Evening Star Newspaper, January 20, 1894, Page 2

3 LATE NEWS BY WIRE, |!NCLINED TO RESIGN. | Commissioner Parker Ready to Surrender Office. Hawaii After an American as Com- mander-in-Chief. AWARD OF $3000 FOR SERVICES!” “snere suey seme neccenrs for Resigning. | Prendergast’s Lawyer Given More | | Commissioner Myron M. Parker returned Time. recently to Washington from his southern trip, and went almost immediately to New York city. This fact has revived the ru- mors of his intention to resign very soon DEATH OF HELEN SHAFER. | the commissionership. | For several months Commissioner Parker has been troubled with a stomach com- SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 20.—A rumor has plication, accompanied by nervous prostra- reached here from Honolulu by the steamer | tion, snd his constant confinement at the Monowai that the provisional government District building has rather increased his cad sent an officer to Col. William R. Shaf-| troubles. He rapidly ran down in health. ter of the United States army, who is in| His physician ordered a rest and Mr. Par- command of the garrison on Angel Island, | ker took a couple of short trips. While he ynd aiso in command of the Mid-winter | was benefited each time, as soon as he re- fair grounds, to take full charge of the | turned to work he lost all the strength he provisional army at Honolulu in place of | Col. J. H. Soper, the présent officer in au- | thority. Gen. Ruger, who is in command of the | army of the Pacific, said that he had heard | nothing of the rumor. Col. Shafter has a_ iife position in the army, and it is hardly | likely that he would be willing to resign | his command here for one at the Hawalian | Islands. | ——. A VERDICT FOR $30,000. | Prof. Rowland W His Suit Against the Niagara Co. | NEW YORK, Jan. 20.—The jury, which for the past two days has been listening to testimony in the case of Prof. Rowland of Johns Hopkins against the Niagara Catar- act Construction Company, today rendered @ verdict of $30,000 in favor of the plaintiff. | The case was brought to recover pay for | considering and devising plans for the con- | struction of a dynamo of 5,000 horse power | to transmit electrical motive power from | Niagara Falls to Buffalo. Prof. Rowland sent in his bill for $10,000 they refused to pay him more than $8,500. He then made out a new bill for $150 a day for the entire time he was employed. —— LILLIAN RUSSELL’S MARRIAGE. Doubt Whether It Can Take Place in New York State. NEW YORW, Jan. 20.—Justice Barrett of the supreme court said today that an in- formal aplpication had been made to him by Lawyer Hummil on behalf of Miss Lil- lian Russell for an order allowing her to marry Signor Perugini in this state. Upon the facts presented to him Judge Barrett expressed grave doubts as to whether the court would grant the order | asked for. He did not think, from the facts | told him by the counsel, that it could be | considered that Miss Russell had lived “a uniformly good and moral life” within the meaning of the law for the past five years. Lillian Russell's press agent announced today that notwithstarding Justice Bar- rett’s opinion, Miss Russell would be mar- ried to Signor Perugini tomorrow after- aon at 2 o'clock at her residence in this —.___ PRENDERGAST CONFIDENT. His Lawyers Given More Time to Pre- ? pare Arguments. CHICAGO, Jan. 2.—The lawyers for Prendergast, Carter Harrison's murderer, this morning pleaded for more time in which to prepare the arguments for a new trial. The court granted the request, setting the ease for January 31. ‘The condemned man is confident that he will never be hanged. sees Dr. Paxton Himself Again. PITTSBURG, Pa., Jan. 20.—Rev. John R. Paxton, D. D., who has been under a phy- sician’s treatment here for some weeks, is thoroughly restored and has the assurance of his physician that he is-able yet for at least twenty-five years of service in the ministry. He says that after a sojourn in Florida he will again enter upon his work of preaching the gospel. we MINISTER THURSTON. He Will Probably He Courteo Treated by Officials. There is no reason to suppose that Min- ister Thurston will not be properly received at the State Department, although many of his private comments on the Hawaiian pol- icy of this administration have undoubtedly been displeasing to the Secretary of State there is nothing in his official conduct that would justify a severance of the entente cordiale between the representative of two governments on an outwordly friendly foot- ing. Mr. Thurston's public utterances were merely responsive to public utterances of the Secretary of State, and are subject only to the same criticism. No one questions the right of a diplo- matic representative to reply to assaults on his government and in the same way. Minister Willis is accredited to the pro- visional government of Hawaii d Min- ister Thurston is accredited by that gov- ernment to the United States. Each has been formally received by the govern- ment of the other and there is no reason to believe that the consideration accorded to the one at Honolulu will be denied to the other at Washington. Minister Thurs- ton’s position is much stronger than that of Minister Willis for the simple reason that his government has never offended in any particular against the United States, whereas the latter, acting through Minister Willis, has sought to destroy the government of Hawaii in the interest of the former monarchy. Inasmuch as the Hawaiian government has so far overlooked the efforts of Minis- ter Willis for its destruction, it is regarded as reasonable that this government will similarly overlook Minister Thurston’s pa-| triotie stand in suport of his own govern- | ment. < | There would have been no surprise if the Hawaiian government had declared Minister Willis persona non grata and had furnished | him his passports, but as that government | was lenient enough to condone his efforts for its overthrow it is wellnigh absurd to suppose that this great government will | Nent its spite on the representative of the | Hawalian government merely because he | undettook to show that its cause was just and worthy of support. | Minister Thurston had not appearel at the State Departmeat up to 1 o'clock this afternoon. Secretary Gresham was busy fm his private office al! day and excused himself to a number of callers, inciuding | several members of the diplomatic corps. It was stated at the department that Mr. | Thurston is officially > the Ha- | ceived as iy mtic to the Pacific. Orders were today issued by the Secretary of the Navy for the gunboat Bennington, mow at Nice, France, to proceed at once by way of the Straits of Magellan to San Francisco, a cruise of at least two months. It is believed that the Bennington is to form part of the Bering sea fleet. The committee of arrangements charged | with preparing for the coming of the mil- | itary surgeons of the United States will | meet on Monday evening, at $ o'clock, at | headquarters of the District national guard. | Final organization of the subcommittees | is expected to take place this meeting and | many matters of interest will be discussed. | _—~—_ ! CAPITOL TOPICS. | Suburban Road. j ‘The annual report of the District of Co- | §umbia Suburban Railroad Company sub- mitted to the House committee, shows that stock to the amount of $8,089 has been | 4F to Italy, has arranged to start for Rome| described should be removed he the we Subscribed. The expenses have amounted | about the Ist proximo. He has had several | oval of the alleged caus to $8,065. interviews recently with the President ana| ,J" order more satisfactorily to answer | the Secretary of State in regard to his|¥OUr communication I immediately, tn a | diplomatic duties, and is already funy | letter Written the samo day, requesed i This morning before Justice Cole the case | Cauipped for his mission. He left here| ™Ore Specific statemen: upon seven points of Lr. Edward Leon, indicted for the mur der of a child, was called up by Mr. W. A. Cook, who appears with Mr. Casson, and he stated that being engaged on the case of Prigg agt. Lansburgh & Brother he woutd be unable to go on with the trial on Monday and asked that a future day be fixed. After ussion, the case was put down for | lay. with the understanding that if , - Cook was net through in the Circuit Court it would go over another day. had gained. At length it became absolutely necessary that he should take an extended trip. Senator Cameron, who owns a lovely Place off the coast of North Carolina, in- vited him to spend a fortnight at his winter me. Mr. Parker accepted. Before he left, however, he wrote out his resignation and handed it to Commissioner Ross, saying if the work was in the least embarrassed by his absence to forward it to the President. Mr. Parker’s southern trip has improved his health considerably, but he is not yet in condition to grapple with the confining | work at the District building, and a further season of rest and convalescence ts con- sidered necessary by his physicians. He feels a sensitiveness about retaining the Commissionership during a longer leave of absence and his personal inclination is un- doubtedly to resign at once. When a reporter of The Star questioned Commissioner Ross this morning on the matter, that official begged to be excused. No one regretted more than he the pos- sibility of Commissioner Parker's resigning. During his incumbency he had demonstrat- ed a wonderful ability in dealing with pub- lic business, and his loss would be in the shape of a calamity to the District. He hoped, however, that Mr. Parker would not insist upon this action. Commissioner Parker was nominated Feb- ruary 14, 1893, and confirmed February 1803. He entered upon his duties as Com- missioner March 1, 1893, His commission was dated for three years and would have expired February 20, 1896. i DISTRICT GOVERNMENT. Must Publish Statements. The attorney for the District today ren- dered an important opinion upon the sub- ject of insurance in the District of Colum- bia. He holds substantially in his opinion that the act of Congress approved July 29, 1892, does not supersede, repeal or modify the act of January 26, 1887, but simply sup- plements or enlarges that act by the re- quirement that foreign insurance com- panies, &c., doing business in the District of Columbia shall publish annual statements of their financial condition. A Protest. A delegation of citizens residing in Eck- ington app2ared before the Commissioners this afternoon and protested against a per- mit being granted to the Eckington and Soldiers’ Home Railroad Company to pave between its tracks. Bids Opened. bids were opened by the Commissioners this afternoon for furnishing the District with fire hydrants and special castings. ——_.—___ THE RESUMPTION OF BUSINESS. is Made by the Federation Labor on the Subject. The Federation of Labor at a recent meeting adopted a number of suggestions relative to the proposition made by the Builders’ Exchange to improve the present condition of the building industry, which were directed to be submitted to the Bulld- ers’ Exchange and all the labor organiza- tions of the District. The suggestions in brief are to the effect that the interest rate on loans be reduced; that rents be lowered; that the tax on improvements be either done away with or largely reduced;that the hold- ing of property for specuiative purposes be discontinued; that real estate brokers re- duce their commission for sales and the collection of rents. In the opinion of the federation a redu tion of the pay of a wage worker as a pro- ducer would be unjust and inadmissible if he was not compensated by an equitable re- duction of the cost of things necessary to him a consumer. It is suggested that these questions be considered by those par- ticipating in the proposed conference. The opening of the Business Women's Club, at 606 11th street, last evening, was a pleasant event and enjoyed by the members of this new organization and their friends. Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey, the president of the club, received the guests and an ad- was made by Dr. Clara Bliss Hinds. ee Sold the Entire Stock. The goods in the furniture establishment of Julius Lansburgh, known as the Rink,on New York avenue between 13th and 14th streets, were sold today by the United States marshal. The property was knocked down for the sum of $26,400 to E. M. Post, who represents, it is understood, one of the large creditors. a ee Personal Mentio: Mr. William I. Campbell, who passed the October bar examination, but who was ab- sent from the city at the time of the ad- mission of the other successful candidates, has been admitted to the bar of the Su- preme Court of the District of Columbi: Mr. Homer N. Lockwood of New York city, who is making a short visit to Wash- ington, is stopping at 1421 K street. Mr. H. L. Cutler, who has been spending | the winter in Florida for his health, is, it is learned, improving. Maj. Thos. P. Chenoweth of Maysville, Ky., is visiting Mr. F. W. Pratt. Miss Bertha Lincoln is ill with the grip, and will not be able to sing at St. An- drew's tomorrow. Secretary Lamont has gone to his home at McGrawville, N. Y., to see his father, | who 1s in feeble health. Justice Charles Walter is confined to his home, on Massachusetts avenue near New Jersey avenue, by illness. An Interesting Case. Four distinguished lawyers appeared be- fore the United States Supreme Court yes- terday to argue a case of unusual interest. It was the appeal of Henry Hilton and Wm. Libbey of the firm of A. T. Stewart & Co. of New York from a judgment render- ed against them by the circuit court for the southern district of New York in favor of Gustav Guyot. liquidator of Charies For- tin & Co., glove manufacturers of Paris, for $280, Messrs. Hilton and Libbey were represented by James C. Carter, late of the Bering sea arbitration, and Elihu Root, while M. Guyot had retained Wm. G. Choate and Wm. D. Stepman of New York. The interest in the case rests upon the question whether a judgment against a domestic firm rendered by a foreign court shall be maintained in this country. The original judgment in the cause was given by a French court against Stewart & Co. for $105,008 on commercial balances, and the defendants were defeated In the trial of the action in the New York circuit court for recovery of the foreign judgment. The argument could not be conciuded yesterday, 2 | and an adjournment was had until Mon- day. a Mr. MacVeagh Leaves. Mr. Wayne MacVeagh, the new ambassa- this afternoon for his home in Philadelphia. proving. Senor Roza, the Portuguese minister, who was injured in a runaway accident Thurs- day, is improving favorably, and will prob- ably be all right again In a short time. ews of his mishap reached Lisbon, and ~»veral cable inquiries as to his condition were received by the minister yesterday | from his own capital. SOME MORE LETTERS. (Continued from First Page.) that while the force at your command is sufficient to destroy this city, it is insuffi- cient to suppress any general rising and conflict of armed forces and insurrections, or to prevent the loss of life and property. ‘his government is reluctant to believe that this condition of affairs was contem- es or expected by yourself or by the esident of the United States. I have therefore to ask you to inform me with the least delay whether you hold in- structions to enforce your policy with the use of arms in any event. I trust that you will be able in reply to give assurances that will tend to allay the apprehensions existing in the community. I have the honor to be with the highest consideration, Your excellency’s obedient servant, NFORD B. DOLE, Minister of Foreign Affairs. Mr. Willis to Mr. Dole. LEGATION OF THE UNITED STATES, HONOLULU, December 27, 18y3. Sir: Your communication of this date was delivered at 4 p.m. and would have received an immediate answer except for the state- ments reflecting upon the President of the United States and upon his diplomatic agent in this country, which, in view of their gravity, should, I respectfully submit, be set forth with more particularity and certainty. In order, therefore, to answer your com- munication as it deserves to be answered, 1 beg leave to call your attention to the fol- lowing clauses and sentences, which cannot be properly commented on or replied to until understood. (1) You refer in several places to “the attitude which you (the diplomatic agent of the United States) assumed” “the nat- ural construction of my attitude,” “the nat- ural inference from your attitude,” “in con- sequence of your attitude in this behaitf,” | “owing to your atitude the government has been compelled,” &c. “Attitude,” as is well understood, 1s ‘‘es- sentially and designedly expressive.” its object being “‘to set forth and exhibit some internal feeling.” If this is the accepted meaning of the words will you point out when and where and how the representative of the United | States “assumed” any “attitude” toward | the suporters of the provisional govern- | ment, or that government itself, other than | one “essentially and designedly expressive” of peace. (2) You assert that “at the time of your (my) arrival in this country the forces of this (your) government were organized and amply sufficient to suppress any internal disorder.” Will you inform me what con- nection this statement has or is desired to have with the government of the United States, or with the future action of its representative? Language Used in Public. 3. You refer to the language which you (1) have used in public, and in communica- tions to this (your) government, but you give neither the time, place or subject mat- fer of the “language” or ‘communication.’ 4. You call attention to the “published letter of the Secretary of State of the United States and the President’s message on the subject of the restoration of the queen,” but you quote the words of neither, so that if I were at liberty to discuss with you matters not properly subject to diplo- matic cognizance, I have not sufficient data to do so, as the Secretary's letter is not before me, and the President has trans- mitted to the Congress two messages on the subject referred to, both of which 1 assume you was familiar with at the time you wrote your communication. May 1 ask, therefore, to which message do you refer, or do you include both? 5. You further state that “after your (my) arrival, you (I) made communications re- 'g your policy, which were ambigu- ous I ask to who and when these “com- munications” were made and what were their contents? 6. You also say “your (my) language ex- pressed in public, declared that you (I) in- tended to perform some-act when the prop- er time arrived, without declaring what that act would be." May I inquire again, when and where and to what “public” was such language used? 7. You further say “this government has most earnestly sought from you some as- surance that force would not be used and has failed to obtain it.” Will you inform me at what time and in what manner your government “earnestly sought” the “assur- ance” referred to? In conclusion I would ask your careful consideration of the following statement: “Your (my) action has unfortunately arous. ed the passions of all parties and made it probable that disturbances may be created at any moment.” Before replying to the ve I think that your further attention culd be drawn to it, as I refuse to be- lieve that upon re-examination you wiil feel at liberty to affix your official signa- ture to such an extraordinary declaration. Hoping that you will enable me to reply “with the least delay,” as requested, by giving me the desired information I am, sir, with renewed assurances of friendly consideration, Very respectfully, ALBERT 8. WILLIS, E. E. and M. P., U. 3. A. Mr. Dole to Mr. Willis, DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, HONOULU, Dec. 29, 1898. Sir: Your excellency’s letter of December 27, referring to my communication of the same date, which requests information as to the nature of your instructions from your government in regard to the of force against this government, and asking for a more specific statement of matters therein contained, has been received. I desire to state that the arrival of rews- paper copies by the late imail, since my note to you was written, of the specia! of the President of the Unitel States to Con- gress on the Hawaiian matter, hax render- ed any further correspondence on the sub- ject of my letter unnecessary, as the mes- Sage satisfactorily answers my question as to future action of ‘he American #!ruin- istration toward the government, the wincle | Hawaiian matter naving been referred to Congress by the Prasideat. If, however, you still desire the specifi- cations requested, I will be ready to fur- nish them. With assurances of the highest considera- tion, etc., SAN®ORD B. DOLE, Minister of foreign attains. Mr. Willis to Mr. Dote. HONOLULU, December 29, 1893. Sir—I received your note of this date in answer to one from me of the 27th instant. Am I to understand that your communi- cation of the latter date is withdrawn? If this is your intention, as I hope it ts, I | would, for the best interests of all, suggest that the whole correspondence on the sub- | ject be withdrawn, with the understanding | that the original letters be returned to their | authors and that no copies be given to the | public or made a record by either govern- ment. With sincere regard, I am, &c., ALBERT 8. WILLIS. Does Not Withdraw. The next letter in the series of Mr. Willis’ notes was sent to him unsigned. It was as follows: DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, HONOLULU, January 1, 1894. Sir: Your excellency's communication of December 29,inquiring if my note amounted to a withdrawal of my communication on the subject referred to, has been received. It was not my intention to withdraw ny | of my letters, but merely to Inform you that | the arrival of newspaper copies of the spe- | cial message of the President of the United States on the Hawaiian matters made it unnecessary for me to press you for further answer to my question. With the highest appreciation of your | kindiy interest, I have the honor, ete. | (Not signed.) Minister of Foreign Affairs. Mr. Willis to Mr. Dole. | LEGATION OF THE UNITED STATES, HONOLULU, Jan. 1, 1804. | Sir: On the 27th ultimo, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, I received a letter communi- jeation from you, containing statements | which I am fully prepared to show are not warranted by the facts, seriously affecting | the President of the United States, and the representatives of the United States in this country. These charges and statements, if | accepted as the official views of your gov- ernment, demanded prompt answer and jequally prompt action on the part of the jSovernment of the United States to the end that the condition of things therein | at issue. I have the honor now to acknowsedge the receipt on last Friday, December 29, atl p.m., of a letter from You, stating that the | last message of the President of the United States tusface Yo answers your yues- tion as to the future action of ihe Aimer- ican administration toward this (your) gov- ernment.” You further say: “If, however, you still desire the sp2ciieitions requested 1 will be ready to furnish them. * | Gaudens, In reply to this last letter, I beg leave iTAR READERS AND THE POOR. Let All Subscribe Something, No Mat- ter How Little. Subscribers to 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 committce 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 threé months. Let every one give something, if it is on!y a dime. The contribution should be placed in an envelope with the accompanying eoupon, properly filled, and handed to Ihe Star's collector. Those who desire to do so may seni the envelopes directly to The Star office instead of waiting for the collector. COUPON. THE STAR SUBSCRIBERS’ FUND. Star 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 Evenia ais | eee S42 s nT aio 5 O Rzk . ze: & W FFy i of 8 = 4s 5 = ow 23: $ <a ow ose z 2 e088 & FOR THE RELIEF OF THE POOR. A Known Quantity. It is the practice of The Star to print on Saturday a sworn statement of its circulation day by day for the Preceding week. It would seem self- evident that the advertiser is entitled to this protection, but The Star is alone in this custom as far as Wash- ington is concerned. Below will be found the statement for the week just past. The average circulation exhibited is believed to be nearly, if not quite, double the combined circulation of the other Washington dailies, and fully five times that of its afternoon contemporary. CIRCULATION OF THE STAR” “EVENING SATURDAY, Jan. 18, 1894... MONDAY, Jan. 15, i804. TUESDAY, Jan. 16, 1994. WEDNESDAY, Jan. 11, 1894.0... . THURSDAY, Jan. 18, is04.. FRIDAY, Jan. 19, 1894... o+2+-34,183 Total. +-211,679 seeee BB BID 1 solemnly swear that the above statement rep- Fesents only the number of copies of ‘Tux EVEN- ING STAR circulated during the six secular days end- ing Friday, January 19, is%4—that ts, the num- berof copies actually sold, delivered, furnished ormalled, for valuable consideration, to bona fide Purchasers or subscribers, aud that none of the copies so counted were returned to or remain in the office unsold. J. WHIT. HERRON, Cashier Evening Star Newspaper Co. Subscribed and sworn to before me this twentieth day of January, A. Doisv4. A. B. KELLY, Notary Public, D. c. most respectfully to state, that if your first communication on this subject had been confined to the single question above mentioned, an immediate and satisfactory answer would have been given. That a different course was adopted, has been a scurce of sincere and profound regret to myself, as it will be, I know, to my gov- ernment, and this, for several reasons, among which not the least is that it brings for the first time the official mformation that the warlike preparations described by you were caused by and intended for the diplomacy and military representatives of the United States. Your communications on this subject be- ; ing official in character become part of the permunent records of this legation and are required to be transmitted to the govern- ment at Washington. In view of these facts and in the confi- dent belief that upon fuller consideration you would realize the great injustice of your statements, I wrote you a brief note, which was delivered at your residence on the night of Friday, December 20, express- ing the hope that your letter of the 27th instant was intended as a withdrawal of your first communication and stating that if such was the case I would, “for the best interests of all, suggest that the whole correspondence on the subject be with- drawn, with the understanding that the original letters be returned to their au- thors and that no copies be given to the public or made a record by elther govern- ment.” Having received no reply to this note, I took occasion last night (Dec. 31) to explain in an informal way to one of your mini: ters (Mr. Damon) that my note to you prompted by no improper or unfriendly spirit, but was intended to continue the amicable relations heretofore existing. ‘There was, in your letter of December 20, no withdrawal or modification of the state- ments and charges complained of, but, on the contrary, ah expression of “readiness,” implying ability to furnish the “specifica- tions requested.” I am just in receipt of your letter (which bears no signature) of this date in reply to my last note, in which you say, “It is not my intention to withdraw any of my letters, but merely to inform you that the arrival of newspaper copies of the special message of the President of the United States on the Hawaiian matter made it unnecessary for me to press you for further answer to my question.” Accepting the above as your decision, I | have now to ask that you furnish me, at your earliest convenience, with the desired specifications, as I wish to make immediate answer. With renewed assurances, etc., etc., ALBERT S. WILLIS, E.E. and M.P.U.S.A. ee TO BE CHANGED. Secretary Carlisle Opposed to the World's Fair Award Medal. ‘The world’s fair medal, designed by St. | the New York artist, and ap- proved by the world's fair committee of awards, will not be issued as designed. Secretary Carlisle has directed a suspension of the work of preparing the dies, and has also directed a modification of the St. Gaudens design in the interest of modern proprieties. The artist received $5,000 for his models of the medal. the protests against it and has ordered a change in the emblematic side of the medal. This will delay its completion for several weeks. oo —— DISTRICT IN CO: Local Mr. Compton has introduced a bill in the House, by request, declaring that the latest assessments of real estate taxes in the District of Columbia 1s excessive by reason of overrating by the assessors and the de- preciation of value of property and pro- viding that the rate of assessments for the payment of taxes for 1804 shall be that which was in effect previous to June 14, 1892. Persons who have already paid taxes for 1894 shall be allowed a rebate in pro- portion. Secretary Carlisle heeded | A STORY FROM THE WOOLLY WEST. How a Norwegian Boy Escaped on owshoes From Wolves. Brom the San Francisco Chronicle. Last winter, when the snow lay full five feet deep on a level in Colorado, Olaf Erics- son, a Norwegian youth of eighteen years, but as sturdy and as powerful as a full- grown man, left his home early in the morning to go to the top of Bear ridge to learn what prospect there was of trapping end shooting the fur-bearing animals. It was about eight miles to the crest of the ridge, and since he started early in the worning, with a lunch fo serve him at midday, he expected to be at home by sun- set. Of course, all of the labor of the journey lay in getting to the top of the ridge. When he should face about on his return gravity would bring him back in a few minutes, indeed, Olaf had once made the descent on skees in a little more than ten minutes. It was a prodigious task, though, to work his way to the top of the ridge. There had been a slight thaw a couple of days before, followed by a freeze, which resulted in making the surface of the snow almost as smooth as ice. Repeatedly the youth found himself slipping backward, and the brake was applied more than once to check his descent. 1t was absolutely impossible to ascend in a direct line, so he continually “tacked,” bearing first to the right and then far over to the left. The smoothness of the snow sometimes compelled such long tacks that when he had gone fully 100 yards he found himself only a few feet above his starting point. Once, to his dis- gust, he was actually lower. From this it will be understood how la- borious was the task he had set himself. Few would have pushed on in the face of such difficulties, trying enough to exhaust the most athletic frame. But the youth had made known his purpose to his parents before leaving home, and he grimly resolv- ed to reach the top if it took the entire day. And that is precisely the time it did take. It was growing dusk when at last he reached the crest, so worn out that he could not have gone a dozen yards farther. He had eaten his lunch long before ana fel. half famished, but he had discovered signs of the movement of the fur-bearing animals and was well pleased, therefore, with the result of his day’s work. He had learned what he set out to learn, and was now prepared to return. But never was Olaf so utterly worn out. Although little labor was involved in the arrowy descent, he must keep his wits about him, so as to act instantly and surely in steer- ing clear of the few rocks and trees in his path. “I shall rest a little while,” was his conclusion, as he squatted down on his skees, in a much more comfortable posture than it would seem possible to secure. He dropped asleep immediately, and there is no knowing how long he would have slept had he not been awakened by a star- tling occurrence. During his brief si the full moon rose above the far horizon. When he opened his eyes everything around seem- ed as light as day. The few stunted pines cast clear-cut shadows on the gleaming white surface, but in which ever direction he gazed he could distinguish objects for a long way. He did not see far, however. Not six feet off, and directly before him, stood an immense wolf, as motionless as a statue, eens, sharply at the doubled-up figure. Hé had approached so stealthily that Olaf could not understand what had awakened him. It must have been that subtle sense which often gives us warning of the approach of danger which otherwise would be fatal. Evidently the gaunt animal ‘was puzzled by what he saw. He was not accustomed to come upon a man in that Position, and was hesitating before leaping at the throat of the youth until some sort of explanation should present itself. Olaf, though startled, was cool and self- Possessed. Quietly passing his right hand back to his hip he drew his revolver and discharged two chambers at the motion- less wilf, which was so near that it was impossible to miss. With a yelp of mortal pain the brute leaped into the air, doubled up like a jack-knife, and, after a few con- vulsive struggles, lay still in the snow. And then Olaf made a still more alarming discovery. As he arose to a crouching po- sition, like a bicyclist under full speed, it seemed to him that there were idenly hundreds of wolves around him that were waiting the result of their leader's recon- noisance. They echoed the piercing cries of the fallen brute. Then they converged with headlong haste toward him and the young man on the snow shoes. Fully a score of the animals sprang savagely at their fallen companion, and fighting, snarl- ing, clawing, biting, literally tore him limb from limb before the breath had fairly left his body. They were frenzied with the scent of blood. This temporary diversion might mean life, and it might mean death, for the youth who had brought the leader low. None could have understood the dan- ger better than he, and none certainly could have faced it more coolly. Inasmuch the fighting group of brutes were immediately in his path, Olaf was obliged to diverge considerably to the right to avoid them. He shot forward with all the energy at command, but it took a few moments to acquire headway, and before he could do so the pack were plunging after | him. Casting one glance over his shoulder Olaf saw a large gaunt figure in the very act of leaping at his shoulders. He ducked his head and the wolf barely missed him, striking the snow just to the left and roll- ing over several times before he regained his feet. Looking back the fugitive saw the howling horde bearing down upon him with the speed of the wind. But the tron muscles of the youth were working like a steam engine. He was now very glad of the steep ascent which had given him such a hard climb, for now he had the full bene- fit of the law of gravitation, and he was a shooting downward with dizzying ve- locity. Olaf's descent was like the flight of a meteor. The fleetest animal could not keep pace with it, and with a grim smile on his honest countenance he rose more nearly to the upright posture, looked back and emit- ted a cry of triumph. The shout was pre- mature. Glancing again to the front a dozen or more wolves appeared in his path, and so close that it was impossible to avoid them by turning to the right or left. In- stantly he squatted and brought the long pole to the fore, like the spear of a boar hunter when the brute is charging, holding it rigid with all the power at his command. His charge was like the beak of an iron- clad under full steam. The wolves were tumbled right and left from his path,knock- ed senseless by the terrific impact. The next instant the youth was shooting be- low them. Indeed, so great was his speed that within ten minutes he kicked off his skees and entered the door of his own house. ———— es AN UNEXPLORED ALASKAN ISLAND. Its Queer Population of Indians, Prob- y of Mexican Origti From the San Francisco Chronicle. James Millar, who has long resided in Prince of Wales Island, and who, by rea- {son of his being the first white settler ‘and now controlling the largest interest, is referred to as the monarch of that island, has arrived here. Mr. Millar is located at Hunter's Bay, where he has been for four years in the business of | catching and salting salmon. The strange island of Prince of Wales, !on which Mr. Millar has elected to make his home, lies at the mouth of Dixon’s en- trance, and only about three miles from the northern line of British Columbia. The island is about 2») miles long and from ten | to thirty or forty miles wide. It is singular | in its make-up, having a fringe of lowland |all around. Toward the center are ridges of mountains, some of them reaching lofty heights and covered with perpetual snow. There is magnificent timber in great quant- lities, It consists of spruce, fir, hemlock, | splendid yellow cedar and a very superior | red cedar. | “The island has never been surveyed nor | explored,” said Mr. Millar, ‘and some day it must prove, I think, a most inviting field | for exploration. The Indians, of whom there are probably some 3,000, are scattered around the island shores in little villages, usually of about 100 inhabitants each. They consist of many different tribes. Most of those I came in contact with are Hydahs. There are between 300 and 400 of them at Hunter's Bay and they are quite ind trious as fishermen and salters of the sal mon. The Hydah Indians came up from the Queen Charlotte Islands many years ngo and made conquest, driving the native out. The former are very superior s. They are intelligent and pick up anything very quickly. I think they orig- maliy came from Mexico, as they much | resemble the Mexican race. Some of them, | 1 have noticed, have as fine faces as any white man and as full and fine beards. “Though Prince of Wales Island has many resources I do not think it will be of any use for agriculture. When I left, on December 11, there was some snow at Hun- tel Bay, but still it was not cold. My nearest white neighbors are at the Presby- terian missionary station of Howkan, 25 miles away. At my place there are no white persons except my wife and children and they are away for the winter.” Mr. Millar is of middle age and has a pronounced Scotch accent. He is of a type of the hardy pioneer only to be met with at such faraway outposts. THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 1894-TWENTY PAGES FINANCE AND TRADE. The Long Promised Rout of the Bears Seems Imminent. TRADERS LOOK FOR HIGHER PRICES, Bank Statement Shows a Good Increase In Loans, GENERAL MARKET REPORTS. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. NEW YORK, Jan. 20.—The opening of today’s stock market showed an improve- ment over night varying from 1-2 to 1 1-4 per cent, Lake Shure, for the third time in succession, having scored the greates: ad- vance over closing figures. London was trading at an advance, but owing to the small volume of business was not a factor in our market. The early pace was a trifle too rapid to last and prices reacted at the close, but not without slight gains over yesterday's best figures. The sentiment of the room is now clearly in favor of continued 'mprove- ment and shorts save suddeniy developed considerable uneasiness over theif position. The undertone of the market is gutoing strength daily and the long-promised bear panic at last se2ms imminent. Commission houses are advising their clients to keep out of the market unless their sympathies are on the long side, and predict a gradual broadening of the popu- jar sentiment in favor of restored values. The Grangers were strong under an in- creased demand, due to encouraging re- ports and a relative improvement in net earnings. The probable decrease in North. west earnings is said to have been great! exaggerated by Chicago advices, and trad- ers bought the stock sold several days ago, resulting in an advance of 1 per cent to 103 1-8. Rock Island gained 3-4 per cent to 68 3-8, St. Paul gained 3-4 to 59 7-8 and Burlington gained 7-8 to 76 1-8. Lake Shore was conspicuously active and somewhat erratic in its movements, selling up 2 per cent in the first hour to 127 1-2 and reacting at the close to 126 1-2. New York Central gained 1 1-4 per cent to 101 1-4 on moderate buying, and West- ern Union was barely steady around 85 1-2. The industrials were strong in early deal- ings but closed at fractional concessions from opening prices. The banks have gained over 13% millions in lawful money, which with the increase of U% millions in loans brings the deposits up to $14,400,000, Notwithstanding the addi- tional reserve required against the increase in deposits the banks have added over 10 millions to the surplus reserve, bringing that item up to $102,750,000 above legal requirements. The increase in loans is a most encourag- ing feature and shows that money is once more finding its way back to the legitimate channels of trade. The statement, in ce- tail, is as follows: Reserve increased $!i),- 170,775; loans increased $1,500,0. specie increased $5,326,400; legals increas=] %,- 442,500; deposits increased $14,392,500, and circulation decreased $235,200, The more conservative operators express themselves as being satisfied with the prog- ress made during the week and are con- fident that the tide of improvemen: has set in and that professions] manipulation will for the present, at least, be relegated to second place. ———__—_. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. The following are the opening, the “hi and the lowest and the closing prices of the New York stock market today, as reported by Corson & Macartney. members New York stock exchange. Messrs. Moore & Schley, No. 80 imgton Stock Exchange. Sales—regular call—12 o'clock m. North O street railroad 38, $1,000 at we 84 Government, Bonds.—United States 4s, 112% bid, 113% asked; 48, coupon, 112% SoS Lote betes ‘ater Stock currency 7s, 1901, 115 ‘30-year fund. gold Gs, 114 bid. by & Stock cur- cy 7 1908, 120 a currency, pg whgheelnga tyson cel = town railroad conv. @s, Ist, 1; 30 asked. Washington and Georgetor Tailroad conv. Gs, 2d, 135 bid, 150 asked. Masonic Hall Association 5s, 103 bid. Wa: ion Market + Ist Ge, 105) bid, 110 asked. Washington Market Company imp. 1 ih iting eee pec Trust 5s, 1905, A. & 0., 100 American ‘Set 5 bid. American ceurity and ‘Trust 5a, 1905, F. & A., 100 bid. Amer. can Security and Trust 5s, 1906, A. & O., 100 bid. Washington Light Infantry, 1st, 6s, 100 bid. Wash- ington Light Infantry, 2d,’ 7s, "9s bid. Washington Gas Company, wer. A,’6s, 115 bid. Washington Gas Companys, ser. B, Gs, 116 bid. Washington Gas Company, conv. Gs, 129 bid. ‘ington railroad 6s, 100 asked. Chesapeake and Potomac T 100 asked. Capitol and North O st “So, ankeds Si wallrend 8S bid. 90 letropolitan railroad f° 109 bid. United States "Blecarte Light conv. Say 116 National Bank | Stocks.—Bank of Washington, 300 bid, 350 asked. Bauk of Republic, 200 bid, 240 asked. “Metropolitan, 200 bid, 300 asked. Central, d. Bec bid. Farmers and M 250 bid. 170 bid. Citizens’, 115 Railroad Stocks.—Washington and own, 200 bid, 325 asked. Metropolitan, 80 bid, 96 asked. Columbia, 55 bid, 70 asked. Capitol and North O street. 35 asked. Eckington and Soldiers’ Home, 35 Georgetown aud Tenally’ fon, 150 National’ Union, ‘12 bid. 15 | id, 160 asked. Corcoran, 65 bid, 80 asked. Co- lJumbla, 13 bid, 15 asked: G American, 150 Piasked. People's, 9 bid, Shy axked"Lincold, 4 e's, [ titles Inenrance Stocke.—Reeat Esta se tle Insurance 8. —I bid, 125 asked. Create, Bille, 6% bia, vy Rag siete | working a vid. | Ye Chicage Grain and Provision Markets. Reported Bilsby bankers (CHICAGO, Jan. 20, 1996 for all ills.” A field of mandioca looks lke of young peach about five feet te ih 4 7 by the natives. ed toa fine pulp, and until all the jul i E g 7 i i i i E i ; i 2 ! if te ground a little differently it rowroot”—while still another process changes it to the beautiful white “tapioca,” so nutritious and palatable. Work in the mandioca mill is considered very unhealthy, and is generally confined to slaves. There is but one variety of the plant that is harmless, and that ts the strange herb with a beautiful white flower; that we cail yucca. This was the that grew up in memory of the little ‘ ag id LOVE OF MUSIC IN WALES. Every Church in the Principality Hes Its Choir of Fine Voices. From the Westminster Review. Every church and ct im every village and town has its choir, often numbering sixty, seventy or a hundred voices, and every choir has its musical prodigies, lead- TRICKS OF THE TRADES. How to “Deacon” Apples at Both Ends of the Market Barrels. AQS | From the Boston Herald. “Apples are apples this year,” remarked Uncle Dave, as the four old-timers again met to crack chestnuts. “Yes, boys, dear is the word. I priced a barrel of Baldwins this morning, and $4 was asked. 1 bought the barrel, and had ft sent to the house. it was 4 Stiff price, but they were good apples.” “How do you know that?” queried Old Bob. “Why, I had the man open the barrel, and could see for myself.” Telephone Stocks. apeake and Potomac, +44 ‘bid Graphophone, 2 bid, 2% asked. Miscel Stocks L laneous shit bid. “Washington Brick Machine 83 “Walt giect Bun Run 15 bid '20 asked. Penna L id, . umatic Gun Ca ee. Lincoln Hall, 100 asked. Inter-Ocean Buil ed. Ivy City Brick, +100 asked. Nor- folk and Washington Steamboat, 100 asked. ‘Safe Depostt and Trust Companies.—National Safe Deposit and Trust Company, 120 bid. 185 asked Washington Loan and Trust, 113% bid, 125 asked. American Security and Trust, 126 129 asked. * Ex. Div. —_——__ Baltimore Markets. BALTIMORE, Md., Jan. 20.—Flour dull and changed—receipts, 5.580 barrels; shipment barrels. Wheat guict—No. 2 astute January, Giyadty, February, oshadane > GSiaGS%; steamer No. 2 ja6l; millin wheat by ample, @—receipts, 2, 004" bushel stock, 1,116,914 bush: corn Arm —unixed sales, 50,000 bushels. Oats steady-No. 2 whi Western, 35; No. 2 do., 32%a33—receipits, 12,000 bushels; stock, 200,056 "bushels. Rye steady —No, 48—stock, 57,990 bushels, Hay. firm. to chotce timothy, $15a$16. Grain freights quiet, un- changed. Cotton quiet—middiing, Se. wteady =lial4. Coffee quiet—Rio cargoes, fair, 19%; No. “Still, the barrel may have been ‘dea- coned,’ remarked Old Bob. “ what does that mean?” “I'll tell you,” said Old Bob. ing and putting up apples practice of ‘deaconing,’ as very extensively followed, § largest term ‘deaconing’ originated in some one holding the office “At first the appies at one end of incident led to an improvement. a Maine town, who understood one time sold @ barrel of opened and found to contain a very quality; whereupon the customer, feeling that he had been imposed upon, plaint to the seller, who very served that he must have opened at the wrong end. ‘This experience, er, made him more careful in putting up his apples. Instead of ‘deaconing’ the barrels a one end he ‘deaconed’ them at both ends. 7, 18%. Other art ur . 20.—Virginia 3s, 69 bid: Con- Vi solidated Gas bonds, 112% asked; do. stocks, S7%a