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Evening star., 1901-04-16
REQUIsITIoN HoNoRED.
nraosha" and Others Apply for WI
of Habeas Cornu.

bradshaw and Others Apply for Writ
Oh A1beaa Corpus.
After argument by counsel. which oc-
cupied all the forenoon, Chief Justice Bing-
nam OF the Supreme Court of the District
OF Columbia this afternoon handed down
an opinion turning over to the Maryland
authorities Aaron Bradshaw, John H. Wal
ter and Granville c. Shaw of this city. for
whom requisitions charging statutory
burning had been received Requisitions
charging arson were not honored in the
same cases several days ago.
Immediately upon the rendering of the
chief Justices decision the attorneys for
the accused applied to Associate Justice
Barnard for writ of habeas corpus for
the release OF their clients. The matter
VIII De argued late this afternoon.
Justice Bingham in his opinion surrend-
ering the accused parties, declared that
n w.hIn the meaning of the Constitution tho
aerendants were technically fugitiyes from
Justlce, not that they actually fled, but
from the fact of their being charged with
an onense IN one jurisdiction and being
The Maryland authorities charge the de-
iendants with being implicated in the al
Iegeo incendiary burning of the Bryant
mansion at -Four Corners, Nd, in Septem-
Der. 1897 Thomas H Pickford of this
city. who, with Mr.. Walter, owned the
property, Is also made a defendant by the
maryland authorities, and he has. already
p!aced himself under the jurisdiction of the
maryland courts, giving bond for his an
pearance when wanted.
Evening star., 1901-04-16
JUDGE COLES SUCCESSOR,
What the District Attorney Says on
the Subject.

The resignation of Judge Cole was gen.
orally commented upon today at the city
hall. and there was also some discussion as
to the appointment of his successor. The
consensus of opinion is to the effect that
Gen. Thomas H. Anderson, the United
States district attorney and resident of
Ohio, will be the man named by the Presi-
dent. Some attorneys confidently state
that the appointment of Gen. Anderson Is
foregone conclusion.
When seen today by a Star reporter, Mr.
Anderson said he was not candidate for
the office.
THE matter is entirely in the hands of
the President, whom l know personally
and, of course, l cannot say what will be
done In the premises"
Mr. Mckinley is acquainted with Gen.
Anderson's abilities and no matter who is
finally appointed. it is declared that the
district attorneys name will be considered
There is much vague talk as to appli-
cants for the position, connecting the
name of former Senator McLaurin of South
Carolina with the judgeship All is spec
ulatton, however, so far, and there are as
yet no ayowed candidates in the field
1t was rumored at the city hall late this
afternoon that Gen. Anderson's appoint
ment would be announced the latter part OIL
the week. His friends say that the judge
ship is surely his If he cares to take 1T at
this time.
Evening star., 1901-04-16
DEATH of FREDERICK GRAY.


MI. frederick Gray, one Of the most pop
ular and efncient employees OF the Columbia
National Banks and about thirty-two years
old. died at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Balti-
more yesterday, whese he had undergone
an operation for the enlargement Of the
spleen. He was the son of Horace J. Gray,
at one time member of the firm of Brit
ton & Gray. but ,whofi is now employed in
the land ofdced Frederick Gray entered the
Columbia Bank at it's organization, about
fourteen years ago. at the age of seventeen.
as an Office boy, and had risen from one
position to the other,iuntil at the time of
ms oeath ne was able to go in and take the
piace OF any clerk in the institution upon a
moments notice. He had the confidence of
an Inc oinclals of the bank and was one of
the most trustworthy clerks of the COM
pany. als wife and one child, the former
pe1ng the daughter of Mr.. W. S. Teel, sur
vfve him.
In speaking of Mr.. GRAY. President Fox
OF the bank said: "He was held In the
nlsnest esteem by all the officials of the
oank. pa his place was a very difficult one to
NIL ana his death Is regarded by all as a
great loss to the institution"
Inc funeral services win be held at the
laniiy residence, No. 1895 r street, Thurs
gay morning at 1880 Rev. Alex Mackay-
smith Will probably oficiate Among the
pailoearers will be some Of his brother
clerks Of the bank
Evening star., 1901-04-16
TO SUCCEED CHEF PARIS.
Acting Chief Belt and Others Recon-.
mended for AppOintment.

Acting upon-the belief that First Assist
ant Chief William T. Belt of the District
fire department will be selected as the sue
cessor of Chief Joseph Paris. upon the
latter's retirement the 1st of May. Foreman
Proctor of engine company No. 8 today
personally applied to Commissioner Mac
farland. who has immediate charge of the
department. for appointment as an assist
ant chief engineer.
Persons interested in Foreman SorrelI of
engine company No. also presented his
claim for appointment as such, while there
Nicholson of truck company D, and Acting
Chief Belt assured Mr.. Macfarland that he
Is candidate for the position Of chief.
Mr.. Macfarland explained that he will
give the question Of successor to Chief
Paris very careful consideration, but gave
not the slightest intimation as to whether
he Will take a man from the department or
one from the outside.
1t seems to be the belief of many men in
the department that whether Mr.. Belt or
an outsider Is selected there will be a va
cancy In the rank of assistant chief en-
gfneer. and that in the event of Mr. Belts
promotion there will be two such vacan-
cfes.
Mr.. Macfarland has. as stated, given no
intimatton of what he will do in the mat
ter. and probably will not make known his
determination until he announces the name
of Chief Paris successor.
Chief Paris has not only retired from
active service, but he today secured the
retirement of the horse known as mo
1S, which has drawn hts buggy for many
years, the old horse having, at his request,
been transferred by order of the Commits
sioners to Superintendent Stoutenburgh of
the Washington Asylum, where he will be
Kept at easy work for the rest Of his days
Evening star., 1901-04-16
LITTLE POWERS BIG BILLS
FURNISHED NO TROOPS, But PRE-
SENT CLAIMS.
Omcials Here Hope for an Agreement
ON Matter of Indemnities
From China,

Notwithstanding the reports from Pekin
or the slow progress OF the negotiations
there on the subject Of indemnity, the
officials here are not without hope that a
way may be found out of the present COM
plieations. Without being optimistio as to
| the method Of settlement, our government
has never despaired Of finally reaching a
conclusion to which all parties can sub
scribe Later figures are coming in re-
specttng the indemnity claims which slight
ly modify these claims as reported from
other sources. For instance; the French
claim is now given as S56.0oO. 900 instead Of
$60.OOOOOO, as reported
The Russian claim figures out about SS7 =
oUUOOo The claim of Great Britain which
furnished In English troops and contin-
gents from India large proportion of the
total force engaged in the march to Pekin,
appears modest by the side Of some Of the.
others: 1t Is only about $21 600 600 The
Japanese claim also has been simmered
DOWN to less than s20,0o0.000, though ia
pan $ force was more numerous than any
other force except the British. Germany's
to $4,000 OOO F0'''0''o0
The little powers. those that furnished
o per. ~ loom up with big bills. Belgium wants
$ooOO.OOO. and similar claims are preferred
by Holland and Spain
ihese three powers have cast their for
81 -, 80 NAAo u. eioaia, giving that power
Iui ieague majority on every vote in the
ministerial council at Pekin Probably II
Is that fact which gives rise to the pesst-
mistic news dispatches from that quarter
but hope is still entertained here that the
condition Will soon change in a manner
which will admit of a settlement
Nothing has been heard officially here OF
the reported Japanese attempt to have
the Chinese troops garrison Manchurta
With the aid of an international force, IL
necessary, nor has Mr.. Rockhill yet mem
TONED Earl LIS desire for an American
force to remain in Pekin and police the
Chinese section after General Chaffee's
departure The request is f1attering. but
1t Is probable that It could scarcely be
granted. as the United States government
has already committed itself to the policy
OF maintaining nothing more than a lega-
tion guard at Pekin
Evening star., 1901-04-16
NEW ARGENTINE MINISTER.
Private Advices Indicate the Appoint
ment of Antonio del VisO.

s"sC 1hOkCatC 1no Appoint.
ment of Antonio del Viso.
Private cable advices received here IN
dfcate considerable change in the Argen-
tine diplomatic service. including the repre-
sentatton at Washington. DIR. Wilde, until
recently minister here, is now in New
York on his way to a new post as min
lister to Belgium and Holland. 1t was ex-
pected that he would be succeeded here
by the present minister Of agriculture in
the Argentine cabinet, DIR. Martin Garcia
Merou, who was here some years ago.
But the private information now received
states that DR.. Garcia-Merou will go as
minister to Germany and that the vacancy
In Washington will be filed by the appoint
ment of Mr.. Antonio del Viso as minister
resident here. This will be a notable hon.
or for Senior del Viso, who is now secre-
tary of legation He Is with DR.. Wilde in
New York to see him off, and the informa-
ton of his appointment will probably be
as much a surprise to him as to any one.
He comes of family of Argentine states
men, his father having been a member of
the cabinet and also minister to Italy The
new minister is young man, thirty-two
years Of age. and before coming to Wash
fngton was charge daffaires in SWitzer-
land,
Evening star., 1901-04-16
BRAKEMAN KILLED.
Run Over by Il Freight Car at Lang
don.

Robert Grayson, a freight brakeman on
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad was run
over by freight car at Langdon about
1:3O o'clock this afternoon and almost In
stantly killed. The police were notified of
the accident, and the dead wagon was
sent to Langdon to convey the mangled re-
mains to the morgue. Railroad trainmen
were shifting. Grayson was on the car
that was being kicked to a siding near
the station, when he lost his balance and
fell In front of the car, and as soon as he
touched the cross ties he was on his hands
and knees.
In this way he made o bold effort to get
from In front of the moving car. He was
not quick enough, however, and the forward
wheels OF the truck passed over his body
When the car was stopped it was found
the body of the unfortunate man was pinned
TO the track by one of the wheels, and 1t
became necessary for the railroad men to
use jacks in order to remove the heavy
weight. This was done in a short time but
death had already relieved the victim Of his
sufferngs. His body was badly mangled.
The deceased lived in Baltimore and II
Is stated was married. Friends in Balti-
more have been notified of his death. and
his remains will probably be taken to the
monumental city for burial Coroner New
lit will investigate the case later In the
day.
Evening star., 1901-04-16
HELD FOR INVESTIGATION.
oman Taken Into Custody Because
of Suspicious Conduct,

A~HO" AAtO AuStO0y because
of Suspicious Conduct.
"A fairly good-looking woman, who gave
her name as Jennie Gibson and her age
as forty years, was arrested this afternoon
by Detectives Muller and Baur and taken
to police headquarters for Investigation.
She was arrested in a store on 7th street.
where her conduct attracted the attention
of clerks. A telephone message sent to
police headquarters resulted in her arrest
Inspector Boardman received a photo
graph of the woman from the Baltimore
authorities yesterday, 1t is alleged she
was arrested In that t-city on charge of
picking pocket and was acquitted by q
jury. In june 1897. it is said, she was ar
rested in Chicago. under the name of Jen-
ME Sommers on charges Of pocket picking,
and sentence was suspended. -.
The records of .Superint endent Porteous
of the national bureau Of criminal identifi-
cation, according to Information received
by Inspectoga Boardman, show she was
arrested In Chicago RI two occasions prior
to her arrest in 1891. THE woman admits
her identity. and says Gibson Is her maiden
name. When searched at the house Of de-
tentton no stolen property was. found on
her.
Evening star., 1901-04-16
MASTER PLUMBER CAUTIONED.
Report Submitted by MI. Chas. 3
Ball. Diatcict Iuxnectar

Dali, Dlstr1ct inspector.
In report submitted by him to Captain
Beach. the District Engineer Commission
er, MIR. Charles B. Ball the inspector Of
plumbing, makes charges against Master
Plumber Joseph E. Daily in connection with
certain vent pipes in premises 407 D street
southeast.
quire that every 1ls-inch vent pipe shall
be increased to 2 inches below the roof.
1T appears that the vent pipe in question
was run through the roof without increas-
Ing 1t. and this having been discovered
previous to the visit OF my inspection. q
piece of two-inch pipe was slipped over
the one and a half-inch with the intention
Of suggesting that the regulations had
been complied with in a proper manner
No connection whatever was made be-
tween the two pipes by coupling or other
wise.
Upon the discovery Of this defective
condition by Inspector Mccarthy 1 investi-
gated the case and found that the work
was done by John Daily, journeyman, and
that it was called to the attention of Mas
ter Plumber Joseph z. Daily before the in
spector came to the work. 1t was not
pointed out to him by Inspector Nc
Carthy."
Mr.. Daily. in his defense. said in a letter
to Mr.. Ball: The workman in my employ
was Of the opinion from his interpretation
Of the plumbing regulations that it was
simply required to slip a two-inch pipe
over the one and one-half-inch pipe as it
passed through the roof to prevent frost
from forming in the opening Of vent above
the roof. When my attention was called to
the matter severely reprimanded the Jour-
neyman who did the work. and Immediately
changed same to conform to the require
ments made by Inspector Mccarthy"
The Commissioners have approved Mr..
Balls recommendations that the master
plumber be cautioned against repetition of
the alleged offense.
Evening star., 1901-04-16
DEPARTMENT OFFICIALS RETrCExr
would Not Discuss Reports of Frauaa
in the Com mi sariat

Officials at the War Department would
not discuss today the reports from Manila
concerning the frauds in the commissary
department. but It is known that Gen Mac
Arthur has cabled some information regard
ing the developments from time to time
There is no doubt that the reports and de-
yelopments are very annoying to the de-
partment and TO the officials, who say that
all officers implicated In the reports have
always had the highest reputation.
When the first report was received impli-
eating Captain Read his father wrote i'm
mediately to the department withdrawing
the young mans application for a place In
the permanent establishment. and his name
was not considered for the place after
ward.
Major George B. Davis. whose name was
mentioned In the dispatches this morning.
Is now In Washington on leave He was
at the department today. but would saw
nothing about the reports. He did not care
to discuss the matter in the press at all.
Evening star., 1901-04-16
Commanded Coast Divi.iou.
Appointed Interpreter.

Mr.. Frank L. Joannini of New York has
resigned his office as translator in the in
sular bureau of the War Department to
accept the position Of interpreter to the
assistant attorney general Of the Spanish
claims commission at an advanced salary.
Mr.. Joannini was born in Turin, Italy, Of
American parentage and was educated In
Germany. He spent many of the early
years Of his life In Mexico, where his father
was engaged in d diplomatic capacity. His
grandfather was Secretary of the United
States treasury.
Evening star., 1901-04-16
baltimore Markets,

BALTIMORE, April l6.-Flour dull unchanged; /;
receipts, 1922 barrels; exports. Ais barrels
Wheat strong; spot and the NOR th, 77asa 10. /.
May. 77haTT1s; July, rs asked: steamer No. 2 red
receipts. 3S, ,s04 bushels; exports 1l2 600
bushels; southern by sample. 72a7si1; do on grade
s6Aa7sE Corn frmer; mixed, spot, the month and
May, 471sa47k; steamer mixed, 46As46L; receipts
$50, 90 bushels; exports 2 s29 bushels; southern
white corn. 48a4Si1; do. yellow, 47lsa4s Oats
quiet; No white, 33aS31a; No. mixed 31s3l y !;
receipts Is. 430 bushels. Rye steady; No. 2 neartr
81; No. western, 5s. Hay firm; No / timothy
$3.50 bid Grain freights some inquiry, steadier
rates. unchanged. Sugar firm and unchanged: fine
and coarse granulated, 5.45. Butter firm; fancy
imitation. lIal9; fancy creamery. 22a23. fancy la
die, 1oa16; fancy roll l3aI5; store packed l0sI2
Eggs firm; fresh, 13Iaa14. Cheese firm and un-
changed; large, l1h; medium, l1A; small, II
Evening star., 1901-04-16
Suggest. Contributory Negligence.

Marie Nelson Of 1893 G street, having
complained to the District Commissioners
Of injuries sustained by her by falling over
hose attached to a hydrant at the corner
Of 18th and G streets and used for flush
ing sewers, they referred the matter to Mr..
D. E. McComb, the superintendent Of sew
ers. who says the hose appears to have
been laid out in the usual manner, and
that Its presence in the street was evil
dent to any one using ordinary care He
thinks there was contributory negligence
on the part of the complainant, and con-
siders that there Is no obligation on the
part Of the District to compensate her
Evening star., 1901-04-16
CENTER MARKET BONDS.
Proposed New Consolidated Issu,
Amounting to 100000.

Amounting to 100000.
With the view Of securing funds for the
enlargement Of the cold storage plant and
for other improvements at the Center mar
ket. and also to consolidate the bonded in
debtedness. the Washington Market Com
pany proposes new, issue of bonds. Ac-
cording to circular issued to the holders
of the outstanding bonds of the company,
the stockholders have authorized an issue
of $780, 900 of per cent bonds for the pur-
pose stated.
The present Indebtedness, with the ex-
ception of $4,000, which Is in per cent
notes. is represented by per cent bonds,
and it is proposed to exchange these for
are specified.
Evening star., 1901-04-16
DEVELOPMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
The Argentine Government Will In
trOduce the American System.

troduce the American System.
The Argentine government has been I'M
pressed with the American system of scien-
tifically developing agriculture. and is TAX
Ing steps to introduce the same system into
that country. While Dr. Garcia Merou was
Argentine minister here he made special
Inquiry on agricultural lines. and as a re-
suit was made minister of agriculture In
the Argentine cabinet in order to put into
operation the results Of his observations
here. The government has now sent about
twenty-five young men to the United States
to make study of our agricultural meth
DDS. 1t expects also to obtain the services
of ten American scientific experts on agri-
culture and put them In charge of the ag-
ricultural development In the various states
Of Argentina Having started the system.
DR.. Garcia-Merou is desirous Of returning
TO diplomatic life. and this is said to be
the cause of his assignment as minister to
Germany.
Evening star., 1901-04-16
ROBBED JEWELER DEsIO.

Three Men Arraigned In Philadelphia
and Sent Here.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
PHILADELPHIA. Pa, April 1e.-AIbert
Hart and Frank Allen of New York and
Charles B. Lynch Of Philadelphia were ar
raigned before Magistrate Cunningham
here today on charge of stealing watches
valued at $1,000 from the jewelry store of
8. Desio. No. 1912 F street. WASHINGTON.
D. c., last Sunday. They were committed
without bail and subsequently, were taken
before United States Commissioner Craig
and turned over to an officer from Wash
ington.
Evening star., 1901-04-16
EMANCIPATION, DAY.

SoAoreO feOple Observ1nE AnntveF-
sary-PrOEram for Tonight.
Emancipation day was celebrated here to-
day by a aoparade OF the members of the
Lincoln Emancipation League. In pursu-
ance of the program previously agreed
upon the various branches Of the organi-
cations rendezvoused at South Capitol and
D streets about o'clock and marched to
Lincoln Park. where national anthem was
rendered, after which the league marched
back to the place where they had assem-
bled and were dismissed. Capt. Thomas
Robb Of the East Washington Star Pioneer
Club. acted as grand marshal.
This evening the league will have a meet
Ing at the park at Sd and C streets south
west. where an oration will be delivered by
Mr.. W. Calvin Chase.
The Blaine Invincible Club has arranged
for memorial services this evening at
Grand Army Hall, where after the reading
OF a sketch Of the origin and progress Of
the Blaine 1nvincible Club by Mrs Julia
follows: Upon Abraham Lincoln Of Iii
nois, by Rev. W. H. Brooks; VIM. LLOYD
Garrison Of Massachusetts, by Prof. r. II,
Terrall; Frederick Douglass Of Rochester,
by Rev. Bishop Johnson: John Brown of
Kansas. by Mr.. L. Peterson: Wendell Phil
lips of Massachusetts, by Col. W. L. Bram-
hail. Chief Justice Chase of Ohio by Rev,
W. Matchett; James G. Blaine of Maine, by
SOI. iHOIlaS OF MdFyldnQ. T.. B. PuryiS of
Pennsylvania by Prof. r. s. Smith: Nat.
Turner of Virginia, by Prof J. w. Crom-
well; ex-Vice President Hobart of New
Jersey. by Gen. j. s. Clarkson: Frank Hat
ton Of Iowa, by Jerome A. johnson: Thad-
deus Stevens of Pennsylvania, by Major
Hillman A. Hall; Chas. Sumner of Massa-
chusetts, by Col. Stratton; John Sherman
of Ohio. by Rev. Geo. Lee: Senator Morrill,
of Vermont. by Prof. W. s. Montgomery;
ex-Gov. Donn of Louisiana, by Mr. J. Madi-
son Vance; Joshua R. Gliding, by William
s. Ferreil; J. G. Lovejoy, by Rev Anderson
Taylor; James g. Birney, by Rev.
Gibbons; Horace Greeley, by Col. Gross:
Christopher Addock. by Lawyer Hewlett:
Roscoe Conkling of New York. by ex-Goy.
Ohio, by Ed. Atkinson: Senator Gear of
Iowa, by Prof. J. H. Hart: Sotourn Truth.
by Miss NJ r. Bowen: Prof. J. M. Lang
ston Of Ohio. by Prof, Jessie Lawson; Rob
ert Hackett of Maryland. by ex-CounseIIor
Cumming: Edward NJ Stanton of pennsyI-
by Bishop Arnett: Col. VIM. Cook of Penn
sylvania, by Lawyer Frisby; Gen. u. s.
Grant of Illinois, by Prof H H. Hart: Gen
John A. Logano of Illinois. by Mr.. F. d. Lee:
ex-Mayor 8. J. Bowen. District of Colum-
bia, by Rev. j. Howard: Rev. j. F. Cook.
sr., District of,tColumbia. by Rev. T. III
Jones: Norris Peters of Delaware, by Col.
James Lewis: John T. Johnson, District of
Columbia. by Edward A. Savoy; A. M.
Clapp of New York.aby Lawyer w. n Nc
Quinn. also Of Lawrence Gardner, Conn
missioner EdmUnston. Harry p Goodwin
The music Will be under the direction of
Prof. John T. Layton
A meeting under the auspices of the
Ralph Wormley Association will be held
this evening at Vermont Avenue Bantist
Church, and will be addressed by Rev. Dr..
George w. Lee and others.
Evening star., 1901-04-16
Adyerse Renort

Mr.. C. B. Hunt. the District computing
engineer. has recommended to the Com
missioners adverse action upon the request
Of Sarah E. Lawton for q reconsideration
Of a recent notice to her concerning an al
legged encroachment Of her lot upon public
property,
Evening star., 1901-04-16
Naval Orders.

Capt j. B. Coghlan has been ordered to
relieve Capt. G.. E. Ide from duty as cap
tain of the Mare Island navy yard.
Chaplain A. o. Sykes. from the Topeka,
home and await orders to the Franklin
Lieut.. r. O. Bitler. from the Topeka to
the Alliance. as navigator.
Chaplain D. McLaren, retired. to the New
York.
Assistant Surgeon A. e. Peck to the PEN
sacola, sst
Evening star., 1901-04-16
PROBABLY GEN. CORBrN.
Representative of This Country at
King EdWard'a Coronation.

hcPTeSchtatlSc OF ln1S country at
King Edwards Coronation.
1t is probable that Major General Corbin,
ad1utant general. will be named to repre-
sent the United States at the coronation of
King Edward VII. That ceremony is now
understood to follow closely the expiration
Of the years mourning in memory of the
late Queen Victoria, which would bring the
date about February next. But 1t Is real
lied here that. following a precedent al
ready established in England. the period Of
mourning may be curtailed concession
to the trade interests of London, which
suffer greatly thereby. and the coronation
may take place some time next fall.