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2 THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 1896-TWELVE PAGES. A WELCOME IS READY Intense Interest at Ohio Over Senator Quay’s Trip. HOW WEINLEY MEN REGARD I? Conventions of lowa and New Hampshire Democrats. MR. MUDD’S AMBITION Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 20.—The ing of Senator Quay into Ohio has caused intense interest at the McKinley headquar- ters here and is regarded by Mr. Hanna as an indication that Senator Quay is prepar- ing to capitulate. The news of Mr. Quay’s ached Cleveland after ex-Gov. departed for Canton yester- s imparted to him there last -ning, and the word that came back was, latch string of McKinley’s home is out to republicans.” was read at the Hanna he quarters with evident pieasure on the part of the McKinley managers, though they pro @ to have no other information.on the matter than that contained in the press dispatches. Mr. Hanna was asked for his w of the signi of the trip, and he laughed. He nply that he hardly believed Qua zo to Canton at all. About the o should go, ley would ce. It is noticed th follow upon een Q the propos. recent int A leading n politician who is close touch McKirley leadet i $ no doubt that a ong effort will R to now be made to induce pt a place in the cab’ ate, and that strong > given Quay to join t on if he comes to Ohio. feels that he has votes in- is alw a certain r to a convention that o st recruits not e ial. That seems nd I think Quay feels time to subscribe. From Business Men. Hanna has just received the follow- exe n from New York business on, the Protest Ss now is to afternoon, I ek and ex- State Librarian Joseph P. Smith will prob- ave thi as to reach St. Louis of the nz al cor mbles on the k to makin: Wth, and the roil ted that be in St. th nearer the r, neral Bushnell oreker of the Ohio delega- Ever and Herrick of riet will probably reach Kinley shouter: 1 to leave Cle from Oo nd until | Hanna barrel is un- best evi e of y should be a check for Louis. IOWA DEMOCRATS. Men F Anti-Silver axed With Chair- man Wright's Address. BUQUE, Town, May 20—The demo- er: tate convention did not meet to- €sy until an hour after the appointed t Cc. S. Ranck, chairman of the state c ttee, rapped for order and an- ‘ced the state committee choice of tem- porary office The first was 3. S. Wright of Cedar county, as temporary irman. This was received with a si- lence that, notwithstanding the agreement made last night, foreboded trouble, but when Mr. Wright was formally presented the hearty welcome given him by the cor- set at rest fei; otest from believe that t no more than to which represents ght, and let government should do amp upon a coin that its purity, fineness and it battle for supremacy mp upon a y its real, in- is all the government esard to coinage. i not believe a parity be- r could be any than between a be rv de- litical 1 ahead of , “and ely prefer to go platform of by a mean- to ride the in the great political sea. speech was frequently in- lause, and when he the of General Weaver men’s enthusiasm found vent and his declaration that silver on than a crest of m wh . Wr rupted with dered as morey at pro- with gold called out pro- he gold standard peo- n remaired silent ex- rom one or two dele- ich no attention was paid. r 2d this i nd cre- Sm among the anti- name brought the con- its feet and cheers continued five minutes. Intimation of Boies’ al- inconsi was interrupted by and cheers from R's name also was ved. ion of Mr. 3 of “Boie Wright's speech was called for names ‘r naming of committees adjourned until 2 p.m. NEW HAMPSHIRE DEMOCRATS. The Single Standard and the Presi- dent's Course Indorsed. CONCORD, May .—The New Hampshire democratic state convention met today to choose delegates-at-large to the national convention. Harry Bingham ed. In a brief address Mr. Bingham i that the platfcrm of the naticnal con- vention must be broad enough for every true democrat to stand upon, and its de lerations so plainly expressed as to be capable of only one construction, and that the nominees for President and Vice Pres- icent must be men whose lives and records are in harmony with the platform. After the committee on credentials had reported the chairman of the committee on resolutions submitted his report. The financial plank of the platform ts follow Under present conditions there can be but one standard of value, and that cvery Kind of currency should rest upon a gold besis, so long as gold is the standard recognized by the great commercial na- tions of the woi and we heartily com the convention pre as com- | mend the action of President Cleveland in so firmly maintaining cur public credit and ee in the face of formidable opposi- on.” z In other planks the platform declares for a tariff for revenue only, in favor of vigor- ous maintenance of the Monroe doctrine and agairst proscription on account of re- ligious opinions. The platform was adopted without a dis- senting voice, as was the report of the com- mittee on reorganization of the state com- mittee, which was then submitted. The following delegates-at-large were elected by acclamation: Frank Jones, of Portsmouth, W. Alvah W. Sutoway of Franklin, Irving W. Drew of Lancaster and Col. Charles A. Sin- clair of Portsmouth. These alternates were chosen: Frank N. Chase of Somers- worth; Sylvester H. Danforth of Concord, Col. Frank G. Noyes of Nashua and Wm. A. Plummer of Laconia. The convention ad- journed. SOUTH CAROLINA DEMOCRATS. Committees Appointed and a Recess Taken. COLUMBIA, 8S. C., May 20.—The state democratic convention met at noon today, organibed, appointed committees on reso- lutions and platform and revision of the party constitution, and then took a recess until 8 p.m. —— ARMY AND NAVY UNION. Congress Petitioned to Retire Sailors After Thirty Years’ Service. Mr. Henry Shindler of Leavenworth, Kan., one of the editors of the Kansas Henry Shindler. City Times, Was at this mornine’s session of the Army and Navy Union elected na- tional commander of the union for the en- ing year, and Mr. Charles Howard of rie, Pa., was chosen senior vice com- nder. The rest of the executive officers session. A resolution was adopted asking Con- gress to give the “blue jackets” of the navy retirement after thirty years’ serv- ice as is now given the soldiers and ma- A resolution was also passed ask- Congress to provide the same kind of a government for the Sailors’ Home in elphia as is now enjoyed at the Sol- Home in Washington; also that the of the unirawn rations of ship's be credited to sailors by the pay- a3 is now done in the army. The rational commander wa3 instructed if possible, from Congress oration. of the report in_yeste1 convention was addr aire of Washington state Russell of Connecticut and n will be elected at this afternoon’: Ohio. urks of each speaker were en- 1, and on motion of 2 erection of a soldi nent in this city. se AMATEUR WARRIORS. Competition Drill of the Various High School Companies. Under conditions that could not have Leen more fasorable, the tenth annual company competitive drill of the High School Cadets began yesterday afterncon ni the National Base Ball Park, whcn the four companies of the second’ battalion, presenting the Eastern, Western and usines3 high schools took the fiel@ and maneuvered before the judzes and a vast multitude of enthusiastic, cheering spec- tators, he brief storm early in the afternoon cvoled the atmosphere and added to the pleasure of the occasion. The audience in- cluded, in addition to the District Commi siouers, many persons prominent in public life. Several members of the Morton Ca- dets in uniform were also scattered among the throng. Unless the condition of the weather should prevent, there will un- doubtedly be a much larger attendance this afternoon to witness the wind-up and the award of the prize banner an dthe Al- lison Nailor diamond-studded medal to the winning captain. Maj. Burton R. Ross, the drill instructor of the cadets, was in at- tendance yesterday, as was Maj. H. T. Domer and Lieut. L. H. Reicherderfer, their efforts having much to do with the smoothness with which the program was carried out. Company G, under Capt. Williams, was the first company to march upon the field at 3:30, being heralded by enthusiastic cheers and spasmodic waving of the colors of the Eastern High School. The company made a good appearance. Capt. N. Gapen in command of company F, another company from the Eastern School, was the next competitor, and the drill of this company was excellent also. The last company to appear was the prize winner of last year, company H of the Western High School, under command of Capt. Berry. On account of the prestige of the company in winning the prize last year and its being the sole representative on the field from the western part of the city, the enthusiasm was great. The com- pany did well. The first battalion will not drill this af- ternoon, the competition having Leen post- poned on account of the rain and wet grounds until the next fair day. The same arrangements that were to have prevailed today, however, will be in evidence at that time, ‘and everything will proceed strictly according to the program already lald own. and sailors’ monu ——~-. AGAINST THE WARDEN. Charges Said to Have Been Preferred Against Mr. Leonard. It was rumored at the City Hall this afternoon that charges of mismanagement against Warden Leonard of the District jail have been, or will be, preferred. It was said that the attention of Chief Justice Bingham of the District Supreme Cvurt has been called to the alleged charges by several members of Congress or that his attention will be called to them today. The chief justice was not at the city hall this afternoon. —_—_ MAHOMET AND THE MOUNTAIN. Senator Quay Will Visit Maj. McKin- ley at Canton, Senator Quay has decided to go to Can- ton. In response to inquiries he acknowl- edged that he expects to Visit Maj. McKinley. He said that as soon after the river and harbor bill was finally dispos- ed of he would go to Pennsylvania, and would, after that, go to Canton. When the report was started that Quay was going to Canton, it was re- garded as simply an idle rumor. Mr. Quay himself now disposes of the doubt, but does not go into any discussion of the purpose of his contemplated visit. His friends have for a long time been trying to bring about an understanding between him and McKin- ley, and of la have been preparing the public for a change tn the attitude of the Senator. The statement has been frequently repeated of late that “Quay has never been unfriendly to McKinley,” etc., etc. ° Prof. Osbaldistone Held. The case of Prof. Edwin T. Osbaldistone, the Englishman, charged with obtaining $10 under false pretenses from Miss Addie Sullivan, proprietor of a massage bath es- tablishment, as printed in The Star at the time of his arrest, was tried in Judge MIN- ler’s court this afternoon. The professor was held for the action of the grand jury. —_—.—__- An Assignment. Walter H. Stevens, ccnducting a book and stationery store at No: 1010 7th street northwest, today made an assignment for benefit of creditors to Percival M. Brown. The assets are given as $043.74, with lia- bilities at $1,519.75. : MR. GORMAN’S IDEA His Propesition to Issue Interest- Bearing Certificates of Indebtedness. MIR. SHERMAN ORGES THE DINGLEY BILL A Lively Protest in the House Against the Rules Committee. oe IMMIGRATION BILL DEBATE Among the bills ‘ntroduced, in the Senate today was one by Mr. Allen (Neb.) so de- fining the authority of the United States Supreme Court that no bill passed by Con- gress and approved by the President, or be- coming a law without his approval, or enacted over a veto, shall be declared un- constitutional by the Supreme Court ex- cept when all the judges concur. Additional Enlistments Reconsidered On motion of Mr. Gorman the Senate re- considered its action in passing the bill for the enlistment of additional men for the navy, and giving the Secretary of the Navy authority in case of emergency to charter transport ships. Mr. Gorman explained that the enlist- ment feature had already been added to an appropriation bill, and he would have some remarks on the other provisions of the bill. The measure was restored to the calendar. River and Harbor Bill Report. Mr. Frye (Me.) submitted the conference report on the river and harbor bill. The Senator explained that an agreement had been reached on all items except the Cal- ifornia deep-water harbor and the San Pedro, Cal., inner harbor. He desired im- mediate action on the conference report, suggesting that there were certain reasons well understood by Senators why this bill should be expedited. This brought out pro- tests from several quarters, as Senators wished to examine the report. Mr. Bacon (Ga.) said he would expect to be fully heard in opposing the conference agreement. against the appropriation for Brunswick harbor, Ga. He added that there no great public exizency that demanded the adjournment of Congress before the public business had been duly ecusidered. On a motion by Mr. Frye to proceed with the river and harbor conference re- port, the standing vote was 24 to 13—eight short of a quorum. On a call of the Sen- ate, a quorum was secured. Mr. Bacon again protested against “rushing” the bill and asked what was the great emergenc: for this haste. After further discussion, Mr. Frye consented to let the report go over until tomorrow. Bills were passed authorizing the build- ing of bridges across the Warrior, Ala- bama and Cahoba rivers, Alayama, by the Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company. Mr. Butler on ond Issues. The fortifications appropriation bill was about to be taken up when Mr. Butler (N.C.) said he considered the fortification of the treasury more important than the fortifications of our coasts, particularly no enemy was in sight. He had in- tended to press for a vote on the resoluti prohibiting the issue of bonds without the authority of Congress, as he said the ship- ments of gold—over a million yesterday: showed that another bond issie w made. In order, however, not to c the fortiti ations bill, Mr. Butler said he wouid defer his motion until the bill was ed, probably today or tomorrow. Mr. Hill immediately gave notice that at the first lull in appropriations he would press the bill relative to punishment for contempt of court. Mr. Sherman also gave notice that he would try to take up the “filled cheese” bill at the first opportunity. ‘The fortifications bill was then taken up. Mr. Gorman’s Amendment. Senator Gorman offered an amendment to the fortification bill providing for the is- suing of certificates of indebtedness in de- nominations of $20, $50 and $1,000, bearing interest a. 3 per cent per annum, redeem- able at the plezsure of the United States, not to exceed $100,000,600, Mr. Sherman said that a reasonable tax could be laid to meet all deficiencies, and the proposition for $100,000,000 certificates of indebtedness was unexampled in the history of the government. He urged the Dingley bill. THE HOUSE. Before the debate on the immigration bills was resumed in the House today a special order was presented by Mr. Hender- son (Ia.) from the committee on rules giv- ing the committee on labor two days, to- morrow and Friday. The consideration of two bills was specifically provided for by the order. Tomorrow what is known as the Phillips bill was to be considered until 4 o'clock, when a vote was to be taken. The bill provides for the appointment of a non-partisan commission to investigate and recommend legislation relating to the problem of labor and capital. Friday the order provides for the consideration of the Erdman arbitration bill. A sensational scene followed the presentation of the or- der. Mr. Mahon'’s Protest. Mr. Mahon (Pa.), chairman of the com- mittee on war claims, seeing that the terms of the order would deprive the House of Friday, the day set apart under the rules for the consideration of private bills, arose to enter a vigorous protest against the course of procedure during this session. He pointed out that the committee on war claims had had only one hour and a half in a five months’ session. Private business under the present regime had been done wholly by unanimous consent. The calen- dars of the House were untouched. He said he appreciated the pressure on the Speaker for unanimous consent legislation, but he served notice that next session the “regular order’ would be systematically demanded. “Gentlemen,” he concluded, looking about the House, “get what you can during the next fifteen d2ys. Unanimous consent will not be given for any purpose at the next session.” (Applause.) Mr. Walker's Indignation. Mr.Walker (Mass.) followed Mr. Mahon. As chairman of the committee on bank- ing ard currency, he has been desirous of time for the consideration of meas- ures reported Ly his committee. He is also an advocate of the payment of war claims. He charged the leaders of the House with sneering contemptuously at the chairman of the war claims committee when he sought to have the government pay its honest debts. He proceeded to ridicule the precipitancy with which the House rushed in sympathy to the support of Venezuela and Cuba, while it turned its back coldly on the poor creditors of the government who were unfortunate enough to be its own citizens. “If God spares my life,” he cried out pas- sionately, ‘and I return to this House at the next session, this thing will end. I have served here for eight years and re- ceive no more consideration than a dog.” “Has the committee on banking and currency, of which you are chairman, been given any time at this session of Con- gress?” asked Mr. Richardson (Tenn.). “In view of the approaching presidential election,” replied Mr. Walker, ‘both sides of the House show a decided disinclination to consider bills from my committee. (Laughter.) Kut the leaders of this House will hear from the banking and currency committee, and don’t you forget it.” (Renewed laughter.) He continued to criticise the manner in which the af- fairs of the House were conducted, de- claring that ‘three or four gentlemen ruled with a rod of iron.” Mr. Henderson's Denial. Mr. Henderson, who had presented the rule, indignantly denied that there was any attempt on the part of the rules com- mittee to dictate to the House. “Why do the leaders adjourn this House over Saturday while these bills on the calendar are unacted upon?” interrupted Mr. Walker. 5 “The leaders can’t adjourn this House,” responded Mr. Henderson, turning upon Mr. Walker, “unless you and a majority Gesire to adjourn.” (Applause.) Mr. Cannon (Ill) gave it as his opinion that with all the matters that had pressed forward this session the House’s record | was second to only one in recent years. Mr. Dalzell (Pa.), a member of the com- mittee on rules, the real controversy here was between the committee on labor and those who sought the consideration of private claims. i “That demagogery (won't g0,” exclaimed Mr. Walker. Se “I won't suffer myself to be interrupted by the impudence og the gentleman from Massachusetts,” said-Mr. Dalzell, proceed- ing with his remark; Motion to Recommit Defeated. Mr. Mahon then<moved to recummit the order, which was defeated, 55—128. When the Speaker was about to put the question on the adoption of the order, Mr. Wilson (Ohio) asked if the order would prevent the giving of another day to pension bills. “It will,"" shouted. Mr. Pickler, before the Speaker could reply. “The gentleman from South Dakota says ‘yes,’ interposed the Speaker, “but the chair says ‘no.’" Order Adopted and Immigration De- bate Renewed. The order was then adopted and the de- bate on the immigration bills was renew- ed. Mr. Wilson (S. C.) favored a radical restrictive measure. He called attention to the fact of twenty-seven states that had replied to the immigration commission, twelve wanted no immigration at all, four- teen nore except of the Lest class. Only ore state had spoken in favor of unrestric- tive immigration. o.+—____. CLAIMS MORE MONEY The Garbage Oontractor Figures the Dis- trict in His Debt. Asks More Than the Commissioners Can Pay—The Potomac Electric Power Company's Bill. The Commissioners are indignant over a claim made by the garbage contractor for a sum of money in excess, it is held, of the contract price fer the service, and several board meetings have been held upon the subject. Briefly, the contractor {s claiming from the District 4G for one year’s work, when the appropriation for that service is but $60,000, and he contracted to do the work for $57,000. In other words, he wants the District to pay him $5,761.46 more for doing the work of collection and destruction than the amount originally ap- propriated. He bases his claim on the fact that, while he was paid $27,761.46 for doing a four months’ service before the present contract was executed, he 1s entitled to eight-twelfths of his bid of $57,000 for the remaining eight months of the year. Eight- twelfths of $57,000 is 38,000, and the Dis- trict has on hand only $32,: 4. But he wants all that he claims, and his lawyer is making a fight for it. To Amend the Highway Act. The District Commissioners today ad- dressed a letter to Chairman Babcock of the House District committee, giving their views, as requested, upon House bill 8919, to provide for the payment of final de- crees of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia under the highway act, for continuing the system of trunk sewers In the District of Columbia, for complet- ing the system of scwaxe disposal and pro- tection against floods, and for other pur- The Commissioners state that this 3 the same as Senate Dill with the exception of section 4, which section the Commissioners do not consider neces- sary or desirable and recommend that it be stricken out. ‘T explain at some length the various sections of the Senate bill, which was drawn by them with the assistance of Mr. A. S. Worthington, as special counsel for the District, in order to meet the objection to the highway act set forth by the decision of the Court of Appeals in the case of the District of Co- lumbia, appellant, against Charles H. Arms et al. The main provision of the new bill is the third amendment, which strikes out entirely section 11 of the high- way act, providing that benefits resulting to the part not taken for the opening of the highway shall be deducted from the amount to be paid to the owner for the part which is so taken and also an amend- ment striking section 15 of the act pro- viding for the assessment upon the land berefited. Garbage Matters. Manager Bayly of the garbage company appeared before the Commissioners this morning to protest against being compelled to remove the garbage from the commis- sion houses which went up in flames last Monday night. He maintained that it was the duty of the owners of the property to remove the debris to the crematory, where it would be taken care of. After some ar- gument Mr. Bayly was directed to proceed with the work of removal, and if the Com- missioners decided that he was not com- pelled to do the work under the terms of his contract, he would be compensated therefor. Manager Bayly also called attention to the action of the health officer in threatening to fine the contractor if one of the collec- tors left the cover of his cart open. He argued that it was the duty of the health officer to arrest the collector, and not fine the contractor. The latter was doing all in his power to remedy the evil. It was de- cided to bring the collector into court and fine him under the police regulations if violations occurred. Adverse Report. The Commissioners have received from the attorney for the District an adverse opinion upon Senate bill 2985, which has for its object the incorporation of the Anti- Saloon League of the District of Columbia. The opinion of the attorney, it is under- stood, is to the effect that the passage of this bill would repeal the present liquor law. He is also opposed, it is said, to those feat- ures of the bill which provide for the zp- pointment of agents or inspectors, who, clothed with police powers, may search premises for liquor where it is believed the same is sold contrary to law. He is also op- posed, it is stated, to that portion of the bill which provides suits in the Supreme Court of the District against any violators of the liquor law or officers of the law who fail to enforce the same. That section which pro- vides that one-half of the fines collected shall go to the league is also criticised as unnecessary and unusual and would result in diminishing the revenues of the District. In conclusion he does not think that a bill is necessary to effect the object of the pro- posed organization. It is understood the Commissioners will approve the opinion of the attorney and re- port adversely upon the bill. Potomac Electric Company. With few minor amendments the Com- missioners today recommended favorable action upon House bill 8776, which author- izes the extension of the lines of the Po- tomac Electric Power Company. The Com- missioners say the proposed legislation‘ is regarded as advantageous to the public interests; it provides means for the electric lighting of the streets and roadways and public and private buildings and for fur- nishing electric heat and power in the parts of the District outside of the city of Washington, where such lighting or elec- tric service cannot now be had; rates be- low those now prevailing in Washington are named in the bill and the right is re- served in Congress to fix from time to time the maximum rates for private as well as public lighting. Therefore the bill, with some changes, is recommended for fayor- able action. —_>—___ SENATOR BLACKBURN, He Resigns From the Bonrd of Visi- tors to Annapolis. Senator Blackburn, who was a member of the board of visitors to the Naval Academy, has resigned in order that he may devote his time to the fight over the delegates to the democratic national con- vention in Kentucky. He is confident that the silver men will win, and is going to fight against any sort of compromise or the indorsement of Carlisle in any way. FORD'S CONFESSION An Important Point in the Trial Today. DEFENSE OPPOSE ITS ADMISSION Story of the Murderer’s Capture at Harper's Ferry. EXAMINED BY EXPERTS The trial of Irving Ford, who murdered Elsie Kreglo, the afternoon of the 4th of this month, will go down in the hisiory of District murder trials as about the smallest attended one. Not, however, because the public do not desire to attend it, but be- cause Marshal Wilson is faithfully obeying the instructions of Judge Cole to exclude about every cne whose presence is not ab- solutely required. So, when the trial was resumed this morning the court room was cnly comfortably filled. Ford today man- ifested more interest than usual in the proceedings, especially when Mr. Burleigh, his captor, was testifying. The man, how- ever, presents an almost pitiable condition, apparently fully conscious of his hopeless- ness, and evidently realizing more than ever before that his days are numbered, and that their number is small indeed. Murderer’s Capture. The first witness called by District At- terney Birney today was Thomas Bur- leigh, the mayor of Harper’s Ferry, W. Va., the man who captured Ford there. Mr. Burleigh, a great, muscular man, said that on the afternoon of the 7th of this month he noticed Ford there going up Potomac street. “I followed hiin up, and whea I came up ic him he w sitting down eating. He said ‘Hello, boss, have a bite.” 1 told him I was not hungry, and then I asked his name. He said his name was Harris, and that he had just arrived from Sparrow Point, near Baltimore.” “Do you know a man by the name of Irving Ford?” I asked. He said he didn’t. Then I said, ‘I guess I'll take you anyway, for you look like a man wanted in Washington for murder.’ He said he wasn't the man, and that he had always made it a rule never to take anything that he couldn't give back. J took him along to the jail, and just as I was unlock- ing the door he broke away and ran. He jumped into the river, wading out as if he intended to drown himseif. As I ran I fired at him, and then we jumped into boats and, after a xreat_ struggle, pulled him ashore. TI said to him: ‘What did you run for if you have done nothing He said: ‘Because, boss, I was skeered.’ Then I handcuffed him, locked him wu and telegraphed the Washington polic Mr. Burleigh told of the arrival of Detec- tive Boardman of this city, in answer to his telegram, of how they pretended, in or- der to escape the wrath of the crowd, that Ford was not the man. He also told uh Ford finally admitted to him at Harper's Ferry that his name was Ford, and that he lived with his wife and child at Burnt Mills, Md., explaining that he knew the people were going to kill him, and that he was not going to die with a lie on his lips. The journey to this city s described, and the witness was about to detail a con- fession made to him by the prisoner at the police station the next day, when counsel for the defense strenuously objected. They contended that from the moment of Ford's apture at Harper's Ferry up to practically the present time he has Leen in a condi- tion of abject terror, and that any state- ments made by him are, therefore, inad- missible. The Confession. Judge Cole suggested they question the witness, and ascertain in that way the condition of the prisoner’s mind. Mr. Don- aldson thereupon subjected Mr. Burleigh to a long cross-examination. The witness denied that ke gave Ford whisky, and also denied that any threats were made against him in Harper's Ferry. “But,” he ex- plained, ‘“‘my people told me when I got back that if they'd known that Ford was the right man, he'd never have lived to get out of Harper’s Ferry. On the way to Washington, said Mr. Bur- leigh, Ford was very nervous, rubbing his legs, groaning, and saying that he knew the people were going to kill him. The next morning, with a Mr. Cross, he ted Ford at the police station. “Well,” asked Mr. Donaldson, “didn’t both of you then try to persuade Ford to confess?” “N6, I can’t say that we did. Ford said the people were going to burn him or cut him up. I told him that he needn't be afraid of that, and then [ told him that they had the thing fixed on him, and that he ought to tell all about it. Mr. Cross also urged him to tell everything, promis- ing to get him a lawyer to defend him if he would. At length Ford exclaimed: ‘Well, boss, I done it.’” Counsel for the defense were too late with their objections to prevent the wii- ness from giving Ford's remark, but, at their request, Judge Cole ruled it out for the present. Mr. Burleigh then stepped aside temporarily, in order to allow counsel for the defense to question Deputy Coroner Glazebrook as to the condition of Ford's mind at the time. Dr. Glazebrook said he measured Ford and talked with him. He appeared to be composed, but did express more than once a fear that he would be lynched. “Didn't you tell Ford that he ought to be lynched?” asked Mr. Peter. “JT did not,” replied the witness. “But I did ask him if he did not think the man who Killed the girl ought to be lynched “Was he not so frightened that he could not remove his socks “I did not notice that. “Did you not show the photograph of the oe sternly ask him if he ever saw “I showed him the photograph, but did not sternly ask the question.” Dr. Glazebrook said to Mr. Birney that he saw no threats made to induce Ford's statement. Prisoner Examined. During recess Dr. Wade H. Atkinson, at the request of counsel for the defense, subjected Ford to a close examination for the purpose of ascertaining his mental condition. What conclusion the physician reached the prisoner's counsel alone know, of course. It seems to be an assured fact that the defense will be that of mental irresponsibility. Although it 1s under- stood that but few witnesses will be called on behalf of the prisoner, District Attor- ney Birney hopes to be able to conclude the government's case today. If he does the case will probably go to the jury to- morrow afternoon, The defense having concluded their pre- liminary examination of the witnesses ex- pected to be called by the government in the matter of Ford’s confessions, Mr. Bir- ney continued after recess his direct line of testimcny, recalling Detective Weedon to the witness stand. Mr. Weedon testi- fied that he and Detective Horne were as- signed to the case the afternoon of the murder. As the result of an examination of the pistol found near the girl's body, the records of sale of concealed weapons et police headquarters were searched, with the result that he and Hcrne went to the heme of Ford at Burnt Mills, Md., where scme of the man’s blood-stained clothing was found the next day. They had a re- ward of $100 offered for his capture, and that night they formed a posse to watch the man’s house and the woods near by. They did not find Ford, of course, becom- ing convinced the next day that he had left the neighborhood. The first time he saw Ford was the fol- lowing Taursday night, after he had been brought to police headquarters from Har- per's Ferry. Ford told him and Horne that he went from his home to Sparrow Point and from there to Harper’s Ferry. He denied having the pistol since he left South Carolina three or four years ago. He was very much frightened, and bade Mr. Tucker gocd-bye. The next day at the police sta- tion he asked to see the girl's body, but it having been buried, her photograph was shown to him by Dr. Glazebrook. Later in the day he admitted that the pistol was his and that he dropped it near the girl’s body. He expressed a desire to hear an account of the crime, saying he wished to hear what the girl said. The witness read an account of it to him. Mr. Weedon was then asked if he heard any confession made by Ford, when counsel for the defense objected to ary and every- thing relating to the alleged confession. They based their objection on what they claimed was a terrorized condition of the prisoner’s mind, through fear of lynching or torture by burning. Mr. Burleigh being recalled, stated that he received the reward of $100 offered for Ford's capture the next morniag in Wash- ington. The reward, he expiained, was not contingent upen the man’s conviction. Part of the money he divided with one or two in Harper's Ferry. Knew the Difference. Warren Cross, who accompanied Mr. Bur- leigh, said that Ford expressed great fear while at Harper’s Ferry of being burned, but seemed to feel secure after his arrival here. “Didn’t you go to the station the next morning with Mr. Burleigh to get a con- fession from Ford?” “I didn't. I know too much for that. “Oh, you are an adept in such matters, then?” “No, I am not; but I know the difference Ford, the Murderer. between forcing a man to confess and getting a statement from him.” “By the way, what is your business?” “I'm not doing anything just now, but until a few months ago I was a secret service officer.” “Now, wasn’t Ford badly frightened when you and Burleigh saw film the next lay “Well, he seemed to afraid of being lynched. ought to explain things, and promised to get him a lawyer. I told him I could get one for $10, and that we would see him righted if he wasn’t the m “Have you been paid for what you ha done in this case, or been promised any- thing?” inquired Mr. Pe! still feel a little I told him that he What do you mean, sit, by that? Do you mi inuate that I could be bought?” angrily asked the witness. “I mean just what I say,” calmly replied Mr. Peter. Be more explicit, sir.” “Have you received any pay or been promised any? No, sir; no, sir; not a cent. I merely » Mr. Burleigh, and if t here this long I ame on here to he I'd known I'd bee wouldn't have cc “Didn't you giv rd whisky?” “A little bit in Harper’s Ferry, and a little bit here the next day Threats Denied. Assuring Judge Cole and Mr. ney that no threats or inducements were made to et Ford to conf M Cross was ex- cused and Detective Weedon was next ex- amined by Mr. Peter. The detective de- nied that any threats or promises were made by him or anyone else that he knew of to induce Ford to confess. He denied, too, that the man was so bacly frightened that he could not undress himself. The next day about noon Ford did say to him that if he would give Lim something to eat he would talk. pan he had anything tq eat before then?” “Yes, He had a breakfast, I know.® “Do you know what is meant by the ‘sweating process?’ ” “Only from what is meant in the news- papers, and we didn’t resort to that.” Was the man not dreadfully afraid of being burned or hanged the next day mewhat, but I toid him that the po- lice would protect him. He talked the next lay to about every one.” Mr. Weedon,” inquired Judge Cole, “d#d you or anyone else tell the prisoner that it would be best for him to confess? Or that his punishment would be lessened in any wa “I did not, sir,” replied the detective, “and no one else did that I know of.’ Detective Weedon was then excused and Detective Horne was examined by Mr. Den- aldson. Horne said he asked Ford a num- ber of questions the night of his arrival here, which he answered, as to the pistol, his whereabcuts, etc. The man was rather nervous, § he knew he would be burned or hanged, but he was assured that no one would harm him. The next day he was measured at police headquarters. “When Detective Boardman, who was mo: ing him, put the measure on his head,” explained the witness, “Ford cried : ‘Good-bye, Mr. Tucker, I'm gone. Tell them I'm ¢ This incident car sed not a tittle amuse- ment in the court room, in which Ford joined, laughing quite heartily. Mr. Horne told Judge Cole that no one told Ford that if he would confess it would in any way be better for him. “Thursday night,” asked Mr. Peter, “did you not before Ford say ‘The d—4d rascal Won't talk, so let him go, and don’t do any- thing for him.” “I might have said that he was a d—4 gascal, but I didn’t make such a statement that I remember of,” replied the detective. Mr. Tucker Testifies. William Tucker of Burnt Mills, Md., who was brought here to identify Ford, testi- fied that the prisoner was given no in- ducement by him to confess. He thought, however, others told him that it would ve best to tell the truth. ‘ord said to me, ‘I want to tell the truth, Mr. Tucker. I don’t want to go to the Lord with a lie on my mouth.’ i said ‘That's right, Ford, tell the truth. It is best at all times to do that.’ The witness was then excused, and a re- cess was then, at 30, taken until 1 o'clock. Judge Cole overruled the objections. The judge said he would leave the whole mat- ter to the jury’s decision. Counsel for the defense noted an ex- ception, and then Detective Weedon told the story of the confessions. Verdict Tonight. Afler a few more witnesses were ex- amined Mr. Peters and Mr. Donaldson con- ferred together for a few minutes, and then to the surprise of everyone announced that they had no evidence to offer. 4 second surprise followed immediately afterward when the lawyers on both sides declined to argue the case Judge Cole im. paslately began his instructions to the jury. FORD FOUND GUILTY, The Ford jury retired at 3:25 p.m. and a few minutes later rendered a verdict of guiity. ————-___ 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 ToT 4.52 4.05 is COTTON, Open, Tow. Close. 8.08 S08 8.10 8.10 810 812 813° 8.15 49 748 7.49 eee Baltimore Markets, BALTIMORE, May 20.—Fiour qui receipts, 19,413 shipments, sales, 300 bar Gsatsu: Tuly —sonthern white Oats steady—No. 2 2 mixed do. , 163,133 2, 41 nearby shipments, iy iclined $16.50a$17.00. changed. nds. to Grain freights Sagar dull—granulated, Butter, isky unchang easior " pri quiet, 20 per 100 cp aud cheese atzady, unchanged. FINANCE AND TRADE Covering of Shorts Causes a Slight Improvement in Prices. SITUATION NOT MATERIALLY CRANGED Attracts a Considerable Amount of Speculation. Sugar GENERAL MARKET REPORTS spans Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. NEW YORK, May 20.—Prices were im- proved fractionally this moraing under a small volume of professional buying, the covering of short sales being responsible for the bulk of the business. London's prices refiecfed some irregularity in the market for American securities, but no significant selling for foreign account was reported. The main situation {s not ma- terially changed and neither activity nor permanent improvement is considered Ii ly for the present. No indications of active porticipation outside of the room are ap- parent, and protracted narrowness is rarc- ly beneficial to valves. The market for foreign exchange con- tinues firm under a ,ood demand and mod- erate offerings of bills ¢rawn a: t gold shipments. The actual engagement of $500,000 gold for export by tomorrow's steamers was announced during the morn- ing, and several foreign houses were re- ported as probable shippers, the amount te be determined later in the day. tur- day’s steamers will probably take out moderate amounts, but the aggregate for the week should not be large by compari- son with recent shipments nilar periods. Sugar again attracted a good volume of business between the extremes of 120 and 121. As was the case yesterday, the low level above quoted invariably attracte porting orders, the price rallying sh from every deciine. A further red of 1-8 per cent in the price of the prod as to the for up- wy ction fined i the sudden reversal of opinion real effec of the new 2 ed in some a manipulative movement piders. the reral of market cont hargy it liminary It is, ho that t ely upen the g in the an the covering of 5 rving to hold the jus of the cor.tracts rm within a fra opening level. The aygur’ origi ivanced in favor of 7 erative, and are rel: a further selling of inve The slow movement of corn con operate against improve t granger shares, prices be nly ently supported around the present Sentiment has not changed ‘however, confidence in the ultima ment cf grain to mark rent to extensive short s The trading of changed in its g¢ that of the mc sharply during thi li purchases, attributed to favorable Wash- ington adv The pos tion was fa les. the las can for the day were in °s confined within —— FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL, The following are the opening, the highest and the lowest and the closing prices of the New York stock market tod by Corson & Macartue: $ ock exchange. _Corresponde ‘oore & Schley, No. 80 Broadwa High. Low. Close, Open. American Sugar... 1905 122% 122% American Sugar, Pfd. 3g 1a 108 American Tobacco. 5 63, GO American Cotton Oil.... : Atchison. Bait. & Ohio. Canada Southern. Canada Pacific, Chesapeake & Onis. Chicago, B. & Q Chic. & Northwes! Chicago Gas, Cis . Paul, KT & Pacitic. Lack. & W. Delaware & Hndson.... Den. & R. Grande, Pfd. Dis. & Caitle Feeding. General Electric. - Hlinois Central Lake Shore. Erie...... 5 Louisvilie & Nasuvilie:: Long Island ‘Tractlon.. Metropolitan Traction. Manhattan Elevated Michigan Central Missouri Pacitie. ional Lead 6 tional Lead Co. 7S. Leather, Pid. Cent) ork Central NY.a& N. Eng. Ch N.¥.C.& St. Loui Northern Pacific cece ae M6 Northern Pacific, Pid... 12 12y «12 2 North American . ’ c Ont. & Western. Pacitic Mail, Phila. & Reading Pullman Pal. Car Go. Southern Kailwa; Union Pacific, Wabash. Wabash, Wheeling & 1. Erie. Wheeling & L. Er Western Union T Biles. 5 *Ex-div. 1 Washingt Sales—regular call. 100 at 10 at 1 Ronds, m. —Ameri Jer Lin rear fund , 108 id. c Wate fund -year fund 901, currenc 112 bid. 2 aneous Bond ropoll Bs, —Motr Railroad Railroad ad Gs, 100 113 bid, 113% Gs, series A, 1 6s, seri 1 cony. fs, 120. bid. 190 bid. Am , 100 bid. A. and 0., an Relt id. Wash- bid. Wash- U. 8. E uke and I curity and Trust ton M: Cony Ist Gs, 108 bid. Market Company imp. Gs," 108 Did. Market fs, on Light In- . 107 bid. Lincoln, 10414 bid, 1 Dep osit and mand T and and Trust Com 117 bid, . 120 bid, 1 . 148 bid, 1 v bid. -National Sate Washiagton American Se Ww on bid, “J. Metropolitan 58 bid. Belt, 39 asked. Eckii town and Te i Gas and Ele bid bid, 110 Distziet T Lans Washington . 13 bid. ¢ bid, 126 asked. Norfolk and Washi boat, 100 bid. “Lincoln Hall, 9) asked.