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Evening star., 1902-03-17
RECIPROCITY TREATIES.
Matter to Be Taken Up Wednesday by
Senate Committee.

The Senate committee on foreign relations
has decided to again take up the reciprocity
treaties which are before the Senate with
view to securing such amendments to
them as will insure their ratification. There
has long been contention on the part Of
members OF the House Of Representatives
that because these treaties affect the tariff
system they should be passed upon by the
House as well as by the Senate. The Sen
ate committee on foreign relations was not
disposed to concede this point. but, because
the Dingley bill authorizing these CONNER
cial agreements contained provision re-
quring the consent Of the entire Congress.
the committee has now taken position
favorable to the House contention. This
it has done in adopting the report prepared
by its subcommittee, Of which Senator
Spooner is chairman. This report recon-
mends that each Of the reciprocity conven-
tions be amended SO as to provide that it
shall take effect when approved by Con-
gress." The committee has acted upon this
expression In general way. but SO far has
made no effort to attach the amendment to
any OF the pending treaties. 1t is under
stood that the next step will be In this di-
rection, and 1t Is probable that the ques-
tion viii be taken up at the next regular
meeting to be held Wednesday.
Senator Aldrich, who has contended that
the treaties should be considered In the
light Of tariff legislation, will be invited to
appear before the committee and give his
views on the subject. II the amendment
is made to one Of the treaties II will be
made to all Of them and to all agreements
of the kind which may In the future be en-
tered into under the provisions OF the Ding
ley act.
The members Of the committee on for
eign relations are outspoken In their declar-
alton that this concession does not in any
way affect the treaty-making power OF the
President and the Senate which, they con-
tend, is exclusive Of the House, but major
ity members say that as they voted for
the Dingiey> bill which contains the reci-
pr0city clause. consistency on their part re-
quires that they should insert this clause
They also say that their insertion OF 1t will
be notice to all foreign powers that such
provision will be required in all future recf
procity agreements.
Evening star., 1902-03-17
JONES' TESTIMONY DENIED.
Miss Alice Potts Contradicts Him on
Important Statement.

NEW YORK, March 17.-When court was
adjourned Friday in the trial Of Albert T.
Patrick accused of the murder Of William
NJ Rice, Christian Schep1in of Dunellen,
N. j., was on the stand. He had testified
that he and Rice were friends for twenty
Ave years. He was not permitted to repeat
a conversation he had with Rice regarding
Patrick accused Of the murder of William
they desired to show that Rice told Schep-
fin he had made Patrick his heir. and Re
corder Gof said he would reconsider his
refusal to allow the conversation as evil
dence If the defense could show authority
for the admission Of such testimony. To-
day Mr. House of Patricks counsel said he
had found such authority, and was pre-
pairing a brief.
Mr. schepfin left the stand pending
settlement of the point, and Miss Alice
Potts, daughter of John r.. Potts, lawyer
friend of Patrick was called. She said she
was at Patrick's boarding house on the ant
ernoon Of the day Rice died. She met Mrs.
Elliott and Miss Mabel Elliott OF Chicago
there They all talked with Patrick. who
did not leave the house between 3 O'Clock
and 6:3O o'clock that afternoon. Charles +.
Jones, Rice's attendant and clerk. testined
that Patrick met him the street at 8
o'clock that day and gave him the chloro-
form with which Rice was killed.
Evening star., 1902-03-17
GEN. OTIS HERE.
Will Testify Before Committees Re.
garding Philippines.

Maj. Gen. Otis, commanding the Depart
ment of the Lakes at Chicago, has arrived
here in response to summons to appear
before the Senate committee investigating
affairs in the Philippines He is accom-
panied by his aid, Mai. ]. H. Murray. 4th
Cavalry. They are staying at the New
Willard.
General Otis was before the Philippines
committee of the Senate today, but gave
no testimony further than the date of his
arrival in and departure from the Philip
pines, owing TO the early convening of" the
Senate. The committee meets again to-
morrow.
1t is stated that General Funston will be
examined Immediately after General Otis.
General Otis called at the War Depart-
ment this afternoon and had a conference
with Secretary Root, and Colonel Edwards
and Judge Magoon of the insular division
in regard to his testimony before the con-
gressional committees investigating affairs
in the Philippines.
Evening star., 1902-03-17
GIRLS MAY ATTEND aYMNAsIA.
German Government Willing to Try
the Experiment.

BERLIN, March 17.-During the discus
sion Of the educational estimates In the
lower house OF the diet today the minister
of public instruction, DR.. Studt. announced
that the government was willing as an ex-
pertinent. to permit girls to attend the ex-
listing gymnasia and also to establish
girls gymnasia, but the government De-
clined all responsibility for the outcome OF
the experiment.
Regarding the attendance Of girls at the
universities, the minister said the govern
ment failed to see that there was any uni
versal need Of academic studies for girls.
Therefore it adhered to its decision that
they should only be admitted to universities
as guests. The government. however. was
of the opinion that, In order to maintain the
idealistic position Of German women in the
home the instruction of girls in the nigh
schools should accord more closely with the
requirements of the present time.
Evening star., 1902-03-17
War Department Changes.

Changes have been recently made in the
War Department as follows:
Appointments by certifcation Of the civil
service commission-Ofice of the surgeon
general: Henry L. Gilbert OF Michigan,
clerk at 81, ,OOO Office of the chief of engi-
neers: Albert H. Clark OF New York, as
partment: Mark L. Ireland of New York
mechanical craftsman at 81. 200.
PromotionS-Record and pension Office:
Frederick NJ. Ashbaugh Of Minnesota, from
clerk at 81 600 to clerk at 81 200. Office Of
the adjutant general: James G. Hudson OF
Texas. from clerk at $1,4OO to clerk at
81 600; Thomas McKernan Of New York,
from clerk at 81, 200 to clerk at 81 400: Nor
ton c.. Patterson Of Tennessee, from clerk
at 81 200 to clerk at 81, 400; Richard ]. Dom
nelly of the District Of Columbia, from
clerk at 81 GOO to clerk at 81 200.
eral: Samuel H. Jacobson OF New York,
clerk at 81 400.
Evening star., 1902-03-17
Deutschland Called at Ply
mouth About Noon.
MADE BUT SHORT STAY
ROYAL PASSENGER PLEASED
WITH HIS WHOLE TRIP.
Return Ocean Voyage Was Pleasant
and Uneventful-Messag From
the Kaiser.

PLYMOUTH. England, March 1.-THE
Deutschland arrived here at 1870 p.m and
proceeded for CherbOurg and Hamburg at
lis pm.
The Deutschland remained three-quarters
of an hour In these waters and then pro-
ceeded on her journey.
Prince Henry, who was Drowned. hardy
looking and completely rested after his
visit to the United States. spent most of his
time on the bridge with me captain or first
officer of the steamer
The prince was on the bridge when the
Deutschland entered this harbor and he
waved a cheerful greeting to the German
naval attache. Captain Keeper. and other
friends who went out to the steamer on the
company's tender.
Had Pleasant Voyage
The Deutschland's voyage was pleasant
and uneventful. During the first few days
the prince was tired out and mixed but lit
tie with the other passengers. He dined
with his suite at a separate table in the
general saloon, but otherwise he passed the
time on the bridge or in his own rooms.
During the latter part of the voyage, how
ever, the prince appeared frequently on the
promenade deck and talked freely and
pleasantly with his fellow passengers, as
he did on the outward trip.
me passengers speak in the highest terms
of Prince Henry's affability to ALL
The German consul here Herr Fox. de-
livered to the prince number of kilograms
and letters including a message of well
come from Emperor William. Prince Henry
said to Herr Fox:
Il have had a charming time. and, geo
graphically, have seen third of the Unit
ed States. / glad, of course, to get
home
Vice Admiral Won Seckendorf. the court
marshal. said to representative of the
Associated Press
We made twenty three knots an hour
and had fine weather all the way. The
prince enjoyed his trip ard is keenly
anxious to see his family and the emperor"
Will Be Met by Kaiser.
BERLIN, March 17.-Emperor William
passed Sunday with the empress at the
kiel Schloss This morning his majesty
boarded the battle ship Kaiser Wilhelm IL
and will traverse the canal to Cuxhaven,
where he will await the arrival of the
Deutschland. having on board Prince Henry
of Prussia Admiral Won Thomson and other
high naval and military officers will par
ticipate in the reception of the prince. The
Fourth Marine Artillery and the Marine
Band have been ordered to be present. The
cruiser Hela will take Prince Henry ashore
after the Deutschland anchors before CuX-
haven. Then Emperor William, Prince
Henry and the latter's suite will board the
Kaiser Wilhelm ii, which will Immediately
sail for kiel
Evening star., 1902-03-17
DECLARED TO BE FALSE.
Ambassador Claytsas Denies the
CharoAa Auaansf HIM

A telegram has been received by Secre-
tary Hay from Powell Clayton, United
States ambassador to Mexico. declaring
that the charges preferred against him
connecting his name with the ownership
os Mexican mining stock are false.
1t Is said at the department that there
is nothing in the law or regulations to
prohibit minister or ambassador from
holding stocks or even eABaging In busi-
ness in the country to (which he is ac-
credited, though good taite and discretion
would tend to prevent such ownership or
business connection
1t is further stated ats-the department.
and this has an stmportank bearing upon
the charges preferred against Ambassador
In the Mealy case. he acted nth the ap-
proval and In most cases by 60 direction
OF the department..
Evening star., 1902-03-17
FIRE AT BRYN MAWR COLLEGE.
Denbigh Hall Destroyed-Young Wo-
men Students Escape.

PHILADELPHIA, March 17.-The loss re-
sulting from the fire at Bryn Mawr College
last night will be much greater than was at
first supposed. Denbeigh Hall, the finest of
the college buildings. which was erected at
a cost of 100000. was entirely destroyed.
and it's contents. valued at $50 OGO at least
We're consumed Seventy young women oc-
cupied chambers in Denbeigh Hall, and
their individual losses have not yet been
learned. Miss Thomas, president of the col
lege, said today that during the progress of
the fire there had been some looting by
strange men. but added that the thefts of
jewels, etc, were not extensive.
Denbeigh Hall was erected in 1891 Ac-
cording TO location, tuition. board and resi-
dence in this building cost the student from
$400 to 500.
President Thomas is fearful that the offer
OF $4,000 by John d. Rockefeller, condi-
toned equal amount being raised.
will be endangered as the college will have
hard work to recover from the effects of
the fire.
One of the dormitory buildings on Bryn
Mawr College was burned last night The
college is located a; Bryn Mawr, about ten
miles from Philadelphia.
The fire was caused by the upsetting of
lamp in the room Of one of the students
1t got beyond the control Of the local fire
nen and fire companies were sent from
Philadelphia late tonight. No one was IN
jured
The burned building was known as Der
bigh Hall and had accommodations FIR
scventy-two students. The fire started on
the second floor in the western end of he
structure. When the fire was discovered BY
the young woman, in whose apartment tn
lamp was ov erturned, she Immediately rang
tie fire alarm and started to fight the
flames
The alarm aroused all the young woma,,
In the building, most of whom were
asleep and when il seen that the
flames were getting beyond their contrci
they safely made their exit. Those who
occupied the first and second floors man
aged to save some of their effects hus
those occupying the third floor saved moth
Ing
The fire department of Bryn Mawr was
unable to control the flames, and fearin,:
they might spread to a group of build
ings surrounding Denbigh Hall. assistance
was sent for to Philadelphia. Fortunately
the fire. by dint of hard work on the part
Of the Bryn Mawr firemen. was confined to
the building in which it originated.
D6nbigh Hall was erected in 1890 at a cost
building, three stories high, and was l:g,
feet long and 40 feet wide. a..
The loss on the contents of the building
Is estimated at $4,000. not including the
personal effects of the students.
Evening star., 1902-03-17
TURKISH GUARDS ATTACKED.
Bulgarian Revolutionists Defeated
With Loss Of Two Men.

CONSTANTINOPLE, March ia band
Of Bulgarian revolutionists recently attack
ed the Turkish guards at Nerua, in the dis
trict of DJumabala. but were repulsed with
the loss Of two men killed and number
wounded. The Turks sustained no losses.
Arrests and deportations of military ana
civil officials continue to be daily occur
renceS.
The trial Of fourteen persons arrested In
connection with the case Of Fuad Pasha COM
mences today. The sultan has commuted
the sentences Of Fuad Pasha and Gen. Ma
zim Pasha from degradation and imprison-
ment to simple exile.
Evening star., 1902-03-17
ST. PATRICK'S DAY IN LONDON.
More Generally Observed Than Usual
Irish Flag in Evidence.

LONDON, March 17.-St Patricks day
was celebrated today more generally ,han
usual. The Irish flag was flying from many
public buildings, special services were held
in the Catholic churches and the shamrock,
or something representing it. Nwas seen
everywhere. The Irish troops att the vari.
Gus garrisons We're given days leave.
F0ilowiDs the precedent Of Queen Victoria.
Queen Alexandra sent the battalion of
Irish Guards on duty at the Tower of Lon
don a large quantity of shamrocks, which
were distributed to the men at parade this
morning.
Evening star., 1902-03-17
Army Orders.

Chaplain John b. McCieary. 7th Infantry,
has been ordered to his home preparatory
to his retirement from active service.
Second Lieut.. HI. G. Miller has been trans
ferred from the 10th Company, Coast Artii-
lery. to the 18th Battery. Field Artillery,
and Second Lieut.. III. L. Landers from the
18th Battery, Field Artillery. to the 10Th
Company, Coast Artillery.
Evening star., 1902-03-17
HISTORIC COUNTRY HoME BURNS
Firebugs Also Loot Norma-Hurst,
Near Long Branch.

NEW YORK, March H.-Norma- Hurst,
the country place of the late Norman II.
Munro, near Long Branch, N. j., was set
on fire and burned to the ground last night.
The building was valued at $4,000. 1t Is
also believed that il was robbed. The late
Vice President Hobart occupied the cottage
during the summer of 1899 and during the
month of August President Mckinley was
q visitor.
Evening star., 1902-03-17
Movements Of Naval Vessels.

The Navy Department has received a
cablegram from Rear Admiral Rodgers an
nouncing his arrival yesterday at Hong
Kong, China, aboard his flagship, the New
York. It has also been informed Of the ar
rival Of Rear Admiral Remey, aboard
his flagship. the Brooklyn, at Colombo, en-
route to the United States. Rear Admiral
Casey has arrived at Pichilinque, Mexico,
aboard his flagship. the Wisconsin. She is
on her way to Puget Sound
Evening star., 1902-03-17
British Ambassadors Return.

Lord Pauncefote, the British ambassa-
dor. has returned to Washington from a
visit to Mr.. George Vanderbilt at Biltmore,
N. c. Aside from the social aspect of the
ambassadors trip, he also expected to re-
cuperate in some measure from the at
tacks of asthma and rheumatic gout which
trouble him. but on his return, 1t is under
stood. he finds his health still far from the
best.
Evening star., 1902-03-17
SAILED FOR PANAMA.
Departure of the Philadelphia From
Guayauuil

The Navy Department has received a
cablegram from Capt. Reisinger of the L.
s. S. Philadelphia, announcing his depart
ure aboard that vessel from Guayaqul.
Ecuador, for Panama. her present station.
The Philadelphia was sent down to Guaya-
quill TO investigate claims of illegal arrest
and imprisonment of American citizens
but as yet no report of the outcome has
been received here
Evening star., 1902-03-17
British Barkentine Ashore.

NEW YORK. March 1.-THE British
Barkentine Persia. from Buenos Ayres for
New York. with a cargo OF hides. went
ashore last night near Point Lookout, L. ].
Her crew Of ten men were taken OF In the
breeches buoy by the Long Beach life say
ing crew. The Persia registers o5S tons
net, and halls from Hantsport n n.
Evening star., 1902-03-17
of North Carolina to the judgeship Of the
Cape Nome district.
Guests Of the President.

Dr. Won Holleben, the German ambassa-
dor, dined with the President Saturday
night. The ar,hasra+ a+'"- = ---
ter party, having al his guests Mrs. Roose-
yeli, MISS ,.s...s.;, -
McCawley and Mr. G. D. Reeves
Among the Presidents visitors Saturday
night were Secretary Root, Chairman
Payne of the ways and means committee
and State Senator Stranahan. The latter
stated that he would enter his duties as
collector Of the port of New York, to sue
ceed Mr.. Bidwell, April 1.
Evening star., 1902-03-17
"THE BEST MEDIUM.

One of the largest hardware
dealers in Washington says:
"A large percentage of the
men of Washington read no
local paper except The Star. 1t
is the best advertising medium
in Washington for any and all
lines of trade. New York does
not have a newspaper as good
as The Star"
Evening star., 1902-03-17
The Mcclellan Leaves Malta.

Quartermaster General Ludington Ii In
formed that the transport Mcclellan left
Malta this morning for Manila with troops
including a battalion OF the nth Cavalry
from Fort Myer. Va. The Mcclellan has
on board number OF people from Wash
ington.
Evening star., 1902-03-17
STATE ELECTION LAWS.
The Crumpacker Resolution to Be Re-
ported.

The committee on rules OF the House to-
day decided to report the Crumpacker reso-
luton for an fnvestigatisn by q committee
Of thirteen Of the election laws OF the sew
eral states to ascertain whether and to
what extent the franchise ts abridged. The
resolution win not be called up for several
days.
Evening star., 1902-03-17

King Edward Will Net 90 Abroad.
LONDON, March 17.-It. was ofsicially an
nounced today that King Edward will not
ro abroad this year. He will cruise In
British waters on board the royal yacht
Victoria and Albert
Evening star., 1902-03-17
sir Richard Temple Dead.

LONDON. March 17.-Sir Richard Tenn
Pile, the former governor Of Bombay. and
who had held other important positions II
India, 10 dead. He was born In 1618.
Evening journal., 1902-10-08
CROWD LAUGHS
At MIKE BYRNE
Made This Demonstration When He
Asked That He Be Sent to Con
6ress--Meeting a Frost

attended the
Republican
majority whom occupied
meeting frost
he elected Congress, member Of the audience
will better than did the Italian Indictments
band pleading
little the meeting this
the that the this
did himself Of a
the William Michael
the audience Mccall
failed
Wilmington he
he % Addeks meeting left the city
Attorney opened
grets then introduced
Byrne
the the former dstaOrny said that in the absence of
Mccall would audience with few thoughts from
the representative from Delaware to Washington.
three duties for Republicans
Delaware
third the
people Byrne
greeted with laughter.
United Senate with Mr.
Addicks said Mr. Byrne was 81
Republicans all strife and elect Republican
Legislature
the majority votes selected and if
majority let him remain at his home Clay
mont"
Evening journal., 1902-10-08

have gone into the fight to win, and
they would not be doing justice to
themselves or to the great body of
organized workmen throughout the
country and other persons who have
and are financially assisting them in
the present struggle"
This is the tenor Of the remarks of
most Of the mine workers in this re-
gion. In connection with this, $500
striking mine workers Of the Prospect,
Oakdale and Midvale collieries, Of the
Ichigh Valley Coal Company, met in
this city yesterday, and it was an
nounccd after the meeting that they
had unanimously decided to remain on
strike until they get some conces-
sions.
The calling out Of the entire mill
tary force of the state did not cause
a sensation in the Wyoming valley
Wilkesbarre city and the surrounding
country were about as quiet yester
day as any previous day since the sus
pension was inaugurated.
Evening journal., 1902-10-08

Washington, Oct. S.-The following
atement was made public at the
hite House yesterday afternoon:
"On Monday, October 6, Hon. Car
II d. Wright, commissioner of labor,
snt to Philadelphia and gave to Mr..
hn Mitchell the following from the
esident:
IF Mr.. Mitchell will secure the i'm
ediate return to work of the miners
the anthracite regions the president
II at once appoint a commission to
yestigate thoroughly into all matters
issue between the operators and
ners. and will do all within his
wer to obtain a settlement of those
estions in accordance with the re
rt of the commission
Mr.. Mitchell has taken this matter
der consideration, but the president
6 not yet been advised of any de
sion."
The president ~os in consultation
sterday for almost two hours with
smbers of the cabinet relative to the
al strike situation. The president
ard from Commissioner Of Labor
right, who saw Mr.. Mitchell Monday
ght in Philadelphia, and the latter'I
port was that Mr.. Mitchell desired
ne to consider the proposition ant
1t before his associates.
Evening journal., 1902-10-08
WRIT SERVED ON
FRANK ALLEE

James Frank Alice, president of the
Bay State Gas Company. last night, as
he was leaving the Opera House. was
served with a writ by Deputy Sheriff
Charles Smith, which demands him to
appear in Superior Court. this city. on
November "a.
The writ was issued several days ago
in Superior Court on application Of
Anthony Higgins, representing II. Con-
tent & Co., of New York, and it COM
mands Mr.. Alice to appear in court and
show cause why an attachment should
not issue against him for falling to
obey the writ OF mandsmus ordering
the Bay State Gas Company to keep an
open stock ledger in Delaware Office