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hand over the place On wheels in a com- stages, rapidly equipped in the best style of the car- with neatly paneled maple and ash ceilings inside; curved seats of in slats, over which ere being placed. The wheels and running gear were all of the latest improved variety and constructed with a view to lightness and durability. Five or six cars were ited a dark paint orange, and these Mr. Phillips said were inteaded for use out on the Florida avenue extension. “All these cars will be put in use the same day,” said Mr. Phillips, “when the open cars are taken off, or a few days before the three months desig- ited by Congress as the time in which new cars should be put on, expires. You see we will be perfectly ready.” — about the change of motive pow- An Underground Electric System. “You may state, with as much emphasis as you can command, that the Metropolitan read wili shortly be equipped with the very best underground electric system that can be procured regardless of cost.” There was intense earnestness in his manner. “I am just in from the country and have not looked Into the question of the systems clesely yet, but I repeat that the best prac- teal underground system will be procured, Ro matter what the expense may be. “There is another thing I would lke to have the public know,” he continued. “This morning on my way over here I noticed the windows of the car in which I rode were cloudy, and I called the superintendent's at- tention to it. He told me it was the busi- uess of the conductor to keep them clean, and I replied that it should not be; that the conductors had enough to do, and I gave in- Structions to have nen stationed at both ends of the line, whose business it should be to ‘polish the windows and sweep out the cars at the end of each trip. Cleanliness is as much next to godliness in street cars as it fs in human beings, and as our patrons are the nicest people in town, and are ac- cestomed to cleanliness at home, I am de- ‘ermined that they shall have it when rid- ing on our cars. You may rest assured that I will do ali in my power to serve the in- terests of the road and those of the public, which, as I said before, are identical, and I want the press to have full information about everything I do, so there can always nding of affairs on the part of the public, which supports us. I “ust excuse myself, as I am going down to the District Commissioners’ office to see about a new car fender.Am I going to put ear fenders on? Certainly; on every car. The road is going to be equipped throughout with everything that can add to the com- fort and safety and convenience of the pub- Ne. It may take a little time to do it, but it will be done, and as quickly as possible.” —>———— STILL COINING SILVER. g 4 e = August. Every now and then during the past few months articles have appeared in various rewspapers, inimical to the administration, charging that Secretary Carlisle has been continuing the coinage of silver 4 ilars under the representation that he was com- plying with, requirements of the seign.orage provision of the Sherman law of July 14, 1800. The charge was also made ihat Sec- retary Catlisie was really moved to coin- ing silver dollars in order to convince the silver champions that the Secretary was really the friend.of the white metal, not- withstanding President Cleveland's enmity to it. Congressman Heard of Missouri re- cently called Secretary Carlisle's attention to the publications and asked fcr a writ- ten statement regarding them. His request was complied with, as follows: Treasury Department, Office of the Sec- retary, Washington, D. C., September 10, 1804.—Hon. John T. Heard, House of Rep- resentatives, Dear Sir: Referring to our personal interview this morning, I have the honor to say tkat the mints at New Or- leans, Philadelphia and San Francisco are engaged in coining standard silver doflars from the bullion purchased under the act of July 14, 1890, commonly known as the Sherman law. During the month of July $430,000 were coined and during the month of August $728,000. About the same amount will be coined during the present month, September, and thereafter such amouri will be coined as the Secretary may con- sider advisable under the circumstances. The third section of the act of July 14, 1890, provided that the Secretary of the Treasury should coin each month into standard dollars 2,000,000 ounces of the stiver bullion purchased under the provis- ions of that act until the Ist day of July, 1801, and thereafter he should coin of the silver bullion purchased under the provis- fons of the act as much as might be nec- essary to provide for the redemption of the treasury notes issued in payment for the bullion, and that any gain or seigniorage arising from such coinage should be ac- counted for and paid into the treasury. The coinage now going on is done under the authority conferred by this section of the law, and the seigniorage derived from it, is patt into the public treasury, as re- quired by law, and used for the ordinary Purposes of the government, but the re- mainder of the coins is held in the treas- ury, in order to provide for the redemption During the last eleven months 3,970,727 stamdard silver dollars, coined from the bullion purchased under the act of July 14, 1890, have been paid out In the redemption of treasury notes, and the notes so re- deemed have, been retired and canceled. This process is still going on daily. Prior to my connection with the depart- ment no silver had been paid out for the redemption of such notes, and none of such notes had been retired and canceled. Very respectfully yours, (Signed) J. G. CARLISLE. ———_____ IL SERVICE. LOCAL C! The District Association Directs an Investigation Into the Taylor Case. The political manipuiations of C. H. J. Taylor while helding office as recorder of deeds of the istrict of Columbia were the subject of critical cot sideration by the members of the Civil Service Reform Asso- ciation of the District at the regular meet- ing of the executive committee held yes- terday afternoon. Previous to reaching this interesting subject new members were elected in the persons of Dr. John W. Greg- ory, a membe~ of the first civil service com- mission, created in 188%; Tallmadge A. Lambert, M. C. Langdcn, ir., Charles M. King, Benjamin F. Leighton and Jules Gutt ridge. Recorder Taylor’s alleged violation of the civil service iaws were then brought before the committee, and a resolution was passed instructing the szcretary to investigate cer- tain matters in cornection with the case, thereor. at the next meeting. The meeting also directed that a letter should be sent to President Cleveland, urg- ing the report recently made by the civil service commission re- garding Mr. Taylor's official indiscretions, said to have been connected in an effort to secure contributions for political purposes. Extended to District Offices. The committee having the subject in charge reported that an active campaign would shortly be inaugurated for the pur- bese of having the requirements of the civil service laws extended to all offices in the District government. A delegation from the local association will attend the annual convention of the Civil Service Reform League in Chicago October 17 and 18, and will call the atten- tion of the national body to local abuses of the civil service law and ask for its sup- Fort in eliminating them, as well as estab- lishing many necessary reforms at the seat of government. ——_.-—< Concert at the Barracks. The Marine Band at the barracks this afternoon will render the following named selections: March—“The Comman Overture—“Hungarian Bela Song for cornet—“Dear Loulse Moore By Mr. H. Wunderit “Reminiscences of Godfrey “Ballet de Cappel ie Delibes Ckaracteristie—“On the Plantation” Puener March—“Tar and Tartar” hie! “Hail Columbia’ —.——— The Funeral ir. Moses. ‘The pallbearers at the funeral of Mr. J. E. Moses tomorrow will be John Gheen, E. F. Buckley, A. T. Whiting, John Carr, Wm. Wharton, Joseph Reagan, P. V. De Graw and J. W. Dempsey. Heroic Rescue of a Wrecked Fire- boat Crew. BRAVE WORK OF THE LIFE SAVERS Firemen Bailed With Pumps and Buckets for Hours. i MADE TORCHES OF CLOTHING rapa ne CHICAGO, Septeraber 13.—The fire boat Yosemite, which was wrecked on the Hyde Park reef last night while on its way to a South Side fire, sank today. Her crew were taken off by the life-saving crew, but all efforts to save the boat failed. The rescue of the fire boat's crew was a thrilling one. The boat was facing a heavy gale when it struck the reef and at once began filling with water, which soon put out the fires. For five hours the crew of ten men bailed with pumps ard buckets, while the Jackson Park life-saving crew, under command of the captain, attempted to reach the gradually sinking craft. A heavy sea was running, and three times the lifeboat capsized, throwing the crew into the lake. But each time the boat was righted, and within a very few moments of tume the Yosemite plunged to the bottom of the lake the water-drenched life savers took off the ten fatigued men of the fire- boat. The wrecked Yosemite was a valuable fire fighter and was on duty in one of the la- goons at the world’s fair. The crew of the Yosemite were forced to @ novel expedient to attract the attention of the life-saving station. Torches were used made of their ae saturated with kerosene, and attached Yo jong poles.~ These improvised signals were waved by the firemen and the kerosene trickled down, painfully burning hands and arms, but even the excruciating pain did not make them cease in their efforts, for as the weird distress signals flared up, a view of the turbulent waves was disclosed that caused them to work with renewed vigor. —>__. WILCOX’S BENSONHURST SCHEME. He Cleared From $15,000 to $20,000 on His Lota. MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., September 13.— The mame of Algernon H. Wilcox, whose extensive swindling operations were r2- ported from New York, appears in the Min- neapolis directory as vice president of the Railroad Building and Loan Association, with offices in the New York Life building. At that office it was learned that Wilcox was not an active member of the asso- ciation, and that he had held the office of vice president for about two years, durin; which time he had only been in the office oa His headquarters were said to be in ‘The story of his addition to the town of Berson, in Swift county, Minn., is as fol- lows: About eight years ago he bought some eight or ten acres of land adjoining the town of Benson for little or nothin; rarging with certain parties to act 2s “cap- pers” he started for the east, locating in Philadelphia, where he soon established what was known as the Bensonhurst Park Improvement Company. The ground bought near nmson he had cut up into building lots, eight and ten to the acre, which he offered to the unsuspecting public for the moderate price of $100 per lot. His scheme was to secure from $10 to $25 as a first payment and the balance in monthly in- stallments. He fs said to have sold nearly all of these lots, making a profit of from $15,000 to $20,000. —— HELD FOR A RANSOM. Mystery of Dr. Conklin’s Disappear- ance Cleared Up. DETROIT, Mich., September 13.—A spe- cial to the Free Press from Niles, Mich., says: The mystery as to the whereabouts of Dr. Conklin of Cassopolis, who was supposed to have been myrdered, is partly cleared by a letter received by Mrs. Conklin today. ‘The letter related that Dr. Conklin was in Chicago, and would be delivered over for a ransom, but the price was not stated. The letter does not state whether the doctor had been kidnaped at Cassopolis, or whether he had wandered to Chicago in a delusion and there kidnaped. Sheriff Coul- ter of Cass county left for Chicago today. The writer of the letter stated he cou have the doctor's whereabouts revealed pro- viding the ransom is paid. These gre all the authentic = eeae ane es Inquiry by telephone ‘assopol failed to give any later detalis, further than that three-fourths of the citizens of Cas- scpolis had changed their first theory of murder to a positive belief that Dr. Conk- lin had either wandered away during men- tal aberration, or that despondency had caused his disappearance. The letter re- ceived from Chicago, which was written by @ person at present unknown, save to Mrs. Conklin and Sheriff Coulter, asked that a certain ¢ .opolis man be arrested, but the sheriff desires more positive evidence, which he hopes to obtain in Chicago. A special to the Free Press from Cas- sopolis says: There is no truth in the report that a let- ter has been received from Dr. Conklin by his wife. Revealed by a Clairvoya: CASSAPOLIS, Mich., September 13.—Dr.A, B. Conklin is not found, although Mrs. Conklin received a letter to that effect. The letter, on the strength of which Sheriff Coulter went to Chicago yesterday, read as follows: “Mrs. A. B. Conklin: “Dear Madam—Your letter of the 10th duly received this noon. Your husband is most certainly alive. He is held in the hope of a ransom. Do not offer one, for the parties connected with the outrage are very much frightened and would be glad to get well out of the scrape if they could safely do so. “Don’t be without hope. I think you will see your husband within the space of four days, and possibly two days. If you can find George Lennox through him you can find your husband. Have your detective jook for a man of that name. I think he lives out of town. I will possibly write more particulars tomorrow. I am, very truly, T. A. KIMMELL.” Kimmell is a doctor. Sheriff Coulter called on him at his home last night and was told by Kimmell that his wife was a clairvoyant and it was in this manner that he learned what he had written. The disgusted sheriff returned immediate- ly to Cassapolis. He learned nothing as to Kimmell’s standing. Ridic d by the Detectives. CHICAGO, September 13.—Chicago detec- tives make light of the idea that Dr. Conk- lin is being held for-a ransom in Chicago. “I have an idea that Mrs. Conklin herself could throw a great deal of light on this mystery if she chose,” said the chief of the Matt detective agency. “Mrs. Conklin, I believe, once intimated that there were some things connected with her husband she could not tell. I would not take such a case as that unless the wife would tell me all she knew.” Lieut. Wvod, at the central station, said the city detective burcau had not been com- municated with regarding the mystery, but he thought thé ransom stury was foolish. ——.__- Murdered by “The Kid.” PHOENIX, Ariz, September 13.—The murder of Horace Philley near Reno moun- tain one week ago has been found to be the work of the famous Apache renegade, “The Kid.” Sheriff Thompson of Gila coun- ty is now hard on his trati with a strong Posse of cowboys and ranchmen, and has so spread his force that the death or capture uf the Apache murderer seems probable. —_-—_—- Saw Seven Icebergs in a Day. BALTIMORE, Md., September 13.—The British steamer Chicago of the Columbiar Steam Navigation Company's fleet arrive! yesterday from Rotterdam by way of Sun derland, in fifteen and a half days. Sep tember 5 the Chicago. passed by seven ice- bergs. They Were Not Found in the Coffin When the Gravé in the Potter's Fiela W Opened. A rather unusual case of body-snatching, or something very much akin to it, has just been brought to the attention of the author- itles, and Health Officer Woodward, with the assistance of Detective Lacey, is mak- ing a thorough investigation for the purpose of getting to the bottom of the matter. On Sunday a colored man by the name of Anderson, sixty-one years of age, died of bronchial trouble at the Freedman's Hospi- tal He had lived in this city for the past titty years and was a fairly well-to-do citi- zen. Shortly after his death his niece, his near- est re‘ative, was communicated with by telerhore, and she set about making prep- arations for giving him decent burial. She secured the services of Undertaker Wins- low, and paid him $25 in advance to get the body and prepare it for interment. It is said that sh2 notified the hospital authori- tles that the body would be removed. Nobody in the Comin. The undertaker was not as diligent as he might have been, perhaps, in getting the buriai permii, but however that may be, it seems that when he went to the hospital esday morning he was told that the aa had already been buried in potter's eld. ‘Thereupon he applied to the health officer for a permit to open the grave and to re- inter the body in Harmony cemetery. When the grave was opened it was found that two other coffins were resting upon the one which was supposed to contain the body of Anderson. When the one they were look- ing for was finally taken out and opened it. was discovered that there was no hody there, and that to all appearances there never had been one inside. The lid was screwed down tightly, presumably as it was when it left the hospital. Inside, how- ever, there was nothing but a lot of oli slate to give the coffin the desired weight, and over- this was thrown a suit of old clothes and a hat. = On the Hunt. The matter was at once referred to the Police authorities and” Inspector Hollin- berger detailed Detective Lacey upon the case. After a conference with Dr. Wood- ward it was decided to visit all the medical colleges and dissecting rcoms in the city in an effort to locate the missing body, Dr. Woedward and the detective started out at 11 o'clock this morning on their searcn and drove at once to the Freedman’s Hospital to find out everything possible about the case there, and to see if the body might be there or at the medical school in con- nection with Howard University. % It was their opinion that the driver cf the “dead wagon” could not have had an opportunity to tamper with the coffin, evea it he had wanted to, between the time he got it at the hospital and the time he turned {t over to the authorities at potter's field for interment. The two started out evidently on the heory that the body never left the hospital at ail. —_———— COLORED BAPTIST ASSOCIATION. Proceedings of the Last Day of the Twenty-Third Annual Meeting. Vice Moderator Joseph Matthews called to order the morning session of the third and final day of the twenty-third annual meeting of the First Washington Colored Baptist Association at 10:35 a.m. today. Rev. 8. Alexander sang a hymn and Rev. W. H. Phillips of Philadelphia followed with a Scripture reading. H. Kelly then offered prayer, and when, he concluded another hymn was sung by Rev. Joseph Matthews. be The minutes of the afternoon and evening sessions of yesterday were read. Professor J. R. Simpson of Wayland Seminary was introduced, and delivered an interesting address. On motion of Rev. L. Herrod, a vote of thanks was tendered Professor Simpson. Next, a resolution was offered by Rev, W. H. Phillips, touching on the cruel- ties imposed on the negro race in the south. It was discussed by Rev. W. J. Howard and E. H. Gibson, who stated that they had visited eight southern states and could fully substantiate the facts set forth in the reso- lution. The resolution was unanimously adopted. The committee on new churches reported the admission of a number of new churches, and the commuittee on digest ‘of letters gave an account of the Progress being. made -by the several churches. veral amendments were reported by the committee on consti- tution. The reports were all adopted. The chair named Rev. R Johnson, J. T. rk, W. P. Gibbons, Joseph Matthews and W. W. White as a committee on the Old Folks’ Home. This was in compliance with a resolution offered by Rev. R. John- son and J. T. Clark, asking that a commit- tee be appointed to seleet a site in Vir- stnla and Maryland for such a home. On motion of Rev. B. M. Brown it was ordered that a quantity of letter heads of the association be printed for use in the various vhurches. After benediction the association took a recess for dinner. At the afternoon meeting Rev. J. C. Dent Preached a sermon on “Baptism.” The sessions will come to an end with the meet- ing this evening, when the speaker will be Rev. W. H. Phillips. —_—>—_- CITY GATES OF TIN. Centennial Celebration of McKees- port, Pa., Today. McKEESPORT, Pa., September 12.—This city today is celebrating its centennial. This morning Gov. Pattison of Pa., and Gov. McKinley of Ohio, with their staffs, ar- rived here to participate in the ceremonies. The governors left the special train at Demmler, just outside this city. At the McKeesport line the Demmler tin late works had erected enormous and high- fy ornamented city gates, conStructed of tin plate. Here the governors were welcomed by Maycr James Z. Andre, and the recep- tion committee. Great crowds are pouring into the city to assist in the centennial celebration, which will continue tomorrow. —— TRIED TO GET HIS SON. Attempt to Kidnap Ferdinand Ward's Boy. THOMPSON, Conn., September 13.—The little village of Thompson Town, one mile south of here, was excited about 9 o’clock this morning by a report that Clarence Ward, the ten-year-old son of Ferdinand Ward of New York, had been kidnaped from the home of his uncle and guardian, Mr. Frederick D. Green. About 10 o'clock a message was received here from Webster announcing that the men had been arrested there and the boy recovered. He was soon afterward return- ed to Mr. Green and the men locked up. The boy has made his home with his uncle since the death of his mother, while his father was in Sing Sing. Mr. Green was appointed the boy’s guardian by the New York courts, and has charge of the prop- erty left to Clarence by his mother. Ferdi- rand Ward, since his release from prison, has made several attempts to get the custody of the boy through the courts, but his efforts have been unsuccessful. ge NOT OPPOSED TO SARGENT. A Mistaken Impression Circulated Re- garding Debs. HARRISBURG, Pa., September resolution was adopted by the convention of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen today indorsing the lzbor measures now be- ng considered by the constitutional con- veition at Albany, and urging the labor leaders to unite with those having the measures in charge to secure their speedy passage. The convention then adjourned to give committees a chance to dispose of busine: referred to them. President Debs of the A. R. U., who ar cived here last night, was visited by many leiegates today, who tendered their sup ort if he will antagonize the re-election of Grand Master Sargent, but he claims that he will not oppose him. Debs did not at- ‘end the morning session of the conven- tion, but will be present this afternoon to oxplain some features of his report as sec ‘etary and treasurer, which office he held »efore he took the presidency of ‘the Amer- an Railwew Union, LABOR DAY PARADE. Gratification Exprcased at the Success of the Demonst a. There was a ‘meeting last night at Brick- layers’ Hall, dt 7th ard L streets north- west, of the Committee having control of the recent Labor day parade. The idea was favored that the committee be con- tinued in sométhing like permanent form in order that flture occasions of a similar character might be appropriately observed. It was decided to refer the question to the several uninos, and request their opinion# upon the subject. The experse accounts connected with the dis- play were audjted and ordered paid, leav- ing a small balance in, the treasury. The conference recorded its gratitude to Com- missior er Powell for his action in stopping the cable cars from ranning through the Parade, as well as to Capt. Austin, Lieut. Kelley and the police officers for carrying out the Commisisoners’ orders. Acting President Dunlop of the Washington and Georgetown railroad was censured for his attempt to send his cars through the pro- cession, “to the jeopardy of human lives.” MGR. SATOLLI ELEVATION. Knows Nothing About Bein; Cardinal. In regard to a report cabled from Rome that he would be made a cardinal at @ papal consistory there in December, Mer. Satolli said today that he had re- ceived no communication from the Vatican intimating that he would be recalled. When asked about the reported intention of the pope to direct his return to Rome and to elevate him to the rank of cardinal, Mgr. Satolli made the following statement: “The apostolic delegate has not received any letter as to his recall to Rome. He thinks that the news given is at least inexact, and he does not know anything in this matter. “Is it true that in the event of your nomi- nation as cardinal that your successor will be Mgr. Tomnaso of Rome?” “The apostolic deiegate,’’ was the reply, “has not received any letter of recall. About the matter he has no knowledge.” He declined to discuss the probable ac- tion to be taken at the consistory which the pope interds to hold in December. Made a patnatiswolsaie i A FAMILY ROW. R. M. Kiv: Fires at js Brother-in- Law, Fortunately Without Injury. A family row and a feeling of jealousy gave rise to a shooting scrape last evening at the corner of 14th and U streets, between two brothers-in-law, John M. Pitts and Robert Kivett. Pitts had the narrowest possible escape from death, or at least a serious wound, for a pistol bullet that was fired at him struck a suspender button on his trousers and glanced off without doing any serious injury. Kivett is a conductor on the Rock creek electric road and Pitts is an engineer em- ployed at the power house of the same road. Kivett, some time ago, married a sis- ter of Pitts, but recently Pitts has claimed that Kivett has been mere devoted to Mrs. Pitts even than a brother-in-law should be. Pitts determined to put a stop to this and warned Kivett to ke2p away. This the lat- ter agreed to do, it is said, but a few days ago Pitts found his conductor’s badge in his front yard, and then his suspicions were aroused anew. Pitts’ work at the power house keeps him out all night, and on his return in the morning ke found the badge by his front depr + The Crisis Reached. Pitts was, naturally, enraged at this and, it is said, madé threats of violence against his brother-in-thw. 'Kivett was told of this end determine’ to|be prepared for any emergency. H¢ got him a 3s-caliber revolver and carried itiabout with him constantly. He was fcormesly a ‘police officer and was, Presumabiy, femiliat with the Landling of # pistol. He claims to have given his broth- er-in-law not the slightest ground for his suspicions, . About 6 o'clock bast evening the car of which Kivett .is the conductor was ap- proaching the corner of 14th and U streets, and he jumped off and ran ahead to see if the cabie crossing was clear. Just as he was signaling to his motor- man to come ahead, Pitts came up to him and accused him of dishonorable conduct. There were some unpleasant words that followed in quick succession from each, and almost before the bystanders were aware of what was taking place Kivett drew his revolver and fired one «hot, which, as has already been stated, did no great amount of damage to Pitts. Kivett was the one who was the most hurt, for the gun exploded and mangled his hand in a very serious manner. Officer Skinner of the eighth precinct was near the scene of the trouble, und he at once put Kivett under arrest. As he did so Pitts, who had by this time recovered frum the effects of the shock caused by the bul- jet, made a rush for nis assailant, und it was all the officer could do to protect his prisoner. Pitts soon evoled down, and when the station was reached seemed unwilling to press the charge against his brother-in- law. Kivett’s wounded hand was dressed, and he was locked up on the charge of assault an! battery, and held for trial in the Police Court today. Im the Police Court. Kivett was in the dock at the Police Court today, but his case was not reached until a late hour this afternoon. Pitts was ‘all broken up today and was anxious to have the case against his brother-in-law dismissed, but this could not well be done. He sald that if Kivett was punished it would leave Mrs. Kivett, his sister, without any means of support. Kivett was charged with assault, with in- tent to kill. He was defended by Mr. Closs, ani Mr. Mullowney prosecuted. ‘The first witness put upon the stand was Pitts himself, who begged earnestly that the case be dis.nissed. He vaid that he did this for the sake of his own sister. He said that he had not been hurt, while Kivett had, and he had no desire to prosecute Kivett if the latter would only promise to take care of his wife as a man should. Mr. Closs asked for a continuance for a week on the defendant's personal bonds. The istrict attorney saw that this was not merely a matter between brothers-in- law, but that the public was interested. The offense was a grave one, and no man has a right to shoot at another in the Pub- Ne pace without any notice being taken of it. Mr. Closs said that if that was the stand the District took in the matter there was nothing to do but waive an examination. Judge Kimball said that even if this mat- ter were allowed to drop, he would instruct the officer to lodge an information against Kevitt for carrying concealed weapons. In the asrault case he bound the defendant over in $200 for his appearance before the gtand jury. ——___ OUTRAGE AT AKRON, OHIO. A White Woman Assaulted and Bound in a Burning House. AKRON, Ohip, September 13.—Three ne- goes, two menyand ‘a woman, called at the house of Saloohist George Woehlbueler, in the very heart! of ‘the city, this morning and ordered beak¢ast. Mrs. Woehlhueler was alone. Badly frightened, she prepared the meal. Later the men returned te the house, broke iff the'street door and going to Mrs. Weehfhueléf’s room beat her in- sensible and assaulted her. She was bound and gagged and thrown into the cellar. Carpets and bed Gothing were saturated with oll and the hopse fired. Except for timely discovery of the flames all trace of thé crirfie would have been ob- literated. Mrs.’ Wothlhueler’s condition is critical. « Police and citizeng, are searching for the villains. : ; . HISTORIAN ‘FROUDE ILL. Fenrs Entertained That Hé Will Not Recover. LONDON, September 13.—The illness of James Anthony Froude, the historian, has taken such a serious turn that It is now feared that he will not recover. lie was born April 23, 1818, at Darting- tcn, Devonshire. —_——__ A Divorce nted. Judge Cox teday granted a divorce to Em- ma T. from Edward B. Hultz. The petition ‘vas filed by Mrs. Hulte March 16, 1804, and wes based on the desertion and abandon- ment of her by her husband in February, ist2. They were married here by the Rev. Charles B. Ramadell, Uctober 19, 1886, but no children were born to them, REQUIRED CASH BONDS FINANCE AND TRADE The Peouliar Relations Between Mr. Clarke ‘and His Employes. Few New Features in Stock Spec- ulation. PREDICTED FALL IN WHISKY TRUST Ths Evidence Showed That While Little Business Was Done, the Clerk’s Sniary Was Not Paid. linia Sead iti Richard Clarke, who claims to be the | Grangers Continue to Attract Most head of a business known as the Clarke Art ‘ Engraving Company, was put under arrest Attention. on Tuesday, charged with defrauding a man cut of a considerable sum of err pe ‘The —_+——- complainant against him was John V. Mc- a ~ - » Lain of this city, and the methods of the GENERAL MARKET REPORTS company were pretty thoroughly ventilated a’ in the Police Court this afternoon. The so-called engraving company had an office near the court house, and last spring Clarke inserted an advertisement in the Jocal papers asking for a man to take charge of an office, “good wages, and ex- perience not necessary.” Clarke is rather a scholarly looking man, fairly well dressed and wearing eyeglasses. He is an engraver by profession, and was the publisher of an art work containing portraits of prominent confederate leaders. It was expected to have a large sale in the south. . Among those who answered Clarke's ad- vertisement was Mr, McLain. He found Clarke a plausible sort of a man, and some time last June entered into an agreement to take cnarge of the office, and to do the clerical work at a salary of $15 per week. Clarke said, as his assistant would handle considerable money, he would have to give @ cash bond. For the purpose McLain drew $250 from a local building association and turned it over to Clarke. This was the saoney that Clarke was charged today with having stolen. A written agreement was entered into between the two men that should bind them both for six months, and from which neither cou'd withdraw until the expiration of the time specified, without thé consent of the other. The $250 bond ‘8 mentioned in this agreement, and it further agreed that at the end of six onths McLain should become a partner in the business on the payment of a sum to be mutually decided upon. Attempts at Salary Payment. According to the story of McLain while on the stand this afternoon, the business amounted to practically nothing, so far as he could see. He had nothing to do during the eight weeks he was in the office beyond writing a few letters and addressing a ict of envelopes to southern newspapers. What was of more interest to him was the fact that the salary attached to this sine- cure was never forthcoming. At the end of the second week Clarke gave him a check on an Atlanta bank, telling him to get it cashed, io keep $30 and give him the bal- ance. McLain was unable to get the check cashed and he gave it back. Later on Clarke offered him a judgment note made out in Pennsylvania in part payment of she indebtedness. This he took to a lawyer and, Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. NEW YORK, September 13.—Speculation presented few new features this morning and was confined almost exclusively to the Professional room element. London was fractionally lower and 4id nothing of im- Portance on this side. Yesterday's upward movement in the coal stocks terminated with the day and is generally regarded as having had no substantial basis. The scar- city of this class of stocks mrkes It possible to mark up the price on moderate purchases without the assistance of newly discovered merit. Careful estimates of the probable profits to be’derived from this year’s an- thracite coal business do not warrant fur- ther advances in this group. The grangers continue to hold first po- sition in railway speculation with the ad- vantage thus far about evenly divided be- tween the two factions. Northwestern was sold down 11-8 per cent on moderate sell- ing, easily traceable to prominent bear sources. St. Paul and Burlington each de- clined 3-4 per cent on early trading and are Still on the lists of the pessimistic following who depend on the bad corn crop to facili- late the accumulation of profits on the short side. The balance of the regular list was steady with « fair demand for the low- priced stocks. The roads in various stages of reorganization find contident purchasers cn all concessions. Distillers was prominent in the day's trad- ing and verified recent predictions that ac- tivity and depression would become synony- mous when applicable to this stock. Free selling and the uncovering of stop orders resulted in a 2 1-2 per cent reduction in price. Good judges of the company’s at- fairs predict that sooner or later two shares of the capitul stock may be had for the present price of one. General Electric declined nearly 2 per cent ag the result of yesterday's adverse decision in a suit brought to establish the ownership of a valuable appliance krown as the Edison feeder. finding that it was of no value in the Dis- | for both accounts. Sentiment is trict, he refused to accépt it. In short, so | mixed on this property, traders bear- far as he knew, there was never any at- | ish in spite of un stock accumula- tempt made to sell any of these confederate | tion by prominent Indications fa- memorials, the clerk never got his salary, nor could he get back his $250 bond. As he got nothing out of the business during eight weeks, and was told by Clarke that he was making a similar deal with another man, McLain considered that the contract was clesed, and the warrant for Clarke's arrest followed in due time. The next witness called this afterncon was G. W. Minnick, who had almost precisely the same story to tell as McLain, except vor a gradual neg a of pn 80 generally centered this st pending the appearance of manipulation from the inside. The market for sterling and continental yesterday's rates. The prevailing scarcity of all classes of bills is responsible for the e afternoon's was etional advances over previcus lo’ fra we that he was in the office only a couj of | prices. The delay in announcing the result days and did not get 80 far as to put up the of the meeting of St. Paul's directors had money. He told Clarke that he only had $125 handy, but that he would make up the balance out of his salary. Mr. Minnick said that he did not like the looks of things at all, as Clarke was unwilling to leave the requisite bond in the hands of a third pei, but insisted on having it himself in casi Very Fishy Business. Mr. .Mullowrey, for the District, said that he could produce several more witnesses who had had practically the same ex- Perlence as Mciain and Minnick, but he claimed that enough had already been Shown to warrant holding Clarke for the grand jury. The contention of the lawyers for the defense was that it was a legitimate busi- ness transaction, under a contract, which had not yet expired, and they asked for the discharge of the defendant, Clarke had been doing the best he could to get his business inte. running order, but it took considerable time to get the engravings printed and on the market. The whole business was open and above board and there had been no effort on the part of the. defendant either to defraud or to de- ceive. a deterrent influence on the volume of bust- ness. The question of dividends is attracting considerable attention as an incentive to speculation, the bulls being favored by all this week's developments, so far an- nounced. Rock Island will be next in turn to consider this important question, but opinions are divided on the result. The pessimistic remarks of the road's chief executive on the occasion of a recent inteview lent some color to the argument for a reduced rate, but it is quite probable that this road will prove no exception to the precedent afforded by roads nt on similar cenditions for the bulk of their traffic. Final figures were irregular, but, with the industrials excepted, changes were enly fractional. ———— FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. The following are the opening, the high- est and the lowest and the closing price. of the New York stock market today, as i: xchange. Correspon: Messrs. Moore & Schiey, No. 8) Broadway: ‘Open. High. Low. Clone. 2053¢ 206% 10510545 + iy SY By In’ @ispesing ‘oT the case Judge Kimball oe gharacterized Clarke's action as a “very “ « 1S 'y business,” and said that quite enough evidence has been introduced to hold Clarke based Nec on the charge of larceny. The defendant i 208 was put under $300 bonds to appear before ow the grand jury. 5 _ oro 06K FREE ALCOHOL IN THE ARTS. iS A Delegation of Draggists Consult With Secretary Carlisle: The delegation representing the National Wholesale Drugzists’ Association, headed by George A. Kelly of Pittsburg, had an- other consultation with Secretary Carlisle and Commissioner of Internal Revenue Miller today for the purpose of presenting further suggestions looking to the enforce- ment of the provision in the new tariff bill for free alcohol for use in the arts and medicinal preparations and other tke com- pounds. Mr. Kelly presented a brief cover- ing such suggestions as the committee had formulated, looking to the relief of the de- partment from its present embarrassment, and to giving reasonable protection to the government from fraud. Secretary Carlisle pointed out the diffi- culty of enforcing any regulations which did not define the classes of manufacturers to whom they applied, and the necessity for some preliminary notice or license of any person claiming the benefit of the law in order to procure proper supervision. Ex- Gov. Boutwell, who was present as counsel for interested persons, answered some of these. suggestions, claiming that the power to prescribe regulations included the power hl charge for the expenses of executing the jaw. Secretary Carlisle pointed out the dim- culty of defining “medicinal > and other like componds,” and the course of the discussion that followed it devel- oped that certain tinctures and other prep- arations contained as high as 94 per cent alcohol. The representative of a firm of “bitters” entered a protest against any classification which might exclude “bit- ters” as medicinal preparations, on the ground that their use would largely cease if druggists in order to sell them were re- quired to take out liquor licenses. The Secretary said at the conclusion of the discussion that if it could be done it wes his duty to execute the law. Some further briefs will be presented before the Secretary makes his final decision. —_—_——_-e Delaware and agen! Ln ae and Catt ‘ceding General Electric ‘ork Central... N. Y. and New Enj Nn. Y. st. Nort * y 114 bia. TORE DOWN HIS PICTURE. shington Gas Company Ge, series W136 wha. ve aa ne Eee at ee Braddock Grand Army Men Refase to | asked. Uni es e conv. bid. 9 + Murch Under Cleveland's Pietare. | (id° ion hated, “Mince, egLphae Ta, F.'& A, 100 bid. Ai rity and In honor of the Grand Army encampment ia, hn 100 ba the a J at Pittsburg the Braddock City, Pa., au-| pany ‘tet 105 Wid. Wachingon Market Gam thorities, at an expense of $100, erected a | pany imp. 6s, 106 bid. Washingt. larket Com- triumphant arch opposite the city hall, across Braddock avenue. It was adorned with portraits of American heroes, includ. ing .Washington, Lincoln, Grant, Sherma Sheridan and Meade. It struck the coun- cllmen in charge of the erection a8 a bright 37 hid. a idea that the portrait of President Cleve- | Weet End, 109 bid. “Traders 100" Mae land should be put up yesterday, while the | pincotn, 97 bid. members of Maj. A. M. Harper Post, 181, | Sate “Deposit and Trust nies.—Nationat G. A. R., were assembling in front of their | Safe Deposit. and ‘Trust, 12714 bid, 132 asked healquarters, in the Carnezie building, not bri rene a and Trost, 124 asked. At a block away, preparing to join in the pa- | (#® Security and Trust, 132! vad 134 asked. Wash- ington Safe Deposit, i00 Ratlroad Stocks.—Washington and Georgetown, 280 bid, 310 asked. Metropolitan, SO bid, SS asked. rade at Pittsburg. Yells of an ndignant crowd called their attention to the purpose of the councilmen, and they at once held a | Columbia, 70 asked. Belt. 25 bid, 35 asked. Fok. council of war. They refused to march un- 23 bid, 38 asked. der the arch if Cleveland's picture was | | Gas and Electric Light Storke.-Waduazton Ga placed there. Searcely had the objection- «| t -3 ae > = ead able portrait been raised before the irate | five! Mates Mectric Light. 125 wid. “28 asked. crowd pulled it down, and it was not re- |)" oa: oe ono. : laced. P'Members of the post said afterward that they, respected Cleveland for the high office that he held, not for his actions, and that the city councilmen had no right to enforce politics and fll-will upon them at this tine. i ee—__ 13% Did, 15 anked, Kings, 7% old, 8 aple's, 5% bid, 5%, asked. cAncolu, 7% bid, 8 asked. Stocks.Real Estate Title, 110 MM Columbia Tithe th Wi Distelet Title, 10 id. William Murray, aged twenty-eight, « clerk of the North Hritish Mercantile { surance Company, N. Y., has been acid $10,000 bail, charged with embezzling $1¢ uuu from the company. *. ‘Telephone Stocks. —Denns} nd Totomac, 50 Trans be ey ‘Vid. Preimatic Gun Carriage, 48 “nak: as bid, cea. Miscellaneous Stocks.—Washington Market, 10 bid, 15 -sked. Great Fells ice, Ud, 150 asked. Bull Run Panorama, 20 asked. z= Steamboat, #6 bid. ——___ Chicago Grain and Provision Reported by Stats & Co. Bankers and, ICAGO, September 13, 1894. ‘Open. High. Low. € Wheat—Sept. Sha” bay’ be” bang Dee. 57% are Br a = = sit Sy x se ra" B% BI% «Ry «BIBT 305 36° 38 Ke 2S He Ne 89 59T KS ROD 2.00 9.00 5 ROS 83 887 Hi Close. % 66s 673 674 678 6.80 eu 68 ee cee DISTRICT GOVERNMENT. Extension of a Sewer Wanted. main sewer on W street northwest to North Capitol street to Detroit ed out that this sewer is necessary from the fact that the natural drainage for Sol- diers' Home runs through this section, Steam Engineers’ Licenses. At the last regular meeting of the Eecen- tric Association of Steam Engineers, No. 1, of Washington, D. C., held on the 7th instant, resolutions were unanimously adopted, a copy of which was received by the Commissioners today, setting forth that as the the act approved February 28, 1887, “AN act to regulate steam engineering in the District of Columbia,” provides “That It be licensed to act as steam ‘and as section 2 of said that all applicants for i § i i | E il : i Fe é H | | £ 1 : | | i i i i a t | iF i i z I i & g [ ! i g te i i it H Ad i | f i i = i i 3 E bFes i i a a —_——__ THE CONTUMACIOUS WITNESSES. Judge Cole Will Hear Their Cases on Friday, the 28th Instant. Judge Cole stated to a Star reporter this afternoon that he had notified District At- torney Birney that he would hear on Friday, ‘the 28th instant, the cases of the Senate con- E rt i i! Fi i | p i iE ; i i i ei i i g § i | | hr H Ee ui Ht ? ill 3 ge § . | : i i i fof : i Re | ] fi f I | Yellow Fever in Mexice. From internal revenue, $141,385; customs, $856,952; miscellaneous, $12,606. & i a le