Evening Star Newspaper, October 14, 1897, Page 2

THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1897-16 PAGES. fst. The record 1s made up, and may safe- to the judgment of pos But we cannot part with you as an active member of the court without the fervent expression of the hope that you may be spared for many years to enjoy the repose you have so thoroughly earned, and the mmendation bestowed on good and faith- ‘ul service. We are, dear brother Field, four affectionate brethren, Melvitle W. Ful- Jer, John M. Harlan, Horace Gray, David J. Brewer. Henry B. Brown, Georze Shiras, jr, E. D. White, R. W. Peckham. —s CHILDREN NOT THERE Luetgert’s Family Absent From Trial Today. Attorney fox Defense Continues His Argument to the Jury— The Poin CHICAGO, October 14.—The little sons of Adolph L. Luetgert, who were yesterday removed from the side of their father by order of Judge Tuthill, were not in court teday when Attorney Phalen resumed his address to the jury. The absence of th> children was taken by the prosecution as confirmation of the assertion made yesterday that the little boys were brought into court after an ab- sencyof several weeks simply to play upon the sympathies of the jurors. When thi scheme was balked by the order of the ceurt, there was no longer necessity for the presen of the chiidren, and today the kept at home. _ Atbougn & was ul when he stopped speaking iast evening, Attorney Phalea was apaprentiy gece voice. made much retresbed today and in He resumea his argument and the declaration that the uefense had y broken the state’s circumsiantial chain 01 evidence at beth ends and in the but it had scattered the fragments four winds. He reiterated the con- tention that the sate had not proved a curpus deiicti of sufficient reliavility for serious consideration when a human life Was at stake. “tor aught we know Mrs. Luetgert is at this very moment in the enjoyment of ro- bust health in the land of her nativity,” shvuted Attorney Phalen. Then he let his Yoice down to a heavy whisper and added: “Or she may be employed in some family re- mote trem the habitation of inteliigent civilzation in a partially demented con- ditio: The lawyer next took up the matter of the rings found in the middle vat in the Lvetgert factory. “These rings are con- sidered by some people as the strongest feature in this case,” said Attorney Pha- len. “Im one case they are, or rather were, until we proved beyond a question of a doubt by one who had seen Mrs. Luet- gert's rings repeatedly that the rings feund in the vat were never worn by her. They were not her rings. How they get in the vat? I don’t know. Rather, I the questicn, were they ever in ihat Policemen say they were, and that found them in the bottom of the vat in the body of Mrs. Luetgert is said ve been destroyed by caustic potash. cemen say many things, and there “ere contradictions upon this point, which ought to raise a reasonable doubt, I think, in the mind of any fair juror. “If those things were in that vat they were placed there by some one who sought the ruin of Adolph Luetgert.” Perjury on the part of the witn the State in relation to the rings was charged in common with perjury upon other vital evidence in the case. x-Judge Vincent began the closing ad- on behalf of the defense at noon. He speak all day tomorrow. Saturday ate’s Attorney Deneen close the case. — LL GO FREE. TRASK W Prosecution on Charge of Embezszie- mert Will Be Dropped. HALIFAX, N. S., October 14.—Willis A. Trask of Wallingford, Cornn., who was ar- rested here last Monday on the charge of embezzling various sums aggregating $6,000, is ape prosecution. When he is arraigned in the county court temorrow his counsel, Joseph Frame, will ask for the prisoner's discharge, and the motion will not be opposed. The explana- tion given here is that everything has been arranged by Trask’s friends in Wallingford, and that neither the borough authorities ner the bank officers will push the case any turther. ees TROUBLE AT WEST SUPERIOR, WIS. Warrants Out for Arrest of Members of Town Board. WEST SUPERIOR, Wis., October 14— Court Commissioner Kellogg last night signed warrants for the arrest of Frank DesMond. chairman, Martin Kornstad ana John Matthews, members of the town board of supervisors of the town of Superior. All are charged with embezzlement and conversion to their own use of town funds. This is the fifth lot of warrants issued in connecticn with the Superior affairs. The first came when Charles G. Gillet, the treasurer, refused to turn over the money and records of the town. He is now out on bail on the charge of embezzling the entire tax levy of last year, amounting to ¥ ‘The new warrants are sworn out by H. Carter. It is alleged that the most ‘ational charges are yet to come. — WOMEN STREET INSPECTORS. Mrs. Whitney's Demand Promptly Granted by St. Louis Official. ST. Lou Mo., October 14. fa Conkling Whitney headed a commit- of women who called upon Street C Milrer. She introduced hers “We represent the Women's ffrage Club, and we demand tae of women street inspectors. we will resort to political in- re cur demand. Now, wili man to the position of said he would, and agreed s should be women ed by Whitney, providing yor approv appointments. The ors get $3 a day, and the commis- the women would have to do same work as the men are doing. Se N ROUTE TO YUKON. CANADL Ten Days From Victoria, Dawson City. SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. October 14—In- m has just been received that the anadian Pacife railway has placed two corps of surveyors with a view of opening up the Stickeen river route to the Yukon From the mouth of the river to the at which the road down the Yukon will begin there are said to be no engin- eering difficulties, and ft is believed the line can be kept open seven months in the year. it is proposed to run a line of fast steamers irom Victeria for Fort Wrangel. Steam vessels can run up the Stickeen river for 149 miles. From this poimt a railroad will be built to Teslin Lake, 125 further. Light-draught steamers be placed on the Yukon, and It is be- ved that Dawson City may be reached in ten days from Victoria, or thirteen days from San Francisco. —<—__ Bad Tea Condemned. PORTLAND, Ore., October 14.—Francis Sealy, government tea inspector, yesterday condemned Si chests of tea which arrived from the orient on the steamship Mon- mouthshire. Several days ago he oon- demned 422 chests consigned to a Chicago firm. The entire lot was found to be oid, trashy tea, unfit for use. —_—— , Reservation Appraisers Appointed. ‘The Secretary of the Interior has appoint- eG F. B. Reynolds of Hagerstown, Ind., special Indian agent; also the following appraisers of abandoned military reser- vaticns: Oliver C. Applegate and Rufus S. Mecre, Fort Kiemath Reseryation, Oregon; Edwin S. Arcker and George W. Ruther- fcrd, Fort McDermit Reservation, Nevada; Ezra F. Barnes and Hamilton McCain, Fert Helieck Reservation, Nevada; Charies M. Scribner and Alvin W. Eager, Fort . Fred Steele, Wyoming. B. C., to LATE NEWS BY WIRE Dastardly Attempt to Wreck a Train on Pennsylvania Road. ONE SUPPOSED CULPRIT CAUGHT Train Struck the Obstruction, but Was Not Derailed. RAILROAD TIES USED — HUNTINGDON, Pa., October 14.—A das- tardly attempt at train wrecking was made last night near Newton Hamilton, twelve miles east of here, on the Penn- sylvania railroad. Frank Noe, one of the culprits, was ar- rested, and is now in the Mifflin county Jail. It 1s believed that others were en- gaged with him in the nefarious work. About the time the fast St. Louis express was due at Newton Hamilton the track watchman discovered a switch frog com- pletely obstructed with large stones, which he succeeded in removing a short time be- fore the express passed. Just above this point he found and removed three railroad ties, which had been firmly wedged across the eastbound main track. Two hours later the fast oyster express struck three ties, which had been placed across the west-bound track, three hundred yards west of the Newton Hamilton sta- tion. The obstruction was crushed into splinters, and the train was not derailed. The trainmen obtained a good view of one of the train wreckers, who was stand- ing near, and the chief of police of this place, who was notified, succeeded in cap- turing Frank Noe near the scene of the attempted wrecking. Noe, who came from Brocklyn, N. Y., has been living at Newton Hamilton for some time, and has served a term in the western penitentiary. ee BOLTS GEORGE’S PLATFORM. Col. Dayton Will Not Accept All Its : Declarations. NEW YORK, October 14.—A peculiar fea- ture of the political situation is that while Mr. Dayton has accepted the nomination of controller on the George ticket, ne an- nounces that he ‘does not stand upon the platform of the Jeffersonian democracy. The chasm thus created is bridged by the declaration of the Georgeite managers that the campaign committee long ago came to the conclusion that the office of coniroller Was not a political one. Mr. Dayton said today that the issue he wculd make in his campaign would be that of personal lfberty versus political tyranny. SCHARF’S SENSATIONAL CHARGE. Says Officials Wink at Mlegal Ad- mission of Chinese. NEW YORK, October 14.—Col. J. Thos. Scharf, who was appointed to the position of Chinese inspector of the southern dis- trict of New York in 1893, and who has forwarded his resignation to the Secretary of the Treasury, to take effect tomorrow, gives as his reason for his action his de- sire to engage In the practice of law. He admits, however, that it is because of the constant warfare he has had in adminis- tering the duties of his office, and expresses the opinion that the Chinese exclusion act as at present carried out is a farce. Immigration Inspector Scharf Resigns J. Thomas Scharf of Baltimore has re- signed his position as inspector of Chinese immigration at New York city. The Mary. land repubiicans who make a rush to se- cure the position vacate@ by Mr. Scharf will ke disappointed, as it is announced at the Treasury Department that the place will not be filled; that it is not necessary to fill it. —__ WILL ATTEND HONOLULU RACES. Noted American Cyclists to Take Part in Opening Event. SAN FRANCISCO, Cal., October 14.— The opening of the new cycling track at Horolulu next month has attracted the attention of California riders, and three of the most prominent will leave here this afternoon on the steamer Monwai, accom- panied by the trick rider, Harry Fowler. Those who will go are George Sharock of Tacoma, champion of the coast; A. N. Jones, the Olympic Club crack, and D. E. Whitman of Los Angeles. Se MILLIONAIRES AR EBARRED. Ohio Democratic Legislative Candi- dates All Make a Pledge. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. CLEVELAND, Ohio, October 14.—All democratic candidates to the legislature to- day signed a pledge, agreeing to vote for no candidate for the United States Senate who was either a millionaire or a monopo- list. This move is intended as an attack on the senatorial aspirations of John R. McLean and Tom L. Johnson. eis Sa FILIBUSTERS JOI) REGO. dition Lands Safely in al Prisoners Released. HAVANA, via Key West, Fla., October 14.It is reported in official circles that a filibustering expedition, including Jose Lo- reto Cepero, an American citizen, and four- teen others, has been landed at the en- tance of the river Alimao,prevince of Santa Ciara, and has succeeded in joiping the in- surgent forces commanded by Rego. -neral Weyler, the retiring captain gen- has granted amr: y to forty-six itical prisoners} including sev- women, who have been interned on Isle of Pines. —_ SPANISH TROOPS FOR CUBA. the © Thousand to Go This Month— Earthquake at Granada. MADRID, October 14.—Reinforcements of Spanish troops for Cuba are being hurried forward by the military authorities. About i) additions] soldiers will leave Spain for that island before the end of the pres- ent month. There was a severe earthquake at Gra- nada and Andalusia at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The oscillations were from north to south and lasted several seconds The inhabitants of the city were panic stricken. ee Supplies for Dawson City. VICTORIA, B. C., October 14.—Col. Na- than Smith will leave here tomorrow in the berk Colorado, with one hundred tons of provisions and several head of horses and cattle for Dawson City. There will be fifty men in the party. They will go over the Dalton trail, taking thelr goods through on sleighs. ————— Lady Bicyclists Collide. There was a bicycle collision on 14th etreet northwest between V and W streets, akeut 4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Slaymaker of 727 12th street and Mrs. Muller of 2408 14th street were the partici- pants. The fcrmer received painful injuries to her head and body and had to be sent heme in a carriage, while Mrs. Muller was but slightly injured. Snow Storm Sweeps Over Idaho. POCATELLO, Idaho,October 14.—A heavy ‘mow storm, beginning early yesterday aft- ernoor and lasting all night, has swept over southeastern Idaho. It will do much —- as much grain and lucerne is still out. —_———_ Ex-Minister Kasson’s Appointment. Mr. John A. Kasson, formerly member of the House of Representatives from Iowa, and ex-minister to Austria, has been ap- pointed a special agent of the Department of State for the negotiation of recip DEATH OF JUDGE NOAH He Passed Away Suddenly Last Mid- ’ ict A Career Marked by Distinguished Ability and Fidelity—Long Service in Journalism and Office. Judge J. J. Noah died of heart failure at midnight last night at his residence, 1506 Q street, after an illness of several weeks. The funeral will be held Saturday after- noon at 2 o'clock, under the auspices of Lincoln Post, G. A. R., and the remains will be interred at Arlington. Judge Noah has been one of the best- krown figures in newspaper and official circles of Washington since the war. He was a member of the Gridiron Club, has been connected with a number of newspa- Pers, and has held various positions in the departments. He was appointed clerk of the War Department under Secretary Ram- say, and was designated by the President J. J. Noah, to act as Secretary of War in the absence of the Secretary. He was associated with the census of 1880 and 1890, and at the time of his death was a member of the board: of pension appeals. Born to Journalism. Judge Noah was a son of Manuel Morde- cai Noah, one of the most distinguished journalists and Hebrews of this country. He was a man of remarkable intellectuali- ty, a linguist, and a man of wide reading. His versatility ot mind was notable, and he was versed in the literature of all na- tions. He was held in high esteem by all who knew him, was a genial comrade and a stanch friend. He leaves a family con- sisting of a wife, two daughters and a son. Judge Noah was reared in New York, but located in Minnesota when the territorial organization was formed, and filled accept- ably various judicial and legislative prefer- ments. In 1857 he declined the nomination for delegate in Congress to acecpt the posi- tion of clerk of the supreme court of the state, an elective office. 5 Served in the War. When the war broke out Judge Noah went to the front as a captain in the 2d Minne- sota. He participated in the battle of Mill Springs and went with Buell’s army to Nashville and then to Shiloh. He resigned in June, 1862, and went to Nashville, where he held close relations with Andrew John- Son and his provisional government, and also with Gen. Thomas in his administra- tion of the city. He was appointed by Gov. Brownlow one of the attorneys generals and chancellors of the state, and as at- torney general successfully prosecuted the irial of Judge Frazier, who was impeached for attempting judicially to prevent the as- sembling of a quorum of the Tennessee leg- islature, convened to ratify or reject the fourteenth amendment to the Constitution of the United Sta At the time of his death Judge Noah was a member of the board of pension appeals in the Interior Department. Tribute to His Memory. A largely attended meeting of officials and clerks was held this morning in the office of Assistant Secretary of the Interior Webster Davis to pay respect to the mem- ory of Judge Noah. Secretary Davis pre- sided and J. B. Greenwell acted as sec- retary. Mr. Davis spoke of the death of Judge Noah after a short illness and re- called with much feeling the address that Judge Noah had made upon the retire- ment of Judge Reynolds as assistant secre- tary of the interior. ‘The first and only time,” said Mr. Davis, “I had the pleasure of meeting you to- gether was about four months ago, and I remember upon that occasion that Judge Noah delivered a very eloquent and touch- ing address in the presentation of a beau- tiful testimonial to my predecessor upon his retirement. I know I voice the feelings of each one of you when I say Judge Noah's death will be deeply mourned by his asso- ciates in the office. “Judge Noah was a man of excellent at- tainments; a man who had mingled with many distinguished men in his time; a man of wide experience, both as a lawyer and newspaper man, and one who in all Fis undertakings conducted himself nobly.” Col. W. T. Pierson, chairman of the beard of appeals, also spoke of the warm fr:endship which existed on the part of all the members of the board of appeals for Judge Noah. Resolutions of Respect. * A committee consisting of Capt. Edward P. Hall, Col. H. L. Bruce and @ol. Robert F. Hill was appointed to draft suitable resolutions for the occasion. They report- ed the following, which were adopted: “Resolved, That it is with sincere sorrow that we learn of the death of our late offi- cia! associate, Judge Jacob J. Noah, and we tender our sympathy to his bereaved femily. He was a brave and patriotic cit- izen, an able and conscientious public offi- cial and a true friend. His long and faith- ful record as a public officer, his genial. friendly nature and his devotion to all that is noble 2nd true in life, constitute a cha acter most worthy of imitation and -en- deared him to all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. “Resolved, That as a slight tribute to his memory the board of pension appeals, with the corsent of the secretary, attend his funeral as a body. “Resolved, That a copy of these resOlu- tions be forwarded to the family of the deceased.” ———— NOVELTY IN THE SOUTH. Opening 2 Long Distance Telephone This Afternoon. The first long distance telephone run in- to the south will be opened this afternoon with ceremonies, in which Secretary Gage will take part. The telephone runs to Man- chester, Va., just across the river from Richmond, and connects that city with the commercial cities of the east and west. Secretary Gage will make a short talk over the "phone to an assemblage of about forty Manchester business men, including the mayor, in which he will congratulate them on this addition of quick communication with the rest of the world. . WILL RETIRE TOMORROW. Col, A. G. Robinson te Give Up Active Service in the Army. Col. Augustus G. Robinson, assistant quartermaster general, will be placed on the retired list of the army tomorrow on tis own application under the forty years’ service clause. He is a native of Maine and was graduated at the Military Acad- emy in July, 1853. After a few years’ ser- vice in the artillery branch, he was trans- ferred to the quartermaster’s department February, 1863, serving there throughout the eee eek since. is iwartan bie saicter’ grade of colonel in September, 1806, His retirement and the promotions con- sequent thereon leave a vacancy in the Mst of captain and assistant quartermaster, which was filled today by the appointment of First Lieutenant John Baxter, jr, of the 9th Infantry. Ceptain Baxter was born in New Jersey and was graduated from the = served in othe: Intartsercon cee: = inted first Heutenant of the 9th try February, 1885. > AT THE WHITE HOUSE|/4™ES © Both Factions Ignored in a New York Q Appointment. After the Mow, Support of the Ad- n = 7 SENATOR ELKINS CALLS Appointments “by. the President today were as follows: : Michael Nathan, assistant appraiser of merchandise at New York city. Edgar T. Wheelock, register of the land office at Wausau, Wiscénsin. Henry G. McCrossen, receiver of public Moneys at Wausdu, Wisconsin. T. Jay Bufford, agent. for the Indians of the Siletz agency in Oregon. The President also appointed A. D. Pike Postmaster at Thomasville, Ga. The appointment of Mr. Nathan as ap- praiser of merchahdise {s strictly. a presi- dential choice. His selection was made over the Platt and anti-Platt candidates. Senator Platt’s candidate was Fred. Gross, and the senator made a-hard fight for his man. The anti-Platt factions had. T, Bvan: and Col. Swords in the field. Charges were filed against Dir. Gross. After looking into them the President decided to pick his ewn man. Mr. Nathan. was the. man he liked best. Virginians at the White House: Col. Patrick McCaul, republican nominee for governor of Virginia; O. B. Roller, nominee far liewtenant governor, and Col, James Lyons, jr., candidate for attorney general, together with Chairman William F. Wickham and other members of the State committee: recently appointed b: Virginia state convention, called carly at the White House to, as they termed it, bay their respects” to the President. They had to wait several hours before the Presi- dent had time ‘to receive them. He busy with cabinet officials and congress men. The delegation says that nothing was said to the,President about federal pa- tronage. They would like the moral <up- port of the administration in the fight they will make for their state ticket. Representatives Dalzell, C. W. Stone and Mahon of Pennsylvania had business dur- ing the day with the President. They vere accompanied by constituents from their e. Senator Elkins of West Virginia was with the President tuday for quite a long time. Besides discussipg West Virginia appoint. ments, the President taiked over a number of public questions and matters which will come before Cangress. The President is very much interesied in the campaigns now in progress in New York city, Ohio and Maryland. When Senator Elkins left the White House it was announced that Dr. D. Mayer of Charleston, W. Va., had been se- lected for consul at Buenos Ayres, Argen- tine Republic. , The Chio Outlook, Assistant’ Secrétury of Agriculture Brig- ham was 4 presidential caller. Colonel Brigham has been stumping in Ohio. He thipks the situation favorable for the re- publicans. He gays that the farmers ‘of the state are foeting good over the better Prices they, are ting for their products. “The farmers have quit talking about sil- said ‘Colonel Brigham. “They do not mention tbe subject now. Last year they would not talk abbut anything else. Stump peakers age theonly ones who talk about White Houxe Guests. Captain Maha > Mtr Lafayette McWil- fliams of Chicago are guests of President and Mrs. "McKinley, and will be at the White House: several days. President and Mrs. McKinley werd guests of Captain and Mr: Wiliams inChicago just before the inauguration. 4 i —sisscote SMASHED THE EGGS. An Accident Last Night on the Surface ‘racks, BY 9E There was an accident on the surface tracks of the Pennsylvania Railroad Com- pany on Virginia avenue aout 8 o'dlock last night. A wagon. was~ demolished, and the affair caused a little excitement for a few minutes, because it was thought that the driver had been killed: It appears that James Devaughn, the owner of the outfit, had left his horse standing on Virginia ave- nue while he was in a store attending to some business. The animal became restless and strayed away, entering upon the tracks at 2d stre: Just before the corner of 3d street was reached there appeared a pas- senger train. The engineer saw the team, but it was too late to prevent an accident. Fortunately, the horse had turned from the track on which the train was moving, so that only the wagon was struck. In the vehicle was & crate of thirty dozen eggs, and this was Gesaoyed, with the wagon. The Horse esca: unhurt, ae OPPOSED TO SILVER. London Business Men Address a Let- ter to the Government. LONDON, October 14.—The Times, in its financial article this morning, announces that a leiter is being signed by a majority of the leading men of the city expressing their grave objections to any movement by the government in the direction of bimetal- lism, and adds: ‘‘As the government's an- swer to the Amefican commissioners is ex- pected to be given within a few ¢ there is no time to be los: ‘rroops Ww Needed, The Secretary of the Interior has ze- ported to the Secretary of War that the necessity for the presence of the military at Tuskahoma, Okla., and at Fort Hall, Ida- ho, has ceased to exist, and has recom- mended the withdrawal of the cavalry troop stationed at each point. —— Personal Mention. Deputy Commissioner of Pensions Dayen- port returned to the city today from a vacation of three weeks, which he spent in New Hampshire. | W. H. Sprenger,, private secretary of the assistant secretary of the interior, has re- .turned from iis.vacation, which he spent in Pennsylvania, accompanied by Mrs. Sprenger. Col. Thomas FE, Barr of tho judge advo- cate generpl’s department is on a visit to this ‘city. wHb at the. War Department today.” = A couple of weeks “ago Secretary Bliss leased nove Noi'930 16th street northwest, being located af the northwest’ corner of 16ih and K stregts. This lease was made through amisuhderstanding regarding the term of the lease held by Eugene B. Gran- din, who has occupied the premises for some time. Explanations have foilowed, and Mr. ‘iss moved from the house which he/ &ccupi¢d about two weeks, and is now at, the ‘lington. He has not yet taken angther bouse. When he does 30 his family will jOin him here. oi’ ‘Awaxded Damages... _- A verdict. of."$1,000 damages has been awarded Major Charles B. Throckmorton in- New York on a charge of lfbel. The de- cision was refdered by Judge Gildersleeve of the supreme court. Verdiet Against Railroad Company. In the casé of Miss Fannie K. ‘Dashiell against the Washington and Georgetown Railroad Company “and the Rock Creek salso that = ARR'S DEFENSE ‘Witnesses Testify to Good Character of Rosa Robinson’s Assailant. The Child is Put on the Stand’ to Contradict Their Statements + =Other Details. The fourth day’s session of the trial of James, alias “Pat,” Carr, charged with feloniously assaulting Rosa Robinson, was begun in Criminal Court this morning at 10 o'clock, before Chief Justice Binghzm. John I. Young, colored, was the first wit- ness called to the stand fer the defense. He stated that he lived in Logan’s place, where, it is alleged, the assault occurred. He was not acquainted with young Carr, but had been acquainted with Rosa Robin- son since July. The first time he saw the girl after the occurrence, he testified, was when he saw her in her mother’s store, three days later. Frances Brooks, colored, was the next ss, who was also a resident of Logan's place, She was in the Robinson store the morning after the occurrenve, and saw the little girl sitting in a chair in the kitchen. She could not tell whether she “fooled ill” or not. Cross-examined by Mr. Shillington for the government, she said she had become cnainted with the girl from visiting the store. Considered “A Good Boy.” Mary Bacon, who resides at 25 L street, was next called to the stand. amined by Attorney O’Laughlin for the defense she testified she knew young Carr, and@ had never heard anything about his reputation. Everybody considered hitn a good boy, she said. Cross-examined by Mr. Shillington, she testified that the only thing she had ever known against him was that he had once been sent to the reform schoo}. Mrs. Lena Memberg of 26 L street testi- fied as to the defendant's go0a character, Florence Crocker of 38 L street also tesii- fied to Lillian y , of 100 Half street testified that she visited the Robinson store three days after the alleged assault and Was waited on by the girl herself. She had seen Rosa two or three days before the assault, she stated on cross-examina- tion by Mr. Shillington. Before going to the store she met Mr. Robinson, she said, and asked him how the girl was, and he responded, “All right.” When little Rosa waited on her in the store she asked her the same question und was given the same answer. Mrs. Mary Hagan of 66 Pierce street, exemined by Mr. O'Laughlin, testified lad seen Rosa Rol and two day Four or five days after it she saw her in the store. Cross-examined by Mr. Shillington she reiterated she had seen her sitting at a wirdow two days after the assault oc- curred. The name of officer O'Dea of the second precinct was called, but he was not pri ent. A short delay took place wile a te! phone messege was sent for him. Warden Voorhees, a member of the bar, was called to the stand to testify in re- gard to the location of the Carr house, 35 1, street. This was to satisfy the minds of the jury in regard to the exact situation of the property, and the arrangement of the rooms in the house. The Attorneys Consult. Carr’s attorneys held a long consuitation with bim, and Attorney Shiliington, for the prosecution, went over to where little Rosa Kobinson was sitting with her par- ents and talked earnestly with them and her. Mr. O’Laughiin then made the an- rouncement that the defense would rest ils case The Erst witn SS examined by Mr. Shil- lington for testimeny in rebuttal was De- lective Joseph E. Barnes, who told of the rrest of Joseph Loughran, Carr's friend, who is under $00 bonds as to the act of aiding the prisoner in attempting to es- On examination he stated that when he arrested Loughran he asked the latter if he was with Carr the previous day, when the alleged assault happened. Loughran said he had not been, put had been at hom Louis Robinson, the father of Rosa, tk the stand and stated that he had a daugh- ter three years younger than Rosa, who somewhat re-embiel her. He testified fur- ther that Kosa had not been downstair: unul the Friday following the occurrence, when she was brought before the grand jury. She was sent to Baltimore the Sun- day following the alleged assault and re- mained there until August He stated he had a niece from Baltimore visiting at the house about the age of Rosa. Rosa’s Testimony. The little girl was then called to the stand by Mr. Shillington. She was perfectly self- possessed and stood quietly waiting while a litile tilt was indulged in by Mr. Shilling- ton and Mr. Jeffords. The latter objected to the question put the witness by the pros- ecutor as to how long she had been upstairs after the alleged assault before she came n, which would come into conflict with the statemeat made by previous witnesses. The question as put was as to what day she had first come down stairs after the occurrence on Monday. She answered with- out hesitation it was Friday. Mr. Jeffords, on cross-examination, askel the little girl whether or not the wi who testified to seeing her three day the assault were speaking the truth, the child witness answered in a low tone of voice, but most positive, that they were not. “You state, then, that the witnesses were lying, when they made such statements?” Mr. Jeffords asked during his cross-exam- ination of the girl, rather excitedly. “Oh, put it in a milder way,Mr. Jeffords,” Mr. Shillington remarked, blandly. During the examination of the witness Carr sat with downcast eyes, apparently taking litue interest in the case, having a sullen look on his face. Exceptions Taken. Mr. Shillington took exception to the re- quest from Mr. Jeffords, made to the judge, that an order be made out for the dis- charge of the witnesses. He stated that a number of them had been summoned by the defense, who had not testified. Mr. Jeffords then stated that his wish was that only those who had been examined should be paid, and the order was given. Mr. Jeffords stated to the judge that he had no prayers to offer to the judge, the latter having stated that they should be offered, if there were any, before the argu- ments. On demand of Attorney Jeffords, Mr. Shillington stated that he wished to offer no prayers, but would rely solely upon the instructions in regard to the law in the case given by the judge. He further asked that an earlier adjournment than usual be taken, in order to ullow him to look over hfs notes of testimony before argument, which the judge granted, and the court ad- journed until 12:45 o'clock. Motion Overruled. Upon the resumption of the trial after recess counsel for the defense moved to take the case from the jury, addressing themselves to ihe law governing the ques- tien of assault with intent to commit rape. Chief Justice Bingham overruled the mo- tion, remarking that the case seemed to be in the same condition as when a motion was made at the close of the govern- ment’s case to take the case from the jury on the first count, that charging the com- mission of thé gtaver offense. Mr. Shillington then made the opening ad- dress to the jury, claiming that the gov- ernment had established Carr’s guilt be- yond any doubt whatever, and that he should be convicted. ° Mr. O'Loughlin, of counsel for the de- fense, followed Mr. Shillington, demanding a verdict of not guilty. The case will be concluded tomorrow. —— Grain and Cotton Markets. Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co., bankers and brokers, 1427 F st., members New York stock exchange, correspondents Messrs. Ladenburg, Thalmann & Co., New York. f aid 432 ta tS Ge SS 2 ig ss te. FINANCE AND TRADE|°8- 8AUGHER'S Case New York Stock Market Again Weak and Unsettled. SUGAR AND CHICAGO GAS ATTACKED Local Politics and London Selling the Bear Arguments. GENERAL MARKET REPORTS Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. NEW YORK, October 14.—London’s fail- ure to respond to the rafy at the close of yesterday’s business was extremely dis- aj pointing to those who forced the ad- varce in the local market. An advance in the Bank of England's minimum rate of discount to 3 per cent, while generally ex- pected, was not an encouraging develop- ment in a weak market. Foreign houses were disposed to sell the international is- sies, and no effort wags made to absorb such offerings except at fractional conces- sions. Some overnight developments in the polit- ical situation were construed into adverse arguments and buying of the right sort Was postponed in consequence. The de- clines throughout the day reflected less liguidation and more premediated effort than heretofore. To this extent perhaps, something encouraging may be deduced from the day's events. The arguments favorable to the declining tendency recently so marked in financial circles y be extremely few in number, but that the market is a receding ene can fearcely doubted by those who do ju tice to the history of the last five mont Inflation has passed and a gradual re turn to a normal level is taking its place. A new and safer basis for ultimate im- provement is being prepared, but time will be required to complete the task. Mcan- while much will be heard of good »uying and the return of influential interests. but uch reports to be reliable should appear at a considerably later date. A sharp attack on Sugar and Chicago Gas had the effect of unsettling today’s market to a greater degree than would have followed from merely routine causes. In these shares the sales were mostly pro- fessional, but had prices been cheap the rallies would have been more substantial. In the railroad list the Granger shares were again conspicuous, storms in the west being the only development offered in con- nection with the decline. Nashville and the southern roads generally were 1a little favor as the result of unseasonable weather and the progress of the yellow fever. In many inst Ss, notably in Manhattan, no effoig was le to explain eclines. The market had little sapport and ag- gressive selling made recessions certain. Ouiside conditions are going along to- ward that degree of prosperity originally predicted, but the process is not complete. Traders have taken the place of investors, and the personnel of the market is not such as to command confidence. In such a market inmost anything may happen and no one but the actual participants be prised. ——>—_ ,, FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. The following are the opening, the high- est and the lowest and the closing prices of the New York stock market today, as re- ported by Corson & Macartney, members New York stcck exchange. Correspondents, Messrs. Moore & Schiey, No. 80 Broadway. Open. Bish. Low. Close. American Sp:rits.. o% WE 10K 10K American Spirits, pf Th By BH why American Sugar.... ©. 14!3g 141% 159), 1404 American Sugar, pfd.. 114 1144 1B 113%) Anicrican Tobacco... Soy Sy SEM American Cotton Oil. 2 Ry 8k ee Atchisc aera 3 3% Baltimore & Ono. bay e Gas... Canada Southern. Canada Pacific... * M. & St. Paul. pfd. Chicago, RJ. & Paci Chicago, St. Paul, M.&£0 Consol Delaware & Hudson, Den. & Rio Grande, pfd Erie... General Hlectrie. Illinois Central. Lake Shore. Louisville « Nasi Metropolitan Traction. Manhattan Elevated. Michigan Central... Missouri Pacitic ational Lead Co. jationat Lea Co. pid. New Jersey Centrai New York Central... Northern Pacific. Northern Pacific, pf Ont. & Western Pacific Maul Southern Ry., pfd Phila. Traction . Union Pacific U.S. Leatner, pid. Wabash, ptd. Western Union Tei Silver... Capital Traction. ernment bonds.I 1d shrdluteltoytow wtor District. of Columbia Bonds—2v-year fund 5s, 11's bid. ear fund 68, gold, 112 bid. Wate: 8. 1901, Water stock currence 65s, funding, curren: 111 bid, 114 ask Miscellaneous Bonds—Metropolitan Railroad 5s, 116 Hid, 119 asked. Metropolitan Railroad cor Gs, 118" bid, asked. Metropolitan Railroad Certificate Indebteduess, B, 110 bid, 111% asked. Belt Railroad So asked. " Eckington Railroad 6s, 100 asked. Columbia Railroad 68, 118 bid. Wash! ingt . Series Al 111 bid. Wasb- ington Gas Company Gs, series B, 112 bid. U. 8. Electuic Light Debenture imp., 105 bid. | Chesa- peake and Potomac Telephone 5s, 105 bid. Ameri- can Security and Trust 5s, F. and A., 160 bid. American Security and Trust 5s, A. and O., 100 Washington Market Company Ist 68, 110 bid. bhingion Market pany imp. 68, 110 bid Washington Market Company ext. 6s, 110 bid. Ma- ic Hall Association 58, 106 bid. ational Bank Stocks.—Bank of Washington, 270 bid. Metropolitan, 285 bid, 295 asked. Central, 250 bid. Farmers and Mechani 175 bid, 195 asked. Second, 138 bid. Citizens’, 132 bid. Co- lumbia, 130 bid. Capital, 120 bid. West-End, 103 bid, 108 asked. Traders’, 100 asked. Lincoln, 104 bid, 110 asked. Obto, 88 asked. Safe Dey it and Trust Companies.—National Safe Deposit and Trust, 120 asked. Washi Loan and Trust, 119% bid, 125 asked. American Security and ey bid, 150 asked. Washbing- on Safe Deposit, ‘Rallrond Stocks.-Caplial Traction, 53% bid, 83% ‘Metropolitan, 118 bid. Columbia, 69 bid. jas and Electric Light Stocks.—Washingtop Gas, 47% asked. U. 8. Electric Light, 111% bid, 113 asked. & Insurance Stocks.—Firemen's, 32 bid. Franklin, 38 bid. Metro jtan, 6 bid. Corcoran, 56 bid. Potomac, 65. bid. Arlington, 125 bid. German- American, 185 bid. National Union, 10% bid, 1 asked. ‘columbia, 10 bid, 14 asked. Riggs, Ti, ae people's, bid. Lincoln, 8% bid.” Commer celal, 4 bid. ‘Title Insurance Stocks.—Real Estate Title, 95 , 100 asked. Columbia Title, 5 bid, 6 asked. Washington Title, 2% bid. Tele Stocks.—Pensylvania, 38 Chesa- bid. ike and Potomac, 66 bid, 72 asked. American ;raphophone, bid, 9 asked. American Grapbo- — Tref 12g bid. 11 asked. Pneumatic riage, .50 52 asked. jun Ca Be, si sak Honig hid. 120% asked, Lanston Monotype, bid, 17 asked. Washington Market, 10 bid. Falls Ice, 115 bid, 125 asked. Norfolk and Wasb- ington Steamboat, 100% asked. *Ex div. M. M. Holland Reinstnted. i Action of the Maryland.Lutheran Synod on Pennsylvania College Upheld—Recom- mendatto of the Com ittee Overwhelmingly Defeated. The Maryland Lutheran synod, in session this morning, at the Church of the Refor- mation, declined to further interfere in the Management of the Pennsylvania College by the decisive vote of 68 to This vote was taken on a motion made by Re George Iretan of St. Paul's Church, B: ore, to take the report of the committee appoinied last year to investigate the di missal f:0m the chair of the professorship of Greek by the trustees of Pennsylvania College of Dr. Baugher, its incumbent. The duty delegated ‘to this committee, which consisted of Rey. Drs. W. E. Parson Rev. L. M. Zimmerman. and S. Domer of this city and Rev. 0. C. Roth of Baltimore, was to present in person to the poard of trustees of Pennsy!vania College a petition asking an early and full explanation of, to quote, heir course in summarily ending Dr. Baugher’s long-time end valuable connection with the college without any charges against him and with- cut giving him any opportunity to answer for hims=if.” Today the report of the committee was submitted. The committee of the synod then re>ort- ed in connection with its report a resolution Rev. G. C. H. Hesskarl. providing that the synod express its & pointment at not re e ving the promivel ex- planation regarding Mr. Baugher's dismics al, and “that we reprehend the policy the board of trustees of Pennsylvania col- lege in dismissing one a long time in their | Setvice for no reasons which th | ing to give to the synod and th This led to ananimated discus | eral delegates took part, but the chie? par- ticipants were Dr. Parson, on behalf of the synod committee, and Dr. Garland, in support of the college truste Rev. Mr. Irelan made a motion to in- definitely lay the report and resolution on the table, and by a yea and nay he motion was carried by the vote above stated. Other business transacted this morning included a report from the commitice on catalogue of Pennsylvania College. Rev. G. Brodit recently dismissed from the Waterburg synod, was received and admitted to the synod. Speakers were appointed for next year, as follows: Home missions, Rev. J. E. Maurer and E. E. Ide: foreign missions, Rev. T. I. Yost and Rev. W. RBaugh- man; church extension, Rev. H. H. Weber and J. W. Asper; beneficiary education Rev. R. S. Patterson and Rev. J. Ie Frautz; educational committee, Revs. @ W. Miller, D. D., P. A. Heilman, A. Hom righaus, G. H. Beckley and 0. C. Roth. es Hebrew Cemetery Association. The Hohob Scholom Hebrew Cemetery Association of the District of Columbia was incorporated today hy articles filed by David M. Goldsmith, Hyman Gewirz, Da- vid Notes and Wolf Lesser of this city ana Lewis Stearman of Montgomery county, Ma aes South Washington Citizens. The South Washington Citizens’ Associa- tien held quite an interesting meeting in St. Dominic's Hail last night. President Jas. F. Shea called the meeting to order promptly at 8 o'clock, there being quite a large audience present to hear the :eports of the different committees. The report of the street improvment committee was very elaborate, and shows that South Washington has in the past received some street improvements, but not as much the citizens believe they are entitled to. A few of ihe committees did not report at this meeting. The treasurer's report shows a handsome balance to the credit of the association, —— Notes of the Army. The following changes of station of of- ficers of the quartermaster’s department have been ordered: Capt. R. R. Stevens, from San Francisco to Fort Sam Houston, Texas; Capt. John T. French, jr., from Washington, D. C., to Columbus barracks, Ohio; Capt. C. B. Thompson, from Colum- bus barracks to San Francise: Lieut. Edgar Jadwin, Corps of Engineers, reported at the War Department today for duty in the office of chief of engineers as assistant to Capt. Jos. E. Kuhn, in charge of correspondence pertaining to fortifica- tions. He is residizg at 22d and R streets. Capt. W. T. Wood, 1sth Infantry; passed through here today on his way to his sta- tion. Lieut. W. H. Bean, 24 Cavalry, and Lieut. E. F. Taggart, 6th Infantry, are at the Ebbitt on leave of absence. Capt. Ashton B. Heyl, assistant surgeon, has been granted two months’ leave of absence. as Government Recetpts. Government receipts—From internal rev- enue, $469,384: customs, $258,152; miscel- laneous, $21,646.