Evening Star Newspaper, December 29, 1893, Page 2

2 LATE NEWS BY WIRE. Gladstone Celebrates the 84th Anni- versary of His Birth. CONGRATULATIONS FROM THE QUEEN. Good Wishes From All Over the World. CHEERED IN PARLIAMENT LONDON, Dec. 2¥.—Mr. Gladstone 1s eighty-four years old today. He is in ex- cellent health, and this morning arose at | an early hour, looking strong and virile. ‘The scene at his official residence in Down- ing street throughout the morning has been one of unusual animation. The hourly mails are extraordinarily heavy, and mes- sengers are arriving and departing with | bewildering rapidity. Telegrams, messages and cards of congratulation, the text of some of which will be printed later, are constantly arriving. Already Queen Victoria, the Prince and Princess of Wales and prominent members of both of the English political parties have tendered their congratulations. A large number of congratulatory messages have been received from America, the continent and Australia. Many liberal societies have adopted resolutions of felicitation, copies of which have been forwarded to the premier. Mr. Gladstone, after breakfast, attended personally to his letters, amd at noon pre- sided at a meeting of the cabinet. He was deeply affected by the warmth of the — and congratulations of his col- es. Peals were rung on the bells at Ha- warden, near which place Mr. Gladstone has his residence, and a few telegrams were received at Hawarden Castle, the res- idence, where Mr. and Mrs. Drew, son-in- Jaw and daughter of Mr. Gladstone, cele- brated the day in a quiet manner. When Mr. Gladstone entered the house of commons this afternoon he was given a ™mcst enthusiastic welcome by his support- ers. As he passed down the aisle to his seat the liberals sprang to their feet, and, waving their hats, cheered him again and again et the top of their voices. The prime minister smilingly bowed in ac- krowledgment of their vehement greeting. The members of the diplomatic corps in London called upon Mr. Gladstone this morning at his Downing street residence, and congratulated nim upon nis anniver- sary. it is reported that the indisposition of Mrs. Gladstone, who was attacked by a chill last week, has had a siigntly depressing effect upon the prime minister. —_—__ LABOUCHERE STRIKES BACK. He Will Prosecute for Perjury Those Who Sued Him for Libel. LONDON, Dec. 29.—Mr. Henry Labou- chere is not content with the recent legal victory won by him in the libel suit brought against him by Mr. and Mrs. Zier- enberg, the proprietors of the St. James Home for Female Inebriates. Both the Plaintiffs testified in the libel case and to- day Mr. Labouche-e obtained summonses against them on a charge of perjury. The case will come up at the Bow street police court on January 10. Mr. Labouchere in his paper, Truth, showed that the so-called home was prac- tically a jail and that the inmates were compelied to work for the benefit of its Proprietors. The latter brought an action against Mr. Labouchere, claiming heavy damages for libel, but the jury who sat in the case decided that the charges were true and added a rider to their verdict de- claring that the home should be under government control. — SWINDLERS RUN DOWN. How Business Men in Michigan Were Robbed of Thousands of Dollars. BELLAIRE, Ohio, Dec. 29.—Yesterday Detective Bates of Larsing, Mich., attached | two boxes of goods, valued at $1,000, con- signed to Jacob Jacobs, Bellaire. Over $15,000 worth of carpets, clothing, dry goods and netions have been recovered and the gang of swindlers arrested. Morris Rosenthal of Steubenville, Ohio, his wife, at Cumberland, Md., and five oth- ers worked the scheme. Rosenthal would purchase goods in Detroit and Grand Rap- ids, Mich., giving sworn statement as to financial standing. After getting the goods he would disfigure the addresses on the box lids, ship them to all parts of the United States and sell them at auction. The gang has been working for over a year and sold over $50,000 worth of goods obtained in this way. SEVERAL WORKMEN MANGLED. Distressing Disaster at the Amerie: Steam SOUTHAMPTON, England, Dec. 29.—The mangled bodies of two workmen were re- covered this morning at the scene here of an accident yesterday, through which a mumber of men are telieved to have lost their lives. The accident occurred at the wharf being built for the American Steam- ship Company. The men were engaged in sinking a cylinder, which burst without warning. The number of fatalities is not known, several men being missing. —__ The Bents’ Progress in Arabin. LONDON, Dec. 29.—Advices have been re- ceived from Aden to the effect that Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Bent, who, with a party, are making a journey of archeological discov- ery in southern Arabia, left Makallah on Sunday last. They state that they have everywhere been well received by the na- tives. Mr Bent has achieved much _ reputation through his examination of and report on the ancient ruins in Mashonaland. South | Africa, and his exploration of the ruins at | Axum, the former coronation city of the kings of Abyssinia. AES See Trains Carry Armed G is. WICHITA, Kan., Dec. 29.—The bold rob- beries that have marked the past few nights in different towns of Oklahoma have had the effect of forewarning railroad offi- cials, and every train going through the strip now carries a number of armed guards. It is believed the late robberies have been committed by members of a large band of outlaws organized from rem- nants of the Starr and Dalton gangs. A desperate attempt at train robbery is ex- pected any night, and extra strong guards are taken aboard trains as a precaution. a Contradictory Instructions Given. DULUTH, Minn., Dec. 29.— The citizens’ meeting called for yesterday afternoon to protest against the free ore clause of the Wilson bill was stormy throughout and re- sulted in resolutions being adopted urging the members of Congress from this district to both support and oppose the free ore clause. — Inquiry in Parliament. LONDON, Dec. 29.—In the house of com- mons today Sir Ellis Ashmead Bartlett asked the government for information con- cerning Capt. Wilson, who it is generally believed has been killed by the Matabeles, ‘whom he was pursuing. Mr. Sydney Isuxton, parliamentary secre- tary of the colonial office, said that infor- mation had been received by the foreign office that a patrol had been sent to the relief of Capt. Wilson, if he is still alive, and that every mavle to assist the expedition. Mr. Gladstone, replying to questions asked by Mr. Henry Labouchere and the Right Hon. A. J. Balfour, said that the govern- ment did not propose to make a state- ment respecting any action to be taken to bring the British occupation of Egypt to an end. The question involved large issues and could not be arranged on short notice. SS ae Drowned During Fog in the Zuyder Lee. STERDAM, Dec. 29.—It is reported that fifteen persons were drowned during a dense fog that prevailed over this city and the Zuyder Zee yesterday. Navigation on the Scheldt was impossible, owing to the density of the fog. possible effort had been | THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1893-TWELVE PAGES. PLATT AND HART APPOINTED. Action in Boston New England Receivership Application. BOSTON, Dec. 2¥.—In the United States circuit court, at 10 o’clock this morning, be- fore Judge Colt, arguments were resumed on the application for the appointment of temporary receivers for the New York and New England Railroad Company in Massa- chusetts and Rhode island. ‘he different interests were represented by W. C. Loring and A. A. Strout of Boston, C. &. Perkins ef Hartford and Mr. Platt of Boardman & Platt of New York. ‘The proceedings were opened by Mr. Perkins, who desired the court to appoint Wiliam T. Hart. Mr. Perkins said Mr. Hart had already about all the road except what is in Massachusetts. After arguments, Judge Coit ap- pointed Messrs. Platt and Hart receivers of the New York and New Mngiand road, and Marsden J. Perry a third receiver, with bonds at $50,000 each. These gentlemen are appointed recetvers for the states of Rhode Island and Massa- | chusetts: | _A New Haven special to the Herald quotes President Clark of the New Haven road as saying that it seems likely that the mort- | Sage bondholders of New England will re- organize the road, strip it of its unprofitable leases, clean up the property and run it. Mr. Clark says there may be a margin of equity for the preferred stock and a very small amount for the common stock, but ail | there is in it represents litigation. ‘The New Haven road, Mr. Clark says, holds $100,000 of the New York and New | England second mortgage bonds that were | taken when the road was placed in the | of a receiver ten years ago. Clark | further, that the New York and New | England has not made any money on its | through freight, and that it has been | burdened by some very unprofitable leases, | —— the Meriden, Waterbury and Crom- | wel ee THE SOUTH AFRICAN Co. Publication reholders. | LONDON, Dec. 2¥.—The attacks made by Henry Labouchere in ‘Truth and in his par- lamentary speeches upon the conduct of the South African Chartered Company tn their campaign against the Matabeie have moved the company to provide the house of com- mons with a list of their shareholders. ‘This list will be issued soon as a parliamentary paper. Contrary to general expectation the lst contains few names of members of pariia- ment. These few are Sir Charles Dilke, Tadical; Thomas Gibson Howles, tory; Ash- mead Bartlett Burdette-Coutts, conserva- tive; Charles Vansittart Conybeare, radical; Sir ‘Thomas Sutherland, liberal-untonist, and Alexander McArthur, a government whip. Together they have but £%,0W0 worth of shares. Most of the shareholders have in- vested only small sums. Among them are Mr. Schnahorst, the great liberal organizer, and not a few foreigners. The Duke of Abercorn and Duke of Fife cre among the heaviest sharenolders. Premier Cecil Rhodes of Cape Colony has £30,000 worth of shares. Formerly his holding was £45,000 worth of the shares. ——_—_ MR. RICE’S CANDIDACY. ors That He Will Withdraw From the Reading Contest. FHILADELPHIA, Dec. 29.—It is reported in railroad and financial circles that Isaac L. Rice has decided to formally withdraw from the contest for the Reading railroad presidency. The rumor is vigorously denied by Mr. Rice’s supporters. The reason given for the withdrawal was the decided opposition of certain persons, who are said to be using their influences strongly in favor of the present manage- ment, and that Mr. Rice would face almost certain defeat at the election. The friends of Mr. Rice say that he is in the contest to stay to a finish, and that he has assurances of sufficient support to enable him to be elected. —_——_ NEWARK’S MURDER MYSTERY. Only Theories Regarding the Tragedy —Police in the Dark. NEWARK, N.J., Dec. 29.—There are only theories regarding the murder of Miss Eliza- beth Petty and none of them seem plaus- ible. The police profess to be completely in the dark as to who committed the crime. It is known, however, that they have detained several men at police headquarters,although they have not been placed under arrest. Mrs. Strubel, who was the only intimate that the murdered woman had, has written a letter to the police, in which she gives the names of the men who broke into Miss Pet- ty’s house in 1891 and assaulted her. Mrs. Strubel resides at Hackettstown. —— THE NORTHERN PACIFIC. Receivers Payne aud Oakes Refuse to Talk—Employes’ Grievances. ST. PAUL, Min., Dec. 29.—Receiver Payne of the Northern Pacific arrived this morn- ing from Milwaukee, accompanied by Sena- tor Spooner and others, right upon the heels of the announcement of the formal declaration of war against Receiver Oakes made by Brayton Ives. General Manager Kendrick denies that the presence of Mr. Payne has anything to do with the grievance committees. Both Mr. Oakes and Mr. Payne refused to be interviewed and the former gentle- man stated that when he was ready to talk he would give out something that could not be misunderstood, merely saying at the present time that the whole matter was a family row, with the party attacked in possession. The grievance committees are still in the city and as they have been treated very kindly by Mr. Oakes they feel that it is his disposition to help them. The end of two weeks’ hard work, however, leaves them with but a glimmer of hope. The circular as it stands goes into effect on Monday, January 1, and no one is conti- dent that its provisions will be departed from. eoS ES Se SAFETY OF THE PETERSEN. Her Captain Sends to New York a Re- quest for a Tugboat. NEW YORK, Dec. 29.—The British steamer Woolwich, which arrived at this port last night and reported having spoken the disabled tank steamer Burguermeister Petersen, brought a letter to Gustav Heye, the agent in this city. The letter stated that the steamer had an ample supply of coal, provisions and water, and that they were able to navigate her where they had plenty of sea room, but owing to the jury-rigged rudder had not at- tempced to risk the danger of making port. Capt. Bunger requested that ocean tugs be sent to nis assistance, and described his Position at that time, December 27, as 250 miles from New York and 120 miles from Boston. Several vessels have spoken the Buerguermeister Petersen since she has | been disabled, and offered to tow her into port, but Capt. Bunger refused assistance, believing in his ability to bring her to a peint where he could obtain assistance without putting his company to extraor- expense of salvage. — ite Over a Woman. MOUNT VERNON, Ky., Dec. 2¥.—At Pine Hill, this county, Wednesday after- noon, in a general fight, four men were wounded. Ken Pike recived 100 bird shot in his breast. Isaac Mize was shot through the breast and died yesterday morning. All the partici "s are wounded and un- able to attend court. The trouble arose over a woman. —_>_—_. Arrested for Private Distilling. NEWARK, N. J., Dec. 2¥.—Rev. Elias Wachman, a Jewish rabbi, and his son Tovert have been arrested for illicit dis- tilling. They have been distilling liquors for the Jewish holiday trade, and bave been doing a large business. a | Taking Back the Lehigh Strikers. EASTON, Pa., Dec. 29.—Superintendent | Donnelly of the Lehigh Valley railroad says the number of men that went on strike be- tween Mauch Chunk and Jersey City was 978. Of these 756 have been re-employed. | Of the 144 striking engineers ninety-one are back. Out of 178 firemen 108 are back. | Nearly all the conductors and switchmen have been re-employed. —_—__—_ Art Students Invited to New York. NEW YORK, Dec. 29.—A number of stu- | dents from the Philadelphia School of De- | sign for Women will come to this city | this afternoon and visit the autumn exhi- | bition of the National Academy of Design, having been invited to do so by that as- | Seclation. Fatal Di NATIONAL CURRENCY | "** "s*rene_ “> "an Poon. A New Bill for Its Issue Prepared by Mr. Springer. SYNOPSIS OF ITS PROVISIONS. Not Liable to Any Ten Per Cent Tax Law. THE BOND DEPOSIT. Representative Springer, chairman cf the committee of banking and currency ¢f the House, has prepared a national currency bill, a synopsis of which is as folldws: First. For the creation of a national cur- Trency commission, to be composed of the Secretary of the Treasury, the treasurer |” of the United States and the controller of the currency, which shall be charged with the execution of the provisons of the act. Second. This commission shall. cause. to be printed at the bureau of engraving and printing national currency notes in suffi- cient quantities to meet the requirements of the act, which notes shall be a legal tender in the payment of all debts, public and private, except where otherwise stip- ulated, and shall be received for customs, taxes and all public dues. They shall also be redeemable on demand, in coin, at the treasury of the United States, or any sub- treasury, and when so redeemed shall be reissued. Such currency notes shall be is- sued in the first instance to any ban« or banking association, organized under the laws of the United States, or of any state or territory, which is solvent and has a capital stock actually paid up in cash of &t least $250,000, upon the deposit with the commission of bonds, such as are required by the other provisions of the act. Such notes shall not be issued to any bank in excess of its capital stock actually paid up. Bonds to Be Deposited. Third. The bonds which may be received shall be either the bonds of the United States, upon which notes may be issued to the face value thereof, or the bonds of any state, county, parish or municipality hav- ing a@ population of not less than 5,0v0, and which bonds have been for two years at par in the market, and the interest on which has never defaulted. Fourth. The national currency notes is- sued under the provisions of the act are not subject to the 1U per cent tax imposed by law of Congress on the circulating notes of state banks, nor to any other tax by Congress, except as provided in the act, nor are they subject to taxation under the laws of the states, and the bonds deposited for their security are exempt from taxation by the United States or by any state or territory during tne time they remain cn deposit. Banks depositing other than na- tional bonds y receive YU per cent in circulating notes on the par value of such bonds. Tne United States assumes all re- sponsibility for the redemption of the cir- culating notes, and the banks are not re- quired to keep a reserve on that account. The banks depositing bonds must guar- antee their payment, and all the assets of the bank are liable therefor. Stringent provisions are inserted for enforcing the liability of banks to the United States and for determining the safety of the securities deposited. To Secure Elasticity. Fifth. Provision is made for sequring elasticity of the currency. On the notes is- sued to the amount of one half of the capi- tal stock the banks must pay a tax of one per centum per annum. On an additional amount equal to 25 per cent of the stock two per cent tax is imposed, and on the re- maining 25 per centum a four per cent tax will be required, the object being to force the retirement of notes which may be re- dundant. Sixth. Ample provision is made for retir- ing redundant currency and its cancellation. Seventh. The faith and credit of the Unit- ed States are pledged to the redemptions in coin on demand of the national currency notes, and ® Yresérve fund, in coin, is pro- vided equal to twenty per cent of the out- standing notes. The provisions of the na- tional banking law in reference to examina- tion of banks, to the counterfeiting of their notes and the criminal acts of offices or agents of banks in connection with this cur- rency are made applicable to the national currency notes, and provision is also made for the reprinting of soiled or mutilated notes at the expense of the United States. The national commission is required to make annual reports to Congress. Mr. Springer’s Object. Mr. Springer explained the provisions of this bill and said: The object which I have had in view in framing the provisions of this bill is to se- cure to the people of the United States a safe and clastic currency, which shall be equal at all times and under all circum- stances to the wants of trade and com- merce and which currency shall be uni- form in value throughout the United States and at all times maintained at par by be- ing convertible into coin on demand. ‘The national currency which would be furnished under this bill would have ad- vantages over a currency which would be furnished through the instrumentality of state banks. The notes be easily recognized and ab- solutely at par, and distributed generally in every part of the United States. They would be a legal tender in the payment of debts and not subject to local or national taxation, except as provided in the bill. If there should be any redundancy in such notes, they would be returned to the United States and cancelled, and could not be issu- ed in excess of the wants of trade by reas son of the fact that they would at all times be convertible into coin on demand. The banks through which they would be issued would not be required to maintain any reserve fund whatever for their re- demption, and would thus get the full bene- fit of the circulation which would be fur- nished them on their depositing the bonds required in the act. “The danger of wild-cat and irresponsible currency would be averted, and no appre- hension could ever exist in the public mind as to the redemption in coin of the notes which would be issued for the burden of re- demption would be upon the government, and not on the banks. “In short, the system which I have pro- posed, embraces ail the advantages which could possibly bes ecured through state banks, and is subject to none of the objec- which can be urged against state being authorized to issue circulating “I have not introduced the bill in the House, nor has the committee on banking and currency given it, as yet, any consid- eration. I invite the assistance and co- operation of all who may take an interest in the subject for the purpose of amend- ment and the perfecting of a measure which will meet the requirements of the country.” The Bicycle Race. NEW YORK, Dee. 29, The score at 12 o'clock noon—Schock, 1,854; Waller, 1,323; Martin, 1,289; Albert, 1,220; Meixel 1,118; Van Emberg, 1,130; Golden, 1,034; Hosmer, 969; Forster, 976; Ashinger, 815; Barton, 810. One o'clock score—Schock, 1,368; Waller, 1,337; Martin, 1,297; Albert, 1,231; Van Em- berg, 1,139; Meixell, 1,123; Golden, 1,041; Hosmer, 969; Forster, 977; Ashinger, 815; Barton, 810. The score at 2 o'clock was: Schock, 1,381; Waller, 1,351; Martin, 1,307; Albert, 1,239; Van Emberg, 1,150; Meixell, 1,128; Golden, 1,052; Hosmer, 969; Forster, 979; Ashinger, 815; Barton, 810. ——— The Santa Fe Receivership. KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 29.—President Edward King of the Union Trust Company of New York, which holds a $150,000,000 mortgage on the Santa Fe, is said to ob- ject to the appointment of Joseph C. Wil- son of Topeka as one of the receivers, and it is said that United States Circuit Judge Caldwell may revoke the appointment un- less harmony prevails. The Lehigh to Use Tracks. EASTON, Pa., Dec. 29.—The Lehigh Val- ley Railroad Company will on January 1 cease its contract with the Central railroad of New Jersey, by which its trains run to and from the Central's station in Jersey City, and will renew the arrangement with the Pennsylvania which existed prior to the Reading deal. The Lehigh Valley has its own rails to Jersey City, yards and docks, but no passenger facilities. Its senger trains will leave its main line at West New- ark and use the Pennsylvania road from there to Jersey City. Pennsylvania Let All Subscribe Something, No Mat- ter How Little. Subscribers of The Star who desire to take part in the general movement to re- Meve destitution in the city can send their contributions to the general committee through the collectors of The Star when they call to make their monthly collections. it is desired that all who can shall make a contribution every month for three months. Let every one give something if it is only & dime. The contribution should be placed in @n envelope with the accompanying coupon, properly filled, and handed to The Star’s collector. ‘Those who desire to do so may send the envelopes directly to ‘he Star office instead of waiting for the collector. COUPON. THE. STAR SUBSCRIBERS’ FUND. col- Cut out this coupon, fillup the blanks and place it to- gether with the amount of your monthly subscription| in an envelope to be handed to The Evening Star Pah | gfe : ‘I Ss o FER : zee Wl a g 5 o £,% . © 83s $ zg ie i FOR THE RELIEF OF THE POOR. SES aes NEW YEAR RECEPTIONS. A List of Persons Receiving and Not Receiving to Be Published on Satur- day. : The Star will, on Saturday, publish a list cf those receiving or not receiving on New Year day. Persons desiring to announce that they will or will not receive can do 80 without any charge by sending notices to The Star at any time prior to 9 o'clock Sat- urday morning. The notices should contain only the announcement whether there will or will not be a reception, the names and the addresses. Every notice must be prop- erly authenticated to insure publication. —_ The Santa Claus Club. Contributions to the fund of The Even- ing Star Santa Claus Club have been re- ceived as follows: Heretofore acknowledged... Two little ones. Eugene Kneuster. Rechere Club. $1,022.56 The contribution of St. John’s Church should have been reported as $25 and not 25 cents, as it was made, by an error, to appear. The General Relief Fund. Contributions to the general relief fund have been received by The Star as follows: Heretofore acknowledged. A southeast subscriber. Clerks of M. W. Beveridge. Poor box in Evening Star office. Jury of Circuit Court, Frank P. Ree- side, foreman..... Total ... eoeeeees SLOUAE — A Court-Martial. A general court martial is appointed to meet at Washington barracks, D. C., on Wednesday, the 8d day of January, 1894, at 10 o'clock a.m., for the trial of such persons as may be brought before it. The detail for the court is: Maj. Jacob B. Rawles, fourth artillery; Capt.Wm. Ennis, fourth artillery; Capt. Constantine Chase, fourth artillery; Capt. Walter Howe, fourth artillery; First Lieut. Wm. P. Stone, fourth artillery; First Lieut. John K. Cree, third artillery; First Lieut. Wirt Robinson, fourth artillery; Sec- ond Lieut. Walter A. Bethel, fourth artil- lery; Second Lieut. Andrew Hero, jr., fourth artillery; Second Lieut. Henry H. Whitney, fourth artillery; Second Lieut. Samuel A. Kephart, fourth artillery; Second Lieut. Gordon G. Heiner, fourth artillery; Second Lieut. David M.King, fourth artillery; First Lieut. Ira A. Haynes, fourth artillery, judge advocate. ——____+2+—_____ Personal Mention. Mr. M. O'Connor of No. 22 K street has removed to his handsome residence in Eck- ington. Mr. W. W. Rapley, who has been con- fined to his rooms at Willard’s with an at- tack of the grip, is now rapidly recovering. ————— Thanking the Department. The fire department has received a letter of thanks from C. A. H. Hold, secretary of the board of trustees of the Scottish Rite Society, for the efficient aid rendered by Chief Parris and the department in sup- pressing the fire which occurred at 1007 G street northwest on October 14. ARS Inventive Age So! Mr. James T. DuBois, the proprietor of the Inventive Age, has sold the paper to Messrs. Marshall H. Jewell and Alexander 8. Capehart, both of whom are experienced newspaper men of ability. They will con- tinue its publication in the block erected es- pecially for the Inventive Age two years ago. —__—__ Another Fire in the County. News was received at The Star office this afternoon by telephone that the residence of Mr. Stanislaus Hamilton on Quincy street in University Heights, the subdivi- sion just north of Brookland, was burned out. The house was a handsome frame building, erected about a year ago, at a cost of about $5,000. a Death of a Policeman. Policeman George W. Crump of Alexan- aria died about midnight last night at his residence in that city. He had been suffer- ing for some months from a pistol wound given him accidentally by Policeman James McCuen, who, being half awakened from a sleep, mistook Mr. Crump for a dog. oe Dr. J. T. Jenifer Surprised. A number of the members and friends among the congregation of the Metropoli- tan A. M. E. Church, M street between 15th and 16th streets northwest, called at the parsonage, 1615 Madison street, on Wednesday night, showing their appre- elation of Rev. J. T. Jenifer and family by filling a large table with valuable arti- cles and groceries, as a Christmas offering. Music by Prof. T. Layton and Miss Laura E. Jorner, and speeches by E. A. Hunter and others, added to the pleasure of the occasion, when the company parted, leav- ing the pastor and his household happy. eee A Broken Axle Causes a Wreck. SOMERVILLE, N. J., Dec. 29.—A broken axle of a heavily loaded coal car, drawn by engine No. 341, near High Bridge, on the Central railroad, early this morning, caused a bad wreck, smashing and piling up twen- ty cars, scattering the coal over the road for a mile and blocking the tracks. At 7 o'clock the west-bound track was open. No one was injured. ee Death of Bishop Donnelly of Ireland. DUBLIN, Dec. 29.—The Most Rev. James Donnelly, D.D., Catholic bishop of Clogher, died today at the bishop’s house, Monag- han. He was consecrated as bishop Febru- ary 26, 1865. THE COUGHLIN TRIAL. Testimony Interrupted by Iliness of Two of the Jurors. CHICAGO, Dec. 2¥.—Mrs. Jonas Carlson ‘Was put through the rest of her cross-ex- amination in the Coughlin trial today, and made the same impression as her husband. She gave the same unsatisfactory an- swers as to why she knew it was the 4th of May, the 20th of March and April and other occasions. She contradicted her hus- band by saying that Martin Burke wore a stiff derby hat when she identified him as Frank Williams in jail here. Carlson swore Burke had a soft hat. Garbert Wardell was called to tell the jury that he saw two men of different height walk ahead of him at 10:30 o'clock the night of May 4, 189, on North Ash- land avenue, where he lived. They entered the Carison cottage by the front door, and the witness then went home. Next morning as he passed the cottage he noticed red drops, which looked like blood, on the plank walk between the cot- tage and road and on the steps leading to the front door. Wardell’s testimony was interrupted by the indisposition of Jurors Bruce and Wein- berger,.who withdrew to the judge's cham- ber, Bruce first, and were attended by the county physician. Bruce bas chronic kidney trouble, which was known when he went on the jury. Weinberger’s complaint is appendicitis, but the doctor said there was no present danger of a mistrial on account of either juror. Both were soon back in their seats. > OUTLAW EVANS’ ESCAPE. 3 The Authorities Send Out Pursuers in Every Direction. FRESNO, Cal., Dec. 29.—There is still in- tense excitement over the escape of the outlaw Evans last night. Word has been received from Sanger that a cart and wind- ed hoi supposed to be the rig taken from the newapaper carrier, have been found on the road by one of the posses. The police have arrested a boy named Hutchinson and his two sisters, at whose house Martell, the waiter who aided the robbers to escape, boarded. The entire Hutchinson family are believed to be im- Plicated in the jail delivery and the younger girl has made damaging statements. The county authorities have sent bodies out in every direction with orders to guard ie to the mountains and leave trail open. Once the fugitive ountains, crippled as he is, he will make a hard fight, and capture will be impossible. —_—_—_—_—--——_ DENIED THE FLOOR. A Member of Canadian Parliament At- tacked by the Quebec Premier. QUEBEC, Dec. 29.—There was an excit- ing scene in the legislative assembly last night. Israel Tarte, member of the Domin- fon parliament, was in the gallery when the premier — — disparaging re- arks concerning him. mur, Tarte asked the speaker to admit him to a seat on the floor of the house that he might reply. The speaker refused per- mission, and Mr, Tarte asked for a reason for the refusal. “The speaker said there were certain peo- ple to whom this privilege must be refused. prsilnd te cama SE COL, WYNNE DEAD. Friend of Gen. Jackson. NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 2¥.—Col. Alfred A. Wynne died at his home in Sumner yunty today, aged ninety-four years. Me was - son-in-law of Gen. James Winches- ter of the war of 1812, and a personal friend of Gen, Andrew Jackson. Before the war he was wealthy, and dispensed lordly hos- pitality at his e1egant country home. He maintained @ degree of robustness up to the time of his death, and neyer lost the stentorian voice for which he was remark- able. Senge ‘TRUE BILLS AGAINST VAIL. Disappointment That None of the Bank Directors Had Been Indicted. BROOKLYN, N. Y., Dec. 29.—The Kings county grand jury came in this rnorning and returned two new indictments against Cashier John J. Vail of the wrecked Com- mercial Bank. Contrary to expectation, the grand jury fafled to return any indict- ments against the directors of the bank. To date only two men concerned Se aax: mercial Bank affairs have been indict They are President Seth L. Keeney and Cashier Vail. was a great deal of disappoint- ment expressed by dissatisfied stockhold- ers, who have been trying to have some of the directors indicted. Vail was in the district attorney's office waiting for the indictments. He had his former bondsmen on hand. The bonds for $30,000 in the forgery indictments were re- newed. New bonds for $5,000 each for the two new indictments were furnished. ———— SHOULD AID DR. PARKHURST. Recommendations to the Police by the Grand Jury at New York. NEW YORK, Dec. 29.—The special grand jury which for the past few days has been investigating the charge made against the police officials by Dr. Parkhurst and his lety were dismissed this morning as was expected. Justice Barrett said that he had some- thing more to say, an adjournment was taken to January 8. Schmittberger fell to the gro to- ‘was not enough evidence to uphold the four sets of charges against Inspector Williams and the two sets against Capt. Schmitt- berger. The charges were therefore dis- missed and no indictments were found. District Attorney Nicoll gave his signature in_approval. The jury also handed down a presencment. It was that the police should co-operate with Parkhurst’s society for the prevention of crime. — A $35,000 Fire at Lynn, Mass. LYNN, Mass., Dec. 20.—Fire in the Saga- more Hotel property, Union street, this morning caused damage of $35,000. The blaze started in a room at the rear of the hotel, occupied as a stock room by the L. A. May Company, hardware —_—_————_ Arrival of Ocean Steamers. BOSTON, Dec. 29.—Arrived, steamer Cata- lonia, Liverpool. She was several days overdue, NEW YORK, Dec. 29.—Arrived, Veendam, Rotterdam. oe DISTRICT GOVERNMENT. Today’s Orders. The Commissioners today ordered: That a public hydrant be erected on the east side of 7th street extended between Florida avenue and Pomeroy street in place of the old one. That a deposit of $300 is to be made with the collector of taxes to cover cost of paving og —— improving siding and keeping it 3 2. That the siding is to be removed when- ever the property into which it runs ceases to be used for business purposes; or is to be removed at the pleasure of the Commis- sioners of the District of Columbia. 3. The siding must be constructed to a grade given by the engineer department. 4..No cars shall, at any time, be left on the siding outside of building line of K street. Important Decisions. District Attorney Thomas rendered an opinion today, deciding that the Blair road from Takoma Park to the District line is a public highway. He also decided that all existing telephone, telegraph and electric light companies operating in the District of | ta: Columbia may be allowed to place their overhead wires under ground, and to extend their underground wires so far as in the judgment of the Commissioners is to the public interest. —— New Year Reception. The Secretary of the Navy has issued the following circular in regard to the Presi- dent’s New Year reception: “Officers of the navy and marine corps in this city will assemble, in special full dress uniform, at the office of the Secretary of the Navy, Navy Department, by 11:30 o'clock a.m. Monday, January 1, 1894, whence they will proceed to the Executive Mansion to pay their respects to the Presi- dent of the United States.” ——_—+ 2+ —___ Burned While Playing Santa Claus. Mrs. C. M. McLean, wife of Col. C. M. McLean of Mt. Vernon, N. Y., and aniece of the late Col. George McLean of the Old Guard, was terribly burned yesterday after- noon while impersonating Santa Claus at a Christmas tree entertainment given to the poor children of the city. ry. The jury told Justice Barrett that there |; TO HELP SECRETARY LAMONT. The Youthfal-Looking New Assistant Secretary of War. General Joseph B. Doe of Wisconsin, the new assistant secretary of war, is a com- | parative stranger to Washington. He has jall the attributes of popularity, however, | and those who have already come into off- | clal contact with him at the War Depart- ment say unhesitatingly that he is a good man for the place, and that Secretary La- mont has made a wise selection. Gen. Doe is one of the rising young dem- ocrats of the country. He was born in Janesville, Wis., thirty-eight years ago. He is a lawyer by profession, having grad- uated with honors at Racine College in 1874, being second in his class. Two years later he began the practice of law in his mative city and remained there in active business until he received his present ap- pointment. For some years past he has been the senior member of the law firm of Doe & Sutherland. His successful experi- ence as an amateur soldier will stand him in good stead in the administration of the military affairs of his present office. He first became connected with the Wisconsin National Guard in 1878, by enlistment as a private in company A of the first regi- ment. The following year he was made a corporal and then sergeant, his company as first sergeant for four years. At the end of that time he was elected the service and credit to himself. In December, 1300, he was appointed adjutant general on Gov. Peck’s staff and made a most cred- itable record in that trying capacity. In politics he has been identified with stump in the campaign of 1882, which resulted in the election of John Winans to Congress. In 1888 he was temporary chairman of the democratic state convention and was the a nominee for Congress in the first trict in the same year. The choice of a successor to Gen. Gran’ much of the responsibility and all the rou- tine work. He must be a man with a great capacity for details, able to give his per- sonal attention to many things at the same | time and fully qualified to treat difficult questions from a lega] as well as from a military standpoint. Mr. Lamont’s close tical and personal relations with the President make his position somewhat » and it is necessary for him at times to transfer most of the regular busi- ness of the department to the consideration of his assistant. Gen. Doe's friends pre- dict that he will meet all the requirements of the office. During the war the office was held by Mr. Charles A. Dana of New York. Then it_was allowed to lapse, various bureau officers acting as secretary whenever oc- casion ree ga it, until the office was re- established during the Harrison administra- tion, when Gen. Grant was appointed to it. Gen. Doe has made a most favorable im- pression at the War t so far. ie is frank and open in his manner and has a pleasing address, entirely free from affectation. He is slender and and, like Controller Eckels, has an exceed- ingly youthful appearance. ——___-2-__—_— Army Orders. The following changes in the stations and duties of officers of the signal corps are ordered: Captain William A. Glassford, signal corps, will proceed from this city to Den- ver, Colo., for duty as chief signal officer of that department. Captain Glassford will, in addition to such duties as may be as- signed him by the department commander, assume control, on January 1, 1894, of all military tel yh lines in that depart- ment, relieving First Lieut. Frank Greene, Frederick R. Day, twen- try, acting signal officer, of these William iter, it artillery, is extend- ed one month on surgeon's certificate of disability. The leave of absence granted First Lieut. Samuel E. Smiley, fifteenth infantry, is extendsd one of San Fran- cisco, Cal., vice First Lieut. John McClel- lan, fifth artillery, relieved. Leave of absence for two months is grant- ed Major John D. Hall, surgeon. eee eat acts ees iat vey C. act vocate, is extenged one month. ——————___ For Promotion. ‘The case of Paymaster Frazer of the navy is now before the President, on the recom- ™mendation of the examining board that ne be promoted. —————————-2+____ The Ranger. The U. 8S. S. Ranger arrived at Corinto, Nicaragua, today. ——————o-—______ Private Secretaries Organise. ‘The private secretaries to the Congressmen will hold a meeting Saturday morning, De- cember 30, at 11 o'clock, in the committee room of the committee on mines and min- ing, on the terrace of the Capitol, for the purpose of organizing a “Third House.” The objects of the organization are for mutual aid, sociability and self-protection. ————_o-______. Range of the Thermometer. The following were the readings of the ther- mometer at the weather bureau toda: nm, 52; 2p.m., 63; maximum, 63; minimum, 50. ae alee Baltimore Markets. BALTIMORE, Dec. 29.—Flour dull, un- chan; 64%; May, 69a60%; steamer bushels; shipments, 84,430 bushels; stock, 1,362,750 bushels; sales, 117,000 bushels; milling wheat by », S4a64%. Corn Sas ne spot, 41 ne ne December, 40%240%; January, 40%040%; February, 41a 41%; May, 42%a43; steamer mixed, 39 ask: —Teceipts, 100,936 bushels; stock, bushels; sales, 31,000 bushels; southern corn by sample, 36a41; do. do. on grade, 39a $15.50. Grain freights steady, unchanged. Cotton quiet—middling, 7%. Butter quiet— creamery, fancy, 20; do. fair to choice, 25a 27; do. imitation, 23a24; ladle, fancy, 2ia22; good to choice, 18419; rolls, fine, 20a21; do. fair to good, 16218; store packed, 15al6. Other articles unc! BALTIMORE, Dec. 29.—Virginia consols, threes, bid; Baltimore and Ohio stock, 80 asked; Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern firsts, 104 bid; do. second incomes, 27 asked; Consolidated Gas bonds, 115% ; do. stocks, 544a54%. —_+__ Chicago Grain and Provision Markets. & Co., bankers and Bank butlding. Reported by Silsby brokers, Metropolitan No. 2 red, 61% bid—receipts, 45,595 | 260 ed 888,267 | tor FINANCE AND TRADE. Oprertors See-Sawing the Prices in Wall Street, INFLUENCE OF EXTERNAL CONDITIONS. Tendency to Look for Lower Prices. GENERAL MARKET REPORTS. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. NEW YORK, Dec. 20.—There were no are not very enco’ cial action will be taken in some time next month. 1 1-2 per cent to 42 1-4 during the covering and was lending e feeling in all classes curities is decidedly bearish, thes ping 11-2 per cent to 1 further reduction in the Ww vestern Union advanced 1 827-5, and Burlington gainea to 761-4. - The industrials were all Electric being the most Of 1 per cent to 341-4, per cent to 823-5. per cent to 611-2, = Cont to 3514. estimated that more shares of stock were covered day for the purpose campaign against a new The market for sterii bills was dull and quotations. The demand yee requiring only a moderate supply Money rates continue unchanged, merely nominal charges for all meee of loans. The clearing house statement changes, $80,741,555; = the subtreasury’s Be The following are the ont the lowest and the closing prices ottee a York Stock market today, as ‘Corson Facertacy, members New ‘ork stock 5 Messrs. Moore Sebley, No. American Snear ...... American Suesr, pti. ST , American Oil. i 2 ie i page i ee Sans A a i ie F fi H 3 i pe nf i mr ba ii Bgl el ool i # F = ae Washing- ERGY oRRE chanics’, 170 bid. Citizens’, 1 jumbia, 120 bid. 13 asked, i i F 3 i and North © Street, 25 asked. Eckington and Soldiers’ Home, 25 asked. Georgetown and Tenallytown, 30 asked. qdnsurance Stocks —Firemen’s, 38 Chi e and Potomac, bid, American e, 2 bid, 2% asked. Miscellaneous Stocks.—Wash! Mar- ket, 12 bid, 15 asked. Great Tee, 110 bid, 130 asked. Bull Run nm asked. Pneumatic Gun C .70 asked. bid, 130 asked. 107 asked. Washington Loan and 100 bid, 110 asked. Amertcan Security and Trust, 127 bid. *Ex dividend. On motion the board adjourned over until Tuesday, January 2, 1804.