Evening Star Newspaper, December 12, 1896, Page 2

LATE NEWS BY WIRE Trial Trip of the Revenue Cutter Gresham, aia ere ea Silver Men Advised to Cease Pub- lic Agitation. ag TRAGEDY IN THE BOWERY Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. CLEVELAND, Ohio, December 12. new revenue cutter Gresham was given her official trial today. The test will consume ten hours. She will make a straightaway trip for 100 miles. It is expected that twenty miles an hour will easily be made. If the Gresham maintains a speed of 16 knots an hour, steers well, develops 2,000 horse-power, have her pumps work satis- factorily and hold ber own under a work- ing pressure of 1 pounds in her bollers, she will be accepted by the government. ‘The contract price is $147.8), but when comp! the Gresham will have cost nearly $200,000. ——s STOP SILVER AGITATION. Advice of Chairman Lane of the Na- tional Bimetallist Committee. SAN FRANCISCO, December 12.—Charles D. Lane, chairman of the national bimet- allist committee, has issued an address, which is in part as follows: “While we as bimetallists still adhere to the conviction that there can be no per- manent relief to the people based upon the single gold standard, we at the same time regard it as a duty enjoined upon every citizen to do everything in his power to as- sist the President-elect In every effort to promote the welfare of the people by any policy which he may consider will accom- esult. S end we earnestly advise all our 1 coadjuters throughout the < to suspend active agitation on the subject of free coinage of silver any further than a simple mobilizing of the free silver clubs throughout the Union and the keeping up of the club rolis for future ser- ice. If it can be demonstrated by actual rvice that the theories advocated by the ublican party in the recent election will ring to the people the proposed relief, every bimetallist in the United States will be as free to acknowledge his error as he was candid in supporting his principles ia the past campaign. But, if on the contrary, we are furnished only with broken pledges and the old makeshift of issuing bonds in the vain attempt of keeping up our credit by running farther into debt is again re- sorted to, we promise to renew the strug- gle until bimetallism shall become an ac- omplished fact in the United States. ‘As national chairman ef the bimetallic perty, I call upon all of its forces through- out the United States, regardless of party affilfations, to accept the result with dig- nity and fornearance and to join in uphold- ing the hands of Major McKinley as Presi- dent of the United States and to support him in all of his efforts to increase the prosperity and well being of the citizens of this republic, but in no manner to abate ir earnestne: in the cause of free coin- ge, so that when it MH again be nec- essary to assert the principle we may be in better condition from the standpoint of ‘ganization than was possible in the re- cent struggle.” HE WENT ON WITH THE GAME. Walling Listens Unmoved to the An- nouncement That He Must Die. FRANKFORT, Ky., December 12.—The court of appeals today reaffirmed the de- e‘ston of the lower court at Newport, Ky., sentencing Alenzo Walling to be hanged as the accomplice of Scott ‘kson in the murder of Pearl Bryan last January. “It is ely that the date fixed for the ex- ecution of both men will be about the anni- versary of the murder or early in Feb- ary. The affirming of the lower court will in all probability lead to a double hanging. Svch has been the expectation of Sheriff Plummer and the other county officials. When the death warrant shall finally reach Newport orders will be given by the sheriif or courty commissioners fer a double scaf- teld in the jail yard. The trap for both men will be sprung at the same instant. When the news was told Walling he was piaying card; with Scott Jackson ani Robert Laughlin. The latter is to be hang- ed January % for killing ris wife and niece. Walling was indifferent and not surprise He insisted he had nothing to say, and claimed the points just won 4y him in the game. Then he urged them to proceed with the game. ————— TRAGEDY ON THE BOWERY. Edward MeCarthy Stabbed on Chat- ham Square. NEW YORK, December 12.—Edward Mc- Carthy is at a hospital in the city dying trom the effects of nine knife wounds. Albert Farrand. a truckman, is held by the police on suspicion. McCarthy was picked 1p In the Bowery by a policeman sum- by Farrand, who said he did not know how McCarthy came his hurt. | Later Me¢ y said that he was stabbed by Michael Feiey during an altercation in Chatham Square. The police are search- ing for Foley. oo THEY ws PEACE. Striking Dockers Adopt Resolutions Favoring a Settlement. HAMBURG, December At meetings today the striking dockers adopted resolu- tions in favor of coming to some arrang: ment with the employers. A conference between the strikers and their employers will decide upon the composition of a board of conciliation. CALLERS ON McKINLEY. The President-Elect Was doors. ANTON, Ohio, December 12.—Many call- ers interviewed Maj. McKinley this morn- ing, keeping him closely indoors. The most prominent caller during the morning was ex-Adjutant Gen. Howe of Kenton, Ohio. Mr. Samuel J. Randall of Philadelphia, son of the late ex-Speaker Randall of Pennsyi- Vania, was also a caller. Col. Hower of a member of the 23d O. V. L, cKinley’s regiment. had a pleasant talk with the President-elec — - RSUADE BRADLEY. Ke] SENT TO PV Chairman Hanna Urges Prompt Call- jon, Special Dispeteh to The Evening Sta LOUISVILLE, Ky., December 12.—Attor- ney General Taylor today arrived from Washington, where he held a long consul- tation w Chairman Hanna on the sena- torta! situation im Kentucky. When Col. ‘Taylor reeched the state capital he at once ealled cn Gev. for two becurs. Bradley and with him Mr. Taylor brought a mes- sage from Mr. Hanna to the governor urg- ing him to at once take action on the sen- atorial race, as a Kentucky republican Sen- @tor was needed to pass tariff legislation in the Senate during the coming extra ses- sion. Mr. Taylor went to Washington to rep- reser. the commonwealth in a case before the Supreme Court. He had made arrange- ments to be sworn in as a practicing at- torney in that court, but after a confer- ence with Chairman Hanna turned the case ever to Col. Hendrix, and came home to see Gov. Bradiey. It is believed, however, that Bradley wili persist in following the course he has a»nounced he intends to pursue. Governcr Bradley yésterday mde the following statement: “There will certalrly be a special session called. It will be called at such a time as I consistently believe proper. Not one’ day before nor one day after. The responsibility is mine, and heace I hava the right to will ex- ercise my discretion. : = = 4 0. BRADLEY.” BONA-FIDE CERCULATION. A reference to the statement be- low will show that the cireylation sworn to is a bona fide one. It ts easily possible for @ news paper with an elastic conscience te swell its legitimate circulation enor mously, in order to Geceive adver~ tisers, by sending out thousands of papers to newsstands, which are re- turnable, and which are in fact re- turned, but nevertheless are in- cluded in what purports to be an honest statement of circulation. Intelligent advertisers, however, Judge by results, and bogus circula- tions don’t give them. The family circulation of The Star is many tnousands in excess of any other Washington paper, and is be- Heved to be fully five times that of our afternoon contemporary. Circulation of The “Evening Star.” SATURDAY, December 5, 1896. 34,186 MONDAY, December 7, 1396. TUESDAY, December §, 1896. WEDNESDAY, December 9, 1896. THURSDAY, December 10, 1996. FRIDAY, December 11, 1996... ‘Total....... ~--181,527 I solemnly swear that the above statement rep- Tesents only the number of copies of THE EVEN- ING STAR circulated during the six secular days ending Friday, December 11, 1996—that is, the Aumbef of copies actually sold, delivered, farnish- ¢d or mailed, for valuable consideration, to bona fide purchasers or subscribers, and that none of the coptes so counted are returnable to or remain in the office unsold. J. WHIT. HERRON, Cashier Evening Star Newspaper Co. Subscribed and sworn to before me this twelfth day of December, A. D. 1896. GRENVILLE A. WHITAKER, Notary Public, D. C. DIPHTHERIA CASES. Three New Patients and Quarantine Noten. Yesterday afternoon Health Officer Wood- ward received an anonymous communica- tion making complaint that a pension of- fice clerk in whose house there is a case of diphtheria had been going to office and that his children had been on the streets as usual, but no attention was paid to the communication, for, although there may be @ case of the disease in his house, he may not be quarantined. Under such circum- stances persons who do not come in con- tact with the patients are not quarantined. A comnuunication was also received from the Interior Department making inquiries when a clerk in whose house there was a case of the disease, would be able to return to her office and the reply was that there Was not a case of the disease in the house mentioned. Today there were three cases of the dis- ease reported, and seven cases were re- moved from quarartine. REPORT Is IN. Completing the Labors of a Naval Court of Inquiry. The naval court of inquiry, of which Captain Coffin is president, charged with the duty of investigating alleged irregulari- ties in the business methods of the quar- termaster’s department of the marine ccrps in this city, has completed its labors and submitted its report to the Secretary This investigation was instituted at the request of Maj. Lowry, quartermaster, in order to clear up certain business trans- actions in his office relative to the award of contracts for laundry work. The court spent several days in its investigation and took considerable testimony, a complete copy of which accompanied its report to the department. The record of the court is now being re- viewed by the judge advocate general of the navy, which officer will submit it, to- gether with his views thereon, to Secretary Herbert for final action. In case the report shows that any of the civilian employes of the quartermas- ter’s office have transgressed their official duties the Secretary of the Navy can dis- miss or discipline chem without the neces- sity for further proceedings. ee What Mr. Teller Says. In conversation this afternoon, Mr. Teller safd positively that he would not commit himself to any line of policy at this time. He said it was too early to do this, and, when asked what he would dy in the next Congrese, simply remarked: “I have not set been clected to the next Congres: —— Push Cart Venders. Yesterday afternoon the police of the first precinct made a move against the Push-cart merchants on 7th street and made nine arrests. A small boy, who was selling candy from a table, was also ar- rested, and this morning two arrests were made for occupyirg the sidewalk in front of the market before 7 o'clock. Judge Kimball heard the cases today. The merchants, as well as drivers of ve- hicles, are continually complaining of ob- structions caused by these dealers, and the latter have been warned, and some of them arrested several times. Charles Brown, the boy who had the table, was fined $1, and Peter Chicorias and George Caruga, for having their carts on the sidewalk before hours, were similarly fined. James Pappas was fined $10 in one case and $3 in another. Joseph Constantine and James Sacka, who were in court for the first time, were fined $3 each, while Sperro George, Geo. Constantinople, George Pappas and Thaddeus Chicortas were each fined $10. In the case of John Lunn a fine of $5 was imposed. ———>— Applies for Divorce. Nellie E. Caton today applied for divorce from Jchn W. Caton, to whom she was married here August 15, 1892, one child being born to them. In support of her petition Mrs. Caton charges her husband with cruelty, intoxi- cation and adultery, algo charging him with deserting her and their child in April last. Her husband, she says, is now living with his parents at Turnbull, Fauquier county, Va. Mrs. Caton asks for alimony, counsel fees, the care and continued cus- tody and control of the child, and for per- mission to resume her maiden name of Morrison. She also prays that the defend- ant be restrained from interfering with her or with the child, Attorney Alexander H. Bell represents Mrs. Caton. eee Stopping Assaults. “I am going to stop these assaults in the District of Columbla with deadly instru- ments,” remarked Judge Miller this after- noon in the Police Court, “if I can possibly bring about that result. Therefore, I shall send cases to the grand jury on the slight- est excuse, and even if the implement used is an ordinary brick, It is sickening—these broken heads we see here every ” These remarks were made in connection with an application for a reduction of ball in the bee of naee Mesoc) coleret ar- rested for assa mnie Wallace, fee = the Biron frueeany evening it cutting wenty-eight times with a table knife. Mason has not yet had a hearing, being held in jail in leu of $500 ball ——_— Major Moore’s Denial. THE EVENING: STAR, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1896-24 PAGES. DIED IN-DESPAIR $2,000,000, Commits Suicide, WAS A GRANDDAUGHTER OF PULASKI Robbed, Poor, Alone and Suffering From Disease. ONCE A CLERK HERE NEW YORK, December 12.—Josephine 8. Jarocka, a niece of the General Pulaski who fought in the war of the American revolution, and was killed at Savannah, Ga., committed suicide by poison at her home in Brooklyn today. Madame Jarocka was a claimant for $2,- 000,000, which, it is said, her famous grand- uncle had advanced to the United States government to aid it in prosecuting the war of independence. She had, according to her story, been robbed of the papers which established her .claim, and was obliged to take a government clerkship in Washington, from which, however, she was dismissed by Cleveland in his first term. Since this she has had a terrible struggle with poverty, and was finally re- duced to selling papers. For some time she has been entirely de- pendent upon charity. Madame Jarocka wrote to The Washington Star in a hope- less strain, and intimated that she intended te ccmmit suicide. It was in accordance het this threat that she killed herself to- iy. In November there came in the mail of The Evening Star the following letter: Dear Sir—When this note reaches you I will be dead. Having been robbed by two of the richest governments of the world and obliged to live by the charity of the poor, which, at least, I hoped to repay. To live longer this way would be fraudu- lent, consequently it remained to me only to end my life. You were very kind to me, and I am sorry that I am unable to repay for the kindness of these friends whom I offended. I pardon those who tormented me during twenty-four years, as I desire that my Maker shall pardon me. Yours respect- fully, MRS. J. S. JAROCKA. This “letter, dated November 18, with an inquiry as to the condition of Mrs. Jarocka, was forwarded to W. J. McKelvey, chief of police, Brooklyn, who on the 24th of No- vember, replied as follows: Mr. McKelvey’s Reply. “Dear Sir: Yours of the 19th instant had been received, and in reply I have respect- fully to inform you that Mrs. J. S. Jarocka, residing at No. 44 Smith street, this city, is about fifty years of age, claims to be a Russian countess and the grandniece of Gen. Pulaski, who was killed at the siege of Savannah, Ga., in 1781. “She also claims that the government of Russia sent two millions of dollars to this country subsequent to the death of Pulaski, and that by right it belongs to her, and that the United States government still has the money. She is demented at times, and her peculiarities are well known. “Very respectfully, “WM. J. MCKELVEY, : “Superintendent of Police.” Found Her in Reduced Circumstances The officers found Mrs. Jarocka living at 44 South street, Brocklyn, in very veduced circumstances, and dependent alriost en- tirely on the charity of neighbors. She said she told the police she had not com- mitted suicide, and did not intend to do so. She had formerly kept a newsstand in front of the Brooklyn post office, and her face and figure were familiar to thousands. The police were astounded to find the newswoman was a real countess. Mrs. Mc- Auley, the woman with whom she lived, said she had known the countess for twenty years. The story Mrs. Jarocka told Mrs. McAuley, which her lawyer, Marcus Ot- terberg, said wes.true, was that Mrs, Jarocka was the grandniece of Gen. Pu- laski, who fought with Washington during the revolutionary war. She has worked for years to get an al- lowance from the government, but was dis- appointed. Mrs. Jarocka was appointed to a clerk- ship in the War Department during the Ar- thur administration. When Mr. Cleveland came in she was dismissed. —_—————_ SENORA CIRUJEDA AT COURT. the Queen Regent ’s Achievements. MADRID, December 12.—The queen re- gent today received in audience Senora Cirujeda, the wife of Maj. Cirujeda, who commanded the Spanish troops in the en- gagement near Punta Brava, in which An- tonio Maceo was killed. Her majesty con- gratulated the major’s wife and promised the royal protection for the major’s eldest son, who accompanied Senora Cirujeda. The queen also promised to pay for the boy's education. ————— Electric Light Officers Elected. At the regular meeting of the board of directors of the United States Electric Lighting Company, held today, the follow- ing officers were elected and committees appointed: President, A. A. Thomas; first second vice president, James L. Norris; vice president, Dr. Thomas O. Hill: retary, Seymour W. Tulloch; treasurer, John W. Macartney; cashier, Edward 8S. Marlow. Executive committee—A. A. Thomas, chairman; James L. Norris, Dr. Thomas O. Hills, Chas. Werner and Gen. W. H. Slater. Auditing committee—Geo. W. Gray, chairman. Special committee on remodeling plant—A, A. Thomas, chair- man; Seymour W. Tulloch, James L.- Nor- ris, John Cammack. Finance eommittee— Gen. W. H. Slater, chairman; John W. Macartney. Real Estate at Auction, Ratcliffe, Sutton & Co., auctioneers, sold yesterday at public sale part of lot 1, square 197, fronting 25 feet 4 inches on L street, between 15th and 16th streets, running back 182 feet, to a twenty-eight-foot alley, im- proved by a frame house on the front of the lot, and two brick houses in the rear, to Samuel Bieber, for $2.10 per square foot, Thomas Dowling & Co., auctioneers, sold yesterday at public sale lot 5, block 25, sub- division of the Palisades of the Potomac, to E. 8. Johnson, for $2,200. faeces Serious Accident. This morning about 10 o'clock there was @ collision between two vehicles on Nichols avenue, Anacostia, which resulted in the serious injury of Benjamin Mosher, eighty- four years old, who has been driving the mail wagon between this city and Oxon Hill for several years. Charles West, driver of the other vehicle, was not in- jvured. Mr. Mosher was injured about the head and body. He was taken to the office of Dr. Pyles, where the doctor attended him, and he was afterward sent to Provi- dence Hospital for treatment. He lives at Oxon Hill. oe Mr. Piper’s Death. Coroner Hammett made an investigation today of the circumstances attending the death of T. W. Piper, who died at the Emergency Hospital yesterday from in- juries received by a fall in King’s court, as published in yesterday's Star, and gave a certificate of death from accident. The deceased, who was about sixty years old, haa been employed in the treasury SOME BAD CASES. Judge Kimball Deals With Charges Out of inary Run. “The court to be fairly flooded this merring with ts,” remarked Judge Kimball today, a¥ he disposed of hobo after hobo, “I cannot reeell a Gay since I have been on the bench "that I Save had to deal with such a vicious array of cases. “Why, pedéstriatis must have been accost- ed] right and, left Jast evening, and,” the court added to a’ Star reporter, “I intend to impoze suth sefitences ‘as will keep the beggars off the streets until after the in- auguraticn,”” ; Perhaps the mést atrccious cese of the day was that in/which John M. Freet, a well-dretsed middle-aged man, figured as defendant. For,.gome reason, not very fiear, the information filed against Freet charged vagrancy, but it was decided later to take the mar before Judge Miller for assault. ‘ ‘To the vagrancy charge he promptly Pleaded guilty, and turned back, prob- ably thinking that he would escape with the customary sentence uttered by the clerk, “The court fines you $5.” It was not to be so, however. “I arrested this man about 7:30 o'clock last evening,” said Policeman Newkirk, “on Pennsylvania avenue near 4% street, accosting a little girl, who is well known to me. I saw him speak to her, and she also made complaint to me. She will tell your honor about it.” Pearl Mays. an exceptionally pretty little golder-haired girl, not over twelve years of age, took the stand. “I was riding along the sidewalk last night,” she said, “and that man kept following me for about half an hour. At last he stopped me and put his hand on me and said he would give me ten dollars if I would go to an alley with him. “What reply did you make?” asked the court. “I said, ‘Go way, you bad man,’ and then I went after the policeman.” “What have you got to say?” inquired Judge Kimball, sternly, of Freet. “I don’t know anything about this, your honor,” replied the man. “I have been on a spree for two weeks and have no knowledge of what I have said or done.” “You are responsible for your actions while intoxicated,” said the court. . “You are fined $200, with six months in the work- house in defaul As Freet retired his place at the rail was taken by Charles Stewart, a man with gray hair afd beard, and Judge Kimbail again demonstrated that he will show no ieniency toward those who offend in the direction of indecent exposure. Mrs. Ottoway Golden and Mrs. Annie Coehran appeared against Stewart and tes- tified that yesterday he visited Cissel's alley and conducted himself in a most re- velting manner. 2 “One hundred dollars bonds, or -four months in the workhouse,” ruled the court. Charles Jones, an Alexandrian, visited the city yesterday. He was corraled by Policeman Estes for indecent exposure, aad was sent to the workhouse for fifteen days. eee ens Dr. Conaty Returns to Worcester. Rev. Dr. Conaty, the newly appointed rector of Washington University, arrived at Worcester, Mass., from Washington Thursday night. He will preach his fare- well sermon as pastor of the Sacred Heart Sunday, January 10, and return to Wash- ington the following week. He is to be given a reception by the faculty and stu- dents at Holy Cross College Monday even- ing, and later in the month will be gtven a banquet by citizens of Worcester in Me- chanics’ Hall. ae HIS LNHAPPY LOT. A Fat Policeman Who Never Has Wind to Blow His ‘Whistle When He Needs Help. o From the Chicago Record. Officer ‘Seffel is orie of the biggest men on the force. It has been intimated that if the examiners, six years ago, had sus- Pected how patrol duty would have agreed with him they wouldn’t have recommended him. In fact, it has come to be said of Sef- fel that he is gradually acquiring a girth which will one day make it impossible for him to approach an offender close enough to put the “come alongs” on him. Officer Seffel’s- beat must necessarily be hameless, but ft ts in a populous section of. the clty where ‘the occupations of many residents will not bear close scrutiny. Thus, in general, the officer has no diffi- culty in keeping awake. A few evenings ago -Officer Seffel: was standing on a street corner tapping his trousers leg with his baton, when two men, struggling, pitched out of g doorway Just behind him. One of them was so in- tent on “smashing” the other that he did not see the officer; the second man had al- ready been so badly “smashed” in both eyes that he couldn’t have seen him if he had tried. Just as Seffel made a grab for the collar of the man with the active right hand the fellow saw the blue coat and brass trim- mings. He let go of his victim, and, whip- ping around the corner, started down the side street, with Officer Seffel in pursuit. The fugitive was already half-winded by the struggle, or Seffel would not have stood @ ghost of a show. As it was, he was gaining in distance in proportion that he himself was losing in wind. In Seffel’s district nobody assists an off- cer in making an arrest. The officer is lucky if the crowd which always gathers doesn’t interfere. Seffel finally overhauled his man, but he showed unexpected resistance to arrest. The crowd had closed in, penning the two men up, and there they struggled, while the crowd howled with delight. Officer Seffel grew desperate. Freeing one hand, he began to rummage into a deep pocket, holding on to his prisoner with the other. Finally, with a desperate effort, he jerked his hand out of his pocket. He hada po- Nceman’s whistle in it, but he didn’t have wind to blow it. His captive was polling at him, and sev- eral times he got the whistle between his lips; but each time his eyes only bulged in silence. And cach time the crowd screamed with laughter. Even the prisoner was beginning to see the funny side of it, when a patrol- man from the next beat. ran up and took charge of him. “Dot's right,” says Seffel, in telling the story; “those bolice whistles are no goot. Vhen I wor AG haf do plow it vonce, and vhen lon't haf vhin it vhas bedder I fal! on ‘im.” fae —-o+—___. Government Bonds, Quotations reported by Corson & Macart- ney, bankers. Currency 6 Currency 6 Furnished by W...B. Hibbs & Co., 1421 street, members Slew, York stock: e: correspondents Mesars. Ladenburg, Thal: mann & Co., New. York. tehison...... |. Baltimore & Ohio. FINANCE-AND TRADE Speculative Inertia Was Particularly Conspicuous Today. DEMAND FOR PAYING SECURITIES Extra Session of Congress Re- garded as Certain. oe ecccccces. PUFF BOXES. Sterling stiver, gold Uned top—cut =~ $3.75 full slze—from....... J. KARR’S SONS, . AVE. re ee GENERAL MARKET REPORTS Special Dispatch to The Brening Star. NEW YORK, December 12.—The specu- lative inertia which has characterized the week's transactions at the stock exchange was particularly conspicuous during to- day’s short session. Traders sold a few stocks during the opening hour, Reading being especially active during this period. The Granger shares hesitated noticeably during the first half of the session, but subsequently gained a few fractions on the evening up of traders’ contracts. ‘he de- mand in a majority of instances originated in the room and consequently reflects no . . ° . ° « . : . : . . . PS OCC CCC CCC CeO eee © eeeete eee eee eee esses + r - Te ° significant change in conditions. = —OPEN EVENINGS.— : ‘The week has developed a good demand — naan ° for all classes of bonds and dividend-pay- 9 . ing stocks for investment account. No op am Ss : noteworthy speculative enterprises have 5 : been undertaken, and had they been prices Ps would searce!y have been improved in the I I I IS | . : process of thelr execution. : The assurances of congressional inaction : on all subjects of national importance are —Appears every day now—full of timely 2 too authentic to be disregarded. An extra suggestions for appropriate, useful s session of Congress is therefore conceded pny as being a certainty during the early Sus ating ~ satel Gr osc spring, and the questions to be considered are not, in their debatable stage, encouarg- ing to business interests. The necessity for the extraordinary ses- sion is conspicuously apparent, and a high- er speculative level and such necessity can- not be maintained coincidently. The real owners of securities are not willing to dispose of them around the pres- ent level, and this refusal to sell must sooner or later embarrass the depression interests now short of the market. Should the outstanding shert interest be covered it is unlikely that the demand would cease with the purchase of the last hundred shares necessary to complete deliveries. Money is plentiful; interest rates reflect the dictation of the borrower rather than the lender, but, notwithstanding all ‘his, only a minimum demand is reported from speculative sources. The times cre not en- couraging to new risks. It may be easily proved by the returns from certain sec- tions of the country that a few securities in leather, celluloid, glass, etc., give you an unlinited choice of articles— big apd Uttle—from the cheapest. up to the most elegant. Desk Sets, in monkey, saffron and crushed calf leathers, in- $6.50 cluding inkstand, letter, pen wiper, paper cutter, pa- per and envelcpe rack, stamp box and writing pad Handsome Triplicate stirors, $2.50 with either leather or cellu. TQ Jold backs, bevel edge mir Picture Frames in metal, some - in gilt, heavily lacquered and well polished, very pret- should, on merit, sell higher than they tily gotten up.............+ close today. It is equally true that the sources from Atcmizers of every descrip- 25c¢c. which such purchases are to come are in thon, handreds of them, with doubt as to the wisdom of immediate ac- To very few duplicates In the tion. When idle money comes into the aa market the theories now advanced favoring improvement will be given a practical demonstration. Professionals are In absolute control of the situation. Were the times right such domination would not extend beyond the opening hour on Mondzy. As things are, the will of the few is likely to govern for an indetinite period. The patient operator, however, will not overlcok the weak points that are sym- pathetic only. The weekly statement reflects an increase of $14,559,000 in deposits, the bulk of which is undoubtedly due to an increase of $11,. 000,000 in loans. The increase in lawful money, mostly legal tenders, makes up the balarce of the gain. The increased deposits reduce the reserve $806,050, but the banks are practically as strong as last week. These steady increases in loans are due largely to the heavy loans made on long sterling last week, and which were not re- flected in the previous statement. A con- siderable portion of the borrowed money has gone into commercial operations, but the stock market is’ not likely io reflect the result of such investments until after the new year. Writing Tablets, in seal, calf and alligator—the handsom- est Ine of these popular Xmas gifts you've seen..... Writing Portfolios, in all the styles, very nicely gotten . . . . . . . . . . . . . Py . . . . ° . Py . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ° . . . . . . . . PIELERERELEREPE TELE LITTLE LLL LLL LLL LLL t seeccce Tables Loaded With Xmas Cards and Calendars. * Greater care in the ing—snd_ more elaborate erpparations have resulted in our having one of the very finest exhibits of Cards oe Se FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. The following are the opening,the highest and the lowest and the closing prices of the New York stock market today, &a ~eported by Coreon & Macartney, members New York stock exchange. Correspondents. Messrs, Moore & Schiey, No. 80 Broadway. Open. High. Low. Close. : * and Calendars in the city. Every conceivable yeni rey ey yo : Lithographs, "Etchings, — Embossed Poet, Musician and Author Calendars— and, ‘In fact” you'll be sure to find you’ want and at just the price y pay. Ballantyne, Stationer, American Sugar.... American Sugar, Pfd. American Tobacco. . American Cotton Oil. t what lke to Bay State Gas... Canada Southern... apeake & Ohio. Cre Se Lous Chicago, B. & Q... Ghicago& Nortt western. icago Gas... CM. & St. Kaui C. M, & St, Pani, Bfd. Chi R. 1. & Pacttic. Consolidated Gas, Del., Lack. & W. Delaware & Hudson... Den. & Rio Grande, Pfa. General iieciric Ulinois Central. Lake Shore. . Bookseller, it National Lead Co.. National Lead Co., Pt New Jersey Central... New York Central Northern Pacific.. 428 Seventh. SORESEROLES OSS SE ESE OO SO OSOS > Shedd’s, 432 9th St. y ‘For 75c. buy here a beautifully Decorated LAMP GLOBE. We have them of all styles and prices, from Be up—the largest stock in the " EF Don't fail to call—these are big values. Gilt & Onyx Tables. Banquet & Tabie Lamps. ? It wen seers 0 sennch the city over Southern Ry., Pfd....-/) 99°" “29°” “39°” "39" wen 2 @ more ac- Phila. Traction, Seen Heautifal rahe ewe ae then) of the LATEST STY! it prices LOWER THAN EVER. Texas Pacific. Gnion Pacific. crBig luctions “in a lot of YS Lestner CHOICE BRIC-A-BRAC. a z tees s SHEDD #4 Wenern Ss. Bro., Silver... GAS FIXTURES 432 oth St STOVES, Ero Washington Stock Exchange. | agesepoeesooovccosooesoeens Sales— lar call—12 o'clock m.—Capital Trac- tion, 30 aba. ‘Metropy itan Hallands 0 at Tho, BETS ES SESS ‘ashi jon Gi al i. Peo ¥ e Insar- a7 pet Rt Usa datenae en |/50° Hassocks. ¥ lergent ino 5 a te Moo: ngpes ib At 0%; 86 at Oi. "After oall—fan- | } iere;s, am excellent gitt ston Monotype, 8 at OK. “Capital ‘Traction, 30°20 |] (ee gre Ma ese “District of Columbla Bonds, -20-rear fund Ss, 108 ene. coe ¢ td. 0-year fund Os, gold, 110 tid. Water stock | / {hale weary fect ‘This 7s, 1901, currency, 110 bid. Water stock 7s, as08, reduction of 0c. Hus- currepey, 111% bid. 3.65s, funding, currency, 1 y focks to 85e. gives you = tid grand chance to secure a rouiitgglianeous Bonds. Metropolitan Rattroad 3a, | ), Sinpnenh enken tetas tan Rallroad conv, | (! by it! | Big values for the money in our Carpet De- partment, ton Rallroad Gs, road = 111 bid, C7 Open evenings until Chrtetmas, begionin, Monday, December 34 A few Price Hints From Gerome Desio’s Retiring Sale. shoppers contempla ti tv Ritts cur line should i and complete. At ance while The hints of the many sp ‘ saving opportunities which await your coming ‘Timepieces, half price. Fine Slay Otte Clocks, made ‘ny "the Met clock maker ir the world, to be closed out at exactly half their original price jebrated Imported German Clocks, very handsome. Also to be clowd out at half price. Beautiful Glass Tea Caddies, sterling sliver top, Which were marked $10, are now peeenben $7 Su 2 prs. Handsome Drop Eat . very first-water brilliant, valued to be closed out below cox, ‘The Cut Glass Tea Caddies Which were marked $15 are viz: $750. Store for rent. Fixtures for sale. Gerome Desio, 1107 F St., North Side. del2-70d Xmas Gifts NK. TWO DAYS’ SPECIAL OF- FERINGS OF SUBSTANTIAL CHRISTMAS PRE S. MONDAY and TUESDAY, Dec. 14 and Dec. 15. 50 pair English Tapestry POR- TIERES, 5 colors. Worth $5. Spe- cial Monday and Tuesday, $3.65. 200 6-4 Tapestry TABLE COV- ER Usuai price, $1.50. Two days’ price, &5c. 250 Wilton Velvet Rugs. Worth $4. RINK’S price MONDAY and TUESDAY, $1.80. 100 PARLOR LAMPS, 25 styles, Rochester burner. $4 Lamp. Spe- cial MONDAY and TUESDAY, $1.95. 50 Brass and Onyx TABL A $5 value. Special 2 days, $3.95 25 LADIES’ WRITING DESKS, in oak, birch and mahogany finish. Cheap at $6.50, RINK’S 2 days’ price, $4.85. ; to COUCHES, upholstered in heavy tapestry, spring edge, well made. — Special MONDAY and TUESDAY, $565. 50 Solid Oak TABLES, 24x24-in. top, with lower shelf, well finished A regular $1.50 Table. ‘Special Monday and Tuesday, 98c Hundreds of other articles suit- able for Christmas presents at the lowest prices, CASH OR CREDIT. A small deposit will secure any ar- ticle you may wish—to be delivered when you are ready. Lansburgh s Furniture Rink, Y- Ave., Bet. 13th and 14th Sts. t wT Christmas ' Groceries. ) owl necd for Cake and . Lats of Delicacies, Note our way of 5> g We always make them lowest. Cooking Raisins....3Ibs.. 25¢. Cleaned Currants......Ib.. 8c. )) New Citron......,....Ib. .12}¢. $ Muscatel Raisins. -Ib.. ge. J Cluster Raisins........Ib.. 1§¢. ) Mixed Nuts..... -Ib. . 12$e. g | eee 5 -Ib. . rage. Mincemeat ........3Ibs.. 25¢. 4 Flavoring Extracts... bot.. roc. ) J.T. D. Pyles, }) j4l2 4tb st. we. ) FIVE | 0, 34,204 Mé. ave, ae, STORES. > 1904 7th st. mw. ‘Washington and Monroe sta., ‘Anacostia. at I $I « ‘ ( BS ( $ ( ( bs | ( The Boston Variety Store will be open for business every evening until Christmas. de12-2t SESSSSSS SO SSOSE SOS EO HSE HOE. Magnificent Xmas Gifts. FURS. Their rich, a ance, ther warmth and. appear- comfort, ‘over ordi: nary. Wraps, muke them very dear ever Grand Purs cost Millinery “Cut.” | ‘We don’t walt until the last of prices on this sea- sos’ intest effects ia Slllinery. "We cut now—and cut generously, too! Gome to ns when you want anything im the Mill be A handsome year 0 ope Seen eenapea ot Fur Collarettes and Capes at very low to ‘woman. but little HERE. We're closing out all, ea READY-MADE FURS BE- — Low q —oenees ‘A store full of bargairs. SAKS FUR CO., Cor. 13th and G sts. Sevccserseteccsocooccsosss ALMOST EVERY ONE Bera dane ete! oe TE at #5