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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-17
The HIGHW ,Y dF TRADE AN
TRAVEL.

The South thern Railway hegs 10 call atten-
tian u Its unequallcd facilities for reaching
All points In Florida. the South aud south
VEST It is Justly termed the representative
railway of the SOUTH the highway OF trnte
and travel. Its important through c""Nec-
tions. through ear arrangements, complete
dining-car service. quick and convenient
schedules. cOmmends Il TO the travelling pn.-
lie.
In addition to many local trains operated
by this prog ogrrssiYe company. the folio" ing
through limited trains are run daily iLr
Washington and southwestern lAmitel.
The New York and Florida Express. lSr
United States Fast Mail The New lors
and Atlanta Express. 'lhe Washington,
Richmond aud Florida Limited, " me- ASH
ingtou and chattanooga Limited.
The Southern's Palm Limited. formerly
known as the New York and Florida Limit
ed will be inaugurated early ia January
1902. and will run solid between New ors
and st. Augustine. Florida. All of these
trains carry dining GAYS; thus providing "a
great convenience and time-saver 10 the pub
Ns
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-04-17
FREDERICKSBURG Va, THURSDAY APRIL II 1902
THE LAST SHOT At APP0MATTOX.
A Claim That II Was Fired By the Freder.
Icksburg Artillery.

Mr.. c. B. Fleet, OF 'Lynchburg, publishes
the following letter in the Petersburg
Index Appeal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-15
HEARING POSTPONED.
Continuance in Cases of Alleged Viola
ton Of Anti-Smoke Law.

Former Judge c. c. Cole today appeared
In the. Police Court as counsel for Lindley
E. Sinclair Of the Washington Traction
and Electric Company, charged with thirty
three violations Of the anti-smoke law at
the different power houses of the company
on various dates. and asked Judge Scott to
grant continuance n the case, which was
set for trial before jury today
He informed the court that he and Mr.,
Darlington, who represents the traction
company. were both engaged in the upper
court today.
The request was granted, and one of the
thirtythree cases will be called tomorrow.
Mr.. Sinclair is absent from the city but
is expected to return by tomorrow, In which
case it is probable that he will appear in
court.
Judge Cole stated that he hoped to reach
an agreement with the prosecuting attor-
ney whereby the remainder of the cases
could be heard by the court instead of a
jury, thus saving a great deal of time and
expense. 1t was intimated that this would
be done unless higher power interviewed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-15
COL. HooToN PROMOTED.
Recently Created Brigadier Generals
Retired Today.

Brig. Gems. Isaac D. DeRussy, Andrew S.
Burt and Michael V. Sheridan, recently ap
pointed. were placed on the retired list to-
day on their own applications. after forty
years service. One of the vacancies in the
list of brigadier generals thus created has
been filed by the promotion of Col Mott
Hooton, 2Sth Infantry, who will be regu-
iarly retired for age tomorrow. The Sem
ate acted upon his nomination today,
promptly confirming it.
Gen. Hooton is native of Pennsylvania,
and entered the army as a volunteer SER
geant in June. 1851. He served creditably
throughout the war Of the rebellion, and
was mustered out IN March, 1865, as a ma
jor of volunteers. He was brevetted major
of volunteers for gallant and meritorious
services in the battle Of the Wilderness,
and was brevetted major in the regular
army for gallant services in action against
the Indians at Spring Creek, Mont, in Oc-
tober. 1867. He reached the grade Of colonel
in February, 1901 and has recently served
with his regiment in the Philippines.
1t is expected that three more colonies
who served during the civil war will also
be promoted to the grade Of brigadier gen
eral in a few days. and similarly retired on
their own applications.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-15
CUBAN RECIPROCITY.
Effort of Mr.. Payne to Get Vote Fri
day Evening.

Chairman Payne Of the ways and means
committee will make motion In the
House tomorrow TO close general debate on
the Cuban reciprocity bill and bring vote
by Friday evening. The motion will be
opposed by the democrats, who do not de-
sire limitation of debate at this time and
who have the further purpose of forcing
the beet sugar republicans to show their
hand in a proposition of that kind.
1t IS understood today that the DISPOSE
tion of the beet sugar republicans is to ac
cede 10 the limitation of debate proposed
by Chairman Payne. There are still about
twenty beet sugar men who desire to talk
on the pending bill, but it Is thought that
they can be accommoda ted between this
time and Friday, especially IL evening ses-
sions are held, as suggested by Chairman
Payne. s.+ ..<-., -.---
The democrats are very much averse to
holding evening sessions, but If the beet
sugar men join with the House leaders
they can carry throughrthe motion tomor-
row and bring the discussion to an end at
the time named. <T's ?, Sp-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-15
PROPOSALS WERE RECEIVED.
British Budget Did Not Materially Az
feet Stocks.

LONDON. April 15.-The budget pro-
posaIs presented to the house OF commons
yesterday were received fairly well on the
departments developed no particular feat.
ure, with the exception of a drop In con-
soils. on selling preparatory to the Issue OF
the new loan. which operators generally
seem to consider will take the form OF a
fresh issue of consols. Operators on the
exchange continued to be hopeful as to the
outcome of the peace conference at Pre-
toria.
The chancellor OF the exchequer Sir. Nj
chael Hicks Beach, in answer TO a ques-
ton. said a rebate would not be allowed on
forward grain contracts, as was allowed
in the case of coal contracts last year.
The new British loan of e32 900 600 Is to
be raised by an Issue of 234 per cent con-
soils.
The chancellor added that he could not
say, on the spur of the moment, whether
the term grain" included peas, haricot
beans, somolina, etc, but he was inclined
The Northwestern Association of Millers,
at a numerously attended meeting held IN
the Liverpool corn exchange today. decided
to advance the price of -four by q shilling
a sack, and to add the new duty Of pence
per hundredwsight on ell -four which
should have been delivered before today.
There was a heavy slump in sugar at
Liverpool today. Prices fell 8 pence TO .
shilling early in the day. with the prospect
of a further decline, in consequence Of
there being no alteration in the sugar dutf.
Spectators had heavily stocked themselves
with sugar in anticipation Of q possible in
crease in the price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-15
With DEPEW'S PROVISO
POPULAR ELECTION OF SENATORS
FAVORED. ....
Action Of the Senate Committee, Mr..
Burrows Voting With the
Democrats.

The Senate committee on privileges and
elections today. by majority Of one. voted
to amend the House resolution providing
for the election of senators by direct vote
Of the people, by adding the amendment Of
fered by Senator Depew. The amendment
is as follows:
THE qualifications of citizens entitled to
sentatives in Congress shall be uniform in
all the states and Congress shall have
power to enforce this article by appropriate
legislation and to provide for the registra-
ton of citizens entitled to vote, the conduct
of such elections and the certification of
the result" +.
The committee voted down the Penrose
amendment providing that senators shall
be apportioned according to the population
of the several states.
The vote on the Penrose amendment was
unanimous. Senator Burrows voted with
the democrats in opposition to the Depew
provision. Otherwise the vote was strictly
on party lines. The division was as fol-
lows:
Ayes-Hoar, Pritchard, McComas For
aker, Depew, Beveridge and Dillingham;.
Noes-Burrows, Pettus, Blackburn, Du-
bois, Bailey and Foster Ia.)-8.
There was a general discussion of the
merits Of the House resolution, and when
the committee adjourned 1t was with the
understanding that a vote should be reach
ed upon 1t as amended at the next regular
meeting of the committee, which will be
held on Tuesday of next week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-15
PALMA OFF TO CUBA.
Citizens Of Central Valley, N. Y, Bid
Him Adieu.

NEW YORK, April 15.-Tomas Estrada
Palma, president-elect Of Cuba, took leave
today of his friends of Central Valley, n.
Y, among whom he lived during eighteen
years of exile from his country. A large
crowd gathered at his old home early and
escorted him to the station, where another
large crowd had assembled. The local vol
unteer firemen and school children headed
by the village band, paraded, and nearly
every one in the crowd carried either an
American or Cuban flag. Farewell ad-
dresses in behalf of the citizens were made
by the Rev. F. c. Harding and Irving
Washburn, and Mr. Palma made brief
response. He said that he left Central
Valley with regret, for II had been a haven
to him when he was driven from his own
country. The people had always treated
him with great Kindness he added, and he
deep gratefulness.
Mr.. Palma will remain In New York until
tomorrow, when he starts south for Cuba
He will land at Gibara and will go from
there to Bayamo. 1t was at Bayamo
twenty-five years ago that his mother
driven into the jungle by Spanish soldiers
died of exposure, and his first duty in Cuba
will be to seek out her neglected grave.
From Bayamo he will go to Manzanillo,
then to Santiago and last to Havana which
he plans to reach on May 8, the day before
the Cuban congress convenes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-15
THE LEADERS CONFER.
Meeting of the Executive Council, A.
F. of L.

Labor leaders from all parts Of the coun-
try, composing the executive council of
the American Federation Of Labor met in
the city yesterday at the A. F. of L. head
quarters, and will consider matters of vital
importance to the labor interests of the
country. The sessions will continue for
cne week, and the business to come be-
fore the council for action will relate to
legislation now pending in Congress, as
well as determining questions affecting
workingmen engaged In controversies with
their employers and the settlement Of dis
putes between organizations.
Mr.. John Mitchell. president Of the United
Mine Workers, arrived in the city this
morning and was present at the session OF
the council beginning at 0 am.
The principal item considered at the
morning meeting was the resolutions In ia
vor of the Chinese exclusion bill to be pre-
sented to Congress in the form OF memo
rial.
The hearing Of the controversy between
the United Brewery Workers National
Union, the International Union Of Steam
Engineers and the International Brother
hood of Stationary Firemen was concluded
this morning just before adjournment for
lunch at o'clock. The executive council
will render decision in the matter as soon
as possible.
Matters referred from yesterdays session
will be taken up this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-15
NORFOLK EDITOR ATTACKED.
James M. Thompson Assaulted by N
B. Joynes.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
PORTSMOUTH. Va, AprA 15-The Of
fice Of the Norfolk Dispatch was partially
wrecked yesterday by N. B. Joynes, the
fourth ward boss, who Is supposed to DOM
mate Norfolk politics. He was accom-
panied by his brother, w. H.. Joynes. The
two sought the editor, Mr. James NJ
Thompson, formerly Of Washington, who
was Joined by his foreman, Mr. Hurt, and
another member of the staff. The editor
was assaulted and Hurt was struck down
as he went to his assistance. A reporter
who went to the assistance was also beaten
The Joyneses were arrested. They were
promptly bailed before they were locked
up
The assault was the result Of the vigor-
Gus attacks that have been made by the
Dispatch upon the existing state of affairs
In Norfolk, and particularly against the
abounding gambling hells there, which
Joynes was accused of having an interest
In and OF protecting. Publications max
Ing these allegations have appeared from
time to time during the past week, and
Mr.. Thompson's friends have feared that
much more serious attacks than that of
today might be made upon him, in fact,
that his life might be in danger, but he
has persistently refused to take any pre-
cautions. The gamblers say that II the at
tacks do not cease there will be further
and more serious trouble 1t is understood
that the assault will result In the forma-
ton OF a committee to Investigate the situ-
alton and take summary action against the
dives
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-15
STRIKE STILL SPREADS
Disorders in Belgium Seem
to Increase.
SCHOOLS FOR BARRACKS
SOCIALIST DISTURBANCE AT Ma
MUIR LAST NIGHT.
Orders Regarding Burial of the Dead
at Brussels Issued by Burgo-
master.
SCHOOLS FOR BARRACKS

BRUSSELS, April 15.-In consequence of
the disorders the pupils of several COM
munal schools have been dismissed and the
premises utilized as barracks for the
troops.
All the factories and mines at Morlan-
welZ, Valare and Nabille have been closed
Socialist disturbances occurred last night
at Namur. A mob stoned the police, who
charged with drawn swords. Subsequently
force Of gendarmes scattered the rioters
The strike is steadily extending in both
this city and its suburbs, especially at Mo-
lenbeek, where a number of large factories
have stopped work.
The military and police have adopted
more stringent measures to preserve order.
The burgomaster has refused the social
lists request to be allowed to follow their
own devices in burying the socialists killed
during Saturdays riots. Orders have been
issued for the procession to held at 6 in the
morning, without bands or funeral en-
blems Otherwise the interment must be
carried out at night
1t Is estimated that the strikers In the
Charleroi district now number so 600 There
are frequent parades there but the town
is generally peaceful. In accordance with
the advice of the strike leaders
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-15
STRIKE SITUATION.
Journeymen Carriage Makers Express
Confidence-Masters Firm.

Journeymen Carriage Makers Express
Confdence-Masters Firm.
There seems to be no change today In the
situation between the employers and strik-
ing carriage workers. Very few men were
put to work this morning in the places
made vacant by the strikers. and at the
union headquarters it was declared that
men. they could not find them, because of
the scarcity of carriage workers in this
and other cities.
The Carriage Makers Association held
an executive meeting last night, but when
seen this morning President Trazzare re-
fused to make any statement as to the ac-
tion taken at the meeting. He also de-
clined to confirm or deny that the members
of the association were standing firm IN
their decision to hold out against the strik-
ers' demands. 1t was stated by an en-
ployer however that all the members of
the association are as strong as ever in
their determination to stand by their for
mer action in regard to the strike.
He also said that while business in the
shops was crippled 1t Is not paralyzed, and
considerable work is being done.
1t has been suggested by the employers
that they will adopt plan similar to that
of the master plumbers and lend assistance
delay.
The journeymen continue hopeful and de-
clare their intention OF prolongtng the
strike. They will hold a meeting tonight
and perhaps further outline a plan Of action
for the future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-15
MR.. POTTS APPLIED FIRST.
His Selection for Naval Attache in the
Foreign Capitals.

As Commander Beehler, United States ma
val attache at Berlin, Vienna and Rome,
Will not be recalled to the United States
until next fall the Navy Department has
not found it necessary 70 make the formal
order detailing his successor as naval at
tache. and this order Will probably be de-
layed until late in the summer AS has
been stated before. the Navy Department
has contemplated the assignment of Lieu
tenant Commander Templin Potts now on
duty at Annapolis 10 this foreign service
just year ago Mr. Potts, hearing that
Commander Beehler was soon 10 be re-
Ieved. made application for the assign
ment. and as ne was the first to apply, and
was otherwise considered we'll fitted for the
service desired, he was slated for the place
There were two other applications. but as
they followed Mr. Potts the applicants were
told that they must take their turn as Mr.
Potts had first choice. All of this is said
TO have antsdated the famous Schley trial,
in which Mr.. Potts WAS a witness by
nearly half year: i'm fact. the trial was
not then in contemplation. 1t Is said at the
department that nothing is known of any
intention to change the plans relative to
the succession of Commander Beehler,
though of course the formal order not hay-
ing been made, d change could be easily
effected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-15
Army Orders.

Lieut. Cols. NJ. c. Foots o. the 9th In
fantry and James Regan of the 1st In
fantry have exchanged pa.ces.
Capt. e. A. Sarratt, Artiliery Corps, has
been relieved from duty at the Military
Academy and ordered to join his regular
station.
eapts. q. H. Macdonald, 10th Cavalry.
and John X. Moore, 18th Infantry. and 1st
Lieut.. Harold Hammond, 9th Infantry,
have been assigned to duty at the Military
Academy.
Second Lieut.. Robert L. Weeks, recently
appointed, has been assigned to the 18th
Infantry and sordsred to join that regi-
Second Lieut.. velnesi VIM. g. weod. Artillery
Corps. recently appointed, has been as
signed to duty with the Coast Artillery at
Fort McHenry, Nd
CONTRACT Dental Surgeon J.. h Bernheim
at San Francisco has been ordered to the
Philippines for assignment to duty.
Major NJ. G. Martin, quartermaster, has
been ordered to temporary duty in New
York in connection with the construction
OF certain public buildings for the army
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-15
CARNEGIE INSTITUTION.
Meeting of the Executive Committee
Held This Afternoon.

Al important meeting of the executive
committee of the Carnegie Institution was
held this afternoon at the offices Of the in
stttution, 18th and X streets northwest
The meeting was called, it Is understood
to discuss some matters of more than or
dinary moment. DIR. Gilman of Baltimore
who is president of the executive commit
tee, Will leave this country for Europe this
week. and the purpose of his trip is said to
be particularly IN the interest of the Car
negie Institution.
The meeting of the executive committee
was held behind closed doors. The COM
mittee is composed of DR.. Gilman OF Baltt-
more. DIR. Billings of New York Mr. Abram
5. Hewitt OF New York DIR. S. Weir
Mitchell Of Philadelphia. Secretary of War
Root. DR.. Charles Wolcott OF the geological
survey and Mr.. Carroll d. Wright of the
bureau of labor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-15
Death Of Major Grandy.

The War Department Is notified by cable
from Manila. p. l., Of the death Of Luther
B. Grandy, major and surgeon, volunteers,
Saturday at Ldpa, Island Of Luzon, p. l.,
of apoplexy.
Major Grandy was native Of Georgia
and served as surgeon Of the 3D. Georgia
Volunteer Infantry from June, 1898. to
April, 1899. In July, 1899, he was appointed
captain and assistant surgeon Of the 85th
Volunteer Infantry and served with 1t in
the Philippines up to the time OF his death,
at Lipa, p. l., on the 18th instant. He
reached the grade Of major and surgeon
March III 190L
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-15
NO NEWS OF PEACE.
Mr.. Balfour Replies to Interpretations
in Parliament.

LONDON, April 15.-The government
leader, A J. Balfour, replying to question
In the house of commons today, announced
that the ministers had no information to
inpart on the subject of the South African
peace negotiations, nor under the circum-
stances. could any information be impaired
at the present stage of the negotiations
The government Mr.. Balfour added, would
Immediately inform parliament of the fact
when they had any news to communicate.
The British cabinet met at noon today
Among other business considered was the
reply of the Boer leaders to the govern
ment's communication, mentioned by A. }.
Balfour, the government leader in the
house of commons yesterday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-15
GIVING ASSESSORS MORE TIME.
Proposed Postponement Of Payment of
Taxes.

Senator Mcmillan today introduced in the
senate bill to postpone the payment of
taxes on real estate In the District of Co
lumbia for the fiscal year 1903 from next
November to May, 1903. This bill was in
troduced upon request of the assessor of
the District, and is for the purpose Of al
lowing more time for completing the work
or reassessment and equalzatio now un-
der way 1t has been found practically
impossible to complete Slis work in time
TO allow proper opportunity for appeal
and get the book ready for the payment of
the tax next November, A joint resolu-
tion similar to the above was introduced
In the House yesterday by Mr.. Mndd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-15
M. SIPIAGUINE KILLED.
Russian Cabinet Officer Victim of an
Assassin.

ST. PETERSBURG April 15.-The minis
ter of the interior. NJ. Sipiaguine. was shot
at and fatally wounded, at 1 o'clock this
afternoon in the lobby of the ministerial
offices, by man who held pistol close to
the minister's person. The wounded man
died at p. m.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-15
Recommendation as to Beef
Trust Investigation.
STEPS ALREADY TAKEN
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL HAS
ORDERED AN INQUIRY.
Reply to the Interrogation Of Chair
man Ray of the House Committee
on the Judiciary.

The House committee on the judiciary to-
day took up the Thayer resolution for an
investigation of the methods of the alleged
beef trust. and after giving Mr.. Thayer a
hearing voted to report the resolution back
to the House with the recommendation that
it lie on the table" With this report Is a
copy of Chairman Rays request for infor-
nation on the subject and Mr.. Knox's re-
ply thereto.
Chairman Rays letter to the Attorney
General reads:
kindly inform me: Il. Has your atten-
tion been called to the matter alleged in
House resolution 2O3. a copy of which is
annexed? .. Have you been requested to
take any official action in the matter? g.
Have you any evidence of the existence Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-15
THE DISTRICT BILL.
Public Hearing Will Be Given Tomor-
row Morning.

A public hearing on the District Of Coum-
bia appropriation bill will be held at 10
o'clock tomorrow morning. The subcommt-
tee of the House appropriations committee
having this bill In charge concluded with
the District officials yesterday AFTERNOON,
and after hearing other persons interested
in projects contained in the measure, the
bill will be taken up by the committee in ex-
ecutiye session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-15
ACCIDENT ON BATTLE SHIP.
Two Lieutenants and Nine Sailors
Killed on the Mars.

QUEENSTOWN, April 15.-Gunnery Lieu
tenant James H. s. Bourne, Lieutenant Mil
Ter and nine bluejackets were instantly
killed yesterday by the bursting of a Pinch
gun on board the British flrst-class battle
ship Mars during gun practice off Bereha-
ven. In addition several men were injured
by the explosion. The breach Of the gun
blew out after it had twice missed fire
The bodies of the two men who were sight
ing the gun were scattered to pieces and
blown overheard. The injured seamen were
brought ashore here today.