Evening Star Newspaper, January 24, 1894, Page 2

THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 1894~TWELVE PAGES. hard on the boys, many of whom wished to see Jacksonville and the sights contain- ed in it. So this afternoon several of them quietly Watched their opportunity to “run the guard,” and got down town before their absence was noticed. As soon as it was @iscovered details were sent out to hunt up the boys, and the sight of these armed men resulted in the startling stories noted above. sheila te JERSEY’S SENATORIAL MUDDLE. ‘The Supreme Court W Be Asked to Straighten It Gut. TRENTON, N. J., Jan. 24.—Attorney Gen- eral Stockton this morning verified the re- port that the supreme court would be ap- pealed to by himself and Gov. Werts to straighten out the senatorial muddle. Just what steps are to be taken to bring the matter before the court without delay they have not decided yet. but the iaw provides that a special term of the supreme court may be convoked at any time by the chief Justice, with the assent of two associate Justices, and there is therefore no ground for the statement circulated in some quar- ters that no special session of the court can be held without the passage first of an ena- bling act by the legislature. Attorney General Stockton infor.ned the United Press reporter that he has held two conversations with Gov. Werts on the sub- Ject and the conclusion reached by them was that the court should be appealed to without further delay. ‘The attorney general was surprised to learn that the republican sen- ators intended to oppose the proceeding so far as they were able to. “Why,” said the attorney general, “they have expressed the greatest anxiety to have the matter settled end they are opposing the only proper course for a solution of the complications.” The attorney general intimated that while the republicans had been apprised of the Proposed proceeding and their assent sot t, still objections would not be heeded, as the welfare of the state was at stake. Chief Justice Beasley was also interviewed about the matter this morning. He said that if the governor and attorney general applied for an extraordinary session of the court it should be convoked, but he had as yet not been communicated with about it. ntilanelliieenionny EXAMINATION. CANDIDATES ON Aspirants for Senator Walthall’s Seat Tell Their Po! jeal Convictions. CHICAGO, Jan. 24.—A Herald special from Jackson, Miss., says: The sensation of last night's democratic caucus was the announcement by Gov. Stone of his with- @rawal from the Senatorial race. He was the first speaker and, in answer to the questions propounded, said that he favored unconditional repeal of the Sher- man act, that he feared its further opera- tion would make unsound currency. He opposed the repeal of the state bank tax and stood with his party on the tariit. He claimed the injection of the silver question into the party's councils at this time would have a tendency to injure the democratic party. He was followed by Congressman Allen, Judge Campbell and A. J. McLarin Mc- Claurin. They all took strong grounds favorable to silver, and, in reply to the Questions, they all responded that they ‘were opposed to the unconditional repeal of the Sherman law, fully indorsed the ac- tions of Senators George and Walthall in the Senate on that question, stood with their party on the tariff and favored the repeal of the 10 per cent tax on state The withdrawal of Gov. Stone means the election of a strong free coinage man cf the George and Walthall stripe. Congressman Allen made a most hnumor- ous speech, and said his record was so well known that “he who ran could read.” ————— THE PRESIDENTS TRIP. Arrival at Jersey City at a Hour This Mornig. NEW YORK, Jan. 24.—President Cleve- Jand, Miss Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, the President's sister, and Private Secretary Thurber arrived in Jersey City at 4:30 o’cleck this morning on a special train, which left Washington at 10:30 o'clock last night. The train was made up of President Roberts’ private car and the Pullman pal- ace car “Anthony.” Both cars were run on the express boat Maryland, which was lying in waiting at the Pennsylvania freight @cck. The Maryland left immediately for 128th street, North river, where the cars ‘were placed on the New York, New Haven and Hartford tracks. The party goes io Hartford to attend the funeral of Henry E. Hastings, the President's nephew, who died of typhoid fever. The funeral will take place at 2 o’clock this afternoon. Mr. Cleveland will return to the White House on Thursday. All the members of the party were asleep ‘when the train arrived in Jersey City. Arrival at Hartford. HARTFORD Conn., Jan. 24.—President , Cleveland arrived in this city at 9 o'clock this morning. Owing to the fact that knowledge of the President's visit had been kept from the public, there were but few persons at the station when the party ar- rived. Upon the arrival of the train the President and party were driven across Bushnell Park to the residence of his sister, Mrs. Anna Cleveland Hastings, where he will remain during the day. ——.__—_. OIL EXCITEMENT IN OHIO. Early lis “Shot” That Are Flow- ing Rapidly. FOSTORIA, Ohio, Jan. 24.—The oil ex- eitement in this city and vicinity is run- ning very high. Maloney well, No. 1, which has been flowing from % to 200 barrels | daily for the past three weeks, was shot yesterday with sixty quarts of glycerine and started off at the rate of twenty-five barrels an hour. The Wiseman well has been drilled deeper and the work of pump- ing the oil began, and is now flowing at the rate of 200 barrels per day. Six wells are being drilled in sight of these two wells, two of which will be in operation this week, and a large number of are being erected. —_>—__ MILLS ARE RESUMING. More Indications of a Revival of Busi- mess, YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, Jan. 24—One by one the mills are resuming, and in a short time everything will be going steady. A Prominent mill man said today: “The manufacturers are not making anything for stock, but are getting in orders every day. Orders that are to be used imme- diately will be filled first and those that ere not so pressing will be used to fill in the remainder of the time and will keep the mills running.” CHILICOTHE, Ohio, Jan. 24.—The Chil- icothe Unton Shoe Co., one of the largest industries in the city, which has been shut down since last May, has increased its capital and will resume work tomorrow. hillliaee Suing for $10,000 Damages for Slander CHICAGO, Jan. 24.—An Inter-Ocean spec- fal from Terre Haute, Ind., says: The sen- sational $10,0u0 slander suit of Mrs. Olive J. Hamiiton, wife of Charles H. Hamilton, against James H. Robinson began yester- day, with over a hundred witnesses and an array of distinguished lawyers. Robinson is a wealthy farmer and ex-Consressman Lamb ts one of the attorneys in the de- fense. The allegation is that Robinson made the statement that Mrs. Hamilton had committed adultery with Edward S. Cummins. The evidence is very sensational, @s the defense is attempting to justify. —— | Amother Chicago-Milwaukee Road. MILWAUKEE, Wis., Jan. 24.—There is a great deal more activity on the part of the eutside railroads that want to come to Mil-| Waukee than is generally supposed. Pres- ident Hansen of the Merchants’ Associa- tion states that he has been notified that two companies were now engaged In mak- | ing surveys between this city and Chicago, | Preparatory to taking definite action. For some time past a party of surveyors have been busy marking out a line between this city and Racine, working north from Racine. University. » LAFAYETTE, Ind. Jan. 24.—The new engineering laboratory ef the pavilion hall | @f Purdue University was destroyed by fire last night. The fire started by escaping Ratural gas in the boller room, which ex- ploded. The buildings cost $100,000 and con- * tained apparatus valued at $0,000, all of which was almost a total loss. The insur- ence is believed to be light. LATE NEWS BY WIRE. Sen ed Bea Ocean Steamers Begin a Race to London. |TEN THOUSAND MINERS 10 STRIKE ie Fatal Railway Wreck Caused by a Broken Rail. LAURA MAPLESON DEAD. Pe ee ALL OHIO MINES TO BE CLOSED. The Miners Refuse to Accept the Re- duction Proposed. CHICAGO, Jan. 24—A Columbus, Ohio, special to the Tribune says: “Ten thousand miners of Ohio have thrown down the gage of battle to the operators. ‘They have re- fused to accept a reduction in wages. “The state executive bourd of the United Mine Workers of America, representing the ten subdistricts, counted the vote on the proposed reduction, and it was lost by @ majority of 500 votes. “The officials of the union favored the ac- ceptance of a reduction. They argued that a failure on the part of the miners to pur- sue this course meant months of idlcuess and destitution for the families of the thousands of workingmen in the mining districts of the state. The miners demand the 70 cents a ton scale up to May 1. This will close all the Ohio coal mines. “Eight hundred miners are idle in the Kanawha valley, ard many are entirely without food.” Deputy Sheriffs’ Called Out. WASHINGTON, Pa., Jan. 24.—Yesterday a number of Belgian miners from Mansfield started for McDonald. Their ranks were increased along the route, and when Mc- Donald was reached fully 200 men were in line. They visited the Star, Champion and Jumbo mines, and in an excited manner endeavored to induce the miners to join the strike. A valuable cable, several coal cars and a blacksmith shop were destroyed. The mine owners telegraphed for the sher- iff and deputies. Four of the officers re- sponded, and quiet was speedily restored. Everything is quiet today, and the mines are running with a full force. a BEGUN A LONG RACE. The Stenmers New York id Majestic Leave With Mail for London. NEW YORK, Jan. 24.—The steamers New York and Majestic, which left for England today, both carry mail, and there is much interest to see which will deliver it firat in London. The distance from this port to Southampton is 3,100 miles; to Queenstown 2,890. The New York is able to make the journey to Southampton in about six and one-half days, and the special train to Lon- don, which leaves immediately after the ship’s arrival, makes London in one hour and forty minutes. The Majestic should reach Queenstown in about six days. At Queenstown the mails are taken off and sent by rail across the island and then by boat to Liverpool, the time consumed in all being about nine hours. The steamers left their piers Practically at the same time. Off the Battery th - ceeded neck and neck. si Scan Si LAURA SCHIRMER MAPLESON DEAD. A Severe Cold Developed Into a Fa: Case of Pneumon NEW YORK, Jan. .24—Laura Schirmer Mapleson, the prima donna and wife of Col. Henry Mapleson, the impressacio, died at noon today at the Everett House. She contracted a severe cold on January 3 while playing in “The Fencing Master” at Pittsburg, Pa. She was ill when she arrived here next day. Pneumonia devel- oped and despite the attendan ‘perts caused her death. ne —— CAUSED BY A BROKEN RAIL. The Engineer of a Passenger Train Crushed to Death. CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Jan. 24.—A Bur- lington, Cedar Rapids and Northern train was wrecked three miles south of Potts- ville last evening by a broken rail. The engine and four cars left the track and were overturned. Engineer Wencil Schef- fronik of this city, was caught under the engine tank and crushed to death. Fire- man Cronin jumped and escaped with slight injuries. A wrecking train cleared the track and traffic has been resumed. The dead man had been in the employ of the company for ten years. The financial loss is small. —__ TORTURED BY BRIGANDS. They Tried to Extort Money From a Wealthy Spaniard. MADRID, Jan. 24—A most barbarous outrage ic reported from Arcos de la Fron- tera, in Andalusia, thirty miles northeast of Cadiz. Two brigands entered the house of Senor Jose Castillo, who has the reputa- tion of being quite wealthy, and seized and blindfolded him. Castillo's niece, who was in the house, was also seized, and bound hand and foot. The brigands then demanded that Cas- tillo inform them where his money was. The latter refused to tell, whereupon the brizands, drawing knives, proceeded to mutilate Castillo in a frightful manner. They jhen took thelr prisoner and sus- pended ‘him in a deep well, threatening to drop him to the bottom uniess he disclosed the hiding place of the money. Suffering terrible agony from the injuries inflicted upon him, and not doubting that his cap- tors would put their threats Into execution. Castillo told them where he had hidden his money. The bandits, went to the place and found only $8, which they seized. Finding that that was the only money on the prem- ises, the two brigands started to depart, but a friend of Castillo,who had seen that there was something wrong at Castillo's house, and suspecting that robbery was being com- mitted, notified the police, who arrived just as the thieves were going away. Both the brigands were at once arrested. The police learned that two women servants in the house had aided the brigands in en- tering, and they, too, were taken into cus- tody. "It is doubtful if Castillo will survive his injuries. —— FIGHTING THE PACIFIC MAIL. A Proposition for the P: way to R: Its Own Steamers. SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 24.—J. 8. Leeds, manager of the California Traffic Associa- tion, departed for New York last evening. He is vested with extraordinary powers by the North American Navigation Company, his mission being to treat with the Panama Railroad Company and to secure from that corporation the best terms which it may be Possible to make for continuation in some forms of the competition by sea with the trans-continental railways. The North American Navigation Company, which was conceived through the efforts of the State Traffic Association, is in a bad way, and may not be able to keep its own chartered steamers afloat. The company has been doing a losing business, and re- cently called upon the Traffic Association for $100,000 to make good its present con- tract with the Panama Railway Company. This contract expires May 1 next. Mr. Leeds goes to New York with almost absolute power vested in him by resolution of the directors of the North American Company at a meeting held on Saturday last. He is empowered to open negotiations looking to a transfer of the North Ameri- can Company, its assets and influence, to the Panama corporation. The Panama rail- road, under the corporate name of the North American Navigation Company,would be enabled to operate its own steamers on the Pacific, as it now does on the Atlantic with the Columbia line. The Pacific Mail has been driven out of Colon by the steam- ers of the Columbian line. The intent of the plan outlined would be to drive the steamers of the Pacific Mail out of Panama. The second proposition is that the Pana- ma railroad shail put on its own line of steamers between San Francisco and Pana- ma and that the North American Company shall use all its influence and it may add something of subsidy to keep the Panama steamers afloat. This would be done largely through the Traffic Association. Barry Baldwin, president of the California ‘Veatfic Association, is now in the east. |chief clerks of the various bureaus. HIS RESIGNATION ACCEPTED. Senator Walth: Has Received a Let- ter From the Governor of Mississippi. ‘This is the last day of Senator Walthall’s service in the Senate, and his short term which expires March 4, 1895. He was not in the Senate chamber today. He has re- ceived the following letter from Gov. Stone of Migsissippi accepting his resignatiog as Senator: STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE, JACKSON, Miss., Jan. 19, 184. Hon. E. C. Walthall, United States Senstor, Washington, D. C. My Dear General: I have the honor to TRIAL OF DR. LEON. It Was Begun Before Judge Cole This Morning. The Court Forced to Adjourn Without Completing the Jury—Twelve Men Challenged. ° The trial of Dr. Edward Leon for murder was begun before Judge Cole in Criminal Court No. 2 this morning, but, as is in- acknowledge the receipt of your letter of | variably the case In such causes here in the 17th instant, inclosing a tender of your resignation of the office of Senator in the | Congress of the United States, to take effect on the 24th day of the present month. Realizing that no alternative is before me, but that I must consent to your with- drawal from the councils of the nation, where you have served your state and mine with such distinguished ability, constancy and faithfulness, I reluctantly accept your | resignation with feelings of the most sin- cere and profound regret, in which I am sure the great mass of the people of Mis- sissippi unhesitatingly join. While it may not be denied that Missis- stppi has honored you with her best gifts, she has ever been amply rewarded in the splendid achievements of her able, gifted and distinguished son. The people of Mississippi are deeply con- cerned in the matter that has impelled you to the step taken, and with earnest hope and united voices pray for the restoration of your health, in which none more de- voutly join than Your friend and obedient servant, (Signed) J. M. STONE. High Estimation of His Associates, The high estimation in which Senator Walthall of Mississippi is held by his asso- clates in the Senate is well shown by the following correspondence. Senator Mander- son of Nebraska received from Senator Hoar of Massachusetts, after it became known that Senator Walthall had tendered his resignation, a letter in which he sug- gested that the kindly and affectionate feeling toward the retiring Senator take the form of a banquet to be tendered to him by his associates in the Senate. “Acting upon this suggestion, the following letter was transmitted by Senator Manderson to Senator Walthall: SENATE CHAMBER, January 22, 1594. My Dear Senator Walthall: I inclose herewith a letter received by me yesterday from our esteemed associate, Hon. George F. Hoar of Massachusetts. I know that he voices the desire of all your associates in the Senate of the United States,without dis- tinction of party. Those of us on the repub- ican side who have had association with you during your term of office in the Sen- ate feel deep regret that you are about to resign your position as a Senator from the state of Mississippi and deplore the causes that have induced it. It is our hearty wish that you may soon be restored to health and be able to again take up the work in- trusted to you by your state and which you are so abundantly qualified to perform. I hope you may be able to fix an early date when the Senators of the United States may testify their great esteem and hearty affection fur you at a banquet, to which we will desire to invite other of your friends. Very truly yours, CHARLES F. MANDERSON. Hon. E. C. Walthall, United States Senate. Mr. Walthall's Reply. This morning the following reply was re- ceived from Senator Walthall on the eve of his departure for his home in Mississippi: UNITED STATES SENATE WASHINGTON, My Dear Senator I have been deeply gratified by the re- ception of your letter of yesterday, in which you express the regret of yourself and oth- er Senators that I am about to resign my position as a Senator from the state of Mississippi, and ask me to fix an early date when the Senators of the Umited States may testify their appreciation of myself at a banquet, to which uthers of my friends would be invited. The cordial terms in which you convey this request, and your references to the feelings cherished for myself personally by my republican sociates in the chamber, which are emphasized by the letter of Sena- tor Hoar, inclosed in your own, are most sensibly felt by me, and render your invita- tion no ordinary compliment. But my ar- rangements for departure tomorrow night with my family were made prior to the re- ceipt of your,communication, and I am, therefore, compelled to decline your kind request. It is now nearly rine years since I took my seat in the Senate, and though in that period there have been serious and weighty differences of opinion in the body, I am most happy to recall at this hour the cour- tesy and kindness which I have uniformly received from all my brother Senators. I feel how much my humble endeavors in the public service has been aided and | | the District, the court was forced to ad- journ for the day after a fruitless attempt of about an hour and one-half to obtain a Jury of twelve men, good and true. Leon is charged with the murder on Oc- tobér 31 last of “a certain male child” of Miss Estelle E. Beach, a young womag cf this city, the death of the babe being al- leged to have resulted from an abortion claimed to have been performed by Leon on Miss Beach on the 20th of last October. District Attorney Birney and his assistant, Mr. Lewin, represented the government, while Messrs. Wm. A. Cook and Z. T. Cason appeared for the prisoner. The court room was literally packed with an expect- ant throng of men and boys when Judge Cole ascended the bench and inquired if both sides were ready. District Attorney Birney replied that the government was, and Mr. Cook explained that the defendant was as near ready as he well could be. The regular panel of jurors were then sworn to answer inquiries of the court, prosecution and defense 1e- specting their qualifications as jurors in the case. After ascertaining that the jurors held no opinion as to the guilt or innocence of the prisoner, that they had no bias or prejudice against him, and that there was no reason why they could not render a fair and im- partial verdict, based alone on the law and evidence in the case, Judge Cole turned the talesmen over the district attorney, who inquired of them whether they were ac- quainted with Leon ro with Miss Beach, and whether they had any consclentious scruples against capital punishment. Then the talesmen were examined by counsel for the defense, who inquired if they had read or talked of the case, whether they had formed or expressed an opinion, and asked many other similar questions. Challenged the Whole Twelve. Geo. F, Megee, Mathew McNally, Wm. J. Thorowgood, Wm. Holmead, W. H. Coving- ton, Henry Bredekamp, Geo. C. Collison, Chas, G. Schorth, E. Pierce Walsh, Arthur Burt, Chas. E. Galliher and George Pimper were the first twelve talesmen called into the box. Mr. Burt stated that he had a bias against the prisoner, which he thought would operate against him, and after many inquiries made by court and counsel re- specting that bias, Judge Cole finally decid- ed that Mr. Burt was disqualified, and James H. Cathell took his place in the box. Thereupon Mr. Cook inquired if the defense could challenge one or more jurors at a time. “You can now twely, challenge one or all has twenty peremptory challenges and the government five.” “Well, then, our honor,’’ remarked Mr. allenge the whole twelve.” , emptied the box, and the following thirteen men on the regular panel were examined: David K. Meredith, Chas. W. Downing, Fenton Brewer, Wm. Wan- stall, John M. Birckhead, Wm. W. Riley, Wm. H. Brinkley, Henry 8. Thrift, John M. McClintock, W. S. Henry, Henry Nay- jor, jr., James E. Bromweil and Henry Kuhn. Mr. Downing and Mr. Bromwell, stating that they had fixed opinions, were declared by the court to be disqualified, and Mr. Kuhn was excused because of sickness. That left but ten men in the box, subject to the eight peremptory challenges of the defense and the five of the prosecu- tion, and after cautioning the ten men against talking about or discussing the case Judge Cole discharged them until to- morrow morning, directing the clerk to summon forty additional talesmen. The court then adjourned for the day, and Leon was taken back to jail. tan 2 sa CAPITOL TOPICS. Mr. MecCreary’s Hawatian Resolution. Representative McCreary,chairman of the House committee on foreign affairs, intro- duced late yesterday afternoon a resolution embodying the policy of the democratic membe-s of the committee on the subject of Hawaii. The resolution is as follows: Resolved, first, That it is the sense of this: House that the action of the United States minister in employing United States naval forces and illegally aiding in overthrowing the constitutional government of the Ha- strengthened by their generous considera-| Waiian Islands in January, 1898, and In set- tion and sympathy. happiness and continued usefulness to the great country which has devolved upon them one of its highest trusts. Very truly yours, (Signed) E. C, WALTHALL. Hon. Charles F. Manderson, U. 8. Senate. The expressions of regret at the loss of Senator Walthall to the Senate are by no means confined to one side of the cl Boer. I part from them with | the most heartfelt wishes for their heaith, | His gentlemanly deportment, conscientious | performance of duty and great ability hav endeared him to his republican associat a well as those who are of the same political | faith. Upon the committe on military af- fairs he has done important and valuable work, and has been most acceptable to his repulican associates on the committee, as its chairman. Between him and those who fought on the side of the Union during the war the relation has always been very close. In many of the battles of the west the com- mands of Senators Walthall and Manderson came in direct conflict, and this fact has helped toward mutual respect and esteem. ————+e+ __—. TO PROVIDE FIRE ESCAPES. For Safety of the Printing Office and the Maltby Building. Senator Vest is resolved that no new loopholes of danger shall be left at the printing office pending the final selection of a site and the erection of a new building. By direction of the committee on public buildings and grounds of the Senate today he introduced the following resolution, which was passed without division: “Resolved, That there be erected three fire escapes and three bridges at the gov- ernment printing office at a cost not to ex- ceed $2,500, and two fire escapes at the Maltby building not to exceed $1,300, and that said work shall be done in strict ac- cordance with the instructions of, and un- der the supervision of, the architect of the Capitol extension, and under the regulations made by the Commissioners of the District of Columbia, and that the sum of $3,800, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby apropriated.”” 2 Bering Sea Court Accounts. The statement that the accounts of the representatives in the arbitration of the Bering sea controversies with Great Britain are settled by the second controller is er- roneous. Accounts from the State Depart- ment are settled by the first controller, and it fs understood that he has not finally passed on the accounts of the Bering sea arbitration. o Revenye Marine Orders, The following revenue marine orders have been issued: First Assistant Engineer F. B. Randall, assigned to the Rush, at San Francisco; Second Assistant Engineer Eu- gene Balleta, assigned to the Corwin, at San Frencisco, and Second Assistant En- gineer John J. Herrick, assigned to the Per- ry, at Wilmington. The Spanish Cigar Makers to Be Re- tarned to Cuba. Secretary Carlisle and Superintendent Stump have practically decided, though the order is not yet issued, that the Spanish cigar makers who came to Key West under contract will have to return to Cuba and warrants for their arrest, unless they vol- untarily return, will be issued and place¢ in the hands of the United States marshal to serve. ——__—_+ e+ ____ Regulating the Hours of Clerks. Two conferences were held in the room of the chief clerk of the Department of the Interior yesterday between the heads and The purpose of these meetings was to devise means of more effectually registering the efficiency of clerks. It was determined that clerks would not be allowed to receive visitors without official permission, and that no loafing between the hours of 9 and 4, save at lunch time, would be permitted. | | | ting up in its place a provisional govern- ment not republican in form and in opposi- tion to the will of the majority of the peo- ple, was contrary to the traditions of our republic ang the spirit of our Constitution, and should be, and ts, condemned. Second, That we heartily approve the pzjnciple announced by the President of the United States that interference with the domestic affairs of an independent nation is contra: to the spirit of American institu- and it is further the sense of this that the annexation of the Hawaiian Islands to our country or the assumption of a protectorate over them by our govern- ment is uncalled for and inexpedient; that the people of that country should have ab- solute freedom and independence in pursu- ing theiz own line of policy, and that for- eign intervention in the political affars of the islands will not be regarded with indif- ference by the government of the United States. The Appropriation Bt The House committee on appropriations will have two of their bills completed this week, and ready for report to the House next week, after the tariff bill is out of the way. These are the pension and District of Columbia bills. The pension bill. will carry an appropriation of $150,000,000, the amount of the estimate furnished by Com- missioner Lochren. The appropriations for the current year were about $165,500,000, but the officials of the pension bureau, both in the last administration and in this, are of opinion that high water mark in the ex- penditure for pensions has been passed. The amount of the District bill will not vary materially from that of the bill for the current year—about $5,500,000. Une! a Post Office Files, The joint House and Senate committee to investigate the condition of the files of the Post Ofice Department today reported to the House that there are about seventy tons of files and records in that office, | which are of no value and should be de- | stroyed. ______+e CONDITION OF NATIONAL BANKS. A Marked Improvement Shown in the Report of the Controller. The report of the condition of national banks in the United States on December 19 last has just been issued by Controller Eckels. A comparison with the report of October 3 sheds much light on the improved condition of national banks. An increase of $23,000,000 loans and discounts, cember 19 being $1,§ increase, $5,000,000, aggregate, $17,747,000 stocks, securities, &c., increase, $11,000,000, aggregate, $159,000,000; due from approved reserve agents, increase, $54,000,000, aggre- gate, $212,000,000; due from other national banks, increase, $14,000,000, aggregate, $108,- 000,000; gold coin, and gold treasury certifi- cates, increase, $19,000,000, aggregate, $196, 00,000; dividends unpaid, decrease, $1,6 000, aggregate, $1,217,000; Individual depot its, Increase, $88,000,000, aggregate, $1,539,. 399,000; notes and bills rediscounted, de- crease, $10,000,000, aggregate, $11,465,000; bills payable, decrease, $7,000,000," aggre- gate, $14,388,000; other Habilities, decrease, 28,000,000, aggregate, 5. is shown in the aggregate on De- 53,000,000; overdraft The Secretary of the Interior today issued a requisition on the treasury for $12,025,000 for the quarterly payment of pensions. The agencies, as fol- hiladelphia, $i,- 000; Louisville, 000, and Indian- Knoxville, $1, apolis, $2,600,000. + e+_____ On the Netherlands Free List. The State Department is informed by Minister Quinby that the government of the Netherlands has exempted from cus- tom duties chemicals, dyes and other ma- terials of a like character used as auxil- iaries in_the operations of factories and trades. Exemption is also granted spirits and chemicals intended for use in scien- tific institutions. ' FOR THE RELIEF FUND. The Canvass of ti tons Through City—Subserip- “The Star.” The desk of Chairman Truesdell of the canvassing committee was loaded today with returns made by canvassers. It will be a day or two yet before anything definite can be known of the results of the canvass, but it is known that in many districts the subcommittees are meeting encouraging responses to the appeal for donations and funds. A number of readers of The Star have made subscriptions to the relief fund, to be paid through The Star and its collecting agents. The amounts subscribed range all the Way from 10 cents to $5, the total per month amounting to $79.69. The list of subscribers to this fund is as follows: J. J. Gould; Helen M. Lewis, 1214 .e.; R. Hayden, 3206 M n.w.; M., Le Droit Park; Geo. Simmons, 1020 Roanoke; Mrs. L. S. Fisher, 1414 Kenesaw; M. A. Neuhaus, 1323 21st; Mrs. 8. P. Carter, 1316 Connecticut; Mrs. Robt. & Chew, 1709 H; 1709 H; A. L. Edwards, 1716 1; Mrs. J. M. Wilson, 17 I; Mrs, Mishaw, 514 B s.e.; Mrs. M. J. McLean, 507 A 8.¢.; C. 213 Uth s.w.; Children,217 8th s.w.; “Fri of the Needy”; May, 2119 F; Miss L. R., 1722 F; Con. Markolf, 910 5th n.w.; R. Markolf, 910 5th n.w.; “Hope,” L n.w.; Thos. Burns, 145 F n.e.; C. L. McArthur, or 6th; 705 6th n.w.; L.P. -, 924 P n.w.; H. 924 P n.w.; Miss S. W. Lawrence, 1215 M. E. Bowen, 1519 Columbia; Miss A. J. Johnson,Metropolitan Hotel; N. W. Bridges, 304 E n.e.; Philip Mauro, 1616 22d; Mrs. 4&mma_ Derrick, 2117 Pa.; C. T., 47 Mass.; A. E. Fithian, 1103 O n.w.; “An Old Sub- ind Mrs. A. W. Chapin, 122 7th n.e.; C.L.; C. F., 618 H n.e.; A. M. Reid, 718 n.e.; Dr, L. E. Rauter- berg,-510 5th n.w.; Mrs. E. S. Raneell, 2225 15th; A. Hoester, 2217 15th; R. H. Harkness, 1409 T; J.K.B., 917 French; Mrs. M. Denis- ton, 1451 Corcoran; Chas. Hawkins, 737 4th Cash; N. C. Willis, 1331 5th n.w.; Cash; Foster, 1719 K; Abby 5. 230 7th =se.; Cash, 112 Cash; Albert Band, 737 6th s.e.; E. H. H. 1701 13th; » 1009 n.w.; H. and E. Sinclair, 1312 8S; Mra. M. J. Perry, 1312 R. Mr. and Mrs. Z. C. Robbins, 1750 M; rthur E. Baker, 624 7th n.e.; J. E. York, 1306 Ron.w.; Mrs, Mechlin, 1417 17th n.w.; Florence A. Reed, 3827 N; Mrs. Tilton, 730 20th n.w.; Mrs. A. D. Ware, 2026 G; Mme. AR. Hoffeldt, 707 R. 1; Clara A. Erck, 707 R. L; Mrs. Kallwine, 513 12th Mrs. S. W. Smith, 600 K; . Hanks, 1349 Corcoran; Mr. and Mrs. Will- jams, 3431 O; Mrs. M. J.; A Friend; W. 1. Vinal, 1106 E. Cap. 2201 K st. n.w.; F st. ne.; Mrs. G. A, Seavers, 634 2d n.e.; Grupe, 1910 7th n.w.; Mrs. L. F. Shoe- maker, 941 8 n.w.; Mrs. McLeod, $41 S n. w.; J. Graham, 1808 7th n.w.; J. M. Lamb, 910 T n.w.; W. Hubbard, 1804 17th n.w. J. F. Cain, 112 Fla. ave.; Mra. A. R. E.: Miss Stone, 918 N. Y. Mrs. Murphy, 1008 18th; Mrs. Wm. Janner, 526 4 1-2 8. W.; Miss Edith Roberts, 715 G s.e.; Miss V. L. Nourse, 1011 E s.e.; R. J. Murray, Leighs, Va.; Ginerva Williams, 6th aud. office; Mrs. Mary A. Summer, 1230 12th n.w.; M. L. Henry, 1306 V st.; Mrs, Small- wood and Mrs. Monroe; Mrs. L. Goldsmith, 429 R nw. For the Relief Fand. The Star has received since last acknowl- replied Judge Cole: “the defendant | @4sment the following sums subscribed to the relief fund, in addition to the monthly pledges noted above: Heretofore acknowledged S. A. Dudley.. M., Le Droit Park. SILA 1,00 1.00 Cash by W. A. Foy.. Cash by J. W. Cash . Proceeds of magic iantern. show: given by Masters Walter Williams and Edwin Rich,at 1819 8th street northwest Proceeds of praise a a First Presbyterian Church Xmas Sunday, under direction of N. Du- Shane Cloward.... 2.45, Do., January 7, 1804. 1273 Mrs. D. . T. Johnson. Contents Jack's savings bank. Christ Church 8. S., East Wash. Florence McDonald. A Subscriber. Mrs. R. T. Hunte: A Littie Girl. FOR ALLEGED VIOLATIONS OF LAW. T Civil Service Commission is In- vestigating a Number of Cases. Investigations are being prosecuted by the civil service commission for alleged viola- tions of the civil service law in the follow- ing towns and cities: Bath, Me.; Hamilton, Ohio; Rutland, Vt.; Plattsburg, N. Y.; Montgomery, Ala.; St. Albans, La Porte, Ind.; Waterville, M. Los Angeles, Ca! San Francisco and Philadelphia. Several of the Investigations are considered of greater importance than that at Philadelphia, about | which so much has recently been published. The Investigation at San Francisco is be. cause of charges affecting the conduct of the custcm house, and Is of considerable gravity. Charges of alleged violations of law at th Chitoca Indian school are also being investi- | gated. a A NEW PUBLIC PRINTER. Mr. F k A. © Said to Have Been Selected for the Office. It was reported at the Capitol today that the President has practicaliy decided upon @ new public printer. The person mention- ed in the rumor is Mr. Brank A. Crandall, a prominent politician and newspaper man of northern New York, and formerly man- aging editor of the Buffalo Courier. It was stated by Mr. Crandall’s friends that he has been settled upon as the lucky candi- date for this place. ———“-7©.___ HELD FOR THE GRAND JURY. John Biddle Arrested on the C of Horse Stealing. John Biddle, a young man who lives in the county near Soldiers’ Home, was given a hearing in the Police Court this after- noon on a charge of horse stealing. Au- gust Arnold appeared as his accuser. The animal in question was purchased by Ar- nold from Biddle, so Arnold claimed, but Biddle denied that he parted with the ani- mal for good. A few nights ago the horse was taken from the stable, so Arnold charged, but it was claimed by the defense that the animal was found on the road during the night and taken to Biddle’s sta- ble to be cared for. Judge Miller heard the evidence of sev- eral witnesses and held Biddle for the grand jury. ree —>__. SELLING ADULTERATED MILK. pector is Active Aga: Guilty of This Offense. Seven grocers were charged in the Police Court today with the sale of adulterated milk and six of them forfeited their col- laterals. They were Jeremiah McCarthy, Frank Daily, James Ferry, Frank Riley and C. V. Sparrow. George I. Cost and L. M. Bowie stood trial and were fined $5 each. Inspector Shepherd of the health department collected the samples and swore out the warrants on the result of the analysis made in each case by Prof. Hird, the chemist. Inspector Shepherd is still engaged in the work of collecting samples. The I ees Applicants for Appointment. Today's applications at the Treasury De- partment for appointments include that of F. L. Donnelly of Hartford county, Md., to be assistant register and Samuel C. Hayes of Philadelphia to be superintendent of the mint of that city. FINANCE AND TRADE. Sugar Again the Conspicuous Stock in Wall Street, FLUCTUATIONS IN NARROW LIMITS. GENERAL MARKET REPORTS. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. NEW YORK, Jan. 24.—Today’s market | opened with fractional gains ranging from | 1-4 to 3-4 per cent and continued strong throughout the morning. London prices were fractionally higher, but the volume of foreign business is too small to influence the local market. Sugar was again the feature of the day’s trading, but was less active than yesterday and fluctuations were more restricted. After opening at 76 3-4, last night's bid price, it sold down 11-8 per cent and then rallied to 77 1-4 on cov- ering. Rallies and declines followed each other in rapid succession and considera- ble long stock is said to have been mar- keted on each recovery. Traders consider that @ reasonable doubt of the passage of the Wilson bill still exists and hesitate to enter into a campaign until some definite action is taken by Congress or is reason- ably assured. The industrials naturally are sensitive during this period of doubt as to the outcome of congressional action, but pools in many of them are confident of ultimate improvement in values. St. Paul was sold off 1-2 per cent on early trading on prospects of decreased earnings, but rallied 3-4 per cent to 59 3-4 on the an- nouncement that earnings for the third week this month had decreased $116,000, a slight improvement over last week's fig- ures. Burlington gained 1-2 per cent during the morning to 77 1-4, but was not espe- cially active. The recent strength of the granger roads has been a conspicuous feature of recent trading, but opinion is di- vided as to the underlying cause of the improvement, many favoring the theory that manipulation and not intrinsic worth is responsible. Rumors of reduced divi- dends are also current and serve to check any upward tendency beyond certain nar- now limits. Bear talk on Western Union is every- where current, and the action of the stock has to some extent verified the re- ports of decreased earnings and the wn- loading of long stock. After losing 1-2 per cent to 84 1-2, a gain of 1 per cent from that figure w ubsequently recorded, due to the covering of short contracts. The market for sterling and continental bills continues easy, notwithstanding that London's discount rate has advenced from 11-2 to 2 per cent. There is no visibie in- crease in the supply of bills, and the weak- ness is attributed to the absence of de- mand from remitters. Brown Brothers posted rates 48ha487 1 Money on call loaned et 1 per cent, and is in ebundant supply at that rate. Time loans vary from 21-2 to 31-2 per cent, ac- cording to the length of time for whic the funds are taken, the latter rate en- titling the borrower to a half year’s use. Owing to the continued the loan account some of the banks have reduced the rate allowed on daily balances 1-2 per cent, and others will probably fol- low .their example unless a demand for this commodity puts in an appearance shortly. The last hour trading was uneventfut, owing to complete absence of incentive. News of all kinds was scarce, the only item of importance being a denial from Secretary Searles of the American Sugar Refineries Company concerning a rumor that his company might reduce or pass the next dividend on the common stock as matter of policy and to influence Con- gress. The railroad list was steady and dull, the closing being at fractional gains over initial figures. In the London Market. LONDON, Jan. 24.—There was much ex- citement in financial circles today when tenders for fifty Lakhs of rupees in India council drafts were invited. Tenders rarg- ed from 1s. 21-44. to 1s. 23-Sd. Al! these tenders were refused. Later, tenders for £25,000 at 1s. 2 13-32d. were accepted. << FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. The following are the opening, the and the lowest ‘the closing prices of the New York stock market today, as Coreen & Macartney. members New York stork exchange. | ts Messrs. & Schley, No. 60 _ Broad Bich Low 7 Bi bash. Wabash pfd Wheeling & Lake Erie. Wheeling & 1. F ped. Wesiern Union Tel... Washington Stock Exchange. Sules—regulur call—12 o'clock im.—United Electric Ligut, 10 at 118: 10 at 118; lo at tie Government Bonds.—Ualted States 4x, registered, 105 bid. Water stock cu Bu-year funding 6s, gold, Wrate stock carrey 36, | funding currency, 11 asked. ‘Bonds. —W. town Maliraad conv. . 150 Washington and Georgetown ‘Ratiroad conv. Gs, 2d. 138 Vide 130 asked. Sasouie Hall ‘Association oe | my Market 108 bid, 110 asked. Washington Market ¢ Ast 6s, 105 bid, 112 asked. Washington Company ext” der 102% "bid, Tig company ex! ww can Security and’ Trust 5s, ‘1 pee! 5s, 100 asked F tol and North O Street Hailroad 5s. 85 bid. Mette. tan “Haflroad conv. Gs, 102 bid, 104 asked. Vatted States Electric Light cour. Sa, 118 bid, 125 ed. ational Bank Stocks.—Bank of W ‘ashingt i siked. Bank of Itepublic, Eat bos asked. Metropolitan, 267 bid. 300 asked. Central, 237 bid 130 bid. Farmers’ and Mechs ies’, 170 bid. Columbia, 115 bid. Capital, 112 bid. West End, 100 bid, 106 asked. Traders’. 99 bil. 105 asked: 20 bid, Rallroad | Stocks. Washington und 300 did, 316 asked. Metropolitan, asked. Columbia, 35 bid, 7 a North O Street, 82 asked! Eckington and Soldiers’ Obie, S2 asked. et Home, 32 a Georgetown and Tenail: Heme, 3 a ‘enallytown, ra Firemen's, 42 bid, se Franklin, 46 bid, 55 asked. Metropolitan, 72 bit ion, 12 bid, 15 asked. Arlington, 148 «d. Columbia, 13 bid. 15 asked." G: can, 150 bid. Potomac, bid, .—Real Estate Title. . Columbia Title, 6% bid ion Title, Th asked. and Blectrle Light Stocks.— Washington Gas 847% did, 48% asked. Georgetown Gas, 48 bid. 60 asked. United States Electric Light, 118 bid. 122 asked. Telephone — Stocks.—Pennsyivania, Chesapeake and Potomac, °44 bid, 46 American Grapbophone, 2 hid, 24, asked. Miscellaneous Stocks.—Washington Market. bid. Washington Brick Machine, §5. Gr Fells Ice, 115 bid. Ball Run Panorama. 15 Preumatic Guo Carriage, 09 asked. Lincoln Ha 100 asked. Inter-Ocean ‘Building, 100 asked. Ivy City Brick, 100 asked. Norfolk’ and Washington Steambort, 100 asked. nz Waste 47 asked, asked contraction in| 12 “ asked. Washington Loan and Trust, °115 asked. American Security and Trost, 130 128 asked. *Bx. Dividend. b ‘ | 1.331.297, bushels | steadr— mired 1 February, 24. Virginia ml Ohio stock, 69 bid: | tral stock, 68 asked: Raitimore western Iste, 191 bid: do. third Commol.dated Gas stock, Hy For Enjoining Ratiroad From Participating in a There is 4 movement on foot in which is expected to result in impeachment to be introduced in against Judge Jenkins of the ; cuit court, on account of his granting an injunction to ployes of the Northern joining in a strike and the officials jabor organizations from inciting a This injunction, it will be | Was granted upon applica’ celvers of the road, and has Spread indignation in the tions. The first intention offer a resolution in the ment of Jenkins, but it was that the proper method of treating tne matter was to first make @ thorough in- vestigation. Soon after the tariff question is disposed of in the House resolutions will be intro- duced by Mr. McGann, chairman of the committee on labor, directing thet com- mittee to make an investigation into the | conduct of Judge Jenkins. The action after that will depend, of course, upon the de- velopments during the investigation. If | the committee discovers on investigatioa that the state of the case is as represented, and it is believed that there will be no con- troversy over that fact, they will articles of impeachment to the House. a re THE SHEPHERD HOUSE - g Ht i i i iff ith i i i ‘Sold to Mrs. Washington McLean fos the Sam of The large stone house at the northeast corner of Connecticut avenue and K which is popularly known as the house, because it was built and for a number of years by ex-Gov. der R. Shepherd, was sold public auction. The sale was a decree of the Court in Equity of George 8. Pepper of Philadelphia A. R. Shepherd. was ber of prominent gathered about the auctioneer, | Duncanson, when he off | for sale under the terms ment, signed by Henry surviving trustee. The ‘ly knocked down for S12, Emmons, who was acting ‘Lean, the widow of and the mother of Mr. It is understood that | the purchaser of the property i tensive improvements in | then to occupy it as her ‘The house is well |tory of the city, “was the home of is well adapted for usually large and un 5 § H f i i f ro) ro) i & ! i 7 id i i ist i j WAR VETERANS OF 1812, | Favorable Report on Bills to Several Survivors. ‘That there are still living a | aged persons survivors or | vivors of the war 1812 | curious facts dev: | committee on in’ pensions. (on which the committee ordered reports yesterday result of that war. Al! |the aged daughter of @ier. These bills were To increase the pension |lin of Coffey county, | 1812, from $30 to $” a lin ts 102 years old. To increase the son of Jefferson county, @ soldier of 1812, from Mrs. Thompson is f fit i g fh E ire frit i it & | Port than that afforded |\ To increase the pension ley of Louisville, Ky. month, she being the |of the war of 1812, ninety. lew and helpiess. ] ‘o Increase the pension | penter of Johnson county, Ark., | $12 a month. Mr. ter | War veteran, and the bill states condition is a necessitous one, Other bills granted pensions Hannah Lyon of Marblehead, | Jesse Davenport of Oregon, | Was a revolutionary soldier. the model of the surmounts the monument the battle of Trenton, N. J., at that She, too, is nearly one hundred and in destitute circumstances, Death of Maj. Johns. Maj. John Johns, a prominent and for some years a resident of ton, formerly an officer in army, died 11 o'clock residence, No. 1414 20th He was a native of the late Bishop Johns College, Virginia, of ancestors divines. ; . i; & is ee a 2 i uf | i E é ' i 5 & i Cold Wave Coming. A bulletin issued by the chief of the weather bureau says: Hoist cold-wave flag; . | temperature will fall 30 to 40 degrees by | Thursiay night; probably the most severe cold wave of the season. The cold wave which was reported in the | extreme northwest on Saturday last Ld | moved slowly to the southeast and now covers the Mississippi valley and the re- gion westward to the Rocky mountains. | The low temperatures attending this cold Wave are unusual, especially in the south- west, including northern Texas, Oklahoma, Inaan territory and Arkanses, where the temperature is lower this morning than it ‘has been for years. > degrees in past twei r hours. It ts from 30 to 48 degrees below zero in the northwest, but the temperature is rising in Montana. This cold wave will extend casiward over the Atlantic coast Thursday, preceded by rain or snow and followed by fair an4 very coid weather Thursday afvern and | day. ieomneentlliaiciacten Range of the Thermometer, The following were the readings of the there mometer ai ihe weather bureau tolay: 8 a.m, | 40: 2 p.m., 4 50: winrwem, 34 The dynamite cruiser Vesuvius left New York this morning for the purpose of de- stroying dangerous wrecks along the south- ern coast. She “| probably cruise as far. south as West. Oi