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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-24
WORK OF SPANISH swINDLERs.
Many Persons i'm This Country
Cheated by an Ingenious SrhcIne

Cheated by an Ingenious Srhcinc.
United States Consul Horace Lee Wash
ington. at Valencia. Spain. reports to the
State Department the arrest by the civil
authorities there OF one OF the members
Of a complete organization which has been
engaged from Valencia. Cartageaa. and
Barcelona for the past eight years. in a
wholesale swindling game directed against
persons in the United States.
As explained by Mr.. Washington the
plan consists in the sending Of a notice to
some United States citizen TO the effect
that prisoner, dying in the Castle
Fort" a penal station in Valencia as
left a large fortune 10 the United States
citizen subject to his undertaking so care
for an orphan child left by the deceased.
The scheme is worked with great in
genuity the letter being apparently cd
dressed by the chaplain OF the Castle
Fort" who has received the communica-
ton in confidence from the dying prisoner,
and the papers bearing what appear to be
genuine stamps Of the parish charge and
other marks Of Identification. II is need
less to state that all of these are forged
or surreptitiously used
Mr. Washington says that the scheme
has been practiced in many sections Of
this country TO his definite knowledge in
twelve different States, and many persons
have been put to the expense Of o fruit
less Journey 10 Valencia while others have
been inveigled into forwarding consider
able sums Of money. He commeuds the
local officials for their activity in the
case he now reports but says that. owing
to the light penalties imposed by Spanish
Law for attempts at swndlnE and the
great difficulty in obtaining evidence TO
convict the perpetrators Of the sw.ndle.
il is futile TO regard the scheme as sup
pressed
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-24
ADJUSTMENTS.



The promise of "a galaxy of stars" for
the New Grand last night brought out an
immense audience of star-gazers. The
weather was propitious, and no cloudy acts
obscured the display Sager Midgley and
Gertie Carlisle. in their juvenile sketch.
After School," were as refreshing as the
breezes that come with springtime They
are unlike any other comic team ever here.
and the ripples OF laughter they started
never ceased flowing and submerged every
part of the audience. Next indeed first,
were the French maxim place au danes"
followed. in esteem was Maude Courtney
in a beautiful, becOmingly simple gown:
the charming singer has grown more
pleasing than ever. and the old songs she
sang touched the hearts and pulses OF all.
Her triumph came with a new, stirring
ballad The Blue and the Grey" Hugh
Stanton, that incisive comedian. and
Florence Modena. his graceful helpmeet,
met every expectation of refined amuse-
ment with their latest sketch. "A Wife
BY Advertisement" Their success is on
the substantial basis OF intelligence and
artistic method. and there are no others
more welcome than they. Frank Jones
and Lillian Walton. in Our Country COus-
ms" were pleasing. The most enjoyable
musical act seen in a long time was given
by the Tobins. Charlie Cases monologue
went with all the applause that is sure 10
reward a good "footlisht talk" of this
kind Herbert's troupe OF performing
dogs. exhibiting a sensational high-diye
feat brought to a conclusion the best bill
in many days at the Grand.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-24
PORTO RICAN AFFAIRS.
The Principal Topic nj "a Special
Cabinet Meeting.

The Cabinet held a special meeting yes
terday to consider the Porto Ricau situa-
zion. Ordinarily the meeting would have
taken place today. but the presence Of the
President in the city for a short time en-
route to Canton fastened the session. Tie
Administration was unwilling to have
full week go by without a Cabinet confer
ence, as would have been inevitable had
not the session Of yesterday been called
The question OF civil appointments under
the Porto Rican bill for that island was
taken up. A canvass has been made Of
the present civil officials of the island as
TO their character and ability. and Cabi-
net officer said that the majority of ap-
pointments TO be recommended would be
of no especial political significance.
Another matter which came up at the
Cabinet meeting was the matter Of secur-
ing courts fer Porto Rico in the period
between May l and October l. The native
tribunals will be discontinued on the for
mer date. The new courts will not be es-
tablished until October l. The question OF
securing a judiciary in the mean time has
given the natives some worry. The Cabi-
net Elttu lhhA lht bhlAtu oNANIo NNNA -
could hold special sessions in the interim.
Some difficulty is found in getting men 10
fill the judicial places. The salaries are
modest and jurists OF good repute have
been loath to accept the places. AS a re-
suit there is trouble in getting accept
able material for judges.
The additional allowances provided by
Secretary Root for Army officers perform
ing civil duties in Cuba received brief con-
sideration. Secretary Root declared that
General Brooke, Immediately after his ap-
pointment to the governor generalship.
asked to be relieved as he could no; main
tain himself on his army sa airy. The De-
partment officials agreed to make an extra
allowance. amounting altogether to Sll .OC0
annually, for the additional expenses of
General Brooke, General Ludlow. Colonel
Bliss, and one or two others in command.
There are now but three benefciaries of
this decision. The order was originally
made by Secretary Alger, with the con-
sent Of the Cabinet. At the meeting yes
terday Attorney General Griggs expressed
the opinion that the action was perfectly
legal and not in violation OF any law.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-24
ANlI-NORRIS DEMOCRATS
First Meeting of the District Cen
trail Organization.
Permanent Officers EIected-A Sub
committee Chosen to Prepare the
Case of Alleged Frauds ut the
Primaries to BE Presented TO the
National Convention in July.

The first meeting of the Anti Norris
Democratic Central Committee of the Dis
trict was held last evening at Antitrust
League Hall. 1929 Pennsylvania Avenue
The meeting was opened with a brief
address by Charles W. Slater, who acted
as temporary chairman. Capt James Col
Inns. who wac chairman of the Bryan Con-
yention. was temporary secretary Of the
committee meeting. Shortly after the
meeting had been called to order the cleo
ton OF permanent officers was taken up
with the following result
Chairman, Capt. James Collins; Vice
Chairman. William f Carr; Secretary H.
J. Schulteis: Treasurer. DR.. J. j. Slattery;
Sergeant-at- Arms, John Horstkamp.
There was little contest in the election.
which occupied only short space OF time,
the members agreeing that the selections
had been well made.
Considerable discussion was INDUCED in
by the members as to fraud at the prima
ries. which were controlled by Norris men.
and a subcommittee was appointed to pre-
pare the case to be presented to the Demo-
cratic National Convention at Kansas City.
This committee is made up of DR.. J. J.
Slattery. William f. Carr, II. J. Schulteis,
James Gross. and Robert Z. Mattingly.
Afiidavits Will be received by this COM
mittee from anti-Norris delegates who
claim they were defeated at the primaries
by fraudulent methods.
A Subcommittee. appointed 10 prepare
rules and regulations for the Central Com
mittee. is composed of H. ]. Schulteis Or.
J. J. Slattery, c. c. Carter, Thomas Ryan,
and John Horstkamp.
The committee adjourned to meet again
on the evening Of May . at Antitrust
League Hall. when the reports Of the sub
committees will be read
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-24
THE DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS
Mr.. Mckinley Expected To Announce
the nominations soon

The President viii probably nominate
candidates for the District commissioner
ships Immediately on his return from Can
ton. during the latter part Of the week
The Offices must be filed by the first week
in May 4 Republican and a Democratic
Commissioner are TO be named It is said
that John ". Ross, one OF the present in
cumbeuts. will be selected to succeed him
self
Regarding the successor TO Commissioner
Wight. there seems TO be a predominating
influence al work IN favor Of Judge Scott.
though George " Knox has a number OF
friends who want TO see him appointed.
Yesterday afternoon a delegation OF
prominent citizens had a long interview
with the President They spoke in favor
Of the candidacy Of Mr.. Ross.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-24
kernan's-",Iiss New York. Jr.p

Miss Kew York, Jr.." made her bow TO
two crowded houses at Kernaus Lyceum
yesterday. and few better attractions have
been served to bring enjoyment to those
who frequent the cosy little playhouse.
Contrary to usual custom the programme
opens with an olio which is away ahead Of
the average Nettie Hill and Hattie Mills.
'the Casino girls" are a sprightly duo
who sing and dance well. Cunningham and
Smith have an acrobatic comedy sketch.
A Perfect Paradise in which they serve
to attract applause and the male member
OF the team does some good tumbling.
Sadie Probst is a clever dancer and has a
good voice which brings encores. The Cos
mOpOlitan Trio forms one Of the best
groups ever seen at this house Their
sketch is clean and unique and all three
have splendid voices which they use 10
advantage. ellison and Perry are fair side
walk cOuversationalists. DelmOre and Lee
do a thrilling high laCdeT act. The To-
bascoscope shows a number Of good NOV
ing pictures concluding with pictures Of
the NcCoy-Maher fight The card closes
with The SaDho Trial" very funny
burlesque
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-24
A FUEL FAMINE AT CAPE NOME
Wood aud Coal Sold at simply Fabu-
Ious Prices.

SEATTLE. Wash. April 23.-According
to adyices brought from Cape Nome by
passengers on the steamship Cottage City.
Peter Barnard arrived at Nome on Christ
mas Day. after futile attempt to cross
the straits to the Siberian coast. He says
the weather was so cold that six men were
frUstbtten while rolled in fur robes, and
that scores Of Alaskan dogs were frozen
to death.
The fuel supply at Nome UP TO January
q was a serious problem. Wood piled on
the banks was frequently stolen. and tha
owners had to stand guard over their
meagre supplies. Wood brought $40 cord,
and from 1928 to $50 a ton was paid for
coal
r d. McDermOtt reports that he found
a quarter ledge on Basin Creek. twelve
miles from Nome, that assayed $3.50 a ton.
A pTOspeCtOr for the Alaska Commercial
Company is reported to have found 10
cents to the pan at Goliyin Bay. A Cor
don and Z. G. Stanley report getting SIS
to the shovelful of sand on a bar 100 feet
from the shore seven miles west Of Nome.
Captain Drain is working the beach sands
with a steam thawing plant with good
results.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-24
A GIRLS PFRILoUs PLIGHT.
Hnngs From IL High TrcstIe while
a. Train PASSES.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, April 23.-Miss
Anna Brown. a -year-o!d girl liy-
ing two miles from English, this State at
tended Sunday school at that place yes
terday afternoon and started home about
> o'clock. taking the railroad track as the
shorter way. She started across a trestle
that spans a ravine about 800 feet wide
and had just reached the centre when
fast freight turned the curve near the
trestle
She saw il would be impossible to reach
the farther side before the train would be
upon her and she stepped to the edge Of
the trestle and as the train came by
swung herself down by her hands. holding
on 10 the cross ties. The engineer saw her
and as soon as the train cleared the trestle
he jumped from his cab and FASTENED back
to the girl. She was struggling to raise
herself and was almost exhausted when
the engineer caught her by the hands and
pulled her UP on the trestle. The ravIne
over which she was suspended was fully
seventy five feet deep.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-24
REMEY IN COMMAND.
He Tnkes Wilson's Place with the
AsIatic Squadron.

The Navy Department has been notified
by telegraph from Yokohama that Rear
Admiral George c. Remey assumed COM
maud OF the Asiatic naval squadron there
on April %. relieving Rear Admiral John
c Watson. who Transferred his flag from
the Brooklyn 70 the Baltimore and win
return home In that vessel by the Euro
pean route Rear Admiral Remey raiEei
bis flag on the Brooklyn.
The detail OF officers for the homevari
voyages Of the gunboats Bennington and
Concord. which have seen much scrvi~e
iu the Philippines the latter having been
one Of Dewey's fshting squadron. tas
been completed. The BeBningtgn's per
souueI wiu consist OF Commander G.. II.
Arnold Lieutenant Commander J. H. Bull.
Lieutenant Commander II. T Cleaver
Lieut. T. s Rodgers. Lieut. W Y Pratt,
Eusiens II. Laniug and r. z. Johnson.
Assistant Surgeon J. C. Thompson. Passed
Assistant paymaster J. n. Merriam and
Clerk o. h. Berlin.
These officers viii return on the Cen
cord Commander s NJ. Ackley Lieuten-
nt-Commauder @. J. Boush. and Lieuten-
ants =. c. BieE J. r. Craven. F. Bough-
ter. Lieut. Junior gradel II. NJ. Mscfar-
land, Ensign ". c. Davidson, Passed
Assistant Surgeon 4. Farenholt Assis. ant
Paymasfer A. B. Pierce and Paymaster's
Clerk +. Z. Shute.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-24
FORMER PRESIDENT HARRISON.
He Appears in n VIII Case Before
the Supreme Court.

Former President Harrison appeared be-
fore the Supreme Court of the United
States yesterday. When the court finished
announcing its opinions. without asking
the customary question ANY application
for admission? =" the Chief Justice leaned
over the desk and said: Mr.. Harrison"
Thereupon the former President arose
and announced his business. He stated
that he was OF counsel for defence
in the case of Michael W. O'Brien ct
al, executors OF the will of Francis Pal
mer. the famous Detroit millionaire VS..
John G. Wheelock. involving the validity
Of about 100000 of bonds issued for the
construction Of the Sny Levee in Illinois
in the early 70's, which had been denied
in the State courts.
General Duffield rose and confirmed the
statement. Chief Justice Fuller then said
to the clerk: Respondents have leave I'M
til next Monday to file their brief
Mr.. Harrison made a profound bow,
in recognition of the courts lenienCy. and
left the room. to take train TO New York
where he presides over the Ecumenical
Missionary Conference in session there
The relation of Porto Rico to the United
States is involved in two cases filed in the
Supreme Court yesterday. They grow out OF
the action Of the provisional courts Of that
island and established by Governor General
Davis. in sentencing a number of prisoners
to Imprisonment for thirty days for viola
ton Of the regulations established for con-
Quoting the recent election in the island
One Of them Ramon Baez was sent 10
prison and then made an appeal to the
Supreme Court of the United States for
leave to file petition for a writ OF habeas
corpus and for writ Of certiorari to
bring up the case for review here. This
petition the court denied for the reason
that before 1t could act Baez term would
have exDired.
Yesterday Mr.. Mckinney entered motions
for leave to file petitions for certiorari to
the provisional court OF Porto Rico, in the
matter Of Thomas Vasquez and that of
Jose Julian Vidal, and fifteen others. The
petition asks merely for a writ of certio-
rari as at common law and sets forth the
facts contained in the petition on behalf
of Baez The petitioners are not in prison.
and likely will not be inuarcerated pending
this action. so that there is no need for
haste on the part of the court. Should it
take Jurisdiction and issue the writ. at
torneys do not believe a decision will be
reached before next term.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-24
ON THE WAY TO CANTON.
The Presidential Party in the city
for Twelve Hours Yesterday.


President and Mrs. Mckinley were in
Washington for twelve hours yesterday.
In that brief time the President attended
the Cabinet meeting. received numerous
callers and transacted a large amount OF
business that had accumulated during the
four days of his absence
The party arrived cfrom New York at
Is O'Clock in the morning, and left here
last night for Canton at 7.2O o'clock. on
the regular Pennsylvania train. 1t in
cluded the President, Mrs Mckinley. Sec
rotary Cortely0u Executive Clerk Leon
ard. DR.. ?. NJ Rixey. William S. Hawk.
of New York and George Barber. a nephew
Of the President. also Of New York. Can
ton will be reached shortly before noon
today. The stay viii be a quiet one. and
no demonstrations are looked for. The
party will be engaged chiefly in looking
over the Improvements at the Mckinley
home. The return to Washington will be
either Thursday or Friday.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-24

a bill was introduced by Mr.. Mason in
the Senate yesterday authorizing the pur-
chase OF certain squares west.of the Capt.
tol grounds for sites for buildings to be
occupied by the Departments OF War
Treasury and Interior as wei as the Dis
trict Government The bill also provides
that the fence o. the Botanic Garden
shall be taken down and that ramie shall
be grown in its place. A similar bill was
introduced In the House by Mr. Jenkins
on January g. and 81 is amended to provide
for the opening Of an avenue through the
Mall
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-24
CASTRo'S IRON RULE.
Venezuela Disconnected with His
DrsPotic Administration.

KINGSTON Jamaica April 23.-News
received here from Venezuela via Trini-
dad SAYS that President CastrO's admin
istration is so despotic that his own troops
are rising against him. and that military
officers are engineering another rCyolu-
ton. The populace, however, is clamor-
ing for the re-establishment Of social or
der and security insuring fun political
and other rights. Some Of the leading
wealthy men are leaving Caracas for Eu-
rope. the United States. and the West Ia
dies. because OF the present regime, which
is considered absolutely tyrannous
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-24

For the relief and cure % muscular rheumatism
Ch4mbcrlaiu's Pain Balm has become famous
One application relieves the pain. hr r. Wheeler.
Of Northw0od y. y in speaking Of this, says;
During the winter Of 1sgs | WIS so lame In my
Joints in fact all over my body, that ! could
hardly hobhle around when | bought bottle Of
Chamberain's Pain Balm. From the first applicd-
ton l began TO get we'll and was cured and
have worked steadily all the year" Pain Balm
Is for sale by Henry Evans. wholesale and retail,
and all druggists.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-24
SORRY CoLoNIsTs FROM GLORIA
they Return with Bitterness Against
Those Who sent Them.

NEW YORK. April 23.-Ahout dozen
colonisls from the Cuban Land and Steam
here this morning on the steamship DIN
da. They gave expression TO bitter feel
iugs agninst the company which indured
them TO go to the colony where they had
suffered continual hardship. Tho place.
they declared. is not suitable for an agri-
cultural settlement. Alexander Miller. Of
Boston. one Of the colonists was much
worked IN over the failure he had mot
and told how vegetables could not grow
az Ia Glorla owing 20 ore in the ground
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-24
GOING TO BOSTON.
Several Cabinet Members to Attend
N Banquet There.

Several Cabinet officers will attend the
dinner Of the National American Manu-
facturers' Association, to be given in Bos-
ton Thursday night. Those Of the Cabinet
who expect 10 attend the banquet are.
Secretaries Long Root. Gage. Wilson. and
possibly Secretary Hay. The party wiz
leave this city tomorrow evening in a
special car over the Pennsylvania Railroad.
arriving IN Boston the rext day about
noon. The dinner Will mark the close of
the convention Of the Manufactures As
ISOLATION.
Beside the Cabinet members many
prominent men from different parts OF
the country, including the Governors of
the New England and other States are
expected to be present A delegation Wis
tied Washington several weeks ago to
invite the President to be present. but
he declined the invitation on account of
previous engagements. Secretary Hay is
expected to attend unless the Turkish mat
ter occupies his attention.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-24
General Debility.

You feel it most in the spring. You're
tired. nervous. irritable and have TO ap-
petite. "Stumach's out Of order. " YOU saw.
You need H1sfetters Stomach Bitter=
Your body needs repleuishug 10 is full OF
the u0isuus OF winter. The Bitters will
drive them away II puts the system In
good condition by curing all such ailments
as dyspepsia, indigestion. constipation. and
prevents malaria. fever and ague. A PRI-
VATE REVENUE STAMP covers the neck
Of the bottle
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-24

Representative Levy Will hold a recep-
ton this evening in honor OF the Cen
gressional delegation from New York Mr..
Levy is now occupying the Lowery man
sion at the corner Of Vermont Avenue
and X Street, the girlhocd home OF the
Duchess de ARGOS. The guests OF this eve
ming will be received by the hosts sister.
Mrs. Carl Won Mayho6, who IS the chate-
laine Of his home.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-24

Colonel Shebeko. the new military at
tache Of the Russian Embassy, is expect
ed to arrive in this country in a week and
assume the duties OF his new post in
Washington.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-24

The engagement has been announced Of
Miss Alice Hayes. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry c. Hayes. OF Capitol Hill, to
Capt Charles Archer, OF the Indian staff
corps of the British Army. The wedding
will occur in the autumn.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-24

The cotllion given by Mrs. Westing-
house last night has passed into social
history as one Of the most delightful
events OF the year The forty couples
represented the young people of official
and resident society, together with a brill
liant gathering Of maids and bachelors
from the Diplomatic Corps The three
drawing rooms and wide hall were thrown
en- suite. and their floors waxed to such
perfection for dancing that they reflected
shadows like the waters Of pool. Haleys
string orchestra was stationed on the sec
ond landing and to the beauty of the SPLEEN
did home was added the floral charm of
palms and spring blossoms.
The hostess. regally handsome in white
satin and diamonds. was assisted in vel
coming the guests by her house guests.
Miss Westinghouse. of Pittsburg. who
wore white point d'esprit and pink roses
and by Miss Rachael Aiken. also Of Pitts
burg who was gracefully dainty in white
tulle dotted with silver
The dance was preceded by dinner.
number Of guests arriving later for the
Cotillion, which was led by Miss Nestlng-
house and Mr. Horace Westcott. The fig
ures were original and picturesque, and
nothing so pretty in the way of fay0rs
have been seen since the famous cotllion
given by Mrs Letter four seasons ago
For the maids there were gorgeous Japan
csc fans, lovely flower trimmed straw
Easter bOnnets. and parasols of fancy silks
and chiffons, while for their cavaliers we're
Scotch golf caps. picture frames. hand
some canes mechanical toys. and no end
of comical trihes.
Among the dancers were the Honorable
Maud and the Honorable Sybil Pauncefote.
Miss Alice Hay. Miss Root. Miss Pauding,
Miss Hegeman, the Misses Boardman,
Baron Covers. Mr.. Lowther. Mr.. Max
Mueller Count Baudoun de LichteTvelde,
Dr. Won Bohlen. and the guests of the
house. Mr. Robert Pitcairn, jr., Of Pitts
burg: Mr. Henry n. Potter. Of Rochester,
y. y and Mr. Arthur Warner. of Boston.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-24

Mr.. and Mrs Thomas F. Walsh have in
vited a number Of friends for a trip 10
Chesapeake Beach, Saturday, May 4. The
party will leave by special train at 10
O'Clock on that morning