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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-08
Site for Hall of Records.
DENIED MAKING THREATS.
Apprehended Military Controversy
VIII Probably Not Materialize.

The threatened sensational controversy
between General Miles, handing gen.
eral of the army, and General Burlington.
chief Of ordnance, will probably not ma
terialize. Dispatches published this morn
ing to the effect that General Burlington
had threatened to make sensational dis
closures affecting General Miles in his an
nual report, and that the matter might lead
to court-martia1 appear to have very much
overstated the situation.
General Miles, not being informed about
the matter further than what he could in
fer from the newspaper dispatches, had
nothing to say on the subject this morning.
general Burlington on having his atten-
ton called to the publication said that
there was no quarrel between him and
General Miles, and that he had not made
any threat.
He said that it was manifestly improper
for him to make threats against brother
officer, be he a superior or an inferior in
rank; that he had always been very eau
tious about talking on any subject reiat-
ing to his official duties, where it would
lead to publication in the press, and he had
certainly made no threats on this occasion,
nor had he foreshadowed any disclosure
of sensational character nor intimated
a court-martial. In reference to official
communications that had been made pub
lie which seemed to him might do injus-
tice to the ordnance department, he had
said that in his annual report he hoped
to lay before the public all the official in
formation Win reference TO the operations
Of the ordnance department., so that the
whole story might be fully understood and
complete justice done. He said that he
thought that the records of the ordnance
department would be complete defense
against the criticisms which 1t had been
subjected to, and that he intended to go
into the question Of smokeless powder,
rifles, gun carriages and all those matters
which had been under discussion and to
make a complete defense He had not.
however, he said, promised any sensational
disclosures nor made any threats against
Gen. Miles or any one else.
You will hardly read the report on ord
nance" he said. for sensational matter,
and as for any intimation that disclosures
that will lead to court-marttal being threat
ened you may give that a black eye. There
Is nothing of the sort. If there is a differ
ence Of opinion In official matter endeayor
to sustain my position by the recbrds. but
there are no quarrels nor threatened SEN
SatiOQS.n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-08
BARKER AND DONNELLY,
This Is Present Sentiment Among
Mi3-ROnd POpultntS.

CINCINNATI. Ohio, May S.-Delegates to
the national convention of the middle-of-
the-road popuists, which will open in this
city Wednesday afternoon, began today to
wear a business air.
Wharton Barker of Pennsylvania and
Ignatius Donnelly of Minnesota are both on
the ground, making their headquarters at
the Dennison Hotel. The Texas delega-
ton of over fifty men arrived today, and
this gives rise to predictions on the part
of j. A. Parker, secretary of the national
committee, that no less than COO delegates
will be in their seats when Chairman Dea-
Yer calls for order at go tomorrow after
noon.
Little was heard today regarding the
plan on the part Of some Of the Minnesota
delegation to promote Mr.. Donnelly for the
presidential nominee. That such a plan had
been made was not denied by any one, but
the general feeling seems to be that the
initiative and referendum ticket Of Barker
and -Dunnely, selected two years ago in
this city, should be ratified now. Abso-
lutely nothing was heard of the plan to
fuse with the social democrats and indorse
Z. V. Debs.
Regarding the platform declarations, no
definite lines have been mapped out but
ii is believed that the Omaha platform will
be practically verbatim, with a few addi-
uonal planks on the new issues. Wharton
Barker said today that he is opposed to
territorial expansion, but is in favor of
trade expansion of the most pronounced
type.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-08
THE HOUSE.

Under special order made last week
the House devoted today to the considera-
ton of business from the committee on
claims. Before the regular order was call
ed Mr.. Dalzell (Pa) brought forward the
report of the ways and means committee
recommending that the Tawney resoIu-
tons calling upon tho Secretary Of the
Treasury for the amount and character of
the material used in the manufacture of
oleomargarine, as shown by the records in
the internal revenue bureau be laid on the
table.
Mr.. Tawney CMnn.) and Mr. Dolliver
Qowa) signed a minority report in favor of
the adoption of the resolution. Fifteen
minutes for debate were allowed on each
side.
The House by vote of 80 to 1856 refused
to lay the resolution on the table
Mr.. Tawney then moved the adoption of
the resolution and 1t was adopted without
division.
The House, under the special order, then
went into committee of the whole and en-
tered upon the consideration Of business
reported from the committee on claims.
The first bill on the calendar was the old
bill for the relief Of the shipbuilding firm
of VIM. Cramp & Sons of Philadelphia
but by unanimous consent it was passed
for this session, and the next bill. to pay
Franklin Lee and Charles F. Dunbar of
Buffalo Sl2, 800 for extra work done at Ash
tabula harbor, Ohio. was taken up.
The bill was fasorably acted upon by the
committee. The committee also acted IA
vorably upon a bill to pay the Union Iron
works of San Francisco So, S2S being the
amount withheld from the contract price
develop the speed called for by her con-
tract.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-08
THE sHARKEY-CHoYNsk1 BOUT.
both Men in Fine Condition Little
Betting on Result.

CHICAGO. May s.-Tom sharkey will
undertake to defeat Joe Choynskf at Tat
tersalls tonight. The battle will be the
most important the sailor has engaged in
since Jefrfes won the decision over him
at Coney Island last fall Choynskf never
worked harder for a coming fight, and both
men viii go into the ring in nearly perfect
condition.
There is very little betting on the fight.
but the interest is keen. Several small
sums at even money were laid on the prop
osition that Choynskt could not last the
limit. 1t is 3 to 5 that Sharkey will be the
winner OF the encounter. Both men took
their final preparation yesterday. When
sharkey goes into the ring he will weigh
above $50 pounds.
Tom O'Rourhe will arrive from New York
tonight and will be Sharkeys adviser at
the ringside Sharkey will have Jack Root
Clarence Forbes. Harry FORREST and Bob
Armstrong behind him during the fight.
Bat Masterson of Denver arrived last night
to attend the fight. and will hold the watch
Tor sharhey Choynski finished his train
ing at his home, at Lagrange. He took
matters easy and will take on weight be-
tween now and the time Of the fight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-08
NON-UNION MEN ASSAULTED.
elimination of the Miners Troubles
at Georges Creek.

special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
CUMBERLAND. Md, May s.-The ex-
pected clash between the miners who yes
terday determined to break the Georges
creek strike and return to work and the
organization occurred this morning. Only
about forty men out of the 1880 that had
determined to work got into the mines. and
they arrived at Klondike and Ocean, before
the union men could form their cordons
about the mine opening.
At Ocean mine No. l John Davidson, who
persisted in going to work, was knocked
down and brutally beaten. Several ribs
were kicked into his lungs and his condi-
ton is critical. William Kenny was thrown
into the creek and internally hurt, while
Robt. Moses, in attempting to push through
line of men. was hurled over an embank-
ment and made unconscious. Organizer
Vim. Warner of Pittsburg is making fiery
harangues at all mines from a buggy, urg
ing the men to hold out. AT Homecoming,
the hotbed Of organization where the break
In the strike occurred, the streets have been
filed a bowling, excited mass all night and
day. Sheriff Martin and deputies have gone
to the mines to protect the men. 1t Is stat
ed this afternoon that the operators will
ask for the militia to protect their men and
property.
The organization is holding meetings at
Midland and Eckhart this afternoon, and
a high state of excitement that forbodes
serious trouble prevails throughout the
region.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-08
AnnuIIment of Contract Urued.

Major Charles F. Powell, Corps of En-
gineers. in charge OF river and harbor i'm
provements in West Virginia, has made a
report to the War Department recommend
Ing the aHnullment Of the contract with
MI Mcdonald for the construction of locks
and dams on the Nonongahela river be-
cause OF MS failure TO comply with the
requirements Of his contract Mr. No
Donald Is under $4,000 bond for the exc
cution OF his contract with the govern
ment- Cen Wilson, chief Of engineers said
today that no action had vst baer ,. Is'iu
upon the recommendation of Major Powell
ana that he did not care to even Intimate
what Is likely to be done by the War ne
pSument 81 ~
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Washington stock Exchange.

Sales-regular call. IL O'Clock nn.-Capital Trac-
I u ISL 80 Ct SPlfal Traction lo.s
Tlsphese at g. MsrsenrhRef I mot POS
at 1914 at 1919, 10 at 1872, 10 At 1872. at 1872
81 pse e "a at a. a Amsal s
Pneumatic Gun Carriage, 100 at 81 cents, 100 at
cef.' AZ at at q ss9fs oapts s
Traction, 100 at 10i. Ianston Mouotype Is at i2A
at SOD at s esps Tasoa f ter
ported as selling at lo+a should have been 1921
10 stT d OF Columbia Boads-Sess' 1924, funding.
Miscellaneous Bonds.-oapitaI Traction Is, 1osH
I'D asked Metropolitan Railroad cert ipdebt.. A,
10 bid Metropolitan Railroad cert indebt., B. I'D
Railroad ID mort S. III bid Washington Gas se
ries A. es, 1i5 bid. Washington Gas series B, 6s,
BID 10 asked. .. s Electric Light cert indebt,
IS, i96 bid 1oslf asked Chesapeake and Potomac
Trust 4, 100 bid. Washington Market LIST 6s liz
ington Market extn 0s liz bid Masonic Hail As.
ISOLATION 166 h Ss los bid American GraphOrhOne deb.
Sationa! Bank stocks.,Bank Of WASHINGTON ses
BID 40 i asked ed MetEopoltan s5 BID 200 asked
Second 1eO bid Citizens 100 bid I75 asked Co.
10 ID Is 3D. 3D. is ss asked asked Ts a
coin, lis bid. 123 asked.
Deposit and Trust, 100 bid, Is4 asked. washington
Loan and Trust, 1eo bid, 1876 asked. American Sc
cur1ty and Trust 1879 bid
Insurance Stocks.-Firemen's. 80 bid. Franklin.
Il bid, 50 asked. Metropolitan, 50 bid, 90 asked.
CorcoTan. g. bid. Potomac, IS bid. Arlington,
xl40 bid, las asked. German American, 30 bid.
National Union. II bid, ID asked Columbia, 12J&
bid, 1875 asked. Riggs. Sb bid. Peoples, eL bid
On asked. Commercial, bid, N asked. Colonial,
HOY bid. IFS asked.
Title Insurance Stocks.-Real Estate Title s2jS
bid. IS asked. Columbia Title, al bid 5 asked.
Title, 3l5 bid, asked
Railroad SsocS.-Capital Traction 1854 bid Io.lk
asked Capital Traction scrip. 1864 bid l07 asked
City and Suburban. ~ bid 30 asked. Georgetown
and Tenleytowu. Is bid
Gas Stocks.-Washington Gas 54lk bid 54A ask
ed. Georgetown Gas SO bid.
Telephone Stocks--Ohesapeake and Potomac, Cd
bid Pennsylvania 81 bid
Miscellaneous Stocks.-Mergenthaler Linotype,
191% bid, 1872 asked. Lnnston Moootype, 124 bid,
12gs asked American Graphophone, 12ls bid, I2H
asked American GraphopEoue preferred, xl3H bid,
13h asked. Pneumatic Gun Carriage, 30 bid. n
asked. Washington Market, Is bid. Norfolk aud
Washington Steamboat, $50 bid. ITO asked.
4 En- DIVIDEND.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-08
CHEERS FOR BOTH FLAGS
METHODISTS OF ENGLAND AND
AMERICA IN UNISON.
Strong Sentiment for a United North
and South Also Manifested
at Reception.

CHICAGO. May Sat the official recep-
ton to the Methodist Episcopal general con-
ference fraternal delegates in StudebakeI
Hall last night, cheers were raised for the
union jack and the stars and stripes, SYM
boliZing a unity of feeling Of Methodists n
America and In England. In its wake came
louder cheers on the sentiment of a reunited
north and south, within the confines of the
United States.
The first cheers were called forth by the
address of Rev. w. j. Hunter of Toronto
Canada, who referred to the two flags as
the embiems of the two great powers of the
future. The second voliey was given by
hundreds of Methodists, who rose to their
feet to applaud the declarations of DR.. E. E
Hass Of Nashville, Tenn, editor of the
Nashville Christian Advocate.
Bishop Andrews presided and DR.. Hard
led the devotional exercises. DR.. Hunter
was introduced by DR.. c. W. Willard of
New York, who prophecied continental
Methodism in the twentieth century. Dele
gates We're present from England, Ireland,
canada and the church south and north
The elections in the Methodist Episcopal
conference will begin next Monday The
committee on the state of the church fixed
May IA as the day for the first nominal
lions.
editors second, and so on, to the smaller
offices. will be followed. The committee
also fixed May % as the date of the ad-
Journment of the conference.
a subcommittee of fifteen has been pro-
vfded. to which all memorials or petitions
relating to amusements shall be referred.
The matter of suggesting action on the
proposal to remove the five-year time limit
on pastors has been placed in the hands of
a subcommittee by the general committee
on itinerancy. This committee consists of
Rev. J. j. Bentley. chairman, and an equal
number of laymen and clergymen. At Its
initial meeting last night the subcommftte tee
heard thirteen memorials on the time limit
question. Eight of these favored the TN
conditional removal of the limit; two, the
conditional removal of the limit and three
opposed its removal. The committee took
no action, and will hold another meeting
tonight.
DIR. c. ]. Little, member Of the commit
tee. said it was evident that there was an
element of strength on each side and 1t was
impossible for the committee to forecast
which side would prove the stronger. Other
members of the committee were similarly
conservative.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-08
FINANCE AND TRADE
Bears Had 1t All Their Own Way in
Stocks
LONG HOLDINGS THROWN over
Entire List, Led by the lndustriaIs,
Showed Losses.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening star
NEW YORK, May S.-The dullness OF the
last few days gave way this morning To
actual liquidation of long stock London
mad few buying orders and the local busi-
ness was at the low ebb which has char
acterfzed the months dealings. The var
ious pools were discouraged by the failure
TO arouse public interest and considerable
stock was thrown over in consequence.
Traders offered prices down in order TO
force the liquidation, and some covering
came to the support of prices at the low
level
There was no news to force the selling
beyond the prospect of another loss of per
haps 100000 gold during the week This
outflow was expected, and would not under
ordinary circumstances. have forced much
iiquidauon- Holders of speculative stock
nave simply been tired out, and have
grown nervous over fears of q general de-
cnne under the leadership of the over
capitalized industrials.
The Steel stocks sold down still lower to-
DAY, and the notices of assumptions at GER
tain plants failed to stay the downward
tendency.
American Sugar held well during the first
hours decline, but later lost about 3 per
cent The entire industrial list yielded in
shares. ~
The railroad list was quite as much dis
turoed as the Industrial department. owing
10 the general selling by commission
houses This selling carried the Pacifo
shares, the Changers, and. in fact, the best
issues In the market down to new low
levels AT the decline the market became
dull and no really good buying came to The
support of prices.
In baltimore and Ohio the price dropped
" per cent under the underwrftten limit.
me preferred stock yielded in sympathy
with the common and the inside support
was most perfunctory in character Penn
sylvania RAILROAD and all Its recently ac-
CURED interests, such Southern and Nor
iolK ana western, sold off substantially
The short interest was enabled to cover AZ
a profit because of the liquidation and new
snort sales We're noted at every feeble rally
turing the day. During the last hour the
pressure was less pronounced than earlier
IN the day and the market relapsed into
extreme dizziness
Inc discussion of political uncerta fnties
Is growing In prominence as a deterrent 10
hlener prices, and commission houses while
predicting Improvement, are advancing the
date of its advent .'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-08
MAY ADJOURN EARLY IN JUNE.
Prolonged Fight on the Clark Case
May Cause Delay.

Apparently there is nothing likely to pro
vent an early adjournment Of Congress, I'M
less the few men in the Senate who show
a disposition to make fight for Mr. Clark,
endeavOr 10 delay action on the Clark case
with the hope Of sending 1t over until the
next session.
If determined effort Is made to prevent
action on that case it may prolong the ses-
sion. Otherwise an adjournment very ear1y
in June is pretty well assured
1t Is the determination not of the repub-
hcans alone. but OF senators of both par
ties. that the Clark case shall be disposed
of before Adjournment.
A failure to take action in a matter of
this sort would be felt by very many sena-
tors, If not by nearly all in the BODY. 10 he
a reproach upon the Senate.
Aside from the possibilities in this casa
the program for the rest of the session
promises to be very simple.
A caucus is expected to be held TO con-
slider the perplexing question of whether or
not the Nicaragua canal bill and the shin
ping bill are to be pressed, but II is very
generally understood that the decision will
be against pressing either at this session,
The probability Is that the Clark case. the
Philippine resolution and the appropriation
bills will be all the matters of importance
disposed of during the rest of this ses-
sion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-08
TANNER FACTION DEFEATED,
Mr.. Dawes Made Temporary Chairma.
at Peoria, Ill.

PEORIA, ILL.,, May S.-The result of the
vote on temporary chairman in the con-
vention here today was a. victory for the
anti-Tanner faction. Dawes getting 79a
votes and Brown 720.
Prolonged cheers greeted the result Chair
man Dawes was introduced and addressed
thAconvention.
He discussed trusts. declaring the cues
ton q political one. The. only difference be-
would be as to the motive of the remedy
Laws should be passed to protect the pub
lie against extortion and unjust discrimina-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-08
baltimore Marketa.

~ B sA May s,Flour quiet and steedy up-
sels. Wheat duh; spot and May. TIha7fh; July,
7i sSss steamer No 2 red eeAaeSH; rsce,Rts.
do. grade. 6sa72 Corn dull and lower: spot and
May. 4slsa4sE' Jgne 50 asked; July, tsAa4sls,
southern white and yellow corn, 4oa45H. Oats
firm; Nc. white; sossoI Nc; mixed, 27%a2sH
Bay steady; No. L timothy. ST. Grain freights
quiet and easy; steam to Liverpool. per bushel ID.
May; Cork for orders per quarter, g. sd. ass Cd
May. IS. 41sd. June. Sugar firm, unchanged Cheese.
large, 111saI1A: medium, 11AaIIN; small, I2jsa
1z%. Butter, fancy creamery. 2la22. Eggs firm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-08

As indicating that the mail routes in
Alaska are practicable and that the car
riers there are giving prompt service, it Is
said at the Post Office Department that a
letter mailed at CapesNome February 10
reached the following points on the dates
ramed: Circle City. April ]; Dawson, April
II; Seattle, April -. and Washington d. C.
May ;, Prior to this season it has been i'm
possible TO get mail from. these northern
points after December l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-08

Commissioner Wilson of the Internal rev.
enue bureau has decided that retail liquor
dealer who mixes whisky, sugar and water,
and puts the same in jugs and bottles, keep
ing it in stock in that form. and selling it
when called for as other liquors in stock, or
who reduces whisky by mixing water. and
restores the color by the addition of black
berry juice, Is a rectiher
The decision viii be of great general inter-
est to all liquor dealers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-08
Frank G. wachter Renomtuated

BALTIMORE, May s.-The republicans of
the third congressional district have renom
mated. by reclamation, Frank c.
Wachter. Resolutions Endorsed the liable,
wise and patriotic course of President Nc
kinley." George r. Heffner and VIM. z
Airey were chosen delegates to the national
convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-08
PLOT TO AssAssINATE ROBERTS.
London War Office Stirred I'd by News
From the Cane.

LONDON. May s.-The Standard hears
that information has been officially received
or plot to assassinate Lord Roberts, that
the latter has been warned. and that tel
egralns are now passing between the Cane
authorities. Lord Roberts and the home au
'thorities on the subject
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-08
Searched Two pays in Vain,

The revenue cutter service has received a
dispatch from the commander of the cut
ter Onondasa, saying that he has searched
two days and learned nothing of the lost
boats crew of the freight steamer Virginia,
which was wrecked and lost off Diamond
Shoals. There were fifteen men in the boat,
and II is pretty certain that they were lost
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-08

Today's Presidential Nominations.
The following nominations were sent to
the Senate today:
First-class Sergt John Kennedy. Signal
Corps, U. s. A, to be signal officer, u s.
", with the rank of second lieutenant
James H Throop, to be postmaster at
Norwich. N. Y; Henry F. WhittenhalI. to
b postmaster at Greene, N. Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-08

1t Is probable that President Mckinley
VIII give dinner in honor of Governor
roosevelt some time during the governors
been finally decided
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-08
SHIPwRECKED MEN RESCUED,
The Steamer Ell Paso Picked Then
Up.

PHILADELPHIA, May S.-A dispatch to
this city from New Orleans reports the ar
rival there Of the steamer FL Paso from
New York with the second officer and four
teen of the crew of the steamer Virginia,
which went to pieces on Diamond Shoals,
Va, several days ago. The dispatch does
not indicate where the men were rescued,
but says they were taken from a leaking
yaWiboat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-08
Appealed to Highest Court.

On motion OF Mr.. A. B. Duvall, attorney
for the District of Columbia, the Court OF
Appeals today allowed an appeal to the Su-
preme Court of the United States from its
judgment in the recently decided street ex-
tension case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-08

Major Alfred C. Sharp. inspector general,
United States volunteers. has been assigned
to duty as inspector general in the Depart
ment of Porto Rico
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-08
FISANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL,


Furnished by w B. Hibbs & Co. bankers
and brokers. 1419 F St, members New York
stock exchange, correspondents Messrs. La
cenburg, Thalmann G. Co.. New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-08
THREE AMERICANS KILLED.

44th In
fantry Mt Barotac
MANILA. May ga force of rebels, Nav
2 attacked twenty men of Company 1 of
the 18th Regiment, stationed at Barotac.
a!olio province, on the Island of Panay.
Ihree or the Americans were killed and
seven were wounded