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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-20
FEW MEN RETURN TO WORK,
Arrests at CrOtOn Dam Has Little
Effect ON Strike.

CROTON LANDING, n. Y. April 20
The arrests of strike leaders yesterday has
had no visible effect on their comrades,
who still refuse to go back to the works
unless they get the increase in wages for
which they struck. Their number has been
depleted by scores of men having gone
elsewhere to seek work, and many more
may follow suit.
Fewer men answered the whistle today
than on Wednesday and yesterday. Scarce
ly forty laborers put in an appearance, and
this gang cannot keep more than one of
the twelve big derricks working The con-
tractors say they will bring plenty of la
borers to the valley If the strikers do not
return to their places on Monday morning
Until then little will be done to further the
work on the big dam, and If new men are
brought in there is not much chance of a
row ensuing. as the military on the ground
is sufficient to suppress five times as many
strikers as might try to prevent their sue
cessors from going to work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-20
Marine Orders,

Major c. H. Lauchheimer. Inspector, has
been ordered to Annapolis for the purpose
of inspecting the rifle range.
Major o. C. Bergman. from ANNAPOLIS.
Md, to Portsmouth. N. H.
Captain H. c. Haines, sick leave for three
months.
Captain F. H. Corrie authorized to re-
main abroad for another year.
Second Lieutenants Thomas Holcomb tr
F. j. Schwable and +. c. Lander. recently
appointeo, nave been ordered to report to
the brigad1er commandant for orders.
Second Lieutenants d. w. Blake. r.. r
Fryer W. T. Pritchett and ]. p. v. Grid.
ley nave been ordered to various stations
for instruction
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-20
GOV. TAYLOR NOT INDICTED.
Rumor That He Was Set ut Rest b,
the Court.

FRANKFORT. KY. April 20.-When the
orders of the circuit court were read today
all names announced as having been indict-
ed yesterday were read by the clerk, but
the name of Gov. w. s. Taylor was not
mentioned
This disposes of the rumor that an indict-
ment had been handed down against Tay-
lor.
In the circuit court today the case of
Henry Z. Youtsey one of the men inflic, cd
as principals In the assassination of Gov
Goebel, was called. Youtsey pleaded mot
guilty. ~
Motion was entered for bail and the bear-
ing was set for Monday, April 30
The court officers refuse to state whether
or not an Indictment has been fonnd
against Gov. w. s. Taylor and suppressed
Tor service. 1t Is not known whether a
bench warrant has been issued.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-20
BILL NOT FAVORED.
The Proposed Commission for Con
domination Proceedings.

uV"hfatAoh frOCeed1nER.
Reporting today to the House District
committee on the House bill proposing To
create permanent commission for con-
domination proceedings, the Commissioners
stated that they do not favor the measure.
The commission proposed by the bill is to
consist of five members, to be appointed by
the District Supreme Court. to serve dur
ing good behavior and their compensation
to be $40 per day for the time actually EN-
ployed. Under existing law condemnation
proceedings are tried before jury of sew
en- summoned by the marshal, the compen-
sation of the jurors being s. per day.
The present system is less expensive the
commissioners state. than the one propos-
ed. and it is more flexible and capabIe of
accomplishing better results in that it per
mts OF the choice of a jury for each case
and the securing of men having intimate
knowledge of the particular locality under
consideration. There is nothing, the Com
missoners believe, to prevent the same
jury from passing on several cases where
such action is deemed wise or desirable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-20
BANK TELLER A THIEF.
George NJ. Wilson of Toronto Com
fesses to Stealing.

TORONTO. Ont, April 2o.-George NJ
Wilson. paying teller in the Merchants
Bank. has reported to the manager that a
package containing $4,000 had been stolen
from his compartment. Detectives were
notified and Wilson inspected He was de-
tanned at the bank until his books We're ex-
amined and found to be $1,000 short. H.
then confessed that he had been syStemat-
ically stealing since last November, but de-
clined TO tell what became of the $4,000
which he is believed to have handed to a
confederate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-20
Naval Orders.

Assistant Naval Constructor J. w. Powell
has been detached from the bureau of con-
struction and repair and ordered to the
New York navy yard.
Lieut.. W. K. Harrison, to duty in ord
nance department At Washington navy
yard. .-s
Lieut.. J. NJ. Pickrell. ordered home when
discharged from the Mare Island Hospita1
and granted sick leave for three months
Commander. g. E. Ife, from the Yosemite
to the command of the New Orleans.
Acting Warrant Machinist G. C. Ellerton
from the Vermont to duty with the Ken
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-20
CHINESE EXCLUSION ACT,
Petitions Filed in the United States
Supreme Court.

In the Supreme Court today Attorney
Richard Crowley filed petitions for wrlts
of certiorari to the Circuit Court of APP
peals for the second circuit to bring two
Chinese exclusion cases to this court, which
raise several new questions. The cases are
those of Pin Kwan and Ping Yik, two
Cinnamon engaged as merchants in Buff
falo. N. Y. They We're arrested seventeen
months after their arrival on the strength
of the ruling Of Attorney General Griggs
that Chinese traders are "laborers" within
the meaning of the exclusion laws. The
soundness Of this construction is called
into question in the case. The question
as to whether the exclusion act of 1885 is
In operation will also probably be decided
IN passing upon the case. There are said
to be a number Of Chinese who will be
affected by the decision Of the case
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-20
Sale of Delinquent propertx.

The annual sale of property in arrears
Tor taxes. which began the 11th instant,
was ended today. The property sold was
that In arrears July !. 1899, and the sale
concluded today. it is believed, will exceed
IN the amount of property bought by pri-
yate parties that of last year. when more
tnaE sIoo,oo of property was purchased
by those attending the sale. AS Was tha
case last year, Mr.. C. H. Wiltsie of Roch-
ester, N Y, was the largest purchaser, his
purchases again being made, it is said, in
me interests of syndicate Of capitalists
he represents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-20
CIsSY LOTUS OVERHEARD.
The Actress May Have Tried to COM
nit Suicide.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NORFOLK, Va. April 20.-Cissy LOTUS,
the actress, fell from the pier at Old Point
last night. and was rescued by marine. 1t
was supposedly an accidental fall. which.
however, came near costing the little ac-
tress her life.
The theory of accident is upset by the
statement of bystanders, who assert that
Miss LOTUS laid down her wraps before
stepping overheard. She refuses to make
any statement or to discuss the matter at
all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-20
WILL RETURN HOME,
No Need for the Philadelphia and the
Detroit in Southern Waters.

The flagship Philadelphia arrived at Pam
anna today. She will be ordered home at
once, as will also the Detroit, which has
been lying at Chiriqui Lagoon on the GU.
side of the isthmus. The reports received
at the Navy Department are to the effect
that the occasion for the presence of the
warships no longer exists, the revolutionary
troubles on the isthmus having subsidized
perhaps, In part, owing to the unexpected
appearance there of the American cruisers
The Detroit will sail within a day or two
for Portsmouth, N. H., touching at Key
West en- route for coal. She Is to be ex-
tensively repaired, and put out of commits
sion at Portsmouth,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-20
a Gas x54h bid, 5z@
baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE April 2o.-FIour dull, unchanged:
receipts. 1882 barrels; exports. 500 barrels
Wheat dull a.d lower; SPOT and April, 7oA. bid !;
red, 66h bid receipts. IA 675 bushels exports Is
995 bushels: southern wheat by sample, 6sa72: do
on grade. SItaa71h. Corn STEADY; spot and April,
42ssa42%; May, 42&a43; steamer mixed lkalia.
receipts ia COS bushels exports. ~ s57 bushels
easier; No. 2 white, 3otts3ess; No. mixed, 2sisa
p Rye. dull and easy; No. nearby 81 asked;
No. western, IS esked. Hay firm; No. timothy
$lsaS1s-5O. Grain freights quiet unchanged sugar
and cheese firm, unchanged. Butter, fancy creanp
ecy, l9a20; do. Imitation. l7a1s Eggs, l2c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-20

The vessel which has been secured for
the conveyance to Bombay of the relief
supplies for the Indian plague and famine
sufferers Is the British steamship Quito.
1t was the purpose to secure a vessel under
the American flag. but no available craft
was offered. The cargo will not be in
charge of a naval officer on this trip. but
the persons who collected the RELIEF sup
plies will send an agent along
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-20

Gen. Weston, acting commissary general
Of subsistence, has gone to New York for
a few days.
Gen. Thos. c. Sullivan. retired, formerly
commissary general, who has recently made
his residence at Troy, Ohio. is on a visit to
this city. He is at the Ebbitt House.
Mr.. Harrison ]. Barrett, assistant at
torney general for the Post Office Depart
n,ent. returned this morning to his duties
after a short vacation to his home in North
Carolina.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-20

John W. Patterson today entered suit in
her attorney, and Watson j. Newton. presi.
dent of the District Title Insurance Com
pany, asking that the defendants be re-
strained from interfering with certain real
paid certain charges for services rendered
under power of attorney from Eliza
Combs. T. L. Jones appears as Solicitor
Tor the complainant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-20

NEW YORK, April 20.-A well-dressed
young woman sprang from the Brooklyn
bridge into East river about O'Clock this
afternoon. She alighted from a cab near
the center of the bridge and in some way
got over the railing and made the leap. She
was picked up by boat. but it is not known
yet whether she was injured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-20
THE SENATE.

Soon after the Senate convened today Mr..
Bacon O;aJ offered two resolutions, one in
quIring # the Secretary of War whether
army officers had received or were receiving
salaries for the performance of civil duties
in addition to their regular pay. and the
other inquiring about the expenditures made
for rent of officers quarters. equipages and
all similar expenses.
Mr.. Bacon sad the first resolution was in
troduced in response to a challenge made
yeSIsE1sy by Mr.. Chandler, He had no spe-
ciic Information upon the subject, and. in
deed, had received assurances that no such
extra salaries We're paid
As TO the second resolution Mr. Bacon
said he did not wish to be understood as
preferrlng charges of extravaganza against
either thu administration or the army Off
GERS. He had no definite information re-
speeding expenditures of officers in Porto
Rico ana cuba, but prejudicial rumors re-
gardlnS those expenditures We're afioat. 1t
had been said that more lavish expenditures
mad been made on the quarters and furnish
ngS for our officers in Porto Rico and in
Cuba and for their other expenses than had
been made for the comfort and convenience
of the former Spanish governors of those
islands. He did not vouch for these state
ments. but thought they ought to be in
veStigated Both resolutions were objected
TO and went over
Mr.. Hale presented the conference report
upon the additional urgency deficiency bill,
and it was agreed to.
Mr., GalLinger offered a substitute for the
resolution he introduced yesterday asking
for information to the revenues de-
rived from stamp taxes. The substitute di-
reefs the Secretary of the Treasury to fur
nish a statement of the sum derived from
the war revenue act, the items regarding
each subject Of taxation to be stated sepa-
rately. The resolution was agreed to.
Hawaiian Government Bill.
Mr.. Cullom called up the conference re-
port on the Hawaiian government bill and
made a general explanation of the work of
the cunferees.
a long discussion took place over a pro-
vision requiring the payment by residents
of Hawaii of poll tax of 50 before voters
could be registered. The provision was OPP
posed by Messrs. Tillman, Teller, Jones of
Arkansas, Stewart and others. Mr. Gull
lon, in charge of the report, said that if It
were sent back to conference he would
favor the elimination of the poll-tax pro-
Vision.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-20

From the Springfield Republican.
The executive branch Of the federal ,,v-
eminent still follows the decision Of the
board of geographical names in spelling II
Puerto Rico" And the legislative branch
stu insists upon Porto Rico" and this is
the form in which 1t appears in the Com
gressional Record for both branches of CON-
gress. 1t was also the recognized American
form before annexation. There is no reason
why 1t should be de-Americanized
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-20
Plat to See the President.

1t is believed that Senator Platt will have
a conference with President Mckinley in
New York tomorrow. and II is possible that
something Interesting about the yice meet
GENITAL nomination may be talked Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-20
Clerk Amounted.

Sumter Phillips has been appointed by
the District Commissioners a clerk in the
health department, vice DR.. s. A Ransom,
resigned. at an annual salary of $1,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-20
WOULD NOT DISCUSS POLITICS.
Ex-President Harrison in Attendance
at Ecumenica1 Council.

NEW YORK, April 2O.-Former President
Benjamin Harrison and Mrs. Harrison re-
ceived many calls at the Fifth Avenue Ho-
tel today. Mr.. Harrison will preside at the
ecumenical conference which convenes here
tomorrow. When questioned regarding the
political outlook, he said:
Il must decline to discuss that subject.
do not cara to NEEDLE in political affairs"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-20
Will Attend National Association.

Maj. Sylvester, the chief of police, was
today authorized to attend the annual con-
vention of the National Association of
Chiefs Of Police, which will meet this wear
at Cincinnati, Ohio. commencing MAY s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-20
House Preferred to Consider the
Naval Bill.
EXTRA PAY POR ARMY OFFICERS
Conference Report on Deficiency
Bill Adopted.
GOVERNMENT OF HAWAII

This was the day devoted under the rules
to the consideration of war claims in the
House but the naval affairs committee de-
sired to go ahead with the naval appropria-
ton bill Mr. Foss, acting chairman of the
committee. moved to proceed with its con-
sheraton but the motion was contested
by the committee on war claims and roll
call was forced.
The naval committee won. 100 to 81. and
the consideration of the naval appropria-
ton bill was resumed.
Mr. Cannon chairman of the appropria-
tions committee asked unanimous consent
for modifica ton of the language of the
amendment adopted yesterday relative to
the Naval Academy The proposed modifl-
cation made only one subs change in
the amendment. authorizing the Secretary
of the Navy. after the plans have been ap-
proved. 20 contract for all or part of the
improvements at Annapolis within the 10
tsu.Hn limit.
Mr. Nudd CIdD said he was not disposed
to object If the proposition included all the
damage the gentleman from Illinois con-
templated inflictins upon the state OF Mary
land
Mr.. Cannon replied that the Naval Acad-
eny was as much the concern of Illinois as
of Maryland. If this proposition was adopt
ell the whole problem relative to the new
academy would be solved 1t would unit
the cost 10 s6nUOON which he regarded as
ample Any more. said he. would be reck-
less extravaganza.
The amendment was agreed to.
Active List of Surgeons.
Mr.. Dinsmore (ArkD made a point of order
against the section to increase the active
list Of surgeons to fifty-fiye and of assistant
surgeons 10 no and providing that assist
ant surgeons who served in the war with
Spain who are now in the navy might be
given permau mt commissions without linn
itation as TO age. II also provided that as
siStaut surgeons in the navy should rank
with assistant surgeons of the army.
MIR. DinSmore criticised the latter provi-
sion. which. he said. would raise the old
difficulty between the line and staff.
II was an attempt to have one corps
creep along at the expense of others.
Mr.. Meyer H-a}. member OF the COM
mitree, replied that young surgeons would
not enter the service at the reduced rank.
Mr. DinsThore finally Withdrew the point
IF order
Mr., Foss offered an amendment. which
was agreed to. providing that the chief
Of the bureau Of ordnance should not be
an officer below the rank of lieutenant
Commander.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-20
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
New York stock Market.
: Co.. New York.

Furnished by w B. Hibbs q O. ba,Le-.
ana brokers', 1419 F st, members New York
STOCK exchange, correspondents Messrs. La
oenburg, Thalmann & Co., New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-20
LIVES WITH A BROKEN NECK.
Frank NichOii, the Acrobat. Reported
to he Improving.

NEW YORK. April 20.-Frank Nicholi,
the acrobat who broke his neck last Tues
day afternoon while performing at a local
theater, is improving at Bellevue Hospital
His temperature Is lower, Is his pulse,
and an operation probably will be perform
ed tonight. Nichoii is conscious and chats
with his friends
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-20
COMMITTEE NOTES.

Many telegram have been received by the
House committee on judiciary as to the pro-
posed legislation growing out of the case of
ex-Capt. Oberlin VI. Carter, and the recent
decision OF Judge Brown in the cases of
Messrs Gaynor, Green and Connolly The
Senate has already passed a bill. on lines
proposed by Attorney General Griggs pro-
Slding for the removal from one locality to
another of persons indicted for offenses
against the United States. In view of the
many Geographic solicitations and the ap-
parent differences of legal opinion on the
subject. the House committee decided today
10 h3iu pubhc hearings on the matter. At
tprneE General Griggs and others prominent
II. regal circles Will appear at the hearings.
Tn time has not Yet been fixed.
The Denomination of Dr. Hugh
France was continued today before the
Occur dAiene investigation adding much
circumstantial detail, but not materially
brought out.
The consideration of the eight-hour law
was not completed today by the House com
miiiee on labor, and the subject went over
until tomorrow
The House committee on Judiciary TODAY
favorably reported bill creating a middle
JUDICIAL district in Pennsylvania in addition
70 the TWO present districts and authorizing
t,is PRESIDENT 10 appoint district Judge and
9ther Officers for the new court The new
Sstrlct VIII De attached to the third United
states circuit
miscellaneous Senate Measure.
Senator Gallinger today reported b,cL
from the committee on pensions the hin
heretofore introduced by himself provid,nc
for the adjudication by the Court Of Claims
OF pension claims involving important oues-
Senator Davis today introduced an amend
ment 10 the sundry civil appronrtattor, hiiI
appropriating s25.Oo0 for defraying the ex.
penses OF a delegation from the IJnited
States to the International conference az
Mexico In he'interest of the union of 49,
ican republics The amendment Is orYarad
dent. 1851
Senator Hale today introduced a bill An
thorizing the purchase of about 1 500 acras
OF land in the vicinity OF Pearl harbor
Hawaii. for naval purposes One hundred
anu hIty thousand dollars is proposed TO be
appropriated for the purpose specified
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-14

State on the sixth of November they vii,
have this superior organizer of election
frauds to thank for it.
Some people have wondered why the
trusts needed to raise corruption fund Of
twenty-five or thirty million dollars to
make the Mckinley campaign. The ques
ton is answered in the wholesale schemes
of colonization and fraud which have been
inaugurated in the doubtful States. There
always are votes to sell, and this year
there may be more than usual; because
the market is excited and the price Of
crimes against the suffrage has gone up
wonderfully since 1896.
There is no way for the party Of the
people to meet and overcome this great
danger save in thorough organization for
the purpose in every voting precinct
throughout the Union. Reporters and
salable election officers should be warn
ed in advance that discovery will mean
something short, sharp, and final; and
the greatest watchfulness should be ev
erywhere observed. Otherwise it might
be possible for the Republicans to steal
the election in case it should prove to
be close one. Every able bodied friend
Of the people owes it to himself, to his
country, and to posterity to join with
his neighbors at once in the organization
of precinct vigilance committees. which
shall make it their sole mission from
now until after the election to prevent
ana to detect fraud. and, when discover
ed, to see that proper punishment is
melted out to the perpetrators.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-14
AD1Eu TO AMERICA.
Baron Won Sternburg to Leave the
German. Embassy.

Baron Herman Speck Won Sternburg,
First Secretary of the German Embassy
and Charge d'Affaires in Washington,
called on the Secretary of State yesterday
tc say farewell. He will sail from New
York on the steamer Deutschland next
Thursday, and after a short visit in BeT-
lin, will proceed to Calcutta to assume the
duties of German Consul General there.
He was accompanied to the State Depart
ment by Count Albert Won Quadt. the new
Counselor Of the German Embassy, whom
he presented to Mr.. Hay.
Secretary Hay expressed to Baron Won
Sternburg his regret over the latter's de-
parture from this Capital, and hoped that
he would be returned here. The post which
Baron Won Sternburg will assume at CAL
cutta is enc of the most important in the
German consular service on account of
that country's great trade relations with
the Far East.
Baron Won Sternburg is a close friend
of Governor Roosevelt and Gen. Leon
ard Wood. During the early part of the
present Administration, when Governor
Roosevelt was Assistant Secretary Of the
Navy, General Wood, then a surgeon in
the army, was attending physician to ar
my officers here, and with Baron Won
Sternburg they took long tramps during
the winter of 1897, had great sport prac-
ticing coasting on the ski or Scandina Wan
snow shoe. Baron Won Sternburg had
served in the German Army and from
him and from General Wood, who
had been through the Geronimo cam
paign. Governor Roosevelt learned much
of military tactics and the life Of SOL
der Baron Won Sternburg remained here
during the Spanish American war and
rendered service Of great value to his
Government 1t was he who. as special
commissioner of his country, arranged
with this Government and that of Great
Britain for the division of the Samoan
Islands between Germany and the United
States His courtesy and thorough DEM
ocratic tastes made him very pOular In
Washington