Evening Star Newspaper, October 6, 1896, Page 1

oo THE EVENING STAR. —_>—__ PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 1101 Pennsylvania Avenue, Cor. 11th St, by Star Ni Company, kgs ee UFPMANS Npreses — ae Office, 49 Potter Building, ‘The Evening Star ts served to subscribers in the etty by carriers. on their own account, at 10 cents ee weeks 40 conte te month. Copies at the counter 2 cents each. By mail—anywhere io the United States or Cauada—postage prepaid—50 cents r month. bars ¥ Quinty =A Shoot, Star, $1 per year, with terelon patage # (Enteet nivthe Post Oilice at Wasbington, D. O.. as second-class mail matter.) {7 All mail subscriptions must be paid In advance. Rates of advertising made known on application. Che Lveni Star. No 13,602. WASHINGTON, D. C.,, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1896—SIXTEEN PAGES. LARGE GAINS MADE Joy Among Republicans Over the Connecticut Elections. OVER A HUNDRED TOWNS HEARD FROM Mr. Bryan Begins His Tour Through Indiana. MR. WATSON’S LETTER HARTFORD, Corn., October 6—There is great jubilation at the headquarters of the republican state central committee in this today as a result of “the little town” ‘tions held throughout Connecticut yes- terday. Thus far the committee has heard from 12 towns. From these towns a large gain is shown, and twelve towns ere gained outright. The comparisons are with two years ago, when the republicans ited by a political landslide. Samuel secretary of the committee, said: did not expect so great a victory. ly look upoa it as something-of asiraw. Two years ago we reached what we thought to be our zenith, when we car- ried the state w0, If we base our edictions upon yesterday's resuits, we sid expect a much greater majority on Of course, in many towns omplicated the election great- allowance for all such com- tal to consideration committee expects Connec- roll up @ majority of not less than “We et Nove} lecal is iy, MR. BRYAN IN INDIANA. -Making in the tate. LOUISVILLE, Ky., October 6—Mr. Bryan arrived in Lqutsville this morning shortly > 7 o'clock on a special train from shville. No stops were made in the run, and the candidate managed to secure a good night's rest. He breakfasted Hotel and was met by Matthews and the Indiana recep- it bridge station, th and Main . a smail crowd was gathered, but n did not show himself. National Woodson of Kentucky ac- Bryan on the night trip and aiso accompanied he crossed into Indiana at 7:30 arriving in Jeffersonville in time to fte nigh the Louisville Mr. Hil bis fst speak’ng appointment. WATSON'S ACCEPTANCE. He erts That He Caused the In- ement of Bryan. ° G—A special to the Ga., says: Tom aied a letter accepting the t nomination for Vice President. 1t essed io Chairman Butler, anc is a Vigorous, incisive document. Mr. Watson Will revise the letter and make {t public, probably on Wednesday. In his letter of acceptance the populist er calls attention to the almost forgot- that during the St. Louis con- . & caucus of “middle-of-tne-road” enting twenty-one states, this caucus the delegaies te Norton of Illinots for irket of Mississipp! for from a has dic he continues, would have yan's defeat absolutely ceriain, but on telegraphed a Imessage say- ccept second place with Bryan, the “middie-of- believing the democratic support the arrangement h, withdrew their opposition to etter is principally devoted ation that the populist candi- President deserves the sup- favor Bryan's election. Judge Denny Withdraw: 1, Ohio, October 6—A spe » Commercial Tribune from Lex- says: Judge G. Denny, jr., nounced himself a zepublicaa can- seventh district, has made withdrawing from the :on- 's Breckinridge a clear field ort of the gold standard nh parties. itled to Word “Nationa MOINES, October 6.—The b ation has de- ats are entitled “national demo- ilots, thus ending a the democratic port of a! the Alleged Attempted Bribery. SDIA Ind., October 6.—The me grard jury has convened will investigate the repor-ed attempted oft populist committee of tn est of a “middle-of-che- MeGray did not to the charges, e will bring ihe al- the body SS FIRED BY A STUDENT. Cause of the Tragedy at the Indian Territory Academy. ANTLERS, LT., October 6—Superinten- dent Jetter has succeeded In getting all the bones and ashes of the four Choctaw beys burned in the flames of Spencer Acud- emy Saturday night, and has buried them. It has ascertained that one of the stu- S set the building on fire so that he 4 go home. Saturday he tried to per- te another boy to help him. He had trunk packed and down stairs when the Was discovered. When arrested he will in the United States court. Some burned belonged to the white jle in the house that was burned. ee FORGING FOREIG) LABELS. Judge Caldwell Decides Fraudulent. ST. LOUIS, Mo., October 6—In the United States circuit court of appeals Judge Cald- well made an tmportant decision regard- ing the false marking of bottles of spiritu- ous liquors. A revenue officer seized a nomber of packages of liquor marked “Old London;* “Cognac Brandy, and so forth, all of it having by a St. Louis distillery. The decided that it was fraudulent for ‘concern to brand a domestic product h& foreign label, and that such branded gocds were liable to seizure. aes ae SURROUNDED BY FLAMES. That It ts Forest Fires Growing in the Vicinity Pasadena, Cat, 2 NCISCO, Cal., October 6.—The forest fires about Pasadena are growing. ‘The Echo Mountain Hotel and Mount Lowe railroad houses are surrounded, and are in extreme danger of beirg burned. The Lowe observatory is as yet safe, but ma: t iive through the fires, which are almost beyoad control. THE KEAN E TESTIMONIAL Mass Meeting Planned to Do Honor to the Rector, Speeches by Eminent Men—Carroll Hall Chosen for the Meeting —Invited Guests. Irrespective of denominations the people of Washington wil assemble in mass meet- irg Thureday night to give expression to the regret that is very generally felt for the resignation of Bishop Keane, rector of the Catholic University. This project is but a few hours old, having only been sug- gested late yesterday by some of Bishop Keane’s personal friends, but it has al- ready grown into wholly unexpected pro- portions, and already: those in charge of the arrargements are perplexed with the problem of accommodating the crowd that, from present indications, will gather for this purpose. It can hardly be said that there is a committee of management, for the movement has been practically spon- taneous, and the fev who have cared for the necessary preliminaries find that the affair is now going forward by its own force. The meeting will take place Thursday night at § o'clock in Carroll Institute Hall, which has tecn donated for the occasion. Justice Martin F. Morris of the District Court of Appeals will preside and addresses will be made as follows: “Bishop Keane as a Scientific Thinker,” by Gen. A. W. Greel; ‘Bishop Keane as a Citizen,” by Commi sioner Ress; “Bishop Keane as a Religious Influence,” by Rev. Father Richards, pres- ident of Georgetown University; and “Bish- op Keane as a Man,” by Rev. Dr. Staf- tord of St. Patrick’s Church. Rev. Dr. Whitman, president of Colum- bian University, and Rey. Dr. Rankin, pres- igent of Howard University, have also been invited to participate in the meeting, but owing to their temporary absence from the city they have not yet been heard from, though their favorable responses are ex- rected this evening. Other speakers will probably be in attendance. It will thus be seen that the meeting is designed to include all classes of citizens, and especially the various educational in- stitutions of the District. There is no thought of drawing the denominational line, and for the time being Catholics and Protestants are enthusiastically working together to make a splendid demonstration in honor of Bishop Keane, who was long enough located here to become thoroughly well acquainted in the District. Said one of those interested in making arrange- ments for this meeting today to a Star re- porter: “This gathering is for the purpose of giv- ing the people of the District a chance to express their regret at Bishop Keane's de- parture and their appreciation of his work amongst them. All classes’share in these sentiments, and the proposition to hold the meeting has aroused the most surprisingly general interest. In fact, although the hall seats a thousand people, there is already such a hearty response to the suggestion of this form of popular demonstration that it may be necessary to make some arrange- ments for an overflow meeting for the benese of those who cannot obtain admis- sion.” There will be a few tickets Issued to the specially invited guests, but beyond these no restrictions ‘will be placed upon the attendance, and the public at large will be welcome. The Carroll Institute Orchestra will furnish music for the occasion. SSS NORTH CAROLINA. Mr. Woodard Thinks Bryan Will Carry the State. Representative Woodard of the second North Carolina district is in the city today, and brings some cheering democratic news from his section. “I think the democrats will surely carry the state on the electoral ticket,” said Mr. Woodard to a Star reporter this afternoon. “As to the state ticket, there is some rea- sonable ground of doubt, owing to the three-cornered fight to which the demo- crats are a party. “The republicans have made a combina- tion with the populists on the congression- al ticket, but it will not be as effective as they think. I believe we will carry six out of the nine congressional districts, and we may get seven of them. “On the whole, therefore, democratic prospects in North Carolina may be con- sidered very bright, and I believe they will steadily improve.” —__—____-e+_____ FLAGSTAFF REPLACED. Old Glory Can Now Float Over the Executive Mansion, The flagstaff on the roof of the White House, which was blown down in the gale of last Tuesday night, was restored to its place this morning, and will be once more used in displaying “old glory” as a signal to the people of Washington that the Pres- ident is on duty at the ational capital when such 1s the case. The staff broke near the base, but was held on the roof by the guy ropes. The gilded copper ball which surmounted it was knocked off and rolied off into the grounds. It was re- covered the next morning 1nd brightened up“With a new coat of gold leaf. The pole was repainted and put back in place, and looks better than it did before, notwith- standing it is several inches shorter than it was before the accident. The poie is of tough North Carolina pine, and is thirty- six feet m length. ee Executive Clemency. A pathetic story is brought to light through the granting of a pardon by the President to George Jones, alias “Marsh Market Jake.” Jones was tried and sen- tenced in Indiana in 1804 to two years and six months for robbing a post office. Mak- ing allowances for good conduct, his time will expire in four months, yet there is reason to believe that he was innocent. In passing upon the application for pardon the President says that the detectives who procured Jones’ arrest and conviction now represent that Investigation since his con- viction and facts that have come to their knowledge have satisfied them that the convict was a victim of mistaken identity and that he was innocent of the crime of which he was convicted. At any rate, the very serious doubt that remained induced the President to extend a full pardon. He has also pardoned (to restore his citizenship and remit his fine) William A. Bell, sen- tenced in Iowa to eighteen months’ im- prisonmert and $250 fine for fraudulent use of the mails. ———___-e+_____ Presidential Postmasters. The President has appointed the follow- ing postmasters: Michigan—Benton Harbor, Edgar Nichols. Missouri—Bonne Terre, Barbeau A. Roy. West Virginia—Mannington, C. A. Pritch- ard. eC ee An Interpreter Appointed. The President has appointed H. A. Emery interpreter of the United States consulate at Chefoo. en * Bloody Fight Among Indians. KANSAS CITY, Mo., October 6.—An un- confirmed report from Guthrie, Oklahoma, states a bloody battle between the full- breeds and squaw men occurred in the Choctaw country on Horse creek, in which several squaws and their white husbards were killed. [Roos auvres, Pane and gamins of traversed by the Russian guests of the nation. ‘The roofs also were packed with people, and it would seem as if a special providence interposed in order to save the most venturesome from toppling over into the streets, The Procession, There were fifteen carriages in all in the procession, and they were escorted by de- tachments from the crack picturesquely attired African-French soldiers, the Spa- hists, with their turbans, long white cloaks or burnous, lined with red or blue, and the gallant Chasseurs d'Afrique, whose light blue uniforms, baggy red trousers and splendid Arabian horses were much admired by all. In addition, the dashing culrasslers, with glittering ‘steel breast- plates, helmets, long, trailing horsehair plumes and strong, prancing horses, fur- nished a detachment to the escort, thereby adding considerable to the grandeur of the military pageant, and the picture was com- pleted by the presence in the procession of a detachment of the Garde Republicaine @ Cheval, the fine cavalry of the republican guar The carriages Were driven postilion fash- fon, and the first contained the czar and czarina and President Faure, the latter sitting with his back te the horses. The president after reaching the Russian embassy remained with their majesties for a quarter of an hour, during Which the czar expressed to him how deeply he and the ezarina were affected by the heartiness cf the welcome accorded them by the citizens of Paris and their representatives. Near the Russian Embassy. ‘The scene in and about the Russfan em- bassy was full of interest. The Rue de Grenelle, on which it is situated, was pack- ed with people, and the facade of every house was alive with sightseers. When the imperial carriage, which was preceded by a number of Tunisian chiefs in brilliant native costumes, who came to Paris especially to greet the czar, w seen approaching, the huge throng broke cut into cheering shouts, the dominant cry being “Vive le tsar," while hats, handker- chiefs and flags were waved wildly in the alr. According to the program, after lunch- ing at the embassy, the czar and czarina will drive to the Russian Ohureh, where a “te deum” will be sung. Tiey will af- terward proceed to the ee Palace, in order to call on the president of the’ re- pm ‘There will also be a state dinner at the Elisee tonight, and the day's cere- monies will end with a demi-gala perform- ance at the Comedie Francaise. The imperial party tomorrow will visit the most important buildings. Also, dur- ing Wednesday, the czar witl lay the first stone of the new Alexander III bridge, which will also serve as the stone laying of the exhibition of 1900, for which it will be used. HEAVY TRAVEL EXPECTED Streets Thronged With an Enthusi- astic Populace. DECORATIONS UNUSUALLY ELABORATE Taken From Versailles on the Pres- ident’s Train. MIGHTY POPULAR OUTBURST —————— (Copyright, 1896, by the Associated Press.) PARIS, October 6.—The czar and czarina arrived here safely at Ranelagh station, from Cherbourg, at 10 o’clock this morning. The weather was fine and the countless decorations showed up splendidly in the sunlight. Their majesties were accorded a most rapturous reception, and reached the Russian embassy, where they will reside during their visit to this city, at 11 o'clock. The crowds began gathering along the route of the porcession shortly after daylight, and by § a.m. the nelghborhood of the Ave- nue du Bois de Boulogne, the Place de V'Etoile, the Avenue des Champs Elysees, the Place de la Concorde, the Pont de La Concorde, the Boulevard Saint Germain, the Rue Saint Simon and the Rue de Crenville, on which the Russian embassy is situated, were thronged with enthusiastic people. A double line of troops held the route from the railway station to the embassy from ; shortly after 7 o'clock, and the soldie! were reinforced by lines of gendarmes, ser- geants-de-ville and detectives, the latter in- cluding a number of agents from the Rus- sian secret police and picked men from the nihilist detective corps. The Decorations. The decorations eclipsed anything ever seen in the French capital. Russian and French flags, entwined or floating side by side, predominated, but the trees, balco- nies, roofs, lamp posts, statues, anything and almost everything was utilized in the decorative effects planned to Impress the czar with the enthusiasm of France at the visit of her friend and ally to Paris. The trees, bared of their natural foliage by au- tumn blasts, were thickly covered with au~ tificial leaves and flowers, representing peach, almond and other blossoms. Rostral columns forty feet high, painted to imitate stone, and surmcinted by Russian doub! headed eagles, each six feet high, and sup- porting imperial columns, lined the Champs Elysees. The Place de I'Hotel de Vélle was made brilliant with Venetian masts and colon- nades, decked with paper flowers, and the Tuileries gardens were beautified with flags and statues. Arrival at Versailles. The special train with President Faure, the president of the senate, M. Loubet; the president of the chamber of deputies, M. Brisson; the premier, M. Meline, and the cabinet ministers and others on board ar- rived at Versailles at 8:30 a.m., the impe- rial train following closel; ‘The czar and czarina were received at Versailles by M. Faure, after which their majesties entered the president's train, the Russian train being too heavy for the light rails of the circular railroad, and the party started for the Ranelagh station of Paris proper, where they arrived at 10 o'clock. At Ranelagh the czar and czarina were welcomed by the presidents of the senate and chamber of deputies, all the cabinet ministers, Gen. Saussier, the military gov- ernor of Paris; Cardinal Richard, arch- bishop of Paris; the civil and municipal authorities, and other high officials. The arrival of the distinguished travelers was signaled to the expectant throngs by a What the Republican Transportation Com- mittee is Doing. Arrangements Made With All the Southern Lines for Voters—News From Many States. The transportation bureau at republican headquarters, Hotel Normandie, corner 15th and I streets, announces today that ar- rangements have been completed with the Southern railway system Yor furnishing transporiation to voters to points upon its lines at the rate of one fare for the round trip. This deal covers all of the southern states. The bureau has been issuing certificates at the rate of over 100 a jay since it was opened, and there are indications that there will be heavy travel from Washington be- tween now and election da¥. Negotiations are still pending wiih the traffic socia- fanfare of trumpets, after which there was | tions for favorable rates to voters residing a long roll from the drum corps, the guar. New Rae : 3 of honor presented arms, and the troops | ‘" New England and the far west. were called to attention from one end of News From Different States. the route to the other, causing the crowds me > Wi : to begin cheering from the depot to the em-| ,Nepresentative William Alden’ Smith bassy. At the station the air was rent with | WTites te Chatrman Babcock of the re- roars of “Vive la tsar,” “Vive l'empereur,” | Publican congressional committee trom “Vive la republique.”” Hats, sticks, um-| Grand Rapids, Mich, as follows: “Things brellas, handkerchiefs, wildly in the air. The czar wore the uniform of a colonel of etc., were waved | Jook first rate here. We silver sentiment each 4 are gaining on Russian rifles, and across his breast was| Representative Broderick of Kansas the scarf of the Grand Cordon of the Legion | writes: first district of Kansas Is all of Honor. His majesty replied with a mili- right. e the e1 tary salute to the “present arms’ of the guard of honor, and the czarina bowed in | HT tO aie gd response to the fervent welcome she and site esate Y tary writes: “It begins to look as though Indiana will return the full republican del- gation.” George B. Clementson, Washington as the District of Co! who has been s home in Wiscon: her husband met with from the populace. Salate From Mont Valerien. President Faure in saluting the tmperial couple removed his hat, and at the same moment a battery at Mont Valerien fired the first shot of an imperial salute—101 guns. The usual formal presentations then took place in a magnificent salon constructed ex: pressly for that purpose, after which Pres dent Faure offered his arm to the czarin: well known erk of the comm mbia of the Hou’ ng the summer a writes Chairman Gr: e2ms to be the s At Prairie du Chie! nt county 0 I met a dozen life-long and with the czar on his right returned to | swore by ali that was good the platform of the railroad station. they would not y on The czar then reviewed the detachment of | Palmer, but would rect to Mc- the Garde Republicaine on duty. Kinle, When this ceremory was concluded their || Senator Wilson of aware ngton writes majesties and President Faure and their | from Spokane: ng a great sultes entered the gorgeous state carriages | fight here, an t will carry in waiting, and the state entry into was begun. The czar and czarina occupied a Berlin, painted dark blue and lightened with red scrollwork and bress mountings, and hay- ing large silver lamps at each corner. It was driven by a coachman in a long blue coat, with brass buttons, red waistcoat powdered wig and high hat. Three bri liantly liveried footmen occupied the back of the imperial carriage. The vehicles in which President Faure and the suites, etc., were seated presented almost an equally attractive appearance. Frenzied Enthusiasm. S| the state. Every one here is working, and our enemies are demoralized and figating among_themsel Things are shaping themselves our way, and I have sreat hopes of succes: SS Army Ofders. Lieut. Robert L. Howze, 6th Cavalry, has been relieved from duty at the Military Academy and ordered to join his troop. Lieut. John P. Ryan, 6th Cavalry, has been ordered to duty at the Military Acad- emy. The scene outside the depot at that time Maj. J_ B. Babcock, assistant adjutant was one of frenzied enthugiasm. Shout | general, has been ordered‘ to Fort Riiey, after shout, roar after roar arose from the multitude gathered to welcome the Russian travelers. The cortege, en route, passed the Are de Triomphe, and was wildly cheered by the immense crowds filing the avenues surrounding it. Descending the Champs Elysees, the spec- tacle was really marvelous, the lavish dec- orations and cheering masses stretching as far as the eye could reach. There was one continuous roar of wel- cries, amid which “Vive l’empe- Kan., for service with the troops engaged In field exercises. Lieut. E. M. Suplee, 3 Cavalry, has been reheved from duty at Fort Riley, Kan., and ordered to join his troop. An army retiring board has been ap- pointed to meet at the Government Hes- pital for the Insane in the District for the examination of Capt. Robert B. Benham, ant surgeon. The detail for the board follows: Col. S. §. Sumner, 6th Cav- Majs. R. M. O'Reilly, surg2oa; Jacob lien s, dth Artillery: George W. Adair ree and Oe Beas, Sud Sve fe | and Thomas C. Lebo, 4th Artillery, with dent” were the most distinguishabie | Licut. George L. Anderson, 4th Artillery, as recorder. Lieut. Hamilton 8. Hawkins, 4th Cavalry, has been granted two months’ leave. shouts. ‘Te crowds formed a. tumultuously waving sea of hats and arms, etc., held back by - the long lines of troops, whose glittering | The following transfers.in the 6th In- bayonets or swords reflected the sunlight, | fantry have been mad and whose bright uniforms, the familiar | 2d Lieut. Harry H. Bandholtz, red trousers of the French army predom- | pany C to Company I inating, formed a most pieasing edging to| 2d Lieut. Dwight W. Ryther, from Com- the enthusiastic background of roaring | pany I to Company C = people and dazzling decorations. ‘The following trarsfers in the 15th In- The trees were not alone in bearing arti- | fantry have been made: ficial blossoms. On every lamp post or | 2d Lieut. Henry J. Hunt, from Compaay similar point of vantage men and boys | C to Company E. were perched, hanging on for dear life with | 2d Lieut. George McD. Weeks, from Com- hands and Knees, while gesticulating with | pany G to Company I. patriotism or waving something contin- | 24 Lieut. 1 rd T. Gartmann, uously in the air. Compary I to Company G. On the Place de la Concorde there was a | _2d Lieut. Herschel Tupes, similar scere, and even the playing foun- | E to Company C. tains were utilized as spots from which to te view the procession, crowds standing on For Snle and Partition. them and others in them, utterly disre- ‘ A bill in equity was filed today by Arthur tting in y garding the wetting in their anxiety to get Aum Gheatine aree be as t Willlai : a good view of the idols of Paris. McKinney and others, praying for the sale The rest of the route to the Russian em- bassy was equally thronged, and the ap- | and partition of lot 6, block 7, Ivy City, of the estate of the late Mary’ J. Snowden. plause from the high-priced windows and balcontes was as enthusiastic as that | Attorney Walter C. Clephane represents the complainants. from Coif- from from Company wich their majesties received from the TWO CENTS. If you want today’s news today you can find it only in The Star. |ATTEMPTED MURDER|: A Jealous Husband Fires Three Times at His Wife. ABE MIDDLETON IN CUSTODY An Exciting Chase Over Fences, Streets and Commons. WIFE MAY RECOVER The reports of three pistol shots fired in rapid succession caused any amount of ex- citement in the neighborhood of 7th and C scutheast about noon today. The reports were rade by a pistol in the hands of Abe Middleton, colored, who had made a desper- ate effort to end the life of the woman who only three weeks ago had become the mother ot his child. “Murder,” cried some one in the house, and before the cry had left the mouth of the one who had made an effort to attract attention a crowd had commenced to gath- er about the house. Gertrude Middleton, the wife, who had received a painful wound in the left side of the neck, then managed to make her way to the front street, but she was so ex! ‘ted from the shock that she fell on the front porch. Policeman Elisworth was promptly on hand, and, while he was making a search of the house, the would-be murderer slipped out the door, passing by his wife, and then started to leave for parts unknown. As he passed her he said: I'm going fc Mr. Robb, a re itol stree house, anc : the inj man, doing the best he could fer her husband came out and dep: hurry. The officer went in purs tive and soon had enlisted th he pursuit. Through fences and through back fugitive made his way, until he reached Massachusetts avenue between 9a and 1Wth streets, and there he was cap- tured by Mr. C. . Wilkerson, an Eveniag Star route agent, and turned cver to Po- Hceeman_ Y. who was only a few feet away. This offic had joined in the pr sult: wh rd that the fleecing m had committed murder. The Injured Woman. “I shot her, she was Charlie.” While the exciting pursuit was going on, the injured woman was removed to Provi- dence Hospital, and there the doctors were urable to locate the bullet without making a complete examination. They thought, however, that the piece of lead had become in the fleshy part of would not result fatally, ed to being oper- ated up: uisitive about the course the doctors woula pursue. Jealousy caused the crime, and the man had indulged in a little liquor, in order to put him in condition to fire the weapon. He is a laborer, twenty-six years old, and is employed at the Washington Brick Ma- chine Company's works in Northeast Wash- ington. This morning, when he went to averk, he left his wife and child at home. His brother C , who lives in the same Instead of working home about dinner and when he went in the kitchen he said the prisoner, too familiar with my because brother imbedded the neck, and time, saw his wife and child and his brother Charlie. The woman, who had, un come the wife of the jealous. nfortunately, be- minded man, the baby, and his brother was washing Charlie was cating dinner. Going upstairs, Abe got his revolver and returned to the kitchen, and without a mo- “s warning the three shots were fred wife. She dropped the baby when the third bullet from the pistol struck her and ran to the door, while her brother-in- law, badly frightened and excited, made an effort to get out of the ay. Terrtbly Jealous. The house in which the shooting is at 701 Tth t, at the southeast corner of the two sirects. It is a two-story frame structure and all the afternoon has been visited by crowds of curious persons who anxious to learn something of the dy Abe Middleton, the pris been an inoffensive Hee knew, for urred ner, had always n so far as the po- he had never been arrested for any offe more serious than an or- ainary order. But his home life it ts said was not so pleasant. And this was all because of his being so jealous minded . He had made rep i threats his wife's life, but she = brother, who lived hem, is an industriou: hbors do not belie us charge made against him by brother who is now under azrest. vhen A nt in the house today there certainly nothing wrong, but, enraged ause of jealousy and inflamed with ky, he probably could not see as others could and probably imagined he had some cause for using his weapon, His brother upon learning the reason he assigned for the shooting said it was ridic- ulcus for him to have even imagined such a thing, for certainly there had been no improper relations existing between his sister-in-law and himself. The charge against the prisoner is at- tempted murder, and this charge will not be changed unless the woman dies. At the hospital late this afternoon the doc- tors could see no reason for believing the woman was in immediate danger, and there is reason to believe she will recover. Althought the prisoner says he shot at his wife, the police think it was his intention to kill his brother also, but he had to flee from the house so soon that he was afraid to atiempt the second life. The infant was being cared for by friends of the Middle- tens this afternoon, and will probably be sent to some institution pending the re- covery of its mother. a CONVENTION OF Washington Working for the Next Gathering. EVANSVILLE, Ind., October 6.—The first biennial convention cf the International Barters’ Union was called to order this morning at 9 o'clock in Central Labor Union hall, and the delegates welcomed by Mayor Hawkins. The union embraces bar- bers in the United States and Canada, ani the meeting will last for several days. Heretofore meetings have been held an- the one last year being the seventh annual and was tin St. Paul. ‘Thirty-clzht siates are represented at the The chief quesiion of interest at this convention will be the agitation in favor of lMeensing barbers. San Francisco, Washington and Memphis have strong delegations working for the next meeting. BARBERS. —_— Occan Steamship Arrivals, NEW YORK, October 6.—Arrived, Mo- hawk, London. BREAKWATER, Del., October 6.—Passed up, steamer Indiana, from Liverpool. NEW YORK, October 6—Arrived, Am- sterdam, Rotterdam. ‘CERTIFICATES RECEIVER'S Mr, Schoepf Wants to Issue Them for the Maryland and Washington Road. To Complete the Construction of the Line—The Sums Needed and ‘Those Expended. Receiver W. Kesley Schoepf of the Mary- land and Washington Railway Company to- day petitioned the Equity Court for author- ity to complete the road, and that for the purpose of so doing he be authorized to issue and seli receiver's certificates to the amount of $75,000, they to be first ilens on all the property of the road. Mr. Schoepf states that a right of way has been acquired from 4th street and Rhode Island avenue to the District line, and that the Baltimore and Catonsville Construction Company agreed to procure the right of way and build the road over the whole route authorized by Congress for $450,000, the same to be completed and operated on or before March 2, 187. The Baltimore and Catonsville Company, says Mr. Schoerf, has proceeded so far in the matter that’ the completion of the road can be done at the expense of said sum— 5.000. But that company, further explains the recelver, has recently become financially embarrassed and has been placed in th hands of receivers. Therefore, he believ that there is no reasonable prospect of an immediate resumption of the work by that pany or its receivers, and he says ths he is authorized to complete it the charter of the road will be jeopardized if not forfeited, and the expenditures so far made, $189,757.61, will be lost and the si curity of the bondholders and stgckhold-rs swept away. Mr. Schoepf says"he is fa- miliar with all the requirements of the work, &c., and is confident he can complete it within the time required by law. The road, when completed, will be, in his opin- ion, ‘a valuable and essential line in th important electric rai in course of con- struction by the Columbia and Maryland railway between Baltimore and the Distri line, and after a conference with the ri ceivers of the Baltimore and Catonsville Company he is assured that the receivers of that company will consent to abandon all its claims to complete {t and will con- sent to his completion of it. FUSION ARRANGEMENTS. Result of Democratic and Populistic Co-Operation in Twenty-Six States, ‘The result of the fusion a far between the democrats and is co-operation in twenty this number the populi ements £0 populists xX states. Out of S get sixty-eight electors. The division made in these states is shown in the following table: Dem Dem.Pop. California 5 Nebraska -4 4 1 rado Cone teat! mech In Colorado the silve ans have ore vote not In the foregoing table. The me party has a vote in North Carolina West Virginia the populists have in- dorsed four of the democratic electors and put two of their own men on the list. It is not exactly a fusion. Two of the demo- cratic nominees may be withdrawn later. It is not likely that fusion will be arranged ip many other state: An idea, therefore, of the vote Waison may get In the electoral college can be obtained. It is said by popu- list managers that all of the votes gi the populists here will vote for Wais They say the silver electors and m democrats will vote for him in addition to this number. Deducting from the forcgoing list what put down as the doubtful or con- republican states of California, Connecticut, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jer- Pennsylvania and Wi a, and Watson has only twenty-nine vote: left which are anyways sure for him either in the election or cle: THE Mr. Davis Accepts Mr. Hutchins’ Con- ditions in a Letter Today. Mr. Henry E. Davis has accepted Mr. Stilson Hutchins’ terms of proposed joint debate in the following letter: Washington, D. C., October 6, 1896. Stilson Hutchin: our corre 2 by I accept your variation of my invitation to cuss the question of the free coi eof ver, and will meet you, if e, on the evening of Frida 16th t. at 8 o'clock, at such upon such tern and the like, as may respective repres “or my part-in the arc ‘ou to Se Non-partisan Sound Mone address is corner 7th and I west, this city. Respectful HENR _— To sHow place in this cit as to division of ettled upon by our CAUSE, Hearing Set for Receiver’ kington Ratlway Application, Judge Cox today ordered that the parties Interested in the matter of the equipment of the Eckington and Soldiers’ Home and the Belt Line Railway Companies with com- pressed air motors show cause, if any t have, October 12, why the petition of 1% celver W. Kesley Schoepf for authority to so equip the two roads shall not be granted. ‘Also, why the receiver shall not be au- thorized and empowered to issue and sell receiver's certificates, with which to ob- tain the required funds. At the hearing on the 12th instant it is ex ected that the mi- nority stockholders of the two roads, who are reported to be opposed to the ri in the matter, will formally present their objections. ee COLORED ODD FELLOWS. A Four Days’ Convention Opened at Indianapolis. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., October 6—The natienal convention of the Colored Grand United Order of Odd Fellows met in Ma- scenic Hall, this city, today for a four day seesion. Four hundred delegates were pri ent from every state and Canada. Mayor Taggart delivered an address of welcome end James F. Needham, deputy grand mas: ter, of Philadelphia, respended. Only rou- tine business was considered today, and hereafter the sess' will be secret. Th: reports of the officers will be heard tom« rew. The order has 20,000 members, all of whom are colored. Sa es Sole Beneficiary. Maria Adams, the widow of the testator, is named as executrix and made sole bene- ficiary by the will of the late Robert S. Ad- arms, dated June last, and filed today. oS Everything Quiet. ‘The Indian bureau has received a tele- gram from Tuskogee, Indian territory, where election trouble was feared, soy'rg that the counting of the votes is progress- ing and that everything is quiet. THE ABERT BUILDING Investigating the Fall of the Wall During the Storm. FITZGERALD INQUEST HELD TCDAY Conflicting Evidence as to the Strength of the Structure. THE SAME SHARP QUESTIONS —— The coroner's inquest to Getermine the re- sponsibility for the death of James Fitz- gerald, who was crushed in the ruins of the Beatty building, 1213 Peunsylvania ave- nue, demolished by the fall of the west wall of the Abert building during the storm Tuesday evening, was begun at 11 o'clock this morning at the sixth precinct police station. The inquest was postponed from Saturday afternoon last, when the jury, consisting of Messrs. Charles A. Langley, Eernard Kopf, J. E. Bromwell, George W. Van Syekle, Louis C. Shilling and John F. Key, were sworn and viewed the body. The scene at the inquest today was quite out of the ordinary, so far as such pro- ccedings are usually concerned. A score or more of well-known local builders and con- tractors were in attendance, as well as sev- eral prominent business men. Mr. Beatty Was represented by Attorney C. A, Bran- denburg; Mr. Finley by Attorney H. AL Davis. Attorney for the District. Thomas was also on hand. Mr. Wm. Stowe Abert, Mr. Charles L. Beatty, Mr. Finley, Mr. Kelly and Architect Glenn Brown occupied seats In the room. Four stenographers made a record of the proceedings. After the usual preliminaries had been concluded, the first witness to tesUfy was Mr. Charles R. Taylor. He described the A View of the Wreck. finding of the body of Fitzgerald, its situa- tion and surrounding circumstances and the removal of the remains from the ruins. At his own request Mr. Wm. Stone Abert was next called. He ts the owner of buildings 1209 and 1211 Pennsylvania avenue, he sald, and then went on to state that in selecting an archi- tect to plan the building at 1211 Pennsylva- nia avenue he used the uimost care, and firally determined on a man with an un- questioned reputation. Witness said he gave instructions to the architect to plan @ building of unusval strength. Mr. Abert recited the names of the contractors who were engaged in the construction of the building.. The pians of the building were submitted to the jury. The beams of the building were secured by anchors, said Mr. Abert, notwithstand- ing the claim that photographs of the ruins showed no such safeguards. The witness declared that he had exercised unusual care in selecting the contractors to do the work on the building. As soon after the occurrence of the calamity as possible, said Mr. Abert, he requested the building in- spector to order an investigation, in order to protect his own property and that of On receiving orde from the bulld- ing inspector to go ahead with the work, he did so. Mr. Abert explained his reason for excluding persons from the building, except those authorized to enter. Mr. Glen Brown’s Testimony. Mr. Glenn Brown, the architect of the Abert butiding, was next called. Before proceeding he stated that as he was an in- terested party, and if he was to be ex- ciuded from the hearing, he desired to be represented by counsel, as were the other interested parties. “No one fs accused of any cri Attorney fer the District Thow * replied Phese ntlemen are not het They merely spectator: 3ut they are asking questions,” stated age y will not be permitted t “The do coron: o fur- and sald Mr. Davi merely as “I wish to state, ‘that I am not here I am here to lcok party whose p. and who has, therefore, an it proceedings. If w been dama rest in th are not to be permitted to look after our interests I shall with- position is similar to t of Mr. "added Mr. Brandenburg. “I, too, } withdraw.” = you like, gentlemen.” rs. Davis and Brandenburg, accom- panied by their clients, Messrs. Beatty and Finley, thereupoa withdrew from the room, Mr. Brown, from his plans, described the construction of the Abert building in de- The West Wall. tail. The west wall wes tied with anchors, he said, in a manner which, in his opinion, rendered them secure. The morning after the accident those anchors were found twisted and wrench Mr. Brown explain- ed that he was present at the building every day, and from personal cbservation saw that his plans were carefully followed. He went cn to that the west wall was fourteen inches thick and that the bricks were set In cemet ry mortar. During a reside entcen years in this stated Mr. Brown, he never be- fore saw such effects from ‘a wind storm. The results at the Abert building demon- strated a strain of 224 pounds. In gtv- ing his theory of the accideat Mr. Brown stated as his belief that a vacuum had been fermed over the low buildings on the west of the Abert structure, and the cesulting suction pulled over the w: The fall, he said, was, therefore, caused by snezion on the outside, the pressure of expard'!ng air in the inside vf the uflding. The windows were closed by cotton bag- ging. A report of the weather bureau, showing