Evening Star Newspaper, June 2, 1891, Page 5

—_ THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D.C. TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 1891. fe : 2d EDITION. THE VIRGINIA DEBT. TETTER OILS, ULCERS, SORES, REEUMATISM AND Meeting of the State Commission and CATARRE CURED the Olcott Committee, eae ILLNESS OF CARDINAL GIBBONS. Legal Fight for the Treasurership 5 of Philadelphia. PURIFIES, THE VIKGINIA DEBT. Meeting of the State Commisston and the Oicott Committee. Special Dispatch to Tux Evexixo Stan. Ricuxmonp, Va., June 2.—The state commis- sion and the members of the Olcott debt com- mittee met in joint session at the governor's of- fice this morning at 11 o'clock. The fol- lowing members and representatives of the Olcott committee were present: Mr. Hugh B. Garden, W. L. Ball, C. D. Dickey, J. W. Mason and G. 8. Ellis. The last named gentleman is the secretary of the Ne York Central Trust Company and visited Lon- don recently to confer with the council of for- eign bondholders touching the negotiations now pending for the settiement of the Virginia debt. VITALIZES, INVIGORATES AND ENRICHES ‘THE BLOOD. HAS CURED OTHERS. WILL CURE YOU. Maz A. Rererars New Boor. Bhe publishes » book entitled “HOW TO C- pee IFUL,” and. like the philanthroy ves tt FREE THIS WEEK of thousands of her Porkdrenowned co At the uggent reat Mune. A. Rupper-, lexion, sist an ON turer, bas just pi a ‘ Bendsone took, evvine the publie the The general impression among tho most Sears ot sods aid farina, Abe book iawrittenin promintnt democrste who are informed ts that pt anew the present meeting is not likely to result in Seated ia vax ates edf Seat | any "atdoment "att preeent Wy ty. and ‘Those out of town can secure it by these gentlemen believe will be, the weans of MME. 4. RUPPERT, arriving at an understanding between the state and the present negotiators, which will oventu- ally bring about a settlement. There ix a very’ strong determination on the part of sev- tral of the most influential democrats on the ground that the Riddleberger bill must be pretty nearly adhered to. The state commission Taal others who ‘havo been called into con- sultation desire that « thorough interchange of views shall take place at these meetings. PODOCILIC, PODOCILIC. A Toilet Powder curing all odors astsing from tho PERSPIRATION. dicate and thenpurbly e@ective fp Yes sctios pag overage Tp effective , Ro es eye i aioe CARDINAL GIBBONS’ ILLNESS. nipute and leet, roqiygnt bathe oe Te, By the uss of sODOCILIC this | Prostrated by Malarial Fever—On the Koad rely pemeed. not by clechine ihe pore to Restored Health. ‘Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. Batriwonz, June 2—Cardinal Gibbons re- turned to Baltimore thts morning from south- ern Maryland, where he was taken suddenly ill with malarial fever last week while filling bis engagements in the ‘southern Maryland counties. He is very much improved, and with rest will soon be entirely restored to health. Hip iliness has prevented him from keoping ali of hie engagements, one of which was the part he wae to take in the unveiling of the Calvert City. ‘bishop Curtis of eof all monument at St Mi them for A FIGHT FOR AN OFFICE. by destroying the germ which causes CEO gd, Uy, Tachisely & Evans, 475 Be, ave. mw, . f sts, cr Dy Wak Oe Henne BEVERLY OHEMICAL CO. my 0-8¢ woe ¥~ = *isslows soormine since BY Bax becom used for over FIFTY YEARS hy MIT- LIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. 1:300THES the CHILD, SOF TENS the GUMS, ALLAYSail PAIN, CURES WIND COLIC, and ts the best remedy for DIARRHEA Sold by Druxgists in every part of the world. be sure and ask for ‘*Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrop,” and take uo otuer kind Zoveutse Lottie Gis-ly. Delaware will take cl bim. Dexaxv Poxps Exrnact. Two Men Claim to Be the Treasurer of | Philadetphia— Proceedings Begun. Pumaperputa, Pa., June 2—The iegal fight over the Philadelphia city treasury was begun this morning in the court of common pleas be- fore Judges Willson and Arnold, when the case ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTE. e of Wright versus Oellers was argued. How To Osmm A Fun Cox. During the last few days there bave So vpo ae gta core been frequent conferences between John G. Johnson, Mayor Sulzberger and Ovid F. Johnson, who represent Richard Oellers, City Solicitor Warwick and Furman | Sneppard and 8. S Hollingsworth regarding ‘The natural Carisbed Sprudel Salt ( form), 1g ap eregiient Aperient. ‘Lozatves and g ewcare the compiccion ana purifies the biood. it casily soluble, Pleasant to take ahd permanent in ac- tion. ‘The genuine product of the Carl ‘is Cone cones in imported in rows? beetien. Each the case, and before going before the court this, : nas, * | morni ther long conference was had. HA EnsBEBos tot soe Seiya | Moming peotier tong conference nea had grery bottle. 32 | pointes, is represented by Messrs. Sheppard and Hollingsworth. Ex-City Treasurer Bardsley hes steadily im- roved in his physical condition vince his con- nement in Moyamensing prison. This morn- i ‘was so much better that he spent much of his time in pacing up and down in his cell in the hospital ward. soit ed LED SIB JOHN RESTS QUIETLY. ‘The Physicians Are Not Encouraged to Hope for Recovery. Orzawa, Oxr., June 2—The following bulle- tin regarding Sir John Macdonald's condition was issued at 6 a.m.: “Sir John passed the night composedly and comfortably, without any drawback. The soveral periods of serious depression that occurred throughout yester- day have not been repeated since 9 o'clock last t. As I write this bulletin he is sleeping.” Powell, Grant and Wright issued the fol- lowing at 11 o'clock: “We find Sir John resting quietly at time of our visit, having recently partaken of light re- freshment. Past night been satisfactory, as exp in 6 o'clock bulletin this a.m. While we are gratified to tind such an exhibition of vital strength as we see exemplified inhim, yet Wwe cannot altee our opinion as to final results AND A LARGE WAREHOUSE FILLED WITH FURNITURE WHICH MUST BE SOLD. We've decided to give ops Be, and comcentrat our warehouse, outside entire business into this we will devote TWO | ‘cupied with furniture) to the sewing ‘Uuphoutery shops. Consequently FURNITURE MUST Got ‘And go it will, without thought of cost. THE STOCK MUST BE REDUCED, And we will offer much EXTRAORDINARY INDUCE- SENT has Comoe fall te cgae our Revee: "We guot Eeiow a iew omy cf the SURPRISING KEDU Ererrthing ‘tite “in the house reduced Fine sud Massive Hand-carved Z-pigco Walnut stand. Size of pixies arse sae, cpevat | "Att o'clock p. m. the foll balleti Buites, <povel At 1 o'clock p. m. following in was Hass. Meduced | tesned by Dr. Powel: EOL lanple toy, 2zlerg Chomber, Stutes, ‘There is no change in Sir John’s con ion @ small room: since the sending of our last builetin. ae STOCKS FAIRLY ACTIVE AND STRONG. Oak 3-piece Suite for $27.50. iste Fleas. “Best ‘valtc cver ‘x end trot. mahozany ed in silk ‘tapestry or thnmings. Former price, After = Decline Throughout the List an Upward Movement Sets In. New Youx, June 2.—The stock market opened this morning with an active business, though it was confined, as usual, to the few leading stocks which have been most prominent of late for the most part. The opening, however,was made at materially higher figures than those of last evening, the gains extending to 3 per cent, St. Paul, Union Pacific and Louisville and Nash- ville showing the largest advances, which, how- ever,could not be maintained, and’a free selling movement occupied the early dealings, with the result of neutralizing the opening gains in all Of the leading shares, and the lows of further smali fractions in most stocks. Louisville atter ‘an opening gain of declined 144, while almost everything was ‘brought slightly, below last night's figures. A slignt rally followed, but dullness marked the late trading and prices became stagnant. Besides the three ling stocks there was considera ble activity sugar, Northern Paci- fic preferred, Atchison and k Island, but the rest of the list was quite neglected. At 11 o'clock the market was quiet and steady to firm at something better than the lowest prices. Suites that have been ant Solid Onk Stieboards, handsor Plate giaes. 907.50; reduced frow: que Oak China Ciosets,5 teet wide, 16th century he, oxuized trunuings. @7.50, was €40. on Mine Denke and Buck, Cane (sory ivth century intsh. Reduced to @30; carved, 4.50. Tables, massive square 1h best quality Wut eS feluge. YOniy #1690; ‘lor Tables in Antic Oak, imite- aite ant oid Engiish, Dew ed trois #10. - ‘Rocker, handsomely ventury finish. Me- in aed Secretary Blaine in Boston. Bostox, June 2.—Secretary Blaine, who was Chairs. Price was #13; re- DARING ME. PARNELL, The Dublin “National Press” Charges Dis- honesty in Order to Be Sued, Derrix, June 1.—The National Prese today acoures Mr. Parnell of misapplying certain funds and announces ite intention of reiterat- ing the charge in order to compol him to take legal proceedings against the publishers of the National Press. The paper adds: “Our sécre- tary waits in office to receive service of a court from Mr. Parnell. scarsear ¥ ES THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. Routine Matter Being Closed Up by the Convention. Dernorr, Mice., June 2—After approval of the minutes by the Presbyterian general assem- bly this morning a telegram of greeting was re- ceived from the United Presbytorian assembly and delegates were appointed to tho Brazil assembly. The chairman of tho committeo on worldly amusemont ex- lained the meaning of its recommendation of Judicious discipline which {t'was yeaterday in- structed to modify. Its reference to progressive uchre o# reconstructed was read. The final form deprecated all amusements in which Christians eannot ongage in Christ's name. In the case of the church at Jacksonville, a committee of five, Dr. John Hall, chairman, was appointed to ‘raise $7,500 to roimburso it for its surrender to the Southern Prosbyterian ort on the s eburch. ‘The committee on the rep tematic benevolence reported an increase of $225,000 in the gifts of the living. The total of the benevolent contributions of the church for the year wore $2,652,751. Dr. Joseph T. Smith of Baltimore reported onthe reports on church unity and inter- denominational comity. —__ SERIOUS FIRE 1N BROOKLYN. Destruction of Cooperage Company's Works at a Lens of 420,000. New Yorx, June 2.—The loss by the fire early this morning at the Brooklyn Cooperage Company's works is not as great as first re- ported. The loss will amount to $420,000. ‘The cooperage company is owned principally by the sugar trust. The fire originated in one of the four-story brick buildings belonging to the plant on North 6th street be- tween Kent avenue and the river. Tho flames spread rapidly and within a short time swept through all the works, com- pletely destroying them. ‘Three frame build- ings on Kent avenue, owned by the company, were also destroyed, ‘ns was one on 7th street. The sugar house of Dick & Myers was dam- aged to the extent of $10,000. —_—-__— Italian Rioters Killed by Police. Rome, June 2.—At Savona, a manufacturing town of 16,000 inhabitants on the Mediterra- nean, twenty-five miles from Genoa, yesterday | mob attempted to rescue two prisoners from the police. In the melee two of the rioters were killed and many wounded. A number of the police were also badly injured. a Financial Crisis in Buenos Ayres. Buexos Aynes, June 2.—Owing to the gon-| eral feeling of distrust in regard to the finan- cial situation there was a run on all the buuks | this morning. Large crowds of dcpositors | surrounded the various institutions and con- derabie excitement prevailed. The outlook is very unfavorable. eS SR Jockey Monaghan’s Bad Fall. Carcaco, June 2.—“Monaghan, the well-known Jockey who rode the horse Riley last year and was under contract with Corrigan during the Lexington mocting, while lying asleep on a mar- ble slab in a Turkish bath room at the Lrevoort Honze this morning. fell to the floor, striking ow bis hend and cutting a gush six inches long | over his left temple.* Doctors were snmmone sd found that he had sustained a concussion of the brain. a “FENANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. ‘New York Stock Market. and clo ‘ce reported. S191 F street. ices. of Papecint Namo. | Washington Stock Exchange. Sales—Regular call — 12 o'clock m.: D. 1802, #200 at 117. Washington and G Kallroad Conv © 6, at 10x. Columbia Title Insurance.si00 at 6x. District of Columbia Bonds be . 190i, Currency Bo-yeur fund, 6s, gold, ‘1902," 115 bid, "— asked. Water stock,” 7s, currency, 1908, 12 bid, 8.668, 1994, fund, currency. 115 bid, 117 asked. Miscellaneous Kouds—Washingion ana George- town Kailroud, 19-40, 68, 104 bid, ius asked. “Washe ou and Georgetown Kailroad Convertible a 1 bid, 188 waked. Masonic Hall Association, Se. 1905, 104 bid, —asked. Washingion Market ‘Company, ist mortgage ds, 110 bid, —asked. Was! ingtou Market Company, imp. és,” 113 bid, — asked. American Security aud Trust Company, 58, 100bid, —asked. Washington Light infantry 68, 1904, “99 bid, — asked. Washi; fantry 2d, 78, 1904, ¥7 Did, 106 aske Gas Light Company, series A, és, asked. Washington ‘Gas Light’ Company, B, 6, 181 bid, — asked. Washington Gus Com- pany Convertible 6s, 134 bid, 140 asked. Ecking- ton Railroad és, 1u1% bid. ‘National Bank Stocks—Bank of Washington, 440 bid, 470 asked. Bank of Republic, 270 bid, — asked Metropolitan, 290 bid, 300 asked. " Central, 300 bid. Second, 178 bid, — asked. Farmers and Me- chanics’, 190 bid. — asked. Citizens’, 170 bid, 480 asked. Columbia. 151, bid, 155 asked. Capi- tal, 125 bid, — asked. West End, 100% bid, 102g asked." Traders’, 115 bid, 118 as.v. Lincoin, 100 bid. 106 asked. ‘ Stocks Washington and, Georgetown, 206 bid, 480 waked. Metropolitan.100jq bid, 110 asked. Columbia, 65 bid, 70 asked. Capftol and North O Street, 03 Uid, 51 asked. Eckington and Soldiers’ bid, 62 asked. Georgetown aud ven- leytown, 5: bid, 63 asked. Insurance Stocks—riremen’s, 47 bid, 62 asked. Frankiin, 59 bid, 65 asked. Metropolitan, 80 bid,— ‘asked. National Union, 1834 bid, v0 asked. Ariin; fous 119 bid, 189 asked.” Cotcoran, 6s bid, asked 6 asked. G3rman-American, ambia, 153¢ bid, 14 Yoo bids acked,” ‘Potomac, 89 bid, 100 sake’ vid, 8g asked. People’s, 5y bid, Big in very comfortable health this morning, has decided to remain here until tomorrow, when he will start for Bar Harbor. This afternoon Mr. Blaine will drive through the city, accom- nied by his nephow, Francis W. Stanwood. irs. Eugene Hale, who is now on her way to Detroit, called on’ Mr. and Mrs. Blaine this morning, while Mr. Jefferson Callidge sent a bouquet to the wife of the Secretary. seanxiens omens New York Murderers Resentenced. New Yonx, June 2.—Harris A. Smiler, Jas. J. Slocum and Joseph Wood, all under convie- tion to suffer death for murder, but who had appealed to the federal courts, were resentonced by Judge Barrett in the supreme court, gen- eral term, today to be executed at Sing Si prison during the week beginning July 6 next. ——_ Hungarians Not Ill-Treated. Cnantzstox; W. Va., June 2.—Gov. hos received from Judge MeClaugherty of the McDowell cirouit court a certitied copy of the grand jury's report concerning the alleged ill- treatment of Hungarian laborers on the Nor- folk and Western railroad extension. After thorough investigation they report that no ms of foreign or native birth have been or JULIUS LANSBURGH, =r ‘F)e No? PiRGE OR WE Dut act specially 13TH AND F STS. cN THE BOWELS, vp the liver and bile. A purtect Littie Live Liver corrector. Cart + B. Towsex & Sos, DRY GOODS DEALERS, 2,000 ya. Calico, ver ya. 1,000 ya. Bleactiod Cotton, Se. per ya. 1,000 yu. Cubleahed Cottom, Se- per yd. 1.000 ys Tick Ime, feather proof, 123g. per yu. Bhirting: Cals Tal f Btack-ground Pongees, Lawns, +s. Inde Dinens, dc. na She M.S. Camu & Cos ALMA POLISH Alleged Threat of Sir Gordon Cumming. ‘Cabie Dispatch to The Evening Star. I is learned that Sir Gordon Cumming has pos- itively stated that if the suit now ‘Aetho Best Dressing in the WORLD fer Latier Fine Sheen. child were found dead this morning in their squalid rooms at Kentishtown, a suburb’of this Sete ee ee soteokn | city. All three of the bodies bore terrible poe wounds, inflicted with «knife. From the ap- Dies eae Ee Bee eg Oe tt | a ‘NS; LES 000D DIGESTION Walz OW mitted suicide. The reason for the crime is uot 2 ‘but it te poverty SO renee s |e it ii nppened that poreriy gud the Loxpox, June 2.—By private information it a Riggs, fEt 'fsncoin, S vid, 8% asked ComMnercia.s as bid, 43, asked. ‘Tile Insurance Stocks—Real Estate Title, 128, bid, 185 asked. Columbia Title, 6% bid, 63, asked. Gas and Electric Light Stocks Washington Gas, 44 bid, 44% asked. Georgetown Gas, 43 uid. U.S. Electric Light, 16534 Did, 165 asked. jephone Stoc yansyivania, 25 bid,—asked. Chesapeake and rotomac, zy bid..65 asked. Amer- is —I | hou Graphophone, 5 did, 7 asked. sear eetRncous Stocte-Wasttugton Market Com- Pans: Company, bids STO aaked” Creat Palle tee — i, 176 aaked. Bul Run Panorama, Pneumatic Gun Interocean Building 7. bid, Ivy City Brick Com= pany, » 16 bid. ‘Safe Depostt and Trust Com} ies—Washington Safe Deposit Company, 112 bid, 135 asked. Wash- oun aud ‘irust Company, vig bid, 9744 ed ‘American Security aud Tvuat ‘companys S0yg_ Did. — asked. ‘Ex. dividend. Baltimore Markets. June 2.—Fiour dull, unchanged— recet; barrels; sales, 1,850 barrels. Wheat Peep epor Lioscal ii; two Mouth, itr 0634: iM: September, THE SEALSKIN SACQUE. It Will Still Be the Fashionable Garment— ‘The Increase in Price Not Great. Nearly every one is more or less interested in seal skins, either as a past or prospective buyer of areal skin coat for wife, mother or sister and the question of what effect the re- cent movement in the Bering sea con- troversy will have on the market is a question of importance. A Stam reporter on talking with several of the leading furriers to- day ran across several interesting facts and be- liefs. The general opinion, however, seemed to be that whatever happens or may happen in the diplomatic world, ladies who can afford to do so, will continue to wear the glossy sealskin, ‘and that, as before, as many ladies will afford to or try to’ make hus- bands think they can afford to as possi- ble. jers were likewise of opinion that while prices would be higher, although not so much higher as was generally supp' the supply would be equal to the demand. ‘MR. STINEMETZ’s VIEWS. “‘A close soason according to the present ar- rangement,” said Mr. B. H. Stinemetz, “will have little effect on the supply or price of scal skin garments for next winter, as the skins for that supply have already been caught and sold and the garments are being made up. The catch, which will moet next season's wants, was not a ve large one, will moet tho | demand with prices a little higher. The price of raw skins went up about 100 per cent, but this per cent must be counted on only a’ small portion ef the final cost, and the inerease fon made up garments will be not nearly so much. In fact, taking into consideration the difference in the style of next season's goods a lady will pay a very little more for her arment than formerly. ‘This arises from the fact thet the skins are“being made up into shorter garments, using less material. In my opinion there is no prospect that seal will coase to be the fashionable akin. ‘The increase in cost will cause some people to buy tho less costly furs, but will have little effect on those who could afford previqualy to wear WHAT MR. DAVIS THINKS. “Thro are enough seal skins and to spare al- ready on hand to easily supply the demand for the next twelve months,” said Mr. James Davis, “the prices havo been higher ‘ind probably will be higher, and some peoplo who might wear seul will probably content themselves with less expensive furs.” ‘MR. JAMES P. WILLET'S OPINION. “So long as scals can be obtained,” said Mr. James P. Willett, “the garments made from their fur will be the fashion. Tho seal is -a water animal and its fur and skin are better caloulated for the purpose than that of any other animal. The close season will have some effect, of course, on the market, bu its effect” has practically been foreseen. The 40,000 seals tuken last season and which will be used next winter will g0 as far as 80,0000 few years ago, when the long ulsters and dolmans were in fashion. Such garments, except in rare eases, have gone out and the shorter garments come in vogue. Besides the last catch there are good many skins left over from pre- vious years. Last year the price on made-up garments showed an increase of about 25 per cent. Next winter the price will probably go up somewhat higher.” See Naval Orders. Commander F. M. Barber, ordered to hold himself in readiness to command the Enter- prise. Licuts. Walter McLean and W. I. Cham- bers, ordered to examination for promotion. Commander Allen D. Brown, ordered to appear before the retiring board. Assistant Engineer A.M. Hunt, ordered to the fish commission steamer Albatross. Lieut. John O. Nich- olson, dotached from the Jamestown and ordered to the Naval Academy. Ensign Robert E. Coontz, detached from ‘the naval observate June 30, and ordered %o the Pinta. Surg. Franklin Rogers, detached from 8) duty at the Naval Hospital, Yokohama, er steamer of July 7, from San Francisco. Naval Cadets C. 8. Bradford, Davis and M. M. Taylor, detached from the Enterprise June 5 and ordered to the Chicago. Naval Cadets Thos. J, Senn, H. H. Caldwell, W. H. McGrann, D. B. Winde, detached from the Naval Academy June 5 and ordered to the Concord. Naval Cu- dets Dicn Williams, Chas. P. Preston, R.H. Lane, E, Theall, C, D. Stearns and Geo. H. Shepard, detached from the Naval Academy June 5 and ordered to the Atlanta. al Cadets D. V. IL. Allen, . R. Em: ‘k, W. D. Brotherton, H. C. Kuenzii, W. Evans and J. F. Carter, do- tached from the academy June 5 and ordered to the Boston. Cadets H. G. Smith, J. H. Rowen, kt. M. Wattand A, L. Willard, detached from the academy June 5 and ordered to the Bennington. Cadets H. E. Smith, A. McLemore, G. W. Laws, BR. H. Seigh J. BR. Robinson and k. R. Belknap, de- tached from the academy June 5 and grderad to the Chicago. Cadets M. E, Reed. G. F. Moale, J. H. Sypher and H. G. G more, detached from the academy June 5 and ordered to the Newark. Cadets Geo. Kichards, W. A. MeKeelvy, F. H.» Kochersperger and L. H. Gross, detached from the academy June 5 and ordered to the Enterprise. Cadets F. B. Zahn, H. H. Hough, H. H. Christy, A. Alt- #6, B. B. Bicrer, N. E. Irwin, E.'f. Pollock and H. G. McFarland, detached from the acad- emy June 5 and ordered to the Lancaster. Cadets D. W. Blaner, Rt. J. Hartung, L. G. Smith and Irving Blount, detached from the academy June 5 and ordered to temporary duty on the receiving ship Vermont and to hold them- selves in readiness for orders to the Kearsurge. Chief Engincer H. B. Nones, detached from the League Island yard June 15 and ordered as a member of the examining board at Philadel- phia. Chief Engineer Wm.W.Dungan, detached from the New York yard and placed on waitin, orders. Chief Eng. 8. L. P. Ayres, detache as a member of the Philadelphia examinin, board and ordered to duty at the New Yor! yard, June 18. Chief Engineer A. 8. Greene, detached from duty at the Hot Springs, Ark., and ordored to temporary duty at the League Island nayy yard, June i5. Passed Assistant Engineer J. R. Wilmer, detachee from the Al- batross and ordered to remain at the Naval ‘Hospital at Mare Isiatd for treatment. a A Clerk's Appeal to the President. A petition signed by James Seldon Cowdop, a clerk of claas two in the pension office,and ad- dressed to the President, was received at the White House yesterday. ‘The petition asks tho President to issue an order to the heads of the departments forbidding them or any other per- gon under them to coerce any other employe of the United States into paying any claim, debt or judgment whatsoever ‘for the reason that the courts and constables alone are authorized by the law to decide and collect claims, debts and judgments for creditors from debtors.” ‘The petitioner further says that ‘as he got into the publicservice by merit through the civil servieo commission ho protests against being bounced except for de- merit.” The petitioner goes on to recite that he has been placed under duress on account of a judgment, intimating that he is a victim of usurers. He says the chief clork of the pon- sion oftice has notifed him that “debts con- tracted for necessaries must be paid if clerks expect to remain in the public service,” and remarks that such a rule “may be used for the oppression of many subordinate public serv ants who like himself in this case would rather submit to almost any reasonable robbery than vetue Phoeident had of the ‘The President had a ry tition sent to the Attorney General. Lat Sir SR a Sy Death of Harry Blakelo \. Harry Blakely of Sheffer and Blakely, the well-known vaudeville actor, died Yesterday of pneumonia at,his residence in New York city. Mr. Blakely’s real name was Blakelock and he was born in Petersburg, Va., about twenty- eight yours ago. After the war be was in’ Congress for many on the stage. With bis pa but | Ea: THE MYSTERY LIFTING. ‘The Blonde Art Student Grows Steadily in Importance. WHAT PEOPLE If THE BOARDING HOUSE SAY ABOUT THOSE CONNECTED WITH THE SKOOTING— A CLAIM THAT FROST AND MES. LE CODITE ABE ‘VICTIMS OF A CONSPIRACY. From the conversation of boarders in the house in which the Le Cointe-Frost shooting took place the theory evidently obtained among them is that Mrs. Le Cointe is innocent of all wrong and that sho is the victim of a put-up job, in which Charles Frost also got caught, since it was necessary that s man should be involved in order to make Mrs. Le Cointe’s apparent guilt. capable of peat ate Frost is still at the boarding house at 608 12th ‘street, whilo Miss Exton is in her own quarters in the adjoining portion of the jouse. WHAT THE BOARDERS SAY. The expressions of the other boarders are all on the side of Frost anda number 0’ people have come forward and told of little incidents that ‘aro thought to throwanow light on the sitnation. In the first place it is sald that Mra. Rogers, the Indy who keeps the boarding house, had roquested Mr. Le Cointe to move, as he was not a desirable boarder. admission into Miss Eaton's room, insisting that her husband was concealed theroat the time. Miss Eaton, is is said, refused to admit her and a stormy time ensued. Atterward, it is alleged, that a sort of armed was patched up between Endl the fast that Mime Eaton 6 being friends with the woman who had made such charges against her attracted some atten ion. - AN ALLEGED THREAT. A ‘young woman who boards in the house said today that on Friday last she remarked to Miss Eaton that it was strange she should con tinue the friendship and that Miss Eaton re- sponded, “I have a trap laid for her and I will catch her yet.” WHAT LE COINTE TQLD FnosT. Today the wounded man, Frost, said that on Saturday, when he was going to the train with Le Cointe, the latter remarked to him that he had had no intention of taking his wife with Lim, as he was going to Baltimore to meet a woman there. Saturday night when Le Cointe came in the first time Frost says that he was in his own room and that when, later, he started to go into the as house one of the men there told him that Le Coihte was around looking for some one and advised him to be careful to which he answered that he was going to see Miss Eaton and had no intention of seeing Mrs. Le Cointe at all. People in the house say that the Frenchman frequently abused bis wife, and that the only wonder is that she stuck to him 80 through thick and thin, ‘TRYING To SUPT THE CASE. Frost's brother, Mr. J. W. Frost, is in thecity and has been working hard trying to get to the bottom of the facts in the case, and this morning he visited the district attorney's office to do the best he could to keep Le Cointe from being admitted to bail. He says that he has proof that Satur- day night when his brother went to his own room and it was thought he would not return ‘Miss Exton asked another man in the house to come up to her rooms. This, he thinks, is proof that the two people who were shot are the victims of a conspiracy. Frost is still a very sick man, but it is prob- able he will recover, and Mrs. Le Cointe is for- bidden by her physicians to see any one as yet or to discuss the case at all. MISS EATON FINDS A DONDSMAN. About 4 o'clock yesterday Mr. James A. Main appeared and qualified as Miss Eaton's bonds- man in the sum of €800, the amount of the buil required having been reduced with the consent of the government. Eaton's brother, George H. Eaton, was expected to arrive in tho city today. He isa member of the firm of George H. Eaton & Co. a Boston firm, manufacturers of presses an: machine tools. It is stated that Miss Eaton is got on the best of terms with hor family and does about as she chooses, being given an allowance of $1,600 a year. pect THE PRINTERS’ STRIKE, No New Developments at Darby’s Establish- ment—Some of the Vacancies Filled. Thero have been no new developments in yesterday's walkout at Darby's print ing ofice. The men aro still out. Mr. Darby has filled §= atleast some of the vacancies, and everybody waits new developments. Mr. Darby's, it seems, was not the only office to hold out at the time of the first strike. Mr. H. L. McQueen of 1108 E street still refuses to come to union terms. Mr, however, _ states that “ho has suffered and has found no difficulty iu obtaining men. “Ihave no feeling in the matter,” he added, “and would willingly take back any of my old men, provided they would come at my terms.” pnt flab ers THE HOD CARKIERS’ STRIKE. They Want Their Old Pay Restored for Eight Hours’ Work. ‘The hod carriers struck today to enforce a demand for eight hours’ work and $2.25 a day, and the work of bricklaying on many build- ings was stoppod. Some time ago the bricklayers began work on an eight-hour-a-day schedule at 50 cents an hour, or 4 a day, having previously been working nine honrs a day for £4.50. When the bricklayers shortened their hours of work it necessarily shortened the hod car- riers’ day and they were paid for cight hours 2, or at the same rate per hour as they had been paid for nine hours. Ata meeting of the union last night,as a Sran reporter was informed, they demand their old pay of €3.25 a day. The principal work affected this. morning was that 0n Geo. W. Cochran’s new hotel building at 1th and K streets. When the hod carriers made their de- mand the wages due them were paid and they quit work. The bricklayers bein without hod carriers had to quit also. This afternoon at the Cochran. building a Sram reporter was informed the places of the strikers would be filled in the morning and the bricklayers would be at work at usual. The bricks are hoisted to the top of the building on an elovator and then distributed by hod car- riers. The boss bricklayer said this afternoon that ithe could not, got trained hod carriers he thought he could get men who would carry the bricks around in wheelbarrows. There will be a meeting of the master brick- masons tonight, at which the situation will be considored and some course of action adopted. gsc He Had to Give Bonds. This morning in Judge Kimball's court more than eighteen years old, but when his caso wns called pretty looking girl carry- ing a child in her arms aj as the pris- Outr’s wife and she protested against. the e0- tion of the officer in arresting her husband. “He ia not always drunk,” she ways works when he can get it.” GRAND ARMY MEN SATISFIED. The decision rendered yesterday by the Court in General Term in the case of Policeman Hut- tor. as published in yesterday's Stan, gives general satisfaction to the police officials, as well as to many of the officers. The decision will operate in many direetions, although no dismissals on its account are an- ticipated. As citizens can now be appointed members of the force without an army or navy Fecord it will not be necessary in the future for residents of this city to enter the arfhy or navy in order to get an appointment, nor will it be necessary to almost break up the third ar- tillery in an effort to get the requisite number of eligibles. During the past few months many candidates have been exatained, but more than two-thirds of them failed to pass the examination, making the list of eligibies a small one. REQUIREMENTS OF APPLICANTS. The rules adopted by the Commissioners re- quire: 1. Beable to read and write the English language. 2. Be a citizen of the United States. 8. Have been a resident of the District for two years next preceding his appointment. .d convicted 4. Never have boen indicted an: crime. 5. Be at least five fect eight inches in height. 6. Be between twenty-two and thirty-eight years of age. 7. Of physical health and vigor. 8. Of good moral character. 9. Of unquestioned energy and courteous of mi. Mus ‘eas Oy a 10. Must honorably 8, groceries—J. Harry King (no de- ieee Giecharged | posit), Frank Hume, 3,B Bryan & fro, Wan. The inst rale will pro . Galt & Co., Jas. L. Barbour & Son. bably be re} if the action of the court has not Misenl? repealed it INDORSEMENT OF CITIZENS. In addition to tho foregoing rules five citi- zens are required to sign the following and one of them has to make oath to it: We, the undersigned, individually, and each for himself, states and represents to the Com- missioners, D.C: thathe has known theapplicant well for the last two years, and isqualitied to speak intelligently in relation to his character and habits, aud states that, in his opinion, he is man of good moral charactor, correct and orderly in his deportment, and not in any re- spect # violator of law or good order: that he isa man of sober, temperate and industrious habits; that he is not addicted to the habitual use of intoxicating drinks, or other hurtful ex- cesses. Tho undersigned, each for himself, further represents that he bas not known him to drink intoxicating liquor, or known of his having beca drunk, nor of’ his having been guilty of, or arrested for, any criminal or dis- orderly conduct or act; and we further repro- sent that we belicve him to Le a man of trath and integrity, of sound mind, good under- standing and manners, of sufticiont education, and that he is fit for a’ policeman. NUMEROUS APPLICATIONS EXPECTED. Thore area number of civilians who have been waiting many yearsfor such a decision, and the applications are now expected to pour in by the dozen. There are to be two detectives appointed the 1st of July and there will no doubt be many applicants, es there are already several per- sous who have been muking every effort to secure a position, and the usual number of chronic ofice scckers will also appear. ‘The tule requiring appointees to have been resi- dents of the District the two years preceding their appointment is the one in which the officials are most interested. That rule has been violated at will in the past, but probably because its violation was necessary in order to secure patrolmen from the army or navy. CONGRESSIONAL INFLUENCE FEARED. What is probably most feared by the police officials is the influenco that will be brought to bear by members of Congress for the appoint- ment of their constituents, and if that infu- ence proves effective the citizens of the Dis- trict Will have less show for appointment than when service in the army or navy was noces- sary. WHAT COMMISSIONER ROSS THINKS. Speaking of the recent decision in the Hut- ton case, affecting the powers of the Commis- sioners in tho appointment of policemen, Commissioner Ross this morning said: “The old law, which required the Commissioners to appoint only men who had served in the army and navy as policemen on the metropolitan po- li good one and served the pur- for which it was intended admirably, but it outlived its usefulness. Iam glad the courte have decided the test case of Hutton against the District, for now the Commissioners, un hampered by any obsolete law, are ina posi tion to select the very best men for the im portant positions of policemen, and the ulti- mate result must be the very best police force in the world.” “Do you think the controller will avide by the decision?” “Of course I cannot predict what ho will do. Mr. Matthews is @ very broad minded mai and Iam sure will appreciate the situation and do all in his power.” “Hereafter, then, will all appointments;be made from citizens of the District?” “As yet the board has not considered the question at all,” replied Mr. Ross to the re- porter's inquiry. “L, for one, am in favor of getting the best available men. Men who, both physically and morally, are best suited for the places. I should like to see the police force composed of District men.” CAPT. AUSTIN PLEASED. “I am very well pleased with the decision,” said Capt. Austin of the police department, “‘as now the army and navy will not have tobe depended upon for officers.” “apt, Austin did not think that the decision would have any effect on the present force. The same rules, he thought, would still ap- ply to the workings of theforce. He secs 10 Tenson for any deviation from the rules except the one as to the appointments. The officers, ho said, will still be given a trial, 60 that ther can defend any charges brought against them. “This talk about wholesale’ dismissals I don t believe has any foundation,” added the cay tain, “at least I don't anticipate any suc move.’ : INSPECTOR SWINDELLS’ VIEWS. Tnspector Swindells of the detective corps said he was glad the decision was as it was, bo- cause it would give the young men of the Dis- trict a chance to get on the force. ‘The depart- ment can be recruited from these young men. The department will also bo. bericfited, as an opportunity will be given to learn something of the character and standing of the ap it, something that cannot often be done now be- cause the applicants for the most part are strangers here. It will rosult in keeping bad men off and avoid a large amount of trouble. D Detective Block said that the inspector had voiced his sentiments. He added that if the the war most of them were too ald now and the enforcement of such a law would of the veterans’ sone get be Cutty wk’ referred to the pom dod; resignations said, “and he | diff there is no truth in the report that comes from the city of Mexico to the effect that Senor Romero, the Mexican minister bere, has been recalled to assume the duties of the position of secretary of the treasury. which was recon vacated by the death of Senor Dublane. «d ——_—_s-— SUPPLIES FOR THE DISTRICT. A Number of Bids Opened by the Commis- sioners 5 A large number of contractors assembled in the board room today at noon to. witness the opening of bids for general supplies for the use of the District for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1892. There were twenty-one classes, including | stationery, blank forms and printing, school | | books, furniture, hardware, tin ware, plumbers’ | supplies, groceries, boote and shoes, drugs, glass. paints and varnishes, lumber, forage, meats, castings, fuel, dry goods, ice, Phone supplies and saddlery. The following contractors submitted pro- posals in tho several classes: Class 1, stationery —Wm. Ballantyne, Wycoff, Seamens & Benedict, W. J. C. Dulaney, Geo. Ryneal. Class 2, printing—Jndd & Detweiler, Law Re- tor Company, McGill & Wallace, Byron 8. dame, Ramsey & Bisbee. Class 3, school books—Wm, Ballantyne, W. J.C. Dulaney. 1 (Class 4—F. Peterson, W. B. Moses & Son. Class 5, hardware— . C. Dulaney, J. H. x Chas. “T. Car- G. Wheeler. Class 6, tin ware—H. 1. Gregory. Class 7, plambers’ supplies—Robt, Leach & ry McShane & Co., Jno. A. Baker, Class 9, boots and shoes—Wm. Hahn & Co., E. G. Wheeler, B. Rich & Sons. Class 10, drags—Z. D. Gilman, Scheller & Stevens. Class 11, paints and oils—W. H. Butler, Hugh , Geo. B |, E. G. Wheeler. 4 beaten Libbey, Bittinger & Miller, her. forage—Walter F. Hewett, W. M. ©. C. Daish & Sons, J. B. Brown. W. T. Gail jase 13, & Co Class 14, meats—Wam. M. Weaver,2J. H. Bus- cher, E. [. Kenglar, H. Powdermaker. Class 15, lamp posts and castings—J. H. Springman & Sons, Chas. White & Co. Class 16, fuel—G L. Sheriff, J. Edward Chap- man, V. Baldwin Johnson, Easton & Mayfield, | P. Wood, Richard J. Kennedy, Stephenson & Bro. and’ R. J. Ernshaw. Class 17, dry goods—B. Rich & Sons and Lansburgh & Bro. Class 15, ice—Hygienic Tee Company, no_de- dent Ice Company, Great Falis sep ‘Company. Class 19, telegraph Royce & Marean, E. and telephone supplies— G: Wheeler, a Class 20, saddiery—C. Becktr, E. G. Wheeler. A committee composed of clerks have boon detailed to assist Mr. A. Y. Lakeman to sched- ule the bids. a DISTRICT GOVERNMENT, BIDS OPENED. Bids were opened by the Commissioners to- day for constructing concrete, brick and pipe sewers. P. Brennan, J. J. Cudmore, Thos. R. McCann, H. L. Crawford and Jas. F. Kennedy of Philadelphia, M. T. Talty, B. J. Coyle. P. H. Shugrue, Neitzy & Co., Jas. McCanlish and | Andrew Gleeson were bidders. ‘The bids will be scheduled before the contract is awarded. TIRES DURING BAY. The report of Chief Parris of the firo depart- ment for the month of May states that during that period there were eleven alarms of fire, en- teiling an estimated loss of €3,650, covered by an insurance of $1,475, SENATOR PLUMB'S REQUEST. Senator Plumb has written the Commission- ers a letter requesting a special examination of E street northeast between 34 and 4th, with o view of determining whether the street should not be included in the next estimate to Congress as one to be paved. lianas WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP. A Derecariox of several hundred dunkards, on their way to the Hagerstown, Md., conven- tion, talled on the President and Secretary Foster yesterda; To Fonaisn Ice.—Under a call for bids for furnishing ice to the Navy Department for the next fiscal year the Independent Ice Company of this city submitted a proposal of 1934 cents a hundred pounds. Samvex Frrrcm has been appointed super- intendent of the eighth division of the railway mail service with headquarters at San Fran- ciseo vice Mr. James KR. Wilder, who has re- signed on account of bad health. Mr. Fritch has for some yeurs been the chief clerk in the oftice of the superintendent at San Francisco. Repvctioy 1x Cosroms Recerers.—The total receipts from customs at the port of New York during the month of May were $7,449,775, of which .2 per cent was paid in gold coin, 27.8 per cent in gold certificates, 26.8 in silver cer- tificates, 15 per cent in U. 8. notes and 30.2 cent in Treasury notes. The receipts in May, 1890, were €10,671,516, as follows: .2 per cent in gold coin,.1 per cent in silver certificates, 98.6 in gold certificates, 2.5 in silver certificates and 3.6 in U.S. notes. Cia Senvice Examtxatiox.—An examina- tion will be held at the rooms of the civil serv- ice commission in this city, commencing at 9 a.m., on the 17th instant, to fill a vacancy in the position of clerk in the division of records and editing, Department of Agriculture, at a salary of £1,200; The special features of the examination wi expert proof reading, editing of manuscript, Eagiish composition and indexing. Those’ wishing to com} should obtain application blanks and file applications at once. Residents of the Dis- trict will not be admitted. Tae Newark Satisracrory.—The naval board which was appointed to conduct the final trial of the new cruiser Newark has com- pleted that duty. The ship was taken 100 miles Out at sea from the Norfolk navy. ‘The weather was dirty and the sea rough, neverthe- less the board found that the ing qual ties of the vessel were of the hi it class. rolled very little and the inery worked smooth! Altogether the members of the Doard td that the vessel is watisfactory in every respect and will be one of the finest of A Nava Boaxp or Exammation.—Tho Secre- tary of the Navy has appointed » board, con- sisting of Capt. Beardsley, Commander Sumner, ex-Lieut. Lillie, to meet at the New York navy yard June 10, to conduct the examination of applicante for two coerve | wigs rege ed tugs, of wi was vacated by the Smal of the ‘Triana, precdonly| Rati arerer nt ea ! i : i 4 . in the city this morning on bis way to Annap- olia, whither be goes as one of the visitors to lieve. a profitable law partnersbip.” Herbert said thet, like in the House of Representatives was gratification of ambit ‘There was no pecuniary profit it. Moreover, when ut term should have expired it would sixteen years’ interruption of his pro- fessional career, There were other worthy aspirants in his district, and he was in favor of their having an opportanity. himeelf, after "92 be would not be in sngrom agnin, ———————_ ‘The Treasury Bond Policy. The Secretary of the Treasury will issue circular this afternoon notifying holders of cutetanding 44 per cent bonds that the exist ing rate of interest on those bonds will cease September 1 next and that such bonds ae are not redeemed on or before that date may be extended for an indefinite period.with interest at 2per cent. [tis estimated that $23,000,000 of these bonds are held by national banks to secure circulation and that €10,000,000 more are held in trast by banks and other inetite- tions, and that there will be no diftionlty in ex- tending tus amount at alowerrate of intercet. This will leave only €18,000,000 of bonds to be redeemed in case the holders are not prey to extend them. The question was consi at today’s cabinet mecting and the exact fon of the proposed notice was upon. Will be issued this afternoon. mace oa Keal Estate Matters, J. B. Nicholson hus purchased for §8,280 of George Voneiff north 15 15, square 587, 16 118 feet on 45g between Virginia street, and lot 21, eame square, 18 foot frout on Virginia avenue between 3d and 43; streets southwest. FE. E. Hogo has bought for $4,250 of J. M. Stockett subs 47 and 51, square 1051, each 16.40 by 100 fect on 14th between Fand @ wtrvets northeast. J. J. Darlington has bought of G. E. Gartreil, in trust, for £4,000 sub A, square 424, 16 by 9% fect on Sth Letween Mand N streets north- wes rt. J. Julia Camp has purchased H.P. Marshall lot 14, Gleaso: 5. Kalorama Heights. 3. O. Johnson has purchased of W. H. Camy bell for $15,000 part jot 4, square 10 inches by 121 f p- 10 tet nb M. Amory has bought for €13,494 of : er sub 1S, re 126, fronting 30 fect 5 inches, on K between 17th and 1sth streets northwest, we Mark D. Brainard has bought of L. P. Shoo- maker for £10,000 sub 43, square 180. 2234 by 120 tect, on 16th between P and Q streets north- west. W. H. Campbell has purchased for €4,000 of Ann Sophia Pumphre 3 ner of 9th and C stro Kate Friday Again Set Free, Annie Dungan, alias Kate Friday, the noto- rious female shophtter, who was expected here for trial this week, as published in yesterday's Srax, will not be brought hore, as expected, but Detective Carter, who went to Coney Inland for her, will return tonight empty- handed. ‘The detective left here yesterday about noom with copies of indictmes but before he reached there she had taken before the court on a writ of hubeas cot entirely a surprise to the officials bere, as erminale are often set free in that way. it has not been many * since acrosted here for the New York authorities Were set free on similar proceedings. ——a— Mr. Steiger Files His Answer, In the case of Ellen Spencer against Ernest Steiger et al.—bill for au injunction to restrain the sale of the Purner tract of land in the county—Mr. Steiger bas, by Mr. R. Perry, filed an answor. He states that he was per suaded to cnter into the agreement and pur- chase the tract through a friend of the com- piainant; that sbe represented that it would @ good investment; that it would boom, says ahe falsely represented that she on the purchase when she bad and had only made a deposit of reimbureed to herself out of his s Hy ir fh be +8 3 z & F cil and to prevent a forced took up the notes and while —S is entitled to oue-balf of the grote E An ‘Naval Cadets Under Arms, The board of visitors of the Naval Academy arrived at Annapolis yesterday and witnessed creditable style, and were mented by the visitors. ———— Range of the Thermometer, ‘The following were the readings at the signal office today: Sa. m., 70; 2p.m., 85. Maximum, 87; minimum, 63. (ELL—BARNES. At the a ow A GUNN . bride's not! ame 2, by x a Eee eerie are F MOBRISON—WOMERSLEY. Wednesday, Heute Minit iy ait Holle ieee Le Tstives City degute o tue tne Cente Soe ee aeae are se es oe x7 3 eee on, a ¥. L. 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