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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-07
WOULD BE STEP BACKWARD.
View of Law Governing Admissions to
Hospital for Insane.

The Secretary of the Interior has trans
mitted to the District Commissioners copy
of letter addressed to him by Or. A. B.
Richardson. superintendent of ST. Eliza
beth's Insane Asylum, relative to Senate
bill 1858, amending the existing law gov
erning admissions to the asylum.
Dr. Richardson's letter is a reply to some
of the reasons set forth in a recent opinion
of the attorney for the District as to why,
in the attorneys opinion. the proposed
amendatory act should not become law.
In this opinion the attorney advised such
law as would grant persons whose mental
condition is questioned trial by jury, and
he submitted to the Commissioners the
draft of bill repeating the existing law
and re-enacting the old procedure requiring
a trial by jury.
Richardson, in the determination of the
existence of such insanity as makes ad-
Visable detention and treatment in an asy-
lum for the insane. is almost obsolete in the
practice of the leading states Of the coun-
try Thirty of the states, he says, require
only judicial inquiry. and practically all
OF these thirty states base this largely upon
medical examination, which is required
In nearly all instances.
In eight states, he declares. jury trials
are required, but in most of these it is a
jury of three or six. one of whom. he ex-
plains, Is required to be a physician The
present method in England, France, Ger
many, Belgium and Canada, Dr. Richard
son states. does not require trial by jury,
and In all the certificate of one or two ply
sicians is required to commitment TO any
asylum for the insane
DIR. Richardson believes that to repeal
the present law and to enact the old math-
cd of jury trial would be to take long
step backward.
Upon the motion of Commissioner Ross.
DR.. Richardson's communication has been
referred to the attorney for the District for
his opinion in the premises
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-07
OFFICIALS DEEPLY CONCERNED
believe Porto Rican Labor Troubles
Have Their Source in This Country,

beileSe POrtO Rican Labor Troubles
Have Their Source in This Country.
Much concern is felt at the War Depart-
ment over the labor situation in Porto Rico
as revealed by the newspaper dispatches
There have been Indications that similar
trouble is brewing at Santiago, Cuba, and
the officials here begin to suspect that the
disturbances are being deliberately foment-
ed by agitators in the United States. At
least that is the view of some of the re-
sponsible officials here, and they point to
train OF events to sustain and confirm their
theory 1t is asserted that there are no
labor troubles in Porto Rico where a dollar
ana half day was an eXtravagant wage
until discomfort was sowp among the la :
borers by certain of their leaders, who had
visited the United States
The State Department has not vet been
informed of the Judgment of any protest by
the British consul at San Juan against the
maltreatment yesterday by the rioters at
Porto T1era of number of British negroes
VINO mad been brought to Porto Rico from
%. MUS and ST Thomas. to take the places
OF some or the native laborers. 1t is as
stunned that General Davis will of his own
voiltlon. extend to these British subjects the
tuli protection guaranteed by treaty In
such matters, the British know no color
Inc A British negro is regarded as enti-
tied 10 the protection Of the British flag in
the same degree as his white brother and
a demand for his protection and indemnity
in case of his abuse would be forthcoming
IN snort order if the necessity appeared 1t
Is hoped, however. that in the present case
General Davis vigorous measures will con-
Ney assurance to foreign governments that
the United States government is determined
to accord alien subjects the same measure
or protection in Porto Rico as is enioyed
by cltlzenS OF the United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-07
LAY ELECTORAL CONFERENCE.
Resolution FavOring Organic Union q
North and South Churches.

Resolution FavOring Organic Union of
North and South Churches.
Incidental to the general meeting was the
session yesterday of the Baltimore lay cleo
toral conference. S. H. Walker of Wash
iDgton was chosen president. Delegates
and alternates to the general conference
were elected, the choice for the former fall
ing on J. 8. Rawlins of the Baltimore dis
trict. Provisional delegates, to be admit
ted If the general conference shall decide
to give the laity equal representation with
P. Miller Of the Fredericksburg district, Alex
ander Ashley of the Washington district,
Summerfeld Baldwin of the Baltimore dis
trict and L. NJ. Bacon Of the East Baltimore
district.
army canteen: thanking the Maryland legis-
lature for having refused to pass the San
ford sundry bills commencing the Wo-
mans College of Baltimore; recommending
that the first business considered by the
general conference shall be the ratification
of the request that the laity be given equal
representation, and that the invested funds
for the Methodist Preachers Aid Society
be increased by an additional $4,000.
By unanimous and rising vote the con-
ference passed the following resolution;
Resolved, That we are in hearty SYM
pathy with the fraternal spirit that per-
vades Methodism today; that in our judg-
ment the cause of Christianity would be
best promoted by an organic union of the
Methodist Episcopal Church and the Meth
odist Episcopal Church South, and We here
by instruct our delegates to favor move
ment looking to that end
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CHILDREN TO SEE THE QUEEN.
Dublin Full Of Youngsters Anxious to
See Her Majesty.

See Her Majesty.
DUBLIN, April THE weather Is milder
and it is not raining.
Queen Victoria il spending an active day
After breakfast she drove out in a donkey
carriage.
Children arrived in shoals throughout the
morning from all parts of the country to
attend the fete in Phoenix Park.
The streets wer, full of picturesque pro-
cessions of boys and girls. all the children
carrying small union jacks, probably for
the first time in their lives. They were in
charge of priests. sisters and teachers.
During the afternoon her majesty drove
from the vice regal lodge to Phoenix Park
and reviewed the children. 1t Is estimated
that from 5000 TO 10000 youngsters were
present There was remarkable demon
stration. The queen accompanied by the
princesses. drove through the extended
lines of children. bowling repeated acknowl-
Judgments of their joyous hurrahs. At
about the center of the line a stand was
erected which was occupied by the lady
mayoress and others. A little girl present.
ed the queen with a bouquet to which a
card was attached bearing the inscription.
ITO Our Beloved Queen. From the Children
of Ireland, Queens Day. April Z, 1907
After driving up and down the line several
times amaid ever-increasing cheering, her
majesty returned to the vice regal lodge.
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Army Orders.

Capt. George E. Sage, 9Th Artillery, has
been placed on the retired list on account
of disability incident to the service,
Acting Assistant Surgeons Charles G.,
Eicher and Albert L. Miller have been re-
lieved from further duty in the depart.
ment of Porto Rico and ordered to pro-
coed to San Francisco for duty in the de-
partment of California.
Major Lawrence c. Carr. surgeon, United
States Volunteers, now at Santiago, Cuba
has been ordered to report to the COM
handing officer Of the department of San
tiago and Puerto Principe for assignment
to duty as chief surgeon
First Lieuts. Louis E. Bennett and A
owen Seaman. Porto Rican Regiment,
United States Infantry, have been ordered
10 Governors Island for further orders
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-07
MASS MEETING HELD.
Gathering Under Auspices Of Luther-
an Young PeOple's Union.

A mass meeting of the Lutheran Young
Peoples Union was held last evening at
the Keller Memorial Church. on Capitol
Hill. The president of the union. Rev. c. H.
Butler, who is also pastor of the church.
presided.
Rev. Z. ]. Hopkins read the Scriptures
and Rev. ]. G. Butler offered prayer. The
choir of the church. W. c. Souder. con-
ductor, led the music and also sang an
anthem and an offertory.
The topic for discussion was Young Peo-
pie and the Church" Rev. A Homrighaus,
pastor of lions Church. spoke upon What
is Asked of Young People by the Church
Miss Mabel Esteile Callahan of the Me-
mortal Society talked about what is Re-
Mr.. A. L. Dietrich. president of the District
of Columbia Christian Endeavor Union
was the last speaker. His topic was How
Can Young People Help in Winning Young
People?"
The president announced as the nominal
ing committee, to report at the annual bust
ness meeting of the union. May <, at ST.
Paufs Church, Mr.. A d. Spangler. Mr.. $.
f. Bateman, Miss Hinkle, Miss Wenner
Mr.. A. Bowdler. Miss Kettler. Mr.. c. w.
Weideman, Miss Trip. DIR. J. w. Graham
AT the conclusion of the meeting a social
meeting was held in the Sunday school
room. 1t was arranged for by the social
committee of the Endeavor Society, OF
which Mr.. A. Bowdler is chairman. The
church orchestra. Mr.. H. w. Weber, lead
er, played during the evening. and light re-
fIeShments We're served
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-07

The State Department has been informed
by Consular Agent Harris at Eibenstock.
under date of February IL. that colonial
institute is to be opened in Marseilles to
prepare young men for positions in the
French colonies. The state is to bear the
expense Of expeditions to be sent out. and
commercial houses will be furnished any
Information obtained. The students will be
instructed in botany, zoology. natural his
tory, colonial geography and history A
museum of plants and minerals Will be
established to acquaint the student with the
actual products of the colonies. There will
also be a school of medicine to familia rize
them with the diseases peculiar to the
tropical countries. Agent Harris says it IS
probable that oriental languages will be
taught. The city of Marseilles has do
mated $4,000 for grounds and buildings.
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THE EXECUTIONS AT PONCE
Why the Officials Were Indisposed- ia
Interfere.


Beyond the mere announcement that some
criminals were to- be executed at Ponce to-
day for murder and outrage, General Da-
Wis, the governor OF Porto Rico, has made
no representations to the War Department
on that subject.
The officials here are somewhat concerned
ABOUT the situation, mainly because of the
method chosen for the execution of these
crlmlnals-the garrote. But 1t Is explained
That neither for the enforcement OF the
death penalty nor for the repulsive method
OIL execution are the military authorities
responsible. These are the results of the
continuance in the island OF the Spanish
legal methods according to the officials
mere. The men were arrested by Porto
Hlcan officials: they We're tried by Porto
Rlcan Judges under Porto Rican laws and
the method of execution selected was also
prescribed by the law and custom of the
island. Some of the officials here heartily
wish that 1t were otherwise in this particu-
lar case indeed. it is intimate ted that pretty
strong representations have been made 10
secretary Root, though from no offici Il
sources as to the impolicy OF continuing in
lorce the peculiarly barbarous method Of
execution fviewcd by American standards
to be applied in these cases. There ia. how
ever. marked in6isposition to take any
offlcial action that will tend to inclte the
latent Jealousy of the islanders over any en-
croachment by the national government
upon their cherished customs and laws:
hence the indtsposition to act in the pres
ent instance by committing the sentences
OF the criminals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-07

Ex-senator Wilson of Washington was
with President Mckinley a long time today
going over political and commercial condi-
tions on the Pacific coast. Mr.. Wilson has
almost withdrawn from politics and is part
owner of prominent daily paper at Seat
tie. His friends say that he will return to
the Senate if he desires. The senator Is
just now pushing the business interests Of
the coast, and the President greatly en-
jOyed his description of conditions there
He says that the people are earnestly and
solidy for Mckinley for denomination and
reelection, and that the Pacific coast will
not have a state in doubt this year. The
President kept Mr.. Wilson with him over
an hour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-07
First Aid to the Wounded.

In accordance with a decision of the
Secretary of War, special instructions In
the duties of litter bearers and the meth
DDS of rendering first aid to the sick and
wounded will be given to all enlisted men
of the army by their company officers
Tor at least four hours in each month,
except that such instruction for officers
and enlisted men of the sea coast artillery
Will be limited to one hour per month.
Company commanders will be supplied
from the surgeon generals office with the
drill regulations for the Hospital Corps
and the surgeon of the post. under the di-
rectlon of the post commander. will thor
oughly instruct all company officers sery-
ing with troops in the professional knowl-
edge required.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-07
TREASURER NATIONAL COMMITTEE,
Willard Fillmore Dunlap Selected by
Chairman Jones'

CHICAGO, April Z. Willard Fillmore
Dunlap of Jacksonville, ILL.,, treasurer of
the democratic state committee, has been
appointed treasurer of the national demo-
cratic committee. The selection was made
by Senator Jones. chairman of the demo-
cratic national organization Mr.. Dunlap
takes the place of ]. L. Norris of Washing
ten. d. G., who. recently was elected a
member Of the national committee, repre-
senting the District Of Columbia
1t is thought that the appointment of Mr.
Dunlap was brought about through the in
tiuence of VIM J. Bryan. who was a neigh.
Dor of AIrI Dunlap in Jacksonville. Mr.
Dunlap was he-democratic candidate Tor
state treasurer IN 1898.
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Washington stock Exchange.

Sales-regular call. l. O'clock m-U S. 3s coll
pom 500 al l09Is. Lincoln National Bank > NJ %
american Insurance ! at 10 Capital Traction, 50
Railroad. > at Ss9s. . at s3i, y nj ssi,. Mcr,
gentlialer Linotype, at i94ls. American Graphic
phone . at liz. After can-Capital Traction 1 at
District Of Columbia nonds.-,is 1902 so-ycar
Miscellaneous Bonds.-Capital Traction as ipT lid
asked Metropolitan Raroad cert. ind,iit.. a, 10
lid. Metropolitan Railroad cert. indebt. r. iIa
bid Columbia Rairuad &c, l26 bid. Columbia
hslir"ad I'd mort IS, no bid. lI2 asked; Washing
Co series %. is, III bid. 125 asked. 4. Electric
Light LIZ; deb deb, imp as los bid ll2 asked; z $ Flee
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone rs, los hid
bid, lOits asked American Security and Trust is
loo bid. Washington Market 20. LIST Is. ll3 bid
Mas5 l, Market Co imp Gs' iIa bid washing
Association IS. los bid. ll2 asked. American Graph
National Bank Stocks-Bank Of Washington, aGs
b ia 400 asked F MetTppolitan oo5 bid Central
a ass PA is hid 1z.a asd M id 2S bid ses
Capital, $50 bid 100 asked. West End, II9 bid
Traders; ls5 asked r Lincoln. 10 bid III asked
Deposit aud Trust, 1874 bid. 137r. asked. Washing
ton Loan and Trust. lGo bid. American Security
Ip ss 81 bid Franklin
Union, Il bid. ID asked; Columbia, l2'< bid I5I.
bid: ~ asked. Colonial, Ill bid, lis asked.
Title INSURANCE Stocks.-Real Estate Title. ~ bid
So asked. Columbia Title. ~. bid, asked. WASH
inston Title. Slg bid District Title. 81 MD
railroad stocks..capttal Traction, lo2lS bid.
102%s asked Capital Traction scrip, 1OISs bid
City an! Suburban. 50 bid, 3e asked. GsOrgetown
and Tenieytown. % bid
Gas stocks. Washington Gas. 5iai bid. 55I ask
ed. Georgetown Gas. SO bid.
Telephone ocks--Chesapeake and Potomac. g.
bid 10 asked. Pennsylvania, 3S bid.
Miscellaneous Stocks.-Mergenthaler Ifnotype
194ii bid, 1875 asked. Lanston Monofype, II bid,
HIS asked, American fsraDhaulfDup
asked. american GraphophoDe preferred. iaIs bid
II asked. Pneumatic Gun Carriage ID hid Il
bid Lincoln Hall, g bid
Ex. DIVIDEND.
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DUEL LASTED TWO HOURS.
Remarkable Encounter Between Two
Frenchmcn Wear Paris.

PARIS, April "A duel between Comte
de Dion and VI. de Saint-Alery, the respec-
tive seconds Of Comte de Lubersac and
Baron Edouard de Rothschild IN their quar-
rel, was fought this morning in the hippo
drome at NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. VI. de Saint
Alery was slightly wounded in the six
teenth onslaught, and the duel was then
stopped.
The combat commenced at 1885 am. and
lasted until 12:35 pm VI. de Sant-Alery
who was slightly wounded in the right arm,
was taken home at once. His seconds We're
the Count de Cfanay AMI NJ. Roderer. C0mte
de Dion's seconds were the Due de Cazes
and VI. Paul Bert. Count de Dion fought
In defiance of his doctors orders, who
cCunselled a further postponement of the
duel, owing to his spraneh wrist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-07
TO CONTROL OR PROHIBIT TRUSTS.
Mr.. Jenkins' Resolution Providing for
II Constitutional Amendment.


Representativ Jenkins of Wisconsin,
who is a republican member of the sub
committee of the House committee on ju-
dietary dealing with the subject of the
control of trusts. has framed a resolution
proposing an amendment to the Constitu-
ton of the United States. which he thinks
will meet the requirements of the situa-
ton. The resolution provides:
THAT the following article be proposed
to the legislatures of the several states
as an amendment to the Constitution of
the United States:
That all private corporations. copart-
nerShips and joint stock companies in the
United States shall be under the control of
Congress.
THAT Congress shall have power to de-
fine. regulate, control, prohibit, repress and
dissolve all trusts and monopoles and
combination or conspiracy to monopolize
any part of trade or commerce and all
contracts and combinations in form of
trusts or otherwise, or conspiracy in re-
straint of trade or commerce"
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THE HOU Sc.

The House TODAY after 1 o'clock devoted
the session to paying tribute to the MEM
DRY of the late Richard p. Bland of Mis-
souri,.
Some routine business was previously
transacted
A bill was passed to declare certain tres
ties III Washington county, Me, legal struc-
lures
Mr.. Richardson Tenn). the floor leader
OF the minority. asked unanimous consent
for the consideration of the following reso-
luton: Resolved, That this House views
with deep interest the heroic struggle Of the
republics Of South Africa to maintain their
Independence, and hereby tender them our
most profound sympathy in their unequal
but gallant struggle"
That resolution should go 10 the COM
mite on foreign AFFAIRS observed Mr..
Payn- N. ". the floor leader of the ma
jority-
Did / understand the gentleman to OBJ
j=ct? asked Mr.. Richardson.
= did! replied Mr.. Payne.
Mr. Richardson also made a privileged
motion 10 adopt the resolution introduced
by him calling upon the Secretary of War
Tor information as to whether Charles G.
MaS""u- the -aw officer of the insular bu-
reau. had ever furnished an opinion that
the tr~sty with Spain extended the Consti-
tuition over Porto Rico and the Philippines
The resolution had been referred TO the
committee on military affairs Mr. Rich
ariS"n said. and. not having been reported
moved its adoption
me motion was not contested and was
agreed TO without division.
fflis also were passed to set apart GER
KAN lands IN Arizona as public park to be
known as the Fortified Forest National
Park. :" fix the term Of the district and
circuit courts Of the western judicial dis
trIct or Louisiana; TO extend the time for
proof and payment lands claimed under
me desert land law by members of the
Colorado Cooperative Colony of South
western Colorado; to extend the public land
laws 10 the district OF Alaska
me agricultural appropriation bill was
reported and Chairman Wadsworth gave
notice hat he would call the bill up Nom
day
Mr.. Richardson then asked unanimous
consent that the committee on foreign af-
fairs. To whom was referred his resolution
extending sympathy to the Beers. have
leave 10 report at any time.
Mr.. Payne objected
Eulegfes on Bland
At l O'Clock public business was sus-
pended. and the remainder of the day was
occupied in eulogies on the life, character
tive Bland Of Missouri. Feeling tributes
were paid to the sturdy old champion of
silver.
MIR. Clark tMo) said in part: s.VyItbou,
arrogance of character he possessed an
Independence of soul which would not ha We
hattered Neptune for his trident or Jove f6r
his power to thunder. He was what Marc
Antony described himself to be- but which
Marc most enphatically was not-.a plain
blunt man. who loved his frfends'-and he
dlrh amid the lamentations of the plain
people. OF whom he was the best type"
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Col. Russell Harrison's Assignment,

Lieut.. Col. Russell Harrison, fuspector
general of volunteers, who has been on a
leave OF absence. recovering from illness
contracted in Cuba. will be assigned TO
duty as inspector general of the department
OF Porto Rico. His selection for that duty
was made personally by Secretary Root.
Col. Harrison has been in Washington dur
ing the week and will leave at once for his
Few station.
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Smallpox Cases Number sey.,

A new case of smallpox was reported
here today, the afflicted person being Bette
Butter colored. forty-eight years of age.
The woman is one of those removed to
the detention camp several days ago from
i2I AZ street southwest, the house in which
Addie Haney. the four-year-old coIored
child was found suffering from the disease
The woman is supposed to have contracted
the disease from the child, and the child
from a colored boatm recently taken to
the hospital, and who visited the house
Today's case increases the number here to
seven.
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SENATOR DEBOE's COMMENT.
hentucky Judges Did Not Discuss tn
Merits of the Caxe

Senator Deboe of Kentucky. in speaking
OF the decision of the Kentucky court of
appeals sustaining the democratic conten-
ton that Mr.. Blackburn is the legally elect
ed governor of Kentucky, said today:
think the republican judges have de-
cided the case as they honestly see the
law. regardless of any partisan feeling in
the matter. The view they took of the law
limited their power to go into the merits of
the case. 1t is almost the unanimous opin-
ION OF the people throughout the country
that w. S. Taylor was legally and honestly
elected and that any court that could go
INTO the merits of the case would so de-
eide
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-07

The battle ships Indiana and Massachu-
sets, at the New York navy yard, are not
to be put out of commission. as had been
supposed. and orders have been issued to
keep a crew of $50 men on each vessel.
While that number of men Is too small for
regular cruising purposes, they will be suf-
tlcieEt to work the machinery, guns and
turrets daily, required in the navy reg,.-
iations, and in other ways keep the YES
sells in good condition and ready for use on
call. Should the enlistments continue to in
crease as at present, it is quite likely that
both vessels will shortly be added to one of
the squadronS -
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Steel projectiles for the seacoa.,

The army ordnance Office Will buy n large
quantity of steel piojectiles for siege and
seacoast cannon. The department will pur-
chase 903 six-inch armor-piercing shells.
1876 ten-inch armor-piercing shells, 4O4
twelve-inch armor-piercihg shells, and 464
deck-piercing shells. Bids will be openad
May 2 The amount involved is about $50.
eco