Evening Star Newspaper, August 30, 1894, Page 2

Cooper gave the first com- mand to the New Albany knights after in- 10:49 o'clock, and then began an cellent and, so far as outward team sul field. The alignments were evidences should land near the top . There were no breaks noted, and the lame man limped not a playing “Marching Indiarapolis Division, No. 56, of Indianapolis, Capt. H. B. Smith, entered the field amid applause from the grand stand. After a brave start Capt. Smith lost points for his command by halt- ing the men after the change step, before stifting from quick to short step, instead of continuing the march through all these Tmovements. The rest of the evolutions, hewever, were done in good shape. The left frent into line was admirable, and the di- weston fronts were even and smooth. Capt. Smith made an excellent impression by his quick movements and sharp com- mands. He came very near running his line into the fence on one evolution, however, by endeavoring to work from one command to another without halting. He earned a round of applaus> by so maneuvering his team | to bring them into a deploy line on the left field foul line, chalked out In a clear white mark. This gave a good index for the division to toe to, and the crowd recognized the cleverness of the move, and applauded heartily. Even the judges smiled. In Seventeen minutes the drill was over, and Capt. Smith was presented with a hand- some flcral harp by an enthusiastic young man. who ran out from the grand stand to the commander, handed him the tribute, and then ran back, giving a true Hoosier yell of delizht and cracking his heels on the way. The Indianapolis team had put up a snlendid drill. Before the next team. Austin, No. 14. of New Amsterdam, N. Y., took the field, there was a brief intermission while the judges recuperated from their labors. ‘The men from New Amsterdam were under the command of Capt. D. E. Vunk, who, if he does not take the first prize, will have the credit of making splendid time. In just fourtesn minutes from irspection the com- mend left the field. The drill was fair, though several errors were made. ‘The Hastings Drit!l. ‘There was loud cheering from the stands when big-voiced Capt. A. D. Niskern, in gommand of Hastings Divisicn, No. 19, of tings, Mich., tcok his men out into the field in division line. They were evidently he favorites, and their performance was e@waited with eagerness. The Hastings men wert through some extra counting off, numbecing by twos and threes, as well as fours, and they presented @ splendid appearance at inspection. It was 1 when the captain resumed command and started to his work. In returning swords one man was a trifle slow. The m-rching by the flank was even and the di<"ynces were well kept. ‘The movements of the team were cheered Tepeatediy and brought forth frequent queries, such as, “What's the matter with Hastings?" which, with rare and curious coincidence, brought forth the invariable Tesponse, “She's all right.” The formation of columns of twos and files was excellent, while the “right into line” from column of fours was beyond criticism. The division was working like a splendid mechine, and individual errors were hardly to be noted at all. The ex- champions gav> ample reason for their rep- utation and success. In platoon wheeling Perticularly the work was superior, and when the division line was formed’ from column of platoons in deep center field the crowds, without reference to partizan feel- ines, broke into cheers. In forming single from double rank tn col- umn of fours, the last four lost distance. ‘The “left front into line” movement, which is executed at double time, was very nearly perfect. The division wes deployed for sword exer- cise in center field, exactly behind second bese. This part of the program was exe- cuted with a remarkable precision. The words of the .aptain were echoed with a cucious effect from the great sign in the end of the fleld, which formed a vast sound- ing board for his voice. The only misfor- tune of the arill was when, at the last com- mand of the sword manual, the end man on the left dropped his blade. He did not move a muscle, but stood in perfect rigid- ity while a lieutenant ran over and picked up the sword. The division went off the fleid at double quick, while the spectators gaye them three hearty cheers. The drill eccupied 17 minutes. Harmony Division. When the Hastings division moved off the fiebi there was a very general scattering from the stands, the spectators having mainly waited to witness the drill of this famouz organization. The next competitor, Harmony Division, No. 14, of Tarrington, Cenn., commanded by Capt. Wm. Wester- man, was therefore somewhat discounted by the brilliancy of its predecessor in the lists, but, nevertheless, it showed up well and gave a drill that was, in the main, ex- celient. A few breaks were to be noted, however. The captain started to face his men about after “right face," instead of giving the command “left face” first. He cerrected himself, however, before much damage was done. The “right turn” was very ragged, and though the forward move- ment was continued for several paces the lire was badly broken The deploy line was Not straight, and the left flank was obliged to dress forward several yards. One knight came down to carry too soon from present. ‘This drill lasted twenty-three minutes. After this the judges retired, and an inter- mission of thirty minutes was ordered. ‘There was but cne more division to drill, according to the program for the day, but Chairman Clark of the citizens’ commit- tee on prize drills consulted early in the day with Gen. Carnahaa, and it was de- cided to send more divisions out to the ball park to compete. Hence, the recess whieh was taken at 1 o'clock. The Closing Drill. It was 1:42 when the judges returned to the field and Louisville Division, No. 1, of Leuisville, Ky., Capt. J. W. Reccius, took the field. ‘The next ard last for tl Cross Division, commanded by Capt. Charles Shem, jr. Mounted Drill at Fort Myer. Battalion drills were given by the first Indiana regiment of Indianapolis and the first battalion of the second Ohio regiment. The Phil. Sheridan Division of Syracuse, and the D. D. Burnes Huzzars of seph, Mo., gave mounted drills at ¢ day was Yellow Drill Notes. One of the commanders asked the commit- tee of aids this morning if he would not re- © extra marks if he gave the words of ad without reference to the printed edule, He was answered emphatically in negative. It is not arded as a par- commander to mem- h it is considered hen the members of ember the orders with- from the captain. It Is re- rnahan that when he com- jivision in Indianapolis he drilled team pert ly that he fre- Y put them through the entire sched- thout a word of command, merely a drum to give note of the move- to be executed. This is especially ificult. in view of the fact that there are r eighty different commands. ‘There were no mascots on the field today. wlar cr the o an achi of the divisions ted to borrow ident Wagner's splendid setter dog, h has his kernel under the grand stand, for this purpose, but he was not to be loaned out. There were about 4 paid admissions yesteréay, and fully 60 today. The ladies ‘were out in force today, and took a keen interest in the drills. Col. Paul Prager of West Virginia re- Meved Cols. Sawyer and Baird at 11 o'clock, and had charge of the drills for the rest of. the day. od AFFAIRS AT BLUEFIELDS. Minister Baker Asked for a Full Re- port as to Americans Arrested. ‘The State Department has received no ‘word from Minister Baker concerning the movement in Bluefields, and today sent him @ dispatch asking for a full report on all ters pertaining to the arrest of certain mericans residing on the Mosquito re- by the Nicaraguan authorities. ’ . $5, of Alliance, Ohio, | THE EVENING STAR, RSDAY, AUGUST | a! THU 30, 1894—TEN PAGES. LATE NEWS BY WIRE Arrival of the Presilent at Gray Gables. | SEPTLED DOWN FOR A SHORT VACATION Se Mr. Cleveland Again Surrounded by His Family. IN EXCELLENT HEALTH — BUZZARD’S BAY, Mass., August 30.— President Cleveland Is once more with his | family ond settled down for a short vacation at Gray Gables. The lighthouse tender John Rodgers, with the President and party, was sighted in the bay off here about 10 o'clock this morning and soon after she arrived at a peint opposite Gray Gables and headed in toward the wharf. About If the President, with Private Secretary Thurber and Dr. Bryant, dis- embarked anl proceeded to the President's cottage. Mr. Cleveland appeared to be in excellent health. The Rogers came to anchor just off the Gray Gables wharf and a few minutes later President Cleveland stepped into a beat with his party and was rowed ashore by four marines. As he left the steamer the Gray Gables flag was hauled up to the top of the flag staff. Mr. Cleveland was down at the wharf to meet the President and the reunion of husbaurd and wife was most affectionate. The President and party immediately went intg the house, whil> the four marines car- ried in their baggage. Mr. Cleveland expects to remain here for four or six weeks and will snend the time in fishing and resting quietly. He was much refreshed by the trip from New York apd felt very well. MATARAM BESIEGED. The Dutch Bombarding the Capital of Lombok. AMSTERDAM, August 30.—A dispatch re- celved here from Batavia says that Mata- ram, capital of the Island of Lombok, where the Dutch troops have recently met with serious reverses at the hands of the Balinese, is in the possession of the rebels. The dispatch adds that Mataram 1s being bombarded by the Dutch fleet. It appears that the attack upon the Dutch expedition sent to chastise the Rajah of Lombok was planned by one of the old princes, who had been incited to do so by the native chiefs. ‘The Dutch commanders are taking steps to stir up the Sassak chiefs against the Balinese. The latter have been reinforced from the land side of Mataram. —— DOMESTIC UNHAPPINESS. Arrest of a Railway Official op a Fic- titious Charge. CLEVELAND, Ohio, August 30.—Henry 'T. Serford, treasurer of the Cleveland, Loraine and Wheeling Railway Company, was ar- rested Monday evening at his residence, on Hayward street, on the charge of intoxica- tion. Mr. Sanford gave the name of Alex- ander Jamison, and was fined $ and costs ‘Tuesday morning. The fictitious name was misleading. ‘The cause of Sanford’s arrest seems to have been due to disorderly conduct. Some shooting had been heard in the house, and the police were called and arrested Sanford. The wife admitted that trouble existed be- tween herself and husband and that she had already begun divorce proceedings. ISHPEMING, Mich., August 30.—Frank Nelson of Trout Creek, Mich., threw dishes at his wife and children and ended by try- ing to empty a shotgun at them. He was arrested, but a gang of about twenty while- | caps took him from the jail and gave him a hundred lashes on the bare back, and tied him to the trunk of a tree. He was rescued by a sheriff's posse, and may not recover. None of the party have been apprehended. Gears TAKING GOODS FROM BOND. Cont ued Activity at the New York Custom Huuse. NEW YORK, August 30.—The scenes of activity arcund the custom house are not yet at an end. The busiest part of the build- ing Is division No. 3, where the withdrawals of goods from bond are made. Up to the hour of closing yesterday ¥,000 applications for withdriwals tad been made. Only about one-fourth of the appiications filed have been acted upon. Even this number hom severely taxed the employes of the di- on. —_——_—._ IN FAVOR OF FUSION. Decision of the North Carolina Re- blican Convention. Speetal Dispatch to The Evening Star. RALEIGH, N. C., August 30—The re- Publican state convention met here at noon. At a caucus here this morning, by a vote of 147 to 27, the delegates decided to fuse with the populists. Oliver H. Dockery is permanent chair- man. Chairman Eaves is whipped in his fight against fusion, but dies game. He termed the populists in his speech today “enemies to civil liberty.” —_ HEALTH AUTHORITIES MOBBED. Threatened wi MILWAUKEE, Wis. August 30.—The | state board of health 1s still in session con- sidering the smallpox epidemic. During a visit of members of the board | to the infected district today a mob of sev- eral hundred persons, mostly women and children, followed up their carriage, howl- ing threats of vengeance and hooting at the occupants. ed Disugrecing to the Glass Schedule. PITTSBURG, Pa., August 30.—The Win- dow Glass Manufacturers’ Association, which met in Cleveland yesterday, rejected the workers’ proposition, conceding a re- duction of about twenty per cent. The manufacturers still insist upon a forty per cent cut. A conference between the manu- facturers and workers will be held here on Monday. at by Mil- —>._—_ Capt. Stephenson on Trial. NEW YORK, August 30.—Police Captain John T. Stevenson was placed on trial before the commissioners today for the al- | leged accepting of bribes for sidewalk priv- ileges while he was in command of the Leonard street station. The captain plead- ed not guilty. oS ee <= nes “ NEW YORK, August 3v.—Jose Maria Menendez, general partner of the firm of Jose Ma Menendez & Co., dealers in gen- eral merchandise and importers and ex- porters, at 186 Front street, assigned today without preferences. The liabilities are about $40,000 and nominal assets probably larger. The firm has been in business about fourteen years. a The Cases Nolle Prossed. On motion of the district attorney a nolle prosequi was today entered in the case of J. B. De Ford, charged with false pre- tenses. Similar action was taken in the case of John B. Jennings, charged with housebreaking. ———__ Conveyed by Georgetown College. A deed has been recorded, executed by the president and directors of Georgetown College, conveying to John Joy Edson all their right and title to lot 16, square 829. —_>____ Seit for Partition. James and Mary Cody have filed a bill in Patrick Cody and others ition of castern part of LIFE IN THE CAMP Scenes and Incidents in Tents, the City of Hearty Welcome Given to Visitors— An Estimate of the Number of Visiting Knights. There is an air of comparative rest and inactivity around camp headquarters to- day. The rush of soldiers is over, and all business which needs transaction is ac- complished with a much greater degree of smoothness than heretofore. Maj. Biscoe ard his secretary, H. B. Davis, were on duty, and answered the routine of inquiry and made themselves otherwise useful. Maj. Clark, chairman of the committee on drill and drill ground, was in camp this forencon. Mr. George E. Emmons and other encampment managers were on the ground, but their labors are drawing to a close. ‘The number of sightseers has fallen off ap- preciably. Mrs. Carlisle's Visit. Mrs John G. Carlisle was in the camp this forenoon. She first visited headquar- ters of the cemp, and, by Maj. Biscoe and Mr. Charles B. Lockwood, was escorted to the headquarters of the Kentuckians. She was received by Capt. Peek of Covington Division. The knights clustered around the lady and paid her the compliments she always deserves and usually gets. The punch bowl was brought into play, and Kentucky hospitality flowed in a flood. A Suspected Theft. Capt. Rusk of Steuben Division, from Chicago, came to camp headquarters today with an alleged grievance. He reported the theft of the beautiful crimson silk banner of the division. It had been left in front of the quarters of-the division, and when day broke was missing. The case was at once turned over to Sergt. Slater. Investigation proved that the banner had been taken in by the men of the division, and the captain not been notiiied. It was brought forth, and happiness once more reigned in the camp of people from the windy city. Work of the Hospital. The day has been a reasonably active one at the hospital. Most of the cases have been of slight consequence, due in a vast majority of instances to the indiscretion of the sufferers. The change of water, irreg- ularity of meals and injudicious choice of food have contributed to these results. Col. John M. Wampler, assistant sur- geon general, in charge of the hospital, stated to The Star man that the camp bore favorable comparison with other camps of the kind from a sanitary point of view, and that few serious cases had occurred. The fatigue of travel and the fact that the men had fed themselves in many instances unwisely during their residence on the cars accounted for much of the sickness. The water was all right. There was a surpris- ingly small ratio of drunkenness. Some of the divisions are running bootleg estab- Ushments and moonshine outfits, but little trouble has resulted from this cause. The staff on duty at the hospital consists of the following named surgeons, each of whom have an assistant: Cols. S. E. Earp, 5. W. Fanning, S. H. Collins, F. A. Chenolwoerth, E. B. Cole, Jacob Coble, F. T. Hiner and . G. Lipes, Serenading Headq ‘ters. There was an excess of good music all over the Pythian camp this morning, when the several bands on duty made a round of the entire encampment, serenading the commanding officer and staff of each bri- gade. Brig. Gen. James R. Ross of the Indiana contingent made a neat and appre- ciative little talk, thanking the musicians for the compliment. Brig. Gens. Lyon of Kansas, Van Zandt of Texas, Barkley of Illinois, Bentley of Pennsylvania, Lutton of New York and Col. Harmon of the Coast Brigade also made a few appropriate re- marks, expressing their appreciation of the honor done them, The music makers were compelled to seek their tents and discard their heavy equip- ments after the long string of treats ten- dered them at each headquarters tent. An imate as to Numbers. Exaggerated estimates have been given out by the Pythian officers as to the number of men in Tuesday’s parade, and the number of Uniform Knights in camp. The total number of knighis at Camp George Washington cannot exceed 6,000. This assertion is based on the figures ad- duced by Mr. M. A. Bridge, representing the company that furnished the tents. There are 2,000 tents up. Of this totai, 360 are uroccupied; 80 contain but one cot each; 277 have two cots each, and about 600 contain three cots each. No figures are obtsnable as to the exact number of men quartered in the city, but it cannot exceed one thousand. The percentage of knights who did not turn out in the parade of ‘Tuesday was quite heavy. Tne Star man was told by a prominent officer, that the percentage was unduly and unsatisfactor- ily heavy. Some authorities, who claim to have made an actual count of the men tn Hne, place the figure at 5 ». The counter- <march swelled the apparent magnitude of the army. This does not detract from the splendor of the spectacle, but throws a new light on the numerical grandeur of the pageant. Close of the Camp. Nothing can be officially learned as to when Camp George Washington will be struck. There is an understanding among the men that this Is to accur on Saturday at noon, but no order kas been issued to this effect. No Marching om the Capitol Grounds. Some of the visiting Knights of Pythias brass bands have found themselves the vic- tims of the same law that Coxey ran con- trary to on May 1 last, when he attempted to enter the Capitol grounds. Nothing like a parade is allowed to enter the Capitol grounds except on inauguration day, or by special permission, and the bands’ which have gaily approached with drums beating and wind instruments blowing have found the way barred by a Capitol policeman and have been turned back. Complimented the Police. Gen. Carnahan yesterday personally com- plimented Sergt. Slater upon the efficiency of the police who, under his direction, kept the roadways of the camp clear of vehicles prior to the formation of the parade. The detail on Tuesday was officers from the rth precincts. ® PYTHIAN PRESS. ization Effected Today and Officers Elected. The organizaticn of the National Pythian Press Association was completed at a meet- ing held at the Ebbitt Huuse this morning. There were present representatives from about twenty of the leading Pythian pa- pers of the United States. Burt W. Lyon of the Pythian Voice, St. Louis, was in the chair. The first business to come before the meeting was the report of the committee on nominations, which was presented by R. F. Eldridge of the Py- thian Pen, St. Paul, containing the names of the thirteen officers to be elected, as fol- President, Fred. E. e pres- Burt W. Lyon, Pythian ce, St. Louis; second vice president, H. St. John, Pythian Knight, Rochester; third vice president, W. G. Ronald, Pythian Her- ald, Seattle, Wash.; recording secretary, W. D. Kennedy, Knight Errant, Chicago; ‘cor- responding secretary, B. T. Chase, Pythian Herald, Lewiston, Me.; treasurer, A. P. Riddle, Sprig of Myrtle, Minneapolis, Kan. Executive committee—R. F. Eldridge, Pythian Pen, St. Paul, Minn., chairman; Willi L. Scism, Knight's Jewel, Omaha; James A. Kehibeck, Pythian Reporter, New York city; H. Cronheim, Pythian Lodge Secret, Atlanta, Ga.; J. R. Stevens, Knights of Pythias Magazine, Chattanooga, Tenn. The meeting then proceeded to elect the above officers by ballot. As the committee on constitution and by- laws had not succeeded in completing their labors they were given further time. In the meantime the association will be gov- erred by such laws as are proposed by the committee until the next annual meeting, which, by resolution, it was decided, will be held at St. Louis, at a date to be fixed later by the executive committee. Much enthusiasm was evinced at the formation of the association by the mem- bers of the fraternity now in the city, and it is confidently expected that within a skort time every legitimase Pythian publl- cation will have become a member of the association, ident, g35 Position of the Democratic Congres- sional, Campaign Committee. A CONFLICT AT THE VERY OUNSE| Difficulty’ as to the Treatment of the Tariff Question. fees WHERE THE RUB COME ogee The democratic congressional campaign committee will probably tind themselves in a curious plight when they come to map out their line of policy with relation to the treatment ef the tariff in the campaign. is a joint committee of the House and Se! ate, and a member of the Senate, Faulkner, is chairman, The members rep- resenting the two houses are supposed to work together for the common benefit of the party. Up to this time they have been sur- veying the field to determine where the work must be done. They have figured out how meny districts are sure to remain demo- cratic and how many more must be carried in order to hold the House. Then they have gone over the uncertain districts to deter- mine which there is the best chance of carry- ing, and where the work can be put to the best advantage. Where the Rub Comes In. All this has not in any way involved the question of policy as to issues, and there is where the rub comes. First, Mr. Cleve- land's letter to Representative Catchings, and then, yesterday, Mr. Wilson's speech to the convention which renominated him, has marked out a line of policy as to the treatment of the tariff question in the cam- paign which the administration and a ma- jority of the democrats of the House want to follow. It involves no attempt to gloss over the features of the bill which are dis- tasteful to tarit reformers, but aims at the condemnation of these features and the denunciation of those who are charged with being responsible for them. It involved practically an issue between the House and Senate, as if they were in control of differ- ent parties. The whole Senate comes in for more or less condemnation, and a consider- able number of the democratic Senators, under this treatment of the question, are, Jointly with the republicans, the objects of attack. To Condemn the Senate. There is a very determined purpose to carry on this line of campaign, not defend- ing, but, on the contrary, condemning, the Senate, and placing the responsibility for an acknowledged failure with that body. Some of the pten falling directly within the range of thts‘copdemnation are those who heretofore have/been most active in cam- paign worl, cgyzréssional as well as for the electio oft President. These men can- not take now in their own denuncia- tion, and therefore must be cut off from participati the work of re-electing democrats to the next House, If the policy outlined is to be followed. A Probable Break Up. This situAtion is almost certain to result in a break up of the joint congressional committee, or in so much friction in their work as te make it ineffective. The two branches og the, committee will be engaged in a game pf cross-purposes. A division of the committee, which will leave the House to take care off itself, or the organization of a committee composed of members of ‘the House only, is a thing very apt to come about whem it is. fully developed that the defense of the democratic representatives en the stump against the charge of failure to redeem pledges is a denunciation of the Senate. A Conflict at the Outset. As shown by the first circular on the tar- iff sent out by Mr. Faulkner, in which the Senate bill was held up for admiration, the purpose of the Senate end of the commit- tee will be to claim during the campaign that the measure is an admirable one, on the whole, an improvemeni over the Wilson bill, and that the attacks upon it are ut- terly unfounded. The policy of the House people and the administration as indicated by Mr. Wilson's speech, and Mr. Cleveland's last ietter, is te dbfend only that part of the bill which they like and to con- demn the rest. This makes a conflict at the very outset of the committee's work, which it will be very difficult to get over. THE NORTHEAST SECTION. A Delegation Urge That More Im- proveme: Be Made There. President W. J. Frizzell of the Northeast Citizens’ Association and a delegation from that asso-lation had a conference with the District Commissioners today, when they presented the petition approved at the last meeting of the association asking for greater improvements in their section of the city. The petition, which has been printed in The Star, was read by Mr. Friz- zell, who explained at length the disadvan- tages under which the citizens of that sec- tion claim they are and have been placed in the matter of improvements. The petitioners asked the Commissioners to recommend that the surplus funds of the District on the 30th of June next be dis- tributed between the four sections of the city and Georgetown according to the pro- portion of unimproved streets. While no action was taken by the Commissioners or one intimated, Commissioner Truesdell took occasion to express himself as opposed to the distribution as suggested by the peti- tioners. He did so, he explained, for the reason that the county, which was paying as high a rate of taxation as the rest of the District, and had been doing so for sixteen years, would be wholly excluded from en- joying any improvements. He thought that every section of the District should be treated precisely alike. eee A RECEIVER ASKED For. The Latest Move of the Washington Endowment Association Certificate Holders. A bill was filed this afternoon by Robert Ball, Mengcal Norton and Solomon J. Fague against tte Whshington Beneficial Endow- and nent Association, Lawrence Gardner the Comierci4! Alliance Insurance pany of New York, praying for an account- ing, the dppolfhtment of a receiver and an injunctio” againststhe transaction of any further bwsivess by the Endowment As- sociation antik the exact condition of its affairs ame kpown. Observatiry Circle Appraisers. Yesterday the first meeting of the board of appraisers, authorized by joint resolution No, 36, passediby Congress August 1, 1594, to take the necessary steps for the estab- lishment of an, cbservatory circle, was held. The board consists of President John W. Ross of the beard of Commissioners, Capt. F. V “superintendent of the naval observa and Thomas E. Wagxaman, the Secretary of the Navy having appointed them. The organization of the board was effected by the election of Commissioner Ross president and of Capt. F. V. McNair secretary. An adjournment was taken un- til Friday at 11 o'clock a.m., no further business being transacted. ee Held for the Grand Jury. The case of George Ball, who was ar- rested some days ago cn a charge of hav- ing embezzled moneys from his emplower, James Berry, proprietgr of the Ebbitt House etables, as prinfed in The Star at the time of his arrest, was called in the Police Court today. The defendant waived an examinattor and the court held him for the action of the grand jury. Wedderburn Sues Hearst. John Wedderburn late this afternoon en- tered suit for damages in the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia against William R. Hearst, for $250,000. —_——__ Walter L. Adamson, charged with grand larceny, was today released on $200 bail. ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS A Railroad Man's Attempt at Suicide—He is Still Unconscious. He Had Been BDrinking Meavily, Which is the sigueé for His Act. Only Cause As- R. B. Hay, who has for the past two months been acting as ticket agent at the Soutkern Railway Company's ticket office in this city, relieving Mr. Thomas Moss, the regular ticket agent, attempted to com- mit suicide at the Exchange and Ballard Hotel, where he is boarding, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. yesterday by taking morphine. Mr. Hay has been drinking quite hard for the past several days, and on yesterday morning went to his room about 16 o'clock, telling the clerk not to disturb him, as he was played out and wanted to get a good, long rest before going to work. Before go- ing up he purchased a half-pint bottle of whisky to take with him, and asked for a glass out of which to drink it. He picked up a small piece of sausage from the lunch counter, saying it was all the breakfast he wanted. About 4 o'clock a telephone mes- sage was received from the ticket office, and the hotel clerk sent it to Mr. Hay’s room. When the bell boy reached there he found Mr, Hay sleeping soundly, and, on his being unable to arouse him, he hastily called the clerk, who ran to the room and found Mr. Hay in a comatose condition. The first impression cn the clerk was that it was a joke, but on looking toward the mirror anu seeing written thece in soap, “It’s all over now, 8-20-04," and a letter sticking by it,he knew that something of a serious nature had happened. He sent for a doctor at cnce and in a few minutes Dr. Gulie responded, and later Drs. Smith ard Purvis appeared. These latter physicians, assisted by the friends of the dying man, have been working on Mr. Hay all night, using every restorative known to the medical science, and though he is still alive, but little hope is enter- tained of his recovery. i Mr. Hay is a young man of good man- ners and prepoxsessing address, about thirty-one years of age, and is not considered a drinking man generally. His brother, State nator Hay of Madison county, was telegraphed for and arrived this morning. There is no cause assigned for his rash act. The following is a copy of the found sticking in the looking glass letter — = SUPREME LODGE OFFICERS. They Were Chosen at Held Today. The Supreme Lodge, Knights of Pythias, convened this morning for the third day’s session, Supreme Chancellor Blackwell called the meeting to order, and after the reading of the minutes of yesterday's ses- sion the body preceeded to the election of officers, which resulted as follows: Supreme chancellor, Walter B. Richie of Ohio; S. V. Philip T. Colgrove of Michigan; supreme prelate, Albert Steinghart; supreme master of exchequer, Thomas G. Sample; 8S. K. R. S., R. L. C. White of Nashville, Tenn.; su- preme master-at-arms, A. B. Gardinier of New York; supreme inner guard, James Moulson of New Brunswick; supreme outer guard, John W. Thompson of Washington, D. C.; president of board of control, John A. Hinsey of Chicago. There was addressed today to Supreme Chancellor Blackwell the following letter, signed by Mrs. Emma F. Shelton, secretary of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union of the District of Columbia: daving seen by the city press that your vrsanization in its supreme body is to con- ‘der the question of the admission of aloon keepers, bartenders, gamblers and men of like occupation to your ranks, we, the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union of the District of Columbia, desire to ex- press our interest in this question, and our earnest hope that you may decide this mat- ter to the exclusion of such persons from your organizdtion, and we do this not from any unkind feeling toward these men per- sonally, but because we rejoice whenever the voice of any organization is raised against a traffic which tends only to de- grade humanity and lower the tone of so- ciety. We therefore hope yaur Supreme Lodge, representing half a million of Amer- ican citizens, will take such action as will show your disapproval of the liquor traffic. Hoping God may help you decide for the right, we remain,” etc. —.___ THE COURTS. he Session " Circuit Court—Judge Cole. William L. Bruen vs. Joseph C. Johnson; plaintiff allowed till August 31, 1844, to reply to defendant's plea. Williams & Hanks vs. American Energizer Manufac- turing Company and Thomas C. Pole; judg- ment for plaintitf, by default, for $100 with interest from August 16, 1893, till paid; $1.99 protest and costs. W. C. Newton et al. vs. Wm. M. Wright; order for return to defend- ant of property replevied, upon defendant's giving bond to be approved by court. E. & E. Baltzley vs. William F. Salter; motion to quash writ of replevin overruled. Josephine C, Melbourne vs. James S. Jordan et al.; motion for additional security on replevin bond overruled. William A. Tottle & Co. vs. George P. Smitn; judgment for plaintiffs by lefault for $148.57, with interest from March 15, 1894, until paid, and eosts. The H, B. Claflin Co. vs. Wm. M. Shuster; judg- ment for plaintif€ by default for $301.64, with interest from May 25, 1804, until paid, and costs. U. S. ex rel. L. T. Dryden vs. John G. Carlisle; motion for rule on re- spondent overruled, petition dismissed and appeal taken. Equity Court—Judge Cole, Wills vs. Wills, order referring cause to R. J. Murray, examiner. Lawler vs. Law- ler; order extending time to take testimony thirty days. Brown vs. Pierce; order ap- pointing J. T. Cull guardian ad litem. Hall vs. Hall; order postponing hearing for ali- mony. Smith vs. Wood; rule to show cause. i Certifiente of Incorporation, A certificate of incorporation has been filed by Thomas J. Edmondson, Mamie A. Stewart, John A. Jackson, W. E. Reed and Mary L. McDonald as incorporators of the Eure! Mercantile Industrial Company of the District. The stated object of the as- sociation, which was formed June 12, 1894, is to establish provision stores and’ wood and coal yards in various sections of Wash- ington. The association is to be a stock company, the capital being $5,000, with shares having a face value of $5. —_—___ The Case of Dr. Leo Arguments in support of a motion for a new trial in the case of Dr. Edward Leon will be made at noon tomorrow before Judge Cole. jour dull, un- steamer No. . ashe! 000 bushels— ai by sample, Corn dall—-spot bid receipts, bushels; stock, 100,058 bushels, ‘sales, 3,000.5) els—southern | whit . sas tHadsl, 38 “bushels. G84 bushel: in freights tat; Butter steady } unchans ¥, 2425: do. imitation, 18420; do. le, 17; good Indie, I5al6; store-packed, 12a15. Eggs quiet—fresh, 16. Cheese very firm; un- changed. _——_— Chicago Grain and Provision Markets Reported by Silsby & Co., Bankers and Brokers. CHICAGO, August 30, 1804, Open. “High. Low. Close. Wheet—Sept. 3 83% 58 Dee. STIS Be 23 BEROR RE. 61 61 62 554 54% OS oa 29 Y SS 301 b 80%, # 308 13.99 18. 13.90 13.80 14.00 13.80 13.90 13.75 13.80 13.75 18.77 85 82 82 8.25 8.27 8.27 R.27 R27 7.80 «782 7.77 7.80 New Yerk Cotton. NEW YORF, 30, 1894, rot Low. Close. 6.5 658 653 6 655 60 60 6 66 671 668 668 67 G12 67 FINANCE AND TRADE Good Judges Look Values. WHAT IS SAID OF CERTAIN INTERVIEWS. deren clit Lively Fluctuation in Sugar Trust Stock. AIERY ES GENERAL MARKET REPORTS for Improved Special Dispatch to ‘Ihe Evening Star. NEW YORK, August 30.—Prices were irregular, but in the main steady, at open- ing of today’s market, and improved frac- vonaiiy on later trading. London was without special feature, and contributed little to the local operations. The senti- ment of the room was not materially im- proved from yesterday, but it is encourag- ing to note that the bulk of the pessimistic opinions emanate from the professional element. The few reliable opinions from good judges of the present speculative situation are uniformly favorable to im- proved values. The immediate course of prices is generally conceded to be in doubt, owing to the extreme sensitiveness of the more active stocks, but the conservative and patient purchaser on reactions has the best elements in the situation in his favor. Well organized manipulation could control the market within certain limits so as to make either account profitable. The ill- concealed desire to give prominence to the bearish cpintons of certain railway officials has given rise to the opinion that the offi- cial statements of these gentlemen are made in the interest of and for the suc- cessful promotion of private schemes. Con- structions of this character may or may not be justifiable, but in discussing the probable reduction of fall dividends there is plenty of legitimate material at hand to justify a feeling of apprehension on the part of stockholders in certain western roads as to a continuance of the present dividend rates on their investment holdings. Crop and trade confiitions both combine to Produce this uncertainty, and dividends at the old rate, as in the case of Burlington will result in unfavorable criticisms of the board taking such action. This condition of things, happily, exists only in a few in- stances, and should have little influenc: on the general character of speculation and the action of the better class of stocks. Atchi- son was moderately active this morning at an advance of 1 1-8 per cent, due to a favor- able report of earnings for the third week this month. Barlingtor. sold down 3-4 per cent on early trading, but rallied 1 1-2 on covering. Keck Island sol4 off 1-2 per cent and rallied 7-3 and St. Paul gained 1 per cent at the expense of the bears. was the most conspicuous feature of the day’s business, joie weak and selling down 1 per cent in the first few minutes, then rallying sharply for more than the full amount of the loss. The ad- vance in price encouraged renewed attacks, which resulted in a depression of 17-8 per cent to 106. The sentiment of the street is generally bearish on the present outlook for this property, although many of the arguments, founded on su; disappoint- ments in the provisions of the tariff bill, are not entitled to serious consideration. Chicago Gas sold off 1 per cent during the morning, but regained the greater part of its loss on purchases for both accounts af- ter the noon hour. Distillers was not ac- tive, and, as yesterday, fluctuated within very narrow lin.its. The size of the short interest in this property has a tendency to stimulate moderate buying in antictpation of a squeeze. The market for sight sterling was slightly easier this morning, owing to the supply of security bills and the absence of any special demand from remitte-s. There was no important business in con- tinental bills, rates and conditions remain- ing unch L Rumors that $1,000,000 goid was coming in from Europe resulted in a spirited bidding up of prices by traders during the last hour. The market re:ponded easily and reflected substantial improvement over opening fig- ures. The ciosing was steady at net gains for the day in most instances. —_.+> FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. following are the opening, high- est and the lowest and the cheaine, of the New prices York stock market today, as re- Corson & Macartney, members Correspondents bortneaaae ean and Cattle Genera) Electric Iihniots Central . Lake Snore. Tous atta ie and Nashville ‘Traction. Phila. and ieadi Pullman P.car Ce. Richmond ‘Terminal, Phila. ‘Traction, Texas Pacitic. . wien fais i eeling & Lake Wheeling & LE. pfd... Western Union Tel.. Wisconsin Central Silver. 2... Washington Stock Exchange. Government Bonds.—U. 8. 114% bid, 115 asked. U.S. U. s'5e, i1St bra, Th eae District of “Coli ORG bid. 30-rea currency 3. ia Miscellaneous Bonds.—Washinzton town Railroad cony. @s, Ist, 180 bi Washington and ¢icorgetown Tal er 88 asked. Metropolitan Kailroa WI asked, Wasbinzton Gas Company id. United States Electric Light tt -_ omer ‘Tele Aimerican Recurit, od A., 100 bid. ‘American Be. fs, AL . 100 bid. | Wash- ompany Ist Os, 107 bid. Washing- + 130 , apeake ny imp. 65,106 bid. Washing- § exten. Gs, 100 bid. Masonic 100% bid.’ Washington Light Infantry Ist Gs, 160 fantry 2d 7s, 100 bid. ational Hank Stocks. bid. Washington Light In- Rank of Washington, 200 bid. 2°? asked. || Bank of, Rey , 2 asked. Metropolitan, 281 bid, 300 « 280 bid. Citizens, 1 45. acked. Columbia, 187 bid, 150 asked. pital, 114 bid, 124 asked West End, 108 bid, 115 asked. Lincoln, 96 bid. Ohio, 80% asked. Safe Deposit and Trost Companies,Washington Lean and Trust, 120 bid, 124 asked. American poate ave Trust, 130 bid, 135 asked. Wash- Milrond’ Stocks,” Weettingto Geonget: ilrom ‘tocks. Ves! jon and own, 285 bid, 312 ask Sstrepetiean, 33 asked. Georgetown and Te asked. Gas and Electric 49 bid. ‘Georgetown Gas, 50 bid, 54 asked. United Light, 122 bid. Tnsurance Storks.—Firemen's, 47 asked. Prank- lin, 44 bid. Metropolitan, 7S ‘asked. Potomac, 70 bid. National Unfon, 15 Colut iy bid, 15 asked. Riggs, 7 ed. People's, Big bid, 5% asked. “Lincoln, 7% bid, ® asked hitle Insurance Stocks. Columbia ‘Title, 7% bid. peakeland”” Potomac, S06 ba, stig asked, § Potomac, Ameri- a ee aes Miscellancous Stocks.—Great Falls Ice, 155 asked. N and W: jon Steamboat, 98 bid. Lin- coln Hall, 85 bid, 100 asked. Inter-Occam Bulld- ing, 100 asked. ‘Wire Tappers Caught. Frank Keam and George Hastings were arrested Tuesday night while in the act of tapping the wires of the Western Union Telegraph Company north of East St. Louis. Ba ALCOHOL AND ETHER An Interpretation Requested of tke Tariff Photographers Make a Protest—Secre- tary Carlisle Announces Reciprocal Duties on Salt—Countries Affected. R. A. Anthony of E. & H, T. Anthony, manufacturers of photographic chemicals and materiais, of New York, and James R. Davies, representing the drug and chemical trade of New York, were at the Department today, in the interest of a Proper interpretation and execution of sec- tion 61 of the new tariff act, exempting from internal revenue tax alcohol used in the arts. Mr. Anthony,in an interview with Commissioner Miller, recalled the fact that alcohol and ether are two of the principal raw materials in the manufacture of voi- kGion, extensively used for photograpme purposes. Consequently, paper coated with collodion emulsion, though superior to other kinds cannot be made as cheaply as other Papers, by reason of the tax of about 400 per cent now imposed above the cost of imanufacture. No other article of commerce, it is asserted, is taxed so heavily, so thata ross injustice is being done this branch of trade. Will inspire Adulterntion. Mr. Davies contended that this unjust dis- crimination in tax against manufactures of chemicals had worked infinite harm to that trade, and both he and Mr. Anthony sug- gested to the commission that probably the best way to prevent frauds being per- petrated by small ble druggists, who would take advantage of the law tc put upon the market vast quantities of so- called medical were nothing but ~erade whisky, would be to require all articles in which free alcohol was used to be manu- factured in bonded warehouses under gov- ermment supervision. Commissioner Miller explained that the cepartment is now carefully investigating the question as to whether effective regula- tons can be prepared that will regulate the operation of the law so as to prevent in- numerable frauds upon the it. government is likely to be settled days. Reciprocity in Salt Daties. Secretary Carlisle has issued a circular to all collectors of customs calling attention to paragraph 008 of the new tariff act, which admits countries which impose a dut, engined and w a therefore salt imported tate ‘the ————__-e-— DISTRICT GOVERNMENT. Only One Pay Day. gest aH A 5 E ne | Death of Mrs. Kate J. Jones. the disease. Mrs. Jones of William A. Williams, once jeweler of this city, and the John W. Jones of “Delaware, Ohio, was for many years employed ia the United States Senate. She was a woman of fine intellectual attainments and a par- ticularly gentle and leval disposition, | popular in and mone the less so among the poor, who alWays found that their necessities’ inspired her substantial sympathy. She leaves three children to ‘ é f & $ Zi | mourn her joss, a daughter and two sons, one of whom, Mr. J. E. Jones, is of the staf of The Evening Star. Death of Harry McLaughlin. A telegram was received here this morn- ing from Virginia Beach, Va., announcing the death, at that place, of Henry J. Me- Laughlin, the well-known contractor. Mr. McLaughlin, who has been in failing health for some time, went to the beach about ten days ago, hoping that the sea air would restore his health, and the announce- ment of his death will be a great shock to his large circle of friends. Mr. McLaughlin had been a resident of Washington for half a century or more, and from an early age was identified with every movement ae =e Se Sees ment and progress ty. For many years under the board of public works and afterward he followed the businews of gen- & member a,