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Evening star., 1900-03-23
HAGERsTowN NEWS GRIsT.
Discussion Over Municipal Electric
Light PIant-Heport on Claims.


HAGERSTOwN, Nd. March %, 1900.
There is much discussion here over the
passage of an act by the Maryland legtsla-
ture empowering the mayor and council Of
this city to erect and maintain municipal
electric light plant. The necessary amount
IS estimated at 100000. The matter is to be
submitted to them at the regular municipal
election on Monday next.
The measure is being strenuousIy fought
by the trolley company, which secured,
some time ago, the present electric light
plant and its franchises and a controlling
interest in Hagerstowus gas company. Pol
itics has entered into the fight already. and
the Mall the democratic organ, is support
ing the measure with great energy. while
the Herald, the republican daily, is as Wig
orouSiy opposing It.
In a favorable report made by the House
committee on claims are those of the fol-
lowing Washington county churches: st.
Thomas Church, Hancock, Sl13; Lutheran
Church. Sharpsburg, $3.50; Methodist Epls-
copal Church, Snarpsburg. S516 Evangel-
ical Lutheran Church. Williamsport, $40;
Reformed Church, Sharpsburg. SSG6 United
Brethren Church, Boonsboro', $500; St
Paurs Church. Sharpsburg, $1,000: German
Reformed Church, keedysville, $500, and
Evangelical Church townsville, 5000.
These claims are FOR rent and damages sus-
tained while in the occupancy of federal
troops during the war of the rebellion.
A mortgage for S1.4o0O0O. made by the
Western Maryland Railroad Company to
the mayor and city council of Baltimore,
has been filed for record in the court house
here. The mort gage carried S937 of internal
revenue stamps and will be recorded in
every county through which the road runs.
Mrs. Michael Corderman. residing four
miles west of Hagerstown, was found dead
in her bed recently. She was eighty-seven
years old.
The Mont Alto furnace and iron ore
mines which have been out Of use for some
years, have been leased by c. r. Elliott and
a party of Philadelphia capitalists. Accord
ing to the lease, they must be put in opera
tion within ninety days.
Robert McCarty of townsville this coun-
ty, celebrated his ninety-eghth birthday an
niversary last waek. He is still very active.
J. w. Petre has been appointed postmas-
ter at Lappans, this county.
Evening star., 1900-03-23
JUSTICE FOR PORTO RICO
Iowa Legislators Pass Resolution Opposing
Pending Tariff Bill
New York Business Men Also Appeal
for Fair Dealing With
the Island.

The Iowa house of representatives by
unanimous vote yesterday declared in favor
of free trade with Porto Rico. The reso-
luton, which was introduced by Represen-
tative Kendall, republican leader. follows:
The people of Iowa are unalterably op-
posed to the establishment of any tariff
duties between the United States and any
territory acquired a result of the Span
ish-American war the people of which ac-
cepted the sovereignty of this government
without resistance and voluntarily passed
under the jurisdiction of its legislation and
laws
Speeches We're made by the leaders Of
both parties, all to the effect that the
United States had no right 10 impose thiS
burden on the people of Porto ttco, WHO
had in good faith accepted the promises ol
General Miles and President Mckinney
The resolution has not been considered
In the senate and it may not pass that BODY
on account Of political expedie2cy, although
the senators without exception are opposed
to the Porto Rican tariff. The resolution
represents the sentiment of the people of
Iowa regardless of party.
Votes by the Iowa members of Congress
for the tariff bill may lose them reelection
this fall
Evening star., 1900-03-23
DEAL FAIRLY WITH PORTO RICO.
Tenor of Resolutions Adopted by New
York R:,SineSN Men.


A special meeting of the New York board
of trade and transportation to consider the
Porto Rican tariff matter was held yester-
day w H. Parsons. president of the
board, presided, and there was an attend
ance of prominent New York business men
that filed the rooms to the doors. Nicho-
las Oyangoren, a merchant of San Juan,
Porto Rico, addressed the board.
Never in the history of the Island of
Porto Rico, he said has there been
known such extreme general misery. such
want of credit and absolute stasnaton. The
people are starving there by hundreds daily
in the interior districts.
Before the Cuban war our island, SAID
the speaker, was in a prosperous condi-
ton, and free trade and civil government
is the only means by which to bring 1t back
to this normal condition.
Julio Lorrinaga, another prominent Porto
Rican and DR.. Azel Ames, surgeon under
Gen. Miles, and later on Gen. Henrys staff,
also spoke.
A resolution was adopted declaring that
the policy of the United States toward
Porto Rico should be definitely and imme-
diately determined upon considerations and
conditions which relate to that island
alone: should not in any particular or de-
gree be affected by considerations which
may be involved in the relations of the
United States to Cuba or the Philippines.
and that due regard for pledges given de-
mand an extension to Porto Rico of free
commercial Intercourse with the United
States and a civil form of government.
Evening star., 1900-03-23
RESORT TO GUERRILLA TACTICS.
FfIfpinos Said to Have Separated Into
Small Hands.

The steamer Hongkong Maru, just ar
rived at San Francisco from the orient,
brings from Hongkong news of a surpris-
ing state of affairs existing In the Philip
pines. The correspondent Of a HongkoDg
paper sends the following uncensored let
ter to his journal:
MANILA, February l3.
1t is a strange state of affairs that exists
In the Philippines today. Improvement is
visible in nearly every quarter. Civil gov
ernments are rapidly being established in
every town of Importance, and garrisons
and patrols are in process OF extension
wherever Americans hold territory, and yet
1t is an undenable fact that since January
l the tnsurgent forces have captured
number of rifles and quantities Of ammunt-
ton from the Americans almost equaling
the sum total of American captures from
the insurgents. Besides this. the casualty
rate for the last two weeks will come very
close to being heavier than at any other
period of the Instruction, with the excep-
tion of the time of the outbreak and the
fortnight beginning with March 20, 1893.
The threatened guerrilla warfare seems to
be reality, and parties of fifty or smaller
numbers are ambushed and Jumped" day
after day. Supply trains, small escorts and
scouting parties are the special objects OF
attack, and the country is said to be full
of small, rowing bands. waiting at every
convenient cover until the prey is caught.
In one or two instances heavy patrols or
strong scouting parties have quickly avenged
these raids by setting out Immediately and
hunting down and killing many of the
marauders as possible These lessons have
not been forgotten, and in the immediate
districts there have been no repetitions OK
the trouble. The authorities are giving the
question considerable attention, and every
effort will be made to insure the public
safety, for on this depends the future Of
the country.
The Intransigeant of Paris has a tele-
gram received by Agoncillo, Aguinaldo's
envoy, announcing that the Filipino Gen.
Pavia has routed the Americans near Gu
hat and taken the town
Evening star., 1900-03-23
Property Withdrawn.

The property 407 11th street northwest.
adjoining on the north the Brentano build
ing, was offered for sale at public auction
yesterday afternoon by Mr.. James W. Rat
clffe, auctioneer. The event attracted a
large number of people, among whom were
some investors in real estate. The prop
erty consists of an old three-story dwell
ing on a lot which has a frontage of TWEEN
ty-six feet and depth of 100 feet and 1
inch The bidding started at $4,000 and
moved rather briskly along until $4,000
had been reached. The auctioneer finding
that no higher bid could be obtained with
drew the property at that figure.
Evening star., 1900-03-23
FOREIGN POSTAL SERVICE

WASHINGTON. D. c.. POST OFFICE NOTICE
should be read daily as changes may occur at
sailing daily and the schedules Of cioslnss are ar.
ranged on the Presumption Of their uninterr1pted
1900 the last connecting closes will be made from
this Office as follows,
FRIDAY-lcl At 11:o5 PM for EUROPE. per
IS C from On, XeT H95k via
SIS. werkendam, from New York, via Rotterdam.
Letters must be directed Per SIS. werkendam.' y
Per SIS. Traye." (cl At 1903 PM. for SCOT
T EetsSs @ s must efs be drseaea e S fsr s1s
.PR1STED MATTER, ETc-German steamers
matter; etc, for GERMANY and specially ad-
dressed printed matter, etc, for other parts of
American and White Star steamers sailing from
New YORK on Wednesdays. German steamers from
German steamers from New York on Saturdays
take printed matter etc. for all Countries for
MAILS FOR soTTn AYn ,AH,[,s cENTRAL AMERICA,
AND, JAMAIcA; sAvASiIIA and cARTHAGESA.
dss per s. @ Adironiack from New York. Letters for
dack." (c) At ii :o5 PM for HAITI, per SIS. An,
& sfs tFoG NtS fSTt 9 Al lGs hM and f0
l1:o5 PM for YTCATAN, per S.. Mercator from
GUANTANAMO and MANZAN1LIo. per SIS Glen
fuss@s t1Sn avc N@% 31Ff .Srnasy NAH oay
9ofs % for Sas%r SF lrfm
Mails for NEWFOTNDIAND, by rail to North
Sydney and thence via steamer. close here daily
s4eff! 80 S1nSfy %M "a d boo NJ and on Sundays only
Mails for MIouELoS; by rail to Boston and
rs hsnes ed via steamer close here daily at s;15
cIBA NAILS close here via Port Tampa. Fla,
Wa Miami: Fla, Tuesdays and Saturdays at
Mai Ma,ls for for MEXICO overland. unless specially ad-
dressed for dispatch by steamers sailing from New
| York. close here daily at 1870 AN and 1000
sns pt 2STA Rc SEE RI LIZ to rSERTo ER
PM, the connecting closes for which being Sum
days and J4esdays for costa RIGA and Mondays
TRANsPACIFIC NAILS.
@ ss up Sa s;d cas1e Gsss
cisco, close here daily at s:s6 Pm. up to March
for s sH ease
daily at 6:85 PM up to March 80. inclusive. for
Malls for AUSTRALIA except West Australia.
which goes - via Europe, and MsT y, Zealand which
Pm: up to March 81. inclusive. for dispatch per per
sS% AaN. fEeeet FIJI T:s sss
dsLASpS via. via ssn u Fsassiscos close here daily at
s. tor FOR dsPs.fh cts Fer CHM sEs
New York for connection with European steamers
| tPHILIPPINE ISLANDS fnilitary maiD, dis.
patched to San Francisco at all closes for that Of
| nee to connect with government transports, the
sailings of which are irregular.
| day.
! tc) Registered mails close at 500 PM. same
| day.
| day.
(e Registered mails close at 100 PM previou.
| Saturday.
! 10 Registered mails close at LOO PM previou.
fh) Registered mails close at 1900 PM preyiou,
| day.
Oh Registered maiis close at 800 PM. previou,
10, Registered mails close at 500 Pm. previous
nhl7 JOHN A. MERRITT. Postmaster.
Evening star., 1900-03-23
ORGANIZATION OF CLERKS
National Civil Service Retirement Associa.
tion Formed.
Officers Elected. an Executive Conas
mtttee Chosen and Consti-
tuition Adopted.

Representatives Of all the executive de-
partraents and independent bureaus of the
government. except the State. Interior and
Post Office departments. met last night in
Grand Army Hall and organized the Ma
tional Clvn Service Retirement Associa-
ton Mr. 5. II. Fauuce of the Treasury De-
partment was temporary chairman. and
llr. J. Il. Knnear. also of the treasury,
temporary secretary. A committee on per-
maneut organization was appointed. and,
after retiring for conference, returned and
reported in favor of officers. who were
unanimously elected, as follows:
President Mr.. Charles Lyman Of the
Treasury Department: second vice presi-
Gsnt. Mr.. Jacob W. Starr Of the War De-
partment; secretary. Mr.. ]. B, Klnnear Of
the Treasury Department: treasurer. Mr..
j. II. Robinson Of the weather bureau.
The first vice presidency was temporarily
left vacant.
Executive Committee.
1t was decided to create an executive COM
mittee. to be composed of one member from
each department and bureau. with instruc-
tons to prepare a bin for introduction IN
Congress which should provide for a retired
list Of government employees under the civil
service without expense to the government.
The following members Of the body were
named. President Lyman being a member
ex-offico: Mr.. b. A. Allen, Treasury De-
partment; Mr.. Jacob w. Starr. War De-
partment. Mr.. Pickens Neagle. Navy De-
partment; Mr.. Henry Rechtin. Department
of Justice; Capt. l. W. Stone. Department
Of Agriculture: Mr.. J. II. Robinson weather
bureau: Mr.. O. W. Weaver, department Of
labor; Mr.. O. ]. Ricketts,. government print
ing office; Mr.. G. a. Bacon. civil service
commission. and Mr.. s. W. Briggs inter-
state commerce commission.
This committee will be increased by sew
eral additions and is expected to be ready
Evening star., 1900-03-23

At Rouen, France, last night the officers
and crew of the United States auxiliary
cruiser Prairie, which has been used to
transport the United States exhibits for the
Paris exposition, were present at a per-
formance of the opera ',Siegfried," at the
Theater des Arts. on the invitation of the
municipality.
by the "Marseillaise," was played before
the rise of the curtain, and the audience
cheered the sailors, who were delighted
with the experience.
Evening star., 1900-03-23
Soldiers, Funeral Exuen.e..

Representative Fitzgerald of Massachu-
setts has introduced bill allowing $50 to
the family or representative Of soldier
dying in the service and 3100 to the family
OF an officer dying under similar circum-
deceased
Evening star., 1900-03-23
Grand Atlantic Hotel,

Virginia and Beach. Atlantic City, N. ].
Now opeu. Fifth Tie finest family and
transient hotel on the coast. $50 beautifully fur
9isbed rooms, single and suite. aud with bath.
Hotel is thoroughly heated by steam and open
CRATES Large sun parors aud first-cass orchestra.
Elevators run to street level. In fact, every pos
sibe comfort for the traveller and permanent guest
Location is central and within easy Of the
fsmous Steel Pier, which ts open and affords
every pleasure to the visitor.
Spring rates. which include a handsomely fur
nisbed room and the finest cuisine and service OBJ
able plan sl2 90 sio 90 and $3.50
Europesn plan, 81 90 per day up Elegantly ap-
poiLtei cafe attached.
Write for illustrated booklet. Hotel coaches meet
all trains. CHARLES q COPE
uhl-26t-22
Evening star., 1900-03-23
POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.

THE WEEMs STEAMBOAT co.
POTOMAC RIVER ROUTE,
STEAMER POTOMAC.
On and after Sunday, December "a. 1S9e the
steamer Potomac will leave 7th street wharf every
Thursday at pm. for Baltimore and river land.
tnSs.
All river freight must be prepaid
Baltimore freight solicited
Accommoda tions for passengers strictly 6rst-cIaRs
STEPHENSON & BRO, Agents
Telephone 745. de2S.I2 IL
Evening star., 1900-03-23
MEDICAL.
DIR. Reed, Specialist,

DIR. Reed, Specialist,
Treats successfully Catarrh, Kidney and stom
ach Troubles etc CURES special diseases with
out the use Of mercury, etc. Office hours, 10 t.
!, to 81 Sunday, 10 to IL. CONSULTATION
FREE. 500 18th ST. NV. mhl3-stf
DIR. Leatherman,
Expert Specialist in the cure Of all special dis
Aees OF men and women. Consultation free
Daily, to IL. 2 t. S; Tues, Thur. and Sat
evenings. G 4 cog nv. Closed Sunday.
Evening star., 1900-03-23
Hotel Richmond,

Kentucky ave-. so yards from beach. Now open
for the reception of guests. Steam heat. elevator
sun parlor. Special rates. ]. u. PEASE.
mhI5-l3tS
Evening star., 1900-03-23
The Islesworth,

OPEN ALL THE YEAR
Directly on the beach. Enlarged and improved
since last season. Modern in every detail. Fresh
and water In every bath. Cafe Orchestra.
New management.
mh15-13t,1O HALE & SCTL1, Managers.
Evening star., 1900-03-23
THE EROOuOlS.

Ocean end South Carolina ave-. 100 feet from
boardwalk; new End modern; capacity, 400; steam
heat; rooms single and suite with bath; ele-
vator; sun parlois; cuisine and service the best.
Special spring rates-$12, SIS, $3.50 weekly;
$50 daily. American plan. Write for booklet.
Coaches meet tratus.
fel2-1st-1O W. r. SHAW.
Evening star., 1900-03-23

E. g. RANDALLs POTOMAC RIVER LINE
Steamer HARRY RANDALL will leave River
View arr Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at
an, landing at Colonial Beach, Chapel Point
and all vharves far down as Lower Machodoc
Returning Mondays and Wednesdays at pm,
and on Fridays about 80 pm.
UNITED STATES NAIL ROUTE,
WASHINGTON D. O.. TO GLYMONT Nd
and intermediate landings.
The new steamer ESTELLE RANDALL. daily
except Sunday, $50 am. Returning about o. 10.
Passenger accommodations frst-class. Freight re.
eetved until the hour of sailing.
T.. 3. RANDALL,
Proprietor and ManaRer
GEO. o. CARPENTER, General agent, washington
VIM. N. REARDoN. Agent. Alexandria se1s-tf, 20
Evening star., 1900-03-23
BUSINESS PROPERTY.

FOR SALE-CAPTTALISIS. ATTENTION! A RARE
opportunity to secure n permanent large interest
paving business property: none better located or
built in Washington loan OF Si9oeoa at il&eo
be placed on it. Price, $4,000. BOX l20,
Star Office. inh22-t
Evening star., 1900-03-23
The Alben1arle,

new throughout. Every comfort and convenience at
moderate rates. Homeltke cheerful and literally
conducted. Steam heated Sunny rooms, single aud
en- suite. many with bath. Elevator to street Spa
eious sun pariors Capacity, $50. Write for special
March rate and booklet. ]. L. COPE
Evening star., 1900-03-23
COUNTRY REAL ESTATE.

FOR SALE-FARM OF 800 ACRES. AS \ WHOLE
in lots TO suit; very cheap and on easy terms
Onehalf mile from the Chesapeake bay, at the
terminus Of The Chesapeake Beach Il. l.. Apply
10 7. A BOWEN. Jr., 1i1O G st. NV, Attorney
for Owner. plh2:}-6t
Evening star., 1900-03-23
ATLANTIC CITY REAL ESTATE

ATLANTIC CITY COTTAGES, HOTELS To RENT:
cottages. $3.50 To SI50o; hotels st0V0 TO
$500 J. p. FOWLER,
mH2I -26t 120S Atlantic avenue.
Evening star., 1900-03-23

STEAMER WAKEFIELD
FOR POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS,
leaves Washington. D. G. 9th St. Ferry Wharf.
Mondays. am, for intermediate landinRs to O..
loniai Beach Bushwood. Rock PIT, Colton's Nom.
ini Creek. Abell's. Leonardtown, stones Howard
and Cobrum'n.
Wednesdays. Z an. for intermediate landines to
Colonial Beach, Bushwood, Rock Point Colton,e
Leonardtown. Abells. Nomini Greek, Coan and
Yeocomico rivers.
Saturday, am, for intermediate Landings tn
Colonial Beach. Bushwood. Rock Point, Colfons q.
Eomipi Creek.
See schedule in effect August H. 1eoQ.
au16-1stf @. W. RIDLEY. General Mauaerr
Evening star., 1900-03-23
THE Lorraine.
Hotel New England,
THE ORIENTAL,

Directly The front at Vermont ave-
Entirely new and strictly frnproof. Steam heat
ed Elevator and every msdern luxury and ap.
p"utm3nt. Write for special spring rates and
booklet. GEORGE {. MESSENGER.
mh1!.-26t-1
RiSCAYNE.
Removed to kentucky Near the beach New
house. Better appointments Elevator. Steam
heat Now open. NJ. A. THOMPSON.
mh1t-oGf
Evening star., 1900-03-23
BLEAK HOUSE.

Directly ocean front and connected with board
walk; new and modern; absolutely frcproof: only
suite with bath eieystors as Steam hest sp or par
ors luxuriously furnished and thoroughly appoint
I'd; capacity 400. Special rates for spring. Book
let. Coaches meet trains. GEO. II. CORYELI.
Evening star., 1900-03-23

Mary land ave. Entirely new.
TIE LAWRENCE One minute from Reuch.
X. l.. Robbins.
mh22- NJ l., LAWRENCE.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-16
EIGHT NEW WARSH|PS
PROGRAM OF THE COMMITTEE ON NAVAL
AFFAIRS.
The Vessels to Be Built Viii! Be Two Battle.
ships, Three Armored Cruisers and Three
Protected Cruisers
(By The Associated Press

Washington. March 15.-The House
Committee on Naval Affairs reached a
definite and final decision today as to
the number of new war ships to be at
thorized in the forthcoming Naval hppr-
priation Bill as follows:
Two sea-going coast line battleshps Of
about 13, SOC tons each, to cost approxi-
mately SO. 600 600 each; three armored
cruisers of the highest practicable speed
and most powerful armor and armament
to cost approximately s4000,0 900 each ;
three protected cruisers, to cost about
S1.141, 000 each.
The committee decided to authorize the
Secretary of the Navy to contract for ar
NOR at price not exceeding S54o per ton.
This applies TO the emergency armor 400
tons required for the battleships Maine.
Missouri and Ohio, now in course of con :
struction and not to the vessels author
ized but not begun. nor to those contem-
plated by the present bill.
The question of sheathing ships, which
has excited much interest in naval circles
of late, was left to the discretion OF the
Secretary CT the Navy
The committee did not provide specifi-
cally for the building of any of the new
ships in government yards
The decisions of today practically COM
plete the bill.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-16
DEBATE ON AMENDMENT.
Hon F. S. Spruill Makes Votes For 1t. Jen-
kins and Pearson Oppose.
Especial to News and Observer }

Morrisvillc, \. c., March 15.-lIon. +. s.
Spruill, of Franklin county, spoke TO a large
crowd at Councils Shop, Chatham county, today.
The meeting was arranged for a discussion here
in a Populist stronghold of the constitutional
Amendment. A division of time was requested,
and Hon. Joseph J. Jenkins and Mr. W c. Pear
son spoke against and Mr.. Spruill for the amend
ment Mr. Spruil opened in strong, convinc
ing and eloquent speech of hour in favor
OF the amendment. He was in touch with his
audience from the first sentence, and impressed
our people with being entirely sincere. lie was
plain and direct in his methods, and did not
waste any time discussing technicalities. His
speech was a e-winning, statesmanlik effort
forts each OF an hour Both begged the question
and discussed anything rather than the amend
ment Their speeches were well received, but
disappointed the crowd that bad come out to hear
them.
1t was a meeting which can result in nothing
but good to The Democracy. The attendance
was not only unusually large, but ii was com
posed of a class of citizenship that hereto
fore have refused to hear Democratic speakers.
Mr.. Spruill will speak tomorrow ut Riggs store
in this county. where, on account of the fine
impression produced today, he will have !
larger attendance than he had today.