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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-03
Conferred With Secretary Hay Re-
garding the Pending Charges.

Mr.. Powell Clayton. United States ambas-
sador to Mexico. who arrived in Washing
ton last night, called at the State Depart
ment today and had talk with Secretary
Hay about the charges preferred against
him in connection with the cases Of Mr.
Mealy and DIR. Scott. Afterward Mr.. Clay
ton went over to the White House to pay
his respects to the President. Before his
departure from the City of Mexico the am
bassador received copies Of the charges
preferred by the attorneys for Mealy and
Scott and forwarded through the State De
partment. Consequently he arrived in
Washingt on fully prepared to answer them.
He submitted to Secretary Hay docu-
mentary evidence In contradiction of the
charges. It IL believed that Mr. Ciayton's
presentation Of the case was such as to
completely satisfy Secretary Hay that the
ambassador rhad not been cuipable in any
Of the matters complained Of However, 1t
will be for the President to render a final
decision In this matter. Ambassador Clay
ton is visiting his daughter. the wife of the
Belgian minister Baron Moncheur. Per-
sonally he ldeclines)to make any statement
concerning his case
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-03
DEATH DUE TO ACCIDENT.
Coroner's Final Conclusion Regarding
Case Of Drowning.

In the case of Dimetrious Dildianis, the
Greek boy. who jumped into the river In
the INNER basin near the bathing beach
Tuesday morning and was drowned Coro-
ner hewitt gave a certificate Of accidental
death As stated In The Star at the time,
the boy removed his clothing and placed
1t on an abandoned barge before he
jumped overheard. He then splashed about
in the water short time and finally went
down. Coroner hewitt heard Of the cir
cumstances and gave a certificate OF death
as the result Of suicide. Upon further in
yestigation he changed the certificate and
made It appear that the death was the re-
suit of an accident. Speaking to a Star
reporter of the affair this afternoon, Coro-
ner hewitt said the case as at first pre-
scented appeared as II the boy had taken
his own life. Later he was informed that
his mind was not strong. and that he had
been In the habit Of enjoying the swimming
pool at the Orphan Asylum. He then con-
cluded that the boy had gone to the river
to go in swimming. with no intention Of
suicide. and gave certificate accordingly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-03
The Entries for Tomorrow.

Following are the entries for tomorrow:
First race, six furlongs-Maru. 9s: Hen
bricks, III; Merriment. &c; The Hoyden.
l0l; Essene. 1903; Meistersinger, 100: Char
lie Moore. I'D.
Second race, maiden two-year-olds; half
mile-Chamblee. 101: LUCIA Bey. 107: Prod
igal Son. 101: Squid 104: Mds. 104: Red
KNIGHT. 1U1: Gloriosa, 1o4; Julia Lyston,
1o4 Miss Simplicity, 1e4; Tribesman. 1oi:
MeXicanna. 1914: Springbrook, 10i; Mirance
104: Aurifer. 104.
Third race, selling: seven furlongs-Jus-
tice. 1893; Illuminate, 81; Alack, 81; Locket,
80
Fourth race, selling: seven furlongs-
Cormorant. los: Rough Rider, 107: All
Saints. 1O6: Filibuster 1O3; Bastile, 103:
Sir Florian. 81: Ringieader. es: sGray
Morn. 30; king Barieycorn, 30; Brisk,
9S; 'Flara. IS.
Fifth race. maidens: six and half fur
longs-Dr. Gerber. 112; Mango, 112; Fa-
bius. 112; Bif, 10; Aline Abbott. los:
Belle of the Ring. los; Father Dan. 90.
Sunnyport. 81; Nala. 81; High Carnival, 81:
Clipper 81: Gay Hilda, Of.
Sixth race, selling: mile and hundred
yards-Eloim. no: Farrell, 107: Little Lots.
1O1: Carroll D.. 90; Rightaway. 81: Fonso-
luca, 10; Batyah. 81; Cherished. sc; Jack
McGinn. 101; 'Ringleader. 102
Apprentice allowance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-03
Building Permits Issued.

Building permits were issued today as
follows:
Mrs Bridget Cudmore. to build a two
story and basement brick dwelling at 12o6
North Capitol street northwest; cost, 81. 600
Marie Brolaskey, to build a three-story
tenement house at lob I'D street north
west: cost. 5000.
Bridget A Glennan, to build two two
story frame dwellings at is and 20 WASH
iEgton street, Anacostia. ID. C; cost. $1,000.
Richard A. Edefin, to build two-story
and cellar brick dwelling at 254 Sth street
southeast: cost, $3.440.
Mrs. Margaret E. Larcombe. TO build
two-story and basement brick dwelling. at
24S Sth street southeast: cost, 81 800.
Y. A. Hundley. to make general repairs in
the rear Of 3126 14th street northwest: cost,
$50.
Washington Base Ball Park. to move the
right field seats and relocate. without en-
largement at ball park. Florida avenue be-
tween 18th and 14th streets northeast;
cost S125.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-03
THE HOUSE.

The House today resumed the considera-
ton of the Senate bill to promote the
efficiency of the revenue cutter service.
Mr.. Pedgett Tenn) the first speaker, OPP
posed the measure.
Mr.. Johnson IS. CO also opposed the bill.
Mr. Littlefield tMe.) made an earnest
speech in favor of the measure.
He declared that the revenue cutter serv
ice was legitimately a part of the war arm
of the government, and said that that sery
ice fired the first shot in the civil war and
in the war with Spain. 1t was the settled
policy of the government to retire officers
of the army ana navy, and he commended
that the officers of the revenue cutter Sery-
ice, who stood on the same footing in time
of war, should be entitled to the same privi-
lege in regard to longevity pay and retire
ment.
After some further remarks by Mr.. Shat
roth (Col) against the bill Mr.. Mann 1ll)
closed for the opposition He denied that
the first gun in the Spanish American war
fired by the revenue cutter service
He said the first gun was fired by the Span
iards at Manila, because through negligence
aboard the revenue cutter McCullOch the
burning out of that ships Smokestack gave
notice of the approach of the American
fleet.
In concluding he declared that II the door
TO a civil pension list was once opened no
one could predict how long the roll would
become.
Mr.. Hepburn Gowa) closed the debate for
the friends of the bill. He secuted the idea
that the enactment of the pending bill
would be the entering wedge for civil
pension list.
He created a great laugh by his descrIp-
ton of Mr.. Mann, who. he said, wanted to
fight '.all the time and verything."
IF there is anything in the theory Of the
transmigration of souls" said he. II expect
that at some future time the gentleman
from Illinois will again appear on earth in
the semblance of a mule with four legs, all
in active operation at the same time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-03
OFFICERS FEAR CONSPIRACY.
Unusual Number of Prisoners Escap
ing From Fort Sheridan.

CHICAGO. April 3.-Fort Sheridan off
GERS. it is said fear there is conspiracy
among the military prisoners at the post
TO escape. and extra precautions are to be
taken to guard the rest of the prisoners.
w. P. King. prisoner held for de ertion,
is the last one to escape. making the fourth
occupant of the guard house to find his
way to freedom during the last two days.
King was a member of Company X, LIST
Cavalry and was awaiting trial for deser-
ton. He disappeared while his companions
were watching the arrival of General Mac
Arthur. the new commandant. No trace of
him has been found.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-03
THE SHIPPING BILL.
It's Consideration by the House Com
mittee to Begin Next Week.

The House committee Oh merchant ma
rine and fisheries today decided to begin
next Thursday the consideration of the
ship subsidy bill and to hold series of
hearings to- develop arguments for or
against the measure
Conservative opinion in the House is
that the bill will not be passed at this
session. although it may be reported from
the committee. Nothing short of making
1t party measure and bringing to bear
pressure from the administration and the
House leadership could pass the bill 1t
this time, it is believed. There is a strong
undercurrent of opposition to the bill i;
the republican delegations from states in
the middle west
Inc advisability of passing the bill on
the eve of congressional elections is doubt
ed by some republicans from that section,
VINO are afraid of the effect in the cam
paign.
The friends of the bill have not ADAM
doned their efforts in its behalf however
They will urge it along slowly, feeling,
pubic sentiment and sounding the western
republicans as the hearings progress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-03
FOR NEW BUILDINGS.
colum bian University Effects Loan
Of $36O,OOO.

The Columbian University, with its usual
progressive spirit. will soon begin the work
of erecting the proposed new buildings for
it's medical school and hospital. To accom-
plish the pslrpesesthe university has made
a loan of $360.0D0. There was placed on
record today deed of trust to secure the
payment of that amount to the Fidelity
Trust Company of Philadelphia. The prop
erty pledged comprises the university build
ings at 18th and H streets. and on the
north side of H street between 18th and
14th streets. The trustees named are George
H. Kyd Of Philadelphia and Watson J.
Newton of this city.
The loan. it is set forth, is to be repaid
April 1. 1905, with the privilege of making
partial payments at any period when in
terest falls due The interest rate is 40
per cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-03
General Manager Stone Testifles.

Mr.. Melville e. Stone OF New York city.
general manager OF the Associated Press.
was the first witness this afternoon in the
Captain Christmas Investigation. Mr..
Stone was asked by Mr.. Dalzell II con-
tract had ever been made between the AS
ISOLATED Press and Captain Christmas
He replied positively that no such con-
tract had ever been made. that all con-
tracts made by the Associated Press had to
pass through his hands. and that none what
ever had been made with Captain Christ
mas.
Mr.. Stone protested against having the
Associated Press dragged into this matter
and presented the committee an Associated
Press cable dispatch from Copenhagen
dated today, which gave denial from the
Danish government that 1t had official deal
ings with Captain Christmas. also stating
that the Danish minister there had denied
an audience to Captain Christmas and had
refused to accept hia report
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-03
RUSS|A'S SUGAR TAX
Not Likely to Be Changed
at Present.
MUST YIELD IN END
EFFECT OF BRUSSELS CONFER
ENcE ON SITUATION.
st. Petersburg Paper Points Out the
Weakness of the Russian
Position.
MUST YIELD IN END

Correspondence of the Associated Press.
ST. PETERSBURG, March 1S-The cor
respondent of the Associated Press inquired
at the finance ministry here as to whether
the Brussels sugar convention would be
likely to pave the way for an understanding
between the United States and Russia on
the sugar question. The impression given
by the minister's response was that there
was no Immediate prospect of a change in
the commercial relations of the two coun-
tries. The Wjestnik Finanzoff, organ of the
ministry, however in recent article said:
There is no doubt that the treaty powers
will follow the example of North America
and will impose compensatory duty on
our export sugar which will exclude 1t from
the worlds markets, although. as already
set forth. 1t enjoys no sort Of export pre-
MUM. 1t is further very probable that the
heightened competition will make sales in
the east more difficult.
To Enlarge Domestic Market.
AS we must anticipate such consequences
from the Brussels convention we must en-
deavor, by all means to attain the aim
that we have long had in view-we must
enlarge the domestic market and adapt our
production to this market"
The foregoing comedies that Russia stands
Wholly alone IN the OPINION tnat lier fcNe-
nuc and regulation system does not amount
to payment of an export premium. The
adaptation of production to domestic con-
sumption will necessarily remove the cause
of difference between the United States and
Russia.
The article in The Wjestnik Finanzoff fur
tier declared that Russia had no intention
of adhering to the convention. AT pres
ent the amount Of sugar exported to Europe
is given 10 or j. per cent of the total
production. The Wjestnik Finanzoff adds:
Sugar Producers Losses.
Sugar producers estimate that they have
sustained a loss of b .0oo, 00o roubles through
expectation to western Europe since Sep
TENDER, 1885
Ii was then that the present regulations
were first enforced The conclusion is not
that this was made good by domestic taxa
ton amounting 10 export premium, but
merely that sugar valued at this amount
can now be advantageously disposed of at
home
The future program includes lower prices
at the expense Of the monopolists of the re-
fined sugar market and through organiza-
ton of the retail trade and restriction OF
production.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-03
ALBATROss HAD ROUGH TRIP.
Quartermaster Barnkie Drowned on
WAY to Honolulu.

HONOLULU, March 24.-The Z. S. s..
Albatross arrived in port today from San
Francisco The vessel is under command
of Commander Cnauncey Thomas L. S. N.
and has on board Dr. c. H. Gilbert, J. O.
Snyder and W. X. Fisher of Stanford Uni
versity, and Prof. Mating of the Universe
ty of Iowa, who will make collection of
fishes and marine vegetation Very rough
weather was encountered on the trip. Dur
ing the night of March IL Y. Barnkie, the
quartermaster, was washed overheard and
drowned.
The Albatross spent several days uredg-
ing and sounding. She will remain in port
about six days and then continue her
sounding expedition around the different is
lands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-03
FOR NATIONAL DEFENsEs.
Appropriations for Fortifcations Re-
ported to the House.

The House committee on appropriations
today ordered reported the bill making APP
propriatiohs for fortifcations and other de-
lenses.
The estimates on which the bill Is based
aggregate H6. 500, 3oS.6 go. Of which sum there
is recommended IN the bill appropriations
amounting to So. ss2, 455. which sum is SOL
$50 less gan wsj appropriated in the last
fortidcatiSn actf
During the Forty ninth Congress no ap-
preparations were made on account of forti-
hcations. their maintenance or armament.
ana Tor the twelve fiscal years 1875 to 1886,
inclusive. che appropriation by Congress on
this account averaged only $40, $50 per an
mum, andSenly $a63 500 per annum for the
fourteen years including 1887 and 1883, for
which latter two fiscal years no specific
appropriations were made, as stated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-03
Republican Nominees in Oregon.

The Oregon republican state convention.
i'm session at Portland yesterday afternoon.
nominated the following ticket:
Governor, w. ]. Furnish. Umatilla county.
Justice of the supreme court. p. S. Bean
(renominated).
Secretary of state. F. L. Dunbar (renomi-
nated).
State treasurer, c. s.. Moore (renomi-
nated1.
Superintendent Of public instruction, ]. III.
Alderman (renominatedl.
Attorney general. A. M. Crawford, Doug
las county.
State printer. j. r. Whitney. Linn county.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-03
Fatal Family Quarrel.

NASHVILLE. Tenn, April S.-Rufus
Steeiman, son of a wealthy citizen of Lin
coin county. shot and killed his brother-in-
law. Frank Warren. Warren and his wife
had a quarrel on Saturday. Mrs. Warren
went to her parents home. Warren threat
ened to kill the entire Steelman family and
went armed to the home of the latter to
fulfill his threat Rufus Steelman inter-
cepted Warren just as he rode up to the
house and shot him dead.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-03
THE DEBATE RESUMED
Senators Discuss the Cleo
margarine Bill.
LARD ON TABLE
MIR. FORAKER SUGGESTS AMEND
MENTS TO THE BILL.
Mr.. Penrose Declares That Dominance
of the Imitation Would Ruin
the Butter Marker.

In the presentation today of some petitions
in the Senate against the passage of the
oieomargarne bill. Mr.. Kean IN. j. laid
before the Senate "a sample of oleomarga-
rine." The chair (Mr Frye said the sam
pie of oleomargarine would be laid on the
table.
Consideration then at the conclusion of
routine business was resumed of the oleo-
margarine bill.
Police Powers of States.
Mr.. Rawlins CUtah) maintained that Con-
gress had no authority to regulate the po-
lice powers within the states. The bill
could be sustained only on the exercise of
the taxing power, yet, he said, not sena-
tor would vote for the bill for the purpose
Of raising revenue.
Under this measure he maintained. the
dealer was not prevented from deceiving
his customers. as the dealer would be able
to impose upon his customers the oleomar
garine as butter. obtaining therefor butter
prices for the substitute product
In opposing the measure, Mr.. Teller ad-
mitted that it would be regarded by the
courts revenue measure and that they
would hold that the tax was laid legally
and properly. He regarded the bill
preSSive in its purposes and q tax upon
consumption.
Mr.. Foraker Ohio conceded that oleo-
margarine was wholesome article of food,
although he confessed that. prior to the
pending debate, his prejudices had been
against the product. The measure was de-
fective in some particulars, in his Judgment,
and he advocated the adoption of some
amendments he had proposed One of his
objections to the measure was that it
MI na1 20 In, fIa
espionage of government officers and one of
his amendments was to remedy that OBJ
lection. His other amendment provided
that no artificial coloring should be used in
the manufacture of oleomargarine. AS the
bill stood, he pointed out no oleomargarine
could be manufacture with ingredients
that would impart a yellow caste to the
product.
Mr.. Penrose Pa), in a brief speech. put
himself on record as in favor of the pend
ing bill.
Dominance of Oleomargarine.
The inevitable consequence, he said. of
the dominance of the oleomargarine indus
try would be to drive the butter maker
from the market, as his business would be
Improbable. Unless he supported the pend
ing BILL he would do violence to his convic-
lions and to the great farming community
which he represented.
Mr.. Carmack CTenn.) in opposing the
measure said the dairy interests of his
state were greater even than the cotton
seed oil industry. Notwithstanding that fact
he regarded the bill as a piece of vicious
legislation-really what Oleomargarine was
alleged to be-a penal statute coored in
imitation of a revenue law.
Motion to Recommit Lost.
The first test vote on the oleomargarine
hill this afternoon was ON a motion to re-
commit, which was lost, So to 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-03
TWO KILLED, FOUR INJURED.
Blast Furnace in South Chicago Steel
Works Explodes,

CHICAGO, April 3.-Two men were killed
and four injured by an explosion in one
Of the blast furnaces at the Illinois steel
works in South Chicago today. The ex-
pIosion forced a mass of molten metal
through the blowout" One man, not
identified. was burned to crisp. The
other, Nicholas Matursock. died after lin
gering several hours In agony. 1t is said
the injured will recover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-03
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
Relocation of Offices, as Recently Pub
lished in Star, Approved.

The justices If the Supreme Court Of the
District of Columbia, in General Term.
have decided to approve the relocating OF
the districts of the local justices of the
peace substantially i'm accordance with the
plan recently submitted and urged by the
Bar Association and the Real Estate Tx
change. The plan was published In full In
The Star. The only difference therefrom I'm
the plan approved will be to interchange
the numerical designations of districts No.
s and No. g. The formal order Will be
signed tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-03
FOURTEENTH STREET EXTENDED
Engineer Commissioner Favors Ap-
preparation for Improvement

Col. John Biddle the Engineer Commits
sioner. has recommended to his associates
of the District board that a favorable re-
port be made to Congress on the proposed
amendment to the District appropriation
bill appropriatiag SIG. coo for the improve
ment of the roadway of 18th street extend
ed to the northern limit of the Saul tract
The land necessary for this extension has
been dedicated. The appropriation is to be
asked for on the supposition that the Capt.
tai Traction Company will extend its line
over the new street and pay for the paving
Of a considerable strip in the center.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-03

The War Department IL advised Of the ar
rival Of the transport Crook at San Fran
cisco from Manila with the following pas
sengers: Third Battalion. 18th Infantry, en-
listed strength ISL. accompanied by the fol-
lowing officers of that regiment: Captains
Wren, Durfee ana Cordray; Lieutenants
Bell Thomas. Clendnonin and Smith. One
contract surgeon. There were casualties
during voyage
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-03
MI. Rand's Assignment.

H. H. Rand OF Milwaukee. Wis. who was
yesterday appointed TO a confidential posi-
ton in the Post Office Department, has
been assigned to duty in the rural free de-
livery service. This appointment in no
way affects r. II. Whitney of the same
city. who Will continue to act as private
secretary to the Postmaster General.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-03
Will Pardon Lieut.. Durfee.

General Leonard Wood. military governor
of Cuba, has informed the War Depart
ment that he will pardon Lieut.. Oscar s.
Durfee, now in prison In Cuba, to take eff
feet on the Goth instant. Lieut.. Durfee is
serving q ten years sentence for the al
legged defaicafion Of 81 ,O00.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-03
TREASURE BOX FOUND IN CANAL
It Contained $3, 600 in Gold and Brass
Pieces.

ROCK FALLS Ill. April 3.-While men
were excavating in the Hennepin canal
feeder near Tampico, ILL.,, they discovered
a queer-looking box. When it was opened
1t was found to contain gold coin to the
amount of $3,0e0 and a large amount of
brass pieces. As nearly as could be ascer-
tanned the coin is Spanish. Last summer a
number of human skulls and a treasure box
containing about 5000 in Spanish coins
was found in the canal near Tampico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-03
Brevets in the Marine Corps.

Col r. l. Meade has been commissioned
. brigadier general, by breyet, In the Ma
rine Corps; Major @. Richards as lieuten-
ant colonel; Capt n. III. Hall, as major
and First Lieut.. W. G. Powell as captain
These brevets date from the 10th of Feb
ruary last.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-03
Government Bonds.
RACES AT BENNING.
Another Good Crowd Witnesses the
Sport Today.
CHI TO The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
BENNING RACE TRACK, d C. April
3.-Another good crowd turned out today
at Benning. Outside of the first two events
the program looks good. Scratches I'm the
second make that race a two-horse affair.
The track is dry and fast
Following are the scratches at 80 pm:
In the second. Blue and Orange. Frocks
and Frills: Caithness in the third: Wood
chuck and The Bandit i'm the fourth. and
Donna Honora in the fifth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-03
To Succeed Col. Story.

BY direction of the President. Major Sedg-
wick Pratt. Artillery Corps. has been de-
tailed as member Of the board of ord
nance and Notifications, now in session in
this city. to fill a vacancy caused by the
relief OF Col. Story. now In command of
the Artillery School at Fort Monroe, Va
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-03
Bought for $34, 600.

.he property at ia 7th street northwest
was today transferred by Herman c. Ewald
to James W. Orme. The price was $34, OO0
but because of an all-cash payment a re-
duction was made. The negotiations were
conducted by Sullivan & Heitmuller.