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to explain why they rest idly and supinely Inactive while 10,000 Christian homes were destroyed, while men and women were murdered, women dishonored and children Wold into bondage because they refused to ery out that Mahommet was the great rophet. Pee pala a high tribute to the Armenians, characterized them as a noble and intelli- gent race who had for 300 years preserved their language and national characteristics and had resisted the efforts to Russianize them. He described how Russia sought to secure the Armenian territory before the treaty of Berlin, and how Turkey had turn- ed in an appeal to the Christian powers to save her from the white czar. At that time England had agreed to protect Turkey by force of arms, if necessary, and the Is- land of Cypress had been assigned to and occupied by Great Britain. This fact, he said, Indicated where the main responsibil- ity lay, and while he did not care to em- phasize that responsibility by argument, he wunted the European powers to know that we were watching with horror the helpless struggle of a people who had for ten centuries retained their religion and who were suffering, not for what they did, but for what they theught—for thinking as / we thought. An Offense Against Christian Civillza- tion. The offense against them, he declared, was an offense against Christian civilization. "J will not say,” concluded Mr. Quigg, whose duty it 1s to stop these outrages. To say whose duty it is not would be even more difficult. But I submit to, the serious judgment of the Americar people that the time has gene by wheu one Christian coun- try can close its eyes to such out- Tages, and solemniy aver ‘I am not my brother’s keeper.’ (Appiause.) These reso- lutions wil! probably be inadequate, but if they have the effect of showing to the par- tles to‘the treaty of Berlin that the Amert can people are watching their derelictio1 with indignation, the protest and warning it_conveys may serve.” In reply to a question from Mr. Mahon- @a.), Mr. Quigg said that no American citizen had suffered personal injury. The death of the bicyelist Lentz, who was mur- dered, was not the result of religious fa- naticism. As for the property of the Amer- jean College that had been destroyed, Mr. Quigg said, Turkey fully recognized her obligations. Mr. Hepburn’s Propositon. Mr. Hepburn (iowa) gave notice of an emendment to the Armenian resolution now under discussion, instructing the President to give the Turkish minister ais passports and end ali diplomatic relations with Tur- key. Mr. Hitt, chairman of the foretgn affairs ccmmittee, rebuked Mr. Hepburn for his extraoral..ary proposal to sever diplomatic relations with a friendly power. © “We want no relations with that mur- derer,” replied Mr. Hepburn. Mr. Hepourn sulsequcutiy introduced his amendment, which was voted upon and de- feated by a vote of 19 for to 121 against. — DOES NOT APYROVE. Superintendent cey Reports on Girl’ Refermawry bill. The superintendent of charities, Col. | Tracey, today transmitted to the Commis- | mers @ special report upon House Dill “To provide a reformatory and place of detention for females accused or con- vieted of any crime or m.sdemeanor by any ceurt of the District of Columbia.” Col. Trecey opposes the bill. In his report he says: “There are now in the District accommo- dations for over 20 females accused or convicted of minor offenses or misdemean- ers; while the eniargemeut of the Reform School for Girls of tae Disirict ot Columb.a, if sanctioned by Congress, will increase such accommodation w a capacity of about 300. Under taese conditions there does not appear to be vess.ey for the extensive and costly change proposed as to ths class of delinquenis, ecialiy as the female work house is utilized as a house of deten- tion end the beara of Ccudren’s guardians cares elsewhere for many who would other- wise be sent to existing District reforma- tories.” A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. A Horse Killed and the Driver Run Over. Quite a serious accident occurred late this afternoon at 12th and M streets, which re- sulted in §.¢ death of a valuable horse and the serious injury, perhaps, of a colored man, William Miller. The horse, which was the property of Daniel B. Weeden, a grocer, at 10th and R streets, was attached to a wagon of wh'ch Miller was the driver. One of the fastenings of the wagon became loosened, the body of the wagon rolled on the horse, threw it to the ground, and broke the neck of the animal. Miller was also thrown to the ground, the Wagon passed over him and the horse also fell against him. The injured maa was burried to Freedman’s Hospital, where Dr. Williams made an examination, but could find no trace of external injuries. There be internal Injuries, ‘or, perhaps, Miller is merely suffering from shock. His real condition had not been deter- mined at 3 o'clock. as SAFEGUARDS FOR WORKMEN. Letter of the Acting Secretary to the Federation of Labor Secretary. Acting Secretary Wike of the Treasury Department has written a letter to Mr. Arthur Keep. secretary of the Federation of Labor, in this city, in response to his letter of the 2ist instant, requesting that the consideration of the department be given to proper protection and safeguards for workmen engaged in the construction of the post office building in this city. “I have to advise you that the depart- ment,” says Acting Secretary Wike, “ap- Preciating the circumstances, by the super- vVising architect of this department, estab- lished correspondence with Mr. John W. Kinsey, superintendt of construction, in August last on this subject, with the result that, under date of August 2 irtendent of construction forwarded to the eifice of the supervising architect a com- munication addressed to him by Messrs. Thorp & Bond, the contractors fer the erection of the structural metal work for the building named, intimating that they would provide the necessary temporary floors and scaffolding, elc., having the de- sired end in view. The supervising architect will again bring the matter to the attention of the Superintendent of construction, requesting to be advised as to whether the action then promised had been taken, and, if necessar further consideration will be given heret: - THE GETTYSBURG PARK, Justice Peekham Delivers His First Opinion in the Case. Justice Peckham, the new member of the United s Supreme Court delivered his first opinion in that cburt today. The opin- fen was in the case Involving the right of the government to condemn the real estate of the Gettysburg Electric Railway Com- pany as a part of the National Parak lo- ated upon the Gettysburg battle ground. Justice Peckham’s decision reversed the Gecision of the court below, declared the law to be valid, and sustained the condem- nation proceedings. ——_——+-2 + AMERICANS AT JOHAN) ESBURG. Whey Ask That a Diplomatic Repre- sentative Be Sent There. Secretary Olney has received by cable an a@ppeal from the Americans resident at Zobannesburg, drawn up in joint meeting, Praying that a diplomatic representative of the United States be sent into the Trans- vaal to look after their interests. —————_e-—___ Presidential Nominations. ‘The President today sent the following ominations to the Senate: Postmasters—Adam Uhl at Montoweze, Qenn.; Franz F. Metschau at National Military Soldiers" Home, Kan.; Jno. R. An- @rews at Redlodge, Mont. —-e-—_____ Chief Justice Faller’s Purchase. It {s understood that negotiations have Deen closed which will make Chief Justice Waller the owner of the old Carroll House @t the corner of 18th and F streets. This a large, old-fashioned but roomy rest- @, and represents a type of a house {hat is only found on the older streets of eity. It is stated that the considera- fon was about $40,000. THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 1896-TWELVE PAGES. ———— SSS LATE NEWS BY WIRE|CONFLICTING TESTIMONY|THE CASE .OF CUBA|AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN Considering Anti-Race Track. Bills |" at Richmond. WR, MAUPIN HAS HOPES OF HIS BILL Mr. Mushback Introduces a Bill in the Senate. BITTER FIGHT TO BEGIN Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. RICHMOND, Va., January 27.—The fight on the race track bills in the legislature is today interesting everybody. The com- mittee on counties, cities and towns, which has the Maupin anti-gambling bill, the Reddy thirty-day bil and others under consideration, will meet at 3:30 o'clock to consider the question. Four gentlemen arrived here this morn- ing from Alexandria to appear before the committee, and ten more are expected from the same place to be heard. Some of these are in favor of and some opposed to the Maupin bill. President Blake of the Richmond Riding and Driving Club and President Watkins of the State Agricultural and Mechanical Society are both interested attendants on the proceedings. The fight seems to, be pretty close. Mr. Maupin thinks his bill will be supported by the committee by a small majority, but others who have given the matter much study say that a compromise bill will be agreed to. Senator Mushback today introduced into the serete a bill sent to him by Judge Norton of Alexandria, which permits rac- ing thirty days in the fall. The bill pro- vides for the abolition of foreign books. ——- S WELSH COLLIERY EXPLOSION. The Whole Town Shaken—A Number of Lives Lost. CARDIFF, Wales, January 27.—A ter- rible explosion has taken place in a col- liery at Tylerstown, near this place. The shafts were scattered, and the whole town Was shaken by the tremendous concussion, causing a scene of wild excitement. Fifty- four miners were below the surface when the explosion took place, and although several of them have reached the surface with the dead body of one of their com- panions, it is supposed that nearly all the remainder were killed. Rescue parties have been hurried to the scene, but their work Is dangerous, owing to the fact that the pit is on fire. Twelve bodies have been recovered from the col- liery, and twelve men are still missing. Later—The after-damp was carried to the connecting pit from the Tylorstown pit. Fifteen bodies have been recovered this af- ternoon, and forty-two miners are now said to be missing. ———— OHIO MEN TO CONFER. McKinley and Foraker Representa- tives to Discuss Delegates to St. Louis CLEVELAND, Ohio, January 27.—Mr. Charles Kurtz of Columbus, chairman .of the state republican committee, and Col. A. L. Conger of Akron, representing Mr. Foraker, arrived in the city this morning. The mission of the two gentlemen, it is said, is to confer with M. A. Hanna, the chief advisor of ex-Gov. McKinley, over the composition of the four delegates-at- large to the St. Louis convention. ——_a A QUEER DISCREPANCY. Passport Fees and the Proceeds’ of Statute Sales Involved. The investigation of the accounts of Mr. F. J. Kieckhoefer, formerly disbursing offi- cer of the State Department, recently con- cluded, shows an apparent discrepancy of $11,000, the liability for which is still a matter of dispute. The amount represents recelpts from the issue of passports and the proceeds of the sale of copies of the statutes, of which no account appears to have been rendered. Mr. Kieckhoefer disclaims responsibility in the matter, and contends ‘that the ac- counts in question did not come within the sphere of his duties, and consequently are not covered by. his officia! bond. Secretary Carlisle recently reported Mr. Kieckhoefer as delinquent in the rendition of his accourts, but made ro statement as to their condition. No one at the State cr Treasury Depart- ment will explain the eftuation. ° DISTRICT GOVERNMENT. Municipal Lodging House. A decrease of five in the number of de- pendent persons cared for at the Municipal Lodging House is shown in the weekly statement from that Institution for the past week. Honoring Frederick Douglass. The Commissioners have named the new colored public school building at the cor- ner of Ist and Pierce streets northwest Douglass, in honor of the late Frederick Douglass. oe Changes Im the Navy. The President has epproved the recom- mendations cf the naval examining board looking to the promotion of Assistant Pay- master H. E. Jewett, Lieut. Commanders W. T. Swinburn and C. T. Hutchins and Ensign Volney Chase. Chief Engineer .Henry Herwig, Capt. Sam'l Merzer, United States marine corps, and Carpenter D. W. Nash have been placed on the retired list. ——— Opera Queries. ‘To the Editor of The Evening Star: It seems opportune at this time to in- quire what are the rights of theater man- agers and what are the rights of the pub- lic. When the sale of seats for the Ger- man opera opened Monday, the first man in line was informed he could not have cer- tain seats in the gallery, as they had been sold by mail; this, although no announce- ment had been made of the sale of gallery seats by mail. I can vouch for this state- ment, as I was present. After the public had purchased season tickets and single night tickets on the un- derstanding that three of the operas given were novelties in Washington, comes the announcement that “Lohengrin” will be substituted for “‘Walkure,” “by request.” Is it indiscreet to ask, by whose request? And what redress have those wha pur- chased seats for the purpose of hearing “Walkure?" This breach of faith on the part of the management brings back viv- idly the unpleasant occurrences of the opera season last spring, when the De Reszkes were advertised to sing—and didn’t! On that occasion the house ‘Ss crammed beyond.its capacity, the aisles and corri- dors were crowded with people, no ushers were at hand, and those who had reserved seats had to fight thelr way at the risk of their lives and clothing to reach the places which they had purchased. Some, even, of the more timid and less pugnacious never succeeded in obtaining their seats. One is disposed to inquire what arrangements Mr. Allen has made to insure the comfort and safety of his patrons, high and low? Will there be a sufficient number of policemen to maintain order, should any performance draw an unusual number? Will ushers be engaged to keep the passages clear and show people to their seats? And will the management order the 15th street entrance opened, so that ladies and gentlemen hav- ing reserved seats in the sallery may get e ee places with some degree of com- fort? In conclusion, let me ask whether the program as announced at present will stand, or whether any further variations may be introduced, “by request?" 0. SEWELL. —— : Carl Browne’s Visit. Carl Browne and his young wife are in Washington again, having been at the War- ren White Sulphur Springs, Va., since last September, where Carl has been doing con- siderable painting. He says that he has —-e politics, and will follow after, Tragedy Enacted in South Washington. Abe Fitzhugh the Victim, but John T. Clark Says the Shot Was in Self-Defense. Saturday night about 11 o’clock the sa- lcon of John T. Clark, corner of 7th and L. streets southwest, was the scene of a tragedy, the proprietor of the place playing the part of slayer, while Abe Fitzhugh, colored, was his victim. The eye witnesses to the affair were not very numerous and the police anticipate some conflicting tes- timony at the inquest this afternoon. That Clark killed the colored man there is no doubt, for this he admits, but the circum- stances under which the affair occurred are disputed, and it will require a jury to reach a:conclusion. John Clark, the saloonkeeper, had been drinking, and the police say he had been on a protracted spree. His bartender, said to be named “Jo” Stewart, was there at the time of the shooting, so he says, put what he will say at the inquest is not known, for he told a Star reporter today: “I won't give any satisfaction.” There were several colored men in the saloon when a Star reporter called this morning. They were all able bodied men and were loafing about a stove, while two white men were drinking beer from bot- tes. The bartender, dressed in his good clothes, was just getting ready to visit his employer at the station, and he therefore said he had not the time to talk and added: “I won't give any satisfaction.” Clark, who has been fed on whisky since his confinement Saturday, is claiming that he used his shotgun in defense, charging that two cuts in his coat and one in his hand were infticted by Fitzhugh with a razor. But the razor has not been ‘ound, althouxh the dead man had no means of getting rid of such a weapon. He did not have so much as a penknife on him when searched, but did have two ‘ap bones” and 15 cents. The money he would proba- bly have spent In Clark's place had he not been Killed. Confileting Testimony. Isaiah Dodsor and Dave Johnson, two young colored men, who claim they were the only eye witnesses to the affair, other than the bartender, deny that Fitzhugh had a razor, although they say he did strike at Clark just before the shooting oc- curred. Clark's place is in a two-story frame structure. The saloon is a small room, and the patrons are mestly colored people. This drinking place has been there for many years, and the proprietor is yell known. He has been addicted to the use of strong drink and at times has been his own best customer. His domestic Ife, because of this habit, has not been the happiest, and the police say that at times his wife had to leave him. On the other hand Fitzhugh has not a very good reputation. He was a fighter und all round ‘crap shcoter,”” and had been in jail cr on the farm more than a dozen times. He was the individual who relieved Officer Murphy of his revolver and then beat him over the head. He also assaulted Officer Evans and had figured In many other fights as well as in crap games and disorderly gatherings. Clark's Story. According to the statement of Clark he was attracted to the saloon from his house because of the noise, and he ordered out all the patrons who had gathered about the bar and the stove, the latter being an attractive feature of the place for the class of people who are in the habit of frequent- ing it. When the others had departed, he says, he had trouble with Fitzhugh, who, he says, drew a razor on him and cut him across the hand and coat. There is a cut across his sle and one across the breast of his coat. Fitzhugh, he said, seemed to have full control of the place, and when the razor had been used he (Clark) got nis shotgun and pointed it over the bar at the colored man. The latter was then cutting at him and he fired. When the colored man, apparently. dead, with a heavy charge of shot in his right side, had fallen to the, floor, Clark walkéd out of the place and went with his gun to the police station, where he told of what he had done and surrendered. Policeman Schneider, who was on that beat Saturday night, made an investigation, and has found several witnesses in the case, the most important being tHe colored men mentioned, and they are locked up. Policeman Espey was on duty at the time in connection with the patrol wagon, and when he reached the saloon to convey the wounded man to the Emergency Hospital he failed to find the much-talked-of razor. He took the wounded man to the hospita,, where he died yesterday morning. Other Witnesses. Dodson and Johnson, the two witnesses mentioned, were seen this morning by a Star reporter, and they say they were the only eye-witnesses to the affair, other than the bartender. They said that they met Fitzhugh at the door of the saloon, and asked him to treat them to some liquor from a bottle he had tucked in between his vest and his shirt. “I would give you anything I have,” he said to them, “but I want this for tomor- row.”” The three men stood there and chatted for several minutes, Fitzhugh filling his pipe with tobacco. Then he turned and went Inside to get a light. “Get out of here, you black — -—, what they said they heard Clark say. ‘When they looked in to see what was the mAtter, they said, Fitzhugh was striking at Clark, and the latter shot him. They say that the colored man did not have a razor. As soon as Clark had done the shooting they left the door of the saloon and went up as far as Hall's saloon for fear Clarx would shoot them, but when they saw him come out and leave they returned and wented to assist the dying man, who was willing to be moved, but who afterward asked that he be allowed to remain there on the fioor of the bar room. “He said ‘Oh, Lord,’" sald the young men, and that was all. An autopsy held on the body showed that the dead man’s lungs had been penc- trated, and that the wound was necessarily fatal. Dr. McWilliams has been attending the saloon keeper since he reached the police station, and upon his directions the fre- quent doses of whisky have been given. Two colored women who were near the place at the time of the shooting will ap- pear as witnesses, and the police anticipate some contradictory testimony. ——_—_ ‘Transfers of Real Estate. Deeds in fee have been filed as follows: Jcsephine and Henry E. Davis to Jennie Elmore, part lots 28 and 29, sq. 513; $5. Mason N. Richardson, trustee, to J. C. K. Campbell, part lots 28 and 29, sq. 513; $2,000. J. C. K. Campbell to Jennie Elmore, same property; $10. Addison Plumley to Robt. F. Rogers, part original lot 12, sq. 289. Wm. B. Todd, trustee, to Jno. E. Herrell, lot 22, block 9, Mt. Pleasant; $1,537.50. Jos. C. Ringwalt et ux. to Jno. 8S. Rich, lots 44, 45 and 46, sq. 1051; $10. Geo. T. Klipstein to ‘Wm. P, Lockwood, lots 83 to 86, sq. 1051% $10, Thos. H. Waggaman and Jno. W. Pilling, trustees, to Joseph Crabtree, part lot 23, sq. 740; $10. Wm. D. Hoover to Wm. E. Seitz, lots 24 and 25, sq. 571; $10. Chas. A. Hines to Sarah A. Hines, lots 22, 23 and part lot 21, Friendship; $7,000. Wm. E. Seitz to Wm. D. Hoover, lots 24 and 25, sq. 571; $10. The State Insurance Company to Edw. Darling- ton, part original lot 4, sq. 455; $28,100. Enos Newman to Clara A. Newman, part original lots 5 and 7, sq. 344; $5,000. Charles Early and Wm. H. Allison, trustees, to Henry C. Norris, lots 311 and 312, sq. 156; $10. Jno. W. Gregory et ux. to Robert Carter, lot 33, sq. 16, Deanwood Heights; $75. Benj. F. Leigh- ton and Chas: H. Parker, trustees, to Carri M. Parker, part lots 22, 23 and 24, sq. 465 $2,450. Wm. P. Lockwood to Jno. F. Wag- man, block 3; lots 1 to 10, 31 to 50, block 10; lots 81 to 36, block 13; lots 20 to 24, 87.to 40, block 14, Wesley Heights; $10. Geb. W. Lewis to Geo. E. Brown, lot 51, block 1, Trin- idad; $3,200. Jno. S. Mason et ux. to Jno. F. ‘Waggaman, all block 1, lots 1 to 28, 31 to 41, block 4; lots 2 to 10, block 5; lots 1 to 12, 29 to 44, bleck 6; lots 17 to 44, block 8, Wesley Heights; $10. Claude N. Stumph et al. to the Stumph & Bro. Co., part lot 4, sq. west of 484; $10. George Truesdell et ux. to Mil- dred H. Parker, lots 2, 3, 4 and 6, sq. 16, Eckington; $10. Matilda G. Williams to Jer- emiah J. Murphy, part of Mount: Airy and New Seat; ‘3. Conditions to Precede the The conditiops gyhich must precede the recognition” of the belligerent rights of the Cubans as preseribed by certain public men are regarded as ‘Bomewhat extraordinary. They seem to relate more to the recognition of the independence of a country. If the Cubans, without artillery or a single fight- ing ship, could take Havana and drive the Spaniards everywhere into the sea, they would probably care little, if anything, for an expression at this time by this gqvern- ment, or hy any government. A country struggling for freedom is like a man struggling for independence. Real service to either must be timely to be effec- tive. And this comparison gives point and application to the celebrated correspondence that passed once upon a time between Dr. Samuel Johnson and Lord Chesterfield. A Caxe in Point. .The bluff old doctor, after a few years of struggle with poverty and obscurity in Lon- don, projected his great dictionary. The work was to bring him fame and fortune, but he stood absolutely in need of a patron. He must be introduced, and a patron found. Lord Chesterfield, then in the full blaze of his unique glory, was recommended. Dr. Johnson, accordingly, addressed a letter to his lordship, setting forth the project, and tendering a dedication. He likewise called several times on his lordship, ard got us far, as the ante room. Finally, josing hope and patience, he went about h's work without further regard to his lordship, and, as he proceeded, public interest in him became awakened. When the leerned of the town began dis- cussing the dictionary Lord Chesterfieid warmed up. He sucdenly remembered the author's proffer of a dedication, and he de- cided that he would be pleased w'th the honor. He so addressed Dr. Johnson, and in reply received one of the best deserved and most stinging rebukes in all history. After reciting his first experience with his lordship, Dr. Johi son said: “Is not a patron, my lord, one who looks with unconcern on a man struggling for life in the water, and when he has reached ground encumbers him with help? The notice which you have pleased to take of my labors, had {t been early, had been kind; but it has been delayed till I am in- different and cannot enjoy it; till I am solitary and cannot impart it; till I am known and do not want it. I hope it is no very cynical asperity not to confess obliga- tions where no Lenefit has been received, or to be unwilling that the public should con- sider me owing that to a patron whiclr Providence has enzbled me to do for my- self. Having carried on my work thus far with so little obligation to any favorer of learning, I shall not be disappointed though I shall conclude it, if less be possible, with less." It is hardly necessary to add that the pub- ic applauded Dr. Johnson, and that his career from that time on was all the more eminent and prosperous because of this fine display of manly spirit. Shall the Parallel Be Applied? Is it difficult, the friends of Cuba are ask- ing, to apply this bit of history? Cuba is poor and struggling for independence. She is ambitious tetake a place as a nation. She has turned tothe United States for sym- pathy and assistance. Shall her letier longer be ignored? Shall she longer fail to get beyond the freezing corfines of the ante- chamber? If soy shall the United States come forward later and grant recogniticn when recognition is no longer needed or de- sired? Shall the rebuke in Lord Chester- field's case becdine in order in this case? Cuba, even with justification, would prob- ably not copy Dr. Johnson's letter. She will turn here at any time. Her destiny is here. But the United States, It is insisted, ought not even to deserve such a rebuke. ee NEWSBoyYsS. Have Won, FOR, RH What the Aid Society Has Done for ‘Them the Past Year. At the yearly meeting of the board of trustees to the corporation of the News- boys and Children’s Aid Society Rev. Alex- ander Mackay-Smith, chairman of the board, submitted the following report: “The year hasbeen the most important and successful in the history of the society. It has closed the last of two vexatious legal proceedings; the first to s cure the Maulsby legacy; the second the right to use the legacy in the purchase, instead of the erection of a building. The first was de- cided in our favor in 1894, the second in July, 1895. In the settlement of the last question the trustees would gratefully recognize the services of Mr. Joseph K. McCammon and Mr. James H. Hayden, in gratuitously conducting the case to a suc- cessful termination. “The property cn the southeast corner of 8d and C streets northwest was purchased in July, 1595, for $22,500. Before the pur- chase, the building was carefully examined and approved by Mr. Bernard R: Green and Mr. Sutherland, the architect and his as- sistant of the new Congressional IAbrary. “The property is regarded as an exceed- irgly satisfactory one for our use. The house is well built and has throughout the appearance of being what it is—a home rather than an institution. “The carriage house connected with it has been turned into a temporary gym- naslum for the newsboys, and is a valuable accession to our agencies. “Some $2,000 have been spent in changes— repairs and furnishings of the buildings. With the balance of the legacy it is pro- posed to erect a larger and more com- modious gymnasium, with a hall in the second story for lectures, instruction, en- tertainments, etc. The property has been exempted from taxation by the Commis- sioners. The old house on E street has been rented for enough to pay interest on mortgage, taxes, ete. “The results of the change to the new home have closed gj! questions as to the advantages or disMftantages of the doca- tion. The inmates proper of the home have increased from an average of fifteen or twenty to over forty. With the increased advantages of the place, and under the successful management of the superintend- ent, the children committed by the agent of the board of children’s guardians—and these are a large majority—are now left longer at the home, to their own great tenefit and that of the families in which they are ultimately placed. “The attendance of the newsboys has in- creased from an average of thirty-five or forty to over 100. Indeed, it has been found necessary to divide them into two sections, each coming ou alternate nights. “In brief, ane. whole situation has en- tirely changed for the better. Thus far no money has eyerbeen appropriated by Con- gress for the support of the society. For several years Whe Commissioners of the District nae eppropriated $500. In view of the presett extent and prospect of the work the supefintendent of charities has expressed his:purpose to recommend it for an appropriation of $1,500. This can be most wisely expended. Indeed, the work can hardly od Rerrtedc) upon its present Ines with less than this. —— A Saft for Damages. Charles E. Otig, by his next friend, Henry Otis, today ,pugd the Southern Railway Company, cledreing $400 damages because, as he charges, ® train of the company knocked him>out.of a wagon while crossing 7th street ndar’ Maryland avenue, the 4th of last October;‘greatly hurting him. Mr. ¥. R. Keys ts the plaintiff’s attorney. it ___ John ‘A. Culp’s Trial. John A. Culp was placed on trial before Judge Cole, in Criminal Court No. 1, today, charged with manslaughter, in causing the death of Jeremiah A. Dougherty, a small boy, last fall. The defendant was repre- sented by Messrs. E. B. Hay znd James B. eee District Attorney Birney prosecut- ing. —<—__ Recording Wills. Register of Wills J. Nota McGill today addressed a letter to the District Commis- sioners, asking that an amendment be add- ed to the District of Columbia eppropria- ticn bill, under the “miscellaneous” head- ing, providing for an appropriation of not less than $2,000 for the perfection of the 2ecords in his office. Special Services for Odd Fellows Last Right Laying a Ghost on the Conduit Road —Other Local Notes From Across the Creck. Last evening special services were held at the Dumbarton Avenue M. E. Church for Odd Fellows, Rev. Dr. J. B. Stitt con- ducting the same. The church was well filled with members of the order and their friends. Covenant Lodge, No. 1.0.0.F., attended the services in a body, about twenty-five members of that organization being present, while a number of other lodges were represented by individuals and smaller delegations. The sermon for the evening was extremely interesting, and Dr. Stitt succeeding in holding the entire at- tention of the audience during the course of his remarks. He reviewed the history of the order, and, according to the authority of one man, traced its origin back to the time of Adam. He treated of the vast amount of good done by the organization during the course of its existence, and how it cultivated a brotherly feeling of the persons who had passed into its mystic portals. He defined the work of the organi- zations and glowingly urged the contin- uance of the same. His address iasted for about three-quarters of an hour. Tae musi- cal part of the services is worthy of men- ten, especially the solo, “Jesus, Lover of My ne which was sung by Miss Lillie rt, Laying a Ghost. The residents of the Canal road and Con- duit road were terrified last week by tlie queer actiors of what was supposed to be a ghost. The apparition did not appear until around midnight, sometimes as ea as 10 o'clock in the evening, and then aga: in the early hours of the morning. There were many people of a superstit-ous na- ture who lirmly believed it to be the ‘spirtt of some individual who was at unrest m the other world. The perambulations of the supposed ghost were limited to the stretch of the Canal road between the Aqueduct bridge and the Corduit road, and as this section is well settled the figure was seen by a good many persons who were returning home late at night. The sight usually seared ail who caught a glimpse of it, especially those whose imaginatioh was made a little bit more vivid by the aid of stimulants. The figure was described to the police as being that of a man gaunt in ap- bearance and poorly dressed, which pro- duced a weird effect, which was further heightened by his strange antics. No one reported having a personal encounter with the strange being, probably because there was no one bold enough to face it. An in- vestigation by the police revealed the fact that the supposed spirit was a material be- ing, and no less than a resident of the neighborhood, who was suffering with a severe attack of the jim-jams. He is the husband of the woman who committed sul- cide about a year ago. Steps have been taken to prevent his nocturnal roamings. Three-Whecled Rig. Wilkam Wrenn, a young white man, ac- companied by his brother, went out to Cabin John bridge yesterday driving a horse, which had been used on the race track, On the return trip he ran into an- other fix containing a lady and gentleman and yanked a wheel off. After some dis- cussion carriages and horses were ex- changed and the two brothers drove down in the fix with three wheels, the axle of the fourth wheel dragging on the ground. Wrenn was whipping up the horse to make him speed when Policeman Heide spoke to him and told him to walk, the harness wearing the flesh off the animai’s breast. ‘The two men walked the horse for a short distance and, thinking the policeman out of sight, started to apply the whip again. The fix was overhauled and Wm. Wrenn arrested for cruelty to animals. He left $10 collateral at the station, but forfeited this in Police Court this morning. Notes. Cards are out announcing the marriage of Miss Mary A. Serrin, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin A. Serrin, to Mr. Ar- thur A. Reimer of New York city. Miss Estelle Thecker, who has been quite ill, is able to be out agin. = Rev. Father Aloysius Roccofort, 8S. J., assistant pastor of Trinity Church, is on his annual retreat at Georgetown Univer- sity, one of the Jesuits of the university filling his place yesterday. Mrs. Martha A. Hurdle has sold part of lot 22 of the Reno subdivision to Benjamin Thorn, and also the remaining portion of the same lot to Henry Q. Hall, the consid- eration in both sales being unknown. Charles A. Hines has sold to Sarah A. Hines a one-half interest in lots 22 and 23 ard part of lot 21 of the Friendship, St. Philip and Jacob subdivision. The consid- eration is placed at $7,000. The ice on the river has entirely disap- peared, and no danger is now feared of a flcod. The water in Rock creek is slightly higher than usual, but na change is evident in the Potomac. se CAPITOL TOPICS. Business of the Court of Claims, Replying to a resolution of inquiry, the Attorney General has sent to the Senate a statement concerning tae status of the business of the Court of Claims. He says there are, outside of the Indian depredation, French spoliation and letter carrier claims, about 535 cases on the docket. He esti- mates that with the present force about eight years’ time would be necessary for the disposal of the present accumulation of business. Referring specifically to the In- dian depredation cases, the Attorney Gen- eral says that 989 of the 10,841 claims criginally filed have been disposed of. He ays that the disposition of the Indian dep- redation claims, which are now before the Supreme Court, and only one of which has been decided, will have an important bearing upon many. of the cases of this na- ture now before the court. The one de- cision rendered reiated only to the citizen ship of claimants, and disposes of about 500 cases. 3 Mineral Lands for Schools. The House committee on public lands has decided to favorably report the Sen- ate bill to devote 25 per cent of the pro- ceeds of the sale of mineral lands in the public land states to the support of schools of mines. The Senate bill to compel set- tlers on railroad grant lands who have paid the companies only in part for their lands and paid less than the government price for the same lands, to pay sums equal to the difference to the government, was also fa- vorably reported. Pension a Vested Right. The subcommittee on invalid pensions has considered.the terms of a bill to make pen- sions vested rightg and to provide for the repeal of the clause in the act of 1890 requir- ing widows to prove, as a condition prece- dent to obtaining a pension, that they are dependent on their daily labor for support, and to substitute therefor a provision along the lines of that ruled out, while the pen- sion appropriation bill was before the House, requiring them to prove that their net in. ecme does not exceed $500. The bill will be drawn and submitted to the full committee on Tuesday. Probable Mild Censure of Bayard. The House committee on foreign relations will report a resolution this week convey- ing mild disapproval of Ambassador Bay- ard’s speeches. It is understood that the sulpommittee feel that the present tension between the British and American govern- ments over Venezuela constrains them to recommerd a milder form of censure than they think the ambassador's remarks would call for under ordinary circumstances, In the discussion of the question already had by the whole committee it was agreed that Ambassador Bayard’s remarks were in- discreet, and an attempt will be made to agree upon a form of resolution which will be a compromise of extreme views, and which both democrats and republicans can approve, 50 as to divest the proceedings of any partisan character. ——<————e.—____ District Day Postponed. Today was District day under the rules of the House, but the committee on foreign affairs secured the floor and held it during the greater portion of the day, causing a postponement of the District measures pending. JFINANCE AND TRADE| Moderate London Buying Helps RISE 10. FOLLOW THE BORD SALE Political Outlook En. courages Confidence GENERAL MARKET REPORTS Speclal Dispatch to The Evening Star. NEW YORK, January 27.—Opening prices this morning were uniformly higher, as the result of moderate London buying and local room opefations. At’ the advance, how- ever, the narrowness of speculation was cearly marked, and realizing sales im- mediately ensued. The absence of any pressure to sell, except in cases of profit- taking by professionals, while of iiself be- ing no argument for continued improve- ment, discourages trading for the short account. The declines which are likely to occur from time to time during the pres- ent week will be taken advantage of to buy stock for the rise predicted to follow the government's bond sale next week. The success of the transaction without materially influencing the money market is ‘generally regarded as being as certain as financisl contingencies ever are. This pros- ect has not served te broaden the specula- live plane, the general public preferring to pay higher prices rather than assume any risk on this point. ‘the foreign political outlook continues to encourage confidence in an early settle- ment of existing differences, but values in the principal European money centers are only steady. The recently established premium in greenbacks has resulted in a substantial reduciion in the supply of large bills held by the national banks. The deposit of one million gold at the subtreasury today by the City Bank is the result of an urgent necd for paper money. The market for foreign exchange con- Uinues dull with sight accommodations un- changed from last week. Sixiy-day bills were quoted at a reduction of 1-2 per cent during the morning and would indicate a belief in an easier market. Exchange rates are extremely sensitive, however, and pre- dictions for the future are scarcely jus' fied owing to the absence of a stable com- puting basis. St. Paul’s statement of earnings for the month of December shows a net increase of $335,000, by comparison with the samc period one year ago. A 1 per cent advance from Saturday's closing resulted from this showing and the assurance of continued prosperity. The Granger shares were all strong at fractional gains and are sure to attract a large propurtion of the treding from now on. The meeting of the Snthracite coal presi- dents last Thursday and the efforts set on foot to revive the trade continue to favorably influence the prices of the lead- ing coal shares. London's buying of Read- ing securities is based largely on the be- Hef in a closer union of the several coal properties. r Sugar sold down from a strong opening on the reported passage of the German export bounty bill. The subsequent denial of the report stayed the decline, but did not restore the early buoyancy. American to- bacco is discriminated against by the shrewder element in the market, and lacks support in consequence. The final trading was steady, but in the main professional. as FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. Foreign 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. Laet law American Sugar. American Sugar, American Tobacco.. American Cotton OI Atchison........ Canada Southern. Canada Pacific. C. M. & St. Paul, Ptd.. Den. & K. Grande, Pia. Dis. & Cattle Feeding... General Electric. U. 5. Leather, Pfd. 5 New Jersey Central New York Central, NY&N, N.Y. & Northern Paciti Northern Pacitic, Pid Norta American. Lexus Pacaic, : denn. Coat & itvi : 8 By Union Facitic. : eae 6% : 5 16% ig & L. Erie..*: us Waueeing & L. brie, Pfd 8655 |. Western Union el. Wiscousio Central Washington Stock Exchange. Sales—regular call—12 o'clock m.—tell 5s, $1,000 at S2: $1,000 at 81; $1,000 aliroad, 5 at 95 ric Light, 10 at 1 and Potomac Telephone, 10 at Juited States Elvetric Li; ight at 120. Government Bouds.—U. 8. 4s, registered, 108 bid, 1, asker UL 8. 4: coupon, J0S%, bid, 110 peked. U. S. 4s, 1925, 118 bid, 115 asked. U.S. 5s, 112% bid, 113% asked. f District 08 bid. currency: 110 bid: Miscell 30 ‘agton Hailroad Gs, 96 tid, 100 ask@d, Railroad 6s, 112% 4 asks cony. 58, 120 bid. 38 bid, erican 5s, F. and A., 101 bid, 105 asked. ¥ and Tras Washington Mai Washington Washingion Market ( Masonle Hail Association ox, ington Light Infantry Ist 6s, 99 bid. National Bank -- Bink of Washington, 270 bid. Bank of Republic, 240 bid. Metropolitan, 289 rity Amer- A. and O., 101 bid, 165, Company Ist fs, 108 Pout} Gs, 103 bid, 300 asked. Central, 270 bid. rs and Mechanics’, 180 bid, 195’ asked. Second, 123 bid, 140 asked.’ Citizens’, 185 bid, 175 asked. Colum: bia, 128 bid, 138 asked. al, 114 bid. West End, 106 bid, 108 asked. ‘Traders’, 97 bid, 100 asked. Lincoln, #8 bid, 100 asked. ‘Ohio, 85 Wid, Companies. National *118 bid. 130 asked. ington Loan and Trust, *118 bid, 122 askad. American Security and Trust, 140 bid, 150 asked. Railroad Stocks.—Capital ‘Traction’ Company, 75 Metropolitan, 96 Lid, 100 asked. Belt, 8 bid, 14 asked. Ecking- 4. "Georgetaown and Tenally- and Electric Light Stocks.—Washiagton Gas, 48 asked. Georgetown Gas, 45 bid, 68 United States Blectric Light, 118% ‘bid, Insurance Stocks.—Firemen’s, 20 Franklin, 3S 1 ran, 50 bid. 149 bid. German American, 160 bid. National ‘Union, 10 bid, 13 asked. Columbia, 113% bi, 13% asked. Riggs, 7% bid, 8% asked.’ Teople's, 5iy bid, 5% asked. Lincoln, *7% bid, 8! asked. Com- wereial, 4% bid, 54 asked. ‘Title ‘Insurance Stocks.—Real Estate Title, 108 bid, 114 ed. Columbla Title, 6% bid, 7% asked. Washi; Title, 7% asked. Istrict Title, 8 bid, ‘Tel Stocks.—Pennsylvenia, 88 bid, 10 asked. Chesapeake and Potomac, *52 bid, 55 asked. Amer- ican Gray 3% ‘bid, 4 exked. Pneumatic Gun Cai -25 asked. Se laneous St .— Wash! Market, 13 bid. OS ian oo Sy 120 bid, 125% asked. in Hail, 70 Merganthaler Linotype, 215 ‘bid, 285 asked. on Monotype, 6 vid t *Ex. div. Vietim of Escapiag Mium. inating Gas. Boarders in the Mount Aetna Houm yesterday when the discovery was made that one of their number had died from irhaling illuminating gas. His name was Louis Gianetta, a Swiss fresco decorator, who had boarded at the house for a num- ber of months, and who had been em- ployed on the work in the halls of the Congressional Library building. For eight months Gianetta had boarded with Joseph Buzzone, who the house mentioned, and although he was always on good terms with the landlord and the boarders very little was known of him. Papers found in his room, however, show that he was naturalized as a citizen of France in 1873, and has since been in several coun- tries, His letters showed that he was a member of labor organizations, and that he had been in communication with his brother, Charles Gianetta, at No. 9 Sumner venue, Brooklyn. Saturday the decorator’s employment at the library ceased, and when he went home late at night he was very derpondent. He bad been taking something to drink, but was by no means intuxicated. In conversa- tion with the boarding house people he told of the loss of employment and said he would have to go away, as he was badly in need of moncy. When he left the sitting room to retires he was apparently in better spirits than when he first reached the house. He never intimated that he was tired of life or that he intended committing suicide, nor do his fellow boarders now think he ended his life ether than accidentally. He remowed his garments and got out clean ones es if he intended to put on his best clothes Sunday morning. He wrote no letters, as so many suicides do, but retired with the full flow of gas escaping from the Jet, and in the moruing he was dead. Death had come without a st! le, for yesterday when the dead body was found in bed the unfortunate man was in a nat- ural position and the bedding was all in order. When he failed to appear at the breakfast table, the first time in months, his absence was noticed and one of the chambermaids called him. No response was received and it was supposed that he was asieep. A second call was made with the same result, and ther the maid inform- ed the landlord. The latter's son opened the door and found that the boarder was dead. He had about $20 in money in his room besides his few effects, and these were turned over to the police. Undertaker J. William Lee took charge of the body and the police telegraphed news of the man’s death to his relatives in Brooklyn. Today a message to the effect that his relatives were too poor to defray the fu- neral expenses was received. Coroner Hammett deemed an inquest unnecessary. Final arrangemeys for the man's funeral have not been made, but it is mot likely that Gianetta’s body will find its last rest- ing place in potter's field. SUBURBANITES DISAPPOINTED. Maj. Davis’ Report on the South Capitol Street Bridge. Considerable disappointment is felt mmong the residents of Congress Heights and vi- cinity at the report made by Maj. Davis on the proposed bridge which was to span the Eastern branch from the foot of South Cap- itol street to Giesboro’ Point. Maj. Davis, who was given charge of the surveys ard estimates for the proposed structure, re- ported that the effect of its erection would be to cut off the Washington navy yard from deep water, even if the bridge were supplied with a large draw. In conversa- tion today with a Star reporter, Mr. A. E. Randle, in speaking of the matter, sala that Maj. Davis, for some reason, seemed to be opposed to the South Capitol street bridge. “In his report,” said Mr. Randle, “Maj. Davis makes the figure for building the bridge ridiculously high. Any one looking at the map can see the Pennsylvania ave- nue bridge, which only cost $120,440, and a glance at the proposed site of the South Capitol street bridge would show that it would only cost a third more, or at the cut- side, twice as much. “Still, fearing that the people in that much-negiected fection of the District might succeed in getting this iong-worked- for bridge, Maj. Davis tries to put an ed- ditional obstacle in the way by saying that no bridge should be bulit between the gun- stop, which is known as a navy yard, and the eva, notwithstanding the fact that the proposed structure will have a draw. “The navy yard was moved from Wash- ington some years ago, and the only thing remaining is the gunshop,” continued Mr. Randle. “Mr. Coffin of Maryland last week introduced a bill authorizing the Secretary of the Navy to estimate the cost of remev- ing the present gunsiop (or navy yard) now situated on the shallow channel of the Eastern branch, where a ‘catboat’ can hardly reach, to deep water at the arsenal. This would be a great benefit to the navy, and the energetic Congressmaa who intro- duced the bill ought to follow it up and have the government re-establish a navy yard at Washington—not merely a gunshop. “The people in Washington and Mary- land should also ha‘l with delight Congress- man Coffin’s additional request in his bill to have an estimate made for reclaiming the malarious swamps of the Eastern branch.” said Mr. Randle, in conclusion. “This bill carries an appropriation of $10,- 000, and from the point of benefit to the mavy end the public health of this city, it should pass.” _> The Women’s Christian Association, The managers of the Women’s Christian Association have issued invitations to a tea at the home, 1719 13th street, from 4 to 7, uext Friday afternoon, to celebrate ‘the twenty-fifth anniversary of the organiza- tion. Brief preliminary exercises will be held, which will be participated in by the Rev. Byron Sunderland, Rev. J. G. Butler, Prof. J. W. Chickering, ex-Gov. Alexander R. Shepherd, Mr. B. H. Warner, Mr. John Tracey and Mr. Geo. 8. Wilson. The reports of the officers of the assocta- tion and various committees will be read, and from these it will be seen that during the past year there were admitted to the home persons, 330 adults and twenty- two babies, as follows: From the District of Columbia, 87; Vir ginia, 62; Maryland, 35; Pennsylvania, 315 New York, New Jersey, 4; Ohio, a= sachusetts, Georgia, 2; In- diana, 2, lowa, 3; Illinois, 6; Arkansas, 2; Texas, 1; Michigan, 1; Florida, 1; North Csrelina, 1; Kentucky, 3; Mexico, 3; Ne vada. 3; England, 3; Ireland, 8; Scotland, %; Sweden, 6; Germany, 8; Switzerland, 1; France, 1; Minnesota, Arizona, 1. The visiting committee will report 00 visits made; occupation secured for eleven persons; homes found for five children; 200 garments given away, thirty-five new pieces coming from “The Needlework Guild,” 1522 I street. The report of the treasurer of the asso- ciation, Mrs. Delia A. Freeman, will show that $2,810.40 were received from boarders and an appropriation of $4,000 from tho government. The expenses were $7,106.76, there being sufficient other receipts to leave a,balance, exclusive of building fund of $3,515 and a legacy of $1,000, of $702.11. es A Type of Scotch Joke. From the Westiniuster Gazette. In an Edinburgh school the other day, an inspector, wishing to test the knowledge of a class in fractions, asked one boy whether he would rather take a sixth or a seventh part of an orange if he got his choice. The boy promptly replied that he would take the seventh. At this the inspector explain- ed at length to the class that the boy who would choose the smalier part, as this boy had done, because it looked the larger frac tion, was very foolish; but the laugh was on the other side when the chirping voice of another urchin broke in in remon- strance, “Please sir, but that boy disna like oranges. Sa Grain and Cotton Markets, Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co., 1421 F street, members New York stock exchange, correspondents Messrs Ladenburg, Thal- mann & Co., New York. ‘Sno Me OH, Si et Fed 21 10.82 1 11.62 11.10 68S 6.05 6.17 T 5.47 7 542 6.62 Low. ose. 7% 7.90 798 T9T 565 808