Evening Star Newspaper, February 8, 1897, Page 2

THE EVENING STAR, MO NDAY, ‘FEBRUARY 8, 1897-12 PAGES of the several markets to lay off and mark fm convenient spaces the several pavements adjoining and bordering on the market squares, which spaces may be used for the sale or exposure for sale of vegetables or other country produce, arid extending the powers of the clerks to fifteen feet of the streets, measuring from the curb line on which suld squares front, shall apply to the south front of Center Market and to the clerk to be designated by the Commission- ers; that the law passed In !871 by the District legislative assembly exemoting irom Hcense rsons bringing marketing to the Destrict.” shall be and remain in full force; and that the said ordinance and law shell be applicable to farmers and truckmen raising produce doing business on the north side of B street north along the south front of the Center Market in said city of Washington. The House committee amended the reso- lution by edéing at the end the following: Provided, That nothing in this resolution shall be construed as extending the boun- daries of the grounds occupied by the Washington Market Company beyond the limits defined in the charter of said com- pany, or as affecting the issues in any pending litigation in the courts of the Dis- trict of Columbia: And provided further, That no charge, license fee or assessment of any kind for occupancy of a space on a market day and the evening previous thereto shall te levied upon any farmer or producer of vegetables or provisions bring- ing the same to market, except ten cents for a single team and fifteen cents for a double team; nor shall any fine or fee be assessed or punishment imposed upon aay farmer or producer for selling at any time within the District during market hours any article of provision or vegetables grown or produced by him and sound and fit for use Some Debate on It. Mr. Blue of Kansas opposed the resolu- tion. He said it would revive a custom of ancient days which would not be appro- Friate for modern Washington. Mr. Shannon of New York explained that It was not to revive a custom but to continue one that has long extsted here and is for the convenience of the peop! Mr. Dockery also opposed the resolution. He was solicitous lest thr resolution creat- ed a new office and a new salary. Mr. Babcock said it would not create a new office. The clerk mentioned in the resolution would not be engaged more than one hour in a year. Mr. Shafroth of Colorado favored the resolution, and was followed by Mr. Mc- Cormick, who also spoke in its venalf. He said a similar custom to the one in Vogue at the Center market existed in New York and Brooklyn, and was antiquat- ed in the sense used by Mr. Blue. The use of the sidewalks by the farmers to display thelr products was a benefit te th= con- sumers. It was in the interest of cheap food, and what is more, of pure food. He hoped the resolutton would pass, Mr. Morse of Massachusetts the floor. “Mr. Speaker,” he said, “‘the remarks of Mr. Blue remind me of a minstrel show I once attended— “Order!” broke in Speaker Reed. “The House must be in order.” Then he added in an undertone, “we do not want to m'ss this. Mr. Morse, continuing, sald the minstrel hag attempted to tell his audience about civil service reform, but had stopped with the remark that he did not understand the subject and did not think his audience did. The market resolution was then passed. The Sale of Poisons. Chairman Babcock next called up Heuse bill 10988. introduced by Mr. McCormick, to regulate the sale of poison in the Dis- triet. Mr. Shannon of New York explained that the chief object cf this bill is to limit to registered pharmacies the sale of 2o'sons and thus prohibit their sale by irresponsible parties to the detriment of the public at large, especialiy of Innocent people, and also probibit their sale to evil and design- ing persons for improper uses. He suid thet in requiring that the poison shall be sold in a three-cornered container the aim ts to distinguish the poison in such a man- ner as will protect the handler from mak- ing mistakes in adm‘nistering the same to innocent people, which so frequently hap- pens. The mere grasn of a three-cornered contatner will warn the handler of the poisonous and dangerous, if not fatal, prop- erties of these drugs, and so protect him from the impending mistake. It is thought that while this sim- may not always prevent mis- will accomplish much toward that result. Another object of the bill relates to the protection of Innocent people from the formation of the opium, morphine, co- caine and chloral habit. Sometimes a per- son wh has experienced the beneficial ef- fects of these drugs, as prescribed by phy- sicians, will seck to have the prescription repeated without the consent or knowledge of the physician, and without any sux picion on the part of the pharmacist taat 1t ia to be used improperly: and this method will te continued—the prescription being repeated agai again without the sus- picion or knowledge of either pharmac'st or physiclan—until the habit has been so firmly established that it can no longer be concealed, and the person has become the incurable victim of some one of these hab- its. While it is not contended that this legislation will arrest the formation of such habits, it is believed that it will go far in protecting many well-meaning and in- rocent people from such danger.” Mr. Baker's Objecti Mr. Baker objected to aconite and bella- dona being included in the list of so-called Poisons mentioned in the bill. He claimed that the bill had been prepared at the in- stance of one certain school of medicine. Mr. McCormick, the author of the bill, aid the other school of medicine had in- dorsed the bill and was in thorough ac- cord with its provisions. Mr. Morse (Mass.) moved an amendment to the bill providing that drugs containing more than two per cent of alcahol should be classed as poisons. The amendment was defeated. The anti-poison bill was then passed. To Prevent Adulteratio: Chairman Babeock next called up House bili 9842, introduced by Mr. McCormick, to prevent the adulteration of foods and drugs in the District. The bill has heretofore been pubitshed in full in The Star. Mr. Curtis of Iowa said the bill was of vital interest to the public health. He ex- plained it at length. He said it was im- possible to tell how much the present law is violated, owing to the small force at the command of the government. Mr. Curtis read a long list of examples of adulteration of food that had been found by the nealth officers. Candy was found to be adulterated with brick dust; acids were sold as vinegar; such a simple thing as cider was adulterated to the extent of 100 ber cent; smoked sausage to the saine ex- tent; cotton seed oil was sold for olive oil, and there were mary other instances just as bad. Mr. Baker of New Hampshire suggested some sinall changes. He criticised different portions of the bill without opposing it. Mr. McCormick spoke briefly on the bill. He agreed that some of Mr. Baker's sug- gestions were worthy of consideration, but he thought the bill was all right as it stood, inasmuch as it had the approval of the best physicians in the District. The bill was passed, with several of the Suggestions offered by Mr. Baker passed as amendments. One of these makes the health officer responsible for the enforce- ment of the law, instead of the inspectors. The bill to compel street railway com- panies to remove abandoned tracks was ext taken up. then took — Farmers’ Alliance Meet Special Dispatch to The Bening Star. RALEIGH, N.C., February &—In the or- gan of the National Farmers’ Alliance to- @ay President Mann Page calls the court to meet at the National Hotel, Washing- ton, the third Tuesday in February, and the executive committee to meet at the wame place February 15. —_———>__ Will Case, The contest over the will of the late Mary J. Smith was commenc+d before Judge Cole in Ctreuit Court No. 1 today. ‘The contest is being made by Effie Smith, a granddaughter, who charg-s that the tes- tatrix was mentally incapable of makipg a will, and that she was unduly influenced by Chas. W. Alexander or other persons The granddaughter was not remembered in the Will, it is said. The estate is a small one. Se His Will Filed. The will of the late Wm. T. Slason, who Sied at the Emergency Hospital the 3d in- stant from the effects of burns, was filed teday. It is dated the day of his death at the hospital. where he was carried for treatment. Annie N. Tilden, an aunt, is beneficiary. made sole . LATE NEWS BY WIRE Searles Explains His Absence to the Investigating Committee. — NORTH RIVER REFINING CO.’$ STOCK He Denies Making $350,000 Overnight. QUESTIONED AT LENGTH pa NEW YORK, February 8—John E. Searles, secretary and treasurer of the American Sugar Refining Company, was on’ hand today when the joint legislative com- mittee on trusts met in this city. Mr. Searles left his home in Brooklyn for Canton, Ohio, last Thursday evening, after having been served with a subpoena, and the committee was disposed at its sitting Saturday to declare him in contempt and take steps for his punishment. Mr. Searles was warmly greeted by the members of the committee. Lawyer Ed- ward M. Shepard, attorney for the sugar company, arrived soon after, and imme- lately entered into conversation with the prospective witness. “Before taking the stand, Mr. Searles,” said Senator Lexow, when some prelimi- narles had been disposed of, “will you please explain tu this committee why it was that you absented yourself on Friday and Saturday last?” Mr. Searles said he received the subpoena as he was on his way to take a train for out-of-town places, and added that he felt it was his duty to at first attend to the business on hand. “I explained my absence to Mr. Par- sons,” Mr. Searles said. Senator Lexow reprovingly told Mr. Searles that a subpoena of the commitiee could not be ignored by the millionaire or by the poor man. “At the close of your testimony, Mr. Searles,” added Senator Lexow, “the com- mittee will pass upon the question of con- temat.” “How ol4 are you, Mr. Searles?” asked Seneto> Lexow. “Fitty-six. ‘Wha: ts your occupation?” Suga> refining business.” “Any other?” ‘Rank president and president of several local corporations, secretary and treasurer of the American Sugar Refining Company.” “Did you hold all the stock of the ‘North Hiver Refining Company?” “I did.” I cannot recall.” “Was not the sum paid $325,000?" “Of that I am not certain.” “Would you say it was $350,0002" “If you have the figures, that possibly is correct.” “The purchase was an individual pur- chase.” continued Mr. Searles, “and had no relation as to the value of the property to the sugar refining company. The circum- stances were somewhat peculiar, and the whole transaction was ventilated in the court of appeals.” By way of refreshing recollection, Sena- tor Lexow read from the testimony given by the witness before a former committee. Mr. Searles gave the stereotyped reply: “I cannot recall,’ to a series of questions propounded by Senator Lexow in regard to purchase ef the North River Refining Company. Senator Lexow read the witness a resolution adopted at a meeting cf the stockholders of the North River Refining Company, held April 22, 1887, favoring amalgamation with the other sugar cor- porations in the United States, and asked Mr. Searles to explain what he knew on the subject. “The matter of consolidation was under consideration at the time, but no definite action had been taken prior to 1891.” Asked as to whereabouts of the com- pany’s books relating to that time, witness said it was his opinion they were in the archives of the subsidiary companies, over which he has no control. Now, you might as well tell us what was paid in the North River Sugar Retining Company case. We are going to have it if it is in this world.” “I have no figures at the present time by: which I could give you the exact figures,” said the witness, who later recailed that the price paid in for the stock of the North River Sugar Refining Company was 3700,- 00. “Is It not true that you made $350,000 over night on the transaction?’ “It is not true. I did not make $350,000 over night in the transaction. “Do you dispute that “I do." “Did you not consider, when you were taking the $700,000 worth of certificates, that you were taking their equivalent in value?” “It would be their value when they be- came a part of the consolidated stock. It was my faith in their ultimate value that induced me to take them.” The witness said that the North River Sugar Refining Company was anxious to get cash instead of certificates, and in or- der to accommodate the company, witness took the certificates off its hands. Witness further sald that the transaction had the acquiescence of the directors and stockolders of the sugar trust. The wit- ness finally said that instead of receiving $700,000 worth of stock certificates from the North River Sugar Refining Company, he received only $595,000. At this stage Stephen Little, the expert accountant, who had been subpoenaed, an- nounced himself, and on explaining to Sen- ator Lexow that he in no wise was con- cerned in the corporation under investiga- tion, was excused. In reply to Senator Lexow Mr. Searles denied that his purchase of the stock of the North River Sugar Refining Company was to crush out the company as a competi- tor in the sugar market. Going back again to the purchase of the North River Sugar Refining Company, Mr. Searles said that when it came to the consolidation arrange- ment one of the dirvctors of the North River Sugar Refining Company objected to the carrying out of the transaction. In reply to another question, wiiness said he could rot say definitely whether or not the actual values of all the siocks taken into the amalgamated trust was less than $20,000,000. ‘Is it not a fact that the $59,000,000 worth of stocks in the sugar trust are only a third of that figure in actual value?” “By actual value, do you mean bricks and mortar?’ inquired Mr. Searles, who finally stated that his mind wes not sufti- ciently clear on the subject. Witness said he had not known the fig- ures in the case, and on being asked by Senator Lexow if they were available, Mr. Searles said he presumed they could be supplied from the books of the company. “How much did the four Brooklyn re- fireries that were shut up receive in cer- tificates?” “I don’t remember the amount.” ——-—-—_ _.. Fight to Be at Carson. CARSON CITY, Nev., February §—Dan Stuart will not be here until tomorrow, but it can be stated that the Corbett-Fitzsim- mons fight will take place in this‘city, the information having been given to the As- c. be a bane who has authority 0 speal ready telegrams engagin, tel and boarding ho aes of the Rocky mountains, as well as a larger number looked for from the Pacitic coast states. ——_—_. Sculptor Noble Released. NEW YORK, February 8.—William Clark Noble, the sculptor, who was charged with grand larceny by Julia Adelaide Price, his — ~ model, sera ae by the ex- amining magistrate today. iiss Price al- leged that he obtained from her $2,000 un- der promise of marriage. <== The Saturday Star By Mail One Year One -Dollar. a a NOS pM OGRE sa at as AE alle C et Si Tela a a Raa oe a RS aE RU lh a eee me ea PASSED OVER A VETO ‘The BM for a Wew Division of a Texas Judicial District. Arbitration Treaty Considered by the Senate in Executive Session— Busin im the House. In the Senate today Mr. Daniel (Va.) re- ported from the judiclary committee in favor of passing over the President's re- cent veto the bill for a new division of the eastern jydicial district of Texas. Being a privileged question, the bill recetved imme- ulate consideration. Mr. Mills (Tex.) said the burden of the President's objection was that the judge of |- the court, the clerk and the marshal op- posed the change. For years the develop- ment of Texas has demanded the change, but every time it was attempted there was the opposition of the court officials who de- sired their convenience consulted rather than the convenienee of the public. And so, in this case, said the senator, the Pres- ident had accepted the views of the court officers rather than the representatives of the people. “It is strange to me,” said Mr. Mills, “that the President does not consult the fifteen representatives from Texas—thir- teen in the other house and two in this— instead of accepting the views of the court officers.”” Mr. Hoar (Mass.) said he thought the senator from Texas (Mills) did the Presi- dent a great injustice in saying he was moved solely by the wishes of the court. officers. On the contrary, said Mr. Hoar, the President took the very strong position that but forty-five cases had arisen in five years in the locality of the proposed dis- trict. That was a very strong and valid objection. The senator thought it was out- weighed, however, by the growth of Texas and its future needs, and he therefore would vote for the bill despite the veto. The Vice President then put the ques- tion: “Shall the bill pass, the objections of the President notwithstanding?’ The result being yeas, 57; nays, 1. The nega- tive vote was that of Mr. Caffery (La.). New a Law. The effect of the vote is to make the Dill a law without further reference to the President, as it was already passed over the veto in the House. A bill to remove doubt as to the power of the Supreme Court of the District of Co- lumbDia to fill a vacancy in the office of dis- trict attorney was reported from the ju- diciary committee, in which committee a nomination for this office is now pending. Mr. Pettigrew (S. D.) sought to have the bill relative to amending the timber culture laws recalled from the President to correct an error. Mr. Hill (N. Y.) interposed the legal point that it was beyond the power of Congress to take a bill out of the hands of the President to amend it on matters of substance. It might overcome the veto power by withdrawing a bill from the Pres- ident when it was about to be vetocd. The resolution went over. - At_1 o'clock, on motion of Mr. Sherman, the Senate went into executive session. Motion for Public Discussion. The first questicn that arose in the ex- ecutive session was a motion by Senator Hill that the arbitration treaty be dis- cussed in open session instead of behind closed doors. He said that it was a matter in which the people were greatly interested and which ought to be public. There was nothing in the treaty or in its discussion that demanded secrecy. He was fcllowed by Senator Gray (Del.), a member of the committee on foreign re- lations, who opposed public discussion. He said that on a matter dealing with foreign governments senators ought to be free and unhampered in the expression of their views, which could only be when the Sen- ate was held behind closed doors. Senators Lodge and Sherman followed Senator Gray in opposition to Senator Hill's motion for the discussion of the treaty in open session. At 2 o'clock the discussion as to whether the treaty should be considered in open session was still in progress. The predicted result is that the motion for an open session will be voted down. THE HOUSE. This was District of Columbia day in the House and there was every promise of a dull session. The Speaker submitted to the House the certification of the election of presidential electors in the several states, transmitted by the Secretary of State. The Papers were ordered to Me on the table, pending the counting of the electoral vote on Wednesday. A resolution was adopted requesting the Secretary of the Interior to inform the House what action had been taken to en- fcrce the terms of the treaty of 1863 with the Navajo Indians, by which these In- dians are required to remain within the limits of their reservation. Mr. Talbott (8.C.) attempted to secure the reading of a resolution adopted by the le: islature of his state expressing sympathy with the struggle of the Cuban insurgents, but objection was made and the House proceeded to the consideration of District of Columbia business. ————_-e—_____ SAW MAJOR McKINLEY. Mr. 0. L. Praden Has Returned From a Visit to Canton. Maj. Pruden, assistant private secretary to the President, returned to the city this morning from a short business visit to the President-elect at Canton. He says he has nothing to tell about his visit, except that it related to the coming change in the executive office. It is understood that he was summoned to Canton by the Presi- dent-elect, and that he carried a personal letter to that gentleman from President Cleveland. Mr. Pruden said he had an interview at Canton with Mr. J. Addison Porter, who will succeed Mr. Thurber as private secre- tary, but that he had nothing to tell about what took place between them. Mr. Porter has gone to his home in Hartford and will probably make a visit to Washington in a short time. It is expected that the President will 1s- sue a proclamation in a few days con- vening the Senate in extraordinary session at 12 o’elock on the 4th of March next, “to receive such communications as may be made” by his successor. This is in ac- cordance with the usual custom at gach! change of administration. —_+e+—___ Government Receipts. National bank notes received today for redemption, $381,005; government receipts, from internal revenue, $750,551; customs, $411,534; miscellaneous, $36,786. os Congressmen Wi Protest. The Tennessee and Kentucky delegations in the House will probably hold a meeting this afternoon or tomorrow to protest against the abolition of the pension offices at Knoxville and Louisville in their respec- tive states. There are many old soldiers living in the vicinities of those two cities, and the delegations believe that the aboli- tion of the offices will be a hardship on these veterans. —— Must Get the President’s Consent. Senator Nelson today intreduced: a bill inaking it obligatory upon foreign cable Eresdent of the United States ‘betore the landing on American soil. +2 _______ : Survey of Chapel Point. A report giving the results of a survey of Chapel Point, Md., was today sent ‘to e House by the Secretary of War. The es- ited cost of a channel on the short route from the wharf to the Potomac ten ig ie t adirais baie ed $53,800; requiring removal yarde of material, the esti- wide, and requiring the removal of | ——— LIMITED “IN NUMBER hod Suppor Takes MEW YORK TROOPS WILL HOT COME Governor cts Veto Any Appropriation'fér the Purpose. ay Inaugural Ball Should MR. BELL GOING TQ CANTON Chairman Charles J. Bell will leave for Cantcn, Ohio, tonight te-extend a formal invitation to President-elect McKinley to attend the inaugural ball. He will also visit Springfield while away and will prob- ably not return to Washington until Sat- urday. Mr. Louis D. Wine and Mr. S. W. Wood- ward, vice chairmen of the executive com- mittee, will shortly visit Vice Pres‘dent- elect Hobart for the purpose of extending to him a similar compliment. The applications for ball tickets are in- creasing in number and. Secretary Fred Brackett is receiving many letters every day from persons throughout the country who inelose money - for tickets, and nearly ell of them require supper tickets as well. A letter was received today from Los Angeles, Cal., inclosing $12 for two ball tickets and two supper tickets. Mr. Joseph H. Manley of Matne was a caller at headquarters. this morning and purchased four ball tickets. . Members of the subcommittees and others restdent in Washington are requested by Chairman Bell to secure their tickets as early as possible, as the number to be sold will be Hmited. Mr. Bell announced today that the number of supper tickets would be limited to 6,000, as the supper rooms would not accommodate a groater number, and that it was therefore advisable for persons to get their supper tickets with their ball tickets. s Gen, Porter and His Aids. Mr. Charles N. Swift, special aid to Gen. Horace Porter, issued a circular Saturday to the New York aids announcing that a special Royal Blue line train had been pro- vided for Gen. Porter and his aids, to leave New York March 3 at 10 a.m., arriving in Washington at 3:30 p.m. Round-trip tick ets, Including Pullman, have been placed $10.50, good until March 8. Mr. Swirt also states that seats opposite the reviewing stand and hotel accommoda- tions for persons going by this train can be secured by addressiig him now. He announces that arrangements have been made to supply aids with anti-slip, band- proof parade horses at $12.50 each, which includes equipments; transportation, care, &c., a like charge, for those furnishing their own mounts, which must go by this train with the others. No provision can be guaranteed for persons not making ar- rangements by February 15. Mr. E. G. Pauling, treasurer of the Mar- quette Club of Chicago, and chairman of its inaugural excursion committee, and Mr. C. U. Gorden, a former president of the club, are in théolty arranging for its visit here in March. , ‘The organization num- bers 800 members, including many leading business men of Chicago, about 200 of whom, accompanied by many ladies, will make the trip in a ‘special traia. Parlors 1 and 12 in Willard's Hotel, overlooking the avenue, have been engaged as head- quarters during the inaugural period. The club will not partici in the parade. The John McKnight: Republican Club of Covington, Kenton ¢ciihty, Ky., will have “) men in line dresged in light. mackin- teshes, dark clothes. and wearing light hots. They witl march’ behind a band, and be under command of John McKnight.” The club will come over the Chesapeake ard Ohio railroad, arriving here the morning of Magch 4. - The New York-Troops. The New York Times has the’ following: “There is considerable doubt- as to the Part this state will take in the ceremonies attending the inauguration of President McKinley. While neither Gen. Horace Porter or his chief of Staff, A. Noel Blake- man, are making complaints as tothe pro- gress of their efforts to have New York creditably represented, it is well under- stood in military circles and among poli- ticians that there is a hitch somewhere. “The legislature has been asked to ap- propriate $15,000 to be used in defraying the expenses of several regiments of the National Guard. When the appropriation was asked it was believed there would be no opposition to it, and that it would find active friends. ‘The amount is only sufficient, according to the estimate made by Mr. Blakeman, to pay for the transpor- tation of 3,000 militiamen from New York to Washington and return, without defray- ing any of their expenses while at the cap- ital. This is Uttle more than one-third of the military representation that Pennsyl- Yanla will have, and is thought to be the smalles: showing New York can properly make. “Thus far it is a fact that no assurance has been given at Albany that the appro- priation bill will pass. There is said to be an undercurrent of opposition to it on the republican side In both the senate and as- sembly. and both Senator-elect Platt and Gov. Black are accused of lukewarmness. The inference is generally drawn in Na- tional Guard circles, as well as among some of the friends of the President-elect, that Mr. Platt is opposed te the appropria_ tion, and will discourage in a quiet way all efforts to give the state a conspicuous part in the inaugural ceremonies. “The republican leaders who want to see the state brilliantly represented will not discuss Mr. Platt's attitude, but several of them have said that if the appropriation ts hot granted they will be heard on the sub- tect. “In the meantime several regiments of the National Guard have decided that they wil not attend the ceremonies unless their expenses are paid, and are disinclined to make any effort to raise the necessary money by subscription among their mem- bers or friends. The TIst, 22d and 7th are among the regiments which have consid- ered the subject in this light.” The article is in error regarding the 7th Regiment, as that command has at no time considered the question of coming to Washington. It can be authoritatively stated by The Evening Star that the rea- son the bill to pay transportation expenses of the New York troops to Washington has not been pushed at Albany ts hecause Gov- ernor Black announced to several members of the legislature that he would veto it if it was passed. Executive Committee Business. Chairman John W. Thompson of the finance committee reported to the executive committee at its ting Saturday night that $42,215.14 had Been pald in by sub- seribers to the guarantee fund, of which there was a balance om'deposit of $39,216.41. ‘The remaining inst: nt of subscriptions will be due from contributors February 15. ‘The executive commi: approved the con- tracts with Victor t for furnishing band music for the ftzugural ball and the Friday and Saturday dncerts, with Frank Hanvey for me bull § the music stands in the pension bulldf¥gcourt and with H. I, Gregory for equipping the temporary kitchen in which thj supper will be prepared, with the fiecessary ranges and other appurtenances,” < 5 ‘The recommendatiéh of Chairman H. A. Willard of the parks and reservations com- mittee, to enclose fe eace monumeft at the foot of the Capitol and the Lafayette statue at Pennsylv: “avenue and Madi- son place with fen was adopted. The fences will be prettily decorated and will prevent Spee from climbing on the statues to see t) ‘The action of the railroads in refusing to extend the time Hmits of wears inaugura- as 8 the committee of their intentton to take part.in the parade Was 6,665. . Col. Cecil Clay, chairman of the military to the navy, the Friday the governors of states, ators and representatives in Congress the choral coneert Saturday night to Chairman of the civie committee rted that the total number of men nging to chubs, other than those of the Republican League, which:had notified and the committeé, announced the coming of thir ty-three organiaations, numbering 13,653 men, exclusive of the regular United States troops and the District National Guard. Quarters have been secured for 11,565 men belonging to eighteen commands. The press committee requested that badges be furnished newspaper men 80 as to allow them to go through the lines on inauguration day, and this will be done. The Railroad Side of It. A prominent railroad representative in Weshington told a Star reporter today that It was unfair to attribute to the time Iimit put on railroad tickets any falling off in attendance. At the last inauguration, he said, the Pennsylvania railroad com- pany’s figures show, 97 1-2 per cent of the inaugural visitors loft Washington before March 8 The tickets are good for use by any one leaving Washington on or before the 8th. The limit, he sald, was the result of an agreement by the trunk lines and was not due to the action of the Pennsyl- Vania read. It was fixed, he sald, becaus> otherwise the railroad companies would suffer corsiderabdle loss of revenue through scalpers. THE QUARREL DENIED Judge McComas and Senator-Elect Welling- ton Both Talk. Their Talk at the C pitol Wan En- rely Friendly—Jadge McComas im the Cabinet. In conversation with a Star reporter in reference to the versions published of a reported interview between himself and Senator-elect Wellington, Judge McComas said: “I have held several conversations with Mr. Wellington this winter, but all of them were of a friendly character, the last quite as much so as the first. I did not talk with Mr. Wellington and Dr. Booze in the corridor of the Capitol, and, in fact, I have not seen Dr. Booze during the past year. “The statement is false on the face of it, for I would not have suffered any one to address me in the manner reported without swift and proper reply. “I am bound to assume that Dr. Boose, whom I have not seen for a year, and Mr. Wellington, with whom I have each time conversed in private, either when he came to meet me or when I went to meet him, will denotnce this fabricated interview as false in general and in its details. I never heard Mr. Wellington or any other person else make any one of the unfounded state- ments attributed to Mr. Wellington in the publication.” Regarding the discussion in which Mr. McComas’ name was mentioned for a cab- inet position, the judge said: “AH my friends know that I am very agreeably occupied with my duties on the bench, and that I ought to consider well before leaving them for the cabinet, but there is, of course, no occasion for me to consider the subject. The 4th of March is near. We will all be pleased with the cab- inet which Mr. McKinley is evidently se- lecting without dictation from anybody. I have hoped and still hope he may select a good man from my own state. We have a number of them there, and the people of our state, including myself, would be grat- ified if President McKinley should select any one of them. “A Httle good humor, a little judgment and a little patience would be helpful, per- haps.” Mr. Wellington’s Statement. Senator-elect Wellington is quoted as sa ing to a reporter at Cumberland in regard to his meeting with Judge McComas: “Our talk was of a confidential character, yet altcgether friendly, and did not treat of matters of interest to the public. It is true we referred in an indirect way to questions which !n the future may be of public interest. Some people are always trying to make it appear that we have a big quarrel on hand in the republican party here in Maryland, when the nak truth is there 1s no quarrel. We vre dwell- ing in harmony.” —_-____ RESENTED A PUBLICATION Ex-Representative Moore Attacked on the Streets of Memphis. MEMPHIS, Tenn., February 8.—This morning, on Union street, one of the most prominent thoroughfares of the city, Hugh Brinkley, a wealthy ard prominent citizen, and at present one of the police commis- slonera, assaulted with a cane and serious- ly injured ex-Representative Wm. R. Moore, a prominent merchant and a widely known republican. The trouble grew out of the issuance of a circular by Colonel Moore in which the honor of Mr. Brinkley was brought into question. ——_ Germany Declines. BERLIN, February 8—The Frankfort Zeitung correspondent at Constantinople telegraphs that Germany has declined the sultan’s request to send officers and finan- clers to reorganize the courtry as being incpportune. France and Belgium, the dis- patch adds, have also declined. ——— King’s Daughters and Sons. Special services are to be held this week by the District of Columbia Branch of the International Order of the King’s Daugh- ters and Sons. The first service will be held this evening at the Church of the Covenant, when the quarterly meeting will take place. Tomorrow evening the service will be held at Mount Vernon Church, end Wednesday evening at Gun- ton Temple. . __—— Ocean Steamships Arrived. NEW YORK, February 5.—Arrived: Thingvalla-Stettin, Columbia, Genoa. —-—__ Bought All in Town, FALL RIVER, Mass., February 8.—M. C. D. Borden of New York has purchased to- day 750,000 pieces of print cloths, regular weaves, at 29-16 cents. This is the entire stock of regular goods held in this city. —.__. Grain and Cotton’ Markets. Farnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co., bankers and brokers, 1427 F st., members New York stock exchange, correspondents Messrs. Ladenburg, Thalmann & Co., New York. SSS mage PEP es al 73 % 72h ‘Corn—May. 24 2 pd 23%: a Bel gett iy Bs a 16 720) 7.80 382 Bez | 3.92 3.02 392 3.92 4.02 4.02 se oe 633 486 690 6.28 696 7.00 702 7.04 —_.__. Baltimore Markets. FINANCE AND TRADE|MONEY For THE PooR The Charity Ooncert Netted a Handsome The Disquieting Political News From the East. EFFECT OF TRUST INVESTIGATION ‘The Weather Brings Added Suffering to the A@icted—The Contri- butions Today. Washington Advices as to the New Tre charity concert given Friday after- roon af the National Theater will net Tariff Bill about $1,000 for the police poor fund, which, coming at this time, will be a god- os send to the destitute and affiicted of the city. The boxes and reserved seats at the GENERAL MARKET REPORTS | concert brought in about $700. All the re- ‘ eS turns are not in, and it is hoped that any Persons holding tickets will make prompt returns. The police sold tickets amounting to $800.80, making the total receipts, in round numbers, $1,000, The expenses werd practically nothing, everything having been donated, The money will all go int¢ the hands of the police department, and will be expended by the lieutenants in re. leving distress. The lieutenants give or- ders for focd and fuel on stores, which are paid at headquarters, in this way provid- ing a perfect system of vouchers. The following letters will explain themselves: Thomas C. Noyes and others, Committee. Gentlemen:—I have to thank you for your donation of the proceeds of the recent charity concert, to be used for the relief of the poor, and for the confidence reposed in this department as a distributing agency. With best wishes, WM. G. MOORE, Major and Supt. Met. Police. Thomas C. Noyes, esg., Chairman. Dear Sir: formation of the committee charge the charity concert, at the instance of Mrs. Noy: cash and unsold tickets whicn came into the hands of the police. tickets received for sale at 30 ‘cents each................ $1 To 1,762 tickets sold at 50 cents each... Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. NEW YORK, February 8.—Lower prices in the London market and the position of the trusts now under rigid examination had a depressing influence on values this morning. The apprehension manifested in the foreign market was ascribed to dis- quieting political news from the east. Be- yond the customary sentimental influence of varying political conditions, there would seem to be no occasion for alarm in the European markets. The czar's illness is seriously considered in some quarters, but can scarcely be ac- ‘cepted as an excuse for liquidation. Money continues abundant at the principal for- eign money centers, but rates are reported te be a shade above last week's level. The arbitrary business methods disclosed in the examination of Sugar officials and their principal rivals have, not unnaturally, failed to attract popular approval. Therc is no precedent warranting the belief that the present Investigation will deitast per- manently from the value of shares com- monly xrown as representing an equity in a “trust."" There is, however, a well de- fined fear that having escaped the letter of the law in the past, the spirit of anti-trust legislation may now be applied with un- usual vigor. The 2 per cent decline in Sugar certifi- cates may be credited to local conditions ard to Washington advices reaffirming. all that has been previously said as to the probable provisions of the new tariff bill. A rumor that the particular schedule had been reached at today’s session of the com- mittee resulted in sharp attack, which established the lowest price of the day. The subsequent denial of the rumor attracted some covering, but buying of a more sig- nificant character was noticeably lacking. The decline in Sugar cause] a sympathetic decline in all parts of the Mst, Dut in most instances the concessions were only frac- tional. The véTume of business was small and reflected no increase in the outside demand. The sentiment of the street is more opti- mistic than otherwise, but confidence is only expressed and not applied practically. The money saved from the hazardous ex- reriences of last year cannot be lured into similar risks by the mere removal of the original fears. Something more positive must be offered as an inducement. Better times are believed to be ahead, but knowledge and not belief is to be the incentive to the next really important rmovement. Tariff revision will help the advance, but only after the revision and ite results are assured. The declines meanwhile should be neither frequent nor material. Inaction would seem to be natural, and, therefore, lMkelv. The present Congress cannot be looked to for relief in any form; its final adjourn- ment may consequently attract a demon- stration reflecting the prospects under its successor. The several properties in which special forces are operative were neglected, owing to the unsympathetic condition of the gen- eral market. The Northern Pacific issues were given good support, however, from time to time, and are looked upon as rey resenting a class of securities likely to he- come conspicuous in the next active move- ment on an ascending scale. —_>__ FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. 1 herewith transmit for the “4 in Balance due committee... 5 By_ tickets returned to committee (736) at 50 cents each To cash as stated...... To cash donated to ticket selle1 Total receipt ist precinct 24 precinct. 3d precinct. 4th precinct. Sth precinct 6th precinct 7th precinct Sth precinct 8th precinct Headquarters. Total... $890.80! I return as vouchers for the sales the certificates of the several police Heutenants verifying the above, also 736 unsold tick- ets. Too much praise cannot be extended those who projected and carried out this enter- tainment, which will afford relief in a large number of deserving poor cases. Very truly, RICHARD SYLVESTER, Member of Committee. Relief Work. This morning’s downfall of snow brought to the offices of the Assuciated Charities large numbers of applicants for relief, all eager for supplies of food, warm clothing or foot covering and fuel. "A motley group they made, these applicants, men and wo- men, most of them colored, with baskets of varying sizes on their arms, huddled to- gether discussing the hardships of the sea- son and their own misfortuncs, and pa- tiently waiting their turn to be heard by the officers of the association. The sce at the main offices of the Associated Char- ttles on G street was characteristic of those around the six division beanch offices of the organization in scattered portions of the city. Demat.ds for relief from those worthy of assistance were unusually heavy last week The resources of the charity organizations have been severely taxed and contributions of meney, provisions, fuel, clothing or any- thing else of which the poor are in need will be cheerfully received. A meeting of the central relief committe has been called by Judge Cole for Wednes- day afternoon at 4:15 o'clock in the room of the beard of trade. Judge Cole has rn cently received a letter from Surgeon Gen. Sternberg referring to the housing of the poor. This letter will be considered at Wedresday afternoon’s meeting. The following are the opening, the highest and the lowest and the closing prices of the New York stock market today, as reported by Corson & Macartney, members New York stock exchange. Correspondents, Messrs. Moore & Schley, No. 80 Broadway. Open. Low. net ee 18% 18% | “In Lis leiter, Gen, Sternberg proposes that en 1M 88h | a mecting be called under the Joint auspices lore joa" | of the central relief committee and the Civic Center, to bring before the public the question of sanitary dwellings for the poor, and especially the proposition for the or- ganization of a sanitary improvement com- pany, upon the basis recommended by the subcon mittee having charge of the mat- ter. These recomendations were recently published in The Star. It is suggested that Dr. Gould, the author of the volume published by the commis. sioner of labor on “The Housing of t Working Peopie,” be invited to address the meeting, giving a general account of what bas been done in various parts of the world and of the financial success of companies organized for this special purpose.” Fol- lowing Dr. Gould, it is suggested that Ho ee Bishop Satterlee be mvited to speak ©: pecially of the conditions existing in th city, and of the necessity for action on th: part of the citizens of Washington. It will be remembered that Bishop Sa:terlee, who is a member of the subcommittee of the central rellef committee, whach has been investigating this subject, together with Gen. Sternberg, chairman of the subcom- mittee, recently made a personal investiga- ticn into the alley situation, in the course of which they visited ssveral of the most populous and notorious alleys in the city. The proposition is made that at the pub- lc meeting suggested Gen. Sternberg pre- sent the plan for the organization of a sanitary improvement company, and call for subscriptions to the stock of the cem- pany. A number of subscriptions to this company have already beea obtgined from Prominent persons. While nothing definite has been Gone in the way of acting upon these suggestions, it is generally believed that at the meeting Wednesday the proposition will be adopted, and that the two organizations referred to, the Civic Center and the central relief com- mittee, will act in concert in the effort to General Electri« “Iinols Ceitral Lak *Ex-iiv. 23. secure a well-attended mass mecting of 2 ——>—_—_ citizens, at which addresses will be made Washington Stock Exchange. on the subject. Sales—regular call—12 o'clock _ m.—Ameriea: Sectety of Friends. Gra 100 noun ‘ Gun’ Carstage, ‘10y "at ZF center aoe" at arumtle |The first of a series of meetings under 3 cents; 100 s 100 at 87 cents; 100 at 79 cents; 100 at RU cents Lanstoa Monotype, 10 at 6%; 5 at 6%: 25 at OX: 20 at O%; 25 at 6% After call—Pnenmatic Gun farriase, 300 at 80 cents. Washingt District of Colambia Did. 20-year turd Gs, is, 1901, Surremey, 131 eurceney, 111 3.650, funding, 112 ‘arked, = Bonds.— Met: . itan Ke ton Kallroad 63, 85 bid. Columbia Railroad Gs, rs tM, 118 paked. Washington Gas Company ee . ‘ashipgton Gas 4 , 113 bid. Chesapeake oe Se, 100 bid. American Seourity and ” ist 6s,” 108 bid. W @s, 108 bid. a, 108 bid. the auspices of the local Society of Friends for the discussion of charitable and phitan- thropic work was held last night in the Friends’ meeting house on I street. Mr. Thomas W. Sidwell presided. Secretary George 8. Wilson of the Associated Chari- ties made an address on the duties of the citizen in relation to philanthropy. He ¢x- pressed himself as to promiscuous giving to applicants on the streets, but up- held the work of organizations ax of last- ing benefit, for, he said, they not only re- leved present suffering, but provided for future comfort. Mr. B. T. Janney said that about 300 peo- ple gave all that was raised for the poor people during the last cold spell. He com- mented upon the fact that out of a popula- ticn of 300,000, about 500 people were the only sutacribers to the needy and suffering. He deplored the fact that the Associated Charities could not be supported in us ef- g; ry ih : i i a E “i i h i! a r people from allowing themeeclves to eee into a condition to need help in the winter. The association was able to keep only two ladies at work last summer, not belag avle to raise the funds to pay any more, but the good results obtained through <heir the association, he says, Fy i ee (3 F fy ue i i. 1 i : fi f at i z 3 g nih MN i