Evening Star Newspaper, August 21, 1894, Page 2

—_——_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_———_—_—— MUCH SPECULATION iatesaes: LATE NEWS BY WIRE A Clergyman Denounces Conditions at Pullman. HEARING OF THE STRIKE COMMISSION Testimony of Newspaper Reporters Regarding Violence. COMPULSORY ARBITRATION seer CHICAGO, August 21.—M. J. Carroll, e¢itor of the Eight-Hour Herald, was the first witness called by the strike commis- sion- today. Mr. Carroll told of the efforts of the civic federation, of which he is a irember, to’ settle the Pullman strike. He was informed by the Pullman officials, Ihe said, that they had nothing to arbitrate, and for this reason the federation accom- plished nothing. The witness said that hard times were the cause of the railroad as well as of other strikes, and that the manufacturers in times of business depres- sion should give their employes the benefit of the profits reaped in good times. He Said that h> believed compulsory arbitra- tior. appiied to quasi public industries would De beneficial, and read a letter from a fr.end in New Zealand showing the bene- ficial effects of government ownership of railroads and telegraph. Malcolm McDowell, a newspaper reporter, tobl of the overturning of cars at Pullman. He said that the mob at that point was “compesed of outside men, mainly foreigners, and that there were no railroad strikers in the disorderly crowd. Rev. M. L. Wickham, pastor of the Swed- ish Methodist Church at Pullman, was em Phatic in his denunciaticn of the methods of the Pullman company. “When business gets slack,” he said, “the company’s employes iiving vutside of Puil- man are ordered to move into the company’s houses on peril of iosing their positions. Some of the men have attempted to buy ‘houses on the instailment plan, but this is discouraged, as such men are always the first to be laid off when the force is cut down. The men are upfairly treated in various ways. I know of one instance ‘when a man was injured in the shops, and pnfair means were taken to prevent a suit .for_damages. “The man was taken to the hospital, and jlater I saw a sworn statement, purporting to be signed by him, in which he said the accident wae entirety unavcidable. I know that paper to have been a forgery, for on the date on which it was made the man ‘was unable to write and could not have signed his name. “One of the worst features of the Pull- Man system of house renting is the immor- ality which it encourages. Many of the ‘workmen are compelled to rent rooms to help out their meager incomes. The houses ‘@re so arranged that the roomers must pass through the family sleepizg apartments, and, as a result, the morality of Pullman $s much below that of surrounding towns. ‘There is no way for the working man to avoid this, as many of them are practically compelled to live in the company’s houses.” Roy Baker, a Chicago reporter, was call- ed upoa for an account of the riot at Ham- mond. Mr. Baker stated that he was in the center of the mob and saw no A. R. U. men or railroad strikers, the crowd being ‘made up ef toughs and outside men. He said that shortly before the United States ‘troops fired a small body of men, sur- ;Founded by women, children, and other Spectators, attempted to overturn some Himan cars. Without warning, the wit- ness declared, the troops fired, killing and ‘wounding several people, all of whom were innocent spectators. Mr. Baker said that at no time during the trouble did he see a railroad man or member of the A. R. U. in the mob. > -— SAVE HIMSELF. SHOT TO ‘& Negro Desperado Killed Nenr Phila- delphia by a C le. PHILADELPHIA, Pa,. August 2 -A des- Perate colored criminal named Edward Saxson was shot and killed by Consiable Day at Yeadcn, a suburb of this city, to- day, while resisting arrest. Saxson had been the terror of Lansdowne and Yeadon for a long time. A few nights ago he split “the head of a man during a quarrel at Lans- downe, and swore he would kill the man who attempted to arrest him. A warrant ‘was sworn out for his arerst and given to Ccnstable R2mentier. Early this mcrning he caugnt Saxson at Lansdowne, and at the point of his revol- er fairly pushed the enraged negro along the road to Yeadon. When Constable Day’s residence was reached Rementier shouted for assistance. Constable Day's appearance ‘on the scene enraged the negro more, and with an oath, he declared he would not go @ step further. At the same time he ripped out his knife. With this he made a savage lunge at Day. Day, drawing his revolver, shouted: “Drop your knife, or I'll kill you.” The negro responded with an oath and - threatened to cut him to pieces, and start- ed in to execute his threat. Day responded with a bullet from his pistol, that struck Saxson in the jaw. The en: negro rushed around the road like a fiend. Constables Day and Rementier, desiring to take the man alive, desisted from further firing, and demanded of Saxson that he sur- render. The wounded and desperate man, maddened with pain, suddenly started in ‘and became the aggressor. He plunged his knife into Constable Day's back, making a wound two inches deep and five inches long. Day fired again, the bullet passing through Saxson’s right arm. The desperate negro, ‘minding it not, sprang forward with his + Uplitted knife. This time he was met with @ bullet from Constable Day’s revolver Which struck him squarely in the stomach. In a few minutes the desperado breathed his last. Constable Day’s wound is a pain- ful one, though it may not prove fatal. —_-> __— UNDER COLLAPSED WALLS. Fall of a Brick Batiding, Burying Over a Dozen Persons. WORCESTER, Mass., August 21.—An old brick building on Ward and Richland Btreets, this city, has collapsed, burying Wbout a dozen children and three men in the ruins. Four of the children were taken out bad- ly injured. Workmen are searching for bodies. ——~—_—_ SUFFERING AT PULLMAN. Gov. Altgeld May Issue a Proclama- tion Calling for Aid. CHICAGO, August 21.—Gov. Altgeld spent several hours today in conference with a committee of citizens of Pullman, who were called upon to give him information regard- ing the starving strikers. He was told that 2436 families have been helped since the beginning of the strike, and that about had been given the relief committee, all of which had been expended. It is probable that Gov. Altgeld will issue POLITICIANS GATHERING. Republicans Convention of Delaware Meets at Dover. DOVER, Del., August 21.—The republican State convention to choose candidates for governor and Congressman met in the capital in this city today. The fact that the party leaders had largely mapped out the work of the delegates in advance rob- bed the occasion of much of its interests. Nevertheless there was a gocd attendance of leading republicans from all over the state. Senator Higgins was early on the ground, having arrived here last night. Delaware is divided into three counties, and the delegation from each held caucus, and this morning Newcastle county, in which ‘Wilmington is located, ma‘ mo recom- mendation as to nominations. Sussex voted solidly to support Joshua Marvel of Laurel for governor, and laid on the table a motion to stand by Kent county's choice for Con- gress. The convention was called to order at 12:30 p.m., by Gen. Wilson, chairman of the state committee. E. G. Bradford of Wilmington was chosen temporary chair- man. + . After the appointment of the usual com- mittees, the convention took a recess until 2:30 p.m. California Democrats. SAN FRANCISCO, August 21.—The city is swarming with politicians here to attend the demceratic state convention, which con- venes here at noon today. It is generally predicted that the convention will be sen- tational. For the gubernatorial nomina- tion there are mary candidates. James Budd of Stockton is an avowed aspirant. Barney Murohy of San Jose {s also being in- dustriously boomed, and Congressman Ma- guire is also a candidate. The “railroad fight” threatens to seriously disturb the convention. It is alleged that the “railroad” men are making their fight to control the nominations for railroad commissioners and members of the state board cf equalization. This fight is sure to be precipitated. Wants the “Referendum.” ASBURY PARK, N. J., August 21.—Advo- cates of the “referendum” system of direct legislation are arriving from all parts of the state to attend the convention of the Direct Legislation League in Educational Hall this afternoon and evening. The con- vention was provided for by an amendment to the state constitution, introduced by Senator Bradley of Menmouth county last winter. . Among the prominent people here thus far to attend the convention are Rev. Dr. McGlynn of New York, Samuel Gompers, Joseph B. Keim of Rahway, Joseph R. Buchan, member for New Jersey of the national committee of the prohibitionists; Samuel J. Sloane, member of the state com- mittee of prohibitionists, and Rev. B. E. Chapin of the Farmers’ Alliance. The republican party is represented by Tuomas McEwan, member of the house from Hudson county, and the democratic party is represented by State Senator Robt. Adrain. —_. - — SUICIDE IN CENTRAL PARK. A Couple Whe Believed in Col. Inger- soll's Doctrine. NEW YORK, August 21.—The dead bodies of a man and woman were found this morning on the Ramble, in Central Park. The man had a bullet hole in his head and the woman had been shot in the left breast. The folice are unable to learn, so far, whether both committed suicide, or whether the man shot the woman and then himself. The man was about twenty-eight years of age and the woman a few years younger. Letters found on the bodies indicated the rames of the persons. One of the letters, written by the woman, Julia Fournier, was addressed to H. Fournier of Brooklyn, and ran as follow: “Pardon me; I am desper- ate and prefer to die.” There was also a letter written to her mother, and another. signed by her and the man, as is supposed. It was directed to the city authorities. It read. “We die in perfect health and with clear minds. We die for love, and are happy. We wish no autopsy to be held on our bodies, and de- sire that both shall be buried in one grave. We are both ‘ree-thinkers, and do not care in_what cemetery we are buried.” From the position of the bodies when found, it was apparent that De Marcus shot the woman before killing himself. She lay on her face on the ground, and his body had fallen across hers, also face downward. The man was seen about the neighbor- hood as early as 10 o'clock yesterday, and it is supposed that the woman met him at @ much later hour. The bodies were still slightly warm when found. In one of the man’s pockets was found a newspaper clipping concerning a recent let- ter by Robert G. Ingersoll on the right to commit suicide. —_s——. ALTOONA’S BANK SCANDAL. Arrest of Harry Claba: Clerk. ALTOONA, Pa., August 21.—Harry Cla- baugi, ledger clerk in the suspended Second National Bank, was arrested today on in- formation of Chief Bank Examiner Coffin for altering figures in the general ledger of the bank, for the purpose of deceiving Bank Examiner Miiler last January, and at other times. He furnished bail. This is the second arrest in connection with the looting of the bank, a young clerk ramed Miller having been taken into cus- tody last night charged with altering fig- ures in the balance bcok by direction of Cashier Gardner, who is now a_ fugitive from justice. ——___ ALIEN ANARCHISTS. wh, the Ledger An Effort Will Be Made to Pass Sena- tor Hill's Bill. Strenuous efforts are being made to pass the bill against “alien anarchists” before Corgress adjourns. Secretary Carlisle and Commissioner of Immigration Stump are very desirous of having this law as a pro- tection against the 4 or more anarchists recently expelled from foreign countries and row en route here. The treasury offi- clals have the co-operation of Speaker Crisp and the House managers, but thus far it has been impossible to steer the bill past the objections of Representative Warner of New York, and others, which, in the ab- sence of a quorum, have prevented the pass- age of the Senate bill. When Mr. Warner's objection side-track- ed the bill today efforts were at once made to get consert by telegraph from Mr. Reed for a special rule bringing the bill to a vote. If this is obtained the Speaker and Mr. Catchings will frame the rule. Mr. Warner is not the only member ready to object to the bill. Representative Goldzier of Chicago says the measure is ill considered and that it mekes no provision for designating who are anarchists and subject to summary de- pertation without trial. Mr. Goldzier today sent the foilowing in- quiry to the Secretary of the Treasury: “In view of the pendency of Senate bill 2314, which, as I am informed, was prepared by yeu, I desire for use in the House your construction of the term ‘alien anarchist’ as used in said bill. In other words, I desire an outline of the construction which, under your direction, the department would place upon the term in case this bill were passed.” The objections made to Senator Hill's bill is that its provisions for the deportation of anarchists are too drastic. It is claimed ®& proclamation setting forth the pitiable| that any person adjudged an anarchist oe of the strikers and calling for | could be deported under its provisions, even E i ——— a ‘ominated for Congress. THOMSON, Ga., August 21.—The people's perty convention of the tenth Georgia fongressional district today unanimously hhominated Thomas E. Watson for Con- Bress. He will make a fight against Maj. |. C. C. Blick, the nominee of the demo- tie party, against whom he ran two Years ago. Congressman Dave Meyer has been re- Rominated by the republicans of the second Nebraska district. The populists and dem- Qcrats are figuring on fusion to defeat Meyer. Reports from democratic primaries in the ninth congressional district of Alabama Show that Oscar W. Underwood of Birming- ham has defeated Congressman Lewis Turpin. In the eighth district Congressman Joseph eeler’s renomination seems practically assured from returns so far. f he had been in the country for many years. Senator Hill does not think that tnis claim is sufficient to cause any trouble, as It t@ not likely that innocent persons will be made to suffer and that it will be en- forced only against those who are very ob- jectionable and whom all society would de- sire to See removed from this country to such countries as they emigrated from. —-e— Four at a Birth. Mrs. R. F. Mormon of Monett, Mo., has given birth to four children, three being girls and a boy, the combined weight of which ig sixteen pounds. The mother, who isa woman, is doing well. —_<eo—___. Warships Sent to Morocco. Spain, Italy and Great Britain are send- ing warships to Mazagan, to which place the Sultan of Mcrecco’s troops retreated after having been defeated by the Kabyle rebels. As already cabled, Mazagan is now by the Kabyles, THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, AUGUST 91, 1804—-TEN PAGES. As to When the Tariff Bill Will Go Into Effect. What the Knowing Ones in the Treas- ury Department Say on the Subject. ‘There appears to be considerable misap- prehension as to when the tariff bill will take effect in the event of its becoming « law. All sorts of speculation have been in- dulged in with respect to this question. Some wiseicres assert that it will take effect immediately after midnight of the day on which it is signed, and uther equally knowing people are just as certain that It will not take effect until just after mid- night of the day of action. The Probable Time. It is agreed on all sides that the date ramed in the bill, August 1, cuts no figure at all in the matter. A Star reporter who investigated the question today was in- formed by an official, whose knowledge and £xperience enables him to speak with au- therity on the subject, that the bill will become the law of the land the instant the President affixes his signature. to it, and that if it is allowed to become a law with- out the President’s approval it will go into effect on the morning of the day following the expiration of the censtitutional limit within which it may be vetoed, which, in the case of the tariff bill, will be Tuesday, the 2th instant. May Be Signed This Week. There are good reasons for the belief that the President will dispose of the matter this week, possibly Friday or Saturday, and the officials of the Treasury Department who are charged with the enforcement of the bill are openly acting on the theory that there will certainly be no change In exist- ing customs laws before Friday, at the earliest. In case the bill is signed, thac fact will be immediately communicated by telegraph by custons officials at ail tne ports of the United States, in order that its provisions may be put into uniform effect at once at all ports. It is said at the Treas- ury Department that no questions arising under the proposed law will be decided until after it shall have been finally acted upon by the President. Thinks Cleveland Will Not Sign It. Chairman Wilson will probabiy take a trip to Europe svon after Congress ad- journs. He has an invitation to iake a trip up the lakes and ancther to cross the ocean, and he inclines to accepting the latter, as it gives greater prospect of recuperating his health. He wants to be back before September closes, to begin his campaign in West Virginia. His health, however, will not permit a vigorous stumping tour. Mr. Wilson, it is said, has received no intima- tion as to what will be done with the tariff bill. He is confident, however, that the bill will become a law, and he inclines to the belief that it will become effective without President Cleveland's signature. In this event Congress cannot adjourn before next Tuesday. +--+ —_____ ATLANTIC CITY PLEASURES. Some of the Washingtonians at This Senside Resort. Correspondence of The Evening Star. ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., August 18, 1804. Every day during the past week the visit- ors poured into the city, and every incom- ing train has been run in sections. It is es- timated that over 150,000 visitors are iu At- lantic City at the present time, and the ho- tel proprietors claim that their rooms are all engaged ‘for the month cf September by people who were compelled to defer their visit -owing to the lack of accommodations, This is naturally going to lengthen the. sea- son very materially, and from present ap- pearances, the gayety, life and bustle which are evident in all parts of the resort will continue later this year than we have ever experienced in previous ones. Social life has been most active. There has been no lack of dances, euchre parties, whist parties, package parties, in fact, all Kinds of parties, but never have the social leaders experienced a repetition of the old- time saying that “Smarty had a party and nobody came,” for, on the other hand, there is an over-abundance of participants, and the invitations given out generally have to be limited. At the open affairs, however, at the larger hotels, on the ocean pler and at the Casino, the crowds are so great at times that it is almost impossible to dance. The past week the regular entertainment for the guests has been vacied by a series of yacht races under the auspices ef the lecal Corinthian Yacht Club. The contest- ants included many racers from the yacht clubs of Philadelphia, New York, Boston, ete. With all the visiting contingent, the first prize in the sloop-rig class was won by the “Zella,” with the “M. S. Quay” second; both !ocal boats. These were followed by the “Venitzla” and “Mascotte,” two of the visitors. The “Ethel” won in the schooner class. The races attracted a great deal of attention, and all the available boats at the Inlet were engeged by parties who followed, or attempted to follow, the racers around the course. The prizes were all handsome and of the most artistic workmanship. Weak fish are being caught et a lively rate these days. and visitors are having great sport with this popular pastime. Bathing as it has been this year has never been known in this vicinity before. it is estimated that an average of 4,000 bathers a day have gone into the surf along the four miles of beach ever since the 25th day of July. Walking along the boardwalk, it is almost impossible to see the beach sand for the people. They take sun baths stretched in every attitude, and, in fact, the strand Is entirely carpeted by the bath- ers between the hours of 11 and 1. Washingtonians stiil continue arriving in town by every incoming train, and some one said the other day that two-thirds of the popilaticn of Washington had visited Atlantic City this year. Some of the leading hotel men are ar- ranging for a grand tennis tournament, to take plave here in early September, and as many of the best players often come to Atlantic City, it will not be ve difficult to have a representation of the léadiag ten- nis experts in case the match comes off; in fact, Malcolm Chase did his early spring training entirely on the Haddon Hall court, which, he claims, is one of the finest he has ever played on. Washirgtonians in town the past week include the following: K. Pine, J. McKahan, C, Belt, C. Bindine, Miss Lottio Reichen- bach, Miss Viola White, Mrs. Ralph L. Galt, Miss Miller, C. Edmonston,J. McKean, Mr. and Mrs. W. Shaw, John Laskey, T. Brightwell, Alex. Devers, Mr. and Mrs. B. fslin, Mr. and Mrs. A. Bryan, Mr. and Mrs. J. Glick, Dr. S. Milstead, William R. Mack, N. Jenner, Mrs. b. Irwin, M. Dyren- forth, J. Strasburger, Thomas Callan, Ward Mohun, W. Sharp, Miss Kate Llackwood, George F. Graham, Mrs. EF. Jon Showers, Miss J. Showers, Mr: gess, Mrs. W. Burgess, Mrs. J. Miss Clara Janstin, M. S. Taffith, F. M. Saunders, Mrs. W. C. Baldwin, Mrs. O. Luck L, Luckett, Miss Belle Jones, M mn, tt, Miss. and Mrs. H. G. Van Kirk, Miss Anna Wiley, J. H. Walter, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Wilson, R. T. A. Merrick, Prince, I. Hocker, Mrs. A. Butler, ford, Miss E. Cunning- ham, Mrs. J. Small, Mr. and Mrs. A. Small, Miss A. Haughey, Miss J. Haug! » Miss Matthews, Charles Matthew Rus- ii, Mr. and Mrs. M. Cohen, Miss M. Co- hen, L. Stroud, Miss M. Curran, C. Wig- ginton, J. Goldstein, C. M. Park, W. Moss, T. Ridgely, F. Davis, G. Eakle, Miss Katie Frye, Alonza Tuerdall, A. J. Miller, J. A. Boteler, J. Cropley, W. Bell, Mrs. N. Riley, Miss May Riley, J. Stewart, A. Mueshe, G. C, Scott, Mr. and Mzs. R. Holtzman, Miss M. Becker, Miss A. Eslin, A. Cadshell, P. McEnros, Mr. and Mrs. J. McDermott, Miss McDermott, Miss Fannie Campbell, Miss Katie Campbell, Miss Maggie Kenshaw, Miss Emma m, Miss Butler, Mrs. F. Yobimer, Miss Lou Yobimer, Mr. and Mrs. E. Truitt, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Lewis, J. Belt, Mrs. G. Sausser, F. F. Livings, W: B. Stenby, Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Alexander, J. Coffer, A. Mattox and G. Townsenl. x W. E. E. ——— Senator Voorhees at the Capitol. Senator Vcorhees was in his committee room at the Capitol today for two hours for the first time in four weeks. He ts still weak on account of his recent {llness, but is cheerfal and says be ts improving. He expressed oonfidence that the President would act on the tariff bill soon after his return and permit Congress to adjourn. He said, however, he had no information as to th President's intentions, ~ | | iquor ap <=> ve-Cirediation Report. The Washington (D. C.) Evening Star dcesn't do things by halves, in either its sdvertising ‘or~ circulation departments. It is well known that no daily in a city of similar size in the Union publishes as much local advertising, serves its advertisers as effectively, jr gis as good rates; now, we find the same advanced, sagacious policy Pureued in the preparation of a report on circulation that Jeaves absolutely nothing further to be desired by the most skeptical. Upon a recent date—the day chosen mark- ing the smallest circulation for the month— The Star management issued orders to all route agents to submit reports giving: Ist, The number of subscribers on each street in the territory served by them; 2d, The number of houses, including all buildings; 4d, The number of stores; 4th, The number of vacant houses; 5th, The number of colored subscribers; 6th, The number of houses with colored occupants. Summarizing the carefully-prepared re- turns, it was found that within the city Itmits of Washington and its suburb, Georgetown, 31,335 papers were disposed of by delivery and sale. The total number of eccupied houses in the district described was 38,076, indicating that more than 82 1-2 per cent of such” inhabited buildings— whether used as stores or residences or oc- cupied by white or colored people—received a copy of The Star. Leaving out of account the colored people —who furnish 30 per cent of population, but only 1,601 subscribers for The Star—it is shown that a copy of this newspaper gues to 96 2-3 per cent of all the residences of the whites. Again, inasmich as it ‘s improbable that eny subscriber gets a Star bot at his store and his home, the places of business may fairly be deducted, together with buildings occupied beth es stores and residences; when it is fcund that there remain 25, houses occupied by white families, against which there were sold 20,644 Stars—more than one newspaper for each. Directing the attention of the advertising public to this very complete and convincing demonstration of its remarkable circulation, The Star makes the following appropriate remarks: “Merchaits lay out money in ad- vertising for the purpose of getting returns, by attracting the attention of the public to the goods they have to sell. An advertise- ment, then, is an investment, and a very good investment if one uses the same judg- ment in making it as he would ordinarily vse in whe in real estate or in any other conam y. No careful business man would buy @ ®tock of goods without know- ing exacyy what he is buying, and a ju- dictous a@verttser will not invest in adver- tising without/information as to the extent of publigity) he will receive for: his money. The'Evening Star, for the benefit of thoseq whg are patrons or intending patrons of its ‘advertising cé!umns, has al- ways published the fullest details of its cir- culation, ‘so those who made use of tts advertisigg, ¢olumns could calculate for themselves exactly what they were getting in the wAy-of publicity. There has never been any uncertainty about ft:'never a time when af advértiser° was simply risking money on faith in some general boast, un- sustained by figures, of a large and increas- ing circulation.” eee THE AFRO-AMERICAN BUREAU, —— The Congressional Democratic Com- mittee WHL Watch for Results. The probabilities are that the negro league will strike a snag in its endeavor to have the demgcratic congressional commit- tee abolish the Afro-American bureau of the latter body. Senator Faulkner, chairman of the congressional committee, talked with a Star reporter this morning at the committee rooms in the Wormley annex. “I know nothing about the action of the negro league, except what I've seen in the newspapers,” said Senator Faulkner. “We have just established the bureau, and do not know yet whether it will he productive of good results or not, but it will certainly not be abolished unless the reasons pre- sented in bégalf of such a suggestion are considered altogether gcod and sufficient.” The reporter suggested that Mr. Astwood, who would call upon Senator Faulkner in relation to the matter, seemed to base his objections to the Afro-American bureau on the grounds that its chairman, R. G. Still, was asking for contributions generally from. colored men, while the negro league only raised campaign funds from the regular dues of its members. “I cannot see that the league has any- thing to do with the bureau, one way or the other,” returned Senator Faulkner, “and so far as Mr. Still is concerned it was expressly stipulated that Mr. Still should neither request nor accept contributions of the nature you describe, and so far as I know he has not either requested or re- ceived money from such sources. I repeat that the bureau is merely in its exper- imental stages, and it remains to be seen whether or not it will be productive of good results. What we want to do is to reach the coiored voters in the best manner pos- sible, and we will endeavor to do that ac cording to our best judgment, irrespective of organizations or individuals.” A formal request to abolish the Afro- American -bureau of organization of the democratic congressional committee was made in a communication addressed today to Senator Faulkner, chairman of the com- mittee, by H.C.C.Astwood, chairman of the Negro’ Natiénal Democratic League. Mr. Astwood, in urging immediate action, says there is nothing to be accomplished by the bureau, recounts its assessment letters now under investigation by the civil service com- mission and, characterizes its methods as improper. He states that the work of the league covers all the needs of colored voters of the country, and-that though appreciating the recogiijiag of a negro as the head of a bureau-pf,the-committee there is no rea- son for the existence of the bureau. The action is Fesult of instructions given to President °C. “H. J. Taylor and Chairman Astwood #€ th® feague corivention at Indian- apolis, aswesosttted in The Star yesterday. Se ae NOt VERBAL ARGUMENTS. i vw This is q: Rye Adopted Today by the Excise Heard. At the sirspitession of the excise board this afterRioA ‘at 233 Ist street northwest aN the ‘fémfirs. were present, including License Cyerky Williams. But few cases were presteatted. Attorney Madigan made an addres$'%d? the beard In behalf of the caitts. The busingss,of the board was to pass a rule providing hereafter for the filing of briefs in rejected cases. No verbal argu- ment will be allowed. The board passed this rule on account of the immense amount of work on-rard. The new offices have been fitted up’and tcmorrow the board will begin the arduous duty of revising the last assessment. It will be some time, however, ‘before the board will be ready to receive complaints from property owners. ea ‘suit for Professional Services. Charles R, Luce and Eugene F, Arnold today filed a dill in equity against the un- known heirs of the late Airy Elizabeth Watts, to enforce claims of $300 and $100, respectively, for professional services ren- dered the deceased. The bill states that the dead woman died here last year, leaving no known heirs whatever. She was the cwser of sub lot A, square 693, and her personal estate amounted to about $50. The first named complainant ig stated to be @ physician and the seoom@ is an attor- ney. 7 i NO TARIFF VETO EXPECTED ‘What is Said at the Capitol About the Prospects of the Tariff Bill and Adjournment. The final adjournment of Congress 1s now so near at hand that folks about the Capitol are figuring on the hours instead of the days that will elapse before the session comes to an end. There was a well-defined rumor in circulation today that the man- agers of the House have decided that an adjournment can be had at 2 o'clock on Thursday. All calculations to this end, however, are based upon the assumption that the President will return to the city tomorrow night and dispose of the tariff bill one way or the other before noon on Thursday. Shovld he determine, however, to take advantage of the entire ten days allowed by the Constitution, he can keep Congress here for several days longer, for there is no fear that the leaders of the two houses will be able to prevent the passage of a joint resolution providing for adjournment before action has be2n ‘aken on the bill. There were rumors abroad this morning to the effect that the President had decided to veto the veo = there was ——. but denials to be heard on every hand. The rumor probably started from the chance expression of a western member, to the effect that he would not be sut it the President vetces the bill. To controvert this belief, it was stated, on the best au- thority, during the afternoon, that Secre- tary Carlisie had told a caller this morning that the bill would surely become a law. At all events, the situation, to use the phrase of a Senator who was talking about the bill this morning, “has all the ear marks of a bill that is going to be signed in mighty short order.” Not only has the Treasury Department caused the bill to be. oincuity printed and distributed, but it has taken steps to settle controverted questions in re- gard to the administration of the measure. There is really nothing today to indicate a veto, and none of the friends cf the bill in the Senate are in the least apprebensive of such a result. The Fiouse adjourned today until Thurs- day. There were less than one hundred members on the floor, and a vot? on a mo-. tion to adjourn showed neariy one hun- dred short of a quorum. It is now abso- lutely impossible for the House to secure a quorum without severe measures being undertaken, and there is no disposition to require the presence of the members who have gone to their homes. ‘The same condition prevails in ihe Senate since yesterday, when the Senate found it- self with only one or two more than an actual quorum. There have been several departures from the city. Senators Chand- Jer, Platt and Carey left the city last night and more are expected to go between now and tomorrow noon, so that the chances of “ U kno being present then are very slim Indeed. Under the circumstances it was thought to be very doubtful whether anything could be accomplished in the line of legislation, and it wili practically take unanimous con- sent for Senators to secure action upon the alcohol bill. ——_——__-e-—_____ PRESIDENT DUNHAM’S STATEMENT. The foilowing statement, made by Mr. Dunham, president of the Commercial Al- liance Life Insurance Company, will be read with interest by all those connected with the Washington Beneficial Endowment As- sociation: “There seems to be an impression among the certificate holders of the Washington Beneficial Endowment Association that they have been transferred bodily into the Com- mercial Alliance Life Insurance Company without consulting them. To put them right in the matter as to the true situation, I would say that such is not the case. “They were not transferred, but an ar- rangement was made with the Commercial Alliance Life Insurance Company whereby the certificate holders have the option of accepting its policy. They are not in any way compelled to do so. “‘As there has been a considerable mention in several papers regarding the financial condition of the Commercial Alliance Life Insurance Company, I beg to submit the following statement, which is made up to date of August 13, 1894: ASSETS. Bend and mortgage, including real estate owned by the com- pany ... Cash in bank and office. Bills receivable and loans made $162,500 00 11,017 27 to policy hoiders..... 5,652 97 Agents and other ledger bal- ances .. 85,810 83 Furniture and fixtures. ++ 8,913 60 Interest due and accrued on bond and mortgage.. 1,540 6 Gross premiums due, unreported and de- ferred .........+ seepeee $225,582 78 20 per cent deduction.. 45,770 56 183,082 22 Total . + $458,517 54 LIABILITIES, Reserve 4 per cent. $253,006 00 Less rein- surance re- ‘ Serve sp. 2,564 00 Net reserve. ++ $250,442 00 Total — outstanding policy claims ........ 57,075 47 Total lability . sesees $307,527 47 Surplus steecesereseeeess SLDLUUU OT Showing gain in its surplus of $50,252.83 since December 31, 1803. “1 have been more than astonished; in fact, amazed at the attacks that have been made on the Commercial Alliance Life In- suranc> Company and Mr. Gardner, and can only account for them us the result of excitement created by agents of other insurance Companies and personal enemies. in this entire uansaction Mr. Gardner has acted the part of an honorable gentleman, and as to his having received any commis- sion or personal benefit out of the matter, is far from true. “In our entire consultations the subject uppermost in Mr, Gardner's mind was to protect as far as possible the certificate nolders of the Washington Beneficial En- dowment Association and the Habilities of the company. i E. A. DUNHAM, Prest, Commercial Alliance Life Ins. Co. —_——~—_—_ THE MacARTHUR WRECK. No Details of the Drowning of Licut. Crosby Yet Received. No additional details have been received at the coast survey of the drowning of Lieut. Crosby and four men on the Pacific coast. Lieut. Sears of the Patterson, a coast survey Vessel now at Alaska, was on his way to relieve Lieut. Crosby when the accident occurred. ——— When to Stop Advertising. From Clothier and Furnisher. When the population ceases to multiply and the generations that crowd on after you and have never heard of you stop coming on, When you have convinced every one whose life will mingle with yours that you have better goods at lower prices than he or she can get anywhere else. ‘When you perceive it to be the rule that men who never advertise are outstripping those in the same line of business who do. When men stop making fortunes right in your sight solely beers the discreet use of this mighty agen’ When'you forget the words of the shrewd- est and most successful business men con- cerning the main cause of their prosperity. ‘When every man becomes a creature of habit so thoroughly that he will buy this ear where he bought last year. y ‘When younger and fresher houses in your line cease starting up and using the news- Vivian Burnett is Steadity His Father Now With Him. riel ii if Ey ; i rue £22,8ee¢ sagttitel : 5 Hy Hy world with her leroy,” taking for the delightful book the picture of vian. Their other son, Lionel, died in a ga has roused deep sympathy for Dr. and Mrs. Burnett. A Star reporter, who called at their home late this afternoon, was told that the sick boy was improving steadily and was resting comfortably today. He is now considered out of danger unless there should be scme unforeseen change for the worse. > DISTRICT GOVERNMENT. allowing this work to go sition the college is mot understood or compromise any of its rights or claims, am earnestly desirous to further in way the proposed work. “AS we cannot possibly afford the ex- pense of a retaining wall, we shall probably move the fence from ten to twenty feet from its present position, with the under- Standing, however, that the leaving of this strip of land outside of our inclosure does rot in any way relinquish our. right to its - I would add that the little frame house which we have, facing on the building line, will be so weakened by the 4 ionger sound, it is impossible to move it back. Will it not be to have the work done in such a manner as not to disturb this house? Please 80, kind as to inform me whether this will be —— and whether you will spare the use.”” Comminsioner Ross’ Absence. yesterday of typhoid fever. Young McCul- Icugh will be pleasantly remembered in this city, where he resided some years ago. His bright, sunny disposition won for him a host of friends,who will mourn his loss. He was in his twenty-second year and had @ bright future. Catching Dogs. A little dog without a tag sat on the steps in front of the health office this morning awaiting the arival of Poundmaster Ein- stein. The dog's master was not willing to spend another $2 for a tag, and so the ca- nine was uncenscious of its fate. In this Way the poundmuster has picked up a mimber of dogs this week in addition to those caught in the regular way. Last week 233 dogs were impounded, twenty-two killed, six redeemed, three sold and fifty- two were in pond at the close of the week. During the week the poundmaster collected $19.25 from sales and fees. Food Products. Last week the food inspectors condemned 455 pounds of beef, 337 pounds of mutton, 117 pounds of veal, thirty-five pounds of pork, 1,653 cuntaloupes, 1,345 watermelons = quantity of various fruits and vege- River Arrivals. Gwynne Harris, inspector of marine pro- ducts, reports the arrival at the river front last week of the following: Two hundred and fifty bushels of oysters, 5,927 bunches of fish, nineteen sturgeon, twenty-three sheephead, 10,890 Spanish mackerel, nine- teen drum fish, 59,900 crabs, 167,000 clams, two turtles and nine carp. ‘The Inspector condemned 14,000 clams, 2,300 crabs and seventy-three bunches of fish. —— et 2 HE PAID Ur. The Alimony Dac the Divorce Case. George Russell Tolman, the Treasury De- partment clerk who was arrested yesterday by order of Judge Cole for contempt of court in failing to pay alimony, leased from custody this afternoon le ™as not released, however, until after he Tolman judge pay by the 15th instant. —_—_ DISTRICT IN CONGREss. Acts as to Street Railways. In the House today Mr. Richardson called up the joint resolution passed by the Senate the other day providing for an edi- tion cf the acts in force at the close of the session relating to street railways in the District of Columbia. Mr. Richardson ex- plained that the pamphiet would cSt less than $10, and upon his motion the joint resolution was passed without amendment. ——____-9—___ Washington Stock Exchange. Government Bonds.—United Stat regist: 1907, “113% bid ake, Usted piste ee Alay coupon, 1007, 114% bi ‘asked. Ci Se iit bid, Lis a4 sgeaztsagiee District of Columbia Bonds.--20-year Funding 5s, | 113} bid: cutrencs, te, HOt" 13 bia. Weeds currency, 7s, 1903, 117 bid. 3.690 currency, 112% bid. 34s, reg. 210s, i00' bid. Miscellaneous Bonds.Washington and t Ratirowd conv. Gx; Ist, 183 bid. 138 asked. “Wanle ington and. Georgeto iiroad conv. @s, 2, 138 bid, 138 asked. Metropolitan Ratirond conv, @ 104 asked. Ei a, 8 bid. Wash- United States ext, Gey 1s bi ~ ssi, aang Infantry 2 fs. 100 ids ee ee National Bank Stocks—Bank of Washington, 230 ask 230 bid, 275 axked. "Met. United States Electric Light, 123% bid. irance Stocks. —| "8, 4€ asked. $4,014, 55 gated. | Fotomac. 61, acted. hese 2 ae. 12 pid, 15, asked 4 %, oe asked. Title Insurance 110 bid, Columbia ‘Title, 74 id. Washington ‘rive, 5 big. District Tite, , ge : 30 bid, Dai~ asked. 2 bid, Stocks.—Real Estate Title, S% uy 2 p.m, 16; magiinum, 76; 8 am., 6; ad FINANCE AND TRADE ine mes TE t BEER i it i a5. % EF At the decline a renewal of buying for interests usually associated with portant movement in the property restored all but a fractional part vance. Some of the more conservative Speratora have taken profits, and are not inclined to any further purchases tion proportionate to the recent vance is had. i cant advance and turn of gold fy ais hour's was moderately active, and in the main steady, at frac- — concessions from the best of The following are the the high- est and the lowest and closing prices of the New York stock market today, as re- ag by Corson & Macartney, members lew York stock exchange. Correspondents Messrs. Moore & Schley, No. 80 Broadway: ‘Stocks. High. Low. Close. American Sugar. Usy US 138) American Sagar, ios mn io American ‘Tonaceo. 9% MR American Cotton Oti . 2 Be fetes ee Be Shetehanesects: oS aR ane sate ‘Chicago Gas ... tt Tne (.,M. and Mt. Paul. HN BK 6 C..M. and St. 120° 119% 19 RL and 6 Gi STR Dei... Lack. and WK 16K 18KK Delaware ana Hi 6 1 Denver and Rio By BK MY Dw. and Cattie 20, ae 38% Lake Snore. By = Ene. 18% Loutsvine : = od Long Isang Mennatan Fevaied” Minoan! Pacine.. U.S. Cordage, pfa New Jersey Central Pyschortanae 'S * Ye ew Nortnern Pacine. af Northern Pacific, “ Pullman P. Car Hichmona sins Phila. es Baltimore Markets. = Petry Sonate: December, sy LAT