Evening Star Newspaper, August 17, 1897, Page 2

2 THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, AUGUST 17,-1897-10 PAGES. LATE NEWS BY WIRE Santa Fe Train Held Up by Masked Robbers in Oklahoma. THEY DYNAMITE THE EXPRESS CAR ——_>___. Claim That They Secured From $300 ‘to $600. eens PASSENGERS NOT MOLESTED ——_.—___. OKLAHOMA CITY, 0. T., August 17. Passenger train 405, southbound, on the Santa Fe, in charge of Conductor Beers and Engineer Rain, was held up at 12: this morning between here by half a dozen mas A charge of dynamite placed beneath the Wells zo safe failed to open it. How- ever, it is said. the robbers se $300 and $600 from the local safe and esc gers were not mlested. packages in The passen- The train was the regular passenger for Fort Worth, Tex., and left Kansas City at 9:55 yesterday morning. Local Agent Leas of the Wells Fargo Company that the time lock safe could not have been opened till it reached quite a distance yond the scene of the robbery, and ridi- « the story that the robbers secured anything of value from the express car. ‘There another small safe aboard, but this, Agent Leas declares, contained no money and nothing of much value. a as TO SPEAK AT BUFFALO. President McKinley Accepts a G. A. R. Invitation. BUFFALO, ¥., August 17.—General Certiss, chairman of the committee having charge of the speeches to be made at the camp fires and reunions at the G. A. R. ercampment. has received letters of ac- ceptance from the following prominent men who have been asked to speak: President McKinley, Gev. Frank S. Black of New York, Russell A. Alger, Secretary of War; Gov. Bradley cf Kentucky, Gov. Hazen S. Pingree of Michigan, Gen. Daniel Butterfield of Cold Spring, N.Y.; Maj. Gen. O. O. Howard, United States army (retired), Burlington, Vt.; Gen. B. H. Gries- son, Jacksonville, Il; Representatives Warren B. Hooker, Philip B. Low, Wallace T. Foote, jr., James R. Howe and William Sulzer of New York state, ex-Govs. George W. Peck, W. H. Upham and W. D. Hoard of Wisconsin, A. T. Bliss, department com- mander. G. A. R., Department of Michigan; G. Washington Aldridge, state superi:n- tendent of public works; James M. E. O'Grady, speaker of the assembly; J. War- ren Keifer, ex-Speaker of the House of Representat: Ohio; William E. Werner, justice of the supreme court, Rochester: Patrick J. Gleason, mayor of Long Island City; Gen. Horatio C. King, Brooklyn; Maj. Julius H. Stahl, ‘w York; Addison . Colvin, state treasurer, Glenns Falls; Col. William Lamb, Norfoik, Va.; Rev. R. es H_ Bewling, Norfolk, Va. and Mr. F. Euckner, member of cengress, Saginaw, Mich. ———— BAND PLAYED YANKEE DOODLE. Compliment to American Liner by Emperor William's Musicians. ST. PETERSBURG, August 17.—A letter received here from a tourist on board the steamer Ohio, which arrived at Cronstadt on Augus: ys that on entering Rus- sian waters the steamer met the German Squadron accompanying Emperor William of Germany, who has been visiting the ezar. The Ohio saluted and the band of the German imperial yacht Hohenzollern re- plied by playing “Yankee Doodle,” which Was greeted with frantic cheers from the tourists. ee UPRISING IN INDIA. British Troops Find the Tribesmen Strongly Intrenched. SIMLA, August 17.—A reconnoissance in the Swat valley has disccvered the enemy to be intrenched in the hills between Ja- jala and Landaki, confirming the reports of the gathering in force of the Upper Swatis, Bonerwals and Handustini fanatics. It is expected that Gen. Blood, the Brit- ish commander, will order a prompt at- tack upon the enemy's positions. Gen. Blood brought his neld guns into - action against the stone intrenchmerts of the enemy, demolishing these works, where- upon the insurgent tribesmen fled. pee DECLARE IT A GE? Verdict of the Jury in the Celebrated Davis Estate Contest. SAN FRANCISCO, Cal., August 17.—At midnight the jury in the Davis will con- test returned a verdict finding that the ais- puted testamentary document was genuine. If the will is now admitted to probate by Judge Coffey, an estate valued at over $1,000,000 will be divided between Mrs. Belle Curtis and her sister, Lizzie Mulr. Mrs. Curtis is the wife of ex-Assemblymin John Curtis. The case was stubbornly fought by eastern relatives of Davis’, who claimed that the will offered for probate was a forgery. When the verdict was announced Attor- ney Hoggerty at once moved that the will. be not admitted to probate, notwithstanding the finding of the jury that the paper was genuine. He claimed that there was 10 evidence to prove that it had been legatly executed. Judge Coffee said that he would listen to the argument today and pass en the question of admitting the will to pro- bate. E WILL. as AT CALVERT’S REST. Many Washing! a Homelike Resort. Correspondence of The Eveniag Star. CALVERT'S REST, Md., August 17, 1897. At this secluded homelike resort there are a number of Washington visitors, and around this nucleus others are expected to gather as the season draws to a close. All the pleasures which the salt water affords are theirs, and the days pass very swiftly in boating, bathing, crabbing and fishing. With ihe young people, however, sailing takes the first place, and with a good breeze there is hardly a cay passes when @ party is not organized. Enjoyable trips may be taken in this way to Point Louk- out, which is only seven miles distant: to St. Inigoes, whith is a short distance up the St. Mary’s river, or across the Poto- mac to Walnut Point. Among the Washingtonians who have been staying at Calvert's Rest are Mr. Victor Gi ‘nm and family, Mr. Fred. Thomp- son, Mrs. Lucas, Mr. Alexander Jones anc family, Mr. Wiilis S. Clark and family, Mr. ‘Thos. Foster, Mr. William Saunders’ and wite, Miss Flora Reeves, Miss Beulah | Reeves, Miss Violet Heeves, Miss Mabel Reeves, Mr. John H. Parkhurst, Major | William De Knight, Mr. Ernest, H. Eliiot | and Mr. Dana Holland. eee Suspected of Insanity. A young man about whose color there Seems to be a dispute was arrested in front | of Kernan’s Theater about noon toéay, and locked up on suspicion of insanity. His | hame was given as Frederick Johnson, and he told the police that his father lives at | No. 1625 Michigan avenue, Chicago, but his | father’s name does not appear in’ the directory at the address given. Special | Officer Wannell arrested him because of | his peculiar conduct. The man seems to imagine, the police allege, that he con- ducts a theater trust. He thinks he owns all the theaters in Boston, Washington aud other cities. His sanity will be passed upon by the police surgeons. a Royalty Of to Ireland. LIVERPOOL, August 17.—The Duke and Duchess of York and their suites started this afternoon from Holyhead on their way to Ireland. + STREET LAMPS ORDERED New Lights to Be Established on Several Thoroughfares. Other Public Included in Schedule Authorized by the Com- Work mivsioners—Minor Matters. ‘The Commissioners today ordered: That lampposts for Collis lamps be erect- ed as follows: One northeast corner 15th street and Pennsylvania avenue northwest, one northeast corner 15th and G streets northwest, one northeast corner cf Ver- mont avenue and H street northwest, ene corner 9th and F streets northwest. ‘That the time. for completion of work under contract No. 2450, with Parevini & Greer, for constructing school house on Connecticut avenue, near Chevy Chase, be extended to September 2, 1897. ‘That unused gas lampposts Le discon- tinued in front of 3043 M street and on the south side of M street between 35th and h streets northw: hat license as master plumber and gas fitter be granted Wm. J. Hutchinson, vpon the filing of satisfactory bond. Gas Lamps. That gas lamps be erected as follows: Southwest corner Ist 2nd Randolph streets, west side Ist street betw2en Randolph and S streets southwest, corner Ist and Seaton streets, one west side Ist between Seaton and T streets, one northwest corner Rhode Island avenue and Ist street, one, Ist street between Rhode Island avenue and U street, one southwest corner !st and U_ streets, one west side Ist between U and V streets one southwest corner Ist and V streets, one west side of Ist street between V and W streets, one southwest corner Ist and W streets. Also that gas lamp on the west side of 1st street between Randolph and R streets be moved to the east side. Also that the three naphtha lamps on the north side of S street between Ist and North Capitol streets be changed to gas. Also that naphtha lamps be erected as follows: One corner Randolph and North Capitol streets, one corner Seaton and North Capitol streets, one corner T and North Capitol streets. That two gas lamps be erected on Oak street between Harewood avenue and 4th street, Le Droit Park. That C. W. Thorn be appointed chain- man in the sewer department at $2.25 per day, vice Davis, resigned. Various Improvements. That a rubbie wall be constructed on the Queen’s Chapel road, opposite Providence street, Brookland. That cement walk be laid on the east side of 17th street northwest from New York avenue to driveway through the gov- ernment reservation. That 15th street northeast from F to H streets is placed on schedule of streets to be improved in the northest section, at an estimated cost of $12,300. That 15th street northeast from E to F streets is placed on schedule of streets to be improved in the northeast section, at an_estifmated cost of $3,200. That Back street be graveled at the in- tersection of 37th street and as far north- west and south as the change of grade makes necessary. That the roadway of Pennsylvania ave- nue southeast from ith to 17th streets be spiked, graveled and _ rolled. That the order of February 21, 1896, that brick sidewalk be laid on Brightwood ave- hue, west side, from intersection of Mili- tary road northward about 1,000 feet, is canceled, and that in lieu thereof a six- foot-wide gravel walk be built on Bright- wood avenue, west side, from Military road northward about 1,000 feet. ‘ommissioners have accepted the resignation of R. L. Lynch, commissioner of pharmacy, and appointed Henry A. John- ston to the position. The new commissioner is a Wasnirgton man, having been born in this city November 10, 1854. He attended the public schools, completing his education at Gonzaga College. In 1868 he engaged in the drug business, and has been continu- ously employed at it ever since. He is a member of the National College of Pha macy, American Pharmaceutical Socit one of the vice presidents of the District of Columbia Pharmaceutical Association and a Mason of high degree. He is also the representative of the leading drug journal, the Druggists’ Circular. MAY CALL DR. WHITMAN. Rum nation of President Andrews. In connection with the retirement of President Andrews of Brown Univers! rumors are in circulation regarding the fill- ing of the vacancy. Among those who have been mentioned for the appointment are Rev. Dr. B. L. Whitman, president of Columbian University of this city; Prest- dent W. H. Wheeler of Cornell University; Dr. Strout of Rochester and ex-President Hill of Rochester. Rev. Dr. Whitman Is at present at Mar- | $191 tha’s Vineyard on a vacation trip, and will not return to Washington until September 15. in Connection With the Resig- ee MURDERED FOR MONEY _by Robbers. Police Believe Negroes in the Vicinity of His Store Are Guilty of the Crime. PHILADELPHIA, Avgust 17.—As the de- tails of last night’s horrible crime, the murder of the aged librarian and biblio- phile William C. Wilson, are being brought to light by the police, the fact seems more clearly established that the motive for the crime was robbery, and that the per- Petrators were familiar with the habits and movements of the old man. The be- lief is gaining ground that the work was that of negroes. They live in. large num- bers in that immediate neighborhood, and the worst of them have long been a source of worriment to the police because of the Pumerous assaults upon women. But little is known about the murdered man. While his acquaintances were nu- merous, none was familiar with his _pri- vate As far as is known he was born in Spencer, Mass. Later in life he moved to Worcester, where he was employed in a library. When about twenty-five years of age he went to New York city and in 1861 enlisted in the 104th Regiment, infan- try. After the war he is said to have pur- chased a farm near Long Island, where he divided his time with nature and ki books. He ceme to Philadelphia about fifteen years ago and started the library bearing his name, which almost at ofce sprang into favor among lovers of books generally. The few employes of Wilson were dum- founded at the crime, and were unable to assist the police in fixing upon any clue. They said he was in the habit of carrying a large roll of money about him and of carelessly displaying it. Whether he had any secreted about the house they cannot say. The police last night were looking for the colored porter employed by Wilson, but could not find him. This morning he reported for work as usual, and the police think he is innocent of any participation in the crime. Mr. Wilson was a member of the Franklin Chess Club and Meade Post, No. 1, G. A. R. BOOKSELLER WILSON MURDERED. Prominent Bibliophile of Philadel- phian Killed by Supposed Robbers. William C. Wilson, aged about fifty-five years, proprietor of Wilson’s circulating i- brary, at 1119 Walnut street, Philadelphia, was brutally murdered last night in his Place of business. The crime was evidently committed by thieves, who deliberately lay in wait for their victim, and, after murder- ing him, accomplished their purpose of rob- bery. The weapon used was a heavy ham- mer, which crashed through Wilson’s skull. The murderers had also drawn a towel tightly around the throat of their victim, strangling him. After looting the place of all money that may have been there, they made their escape without leaving any clue to their identity. Mr. Wilson had for years conducted the library at various places, and always had the patronage of the wealthy literary classes. The general impression is that he had accumulated considerable money. In appearance he was small and spare, and his whole life was devoted to his books. He rarely mingled with the outside world, and lived alone on the third floor of his library, the two lower floors being filled with books. None of the rooms was car- peted, and his bed was a single, plain iron bedstead. The last seen of him alive was about 6:30 o'clock, when he left the place where he usually got his meals to rezurn to the store. When found he was lying behind his counter, not fiftezn feet from Walnut street. The discovery was made by a policeman, who found the back gate of the house open. He entered and went through the house. The contents of bureau drawers and closets were scattered every- where, showing that robbery had - been done. The hammer was lying beside: the body. This was about 8 o'clock. The thieves were evidently acquainted with their victim’s movement's, and after he had closed the place and gone to’ suppér they forced an entrance. Concealed behi a pile of books in the store they awaited return. He always entered by way of the store. A heavy blow from the hammer evi- dently killed him, but to make sure of their work they throttled him with the towel. Tracks of blood showed that he had been pulled around a pile of books to a place be- hind the counter. This finished, the rob- was accomplished at leisure, after the perpetrators of the tragedy es- caped. SSS DRUGGIST AND GROCER. Two Local Business Men Make an As- signment Today. Edward H. Talbott, engaged in the drug business at 10th street and Rhode Island avenue, today made an assignment, for the benefit of his creditors, to Marion Do- rian and J. Enos Ray, jr. The liabilities placed at $1,553.82, and the assets at ‘An assignment for the benefit of his creditors was aiso made today by Don L. For that reason it was impossible to | Sturges, engaged in the grocery business learn this afternoon whether or not he had | at 1031 7th street, to John W. Bennett and been approached in connection with the presidency of Brown University. Lucas P. Loving. placed at $1,409.01, The and Habilities are the assets at It is stated to be quite certain that as an | $1,174.50. outcome of President Andrews’ retirement several members of the faculty will resign. Just how many of the professors and in- structors will quit the institution is not definitely known, but three, possibly fou of those who signed the faculty remoi strance requesting the corporation to recon- sider President Andrews’ resignation have signified their readiness to leave on the spot. It is said that they signed the pro- test with the full knowledge that if Presi dent Andrews resigned they would also. According to a man who with the corporation, this means that most if not all of the twenty-four professors who | 2rguments were in connection with signed will be gradually disposed of. it is said, moreover, that Chancellor God- dard, who is in Europe, has been heard from, and that he has concluded to act with the majority of the trustees and tei lows, and vote to’ accept President An- drews’ resignation. ——__ NOVEL POINT RAISED. Sentence Deferred Beyond Life of Court a Question. Judge Kimball, late this afternoon, in the Police Court, heard arguments on the ques- tion of the right of the court to now i Pose sentence In a case In which the de- fendant was convicted during a term that is. connected | has expired, no steps, it was claimed, hav- ing been taken to prolong the term. The the case of John H. Lauer, arrested and taken into court, charged with conducting an un- licensed bar. Lauer was convicted last month during what was known as the June term of the court. Judge Kimball presided at the trial, but he departed for his vacation before im- Rev. H. L. Wayland of Philadelphia, a| Posing sentence on Lauer. The judge re- member of the Brown University corpora- tion, is quoted as saying that the corpora- tiun was totally surprised when the an- nouncement was made that the president had resigned. Rev. Mr. Wayland thinks the corporation has done nothing that it had not a perfect right to do, and, he adds, turned to the bench yesterday, and today Assistant District Attorney Pugh moved for sentence in the case. Attorney Andrew A. Lipscomb, counsel for Lauer, thereupon filed a motion in arrest of judgment, claim- ing that as sentence had not been imposed before the expiration of the June term, the it Is child's talk to say that the action of | Court had forfeited all jurisdiction in the the corporation was not courteous to the president. ‘The officers of the class of 1896 of Brown University have prepared and mailed to the individual members of the class, for signature, a proposed letter to the corpora- ton of the university, requesting that the resignation of President Andrews be not accepted. —S WOMAN IN DISTRESS. Sympathy Secures Release of Widow Charged With Deception. A middle-aged woman, whose name was given as Ida Roberts, and who said she lived at No. 512 6th street, in South Wash- ington, was arrested in Anacostia about neon today, charged with deception in so- liciting assistance for the ‘purpose of dJe- fraying her brother-in-law’s funeral ex- rensesShe had been about Anacostia for several days, and had collected a small amount of money. Ix was her declaration that her brotner-in-law had dropped dead prcmoti on the street. She had very little trouble j exciting the sympathy of the charitably disposed, but when it was suspected that was made, and today Policeman King ar- rested her. ‘The investigation made by the police de- veloped the fact that the woman is a widow with four small children to support, end when this was learned her alleged victims | ¥ case. He cited a number of authorities in support of his contention. Assistant District Attorney Pugh, reply- ing to Attorney Lipscomb, stated that the term of the Police Court is a continuous term, and a case once begun is before the court until sentence is imposed. At the conclusion of the argument Judge Kimball sentenced the prisoner to pay a fine of $300, or, in default of payment, to serve four months in the workhouse. The case will be carried to the Court of Appeals in order to test the law. < —_.__ Commander Morong’s Retfrement. Commander J. C. Morong of the navy will be retired on the 28th of August, hav- ing reached the age limit. He was ap- pointed acting ersign in April, 1863, and ordered to the Mississippi squadron. He was made ensign in the regular navy in March, 1868, later being made master. He became lieutenant commander June 5, 1884, and commander in June, 1893. He at one time commanded the naval station at Puget sound. His retirement will result in the ion of Lieutenant Commander Al- bert Ross, to be commander; Lieut. J. A, Norris, to be Heutenant commander; Junior Lieut. Capehart, to be lieutenant, and En- | she had fmposed on the people, complaint | sign Durall, to be Meutenant of the junior grade. —_———_+2-+_____ Adjudged to Be Insane, John W. Sbelton, the colcred man who principal in a row with John R. easily understood how the woman may | Waters, clso colored, a few days ago, as have been forced to adopt some means not legitimate to feed and shelter them. Learn- ing of her pitiable condition, the persons from whom she had collected money re- published in The Star gt the time, was sent to the insane asylum today. Waters, who. is also supposed to be insane, is held fused to prosecute her, and she was re- | at the Washington Asylum Hospital under leased from custody. BASE Fae British Steamer Boston City Ashore. BRISTOL, Argust 17.—The Er_tish :team- | er Boston City, Captain Barclay, which ar- rived here today from New York, is ashore in the river Avon. ‘ observation. It is related that Mrs.Waters, mother of one of the men, sent Shelton ‘to bring her son to her, and he enforced the order by. hitting the boy on the head, in- flicting a wound in which the doctors had to = several stitches. If Waters is found to insane he will be sent to the asylum ep ee. INET) EES EE ES GE etna ote ee PINGREE’S NEW PLAN Michi Gold PAYS Large Attendance at the American Bankers’ Association Convention. DETROIT aS THE HOST DETROIT, Mich., August 17.—Every seat in the Detroit Opera House was occupied this morning when, at a little after 10 ‘o'clock, President Robert J. Lowry called to order the twenty-third annual conven- tion of the American Bankers’ Association. The presence of many ladies testified to the great interest taken by Detroit in the Proceedings of the convention, and the elaborate decorations of the opera house, in the foyer and parquette, and on the stage, gave further evidence of Detroit’s hospitality. Prayer was offered by Rey. Father Henry A. Schapman, S.J., president of Detroit Collége. Mayor Maybury then welcomed the delegates to Detroit in an address more than usually happy and felicitous. Governor Pingree was late in arriving, but when he came forward he was received with a generous round of applause. Welcomed by Gov. Pingree. Governor Pingree was introduced to wel- come the delegates on behalf of the state. After a few words of cordial greeting the governor said: “I do not pretend to fully understand the theory of money, being but an every- day manufacturer of shoes, but I have a thought which I wish to start rolling for discussion, “Whatever men’s ideas may be upon the subject as to what money metal of ultimute redemption is best in the world’s com- merce and monetary systems, I believe it is conceded that when silver gradually ceased to be part of the stock used for such pur- poses in the balance of trade and other- wise, the available amount of primary money was reduced about one-half. To remedy this state of affairs it is sought to effect an agreement among nations where- by the unit of measure may again be in either gold or silver at a certain ratio, call- ed bimetallism. Gold Used in the Arts, “Should it be possible to effect such an agreement, or should the people of the United States decide to hereafter use gold alone for money of ultimate redemption, a condition of affairs may be imagined wien such a large proportion of the world’s xn- nual. gold product shall be used and con- sumed in the arts that an increasing strin- gency in gold coin will occur. The use of gold in the arts is now increasing from year to year. As I understand it the prin- cipal purpose of remonetizing silver, either with or without foreign assent, is to in- crease the-available supply of ultimate re- demption money.” As one method of'increasing the stock cf the world’s coined;gold Governor Pingree suggested that some way be devised to pre- yent the increasing use of gold in the arts; for instance, a tax‘upon manufactured gold in the shape of jewetry, gold leaf, &c. Wald Regulate Trusts. Governor, Pingreethen went into an elab- orate discussion of;:trusts and corporations and the n ity for regulating ‘their scope of action “by law,’ and concluded by fa- voring an gmendmént to the national bank- ing law permitting,national banks to lend as state banks do; upon ,real estate, saying such amew@lment <eould not but tend to benefit both bankers and those who bor- row from bhenk. >! A The lastcaddress-iof weleome came from George H.oRueselki:mempber of the execu- ive..counetk for Michigan. Ther’: President Lowry ‘ardSe tb respond to the ‘gteetings of Michigan and to give his annual ad- ress. Z The annual report of the secretaty, Jas. R. Branch, of New: York city, followed. UPPER MARLBORO’. FAIR Several Washington Firms Represented Among the Exhibitors, Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. UPPER MARLBORO’, Md., August 17.— The fifth annual exhibition of the Agri- cultural Fair Association of Southern Maryland opened here today under the most favorable auspices, and there is every reason to believe that the outcome will be fully equal to any fair that has been held here in previous years. From soon after midnight the grounds have been a scene of hustle and activity and there was indeed but little intermis- sion of the noise incident to the arrival of exhibits during the entire night. When the hour arrived for throwing open the gates to the public, there was scarcely a department of the fair that was not filled with entries. This was notably the case with that of poultry, where it is said there are specimens of almost every variety known, not only of chickens, but all other members of the poultry family. The display of horses and cattle is very fine, and the exhibit made by a firm in Washington has received many commenda- tions. The same house is also represented in the departments of household articles and farm and vegetable products. Some of the exhibits made by manu- facturers of farming implements are very praiseworthy, amcng them being those of Messrs. William I. Brooks & Co. and P. H. Heiskell & Co. of Washington, the A. H. Farquhar Company, York, Pa:, and the Columbia Wagog Company, Columbia, Pa. In field and garden products the displays are regarded as exellent. There are splendid specimens of the smaller fruits raised in this and adjoining counties. The heavy rain which fell here yesterday was of considerable benefit to the grounds generally, though, unfortunately, some of the fancy werk in the-household depart- ment was badly damaged by the water beating in upon it. The many improvements add much to the comfort of the guests, especially the new dining accommodations. There are 120 entries for the races, and fine horses will be brought on the course the first day. The awarding of all premiums will take place tomorrow, except for the horses and @ part of the poultry exhibit, which will be decided Wednesday. The follgwing are the entries for the ce —Pingcas Eulalie, Bib B., fina Nobié, Partiality, Almist, Etta Mooré, Chimes Bug. 2:30 clas¢.: trot—Athericus, Nella S., Cy- clops, jr., £r », Claymore, jr., Daisy, Nig! Lucena, Hazel, Miss ‘Bird. Half-mile“heats, running, two in three— Spaniard, .Venetia “il, Sorosa, Kinnie Thatchér, Piouter, Belle of the Grove or Maid of Screen, Mabel, Alphonse, Dr. Ash, George R.=Rhynester, Dora Lamar, Po! in WOy. we Steepladhi aldawn, Sport, Harry Har- wocd, Conelation, {Dare Devil, Lotion, McFonsq. |; i The following ate’ tomcrrow’s (second day) entries for the race: trot—Lady Gilbert, Dukes, Julian Ofioff, Primrose Maid, May. ae 3 2.40 class,» trot—Lee Edwards, Frisk, Dr. Bill, Antello. Ws Hallock, Lucy A., Cleo- vice, Mr. Happy. Three-quarter-mile heats—Irish Pat, Will Stratton, Thurless, Dr. Jones, Hazlet,-Al- phonse, Joe Co + Rhymster, Avon, Florine Hubbard. ; Half-mile heats, southern Maryland horses—Mable Bond, Venetia II, Sorrosa, Planter, Orphan, Forest. ——_—___. Released on Ball. W. Gorham, who was committed to jail last Tussday on an indictment re- turned against*him March 26, 1894, charg- him with forgery, was today released cn bail in the sum of $2,000, Samuel Sprige Belt qualifying as his bondsman, ‘The defendant is charged with having. December 19, a eee ‘the ae oo Moore ot a. cl on - tiénal Bank of Washington Se — 000. OOO eee O—oaomONONOT —— — —eeeeeeS AN IMPORTANT DECISION of Collateral. Judge Bradley Holds That Notes Given Im Stock Transactions Are Nell and Void. In the case of Florence L. Channing against Macdonald, Bullock & Co., stock- brokers, Judge Bradley this afternoon granted an injunction, restraining the de- fendants from disposing of about $3,000 worth of jewelry which was given by the complainant to the firm as security for cer- tain promissory notes, the notes having been given by her in her transactions with the defendants. Judge Bradley also granted the com- plainant’s petition for the appointment of a receiver to take charge of the jewelry Pending a final hearing of the case. Judge Bradley said the notes were Pull and void, and referred to the complainaat’s peace with the firm in stocks as gam- ng. ————— RECEIVERS MUST CONTROL. Decision in Case Against Marshall Hall Steamboat Company. In the case of the Central National Bank against the Mount Vernon and Marshall Hall Steamboat Company, Judge Bradley this afternoon ordered the company to forthwith convey to the receivers recently appointed, Messrs. James S. Edwards and Enoch L. White, all of its lands, steam- boats and other property and effects. The property is to be held by the re- celvers subject to the court's direction and control, but without prejudice to the re- spective rights of benefictaries under mort- Gage and trust deeds made by the company and under an attachment. The court also authorized the receivers to institute and prosecute all such suits as they may deem necessary concerning the property and affairs of the company, as well as to defend all suits, both against them and against the company. The receivers are also authorized and empowered to adjust and settle by com- promise all disputes, sults and differences in their discretion which have arisen cr may arise. ——— THE PATERSON BUILDING. Charles A. Moses of Chicago Will Be Held to His Bid. The Treasury Department has decided to hold Charles A. Moses, a contractor of Chi- cago, to his bid to erect the new federal building at Paterson, N. J., for $100,000. Mr. Moses will either have to do the work or forfeit $2,100 posted with the depart- ment as a guarantee of good faith when the bid was made. Mr. Moses will proba- bly forfeit this to escape the contract. The bids for this building were opened a short time ago, and it was found that the bid of Mr. Moses was the lowest by many thousands of dollars, the next lowest bid- der being W. A. Peake of this city, whose bid was $22,000 more than the Chicago man’s. It was ascertained that Mr. Moses was a legitimate contractor and the de- partment was on the point of awardini him the contract. He heard of the bid while in the south on business, and wired the treasury officials for a release, claim- ing that a mistake of over $25,000 in the bid had been made by a clerk who arrang- ed the figures. As such releases were cus- tomary, Mr. Moses confidently hoped that he would be allowed to withdraw his bid. The department announces that hereafter there will be no releases from contracts or bids with the government unless for the best of reasons, It is stated that this custom has gone too far and will not obtain under this administration. If Mr. Moses refuses to enter upon his contract Mr. Peake of this city may be the lucky man. CANNOT ACCEPT, Secretary Gage Will 3 of the Monetary Commissio: Secretary Gage has been asked if he would accept an appointment on the mone- tary commissicn to be named tomorrow by the executive committee of the Indianapo- lis convention which meets at Saratoga. Secretary Gage states that he has no in- tention of going cn the commission. He is willing to ald the commission in every way possible, but he would not become a member of it because that might give it an official status which might commit the ad- ministration. ——_-e+______ COAST SURVEY CHANGES. A Successor to Gen. Dufleld Will Be Selected. Information today is that there is 1-0 doubt that changes in the coast and geo- detic survey have been determined upon. It is undecided how far these changes will go, but it is practically decided that Gen. Duffield, superintendent of the bureau, will be succeeded by some other man. ‘Treasury officials intend to go slow and nothing will be immediately done. It is recognized that the position is not one to permit of tMkering from a political sta1d- point, and that a scientific man will be re- quired as the successor of Gen. Duffield. There are to be other changes, but noth- ing definite has been decided upon. The committee some time ago appointed to tn- vestigate matters in the coast and geodetic survey made a report, but this will not be made public. There has been no extensive shake up in the bureau since Mr. Cleveland made some changes there about thirteen years ago. —$_—_—_-e-______ SAMUEL WELLS’ WOES. Tells the Police His Experience With His Mother-in-Law. A colored Man named Samuel H. Wells, who keeps a small store at No. 111 F street southwest, called at the clerk's office of the Police Court this afternoon and re- lated his unpleasant experiences with his mother-in-law. Her name is Lavinia ‘Thomas, and he says he supports her and her children. Recently, he says, she has had a desire to get rid of him, and in fur- therance of ‘this desire she has made life unbearable. Among other things, he said she had struck him on the head with stones, had urged her children to stick a knife in hi ard twist it and had threatened to kill him. “J don’t think her mind’s wrong,” he said, ‘but it’s all temper. He added that yesterday she came near wrecking the store. She walked over the watermelons, he said, until her feet got inside of them, and then she battered his GW warrant for assault was issued against Lavinia, and she will have to explain the charge when she gets in court. SS Iron Beams Stolen. During recent weeks a number of com- plaints. have been received by the police that iron beams used in the construction of new buildings have been stolen. Some af them have been found where they had been sold. One day last week one of the iron beams was found in the possession of a workman on a building, who represented that he had been sent for it by the owner. : lored men were arrested at 3 ne palates where, it is alleged, they were about to remove an iron beam. Mr. Cress, who made the complaint, asked. the police to prosequte the persons who are buying the material, and not those who are taking it. If some of the receivers are prosecuted, he thinks, there will be no more thefts. Sees Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses have been issued to the following: White—Albert L. Lawrence and Annie M. Belt; Allie W. Patton and Lula M. Kane, beth of Fauquler county, Va; Wm. D. Giatsback and May A. Hanion. Colored—James H. Turner, jr, of Ni Bedford, Mass., and Pearl L. Frank of city; James Williams and Estella Simmons; John Toliver and Lilly Smith; John H. C. Jordan and Margerite Spencer. SURVEYOR FORSYTH RETIRES Tenders His Resignation Because of Il Health and Age. Henry B. Looker, Assistant Surveyor, Promoted to the Vacancy—The Re- tiring Oficial Complimented. William Forsyth, the surveyor for the District, yesterday tendered his resignation because of continued il health. The Com- missioners appointed Henry B. Looker, the assistent curveyor, to succeed him, and Chas. P. Calvert, the draughtsman and computer, was promoted to the position of assistant surveyor. Mr. Forsyth is the oldest living District employe, having served almost continu- ously nearly fifty years. He has been identified with Washington since it was a straggling village, and participated in the great improvements under Gov. Shep- herd. He was born in Kelles, Ireland, Au- 1820, and educated in the vublic there. At an early age he evinced a fondness for surveying and soon became one of the leading civil engineers in his part of the country. He attracted the at- tention of Geo. Stevenson, and supervised the building of a number of railroads in Belgium. He made surveys of the city of Forsyth. Brighton, and many of the parks of Lon- éon were laid out by him. He was in the service of the queen for three years, and in 1850 came to America. He at once came to Washington, and the following year went into the office of B. B. French, com- missioner of public buildings and grounds, and was shortly appointed to the position of assistant surveyor for the county of Washington. Elected in 1857. At the election of 1857 he was made sur- veyor, which position he has continued to hold, with the exception of the four years from 1867 to 1871. In 1870 he re-established the grades of the city, and in 1877, under the administration of Governor Shepherd, he levied the special taxes. The location of the reservation along the line of Pennsylvania avenue, from 17th street to Rock creek was in his charg and Washington Circle was laid out by him in 1854. He also laid out the Capitol grounds and reconstructed the reserva- tion back of the Executive Mansion. He made the surveys for the arsenal, and, as stated above, has been identified with ail of the more important improvements gince he came into office. He was regarded by the Commissioners with great favor and looked upon as a thorough surveyor. Commissioners Compliment Him. The Commissioners, in acepting the resig- nation of Mr. Forsyth, wrote him the fol- lowing letter today: ‘The Commissioners have received and hereby accept, to take effect on the 17th instant, your resignation of the office of surveyor in and for the District of Colum- bia, which you have voluntarily tendered for the reason that your failing health p-re- cludes your further attention to the duties of the position. “The Commissioners regret the circum- stances which render it necessary for you to withdraw from the public service, but take great pleasure in assuring you that you will leave the office with the general respect of the community for persoual qual- ities. and for the fidelity and professioual skill with which you discharged the duties of municipal surveyor during a period of more than forty years, and that the best wishes of all will be with you in your re- tirement.” The New irveyor. Mr. Henry B. Looker, the new surveyor, has been the assistant surveyor ever since the law was passed creating that office, and it has all along been understood that he was put in training to succeed Mr. For- syth, at the proper time, in this technical office, so important to the interests of the District and to property holders. Mr. Looker, when appointed assistant, was a leading civil engineer in the District, and for years had been engaged in his private practice upon most of the important work here. Because of this and his exception- ally good, accurate and conscientious work, he was strongly urged for the place by nearly all of the prominent business men here, of all parties. At that time many desired his appoint- ment to the surveyorship, but he was not willing to take the place while Mr. For- syth was able to carry on the office, and he was, therefore, recommended and ap- pointed the assistant. Mr. Forsyth, feel- ing now that he would be unable to satis- factorily perform the duties of the posi- tion in the future, Mr. Looker becomes his successor. He has earned his promotion, which is in the line of civil seryice reform, and which is justified by his fokmer work, which his record shows. HI Qualifications. Mr. Looker is a young man, under forty years of age, and has had the advantages of scientific and practical education, as well as training in his profession of civil engineering. He is the’ eldest son of for- mer Paymaster General Looker of the navy, and is and has been for many rears a citizen and resident of the District. True principles are recognized and maintained in this appointment, and Mr. Looker has the indorsement of leading business men and citizens of the District, as well as being the unanimous choice of the Commission- ers. The salary is $3,000 per annum. Mr. Forsyth, the venerable retiring sur- veyor, goes aut with honor and the repu- tation of years of faithful service, and with the kindly esteem and regard of his fellow citizens. He has expressed confidence that Mr. Looker will prove to be a fit and worthy successor in the important and re- sponsible position of surveyor cf the Dis- trict of Columbia. ———>—_——_ Bold Attempt at Burglary. Complaint was made to the police this af- ternoon that an attempt had been made last night. to burglarize a house on the Brentwood road. According to the report made to the police there was an exciting Scene at the house. Pistols were drawn on both sides, it was reported, but no blood was spilled. The burglars, three in number, escaped. —_. __ Government Bonds. e xchange, corres} Lodenburg, Thalmann & Co., New York. FINANCE AND TRADE Dullness Characterized the New York Stock Market Today. DEARTH OF COMMISSION BUYING jciomalpcasa The Granger Shares Were the Fa- vorites, and Advanced Slightly. GENERAL MARKET REPORTS wening Star. , August 17.—London cables again supplied the incentive to a lower range of prices in the local market, but the concessions were wholly due to the ef- forts of traders who bought quietly on the decline. During the opening hour a fair volume of commission business was re- ported, prices advancing easily under the demand. The crop svare on room sold yesterday did not mat and buying against short sales assiste advancing movement. Duliness was at times quite pronounced and supporting orders in the active stocks were purposely withdrawn in erder to the strength of the general market lack of aggressiveness disclosed in a lack of ccnfid in lewer price under such c.nditions, The short inter was increased slightly, however, and this fact may be taken advantage of at any moment. The routine reports of earnings and crop conditions were in expectation. The falling off in the volume of commis- sion business and fears that a 1 liquidating movement would be und were the only arguments against an imm: diate resumption of the advance. The da: trading was, perhaps, a trifle more profes- sional than at any time of late. Activity was again most marked in the granger shares, the high prices being re- corded during the first half of the session. In some of these shares profits of such liberal proportions are reflected that the street inclines to the belief that extensive realizing must be an incident of the very near future. On a descending scale the buying continues to be confident, but the desire to accumulate stock is more impor- tant at the moment than an advance in price. Burlington directors will act upon the dividend during the present week, and while no increase in the present rate is probable, it is likely that a greater per- centage will be shown to have been earned Earnings from this entire group will play an important part in directing prices in ail Gepartments. Missouri Pacific was marked up 1 per cent under good buying, but reacted later in the day under a general realizing move- ment. The several low-priced issues while well supported were sold liberally in the In- terest of profit taking. Ar advance of 3% per cent in Lake Shore Was a feature of the day's investment buying. Good dividend-paying securities are quietly being taken out of the street without regard for the occasional declines im _ the speculative issues. American Sugar and the industrial list Senerally were strong and weak by turns. This latter group continues to attract only secondary noti the main fully up cessful in fore! day. The decline and seemed to lack suffic make it serious. Any setback | tional limits should attract new buying. D COMMERCIAL, was larg: incentive INANCIAL 4 The following are the opening, the high- est and the lowest and the closing prices uf the New York stock market today, as ported by Corson & Macartney, New York stcck exchange. Messrs. Moore & Schley, No. 80 Broadway. Open. High. Low. Close, American Spirite.. 4% 4% American Spirits, pfd. 3a, Bay American Sugar 149 American Sugar, 6x American 934, ‘an C¥ 1 Atchison . 6y Baltimore & On 5 Iby Bay State Gas. . wy OM4y Canada Southern 55 Big Canada Pac! Bibbs napts, “ochre Che ke & Ohio.. or €.C. & St. Lows, Bag cago, B.A Q..... 7 Chicagoa Nortnwestern., Chicago Gas, C.M.& St. Paul. C.M.& St. Paul, pfd. Chicago, R.I. & Pacific... ‘Chicago, St. Paul, M.&£0 Consolidated Washington Stock Exchange. lar call—12 o'clock m.—Metropolit. Railroad . at 110. Merzenthui Linotype, 10 at 122, 7 at 122, 10 at 122. District of Fund. currency 3.658, 110 Miscellaneous Bonds.—Metropolitan Railroad 5s, 114% bid. Metropolitan Railroad conv. Gs, 1194, bid, 120% asked. Metropolitan Railroad Certificate of Indebtedness, B, 109% bid. Columbia Railroad 6s, 118 bid. Washington Gas Company, ser. A, 6s, 111 vid. Washing:on Gas ¢ ny. ser. B, rt md. United States Electric Light Debenture 5 bid. Potomac Telephone 103 3 on, American Security and Trust 3s, F. and bid. American Securii A. and O,, 100 bid. Washington Market Company Ist 168 bid. Washington Market Company Imp. és, 108 bid. Washington Market Company Extea. 109 bid. | Masonic Hall Association 5s, 104 bid. National “Bank | Stocks.—1 ot Washiagt 265 bid, 305 asked. Central, 255 bid. Mechanics’, 175 tid 195 asked. Citizens’ Columbiz, 127 bid. Capital, 104 bid, 198 asked. Traders’ 104 bid. 108 asked. 55 bid. “Metropolitan, 111 Gas and Electric Light ashingts 43% bid, . Georgetown Gas, bid. United Sates Electric Light, 106 bid. Insu: Stock.—Firemen’s, 30 bid. Franklin, 36 bid. Metropolitan, Potomac, 67 bid Rational Union. 10% bid, 14, asked. Col u bia. 7% People’s, £ Lincoln, 8% bid. s Title e can Grapbophon: Carriage, 67 bid, Misrelianroa