Evening Star Newspaper, May 22, 1895, Page 2

THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 1895-TWELVE PAGES. LATE NEWS BY WIRE| FLOATING PALACE NOUGLASANDFATHER Every Brick Yard in Chicago Tied Up” DEMAND FOR HIGHER WAGES DENIED Employers Will Engage Non- Union Men. POLICE ON GUARD ALL DAY CHICAGO, May 22.—A general strike of brickmakers was declared last night and every britk yard in Chicago is tied up to- day. The fight is expected to be a bitter one, aud trouble is anticipated by the police. The strike has been in force in several of the yards for two weeks, the demands of the men for higher wages being refused, and the Brick Makers’ Alliance yesterday decided to order a general strike to force concessions by the manufacturers. The latter declare they will operate several yards on the North Side *with non-union men, and the yards specified were sur- rounded this forenoon by crowds of-strikers determined that no work shall be done un- til the wage question is settled. The strikers reported at noon that about 2,500 men were out and that only a few non-union men could be secured by the manufacturers. The North Side yards, where trouble was expected, were heavily guarded by police all day. A mass-meeting of strikers was held this afternoon und an effort was made to call sympathetic strikes in the other building trades. —_— — UNION SEMINARY AGAIN. Has It Taken Property Belonging to the Churcht PITTSBURG, Pa., May 22.—After devo- tional exercises the Presbyterian general assembly proceeded to business this morn- ing. Before taking up the subject of for- eign missions the announcement was made that the moderator had appointed as addi- tional members of the committee to confer with the theological seminaries Dr. F. C. Monfort of Cincinnati, Rev. W. H. Hub- bard of Auburn, N. Y.; Gov. James A. Beaver of Pennsylvania, and Judge C. E. Vanderburgh of Minneapolis, and to fill vacancies In the same committee Dr. Geo. W. Birch of New York, Judge Robert H. Hinckley of Philadelphia and Judge Thos. Ewing of Pittsburg. To the committee of conference with Lane Seminary Dr. John I. Blackburn of Covington, Ky., was ap- pointed to replace Dr. Birch of New York. In a brief interview before the order of the day was taken up, Judge Hinckley pre- sented a resolution, stating as he did so that there was a strong feeling that Union Theological Seminary had done a wrong to the church in taking out of it property which really belonged to the church. His resolution embodied a request to the com- mittee to inquire into the rights of the Presbyterian Church in the property of Union Seminafy and to report what steps had been taken to enforce these rights. On motion the resolution was referred to the committee. é : Work of Foreign Missions. Dr. George W. Cahltant of Pittsburg pre- sented a report on the work of the board of foreign missions. He reported receip:s to the amount of $865,709, and a deficit of $212,991. From the women’s boards, $300,- 1 had been received and from the churches, $286,392. The expenditur:s amounted to $937,802, of which the expenses of administration amounted to a little over $60,000. The responsibility for the existence of the board's debt was laid upon the churches which have not contributed. In closing the report he recommended that the amount to be raised be increased by at least 20 per cent over that of last year. It was also recommended that members of the board be re-elected. Among those thus recom- mended were Wm. A, Booth, father of the moderator; E. M. Kingsley, treasurer of Union Seminary, and Dr. John Balcom Shaw, a director in the same institution. When the names were read a demonstra- tion similar to that of yesterday was ex- pected by many, but it did not appear. The assembly was then addressed by Dr. John Gillespie, one of- the secretaries of the board, in explanation of the work and debt of the board. An Unusual Scene. In the course of Dr. Gillesple’s remarks mention wes meade of a Mr. William C. Johnson, a graduate of Western Seminary, “Allegheny, who ts desirous of entering the werk of foreign missions. The appeal was taken up by a commissioner, and soon an unusual scene was enacted. Dr. Booth, the moderator, took the floor and called for subscriptions. Elder Ammidoron of Balti- more, Md., started the bali by pledging one hundred dollars, and others followed rapid- ly, till fifteen hundred dollars had been raived. A commissioner rose and asked for an opportunity for “us little fellows, who can give only five dollars.”” ‘The hat_was passed about, and $553.75 realized. The total raised for this purpose and for the debt of the board exceeded $4,000. After a few words of praise for the work dere by the women’s missionary boards, Dr. Booth gave the floor to Dr. Henry H. Jessup of Syria, who gave some particulars of the missionary work ddne in Syria, and praised the work done by the board at home. In closing he spoke of the American policy of entering into no entangling al- liances, adding that in the case of Turkey, in particular, it was wise and advantageous. Governor Beaver made the closing ad- Gress, after which the resolutions of the repcrt were adopted without question or oppesition. —_—__ FOR GRAVES OF THE GRAY. Flowers From the South—Col. ler’s Declaration. CHICAGO, May /22.—A car loaded with flowers and trees will be shipped from Sa- vannah, Ga., and will arrive in Chicago May 28. The decorations are for the graves of confederate soldiers at Oakwoods ceme- tery on Memorial day. The car will con- tain numerous kinds of flowers, 24 palmetto trees, 100 pine saplings, 1,000 laurel wreaths and a large quantity of wild smilax and hanging moss. The New Orleans people will send their car on May 27. Three cars loaded with flowers will also be sent from the cities of Charleston, Atlanta and Pen- sacola. ‘The carriages for the cannon appropria- ted by the government for the confederate lot in Oakwoods cemetery are already here. They are of iron and were made in Chatta- nooga, ‘Tenn., The cannon will be mounted upon the carflages and taken to the ceme- tery and placed in position. Dedicatory ex- ercises for them will be held on Memorial day. Foundations are now being made for seven piles of shot and shell, and the place is beginning to assume a military appear- ance. ‘The piles will be around the monu- ment in the form of a cycle. Ferd. W. Peck, who was one of the direc- tors of the Columbian exposition, says: “In my opinion the dedication of the confeder- ate monument at Oakwoods will be Chi- 1 largest occasion, it being only yy the world’s fair.” rail and boat from points ugo are being ar nd the managers of these exeur sions report that the city will be flooded With visitors on that d People from ail parts of the south, am Law- cared to rush into s : but I ain on the aide of the Grand Army on this qi . and, although there is no ob- jection on part to -confeders soldiers erecting such 2 monument, n tell you now that no G. participate in the a A. R. posts v ication ceremonies.” — Killed by a Runaway Horse. FORT WAYNE, Ind., May 22—During the parade of the Ringling Brothers’ « cus this morning a runaway horse dx: into the crowd and killed Mrs. Elije may and injured about twenty other per- gons nore or less seriouzly. The Sapphire is Now at Anchor Opposite Georgetown, Description of the Magnificent Steam Yacht Belonging to Mr. A. L. Barber. The chief attraction along the river front, and the source of as much envy of its owner as of admiration for its beauty, is the steam yecht Sapphire, which Iles in the Pctomac channel near the Aqueduct bridge. The Sapphire is the property of Mr. A. L. Barber of this city, and when she reached her anchorage yesterday after- ncon after a trip from New York by way of Hampton Roads, she had as passengers Mr. and Mrs. Barber and their son and daughter. The gentlemen made the entire voyage, Mrs. and Miss Barber having join- ed them at Old Point Comfort. This after- moon Mrs. Barber is holding a reception aboard the yacht, which will last till 7 o'clock, and if tomorrow is fair, a party of friends will enjoy her hospitality on a trip down the Potomac. Description of the Yacht. The Sapphire is one of the finest yachts afloat, and was built by Ramage & Fer- guson at Leith, Scotland. She is 216 feet over all, with 27% feet beam. Her draught is 14 feet and her tonnage 675. There are ten state rooms for the owner and his guests and accommodations for a crew of twenty-six men. The yacht is white, with Sea green boat tapping. She has a triple expansion engine of the compound surface condensing type, with a boiler pressure of 160 per square inch, and is fitted with steam reversing gear. She has three fur- naces, 42 inches in diameter, and one donkey boiler capable of working all aux- iliary engines on board. She has storage batteries for the purpose of lighting at night, thereby dispensing with the noise of dynamo running. There is a fresh water condenser for domestic use, turning out 300 gallons per day. The yacht is fitted, too, with an ingenious arrangement for putting ashes overboard. It consists of a steam hoist tipping bucket, which empties itself into a steam tube below the water line, which discharges itself into the sea. Tasteful and Exquisite Interior. The interior decorations are beautiful. The forward deck houses or cabin walls are of teak, with ceiling in white and gold. Over the door leading into the main saloon is a handsome silver plate, with the name of the yacht, inlaid with large polished sapphire gems, which cost a small fortune. The main saloon below is wainscoted in stained English oak. Fhe walls are in silk and natural oak trimmings, with an eight-foot skylight, surrounded by growing plants, Mr. Barber’s room, off the main saloon, is provided with three speaking tubes, through which direct connection may be nd at the time pretty well advertised | through the United States. Mis: 3 is the only woman lawyer M und in the election of 1892 | but the | Mentana was of no avail Wes 1 She came out a good sec- d, however. Later Haskell made his fair competitor his assistant. had at any time with the captain or the stewards, without rising from his berth. His cabin is finished with black walnut ceilings and white silk trimmings, while Mrs. Barber’s has been similarly treated. Steam Heat and Electric Lights. The yacht is heated throughout with steam, and is lighted electrically. The of- ficers’ mess rooms in the stern are sur- rounded by the certified state rooms, bath, etc. The fo'castle contains the crew’s mess rooms. The Sapphire steams fourteen knots. Her sailing master is Charles H. Greenlow; first officer, C. H. M. Pressey; second offi- cer, Charles M. Small; chief engineer, J. R. Thompson; second engineer, C. H. Abra- hams, and third “engineer, W. R. Service. Attached to the Sapphire are two rapid and commodfous steam and naphtha launches. ——__ MR. GRESHAM WAS INFORMED. England’s Movements at Corinto Were Reported to Him. SAN DIEGO, Cal., May 22.—The British gunboat Wild Swan has arrived here, hav- ing sailed from Corinto on May. 5. She will take on coal here and clear Saturday for Esquimault. One of the officers denied the report that Admiral Stevenson had stated that the reason for occupying Co- rinto was to test the validity of the Mon- roe doctrine, and positively asserted that the United States government was work- ing in harmony with Great Britain through- out the entire matter. He said that Eng- land and Secretary Gresham were kept in- formed by Admiral Stevenson of every move, both before and after the occupation, and that the dispatches giving this in- formation, both to the English and Ameri- can _ governments, were carried by the waa Swan from Corinto to Sah Juan Del ur. No attention was paid to the reports that an American fleet was on the way down the coast, as they had been previously in- formed that the Monterey would not stop at Corinto, but was bound for Callao. SSS RAIN AND COLD IN THE WEST. e Snow a Foot Deep in the Streets of Creed. ¥ CLAYTON, N. M., May 22—A cold, steady rain has been falling since yesterday with no indications of clearing off. An inch and a half of rain has already fallen. Range interests will be immensely bene- fited. CREED, Col., May 22.—It has been snow- ing here for twelve hours. The snow lies a foot deep in the streets. MIDDLESBORO’, Ky., May 22.—There was a killing frost again this morning. SAN ANTONIO, Tex., May 22.—Heavy rain, hail and wind storms prevailed over southwest Texas late yesterday afternoon and last night. The rain in this city flood- ed the streets and raised the river about one foot. Houses were unroofed and hail broke every pane of glass in Waring and Comfort. At El Paso the streets are flooded, the cemetery is under three feet of water and trains on the Southern Pacific and Texas Pacific are unable to proceed. SS a ARRIVAL OF THE GASCOGNE. She Signaled for Two Tugs, Which Were Sent to Her Aid. NEW YORK, May 22.—The French line steamer La Gasccgne, due Sunday, which was sighted this morning from Fire Island, set sigrals indicating that she needed the assistance of two tugs. From this it ap- peared that she could not depend upon her own machinery to reach port, or that her steering gear had become deranged, and she feered to enter the channel without help. The tugs went to her aid. The Gascogne was sighted from the Highlands at 1:10 this afternoon. Later—A dispatch from Sandy Hook says that La Gascogne was off the lightship. She has three balls up, indicating that the steamer is unmanegeable. Two tugs are with her. ———._—_ ROMANCE IN POLITICS. The Attorney General of Montana to Wed His Late Rival. SAN FRANCISCO, May 22.—Henrl J. skell, attorney general of Montana, {s is way to this city, where he is to be nediately on his arrival to Miss istant attorney general of his late competitor for office. he marriage is the happy culmination of political contest famous in Montana, nomination for f attorney general. Haskell was candidat s made a gailantr; to her, for she Personal Mention. y Lamont has gone to his 2 in awville, N. ¥., to see his aged mother, and expects te be buck in Wash- Ington next Monday. They Appear in Court After Their Street Encounter: OSCAR WILDE AGAIN POT ON TRIAL Compelled to Withdraw From the Court Room, GENERAL FOREIGN TOPICS LONDON, May 22.—At the Marlborough street police court this morning the Mar- quis of Queensberry and his son, Douglas of Hawick, were bound over, each in £500 bail, to keep the peace. Their ap- pearance in the police court today was the result of their encounter yesterday after- noon in Piccadilly. Both the Marquis of Queensberry and Lord Douglas of Hawick were fashionably dressed. The marquis wore a rose in his buttonhole, and did not show any sign of yesterday’s fight. On the other hand, his son had a black eye. The marguis was not defended by counsel, but Lord Douglas of Hawick had a lawyer present to attend to his interests. ‘The police eviden¢e regarding the encoun- ter between the father and son in Picca- dilly yesterday afternoon was first given. The disturbance was described as having taken place near the corner of Bond street. A few words were exchanged, and a brief but very determined conflict followed. The combatants were soon separated by the police, who escorted them to the nearest police station, where they were charged with disorderly conduct, as neither the father nor the son would prefer a charge against the other. In his defense the Marquis of Queens- berry said that while he was walking in Piccadilly his son, Lord Douglas of Ha- wick, came running at him and pushed him against a store window, speaking at the top of his voice. The marquis added that he struck his’ son in self-defense, Counsel for Lord Douglas of Hawick said that the latter and a friend were walking in Piccadilly, not thinking of the Marquis of Queensberry, when the encounter be- tween Lord Douglas and his father took place. Counsel added that Lady Douglas of Hawick yesterday received the follow- ing telegram: “I must congratulate you on the result, but I cannot congratulate you on Percy’s appearance. He looks like a dug-up corpse. I fear there is too much madness in kissing. Taylor is guilty; it, will be Wilde's turn tomorrow.” It was also asserted that the marquis had written to Lady Douglas false charges against her husband and members of the family, and that although he had promised to stop writing he had not done so. Yes- terday, it was claimed, Lord Douglas asked the marquis to cease writing “these ob- scene and filthy” letters to his wife. The marquis then hit him in the face and the fight between father and son followed. After further evidence, showing that the marquis was the aggressor, the case was settled by the marquis and kis son being bound over, each in £500 bail to keep the peace. Oscar Wilde’s Pria! be The Marquis of Queensberry was present at the trial of Oscar Wilde today. During the morning session Wilde was taken ill and was obliged to leave the court. There was a dense crowd of interested spectators present in the court room. Wilde was very restless and looked worried and care- worn. The solicitor general, Sir Frank Lockwood, in opening the case for the treasury, said that the indictment covered acts of gross indecency during the period extending from February to October, 1803. He then recited the charges made against Wilde in connection with Edward Shelly, Alfred Wood and others. WRECK OF THE GRAVINA. Reports Show That 16S Persona Were Drowned. MADRID, May 22.—Reports” of the loss of the Spanish steamer Gravina, wrecked off Manilla, Philippine Islands, during a typhoon, show that 168 persons were drowned. Only two of those on board of her are believed to have been saved. Miss Herbert Was Presented. LONDON, May 22.-The Princess Louise (Marchioness of Lorne), third daughter of Queen Victoria, held the last drawing room /of the season today at Buckingham palace in behalf of the queen. The Prin- cess of Wales :s understood to be indis- posed. The following Americans were pre- sented: Miss Herbert, daughter of Mr. Herbert, Secretary of the United States Navy, who was presented in the diplomatic circle, and Mrs. Draper, wife of Congress- man Draper of Massachusetts; Mrs. Neal and the Misses Peck of Chicago were pre- sented in the general circle. ae DELEGATES ARRIVIN Those Who Will Participate in the 3ound Money Convention. MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 22.—The delegates to the sound money convention, which opens tomorrow morning, are arriving by every train. Among those already here are Gen. W. W. Gordon of Savannah, B. Price, Oxford, Miss.; George De Saussure, Atlanta; 8. D. McCormack, Henderson, Ky.; V. G W. Haley, Paris, Tex.; A. T. Mayberry, Cot- ton Plant, Ark.; S. O. Thomas, J. C. Mor- ris and A. T. Hayden, New Orleans; EB. W. Robertson, Columbia, S, C., and Judge J. B, Brown, Judge M. Rose and C. F. Penzel of Little Rock, Ark. The question who shall be the permanent chairman of the convention has not yet been decided, and the committee who have the matter in hand decline to give out the names under consideration. The time at which Secretary Carlisle will speak to- morrow depends upon the length of the preliminary proceedings. It is thought, however, that the speech will not be de- livered before 4 p.m. Se FROM DUTIES ON IMPORTS. How the Government, It is Claimed, Must Secure Its Revenue. KNOXVILLE, Tenn., May 22.—The an- nouncement is made by Col. Noble Smith- son, a Knoxville attorney, who has had much practice before the United States Supreme Court, that the decision of that court on the income tax has also killed the internal revenue laws, and that under the decision practically all the revenues to sup- port the government must be raised by duties, on imports. No importance is attached here to Col. Smithson’s announcement. These laws have frequently been held constitutional by the Supreme Court, and the question is not regarded as at all in doubt. —_—.—_—_ “PET” DONAHOE’S SUICIDE. Said to Have Been Disnppointed in Love. BALTIMORE, Md. May 22.—A special to the News from Huntington, W. Va. says: Miss “Pet” Donahoe, the sixteen- year-old daughter of Maj. Donahoe of Bar- hoursville, committed suicide this morning by shooting herself through the heart. Miss Donahoe was well known in social circles. It is said that she had been disappointed in love, and took her life while despondent. —_—— Building Permits. Building permits were issued today as follows: L. D. Meline, four brick dwellings from 2027 to 2031 O street and 1401 2Ist street northwest; $25,000. William Warren, eight brick dwellings from §22 to 830 K and 1002 to 1005 9th strect northeast; $25,- . Harrington, one brick dwelling, 23 d street northwest; Miles Giibons, ono brick dwelling, 944 27th street; $1,500. Martha Harris, to build a brick ad- dition to 322 E street southwest; $1,600. eS Gen. Henkle’s Foneral. Arrangements for the funeral of Gen. S. 8. Henkle completed today. The funeral will take place from the Metro- politan M. F. Chureh tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'ciock. Lord | Urdap of ffs circu: fation for Be preceding wel and thatitis the onfp Wash: ington newspaper that ree: ognizes the right of the ad- vertiser tofnot the measure of publicity for mBich Ge is paying. The amount of ad- pertising appearing daifp in The Star is ample evidence Bat this poficp is appreci: ated. The average daifp circufation fast wee was 33,023. THE DISTINGUISHED SICK. Ex-Secretary McCulloch Reported as Improving. The condition of Hugh McCulloch, the octogenarian ex-Secretary of the Treasury, continues to improve. Today more hope is entertained than at any time during his illness, and it is believed he stands a fair chance of recoyery. His attending phy- sician, Dr. Stone, said this afternoon that Mr. McCulloch probably would be able to sit up in his room for a few hours each day within a short time. Though he has been: in a very ¢ritical condition and bis death has been at times -momentarily ex- pected, he has been rational since the first few days of his ffiess. He ts able to take considerable nourishment, and has lately obtained much rest. . Gen. Pleasonton passed an uncomfortable night last nighi, but today he was resting quietly. The general is suffering from an abcess which has formed behind his left ear, and this trouble has caused considera- ble swelling, which has extended over the entire left side of his head. Gen. Pleason- ton stesdily refuses to have the services of @ physician, ani uses for his ailments only certain proprietary medicines, in whose virtues he has great confidence. Secretary Gresham and Representative Hitt are about the same today. ~ Miss Abigail Dodge (‘Gail Hamilton”) was very low, indeed, this afternoon, and her death may occur at any time. She had a sinking spell this morning, and did not rally during the-qayi 2 ee FOREIGN MAILS. Ample Appropriations and a Full Service Expected. The following statement was given out this morning by» Second Assistant Post- muster General Neilson: “The proof that there is no truthdn’a story which has been published thst there will be only one trip a week with’ foréign mails after the 12th of October mext 1s clearly demonstrated by the figures of the last appropriations for the foreign mail/sertice. There was $1,600,000 appropriated by Congress for this service and there was a reduction of $557,000 in the expenses fofmerl¥ incurred by the old con- tract with the Pagific Mail Steamship Com- pany. The expénse-of thirty-eight trips’ be- ginning Octdber 12 and ending Juné 30, 1896, with the Intérpatipnal Navigation Company will be $552,987. | These figures prove that the reduction in the Pacific mail expenses compensates forthe increase caused by the service of the Imernationl Navigation Com- pany.. The $1,f0,000 ‘for a total, therefore, covers the entire expense just as it has done in previows years. These are the facts and further comments on them are unneces- sary.” Referring to the question of statute and Marine miles, Gen. Neilson said the ques- tion had been decided by the Attorney General,and being thus settled by the prop- er authorities was not a question for fur- ther discussion. ; meneame HELD UP THE PAYMEN' Stopped of $600,000 Nes Perces Claims, By order of the President, the payment of claims of the Nez Perces Indians, amounting to $600,000, has been held up. These claims were in process of examina- tion by the auditor for the Interior Depart- ment when a brief order was received for @ suspension of the work. The reason for this action Is not known at the Treasury Department, hut it is supposed to have been based on the recommendation of the Secretary of the Interior. There is nothing in the records of the auditor’s office to show why the action was taken, ‘and the examination of the clatms would have been continued in the regular routine of busi- ness but for the action of the Interior Department. SS STYLE OF PAVEMENT. Payment Citizens Protest Against a So-Called Improvement. A delegation of property owners and citi- zens residing on 4th street southeast ap- peared before the Commissioners this morning to protest against the improve- ments now going on upon that street. The delegation was headed by Rev. Dr. M. F. B. Rice, who explained the case. He said the residents had been trying for ten years or more to get the pavement of 4th street south of North Carolina avenue improved. The present pavement was one of the last jobs of the old board of public works, and should never have been laid. It is formed of irregular pieces of trap, rock, and on account of the wear and tear is now one of the worst pieces of pave- ment in the city. A force of men are now at work taking up the objecttonable pave- ment, but only in the center of the street, leaving the original stone intact about two yards from the gutters on ether side. The stone that is being taken up is being broken into small pieces and relaid. As citizens they protested against such im- provement, and wouid much rather have a good dirt road to any such arrangement. The present so-called improvement is not regarded gp degirable, and they protest against it and request that the labor and work ypon it be suspended. A petition, setting forth these facts and signed by a large number of the residents and” property oWhers was left with the missionérs, Who promised to give it ir earnest congideration. ht Mrs. Penry’s: Lecture. The saleliof tickets indicates a cordial welcome to Mrs. Peary tomorrow evening at her lecture, at‘Metzerott’s Hall, on the occasion ofher first public appearance in her nativeilcity. Many of the members of the Natiorfdl Gébgraphic Society commit- tee, in chjrge ofthe arrangements, have made up large parties to attend, amongst others Mrs. Secretary Lamont, Mrs. C. J. Bell, Mrs.. Job Barnard, Mrz. Archibald Hopkins, Mrs. W.'C. Whittemore, Mrs. J. W. Pilling, Miss M. F- Waite, Mrs. Chas. D. Walcott, Gen. A. W. Greely, U. S. A. ngineer-in-chief Geo. W. Melville, s. Mr. Crosby S. Noyes, Maj. W. H. Web- H. G. Ogden. , ing relic of Lieut. Peary’s ex- displayed in Metzerott’s window pe of a weather-beaten and tat- tered silk flag, the one presented to him by the National Geographic Society and car- ried to the northern extremity of Gr_-n- land, farther north than the stars and stripes ever weat before, excepting the col- ors carried by Lockwood and Brainard of the Greely party. All the tickets not sold by members of the committee will be returned to the sec- retary of the society this evening, and by him be placed on sale at Metzerott’s music store in the morning, so that some good seats can still be obtained, and, really, all of the seats are good. q MONEY ALL SECURED First Building for American Uni- versity Now Assured. $150,000 HAS BEEN PLEDGED New Trustees and an Executive Committee Elected. THE MEETING TODAY — The semi-annual meeting of the trustees of the American University took place to- day at the Arlington. Those present were Rev. Dr. C. C. McCabe, Rev. Dr. A. J. Palmer, Rev. J. L. Hurlbut and Rev. Dr. C. H. Payne of- New York, Rev. Dr. C. W. Bury of Philadelphia, Dr. D. H. Carroll of Baltimore, President W. W. Smith of Ran- dolph-Macon College, Bishop John F. Hurst, chancellor; Mrs. E. J. Somers, Judge L. E. McComas, A. B. Duvall, A. B. Browne and B. F. Leighton of thjs city, Vice Chancellor Samuel L. Beiler, Chas. W. Baldwin, sec- retary; Prof. W. W. Martin, western secre- tary; Albert Osborn, registrar. Rev. Dr. McCabe presided. Amount Secured. The chancellor, Bishop Hurst, reported that $127,300 had been subscribed for the erection of the hall of history, the amount needed being $150,000. These subscriptions were made on the condition that the whole amount be secured by the time of the May- meeting. Those present at the meeting sub- scrited and assumed the entire deficiency, and exceeded the amount by $50, thus binding the entire conditional subscription: Action was taken for immediately secur- ing plans for the hall of history, and also for developing the general style of archi- tecture for the scheme of buildings. New Trustees. : The new trustees elected are John ‘Paton of Curwinsville, Pa.; Johi Fritz of, Bethle- hem, Pa.; John G. Holmes of Pittsburg, Pa.; Wm. Connell of Scranton, Pa.; John E. Herrell of this city; Rev. Dr. W. H. Milburn of Illinois, The following executive committee was appointed: Bishop Hurst, John E. Andrews, M. G. Emery, B. F. Leighton, A. B. Duvall, A. B. Browne, Mrs. E. J. Somers, Mrs. John A. Logan, C. W. Buoy, B. H. Warner, S. W. Woodward, John E. Herrell. The com- mitte> was authorized to appoint a building committee, which shall have power to se- cure competitive plans for architects. The selection of the plan will be made at the Next meeting of the trustees, which it is expected will be called as early in the autumn as possible. ——— STREETS. PAVED Contracts Awarded to Two Companies Today. The Commissioners today awarded to the Cranford Paving Company contracts for paving the following streets with sheet asphalt upon concrete base: H northwest from North Capitol to 1st; Florida avenue from Q to R; Oregon avenue between New Hampshire avenue and 18th street; 22d from P to Massachusetts avenue; Florida avenue, intersection of Connecticut avenue, S and 2ist streets; Virginia ‘avenue. from G to E northwest; Massachusetts avenue northeast from 2d to 4th; 3d southwest from F to H streets; U northwest from Bist to 82d streets; Ist street northwest extended from S to Florida avenue from 18th to Connecticut avenue; 22d from Q to R street northwest; Massachusetts ave- nue northeast from 2d to 4th streets; streets north of Lincoln Park. Contracts for paving the following named streets with asphalt block were awarded to the Washington Asphalt Block and Tile Company: Massachusetts avenue north- east, from Sth to 11th; 11th street north- east, from Massachusetis avenue to East Capitol; KE street southeast, from South Capitol to 3d; luth street southeast, from Pennsylvania avenue to I street; I street northeast, from 8th to llth; 13 1-2 street southwest, from B to D streets. ee STILL AT LARGE. Monty Wells Has Not Surrendered as y Yet. William, alias “Monty,” Wells, the South Washington saloonkeeper, who, on Monday, was indicted, together with John W. Pat- terson and Charles, alias “Buck,” Auffort, for setting fire to the steamer Lady of the Lake in February last, had not been ar- rested up to a late hour thig afternoon. His counset stated this afternoon that Wells would surrender himself tomorrow. It was said today that Wells had not left the city, and was, only delaying matters until he could secure bondsmen. District Attorney Birney stated today that he hoped to be able to try this case and the ones against William Desmond, Auffort and Dempsey some time next month. On the 6th of next month he ex- pected to call up Capt. Henry W. Howgate for trial, and after that trial will call up the case of Broker E. R. Chapman, the al- leged contumacious sugar trust witness. ——— . HORSE OWNERS ORGANIZE. A Protective Association Formed at St. Asaph’s. A protective association of the horse owners at the two Virginia tracks was formed at the St. Asaph track today. The object of the new association is to barr out from now on all horses sold by those own- ers who are racing under Jockey Club rules. In other words, the proprietors of large racing establishments will not be able to dispose of their castoffs as easily as they could do before. The following officers were elected: Presi- dent, M. Daly; vice president, Jas. Under- wood; treasurer, Victor Hollar; secretary, G. R. Tompkins. The following committee was appointed to wait on the officials of the Virginia. and Old Dominion Jockey Club: Jas. Underwood, Frank Weir, V. Hollar, G. R. Tompkins, W. Beckett and Judge W. McMahon. "The attendance at the Virginia Jockey Club's meeting today was large, owing to the beautiful weather. ‘The card, while not heavy in the way of entries, was a good cne. Fast time was out of the question, as the track was in a very sticky condition, Ten books were on. First race, six furlongs—Eolic (Corbly), 6 to 1, first; Dillon J. (Ham), 2 to 5, second; Marguerite (Duffy), 6 to 5, third. Time, 1.27%. Tomorrow's Alexander Island Entries First race, four and one-half furlongs, selling—Surgeon, 105; William Penn, 105; Rondeau, 105; Rufus, 102; Boonton, 10: Nina, 100; Imp. Velvet Rose, 100. Second ‘race, six and one-quarter fur- longs, maidens—Moroceo, 110; Paymaster, 110; Kenneth, 107; Anxiety, 107; Chilly, 107; Tear Drop, 105; Pomona Belle, 105; Span- iard, 95; Ladylike, 93. ‘Third race, seven-eighths of a mile, sell- ing—Blue Bird, 110; Ataman, 110; Postal, 108; Rama, 108; Vestibule, 106; Lotion, 108; Doc. Birch, 104; Indicator, 104; Kazan, 104; Semaritan, 104; Sandstone, 103; Home Run, 194;,Clansman, 102; Mattie Chun, 102; Cash- mere, 92. Fourth race, six and one-quarter fur- longs; beaten horses —Quartermaster, 110; Headlight, 110; Red Star, 110; Hemet, 110; Andrew D., 110; Pirate Chief, 107; Im; Bones, 107; Bay Secret, 107; C. O. D., 10 yor B., 107; Cerberus, 107; Moderate, Luray, 105. Fifth race, one and one-sixteenth miles, selling—Lebanon, 106; Gonzales, 106; Pu- litzer, 104; Glenall, 103; King Bird, 1 Archbishop, 102; Adaxus, 91; Juliet, 81. Sixth race, six and one-half furlongs, for winners—Plenty, 115; Woodchopper, 115; Walcott, 115: Key West, 115; Benvolio, 11 Ilume, 115; Finnwater, 105; Little Jim, 105. —— Medical Society Meeting. Last evening the Clinico-Pathological So- ciety, a company of twenty-five young phy- sicians, met as the guests of Dr. J. Thomas Kelley, jr., at 1909 I street northwest. It being the last meeting of the fiscal year, the president’s address was delivered by Dr. W. Mercer Sprigg to a very full attend- ance, after which refreshments were served, closing one of the most satisfactory meetings of a most successful year. THEY WERE NOT ILL-TREATED Stories About Italians Employed at Poca- hontas, Result of an Inquiry Made of the State Department by the Italian Ambassador. Yesterday the Department of State, at the instance of Baron Fava, the Italian ambassador, telegraphed the governor of Virginia that it was represented that 125 Italians had contracted in New York to work for the Southwest Virginia Improve- ment Company as stone cutters and that Baron Fava was advised that they were being ill-treated, deprived of food and de- tained by force at Pocahontas; that the company was endeavoring to force them to work in the coal mines in the place of striking miners, contrary to their’ contract, and that Virginia troops were coercing them. The department requested the g@vernor to institute a prompt investigation, and give due protection in case of need, should their contract be violated. This morning the department received telegram from Gov. O’Ferrall, saying that he had com- municated with the commandant of Vir- ginia troops at Pocahontas, and had been informed by him that rations were issued daily to Italians; that they had brought with them a good supply of bread and sausage, and seemed to have some money, and that there was no suffering or desti- tution; that 134 were at work, and 106, not desiring to work, were put upon the cars an¢ returned to New York. The governor said that he was sure these men were put urder guard simply as a precautionary meesure. These facts were promptly com- municated to Baron Fava. + 2+—____ AN APPEAL DENIED. Secretary Smith Takes Action on Claims of Settlers. Secretary Hoke Smith has declined to en- tertain the appeals of G. B. Chapman, C. R. Metteer and John Philpots from the re- jection of their claims to lands lying within the limits of the grant to the C., B. and I. railrcad in Nebraska, 3 The courts have held that half of the grant to the road must lie north of its line and half south. The company has already some 200,000 acres more to the north that it is entitled to, and suit for restitution of this is now pending. The Secretary has re- fused to patent any more lands to the south unti. this excess to the north is re- stored or the court decides otherwise. The settlers mentioned claim lands that are unquestionably due the company when- ever the excess to the north is restored, and the Secretary holds that this land must remain in reserve in satisfaction of the grant, pending the decision of the court. Se a CONDOLENCE AND SYMPATHY. Messages From Massachusetts Re- ceived by Mra. Cogawell. Ever since the death of Representative Cogswell of Massachusetts his bereaved widow has been receiving evidences of the love and esteem in which he was held by those who knew him. Telegrams were re- ceived today from afl sections and from Massachusetts there were a number. Gov. Frederick T. Greenhalge sent a message saying: “The commonwealth shares your grief and extends deepest sym- pathy in your hour of trial. Massachusetts loved well and mourns greatly the noble citizen and soldier, William Cogswell.” James H. Turner, mayor of Salem, wired: “I tender my profound sympathy in your sad bereavement. Salem mourns for her hcnored son.” Mitchell and Hoyt of the Haverhill Evening Bulletin sent a message as fol- lows: “Please accept our sincere and heart- felt sympathy in this hour of your deep af- fliction. Words cannot express the sorrow we feel in the death of your beloved hus- band.” Joseph W. Thayer, department command- er of the Massachusetts G. A. R., sent this message: “Please accept sincere sympathy of every Grand Army man in Massachu- setts. Our organization has lost a loyal comrade, the country a noble citizen.” Commander E. E. Austin, on behalf of his command, telegraphed as follows: “Post 34, G. A. R. of Salem, Mass., tenders its profound sympathy and condolence in the hour of your sad affliction, and tenders its services in observance of the last tribute of respect to its deceased comrade in such form as will be agreeable to you.” President William H. Hall sent the fol- Icwing from Alliston, Mass.: “The Second Massachusetts Infantry Association ex- tend to you their heartfelt sympathy. Yeur loss is ours. For any service com- mand us.” Commitice Appointed. The following committee has been ap- pointed to accompany the remains of the late Representative Cogswell to Salem, Mass.: Representatives Walker of Massa- chusetts, chairman; Henderson, Io Say- ers, Texas; Dalzell, Pennsylvania; Catch- ings, Misstssippi; Draper, Massachusetts; Dingley, Maine; Grout, Vermont; Bing- ham, Pennsylvania; Marsh, Illinois; Upde- graff, Iowa; Livingston, Georgia; Richard- son, Tennessee; Robbins, Alabama, and Russell, Georgia. ————_—o+—____—_ Trial of Brother Michnel Albert. The case of Brother Michael Albert, one of the teachers in the Immaculate Concep- tion parochial school, charged with in- decent conduct toward William Lynch, a thirteen-year-old boy, who attended the school, as published in The Star at the time the charge was brought, was called for trial in the Police Court this afternoon. William Lynch stated his charge to the court, saying that the alleged misconduct occurred in the mrsic hall. The defendant made a complete uenial of the charge, and a number of the school boys were called as witnesses for the defense. Gordon Lie- ben, one of the boys, fainted when he got on the stand, and was unable to give evi- dence. Several reputable citizens were called by the defense, and they gave evidence as to the good character of the defendant. —_—_——>—_ Cotton Markets. Grain Cotton and ‘in marke! reported by W. B. Hibbs, stock, grain and corten broker, 1431 Fst. GRAIN. Open. Hi Low. Close. Wheat—July. 74% TT 74! It. 1 m4! 5S 4 58 30 2% 2 29 12.95 12.72 13.22 18.02 8.80 ~ 6.80 7.00 6.95 6.42 6.37 6.62 6.57 . Close. 713 7.12 ta is 730 726 ———.—__ Washington Grain Market. Reported by the Grain Exchange. Spring patent flour, per barrel, 4254.55; spring straight flour, per barrel, 4.15a4.40; winter patent flour, per barrel, 4.20a4.45; winter straight’ flour, per barrel, 4.00a4.25; winter extra flour, per barrel, "3043.19; clipped white oats, per bushel, Sia 3915: white onts, per bushel, 8743714; No. 2 mixed oats, per bushel, 343444; No. 2 yellow corn, per ,bushel, G0260; No. 2 white corn, per 9260; No. 1 timothy” hay, No. 2 timothy er ton, mixed hay, per ton, 12.00213.00 r_ ton, 9.00a10.00; No. 4 cut hay, per ton, 13.504 4.50; baile bran, per ton, 17.00ai8.00; baile mia lings, per ton, '17.00a98.00; rye straw, per ton, 13. 3.50; wheat straw, per ton, 6. The above quotations for car lots delivered on track, Washington. Baltimore Markets. BALTIMORE. Ma; changed—recelpts, 1 sales, 675 22.—Flour very strong, un- 200 barrels; eats, 11,044 . Oats . 2 mixed, 8423414—receipts, 11,726 Stock, 118,754 bushels. quiet,’ but’ firm—No, 8s) 191 bushel stocl St Jushels, | Hay steady—good to choice thmothy, §13.00a$14.00. [Grain tretghis dull and’ weak, uncha Sugar firm, aichanged. Butter and egza steady, unchang- |<. Creese quiet, unchange: FINANCE AND TRADE The Government Crop Report Caused Lower Prices. OPERATORS DISINCLINED 10 BOY European Holders of Stocks Taking Profits. GENERAL MARKET REPORTS ——— Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. NEW YORK, May 22.—-The publication of the government crop report, showing the damages sustained from the recent frosts throughout the agricultural districts, and the temporary cessation of London buying encouraged a feeling of pessimism among the trading element this morning, which was subsequently reflected in depressed values. There were but few stocks. press- ing for sale, however, the lower range of values being rather the result of a dis- inclination to buy during the continuance of the frost scare. The market for foreign exchange con- tinues to reflect the result of sales of stocks by European holders to take prof- its, rates today being noticesbly firm at fractional advances over those prevailing yesterday. The volume of business was small and bankers predict lower rates as soon as London's settlements give evidence of proceeding satisfactorily. In almost every instance in which lower prices were recorded short selling was the responsible agent, as the professional element was practically unaided in its efforts to force concessions. Distillers Was an exception in this par- ticular, however, as the detline of 1% per cent in the price of that stock was due to the marketing of a large block of long stock in anticipation of complications gro ing out of the reorganization of the prop- erty. Sugar sold up to 1195-8 on early pur- chases, but subsequently yielded sharply for a decline of 2 per cent. This decline was occasioned by the report that Canadian re- fineries were shipping an excellent grade of sugar into this country at prices consider- ably under those quoted by the American company. This is the first indication of the probable effect of the new Canadian tariff law on the American refiner, but it is not likely that prices will be allowed to remain at a point calculated to encourage important shipments in the future. Traders were free sellers of the stock, as were also brokers, frequently used by in. side interests, but it is quite probable that conditions have been exaggerated in the interest of lower prices for the stock. In the railroad list the granrers were the features, the advance in wheat being construed to be an argument against im- provement in the market value of stocks depending largely upon grain transporta- tion for their revenues. Northern “Pacific preferred was again libera!ly sold by trad- ers in anticipation of heavy stock assess- ments, losing 11-4 per cent from opening figures in consequence. Manhattan de-lin- ed 13-8 per cent on a fair volume of busti- ness, and smaller declines were reflected in _the less active securities. The trading of the last hour was some- what irregular, further sales of , sugar down to the lowest point of the day being the feature during this period. The reg- ular list held. well on small dealings, and will be ‘influenced largely during the bal- oe of the week by the attitude of Lon- n. —_——_ 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. 80 Broadway: Stoel Open. Hie! w. Clase, American Sugar... 119 TK American Sugar Pid. 99% 9% 993 American Tonacoo. 1073 10835 10TH American Cotton Oil. in Be Atchison. u Canada Southern. Chicago Gas.. C..M. and St. Paul C., M. and St. Paul Pfd. Chic.. R.I. and Pacific. Del.. Lack. and W... Delaware and Hu: Den. dson. eral Electric. Mlinois Central. Lake Shore.. je and Nashville Long Island Traction... Metropolitan Traction Manhattan Elevated. Us. Coraage New Jersey Central New York Central Northern Pacifie North American. Ont. and Weste! Pacific Mail. Phila. and Pullman Pal. Car ‘ 1g Wheeling and L. E. Pt Westera Union ‘Tel, Wisconsin Central. Suiver, > Washington Stock Exchange. Sales—regular call—12 o'clock _m.—Washington Light Infuntry 2ds, $500 at 100%; $500 at 100%, Washington Loan and Trust, 8 at 120; 8 at 120. Washington Gas, 2 at 544; $0 at 54%4;'25 at Sé%6t 4 at 544; 7 at 54%. ‘Phoeumatic Guo Carriag 150 at 28 150 at 28 cents; 200 at 28 cea 500 at 25 25 cents; 100 at 25 cents; 1,000 at 25 cents; 100 at 23 cents; 100 at 23 cents: 100 at 23 cents; 100 at 25 cents;'600 at 25 cents; 100 at 25 cents; 100 at 26 cents. Mercenthaler Linotype, 1 at 200. H phone, 100 ai ‘After call—American Grapho- 49 Government Bonds.—U. 4s, registered, 11: bid, 113% asked. U. 8. coupon, 112 l. 8. 4s, 122 bid. “U. 8. 5s, bid, 116% asked. District of Columbia Bonds.—20-year fund 5s, 30-year fund 6s, ge 112 bid. Water bree 120 bid. Water stock 7: 120 bi 8G, ‘funding, currency, i , registered, 2-108, 100 bid. Miscellaneous Bonds.—Wasbington and George- town Railroad conv. Gs, Ist, 130 bid, 140 asked. Washington and Georgetown Railroad conv. 63, 86 87 asked. Eckington Railroad 6s, 103% ‘bid, 1 asked." Columbia Ratlroad Oe, 110% “bid. 11 asked. Wasbi pany Gs, sei . Washington Gas Company Os, 115 bid, 120 asked. Washington Gas Com cony. 68, 185 bid, 188 asked. U. 8. Electric Light conv. 5s, 135 bid. Chesapeake and Potomac Tele phone 5s, 102% bid, 105% asked. American Se curity and ‘Trust 5s,'F. and A., 100 bid, Americag Security and ‘Trust 5s, A. and’O., 100 bid. ington Market Company lst 68, E ington Market Company imp. 63, 110 bid. Ington Market Company ext. Gs, 107 bid. ” Masoni Mali Association 5s, 106 bid.” Wasbington Infantry Ist 68, 101% bid, 108 asked. Washi Light Infantry 24 7s, 100’ bid. National Bank Stocks.—Rank of Washington, 280 bid. Bank of the Republic, 250 bid, 275 asked, Metropolitan, 280 bid. Centtal, 260 bid. Farmers and Mechanics’, 180 bid. Second, 137 bid, 150 asked. Citizens’, 183 bid. Columbia, 130° bid. Capital, 118 bid.” West End, 108 bid, "112 a: Traders’, 103 bid. Lincoln, 99 Did,’ 102 nsk Ohio, 80 bid, 95 as . Safe Deposit and Trust Compantes.—National Safe Deposit sid ‘Trust, 125 bid, 130 asked. Washingtom Peep aud ‘Trust, 110% Yi, 321 asked. Aynertcam Security and Trust, 136 bid, 138 asked. Washing- ton Safe Deposit, 100 asked. Railroad Stocks.—Washiugton and Georgetown, 266 bid, 289 asked. poiltan, 71 bid, 76 asked: Coiumbia, GF bid.” Eekington, 22’ bid. Georgetown and Tennallytown, 35 asked. Gas and Electric Light S Bip, bid. 58 asked. Georgetown Gas, ocks.—Washinzton Gi 30 DM. Ue 8. Light, i264 bid, 140. asked. insurance Sto-ks.—Firemen's, 39%) Franklin, 44 bid. Metropolican, 69° bid.” Cx 50 bid. Potomac, 9 bid. Arlington, 1 man-American, 165 bid, 200 asked. Union, 13’ bid, 13% asked. Coll I Laid.” Peopte's, BY bid, 5% bid, 8% arked.” Commercial, Real Estate Title, 108 f nia Title, 7% bid. District ed. Telephoi focks.--Pennsylvania, 37 big. Chesa- peake and Potomac, 56 bid, 68 asked. Americas & bid, 314 ssked. Pneumatic Gua phophone, By Hinge, .25 Did,_ 2 asked. ishington Market, bid. 35 Did, 145 asked. pal tun Panorama, 30 asked. Norfolk and Washingt ‘teamivoat, 90 bid, 100 asked. Lingoln Hale ia Sergenthaler’ Linotype, 1196 DAL, "200 ‘askeds Ex rights.