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2 THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, MAY 25, 1897—14 PAGES. gating committee, relative to the refusal of Mr. Havemeyer to answer the questions. Tae introduction of the documentary evi- dence cbjected to was passed over for a time, in order to allow the defense to ex- amine it. And the introduction of other ence of that kind wa. suspended for 2 that certain Senate witnesses might testify and return to their duties. The First Witness. | The first witness called by Mr. Davis was Harry R. Cunningham, the Senate file clerk, who testified that the original of the s} poena served upon Mr. Havemeyer is miss- ing. Counsel for Mr. Havemeyer, however, made the testimony of the witnesses un- necessary by admitting that he was duly subpeenaed and that he responded in an- swer to it W. C. Prentiss, a member of the local bar, who acted as a stenographer for the was next called as a witness by the ttorrey. While he knew that one Havemeyer testified before the committee, he could not identify the de- ndant as that person. Mr. Prentiss pro- uced his original notes ef Mr. Havemey- er’s testimony before the committee, and was proc! ng to read them in detail when Mr. Johnson objected to that portion of his client's testimony which set forth that the Senate's sugar schedule in the Wilson bil! was much more favorable to the defendant's company than that in the H w bill. not That, submitted Mr. Johnson, pertinent to the issue, which is s whether the defendant refused to answer rertain question, which, the government tlaims, was proper and pertinent. Judge Brad'ey said he could not see that answers of the defendant referred to Were pert'nent, and at the suggestion of Mr. Davis the matter was deferred until later In the case,he irsisting that he should show just what Mr. Havemeyer answe: jn order to sustain the allegations in Indictment. Mr. Prentiss Excused. Mr. Prentiss was excused from the stand, and disirict attorney called Sten “apner Robert L. Miller. Mr. Miller also said he could not identify the defendant as the Henry O. Havemeyer, a part of whose testimony he took during the com- ation. The witness, how- t the committee witness, Havemeyer, was asked a certain a 1 he refused to answer. Read- ing from his original notes of Mr. Hav ntlty of the defendant, Mr. the que: -emeyor i to answer, the one set out in the ray a Witness. tor George Gray of Delaware, the chairman of the Senate investigating com- mitt . Next took the witness stand. He said he did not know the defendant, but said that a Henry O. Havemeyer did testify before his committee, and the sena- tor gave in substance the question set out in the indictment 2s having been asked the deferdant, and said he refmsed to answer it. Senator Gray also stated that the re- fusal of the defendant to answer resulted in three differeat reports by the committee to the Senate, and on cross-examination | Mr. Johnson was proceeding to show that ate took no action on any of the Mr. Davis objected, con- 1: it was immaterial whether the dor did not act an any of the Mr. Johnson replied that, under the de- cision of the United States Supreme Court Chapman case, such a thing might wn in defense. The object of the | explained Mr. Johnson, was to | not only the com- | ‘nate. was in doubt right of the committee to ask the at issue. bjections Overruled. Judge Bradley overruled Mr. Davis’ ob- jection, and Mr. Johnson, reading from a report of the defendant's testimony before mittee, showed that Mr. Have- r stated that he knew of no contribu- by his company or by any member of it for national campaign pur- boses or to influence the election of any | ates senator. United St ay also stat ed, in reply to Mr. ler the impression d question was put to nator Allen of the com- was a difference among the 's of the com P as to thi y of Senator AHen’s question, sa or Gr but upen Mr. Davis’ not allo to state what opinion w as to the re! of Senator Allen's que er to a question put Senator Al- dant at the next he committee, he ad no dont amittee authorized him to pro- ion. suid Sen best recol- now is that ¢ by a vote + directed the question to be asked that Mr. Havemeyer wer it. Court Takes a Recess. ay lefi the stand at 1:20, was taken until a few minu of leaving the stand he said that nection served him aright Mr. Stified that company contributions for political cam- paign purposes to the natioral committees. The def, addes at lant had also said, Senator Gray that he made no ay individual con: ibutions made 1 al purp © beoks of u ong, was Mr as brouxht Elverton mR. ‘ up from jai is servirg a sentence of thirt commissicn of the same which Mr. Havemeyer is charged. Mr. Chapman on the Stand. Davis s of eight days of afinen welcomed by a number ty bore thi ction to inquiri by the govei Senator W alse a member of the tgating committee. He was to fully identify the de- O. Havemeyer wh committee, and as the efused to answer the question in — TO RESUME FOOT BALL. writies May Allow the Cadets to Piny the Game. indication that will consent to a resumption of #il games betweep the cadets of avy and Naval Academies, whic last adm’! eis every 3 sretaries Lamont and Herbert vund that the games interfe-ed dies of the cadets and aroused admirals. Although the matter yet been finally considered by Sec- sand Alger, the present heads naval and military establishments, own that neither of them is averse the academy tea:ns to meet ron the gridiron, as was dore last administration discontinued t Secretary Roose- vho 's a great lover of athletic sport ing an tive interest in this matter, sames between the soldier and sailor will be revived this fall if he can ring it about. In his opinion the contests, instead of ‘ng a detriment, will be of sreat advantage in the training of the young men who are expected to fight the battles of their country in the sto come ‘ary Long told a Star reporter this afternoon that no conclusion had been yeached in the matter, but so far as he personally was concerned he was in favor of having the boys come together on the foot ball field SS VON TAUSCH SHED TEARS. aries 1 the ft BS kn of ©. Assis wntion of the Trial of the Ber- Hn Police Chief. BERLIN, May 25.—The examination of Herr von Tauveh, the former chief of the Secret political police, who is charged with Con four-fold perjury and treason, was con- tinged today. Von Tausch wept during the course of the proceedings. He! nt, his skin being slightiy pallid. j |LATE NEWS BY. WIRE |McLAURIN Special Session of New Jersey Legis- lature Called. 1G CORRECT ERROR IN THE RECORD Governor's Nominations Confirmed Except Case of Joseph Rice, HO IS A GOLD DEMOCRAT ea ee tess ‘TRENTON, N. J., May —The special session of the 1zZIst legislature was calied together at noon tcday. Governor Griggs submitted a message to both houses, in which he called attention to the error which has made the special session a neces- sity and recommend the passage of a new Lill providing for a special election on Sep- tember 28, for the purpose of passing upon the constitutional amendments. The gov- ernor in his message said there were no other matters calling for action on the part of the legislature to which he needed to call attention. Senator Voorhees introduced a bill which {rectifies the much discussed error. It be- came known as Senate bill No. 1. The bill will pass both houses under suspension of the rules. No cther business will be trans- acted, with. the exception that the senate will hold an executive session to confirm several nominations. Governor Griggs sent to the senate the names of the new members of the separate boards of managers of Trenton and Mor- ris Plains Asylum. During the recent ses- sion a bill was passed dividing the state into two asylum districts, and providing that the single board then in existence should continue as members of the new boards. The new members of the Morris Plains board are David St. John, Bergen county; James W. Smith, Passaic county; Andrew J. McBride, Sussex. The old mem- bers ef this board are George Richards, Yr. James M. Buckley and P. Farrelly of Morris county; John C. Eisele of Sussex and Romeo F. Chabert of Hudson. The hew members of the Trenton are Joseph Rice of Mercer, U. Neison Stokes of Bur- ington. Cornelius 3S. Hoffman of Somerset, Benjamin W. Andrews, Gloucester: Henry S. Baldwin, Middlesex: Joseph F. Vidwards of Atlantic. The old members are G. E. W. Brown and John Taylor of Mercer. Appointees Confirmed. At the senate’s executive session this af- ternoon the nominations of members of the asylum boards were taken up and all were } confirmed, with the exception of Joseph Rice, to whom Senator Barber objected on account of his being a gold democrat. The nomination of Rice could not be acted upon urder the rules until tomorrow, and as tne | senate will adjourn this afternoon it is un- | derstood that Gov. Griggs will appoint him ad interim. The house is aw: till in session and ts naving rm discussion over the Voorhees ju- ions amendments. e of the members want both amend- | ts adopted at the same time, while | others want them acted upon separateiy. It is said that the members are pretty | evenly divided on the question. _ N THE diciary and biennial se GERMANY way. Will Not Act With garding Pea CONSTANTINOPLE, May 25.—The col- lective note of the ambassadors of the | powers on the subject of the ‘Turkish de- mands upon Greece has not yet been pre- seated, owing to the German ambassador at Constantinople, Baron Saurma von Jeltsch, having been forbidden to sign it until Greece consents to the peace terms. it is further understood that Germany de- clares that she will withéraw altogether from’ mediating shou!d the other powers consider the previous consent of Greece to | be_ unnecessary: Germany's action is regarded as being | highly udicial to the prospect of a | Speedy conclusion of peace, as it leads Tur- key to believe the powers are disunited, and encourages opposition. the Powers Re- ‘egotintions. WILL NOT BLY CLEVELANDS. Von der Abe Suyn Negotiations With Robisons Are OW, ST. LOUIS, May When seen today, President Chris von der Ahe said that tie St. Louis Base Ball Club and franchise had not been sold and Would not he. As far as he was rned, the negotiations nd were off. Frank De Haas Robison, president of the Cleveiand club, said today that the cash offer he and his brother had made von der Ahe bad been refused. Robison refused to state what the amount was, but it is learned on pretty good authority that §: 8 was the extent of it. Robison did not scem to think that the matter had final- sed of, but rather spoke pes of yet making terms ¥ . Louis magnate. th the St. < The magnates had a long conference at | the Southern Hotel today. Von der Ahe | told Robison fitly he would not seil, while | the jatter as flatly said he would rot go above the amount offered. Vario . The St. 1 president offered to buy isurkett and Childs together and one or two others separately. > Robisons quick to a ying they would ne whole Cleveland club as a bunch or not sell at all. der Ahe sell an interest in the St. Louis club to the Robison brothers and let the best half of the Indians come here and make up the Cleveland team from the rema s IWNAI WRITH CONVENTION. Cre: i | | Then it was suggested that | | Steps Taken to Cle a Fond for 3} WACO, Tex. session of the convention of B'Nai B'Rith was called to order by President Hanna, and Kabbi Lowenstein offered prayer. Leo. N. Levi of Galveston submitted a plan for the organization of a trust corpo- ration to take charge of the funds not used in keeping the Cleveland Orphan Asyium, the object being the creation of a | trust fund, which will enable the order to enlarge the asylum and make it to some }é tent independent of support. The pian was adopted, and District Grand Lodge No. 2, in session at Indianapolis, was no- Ufies Joseph Magner read a report on the Widows and Orphans’ Home of New Or- leans, showing a good condition. The pro- posed home for the aged and infirm was diseased, but nothing definfte was decided upen. —_— -— LEROUX-DAVIDSON NUPTIALS. Daughter of Prof. Leroux Weds Cadet Davidson at Aunapolis, Special Dispateh to The Evening Star. ANNAPOLIS, Md., May Naval Cadet W. ©. Davidson ond Miss Juliette Leroux, @aughter of Prof. J. Leroux of the Naval Academy, were married here at noon today at St. Anne’s Church. Rev. Dr. Southgate performed the ceremony, assisted by Rev. J. P. MeComas. Miss Mollie Milligan, Gaughter of Engineer Miligan of the navy, was tre maid of honor, and Cadet Frank P. Baldwin of New Jersey acted as best man. The maids cf honor were Miss Georgie Porter, Miss Florence Milligan, Miss Mary Kennedy, Miss Marion Duvall of Annapolis and Miss Juliet Thompson of Washington. The ushers were all cadets of Mr. David- son's class and were D. W. Todd, W. H. Standley, F. N. Freeman, E. F. Eckhardt and E. H. Dunn, A_reception was held at the residence ‘of’ thé bride’s parents after the ceremony. —_—_—_ Toll Gate Raiders Wouaded. Special Dispotch to The Evening Star. LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 25. A report from Mt. Olive, Ky., says that toll gate raiders demolished seven gates in this coun- ty Sunday nignt. Five raiders were mortal- ly wounded... They were removed from Christiansburg pike by their comrades. IS THE MAN Governor Ellerbe Will Give Him Senator Earle's Vacant Seat. The Next Legisiatare Will Elect—Will "Ask for the Primary Nominatio: Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. COLUMBIA, 8. C., May 25.—John L. Mc- Laurin, congressman of the sixth South Carolina district, will be appointed United States senator tomorrow, to succeed Jos. H. Earle, who died Jast week. - The closeness of political division in the senate and the possibility of democrats securing amendments of the pending tariff bill by mustering their full strength in that body were urged as reasons for an im- irediate apvointment. His Fitness for the Place. Congressman McLaurin’s service on the ways and means committee, which gave him perfect familiarity with the tariff bill and the tariff question generally, was urged as a reason for his appointment, which his reat personal popularity helped to secure. Senator Tillman's friends also urged the appointment of McLaurin, because they did not want McLaurin to oppose Tillman for re-election in 1900, which jie could have done. successfully. “The appointment will be made tomorrow. Gov. Ellerbe made that announcement today. McLaurin’'s let- ter of acceptance will be short and pointed. Will Demand Primary Nominatio: He will demand that the democratic pri- mary this summer nominate a candidate for democratic members cf the legislature to vute for at the session next January to fill the unexpired term of Senator Earle. His present appoiniment only covers the interim to the coming session of legisla- ture. McLaurin will be opposed by ex-Gov. Evans, who was defeated for the senator- ship by Earle, and State Senator Mayfield, and possibly aiso by Congressman ‘Wilson. ——— + COSSUM IGNORED. Was Not Invited to a Seat on Plat- form at Pittsburg. PITTSBURG, Pa., May 25.—The final ses- sion of the North American Baptist May anniversaries, which have been going on in the Fourth Avenue Baptist Church of this city since May 17, began at 10 o'clock this morning. The delegates in attendance say the anniversaries just held have been the most profitable and enthusiastic of any held for years. Before the meeting was formally opened all foreign missionaries, with one exception, were invited to seats on the platform. The exception was Rev. W. H. Cossum of China, who yesterday caused a sensation by his remarks on John D. Rockefeller. “ Mr. Cossum satd in the course of his re- marks then: - “What our denomination needs ts not rich men, but holy men. A New York million- aire has offered us a great gift. I say that great gift should not be accepted unless John D. Rockefeller first makes confession to the American people. We must accept no money that does not come from clean hands. Let Mr. Rockefeller purify himself and bring in this gift as a righteous, God- fearing man and then we can accept it.” ‘The clergymen on the platform éxchanged looks as the impetuous missionary contin- ued: “I know I am not saying what Dr. Dun- can wanted me to say; but I am not Dr Duncan's man. He knows it, too. But he} is not here just now so that I can tell him so. I am aware that what I have said is not the sentiment of this body, but I am bold euough to say what I think should be said regardless of what the world may think.” Whether the omission was accidental or intentional is not known. Mr. Cossum oc- cupied a seat close to the front and there was a rather set expression on his face. , After devotional exercises, Rev. H. “P. Cochran of Burmah and W. H. Leslie, M.D., of the African mission gave interes! ing accounts of the mission work in their respective fields. SS LEFT MUCH TO CHARITY, Mrs. Winifred Martin's Will Pro- bated at Los Angeles, LOS ANGELES, Cal., May 25.--A petition for the probate of the will of Mrs. Winifred Martin, ex-Governor Downey's sister, who cied In Baltiniore May 4, has been filed. The deceased, who was seventy-four years old, left a half sister, Mrs. Eleanor Martin, and half a dozen nephews and nieces, who Bve in San Francisco. Mrs. Martin's tate in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riv erside and San Diego ccunties is valued at $200,000. Among her legatees Gibbons of Baltimore, Rev. P. J. Donohue, bishop of Wheeling, W. Va.; seven Catholic schools in Maryland and the District of Columbia, a long ist of Catholic divines, eleven charitable institutions and people in this city and San Francisco, including Miss ances A. Kelley. None of the relatives are named except Mrs. Martin and some of the nephews and nieces in San Francisco. —_e—___. MADE GOOD THE SHORTAGE. Ex-Postmaster Armour'’s Case Nolle Prossed at Memphis. MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 25.—The case of R. B. Armour, formeriy postmaster at Memphis, charged with embezzlement of government funds, has beer nolle prossed by the United States district attorney for the reason that the entire shortage, amounting to several thousand dollars, had been made good. — F. KIMBLEY DEAD. are Archbishop DR. J. Wealthy Physician of Owensboro’, Ky. Succumbs to Apoplexy. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 25—Dr. J. F. Kimbley cf Owensboro’, who two weeks ago resigned as surgecn general on the sovernor’s staff because he said Gov. Brad- ley snubbed him for being a McKinley ad- herent, died this morning at his home of apoplexy. He was one of the wealthiest physicians in the state, and one of the test known republican leaders. He had been assured of any reasonable honor wanted urder McKinley's admin- istration. He was a candidate for Con- gress from the second district, and three times a delegate to national convention: idward Franks, who will get the collector- ship in the second district, was Kimbley’s protege. ——.__ COURT OF APPEALS, Several Op! ions in Pending Cases Handed Down. In the Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia opinions as follows were hand- ed down late this afternoon: Sonremann against Loeb; judgment of lcwer court affirmed, with costs. Opinion by Mr. Chief Justice Alvey. Lis agt. Boarman and others; decree of lower court reversed, with costs, and cause remanded, with directions to vacate its de- cree in the premiscs, and to enter a decree therein in conformity with the opinion of the Court of Appeals. Opinion by Mr. Jus- tice Morris. Robinson, Chery & Company, against Parker; judgment of lower court revi with costs, and cause remanded for new trial; opinion by Mr. Justice Shepard. Washington and Georgetown Railroad Company against Grant; judgment affirmed mie oe opinion by Mr. Chief Justice vey. Patten and others against Warner; decree affirmed, with costs. Opinion by Mr. Jus- tice Morris. Daniel and others against Solomon; ju\g- ment of lower court reversed, with costs, and cavse remanded for new trial. Opinion by Mr. Justice Shepard. Koppel agt. Downing; judgment of lower court affirmed, with costs; opinion by Mr. fe tip matter of the application of WIN. in ie . fecision of the commis- iam T. Burnett, sioner of patents affirmed; opinion by Mr. Justice Morris/ TARIFF IS TAKEN UP Senator, Aldvich Explains the Amend- WR. DINGLEY A LISTENER A Little Flurry Over Shipping Pro- visions to India. AN ALLUSION TO CUBA The long-deferrec debate on the tariff bill Was expected to open in the Senate today. It served to attract considerable crowds, although the galleries were ‘not overtaxed during thé ‘early hours of the session. Many ladies’ were among the spectators, adding a touch of color to the somberness of the chamber. On the floor the various eiements in the tariff contest were fully represented, the attendance of senators be- ing as targe or larger than at any time since the extra session opened. There was no pusitive agreement es to the time for taking up the bill, but it was generally un- derstood that Mr. Aldrich of Rhode Island would be recognized for the opening state- ment immediately after the morning bus- iress. Mr. Pasco (Fla.) presented the creden- tials of the new senator from Florida, Ste- ven R. Mallory, and the latter was duly sworn in. He was assigned to a desk in the front row of.the extreme right on the democratic side. A handsome bouquet of roses was on his desk. A further conference on the Indian bill was ordered. ‘A resolution was agreed to requesting the President for all correspondence relating to the fur seals in Bering sea. Russia’s Invidious Religious Distinc- tion. Mr. Perkins (Cal.) presented a resolution reciting the refusal of the Russian charge d'affaires at Washington to vise a passport for Adolph Kutner, an influential Jewish banker of Fresno, Cal., who was about to visit Poland. The resolution refers to the nvidious distinctions against certain American citizens,” and the official action of Prit.ce Lobanoff, the Russian premier, relative to'the exclusion of Jews from Rus- sia. It proyides also that this government request Russia “to declare whether Amer- ican citizens are excluded from Russia on account of their religious faith, and if so that said imperial government of Russia be requested to remove such prohibition and permit Americans of whatever re- ligious faith to visit Russia,” ete. Air. Perkins spoke in favor of the resolu- tion, saying the United States should ex- tend its protecting arm to every citizen, Jew or gentile, wherever he might go. ‘The resolution was referred to the com- mittee on foreign relations. A resolution by Mr. Pettigrew (8. D.) was agreed to requesting the President for information relative to the Union Pacific, &c., and. Southern Pacific railroads’ amounts Gf*Hlvidends, execution of the ‘Thurman act, etc. Provision Ship for India. The re: thee authorizing the Secretary of the wit vyfo employ any suitable ship in the trghapdftation of relief supplies to India was considered. Mr. Chandler (N. H.) explained that this was essential, as no Ameriginsships were available. Mr. Morgan (Ala.) remarked that the Senate hafl rfached an era when it was necessary,to consult somebody at the other end of thé Capitol as to whether a meas- ure could go through. “Has the Senator,” queried Mr. Morgan, addressing, Mr.Chandler, “inquired whether this deneyglent resolution will be allowed to receive’ conderation in the House?” “Mr. Charidiér answered that of course no arrangement»éould be made in advance. Then he, addest; “I would ask.the senator if he has made any arrangement for pass- ing his’ Cuban resolution in the House, whfch passed this body by such a large majority?" + “Wo, the pcople are arranging that,” re- sponded Mr. Morgan, “and either the sen- atot’ from New Hampshire, who supported that resolution, and myself and the Amer- ican people and the Alinighty will have to give way on that, or else the Speaker of the House of Representatives will give way Mr. Morgan spoke on the calamity and humiliation to which the United States was subjected in having no American ships in which to carry this American benefaction. This dispatch of grain to British India would convince the British people, Mr. Morgan said, that notwithStanding the de- feat of the arbitfation treaty, we intend to live with them on terms of peace and amity. ’ Mr. Morgan offered an amendment pro- viding for the naturalizing of two British- built ships,to cargy this grain. He- de- clared thatthe shipping laws, preventing the naturalizing of foreign-byilt ships, was responsible for the humiliating condition of having no American ships. The gallerfes showed signs of irritation at the delay in opening the tariff debate, and there was a shuffling toward the entrances. The attendance of senators also thinned out pending the debate on American ships. Mr, Chandler urged that there should be no effort to alter the ravigation laws as an incident to sending relief to starving peo- ple. He added that the Alabama senator orght not to delay this relief to the famine- stricken people while he makes a epcech. Mr. Morgan ‘answered that he had no pur- pose to delay this benefaction. He was anxious, he sald, ironically, te cultivate the benevclent sentiments of the peopie of the great empire of Great Pritain. “They have that seniiment toward the senator now,” suggested Mr. Chandler, amid laughter. The Tariff Taken Up. ‘The discussion was cut off by the close of the morning hour at 2 o'clock, and Mr. Al- drich promptly moved that the tariff bill be taken- up. The motion prevailed without oppositio: Mr. Aldrich yielded for a formal written netice by Mr. Vest (Mo.), member of the firance committee, stating that when the paragraphs were reached relative to beer, manufactured tobacco, snuff and cigarettes, he would move to strike out the provisions relating thereto. ; Mr. Quay (Pa.) asked if the Vote on this motion to strike out could be divided, as he might support, some of the propositions and oppose others, permit separate It was agreed at the outset that the for- mal reading ,of the bill be dispensed with until it considered by paragraph, and then that ¢oniffittee amendements would be considered! first," after which each para- graph wouldidie-open to general amend- ment. When Aldrich began the galleries had again filled, a nearly every seat-on the floor of thé Sémate was filled. Mr. Dingley/° author of the House bill, took a snag near the senator. He spekg-jn,easy, conversational style, and was jed close attention. Mr. nich, speech will be found else- where in {he-$tar. Senator Aldrich mcludes. Senator® Al@fich concluded his explana- tlon of EG ff Dill at 3:15 o'clock. Senator Pet w then offercd his anti- trust amendment, which he had read at the desk, ‘#ndi@aid that at the proper time he wouldtinove its adoption. ¢ pee Concert ‘at the Capitol. The first outdoor concert of the season by the United States Marine ‘Band will be held tomerrow afternoon at the Capitol grounds,,when the folfowing program will be played: 1—March, ‘‘The Pride.of the Navy"’.Andrew 2—Overture, ““Raymond’ :Thomas 3-—Walts, “The Beautiful Blue Danube,” < - Si 4-Grana,betestion from “The os, Huguenots,” 5-Characteristic, “In a Bird Store Meyerbeer WES ~--Orth i; "Dotin’ de Ca) aa Dance, Pickanniny,” , 0) Marek, “At: Appomattox”.....Fanci ts. fom ‘Wane: = E-patriatle hymn, “Hatl Columbia" 2. pay because “Want” ads. in The Star they bring answers. | Schoofey either made faces at Mr. Howe SCHOOFEY IN COURT/FINANCE AND TRADE The Amsilant of Mr. Howe Tottes Granted a Oontinuance. Rumors as to the Cause of’ th ‘Trow ble—Proceedtngs Before Judge Kimball Today. The sensational occurrence yesterday in the law offices of Col. Enoch Totten, in- volving an alleged attempt on the part of Mr. Leonidas Schoofey to take the life of Mr. Howe Totten by shooting him with a pistol, was followed this morning by the issuance of a warrant, un oath of Mr. Howe Totten, charging Mr. Schoofey with as- saulting him with intent to kill him. A few minutes Jater the case was cailed before Judge Kimball, in the United States branch of the Police Court, for preliminary hear- ing. After a decidedly antmated discussion & continuance was granted, the case being set peremptorily for tomorrow morning at 230 o'clock. Mr. Schoofey, who spent the sight at the sixth precinct police station, arrived at court this morning with the other prison- ers and took a seat in the dock. From his appearance he had evidently passed a sleepless night. He was ir consultation with Attorneys Walker and Turner when Clerk ‘Potts summoned him to the front and read the information alleging assault with intent to kill and murder. In addition to 2n unusually large number of spectators there were present in court with Mr. Howe ‘oi- ten, his father and Messrs. Cathell, Hines, Johnson, Kenyon, Flannery and Detective Hartigan. Detective Hartigan placed on the desk in front of the judge a very dan- gerous-luoking pistol and eleven cartriages, the weapon taken from Mr. Schoofey. Miss Willie Lonsdale was not to be seen. Are you guilty or not guilty?” asked the clerk of the defendant, after reading the information. “One moment,” interrupted Attorney Turner, before Mr. Schoofey could plead. “Your honor,” he continued, addressing the court, “in behalf of the defendant I re- spectfully ask a continvance until the ar- rival of Mr. Schoofey’s counsel, ex-Con- gressman Franklin Bartlett, who is at >res- ent in New York, as well as several other Parties.” “This is merely a preliminary hearing,” replied Judge Kimball. “The defendant will not be called upon to open his mouth. The proceeding is an examination of wit- nesses to see if sufficient ground exists to hold the defendant for the action of the grand jury. It is not usual to grant a con- unuance in such instances. “But we have particular and good rea- sons for making the request,” the attorney went on to say. “I am sure that no in- justice will be done in granting us the courtesy.” ‘What good can it possibly do?” asked Assistant District Attorney Mullowny. Dail Fixed. J After further discussion and with the consent of Mr. Mullewny the hearing was set for tomorrow morning, and then Mr. Turner asked that bail be fixed for Mr. Schoofey. “What amount do you desire, Mr. Mul- lowny?” the court inauired. “Three thousand dollars, was the prompt reply. “Why don’t you demand $30,000?" said Mr. Turner, with a tinge of sarcasm in his tones. “Well, then,” replied Mr. Mullowney, “I'll ask for $5,000. “Your honor,” he added, turning to the court, “this defendant came to Washington from New York, entered the office of Mr. Totten ana attempted to shoot the yoing man. He openly avowed that he would not only kill Mr. Howe Totten. but meant to take the life of Colonel Enoch Totten as well. The defendant is a young man of some social standing and I insist that he is able and must furnish a sub- stantial bond.” “Is not $3,000 a rather heavy bond, your honor?” asked Mr. Turner. “Well, this is a heavy charge,” replied the court. I do not think that $3,000 is unreasonabie. Therefore, I set the bond at that amount.” Mr. Schocfey retired to a witness room and consulted with the attorneys. He had not furnished bond up to a late hour this afternoon. During the proceedings your honor,” in court, Mr. Totten in a manner that might be called threatening, or was attempting to whisper ! something to the prosecuting witnesses. AAs soon as he observed the action, Mr. Tot- ten promptly turned his back on the de- fendant. Some Rumors. Althoygh the parties to the affair decline to say anything of the facts which led to the trouble in Colonel Totien’s office, sev- eral rumors are afloat in reference to them. One is to the effect that Schoofey’s wife, who was Miss Louise Lonsdale, is quite ill in a hospital in New York. The couple were married about six months ago in Baltimore, after an elopement, so it is said. The rumor has it that prior io the mmrriage Mr. Howe Totten had been aty admirer of Miss Lonsdale, now Mrs. Schoo- fey, and that the trouble was connecied wiih this fact. Another story has it that some time ago Miss Lonsdale ptaced in the hands of Mr. Totten, as an attorney, certain papers said io have embraced more or iess serious charges against Mr. Schoofey. After the marriage, so it Js stated, the wife told her | husband of the existence of the papers and the fact that they were in the possession ot Mr. Totten. Mr. Schoofey’s visit yes- terday is ascribed to a desire to secure these papers. When the demand of Mr. Schoofey was refused, the statement is, he proceeded to adopt forcible measures. Mr. Schoofey stated at the sixth precinct statiun this morning, so a policeman in- tormed a Star reporter, that he had abso- jutciy no recoliection of the occurrence yesterday afternooa. Further than that he declined to talk. \ A gentleman fully informed of Schoofey's side of the case today said that 1f Schooicy had killed Cotten there was no jury in the world that would have convicted him. Late this afternoon bond was furnished for Schoofey, and he was released. — ASSEMBLY AT EAGLE LAKE. Dr. Wm. C. Alexander of This City Leads Devotional Exercises. EAGLE LAKE, Ind., May 25.—The de- votional services of the Presbyterian general assembly today were led by Dr. Wm. C. Alexander, Washington, D. C. The report on benevolence was made the sec- ond order tor Thursday afternoon, instead of evening. The Presbyterian building matter was made the special first order this afternoon. An invitation to visit the city of Fort Wayne was referred to the cemmittee,on bills and overtures for a speedy report. Permission was granted to the synod of New York to change the name of the synod of New York and New England as soon as the necessary legisla- tion can be secured. Applause greeted the announcement that the grant for a Roman Catholic chapel at West Point had been declarel illegal by the Attorney General, himself a member of the Roman Cathoiie Church. Sabbath observance was made a special order for devotional services Thursday morning. ‘The complaint of members of the pres- bytery of New York against the synod of New York with regard to licensure of stu- dents was withdrawn upon answer of the judicial committee that action of previous assemblies applied to ali presbyteries who are thus “enjoined and instructed” not to take under their care any students who are pursuing or purpose to pursue their studies in seminaries not approved by the general assembly. This report of the judi- cial committee pisgiermnery a Ts bate. The regular order the morn was the repcrt on home missions. ‘The report of the standing committee on home missions, reviewing the report of the board, was presented by John D. Hewitt of Emporia, Kan. —__._—_ Architects to Meet at Brussels. - ‘The minister of Belgium has informed the Department of State that the Society of Architecture of Belgium had taken the initiative in convokirg an international ecngress of architects, to -meet at Brugsels fea bonis Radi to hob {iil Geptomtion:2 dot lowing. During congress a retrospec- tive exposition of architecture will be or- The United States government is cordially invited to send special delegates to represent it in the congress. Board Today. JERSEY CENTRAL SCORES ADVANCE —_—— Bought by Same Interest Selling It Last Week. GENERAL MARKET REPORTS Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. NEW YORK, May 25.—A disposition to take profits on yesterday's purchases re- sulted in a slightly lower opening level this morning. The declines were not material in a single instence, hcwever,, and this fact subsequently attracted new buying, on the thecry that sentiment was no longer fa- vorable to depression. The market was lergely professional during the morning, but gave evidence of en improving commis- sion demand later in the day. The granger shares failed for a time to hold the advance of yesterday, but subse- quently became prominent in the advance. The issues in which the short interest has been most active were the features of the day’s developments. New Jersey Central was sold down fractionally during the morning, but advanced substantially during the afternoon under a demand from inter- ests prominent in the recent uninterrupted decline. The purchases by a single inter- cst were credited with forcing a 3 per cent advance during an active period at the close of the noon hour. The stock gave evidence of buying by an interest fully capable of extended support, and the recognition of this fact forced an immediate and wholesale abandonment of the short account. Western Union was advanced under sim- ilar influences, the short interest in the property having assumed proportions be- yond the control ef » narrow and chang- ing situation. Rumors of harmonious ac- tion with the Bell Telephone Company were circulated in explanation of the rise. Mankattan was improved sympathetically on small dealings. American Sugar was advanced under the influence of the assurances that the trust would get less protection in the Senate bill than that given by either the Dingley or Wilson bills. It was merely the assur- ances, and not the facts, that caused the advance in this property. The passage of the Chicago Gas consoli- dation bill in the Illinois senate failed to attract new buying of those shares. The best price of the day preceded the an- nouncement. This action may be explained on the theory that no considerable short intcrest existed after the covering move- nent at the close of last week. It emphasizes the fact that notwithstand- ing the danger in the mzin situation mak- ing for betterment, the stocks in which a short interest exists are alone responsive to the limite.1 demand. The market fails to broaden along lines essential to sustained improvement and reactions are likely to be fully as con- spicuous as the forty-eight hour advances recentiy inaugurated. The declines should not be important, however, unless new un- favorable developments arise. The tariff debate will monopolize atten- tion from now on, and wiil find prompt re- flection in prices. During merely routine discussion the market should relapse into dulness. Prices shaded off from the best during the last hour under moderate selling for both accounts. “>. _—_ FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. 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 cxchange. Correspondents, Messrs. Moore & Schley, No. 8) Broadway. High, Low. Close. American Spirit... lw vy 10 American Spirits, ptd By 83; BI American Sugar... M54 IBA 14, Americana 4 ws 1066 American % = eee American Cotton Oli... Atchison aS Baltimore & Onio Bay fe Gas... Canada Southern A Dr S a - 123g ‘Chicago Gas. “M.& St Paw & st, Pant, pi Chicago, RI. & Paciti Catcago, St. Pan), M.&0. Consolidated Gas. Del.. Lack. & W.. Delaware & Hudson. Den. & Rio Grande, pfd le. neral Electric. Iilinois Central Lake Shore. s Louisville & Nashvilie.. Metropolitan ‘Traction. Mahattan Elevated. Michigan Central Missoun Pacitie National Lead C Nationai LeauCo., pid. New Jersey Central. New York Central. Northern Pacitic. Northern Pacific, pfd Ont. & Western. Pacitie Mau Phila. & Readix, Pultman P. Southern Ky, hil. ‘raction as Paciti 5 ‘Venn. Coal & Iron. nion Facil: U.S. Leatner, pra. Wabash, pfd.. Western Union ie Stiver...... Laclede Gas. *EX-lv. 13g. rerular call—12 o'clock m.—American one, 95 at 9. of Columbia Bonds.—26-year fund 5s, 103 Water stock jock Te, 1903, ling, currency, 110 old, 112 "asked. Misceilaneous Bonds.—Metropolitan Ratlroad 5s, 14 117 asked. Meiropoiltan Railroad conv. 6s, bid. Belt Railroad 5s, 60 bid, 80. asked: Eckington Railroad 6s, 85 bid, '90 asked. Railroad Gx, 115 bid. Columbia Washington Gas Company 6s, jes A, 114% bid. ‘ington Gas Company 6s, serles B, 113% bid. Chesapeake and Potomac Tele- phone 58, 10S bid, 107 ssked. American Security and Teast 5s, F. "and A., 100 bid. American se- t nd Trust 5s, A. and O., 100 bid. Washing- ton Market Company Ist Gs, 109% bid. Wavsiing- toa Market Company imp. G6. 109% bid, Washing- ton Market Company ext. 6s, 109% bid. Masonic Hall Association bs, 103 bid. Washington Ligut Infantry Ist Gs, 95 bid. 8 ‘atioral Bank Stocks.—Bank of Washington, 262 . Bank of the Republic, 232 bid. 282 bid, 820 asked. Central, 255 bid. Farmers aud 5 175. 135 bid. Citizens’, 125 bid, 140 asked. Columbia, 127 bid, 120 vid, 132 asked.” West End, 1 Traders’, % bid, 100 asked. asked. Nafe Deposit and Trust nies. National Safe Deposit and Trust, 114 bid, 117% asked. Wi _ ton Loan and Trust, 119%’ bid, 125 asked. Ameri- can Security and Trust, Tiz bid, 190 asked, “Wash: i etroad 8 me apitat ‘Traction, 52% bid, 53% i 3. . Metropolitan, *112% bid, 116 asked. Co Gea, Baltimore Markets. 2%5.—Flour dull, ts, ne barrel: receipts, 8 ‘exports, 823 barrels. ea. and, month, TsaTs; Jely. aarti: Au southern: ie 94,285 | _—— Grain and Cotton Markets. Furnished by W. R. Hibbs & Co., bankers and brokers, 1427 F st, members New York stock exchange, correspondents Messrs. Ladenburg, Thalmann & Co., New York. GRAIN. 3. so, wey a 1 IT 17S IB” ATR 17: ke kid Sart” R22 RIS RIT 872 37 370 332 3m BNo 407 493 4500 447 AT -Wigh. Low. Clow. 722 720 721 72% TQ Te T2076 71 6m 6S ORY | | Government Bonds. Quotations reported by Corson & Macart- ney, bankers. 2 per cents, registered. 4 per cents, coupon of i907! 4 per cents, Jered of 1907... 4 per cents, coupon of 1925. tered of 125 of 1904. cony rrency § per conta of INOS. Carrency 6 per cents of 1899. The Court of Appeals this afternoon Promulgated a rule, numbered 26, framed under the act of Congress of March 2, regulating the time and manner of apply ing for writs of error to the Police Court of the District. Heretofore writs of error have not been allowed from the Pol Ccurt, so, therefore, the rule is of consider- abie importance. It provides: That to entitle a party to apply for writ of error, he shall cause note of his inten- tion to be made at the time of the ruling of the court, and he shail within three days thereafter present to the court a bill of exception, properly prepared, to pre- sent the ruling excepted to, and which bill of exception, if properly prepared, or after correction by the judge, shall be Signed by the judge within two days from the date of the judgment er sentence imposed, and he shall file the same in the cause, immediate- ly after signing the same. All writs of error shall within ten days. The writ of error, when allowed, shall be issued by the clerk of-this court, and shall be directed to the judge of the Police Court. Upon receipt of the writ of error by the clerk of that court, he shall at once issue notice to the counsel adversely concerned, notifying him of the allowance of the writ of error, and that he is required to appear and to defend the rights of the case. ee ees GOING TO NASHVILLE. be applied for Members of the House and Friends to Visit the Exponit A party of members of the House, with the ladies of their family, will leave Wash- ington tonight at 6 o'clock for the Nai vie exposition, traveling over the South ern railread. The party will include th followirg: P. D. McCullock and wife, C. A Barlow, S. S. Barney, R. P. Bishop, J. D. Botkin and lady, C. A. Boutelle, H. C.Brews- ter, F. Brucker, J. G. Cannon, F. G. C H. D. Clayton, S. B. Cooper and lad Charles Curtis, L. Danferd and ladies, 8. A. Davenport, R. C. De Graffenreid and lady, H. A. Dinsmore, Wm. R. Ellis and lady, H. B. Ferguson, R. S. Henry and lady Hill, D. Earmantreut, A. J. Hunt J. J. Jenk nd lady, W Jones, Wm H. King, J. H. vis, W. Love, wi and daughier, Benton McMillin and lad T. C. McRae, Osborne, G. W. Prine R. Ridgely, J. M. Robinson, and lady, Ed. Sauerhering. and lady, T. J. Strait ana ladics, J. H. Southard, R. W. Tayior and Warner and lady, ¢. L. Henry y. J. Wm. Stok Prof. Dabney, - Mercer, E, L.. Hamilton, C. F. Coch- rane and lady, J. V. Gruff and wife, T. 8. Butler and wife, J. A. Hemmenway, Page Albert Sarwiere. es OVER A PUPPY. Charles E. Barber and a Cons) Have an Argument, The St. Bernard puppy, about the owner ship of which Patent Attorney Charles E. Barber and Vincent Petro!a are dixputing, caused Barber more trouble today, and affair will be ventilated in the Police Cougt tomorrow. Mr. Petrola instituted legal proceedings to regain possession of the nruch-coveted piere of dog flesh, and the writ of replevin was given to Constaile Charles A. Darling for service. Barber and the dog wer found by the constable about noon teday on G street northwest between 6th and 7th streets, and an indescribable scene followed. “What in the world can possibly be the matter?” Policeman James Fitzgerald asked himself when he saw a crowd of several hundred people there on the stree: He hastened to the scene of the troubl= and found the patent attorney and con- stable tugging away at the inoffensive at mal, but the cruelty to animals man was | nowhere to be found. “Such conduct as this cannot be tolerated on the public streets,” was the conclusion at which he arrived, and in a few minutes both men and the dog were rolling over the concrete pavement in the direction of Lieut. Kelly's police station. “It's a civil matter about the dog,” the men were told, “but when a breach of the peace is committed then the police will in- terfere.” Disorderly conduct was the charge pre- ferred against the men by the policeman, and Barber, who was hugging the dog in his arms to keep the constable’s hands off, sent for his counsel and # carriage. In the meanwhile the constable served a writ on the attorney, but the latter threw the pa- per on the floor and refused to recognize it. The police accepted $5 collateral from each defendant, and the attorney inquired if he would be beyond reach of the con- stable if he got outside the city Mmits. “I don't know anything about it,” Police- man Mansfield told him. Leaving the writ of repievin on the floor of the police station, Barber rushed out and was driven off up New Jersey avonue in the carriage. The constable mounted his wheel and went in pursuit of the ve- hicle. Several other wheelmen joined in the pursuit, and soon the entire party had reached a point out of sight of the sixth precinct police. At 3 o'clock they had not been heard from at any other station, and it is likely tnat the dog is now in another jurisdiction. ple —_-.—_—_ Local Patents Issued. Patents were granted today as follows: Maryland—Victor G. Bloede, Baltimore, dyeing; George A. Boyden, fluid pressure grate and automatic air brakes; Charles A. Fergusop Theodore, axie spindle. District of Columbia—Henry J. Ennis, eat aed Gt “on eri, caaeee a ‘c. coupling; Giuseppe Oliv er to C. G. ‘Conn, wind instrument; Frederick D. Own, safety bicycle; Herbert H. Pattee, amusement wheel. —___s “Seeretary Gage’s Trip. Secretary Gage will leave here tomorrow morning for Cincinnati to attend the meet- iugs of the boards of trade of Cincinnati, Boston, St. Louis and Chicago, to be held