Evening Star Newspaper, May 11, 1893, Page 6

THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D. C., THURSDAY, MAY 11, 1893—TEN PAGES Conn Taar Cova Before t becomes-chronie or injures the delicate ‘tissue of the Iungs. No other medicine cures so Promptly, safely and thoroughly ss AYER'S CHERRY PECTORAL. Thousands of precious lives are suved eanually ‘BY TAKING this remedy in the early stages of bronchitis and Paeumonis. “I believe that AYERS CHERRY PECTORAL saved my life, Last May I hed » severe cold. The ‘Violent coughing. for which I could procure no relief, at last broughton bleeding of the lungs. I was forced totaketo my bed. The doctors were unable to do anything for me I thought of AYER’S CHERRY PECTORAL and determined totry it. I dideo, and fthelped me right off. I took seven bottles of this ‘medicine, and now consider mveelf cured. My cure ‘was surprise to all my acquaintances, who were Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co.. Lowell, Mass. PROMPT TO ACT, SURE TO CURE. 'F SICK HEADACHE IS MISERY. WHAT ARE Carter's Little Liver Pills if they will positively eure it? ‘Kho have used theur speak frankly of their ‘They are small and easy to tak H BE SURE THE BABY IS CUTTING TEET! ‘and weil-tried remed — all [= Ca Saree wind colic and ts the beat remedy for arr Twenty-five conte a bottle. myi-ly Wir 88 Wax Do. It will Duy adress, or a hat, ors box of cigars.or s set of our Perfect Artificial Teeth—which ty best? Adress wearsout, hats o out of style, cigars barn up. but the ‘Teeth will be‘*A thing of beauty and a joy forever.” We guaran- tes them, and if there is any faul: you get the $8 back. Ifyourequire fiilings.extract- ing, crowning—anything den- tal, in short—we can serve you Ci aerbers rt eee scientifically. Our equipment is superior, and our members allexperts. Pee ety Saye Cleanins. Silver Fillings. Platine Fillings... U.S. Destar Asox, 401 7TH ST. 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PATAPSCO SUPERLATIVE PATENT, "The Premier flow of Americs, manufactured from the CREAM of Because it is MARYLAND AND VIKGINIA WHEAT and the BEST VARIETY from every Hard Wheat state in the Because It te always UNIFORM IN QUALITY, it always y Bs i. CoE Akp steekGTH. sud always sives THE HIGHEST ki Tt laa EXULTS to the consumer. Ail Brands in this country and all Amer- fean brands in Europe. c. A. CAM RILL MFG. CO., Office, No. 214 Commerce st.. Baltimore. feds. ta. tbo 3 # ADIES" DIES” Oo USSIAN USSIAN SFORDS, SPORDS, $1.25 Pair AN AN R aS dee = E LAB RESES THE # =|Crawlord's, 3 Eg wo 731 Tm Sx N.W. ¥ Beez, EYES, HEALTHY COMPLEXION AND rigorous system f-stlt £701 ‘Bole manu‘acturers. DF SEE | 2d EDITION GLADSTONE’S ESCAPE The Crank Who Would Have Killed Him Committed. A SHARP FALL OF RAIN AT°THE FAIR. Bankers Who Are in Financial Difficulties. IN PERIL FROM THE FLAMES. CLOSE CALL FOR GEADSTONE. ‘He Looked So Happy and Cheerful That the Assassin’s Hand Was Stayed. Loxpos, May 11.—William Townsend, the man arrested on the charge of having dis- charged a pistol in Downing street and also suspected of having designed to kill Prime Minister Gladstone, was brought up in the Bow street police court today and again arraigned on the first mentioned charge. Townsend was also charged today with having sent a menacing letter to Mr. Gladstone, which was read in court. ‘The letter is dated April 25 and is as follows: “Do drop that cursed bill. Say something about it inthe house tonight. You gave me |such a shock yesterday looking so cheerful and heppy. I had never seen you before. Your appearance compelled me to raise my bat out of respect. I had been waiting for you since morning. After reading the newspapers on Saturday I left home and wife and little ones. If you are removed the bill is as dead as Queen Ann. I was in Brighton on Saturday expecting to find you. if it hed not been for my sudden revulsion of feeling nothing could have saved either" of us yesterday. I could have fired six shots before any one laid a hand on me. I will give you another chance. I have a strong opinion of your clever- ness. I firmly belteve that xf you will it the bill will become a law, despite Salis- bury, Balfour, Chamberlain and the lords, but it shall not if by taking two lives, yours and mine, hundreds, perhaps thousands, of loval Ulster men will’ be saved. Surely that will be sufticient justitication. I shall took anxiously in tomorrow's paper for an answer.” The prisoner admitted that he had written the letter. Then several entries in his diary were read, of which the following are examples: I went to Downing street and watched quietly all day, being afraid of raising sus- picion by making inquiries. There are five chambers, surely sufficient for both. “April 25—I saw Mz. Gladstone emerge from his residence. { was so surprised at his happy and cheerful appearance that I raised my hat. and had to weep for two ‘The prisoner appeared greatly distressed and said that he would reserve his defense. He was committed for trial. prea RE RAIN LAYS THE DUST. Attendance at the Exposition— Hurrying Up the Work. Wortp’s Fair Grovsps, Curcaco, May 11.— Just as the grounds and buildings of the ex- position were filling up with people this rorn- ing the clouds which hid the sun and biue sky of yesterday suddenly sprinkled visitors, work- | men and grounds with their watery contents, ‘The showers developed into a rain and wind storm, which drove everybody under cover. ‘There was a promiscnous and wild scramble for refuge from the elements among the visi- tors who had not come prepared for such w sudden change in the weather. Hundreds of workmen outside on various buildings scrambled down from their perches like monkeys and rushed to the nearest places of shelter. The rain dispensed with the services of the springling carts, but some of the drivers in a mechanical don't-know-I-am- domg-it kind of a way jogged along with their carts in full action. The musicians in the band stand in front of the administration buildmg stopped playing and their quarters were chosen by many people asa sheltering place. The grounds looked as deserted and barren of human life as if it were Sunday, and even the tender- foot guards retired temporarily under cover. ‘The storm did not last long, and as it effectu- ally laid the dust on the roadways and plazas nobody complamed. The effect of Chief Barrett's order was no- ticeable in the electric building, which is inex- cusably behind in the work of installation. ‘There was activity in every section, and the indications are that the exhibits will be in pre- sentable condition when the third week of the exposition opens. is is not the only building wherea peremp- tory order to hurry up is needed. The work of installation in agricultural, machinery and manufacturers’ buildings is being doue slowly and an insufticient force of men are on it, but cuse is offered in the agricultural and liberal arts buildings by the elaborate character of the pavilions and the booths occu- pied by foreign nations and individual firms, installation in mines and mining and trans- portation buildings is practically complete. World's fair visitors are steadily on the in- crease. Yesterday the gatekeepers disposed of 18,198 tickets. This was augmented by the sale of several thousand at the down-town places, and making the total number of admis- sions amount to over 20,000. The paid attend- ance up to date has been 272,899. The clerks in the exposition branch of the suspended Chemical National Bank were busy today classifying and making up the accounts of those depositors who will be paid the amounts due them by the voluntary guarantors without waiting for the of the government examiner. The depositors are evidently satistied now with the immediate Prospect of receiving their money, ss none of them were to be seen outside the’ closed door of the bank today. The amount of clerical work to be done will probably allow of the de- positors receiving their money tomorrow. The main of the women’s galleries was redolent of Cape jasemice today. Two thousand of these flowers were received from Galveston, Tex., through the efforts of lady managers from that state. The people of Gal- veston will send daily aload of jasemines for gratuitous distribution in various parts of the ition for the purpose of decoration and individual use. i IN FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES, Bankers Who Find Themselves Unable to Meet Their Engagement Isprasavouts, May 11.—The Capital National Bank of this city, located on South Meridian street, suspended this morning. The statement is made thatthe closing of the bank’s doors was made necessary by the failure of the Chemical National Bank of Chicago last week, whieh institution owed the Capital $100,000. The bank also carried a large amount of Premier steel works paper. The latter concern was placed in the hands of a receiver Friday last. BANKERS AT WILMINGTON FAIL. Wrisrxetos, Dex., May 11.—The announce- ment of the failure of R. R. Robinson & Co., | bankers and brokers of this city, today created a profound sensation. Rumors of the failure of this well-known firm have been on the street for several days rnd business circles have been excited. ‘The liabilities of the firm are estimated at $300,000, while it is said the assets will not exceed £100,000. ‘The sheriff has seized all the property of the bankrupt firm. THE COLUMPIA NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO. Curcaco, May 11.—The Columbia National | Bank of this city has faited. In a report of the bank's condition made by its officers at the close of business May 4 the deposits wero stated to be nearly one and ahalf million dol- lars. The capital stock of tho bank is $1,000,000, ao esd ‘The American Ambassador a Listener. Pasis, May 11.—Mr. James B. Eustis, Ameri- can ambassador, was present today at the ses- sion of the Bering sea tribunal of arbitration. Sir Charles Russell resumed his argument, which was largely devoted to the technical | features of the controver | — i The ¥. M. C. A. Convention. | IspraNapouis, May 11.—Mr. G. N. Bierce,the | newly elected president of the ¥. M.C. A., as- j | | sumed the gavel at the session this morning. The program consisted of scriptural reading and prayer, announcement of standing com- mittees and # paper on the “Educational work in the association, best form and methods.” THE WHOLE TOWN IN PERIL. Already Twenty Houses at Spring Lake, Mich., Have Been Burned. Graxp Haven, Micu., May 11.—The town of Spring Lake, two miles from here, is on fire. ‘The large school house and twenty houses have been destroyed and it looks-as if the whole town would go. The fire department of this city has are and Wuckegen kas oles calied tor help. It has a population of over 2,000. Burned to Death in a Boarding House. New Rocnetze, N. Y., May 11.—Matthew O'Brien was burned to death and Wm. Whalen was so badly burned that he will probably die by a fire which destroyed the boarding house of Mrs. Graham, on ‘Main street, this morning. Arson is charged. * Electric Cars and Power House Burned. Rocuesten, N, Y., May 11.—The train house and power house of the Grand View Beach electric road, which runs along the lake shore for several miles, was burned to the ground this morning. Thirteen out of fourteen cars, 500 tons of coal and all the tools and appliances are destroyed. The loss is 260,000, but is covered by insurance. Narrow Escape From Death. Prrrssura, Pa., May 11.—At 3 o'clock this morning fire started in the basement of B. F. Gloekler’s six-story stone building, Nos. 1129 and 1131 Pennsylvania avenue. Soon the en- tire structure was in flames. The six members of Gloekler’s family, Frederick Greyer, junitor of the building, with his wife and two children, were all rescued by the firemen. They had a narrow escape. — 1S THE TREATY FAULTY? The Reasoning of an Escaped Convict De- vered Up by England. Bosrox, May 11.—The escaped convict Lynch, who was returned to state prison last night, says that while in London he made little effort to hide himself, as he had consulted barrister there and felt sure that he could not be extradited. “The barrister,” said Lynch, “thought that the extradition treaty could not reach my case. | There is no provision for returning escaped convicts. The treaty does provide to have given Up persons against whom a felony is charged, but with me he said there could be no such charge. Lhad been tried, convicted and sentenced on the aliegation against me and that ended the matter. I conld not be tried on that charge again. Of course England might return me 1s a matter of international courtesy, but if the treaty was set aside in my case it might as well be given up altogether.”” Lynch said he could have appealed to the queen's bench, but he did not have money enough. He intends, if he ever has an oppor- tunity, to make a test case of it. He also states that having been extradited, ax the judge in- formed him, for the original felony. the state will have no right to add to his sentence for escaping. —e= LONDON’S STOCK MARKET. The Exchange Opened Excited and Prices of American Securities Fell. Loxpox, May 11.—The rate of discount in the open market this morning was subject to the discount rate that might be established by | the Bank of England. The directors of the bank at their weekly court advanced the rate 4g to 34g per cent. 2 opened with the market The stock exchan; intensely excited. Difficulty was found in ar- ranging the account. Grand Trunk shares fell from 3¢ to Louisville and Nashville, Union Paci. Wabash preferred and Atchi- son, Topeka’ and Santa Fe declined % @ 1 The stock market elosed unsettled, but with a better tendency. ‘The shares of a few English | railways showed a fractional decline, while others advanced. Canadian railway ‘shares rallied and American railway shares were steady. Foreign securities were weak. A small broker, whose name has not been | divulged, failed today. See ee A RALLY IN STOCKS. The Demand Afterward Abated and Prices Fen on. New York, May 1L—The statement issued Inte yesterday by the General Electric Com- pany denying the reports about financial troubles, &c., had reassuring effect on the stock ‘this morning. The price opened 34 per cent higher at 7034 and rose to 78,with a subsequent reaction to 79. Manhattan, however, was weak and declined 2 to 128. The general market was inclined to weak- ness. Western Union fell to 825¢,Northwest to 10535, Omaha to 40'¢. St. Paul preferred 116 and Missouri Pacitic to 3534. a declines were There wasa heavy pressure to sell stoc after the opening and some sharp recorded. American sugar fell off 2 to 82, Chicago gas, 18{ to 70; Rock Island, 2 to 70; Lackawana, 1 to 1955; D. and H., 35{ to 120; Illinois Central, 2 to 953g; lead preferred, 2 to Ti; Lake Shore, 234 to 120%; Louisville and Nashville, 134 to 675; Man- hattan, 3 to 127: Missouri Pacific, 2 to 34; lead, 134 to $034; Omaha, 234 to 394: Union Pacific, 194 to 80, and Western Union, 14 to 81%. Around 10:90 o'clock it transpired that the baying of stocks hhad been a good deal better than the selling. and when the shorts attempted to cover asharp rally followed. At 11 o'clock the market was firm in tone. ‘The stock market made a further advance of 3gal per cent after 11 o'clock, but the demand abated and a general reacton ensued. General Electric ran off from 76 to 723. The reaction otherwise was 14 to 1 per cent. ‘The dealings were only moderate in amount and no excite- ment prevailed. At noon speculation was weak ‘in tone. ‘Money on call is easy at 2to4. Prime mer- eantile paper, 6%; to 8 per cent. Sterling ex- is firm, with actual business in bankers’ bills at €4.843( to $4853 for sixty days and 24.383¢ to $489 for demand. Posted rates, $4.853s to €4.8954; commercial bills, £4.95} 10 4. The clearing house statement for today is as follows: Exchanges, $124,272.41; balances, $6,640,951. The subtreasury was debtor at the clearing house today 1,827,122. Goyern- ment bonds have been easier; state bonds have Deen dull; railroads have been irregular. Bar silver, 833¢. je OFFICES CREATED AND ABOLISHED. ‘Changes Made in Uncle Sam’s Pay Koll at the Last Session. ‘The official statement of appropriations made, offices created and abolished, and sala- Ties increased and reduced by the last session of Congress, prepared by the clerks to the committees on appropriations of the Sen- ate and House, and which has just been com- pleted, shows that (including 750 addi- tional ‘apprentices for the navy) 999 speci- fied new offices were created at an an- nual cost of $383,010; that 186 sp fied offices were nbolished or omitted from the appropriations at an annual cost of 214,589. and that new offices or employments not specific ato numbers or rate of compensation, und principally in the postal service throughout the country, were authorized at an annual ex- penditure of $839,012, while the annual reduc- tion made on this account amouuts to $23,900. ‘The number of salaries specifically increased (including those of 2,457 first sergeants and sergeants in the army whose montiily pay was raised $3 and 81 respectively) was 2,480 at an annual cost of $51,594, aad the number of salaries specifically reduced was 166 at an an- nual cost of $22,750. ' | See Examiners Appointed for the Broken Banks. | Controller Eckels has designated D. A. Cook, bank examiner for Illinois out- jside of the city of Chicago, to take leharge of the Columbia National Bank of Chicago, which failed this morning. He has also telegraphed Hugh Young, bank exarhiner for western Pennsylvania, residing at Pitts- burg, to proceed at once to Indianapolis, Ind. and take = charge == of_—_—tthe Capital National Bank of that city, which also failed this morning. He has no detail: of the failure of either of those banks. ss ‘The Anacostia Sewer. ‘The District has filed a petition for the con- demnation ef the right of way for the exteusion of the Anacostia main sewer through the lands of Arthur Christie. age Capzts Arrorxtep To West Porxt.—Cadet appointments to the West Point Military Academy have been made as follows: LC. Faweell, New Albany, Ind.; Frank N. Blackemore, Shelbyville. Tenn.; Frank Ma- ginnis. Duluth, Minn., with Eugene Halston of Duluth, alternate; M. J. McDermott, Allentown, Pa., with L. F. Magee of Center- | port, Pa..’ alternate: P Murphy, Port Townsend, Wash., with W. V. Morris of Day- ton, Wash., alternate: J. N. Monroe, Minneap- olis, Minn.| with George Smith of Minneapolis, Minn., alternate. John A. McKithan of Fay- etteville, N.C.,and Harry 8. Wailes of Salisbury, Md., have been appointed alternates. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL, The: ‘are the opening and prices ine ha ya ajc PEEOR arte, 3 oe Dis.&Cat. Gensel ifecé: Hocking Val HL Cen. Lak Tau bt ¥e x. x x Washington Stock Exchange. Sales—Regular call—12 o'clock m.: Met. B. R. Conv. 68, $1,000 at 109, U.8. Electric Light, 6 at 143. “Wash. Loan and Trust, 2 at 169. Government Bonds—U- 'S. 4s, registered, 1901, ng 118 asked. U.S 48, cout 1907, 11g bid, 113 asked. ane District of Columbia Bonds—20-vear fund, 58, 1899, gold, 107% bid, — asked. Water stock, 7%, currency, 1901, 117 bid, — asked. 30-year fund. 63, gold, 1902, 109 bid, — asked. Water stock, is, 1903, currency, 119 bid, — asked. 2.654, 1924, fund, cur- Tency, 111% bid. "118 asked. 38, reg: 210s, 1893- 1901, 100 bid, — asked. ‘Miscellaneous Bonds—Washington and George- town R. R. Conv. 68, 1st, 140 bid, 150 asked. _Wash- ington and Georgetown "R. it. Conv. 68, 2ds, 140 bid, 150 asked. Masonic Hall Association 58. — bid, 10 asked. Washington Light Infantry Ist mort- FARE Se 1908, 100 bid: — asked. | Washington Light Infantry 2d 78, 97% bid. — asked. Washington Gas Company, series A, 63, 120 bid, — asked. Washing- ton Gas, series B, és, 121 bid, asked. Washing- ton Gaz Co. Convertible 68, 1901. 185 bid, — asked. Eckington Rallroad 63, 96 bid, 102 asked. Chesae peake and Potomac Telephone fs, 95% bid, 105 asked, Capitol and North O Street Railroad ist {8 1921, 96 bid, — asked. Metropolitan Rall Toud Convertibie’ és, 103 bid, 110 asked. U.S. Electric Ligut Convertible 5, 131 bid, 1364 asked, Washington Market Co. imp. 6s, 108 bid, — asked. Washington Market Co. 1st 63, 1892-191, 108 bid, asked. Washington Market Co. exten. 6s. 103 bid. Zi pked. | American Security and ‘Trast 54, 1905, ‘and ‘Trust 68, 1905, F. & A. 100 bid, — asked. American Security and ‘Trust 58, 1906, A. & 0. 100 bid, — asked. National Bank Stocks—Bank of Washington, 300 bid, 860 asked. Bank of the Republic, 270 bid. 285 asked. Metropolitan, 255 id. 300 asked. Central, 300 bid. — asked. Second, 154" bid. 163 asked. | Farin ers aad Mechanics, 133 bid, — asked Citizens’ 165 bid, 18) aske¢." Capital, 130 bid, — asked. West End, 19 bid. 119 asked. Traders’. 113 bid, = asked. Lincoln, 102% bid. — asked. Columbia, 150 Did, — asked. Railroad Stocks—Wasmington and Georgetown, 385 bid, — asked, Metrovolitan, 95 bid, — asked. Capitol and North Q Street, 33 bid, — asked. Columbia, 60 id, 90 ‘asked. ‘Rock Creek, 100 bid. — asked.” Eckington and Soldiers’ Home, 30 bid, = asked. Insurance Stocks—Firemen’s, 42 bid. 48 asked. Franklin, 68 bid, 60 asked. Metropolitan, 70 bid, $0 asked.’ National Union. — 0 ATS Mngton, "165 bid, 171 asked. Corcorah, 't0" bid, — asked. ' Columbia, — bid, 17 asked.* "Riggs, 7 Did, Sig asked. People’s, 5 bid, — asked. — bid. 10% asked. Commercial. 5% bid. 7 asked. German-American, 170 bid, 200 asked. Potomac, — bid, 85 asked. ‘Title Insurance Stocks—Columbia Title, 7 bid, 1% asked. Real Estate Title, 121 bid, — asked. jas and Electric Light Stocks—Washington Gas, 50% bid, 55 asked. Georgetown Gas, 50 bid, — asked. "U. 8. Blectric Light, 142% bid, 145 asked. Telephone Stocks — American Graphophone, 1 bid, 1X asked. Chesapeake and Potomac, 43 bid, 48 asked. Pennsylvania, 33 bid, — asked. Miscellaneous Stocks— Washington Market, 14 bid, — asked. Great Falls Ice, 125 bid, 130 asked. Washington Brick Machine, '"— bid, — asked. Bull Run Panorama, 18 bi asked. Pneu- matic Gun Carriage, .55 bid, — asked. Lincoln Hall, $0 bid, — asked. “ Interocean Butiding, — bid, Nor. and Wash. Steamboat Co., 90 bid, — asked. Safe Deposit and Trast Companies—American Security and Trust. 188 bid, 1395 asked. Wash ington Loan and ‘Trust. 155'bid. 160 asked. tional Safe Deposit and “Trust Co., 186 bid, asked. asked. “Ex. div. Washington Safe Deposit, — bid, 108 ————— Baltimore Marketa. BALTIMORE, May 11.—Flour firm, unchanged —receipts, 6,765 barrels; shipments, 24,938 barrels; sales, 1,520 barrels. Wheat weak—No. 2 red, spot, Te%att, May, i6%ai7: June, July, ‘Ts4ya78¥q; steamer No. %, red, 724ai2—receipts, 72,296 shipmenis, 45,000 "bushels; stock, , 440,000 bushels. “Milling wheat by sampie, 7547). Corn easy—mixed, spot, 4950404; May, 495,0497; June, 49%(a50; July, 50% a50'¢—recelpts, 34,081 bushels; shipments, 12,696 bushels: stock, 584,258 bushels; sales, 67,000 bush- els. White corn ‘by sample, 85; yellow corn by sample, 54055. Oats quiet, steady—No. 2 white ‘western, dla4z; No, 2 mixed western, 965a3i7— Tecelpts, 9,000' bushels; stock, 132131 bushels. Rye trm—No. % 65 bid—stock, 25,905 oushels. Hay firm. to choice timothy, 15.50a16.5¢. Grain freighta’ quiet, unchanged. Cotton noml- nal—middling, 8%. Provisions quiet, unchanged. Butter weak—creamery. fancy, 29; do. fair to choice, 26428; do. tmitation, 25;'Iadie, fancy, 25; do. good to choice, wat; Tolls, fine, 94; do. ‘fair to good, 20422; do. ‘store-packed, 41. ' Kage steady =I4}. ‘Coffee firm—Kio cargoes, fair, 17; No. 7, ‘Sugar strong—granulated, 53. ' Copper un- changed. Whisky firm—1.20a1.21. Peanuts steady, unchanged. BALTIMORE, May 11.— Viaginig threes, 60x; Baltimore and’ Ohio stock, 79a%; Northern Cen tral stock, 69 asked; Baltimore and Onto South Weatern first incomes, 106}; do. second incomes, 253s; do. third incomes, + msolidated gas stocks, 6135. Chicago Marketa. CHICAGO, May 11 (closing)—Wheat—May, 734; Tuly, 765.0764; September, 195 ,a79\. Corn—May, 4043's; “July, 48sued; September, 443. Onts— May, Sox: July, 29igaz974; September, Yi. Pork \¥, 20.38: July, 20.75; ‘September, 20.924. Lard —May, 10.90; July, 11 19%; September, 1135. Ribs —May, 10.20; July, 10.30; September, 10.3735. ———— THE STONE CUTTERS’ STRIKE. ‘The Bosses Say They Have Secured Men in Other Cities. Speaking of the stonecutters’ strike now on in the District a leading member of the Master Stonecuttors’ Association stated to a Sran reporter this _after- noon that last month the men emplosed by them notified the bowes that they de- manded that but two apprentices be employed in each yard, and that they also demanded weekly” payment: Last week he stated, the men made another de- mand, that no stone mason or set- tera of stone be employed in the yards. These, he explained, were the grounds of the strike, which had'so far affected-fifteen yards, Finding it nécessary to send for outside men, the Master Stonecutter's Association had’ advertised for them, and at a meeting of the association yesterday afternoon the members were informed that 100 men in Newark, Philadelphia and other places had answered, and, ving agreed upon the time, would be here in a day or two, and as many more as might be needed would come ‘on tater. ese men, on ther arrival, will form what ix known as a protective unior, whereby they would be protected and wages kept at the present rates. No retaliatory measures. ns published, were decided to be taken against any one, and none would, the re- porter’s informant stated. ‘The reporter was further informed that the real ground of the strike was ‘he demand of the journeymen that no one not a member of their union should be employed by the bosses to set stone. Stone is usually set by stone masons, it was etated, and they having been taken — into. the _ Bricklayers’ Union, or given brickiayers’ cards the bricklayers had refused to bick up stone sot by any one not astone mason. This placed the masier stonecutters between two fires and thay had decided to stand firm and not accede to the demands of their men. It was stated thatlocal stonecutters formed but aminor- ity, their union being controlled by stonecutters from other cities temporarily employed here, | and the master stonecutters believe that if left to themselves the Washington men would never have made any such demands. Belong- ing to the union, they were, however, forced to go with the majority. WHAT THE MEN sar. Amember of the Stonecntters’ Union said today that the bosses would not be able to get any union men to work for them. They might get scabs. It was reported today that the men in Callaghan’s yard nad returned to work, as their employers had consented to pay them weekly. Mr. Veibmeyer said today, in relation to the report that the bosses’ union intended to adopt retaliatory meneures against him for acceding» to the demands of the men, that the only concession he made was to agree to pay the men the money he owed them when they wanted it. owed a man he considered that he was under obligations to pay him when he asked for it. —— Diplomatic Day at the State Department. ‘This was diplomatic day at the State De- partment. Secretary Gresham received visits from the Spanish minister, the Corean charge affaires, the Portuguese minister, the Bra- zihan minister, the Nicaraguan minister and the Danish minister. ‘The Corean charge pre- sented Mr. Ye Sung Soo, counsellor of the legation, and Mr. Jarng Bong Whau, secretary of the legation, who have just arrived here from Corea, —_—_——_-2-—____ Willie Rogers, a twelve-year-old boy of Moorestown, N. J., disappeared several days ago and no trace’ of him has been received since. jon bid, aeked. | American Security | THE NICARAGUAN REVOLUTION. ‘News Received at the State Department of Its Success, }THE GOVERNMENT OVERTHROWN AND THE REVO- LUTIONISTS IN POSSESSION OF THE CAPITAL AND THE NICARAGUAN CANAL—THE ATLANTA'S DEPARTURE TO BE HASTENED. Cable advices received at the State Depart- ment today are to the effect that the revolution in Nicaragua is a success, and that the revolu- tionists are now practically in control of the government. Dr. Guzman, the Nicaraguan minister, has received similar advices, 80 it is understood. He had a long conferente with Secretary Gresham at the State Department on the .sub- ject this morning. Tey exchanged informa- tion. THE GOVERNMENT OVERTHROWN. Secretary Gresham refused to make public the telegrams received at the State Department, but from other sources it was learned that the Nicaraguan government has been over- thrown and that the evolutionists were in pos- session of the capital and the Nicaragua canal, with every indication of their ability to hold them against the weak and demoralized forces of the government. According to these advices the revolutionists have taken charge of all the ships, boats and plsntof the canal company, but sofaras known ve made no effort to destroy them. ‘TO HASTEN THE ATLANTA'S DEPARTURE. In view of the scrious-turn of affairs and the immediate necessity for the protection of the lives and property of citizens of this coun- try in the vicinity of the canal, supplemental orders were today sent to the commanding officer of the U. 8. 8, Atlanta to hasten the de- parture of that veksel to Greytown, the port nearest to the scene of the trouble. ‘Other ves- sels will also be sent if found necessary. No APPREHENSION FELT. No apprehension is felt in official circles that the new rulers of Nicaragua will fail to protect American interests. They will naturally seek to obtain early recognition from the United States, and this _con- sideration, aside ‘from _ international obligations, it is believed, will prompt them to adequately, protect the lives «nd property of citizens of this country and also to observe with good faith all contracts and concessions of the former government. WHAT THE REVOLUTIONISTS HAVE DOXE. The revolutionists have captured six of the principal cities and are gradually taking pos- session of everything. They are strong in numbers and powerful in leaders, and it is said that they have cutgeneraled the government, If he | forces at every point. TEE ALLIANCE ORDERED TO Go AT OXCE. Orders were issued this afternoon for the U. 8. 8. Alliance, at San Francisco, to proceed at once to Corinto, on the west coast of Nicara- gua, to assist in the protection of American interests. The Alliance is the only vessel on the Pacific station available for this service. What Secretary Herbert Says. New Youx, May 11.—Secretary Herbert will return to Washington on the midnight train tonight with his daughter, Miss Herbert. The Secretary said that he did not anticipate any serious trouble in Nicaragua, although the Atlanta would be sent down there to protect American interesta, —_-e-____ DISTRICT GOVERNMENT. STREET WORK AWARDED. The Com nissioners today awarded to Hussey & McLaughlin the contract for laying granite blocks on South Capitol street, K streot, Canal street and D street northwest; to George Kil- leen¢he work on Brightwood ‘avenue, and to W. E. Chaffee the work on 28th street, George- town, between Dumbarton and P streets, LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS, The following applications for liquor licenses have been received: Bar room—Wm. Dietz, 1716 Pennsylvania avenue northwest; Timothy McCarty, 111 434 street southwest. Wholesale—Michael Flynn, southeast corner ist and H streets northwest; Samuel Taylor Grimes, 1185 14th street northwest; Charles Mades. 300 Pennsylvania avenue northwest; Jobn M. Stutz, 1100 Q street northwest. BUILDING PERMITS. Permits were issued today as follows: J. Allwine, three brick dwellings, H street ex- tended; @3.750. Chas. M. Smoot, one brick dwelling, 508 $d street northeast; 2,000. Richard 'Benndorf, one frame dwelling and store, 4g and N streets southwest; 1,200. IN BEHALF OF THE LIQUOR DEALERS. Mr. A. 8 Worthington, representing the wholesale liquor dealers of this city, hada bear- ing before the Commissioners this afternoon relative to the provisions of the new liquor law and the notice recently sent out to all liquor dealers requiring them to file their application before the 234 instant or be subject to arrest for keeping an unficensed bar. Mr. Worthington contended that it would be unfair to prosecute these mon, ‘ho were all reliable, until after the Appellate Court had given its decision on the Busch case. The Commissioners, however, would not commit themeelves, and Mr. Worth- ington will appear before the board again. CLUBS AND THEIR LICENSES. Assistant Attorney Thomas, before giving an opinion as to the necessity of clubs to obtain the signatures of the residents and property holders to their application for liquor licenses, has agreed to give = hearing to Messrs. Cal- deron Carlisie and G. F. Appleby, on the part of the Metropolitan Club, and A. A. Birney, on the part of the Columbia Athletic Club. MISCELLANEOUS. The Commissioners have appointed A. Y. Lakeman aclerk at $1,600 per annum, vice Stilson, deceased. Tho ‘health officer reports that houses 119 and 121 Chicago street northeast are greatly dilapidated and unfit for habitation. Health Officer Hammett in a letter to the Commissioners today says the necessity of im- proving or changing the mouth of the sewer at Anecostia appears to be demanded in the inte! eat of the health of the inhabitants of that suburb. Se Appointments Made Today. The President today made the following ap- pointments: J. Hampton Hoge of Virginia to be consul of the United States at Amoy, China. John A. Michel of Texas to be collector of customs for the district of Brazos de Santiago, Texas. . Hampton Hoge, who was today appointed consul at Amoy, China, is a prominent young lawyer of Montgomery county, Va. He has represented his county in feveral state ions and is considered a shrewd pol He was a candidate for the district at- torneyship for the western district of Virginia, and failing to secure that ap- plied for the consulate at Hong Kouz. | The Virginia delegation in Congress did not | indorse him for the latter position, but threw its influence unanimously for him when he plied for Amoy. Mr. Hoge succeeds Dr. ward Bedloe, a facile writer and a member of the Clover Club of Philadelphia —~ CONDENSED LOCALS. Mr. E. F. Droop has received a telegram from the North German Lloyd Steamship Company announcing that the steamer Weimer had reported that she will reach Hoboken at 4 o'clock this afternoon. The steamer Lahn reached Hoboken at 10 o'clock this morning. Mrs. J. W. Exy of New York, whiie driving | in the Soldiers’ Home grounds. bad an attack of paralysis. She was treated at the home and sent to Providence Hospital, ‘Tue Maryiand Democratic Club will give a reception to ex-Congressman Hemphill and others in their club rooms, 902 Pennsylvania avenue. tonight. Mr. Cuaries Coceman of Virginia will read | the third lecture in the series this evening at a meeting ot Mary Washington Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution at the Richmond [Hotel. Yesterpay Wm. Leary. a thirtcen-year-old boy living on K between 27th and 28th streets, with two others, went in bathing in Little river and was drowned. YEsTeRDAY AFTERNOON Thomas B. Downs, employed on the Library building. fell while at work and received a sprained ankle. He was removed to his home. ‘Tue will of the late Gottlieb Preu was filed today. He leaves his estate to his wife and names August Dietz as executor. Many B. Witsos, who was married in New York in 1877 to Samaei C. Wilson, and charged desertion in 1884, was divorced today by the Equity Court. Frank Strisox, one of the oldest and most popular men in the employ of the District, as well as one of the most efficient clerks, died last Tuesday night. ON TRIAL FOR MURDER. of His Brother-in-Law. In the trial of Horace McKeen for the mur- tember last some sixteen witnesses were ex- court sitting until 4:45, The testimony was to the effect that on that day McKeen called at Harding's house in the village to persuade his wife, who had separated from him and had taken refuge with her sister, Harding’s wife. to again live with him. Mrs. McKeen refused to go with him, when her husband pulled out a revolver and threatened to shoot her. Harding upon reaching home from his day’s work was told by his wife of McKeen’s conduct. Harding got a shotgun and ordered McKeen from the premises. The man left, and shortly after- ward Harding left his house for the post office. MeKeen followed him and the two men en- gased in a Sight. McKeen getting the best of it ‘ding attempted to pick upa stone, when McKeen, pistol m hand, said: “If you picl that up I'll shoot you in your’ tracks. Harding sent for a policeman and then entered his house, McKeen passing down the road. Harding got his shotgun. came out of the house and followed after McKeen. Al- | most immediately afterward the report of pistol was heard, instantly followed by the of ashotgun, and Harding came back to is house with a pistol ball in his left groin, ex- plaining that MeKeen bad shot him. Volicemen iley and McCabe, running in the direction of the firing, discovered McKeen coming out of some bushes on the side of the road. They asked him if he knew anything of the shooting, and he replied that he did not. They found no pistol on him, but searching about the place they discovered a revolver hidden under a plank near the scene. On the way to the police station, in Georgetown, McKeen explained that farding had shot at hitn and he had shot back in self-defense. The man’s clothing m the back was cut by small bird shot anda number hed penetrated his flesh. Harding died from the effects of the pistol shot two days later, and his face was bruised from what was alleged to be McKeen's blows in the fight previous to the shooting. Just previous to the adjournment of the court for the day District Attorney Birney of- fered the divorced wife of McKeen as a wit- MoKeen Charged With the Murder | phe Case of SENT TO THE GRAND JURY. Sergeant Daley, Charged With Perjury. der of his brother-in-law, Wm. H. Harding, at | rue ancUMEXT OF THE DEFENDANT'S COUNSEL ‘Tenlestown by shooting him on the 2d of Sep-| 4xp THE REMARKS OF JUDGE MILLER IN Ax- NOUNCING HIS DECISION AFTER HEARING ALL amined in the Criminal Court yesterday, the! ae restimoxy. BY y afternoon in the Police Court in the trial of Sergt. John C. Daley of the police force, charged with perjury, the defendant was on the stand when Tax Stan's report closed. After telling of his activity in the prosecution of liquor cases and his attention to duty in bringing intoxicated policemen to account for their conduct, defendant said in answer to question by counsel that he was not an appli- cant for the lieutenancy, nor had he ever filed an application for the promotion. Defendazit had been before the trial board himself. Once be was up on a number of charges preferred against him. by a saloon keeper who was backed by the Liquor Dealers Association, and three lawyers were employed to prosecute the case. “And,” said the de- fendant, “I was honorably acquitted.” He added that he was elso acquitted of other charges filed against him. ERASURES ON THE ROLL CALL. ‘The roll cail from the station was produced, and it stowed that there had been a number of erasures. Judge Miiier examined the book and heard the explanations of both Lieut. Gessford and the defendant. Sergeant Daley made a remark about the mounted men. saying it was his opinion that a number of them “were under the imfluonce of iiquor. GOT 4 PINT BOTTLE. Policeman Hess was sworn, and he told of the actions of Matthew Malloy, who was a member of the force that day. Malloy, he said, came along and asked witness where he could getadrink. Witness told him nothing about what he wanted to know. Malloy tied his horse Pure as A cream of tartar baking pow> der. Highest of all in leavening strength.---Latest United States Govern- ment Food Report. NOT ENTITLED TO MOIETY. A Decision by Secretary Carlisle Against That of Six of His Predecessors. Secretary Carlisle today set aside the decisions of six of his predecessors and determined that the statute of 1874, known as the anti-moiety act, except in ‘cases of smuggling, debars all officers of the United States from receiving a moiety or informer's share of a fine on ac- count of information given in reference to the violations of the statutes. ze The subject came up through collector of customs at Cape Charles City asking that fines imposed on ten oyster boats for ® technical violation of the law be remitted, transmitting at the same time the claim of Lieuts. Daniele and Henderson of the revenue cutter Crawford for moiety in connection with the seizure of the oyster ves- sels. The vessels at the time of seizure were lying at anchor at Onancock, Va.,and bad no in front of a plumbing establishment and left. Later on witness saw him on his horse and Malloy called to him, “I got a pint bottle.” “I was not drunk that day.” said the officer lights displayed. Secretary Carlisle referred the matter to the Attorney General, who gave it as his opinion that an oficer of the revenue marine service ness, contending that as the man and woman | replying to the statement of Sergt. Daley,| was debarred from receiving a moiety or in-. were now divorced the former wife could be # witness. Maj. Carrington, for the defendant, objected, on the brozd ground that the woman, ‘once the wife of the prisoner, could not testify asto anything which had’ occurred during nd I was a member of the mounted force.” “Do you drink?” Judge Weed asked him. “I decline to answer,” was the officer's reply. ‘The court instructed him to answer the ques- tion, and he then said: “Yes, I drink when I former’s share, and the Secretary of the Treas- ury adopted this opinion. —_—_—_—_—_-—____— THE SALE OF WEAPONS, their marriage. Judge McComas stated that | feel like it. Ihave some at home, and if you} A Report Made to Maj. Moore—Enforcing he would hear counsel on the question this morning. and at 4:45 p.m. adjourned the trial until that time. THE DIVORCED WIFE TESTIFIFA. In-the Criminal Court, Justice MeComas, the trial was resumed this morning and the ques- tion of admitting the testimony of the divorced wife of McKeen, Ada C. Ricketts, was argued, tho deferdant’s counsel contending that she could not be a witness, and he also made the point that her name was included in the list of witnesses furnished the defendant. The court, after referring toa number of cases, ruled ‘that he would admit testimony in respect to matters and occur- rences during marriage not arising from the confidential relations of husband and wife, and the district attorney stated that her name was not on the hst because of a clerical omission. Exception was taken. Ada C. Ricketts testified that she met Me- Keen in '90 and knew him as James Holmes till & short time before the 12tn of July, when they were married. She ieft him from June, 1891, to April 16 following. She went to Ler mother’s and then on August $1 to Mr. Harding's. THE DAY OF THE SHOOTING. On September 2 a colored boy came witha wote from him, and she sent word that she did not want to see him. He then came himself, and asked that che go out with him, and he puta pistol tober head. She told him to wait till she got her hat, but she had no intention of with “him, for she was afraid that he would kill her. She then left the room and told Mr. Harding not to go in, that he had a pistol. Mr. Harding went out and returned, and she went to MrpRily’s house,-and from the window saw Harding in the middie of the road, and MeKeen was cursing and threatening kill Harding. She saw them come back and then saw the flash of the two shots, one shot in the road.and the other fired s few feet to the le. On cross-examination witness related that she met McKeen in April; that he had a broken Jeg and she attended him, and then sketching her married life, said that the suit for divorce was commenced about September 1 and the divorce was granted in January. WHAT THE DEFENDANT HAD THREATENED. Henry E. Selby testified that he lived above Rockville; knew the prisoner by the name of Holmes there. Some time before the shooting, about the time McKeen first left his wife, met him in Monkey Run—a street in Rockville. It was in the summer or fall and he was pretty drunk and said of his wife that she was gone and was at Tenleytown at Harding's and he was going there and have her or kill her or Harding one. On cross-examination witness said he lived with his wife; worked his little place; got ac- gus inted with MeKeen through drinknig: knew etalk was in "92 because it was not Si. He went with MeKeen to gotadrink. He was to treat and witness to buy it. You were pretty drank? was asked witness, and he replied, ‘No, I was not. I could not be pretty drunk if I was drunk, for I'm an ugly man. Robt. Curran, George Edwards, M. J. Col- ling and others testified in effect that the men fought and Harding got the worst; that Hard- ing got a gun, went down the road and, on the fence, waid, “Here he is, boys,” when McKeen, who was in the bushes, fired and Harding returned the fire. ‘ THE PRISONER ON THE STAND. ‘The prisoner was at 12:15 placed on the stand and testified that he had resided in this vicinity for eight years. He then told certain incidents in his married life and stated that he had a difficulty with Mr. Harding once before in April, "91, and was ordered away and stoned and ‘he’ left. The writ in the divorce "use was served on him on September 1, in the evening. It worried him and he decided tosee his wife. who he thought was in Rock- ville. He asked a man named Padgett to go to Rockville with him. He took » pistol with him, getting it on D between 7th and Sth streets, for he afraid without something to protect himself from his brother-in-law. Ma- grader Ricketts had assaulted and threatened to kill him and he knew that the feeling there was against him. They got to the house about Yo'clock and was informed that his wife had gone to Washington. The next day be looked around Washington for his wife and then went to Georgetown and engaged a boy to take a note to his wife. He had the divorce writin his pocket and he was going to ask her about it. He told the story of his interview with his wife, but said he took ont his pistoi to intimi- date’ Miss Virgie and not his wife, who, be claimed, took it ali good naturedly. He as- serted that Harding out with a gun, or | jdered him away, cursing him and. calling him names, and that he threw stones at him, two of which struck him, He told of their clinching, and then that he went into the bushes “so as to avoid Harding, who was sitting on the fence, and he claimed that Harding fired first, “and that, stung by the shot, he tired and cried out he had been shot. He did not know that he had shot Hard- ing and was afraid to come ont for a few min- utes, and then wnen he found that he had been shot he started with the intention of giving himself up. He was at the time in bodily fear. He denied that he knew Selby or had made any threats. On cross-examu:ation witness said he came to Washington from Newport News and was known here as James Hoimes. He denied that he bad ever attempted to kill his wife. He was positive that Herding tired the first shot. He was about ten feet off at the time. R, Padgett testitied that he accompanied McKeen to Rockville to his wife to get him to retn-n, and going to the house found that the wife was not there. Dr. Alex, MeWi . the physician at the | jail, testitied that McKeen, when admitted to the jail. had a number of bird shot in bis | back anda wound on his hand. By the court, the shot apneared to have been fired in a direct, apparently, or a parallel line. Asks for a Receiver. Pesak Yudelevitz bas, by Messrs. Cook & | Sutherland, filed a bill against Solomon Kalitzki to dissolve partnership, formed December 1, to curry on the business of groceries, meats and provisions at 424 10th street northwest, the complainant to furnish the capital and stock and defendant to give his fail time and atten- tion to the same. Complainant charges neglect, opening store at irregalar and unusuai hours, induigmg in drink, &c. He therefore asks that a receiver be appointed, their rights ad- justed, &c. a ‘The New Surgeon General of the Navy. come over I'll give you rome.” “It would take albigger man than you to make me drink,” retorted Judge Weed. “I don't want to persuade anybody to drink,” added the officer. Policemen Fifield and Geaghan were called. ‘Their evidence showed nothing material to the issue. LIEUT. GESSFORD AGAIN. Lieut. Gessford was then recalled by Mr. Mullowney and questioned concerning the erasures on the roll book. The book, he said, was kept in his private room, and be had learned today for the first time that ts Daley and Dunnigan had been in there and overhanled it, a “‘It was not overhauled by me,” Sergt. Dunnigan. nea Lieut. Gessford, resuming, said that he knew nothing of theerasures. They were not made by him or by his direction. Sergeant Daley also denied that he had made the erasures. Sergeant Lombarby was recalled and ques- tioned about Officer Malloy. He saw the latter in front of the station on the night in question. and he said to witness: “They are talking sbont preferring ol inst me; look at the drunken ercwd in the police station."" Further explanations were made and the case closed so far as the proof was concerned. JUDGE WEED'S STATEMENT. In court this afternoon after recess Judge Weed called Judge Miller's attention to the case and explained that this was his first ap) in ® criminal case in twenty years, which, he raid, accounted for the crude manner ‘in which he had pre- sented his case, but Judge Miller assured him Judge Weed, continuing, enid that his client had instructed him to havea fall and free in- vestigation of the matter. He had instructed him to take no advantage of technicalities and to hide nothing, but to let all the facts come out. Counsel said he advised him to waive an examination and let the case go direct to the grand jury, but his client ob- Jected to this course becaute he thought it woul ¢ his position on the police force and might give thoes “opposed to him an opportunity to “down” , iu the words of police slang. Counsel re- ferred to points in the proof and also paid some attention to the law bearing on the charge made in the warrant. Counsel argued that there was nothing in the proof to show that there was anything willful or malicious in the case, but to the contrary, he performed what he thought to be his duty and told the truth in stating the charges. Con- cerning What was seen in the police station on the might in question counsel said he knew, and no one would question the amertion, that ‘Ser- geant Daley saw the picture with a sober eye. COMMENT ON THE TRIAL BOARD. Commenting on the trial committee that tried Lieut. Gessford, counsel said it was the most perfunctory proceeding he had ever heard of. None of the witnesses duced here by Dailey were examined there. If these facts had been shown there the Commissioners could not have reached the decision they did. nor could they have reached such a decision af the record sent to them from police headquarters had been a true transcript of what happened. nor if ithad contained the question asked by Inspector Pearson of Licut, Geseford when he asked if Gessford had been drinking and he re- phed that he declined to answer. Following this counsel mentioned the re- marks of the Commissioners in that case as re- ferring to Sergt. Daley. Judge Miller read the indorsement on the paper, which wag printed in Tue Stan at the time. Judge Miller, interrupting, said he did not know how Yo account for the change of front of some of the witnesses, The testimony of some of the witnesses, he said, was a hundred per cent stronger here than it ‘was before the trial board. Resuming, Judge Weed said that he had been pained by someof the revelations shown in the investigation of this case. “And,” he said, “it has narrowed down to @ contest be- tween the sober policemen, who are trying to elevate the police force, and the rum drinkers ‘or members of the rednose fraternity. In conclusion Judge Weed argued that the case had not been made out and that his client should therefore be acquitted. In a short speech Mr. Mullowney argued that the government had made out a case, nd that ns examining magistrate it was is duty not to decide the case, but wend it along for the grand jury investigate. The case, he . was of great im- portance both to Daley and Gessford, and he therefore thought the matter should be sent to the grand jury. THE JUDGE'S DECISION. Judge Miller, in disposing of the case, said he was not sitting to hear the case, but as an ex- amining magistrate he was only to-hear proof and determine whether or not the government had made out a prima fucie case. ‘The judge explained his duty as an examining magistrate and then spoke of the allegations of perjury as set forch in the warrant. ‘the question of whether Lient. Gessford was Detective Charles W. Proctor, who is detailed to inspect second-hand stores and pawnshops, as well as to see to the enforcement of certain provisions of the license act, has made # tour of inspection of the entire District, including the suburban villages, Today he made a report to Maj. Moore con- cerning the where dangerous wespons are sold. Jaw on this subject is very strict, and it is the intention of the authorities to en- force it to the very letter. Detective Proctor in bir learned that razors were handled by most of the stores, and be advised that they benot require to give the bond, but the Commissioners de- clined to make any ion, and so the drug- gists will be required to file bon@s the same as other dealers, In his report Detective Proctor states that be visited more than 200 stores of various tions, and found eighty-five persons in the sale of ptm ‘ree sorte of this number were engaged in the sale of razors only, and this is accounted for by reason of the number of druggists who handle razors. Weekly reports of transactions under oth are required, as stated by the law, and to this some of the dealers object. for the reason that the report has to be made under oath. The notary’s fee is usually 23 cents, and sometimes ae shows the sale of only one razor, mal: ‘apparent the magistrate ing the oath derives the benefit of the sale. ‘The law, however, will be enforced, and as it rovides that one-half the fine goes to the in- former Detective Proctor anticipates no difti- culty in securing testimony. i house. wasat the Treasury Department today and had audiences with Secretary Carlisle and Assist- ant Secretary Hamlin. He talked over with these officials the line of investigation to be pursued and received from them their gen- eral ideas as to its scope, &c. He Till leave for New York Seturday. The commission robably organize on Mon- Gay or Tuesday. The question as. to whether the sittings of the commission will be open or not will be decided by the commission after ite ‘The impression prevails ‘impression here that most of the testimony will be taken in closed —_——_——e-— Maj. Rockwood’ Pian. Maj. Rockwood, late assistant chief of the Weather bureau, is still in the city, but will soon remove to his home in Wisconsin. Maj. Rockwood will leave many friends in this city. His future plans have as not been fully though journalism and the lecture will take up alarge share of his at- matured, platform The Chicago Chemical Rank to Resume. Controller Eckels was today advised that the stockholders of the Chemical National Bank of Chicago, IL, whose failure was recently an- nounced, will make good the impaired capital as soon as the exact amount ean be ascertained. and the bank will resume business. Every cent, it is asserted, will be paid, and it is under- stood that the at the world’s fair branch have already been paid. pacha Sie A Patent Office Investigation. ‘The charges made against a third ‘Assistant ‘examiner in the patent office of bribing mes- senger to steal a set of examination papers of an appointment in another branch of the service have been investieated by the a: sistant commissioner, Mr. Fisher. His conclusion, «#s reported to the com- missioner, and through him we the Secretary, was that the charges were not proven. Commissioner Seymour said today that since the investigation closed an examiner bad come forward and said that the same individual had come to him with similar proposition. His testumony will be taken. peice Mr. C. M. Bell Dangerously In. Mr. C. M. Bell, the photographer, is danger- ously ill. He attended the naval review and took cold, which assumed the form of grip. Mr. Bell has now been confined to his room for mare than two week and teaay his condition favorable than been time since he was taken sick. sired An Insurance Case. Today in Judge Miller's court Mr. Henry K. W. Patterson was charged with violating the insurance law. It was alleged that as an agent of the American Mutual Aid Society he effected insurance contracts without first. ob- tained the permission of the District Commis- sloners. case went over until tomorrow. — Dr. H. E. Leach’s Funeral, Yesterday evening the remains of Dr. Hamile ton Leach were removed from his late rosie dence on 13th street to the Scottish Rite’s Temple on G strect, where relays from De Molay Commandery watched all night. Today the body drank or not on that day depends upon the | ¥@* gazed at by a large number of friends as truth of the witnesses, said the judge. and that | it lay in state surrounded by ail the awful im. question he was not going to pass upon. One | Prestiveness of death. The funeral services fact shown, said the judge, was that the wit- nesses who awore that Gessford was drunk had some trouble with him. “And, after all.” said the judge, “what does the whole thing amount to? We have the 4th of March, one of the coldest days we have ever experienced, and a day when it was almost a physical’ impossibility for man to have done duty on the strect all day. It is an extremely unfortunate thing for the police department that this case should ever bave reached this court. I know both men, and know them as good officers.”” ‘Tue court referred to the roll boo: which was Froduced in court and said that there was no marked evidence of failure on part of the licutenant to perform his duty. He also thought that the sergeant went out of the line of bis authority when he went in the lieutenant’ room and looked over the book with Dunnigan. Until that fact was shown the judge said he had doubt asto whether he would hold the defendant or not, but he could not see how, under the circumstances, he could do anything other than hold the defendant for the grand jury, and he be |® complaint to the War Took (place at the temple at "elock this afternoon. Ree. Dr, jor oookenen the religious ceremonies, after which the im- ae ‘Templar service was con- ue 9 ¥ Mounted © No. 4. The interment was at Congremsonsh cemetery, and ai the grave the cerem: conducted by ‘New Jerumlem Lodge Ne 6, rAA M. ee Lieut, Wilson's Case, Licut. James E. Wilson, whose wife has made Department, asking that he be compelied to pay her one-half of his me Stated today that the facts when known would not bear ont the published statement conerrning the case. He desired, be exid, te have his friends withhold their judgment until the matter had beon officially investigated. senantvnnrescne liens Mr. Wagcaman’s Purchase. The saie of rare Chinese porcelains, the eol- lection of Capt. F. Brinkley, Royal Academy, which has beon in progress for two days, wae 0) that when the case is folly beard it will shor that there is nothing against the repntation of this officer. Medical Inspector J. R. Tryon, the new sur- geon general of the navy, arrived here this afternoon and will take charge of hisnew dutics in «few days, ‘The case was sent to the grand jury. Boni eso grand jury. id, ae Assistant Szcrerany Curtis bas returned from New York. ended yesterday afternoon in the American Art Galieries, in Enst 23d street, New York. Prices varied widely. Thomas E. Waggaman of this city paid the highest price, €2,400, at which he reccived a soft paste vase of Fanting Ware, technically known as an vase.” eis vase Js only eighteen inches high end sis circumference,