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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-01

song books, hymnals, Testaments and other
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the Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Club IN
this city where the members of the several
branches of the service find comforts ana
co1yeniences arranged especially for
them. The league has given several enter.
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which have proved eminently successful,
and the indications are that the 1orthcom-
INC garden party will be one of the most
enjoyable Of all
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ParasOls.

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choice. Rare bargains result.
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Star Advertisements, 14th and RI. ave

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jap. Fans.

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all lovers of the beautiful. Prices
range from sc to 75c. Those
here at 25c are the equal of the
art stores 75c fans.
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SilVerWare.

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The pa|ais Royal "Specials.' .
For Screen Doors.
For Window Screens.

Th 4nchesh
hineek nobh kand
l nrner ln Eent1hn
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-19
TO FIGHT TAMMANY
THE GREATER NEW YORK DEMOC.
RACY ORGANIZED.
MEETING ISSUES AN ADDRESS.
SCORES THE PRESENT CITY GOV
ERNMENT.

John C. Sheehan, EIery Anderson
and Other Prominent Democrats
Take Part-WiII Oppose the Tam
many Candidate-Address Charges
Tammnny With Increasing Ex-
penditures and Tax Rate and Rum
ming Up Real Estate Assessments.
Croker Given n Hard Shot.
New York, April 1S.-A mass meeting
was held in Carnegie Hall tonight to
form a new political party to be called
THE Greater New York Democracy"
The new party is formed to fight Tamma-
ny Hall. John C. Sheehan, E. Ellery An
derson, Peter B. Olney and Joseph F..
DAILY were among the persons who signed
the call for the meeting. About 1000
persons were present. Following are the
resolutions adopted by the meeting:
Whereas Tammany Hall is RESPONSE
BILE for existing abuses in the administra-
ton of city affairs and its permanent
overthrow is an essential prerequisite to
the success of any attempt to secure bet
ter local government, therefore,
and hereby is, irrevocably pledged to op-
pose the election of any candidates at the
coming municipal election nominated by
the so-called Democratic city and county
convention to be held under the auspices
of Tammany Hall"
An address was issued by the meeting
which scores the present city government,
and declares that Tammany has run up
the annual expenditures from $4,000, 900
TO $9S,0000C0, and has given the city a
tax rate three times as large as that of
Chicago. Then, the address says, that
in an effort to "befog this unpleasant
fact Tammany has increased the real
estate valuation by $743, 100000. Tammany
is declared to be controlled by one man,
who essays to dominate courts and
coerce judges, and whose guiding pur-
pose is the exaction of tribute through
the violation and notification of law
The address declares that it is the in
tention to "eiect a chief magistrate en-
dowed with public spirit, courage, capac-
ity, who will labor to administer his office
in the interest of general welfare"
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-19
KILLED WIFE AND HIMSELF.
Double Crime of Kentucky Cotton
Planter i'm Chicago.

Chicago April 1S.-Charles H. Sweeney,
a wealthy cotton planter of Greenvlile.
Ky, to-day shot and killed his wife and
then committed suicide in the apartments
of his wifes sister, Mrs. w. L. Phillips,
wife of a Chicago tobacco merchant, in
the Dubuque flats, Rush street, near the
Granada Hotel. Mrs. Sweeney left her
home at Greenville a month ago. coming
to Chicago. it is said, for the purpose of
securing a legal separation. Sweeney is
said to have told his wife he would kill
her if she persisted in suing for a divorce.
Sweeney reached Chicago this morning
and carried out his threat.
Mrs. Sweeney arrived a day or two ago
and this morning, during the temporary
absence of her sister, she went down town
shopping. She returned at o'clock and
stepping into the apartment was met by
her husband, who had been admitted by
Mrs. Phillips 6-year-old son. Sweeney
grasped her wrist and pulled her inside
At the point Of a revolver he ordered the
boy to run. Crying out that murder was
Granada Hotels but before help could ar
rive two shots were heard and the hotel
attaches found the man and woman lying
on the floor. Mrs. Sweeney was dead and
in a few moments the husband expired.
Mrs. Sweeney was the daughter OF
Thomas P. Morgan, an extensive planter
of GreenVille. The Sweeneys were we'll
known In Kentucky society, it is said.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-19
THE OFFER WILL BE MADE.
Burlington Stockholders to Get Two
for One in Pacific Bonds.

Burlington Stockholders to Get Two
for One in Pacific Bonds.
Boston, April 1S-The first authoritative
announcement concerning the negotiations
for purchase of the Chicago Burlington
and Quincy Railroad Company by the
Northern Pacific and Great Northern
Railroad Company, was given out this
evening from the Office of the Boston
News Bureau in the form of statement
from Director and ex-President Charles
E. Perkins of the Burlington, as fo.lows
"Mr. Perkins says it was practically
settled this afternoon that formal offer
of $500 per share will be made in the
course of a week or two, payable in the
joint per cent. bonds of the Great
Northern and Northern Pacific companies,
secured by deposit of Chicago, Burling-
ton and Quincy stock in trust, and that
Messrs. j. p. Morgan & Co., in behalf of
a syndicate, will offer to buy $50,00O,000 of
the bonds at par. Mr.. Perkins says that
personally he is in favor of accepting the
propoSition.' -
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-19
ONE OF MANCHESTER'S BILLS.
The ShyIocI< Turned Down Because
He Did Not Procure the Loan.

The ShyIOck turned Down because
He Did Not Procure the Loan.
London, April 1S.-The suit of Sanguinet-
Ii. against the Duke of Manchester which
was postponed Feb. 27, last. owing TO the
Dukes absence in America. occupied the
court of Kings Bench to-day. The plaint-
iff seeks to recover $500 commission for
procuring the Duke loan of 10000. The
defense pleaded that the terms of the
Joan were unreasonable Mr.. thinner
man. the farther-in-law of the Duke, was
in court Sanguinetti testified that the
Duke said he wanted $500 in connection
with a marriage, that he had insured his
life for $4,000, and that he was making
a good income as correspondent for
New York paper. The plaintiff admitted
that he charged 25 per cent. yearly in
terest which he said was not exorbitant
After evidence 10 the effect that the
Manchester estates in England end Ire
land showed a yearly deficit and that the
income did not suffice to meet the mort
cages, charges and jointures of the dow
ager duchesses judgment was given in
favor of the defendant on the ground that
Sanguinetti had never found anyone able
or willing to provide the loan on which
he claimed commission on the actual Sc
curity available.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-19
TO INVADE KENTUCKY'S SOIL.
Indiana Coal Miuers to Attempt to
shut Down the Mines.

shut Down the Mines.
Evansville, Ind. April 1S-About 600 coal
miners gathered from Southern Indiana
points, left here by steamboat for East
Wood Landing, KY. tonight to endeavor
to close down the union mines in Western
Kentucky. The first point to which their
attention will be directed is Sebree,
which is about two miles from the point
of landing.
About ten days ago the United Mine
Workers Of America in Kentucky adopted
new scale of wages, which is about 80
per cent. below the Indiana scale adopted
at Terre Haute. some three weeks ago.
This difference in wages has caused a
complete paralysis cf the mines in South
miners is to set the cooperation of the
Kentucky miners in an adjustment Of
the differences, both being competitors
in the same field of distribution. The
miners are said to be armed and go with
provisions to last several days Trouble
is feared.
A dispatch from Darlington, Ky, to-
night states that prepara lions are being
made at Sehree and other points to ham
die the invaders. Judge Hall of Webster
county, in which Sebree is located. not
long since, issued proclamation against
the menacing movement of bodies of men
in this county. The judge has rsputa-
tion for firmness, as has City Marshall
Biggs, and they are expected to act. At
Darlington tonight one hundred citizens
from different parts of Korkins county
were summoned on the sheriffs posse to
handle the men if they come into Hopkins
county. Several coaches were he'd IN
readiness at Darlington to convey the
sheriff and posse to the county limits at
anV hour.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-19
AN AVALANCHE OF snow.
Engines and Trainmen Hurled TO
Death in Colorado.

Boulder. CO.. April ia terrible acci-
dent occurred to-day on the Colorado and
Northwestern Road near this cfty. Two
big engines attached to a passenger train
coming from Ward TO Boulder, were
struck by a huge snowslide and hurled
into the chasm below. Four trainmen
were killed. They are: Engineers Han
non and Fitzgerald. Fireman Miller and
Conductor Bair.
The second fireman has not been ac-
counted for, and it is believed he is also
dead. The bodies have not been recov-
cred. The passenger train left Ward for
Boulder, drawn by two engines. When
the train reached Bonneville the engines
were uncoupled and started up the hill
to buck the snow which was deep on tn
tracks. A sharp curve occurred near the
apex OF the mountain, and just as the
engines started TO round the curve a vast
avalanche OF snow and earth was loosen
ed from above. IL came down with ter
rifle force. and gained momentum every
second. II is said that the train. which
was heavily loaded with passengers, was
not touched by the slide.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-19
BRIBERY AND BLACKMAIL.
Sensa tionaI Charges Made in Ten
ncssee's senate.

ncssee's senate.
Nashville. Tenn, April Ex-senator w.
B. Eldrige of Memphis. in open session
of the Senate this morning, accused cx-
Controller James A. Harris of an attempt
to bribe and backmail. and precipitated
a sensational scene. He charged that
Mr.. Harris this morning offered him $500
and promised him to have withdrawn
suit pending against him, on the condi-
tion that he would vote for the terminal
bill when II came up on motion to re-
consider.
The terminal bill, which provides an
amendment to the charter of the Louis
vile and Nashville Terminal Company,
forcing II to allow the use of the terminal
facilities by any railroad which may de-
mand them, was defeated in the Senate
Tuesday afternoon Senator Nandeventer
entered motion to reconsider.
His statement TO the Senate Mr. Ed
re1ge said he had received a check from
w. s. Rainey in payment of loan, and
that the check had been protested. 1t
had fallen into the hands of ]. r. Odum,
who had brought suit against him to re-
cover the amount Continuing, he said:
Fifteen minutes ago, at II 80 o'clock.
Jim Harris came into this chamber and
took me into that corner and said:
IL you VOL vote for the terminal bill
this afternoon j. r. Odum will withdraw
this case. ana | will give you $500"
In concluding his speech, Senator Ell
bridge said:
Il ask that a committee be appointed
to Investigate this matter and protect
me-"
In accordance with the Senator's re-
quest committee was appointed to in
vestigate the matter. Mr.. Harris de-
clined to make a statement further thap
to declare in emphatic language that Mr.
Eldridge's charges were untrue
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-19
THE REPORTS EXAGGERATED.
But McArthur's Cable shows Sftua-
tiOn to he Bad Enough.


tiOn to he Bad Enough.
Washington, April 1S-The following ca
Bile was made public at the War Depart
ment to-day:
"Adjutant General, Washngton:
With reference to your telegram of 18th,
press report greatly exaggerated, mis-
leading; matters therein touched upon re-
garding officers subsistence department
fully Investigated. Proceedings mailed by
transport Sheridan. Regarding theft COM
missary stores, amount which grossly ox-
aggerated by press reports; immediate,
most drastic measures already been APP
Piled Three officers and number enlisted
men being tried by court-martial. Mum
Der citizens military commission.
Macarthur"
No statement was made that the report
of Gen. Macarthur was satisfactory, al
though it has all along been the theory
AZ the War Department that the reports
from Manila were exaggerated. Al the
same time, there is CAUSE for regret in
the department that even under the best
construction that can be placed upon the
dispatches, three officers and a number
of enlisted men and number of civilians
have conducted themselves in such
manner as to necessttate court-martial.
or a trial by military commission in the
case of the civilians. II Is stated how
ever, that even If these persons were be-
ing tried, there might be exaggeration
in regard to the offenses with which they
were charged
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-19
TO PRODUCE PATRICK WILL.
New York Grand Jury Investigating
w. nj. Rice's Death.

New York. April 1s.-The clerk of re-
cords in the surrogate's office was served
with a subpoena to-day to produce be-
fore the grand jury the second will al
legged to have been executed by William
Marsh Rice. This is the will executed on
Sept. 80. 1900, and is known as the Pat
rick Will.
The murder charge against Patrick was
submitted to the grand jury by Assistant
Attorney Garvan. Valet Jones was the
first witness called. Other witnesses ex-
amined were William J. Wallace, paying
teller of the banking house of Swenson
a. Sons. Capt James A. Baker, Jr.. Of
Texas, David N. Carvalho, handwriting
expert; Coroner's Physician Hamilton
Williams, and several telephone girls.
The grand jury adjourned until to-mor-
row without concluding the taking of tes-
timony in the case.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-19
LoRILLARD's BANKRUPTCY.
Claims of Brother and BrOther-in-
Law Sustained by Court.

New York, April ia decision has been
handed down from the United States Cir
cult Court of Appeals in the matter Of
the petition in bankruptcy of Jacob Lor-
ilard, in which the decision of Judge
Thomas, In the United States District
Court, allowing the claims of Peter Loril-
lard for S2S5 725 and Henry l. Barley. for
s299, SOB, is affirmed. These two creditors
are respectively, brother and brother-in-
law of the bankrupt. After long fight on
the part of the other creditors, Refree
Nathanial A. Prentiss allowed the claims,
and Judge Thomas affirmed them in his
decision
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-19
APPEALS TO THE PRESIDENT.
Bocr General Takes Mule Cnse TO
Headquarters.

New Orleans, April 1s.-Gen. Samuel
Pearson. the Boer officer who was refused
a writ of injunction by the United States
Circuit Court against the local British
officers by which he sought to prevent
the further expectation of mules from
this port to South Africa. has sent a petit
tion directly to President Mckinley ask
ing for the relief the courts refused. In
the recent decision Judge Parlange point
ed out that Gen. Pearson had this right
saying that the matter being a political
one should be taken before the executive
department Of the government, instead OF
before the judicial.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-19
The storm at Montgomery.

Montgomery, Ala. April ia heavy
storm passed over Montgomery last night.
The winds velocity reached thirty-four
miles. While no serious damage was
done in the city, from every section Of
surrounding territory reports come that
trees were uprooted and other damage
inflicted. Communication with North
Alabama was suspended for many hours.
No loss OF life is reported.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-19
COMMANDER ALLIDoNE DEAD.
Died From Heart Failure at cavits
Near Manila.

washington. April is.-News has been
received a. the Navy Department OF the
death Of Commander Charles o. Allibone.
commanding the guuboat Wilmington, At
cavite. this afternoon. from heart failure.
Commandcr Alllboue was native Of
pennsylyania and was appointed % the
Naval Academy from the state ~ New
Jorsey He entered the service ln July,
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-19
A Jon ron CAPT. HoBsON.
lie VIII Loot Into Contractors
CInisnN on the TinEey.

Washington. April is.-Nayai constrae-
tor HobFon. who Is nov on special duty
here. was given his first assignment TO-
day in connection with the torpedo boat
rlnRoy. the contract on which has been
declared forfeiied. The contractors claim
that they furnished q number q extras
before the forfeiture oecurred. ihe sHip
now viii he foNed from Baltimore 10 Nor
folk. where Constructor Honeon an1 other
mamheff ~ D0afd VIII make an inquiry
~ iearn hos fsf fheee extres befe war
Fanfse,
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-19
MAIOR VAN wYcK's vETO.
So Tells WHY Cify of ssw York RE-
fused 30 Accept Charter.

New York, April is.-Mayor VsnWyck
tonight sent back 20 Albany ny special
msarenger me revised charter % passed
W fbe iSFialafufs, Win the charter Wa
fhs Mayors Fefe ana mfmofanlum Riy-
ing repfors WY fhs eiiy ~ New York
sgiaaee " accepf IA.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-19
NEWS FROM KITCHENER.
various Small engagements Re-
Dorted, but no News of French.

London, April 1S.--A dispatch from Gen.
Kitchener, dated Pretoria. Wednesday,
April II, says:
"Plumer has occupied Bathfont, captur-
ing thirteen prisoners and number OF
rifles and ammunition.
Douglass column has occupied Dull
stroom. Six Beers were killed.
"On Gen. Kitchener's advance from
Lydenburg the Beers blew up long tom
Thirteen prisoners were captured.
"Eanotts division has brought In large
number OF cattle"
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-19
PROF. NoRTHRoP DECLINES.
Ex-STlnister Barrett Made Delegate
to Mexican Exposition.

washington. April B-Prof Cyrus
Northrop, president of the University OF
Minnesota, having declined the appoint
ment as a delegate 10 the Pan-American
Exposition to be held in the city Of Mex
leo next October. the President to-day Of
fered the position TO John Barrett, former
minister 10 Siam. under the Cleveland ad-
ministration, and who held over for some
time under the present administra ton.
Mr.. Barrett viii accept.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-19
A COMMUNITY or INTERESTS.
Notbern Express Companies Getting
Closer Together.

New York. April is--L. G. Weir. pres
idcnt Of the Adams Express Company,
James Fargo. president Of the American
Express company and Francis Llnde
stetson have been elected directors OF
the United States Express Company The
election Of Messrs. Weir ana Fargo con-
firm rumors which have long been pre-
yalent IN Wall street Of plans for the
community Of interests amongst the
Leading express companies
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-19
MUCH DAMAGE At CHATTANOOGA.

Churches and Mills Wrecked and
Houses Unroofed.
tire section was swept by a terrific gale
which ragged from to o'clock this
morning. Large damage was done to
property, but no lives were lost. Two
churches in the suburbs were completely
wrecked
The Richmond spinning mill was un-
rooted and the Vance cotton mill dam
aged. Congressman Moons house was un-
rooted; Lookout Inn partly unroofed and
much damage done to railroad and tele-
graph wires.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-19
HEAVY STORM AT SELMA.
Freight Thain Wrecked and Engi.
neer Killed.

Selma, Ala, April ia terrific wind
and rain storm struck Selma at o'clock
this morning. The electric light plant and
other buildings were badly damaged.
Great oaks were uprooted in the heart
of the city. No deaths are reported. A
freight train was caught i'm the storm
near Jackson on the Mobile and Bir-
mingham road and wrecked Engineer II.
G. Elwood of this place, was killed, and
a brakeman hurt.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-19
COL. WOODRUFF HEARD FROM.
Affairs of the Subsistence Depart
ment Honestly Administered.

Washington, April is.-commissary Cen
eral Weston has received cablegram
from Col Woodruff. chief commlssary AT
Manila. in which he says:
do not permit scandalOus reports 20
worry you. Affairs In subsistence .le-
Dariment OF the army administered hon
estIy and 20 satlafaction OF officers ANA
froODa."
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-19
New Orleans Partially FLOODED.

New Orleans, April 1s.--A heavy wind
and rain storm prevailed here during the
night 5.4s inches OF rain falling. The city
was partially flooded. A number OF places
were struck by lightning and some trees
and fences blown down. no lives were
lost
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-19

Tuscaloosa. Ala, April Blast nights
gale unroofed the jail. court house. sev-
eral residences nnd church al Carollton
The drug store Of ~. y. EDchurch. ana a
large mill were demolished
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-19
THE ousAS COMMISSIONERS.
TO Leave Havana saturday for
washington Via Tampa.

Havana, April is.-senor 8eianoourf has
been appointed 20 fhs ysosncy in the
commission appointed by tbs Cuban con.
stisufionsl convention 20 80 - Waabsne.
ton. csuned ~ the resignation n Ranof
ItcrfieI. 1nf romuifnion VII afafi fof
wsshlagion nexf Saturday VIA 1omps.
a..
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-19

WashinFf0n. April n.~Thf Itinerary %
the Pfesldenfs tour ~ ne fncihe cpaft
u noe cofnpleis and no further appeals
for ehanFos 90 r0uts " siqla Hil be
eoGai4efed
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-19
STILL TALKING BURLINGTON.
Reported Plan to Issue Bonds in
Exchange for Stock.

New York, April 1s.-It is officially
stated in Wall street to-day. after the
close of business, that the proposed con-
troll of the Burlington by the Great
Northern and Northern. Pacific interests
would be effected by an issue of 1920 900,
900 in bonds on the basis of 81 in bonds
for each dollar outstanding of Burlington
stock. The issue will be underwritten
by a syndicate at par, with commissions
offered
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-19
rue ROOF cHAYpIoNsHIr.
DeOro Wins the Tournament Over
shrrmas - GDO 90 SOS.

Washington, April N-'rho three days
pool tournament bctnem Alfred Dsoro.
she Cuban, ard Prank gnerman. tbs
Ameuctn. for TIE worlds Championship,
ended tonight a. d y|ctoIF for ueor1
pho maes q total pf Wy ppinta, s8elnsi q,
~ ilt 0Fp9nfNt.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-19

Factories at bridgeport, Ala, Are
Closed for Repairs

Bridgeport, Ala, April 1s.-The river
steamboat City of Charleston was sunk
here by the storm al 8 O'Clock this
morning. No lives were lost.
Nearly every factory here is closed for
repairs on account Of the storm.
A business house was lifted from its
foundation and turned around. The wind
reached a velocity of 55 miles an hour.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-19

Mr.. Balfour, the government leader.
said it was necessary to pass resolutions
tonight, whereupon the house divided on
the sugar duty which was adopted by
vote of 1888 to 125. The coal duty was
adopted by a vote of Ill to 127.
On the resolution to authorize the war
loans being put before the house, MIR.
Redmond moved to report progress. Sir
Michael Hicks Beach assented, and the
house adjourned.