Evening Star Newspaper, April 5, 1894, Page 2

2 THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 1894-SIXTEEN PAGES. Coke Comvany near here has closed, the men and operators agreeing to close until the trouble is over. About 150 men are employed and the plant had resumed only @ few weeks ago. UNIONTOWN, Pa., April 5.—Yesterday’s tragic events in the coal region appear to have had a sobering effect on the strikers, and it is hardly possible that there will be @ repetition of such bloody work. With the discovery of the bodies of eight Hungarians, strikers, in the woods near Dawson, the fa- talities of yesterday are increased to ten, with many more seriously wounded than was first known. The arrest of President Davis of the dis- trict organization has also had a more de- terring and dampening effect on the strikers than the sacrifice of so many lives yester- Davis was seen at the jail, and had but little to say. He said he was sorry for yes- terday, but the foreign element could not be controiled. He feels certain that he cannot be connected with the killing of Paddock. He will ask for a habeas corpns at once and expects to be released on bail. The foreign element are nothing daunted and any further bloodshed will be caused by them. At Mt. Braddock, the famous Hill Farm mines and Rainy’s Moyer works there are several hundred strikers gathered about waiting for an attempt to cperate the plants. Deputies are at all the plants armed with Winchesters. As a consequence of the general feeling fm discouragement the big raid planned for today did not occur. The men were to start from Fair Chance, the southern terminus of the region, and be joined by all the men north. Every plant in the region was to be visited and made to close down if at work. | With the exception of the plants between Dawson and Mount Pleasant the region is le. Warrants are out for all the officers of the strikers’ organization, but only Davis and Secretary Darby have been arrested. Since the killing of Paddock company officials ar keeping close, and never venture out unless strongly guarded. They fear an attempt on their lives by the Hungarians. An Unfounded Report. PITTSBURG, Pa., April 5.—A report was circulated this morning of a battle at the Valley Coke Works, in the Connellsville region, in which twelve Hungarians were said to have been killed. Later advices pro- nounce this report to be untrue. H. C. Frick says there was no foundation for the story. ——e INCIDENTS AT RIO JANEIRO. Experience of Merchantmen From Rebels and Yellow Fever. BALTIMORE, April 5.—Among the inci- dents related of the war in Brazil by the mariners just arrived on the barks Amy and Julia Rollins, which played such a promi- nent part in the Brazilian troubles, are the following: One night the rebels had the audacity to steal a barge with 1,100 bags of rice on board and then return the empty lighter to the place from where it was taken. The in- surgents also captured a boat and several of the crew of the vessel to which the narrator | was formerly attached, the Portland, Maine, | brig Hattie M. Baine, and took the prison- ers to the Island of Netray, in the harbor, | which fsland was held by the rebels. When captured, the boat's crew was pulling from | Rio to the brig, which lay down the harbor. | Notwithstanding that the American flag flew over the boat, she was taken by the insurgents and hauled to the island. The boat and crew were afterward released. The men of the brig say the island to which they were taken was filled with wounded | and dying Brazilians. Capt. Kiehne of the bark Julia Rollins gives a warning about a place at Rio call-| ed Trapiche Flores, situated at the upper | end of a little bay where the water is shal- | low and stagnant, and close by, on etther| hand, are yellow fever and smallpox hos- | pitals, besides having a dump in the vicini- | ty, where all the offal and filth of the city | 1s emptied into lighters, emitting the foul- est odors imaginable, and, consequently, one of the most unhealthy places at Rio. He thinks that in bills of lading this place should be excluded, or left to the master to| choose his wharf. At this time vessels in {ts vicinity are all losing men by the yel- low fever, and one American vessel, the | Robert Dixon, k her captain (@amed Cur- ing) and nearly all her hands. i BISHOP O’FARRELL BURIED. 4 Fuueral of the Head of the Diocese of Trenton. TRENTON, N. J., April 5.—The funeral of Right Rev. Bishop O'Farrell of the Cath- olie diocese of Trenton took place today. ‘The cathedral was thronged with friends of the dead bishop, and many were unable to gain admission. Among the church digni- taries present were Archbishop Corrigan of New York, Archbishop Ryan of Phil-| adelphia, Bishops Wigger of Newark, Mc- | nell of Brooklyn, Abbot Pfraengie, 0. | B., Newark; Bis Keane of the Cath-| olie “University, Washington, and Dr. | Magnien cf St. Mary's Seminary, Balti- more, representing Cardinal Gibbons, who was unable to be present. Besides, there were all of the priests of the Trenton diocese and a large number from Newark, New York and Philadelphia. | The pontifical requiem mass was cele- brated by Archbishop Corrigan, with Mgr. Moran of Princeton, arch priest. The remains were escorted to St. Mary's Cathedral cemetery by all the Catholic so- cieties in the city. Interment was made in @ plot reserved for the clergy. os WILL PROBABLY BE VETOED. Providing for Against the al. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. ANNAPOLIS, Md., April 5—Two bills were passed by the general asembly to pro- vide for the payment of the claims against the Chesapeake and Ohio canal by waiving the state's liens. One of these bills was in- troduced by Senator Sloan of Allegany! county and the other by Mr. Lamar of Montgomery county. The indications are that both will be ve- toed by the governor, on the ground that grave legal questions are involved, which will materially injure the state's interest in the canal if the governor approves them. He has not said positively that he will veto them, but the ind does ‘say are dec Claims edly to the effect that they will not meet his approval. ———_—_ INSULTED THE “QUEEN’S OWN.” Toronto's Favorite Regiment Attack- ed by Roughs. TORONTO, April 5.—The “queen’s own,” Toronto's pet regiment, held its first spring Parade last night. Over a thousand toughs gathered at the doors of the new armory | near the Queen’s Park, and endeavored to | block the entrances. A detachment of the | regiment was ordered to clear a passage, | and a sharp but decisive fight followed, in | which several of the military and men of | the mob were wounded. The toushs threw bricks and stones, and the soldiers whacked the toughs right and left with the butts of their rifles. A strong force of police shortly eppeared* on the scene and the mob fled in disorder. ——_—_ LATE SAMOAN ADVICES. Seventeen C! ets Forced to Withdraw Complaints. LONDON, April 5.—A dispatch from Ber- Im to the Daily News says that private ad- vices received there from Samoa are to the effect that seventeen chiefs were summoned before Chief Justice Ide and obliged to withdraw al! their complaints against the government. It is added that the chiefs, however, stuck to their protest against the disarming of the Ratives, which they strongly resented. The government specially accused Alipia and other chiefs of the Aaana tribe of Spreading rebellion, out this was demied on Rative evidence. The trial of the accused or February 2. On February 5 pronounced a sentence of two ¥ears’ imprisonment at hard labor against Alipia, and imposed fines ranging from $0 to $100 against the other chiefs. > THE WORKMEN w Union Pacific Case. HA, Neb., April 5. decision in th Judge Caldwell's Unton Pa | Decision by Judge Caldwell in =| | y for the employ _ An Infernal Machine. PARIS, April 5.—The police admit an In- fernal machine and rot a bomb was used | im the explosion at the Cafe | Right. Experts who ha\ } the scene of the explosion say that the in- | fernal machine v pout | six inches in diameter m inches high. The police | have not as yet found any clue which is| Mabie to lead to the arrest of the man who Was the direct cause of the explosion. }left Denver to join Coxey, have nearly all | soldiers, an orderly sergeant and an adju- LATE NEWS BY WIRE. Unprecedented Political Revolution in Rhode Island. THE FUNERAL OF BISHOP C'PARRELL Coxey’s March Through the City of Pittsburg. MORE RECRUITS REPORTED Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. PITTSBURG, Pa., April 5.—The Coxey army left camp at 10:30 o'clock this morn- ing, as strong, if not stronger, than it was when entering the city Tuesday. Over 100 men have been arrested, and but few of | them were detained. The action of John Murphy of the department of public safety in causing these men to be arrested is causing much comment. The citizens do not approve of his action. This 1s clearly | shown by the crowds of people in the street, bearing flags and banners, and the major- ity of them have something in the line of food for the commissary department. Excitement runs high, and cheers for “Coxey, Browne and the commonweal” are heard on every side. ‘The crowd in the streets is much larger than when the army arrived, and a band and two drum corps head the citizens’ es- cort, composed of 1,000 men. There is a strong police force around and inside the grounds. They also form an almost solid Une along the route which the army ts tak- ing through the city. The march is to be made to Homestead, instead of Whitehall, as given out last night. Coxey'’s speech last night has drawn many men to his standard, more, indeed, than he cares to have. He feels that he capnot carry many more men over the mountains of this state. He asks every one, however, to be in Washington on May 1, and help swell the army there. A collec- tion of about $#0 was taken up last night, and a great deal more promised for today. The men have struck as lively a gait as the great crowds permit, and if the pace keeps up Homestead will be reached in two hours. : ‘The Army of the West. RIVERSIDE, Cal., April 5.—The second Los Angeles brigade of the industrial army, which left Los Angeles on Monday for Washington, has arrived at a point a short distance below Rincon. The army is now camped just over the line in Orange county, and it numbers 200 men. The citizens of Rincon and South Riverside have decided not to supply them with food, and the sher- ife will notify its leaders that they will | be allowed to enter this county on condi- | tion that the men go right through without | delay. UAKLAND, Cal,, April 5.—The regiment of the industrial army, numbering 500, which arrived here Tuesday night from San Francisco, was allowed to sleep in the| Mills tabernacle last night. Transportation | to Sacramento was refused them by the) railroads yesterday, and much talk was in- dulged in to the effecet that if they could | not get transportation peaceably they would | get it by force. Most of the men simply | wanted to get out of San Francisco, and many never heard of Coxey. DENVER, Col., April 5.—Forty men, who returned. The army now consists of five tant. serted. BUTTE, Mont., April 5.—A branch of the Coxey’s commonweal was organized here | last night. Three hundred men signed the | roll of membership. ‘There were about 2,000 unemployed men in the city, and it is| thought at least one-half of this number will join the army and march to Washing- | ton, “Gen.” Hamilton has apparently de- —_— DEMOCRATS DUMFOUNDED. No Such Political Revolution Known in Rhode Island. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. PROVIDENCE, R. L, Apzil 5.—Rhode Is- land has experienced the greatest political upheaval in its history. Yesterday's state election was a veritable landslide. and the democrats are simply buried. Gov. b. Rus- | sell Brown fs reelected by a plurality that promises to reach 6000, ‘The legislature ts almost entirely republi- can, and the election of ex-Gov. Geo. Pea- body Wetmore to the United States Senate to sueceed Genator Dixon is as certain as | anything i; the world can be. The demo- | crats have only six members of the legis- lature, three in each branch. Last year they secured forty-one members of the house and fourteen in the senate, and gave | Baker, then, as now, their candidate for | governor, a plurality of 200. That didn't elect him, because last year a majority was | required. Democrats have been looking forward for years to the day when a purality should elect, and this, the first election under the new law,shows that politics is “mighty un- certain.” Baker himself, an exceedingly able and popular man, counted a plurality this year of 1,500. Wien detatls are canvassed the victory becomes more surprising. Dr. L. F. C. Gar- vin of Cumberland, the great advocate of the nine hour bill, and who has been a per- sistent agitator of labor reform laws, has been defeated, and by the votes of work- ingmen. Col. Saml. R. Honey of Newport, the house leader, has been defeated by his own party. The town of Gloucester, which has never before been wrested from the control of the democrats, went over to the republicans bag and baggage. Tiverton, the democratic stronghold, not only succumbed to the republicans on state and legislative issues, but chose a republi- can town council. The republicans in Jamestown elected Landers, whom the democrats unseated | last year, and at Westerly the republicans | returned Hoxie, whom the democrats refus- | ed to allow to take a seat at Newport. In Woonsocket the democrats had count- ed on carrying everything, having register- ed and naturalized the French-Canadians | in good numbers. They were turned down, and badly, and lost the city by 200 plural- ity. ‘The greatest joy rules in the republican camp, and the democrats are simply dum- founded. ——. AWARDED §12,000. A Brooklyn Wom: Given Damages Against Her Father-in-Law. BROOKLYN, N. ¥., April 5.—The jury in the case of Mrs. Katie Levy, who sued her father-in-law, Moses Levy, for $25,000 dam- ages for the alfenation of her husband's (Sylvan M. Levy) affections, handed in a sealed verdict this morning for $12,000 and an extra 5 per cent counsel fee. Moses Levy Is a wealthy feed and hay dealer. The parties became acquainted in 1sv2, and after some months of courtship, were married. Soon after this the elder | Levy induced his son to leave the plaintiff | and go to Chicago, where he remained unti! | Saturday last, when he returned to defend | the trial which has just been concluded. | Sylvan Levy will also have to answer to a charge of abandonment preferred against him by his wife. eee TO MEET IN THIS cITy. A Silver Convention Will Be Called for May 8. DENVER, Col., April 5.—A.C. Fisk, prest- dent of the Pan-American Metallic League, proposes to call a silver convention, to meet in Washington May 8, the day Cox- ey’s army is scheduled to arrive there. — Gen. Black's Senstorial Boom. BENTON, Ill, April &—The democrats in mass convened here lgst night adopted resolutions in favor of fray silver and sent @ delegation to Springfield yolid for General John ©. Black for senator, with instruc- tions to labor tor his nomination in the state convention. MYSTERY IN A NAME (Continued from First Page.) averment that she had borne a child to the defendant tn 1885 in an institution In Cin- cinnatl was mec by testimony going to Show that she had not deen at that insti- tution, but a child had been born to an- other woman there. He thought it compe- tent now to show that there was an effort to fix the identity of some child at the in- stitution now in question as her child,when it was not. Judge Bradley sustained the objection to Mr. Shelby’s question. Mr. Shelby askel if when the child was taken to the institution the colored woman who brought it told the name of it. Ob- jection was made and overruled. The witness said tie woman called the in- fant by the name of “Dietz Downing.” Mr. Shelby asked if any child other than Dietz Downing, who was born in February 1888, died at that institution in April, SSS. After some objections and argument the witness , and, after looking it over, $ not. No other child born in February had died in April. Mr. Shelby then offered again to read the slip of paper pasted in the book, but objec- tion was again made and sustained, and exception noted. The Bock in the Clerk’s Custody. Mr. Shelby then offered In testimony the entry in the book referred to, and all other entries relating to children brought to that institution that month. Objection was made and sustained, and exception noted. On cross-examination the witness said she had never seen Miss Pollard at the | institution, but she might have been there Without her seeing her. This ended Miss Leldy’s examination. Mr. Wilson then asked that the record book produced by the witness be placed in the custody of the clerk, where they could have opportunity of examining it. Mr. Shelby said the book had been ruled out as evidence and was not in their con- trol. There were, he said, matters in it of a nature which the institution to which it belonged might not wish to have the record of left nere. Mr. Wilson insisted that it was important in view of the testimony that the book should be left here. He said that so far as he was concerned he would give his Pledge that no one should see the book; that it would be kept inviolate. He re- gretted to say that a memorandum left under similar circumstances by a wit- ress and to whom he had given a pledge that it would be kept inviolate had got into print. Mr. Shelby said he knew nothing of any such occurrence. Mr. Wilson said he referred to Miss Louise Lowell's private memorandum book. He had told her that it would not be used for any purpose except for this case. He had been surprised to see that some of the contents of that book, having no connection whatever with that case, had got into the public prints. “It certainly was a gross outrage how- ever it was done,” said Judge Bradiey. After some discussion Judge Bradley di- rected that the clerk take charge of the book, Dr. Parsons and Mrs. Leidy. ‘The next witness placed upon the stand was Mrs. Dr. Parsons. She was called by the defense “for purposes of further cross- examination,” as they said, but Judge Brad- ley insisted that they had no right to do so, but, as they had summoned her, they must make her their witness. The defense did | not like this ruling and excused the witness without asking any questions. They then recalled Mrs. Leidy and asked her if she had any recollection of ever hav- ing seen Mrs. Dr. Parsons, who had just left the room. She said that so far as she knew she had never seen Dr. Parsons, but, on cross-examination admitted that Dr.Par- sons might have been to the asylum with- out her knowing it. As to Vital Statistics. Dr. Wm. D. Moore, in charge of the de- partment of vital statistics in the health office, was then placed upon the stand, He stated that among the duties of his office was the keeping of a record of births, mar- riages and deaths. He was shown a copy of a birth certificate which was left blank and said that it was a form in use in 1888. In answer to a question he said that he had examined the records, but had found no entry of the birth of a child on February 3, 1888, at which Dr. Parsons officlated, and there was no return made by that physician, as compelled by law. Mr. Butterworth offered to put the blank in evidence, but Judge Bradley ruled it out on the ground that it possessed no materi- ality in this case. “Take the witne “Why, I don’t s tions that I care ”* said Mr. Butterworth. that there are any ques- to ask this witness,” re- | plied Mr. Wilson, in an uninterested sort of way, as though he did not think the witness was of the least importance. The Defense Rests Its Case. “Then, may it please your honor,” said Mr. Butterworth, “we rest our case here.” This was a few minutes before noon. Evidence in Rebuttal. ‘The plaintiff's side then began to put in evidence in rebuttal. The first witness call- ed was Dr. William Cowan of Pittsburg. He said he was superintendent of the West- ern Pennsylvania Hospital. He had been superintendent there for nine years, and was called doctor by courtesy. He was first cousin of the plaintiff. His mother was sister of Miss Pollard’s father. The witness was asked by Mr. Carlisle, who conducted the examination, if Miss Pol- lard ever resided in his family and when, Mr. Shelby objected to this testimony as testimony in chief, and not in rebuttal. He understood that considerable such testimony was to be offered, and he thought the ques- tion might as well be raised now as at any "MIF, Carlisle said that the defendant had offered testimony, notably that of Mollie Shindlebauer, as to the plainuf’s doings in 1878 to 1s8v, and he could concetve no tes- timony more proper in rebuttal than that of a kinsman, showing where the plaintiff was in those years. ’ Mollie Shindlebauer's Testimony Re- ferred to. # Mr. Shelby made an argument, in which he discussed the nature of rebuttal testi- mony. He said the plaintiff had, in their case-in-chief, gone into the question of her whereabouts at different times. By the plaintiff's own testimony they had under- taken to show that from 1576 to i880 she was in and about the city of Pittsburg. ‘They had done that not in ignorance, for the deposition of Mollie Shindlebauer was then filed in the court, and they knew its contents. Mr. Wilson, referring to the statement that the Shindlebauer deposition was in _ court, and that the plaintiff should there- fore have anticipated it, assuming that it was to be offered in testimony, said he never heard such a reason offered for ex- cluding testimony, as not being in proper rebuttal. ‘The Shindlebauer woman bad rot been brought to disprove the plaintiff's statement that she lived at Pittsburg in 1576 and 1880, but had been produced to prove that this plaintiff had been guilty of certain specific acts of misconduct. He in- sisted that this was proper rebuttal, but if it were not, he thought if ever there was one that appealed to the discretion of the court it was this one, when a woman of the character of Mollie Shindlebauer was brought from Memphis to Lexington to make such statements as she had. They had a right, and justice demanded that they should have the right to show that this was an unmitigated lie. Judge Bradley said that in the testimony of the plaintiff she had gone over somewhat the events of her life, speaking of her rest- dence in Pittsburg, but not, as he thought, laying any special emphasis upon that. He referred to the testimony of Mollle Shin- dlebauer,whom he referred to as a disreput- able woman, because, he said, she had erself in most disreputable colors, vo said Mr. Shelby, “at the time of taking this testimony.” “She said,” Judge Bradley remarked, “that she had lived a proper life for five years.” Judge Bradley reviewed Mollie Shindlebauer’s testimony briefly and said he was of opinion the plaintiff could prop- erly answer it by her own testimony or by the testimony of others, proving an alibi. He therefore admitted the testimony, Dr. Cowan’s Testimony. Dr, Cowan's direct examination was brief, He testified that Miss Pollard came to his mother’s house in the summer of 1876 and remained there continuously until the summer of 1880. She was attending public school most of the time, going to school with the witness’ sisters. Mollie Shindle- bauer’s testimony described meeting the plaintiff in various places during 1877, 1878 and later. On cross-examination by Mr. Butterworth the witness said he fixed the date of the plaintiff ming by the fact that her ther attended the national democratic convention in 1876 as a delegate from Ken- tucky and died shortly after returning to his home. Witness’ mother received a tel- egram, went to Kentucky to attend the funeral and on returning home brought Miss Pollard with her. He recited other events by whi ch he fixed the duration of her stay at his mother’s house. He re- membered distinctly her being there after his return from a trip he made to the west in_ 1s79. Before the cross-examination was con- cluded the usual recess was en, After Revens. After the court opened this afternoon the cross-examination of Dr. Cowan was con- tinued by Mr. Butterworth. The witness | stated that he was younger than the girls in his family and did not attend school with them. Mr. Carlisle desired to ask a question as to the moral character of Miss Pollard at this time, but it was not allowed, on the ground that her conduct when in Pittsburg had not been impeached. Mr. John H. Sawyer, The next witness placed upon the stand was John H. Sawyer, twenty-six years of age, at present of Louisville. He said that | in 1881-83 he was at the residence of his | grandfather, Mr. Hooream, and his aunt, | Mrs. Keene, in Fayette county, Ky., five | miles from Lexington. He said he was a first cousin of Miss Pollard’s, and between 1580 and 1883 she was residing with his and her aunt, Mrs. Keene. He saw the plaintiff frequently, visiting at the house often and | staying there as much as at his grandfath- er's. She would often go to Lexington with relatives in a carriage, and whenever she went with him or at times that he knew of she would usually stay from 10 a.m. to 3 or 4 p.m. He had only known her to stay away all night in 1882, when she was ab- sent for about ten days, visiting an uncle | in Grattansburg. Did not know of any other occasion when she had been away of nights. Her visit to her uncle was in the winter. The plaintiff left Mrs. Keene's after Sep- | tember, 1883, when he went away. Did not know just what date, On cross-examination by Mr. Shelby the witness stated that Miss Pollard’s visit to her uncle's was atout Christmas, 1882. His grandfather and his aunt lived about a mile apart in the courtry, and part of the time witness was at school. In 1880 he was twelve years old, and went to school first at South Elkhorn. The plaintiff was not at that school. In 1881-2 he spent most of the time at Mrs. Keene's, ard went to school at Fort Sprirgs, then Slickoway. The witness named over the various teach- ers who presided over school here, but Miss Pollard was not a scholar. During sumirer vacations witness would work on the farm or visit arcund the neighborhood. Durir.g this time Miss Pollard’s mother was not there to stay, and he did not remember having seen her there at all or anywhere else. Mrs. Pollard was his mother’s sister. H2 sew Mrs. Stout there on one occasion. If plaintiff had visited Lexington with any one else than a relative he would have known of it, even while he was at his grandfather's, for it was a matter that would have occasioned comment. Mr. Geo. H. Keene. Geo. H. Keene of Fayette county, Ky., was then called to the stand, and ques- jtioned by Mr. Farrell. He said that he jlived near Fort Springs, formerly Slicko- way, and was twenty-one years of age last August. He was a son of John Keene, with two brothers and two sisters, and a cousin of Miss Pollard’s. She came, he testifled, to his mother’s house in the fall of 1880, land stayed until the fall of 1883. In 1880-81 he went to school at Fort Springs, with his | brother John. His oldest sister was |school at Willardsburgh, Ky. While living jat his house Miss Pollard would assist his |mother about the house, and would help [him with his lessons at night. The only time Miss Pollard was absent from the house was about Christmas, 1882, when she went to visit her uncle. She came back on the stage, and witness met her on the turn- pike to carry her grip to the house. in answer to a question from Mr. Far- rell, the witness said that Miss Pollard did not often go to Lexington, and that when she did it was always with some member of the family. The only occasion of her staying away from the house at night at the time of her visit to her uncle's. The plaintiff went away finally in September, 1883, but he did not know the particular reason for her going. During her stay her mother came to make a Vv: and remained for a couple of weeks. Thi Was in 1882 or .1883, Cross-examined by Mr. Shelby, the wit- | ness said that he was “born August 27, | 1873, and would be twenty-two years of age next August.” | Mr. Shelby wanted to know where he | Went to school, and if that was tne sort [of arithmetic they taught at Slickaway. | j ‘The witness was very sure on the question [of his age, and figured it out by mental arithmetic to his own satisfaction, even if he did not eonvince Mr. accuracy with figures. | Miss Pollard came to his house in 1880, for he was seven years old, and that was the year he began going ‘to school. During the three years Miss Pollard was at his house his cousin, John Sawyer, was either at his mother's house or at’ his grand- father's “Did you ever vote?" Bradley, 3 to step dow Shelby of his inquired Judge jt as the young man was about from the witness stand. “Yes, sir,” replied the witness, blushing. “When?? next inquired the court. “About two months ago, sir,” answered Mr. ae “At the primaries,” he ex- pl. hat’s all,” remarked Judge Bradley, of the throng. “In Kentucky,” explained Mr. Shelby, “a young man is allowed to vote at the primaries, provided he be twenty-one years of age at the election of the same year. “Then they vote there early and often," remarked Mr. Butterworth. Mrs. Brown a Wi Mr. Carlisle then asked that Mrs. Brown be called to the stand, and, escorted by Mrs. Geo. H. La Fetra of this city, the Mrs. Brown came in and took the stand. Mrs. Brown was one of the speakers at the recent anniversary celebration of Gen. Neal Hall here a few weeks ago, when she closed her address, a very impassioned one, by advising the destruction of the saloons. In answer to questions from Mr. Carlisle the witness said she had been vice president of the Wesleyan College, Cincinnati, from September, 1582, to October, 1892, and knew Miss Pollard. The plaintiff was a student at the college, entering November 20, 1883. Mrs. Brown had with her the register of the college, containing the original records of the students at the college. Mr. Car- lisle stated that this was the book which had been discovered in Cincinnati since this case began, and he asked the witness to read from it so much as referred to Miss Pollard’s connection with the institution. The defense objected to the question and to the introduction of this book as evi- dence at this point, and Mr. Butterworth argued against it on the ground that this was properly testimony in chief and should have been brought in as such. Mr. Wilson argued that it was not really testimony in chief, but was introduced for the purpose of showing where Miss Pollard was at a particular time. They had ac- counted for her whereabouts from 7 down. He wanted to account for every minute of her time during all the years in question, and was anxious to throw a strong calcium light on her whole life and character, 2 Mr. Carlisle stated that the book was one that had been referred to by Mr. Orvin G. Brown, and was not then known to be in existence. It had since been found, and Mrs. Brown had brought it on to Washing- ton with her when she arrived yesterday. Mrs. Brown sald that the book had only been discovered last week, and then quite jby accident, and she described how she came across it in the drawer of an old side- | board. After some considerable argument on both sides and questions to the witness as to the manner in which the book was kept, Judge Bradley said that the book could hardly be admitted as evidence as to the age of the plaintiff, but the witness was | allowed to read all the rest of the record of Miss Poliard’s entrance to the school. The plaintiff was entered as Pollard, Madeline Vivian; age, —, etc., with the studies taken up and all that. Rules as to Visitors, Mrs, Brown was then asked as to the rules of the school, as to permitting the | students to receive gentlemen who came to call. She answered that such visits from gentlemen in Cincinnati and vicinity were in the parlor, reception room and library. These rooms opened into each other without doors or drawn portieres, and in these rooms all the students and teachers received their visitors. This testimony was in rebuttal of Mr. Rozell’s statement that he used to call on Miss Pollard several evenings in the week and take liberties with her there. Mrs. Brown stated that she knew Mr. Rozell, and she was asked whether it was possible for a man to hold one of the stu- dents in his lap in one of those rooms for an hour or more at a time without the fact being known. The question was objected to in that form, and the objection was eus- tained. Then Mrs. Brown stated, in an- swer to another question, that it was against the rules for a man to see a stu- dent for an hour and a half at a time and alone, and eyen two girls who were at the school at one time and who were engaged were not allowed to see their young men at any time except Friday evenings. (Continued on Third Page.) Witness knew that | while the witness retired amid the tittering | Dow's ninetieth birthday at Convention | restricted to Friday evenings from 8 to 10 | That Appropriation Bill Now Being Discussed in the House, ee Ce SO MR, REED ASKS SOME QUESTIONS A Lively Little Colloquy Between Him and Mr. Sayers. SOME ROUTINE BUSINESS. Se The cre@cntials of James Iselier, elected to succeed Mr. Brawley, who resigned his seat from the first South Carolina district to accept a district judgeship, were pre- sented at the opening of the House this morning and the oath was administered. The House insisted upon its disagreement to the Senate amendments to the bill re- quiring railroads in Oklahoma to establish stations at government town sites, the Sen- ate amendment providing for county seat elections, and a further conference was or- dered. The Bering Sea Bill. Mr. McCreary, chairman of the committee on foreign affairs, asked unanimous consent for the consideration of Senate bill to carry into effect the award of the Paris tribunal prescribing regulations for the protection of fur seals in the Bering sea. Mr. Mc- Creary stated that there were important reasons why the bill should be acted upon immediately. ‘ Mr. Dingley of Maine asked whether there was any provision in the award for such legislation and whether there was any pre- ecedent for such reciprocal legislation, like the last section, authorizing the seizure of American poachers by British vessels. Mr. Hitt stated that the bill was drawn by the representatives of the United States to carry out the award of the Paris tribunal. The reciprocal provisions were based upon the act of 1870 for the suppression of the slave trade. He said that a bill for a similar pur- pose, pending in the British parliament, was withdrawn last Friday. ‘The bill was then passed. Seigniorage Bill Explanations, Messrs. Bryan of Nebraska and Swanson of Virginia, rising to personal explanations, said that they were absent yesterday when the vote on the selgniorage bill was taken. Had they been present they would have voted to pass the bill over the veto. Mr. Boatner, from the committee on Pacific railroads, reported back his resolution in- troduced on Monday directing the Attorney General to report what steps had been taken to protect the government's interests in the Union Pacific railroad, and it was adopted. A resolution calling on the Secretary of the Treasury to furnish the House with in- formation concerning the amount of treas- ury notes bearing 7 3-10 per cent interest is- sued between 1861-65, was adopted on mo- tion of Mr. Batley of Texas. A bill authorizing the Duluth and Superior Bridge Company to construct a_ bridge across the St. Louis river between Wiscon- sin and Minnesota, on motion of Mr. Bald- win, was passed. Another Bridge Bi Another bill to construct a bridge across the St. Louis river at Grasse Point, Minn., was passed on motion of Mr, Haugen (Minn.). Mr. Childs (IIl.) asked unanimous consent | to consider a bill for the appointment of an additional U. 8. district Judge for the northern district of Illinots. Mr. Holman (ind,) objected. Mr. Mercer (Neb.) asked unanimous con- sent for the consideration of a resolution to protect the United States in the policy ecently inaugurated by the Secretary of | War of the encouragement of military tratning in high schools. Mr. McMillin (Tenn.) objected. Mr. Sayers (Tex.) then moved that the | House go into committee of the whole for | the consideration of general appropriations, and pending that asked unanimous con- sent that {t consider the urgent deficiency | bill. | Mr. Reed (fe.) objected. | The House, on motion, went into com- mittee of the whole, when Mr. Sayers re- newed his request to consider the urgent deficiency bill. He explained that as some of the United States courts opened next week It was necessary that provision be _made for witness fees, juror fees, marshals and support of prisoners, Mr. Reed Asks Some Questions, “Why was not provision made in the regular way?” asked Mr. Reed. “Because it has been the practice to ap- propriate only half of the sum necessary in the regular appropriation bill,” replied Mr. Sayers. “How long has that been the practice? “Ever since I have been a member of the propriations committee, since the Fiftieth Congress.” Mr. Reed and Mr. Sayers fenced awhile, the former good-naturedly prodding the democrats for exceeding the appropriations of the “billion-dollar” Congress. Finally, Mr. Reed asked whether Mr. Holman, who was renowned the world over for his frugality and economy, had not been cashiered and superseded as chairman of the appropriation committee because he had failed to keep appropriations below the billion-dollar limit. This brought Mr. Holman to his feet with a statement that that was @ matter for the Speaker to explain. He wanted to know in turn why Mr. Reed, when Speaker, r= seded Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania. Mr. Reed stated frankly that he had succeeded him because of his advanced years, and inti- mated that the Speaker should furnish the | House with his reasons for deposing Mr. Holman. He then withdrew his objection, and the urgent deficiency bill was taken up. Urgent Deficiency Bill. ‘The bill carried $1,237,255, the bulk of it, $919,000, for jurors and witness fees, mar- shals and other expenses of United States courts. Mr. Cannon (Ill.) called attention to the fact that this was the fifth urgent deficiency bill brought before Congress. With the oth- er four, the amounts carried eggregated $4,571,577. re. DISTRICT GOVENRMNET. March Fires. According to the report of Chief Parris of the fire department, for the month of March, there were thirty alarms for fire duri that period, en increase of twenty over the Freceding month. ‘The estimated loss was $15,655, covered by an insurance of $14,740. Want a School. A delegation from the Mount Pleasant Citizens’ Association, consisting of Messrs. Nick E. Young, B. P. Davis and Gen, Ellis Spear, called upon the Commissioners this morning to urge the appropriation of a sufficient fund for the erection of a school- house in their section. They set forth the needs of that locality,and said better school facilities were absolutely necessary. Mr. Alvey's Reply. Superintendent Alvey of the B. and O, railroad writes to the Commissioners today relative to their request that lights be shown on all moving trains. This, he says, will be done, but their recommendation of a discontinuance of the manner of pushing trains is impracticable. He says the com- pany’s method of handling trains ahead of an engine is just as safe as if the train was pulled by the engipe instead of being | pushed, Want Them Removed. Several property owners on Kenyon street have joined in a petition to the Commis- sloners to remove the poles of the Bright- wood electric railway along that street, as the street is injured by the presence of the tracks and poles, which have not been used for over five months. eine Patent Office Work. Last week with the patent office was the heaviest of the year. The number of new applications filed was 66; number of old, 1,625; number of new applications for de- — and trade marks, 50; number of oid, ——__-2—_____—__ Treasury Consultation. Secretary Carlisle had a long conference with the President at the White House this afternoon in regard to the financial situation in general and the silver legisla- tion in Congress in particular. It is also understood that several appontments un- der the Treasury Department were finally considered, the nominations to which may be looked for in the next few days. Mr. Charles H. J. Taylor Could Not Escape Official Position. He Wanted to Go Back to Kansas, but | the President Thought Differently | —A Senator's Endorsement. Mr. Charles H. J. Taylor, the colored gentleman from Kansas who did not be- come minister to Bolivia, and who, it is earnestly hoped, will not become recorder of deeds for the District, is a firm believer in the Groverian theory that “the office should seek the man.” Mr. Taylor firmly believes that he has been thrust into the arena of public affairs solely on account of his superior qualifications and of his being an exact fit to the emergency. A few nights ago when Washington was) peacefully going to sleep without the slight- | est suspicion that the President would | again affront the citizens of the District | by importing an outsider for a local office, Mr. Charles H. J. Taylor strolled into an uptown drug store in this city and there expanded. On this occasion Mr. Taylor is quoted as stating that he was not after any office. That he was perfectly willing to continue his farming operations in Kansas, | but that he had remained in Washington at the express wish of the President. Mr. Taylor further stated that after his SS rejection by the Senate for the olivian mission he had expressed his de- sire to the President to return to Kansas, | but that Mr. Cleveland had urged that he) wait, as he had something for him,and that | the something was the recordership of deeds. He Invented the “Man of Destiny.” This is quite characteristic of Mr. Charles | H. J. Taylor, who is thoroughly imbued | with the idea that he is a sort of man of | destiny in a minor key. In fact, he places | great stress on the man of destiny business. It is said that to this doctrine Mr. Taylor | ~ owes his political prominence. When Grover | Cleveland was first elected governor of the | state of New York Mr. Taylor was then a, Georgia lawyer and one of the first colored | men of his region to turn to the democratic | y. Acting under a sort of inspiration, Mr. Taylor is said to have written to Mr. Cleve- land a letter of praise, asserting that in his belief Mr Cleveland was “a man of des- tiny.” He pointed out that Mr. Cleveland | must ultimately become the democratic nominee for President, and to this proph- ecy, it is said, he now owes the considera- tion paid him by the President. He was re- warded during Mr. Cleveland’s first term for his soothsaying propensities by the post of minister to Liberia, and, of course, he was not to be turned aside during the sec- ond reign; for prophets are few and far be- tween. Senator Martin’s Recommendations. | An interesting story is told in connection with this nomination. It is said that Sen- ator Martin of Kansas is Mr. Taylor’s chief | political backer. Of course, Mr. Taylor has | a claim on the President's own allegiance, as has just been pointed out. But there must be a sort of political sponsor for ev- ery office-seeker. In Mr. Taylor's case, of course, he ts | rather the sought than the seeker, but that is a mere matter of term: Senator Martin, at all events, has undertaken to be a god- father of the political fortunes of this in-| teresting child, and it is related that he| went to the President early in the first. Hoar of the administration and told Mr. | veland that he would back Charles H.| J. Taylor of Kansas for any place in the. President's gift. But there was a string tied to this very sweeping indorsement. Mr. Martin added that he would back Mr. Taylor for any place the President might have at his disposal, outside of Kansas. Of course, this limited Mr. Taylor’s sphere of usefulness considerably, and deprived Kansas, perhaps, of an interesting specta-| cle; nevertheless such was the condition of the indorsement, and it would seem that the condition ‘had been scrupulously “ob- served, for the District of Columbi far outside of Kansas. sa ica! —— SHOT A BOY. Trial of the Gateman Who Used a Pisto The case of the gateman, James Spaight, who, on November 30, shot Albert Lee, a thirteen-year-old boy, on Virginia avenue near Ist street southwest, was called for Cole, today, the indictment being for as- sault with iptent to kill. The defendant was accompanied by his daughter, and was defended by Mr. Campbell Carrington. The | evidence showed that Lee and others were pane Prisoner's base, when one of the y's (Simmons) turned'a wheel on the gate, and Spaight pulled a pistol and put it to Simmons’ head. mons: aropped on his knees and asked for mercy, and Lee laugh- when Spaight turned and shot him. The boy staggered, and was taken to a hospital, where he was for a month. _—_——— For Selling Adulterated Milk. Wiliam H. Hampton, a wholesale dealer | in dairy products, was tried in the Police | Court today for selling adulterated mili. | As he was a wholesale dealer the court fined him the limit of the law, $25, saying he was glad the officers were looking after | those who sell milk to retail dealers. Frank P. Daley, who bought milk from Hampton and sold it, was fined $5. Both fines were —___ ‘Washiagton Stock Exchange. | Cal trial in Criminal Court, Division 1, Justice | National Lead Go. Biectsle Light, Soller 30° 50h lect Market imp. Electric Light conv.’ bs, $1,000 at 128. Capital ‘ati Bank, 3 at 115. “National Safe Deposi at Aumerican Security and T: 183, United States. Bieciric at 118; at "s Fire oe, vance, 35 ut 7. Lincoln Hi: at we. | Government Bonds.—United States 4s, registered, | 1907, 118% bid, 114 asked. United States 4s, cou. bon,’ 100, 113%4 bid: “United States Ge 117i District’ of Columbia Bonds.—20-year Funding Bs, | 108 bid. 30-year Funding Water stock currency stock currency 7s, 1908, ”'120 j gurrency. 111% bla, “218 asked “Biss. fer S| Atucelianeoos Bonds —Washington and 135 bad, town Railroad conv. és, Ist, , 185 asked. | i 124 bid, 133i. asked. Wasbington Safe Deposit, 105 » Railroad Stocks.— Washington | and 5, — wy ‘295 bid, $10 asked. Metropolitan, 95 Did, #Y asked. Colum be Os ad asked. Belt, 20 bid, 30 asked. Ecking' bid. i Gnas Hlectrie Light Stocks.—Wasbington be fg bids AT asked: “Georgetown “Gay, Aoi Vid: United States Electric Light, * 17% bid, 11s asked. Insurance Stocks. —Firemen’ 42 bid, 45 asked. lin, 48 bid, 50 asked. 73 bid, Selingtos, 185 id, Tasman a ‘Amertens {ep Bids” Nettonal” Union 0 Bae te aceea es oy id bx athe, Thacat, 2 Coumierciai, & bid. —— nce Stocks.—Real Estate Title, 112 Columbia Tith 7 ‘ ton Tithe le, @¥y bid, 74 asked. lephone 810°) peake and Potoma: can Graphophone, asked. 4814 asked. Amert- 4 Did, "4 asked. Pueumatic bid, .28 asked, | Gun Carriage, 22 Miscellaneous: Washington Market, 13 bard bb nag 3 e ut ve Ie | z bid. Bull Ren ‘anorama, . Norfolk and Washlagton Steam Doat, 99 bid.” Lincoln Hall, 80 bid “Ex. Dividend. | Silver. ........ URGENT DEFICIENCY SOUGHT THE MAN FINANCE AND TRADE ema Fluctuation in Whisky Trust the Feature. EFFECT OF THE CBICAGD DBCISION a Missouri Pacific Again Comes te the Front. GENERAL MARKET REPORTS Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. NEW YORK, April 5.—The opening of to- day's stock market inclined toward irrezu- larity, but subsequently developed a steady undertone, resulting in fractional gains. London cables reflected a falling off in the price for Americans varying from 1-8 to 1-2 per cent. Foreign houses continued to sell moderately, but were not factors in the lo- cal trading. In anticipation of an adverse decision in the quo warranto proceedings against Dis- tillers several large selling orders were awaiting execution at the opening of the ses- sion. The presence of these orders was a surprise to the pool brokers,who were forced to withdraw their support and give wey to the demoralizing influence of a liberal sup- ply of stop orders. The price was immedi- ately depressed 15-8 per cent. The an- nouncement of the decision against the com- pany later in the day, together with the fil- ing of an appeal, led to a buying in of the stock sold during the morning and a com- plete recovery in price. Sugar gained 1 per cent during the morn- ing on small sales and attracted no special attention. After the noon hour a brisk de- mana for the stock resulted in a further ad- vance of 1 1-4 per cent to 1 8-8. General Electric developed considerable activity et the expense of the bears by advancing 2 per cent on their efforts to cover. Missouri Pacific was prominently active again today, and again rey by its prom- inence to the extent of 3-4 per cent from opening figures. The Grangers were all strong at gains from 1-4 to 3-4 per cent. Delaware and Hudson reacted 1 3-4 per cent to 142 1-4 The recent buying of this stock in the belief that the difference of opinion in the directory as to the rate at which the new stock should be issued will lead to a sharp advance in price seems to have given way to the arguments of the more conservative holders, who consider present figures a trifle too high for safe speculative purposes. Richmond Terminal gained 1 per cent to 8 1-4 on moderate buying. the last few day In_ their effort: ated a moderate sized short interest, which, in the absence of any erable supply of floating stock, will be a valuable auxiliary to the bull forces. The general market shows a stubborn re- sistance to bear attacks and needs only the co-operation of the general public to make | up in a comparatively short time the major part of last summer's losses. The market for sight sterling opened strong at 488 1-2. Pdris rates were lower and permit gold shipments to that point in arbitrage busi- ness. There is some difference of opinion as to the probabilities of gold going abroad by | Saturday's steamers, but owing to the abun- dant supply of money in London, it ts har’ ly Mkely that such a course will be found necessary. The last hour was pioductive of the best pfices for the day. The feeling an ong traders was decidedly hopeful and confident. The volume of business was perceptibly in- creased toward the close of the session an¢ closing figures reflected gratifying gains. i WHEAT CONTINUES STRONG, Reports of Damage to Crops Keep Prices Up. CHICAGO, April 5.—Wehat opened strong and 1-2 cent higher today with May at 63 8-8, a continuation of yesterday's crop damage scare causing the advance. The tempting price, however, caused consider- able selling and reports of yesterday's break of 1 1-2 at San Francisco contributed to the weakness. May dropped 7-8, but some buy- ing at 62 1-2 caused a reaction to 2 7-8. ‘The feeling was nervous and unsettled, end traders seemed ready to take fright at the least opportunity. The continued drought in Kansas made shorts inclined to cover on the weak spots and prevented a marked de- cline. . ___ FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. ‘The following are the opening, the and the lowest and the closing prices of the New York stock market today, 2s Tevorted oy Corson & Macartney, members New York stock exchange. Correspondents Messrs. Moore & Schley, No. 8) sly jestera. 108% ey oa" C.M. and St. Panl, pf@. ..... R. 1. and Pacific. ‘0g ‘Lack. and W. pie a Hudson. 144 Delaware Denver and RioGrande. 884 and Cattle Feeding. 2635 B8ig General Long Istana : ~ A. and Chi Manhattan Elevat Miemgun Central. Missouri Pacific. Phila. and Reading Pullman P. Car Co.. Richmond Terminal Southern Pacite Texas Pacitic... Wal pia Wheeling & Lake Brie. Wheeling & LE " Chicago Grat Reported by oS Co., bankers and brokera, Wi tan and Georgetown ‘Railroad conv, ‘Metropolitan Bank 9 TSU hated 8 fetropolitan Mallruad cont. oF | CHICAGO, Apel S, lepa. 101 bid, 106 asked. Belt Railroad 5s, 80 bid, 0 Open. High. Low, Close, asked. “Eck! Railroad 6s, 88 bid: 100 asked. Se 2s Se ton Gus Company 6a, series “A, 114 bid, | N] Sy Ott Be MSs TSAET” Weta Masten | aa a asl tom Gas Com; j pe gE States Electric at | bo conv. Ss, 128 bid, 125 asked. Cl and Po. 4 é; tewae T Did, 100% asked, - Amert- | a5 8S B can Security and Trust 5s, 1903. F & A, 100 bid. | Bo = ican Security and Trust $5, 1908, "A. & O- ray we 100 bid. Washington Market Ist Gs, 108 319 12. 3p. bid. Washington Market ¢ 6s, 222 12.00 1: HH bid. Washington Market vt 220 1200 12.11 Masonic Hall Association Ss, 1 320 t@ f¢. Light Infantry ier 6s, ‘104 ‘bia. 73 710 71 Infantry 2d 7s, 100 iid. 70 6%0 $4 National Bank Stocks.—1 Washington, 810 e2 Gir 6 bid, 860 asked. Bank of Republic, 220 bid’ Meme 3 610 Bit tan, 20. bid. ed. Gentral, 265 ‘bid 615 602 Cis rmers’ and Mechanics’, 191 bid. 140 bid. Cittzens’, 180 bid. Columbia, 130 bid. ‘Capi. jtal, 115 bid? West End, 104 tid, 101 asked Traders’; 104 bid. Lincoln, 91% bid, ‘96 asked | Tow, Clone, Safe Depeeit and Trust Companies National} Tae “164 ington “Youn “aoa ‘ragt, a2tie' tig. asst, Ee im tie | . 125) ‘ | American Security and" Trust, he 7 Tse Raltimore Markets. BALTIMORE, M4@., April 5.—Piear firtner, changed receipts, 15,008 : Is. Wheat firin—spo . Gini fim ahs, ~ bushels *) LS pape cudy 21.107 bushel > Range of the Thermometer, The following were the readings o thermometer at the weather buresa Shan Sam, 55;2 pm, 6 Max wt —_ imum, G4; mini.