Evening Star Newspaper, May 31, 1895, Page 2

rf ' 2 THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, MAY 31, 1895—TWELVE PAGES. LATE NEWS BY WIRE Unaccountable Suicide. of 2 Rich Young Girl, JUST PASSED A PLEASANT EVENING Three Murderers Die Upon the Scaffold. > — BAPTISTS AT SARATOGA DUNKIRK, N. Y., May 31.—Miss Elsie Coleman, the twénty-year-old daughter of the lute Wm. Coleman, a wealthy banker of this city, committed suicide last night by blowing out her brains with a revolver after spending a pleasant evening with her friends. The family was weaithy and she } Was prominent in society. No cause is as- ined for the deed. She is said to have een che fiancee of Forestry Commissioner ‘MacLennan of Pennsylvania. ——— DIED ON THE SCAFFOLD. Execution of Murderers for Their Crimes. STRATFORD, Ont., May 31.—Almede Chattelle, the. murderer of Uttle Jessie Keith last October, was hanged here today. The murdered girl's father attended the execution. MURPHYSBORO’, Ill., May 31.—Douglasa Henderson and Frank Jeffrey were hanged here today for the murder of James Towle at Carterville last winter. Henderson walk- ed to the gallows smoking a cigar. Jeffrey showed signs of nervousness; but both climbed the thirteen steps of the scaffold without effort. Jeffrey on the scaffold de- clared he was going to die for a crime he rever committed. Jeffrey's neck was brok- en. Henderson died of strangulation. _ EERALITY IN RELIGION, Resolution Regarding Seventh Day Baptists Adopted at Saratogs. SARATOGA, May 31.—The American Bap- tist Home Mission Society continued its sixty-third anniversary this morning. The following resolution relating f&% the Seventh Day Adventists and Seventh Day Baptists, offered by Rev. Dr. H. L. Wayland of Philadelphia, was unanimously adopted: “Whereas, in some portions of the United States, citizens who have conscientiously observed the seventh day as a day for re- ligious rest and worship, and who have thereafter on the first day of the week con- scientiously engaged in labor, which in no wise disturbed their fellow citizens, have for this act been arrested and fined and imprisoned and put upon the chain gangs; therefore, “Resolved, That we most solemnly fro- test against this violation of the right of religious liberty, for which our fathers have contended. at the cost of imprison- ment and spoiling of goods aud stripes and even of iife itself. ; Addresses were made by Rev. George E. Horr, jr., editor of the Watchman, Bostcn, on “Formative Influences;” by Rev. E. R. Popé of Minnesota, on “A Study in Com- parative Religion,” and by Rev. A. H. Lyon of Idaho, on “What Becomes of Money.” ‘This afternoon addresses were made by Rev. Dr. A. S, Coats of New “Work Among Italians and Pole: B. Bellondi and Joseph Antozeswkl, b New York; by Rev. N. F. Roberts of Carolina, on “What Shaw University Has Done for the Colored People of the South,” and by Mrs. M. C. Reynolds of Massachy- setts on “A Plea for Spellman Seminary.” ao SOUTH CAROLINA LAWS. ° An Alleged Order by Gov. Evans—The Registration Cases at Richmond. COLUMBIA, S. C., May 31.—From good authority it is learned that yesterday even- ing Gov. Evans Issued an order to the dis- pensary constabulary directing them to seize all liquor they may find. No direct information or copy of the order can be obtained, the governor being out of town. The Registration Law. RICHMOND, Va., May 31.—Chief Justice Fuller and Judges Simonton and Hughes presided in the United States circuit court of appeals today, when the South Carolina registration case came up. The title of the case is “W. Briggs Green, appellant, versus Lawrence P. Mills, appellee. Ap- pealed from the circtit court of South Car- olina, interlocutory orders of Judge Goff in the registration cases.” The motion on behalf of the state of South Carolina to docket and advance’ the cause was argued by William A. Barber, attorney general of South Carolina; Ed- ward McCrary, for appellant, and Henry N. Ober, for appellee, resisting the mo- tion. It was held unanimously that this court has jurisdiction. The case was ordered docketed, and a day for argument fixed. After this matter had been disgosed of, Judge Goff took the place of Judge Simon- ton on the bench. — UNFAIRNESS IN SPORT. Admission by One of the Ch’ Road Race Contestants. CHICAGO, May 31.—There is a lively pos- sibility that it may be necessary to run the Chicago road race over again. The winner of the second prize for the fastest time, Fred Rau of the Morgan and Wright Club, was disqualified today. He was questioned by Mr. Morgan and finally admitted that he did not ride over the whole course. A thorough investigation of all the lead- ing men in the race will be made, The scratch men ,Decardy and Bain- bridge, make affidavit that they saw Emer- gon, the time winner, sitting down near the sidewalk in Evanston, and that he de- elared that he was out of the race. They elso declare that some sixty riders who hed ahead of them were passed in Vanston. cago INCENDIARY FIRE ADJUSTERS. Gonfession of the Toul of a New York Gang. NEW YORK, May 31.—Morris Schoefholz, who was arrested recently on the charge of erson, has made a statement to the police which will probably result in the arrest of @ dozen or more insurance adjusters. It fe alleged that Schoefholz confessed to firing at least half a dozen houses in this sity and Brooklyn by prearrangements for Yhe Insurance ‘These are the flash fires that long puzzloi policemen and firemen. Morris Schoefhelz ‘was the expert who did the business, but Be was himself the tool of a gang of fire Adjusters. ————-_—— ‘THE PRESIDENT TO ATTEND. Harlem Ship Canal to Be Opened June 17. NEW YORK, May 31.—President Cleve- Jand will attend the opening of the Harlem ship canal. Gen. Viele of the North Side board of trade, and who is much interested in the celebration in honor of the opening of the Harlem ship canal, to come off June 17, made a trip to Washington to Invite President Cleveland te be present on that day. Gen. Viele‘ has announced to the board of trade that Mr. Cleveland wor “He told me,” said Gen. Viele, “t ould so time his trip to Gray Gables to stop in New York for the ‘emonie: > LYNCHING AT LAURELVILLE, OHIO. Charged With a Brutal Assnuult. An Old Man CINCINNATI, Logan, Ohio, says a mob last night took Nelson Fedesoff from the lockup at Laurei- ville and hanged him. He was charged with a brutal assault upon a little girl Whom he overtook in the road. He was ‘“fty years old and has six children. May 31.—A dispatch from ! SENDING ODSCENE LETTERS. Sensational Trial Before Judge Cole Today. Martha S. Adams, a well-dressed and respectable-appearing elderly woman, was placed on trial this morning before Judge Cole, in Criminal Court No. 2, charged with violating section 3803 of the United States Revised Statutes In mailing two ob- scene letters in November and February last, respectively. The testimony submitted on behalf of the government tended to show that Miss Adams lived, untii some time in March last, with her neice, Mary E. Ward, at 938 West- minster street. A year ago Miss Ward became acquainted with Edward S. Ryan. They became engaged last July, and were married last Tuesday. On the 23d of last November Mr. Ryan recelved a_ letter signed “A True Friend,” severely reflect- ing upon the character of Miss Ward, and advising him against marrying the girl. February 8 Mr. Ryan’s mother received a similar letter, and March 5 Mr. Ryan re- ceived a third letter. Each letter was of the same character, containing matter un- fit for publication. The writer referred to Miss Adams, the defendant, as a designing old hag, and one witness, Lewis Tolliver, colored, recognized the February letter as one which Miss Adams handed nim to mail for her. Miss Ward, now Mrs. Ryan, identified the three letters, stating that she was sure they were in the handwriting of her aunt, the defend- ant. Miss Adams was represented by Messrs. Joseph Shillington and Joan J. Wilmarth, and after Juige Cole had overruled Mr. Shillington’s motion to take the case from the jury, on the ground that Miss Adams had not been {identified as the writer of the letters, Mr. Shillington stated to the jury that Miss Adams rot only did not write the letters, but that she had never had the slightest motive for writing them. Defense Testimony. The defense then called to the. witness stand the sister of Miss Ward, an aunt and the latter's husband, who testified that Miss Ward told them that she did not be- eve Miss Adams wrote the letters or elther of them. The latter also testified, stating that the relations between her and her niece, Miss Ward, had always been very pleasant, and that she had assisted her in her preparation for her marriage to Mr. Ryan. She denied writing or mailing elther of the three letters, and stated that she had no knowledge of them. The lejter she handed to the colored man, Tolliver, was handed to him on the 11th instant, and cn the 8th of last February, she sald, and was not either of the three letters referred to, being addressed to Mrs. Myron M. Parker. Mrs. Myron M. Parker testified that she had received the letter mentioned by Miss Adams, receiving it at luncheon time February li. She was acquainted with the handwriting of Miss Adams, and was positive that the letters were not in her handwriting. She had known Miss Adams for the past nineteen years, and her repu- tation was that of a hard-working woman of the very highest character. —— LORD GOUGH DEAD. His Son, Now Secretary of the British Embassy, Succeeds. A cablezram received at the British em- bassy today announced the death of Lord Gough, the hero of India, and father of Mr. Hugh Gough, first ‘secretary of the em- bassy here. As a result of this, Mr. Gough, being the eldest son, now becomes Lord Gough, succeeds to the titles and estates, becomes a member of the peerage, and has conferred upon him the unusual honors which parliament conferred on the elder Lord Gough and his two successors, be- cause of conspicuous service in subduing India and in effect establishing the British empire in India. The new Lord Gough has been in Wash- ington about a year, coming here from St. Petersburg. His wife, Lady Georgina Gough, is a daughter of the Earl of Long- ford. Lord Gough the elder, who has just died, was ong of the most conspicuous military men England has produced of late years. He went to India as captain of the grena- dier guards, but showed such brilliant abilities that he was made commander-in- chief of all the forces in India. For his services in India parliament twice thanked him, raised him to the peerage, and gave him the unusual honor of a permanent an- nuity of £2,000 ($10,000), which should go not only to himself, but to his son and his son’s son. The new Lord Gough now succeeds to this handsome annuity conferred by par- liament. The elder Lord Gough closed the contest with the Sikh rebels by a victory at Goozerat, which led to the annexation of the Punjab. Parliament again thanked him for’ “conspicuous intrepidity.” His titles advanced successively from baronet, baron viscount and lord. As commander- in-chief in India he became a field marshal with Lord Wolseley. The new Lord Gough, now in Washing- ton, is a graduate of Oxford. He enterad the British diplomatic service in 1876, and has been first secretary at Stockholm, St. Petersburg and Washington. He is a man of courtliness and quiet dignity. It is probable that he will return to England at an early day. o— UHL OR OLNEY. A Belief That One or the Other Will Be Secretary of State. Although there is no special occasion for haste the impression gbtains in official cireles that the vacancy in the office of Secretary of State will be filled in a short time, probably next week. There are also good reasons for the belief that if Assist- ant Secretary Uhl is not promoted Attor- ney General Olney will be transferred to the State Department, and that Mr. J. C. Carter of New York will succeed him in the Department of Justice. —_____o+—____ Death of Engraver Cooper. Pavid M. Coop2r, one of the best-known engravers in the city, died yesterday even- ing at 10 o'clock. Mr. Cooper has been in the bureau of engraving and printing cver since 1862, when the bureau was then in its infancy, and since then he has con- tinued steadily at his occupation as an engraver, being counted as one of the best letter engravers there was in the business. His judgment was also excellent on all sorts and forms of engraving work, and, although the position was not designated as such, still he was looked upon in the bureau as being second in charge of the engraving division, as whenever the chief was away Mr. Cooper was always selected to take charge of affairs. Notwithstanding bis seventy-nine years, Mr. Cooper was vigorous and quick in his movements and all that he undertook, and was in attend- ance at the bureau the 28th of May. His eo-laborers at that place were surprised this morning »eyond all expression when they heard of nis decease. A few weeks ago Mr. Cooper had a slight attack of vertigo, and it is thought that maybe the attack again seized on him, and before as- sistance could be summoned he had suc- cumbed to its effects. Mr. Cooper was well known outside of the department where he was employed, and was univer- sally liked by every one with whom he was acquainted. He leaves one grown daughter. ——eeS He Was Crazy. Herman Courland, a white man, aged thirty, came from New York yesterday to see the President about getting employ- ment. The police took him in charge and locked him up at the third precinct. An examination by the police surgeons dev2i- oped the fact that the man ts crazy. —_————_-e-______ For a Monument to Key. FREDERICK, Md., May 31.—E. B, Pret- tyman, state superintendent ot public in- struction of Maryland, has written a letter to all the superintendents of instruction of the other states, and of all the terri- tories, approving the plan of the Key Monument Association of Frederick City, Md., to collect funds on flag day, June 14, for a monument to Francis Scott Key at Frederick, where the author of “The Star Spangled Banner” is buried. —— Music 1 Bad for the Lender. SAN FRANCISCO, Cal., May 31.—Fritz Scheel, leader of the Golden Gate Park Band, laid down his Daton yesterday in the middle of an elaborate Decoration day program and refused to play any more on account of the wretched music produced by the band. Scheel, who is a German musician of renown, played at Old Vienna at the world’s fair, at the close of which he came to the mid-winter fair. BEFORE THE COURTS The St. Mark's Vestry Question Likely to GoThera The Convention Had Not Time to Set- tle the Matter and Would Not Enter Into the Details. The action of the Episcopal convention in laying on the table the report of the committee on the question of deciding who was the legal delegate from St. Mark’s Church gives various feelings of mingled satisfaction and perplexity to both sides of the division in that church. The conven- tion refused to go into the cuse on its merits. The reason for this was that it was apparent from the huge bundles of documents presented that it would take a long time to discuss it. If the report had been taken up, of course the de facto vestry, who were sustained by the report of the committee, would have been content to have it adcpted without de- bate, but the defeated or de jure party would have insisted, and successfully no doubt, on their right to be heard, and there would have followed a long, bitter and thorough struggle over the whole case, which would have occupied days before the end would have been reached. The de facto party now stands right where it has been all the time and is satisfied with the situation as it is..The de jure party, of course, is not satisfied and will continue the struggle. It May Ge Before the Courts. How the matter will get into the courts is not now apparent from anything said by the leaders of either faction. Whether ithe de jure vestry will take the initiative and begin quo warranto proceedings to make the de facto vestry prove title to their office, or by withholding money from the use of the de facto vestrymen, as they have the cpportunity to do, with Mr. Mar- low of their number legally holding the office of treasurer, is not to be known just at present. A member of the de facto vestry, in speaking today of the misstatements that have been made in regard to the matter, said that the de facto vestry had from the start regarded Mr. Marlow as the treasurer of the church. Mr. Marlow attended a meeting of the acting vestry April 18, and, as he had taken the oath the year before, was not required to repeat it. Actlag as Treusurer. As treasurer Mr. Marlow has honored all requisitions made upon him by the act- ing vestry, save one which involved the increase of the rector’s salary during the month of May. Singularly enough, the de facto party is able to point with satisfac- tion to the fact that the support of the church during the month since the rupture began has been exceedingly Mberal and gratifying. Receipts during May last year were about $220, and this year have been $219. This, they assume, is a sign that quite a proportion of the membership is not so hostile to the de facto vestry as has been represented. The church is going right along with its payrrents on the debt, notwithstanding the trouble. During this month one note of bas be2n taken up, another reduced by a payment of $400 and $000 interest paid. = As to Registrar. The Parkman vestrymen state also that there is an error in supposing that Mr. Torbert has the acting vestry at a disad- vantage in the matter of the books and archives of the church. They insist that he delivered most of these cver to Mr. Lundy, and that he has orly the minute book and rough rotes of some meetings he wished to extend in the minute tooks. That Mr. Tor- bert has the seal dees not seem to distress any of the acting vestrymen, as they say they can have another made if necessary. ‘The courts, it seems, nave decided in the case of other similar corporations that the seal is simply a part of the signature of the organization, and a new seal would be legal. The acting vestry Is likely to elect new vestrymen; but nothing definite is known as to that. It was rumored this morning that Dr. John E. Parker had been elected to one of the vacancies, but the report was not confirmed. —_—.___ THE WIDOW FOUND. Wife of B. B. Richards, Whose Bedy Was Washed Ashore. Mrs. M. E. Richsrds of St. Joseph, Mo., who lives at 2005 Mulberry street, will re- ceive the 'sad intelligence of her husband’s death as soon as a letter mailed this after- noon reaches ker. She is the widow of Col. B. B. Richards, whose body washed ashore about 100 miles from here several days ago, and was buried near Valley Lee. As published in The Star at the time, In- spector Holtinberger was notified of the drowning (probably suicide) by Mr. L. P. Combs of Valley Lee, and an effort was ade to find his relatives. It was learned at he had two sizters, one at Carthige, Mo., and the.>ther at Merkel, Texas, and letters were addressed to them. Yesterday afternoon an answer came from the sister at @arthage, but she said she was unable to pay the expense of hav- ing the body removed. In her letter she referred to the deceased’s wife, and In- spector Hollinberger had prepared a letter to send to her giving her the details of the finding of the body. This morning a letter |,was received by Postmaster Willett from the widow. The letter, which was turned over to Inspector Hollinberger, reads: “Mr. Pcstmaster: “I hope you will pardon me for the lib- erty I have taken in writing to you this missive, but I write to inquire if you can tell me anything about my husband, Mr. B. B. Richards. If so, will you let me know at once? I feel anxious, because I hayo 10t heard from him for some months, and if there is any mail for him please send it to No. 2005 Mulberry street, St. Joseph, Mo., and oblige “Mrs. M. E. RICHARDS.” As soon as this letter was received In- spector Hollinberger mailed Mrs. Richards a letter relating in detail the circumstances ef Col. Richards’ tragic death. He referred her to Mr. Combs for further particulars. ———.—_—_ Personal Mention. Col L. L. Livingston, retired, is on a short visit to this city. Maj. W. A. Jones, corps of engineers, is in the city on leave of absence. Capt. Hugh G. Brown, twelfth infantry, has reported at the War Department, un- der special orders. Chief Engineer J. S. Ogden of the At- Janta is in the city. Commander Nicoll Ludlow of the navy is on a visit to this city. —————————e+___. Fourth-Class Postmasters, ‘Twenty-six fourth-class postmasters were appointed today, nineteen of whom were to fill vacancies caused by deaths or resignations. °. Government Receipts. National bank notes received today for redemption, $720,271. Government receipts— From internal revenue, $1,042,332; customs, $053,695; miscellaneous, $133,084. a Appointed Administrator. Mr. Matthew G. Emery, the father-in-law of the deceased, was today appointed by Judge Hagner administrator of the estate of the late Gen. Saul S. Henkle. Mr. Emery’s bond wa3 fixed at $30,000. ——_—_ Homeward Bound. PITTSBURG, Pa., May 31.—The Gresham funeral train, with the President and his party on board, passed through here at § o'clock this morning cn the return trip from Chicago. No stop was made at the station, the train being transferred from the Pittsburg and Western to the Baltimore and Ohio line over the junction railroad. The dining car was empty, and it was evident that the distinguished travelers had not yet risen. The train ran slowly until it had passed Leyond the city Hmits. CUMBERLAND, Md., May 31.—The train bearing the presidential party returning frorn the interment of Secretary Gresham’s remains at Chicago passed through here at 12:50 o'clock this afternoon. It was four- teen minutes late, and will prokably reach Washington about 6 o'clock. BARBECUE [WcHAPEL POINT. An Enthusiastic Celebration Yester- day With Many Speeches. Chapel Point was the scene yesterday of a@ barbecue that, in spite of the heat, gave pleasure to thousands of people from Baltimore, Wasbirgton and surrounding points in Marytyné: A large procession marched from ‘Tobacco to the point, many of the w § and carriages being decorated with “iii@tyers, evergreens and flags and bearing ttoes expressive of a preference for pel Point as the county seat. The bar involved the roasting of several whole:oxeh and sheep, and there was @ great abufdagce for all to eat. The program included much good music, and there were 5; ex: by ex-Senator Dr. F. M. Lancaster, wlio presided and introduced the other speakers, who were ex-Congress- man S. E. Mudd, ex-Members of the House of Delegates W. D. C. Mitchell and P. A. L. Conte, J. De Walback, Gonza Wade, colored, and Patrick H. O'Farrall. —— DIPLOMATIC SYMPATHY. Sir Jolian Pauncefote’s Letter to Mrs. Gresham in Behalf of the Corps. Sir Julian Pauncefote, British ambassa- dor and dean of the diplomatic corps at Washington, today forwarded to Mrs. Gresham the following letter, expressive of the feelings of the foreign representatives in Washington: BRITISH EMBASSY, Washington, May 30, 1895. Madam: Y¥ am desired. by the diplomatic corps at Washington to convey to you the expression of their deep sympathy in the reat affliction which has fallen upon you and your family by the loss of your dis- tinguished husband, the late Secretary of State. The relations which he held, in that im- portant and responsible post, with the for- eign representatives at this capital were such as to inspire them with a profound sense, not only of his great abilities, but of the lofty and unswerving spirit of honor, justice and conciliation with which he was animated in the treatment of diplomatic questions. They will ever retain a pleasing and grateful remembrance of his unvarying courtesy and kindness. I beg, madam, to assure you that no ene participates more fully than I do in the sentiments which I am charged to con- vey to you on this mournfut occasion, as dean of the diplomatic corps. T have the honor to be, madam, Your obedient servant, JULIAN PAUNCEFOTE. The letter was approved by all the am- bassadors and ministers at Washington. —————__e+____ DISTRICT GOVERNMENT. The Last Day. This is the last day allowed by law for the taxpayers of Washington to contribute to the coffers of the government their tax tribute. Few people pay taxes with a good grace. This year, however, there has been but little protest, and taxpayers have been prompt in settling with the District. Col- lector Davis reports’ larger receipts than ever known before. - Appointed Chainman. James D. Cleary has been appointed a chainman in the engineer department. Street Hydrant. A street hydrant has been ordered erected at the southeast corner of 18th and L |, streets northwest. | Building Permits. A building pérmit has been issued to John Sphidt for the;erection of a two-story and attic marble and brick building at 907 East Capitol street,‘to cost $6,500. ——. THE"COURTS. rs 2 Probate Court—Judge Hagner. Estate of Mary. Talburg; petition for probate of wil] filed and order of publica- tion. Estate of Reuben S. Parks; order for sale of personalty.' Estate of Hugh Mc- Culloch; petition for probate of will filed and assent of next of kin. Estate of An- thony Hickman; do. Estate of Anna M. Stanley; do and commission ordered to issue. Estate of ‘Jas: M. Reynolds; order extending time to June § for filing tran- seript of record. Estate of Robert S. Avery; order for sale of personalty. In re John T. Crowley, guardian; leave to pay certain bills and allowance for support of ward granted. In re Wm. H. Sholes, guardian; do. Estate of Mary Hannum; petition for letters of administration filed. Estate of Anne C. Humer; order for sale of personality. Estate of David McC. Rus- sell; will admitted to probate and letters of administration c. t. a. issued to J. Thos. Sethoron and Cha. F. Benjamin; bond, $2,000. Estate of John J. Dunn; petition for probate of will and order for commission to issue. Estate of Ann T. G. Magruder; final account approved. Estate of Richard Cruikshank; answer filed. Estate of Amanda Haywood; order for ‘sale of per- sonalty. Estate of Jason O. Ryer; Macy S. Ryer appointed administratrix; bond, $600. Estate of Saul 8. Henkle; Edward A. Henkle and Matthew G. Emery appoint- ed administrators; bond, $30,000. a The Distinguished Sick. Miss Atigail Dodge remains about the same. The hot weather has a depressing effect, but she is conscious at intervals and rests fairly well. Representative Hitt's improvement con- tinues, but is very slight from day to day, so that his condition remains almost crit- ical. Gen. Alfred Pleasonten, who was resting somewhat more comfortably yesterday, to- day, perhaps, does not show the same signs of improvement. Like the other dis- tinguished patients of this peculiar spring season, his illness is most gradual in its stage: and no predictions are vouchsafed as to the result. —————-e-____ Interesting Sport at St. Asaph’s. While the card presented by the Virginia Jockey Club at their meeting today at St. Asaph’s was a light cne, it contained some gcod horses, which made the day’s sport interesting. The track was in first-class shape, attendance good and weather clear and warm. Ten books were on. First race, seven furlongs—Chief Justice, Donnelly, 8 to 1, first; Quartermaster, Par- sons, 6 to 5, second; Julia L., Murphy, 7 to 10, third. Time, 1.30 3-4. Se Grain and Cotton Markets. Cotton and grain markets, reported by W. B. Hibbs, ‘stock, grain and cotton broker, 1421 F st. . Low. 73% 79 Close. BAltimoxe Marketa. BALTIMORE,May 31.—Flour unchanged—receipts, 18,656 barrels; shipments, 9,142 barrels; sales, 000. Wheat weak—spot, month, 70a79%; June, 80804; Abkust, 80%a801%4; September, No, 2 red, 76a76\%--recoifts, 16 bushels; stock, ib.521 bushels; sales, 73,000 hels—southérn whéat ‘by sample, '80a82;' do. on de, 78a81. Corn weak—spot, 57a57%;" month, ; s7—recelpts, 31,101 bush: ashels; stock, 251,397 bush- els: sales, 30,600’ bushels—southern white corn, 58; do.’ yellow, 57%. Oats, stea 2 white west 7 “No. 2 mixed, 34a34%—receipts, era, 37938; “Ro. 4 846’ bushels; ‘stock, 127,769 ‘bushels. . Tye slow. 2, T0a72—recetpts, 793 ‘bushels; stock, 13,244 bush eis. Hay steady, demand slow—good ‘to choice , $13.50. ‘Grain freights very quict, de- jimited, unchanged. Sugar firm, unchanged. Butter barely steady—fancy creamery, 18a19; do. imitation, 15216; do. ladle, 13a14; good ladle, 11a store-packed, Sal2. ' Eggs firm—fresh, Cheese quiet, unchanged. ——_—__ Washington Grain Market. Reported by the Grain Exchange. Spring patent flour, per barrel, 4,75a5.00; spring straight four, per barrel, 4.2504-50! winter patent flour, per barrel, 4.75; Winter straight flour, barrel, 4.00a4.25; winter extra flour, per barrel, 5043.7 bushel, 39a39%: * sFiga38; No. 2 mixed oats, per bushel, 34 3 2° yellow corn, per bushel, 61a62; No. 2 white corn, per bushel, 61462; No. 1 timothy bay, per ton, 13.75a14.00; No. 2 ¢ r ton, 11.60a12.50: No. 1’mixed hay, ‘on, '12.00a18.00; No. 1 clover hay, per ton, 0410.00; Nol ent hay, per ton, 13.5001 4.50; bulk bran,’ per (a, 17.00a18.00; bulk iniddlings, per ton, 17.00a18.00; rye straw, per ton, 13.30a14.00; wheat straw, r_ton, 6.00.’ ‘The above quotations for car lots a ‘ashington. jvered om track, W: FINANCE AND TRADE Condition of the Crops Continues to Absorb Attention. LONDON EXPECTED 10 BE A BUYER Sugar the Feature of the Industrial List. GENERAL MARKET REPORTS Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. NEW YORK, May 31.—Opening prices for active stocks were generally strong and, with a few exceptions, were not materially changed by the narrow room trading which made up the day’s business. The Grangers were moderately active at fractional ad- vances from Wednesday’s closing, but there was little new business attracted to this group. The condition of the crops in the west continues to absorb attention, and contradictory advices from that section are responsible for considerable difference of cpinion among traders. It is thought, however, that London will come into our market as a purchaser next week, and that prices will respond easily to the demand. The temporary absence of any public demand for stocks is the most sig- nificant menace to values the present situa- tion reflects. If at the conclusion of the holiday season in London local sentiment remains as it now is, bullish by preference, the upward movement will probably be i mediately resumed. It is probable, ho ever, that if the securities previously iden- tifled with the activity participate at all in the next movement, it will be within mor2 restricted limits, as the low-priced stocks are, for the moment, in better favor than those of more merit which command high- er prices. Manhattan was a feature of the day on selling attributed to holders of long stock, Who fear the outcome of surface competi- tion. Erie sold down 1% per cent on a fair volume of business, in which the room element were conspicuous. Pacific Mail sold up on good buying of the character noted several days ago. Ten- ressee Coal and Iron also advanced on early trading, as the result of purchases by interests more or less closely identified with the management. Sugar was active during the first hour on buying by a broker credited with manip- ulating the original advance in this prop- erty, Around 118 the stock was freely su>- plied, and the price reacted somewhat, but was given good support whenever neces- sary. The balance of the industrial list was dull, with the exception of General Electric, rumors of a revival of negotiations with the Westinghouse people attracting some buying for both accounts. The market for sterling and continental bills was steady at slightly improved rates growing out of an increased demand from remitters. The supply of commercial bills continues small, and all offerings against the recent bond sales in London are quick- ly absorbed. The week's transactions at the subtreasury were unimportant, as the cash holdings of the banks have not been affected thereby. The interior currency movement, not- withstanding the holiday yesterday, will probably reflect a gain of nearly $3,000,000 to the local banks. The trading of the last hour was dull and unchanged in character. Prices were steady under a moderate demand from the room and closed at small fractional —— 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: Stocks. American Sugar... American Sugar Pfd. American Tonacco. Canada Pacific, . : Chesapeake and Ohio.. C.. C.. C. and St. L.. & » B. and Q. < Chic.and Northwestern. Chicago Gas..... ..M. and St. Paul- Del Den. and R. Grande Pfd Dis.and Cattle Feeding. Electric. - jashvilie ie and N Long Isiand Traction... Metropolitan Traction. . Manhattan Elevated Michigan Cent x. ¥., C. andSt. Lout Northern Pacific. Northern Pacific North American. ‘Ont. and Western a Mail... hila. and Readii Pullman Pal. Car Co. Southern Railway. Phila. ‘Traction. Texas Pacitic, Western Union Tel Wisconsin Central. Silver. Washington Stock Exchange. Sales—regular call—12 o'clock m.—D. C. 3.658, 31,000 at 111%. Columbia Railroad 6s, $1,000 at 110%; $500 at 110%. Washington and Georgetown Railroad, 5 at 270. Metropolitan Railroad, 10 at 76. Washington Gas, 4 at 54%. Government Gords. S. “4s, 111% —U. registered, bid, 1124 asked. U. S_ 4s, coupon, 112% bid. U. S. 4s, 1221 bid.” U.'S. 5a, 11514 bid. District of Columbia Bonds.—30-year fund 5s, 106 bid. 30-year fund 6s, gold, 112 bid. Water stock 7s, 1901, currenc; bid) Water stock 7s, 1003, currency, 120 3.052, funding, currency, 111% id, 112% asked. Bis, reeistered, 2-108, 100 bid. bid, 11 “A ‘Miscellaneous Bonds.—Washington and teorge- wn Railroad conv. €3, Ist, 130 bid, 140 asked. Washington and Georgetown allroad conv. 6s, 2d, 130 bid, 140 asked. Metropolitan Rallroad cany. 104% bid, 105% asked. Belt Raflroad 5s, 86 '%y asked. Kekington Railroad 6s, 103 itd. lombia Railroad Gs, 110 bid, 111% asked. Wash- ington Gas Company series 'ash- ington Gas Company 6x, series B, 118 bid. Wash- ington Gas Company cony. Gs, 135 bid. U. S. Elec- trie Light conv. 5s, 185 bid. Chesapeake and Po- tomac ‘Telephone 5s, 108 bid, 105% asked. Ameri- can Security and Trust 3s, F. and A., 100% bid. ‘American Security and Trast 5s, A. and O., 100% bid. Washington Market Company tst 6, 110 bid, 115 asked, Washington Market Company’ imp. 6s, 110 bid, 115 asked.” Washington Market Company ext. G4, 107 bid. “Masonic Hall Association Ss, 105 bid. Washington Light Infantry Ist 6s, 103” bid. Washington Light Infantry 2d 76, 100 bid, 101 asked. tional Bank Stocks.—Bauk of Washington, 280 Bank of the Republic, 250 bid. Metzopoiitan, bid, 300 asked. Farmers an 200’ asked. Second, 135 bid. 130 Wid." Ca bid. 280 bid. Central, 27% Mechanics’, 185 bid, ed. ", 133 bid.” Columbia, Citizens’, pital, 117% bid. West End, 108 bid, 110% asked. ‘Trad- ers’, 106 bid. Lincoln, 98 bid, asked. Ohio, 80_ bid, 95 asked. Safe ‘Deposit and Trust Compantes.—National Safe Deposit and Trust, 125 bid, 128 asked. Washington Loan American Se- and Trust; 123 bid, 124 asked. curity and ‘Trust, 137 bid, 137% nsked. Railroad Stocks.—Washington and Georgetown, 265 Did, 280 asked. Metropolitan, 75 bid. 80 asked, Columbia, 62 bid.” Belt, 25 asked. Eckington, 20 bid. Georgetown and Tennallytown, 20 asked. Gas and Electric Light Stocks.—Washinz: Gas, (Georgetown Gas, 50 bid. U. 8. 138% asked. Franklin, in, 55 bid. ington, erman- 70 acked. National Union, 13 id, 14 asked. Columbia, 13 bid. Riggs, 74 ‘bid. People’s, 5% bid, ved. Lincoln, 84 Wid, 81% 5% asked. asked. Commercial, 44 bid. i ‘Title Insurance Stocks.—Real Estate Title, 108 bid, 116 asked. Columbla Title, 7% bid, 8 asked. Washington Title, 8 arked. District ‘Title, 10 bid. ‘Telephone Stocks.—Pennsslvania, 37 bid. Chesa- peake and Potomac, OS's bid. 6] ‘asked. “American raphophone, 3% bid, 4% asked. Pnenmatic Gun Carriage, .25 bid, .26 asked. Miscelianeous. ‘Stocks.—Washington Market, bid. Great Falls Ice, 130 bid, 140 asked. "Bull Run Panorama, 20 asked. Lincoln Hall, 7: Mergenthaler Linotype, *198 bid, 200 asked. *Ex div. On motion, the board decided to adjourn over Saturdass during the months of June, July, August aad September. a Tucker Barbee was treated at the Emer- gency Hospital last night for an ugly cut across his forehead. He was injured by falling on the sidewalk near 8th and F streets. : McKnew’s “Daily Letter.” Special Sale of Underwear <. Corsets Tomorrow. Onur forty feet of Underwear counter space should be crowded two or three deep all day tomorrow. Here is why: 2lc. Swiss Ribbed Vests, ecru and white, 16c. Usual 69c. Silk Swiss Ribbed Vests, silk 50c. ribbon strings, for. 59c. Fancy Silk and Lisle Thread Vests, various colors. ... ., 45C- Toc. Extra Large or “Out” Size Swiss Ribed Vests, for stout women, tor...... SDC- Bsc: Ecru Swiss Ribbed Drawers for.. 25C* 9c. Fine Ecru Swiss Ribbed Drawers.. 27C+ Fancy Slik Swiss Ribbed Vests, worth §1 and $1.25, for. 88c. & $1 Fine Swiss Ribbed Union Salts, been 8&c. right along, for. 55¢- $1 $1.25 Lisle Thread Union Suits, ecra and white, for... Children’s pe Gauze Shirts, 25c. and up. Summer Corsets. Ancther case of the Ventilated Summer 49¢. . Corsets at Largest and best line of $1 Summer Ventilated different lengths of waist, in B. “c, Only house in Washington selling an Imported Coutil Corset for..........-.05 Best Sumer Corset in the world for the money— the Ventiiat-d “Prima Donna,” extra $1 75 W.H.Mcknew 933 Pa. Ave. 3B. RICH & SONS, 1002 F street. Too Many Shoes —here. In our eagerness to get every size afd width in every Hne of shoes so that we could run nc risk of fitting you imperfectly, we ordered t clear them They are just sutt. shoes as you want to Ladies’ $2. ; Shoes&Ochrds, P1QS —the “‘smurtest’ Ine of Novelty Oxfords we have ever seen or shown, in blacks and tans and all styles of toe. Others get $3 for them. We had them priced $2.50; to clear them up quickly we offer them at $1.98. Just the sort of shoes to wear dur- _ ing this warm weather. $2.98. of Oxfords and Low Ladies’ and Men’s $3.50 & $4 Shoes, his lot Taey embrace every le and color you've ever seen or Mertz . ther se Lowest. Prices Ever Quoted In Washington For Drugs & Toilet Articles. too warm for word jugglery—no remarks are necessary—Here are the low- ‘in the history Medicines and ‘Toil Articles, and here is the —too much stock om haad for this time Washington for reason of the year. You can save 40 per cent A bint to the wise is Great Reductions In Medicines, &c. Johnson's Beef Capsules. (Very convenient to take.) Syrup of Figs.. Se Excellent Laxative.) Imported Carlsbad Salt.... Mustard Plasters, in tin boxes. Peroxide Hydrogen, large bottle... Refined Borax, pound bores........1le. ‘Turner's Vegetable Compound for the Hair nebessosscnswshn: een Lautier’s Olive Oll, bottled in France, die. {Absolutely re.) Wine of Callsaya und Iron........ 59c. (An ideal jedicine—a a spring m™ sure cure Hoff's Malt Extract.......... ze, Lelbig’s Sterilized Malt Extract, 15e.; $1.50 per doz (This is one of the best extracts of malt made, containing a large amount of nutritive matter, with leas than 3 per cent of alcohol.) ©. S. Disinfectant, large bottles ...z1c. (Should be in every household.) Worm Lozenges. (Pleasant and seeeeeeesdle, effectual.) Dove's Mandrake Liver Pills, (Purely vegetable.) Biixir of P Ale.; 3 for 30c. Napbtha Campbor. @omething “new. moths. Better dalls.) Dead Sure, for bed and vermin of Roach Traps. Ise. «Catches ‘them every time.) Page's rilla....59¢.; 3 for $1.50 (Excellent for blood ‘disstdcra * Pure Grape Juice, free from chemicals, B¥c. Warner's Kidney and Liver Cure. ...79¢. Hilton's Kidmey and Liver Cure....67c. {A specific for kidney Lithia Tablets. ---2le.; 5 for $1 gallons st {One bottle makes 6 rong Lithia water.) Hail’s Toutc Nervine“(for insomnia). .67c. (Produces refreshing sle@. Free from opiates or dangerous Ferreud’s Wine of Coca..........-.t2c. (Nerve tonic and stimulant.) Great Reductions In . Toilet Requisites. Lot Fine Bathing Sponges, now . Listerine . Chiris French Rose Water. (in original -bottles; plats.) Clark’s Corn Salve......7c Imported Violet Water, large bottle. .Gc. Large bottles Witch “Hazel Roses of Myrrh Dentifrice... 190, (Keeps the teeth white and ths breath sweet.) Lavender Salts. -Z2e. Bran Bags. -19e. Weliclous’ for the bath.) Sea Sait, makes genuine sea salt wate w moves wrinkles—makes the face youns cakes. ite—re- Lot Fine Toilet Soap, box 3 Extra Five Baby =-1We.; 3 Lot Imported Violet Soap, ec. 2vc. box 3 cakes. Lot of Glycerine Soap, extra long bars, Per box of @ bars te. Oll Dressed Chamois Skins. Special lot it ind Zc. price.) at 210c. a1 (These are about haif the usaal Queen Anne Tooth Powder, small. Queen Anne Tooth Powder, large Cooper's Hair hatr a) (Stops the from falling 2} moves Curling Fluid. 19e. (Keeps the halr in curl in all kinds of weal MERTZ’S heard of in Russia Cait, Seal, Pater | Modern Pharmacy, Leather, Dongola, Kangaroo and Wide, common sense, medium and Picca- aly wrt Other svt #4 and $430. On| Child’s Washable prices were $3. Ladies’ and = eet Ss 48 ‘This lot includes all the newest effects in Patent Leather, Tan, Wine, Russets and a line of Fine White Canras Shoes. They were really cheap at $1.50 and $5, for the line embraces every shape and style made. We have teo many of them on hand and offer them at $3.48 to close them out quickly. [Footwear for the Tennis Player, Bicyclist and ali devotees of outdoor Sport. B. Rich & Sons (late Jobn E. Little's), 1002 F St. Opposite Boston House. You housetiolders and housekeepers cannot afford to submit to this heat and pay for coai to make it worse until you have first called on .Muddiman,614 12th St. Expert in Gas Goods. 2-Imrner Gas Stove. 3-burner Gas Stove. Gas Ranges..... $20.00 set up. ’ Gas is the cheapest fuel. We know it. ‘There is me waste. Our customers know it, my31-48d p and $4. All to o at) Sailor Suits, _cat.| rth & F Sts. it 86.. * * —and $1.20, 3 to 10-year sizes and 2 gates fon wen ‘made’ and very antes styles. A lanyard and a whistle * each suit. You can clothe the chi and save money by buying the clot here. TANZER & CO., 908 7th st. my31-154 A Pretty Spoon WITH OUR COMPLIMENTS. After-dinner size, double silver- plated, free with each purchase of 25, 40 or G0c. Candies. Come quick before they are gone. See window display. W. S. Gill Candy Co., 1223 Penna. ave., formerly of F st. We Carry Only The Cele- brated Wade & dl Butcher J And offer lower prices than they were ever sold for before. S$2cernine W. & B. Bow Razor red. to. .O9Cc. SBM St BEE S1-50 SByouan tava Bone reduced to.....-.-. 50c. Getuine W. & B. Razor, bellow ground... ZC» Spouvte swing Razor Strop west).......4DCe T5Cepourie Swing Razor Strop........- D5Ce 5OCo4<:4 Hone Razor Strop red. to... 19C. ~ 5O0C-corman Belt Strop red. to......-. 2HCe Z5Corrisn Horn Barver's Comb red. to...10C. ZHCorather Brush reduced to.....--+++++ toc, Z5Cocuigate's and other Shaving Soops...1OC. Large bottle St. Thomas Bay Rum (em > ee Sycent's English Hair Brash, all bristle. .5OCe ZSCormported and Domestic Cosmetics... TOC. eee Balsam for gents’ use a! “Delicious Ice Cream Soda with fruit flavors only 5c, Kolb Pharmacy, 7TH AND E ST3. N.W. 4t UPTOWN BRANCH, 833 14TH ST. N.W.