a week, and the gratifying information was
given to numerous callers at the residence,
No. 937 I street, today, that he is now out
of danger
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-19

A decree was signed today by Justice
Barnard in Equity Court No. 2 granting
James Marshall divorce from Martha
Marshall, on the ground of desertion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-19
WIN OF Catherine Heenan.

The will of Catherine Heenan. dated oc-
tcber %. 1894. was filed today for probate.
The estate is .bequeathed to her three
daughters, Kate NJ, Penelia A. and Mary
J. Keenan,. The latter b named executrix,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-19
Hearing ON Railway Consolidation.

Chairman Babcock of the House District
committee has set Wednesday, March IS.
at 10 am, for g. hearing before the full
committee on the bill to authorize the con-
solidation Of street railways in the District.
All interests will be heard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-19
Dog Ownera-

A meeting has been arranged for tomor-
row night at National Rifles Armory for
those who are interested in dogs and the
protection OF the same
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-19
Cerebral Hemorrhare.

The death of William C. wmeberger.
poted In Saturdays Star. was caused by
cerebral hemorrhase. and the coroner was
not called to view the remains because
there were doctors 1t the hospital,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-19
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
New York Stock Msr,...

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co, bankers
anu brokers', 14l9 F ST., members New York
stock exchange. correspondents Messrs La
denburg. Thalmann & Co., New York.
.,o-.. -,....,, Open. High. Low. Close
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-01
WILL PRESENT CHARTER
PROPOSAL TO LAY THE DOCUMENT
BEFORE THE PEOPLE.

The committee appointed by the Com
mercial club to famiiarize citizens with
the new charter held a meeting at the
rooms of the club yesterday afternoon.
The best way Of reaching the voters and
laying before them the, benefits which
would result not only to citizens but to
the city was discussed at length 1t was
decided that the best plan would be to
have pamphlets containing synopsis of
the charter published and distributed
throughout the city.
The committee thought about $4,000
would be sufficient, and it was suggested
that these could be best distributed by
the pupils in the public schools, each
pupil to be given one to- take home. The
cost of publishing the pamphlets, 1t is
expected, will be paid for by the council,
and a committee, consisting of H. w.
Childs, Carl Taylor and John d. O'Brien,
was appointed on finance. committee
on printing and distribution, consisting, of
E. c.. Strihger, #. Nv. TBergmeier and
Mrs. Condo HaInlin, was also appointed.
A campaign committee to look after
the work will be named within a few
days. This committee will select speak
ers to present the features of the new
charter at public ga therings and also ar
range for speakers at political meetings
of both parties during the campaign. On
election day workers will be at each poll
ing booth to call the attention of the
voters to the necessity of voting for the
charter. Under the law, the place re-
served for the vote on the charter will be
at the end of the official ballot, although
by an agreement between all candidates
the committee has an idea it could be
placed at the top of the ticket The
charter commission expects to have the
new charter drafted and ready for sub
mission to the mayor the last Of this
week.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-01
BAFFLED THE BANDIT
JOHN M'CULLOCHS SUCCESSFULLY
RESISTS A HIGHWAYMAN.

The highwayman who attempted to
hold up and rob John McCulloch, living
at 712 OsceoIa avenue, shortly after s
o'clock last evening, tackled the wrong
man. Instead of throwing up his
hands in a frenzy of fright when the
masked robber pointed a revolver at him
and demanded his money, Mr.. McCullocn
grappled with the thug and gave him
battle The highwayman was a sturdy,
strongly built fellow and fought desper-
ately. He made no attempt to shoot
Mr. McCulloch, but in an advantageous
moment used the revolver as a club and
felled his intended victim with blow in
the face.
Still undaunted, Mr.. McCulloch arose
and again grabbed the robber. The two
struggled back and forth across the
sidewalk, each trying to throw the
other until it seemed as though Mr..
McCulloch was getting the best of the
encounter. Though not a large man, he
is of strong physique, and enraged at
the treatment accorded him by the high
wayman he exerted every effort to make
the robber captive. Several times Mr..
McCulloch called for help and he felt
the highwayman weakening. But when
it seemed as though the highwayman
must capituIate Mr. McCulloch slipped
and fell down. Wrenching himself free,
the highwayman took to flight ard es-
capped, without, however, having Sc
cured any booty.
The hold up took place at Osceola ave-
nue. and Grotto street within few
doors of Mr. MeCulloch's home. Mr..
McCulIoch is senior member Of the John
McCulloch Lumber company. with Of
fees in the German-American bank
building.
The thug wore long black mask. At
the same instant that the highwayman