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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18
RUSSELL HARRIsON's DISCHARGE.
Secretary Root Declares 1t Was a
Routine Matter.

CHICAGO. April 1s.-A dispatch to the
Record-Herald from Indianapolis says Gov.
Durbin has received long letter from Sec
rotary Root. in which a full, explicit state
ment is made of the facts connected with
the discharge OF Russell Harrison from the
army. Secretary Root says that he, after
a conference with the President, directed
the discharge of Col. Harrison and that
Adjutant General Corbin simply acted In
his official capacity in Issuing the orders.
BY inadvertence the discharge was made
to take effect December 1, instead of De-
cember 10, matter which the Secretary
regrets. Mr.. Harrison's services were dis
pensed with. the Secretary states. because
they were no longer needed and for no
other reason The transfer of the govern
ment of Porto Rico from the military to
the civil authorities, with the consequent
withdrawal of troops required a reduction
In the volunteer department, and as Mr.
Harrison could not be retained in Porto
Rico and there was no other place to as
sign MIN, ne was given an honorable dis
charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18
PITTSBURG TO BE THE CENTER.
Steel Trust VIII Have Most of Its Of
fees There.

PITTSBURG, Pa, April 1S.-The Dispatch
says: 1T is understood to be the inten-
ton of the United States steel corporation
to make Pittsburg the payroll center of Its
great system of plants. and it is probable
that the offices of as many plants as pos
sfble will be removed here. 1t is possible
that the offices of the American Sheet Steel
and American Steel Hoop Company will be
returned to Pittsburg from New York,
where they were taken some time ago.
There is also talk that Pittsburg will be
made the headquarters of the National
Steel Company and the American Tin Plate
Company. 1t Is the purpose of the COM
bfne to keep each of it's underlying compa-
MES intact, reduce the board of directors to
a small group Of active men and to hold
the presidents of each company responsible
for the conduct of affairs of the separate
concerns. The same apparent competition
Will results. without, however, the price
cutting, and the ambition of each president
to make the best possible showing in divi-
dends and earnings will prove the stimulus
formerly caused by active competition and
careful management
Capt. A. B. Wolvin, formerly general
manager of the American Steamship Com
pany. operating the fleet of iron ore boats
on the great lakes for the American Steel
and Wire Company. has been chosen gen.
eral manager of the combines steamship
interests. and Edwin s. Mills, general man
ager of the Pittsburg Steamship Company,
Will probably be his assistant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18
PALACE IN PEkIN BURNS
GERMAN GEN. SCHWARTZKOPF DIES
IN THE FIRE.
Gen. Won Waldersee Has Narrow Es-
cape Through q WindOw-In-
cendiarism Suspected.

BERLIN. April 1s.-F1eld Marshal Won
Waldersee reports that the best part Of
the winter palace at Pekin was destroyed
by fire last evening. Gen. Schwartzkopf
met his death in the fire, the cause Of
which is not explained. He adds that the
French and japanese troops gave the most
prompt assistance. The field marshal and
the other officers lost nearly everything.
A dispatch from Pekin says no hope re-
mains that Maj Gen. Schwartzkopf the
chief Of staff Of Field Marshal Won Wal
dersee, was saved. His body has not been
found, and it is supposed to have been
completely consumed. So far as known
Gen. Sehwartzkopf was the only victim
A number of documents were saved. The
quarters; of six officers, besides those Of
Won w afderseeS and his staff. were Quilted
Countoyon NalderSee escaped from the
burning ,paI9ce through window with
great difieuftyIs Maj. Gen. Schwartzkopf,
Count Won Wafdersees chief of staff ap-
pears to have lost his life by returning to
the burning building after having escaped
from it. Incendiarism is suspected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18
Conference at Pittsburg to Adjust
Trouble at McKeesport
BOTH : SIDES ARE REPRESENTED
All But One of Discharged Men to
Be Reinstated.
HIS CASE WAS EXCEPTIONAL

PITTsBURG, Pa, April 1s.-A settlement
OF the impending great strike of sheet mill
workers. arising from the trouble at the
Devices wood plant at McKeesport is prac-
tlcally on today aud now requires only a
settlement OF minor details to end the I'M
certainty that characterized the last few
days in Industrial circles This Is ex-
pected to accomplished before nightfall.
The settlement it is said, is based on a
proposition. made by John Jarrett Of the
labor bureau of the American Sheet Steel
plan Of settlement is that all the men, with
the exception of George s. Holloway, be re-
ipstated at once. Holloway's case will be
taken up later, and while his reinstatement
finally Is assured, he will be suspended
from work for period as matter of dis
cip1ine. -
The reason for the exception in the case
OF Holloway Is rumored to be that a per-
sonal difficulty between him and Superin-
tendent Persifor of the Smith had put a
new feature on his discharge.
IL Is further stated by members of the
Amaigamated Association that the settle
ment-ts all that the association required
originally and that the final agreement was
made possible when Mr.. Jarrett was given
authority to act on behalf of the American
Sheet Steel Company.
Mr.. Jarrett stated today that he had
nothlng to say for publication, as he had
In his address to the advisory board yester-
day covered the entire question. He was
satisfied that after cool deliberation a
harmonious adjournment could be arrived
at.
This sentiment was re-echoed at Anal
gamated headquarters
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18
TRAGEDY IN A CHICAGO FLAT,
Charles H. Sweeney Kills His Wife
and Himself,

CHICAGO, April 1S.-Charles H. Sweeney,
local agent for a Lexington, KY, tobacco
company, today shot and killed his wife
and then took his own life at the Dubuque
flats, in Rush street near the Granada
Hotel. The tragedy occurred in the apart
ments Of Mrs w. L. Phillips, a sister of
Mrs. Sweeney.
The Sweeneys formerly lived in Lexing-
ton. They were well connected and moved
in good society. Not long ago they sepa-
rated. Sweeney came to Chicago to repre-
sent tobacco company. Recently he
learned that his wife had announced her
intention Of coming here to visit her SIS
ter. Il will kill her if she comes" said
Sweeney. She has caused me a world of
trouble and shall cause me no more"
Mrs. Sweeney arrived 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 Six-year-old son. Sweeney
grasped her wrist and pulled her inside At
the point of a revolver he ordered the bow
to run. Crying out that a murder was be-
Ing done. the child fled to the Granada Ho-
tel, but before help could arrive two shots
we're heard and the hotel attaches found
the man and woman lying on the floor,
Mrs. Sweeney was dead and in a few mo-
mentS the husband expired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18
COURTs-MARTIAL IN CUBA.
OMenses Charged Against Twelve
Privates on Duty i'm the Island.

Special orders emanating from the Depart
ment of Cuba contain the records of twelve
courts martial of privates on duty with
regiments in the island. Some of the Of
fenses are rather novel ones. Private Frank
Howarth Troop I. 9TH Cavalry, was found
guilty of abusing his horse, and of disobe-
dience, and was sentenced to Confinement
at hard labor for six months and a for
fixture of SO per month of his pay during
that period. Private Hugh F. Cranley.
Troop NJ, sth Cavalry, was found guilty OF
losing Announcements and otherwise ne
glecting his duty, and was sentenced to be
dishonorably discharged the service. to he
confined at hard labor for three months and
to forfeit all pay and allowances due him.
Private Harry III. Harrison, Troop l.. sth
Cavalry, was found guilty of letting the
prisoners under his charge get drunk. and
for this laxity he was sentenced TO be con-
fined at hard labor for two months and to
forfeit $50 of his pay during that period.
Charged with lying to the civil authorities
of the city of Havana, Private Grogan of
Troop K, eth Cavalry, was sentenced to
confinement for ten days and a forfeiture
of 80.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
General and Personal News Gathered
West of Rock Creek.

George Jackson, a colored boy. was ar
rested this morning by Deputy William
Embrey of Montgomery county and taken
to Rockville to answer q charge of larceny.
The boy worked In the family Of Mr.. Frank
T. Stone. about two miles from Cabin John
bridge, and it is alleged that while the peo-
pie were away the boy entered the house
and stole $40. He was traced to George
town and arrested this morning while on
a fish wagon in front OF Offutts grocery
on NJ street. The robbery is said to have
been committed Tuesday.
The property formerly known as the
Olympic Park, which at one time was
fenced in and used as a base ball park.
now a part of the Gibbons estate, was yes
terday put up at public auction, but no
sale was made The property fronts on
five streets-S2d, Bath, 35th, w and Madi-
son streets-and is regarded as a desirable
location. The bidding was quite slow, and
as the tract embraces 101, 900 square feet,
it was said to be practically impossible to
Plans are out for the erection of a row
Of five dwellings to be built on the west
side of 35th street between Y and W streets.
The houses will be erected by Mr.. Henry
Weaver, and will contain all modern i'm
provements, being two stories In height
with press brick and bay window fronts.
Bids Will shortly be asked and in brief
time the foundations will be commenced
The Capital Success Club will hold a
meeting Saturday evening at the residence
of DR.. Connell, on N street. After the
transaction of routine business there vii
be debate. the subject being THAT cor
porations hinder the chances of a young
mans success in life.'' The sides will be
taken by Edgar Hulse and George r.. s.
Connell.
John Cation was arrested last evening by
Policeman Joe Hall on charge of threats
preferred by his mother, Roseanna Cation
The trouble is said to have grown out of
the sale OF a bulldog belonging to the fam
lily. the son transferring II to a colored
man for 25 cents and all efforts to recover
possession proved futile.
The funeral of Mrs. Estelle A Day. the
daughter of Mr.. Alexander Tenant OF this
place, took place yesterday from her home
in Washington. interment being at HOLY
Rood cemetery. The deceased was only
twenty-three years of age and had besn
married but a short time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18

Changes on the Asiatic Station.
The following changes have been made
on the Asiatic station:
Lieutenant Commander Henry c. Gearing
and Lieut.. Albert L. Norton have been or
dered home.
Assistant Engineer William 8. Smith, re-
tired; Cadet William McEntree and Gunner
Samuel Chiles have been ordered to the
Oregon.
Cadet William N. LETTERS has been de-
tached from the Manila and ordered to the
Vicksburg.
Paymaster Henry e. Jewett has been de-
tached from the Newark and ordered to the
Monterey.
Assistant Surgeon Eugene H. J. Grow has
been detached from the Glacier to the Isla
de Luzon.
Surgeon Will F. Arnold has been detached
from the New Orleans to Olongapo,
Naval Constructor Ihomas F. Ruhm,
from the Cavite station to the Yokohama
hospital.
Assistant Surgeon Jacob Stepp, from the
Cavite station to the Castine.s
Past Assistant Surgeon Adrie M. Alfred,
to the Cavite station.
Assistant Surgeon j. II. c. Curl, from the
Castine to the Cayite station.
Lieutenant Albert Moritz of the Brutus
has arrived at Manila, conyalescing.
Lieutenant Commander c. B. T. Moore.
from the Brutus and home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18
MR.. LOOMS DENIES AGAIN
Minister to Venezuela Has Hard Time
With His InterYiewers

with His Interviewer
NEW YORK, April 1S-F. B. Loomfs
United states minister to Venezuela, seems
to be having hard time with his inter-
viewers. A New York special from San
Juan, Porto Rico, says that before sailing
from that port Mr.. LOOMS paid a visit to
the ONCE OF the San Juan News, where he
met the correspondents of the New York
Herald and the Associated Press and an
other correspondent. He talked flor an
hour In the presence of the three, COM
menting on President CaStro's polfcy and
the probability of a rebellion within a year.
HIS statements were taken in shorthand
ana transcripts were sent to the New York
Herald and the Associated Press"
On Mr.. Loomis' arrival in New York he
denied very circumstantially these inter-
views, both to the Associated Press and
New York Mail and Express, to the latter
saying: "a reporter from the Associated
Press, who, / am informed is also editor
of the San Juan News, came aboard the
Caracas. just before we came away.
told him that 1 had nothing to say on the
asphalt question or of General Castro, or
of anything else of diplomatic character
Now. Mr. Loor'is has issued the follow
ing card:
NEW YORK, April II.
Il wish to correct an error that appears
in the interview with me in today's Mail
and Express l am quoted as saying: "A re-
porter from the Associated Press, who l
am informed, is also the editor of the San
Juan News, came aboard, etc. Now what
1 did say to the Mail and Express reporter
was that a man who represented himself
to be an Associated Press reporter came
on board the gunboat Scorpion at San Juan
and whom L afterward learned was not an
Associated Press reporter. 1 thought that
1 would tell you this so that the error would
not be copied and repeated"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18
NEWS FROM THE ANTIPODEs.
Steamer Aorangi Arrives at Victoria
With Many Passengers.

VICTORIA B. c.. April 1S.-The steamer
Aorangi has arrived from the antipodes,
with d large number of passengers.
News was received by her from New
Zealand of a new socialistic scheme there
Premier Seldom gives notice that he will
ask the government of the colony to start
a national coal mine to supply the govern
ment-owned railways and private con-
surners and keep down prices.
From the Fiji group news is given of a
serious hurricane which involved the loss
of property and shipping valred at over
one million at Levuka. and hAaVy damage
elsewhere Seven lives were lost at Lee
vuka. and from other parts of the group
loss of life was reported Ten coasting
vessels which were blown ashore by this
hurricane, which was on March IL and IA.
were lifted bodily on to the main street,
running along the water front.
New Hebrdes was visited by hurricane
axSl tidal wave shortly before, and the
Fiji group and Bromanga especially suf-
farpd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18
Test Case Probable.

An interesting case Is likely to be brought
to the attention Of the Police Court in a
few days involving the right Of the United
States marshal to serve writ of ejectment
and leave on the sidewalk the goods taken
from house under the writ Several times
the police have been given some annoyance
in this way, and case OF the kind is now
under investigation. About a year ago. 1t
is stated, goods valued at several hundred
dollars were taken from house and left on
the sidewalk.
Cnief Clerk Kemp was nnaily forced to
take the goods and they were placed in q
storage warehouse. Later they were re-
moved from the storage house to q place
where no charge will be made for their
keeping. In order to have the question set
tied the police win probably have q case
taken before Judge Kmball.
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cratic. All of the republican wards In the
districts of Joy and Pierce We're put in
Bartholdt's district and democratic wards
substituted for them
Just Five Lieutenants.
Senators Elklns and Scott have been noti
fed by the War Department, it is stated.
that they will be allowed to name five lieu
tenants in the reorganized army. They
consider this much short of what they had
expected. and spoke to the President of
the matter, 1t Is said. They hoped for at
least ten appointments of this kind.
No agreement has been reached by the
tw D senators to man for judge of the
new judicial district.
Solicitor of Internal Revenue.
Senator Fairbanks saw the President re-
garding a military appointment. 1t is said
that his visit not in connection with
the case OF Major Russell Harrison. Sena-
tor Fairbanks has succeeded in landing an
Indiana man for the position of solicitor of
internal revenue. to succeed Judge Thomas
Of Kentucky, who recently sent his resig-
nation to the President. The suggestion
was some time ago made that this place
would go to ex-Representative Pugh In
case the latter is not made judge off the
new district of Kentucky.
kentucky Appointments Discussed.
A delegation of Kentucky republicans
Cdlleu at the " mite f1OuSe yeSltiudS ditci
noon and discussed with the President the
disposition of the federal patronage in that
state caused by the creation of the new
judicial district. The positions to be dis
posed of include a federal judge. District
attorney and a marshal The delegation
included Senator Deboe. Representatives
Irwin and Boreing, r. P. Ernst of Coving-
ton and DIR. Baker of Louisville. Conclu-
sive results were not reached. The Presi-
dent is not yet ready to announce his de-
cision regarding the judgeship, the chances
for which apparently lie between ex-GoVer-
nor Bradley, eX-Representative Pugh ana
Judge A. NJ. j. Cochran For district at
torney the delegation united on James IL
Tinsley. and he will be appointed, while for
marshal the chances are said to FAVOR
Stephen Sharp of Lexington. His appoint
mant appears probable, but depends to an
extent upon some prospective developments
in the political situation in Kentucky the
present understanding is that the appoint
ments will not be made until the new fiscal
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receipts. $40 barrels; exports sa9 barrels. Wheat
nrmer; spot and the month, 71Na17&; May, IIta
~ july, ioi.aiSL; steamer No red, Tnlsa15A:
receipts .4o4 bushels; exports, $1,000 bushelsi
southern by sample. 12aIsS: do on grade, 7eaIss.
AN: steamer mixed, 4e&a&eii; receipts. us i02
bushels; exports, 81, coz bushels; southern white
white, SsaSSh; No. mixed, S1a3ih; receipts.
40. 70S bushels. Rye steady; No. nearby 81: No.
Western. IS: receipts, 2O7S bushels. Ifay firm:
No. / timothy. s11.s0 bid Grain freights STEADY:
steam to Liverpool, per bushel. ID May: Cork for
orders, per quarter Is. Cd. April. Butter firm and
unchanged: fancy Initiation, l7ala: fancy cream
cry. 22a23; fancy ladle, 15ai6: fancy roll 13alS;
store packed, 1oal2. Eggs firm and unchanged; ;
fresh. l3lSa14. Cheese firm and unchanged: large
10La11 medium. 11ai1A: plcncs, 1iliaiiis Sugar
firm; fine and coarse graduated. Sos.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18
SUES RAILWAY COMPANY.
Alleged Results of Deraflment of
Train September 13, 1900.


Train September 13. 1900.
The COW that stood on the railroad track
of the Washington, Alexandria and Mount
Vernon Railway Company the unlucky 18th
of last September is made the basis of a
suit at law instituted this afternoon by
Hugh Waters with the railroad company as
defendant Waters alleges that he was a
passenger on one Of the company's cars
when 1t is alleged to have collided with the
COW in question. He declares the car was
derailed as a result Of the humping given
the COW. and that he was violently thrown
out of his seat and driven against the arms
of the other seats in the car. into the aisle
and on to the floor. AS result, it Is stated,
the plaintiffs left ribs and spine were
much injured, his body bruised, and inter-
nal injuries sustained. The plaintiff states
that he was en- route from Hunters station
to Washington. He is represented by
Charles Earl. and asks for 5000 damages.
1t is not stated what happened to the
COW.
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Washington stock Exchange.

salesaregular call, IL O'Clock m-Masonic Hall
Ss as LOCO at e g. American ss1 Security and Trust
at go. Bank of Washington, 10 at ais National
BanI 10 at iso Capital faction 10 en al T iot
at at io4H, 100 at 1917. Potomac Insurance at ~
at 81 f ieo at 57 20 At
%sssss;ssy Iss. G.
81 600 at 6sls, $1,000 at $50. 81 90 at esq., MeT
and 10 at 1851 Ia as pIsn
o. at liss' % at l4S: Chesapeake and Potomac
and Trust, at go. My
District Of Columbia Bonds.-3.65s, 1924, lundipg
Miscellaneous Bends.-oapital Traction Is, los
bid, 100 asked Washington Traction and Electric
road s. BID asked Metropotan k kai
road cert indsbt, Io7 bid Metropotan Rail
mort S. io7 bid City and Suburban Railroad 5s
inston Gas g. B. 10 bid lis asked T 3. s.
asked; chesapeake and Potomac Telephone ONE i 5s'
Is, loo bid. washington Market LIST Is, Ito t bs
Masonic Hall ASSOCIATION os, 1OeN bid, ito asked.
Safe Deposit md Trust w 5 iS safe
Deposit and Trust, 147 bid. $50 asked. Washington
Trust 2as bid ga asked WashinrteD eo sai and and
post, GO bid. Union Trust and Storage, los bid,
National Bank Stocks.-Bank Of Washington. 41a
BID. 44o asked Metropolitan, 80 bid Central,
3D. Second ss ,ssns and ~, Sls .g
bia, 175 bid: Capital, 160 bid, 40 asked. West
End, 10y bid, l2l asked Traders. 1s5 bid. Lin
r. RsIirosd stoeks.-cspitsl Traction, Io4l bid.
1O49s asked City and Suburban, % bid.
Insurance Stocks-Firemen's 50 bid. Franklin,
q bid Metropolitan. % bid. 81 asked. Corcoran.
65 bid. Potomac, 20 bid. Arlington 29E bid SOIl
asked. German-American, go bid. National Union.
bid, 9h asked. Columbia, In bid. Riggs, *
ciai. bid ssked Colonial, 1T bid, 10 ASKED
Title Insurance Stocks.-Real Estate Title s3 bid
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Three Cases Appeared on TRANSPORT
During Voyage Home.

SAN FRANCISCO. April 1S.-The trans
por: Lawton left Manila March 10 last, and
two days later First Lieut.. Harry E. Court
ney of the 39th Infantry was taken down
with smallpox He was sent to the United
States hospital at Nagasaki on the trans
ports arrival there. After being fumi-
gated the Lawton started for San Fran
cisco. but on March 81 two more cases Of
the disease appeared, Lieut.. Courtney's
roommate. Lieut. Charles NJ Cobb. jr., of
the 39th Infantry, and Acting hssista MT
Surgeon III. III. Stromberger, being attacked
AS the transport was running short of
coal, she was headed for Honolulu and on
her arrival there both the smallpox patients
were landed.
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MURDERER AND SUICIDE.
Ferdinand Ernst Takes Part in Double
Tragedy at Passy.

PARIS, April 1S.-Madame Lascher Eng
lander an English woman living at Passy,
has been murdered by Ferdinand Ernst be-
cause she refused to marry him. Ernst,
who was born in Chicago, and who is said
TO be director of the Manchester House and
a British subject then shot himself. All of
the parties were socially prominent.
The victim was a woman of Independent
means The murderer, who died in a hos
pital left letter requesting that his body
be cremated, and making arrangements for
the defraying of the funeral expenses of
the victim from his personal estate.
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cratic. All of the republican wards In the
districts of Joy and Pierce were put in
Bartholdt's district and democratic wards
substituted for them.