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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-03
WENT OVER EMBANKMENT
Serious Accident to Montreal Express on
Canadian Pacific.
Over q Score of Passengers More or
Less Seriously Injured
In the Wreck.

TORONTO. Ont, March 3-The Montreal
express on the Canadian Pacific railroad,
due here at 7:30 am. today, jumped the
track between Ponty Pool and Burkton and
bounded down a steep embankment, the
coaches toppling over. each other as they
neared the bottom of the incline. The
train was moving at a rapid rate of speed.
There were a large number of passengers
aboard. many being members of parlia-
ment on their way from Ottawa The fol-
lowing named were injured, none of them
seriously:
Leighton Mccarthy, MP; c. E. Klopfer,
MP; James Featherstone, MP; and T.
H. Mcpherson, MP; Munroe Grier, Toron-
to; ]. ]. Johnston, Ottawa; ]. H. Hamilton,
Moosejaw; E. X Johnson. Ottawa; w.
McCleary, MP, Thorold; w. R. Bird, To-
ronto; Miss Busby, London; T. l.. Edmon-
son, Hamilton d. H. Mcpherson, Toronto;
E. F. Teller. Collingwood; ]. MacLean, OF
tawa; Mr.. and Mrs. Bland, Hamilton; g.
Dudley. Ottawa; W. s. Cowan, Toronto; ].
S. Duck, Toronto: John McKeachie VIM
ripeg. and c. d. Watt, Toronto
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WILL BE AT BOSTON JUNE IL.
the Summer Cruise of the
North Atlantic SGuadron.

Rear Admiral Farquhar, commanding the
North Atlantic squadron, will arrange the
program of the summer cruise of that
squadron along the New England coast so
as to have it at Boston on June IL, for the
purpose of participating in the celebra ton
of the 125th anniversary of the battle of
Bunker Hill. An arrangement to this eff
feet has been made by Secretary Long, at
the request Of officials and organizations Of
the city of Boston. The vessels of this
squadron are the New York, Texas, Detroit
and Machies. The Texas is at New Orleans
and the Detroit at Mobile. They will prob
ably make a short visit to Galveston, Tex
The flagship New York and the gunboat
Machias are cruising in the Gulf of Mexico
1t is more than probable that the big bat
tleship Kearsarge, fitting out at the Nor
folk navy yard, will be added to the fleet
within the next few weeks and take part
in the usual summer maneuvers along the
New England coast. She will take the place
of the New York as the flagship of the
squadron.
AS the New York is greatly in need of re-
pairs it is not likely that she will be avail
able for the Boston celebration. AS soon as
relieved by the Kearsarge she is to be put
into dry dock at New York for a. thorough
Oyerhauling.
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PROPOSED RAILWAY COMMISSION.
Directed to Regulate All Lines Enter.
ing the District.

Directed to Regulate All Lines Enter
ing the District.
Mr.. Pearre has introduced a bill in the
House providing for the organization of a
railway commission in the District of CO.
lumbia to locate all steam railroad tracks
entering the city upon a common route.
The bill directs the President of the.
United States to appoint two commission
ers, who, with the chief Of engineers Of the
army, shall comprise the railroad commits
sion Of the District of Columbia. The COM
mission shall locate a union railway start
ing near Takoma Park and following the
Piney branch to Rock creek, thence to the
river and thence to the Eastern branch of
the Potomac, to connect with the Baltimore
and Potomac railroad. All crossings shall
be above or below grade, and in Rock Creek
valley tunnels shall be used.
senger and freight depots and yards some
east Of Rock creek. A union railway
bridge shall be built across the Potomac in
lieu of the Long bridge: Regulations shall
be made for the use Of the tracks, bridge
and depots by all steam railroads enter
ing the District The title to the property
shall be vested in the United States and
managed by a board of three men to be
selected by the railroads.
The bill makes an appropriation of s, ,0O0,-
600 and fixes the salaries OF the railroad
commissioners at $4,000 a year. The bill
was referred to the District committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-03
STARTLING CHARGES D1scRED1rEp
CharlestOn's Officers Said to Have
Been Drunk at Time Of Wreck.

SharIeStOn's Officers Said to Have
Been Drunk at Time of Wreck.
Sensational charges are contained in
confidential letter which has been received
at the Navy Department from an American
citizen and former attache Of the depart
msnt abroad The communication relates
to the wrecking Of the Charleston and
makes the serious statement that num-
ber Of officers of the vessel at the time Of
the disaster were under the influence of
liquor. The charge is supported by. quo
tations from men on board the vessel at
the time. and the correspondent who fur
nishes the Information claims to have veri-
fed the allegations by .diligent inquiry
among the officers Of the Charleston.
The letter was not placed on the official
files on account Of the peculiar nature of
the charges but it has been referred to the
judge advocate general of the navy. with
Instructions from Secretary Long that the
matter be investigated at once. This in
quiry will probably not take more for
midable aspect than that of note Of in
quiry addressed to the commander-in-chief
of the Asiatic station
Naval officers here who have seen the
letter say that there was nothing to justi-
fy the charges, and they believe the depart
ment inquiry will relieve the accused Of
fcers from the unwarranted allegations.
Captain Pigman, who commanded the
Charleston at the time of the wreck, is not
involved in any of the charges
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1T MAY MEAN PEACE
Presidents Kruger and Steyn Arrange
a Meeting.
IT'S LOCATION NOT ANNOUNCED
Close Observers, However, Predict
Continuation of the War.
BO ERS ARE RALLY N q

LONDON. March 3-President Kruger is
said to have left Pretoria with the intention
of meeting President Steyn. The place
where they will meet is not mentioned, but
is believed to be somewhere in the Orange
Free State. Those in South Africa who are
conversant with the effect the recent re-
verses have had on the Beers express the
opinion that the meeting of the two pres
idents is preliminary to a suggestion of
negotiations for peace. But if this is the
case, it must be due to the pressure brought
to bear upon the presidents by the burghers
and Afrikanders in the British colonies
rather than in the personal inclinations of
the presidents, all the available infor-
nation depicts them as being as determined
sources of the republics are much more en-
feebled than they seem to be at present.
Some significance is attached to the con-
sultaion in view of the reported visit to
England of Chief Justice De Villiera. Mr.
Hofmeyr and DIR. TeWater, ostensibly ON
private business and for their health
The closest observers 90 not anticipate
any sudden cessation of hostilities, and GER
tSinly the reports from the theater of war
do not tend to encourage the advocates of
Immediate peace. The Beers are apparently
railying with their accustomed ability to
repair a temporary reverse, and Great
Britain has yet to test their force as de-
fersive power under the new conditions of
warfare.
Outside the meeting of the presidents
there is no news Indicative of any change
In the situation. TelcgrapEing from Os-
fontein today. thanking the lord mayor of
Liverpool for his congratu tula tions in behalf
of that city, Lord Roberts says:
trust her majestys soldiers In this
country will gain such further successes as
will speedily restore the freedom and pros
peTity of South Africa"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-03
STATUS OF MACHINISTS' STRIKE.
Not Settled Yet Whether Other Trades
VIII Re Involved.

CHICAGO, March 3.-Until the strike Of
the -union machinists in Chicago shall begin
to show results one way or the other the
indications today were that union machin-
lists will not be ordered out in other cities,
and the strike will be confined so far as
possible to that trade alone in Chicago.
President James O'Connell of the Intern&-
tional Association of Machinists will 90 TO
Columbus, Ohio, the first of the week in
res pCnse to telegram received from there
today, stating that 4 conference had been
arranged between the striking machnists
and their employers. He expressed him.
self as confident that the strike in that city
would be settled amicably in short time
The strike in Chicago is looked upon as
a test of the strength of the union by the
labor Leaders. Unions affiliated with the
resolved to support the machintsIs To the
end, will not be ordered out unless condi-
tions demand it. A meeting of the execu-
tive committee of the machinists' union
was held today to map out a pan of cam
paign and to arrange for funds for carry
ing on the strike to a successful conclu-
sion. A number of small firms not affiliated
with the Manufacturers Association signed
the union scale during the day and the men
were told to report for work So far,
however, there are no signs of yielding by
the Manufacturers Association.
Trouble at the Deering Harvester Works
which was expected to involve several hun
dred of the employees, has not so far mate
rallied. According to the Deering officials
not over twenty machinists have quit work.
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PRESIDENT IN NEW YORK.
Takes Breakfast With Party O
Friends at His Hotel,

NEW YORK, March 3.-President McKin-
ley arose at $50 o'clock this morning, and
after breakfast received callers at the Man
haitian Hotel, where he is stopping, with
his wife and a party, during his stay here
to attend the Ohio Society dinner tonight.
Those who breakfasted with the President
and Mrs. Mckinley were Abner Mckinley
and his wife, Miss Mabel Mckinley and
Miss Barber, niece of the President.
Among those who called were Gov. Nash
of Ohio. ex-Secretary of the Interior Cor
nelius n. Bliss and Gen. Grenville NJ.
Dodge.
Shortly before noon President Mckinley
went driving with his brother Abner. They
drove up 5th avenue presumably to go
through the park. Among the callers this
morning were: Ex-Representative ]. J.
Belden. Col John ]. McCook, State Senators
of Ohio William J. Harding and George W.
Wiebe, Mrs. William L. Strong Mrs. Gar
ret A Hobart and her son, Garret A. Ho-
bart,
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TO EXAMINE CANDIDATES.
Board of Officers to Assemble at the
Marine Barracks.

Board of Officers to Assemble at the
Marine Barracks.
The following named persons have been
authorized by the Secretary of War to ap-
pear before a board of marine officers Mon
day at the marine barracks, Washington,
for examination for admission to the grade
Of second lieutenant in the Marine Corps:
R. W. Dikeman, Michigan; Eli T. Fryer
New Jersey, w. Garland Fay, Maryland; ;
Edgar Hayes, Alabama; Thomas Holcomb,
jr, Delaware; Walter I. Huff, New Jersey;
G. E. Manning. Ohio; Theodore Mcneil.
New York; Ellis B. Miller, Iowa; Arthur
O'Leary, Montana; Frank F. Robards,
Texas; Robert Y. Rhea, Kentucky; Ray
mond B. Sullivan, Colorado; Berton w.
Sibley, Vermont; Frank Schwable, Ohio;
William e. Smith, Connecticut; Hamilton
D. Smith. Pennsylvania; Myron E. Weston,
Georgia. Harold Winsfow, at large.
If all the candidates recently examined
and recommended for appointment by the
examining board receive commissions there
will then be tifty-Cne persons in the grade
of second Lieutenant and nine vacancies Will
remain to be filled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-03
WILL NOT SUCCEED LUDLOW.
Report Regarding Gen. Lee Specially
Denied.

1t Is said at the War Department that
there is no immediate intention of making
any changes in the military commands in
Cuba \ specific denial was made of the
story that Gen FitZhugh Lee is to succeed
Gen Ludlow as military governor of the
city of Havana. Cen Ludlow assignment
to duty as president of the Military War
College is not intended to interfere with
his duties in Havana, and so far as known
he is likely TO continue to act in that ca
pacity until the War Department has for
mUlaJed its plans for the withdrawal of 4
large portion of the military forces in Cuba
in anticipation Of the transfer of govern
mental affairs to civil control
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-03
ARGUMENT TO OPEN MARCH 20.
Arranging to End investigation of
the Clark Cnse.

Tho Senate committee on elections to-day
helc consultation with counsel on both
sides in the Clark investigation, and de-
ciGed 10 give them at least two weeks for
the preparation Of the argument to be made
I'm the case Argument will begin on the.
10th instant
Counsel was requested to prepare printed
briefs and also to present oral arguments,
the latter to occupy six hours for each
s10e- The memori&lists are to have the
opening AMI closing Former Senator Ed
munds and Mr.. Birney will make the argu-
ments for the menorialists and Former
Senator Faulkner and Mr.. Roger Foster
will speak for MIR. Clark
Mr.. Faulkner stated that he was having
a comparative statement prepared showing
the evidence on all given points in parallel
columns. contrasting the testimony for the
prosecution and defense. He said that it
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-03
EXCLUDED FROM THE CEMETERY.
Edward Flanagan Testifies Regarding
the Idaho Mining Troubles.

Edward Flanagan of Mullan, Idaho, con-
tinued his testimony today before the
House committee on military affairs con-
corning the Occur d'Alene troubles. He
said notices Were posted early last July
forbidding members of organized labor
from going to the miners cemetery on July
II for their annual ceremony over deceased
miners. The order, the witness said gave
notice that women and other relatives of
miners would be arrested if they assem-
bled.
Chairman Hull brought out the state
ment that State Auditor Bartlett Sinclair
signed the notice as representative of Gov
Steunenberg, who. the witness said in an
swer to Mr.. Hull, represented the demo-
cratic and silver parties. Notwithstanding
the order, quite a number of women secret
ly carried flowers to the miners graves.
but as there was no organized demonstra-
ton, they were not arrested
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-03
Board to Appraise Land.

A board of officers, consisting of Col.
Wallace f. Randolph. LIST Artillery: Major
James w. Pope. quartermaster, L. S. A.
and Capt. Henry W. Hubbell, LIST Artillery.
has been ordered to meet at SuIlivan's
Island, s. c., March 6, to ascertain the
prices at which the different holdings on
the two tracts of land on that island. the
title to which was recently ceded by the
legislature of South Carolina, can be OBJ
tanned, and to recommend in each case as
to whether the lands can be purchased at
the prices stated. or If IL will be advanta-
geous to institute condemnation proceed,
ings for their acquisition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-03
THE HOUSE.

1t had been intended to proceed today in
the House with the Aldrich-Robbins con-
tested election case, but unanimous consent
was given to vacate the order heretofore
made and postpone the final vote until next
Tuesday at 2:30 pm, the debate continuing
Monday and Tuesday.
Bills were passed to authorize the con-
struction of a bridge across Pearl river at
Rockport, Miss, and for one across Rainy
river, Minnesota, between Rainy lake and
the mouth of the Rainy river.
A joint resolution was passed for the gov
ernment acquisition of a certain reserva-
tion Of giant trees in California; also one
for extending the time for building bridge
across the Missouri river at Yankton, S. ID.
Mr.. Weeks (Mich.), from the committee
on elections No. 3, gave notice that the
Wise-Young contested election case from
the second district of Virginia would be
called up Immediately after the Aldrich-
Robbins case was concluded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-03
TELEPHONE HEARING OPEN DOOR MEANING GEN. CORBNS TRIAL
Business Citizens Philippines Free
With ing for
QUESTIONS COMMITTEE MEMBERS fERBM TEE PARIS fRYOf PEACE Mr. ROSS
The Senate Adopts a Resolution Ask
ing for Information.
Mr.. ROSS SPEAKS AGAINST QUAY
Mr.. Teller Discusses the Currency
Bill
HOUSE IN SHORT SESSION

On motion of Senator Pettigrew the SEN
ate, without debate adopted the following
| resolution today:
Resolved, That the Secretary of War be-
and is hereby directed to send to the Sem
ate the record of the court-martial of Lieu
tenant Colonel Corbin, which convened at
Chattanooga Tenn, in 1864 or 1855, to-
gether with all the evidence submitted.
The Secretary of War is also directed
to send to the Senate the report of Col
Thomas J. Morgan, dated January 10, 1865
in relation to the 1st Colored Brigade, and
Lieut.. Col. Corbin's connection with opera
tions from November 29 1864, to January
12 1865.
THE Secretary of War is also directed to
inform the Senate what allusion Col. Nor
gan made to said Lieut.. Corbin In THAI re-
port"
1t is understood that in the testimony of
the trial referred to Lieut.. Col. Corbin was
charged with cowardice, though he was ac-
quilted of the charge. 1t was charged
that while under fire he got Off his horse
and went behind a tree.
The Quay resolution was then laid be-
fore the Senate and Mr.. Ross Vt) was
about to address the Senate. when Mr..
Burrows suggested the absence of a quo
rum. Forty-nine senators responded to
their names. and Mr.. Ross proceeded.
Mr. Ross took a position antagonistic to
the seating OF Mr. quay. lie announced
that his conclusion had been arrived at
only after careful study of the Constitu-
ton. and his argument was based entirely
upon his construction of that instrument.
He contended that under the constitutional
provision a vacancy in the Senate could
only be filled when 1t occurred during
recess Of the legislature. The Quay case
did not, to his mind, meet this require
ment.
Mr. Teller on the Financial Bill.
At the close of Mr.. Ross speech Mr.. Tel
Ter (Col.) took the floor to discuss the con-
ference report the financial bill. He
maintained that too much power was given
the Secretary of the Treasury, and he was
opposed to all the provisions of the meas
ure, which he discussed in detail.
Mr. Teller said that he did not believe
II was a good thing to extend the public
debt, but he did not believe the gold stand
ard could be maintained without it.
Mr.. Teller asserted there had been no eff
fort made in the last twelve years to reduce
the public debt nor would there be by the
republican party.
He asked why with all the money in the
treasury it could not be used to pay current
expenses instead of issuing bonds.
Mr.. Allison replied that this would pre-
vent any evil effects from a possible end
less chain, and was to prevent drain upon
the treasury.
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DISTRICT APPROPRIATION.
The Bill to Be Submitted to the Full
Committee Monday.

The subcommittee Of the House appro-
priations committee will report the District
Of Columbia appropriation bill to the full
committee next Monday, and 1t will be
acted upon and submitted to the House,
to be called up for passage later. in the
week.
1t is understood that the subcommittee
thus far has not made any radical reduc-
tions in this bill under the current law, but
that 1t Is q conservative measure. and in
some particulars liberal
The subcommittee developed the fact that
the threatened deficit in the District reve-
nues would not occur at a time to affec,
the operations of this BILL and there has
been no shaving of the estimates UPON the
basis of a deficit of revenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-03
TWO OCEAN LINERS AGROUND.
Pennsylvania and La NOrmapd;e
Stuck in Gednex Channel

NEW YORK, March 3.-The Hamburg
American line steamer Pennsylvania, which
left her dock this morning bound for Ply-
mouth and Hamburg, ran aground in Ged-
ney channel in the lower bay. Her ma
chinery is evidently damaged in some way.
She has hoisted mot under control sig
nal
The French line steamer La Normsn1fa
which sailed today for Havre was report-
ed at ll:'9 a. m. to be aground on the side
OF Gedney channel, opposite to where the
pennsylvania is aground. Tugs are at work
tnGeaVorinS to float the two steamships
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-03
Poiygamoux ofice Holders,

Rev. VIM r. Campbell Of Utah was ex-
amined today by the House subcommittee
investigating the charges that certain fed
sral appoiniees are polygamists. He said
II was matter of common repufe that
John c. Graham. the postmaster AZ pro,,o
Utah. maintained polygamous relations ana
had children by his plural wife similar
testimony was given as TO Orson Smith
lately postmaster at Logan Utah
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-03
Naval Com missions Issued.

The following commissions issued to Of
ficers in the navy were announced today at
the Navy Department: To be captain, W.
c. Gibson; to be commander, r. G. Daven-
port; to be lieutenant commander, II. M.
Witzel, A. G. Winterhalter and r. 7. Hall:
to be surgeon, R. P. Crandall; medical in
spector, E. T. Derr; medical director, ]. c.
Wise; payma ster R. Hatton,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-03
Two once. AboIi,bed.

In the interests Of economy, Acting Sec
retary Meiklejohn has abolished the offices
of assistant auditor of customs and, assist
ant auditor of post offices for Porto Rico
held respectively by W. w. Barr and John
w. Conner, and has directed that the duties
shall be performed by the auditor of the
islands, Judge J. r. Garrison, formerly
deputy controller of the treasury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-03
Ell Pa.o Rioters Arrested.

Capt Loughboroush, 18th Infantry, COM
handing at Fort Bliss. Texas, has reported
to the War Department that all the SOL
diers of his command connected with the
recent attack on the Jail authorities at Ell
Paso have been arrested. with the excep-
ton of Private McElroy, who deserted
Corp. Powell, one of the party has made
a confession. If convicted the men will be
severely punished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-03
To Command Cadets Mt Annapolis.

Lieutenant Commander Charles Z. Cala-
han, now IN charge of the recruiting branch
Of the bureau of navigation, Navy Depart
ment, has been selected commandant of
the cadets at the Naval Academy, succeed
ing Commander c. T. Hu,chins, who was
detached from the academy on account Of
his seniority to Commander Wainwright.
the new superintendent, who takes charge
March Is. All of the other officers now at
the academy who are senior TO Commander
Wainwright will be assigned to duty else-
where before that date.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-03

The State Department has not been ad-
yfsed Of any purpose on the part of the
British government to further extend the
fncumbency of Lord Pauncefote as the
British ambassador to this capital. 1t is
known that the ambassador himself is not
Informed upon that point. In consequence
he has made all arrangements to depart for
England al the end Of this month
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-03

Arrangements were made today for the
transfer of the auxiliary cruisers Badger
and Resolute from the Navy to the War
Department. These vessels were purchased
during the Spanish war, and are no longer
needed by the navy. The Badger was for
merly the Yumuri of the Ward line, and
was purchased for 1867 600 The Resolute
cost S475.000 She was formerly the York
town of the Old Dominion line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-03
Vanderbeck viii Retain Control,

DETROIT, Mich, March 3.-Geo. A. Van
derbeck, late owner of the Detroit Club of
the American Base Ball League, appears
likely to retain possession Of the club. not
withstanding its recent sale to satisfy Mrs.
Vanderbeck's decree foc alimony Wander
beck has complied with an order of the
court requiring him to file a bond of 50 e,0
with sureties for payment of the alimony
Mr.. Vanderbeck today wired his players
notices of the outcome.