Evening Star Newspaper, June 18, 1884, Page 5

THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D Cc - 2 »e WEDNESDAY, JUNE.18. 1884-DOUBLE SHEET. FOR SALE—LOT: 1 ON BLA reet cars. $60 cash = MITCHELL, Kei Ee Santé IST FIO" SALE-A BARGAIN—A GOOD LOT 0! Yt Ha ay 1 O streets, w ail five roots hen DANLNE BUILDING th an am NS—AT CHAU used Lut @ short t th: one Baty Omen: mee Melecleon, $10. Also, m and Organs at low lures for cash or ob Jels-6t 0D WILL, FU ames of the “Ho Busy or ss Teh and Q ete VOR SALE OF DRUG STORE, V sell on account of death, utheast, - JOR SALE_A FIRST-CLASS HOF busines wacon STOC AND Li fy 438 tb street & w. Je FITTED RES centrally k At S16 Ith street nor OR SALE—RAKE CHAN Elexant Romer ¥ cing <uiity:v enths; only &: : cust owner $400 t ly Grave, gonad ax new, only $250 at PLANO EXCHANGE, NE Can bere n WARESOUME 423 008 D Ww ing a god cash business, 6 Went, Good reasons given for selling . j9 in oil 100 Pr with pl Vania aven TRICYCLE, GOOD AS. wir. Apply to'C. H. sh frame, 85.| Mc- styles. both second-hand me aud Village Carte pest of ances, + and Repository, Tith northwest. AND $5 PER fi (AND BEST A LARGE Irearis, LOT KR SALE-1 INVITE RIAGE- st THE Can ln mys-Jm PMEXT as, &C., | ROBIE H. Gka: | ne prowptly epository and Factory, 410-416 —PERSONS APOU tine Si ch st. Ww, T PURCHASING, F in. my lin h c, will find it t ‘as L have cons:ant Thave a fine stock of Lightn : also, Draxs, Landans, 1 nish’ ¢ SAL ar ad- rr wa Surries spond a ties. ‘M. F. DOWNEY. stables, to 162 L street, ap?4-3m eS, BUGGIFS, JUMPSEATS Varnished Waons a spectalty. Trimming promptly att A warranted as represented J J. ¢ Mostreet, West Washington. ____ PROFESSIONA EET RELIEVED WITHOUT PA IN A FE Coms, Bunions, Tnverted treated” Dr. WHITE & SON. Penney} ania avent rth Bvtaw stre! fore 08 ied OK, mh38-3m* L. is, Re. successfully on Chiropodist, 1416 ‘opponite Willard’s Hotel, aud IL Baltin Md. Fee 81's sit eighth year of Ladies ven 4th el EEKS & CO., Auct! O07 Louisiana ave THURSDAY, NINETEENTH JUNE, AT TEN A.M, REGi | AR WEEKLY SALE OF F NITURE ISIN posite City Post Office, WITHIN OCR SALESE EKAL ASSOKT WRENCH PLATE M > . s ECTING CORNICE—TWO CRATES BEST IR NE CHINA WARE. & —TWO FINE PARLOR E LOSE ACCOUNTS. it BROS, Auctionera, OF PUBLIC HAY SCALES. OF THE ENGINEER Coytsrtssi Wasuincron, J ass, THIKTIETH, 154. at the re 1 offer for ale, tothe hishest SER, cht and Privilege of usin ay from July Ist, 184, to Ji ir the y of weighing b the straw, and live stuck, “8, VIZ the Post Ont M en Hich and TWO O'CLOCK the intersection of Boundary at HALF-PAST THREE 0" mated at Brizh rrchasing wi! f the ect AS DOWLING, TEUSTFE'S SALE OF HOUSE ON T auctioneer. ATTRACTIVE LOT NTH STREET N: WE # the rae Tat public sale. E mmding to Ked— t of 20 by a dwelling-house, and balance in six and twelve b interest, and secured by deed of trust. ars of conveyance to le paid by the purchase required af time of sal i EDY, Trustee. . GRE 18 POSTPONED UNTIL -THIKD, 1584, same hour y order of the Trustee THOMAS DOWLING, Auctioneer. wma See Seve th Page.) 1 IN THE WORLD! - ——_ UPPER TEN ww HOH Ss FX YF www HUH Hg Ske A “we i HH SS kk ¥ = ASK YOUR GROCER H. & H. W. CATHERWOOD, PHILADELYHIA. OULD Tsar Ove Fonestont WAS AS GOOD 48 OUR HINDSIGHT." trade. We must nearly a year ahead rn selection of Bud fal Sak and uecessartly make ce thins we buy testi me iftstration of the latter case: ust retneed—splen ‘aeaiinere. black round. with a4 As. pin. cut in aaty! white. as neat oat, They haw So away goee take them at 813. fae GEORGE SPRANSY, ONE-PRICE CLOTHIER, S07 SEVENTH STREET, EQUALED THAT OF AB- Holm ‘Depot southent wyit : Latest Telearams to The Star lot of | ering Square | ALF BEAUTIFUL CABINET PICTURES OF | Ls | form like the hail itself was densely crowded. Also, | Quite a | | fered a resbinw aps | | member irom each congressional district be ap- 2d Edition. THE NEW YORK DEMOCRACY. An Uninstructed Delegation to be Sent @ Chicago. TAMMANY APPEASED AT THE EXPENSE OF THE COUNTY DEMOCKACY—CLEVELAND'S ADMINISTRA- TION TO BE COMMENDED—THE WORK OF THE CON- VENTION TO BE COMPLETED TO-NIGHT. Spe atch to THe Evestsa Stan. SARATOGA, June 18. —A delegation uninstructed[as to candidates will be sent to the Chicago comven- | Uon. The delegation will be instructed to vote as a unit. Cleveland has a good majority of the Congressional districts, and he will | undoubtediy be presented to the national convention as the choice of New York. His adm! istration will be strongly commended by to-day | convention. ‘This, in brief, 48 the program of the Tilden and Cleveland leaders, ‘and there ts nodoubt that 1t will be carried out, although Flower's friends strongly claim the convention, and will doubtiess claim that the failure to instruct | for Cleveland means that bis friends have not the | strength to do so. Tho trouble with Tammany | hall has been amicably sett ' been allowed seven more delegates than she had | last year, and the county democracy loses seven. | ‘Theré 1s ‘a regular love feast amonig the various factions. Temporary Chairman William E. Smith, a Cleveland man, was elected without opposition, | and the Cleveland men wil probably control the entire organization of the convention. All the applause Of the day has been given to the nephew aud namesake of Samuel J. Tilden, who 1s a dele- e, ‘The convention will probably conclude its tonight. L Br Associated Press. Opening Proceedings of the Convention ‘To-day. Saratoga, June 18. OPENING SCENES IN THE CONVENTI | About half-past twelve the delegates to! | file into the hall. ‘The hall was absolutely devoid of banners and embiems of any kind. The plat- 1 Fans were in great demand, and before the con- | vention opened the scene was that of a perspir- ing crowd engaged in desperate efforts to cool the heated atmosphere. ‘The morning had been spent by the various committees in tolerably successtul efforts to cool the political one. Not a woman was to be seen in the convention hall, and no provision had been made for theircomfort in case any wished to witness the scene. THE CONVENTION CALLED TO ORDER. At half-past one the convention was called to order by Daniel Manning, of Albany, who sald: “Gentlemen: I am directed’ by the unanimous vote of the state committee to nominate to you for tem- porary chairman Mr. William E. Smith, of Clinton county; for temponiry secretaries, Janes E. Mor- | on ahd Joseph J. Martin, of New York.” Carried unanimously amid chee CHAIRMAN SMITH’S REMARKS. E. Smith, of Clinton county, temporary chairman of the Convention, in hisopening addres | laid stress on the fact that’ the demoeratte part | bas gained Idfge accessions to their ranks from eof the republ He said the democrats ywhere are looking anxiously on the actich of | the convention. [Cheers] CONTESTS. tes was then called. PW > sald th title only that was giv bribery other inetho goverhinent. Soon of Kochester, was called aud | rs. He arose and sald the district of Monroe Id not | lon unless thelr rights ud, corruption, t to hone che nse rt in t Were fully recognized. (Cheers.] JOHN KELLY CHEERED. | A t District Attorney Fellowes, of J mse and said bis party were willing to do gutes—A He Saratoga, June 18.—Mr. Herrick, of any, Of- fon, Which was carried, providing | that the de ates from the several congressional | districts select one ¢ ate from each congres- | sional district to consttute the committee on cre- dentlals. Carried. Wm. C. Whitney, of New York, offered a resolu- tion to the effect ‘that a committee composed of a polifted to select delegates to the national conven- four delegates and four alternates from the at-large, abd two presidential electors-at- large. Mr. Grads, of New York, offered the amendment that of the New York representation the Count Democvacy have 4 presidential electors and 7 ni onal delegates, Tammany Hall 8 electors and 7 delegates, and Irving Hall 1 electo®and2 delegates. Mr. Whitney accepted the amendment, and the resolution was adopted. At 2:15 an adjournment was taken until 7 p.m. As the convention adjourned, there was a call of some one for three Cheers Tor Flower, and 1t met with considerable response, but the chairman promptly restored order ——— COLORADO DEMOCRATS. Cleveland the Choice of the Delezates. Dever, Cot., June 18.—The Colorado democratic State convention met here to-day, and elected a delegation for Chicago. ‘The delégation 1s un- pledged, but its choice is Cleveland. ees Maine Democrats. NOMINATION OF CONGRESSMAN, BaNcor, Mr., June 18—The democrats of the Bangor (Maine) district, in convention to-day, nom!- nated John T. Lyne for representative tO Con- gress. ee Dr. Newman’s Church Troubles. Xew Yors, June 18—The final order of the court | in the case of Dr. Newman, of the Madison-avenue Congregational church, was signed to-day. Dr. winan 1s restrained from acting in any capacity except as officiating pastor of the church. Death of Bishop Simpson. PHILADELPHIA, Pa, June 18—Bishop Simpson died this mornin, ———— General Foreign News by Cable. THE FASTEST EASTERN PASSAGE EVER MADE. 18.—The new steamsht in Grace, of the National line, whic! y York June 11th for this port. and | Liverpool, arrived here at 4:25 o'clock this morning. The time of her passage was six days, fourteen | hours and eighteen minutes. This is the fastest | | eastward passage ever made. Theprevious best | days, sixteen hours and fifty-seven Tinutes. The America thus beats the record by two hours and thirty minutes. ——— FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL, The New York Stock Market. ‘Thefollowing are the opening and 3 p.m. prices of the New York Stock Market to-day, as reported | by special wire to HL. H. Dodge, 539 15th street: Name. | 0. Span) Name. | Ches. & Ohio.: Do, 1st pret... Do. 2 pret! CBE YQ. Do. pref. jeccal 883 |Northwest.- Col. € | Do. ef. Ohio & Miss, Oregon Trans Ont. & West. Pac. Mall. St. Paul... Do. SuP. 10 Tou. & Nash... Mich. c | M.K & 7 3 1234) 133 Mob. & Ohio. ay) ain ‘Nash. & Chat i A Dull Stock Market To-day. EW YORK, June 18, Wall street, 1:45 p. m—The Post says: s rket was again dull durin; the forenoon, and, with the exception of Missoui Pacific and stern Union, Which are held up by Mr. Gould, nearly all_ stocks were lower at twelve O'clock than at the close yesterday. Unton Paci | was somewhat firmer. There was a smali business in railroad bonds in’ the forenoon, though :prices were generally higher.” SS ‘The Baltimore Markets, BALTIMORE, June 18.—Virginia si: deferred, 536; = consolidated, 37; do. new ten-f 32 bid to- . BALTIMORE, June 18 —Cotten dull—middling, 11 Flour firm and quiet—Howard street and western ape, 6285.75; rs 2 do. - Kes Cee, ey a soe pron ‘and’ duil: southern ‘1.08a1.10; No. 1 ‘The Chicage Markets. } although Vine. Sala ano | of inspection under Admiral Porter. | pnres \y DEFRAUDING THE GOVEBSMENT. Obtaining Money by-a False Voucher. THE CHARGE AGAINST DANIEL CARRIGAN AND E. C. KIRK WOOD. Secretary Chandler, in company with District Attorney Worthington and Assistant Thomas,went to Judge Snell's residence last evening, where the Secretary made the following afMdavit: That Frank W. Sanborn, Edwin C, Kirkwood and Danlel Carrigan entered into an agree- ment, combination and conspiracy with each other to defraud the departinent of the United States, known as the Navy de- Partnent, by obtaining and aiding to obtain the Payment and allowances of a certain false and frauduient claim by fraudulently obtaining the approval of Surgeon General Wales to a voucher, in which was charged 45 dozen bottle clasps, $180, and 6 test cases, $129, which were charged as haying been Sent Lo the naval laboratory for issue to hos- pitals. | Also, $00 feet of rubber hose, $330, and 4 ire extingulshers, $184, charged to the naval hos- Pltal, at Chelsea, Mass. Total amount, $823. ‘The voucher is dated November 18, 1 ‘The aMdavit further recites that On the 20th of November, two days later, the accused men re- ceived the $823 from Richard Washington, pay in- spector, in pursuance of the false and fraudulent claim. KIRKWOOD ARRESTED AND HIS BAIL FIXED AT $2,500. Upon this aMdavit a warrant was issued by Deputy Clerk Harper, of the Police Court, charging ‘the men named with conspiracy. It was placed in the hands of Deputy Marshal Chas. Jahrans, who arrested Kirkwood at his resiience, No. 1411 N street, about 8 o'clock, and locked him up at the fitth precinct station, In the Police Court this morning Assistant District Attorney Thomas called the attention of the court to the case against Kirk- Wood, and asked that ball be fixed at $2,500. Mr. A. B. Wilitams, for the defendant, sald that they had no objection, and the court fixed it at the amount asked for. BAIL FOR KIRKWOOD. ‘Mr. James W. Pumphrey this afternoon gave bail in #2,500 for Kirkwood. AT THE NAVY DEPARTMENT. Atthe Navy department the developments cre- ated a sensation. Surgeon General Gunnell, the present incumbent, stated toa Stax reporter that he knew nothing further than that there were sus- piclons for some time past that a fraud had been coumitted some time and that efforts were made to secure the evidence. The act_had been committed prior to his entering upon the duties of surgeon general, and therefore he was not pate tt +" oriy interested tn {t, and had not been kept in- fo7md of what was done, WHAT SECRETARY CHANDLER SAYS. A Srax reporter succeeded in reaching the ear of Secretary Chandler, and in response to inquiries or information regarding the matter the Secretary sald: “We have had suspicions for a long time that there was some such crooked transactiort in the bureau, but found difficulty in securing evidence enough to act. * How were suspicions first aroused?” asked the reporter. USeveral months agoa man came to the depart- ment and reported the fraud, and claimed that he Could furnish satistactory evidence. “I expressed & willingness to take any action w: able, but_he failed to produce the necessary evidence. The matter then lay dormant, as no action could be taken without evidence. Recently Mr. William P, Wood came to the department, and professed his to turnish the necessary’ evidence, which he dd Warrants for conspir: sworn out rk Carrigan ahd E. 5 the gullt proved 2” asked the reporter. “How w “By finding that such a voucher had been patd, | while there department, ever recely by Surgeon that.’ “Were any other false youchers discovered?” asked the reporter. “rhe one for $80 was the only one, Mr. Wood susp series of siinflar frauds in other bureaus, but no nee has been found tn them, If there any other frauds in the bureau of medicine ‘ry, they could not amount to much, for yl amount appropriated for the mainte- the bureau t3 only $100,000." How is Mr. Wetunore implicated?” asked THE Stan. “Ie has turned state's evidence,” was the reply. s Carrigan brought here from the west or did return voluntarily 7” “Of his own accord, [ belleve, It was his inten- tion to turn state’s evidence, but he was not allowed todo so. I have not heard of his arrest, and he may have run away again upon learning of the re- Tusal of his offer.” “Are there any other persons tmplicated?” “There has been considerable talk among the detectives of a cabinet-maker and a stationer being connected with the fraud, but there is no evidence, that 1 know of, and hence It would not be advisable to mention their names.” WHAT COL, WOOD SAYS—FRAUDS TO AMOUNT OF $25,000. Col. W. P. Wood, this morning, on being asked as to the case, stated that he would not be int®r- viewed, except to say that the amount of the frauds would, in the past three years, reach about $25,000, and the cases developed Were three selected to test his abliity to unearth the fraud. He lafd the mat- ter in April last before the Navy department,which Tefused to accept his conditions ull an investigation by Dr. Van Riper could be made. On the report of Dr. Van Riper it was declared that there was no fraud, and it was Impossible that any fraud had been committed. He then ped to establish cases of fraud to the satisfaction of the depart- ment, Dut no action was taken until afew days since, when the district attorney, Mr. Worthington, accepted his proposal, and he then pro to sat~ isty him within 48 hoursof the fraud, and in 20 hours thereafter he succeeded in satistying Mr. Worthington and the department of the fraud in the three cases selected—those In which there had been reports made that there was no fraud. SURGEON GENERAL GUNNELL, while declining to give any information, 1s of the no record of It on the books Of Uhé hd Ho Such articles as reported bought I presume the voucher was signed eneral Wales, although I don’t know opinion that the $840 voucher will not cover all the | rascality in the bureau of medicine and surgery, but that considerable more will be discovered. Itis the general impression at the department | that Medical Director Philip 8. Wales, who was surgeon general at the time of the date of the voucher, 18 in nowise to blame in the matter, it may prove that his signature 1s genu: clal to THE Stax reporter: It Would be a very easy matter for a chief clerk who had been a trusted employe for 17 years to impose upon his chief. He could do tt tn ‘this way. ‘The Youchers are made outin triplicate form. They are us pinned together. One good voucher could be pihned on top and one on the bottom, with a false one in the middle. Seeing the first one all right the others would be signed without sus- picion, One of the good ones would go to the ac- counting officer and the other to the contractor, while it would be an easy matter for the chief clerk to make a false one to be retained in his own of- fice. ‘The second and third sets of vouchers could be treated in the same way, until the person so minded could obtaln three fraudulent youchers properly signed.” : WETMORE’S HISTORY. The person named Wetmore, who figures promi- nently In the affair, {s well known about Washing- ton, and has gained public notorlety before now. He Was connected with the Navy departinent sev- eral years ago, and was secretary of the naval board Some trouble arose between him and Admiral Porter, aud he was dismissed, and subsequently made Some publie charges of a scandalous nature against Admiral Porter, Including Intimacy with Lis (Wetmore's) wife. THE ACCUSED MEN. Mr. Dantel Carrigan, the former chief clerk of the , had been in the department for seventeen ars, and had always received the confidence and Tespect of the officials unul his resignation, a cou- ple of months ago. E. C. Kirkwood, the clerk In the bureau, until re- cently resided upon Capitol Hil He Is said to have been carrying on the business of an oyster dealer at the Center market in the name of is son. Nothing is known of the man named F. W. San- born, in whose favor the voucher was made, It 15 supposed that that person is simply a myth, and the name assumed for the purpose. Carrigan resigned the chief clerkship of the bu- Teau some time ago to go into business, he sald, in Dakota. He went west, but, 1t 3 understood,’ re- turned to this city a coupie’ of weeks ago. Tt 1s stated to-day that he left here again on Monday by the B & ©. raliroad. THE MODE OF OPERATIONS. ‘The arrests, it 1s sald, were based upon an afMfida- vit of Menry S. Wetmore, revealing the mode of operations by which the government has been de- frauded. According to Wetmore's statements, a) ‘Propriations for tis burea are about $150,000, skdes Salaries, and of this $25,000 1s for the con- tingent fund. Carrigan had been in the habit of submitting warrants for supplies, etc., charge- able to both the regular and contingent fund, to Dr. Wales, and receiving his approval without much scrutiny. It is charged that after getting a large number of fraudulent vouchers through in this way he became so emboldened as to counter- felt Dr. Wales’ signatui REPORTED CONFESSION OF CARRIGAN. It was reported about the Navy department this afternoon that ex-Chief Clerk C: an had made a Tull confession, in which he impli ex-Surgeon: General Wales. ——————— At Saratoga Last Night. ACTION OF THE NEW YORK STATE DEMOCRATIO COM- ‘MITTEE UNSATISFACTORY TO TAMMANY. The New York democratic state committee met in Saratoga last night, Daniel Manning in the chair. Wm. Burke Cochran, of New York, pre- sented a paper from fall, demanding refused, Hi ual representation with the ity Democracy, and threatening, in case the demand is appeal to the,counclls of the party in the nation. ir. Whitney Pa ee eatin! committee no authority in matter, which should be left for the action of the convention. Mr. Thomas F. respect mmany Halle sa County Democracy. Tammany oe asked no concession. Its declaration was inte! meses aplain statement of its tion. Wm C. then offered a resolu- Res pally of in Tepresent adopted in making up the : arate resolution was represent on was: County 88; Tammany, 24; Irving Hall, 10. * John Ke declared to an Associated Press re- c. . a 1145 8, m—Clear CHICAGO, Int, Juno ar hot. Wheat her. pork, and lard SuShanged. ‘The Petroleum Market. PITTSBURG, Ps 18.—Oil dull and steady, ‘The talus is Guiy isles Market opened igs: clined to 70%, to 713, and at noon was 714, bid. CLEVELAND, O., Ji 18 —Petroloum tweed jast night that if the convention holds apportiontnent of delegates from New York a8 determined by the state tee, the Hiatt delegates will not the AGRA Tae will take the first train for home. ‘The tacit understanding last eee Cae the County Democracy and Tammany each have Bo representatives in the convention and irving THE SQUIFR FAILURE. Commissioner Ednonds Expinins His Connection vith the ‘Bank. THE SMALL SAFE IN THR 34NKING HOUSE 4 PRIVATE SAFE BELONGING TO THICOMMISSIONER—HIS MONEY TRANSACTIONS WITH SQIER—HE LOANED THE LAT- TER MONEY AT TEN SRRCENT. A meeting of the credtors of J. H. Squier & Co. Was held at the bank y@terday afternoon for the Purpose of taking steps o prevent any transfer of Property by Mr. Squieror Mr. Smith. When the meeting had organized Xr. W. A. Cook, as attorney for several of the creditrs, stated that he had to- day filed a bill asking that the transfer be re- strained until a recetver'or the bank was regularly appointed, that the cour had granted the prelimt- nary injunction, an tha notice had been served upon Mr. Squier. It ras at once decided that nothing further was tobe done, and the meeting adjourned without ‘any action. A statement wag male that Commissioner Ed- monds was present at ths meeting and attempted to explain to the assemblecrreditors the reason why he had a rigitt to remove tprivate safe belonging to him, but that his explmation was cut off by the announcement of the isue of the tnjunction. The article then went on tc allege that Mr. Edinonds Was a partner in the cavern. MR. EDMOIDS EXPLAINS. Commissioner Edmomts was at his office in the District bulldings this norning, looking as placid as usual. His attention yas called by a Star reporter to the publication ina morning paper respecting What was suid by himat a meeting of some of the creditors of Squier & Cowrokers. He said he had Not seen the publicatiir referred to, ‘The paper was produced, and he said it was true that he owned a small safe in that office, and pro- ceeded to state that wien he commenced’ to build his house on K street, some four or more years ago, for convenience he borght a safe to keep his private papers in. Mr: Squiersas a nolghbor of iis, and 18 wife objecting to hiving an iron safe kept in the house, he usked and olained permission of his old friend, Mr. Squier, to keep it in his office, and he has kept tt there ever ance; all of his old papers are there, und articles of siver and papers belonging to his wife. Mr. Squier mrno other person had any access to that safe; nome ever had except hunsel, and no one had any rigit toopenit but himself. Mr. Squier had come to hm several times to borrow money, dnd he had lomed him money several times at ten percent per anuim. Mr. Squier had repre- sented to him that B& could purchase vouchers, Pay accounts, &c., to sivantage, but he could not spare the money from ais regular business, and he Saw good opportunity slipping away from him every day on accout of the want of money. He (Squier) had flven him notes at ten Pere cent for the of money to enter Into these transactins, and these notes were now locked up in ths ‘safe. When Mr. Squler wished to secure him firther than by simply a note, he would give hin Qe vouchers he purchased, which were all placed by him @&dmonds) in thts safe until matured. Hehad no thought or idea that Mr. Squier Was on the verge of bankruptey, and Was surprised afew dais ago to read in the papers that he had closed histioors. His wife calfed his attention to it in the afernoon papers after dinner. He remarked to her tha; he would have to go down there and take his sate away. “When I went to tle bank,” continued Mr. Ed- monds, “I told Mr. Smth that ‘I would like to look | into the safe and see vaat Was there and arrange tor Its removal. He sali that Shellabarger and Wil- | son were Squier’s attoneys, and that I had better consult them. Tsaw N. Wilson, and he went to | my house, and I showe him, as far as I could, the papers relating to my Fansactions with Squier. I ad most of the checks which I had given | to as these showed Squie loag, and the amounts of the pans. Sometimes. ue aa) nad amounted to $1,200, atl sometimes more. told tuna: this reason he had treqentiy given ine pay Vv ers. AS Lexplained toifr. Wilson, part of the con- tents of the sate was puchers and part Sguier's notes. T should think jhat the total amount rep- resented was about $#p00. A month ago [ told Squier,” remarked thdCommissioner, in a sort of | parenthesis, “that Thgl no time to attend to these matters, and that he nist give me my money, as I! wanted to invest Ivelsviere. He told me tliat it I withdrew my money hat he would have to lose some Of his customers, (nd he did not want to do t He satd, howeve| that he would take up his notes in a few days Wil pay vouchers, and prom- sed to give me cash by paying $1,000 pe month.” I negiected toto to his. oitice for twenty lays after that, and bythat time a run had been | begun on the bank, am Squler had realiy been paging off his customen with my money.” “Well,” remarked tit Commissioner, “as I was | ng, Texplatned to. Wilson, and he sifd that mutter Was perfecty plain and simple. Mr. | id that in ordr to have the thing fully understood, I might infrm Mr. Cook, who repré- Tented some of the cr@itors. “did go, and told Mr. Cook that I woul; open the safe’ yesterda alternoon, when the catents could be examined, un Wilson and a list of them wade last evening, if 99 desired. When I reaged the bank yesterday I Mr. Wilson: ‘Wilson, ths seems to be a town meet- ing. ‘They are going 0 elect a chairman, and or- Squier’s affairs. “I hav/no interest here except as | one of the creditors,’ afl so, Without saying more, I | “What are you all ging to do now?” asked the’ reporter. determined, I "want 9 have no misunderstand- | ing.” continued the lstener, “No more than the sles on my feet,” was the when I get achan¢I want to look over the papers and see how muh T have lost. I think that found a large numberof people there. I said to ganize for the purpos: of taking chargé of Mr, | left the bank.” “I don’t know,” washe reply. “Ihave not yet | “Does the safe belongto the assets of the bank?” emphatic response, “Rat sufe ts private property, it will be several thougnd dollars. Everything in the vouchers above fe 10 per cent goes to Li- quidate the principal? Mr. Edmonds laughé at. the tdea of his being a partner of Squier, and aid that he merely loaned Im money, a8 hé woul(make any investment. MR. SQUIER CORROBORANS COMMISSIONER EDMONDS, A Stak reporter fad Mr. J. H. Squier at lls Tesidence at noon to-cay. {n reply to inquiries, he corroborated Commisioner Edmonds’ statement that the safe and costents about which there {s | some misunderstandlag among the creditors, are | the exclusive property of Mr. Edmonds, having | shinply been placed on pectal depostt with him by the owner for conventere. In regard to the state. ments of @ partnership relation between Mr. Ed- | monds and himself, Mr&quier sald that there were | No sich relations, achowledging, however, that he had borrowed 'moey in large amounts’ from Mr. Edmonds, and hui given him collateral secu- rity. While conve nected with the si sald that there w ning back many year “f don’t intend trun away,” sald Mr. Squier, ST haven't money enugh to také me to Canada, If I wanted togo. “I wil be here to stand whatever befalls ine.” Mr. Sqter further stated that his losses began In 1870, vien he was doing a large business, and was absat from the city by sickness, when he'lost heavily ‘The house he lives in, Mr. Squier sald, he mortgaged for $12,000 In 1873, and for $8,000 in 1875, and yofh of these’ mortgaves are held, and have been fy years, by Mr. Guunwell, of Alexandria, “There fas nothing wrong in iny transferring the prqerty to him,as some sup- pose,” said Mr. Squie. “He practically owns the property, and can set t at will. ‘The deed of trans- fer Was only to ayol¢ jhe expense of such a sale, No one can take theppperty from him.” THE REAL OBJEC WF THE SUIT IN EQUITY, fled yesterday by Mi T. C. Crawford agt. J. Squier by Messrs, Cok & Cole, and Mr. A. C. Richards, 18 to caus@ disclosure as to whether Commissioner Edmonp did not constitute the | “Co.” of the concern, ad Tor the present his safe | will be locked up. Ths morning a copy of the Dill was ordered by Mr. N.iVilson, who will appear for Mr. Edmonds. ‘The Queej of the Waters, THE NATIONAL KIFLESVISITTO LAKE MINNETONKA— SOMETHING ABOUT [HE NEW RESORT NORTHWEST. Correspondence of Tne tveNtNG STAR. Hore. La Faverrs, IKE MrnNetonKa, June 14, As Lake Minnetonkand its surroundings are so little known in Washigton a brief description not be out of place. Hdden away in the forests of ‘Minnesota are numeros small lakes, and the most lovely of these 1s Lak¢ Minnetonka, ‘the Queen of the Waters.” ‘This Pautiful sheet of water lay forgotten and neglectd until a few years ago, when the people seemd to wake up to its possibili- ties. Handsome cottages and splendid hotels sprang into existence lke magic, and to-day the shores of the lake are stted with triumphs of the architect’s skill Hotl La Fayette (where the Rifles are the invited fests) 1s one of these. It was built by a railroadtompany some years ago, and at that time everyme laughed at the “folly; but since then, on acouint of its success, a large addition has been but. ‘The house is of Gothic arenitecture and very pleasing to the eye. ‘The halls are broad, high 4 airy; the rooms large and leasant and furnishal with exceptional elegance for @ summer hotel. ‘The length of the building is. 745 feet and it widn 9 feet. As it stands on a ninsula, almost m island, every room in the use fates the lake The porches cover three- quarters of an acre, Lake Minnetonka Jsfourteen miles long, bur tt making IN THE | Finds about in a higny, pleturesque way, the coast line 150 mile long. St. Paul is 25 miles ohne trip yesterday WS very successful, and th trip yest bi uC and the way in which the Rifles were treated was highly gratifying to the boys. But they are getting used that now. This moming a tour of the lake was gnade and the beautifuscenery duly admired. The coneeare drill between the St. Paul company ADMITTED TO THE HIGH SCHOOL, Two Hundred and Seventy Pupils Pass the Examination. THE RESULTS ANNOUNCED IN THE SCHOOIS TO-DAY—A ‘LIST OF THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES. The results of the examinations held last week for admission to the High school were made known to-day during the closing exercises in the eighth grade schools. The committee on teachers yester- day decided to admit all who attained a total credit of not less than 60 per cent. Under this ruling, out Of the 425 candidates examined 270 were passed, of which number 170 are girls. ‘The successful candi- dates are divided among the divisions as follows: First division—Mr. Moore's school, 15; Mr. Kim- ball’s, 15; Mr. Patterson's, 19; Miss Rawling's, 21; NissHiolbrook’s, 14; Miss Sceminelfening, 14—total, Second dlvision—Mr. Clark’s, 9; Mr. Thomson’s, 6: Miss Steele’s, 3; Miss Rowe's, i8; Miss Baker's, 13; Miss King’s, 14—total, 63. Third division—Mr. Chickering’s, 15; Miss Day's, 22; Miss Mack's, 12; Mrs. Hilton's, 13—total, 62. Fourth division—-Mr. Fairbrother’s, 6; Mrs. Mar- tin’s, 19—total, 25. Fifth divisioh—Mr. Smith’s, 9; Mrs. Bradley, 11— total, 20. ‘There were five young ladies who made a percent- age of Ror more. These were: Miss A. Mothers? head, of Miss Rawlings’ school, first division, who made 85x, the highest_ percentage obtained tn the examination; Miss O. W. L. Slater, of Miss Bake second division, who made §%%; Miss M. Roelker, Mrs. Bradley's, fifth division, 84; Miss R. M. Pur- man, Miss Schimmelfennig’s, first division, 82; and a a King, of Miss Schimmelfennig’s, first di- |. Vision, B03. Seven boys made a record of 80 and over, as fol- lows: F. W. Fiske, Mr. Patterson's school, first di- Vision, 84; J. M. Henderson, same school, 84. A. L. Johnson, Mr. irk’s, second division, 8244; C. Diet- Tick, Miss Mack’s, third division, 82; H. W. Johnson, Mr. Kimball's, first division, 82; 'H. E Peck, Mr. Pat- terson’s, first’ division, 81%; and B. Garrett, Mr. Thomson’s, second division, 81. ‘THE SUCCESSFUL GIRLS. Following ts a ist of the girls who passed the ex- amination: First division—Miss_ Rawlings’ school— A. Mothershead, F. 1 Catlin, J. L. Shields, F. 8. Wilson, M. J. Watts, A. Head, I. M. Smith, M. 1 Pblllips, LM James, MB. Maclean, M- Kopp, W. Charles, L. Heldenheimer, L. McClelland, J. F. Eaton, L. Hartstall, E. Boorkem, R. Morsell, L. A. Suders, M. J. Ross, FE. M. Loftus. ‘Miss Schimmelfenning’s School—R. M. Purman, 1. ing, J. B. Graham, M. W. Brooks, M. G. Saxton, Gather, A. J. Nelson, L. G. Saxton, J. Gibson, MeMonigie, J. McMillan, B. 8. Lawton, G. H: ead, G. “E. Williams, MiSs Holbr ook’s school—B. H. Pusche, L. §. Reed, L. B, Haywood, A. E. Craig, J..L. Nairn, E. Lake, M. E. McCormick, L. M. Brown, A. M. Siler, A. G: Horton, N. M. Gardner, A. E. Morgan, M. M: Bart- lett, M.A. Stodder. Mr. Moore's school—c. E. Ashley, A. A. McKnew, K. C. Lowndes, A. E. Woodward, J. M. Pruett, EL Reyburn, L. Reyburn, E. J. Bettés. SECOND DIVISION. Miss Baker's school—O. W. L. Slater, H. Heirichs, L. L. Lock nart, E. M. Mayse, M. Hall, Isabel John- son, R. Goodman, E. Buchley, C. E. Troxell, 8. B atnbone, ‘M. J. Barker, M’ E. Major, Sara 0 King’s school—K. E. Kaiser, 8. M. De Van, ennedy, K. A. Johnson, F. A! Hough, L Mar- Dice, M. I. Furmage, N. M. Gibbons, Ida. . L. P.’ Collins, A. E. McCauley, E, A. Moore, G.Y. Withers, Miss Rowe's _school—F. W. Merillat, I. E. West- M. A. Forest, K. E. Wilson, C. Poggeusce, E. Gibson, A. M. Johnson, E. M. Ready, K. Schermer- Y. Costello, E. E. Franzoni, A. S. Fisher, 1, BR. Gedney, A. Gelb, L. Robinson, EM Appler. Miss Steeles school. R. Furmage, P. Hobson. THIRD DIVISION. Mrs. Hilton's school—M. H. Wasney, A. Johnston, M. E. Richardson, B. L Dillon, E. G. Fisher, H. Z. Horn, LV. Kemp, M. Keogh, J. R. Wagner, L. Hogue, M. J. Weaver, A. W. Erwin, M. C. McNeely. Miss’Mack’s schox Chiek. Miss Day’s school—I. J. Curry, M. Bradford, M. L. Stratton, E. Curry, C. 4. Mathis, Howe, V. A. Keech, F. I. Stewart, EV . E. Jefferis, H. E. Wood, M. orn, L. M. F. 3. J. Bock, M. P. M. B. Stoutenberg, M. M. FOURTH DIVISION. Mrs. Martin’s school—J. Hammond, M. Fitzger- |, L. McConnell, B. Duriee, A. Hickey, M. Deery, Houck, M. Boyer, J. Holley, hear, E. Davidson, A.'Dickerson,’ V. Price, Kor, E Jobuson, N. Goldsialth, A. Biakelock, N.Bun- rs 2 FIFTH DIVISION. Mrs. Bradley’s school—M. Roelker, M. Britt, H. Janney, C. Oetlinger, H. Bailey, rtwricht, V. Indgate, Cora Noud, G, Luckett, B, Lighuioot, Cralg. THE BOYS WHO PASSED. Below 1s a st of the boys who passed : First division, Mr. Patterson's school—F. W_ Fiske, J.M. Henderson, H. E. Peck, G. R. Ogden’ W. F. Gross, L. A. Conner, J. W. Herndon, John Zug, C. A. Fiske, Casey B. Morgan, F. B. Rives, W. M. Kolb, G. a.’ Wooster, R. Gibson, F. P. Davis, Cassell Severance, W. S! Gaines, J.’W. Thorn, M. H. Thompson. Mr. Kimball's school—H. W. John- son, C. G. Stephenson, M. D, Sohon, W. J. Patch, C. 1. Gilbert, HM. Marble, L. F. Randolph, H. @! Hodgkins, A. Stewart, W. A. Domer, H. M. Reeve, L.H. Wiggin, F. Munroe, J. ¥. Newcombe, J. B: Lee. Mr. Moore’s school—L: L. Driges, D. Elmes, A. Sherman, M. P. May, H. F. Wallace, F. H Connelly, W. C! Douglass. SECOND DIVIBION. Mr. Clark's school—A. L. Johnson, J. M. Wood- ward, Charles G. Morgan, C. C. Burdine, F. W. Combs, T. F. Bailey, W. S. Gedney, W. Tappan, J. H. McCormick. Mr. Thomson's school—B. Garrett, Chas. Stetson, A. Wolf, W. Burden, H. Stidham, P. Sturdevant, ‘Miss Steele’s school—J. $. MIS. THIRD DIVISION. Miss Mack’s school—C. Dietrich, F. M. Rock, C.1. Syme, A.C. Taylor, P. H. Cromeline, J. W. Dyre, H. A. Dodge, J. V. Reardon, F. A. Barton, J. A. Buckler, A. Willenbucher. Mr. Cliickering’s school—F. S. Ober, G. E. Tew, J. W. Wheatly, G. A. W. Fairbrother, J. W. Hulse, H. C. Bursley,’R. W. Oulahan, W.’S. Dibble, G.’ W. Beatty, J. H. Shaw, R. Stratton, H. H. Burroughs, W. R. Blackford, E’ A: Davis, C. Bower. FOURTH DIVISION. Mr. Fairbrother’s school—R. G. Campbell, C. 1. Fenton, R. E. Gray, J. F. Norris, E. Howison, W. E. T. J! Gleeson. FIFTH DIVISION. Mr. Smith's school—W. G. H. Nicholson, N. A. Lowry, J. M. Fisher, F. Shoemaker, C. E. Bailey, F. P. Stockbridge, Louls ©. smith, L. i. Friend, €.’ D: Decker. THE COUNTY SCHOOLS. In addition to the list given above, two boys from the sixth division or county schools—F. Lewis, of Mr. Keene's school, and W. H. Walker, of Mr. Nal- ley’s school—pass¢d, making the grand total of Successful candidates 27 —_s—__ Senate Proceedings, CONTINUED FROM THE FIRST EDITION. After further remarks as to the parliamentary status of the bill, the chair lafd before the Senate the message of the House of Representatives an- nouncing the concurrence of that body in the re- port of the conference committee, which recom- mended that the House recede from its disagree ment to the amendment of the Senate and agree to the same. (‘This action takes the bill back to the House of Representatives as finally passed, so far as the action of Congress 4s concerned.) THE UTAH BILL. At2p.m. the Senate took up the Utah Dill, with the understanding that 1t should be disposed of | to-day. ——____+e-- —___ A Disbursing Officer in Trouble. MR. 0. V. COLE'S RESIGNATION CALLED FOR, ‘The examination of the accounts of the various disbursing clerks of the Treasury department has been completed. All the accounts were found cor- rect, except those of Mr. 0, V. Cole, disbursing clerk of the bureau of engraving and printing, in which there was a deficit of about five hundred dollars, ‘This amount, {t appears, was irregularly advanced to employes on pay re. celpts, When informed, Mr. Cole explained that he supposed he was doing nothing -wrong in making the advances, and said he would make the deficit out of his own funds. ‘The Secretary, while exonerating him from any fraudulent intent, held that he had acted indis- creetly, and called for his mation. Mr. Cole is now confined to his house by sickness. epee The District in Congress, THE FREE BRIDGE BILL. Senator Riddieberger has been notified that he will be heard by the House District committee to- morrow on the free bridge Dill, when several clti- zens of Virginia will appear i opposition to the measure, ‘The Middleton Failure. ‘THE MEETING OF CREDITORS POSTPONED. ‘The meeting of the committee of the creditors of Middleton’s bank, which was to have been held at ‘noon to-day, was postponed until later in the week. Assignee Green was the only occupant of the bank and was hard at work on the when a Stan District Governme: BIDS FOR GRANITE BLOCKS. Bids were opened to-day in the e1 : : i Paul company is theeack compare ef tits seen company pany Oo! on of the country, and th@oys are ‘nervous about the The “Fifteen Puzzle fess” have renewed opera- tions here. To-day _pltenes @ tent and roped in an enclosure, and ne colors of the mess are Raw ing pimadly ce of the lake. ot a and instrumegal concert will be at the tent by the Weccave band and several of the musical members of tly Rifles. The mess has been & great institution oj the trip. On the cars an supper was served, out which the war it of THE STAR would have been juced. A number (with which’ the lake Swarms) were caughj to-day, anda noble string was presented to Lieu, Oyster, : ‘puts the obiigations toa ey nee ce eee cr naps fehl, the : Mr. Jewel ni and Mr. = W. Hedard, the cagier Of the owl, have ‘been ‘most solicitous as to $e comfort of their Washing- ton guests. The newsapers of St, Paul and Minne- spoils all have dents at the lake di the Say ae and each paper punishes ings. ¥ BN. The Biadens! elected the folowiag Tor te ensuing term: W. M., @. W. Nagle; S.W., Chas. Patton; J. W., J. HL 5 ecrecary We jr.; treasurer, ard rf 3 tiler, C. 0. Carroll. \ ‘at $46 and 100,000 at at ‘at $48.50 and at seri. Noawards hose of last, year making s diference of about $4 per thousand cheaper than last year. Ses ‘Tue Grorcta WoNDER—Miss Lula Hurst contin- many performance. audience ht consisted of some of the distinguished io te coun Senators and ta ves, were out in fall force, Hurst will peel RS ae formance this and to-morrow -evenings do other tests not yet been done in public. ‘The THE MYSTERY OF LULA HURST. A Private Exhibition of Her Powers Before Scientific Men. THE TEST NOT VERY SATISFACTORY OWING, AS HER FRIENDS CLAIM, TO HER “PIG-HEADEDNESS”—PROP. NEWCOMB THINKS SHE EXERTS BER MUSCULAR STRENGTH UNCONSCIOUSLY—A MESMERIST'S OPINION OF THR CASE. On Monday Miss Lula Hurst visited the labora- tory of well-known scientific gentleman in this elly, and met there anumber of gentlemen who had been invited to witness an exhibition of her Powers. Miss Hurst was accompanied by her father and mother and her agent and manager. She was shown to a small room, which 1s used as a study, and asthe gentlemen camein they were Introduced. Among those present were Prof. Simon Newcomb, Major J. W. Powell, Prof. Hark- ness, Prof. Eastman, Dr. Basil Norris, Colonel Garrick Mallory, Prof. Gilbertand Mr. Taintor. Miss Hurst was requested to proceed with the Practical demonstration of her powers as she was accustomed to do before the public. One of the chairs in the room was placed In the center of the floor, and one of the scientists grasped {t firmly. Miss’ Hurst then placed the palms of her hands on each side of the chair, and the scientist was soon whirling avout the room at a lively rate in the vain effort to hold the chair still. ‘This was repeated several times, as wells a similar test with a cane and an umbrella. Careful watch was observed by the spectators of Miss Hurst to ascertain if there Was any contraction of the muscles or other evidence of the use of physical force. ‘There was but little comment made. The violent and some times eccentric motions of the persons who were Be | ‘to hold down objects touched by Miss Hurst excited considerable laughter. At- tention was called to the position of Miss Hurst's hands and the absence of any sign of physical ex- ertion. One eager investigator took her puise after a somewhat excited contest and found It but litte above normal, while her partner was blowing like & porpoise. A NEW TEST TRIED. Prof. Newcomb suggested that Miss Hurst be Placed on a platform removed from contact with the ground while exerting her power. A small platform was procured, which was placed on brass Tollers perhaps an inch’ and a haif in height. Stand- ing on thts platform Miss Hurst attempted to re- peat her experiment with the chair while tt was rmly grasped by a man who was standing on the floor. For some reason the power was not exerted, and after standing some time waiting for the chair to move Misa Hurst sald she could notdo it. Her father said in a reassuring tone: just put your mind on it, Lula. Ifyou think you can do it you will succeed. ‘The trouble ts you Uilnk you can’t.” to AE don't” protested the young lady. “I want lo It." Another trial produced only a feeble demonstra- tion of her power. @he parents were of the opinion that as the platform was a new experience it had diverted her mind. After stepping trom the platform she was able to move chuirs and canes as usual. In order to test definitely whether in the exer- clse of this power the young lady exerted any phy- sical force, she was asked to step on the platform of a Fairbanks scales. Her welgit was taken, and then the balance was moved along until the Scale indicated 190 pounds, or 40 more than the weight of the young lady. A gentleman seated himself on a chair near the Seales and Miss Hurst while stand- ing on the scales bent down and placed her hands on the chair, The beam of the scales was watched with eager eyes, while others directed thelr atten. tion to the performer's hands. There was a lo pause. ‘The chair did not move, Miss Hurst's faci was concealed In the long hair which Was tumbled about as she bent over. Finaily she straightened up, and looking around, WITH A FLUSHED FACE, sad that she could not do t. Her father encour- aged her, and she bent agaln to the task. After a long waiting, the chair finally gave a start around on one leg, and then settled down. scales indicated that forty pounds bad been add to the welgit of the young lady. But the test was satisfactory one, and after repeated efforts, It Was found that nothing could be accomplisled while she stood on the platform. The additonal weight indicated In the scales was, of course, by no means equal to the weight of the gentlemen who occupted the chair. One of Une gen- Ulemen took Miss Hurst's place on the scales, and in simply exerting force enough to Up the ovcupled chair back on its hind legs, his weight was in- some thirty pounds, he test Of lifting the occupled chair was more Satisfactory after Miss Hurst again stood on the floor. Although at no time did she do more than move the chair about and Uft it partially fromthe | floor. Prof. Harkness tried to lft the chatr by placing his hands where Miss Hurst's had been, but was unable to raise the weight. It was thouxht to be impossible for any one to lift the chair by physical force while grasping it in that way. The attempt by several gentlemen at once to force the chair down, while Miss Hurst simply placed her bands upon it, only succeeded after a sharp aud deter- | muined Struggle. “PIG-IEADEDNESS.”” Miss Hurst spent nearly an hour in the company of the gentlemen. Her friends were dissatlafled with her efforts, and one of them, with some Warmth, declared that tt was owing to “Lula’s pi -headedness.” ‘The theory of her friends seemed that she had made up her mind that she could not do enything there, and so her power was not exerted. ‘The scientists’ expressed no opinion Of wat they ad witnessed, although they evt- dently regarded the exibition of power as genuine. Prof. Newcomb’s Opinion. HE THINKS MISS HURST POSSRSSES GREAT STRENGTH AND EXERTS IT UNCONSCIOUSLY. ASrar reporter called upon Prof.simon Newcomb, at the Navy department, to obtain an explanation from his standpoint of Miss Hurst's mysterious strength. “How do you know,” asked the Professor, “that I ave ever lafd eyes on Miss Hurst?” “I understand,” sald the reporter, “that in the Interest of science Miss Hurst gave’ an exhibition at Prof. Graham Bell’ residence, at which you present.” “Well, that’s correct,” said Prof. Newcomb, “and I don’t Know that I have any objection to telling you what I think of it all In the first place, the exhibition {s perfectly honest, there 1s no trickery or pretense, or any endeavor at concealment. Secondly. I don’t see any reason for supposing that What she does arises from anything’ else than unusual muscular strength. Stull, [ should be much Interested in investigating the matter further. ‘The wonderful fact of the exhibition 1s that she is not conscious of any exertion in performing the extraordinary feats of strength. The way we Satisfled ourselves on that polnt was to arrange tests which could not be accomplished without consciousness of effort or exertion. In those in- stances Miss Hurst did not succeed. "Besides that, however, the physicians stated that there was not the siigtitest change in her pulse after a test.” “How can you explaln the exercise of such extra- ordinary strength without any consciousness of It or sins of exertion?” asked the reporter. “T can’t explain it,” was the reply. “I leave that for plystologists to do.” “Some people say that her powers come from electricity,” suggested THE Stak. don't’believe init at all. It can't be, Phen, again, there is the will power,” ventured the reporter. “Inever have seen any such exhibition of will power, pure and simple,” Said the professor. “Weib how about mesmerisis” “The mesmerist. must come in contact with or see the subject,” sald Prof. Newcomb. “ Hang a sheet between "them, and there 1s no mesmeric effect. No, as I said at first, 1 saw nothing but a very strong person.” * But, sit,” interposed the reporter, “here 1s_one person, and’ a woman at that, overcoining the com- ined strength of three or four powerful men.” s Well.” responded the professor, “but you can’t tell about this combined strength. ‘Three or four men in endeavoring to withstand Miss Hurst may Pull or push directiy against each other, although Ubeir Intentions are good. The only way to obtain a correct estimate of her strength is by opposing it with a single and known weight. That 1s all Ican say of the matter.” What a Mesmerist Says. BE ATTRIBUTES MISS HURST'S PERFORMANCES TO WILL POWER. “It’s all will power,” sald Prof. Carter, the mes- merist, speaking to a Stak reporter of the remark- able magnetic powers exhibited by Miss Lula Hurst, “I don’t see that there 1s anything won- Gerful about it, Its honest; there 1s no humbug about it, but I fall to see where the ‘wonderful’ comes in. Most any girl could learn todo the same thing, if they would only practice, and could get themselves to have faith in thelr own powers They must learn to get themselves in an abnormal condition, and their subject must be in a proper condition too. “They have to work themselves up toa certain stage of all-powerful energy and wil ‘A certain selentist gives an instance of © woman In England who cat a chip or piece of wood to rise several inches from the table by aoa ane that it should. That ts almost beyond belief; but when the influence Is operated upon a person—an animated ©bject—it is not wonderful. Do I believe oat fin Ok ite tin, HT te jot like “that; same forces are bi it into play. Only 1 "t myself, but made my subjects dott Yactiood “was menberien TMECs Gone. It 13 due to mental action, of do ai. What easily enough will power. “Is tt this will a of his i ited | | | Mr. Bliss’ Statement. BE SAYS HE IS LOADED AND 4 PANGEROTS MAN SIT DOWN UFON—MR BLAINE'S MAME BROUG! INTO THE CONTROVERSY. Mr. Bliss, continuing his testimony before the Springer committee today said, in answer to a. question of Mr. Fyan as to who was circulating re- ed that the committee was shielding democrats “Mr. Fran, I don’t mean to AMER; but It has been wad that your cominitice were gos ing for me, because I was near the administra- MR. BLISS IS LOADED. Mr. Bliss in vigorous language then defied the committee or anybody else in his own behalf and that of the administration also, He said that any- body who sat down upon him wo di boay = pon ould find bin ‘The witness denied that any attempt was made to influence him in behalf of anybody who was “Ni van A ask r. Van Aistyne asked if anybody sought to in- terpose in behalf of any accused. oe wR BLAINE, Mr. Milliken.—Why not ask outright if Mr Blaine attempted to influence him? Mr. Van Alstyne.—No, sir; 1 don’t want to ask it. Mr. Biss—It would be a great deal squarer to put it that way than the way Mr. Ker suggested— that Mr. Merrick be asked that question, Mr. Bliss sald a reporter told him these things And said he nad learned them from Mr. Springer. MR. KER MAKES 4 STATEMENT. At 1245 Mr. Bliss left the stand and Mr. Ker made a statement in relation to the alleged bribery of the Jury. He sald that he had no connection with the matter beyond the mere fact that Mr. Brewster Cameron had consulted with witness and Merrick concerning & request Uo Visit Mr. Dickson, and they had ajvised him to go. ‘The committee adjourned at one o'clock until to morrow. H. 0. Keyworth, clerk to the Hutchinson grand Jury, testifled before the Springer cominittee yes lerday that George Bilss told at Jury that J. B, Price was expected to appear before (hen as a wit hesss ; but that Price did wot appear. = setlist Affairs in West Washington. ELECTION oF OFFickNs.—At the headquarters on Bist street of the District Junior Orde Mechanics, the delegates from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Ohio and the District of Colum- dia held a spectal meeting to-day for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year. ‘he fol- lowing offlcers were elected: National counctior, Win. H. Meseroll, N. J.; national vice councilor, Harry Krausz, Md; national secretary, Edw. 8. Deetier, Pa.; national treasurer, J. Adam Sohi, Md. onal conductor, Conaway, Pa; national arden, Geo. W. mibert, 3 J.; national sentinel, Geo. W! Hofseas, N. ext annual meeting will be held at’ Harrisburg, Pa., June, 1885. The District order will escort the visiting delegates to Mount Vernon and Arlington on Thursday'and Fri- ay. Nores.—At the Trinity church this morning hi mass was sald over the remains of John OCaita- han. The Georgetown Catholic Hibernian society took part In the ceremonies at Holy Rood cemetery where the remains were interre*.—— Residents on Dumbarton avenue complain of a water pl being bursted near 3ist street, making tt very Mk MARKET.—Live stock sales at Drovers agreeable. erday, are reported by 99 cattle up and sold: best, AGG medium, 4X Uo 54,; conim rp and lambs—sheep, 4 to 10 cows and calves, $20 to &% seg cattle moderate. On and after June 24th, 1884, we, the under- signed drovers, promise to bring our stock to the Drovers Ri live stock yards for sal (Signed)—Joshua fletcher, B. A. Triplett, Gus Creel, _K.C. Florence, Moffett, J. 7. Cockerill, W. Strother, Rob't'Kelly, B. Davis and others. Receirrs.—Canul 2. T. Dunlop ar- ved with 3,000 bushels of corn and W) bushels of wheat, > HE CONDITION OF THE WATEH.—At Ta. m., Great Falls 3;recelving reservolr, math conne house, ‘on, 9; distributing 8; eflluent gate hou: eservolr, luflucnt gate Alexandria Affairs, Reported for THE EVENING STAR THE IRONWORKS ENTERPRISE.—A meeting of the agers of the Virginia Tron Shipbulid ¥, &¢., Which succeeds to th boom,” possessed by the P turing company, held a meeting in Boston to-day. 11s certain that If the requisite capital be barked In the works here tue enterprise will prove a great success. m: pa ron MISCH. v.—The mayor yesterday afternoon dischar, dward Mankin, who was arrested upon a letter from Arkansas charging him with abduct- Ing his own child. He isa native of Unis city and a brother of the young man who shot a colored sol- dler during the Christmas riot soon after the war. He came here, he says, to receive his share of the proceeds of the sale of his family property, bring: ing the child with him from Arkansas, where hi wile resides. He has since spent the money he re celved, and is now at large here, und It was thought that he inight use the child, a girl about ten years old, for begging purposes.’ The little girl seems very fond of falie, has Felatives ere, and a comfort~ able home in Arkansas. The mayor held that the matter was not within bis Jurisdiction. Pouiricat.—The Blaine ‘and Logan club, No.1, held a meeting at its headquarters, over French's Dookstore, last night; Edward Hughes, president, in the chair, and W. A. Carter secretary. The tendance was large, and comprised many of th leading republicans’ of this vicinity. several ad- dresses were delivered, and the speakers expressed igh hopes of securing the vote of Virginia for the republican ticket, oLick Rerort.—There were detained at the Station-house this morning Henry Ridgeley, col- ored, arrested Dy OMcers Lawler and Goodricl charged with alsorderiy conduct; John Bright an Geo. Chichester, arrested by Officers McCann and Pat Hayes, charged with contempt of court. | The mayor has discharged Arthur Lyles, who ad been arrested on the charge of larceny. Nores.—The Corn Exchange has determined to expel any member who violates the agreement not to send grain sacks except after grain to be directly shipped to the sender.—The funeral of Mrs. Mary Kelley took plgce yesterday from the Catholie | church here.—One of the most pleasant excursion of the season was made by Oceola Tribe of Men to Marshall hall yesterday.—The Washington Steamer Mattano has Just been hauled up for re. airs at Aguew's ship yard.— The Alexandris ight Infantry now drill ou the street after night fail several times a week in preparation for U Lynchburg encampment.—tThe schooner Mab Phillips is under the workman's hands at the lowel ship yard. 4 el ‘The Courts. Eguiry Covat—Judge Cor. Yesterday, Starr agt. McDonald; leave to amend bill granted. Bushman agt. Bushman; testimony ordered taken before Examiner C. F. Rowe. Joachim agt. Glick; appearance of absent defendant ordered, ‘To-day,’ Dunn agt. Murt; demurrer overruled; leave to dnswer. Dowling agt. Handy; do.; bili dis: missed. Central National Bunk agt. Guinand; trus- ‘tee authorized to sell notes. Patch agt. Davis; sale ordered; F, W. Jones appointed trustee, Hunter agt. Hunter; appearance of defendant ordered, Doyle agt. Geddings; hearing of motion set for Juné 23d. Cunemsat. Covrt—Juiige Wylie. Yesterday, Charles Taylor, arraigned for forgery and pleaded’ not gullty. ‘To-day, Alexander Spinner (alas Spencer), house. Dreaking’ (two cases); verdict of guilty; sehtenced to three years Inone case, and lwo years in the other, in the Albany penitentiary. PoLice CourT—Jurige Snell. ‘To-day, Frank Garrett,for threatening James Ro- Dinson; bonds of $100 or six months in jail, Gea, | Forsyth, for selling a boy two toy pistols and four boxes paper caps; personal bonds. pa iaialns asp oel Sick HRADACHR, LANGUOR AND MELANCHOLY enerally spring from a Torpid Liver, a Disorde! Stomach oF Costivences, the distressing effects which Dr. Jayne's Sanative Pills will speedily ree move; by thelr beneficial action on the billary or gans they will also lessen the likeitlood of a retura, MARRIED. CROWN—BURDETTE. In Alexandris, uarh iat 1884 by the Nee, John awards, SAMUEL 9, on Jan. CROWN to Miss CLARY BURDETTE, both from thid city. = DOWLING—COSTELLO. On June 17th, 1884, at St. paces . by the Rev. Fi ivan, JAMES and MAGGIE ¢ d Dowit ‘GS MASON. On Thursday, June 12th. 1854, eaten ofa) HV, Duton, Wanideatan, De be the Rev. E. B. Mason, D. D., of ‘Arlington, Masa. ABBIE HL MASON. of Cincinnsth Olio, to GLORGH BP. KINGSLEY, of Orange, N. J. + estan ~al LB—GASCH._ At the residence of the bride's pa- rene Sane id, TBA Bem by ie ev Dr. hie ‘Shi n, of the All I's church, CHAKLES A.KO! to LISSELTA AM GASCH, buth of this city. att DIED. SWELL. June the 18th, 1884, at 9s. LAURIA BOSWELL: the daucutce oF Yano Boew aged eleven months, came to gather flowers, Myo deck the tancooed bewven He took the “st and fairest e za Her funeral will take place from her paren! ence, No. 1235 Sixth street southwest, on Th: fcraisck Relatives ald friends are respectfully to RANEY. TIth, 1884. at 4:90 o'clock Gaculy of beart Giocase; CATHAMINE. the beloved cima Ne tome pS mid years, native ‘The friends aud relatives are invited to attend county Kerry, I oar r . ‘from her faneral at 6:30 a.m. on ay. June 19th. from mue Ed mn Lanai lg led aaa thom ey cmon! Ry on eee] me ee eed hee oOo Sep fe SSL lee m June 18, 2006, ot 30, m., WILLIAM J. a. Mo. ‘Notice of funeral hereafter. = Re cree a Goren. oy oa Fyn ‘Ge toute 4