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not tendent Corey, and it is added: “There Bo doubt in the minds of the committee in ts ‘Were positive It was safe to do = at making experimen’ je they ninth charge is said to be admitted, the tenth. and cleveath are not con- as sustained. As to Government Inspection. Regarding the government inspection, the report says: “The evidence discloses the fact that the government inspection was megligent and defective. None of the in- to _ show that any of them were cor- Mr. Frick, chairman of the board in his testimony, said that always relied on the fact that the gov- had inspectors there. The in- were thus relying upon the ccm- and rman of the the Neither party, how- + had any right to rely in this matter the other. cannot sheiter themselves government inspectors. More- over, the fraud has been iraced home to their general superintendent, himself a stockholder in the company. Commodore im his testimony alleges that if ordnance bureau had sent officers to works to act as spies upon the company would have sone with very different instructions. ‘They did not go there expecting to be de- Feist 20d be thought it no excuse at all the company to say that they were Regligent in their duties. Certain it is that the inspectors were there to know of their own knowledge that the specifications of contract were beirg faithfully carried out. It was their sole duty to protect the government. It is in the manufacture of the armor was going on day end night, including Sundays, the tespectors were on duty onty eight hours each day, excepting Sundays, when they Were not there at all.. Allowing the eight to have been spent in the works, they were there only two-sevenths of the Their inspection covered only forty- ht hours of the one hundred and sixty- eight hours of work each week. Much of eight hours of inspection was devoted office work. At times only one inspector duty, and most of: the time but two. While the committee believe that today the imspection is thorouga, it is of the opinion, im view of what has happened, that the of inspectors should be increased.” The Criminality Involved. Of the feature of criminality involved Mr. Cummings says: “If the criminality of a H magnitude of the evils likely to result from its perpetration, and the want of provbca- tion with which it is done, the frauds which your committee have found are worthy to be called crimes. The servants of the Car- Steei Company (whether with or with- @ut the knowledge of the company) to in- crease their gains deliberately continued for many months to commit time of war, and with them perhaps the dearest interests of the nation. “The company was hired to make the best possible armor plate, and paid an @mormous pfice for so doing. They were hired to make an armor-that would stand shots of am enemy, and upon which nation might rely in time of need. They paid between $500 and $700 a ton, and ds of dollars a plate. Resting under these obligations the company or its serv- ants have perpetrated manifold frauds, the @atural tendency of which was ta palm off c eo government an inferior armor, hose inferiority might perchance appear Qnly in the shock of battle and with in- al to the country. -“No fine or mere money compensation is adequate atonement for such wrongs. commission of such frauds is a moral of the gravest character. Your com- mittee do not consider it as within their Province to draft a criminal statute, but they_do feel under obligation to call *he at- tention of the House to the importan PFotecting in the future the interests of the Gutta ee tn en out seamen and the of the nation by appropriate legisla- = denouneing as crimes all such acts of fraud and deception practiced upon the eyenment in connection wits armor plate er mat 1 » and making fuch acts severely punishable in all persons Who commit them or aid and abet their éommission.” A Pest of Plates... In reconymending a test of ‘plates the ‘Notwithstanding all the admissions t by the superintendent employed by Carnegie Company, they claim that all the plates paid for by the government are Wyte the si of the contracts. contract of February 28, 1803, states the obligation is impos=d upon the con- to satisfy the inspector that every- has been done in strict sccordance ih the terms of the contract. It has conclusively shown chat the inspec- have been satisfied and the armor plates passed by the most notorious frauds. The efforts of the company and of its superintendents, Cline, Correy and Schwab, ve been to satisfy your committee that armor is up to the requirements of the ‘tract, notwithstanding the false re- to inspectors, doctoring of specimens, ~ of plates, fraudulent retreating of t plates and “jockeying” of the testing thine. The unblushing character of the uuds to which these men have par- and the disregard of truth bon- which they have shown in testifying your committee, render them un- worthy of credence. “and their con- everything bears against tion. It is not to be supposed that such anifold frauds were continued for so long time without an important object to be of tes passed many cases ® fs that without the frauds they would not have passed. “Two questions remain, however. First, er, notwithstanding the frauds, and failure to attain the high standard re- by the contracts, the armor is not good steel and fair armor; and, second, extent to which the government has damaged by the frauds and irregulari- tles practiced upon It. ‘The Amount of Damages. ‘The terms of the resolution under which Your committee is acting require them to fscertain the amount of damages. It is impossible, however, for them to do this With their present powers. The only way to determine the actual condition and Strength of the armor is by subjecting cer- fain plates of the groups passed by fraud ballistic tests. This your committee has power to do. For the information of the use, in relation to the question of fur- r continuing this investigation by mak- {ng such ballistic tests, your committee have ascertained the whereabouts of fifty- Be representative plates, alleged to have been falsely treated.” The plates recommended for testing are four on the Monterey, eight on the Monad- ck, ten on the New York, four on the phitrite, three on the Terror, three on the Oregon, three on the Olympia (four-inch easements). seven on the indiana and four on the Massachusetts. Of the four-inch Sponsons there are three on the Minneapo- ~ three on the Oly pia, three on the cinnati end two on the Raleigh. The Conclusion. The report concludes: “The resolution of investigation directs Your committee to inquire into the condi- and character of all armor plates, its and other appurtenances delivered to the government by the Carnegie Steel Com- y. and to Investigate and inquire as to hat amount of inferior or plate, belts and other appurienances had been d2- livered to the government by said company, the amount of compensation which ould be paid to the government in settle- t for such damaged or inferior armor tes, bolts and appurtenances. The com- ittee can go no further into this investi- tion without knowing the actual ballistic stance of groups of plates passed by a it of plates that did not really represent ese groups. The company has admitted charge. If the government is preclud- from making these tests at their expense the settlement made January 18, 1504, y must be at the expense of the govern- t. Believing that a test of these plates ld be made, your committee have se- the plates which, in their opinion, tht to be tested. They recommend that money necessary for such a test be en from any moneys heretofore appro- ted for the increase of the navy under head of armor and armament.” ———_- e—__ The practice ship Bancroft sailed from New York yesterday for Hamvton Roads. THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 1894-TEN PAGES. LATE NEWS BY WIRE|FRESH FROM HAWAII/HE |§° 4 MAHATMA General Manager St. John Before the Strike Commission. SAYS HIS MEN WERE FRIGHTENED AWAY Many of the Rioters, He Claims, Were Strikers. CONTROL OF THE DEPUTIES een CHICAGO, August 23.—General Manager E. St. John of the Rock Island railroad was called before the national strike commis- sion today. Mr. St. John had prepared a history of the recent strike as it affected his road and read to the commissioners a detailed account cf the troubles. When he had finished he was asked if his company blacklisted men. “Not in the sense that the word is gener- ally understood,” said the witness. “When @ man is discharged from our divisions we send a statement to our other divisions, that he may not be re-employed, but no such statement is sent to other roads unless it is requested.” “Can you show us a copy of your con- tract with the Pullman Company?” asked Commissioner Kernan. “I ean stow you the contract if you will regard‘ it as a private matter. I do not wish to have it published in the newspa- pers.” This proposition was refused, and Mr. St. John was asked if the contract com- pelied his company to hau! Pullmans on all Passenger : “No,” was the answer. “We can haul Pullmans on any trains we choose, and need not haul them unless we wish.” “Then you were not compelled to haul Pullmans during the strike?” Mr. St. John was asked as to the number of strikers that had been taken back afte the strike. “Most of our men,” he said, “quit work through fear, but of the 552 actual strikers, only seventy-four have been taken back.” The witness said that their relations to labor unlons were regulated by the number of men on their fines belonging to the unions. “When a union has 50 per cent or more of men,” he said, “we, as a general thing, treat with its representatives. We had no with the American Railway Union, as it had less than 500 of our employes.” “Did your road cut wages last spring or his summer?” asked Commissioner Wright. “No, sir. We cut our force, but not ‘Has your road advanced wages within the last ten years?” “Yes; we have frequently made individual advances, but no general increase, that I remember of. “How much did the strike cost the Rock Island road?’ Mr. Kernan asked. “I cannot give exact figures without ref- erence to data, but I should say that the strike cost our road between $300,000 and $1,000,000." Mr. St. John emphatically denied the pana gm bony United States marshals used during riots were controlled the railroads. = “We ask for protection and. furnished many of our employes, who were sworn in as deputy marshals. it, after being sworn in, we had nothing more to do with tolled, T suppoes, Sg"'the Unites Bios rol suppose, 1 it States marshal.” The witness said that many of the rioters | overturned and burned this to be a fact, he said, who Because many” many of them were recognized by the Rock Island ‘es who witnessed the lawlessness. — The commissioners questioned Mr. St. John very c! ling the control of the deputy United States marshals, as the statement had been made by Chief Deputy Donnelly that the railroad companies took charge of the forces during the riots. —_—- LABOR AND 1TS TROUBLES. Arbitrators Imvited to a Conference at New Bedford. NEW BEDFORD, Mass. August 23.— Mayor Brownell has invited the state board of arbitration to be present at the confer- ence of the strikers and manufacturers to- night. The labor secretaries haye voted to attend. The manufacturers are non-com- mittal, but it is thought that they will take no notice of the call. It is reported that the Bennett and Co- jumata mail ee have meen owed report for Monday morn! the officials refuse to confirm the story. Cut Down in Wages. SUN COOK, N. H., August 23.—Four hun- dred weavers in the China mills here did not go to work today, because of a reduc- tion in wages. The wages paid here are governed by the scale paid in Fall River, and the operatives were accordingly noti- fied of a 10 per cent cut down on Tuesday. They objected but worked until late yesterday evening, when they went out. union, but will probably organize now. Wages of Glass Workers. PITTSBURG, Pa, August 23.—The win- dow glass manufacturers and workmen are holding a conference on the scale today. The workers presented a new scale, chang- ing the system of plece work, and vir- tually amounting to a reduction of about 2 per cent. The manufacturers in this dis- triet demanded a reduction of 30 per cent. The western manufacturers are insisting upon a 35 per cent cut. A settlement is ex- peeted today. Ohio Miners Quit. NELSONVILLE, Ohio, August 23.—The miners and A. R. U. men at a meeting held last night gave President Waite until midnight to decide whether he would meet the old committee of men or not. He did not respond, and all trains are stopped on the Columbus, Hocking Valley and Toledo railroad, except passenger trains. The miners will refuse to go to work until the trouble ts settled. Twenty-Five Thousand Locked Oat. FALL RIVER, Mass., August 23.—The great textile strike here developed today into a lockout, and as a result 25,000 mill operatives in the city of Fall River will be idle. Notices were posted in the mills today that tonight every mill operated by members of the Manufacturers’ Association will shut down indefinitely, —_—>——. PROBABLY MISQUOTED. Alleged Radeness of the Prince of Wales te George Gould. LONDON, August 2%.—The Yachtsman says that it learns upon good authority that the next challenge for the America’s cup will be issued by the Earl of Lonsdale. Vanity Fair today says that it hears that the Prince of Wales was greatly annoyed at the failure on Saturday last to sail the match race between Britannia and Vigilant. Vanity Fair adds that when Mr. Gould boarded the royal vacht Osborne, in order to explain matters, the Prince of Wales re- marked, in an irritated tone: “Don’t talk to me about centerboards. I know nothing about them.” —_.>-- A NEW REVENt “SSEL, She Will Soon Be Rendy for Service on the Lakes. BUFFALO, N. Y., August 23.—A ninety- foot revenue vessel, named the Calumet, will be turned out of David Bell’s ship yards within three weeks, ready for service on the lakes. She will be used chiefly in Chicago harbor, and she is expected to ma- terially assist in enforcing the new harbor egulations there, as she will be the speed- it craft in the harbor. This is the fifth vessel that has been built here for the United States revenue marine service and the neatest ever turned out here. Her cost is $28,000, Arrival of the Flagship Philadelphia With Admiral Walker. Ne Naval Representative Sent There, as the Repu Maintain Itself. will Be fie Can The Navy Department is informed that the flagship Philadelphia arrived at San Francisco yesterday from Honolulu, where she had been on duty since September, 1888. Her arrival means many things, the most important of which ts that the cruiser Charleston will start at once for the Chi- nese station for the protection of American interests. The Charleston was delayed, as @ portion of the crew of the Philadelphia was necessary to complete her complement. On the voyage to China the Charleston will make a short stop at Honolulu for coal. Admiral Walker Coming East. Admiral Walker returned to the United States on the Philadelphia, and he will start east at once. He is under orders to relieve Capt. Phythlan as superintendent of the Naval Academy in September. It is understood that affairs were quiet in Hawaii at the time of his departure, and that the new republican government was in successful operation. The Philadelphia has been in commission for four years, and is said to be jn need of a thorough overhaul- ing. She will be put in dry dock at Mare Island for repairs. No Naval Representative at Hawaii. Her departure from Hawaii leaves the United States without a naval representa- tive at Hawaii for the first time since the overthrow of the disreputable Hawalian dynasty in January, 1893. It is announced at the Navy Department that no vessel is to be sent to Hawali for the present. In- asmuch as the republic was established in spite of the presence of the United States warships, ac und from an ad- of the fallen queen, it is accepted as con- elusive that the republic caa easily main- tain itself in the absence of such warships. ROYALISTS SATISFIED. Hawaltian Commissioner Parker on His Washington Vistt. SAN FRANCISCO, August 23.—Commis- sioner Samucl Parker, H. A. Widemann, J. A. Cummings and W. T. Seward of Hawali, who went to Washington over a month ago to see President Cleveland on behalf cf the deposed Queen Liliuokaluni and who returned here Tuesday, will sail for Hawali today. In an interview Commissioner Parker says that Washington dispatches to con- trary they saw all the great men in Wash- ington, including President Cleveland, and that their interview was satisfactory. “We went to Washington,” he said, “to get answer from the government as to what it intended to do, and we got it. It was to the effect that the government would not at present interfere, which was, in substance, the answer furnished by the Senate some time ago. Still, we got much encouragement of a substantial nature which is to be held in private until we re- turn to Hawaii and render our report to the people who sent us. I can say this much, that it is satisfactory. I stayed at the same hotel with Secretary Gresham and saw and talked with him nearly every Aa eS THE GORDON DIVORCE CASE. The Husband Asks Leave to Amend His Bill. Matters in the suit for divorce filed May 5 last by Fulton R. Gordon against Lydia Geneva Gordon took another turn this af- ternoon, counsel for the complainant filing @ petition for leave to amend the original bill of complaint. The complainant charged his wife with cruelty, which, he alleged, en- dangered his life and health. Mrs. Gor- don’s answer was in the form of a denial, and she subsequently filed a cross bill, charging her husband with adultery. ‘Testimony was ordered to be taken before Examiner J. H. Lichiiter. A young attor- ney, Mr. Wharion E. Lester, appeared as counsel for Mrs. Gordon, and, in the ap- plication filed today by the complainant, the latter alleges that while the taking of testimony was proceeding last Tuesday af- ternoon, he discovered that his wife had committed adultery with her attorney, Mr. Lester, at Falls Church, Va., in July, 1992, and at 202 M street, this city, in May and June of last year. The complainant alleges that he le the discovery of his wife's alleged unfaithfulness “from the tes- timony of a witness then (Tuesday last) on the stand, which was corroborated by three —_— —— witnesses.” as sequel to Tuesday's hearing was withdrawal yesterday afternoon, by permis- sion of the court and Mrs. Gordon, of Mr. Lester as attorney in the case. Mr. Lester could not be seen today, but his friends state that he is entirely innocent of any wrongdoing, and that he will be able, at the proper time, to so show. explain that but one witness, a Miss Howells, teati- fied as to Mr. Lester’s visits upon Mrs. Gordon, and that these visits were made sclely for professional purposes, he at the time being her counsel. There was no tes- timony, it is said, tending to show that Mr. Lester ever visited his client than at the M_ street house. The young lawyer's friends insist that he has been grossly misrepresented, and that his withdrawal from the case was neces- sary and proper in order that he might de- fend himself. It ts stated that Mr. W. G. Johnson will hereafter represent Mrs. Gor- don, and that Mr. Lester will probably be a witness on his own hebalf. ——.+——_ EXTRA COLLECTIONS. Looking After Sanitary Affairs Dur- ing the Encampment. The health officer today submitted the fol- lowing letter to the Commissioners for their approval and action. Shortly after receipt of the letter the superintendent of the Na- tional Sanitary Company called upon the Commissioners and agreed to do the work without extra compensation: “In view of the approaching encampment of the Knights of Pythias from August 27 to September 2, 1804, and probable presence of 20,000 to 40,000 visitors in this city, I respectfully recommend that the National Sanitary Company be directed to make a daily collection of garbage from August 26 to September 6, 1894, inclusive, within the territory described below, and at such hotels and boarding houses outside of that area as may be designated by the health officer requiring such service. “The area for which such collections is asked is bounded as follows: “Beginning at 18th street and B street nerthwest, running easterly along B street and Missouri avenue to 84 street west, thence north on 8d street to Massachusetts avenue, thence west cn Massachusetts ave- nue to 16th street, thence south on 16th reet to I street west, thence west on I street to 18th street west, thence south to point of starting. “If such collection is ordered I would recommend that the National Sanitary Company be given permission to use, in raking this collection, other vehicles than steel carfs required by contract. “TI hereby certify that in my judgment the safety and health of the District requires this service.” ———_—. GIRLS’ REFORM SCHOOL. Trustees Appointed by the President to Fill Vacancies. The President today appointed Mr. H. Sidney Everett, Mr. Frank Strong, Mrs. Elizabeth Hceke, Mrs. Florence T. Baxter and Mrs. Harriet B. Loring to be trustees of the Girls’ Reform School of the District of Columbia for the term ending July 8, 1897. Four are to fill vacancies occasioned by the resignation of Major Thomas P. Morgan, Mrs. J. A. Bates, Mrs. Enoch Totten and Mrs. Charles H. Stowell, who, it will be remembered, relinquished all con- nection with the institution because of their dissatisfaction with the action of the Dis- trict Commissioners in the appointment of @ matron. —_———_ Russian Warships for the Pacific. BERLIN, August 23.—It is reported here that nine Russisn warships will leave Cron- stadt on August 27 for the Pacitic. 2: Remarkabl4 Planomens in the Sen- ate ‘Chamber Today. HR. MANDERSORS ASTRAL BODY Impossible to Get a Quorum While Mr. Quay is Deaf. AN ADJOURNMENT It will doubtless be a surprise to the very many friends of Senator Manderson to learn that that genial statesman has re- cently become a full-fledged Mahatma. In order that there may be no misunderstand- irgs and hard feelings, it should be ex- plained that a Mahatma is nothing very outrageous, and is really a very innocent sort of affair. It is rather a state of being, and represents that stage of the theo- sophical cult that permits its possessor to divorce his soul and bedy and send the former off on foreign duty, while the lat- ter remains at home. It is a very con- venient accomplishment, and, no doubt, will become greatly popular with certain classes of citizens who wish to avoid do- mestic disturbances. It is not known when Mr. Manderso2 achieved his thirty-third degree in theoso- phy, end became entitled to the title of Mahatma, but his public debut in this ca- pacity was made at noon today. There can be no doubt of his entire success. Senate met as usual at noon and the substitute chaplain asc2aded the rostrum and said a few words, which contained cer- tain dark, mysterious hints of final adjourn- ment. Senators were wondering if the preacher had some intide tips on the matter when he resolved their doubts by qualify- ing his remarks with a subsequent “if. Scarce hud his tones died away than Ma- hatma Manderson, wholly and indivisibly Prerent, arose and briskly suggested the ab- sence of a quorum. This was at 12.01 1-2, and instantly the transformation took place. ‘The mundane form of the Nebraskan set- tled back in his seat and the astral body went off on a vacation. Whither it went Ro man can tell. Meanwhile, the clerk was calling the roll in a high-pitched, monotonous voice. The answers came slowly and infrequently. The Senate was almost asleep, what there was of it present. The roll went gliding down the letters until the M’s were reached. The astral spirit of the Mahatma had not yet returned from its fight. The body was still inert, and the name “Manderson” caused Ro responsive note to come from the com- pressed lips. The dissolution of the par- ticles was complete. The Explanations. ‘The first call of roll showed the pres- ence of thirty-three Senators, one more than the first call yesterday. The repub- licans who answered were Allison, Cullom, Gallinger and Mitchell of Oregon. Senators Shoup and Pettigrew took refuge in the cloak rooms before their names were reached. When'tNe first call was completed Mr. Gray asked thht the names of the ab- sentees be read, but Mr. Cockrell insisted on hearing a repprt of the sergeant. arms, who wag. yesterday directed to “ Te- ir. Manderson’s astral spirit had returned, and had escorted his corporosity down into the front row, and there engaged in jocular conversation with Mr. Collom and. Mr. But when Mr. Gray ingisted that the names of the ab- sentees be called, ‘the fluttering astral spirit, made shy by his earthy surroundings, took affright and opeted away into the realnfs of the unknown.’ Next the Senate wit- nessed the spéctacié’of the form of Mr. Marderson sitting rigidly and in silence while he was officially chalked up as ab- sent. Mr. Quay’s deafness also contributed to the same phenomenon in his case. Then the Senators began to get up to excuse their absent friends. Mr. Pasco apologized for Mr. Brice, who was called away yester- day by a death in the family. Mr. Allison spoke up in behalf of Mr. Sherman, and 86 Ohio went out of the ring. ner explained that barring railroad acci- dents and delays, his colleague, Mr. Cam- den, would be along in a few minutes. Handcuffs Suggested. At 12:09 Mr. Gordon made the thirty- fourth Senator, and three minutes later Senator Ransom pulled his cuffs out of his sleeves and answered to his name. At 12:25 Mr. Jarvis made the last response of the day and brought the total up to thirty- six. Immediately afterward Mr, Harris arose and said that the order of yesterday merely directed the sergeant-at-arms to re- quest the attendance of absentees. “I now move,” he said, “that the sergeant-at-arms be directed to compel the attendance of ab- sent Senators.” ‘There was a subdued snicker to be heard on the floor. Once more the astral soul of Mr. Manderson took flight and escaped. Mr. Pettigrew, who had returned to the chamber to write a letter, shifted uneasily = nee seat and then made a bee line for his a The motion was carried without a di- vision, and Col. Bright conferred with Sen- ator Harris as to the best method of drag- 4 Serators to the Capitol. Mr. Harris, it is said, favored handcuffs, but Col. Bright was inclined to think moral suasion would be sufficient. Handcuffs were not adopted. Senators on all hands took out copies of the rules and scanned them closely. Meanwhile the republican side of the chamber was entirely vacant but for three couples engaged in close conversation. At the corner of the lobby door Senator Gallin- r walked with the venerable Galusha row. The Senators from Illinois forgot their political differences and exchanged witticisms. Mr. Cullom laughs inwardly, but Mr. Palmer, in his moments of hilarity, resembles a dish of jelly more than a living, breathing human being. Accordingly they presented a fine contrast this afternoon. Up in the corner by the clock sat Senator Mitchell and his clerk. Otherwise the east- ern half of the Senate chamber was a howl- ing wilderness. On the democratic side Senator Harris ‘was the center of interest. .He sat in the midst of a crowd of his colleagues and told stories of his experiences in Mexico after the war. Drifting down to modern times, he caused a laugh by quoting from a letter recently received by the post office officials in this city from the postmaster of a country town in Tennessee, Which clearly demonstrated that this administration has not entirely neglected the ish voter. The letter re- ferred to a regen¢ attempt at stealing at this post office, nth contained the following devicious bit of english: “If there was any- thing stolen ff the burglary referred to, there was nothmgvtaken that I can find.” Mr. H'll grew weary at last of the mo- notony of waiting; for the thirty-seventh Senator to appear, and strolled over into the republican Soak room and told his per- sonal friends but’ political enemies some funny things about the campaign in New York. Bursts ef laughter came from the cloak room doors aad the patient democrats looked longingly in that direction. At about 1 ofewtk Secretary Pruden ar- rived from the" White House, ladened with his usual larg@ envelope and his wad of yeliow tissue paper. Capt. Bassett, who vsually marches forth at the side of Mr. Pruden, continued in his slumber undis- turbed. The Senate was not in a condition to receive a message from the President if it had been a declaration of war with Great Britein. At 1:18 Mr. Harris surrendered. Thirty- six Senators had answered to their names and there was no prospect whatever of .se- curing a quorum for s:veral hours. Accord- ingly, he moved to adjourn, and this was carried without a division. penehete SALE OF A NEWSPAPER. Reported Parchase of the New York Times by H. H. Kohisaat. CHICAGO, August 23.—A special to the Chicago Times from New York says: H. H. Kohlsaat cf Chicago, before satling for Europe yesterday, purchased the New York Times as the result of negotiations that have been going on for some days. The price paid is said to be between $225,000 and $250,000. The same property was sold about two years ago for about a million dollars, SOLDIERS IN CAMP/FINANCE AND TRADE The Departmental Guard is Adding to the Efficiency Record. Pleasure and Daty Are Pleasantly Mingled at Sea Isle City—On the Shooting Range. Correspondence of The Evening Star. WAR DEPARTMENT GUARDS’ CAMP, SEA ISLE CITY, N.J., August 22, 1894. When the time shall have errived for the homeward journey of the gallant soldier laddies now under the canvas of War De- partr.ent Guards’ Camp there will no doubt be much waving of handkerchiefs, inter- mingled with words of regret at the forced departure. For two days after the advent in Sea Isle City of the Wushington boys there was a woeful depression of spirits and much conjecture induiged in as to where the girls had betaken themselves. The good people here seemed to prefer gazing at a distance to closer acquaintance, but the old, old saying about the darkest hour of night immediately preceding the break of day seems in this particular case to have been fully exemplified. For just as the guards- men were on the eve of being enveloped in the blackness of tment ang despair disappoin' the cloud burst, and the lovely maidens tentions of the campers. The men have al- ready made a most enviable reputation for their refinement and gentlemaniy manners. So it is no wonder eg tone! and wail- ing are expected when last horn shall have awakened the echoes. The boys will also t the loss of the lessons they 80 much interest in, and which is serving to double the proficiency record of each individual. The men are having a declare it a forceful reminder of the dark days from 60 to '65. Capt. Wilson,although beloved by his men, is a most efficient drill- master and strict disciplinarian, with an abundant store of experience, that is telling most favorably in the appearance and ma- neuvering of his command, and he expects. to return to the capital with one of the best military organizations in the District. ‘The time from 7 o'clock in the morning to roon is taken up every day by rifie practice, and it is expected that the men will im- Trove immensely before breaking camp. The wonder of the matter lies in the fact that the mea do not seem to have the least desire to shirk the slightest duty, and on the contrary do everything with alertness and apparent pleasure. An Amusing Incident, The company drilled near the Colonnade last evening, and wes warmly applauded: for the graceful execution of the, various flag is a salute with blank cartridges by the guard, and the same holds good for the raising of the starry banner in the ing. Reveille is sounded most too the easy-going People of this side reso! Spann happened to be on the tail for guard duty yesterday and last night. He was, so luck would have it, enjoying life when his turn came after supper, having totally forgotten about the matter. Cor- Poral Gott was sent, in charge of a picked squad, to properly direct the popular young man to Wilson avenue—the company street, but they came back empty handed. funny part came in when Mr. Spann, by that time on duty, halted the searching Party and in a stern voice demanded, “Who goes there?” The turn of the tables was so ? H t tili noon, with the following result yards: Capt. Wilson, 2, 4, 2 4, 4 4, 4 4, 0, 0-28. Lieut. Fairly, 2, 5, 4, 3, 4 4, 3, 4 3, Sergeant Major Watson, 4, 5, 2, 4, 3, 0, 4, 4, Acting First Sergeant Feaster, 8, 2, 8, 4 4, 4, 4, 5, 4, 4-37. . greenest Symons, 0 0 42.2482 4 6 Corporal Smyth, 2, 0, 0, 3, 8 2, 2, 3, 0, 4 Corporal Gott, 0, 3, 4, 4, 3, 2, 4, 3, 8, 3-29. {Corporal Dutty, 30, O- i =. as yesterday, but, considering the distance and the fact that the men are out of prac- tice, the result of their morning’s work is very satisfactory. Camp Notes. Captain Barker, commanding officer, com- pany B, third battalion, District of Co- lumbia National Guard, arrived in camp yesterday afternoon and took up his quar- ters with Lieut. Fairly. The captain will remain during the rest of the en it, and says be is already having a good time. Corporal Gott distinguished himself by bringing to camp the first jawed in a euchre party last evening, and is looking for more spoils of the same kind. Some of the boys brought along tennis juipments and a game is in progress every afternoon. ‘Wm. A. Pless narrowly escaped being j pitten by a venomous snake on while picking berries. His snakeship struck at him twice. As Mr. Pless is a Ji the story of his adventure cannot be at- tributed to the effects of mineral water for sale on the island. D. N. Harper is the comedian of the camp. He convulses the company and their visitors with his imitation of a battalion drill, in which he impersonates all the offi- cers of a battalion as well as the enlisted men. Of the members of the company seven are natives of Mississippi—Messrs. J. M. Fairly, Felix E. Porter, James J. Smythe, Charl- ton M. Clark, Lawrence Y. Spann, D. N. Harper and Mattingly. As might be ex- pected they are crack shots. Messrs. Wallace Streater, Wm. A. Pless and Charlton M. Clark spent Tuesday with friends at Cape May. Messrs. Streater and Clark were gratified at seeing on exhibit in the window of a leading photographer a large picture of the “Dixie mess,” the tent wherein they camped at Cape May two summers ago, and which has never been excelled from an artistic or decorator’s point of view. ees Chicago Grain and Provision Markets, Reported by Silsby & Co., Bankers and Brokers, CHICAGO, Avy 1804. yen.” Hil Close. 23, . Low. Wheat—Sept. bay Dee. 5; PES g ee egy sass BSS: aeRazanea Pusteiatetadatete 3 PRpareiiits fiat 44 c sseeet 38aea% Sete cS yeas Baltimore Markets. BALTIMORE, Md., August 28.—Flour steady, un- changed—receipts, 13,989 barreis: shipments, 4,345 barrels; sales, 880 barrels. Wheat steady spot, 56%a57; month, 56%a' B6%uSTK; De- comber, OO\aG0"%4 5 8 receipts, 79,058. bushels; stock, 923,217 bushels; ‘su ber, ing Wheat by sample, 5ia58. Corn dall—spot and th, 58 mked-—“receipts, 2,335 tshels; stock, sates, 2,000 bushels; southern white yellow, G§a59. “Oats firm—No. 37; "No. 2 mixed do., 34a35- msbels; stock, | 147,571” bushels, : 0. 2, recelp's, 130 bnshels; stock, 11,509 bushels, Hay steady--good to choice tim: othy, $14.00a$15.00. Grain freights quiet, un- changed. | Surar frm--granulated $4.04 per 100 Ibe. Butter and eggs firm, unchanged. very firm—fancy ew York, €0 size, 10%; do. 33 size, 10%; do. 28 size, 10%. Higher Prices Throughout the Speo- ulative List, TIVIDEND PAYERS THE MOST FAVORED Whisky Trust the Most Prominent of the Industrials. GENERAL MARKET REPORTS ~ctensicsig picasa Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. NEW YORK, Avgust 23.—Bull enthu- siasm, couplei with the nervousness of the Pessir istic element,resulted in higher p-ices in all parts of the speculative lst this morning. Trading throughout the day re- flected a strong undertone and decided con- fidence in the wisdom of the bull position. While the trading was well distributed, there was a decided preference for the so- called high-price stocks, and assured divi- dend payers. The Vanderbilt group was es- Pecially conspicuous for both the demand and the extent of gain, Lake Shore leading the market at an advance of 4 per cent on good Mprestmenc and consequently scored the ecttey reese selling up 11-2 per cent Burlington was the favorite in the granger 15-8 per cent to initial fig- Island led to the ta & H 8 Pot Hh i 52368 Re ee. PLU THR 1) Be wi eR = 2 # = 16535 105K 185g 105K ZR ES a ie aR By co BS RS eecce it “ “ 119% 18136 iis 1ai> my He By & ay sh Se StS & & Fs see me: t RE F & Fi 13% 16 Ns & fs Washington Stock Exchange. Government Bonds.—United States 4s, registered, 1201, 114 bid, 114 ant Vatted” States 4s, stg ma, — 15 asked. United States ‘ashington Masonic Hall Associa- t Infant fantry ‘Light Ts, Fopolltan, a6 bia. ia: boo n, 150 asked. Citizens’, id, Colum: Dia, 150 asked. Capital, 135 bid. ‘West End, 108 bid, 135 Lincoln, 9% bid, 102 asked. Ohio, as Safe Deposit and National Safe Dey it and Trust, 135 |. Washington Loan sod ‘Trust, 120 bid, 125 asked. American Securi - ; oe “Se Deposit, doo azked gies liroad Stocks. Washington and_ Georgetown, 285 bid, 311 asked. Metropolitan, 97 asked. Co: lumpia, 65 asked." Georgetown and ‘Tenalistown, Ft Gas and Electric Light Stocks Washington Gas, seid. "United Stat jectric Light a3 ‘bi . "Un es . 125% | asked. igtivertare 7 1 asked. b asked. Telephone Stocks. Avania, 33 bid. Chean- sand Potent, 205 Ou 6S naked, Ameria rapbophore, asked. Pneumatic Gun Oar- lage, -45 id, 72 asked. 95 bid TAncoin | Bunding, 160 askea, RUMORED AT SHANGHAI That the Japanese Minister to Corea Had Been Killed. Said to Have Fallen by the Hands of His Couatrymen—Attempted Chinese Loan. KNOX STABLES. A Building Regulation Which is Not Effective. A permit was granted by the Commission- ay ode ve hog . ready oc. of the ef 4 3 camp, tents were being pitched ‘when, The’ Stee modation of the press are ebast are it to be pitched, and ine The ceremonies of turning over the camp to the Uniform Rank will occur on Satur- day, when Major General Carnahan will formally take possession. The ceremonies will be without pomp. It is thought that Mr. Gardner will simply shake hands with ‘and the city. too. % yours, a .. Chairman Gardner has introduced an in- novation in the matter of assigning posi- tions in camp to incoming bodies. A card will be turned over to the juad- rons of the Uniform Rank, the street and numbers of the tents to = a each tent is num- —_—_~———- : tn pt i a i ; : i Hi it adjacent to the gov t print pavemen|! lo e government > ing office, and also in the alley leading out into G street, should ‘with more that the application of the compul mit law should be made in this place.” Se COMPLAINTS AGAINST WELLMAN. man arctic expedition, says it ts stated that the Norwegian members of the party assert the unfitness of the Americans who accompanied the expedition to take part in suclr an en’ ‘alden rovisions taken by the e: buflicient and that all the members were As 8 result of this he was made i N ne Khiabhe Gather ange Gah te tae ness to Mr. Wellman, the public should svspend judgment until the explorer shall have returned and been given a chance to defend himself. — Range of the Thermometer. The ft were the readings of the cisramanctar of tue wether beaeas tokens 8 a.m., 68; 2 p.m.,, 84; maxime™ S41 mini- mum, 55.