Evening Star Newspaper, April 13, 1895, Page 2

2 THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 1895-TWENTY-FOUR PAGES. LATE NEWS BY WIRE/JLLNOIS' CAPITOL” ON’ FIRE Dispute in New York as to Leasing - Pier No. 40. DOCK BOARD'S PRESIDENTS CHARGES He Says That the City Has Lost $500,000. THE PERMIT IS REVOKED Sg : NEW YORK, Api! 13.—City Chamberlain O'Donohue was asked today for his version of the leasing of Pier 40, which transaction President O’Brien of the dock board has been quoted as saying had resulted in a loss of $),000 to the city. Mr. O’Donohue sald he desired to begin by remarking that sirce he had been chamberlain of the city he had discovered that the city had some mearer to getting one hundred cents on the dollar for its property than he had ever been able to do in business. He de- clared that Commissioner O’Brien was greatly mistaken in his charges, and that he had made them without a full knowl- edge of the facts, which were exceedingly simple. Mr. O’Donohue thought that Mr. O’Brien should have made a closer investigation of the cireumstances surrounding the lease of the pier to the New Jersey Steamboat Company before he published the charges. The New Jersey Steamboat Company, of which he (Mr. O’Dorohue) was a director, had leased from the city the pier at a rent- al of $20,000, and besides that he had leas- ed from the Kingsland estate the adjoining bulkhead at an annual rental of $18,000. For these two pieces of property the Nor- wich and New York Transportation Com- pany had paid his company an annual Tental of $38,000. The company therefore did not receive any more for ther 40 than it paid to the city . The dock commissioners held an open Meeting today, at which a resolution was adopted revoking the permission given the New Jersey Steamboat Company to use and Occupy old pier 40, North river. The de- partment proposes to dismiss within a short time a majority of the 221 dock la- borers and 410 laborers now in its employ. President O’Brien of the board said that for the present he had nothing to add to his original statement, and that he had no reason to change it. The president of the Norwich Mne, sub- lessee of pier 40, made the board an offer, which was accepted, of a yearly rental of $38,000 for the dock privileges, for which $20,000 per annum has been paid by the New Jersey Steamboat Company. —_———. TO WELCOME MR. WILSON. Preparations ‘Making by Virginia Alumni at Richmond. Special Dispatch to The “Evening Star. RICHMOND, Va., April 13.—Postmaster Géneral Wilson comes to Richmond Wed- nesday to attend the banquet of the local branch of the Alumni Association of the University of Virginia. Arrangements have been perfected to give him a handsome re- ception. He will arrive at 2:30 p.m., and will be the guest of his relative, Capt. Baylor, and willbe entertained at lunch by Mr. Wyndham Meredith. From 5:15 to 6:15 Governor O'Ferrall wil! hold a reception in hcnor of Mr. Wilson. The doors of the e: ecutive mansion will be thrown open to the public and there will be a great out- pouring of people to shake hands with the Postmaster General. He will be the prin- cipal speaker at the banquet. Se VIOLATING THE COURT'S ORDER. The Union Pacific Charged With Re- ducing Wuges. OMAHA, Neb., April 18.—Complaint is made by Union Pacific shopmen that the company is now violating the order of Judge Caldwell. prohibitirg reduction in wages. Many men were tet out during the past few months and then re-employed. When these men were discharged_on ‘“‘ac- count of slack work” they were working eight hours per day, and now they are hired again to work ten hours per day at the same wages they were getting for eight hours. By this mode wages are reduced in violation of the order of Judge Caldwell. ee VON SUPPE DANGEROUSLY ILL. Other Foreign News Notes of General Interest. LONDON, April 13.—Von Suppe, the com- peser, is dangerously {lL PARIS, April 13.—The eldest daughter of M. Ribot, ex-premier, is to be married at Abbeville near Amiens, on April 28, to Lieut. Baquenault De Vieville. VIENNA, April 13.—The Austrian village of Toplitz, a well-known health resort, has been almost destroyed by fire. Toplitz is situated In the Duchy of Carniola, Austria- Hungary, and should not. be confounded with the celebrated Bohemian resort of the same rame. GONE TO CUBA. A Number of Recruits for the Insur- xents Secured in Texas. FORT WORTH, Texas, April 13.—A num- ber of able-bodied men recently disappeared from their usual haunts in this city with- out Intimating to any one their intended departure. For two or three weeks a man of Spanish origin has been in the city, and was frequently seen in company with the mer who disappeared. A letter has been received, postmarked Tampa, Fla., from one of the men named Flaherty, conveying the information that the men who disappeared from this city, twenty in number, had enlisted in the Cu- ban army and were then on the eve of de- parture for the island. They were recruit- ed in this city by the insurgent agent. ——— BLEW UP THE STORE. Country Merchants in Penasyivania Victims of an Explosion. COLUMBIA, Pa., April 13.—The general merchandise store of H. Keller & Son, Wrightsville, was blown up at an early hour this morning. The building, which was 125 feet long, had both ends blown out and the interior totally wrecked. The dam- age to the stock will reach 38,000, and the loss on tho building will amount to $5,000. About one-half of the stock in the building was blown Into the street. The explosion is thought to have been the work of enemies of Keller £ Son. It fs not known what Kind of explosive was used. ——>__ Mt. Ranier Smoking Again. TACOMA, Wash., April 13—What ap- pears to be smoke has again been observed rising from the summit of Mount Ranier mountain. It rose up from the crest of the left-hand peak and floated off northeast toward the Cascade mountains. Part of the time it rose in a steady dark streain, much resembling the columns of smoke arising from a huge chimney. At other times it had the appearance of steam, be- ing of a lighter hue. The atmosphere was unusually clear, giving a much better view of the phenomenon than could be had last November. a ee Fatal Fire at Chattanooga. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., April 13.—Fire broke out last night in the residence of Mrs. Jennie McFarlane, and before the de- partment could respond burnel down. Mrs, McFarlane and her in- fant child were burned to death. The mother had escaped from the building, but returned to rescue the child, and perished. ——— The Killing of Banker Sanford. CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 13—At Coving- ton, Ky., today the case of Senator William Goebel for killing Banker J. L. Sandford Was continued till next Tuesday. Senator lackburn is here to attend the funeral of his friend, and it is reported that he will assist in the prosecution. the house was | Flames in the Five-Million-Dollar Struo- ture at, Springfield. Damage in the Neighborhood of $100,000—Difficulty in Fight- ing the Flames. SPRINGFIELD, Il, April 13.—Illinols’ magailticent- $5,000,000 state house caught fire in the senate wing shortly after noon today, and in a few minutes it looked as if that portion would-be gutted.-The fire in supposed to have originated in one of the committee rooms, but from what cause it Is not known. Am alarm was at once turned in, and two steam and one chemical engine responded. The fire marshal soon discovered that he would be unable to con- trol the flames with that force, and so turned in a general alarm, calling for all the engines in the city.” The fire spread rapidly, and soon the whole of the immense building was filled with smoke, so that it was with great difi- culty that the firemen could find their way through the labyrinths of. hallways and rooms of the upper part of the capitol. In the wing of the capitol where the fire was raging was where the auditor's offce, the state treasury and the offices of the insurance commissioner and agriculture board are located. At once, when the fire broke out, wild confusion prevailed among the clerks of the various departments, and soon the halis were filled with excited giris and women. The chiefs of departments re- mained cool, however, and in a few min- utes all of the valuable papers and records were locked up in the fire-proof vaults. Assistant Treasurer Whitmore at once or- dered his clerks to lock up all the money and books of his office, and then, with them, beat a hasty retreat. In Auditor Gore's office matters did not run so smooth- ly. In that department many women are employed, and they became badly fright- ened, increasing the confusion. With much difficulty the books, papers and records were brndled into vaults. Meantime, the fire continued to spread. ‘There were not enough fire plugs near the state house to keep the engines work- ing, so the firemen had to labor at a dis- advantage. ‘The firemen reported shortly that all of the committee rooms in the Senate wing and Senate chamber were ruined, and that the loss would probably reach from $500,000 to $750,000, and, unless the fire was soon checked, would probably reach $1,000,000. While the state house has been regarded as practically fireproof the floors of all ccmmittee rooms and of partitions are of weod and, being extremely dry, burned like tinder. The roof was made of slate and the beams supporting it of steel, but it was said that if the fire was not soon checked the intense heat might so warp them that the roof with the great dome, 365 feet in height would collapse. In such an event the loss would reach from $1,500,000 to $2,000,000. ; ‘The fire was probably started from a tin- ner’s stove, a large force of tinners having been sent up on the roof this morning to make repairs. It is said they left their stoves when they went to dinner. A gale of wind was blowing during the fire and the firemen seemed unable to cope with the flames. The senate chamber was speedily gutted and all the expensive frescoing is ruined. Late*—At 1:45 p.m. the firemen at last got the flames under control. It is estimat- ed that the damage to the senate wing of the state house will amount to from $75,000 to $100,000. Most of the damage will result from smoke and water. —_—>__—_. SILVER MEN CONFER. Gen. Warner and Representative Sib- ley Go to Chicago. CHICAGO, April 13.—The free. silver party has its headquarters in Chicago to- day. This morning Gen. A. J. Warner, the chairman of the national commitiee, and Congressman Joe Sibley arrived at the Auditorium. This afternoon they were joined by Senator Jones of Nevada, and tonight they will leave for the west. To- day’s conference was feld with some of the Chicago silver people to consider the result of the anticipated democratic decla- ration on free silver in Illinois, and to set in motion the arrangemenis for a monster free silver mass meeting to offset the one being arranged for by the Chicago gold men. eed MORRISON AND SILVER. The Illinois Statesman Interviewed at His Home. WATERLOO, Ill, April 13.—Mr. Wm. R. Morrison, who has arrived here from Washington, was asked by an Associated Press reporter today to give his views on the silver question. He said his presence at home at this time had no connection with the June democratic convention. He had simply stopped over on his way west, where the interstate commerce commission had some business. He said that during the canvass last year he had made seyeral speeches, and in one discussed the silver question freely, and fully stating his own views. “The importance of this subject is second-| only to the tariff. Its unsatisfactory and unsettled condition is believed to have ag- giavated the financial and business difficul- ties through which we have been compelled to pass. “The place which silver shall occupy in our monetary system, it seems, is a question which will not down. When the effort to settle it through the Sherman bill by the republican party was a con- fessed failure that party hastened to join in undoing its work. The sentiment in favor of a larger use of silver and on terms interchangeable with gold seems to be growing, both here and abroad. ‘Apparently nobody in Europe is cour- ageous or reckless enough to attempt the double standard without England's consent. Can we safely do this with England, and all Europe opposing? It is not the legal tender quality which makes our silver dol- lars more vaiuable than the silver in them. It is because, under the practice of our financial system, they are interchangeable with gold through the treasury.” “When silver was discredited by being left out of the coinage laws in 1873, there was nothing in the relative values of silver and gold to justify it. This is not the only cause, but it 1s one cause why the com- mercial value of silver is not more than it is. In prosperous times we could safely vse a large amount of silver, always pro- viding for its convertibility into money which does not get its value from the jaw. “The honorable Secretary of the Interio: Hoke Smith, said in a speech that the bull jon in the treasury was being coined as fast as the mints could do it, which would increase our circulation to the extent of $55,000,000. This would ‘seem to mean that the bullion in the treasury, including seigniorage, is being coined.” ——— Returned From Abroad. NEW YORK. April 13.—The Rev. J. M. Thoburn, missionary bishop of the Metho- dist Episcopal Church in India, arrived by the steamer Paris tolay. Other passengers by the same snip were Anthony Howells, United States consul at Cardiff; John E. Wilkie and family, Charles T, Yerkes and Mrs. Yerkes of Chicago, Miss Katherine Clemmons, the actress; Mr. W. De La Poer Trench and H. De Windt of England. On board the Lucania were Henry Villard and ; Cornelius Vanderbilt and family. ——— Reducing Telephone Charges. CHICAGO, April 13.—The Chicago Tele- phone Company inside of ten days will have in operation a schedule of rates, it is an- nounced, as low as $5 a month, available, it is estimated, tu at least 25 per cent of the total number of its present patrons. The cut is to be accomplished by the cre: tion of what are called “party circuits,” a new device. ; THE LONDON EXODUS Fashionable Society Has Gone to the Seashore, CRISIS IN THE POLITICAL SITUATION How the American Racers Are Re- garded. DISAPPOINTMENT IN SOCIETY Special London Cable Letter, Copyrighted, 1805, by the Associated Press. LONDON, April 13.—There was a general exodug from London on Thursday, every- bedy who could do so hurrying away to the country or seaside for the Easter holi- days. The fashion®ble houses of the metropolis are closed, and Brighton and other seaside resorts are packed. The Princess of Wales has abandoned her contemplated journey to Denmark, where she was to visit her parents, and, instead, a family party, including the Duke and Duchess of York and the Duke and Luchess of Fife, has assembled at Sand- rirgham for the Easter holidays. Parliament will not meet again until April 22, which will give time for a change in the political atmosphere. The Political Situation. The situationeis now charged with elec- tricity and a rupture between the con- servatives and the liberal unionists is pre- dicted. There are growing differences in policy between Mr. A. J. Balfour, the ccnservative leader in the house of com- mons, and: Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, the leader of the liberal unionists. The latter is known to bitterly resent the recent criti- cisms upon his conduct which have ap- peared in different conservative newspa- pers, and as a result he has sounded a note of warning in his newspaper organ at Pirmingham, for which city he has been one of the representatives in parliament since 1876. American Horses in England. ‘Those who are in charge of the string of American horses belonging to Messrs. Croker and Dwyer of New York, which are now in active training at Newmarket for @ number of the important events of the racing season here, are reticent concern- ing the date of their first appearance in public. But the American horses are be- ginning to be looked upon with more re- spect than when they first landed in Eng- land, at the end of January last. Conse- quently, the chances of Stonnel, Dobbins, Don Alonzo, Banquet, Hurry Reed, Mon- tauk and others are being quietly discussed by the sporting fraternity. ‘The Newmarket correspondent of the Man of the World, referring to the pros- pects of the American horses, says: “The Americans are gradually coming in favor at Newmarket as their trials progress. ‘They are certainly a fine-loéking lot, and there are already several goog judges who think they may give us trouble. If our handicap horses are bad, Stonell may cut us up as easily as Parole and Foxhall did a few years ago. At any rate, I have seen enough to make me regard them as ex- tremely dangerous.” Disappointed Society People. It is announced that the lists for the May drawing room have been entirely filled, and many Americans* who anticipated being presented at court will in consequence be disappointed and have to await some fu- ture opportunity. The English newspapers arnounce that Miss Consuelo Vanderbilt, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Van- derbilt, and Miss Gertrude Vanderbilt, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Van- derbilt, will both be presented to the queen at the drawing room which her majesty is expected to hold in April. There was a picturesque scene in West- minster Abbey on Thursday, when, in the presence of a large congregation, “Royal Maundy” was distributed to seventy-six pcor men and to seventy-six poor women, selected from the various parishes to re- ceive the queen’s bounty. Each woman re- ceived £1 15s. and each man received £2. In addition both the men and the women were presented with specially coined silver pen- nies, as well as with specially coined two- penny, three-penny and four-penny bits. The presence of the yeomen of the guard and beefeaters and other striking features of the ceremony attracted the usual amount of interest. Importing American Woolens. The feeling of alarm which was caused in the woolen manufacturing districts by the announcement recently that an American firm had sold to a Bradford house a quan- tity of woolen goods at a price comparing favorably with anything Bradford could offer continues and is widely commented on. The Pall Mall Gazette has investigated the matter, and tries to quiet the alarm, saying that the shipment is not likely to be repeated, and explaining that the Amer- ican house had a quantity of stuff which ft could not dispose of in America and consequently offered to Yorkshire at a great sacrifice. Celebrating Shakespeare’s Birthday. The annual performance in honor of Shakespeare’s birthday will begin in the Memorial Theater at Stratford-on-Avon on April 22. Then will be given Goldsmith’s “She Stoops to Conquer.” On the day following, which is commonly supposed to be the poet's birthday, ‘‘The Winter's Tale” will be played, for the first time, so far as known,. in Stratford. “As You Like It” will also be given during the week. An American Society Formed. An American Society has been formed in London on the lines of the Ohio Soclety of New York. The inaugural dinner will take place next week. The United States ambassador, Mr. Thomas F. Bayard, the United States consul general, General Patrick A. Collins, the attaches of the United States embassy and a number of well-known resident Americans are on the committee. er A New Point. The case of Augustus L. Grimes, charged with violating the fish law in hauling seine in the Little river, off the shore of Analos- tan Island, was called in the ‘Police Court today for trial, the court having already passed upon the validity. of the law. Counsel now claims that part of Ana- lostan Island is south of the main points of the Virginia headland and that there- fore his‘client was fishing in Virginia and not in the District of Columbfa. The case was partly heard and continued until next week. ee Planked Shad at Marshall Hall. ‘Tne second plank shad dinner of the sea- son, will be given at Marshall Hall tomor- row, Easter Sunday, and will in all events prove to be a success. The Chas. Macales- ter will make two trips, at 11 a.m. and 2:3 p.m. ———_— Mr. Mansur’s Hinens. The report from Assistant Controller Mansur at a late hour this afternoon was that his condition did not show any im- provement; in fact, he was considered worse. ———_-e+_____ Shot His Dacghter’s Defender. A special from Minerva, Ohio, dated April 11, says: Last evening John Yengling, son of G. F. Yengling, president of the Mi- nerva Banking Company, quarreled with his wife and attempted to shoot her. She escpaed from the house, when Yengling began to beat his little daughter. Thomas E. Booth was attracted by the screams and attempted to rescue the child. With a curse Yengling pulled a large revolver firing twice, one bullet entering Booth’s head. Yengling is in jail strongly guard- ed. ooo —____ Senntor Goebel Shot in Self-Defense. The coroner at Covington, Ky., yester- Gay rendered a verdict of self-defense in the case of J. L. Sandford, who was killed on Thursday by State Senator William Goebel. A KNOWN QUANTITY. It is the practice of The Star to print on Saturday a sworn statement of its circulation day by day for the preceding week. It would seem self- evident that the advertiser is entitled to this protection. Below will be found the statement for the week just past. The average circulation exhibited 4s believed to be much more than the combined circulation of the other Washington dailies, and fully five times that of its afternoon contem- porary. Circulation of The “Evening Star.” SATURDAY, April 6, 1995. -39,457 MONDAY, April 8, 199s. TUESDAY, April ¥, 1895. WEDNESDAY, Apri 10, 1896. THURSDAY, April 1, 1896. FRIDAY, April 12, 1399, I solemnly swear that the above statement rep- resents only the nimbet of copies of Taz Eves. ano Stan circulated duripgthe six secular days end- ing Friday, Aprfi 12, °1s95—that is, the num- ber of copies actuglty- sold, delivered, furnished ormatled,for valuable consideration, to bona fide purchasers or subgeribera, and that none of the copies go counted (were returned to or remain in the office unsold. J. WHIT. HERRON, Cashier Evening Star Newspaper Co. Subscribed and sworn to before me this thirteenth day of April, A- D. 1995. CHAS. W. DARR, Notary Public, D. C. » IDENTITY UNKNOWN. e Police Working on Safe Blowing Rob- bery Cane. The detectives are still working on the case of the men “Eddy” Desmond and “Billy” Williams, under arrest on suspicion of complicity in the safe burglary at the office of the Ferry Company. The identity of the prisoner Desmond puzzles the police. They have been unable to get a picture of him, and do not know where he is from, except what he says about the matter. He has told them that he came from Cincin- nati, and later he said he was from St. Louis. Yesterday Detective Riley of Baltimore came over here arid went to Alexandria to see the prisoner, but he does not know im. Inspector Hollinberger has had an inter- view with Harry Candler, at whose silcon, in Jackson City, Desmond was arrested, and also with a colored woman from Jack- son City, but just what they sald will probably not be known to persons outside the department unless they are used as witnesses. It is probable that the witnesses will be taken before the grand Jury Monday morn- ng. ‘Fhe warrant of removal in Desmond's case has not yet been signed, and be is still in the Alexandria jail. His counsel, Charles Bendheim, {s still making a fight against his removal, and may go to Nor- folk tonight to argue the ease before the Judge there on Monday. If this is done It may be necessary to take some witnesses before the Virginia judge before the crder is signed. = DISTRICT GOVERNMENT. Today's Orders. ‘The Commissioners today ordered: That sewers be constructed as follows under the provisions of law governing as- sessment and permit work, the proposed work having been duly advertised and no objections received thereto: In the north side of N street between 24th and 25th streets, estimated cost $1,230; oné-half of same to be assessed: against lots 1, % 3 and 4, square 23 (1385, 1895). In Pennsylvania gvenue northwest be- tween 6th and. 7th.Atreets, estimated cost $1,186; one-half of same to be assessed against lots 1, 2,3, 4) 5, 6 and 7 of 2, 60, 5k, 53, 52, 54 ang of 5, square 461 (12 1895) In 7th street northeast between H and I streets; estimated cost, $110, one-half of same to be asse$sed against part of lot 20, square 858, assessed in the name of Ellen Holloran; part of lot 20, square SiS, as- sessed in the name of Honora Bresnahan, and part of lot 20, square 858, assessed in the name of M. Ff. Weller and G. R. Repetti 1203, 1895). ‘ In C street southeast between Mth and 15th streets; estimated cost, $1,035, one-half of same to be assessed against lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, square’1060, and lets 13, 14, 16, 17, 18 and 19, square 1061 (8592, 134). In: Brightwood:avenue between Trumbull and Irving streets; estimated cost $480, one- half of the same to be assessed’ against the northern portion of lot “A,” Howard University subdivision, and lot north of above lot “‘A,”’ assessed in the name of Mahlon Ashford and John Ridout, trus- tees; also against lots 1, 16, 20 and 19, block 1, of Todd and Brown's subdivision (2583, 1895). That a sewer in New Hampshire avenue to serve lot 19, square 136, be added to the schedule of sewer work to. be done when Congress appropriates funds suffi- cient, or under the permit system upon receipt of the usual deposit. That a concrete wall be constructed on the north, south and west sides of the opening left in the Ist street sewer rear the intersection of Rhode Island avenue, in accordance with plans on file in the en- gineer department. That the lamp post at the northwest corner of alley in 8th street southwest be- tween F and G streets be moved to new curb line. ‘That a catch basin be constructed at the southeast and one at the southwest corner of 18th street and Columbia road. That the public hydrant corner 32d and © streets be abandoned. Resignation Accepted. The Commissioners have accepted the resignation of Chas. C. Herbert as addi- tional private of the police force. pS Liquor License. A bar-room license was issued today 10 the Potomac German American Pleasure Club of Giesboro Point. A retail license was refused to Michael Freely,2103 I street northwest. The Electric Lights. Complaint was recently made that the District was violating the law regarding the lighting of electric lights. It was charged that the law provided that the electric lights should be kent burning from sunset to sunrise, and that the officials in ctarge of the lighting department cut some time off each end, leaving the city without light. The Star called attention to this rratter during the service of Capt. Derby as assistant to the Engineer Commissioner. Capt. Derby interpreted the law to mean that not more than 40 cents per lamp per nigh& should be paid for lighting by elec- tric light, and that the authorities to ex- tend the service had a perfect right to take off as many hours as it was deemed ad- visable, and apply the time and money thus saved to,the establishment of new lights. Since that time the engineer department has followed this rule, and now forty min- utes is taken off each end of the schedule. It is claimed that to actually keep the lamps lighted from sunset to sunrise would be to have them lighted for many minutes each day when there ts no need for such lights, and that the public is served better by cutting down the time and increasing the number of lights. Building Permit. ‘A building permit was today issued to Claude F. King, to erect two two-story dwellings at the nertheast corner of Sth and Morrison streets northwest, to cost $1,200. a Prise Fight Néar Jackson City. Robert Oliver of this city and Frederick Bradley of Baltimere, both colored, fought a prize fight of seven rounds last night near Jackson City, the result beong a draw. The men will mi again May 2. Isaac Clark was refer and T.W. Lee time- keeper. MR. DONN’S ACTIONS/"'S 'NCOME TAXI/FINANCE AND TRADE Makes Queer Statements Before a Jury of Inquiry. EXAMINING HIS MENTAL CONDITION Children of Oliver P. Donn Differ Over Their Father. THE TESTIMONY TAKEN Proceedings were conducted today by Marshal Wilson to determine the sanity of Oliver P. Donn of 025 Massachusetts avenue., The inguiry was the result ofa petition filed by Mrs. Ella S. Todd and Mra. Lula A. Burton, daughters of Mr. Donn, asking a determination of the san- ity and the appointment of some person as a committee of the person and trustee of the estate of Mr. Donn. The latter pos- sesses an estate aggregating more than $200,000, and the petitioners aver that he is not capable of properly looking after the same. The petition was opposed by the two other daughters of Mr. Donn, Mrs. Mary C. Metzger and Mrs. Cora L. Dinwiddie, who claim that their father is sane and competent. Mrs. Metzger resides at Mr. Donn’s residence, and, it is said, is in charge of his affairs. Mr. A. S. Worthington represented the petitioners, while Mr. Frank T. Browning appeared for Mrs. Metzger and Mrs. Din- widdie. The parties mentioned, with the exception of Mr. Donn and Mrs. Dinwiddie, were in court today. Actions Described. Dr. Delaney was the first witness called by Mr. Worthington, and he stated that he has known Mr. Donn in a general way for over three years, having seen him during that period about ten or twelve times. Ac- cording to the witness Mr. Donn displayed incoherency of speech and seemed to be suffering from senile dementia. Dr. De- laney stated that he is thoroughly con- vinced that Mr. Donn is of unsound mind and not capable of transacting business. Albert, F. Marsh, an old friend of Mr. Donn, tbld the jury that for years_he had been accustomed to discuss business and other matters with Mr. Donn. About four years ago the wife of the latter died and immediately thereafter Mr. Donn suffered from an attack of the grip. When he re- covered the witness attempted to enter into conversation with him, but from his actions the witness was led to believe that Mr. Donn was of unsound mind. Mrs. Ella F. Todd, the third daughter of Mr. Donn, gave a history of the family and described the illness of her father four years ago. Since then he has been unable to at- tend to his business, said Mrs. Todd, and is gradually growing worse. Recently, the witness alleged, her father stated to her that he had been fighting all night with his son-in-law, Mr. Metzger, who was try- ing to take bis money away from him Mrs. Todd also said that in reply to a re- quest for a statement of her father’s prop- erty, her sister, Mrs. Metzger, declared that no such statement would be given. ‘The witness also described at length many alleged insane actions of her father. She was followed by her husband, who gave testimony of the same nature. Considerable discussion took place as to whether or not Mr. Donn should be brought into court. Mr. Worthington argued in favor of his presence and Mr. Browning contended adversely, mainly, he said, be- cause of the rainy weather. The matter was left to the jury, who voted in favor of sending for Mr. Donn, and a recess was taken, during which Deputy Marshal Rob- inson was dispatched with a carriage after the man who was the subject of the in- quiry. Brought to Court. After recess Mrs. Annie Thomas, a niece of Mr. Donn; Mr. Burton, his son-in-law, and his daughter, Mrs. Lula A. Burton, testified regarding alleged insane actions on the part of Mr. Donn. The latter hav- ing been brought into court was then ex- amined by Mr. Worthington. After answer- ing several questions lucidly he remarked. “I think you take me for a murderer. “Why, do I look like a bad man?” asked Mr. Worthington. “Yes,” replied Mr. Donn. Mr. Donn went on to say that several per- sons in the court room were trying to take his property away from him, but refused to point them oat, because, he added, it might cause them to feel badly. During the course of his examination he remarked that the members of the jury were his ene- mies, that Benjamin Harrison is the Presi- dent of the United States, and that his fingers are broken. Adjourned Until Monday. The hearing was adjourned at 3 o'clock until Monday morning at the request of Mr. Browning, who stated that it is more than probable that an amicable settlement of the controversy will be reached and the matter taken out of court. —_._—_. Disagreeable on the Island. The weather at the island track today was disagreeable, a cold rain having set in last night and continued during the day. The track was a quagmire. Scratches were numerous, but did not interfere with the sport, as the fields were well filled. A good crowd was on hand, composed pri cipally of regulars. Seventeen books were on. First race,five furlongs.—Tim Flynn (Tay- lor), § to 1, first; Duke of Fife (Dorsey), 8 to 1, second; Pickaway (Congdon), 3 to 1, third. Time, 1.04%. Monday’s St. Asaph Entries. First race, six and a half furlongs, sell- ing—Will Fonso, 116; St. Michael, 114; La- sotta, 113; Senator Vest, 112; Major Gen- eral, 112; Wheeler, 111; Darkness, 111; Neckbarren, 108; Tancred, 98; St. Vincent, 91. Second race, one-mile handicap—Equity, 107; Prig, 105; Copyright, 104; Little Matt, 104; Logan, 98; Little Tom, 3; Truepenny, 20. Z ‘Third race, St. Asaph stakes, half mile— Premier, 112; Applegate, 112; Brisk, 112; The Hartford, Ju9; Floretta, 109; Pearl, Brock, 109. Fourth race, five furlongs—Travesty, 104; Milton, 104; Salvor, 104; Trojan, 101; White Cockade, 101; The Scalper, 98; Volcante, 98; Himyarist, 95; Stanley M., 98. ‘ Fifth race, half mfle—Montezuma, 108 Gray Dog, 108; Monce Morgan, 108; Buc- caneer, 108; Tyvana, 105; E. Ball, 105; 5 gull, 105; Hermia, 105; Old Age, 10 Sixth race, five furlongs; selling—Capt. Brown, 117; Hurlingham, 115; Nick, 114; Wah Jim, Hoey, 111; Sandowne, 111; Solitaire, 108; Lollie Eastin, 104; Warlike, 108; Fidget, 100; Teardrop, Tartuffe, 89; Flying Scud, 88; Curious, Tralee, 81. —— Illness of Rev. Geo. W. Lee. Rev. George W. Lee, the pastor of the Vermont Avenue Baptist Church, colored, bas been very ill for several weeks past at his residence, 5387 S street. He has been suffering from an attack of the grip in its worst form, and at one time it was feared that his illness might have a fatal termina- tion. His condition has taken a turn for the better during the last few days, and yesterday he was able to go out for a little drive. The improvement continues today, although he is still weak and far from be- ing a well man. SS Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses have been granted to the following: Geo. W. Brooks and Minnie Dorsey; Lute E. Collier of Vernon county, Mo., and Bessie Garland of Rockingham county, V: Wm. Edward Parker and Sal- le Grayson; Thos. C. Weaver and Mollie Boswell, both of Montgomery county, Md.; Joseph A. Yates of this city and Elizabeth Kern of Baltimore, Md.; Wm. E. Oliver of Erie, Pa., and Gertrude Clark of this city. ———— Personal Mention. Mr. Jchn E. Risley, United States min- ister to Denmark, is in Washington on leave of absence. He made a visit to the State Department today. Prof. Alice Dowd, principal of the High Sehcel, Stamford, Conn., is stopping at the Fredonia. Miss Dowd is a cousin of Mrs. Hevens, president of Wimodaughsis. Sends It In. His Salary Included as Well as His ~ Imcome From All Other Sources. Notwithstanding the disagreeable state of the weather, President Cleveland came into town this morning at 10 o'clock and spefit the entire day at the White House. The main. objeet. of his visit to the city tcday was to make a return of his per- sonal” income, “in accordance with the statute on that-subject. Mr. Miller, com- missioner of internal revenue, called on the President by agreement, and assisted him in filling cut the personal income blank. ‘When completed it was delivered to Com- missioner Miller, and was carefully filed in the vaults of the internal revenue bureau, safe and secure from all prying eyes. Mr. Miller refuses to say anything on the subject, and will not_even admit that the President has made his return. He says that the law explicitly forbids those in charge of its execution from giving out any information in regard to incomes,-and he proposes to see that the prohibition is strictly observed. Although not admitted, it is understood that the President in- cluded his full salary of $50,000 as chief executive in his return, leaving it for the accounting officers of the treasury to determine in the future whether payment of the 2 per cent upon it is in violation of the constitutional provision which says that the salary of the President shall not be increased or diminished during his term of office. ‘The tax on an income of $50,000 is $920. _When the Tax is Payable. The tax for 1894 is not payable until July 1 next, so that there is ample time to determine the President’s constitutional rights in the matter, His making return in this city instead of to the collector of the district where he claims his legal resi- dence is held to be of no special signifi- cance. Its correctness will be verified by the collector where the income is derived, except in the case of his official salary. It is said at the internal revenue bureau that collectors have been instructed to keep their offices open from 8 to 6 p.m. for the reception of returns, and that it is probable that the collectors will receive re- turns up to midnight of Monday. At any rate, the penalties against delinquents will not begin to run until the stroke of 12 o'clock Monday night, provided the col- lectors are willing to receive them after 6 o'clock, when under present rules they can close their offices. 2+ _____ QUELLED BY THE DEPUTY. He Used His Pistol With Effect Among Arkansas Rioters. In a riot between native and foreign rail- read laborers at Siloam Springs, Ark., Thursday night, several shots were ex- changed. A federal deputy marshal at- tempted to quell the disturbance. He was set upon by four of the rioters and was compelied to kill two of them in self de- fense. For some months there has been trouble among the men employed on the railway construction work near the springs, they being made up of foreign-born and native citizens. Two or three weeks ago there was a row which, for a time, threatened bloodshed, but which was finally quelled by the of- ficers without the loss of life. After supper Thursday night two men got into a quarrel about some trivial mat- ter and in no manner connected’ with the past trouble. They drew pistols and before they could be restrained fired several shots at each other, both being fatally wounded. ‘The encounter drew together all the men in the camp, and when the disputants fell on the ground the pent-up excitement burst, precipitating a riot, the men fight- ing each other like tigers. Shot after shot was fired, and knives, clubs and stones were used. Deputy United States Marshal Proctor hastered to the scene and ordered the men to disperse. He was attacked by three or four persons, and in self defense was com- pelled to kill two of his assailants. He was wounded seriously, but his action stopped the fight, and prevented further bloodshed. Several arrests were made, but a good many of those who engaged in the fight escaped. ——— Another East River Bridge. The bill providing for a second bridge across the East river at New York prom- ases to have an easy course through the legislature. Mayor Schlieren is an earnest advocate of a second bridge, and he has crlisted the active support of Mayor Strong and his administration also. In existing conditions such a bridge, which will prac- tically duplicate the present Brooklyn lridges ought to be built for a sum not exceeding $10,000,000. By the pending bill the cost is to be borne equally by the two cities, alfhough in_the case of the struc- ture now in use Brooklyn assumed two- thirds of the burden. An-equal division of the cost of the second bridge is not inequit- able, however, particularly as the two cities are in a fair way soon to become one. There is only a single obstacle in the way of a bridge from Grand street, New York, to Broadway, Brooklyn, and that does not premise to be tormidable. —_+--- Fatal Fire at Worcester. The most serious fire which has visited Wercester, Mass., for a long time did $50,- 000 damage last night to the five-story building owned by the Kinnicutt estate, killing one fireman, probably fatally in- juring another and slightly injuring three cthers. The dead fireman is William Mc- Lavghlin. A corner fell off the roof of the bul'ding, end they were buried beneath the mass of bricks. The fire started in the rooms of the En- dicott Social Club, located on the third floor, from some unknown cause. pee ee bee To Sell the Whisky Trust. Judge Showalter of Chicago signed a de- cree yesterday directing the repeiver of the Distilling and Cattle-feeding Company (whisky trust) to sell the property and dis- tribute the proceeds. The board of direc- ters is charged with having deserted its trusteeship, that it had no quorum, any election of new members of the board wotld not enable them to reacquire the Property from the receiver. Attorneys for the Greenhut faction and for the stock- holders consented to the decree. Gen. John McNulta, the receiver, aj ve course taken. See eae —. Reduced Cotton Acreage. From the Charleston News and Conrier. The reports which we publish today from nearly all the counties in the State, as to the probable acreage devoted to cotton srowing this year, give a fair view of the situation. It ts generally stated that there will be a reduction in the acreage devoted to cotton. The estintates vary widely. In some counties it will probably amount to *® per cent., in others the reduction will not exceed 10 per cent; 25 per cent would probably be a fair estimate for the state at large. But, whatever the reduction in the acre- age it is certain that there will be a large decrease in production. The reports from all the counties agree that there will be a large reduction in the use of commercial fertilizers. In Aiken county, for example, it is reported that there will be a reduc- tion of 25 per cent in acreage and 50 per cent in the use of fertilizers; in Anderson county, 16 per cent less cotton will be planted and 20 per cent less fertilizers will be used; in Newberry county there will be 20 per cent less cotton planted and 40 per cent less fertilizers used. In Kershaw county it is reported that there will be a slight increase in cotton acreage and a greatly decreased production of cotton be- cause of the falling off in the use of fer- tilizers. The situation is not as encourag- ing as it might be. But the weather has been so unfavorable that planting opera- tions have been greatly retarded and the prospects will doubtless improve. = ——+0+-—— Woman Suffrage Bill Killed. MADISON, Wis., April 13.—In the assem- bly last night the O’Nell woman suffrage bill was killed by a vote of 49 to 33, A Well Distributed Improvement in Stock Values. DECIDED FEELING FOR HIGHER PRICES Further Negotiations to Settle Dif- ferences in the Coal Trade. GENERAL MARKET REPORTS Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. | NEW YORK, April 13.—The well dis- tributed improvement {n° stock values which followed today’s short speculative session furnishes additional evidence of the pronounced preference for the long side of the market. In almost every tustance fractional gains were recorded for #ll act- ive issues, activity, of course, being used in its relative sense. The bond market, the acknowledged barometer of actual condi- tions, also. developed a strung undertone, indicating a good demand for as well as a steadily diminishing suppiy of first-class investments. Rumot an effort will be made early in the week to resume negotia- tions looking to the adjustment of existing differences in the coal trade encouraged a somewhat better feeiing toward the group of securities directly conéerned. 2 A sharp and unexplained advance in Lake Shore from 139 to 1421-4 was the feature of the day’s trading. Manhattan was active, between 112 and 1123-4, both extremes being twice record- ed, commencing at the lower. Consolidated Gas was in g00d demand at an advance of 1% per cent. The grangers were all strong, at fractional advances, while the less active issues were steady around first prices. The character of the final trading was such as to inspire a general belief in a sede? range of values during the coming Among the earnings reported du the day were: Northern Pacific, for ayes week in April, increased $69,554; Southern railroad, same period, increased $5,003 Louisville and Nashville, same period, «le- creased, $8,395. Chesapeake and Ohio re- ports a decrease in net for the month of February of $62,821, making total decrease for eight months, $65,700. The industrial list was strong with Su- gar the feature at 1-2 per cent advance, the recently revived bullist sentiment be- ing still strongly pronounced. The market for foreign exchange has been dull during the week with an encouraging tendency toward a moderate recession from recent high rates. Bankers report that less manipulation has beén required to prevent gold exports than at any recent date, the foreign buy- ing of our securities and several minor conditions combining to produce this re- sult. There is an increasing deman§ for bonds by foreign houses which, if supplied, will further relieve this market. The bank statement reflects a gain of about one and a quarter millions to the banks in lawful money and an increase of nearly $600,000 in loans. The changes in these items fully explain the bulk of the increas in deposits. The surplus reserve is Increased about 100,000, and is fully consistent with the ce of the statement. a detailed report follows: Reserve increased, $992,- 80; i 8 increased, $584,800; specie in- creased, $915,800; legals increased, $820,100; deposits increased, $3,008,200, and circula- tion increased, $57,300. _—_—_.____ FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL, ‘The following are the opening, the high- est and the lowest and the closing prices of the New York stock market today, as re- ported by Corson & Macartney, members New York stock exchange. Correspondents Messrs. Moore & Schley, No. 8) Broadway: Stocks. Open. Hich. Z s American Sugar. . 1027, 1034) N. X. and N. E. Cts. Y., C. andSt. Louis. Northern Pacific... Northern Pacific Pid... North American. nt. and Western. Pacific Mail... Phila. and Reading. Pullman Pal. Car G Pia. Wheeling and_L. Erie. Wheeling and L. F. Pfd. Western Union Tel. Wisconsin Central. ‘Silver...... BALTIMORE, April 18.—Flour fairly active, un- changed—receipts, 10,085 barrele; shipments, 17,573 barrels; sales, 1,150 barrels. | Wheat dull epot, aud iid; i May, 3 July, : No. 2"red, 58% bid—receipts, 4,922 bush ; shipments, 24,000 bushels; stock, 301,303 bush sules, 1,000 bushels; southern wheat by sam- ple, 61a63; do. on grade, 59%at2%. Corn easy— spot and month, 49%048%; ~E 49t2a49% ; steamer mixed, _48i%48%—re .798 bushels; ship- 4s ments, 77,143 bushels; stock, 381,381 bushels: sales, 19,000 bushels; southern white corn, 494a50\; do. 2 white western, gato 33,97: 58u50—receipts, “685 Hay fair demand— timothy, $13.00a813.50. Grain im, unchanged. Cheese quiet, B reat, uochenged utter and ezgs steady, unchanged. unchanged. Grain and Cotton Markets. Cotton and grain markets, reported by W. B. Hibbs, stock, grain and cotton broker, 1421 F street. Low. Close. eee 5y% 454 at at aa an 12.32 12. 12:45 12.50 70% T.06B 715 7.2 632 6.35 645 6.47 —__. Washington Grain Market. Reported by the Grain Exchange. tent flour, per barrel, jour, per barrel, 8.15u3. barrel, 3.15a3.30; Spring straight ‘four, ® 50; cli white - No. 2 white oats, per bushel, $1383 XO, 2 mixed oats, per el, 34035; No. yellow corn, r bushel) 52; No. 2 white corn, per bushel, 52; Noo 1 013.50; No.'2 timothy Brera gdt-Soat2.00; ‘No. 11 ‘mixed hay, per 00312:00; timothy hay, per ton, hay, it 1 clover hax, per ton. iy. No, 1 cut ay. sper, ton, 13-00014.00; bulk bran,’ per ton, 17.50a18.00; balk’ middlines, per ton, 18.00a18.50; Frye straw, per ton, 13.00a13.50; wheat straw, per’ ton, 5.50a6.00. The above quotations for car lots delivered on track, Washington, A Dinner to Mr. Clum. A dinner in honor of Mr. John P. Clum, an extensive traveler and distinguished Indian fighter, was given last evening at the Down Town Club by President F. F. Phillips and a number of members of the Sons and Daughters of Maine. The tables were tastefully decorated and menu cards bearing the seal of the state of Maine were furnished. At the conclusion cf the repast there were music, recitations and speech making. Before adjournment Presi- dent Phillips, on behalf of his organiza- tion, presented Mr. Clum a sét of beauti- fully engrossed resolutions conveying the thanks of the society for his recent talk before the members on the marvels of the west.