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Evening star., 1901-04-15
TO STOP OFFERS of PREMIUMS.
Publishers Asked to Give Their Views
on Proposed Postal Regulation.

TuuAAsneAB ASKED To Give The1r views
on Proposed Postal Regulation.
Edwin c. Madden. third assistant post
master general. sent out Saturday night a
circular letter addressed to four hundred
publishers of neEspapers and periodicals Of
unquestioned standing asking their opin-
ion Of plan evolved BY him, the purpose
of which is to prevent certain abuses Of
the pound-rate privilege, of which postal
authorities have long complained.
In the circular referred to the third as
sistant postmaster general says:
In the judgment of those addressed, will
a departmental rule be regarded as injur-
ious to legitimate newspapers and period
1cals, which will stop absolutely all pre-
m1um inducements, direct or indirect, and Of
whatever character, for subscriptions? In
other words, after a publisher has fixed
price on his publication, any bonus or
premium given to the subscriber, or any
combination with another thing except
second-class publication, shall vitiate that
subscription in it's relation to the second
class rates on postage
f'C1rculations running into the thousands
and into the millions, have been built up
by this premium. process, for publfca tions
winch, upon actual merit, could command
no public patronage whatever Such sub
scrlptions, except in an occasional in
stance where some actually. meritorious
publication employs the plan, represent in
no literal sense pubEesinterest in the lit
erature. or in the news, to which it is
CANNED Such publications are devoted"
Evening star., 1901-04-15
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.
Theodore buchanan Tries to Hang
Himself in Police Court Cell.

Theodore Buchanan, colored, nineteen
years old, attempted suicide today by hang
ing himself with his trousers while de-
tained at the Police Court as a prisoner
Deputy Marshal Lacey found him suspend
ed from the crossbars of his cell door, He
was cut down before his condition was Sc
rious.
Buchanan Is alleged to have escaped
from the Maryland house of correction
last week.
He was arrested here Saturday by Police
man Bremmerman, and it was only after a
severe fight that the officer succeeded in
landing him behind the bars. Buchanan's
relatives objected to his being returned to
Maryland and had physicians examine him
to report upon his mental condition The
doctors, it is stated, reported him to be of
sound mind, and today he was taken to the
Police Court
After his narrow escape from death to-
day he was taken to the court house to
be given hearing before Chief Justice
Bingham, on an application for his return
to the Maryland authorities
Evening star., 1901-04-15
DECLINES TO ACCEPT PAY.
Attitude of John A. Kasson, Specia
ReciprOcitY Commi sianer

Mr.. John A. Kasson of Iowa, special reci-
procity commissioner of the United States,
declines to accept any compensation from
the government on the ground that the
failure of Congress to act on recent reel
procity treaties with foreign governments
has practically made it impossible for him
to render any service to the government.
He was appointed to office Immediately af-
ter the passage of the Dingley tariff law,
and negotiated commercial treaties with
France. Great Britain, Argentina, Nicara-
qua, Ecuador and other countries for which
he has been compensated at the rate of
$4,000 year.
The failure of Congress to act on any of
the treaties induced him to tender his
resignation some time ago. The Presi-
dent, however, declined to accept it, and
at his personal request Mr.. Kasson has
remained in office. There is comparatively
little or nothing for him to do, and he
does not feel that he can conscientiously
accept any remuneration. He has ex-
pressed his willingness, however to re-
sumo his duties in connection with the
re reciprocity treaties in the event that there
is any prospect of favorable action at the
next session of the Senate.
Evening star., 1901-04-15
Naval Orders.

Commander W. Goodwin has been or
dered to the Washington navy yard for
ordnance instruction.
Lieutenant Commander w. D. Rose is
assigned to the Norfolk yard.
Lieutenant A. L. Norton, from the Ma
Mia home.
Assistant Engineer W. S. Smith, retired,
from the Cavite station to the Oregon
Passed Assistant Surgeon N. ]. Black
wood, from the naval hospital, Philadel-
phia, to the Alliance, being relieved at
Philadelphia by Passed Assistant Surgeon
L. Morris relieved from duty at the Naval
Academy.
Cadet w. McEntree, from the Vicksburs
to the Oregon.
Cadet w. B. Ferguson, from the Frolic
to the Oregon.
Evening star., 1901-04-15

Baltimore Markets.

BAIT BALTIMORE, April 15-F1our dull; western su-
Fer, $2S0a$2 20; do extra $2.45aS3; do. family,
wheat patent S. .g5as4 20; spring wheat straight,
s. S5a$ receipts, 5170 barrels: exports
month, 761sa57; May. 7esa763t; July. 75A asked; !;
steamer No. red, 74ssa74s receipts, 50 7S9 BUSH
els; exports, $4,000 bushels; southern by sample
70a771s; do. on grade, 75a77h. Corn dun and
steady; spot the month and May. 46lsai6s4; steam
ports 1852. III bushels; southern white corn 47lsa
4s; do yellow. 47h asked Oats easier; No. 2
white, 33a3Sh; No. mixed, 31a31h; receipts S.
22s bushels: exports, 600 bushels. Rye frm; No
2 nearby, q; No western. 6s; receipts, loss
bushels. Hay hrm; No. Timothy, SIT so bid
Grain freights quiet and steady; steam, to Liver.
pool, per bashel I'd April; Cork for orders. per
quarter 2s. 90. April. Butter firm and unchanged
fancy Imitation, 10; fancy creamery, %; fancy a.
de. 15al6; fancy roll. bale; store packed 1aais
Eggs firm; fresh, lSh- Cheese firm and unchanged: |:
large, 1lh; medium, 11h; small, 11%. Sugar frm
and unchanged; tine and course granulated, b.45.
Evening star., 1901-04-15
FATHER MCMAHON DEAD.
The Aged Priest Passes Away at the
Catholic University

MOnsignor Joseph Mcmahon died this
morning at the Catholic University, after
an illness of about four weeks. He had
reached the advanced age of eighty-four,
and his death was due to the weakness of
old age. Arrangements for the funeral will
be made upon the return to the city of Rev.
Mr.. Conaty, the rector of the university.
While not officially connected with the
university Father Mcmahon had made
his home there for the past eight years. in
fact. ever since he came to this city, Prior
to his making his home here Father Nc
Mahon, who was born in Ireland, spent
most of his life in this country in New
York city, where he was connected with
st. Patrick's Church.
He had large property interests and gave
literally to the university, furnishing the
funds himself for the erection of McMa-
hon Hall, the second principal building of
the university.
This gift alone represented S25OOO0. On
account of his benefactions he was shown
special honors by the pope. His wealth
was reported to be very large. and he had
considerable property interests in this city,
Evening star., 1901-04-15
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
QUESTION RAISED BY SUPERIN-
TENDENT OF POLICE.
Sale of Property Under Provisions of
Law-The Payment of StOr-
aRe Charges.

r. J. Tracewell, controller of the treas
ury, has stnt a decision to the District
Commissioners upon a question raised by
the police department of the District. The
controller says:
II have received by reference from you Of
the 26th ultimo, an inquiry addressed to
you by the major and superintendent of
police, on which you request a decision.
The question involved is the availability OF
the appropriation for the emergency fund
Of the District of Columbia IN payment of
storage charges on certain abandoned prop
erty.
1T appears that some time ago deputy
United States mashal, in compliance with
an order issued by the Supreme Court of
the District Of Columbia, dispossessed the
occupants of house in this city and piac-
ed their household effects on the sidewalk,
where they remained for several days, an
obstruction to a public thoroughfare. and,
1t is claimed, menace to public health
The police endeavored to get the interested
parties to remove the furniture. but with
out success. and it was finally taken charge
OF by the police as abandoned property and
delivered to the property clerk of the met
ropolitan police district in accordance
with section 400, Revised Statutes United
States, relating to the District of Colum-
bia. who placed it In a storage warehouse,
as the store rooms of the department were
filled. The owner of the property having
been found. efforts were made to get her
to reclaim and remove the same, but so
far she has failed to do so.
Sale at Public Auction.
Pursuant to section All of the Revised
Statutes Of the United States, relating to
the District of Columbia, the property, un-
less sooner claimed, will be sold at public
auction on May l, and the proceeds paid
into the policemen's fund. Certain charges
for storage having become due, 1t is sug-
gested that they may be paid from the APP
preparation contained in the act of June 6,
1900 (31 Stat, STD: TO be expended only
in case of emergency, such as riot, pestf-
lence, public insanitary conditions, calami-
ty by flood or fire and of like character,
and In all cases of emergency not otherwise
sufficiently provided for, $S000.'
81 do not think this appropriation can
lawfully be used in payment Of storage
charges arising in the manner above set
forth. No emergency creating public in
sanitary conditions appears to have arisen
which could not be met by the removal of
the property from the sidewalk by the or
dinary machinery of the police depart
ment. The cost of storage growing out of
the owners failure to redeem the same
should be borne by the owner If the prop
erty is reclaimed, or by the property, If 1t
is sold as abandoned property. If, mean
while, any cost for storage has arisen
which must be paid before the reclamation
or sale of the property 1t would, l think,
be proper to pay the same from the con-
tingent expenses of the police department.
subject to reimbursement of that appro-
priation when the property Is reclaimed or
sold"
Evening star., 1901-04-15
a Light Draught HospitaI shin

The need recently has been felt in the
philippines for a hospital ship of light
drausht. able to enter the more shallow
harbors of the island which the hospital
ship Relief cannot traverse. A vessel of
that character could not be obtained at
Hong Kong. SO the matter was referred to
the W ar department by General MacAr-
thur. and Secretary Root has authorized a
board of officers TO inspect the Terry, now
~ ing Idle at the New York yard, and see
II she comes to the requirements If she
to the Philippines
Evening star., 1901-04-15
WILL USE IRON LABELS.
Names of Trees and Plants to BE
Permanently Placed.

Permanently Placed.
The Agricultural Department Is taking an
active interest in the suggestion which has
been made from time to time that the trees
and shrubs in the public parks and spaces
in Washington be labeled. and has taken
the initiative in the matter In no other
city in the United States, it is said, is there
such a variety of beautiful plants, espe-
cially trees, as is to be found in Washing
ton.
A few labels have recently been put out
in the Agricultural Department grounds,
and at all times visitors may be seen study
ing them. Mr.. Galloway, director of plant
industry in that department. has been CIV
ing this matter thought for some time
chiefly with view of securing label that
would be comparatively inexpensive, yet
lasting and legible, and has, after a num-
Der of experiments, decided to use a cast
iron label. The face Of the label will be
black, while the letters will be white The
leg to the point where it enters the ground
will be green. This combination of colors
makes handsome label and one that can
be plainly read for quite a distance. Just
rapidly as the labels can be prepared
they will be put out on the grounds, SO that
every plant and shrub can be determined.
In all cases the common name is to be in
large prominent letters, while the Latin
equivalent will appear in smaller type.
The grass gardens on the grounds, which
are under the care of Mr.. F. Lamson-Scrib-
ner, and which contain collection Of some
of the best grasses, will have each plat
prepared In such way as to show the
grass it contains to advantage and each
grass will have label
Mr.. Geo. b. Sudworth, dendrologist of
the Agricultural Department, is the au-
thority for the nomenclature of the trees,
while the immediate work of labelling will
be In charge of Mr.. Geo. w. Oliver for
merly OF the Botanic Gardens, but now
member OF the Agricultural Department
stan- Mr. Galloway expects to complete
the work during the coming summer, when
all doubtful shrubs can be determined as
soon as they come into flower
Evening star., 1901-04-15
Retired as Rear Admiral,

Captain ]. MCGOWAN has been placed on
the retired list with the rank of rear ad-
miral. Admiral MCGOWAN broke down In
health while commanding the monitor
Monadnock on the Asiatic station several
months ago, and has since had a short
term of service in command of the naval
station at Key West, but was unable to
remain on active service.
Evening star., 1901-04-15

Not Satisfied With Provisions of Mrs,
McPhersOn's VIII,

NEW YORK, April 15.-Marshall Van
Wrinkle, as attorney. has filed an appeal in
Jersey City from the action of Surrogate
James Lillis in admitting to probate the
will of the late Mrs. Mcpherson, wife of
Senator John r. Mcpherson.
The appeal is filed in behalf of Mrs DR..
Joseph Muir. only daughter of the de-
ceased, who contests the WILL by which she
is to receive only the life income of the
estate.
Evening star., 1901-04-15
WANT AN AMERICAN GUARD.

LII Hung Chang Asks That Capt. Till
son Remain at Pekin.
PEKIN, April 15.-Li Hung Chang has
applied to General Chaffee to leave behind
when he departs Captain Tillson and a suf-
ficient number of men to police the Chinese
city, as the Chinese earnestly desire their
retention, fearing that the district will not
be well looked after when controlled by
other foreigners.
An expedition consisting of 5000 German
and 5000 French troops will leave Pao-ting
Flu tomorrow to drive from the province
several thousand Chinese who refuse to
obey the order of Ii Hung Chang to keep
the boundaries already arranged
Evening star., 1901-04-15
s. M. Brice Ordered to JAN.

NEW YORK, April 15-The Ludlow street
jail is specified as the prison in which
Councilman Stewart M. Brice is to spend
ten days for contempt Of court. This or
der was prepared Saturday and will be pre-
sented for the signature of Justice Scott of
the supreme court tomorrow. The order
provides that Mr.. Brice shall pay a fine of
$473
Evening star., 1901-04-15
Fatal Runaway Acctdent.

MARSHALL. Mich. April 15-In a rum
away accident at Burlington village Satur-
day night Mrs. VIM. Dunlap was killed and
Mrs. Geo. Cole fatally injured. Mrs. Dun
lap jumped from the vehicle and struck on
her head, fracturing the skull and breaking
her neck. Mrs. Cole was injured internally
when the carriage was overturned.
Evening star., 1901-04-15
Prominent Actors Arrexted

Dan Daily. De Wolf Hopper and William
A. Brady were arrested in New York city
last night charged with violation of the
penal code IN connection with the raising
and lowering of curtains for a theatrical
performance on Sunday.
The men are charged with having pro-
duced a burlesque on Uncle Toms Cabin
at a vaudeville performance at the Acad-
emy of Music, De Wolf Hopper having
played the imitation of Uncle Tom All
three Were released on ball
Evening star., 1901-04-15
Post Office Safe B,own One,

W. E. Cochran. chief post Office inspector.
was advised this morning that the post
office at Washington, Ind. was entered by
thieves last night, the safe blown open and
q quantity of stamps stolen. The Post Of
f1ce Department has not been advised as to
the amount OF the loss. 1t is announced
in the dispatch that the thieves Overlooked
the cash.
Evening star., 1901-04-15
Executive Meeting Held.

The monthly meeting of the board of
children's guardians was held at it's office.
472 louisiana avenue, Saturday, the meet
ing being, 1t is stated. an executive one
A special meeting is announced for We'd
nesday next.
Evening star., 1901-04-15
TO SEE THE OHIO LAUNCHED.
The Buckeye Representatives In Con
gress Going to the Pacific.

gresS OOfng 10 the Fac1MC.
Arrangements for the trip Of the Ohio
delegation in the House Of Representatives
to San Francisco upon the occasion Of the
launching of the battle ship Ohio are prac-
tically completed. The delegation will
leave Cincinnati at 11:30 am. May for
New Orleans whence they will proceed to
San Francisco over the Southern Pacific
After the launching they will go north to
Portland and Seattle, and return over the
Northern Pacific, arriving in Columbus
about June 1. 1t is understood that neither
Senator Hanna nor Senator Foraker will
accompany the party. The representatives
who will go are Messrs. Burton, Weaver
Van Voorhees, and Kerr.
Evening star., 1901-04-15

CUMBERLAND. Md: April IA freight
train struck rock which had rolled down
on the track Of the West Virginia Central
and Pittsburg railway at chaffee. forty
three miles south Of Cumberland, last
night, and ten cars were hurled over an
embankment and broken to pieces. Brake
man ]. p. Porter OF Cumberland was fatal
ly hurt.
Evening star., 1901-04-15
X STREET HOUSE SOLD,
Probable Future Improvement - May
Be an Apartment HOuse

be I'M Apartmeht House.
The residence known as 1911 X street
northwest, formerly the home of the late
Justice Jackson of the United States Su-
preme Court. has been sold. 1t is not
stated who is the purchaser, but 1t is un-
derstood that 1t is the purpose to erect
there an apartment house The purchase
includes the vacant ground to the east Of
the house. which is of the same dimensions
as the lot where the house is located
The entire frontage of the property is
fifty feet and the depth to an alley l47 feet.
1t is understood the price paid is about
$50 COO
Evening star., 1901-04-15
MANY HURT IN A WRECK.

IHiH UOes IhFOuEh TreSfIe AT Point
Pleasant, w. Va.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April ia special
telegram to the Dispatch from GaIlipolis,
Ohio, says:
A fast south-bound train went through a
temporary trestle this afternoon at Point
Pleasant. W. Va, four miles above here.
Many persons are reported to have been
injured.
Point Pleasant is on the Ohio liver and
the kanawha and Michigan railroad
Evening star., 1901-04-15
Gen. weston,s probable succe,

Gen. Westonia PKohabie Successor.
Lieut.. Col. Henry g. Sharpe Of the sub
sistence department, who was recently pro-
NOTED to the grade of colonel of that de-
partment, is the principal assistant to Gen.
Weston, commissary general, and on the
retirement OF that officer will probably
succeed him at the head OF the subsistence
department.
Evening star., 1901-04-15
The Industrial Commission.

Il Nc KHuuBVrIHI OOmhIAb1On.
No witnesses appeared before the indus
trial commission today, the time being de-
voted to an executive session.
President ]. s. Harris of the PHILADELPHIA
and Reading railroad is expected to tes-
tify tomorrow.
Evening star., 1901-04-15
Steamship Arrivals.

Steamship Arrivals.
At Bremen-Grosser Kurfurst, from New
York. via Southampton.
At Gibraltar-Trave, from New York
fer Naples and Genoa,
Evening star., 1901-04-15
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
New York stock Market

Furnished by w. B. Hfbbs & Co.. banker.
and brokers, 1419 F ST., members New York
stock exchange, correspondents Messrs La
denburg Thalmann G. Co., New York.
Evening star., 1901-04-15
HAS NO OFFICIAL INFORMATION.
Chief Arthur Discusses the Reported
Settlement on Jersey Central.

Chief Arthur Discusses the Reported
Settlement on Jersey Central.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 15.-Grand
Chief Arthur of the Brotherhood of Loco
motive Engineers stated today that he had
received no official information concern
Ing the reported settlement of the griev-
ances of the engineers and firemen on the
Central Railroad of New Jersey. "If the
newspaper reports are true" said Mr.
Arthur, land the engineers and firemen
have settled, leaving the trainmen and
telegraphers to shift for themselves, a
great mistake has been made. The chiefs
of the five organizations represented on the
road entered into a written agreement to
work together in the matter. In other
words, all the organizations were to be
included in any adjustment of grievances
AS result of this agreement the engi-
neers and firemen could not honorably set
tie without the consent of the other or
ganizations."
A meeting of representatives of the train
men and telegraphers employed on the
northern division of the Central Railroad of
New Jersey was held at Ashley, Pa, last
night 1t is said there was considerable
dissatisfaction expressed over the terms OF
settlement of the threatened strike by the
conference in New York.
The brakemen and telegraphers feel that
their interests have been sacrificed for the
benefit of some of the other employees, the
engineers In particular. Unless the telegra-
pliers receive some concessions from the
railroad officials this week, the leaders say.
there will be a strike, in which they claim
they will be Joined by the brakemen. The
trainmen and operators will take another
vote on the situation. 1t Is hardly prob
brakemen will undertake a strike their
own account.
Evening star., 1901-04-15
Noted French General De.s

AUXERRE, Department of Yonne,
France, April 15.-Gen. Gras. inventor of
the rifle which bears his name, died here
today Of apoplexy.
The Holly chieftain., 1901-07-19
Why Not Eat

The best Of everything: 1t don't
cost as much in the end and there is no
waste. Pure food is conducive to good
health and that is what commits in the
long run. Don't fool yourself bv buy.
ing cheap lot of eatables when you
can buy better At small marlin over
the quality. Every day am making
new customers because l tell them
just what I'm. article is and stand
ready I" remedy any error that NAV be
made.
II sell an article and it is not just
right | will. make it right. its =
pleasure u do 80 you will find that it
pays to buy Of an exclusive store and
paw the cash and pay the same price
as YOUR neighbor. have but one
price for all.
The party who comes in here with
one dollar can buy his groceries just
as chea p AS th6one who has a hundred.
All money looks alike to me and l
make no distinction in the dollars or
the party who has them. Nv only
object is To give everyone satisfaction
and thereby make friends and patrons.
W. E. TARBox. CASH GROCER
The Holly chieftain., 1901-07-19
Fatal Accident.

Am accident occurred at the
Salvation Army colony Monday
afternoon which resulted in the
death of Charles Gilpen, Ii year
old boy, and serious injury to his
younger brother. The two boys
with still younger brother were
driving team which became
frightened and ran away. The
youngest boy got ont of the wagon
without injury but the other two
stayed in until the team had got to
running 30 fast that when they
jumped out Charles fell on his
head and died in few minutes
while the other boy sustained SER
ious injuries, but it is thought he
will recover.
The boys with their parents
came out from Chicago three
weeks ago