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THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1897-14 PAGES. Bhahan, Dr. Grannan and other prominent Sign! would also relinquish their po- sitions and retire from all connection with the institution. Consequentiy it was thought that Rome would be called upon to decide the case after all the facts had been placed in its possession. Secrecy Still Prexerved. directers remained in session until None of them was willing to state what had been done at the meeting. Monsignor Conaty said he would prepare an abstract of the business transacted, and upon pproval by ‘dinal Gibbon: would give it out for publication. He also <i that the directors would m mk this afternoon. y was msde of him whether he woull u mn to be propounded to him en reached The 11 o'cloc ion had se of Monsignor Sc i thut he would permit the interrega- but would not answer i When the abstract ment nor Cenaty. that no mer made of the nt incident of ) the before the directors met of Pre Tavlor of ihe Carroll Institute, ! other members of that organi- were ushered into the rec- first floor of MeMaio; ortly jomed by Pri MeDevi These fami which it had be brought sig T personal a impressed with this gath- ally by Detective Me- amd it was rumored that ive tezti- about t h was desired. the appea ablic: party left t upen the adjourn: tors for re given out by Monsignor Review of Directors’ Proceedings. “The reports from the different commit- tees were received and acted upon. The first rt was from the committee on an sfactory econdi- tien of the finances of the iustitution, and Dur- the careful investment of the funds. 5 » Ancient Order $150,000 of the by the will of of Honesdale, Pa., ed. This is nt funds through ived. whi It w repor the ns are ree after the fav a operty small net ind main inst the a million doll and $6),- » in trust ctor was empowered to v to encourag y and to m: nt reverend i prudent in conjunction with diocesan guthorities. Modification of the Charter. “The execitive committee was author- ized to secure such mot ms in the charter as may be n ary. The desire of erecting a residence for the rector with- in the university grounds was also recog- nized. and the power to act was given to the executive committe “The committee on organization reported favor upon the conditions under which | seminaries might be atfi 1 with the | faculty of theology of the university, and | a conference tor with the presi- [| seminaries w board accepted the re- tions of the university hers, and adopted tion of the domestic > in the bject to” the free scholarshi which university, ine Approved. orted their fes, and ex- at the present cipline in the uni- lies re of stu n io t respon nd the be a vote Ss not resp le for any a of dire the ment sible for any ny reference to the ioned gereral surprise ty when such intense anxiety is felt over Archbishops in Session. After the directors took recess the arch- bishops met in annual session, Cardinal presiding. There were present hor Williams of Boston, Feehan of Elder of Cincinnati, Corrigan of New York, Ireland of St. Paul, Riordan of San Francisco, Chappelle of Santa Fe and Ryan of Philadeiphia. The absentees were Archbishop Gross of Oregon and Arch- . Louis. The archbishops eral policy and admin- istration of the church in this country, and it is undersicod particular attention will be paid to the question of Indian schools. THE MONETARY COMMISSION. A Recess Has Been Taken Until To- Morrow. The monetary commission, after working hard for the pa took a recess at nocn today until tomorrow. It is prob- able the commission wil? adjourn next week for several da er of its mem- bers will sent themselves for a while on account of business engage ments. CARBOLIC GAVE ACID. Sick Man's Brother ¢ ing His Dea * Near Caus- A middle-aged man who w very much shed in th tive office at dquarters eariy this morning and the information that a young man named Raiskn, who lived at his house, # iy street, had taken carbolle acid i he was afraid-the man would die before @ doctor could reaca him. Officer Gorman telephoned to the Emergency Hos- pital and the sixth precinct station for as- sistance. Both the ambulance and patrol wagon responded, and the doctor who was in charge of the ambulance found that the mixture taken by the young man, who was suffering from illness, had done but Httle @amage. H's tongue was slightly burned, but he had not swallowed the potion. Harry Raiskn, brother of the sick man, had given his brother the mixture, the offi- cer was told, and when Harry made an effort to jump out the window he was placed under arrest on suspicion that his mind was deranged. An cxamination by the police surgeons showed that Harry en drinking and gave the dose in ief that it would help his brother. pate es LCTION OF GARBAG! Letter From Contractor Warfield to the District Commissioners. The garbage contractor does not wiling at this time to car. ses concerning the establishment cf a re- duction plant down the river as he was so months ago. short time since he seem as y out his prom- A called upon the Com: rs and urged that a supplementary contract be entered into granting the company an extension of the same for a period of five years ad- ditional. In the meantime, while the mat- ter was under consideration, the contrac:or evidently changed bis mind, and in a let- ter to the Commissioners today urges that nothing be done in the matter and that existing conditions be allowed to maintain until Congress convenes, when the sub- Cm will again be taken up by that body at suggestion and settled. + Government Receipts. Government receipts—From internal rey- enue, $541, customs, $271,292; miscel- Taneous, $21 § ————_ A. O. U. W. to Meet at Pittsburg. PHILADELPHIA, October 21.—At to- @ay’s sezsion of the A. O. U. W. convention, Pittsburg was selected as the next place of meetang. and the date October 13, 1898. ity College, | for | ions | LATE NEWS BY WIRE Jury in Luetgert Case Disagree and Are Discharged. “FOR CONVICHION State Will Probably Give the De- fendant Another Trial. PRISONER WELL PLEASED —-+ | CRIMINAL COURT BUILDING, CHI- CAGO, Octcber 21.—The jury in the famous Luetgert case have disagreed and have been discharged by Judge Tuthill. The jury stood nine for conviction and three for acquittal. They had been dead- locked for thirty-eight hours. The twelve men were divided as follows: For conviction and the death penalty— MAJORITY WAS Adolph Luetgert. Heickhold, Boyd, Bibby, Mahoney, Behmil- ler, Hosmer, Shaw, Franzen and Fowler. For acquittal—Harlev, Holabird and Bar- ber. Immediately after they were discharged the jury requested to be allowed to return to the room which has been the scene of their discussion for so long. This was granted, and, without permitting any one to get near them, the judge sent them to their room. It is thought they are simply preparing a set of resolutions thanking the judge and counsel in the case for their Kindness and consideration. Jurors Leoked Haggard. As the jurors fiied into court about 10:40 this morning they were a ha ‘d-looking set of men. Several of them were collar- less, and the eyes of all of them were swollen and red. The jurors took the seats they had occupied daily for over two | months and waited for the appearance of the central figure in the case and hi H Judge Tuthill sat on the bench d_ quietly at the wornout jurors. » clock in the court room ticked off five minutes and nothing occurred to disturb i Then the door to Judge chamber — cpene and Deneen, ex-Judge Vincent en came out. They too nd Attorney P’ their accustomed seats at the table over | which they have a:gued so many sharp Stions of law. Soon Adolph L. Luetgert followed a bailiff. and his seat, few words into | his Then he sat down. at Bailiff Connor : - , ired cus | todian ned sharply for order and com- manded siler No Chance for Agreement. ‘Gentlemen, I have called you into court toa pu have reached a verdict,” said Judge Tuthill. reman Heickhold arose and replied: pur honor, we have not.” y prospect of you reaching ourt. } t think so. In fact, I know there 1s not—at 1 at is my firm belief,” re- sponded the foreman. “ nd—numerically, I mean, queried the court. for conviction to three d the foreman. “We for thirty-eight hours. E a solitary change in the vote during the past thirty-eight hours. In my opinion there is not the least possibility of an agreeme Judge Tuthill jurors i t. then called name and each responded in the ame manner, expressing the view that it ould be impossible for the jury to agree. each of the Juror Harlev was the last juror called. He and replied firmly and with empha- do not believe we can agree upon a Views of Counsel. “I will ask the counsel for the prisoner what they think of the situation,” said Judge Tuthill. Ex-Judge Vincent arose and remarked: “Your honor, I do not think from what I have just listened to that there is any pos- sibility of a verdict being returned.” “I am of the very same opinion,” | Attorney Phalen. Luetgert, how does ed Judge Tuthill. The big fellow arose with a smile and bowed awkwardly to the court. “I am jest of the opinion of my lawyers,” said he. “What?” exclaimed Judge Tuthill, who had not caught the words of the prisoner. “I leave it to my attorneys—I believe just as they do—I don't believe they could find a verdict,” responded Luetgert in a high tone of voice. Then b t down. What do you think, Mr. Deneen quired the judge, directing his gaze toward the state's attorney ‘it appears from the concensus of opinion expressed by the jurors that they cannot agree,” replicd Mr. Deneen. “I don't be- lieve they would be able to reach a verdict under the present expressed opinion of each of them that a verdict is an impossibility. Jury is Discharged. “It seems so to the court.” Then, turn- ing toward the jury, Judge Tuthill said, slowly: “The court has kept you here an exceptionally long time because the ev! dence was so voluminous and so much detail that I wished to give you full time to discuss it in all its aspects and to give you time to discuss the matter among elves to see if there could bey any ty of harmonizing your views. It 1s very much to be regretted that you are unable to agree. The case has been very long and protracted. It is the most im- portant one of the most important cases that has ever been tried in this coun- try, and I was anxious that the jury might ccme to some conclusion, but I am bound to accept the statement of the jurors, made through your foreman, and individ- ually by you, aid the expression of the de- fendant and ‘his counsel ané the state's at- tcrney also, has received serious considera- tien by me. My own judgment, indeed, concurs with all, and I think it is useless, to keep you longer confined in this mat- ter. i therefore enter an order for the dis- ciarge of this jury. The defendant will be remanded. You will apply to the clerk for your certificates.” A sigh of relief went up all over the court room that the end had at last been reached. There was a rush on the part of the newspaper men to get out of the building, and as soon as the bailiff could restore quiet, Judge Tuthill adjourned the court. Judge and Officials Thanked. The jurors returned to their room and sent out word to Judge Tuthill that they desired that he remain in court a few min- utes as they wished to submit a report ‘Twenty minutes later the jurors filed back into court and Foreman Heickhold handed the following to Clerk Knoch, who by order of the courr read it aloud: “We, the jurors in the case of the p2ople ef the state of Ilinois vs. A. L, Luetgert, tender to the presiding judge,the Hon. Rich- ard S. Tuthill, and the brilliant State’s At- torney Charles S. Deneen and his no less brilliant assistant Mr. W. M. McEwen, as well as the attorneys for the defense our most heartfelt thanks for the very kind treatment we have received at their hands and we do not hesitate to state that were echoed it impress you?” it not for the way in which they have at- tended to our personal comfort as well as te our sanitery condition, the hardship weuld have been very “As to the trial, we wish to state that while the evidence was such that we were unable to agree upon a verdict, one thing we did agree about and that is that the circumstances were such that the police had ample reason tc prosecute on the show- ing without hearing the defense, and we commend them for having done their duty in this case. (Signed) “FOREMAN HEICKHOLD and balance of the jury.” The jurors were evidently of the opinion that this statement was enough to give the public at this time, and declining to be interviewed, passed through the rear door of the court room and took the freight elevator to State's Attorney Deneen's rocm. Here they were given their vouch- ers for the long service. State Will Try Again. “Yes, sir, we will try him again,” said State's Attorney Deneen, when asked as to the probability of Luetgert being brought before the court a second. time. “When we will get at it, however, is something I cannot tell you now. We have had nine weeks of this, and I must have a couple of weeks’ rest. After that we will look the ground over and get our evidence together. Tie case stands now with us, as though there never had been a trial. The second trial has no bearing whatever on the case just closed.” “Will ycu oppose a motion to admit Luet- grt to bail?” Mr. Deneen was asked. “That is something I cannot answer. It is immature. I have not considered it.” There will undcubtedly be a motion made to admit the prisener to bail, and it is thongnt in a day cr two. Such procedure may be taken in Judge Tuthill’s court on a motion by the prisoner's counsel to admit him to bail, or by habeas corpus proceed- ings in any court of record. When the order of Judge Tuthill dis- charging the jury wes made Luetgert stood up, with a smile on his face, and nodded to the jurors. He was cool and collected. The action of the jury had verified an oft- repeated prediction of the prisoner in the past twenty-four hours. Defense Will Ask Bail. CRIMINAL COURT, CHICAGO, October 21.—At 1 o'clock this afternoon counsel for Luetgert gave State’s Attorney Deneen no- tice that they would tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock make formal applicetion before Judge Tuthill for the admission of the pris- oner to bail. Judge Tuthill will be asked to fix the amount of bail at $15,000, but Luetgert will enter court prepared to fur- nish bonds of $20,000, if necessary. State's Attorney Deneen was not prepared to say jee or not he would resist the applica- ion. “The admission of a prisoner to Lail is discretionary with the court,” he said. “If the application is made in court I may express my views upon the matter if the court desires to hear them.” Se LONDON ALARMED. Afridis Caused Heavy Loss to At- tacking Party in India. LONDON, October 21.—The stanch resist- ance of the insurgent tribesmen when the British forces stormed the Dargai Ridge of the Samana Range yesterday afternoon and the apparently heavy losses of the British in that engagement are facts viewed with serious misgiving in London today. The insurgents were evidently in great force, for, in addition to being able to make a stubborn stand against the British ad- vance, they had a contingent of 7,000 men to spare for a flank movement. None of the stories of this fierce engagement sug- any demoralization of the enemy, ‘who red in good order and proceeded to con- struct fresh defensive works on the ad- jacent hills, showing that Afridiland will! probably have to be conquered yard -by rd. OTE tes Getic ar ng of the Afridis in the Sampagha Pass and the report that they are erecting strorg fortifications there are also most disquieting. Plan of Campaign Criticised. The newsptpers here criticise the plan of campaign which apparently necessitates capturing the same ground twice, as the rgai Ridge, which was carried on Mon- dey only-to be left for the tribesmen to re- oceupy on Tuesday. But it appears that the British force which first captured the ridge was rot provided with commissariat supplies, and the diffictlties of forwarding them frcm tke base were insurmountable. —— a KY LABEL COUNTERFEITERS. WH Extensive Establishment Found in a’ Chicago Cellar. rar. CHICAGO, October 21.—In a musty and, darkened cellar at No. 131 Sagamon Strect, lawyers, detectives and constables un-' earthed what they claim to be one of the, largest liquor counterfeiting schemes ever operated “in this country. The “‘liquér’ dealers of the world have been working tu learn the location of the plant for over a year. Vier Gam tees cone $25,000 worth of counterfeit labels, representing all the leading brands of liquor, bottles and cases, were found. The loss to the liquor deal- ers and manufacturers through the coun- terfeits has been nearly $500,000, and it may even reach a higher figure. ae ee HONORS TO OLD IRONSIDES. Anniversary of Her Launching Cele- brated in Boston Today. BOSTON, October 21.—Untoward weather conditions interfered with the out-of-door exercises today marking the centennial of the launching of the United States frigate Constitution. Rain fell throughout the forenoon, giving a bedraggled appearance to the decorations in horor of the occasion, which were particularly elaborate in the vicinity of Ccnstitution wharf, the spot where the femous battle ship was launched. The state offices and the public schools closed at noon, and all the employes in the city department who are members of the Kea rge Association of Naval Veterans and similar naval organizations were given a half holiday without toss of pay in order that they might participate in the parade. One of the features of the day's celebra- tion was the literary exercises in the old South Church and the naval parade. ees GEORGE M. PULLMAN’S FUNERAL. Interment Will Be in Graceland Cemetery Next Saturday. CHICAGO, October 21.—Arrangements for the funeral of George M. Pullman have been completed. The honorary pallbearers have been selected from the dead million- aire’s closest friends and business asso- clates, and the active pallbearers from the officials of the Pullman Palace Car Com- pany. Rev. Drs. N. D. Hillis of the Cen- tral Church, 8. J. McPherson of the Second Presbyterian Church and C. H. Eaton of New York will officiate at the services, which will be held at the residence, on Prairie avenue, at 2 p.m. Saturday. ‘The interment will be at Graceland ceme- tery. The honorary palibearers are T. B. Blackstone, Marvin Hughitt, Robert T. Lin- coin, Norman B. Ream, J. W. Doane, Nor- man Williams, Henry C. Hulbert, John De- Koven, Edward 8. Isham, John S. Runnells, N. K. Fairbank, W. W. Kimball, George L. Dunlop and John M. Clark. ALWAYS PREPARING FOR WAR. German Army to Be Increased as Well as Navy. LONDON, October 21.—The German gov- ernment, according to a special dispatch from Berlin, published today, in addition to the sums of meney which will be asked for to increase the strength of the navy, will shortly ask for a large increase in the army ‘estimates. While at_Wiesbaden, the dispatch adds, Emperor William struck the names of Tuany officers off the active list of the army, in Dursuance of his policy of placing younger men in the most important posts, It has already been Section that the Ger- man army maneuvers of 1898 will be held in Alsace-Lorraine and that they will be on an unprecedentedly large scale. 5 —_—_ Soldiers Regret Leaving Newport. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. NEWPORT, Ky., October 21—Urgent re- quests to the War Department not to move the present infantry from Fort Thomas to Texas have been mailed by friends of the today. A formal protest hard- ly be sent, however. ath bay AT THE-WHITE HOUSE|SU8wavs AND Taxes|FINANCE AND TRADE|HEARING ARGUMENT “A ith the President on Reports. — 5 Saylor's Friends Urge His Claim. BIG AFTERNOON RECEPTION President McKinley spent the greater part of the morning’in conference with Secretar- jes Alger and Long. The former was dis- cussing his annual repert with the Presi- dent. This report, as well as that of all the’ seeretaries;#except Mr. Gage, becomes a part of the President's message. In ad- dition’ to’-what ‘Sécretary Alger may recom- mend” the President wants to keep posted about army affairs that he may touch upon them in his annual message. It is supposed that the conference of Secretary Long was for the same purpose. : Assistant Secretary’ Day had a few min- utes with the President. Judge Day leaves tomorrow for Canton 2nd:will remain there until ‘after the election. He will not make any speeches. “I do rot think there is any doubt of the outcome of the election in Ohio,” said Judge Day to a Star re- portet. “The ‘republicans are practically assured of a victory. The reports I re- celve are all that way. The voters are sat- isfied with the administration. They have uo complaint as to times getting worse, but on the contrary see for themselves a return of prosperity.” Beyond several official visitors the Presi- dent saw few callers. Bishop Leonard of Chio and Editor Matthews of Buffalo were among the unofficial visitors who had an audience. Senators Quay and Penrose and Repre- sentative Wanger of Pennsylvania talked with the President some time this morn- ing. They covered a number of subjects in which they are interested, but especially urged the President to give a diplomatic post to State Senator Saylor. Senators Quay and Penrose have determined to make a special point of Senator Saylor’s case. They say that the protests of the Business Men's League of Philadelphia against Mr. Saylor amount to nothing. They are satisfied the President will in time give Mr. Saylor the appointment he desires. Representatives Browniow and Gibson of Te..nessee are looking after the marshal- ship of the western district of Tennessee. They are understood to be backing Zach- ary Taylor of Memphis. Col. Thomas Ba- ker, another of the candidates for the marshalship, is here. Afternoon Receptions. This afternoon the President was busy receiving parties of visitors. Governor Grout of Vermont and a large staff, ac- companied by the lieutenant governor, the party numbering sixty, are here on their way home ‘ffém, the Nashville exposition. The Presffent ‘received the party in the east room. A few minutes later the Presi- dent receiyed 200 members of: the Presby- n synod, which has been in session here. : ‘Backed by ‘the Vice. President. Vice President Hobapt,.Senator Platt of New .York, and J. W. Hayes of the Knights of, Labor have joined -a recom- mendation. to President, MeKinley..that-ihe make-the-ehief{of the bureau of engraving and printitig an exceptéd position “undér the civil” service and appoint George J. Corey of Chftago to the position. —s¢ TWO WILLS FILED. Large Hequeyts to Sisters of the an Wisitation, Two wills ofthe Mte-Eliza Parker were filed today, tHe first. being dated Februat 18, 1892," and the second July 27, 1893. Flora Barker Welch, a, daughter, and her hus- band, e B. Welch, are appointed ex- ecutors To Charles F, Barker, a son,.the sum of $4,000 i8*given absglutely, and the sum of $20,000 is given to the American Security and Trust Company, in tryst, for the. bene- fit‘of'said son, with remainder at his death to said daughter, who is given the residue of ‘the estate. a The will of the late Hizdbéun’ “Travers, dated December 30, 1804, and naming Mr. -Justice (Martin F. Mortis “andMr. Geo. E. Hamilton as executrix, was also fled to- day. The sum of $10,000 is given to the executor in trust for the benéfit' dF’ a ‘hiece, Atmie E. Travers, the principal, at. her -death-to be paid to the Sisters of the Visi- tation of Georgetown. One-half of the residue of the estaie is to be equally divided between the five chil- dren of Sydney Virginia Mitchell, a sister, the other half being given to said Sisters of the Visitation of Georgetown. Z = MANY SAILORS RESCUED. Year's Work of the Service. General, Superintendent Kimball of the life-saving service reports to Secretary Gege that the number of disasters within the scope of the service during the fiscal year was 699, being considerably greater than for any prececing year, but the num- ber of vessels lost was but 53, against 67 in 1896 and 73 in 1895. The life-saving crews saved and assisted to save during the year 471 vessels, val- ued, with their cargoes, at $3,015,040. Of these vessels they saved without assista1 21, valued, with their cargoes, at $951,2 with a loss or damage of only $7,105. In the remaining 150 instances they united with other agencies, wrecking vessels, tugs, revenue cutters, etc., in saving property valued at $1,941,475, out of property imper- iled of an estimated value of $2,033,685. ‘The crews also rendered minor assistance tc 401 vessels in distress, besides warning from danger 212 vessels by night signals and seventeen by day signals, in all 229 vessels, thus averting numerous disasters involying unknown loss of life and prop- erty. 2 The total net expenditure for the main- terance of the service during the year was $1,473,943.34. The loss of lives this year—fifty-three, against twenty last year—is accounted for by several singularly fatal wrecks. One of these was the,steamer Arago, on the Pa- cific coast. The wreck occurred four miles from the station and out of sight of the crew. Thir- teen llveg, were lost, but nineteen were saved, the life: saving crew pulling four miles in @,gale,.to make the rescue. = STREET: EXTENSION PLAN, boom Commissioners Hear Property Owners Intérestéd in Third Section. There Yas @ meeting of the board of Commissjpners;this morning to hear those persons juterested in the third section of the highway exteusion plan. Mr. J. Jf Henibhill, for himself and Chas. C, Glove¥,' suggested that it would be pref- erable to extend Joliet street in a direct line for one block east of Arizona avenue. ‘d “gbjected to the avenue lead- riejth to the Dalevarlia reser- und that it would take a pag from the subdivision S. commended the location of re ie vicinity of Woodley road and Wisconsin avenue. David T. Bounds, for himself and Ella A. Bounds, his. wife, approved of the arrange- ment of the streets at the corner of the COE road, block 10, e secretary @ communication from J.D. Gcolsstat voneeaee the extension plan; a communication from A. T. Britton and C. J. Bell, trustees, that if extension Life-Saving Di Local Lepislati As Chairman of the New York Re- publican Executive Committee He Also Discourses Upon Politics. Representative Odell of New York, one of the most prominent members of the House District committee, paid a flying vis- it to Washington today. Mr. Odell is chair- man of the republican executive committee of New York, and in that capacity is hav- ing troubles enough; but sought to vary them by running over to Washington with Mrs. Odell and selecting a house for their occupancy this winter. He pursued the Eouse hunt for one-day and then concluded he would prefer the less evil and returned in a hurry this afternoon to the campaign. Mr. Odell in the last Congress was chair- man of the special committee on subways, charged with the duty of investigating and reporting upon the subway system for the District of Columbia. As the readers of The Star know, the committee abandoned for the time being its work and nothing was done. Subway Question Coming Up. “I think the subway matter will come prominently before the District committee at this session,” said Mr. Odell to a Star reporter this afternoon. “I do not know whether a special subcommittee will be appointed to take up the question or whether it will be handled by the full com- mittee. “It Is well understood, of course, that the principal question to be determined is whether the city should own the subways or whether they should be controlled by private corporations. One thing upon which I think there ‘s practical unanimity in Con- gress is that there should be no monopoly of subways. If the District controls them, of course every one will have an equal right to their use. If it is decided by Con- gress not to assume governmental control there will at least be provision: for compe- tition in their occupancy by electric com- panies. “I think that some definite system will have to be adopted in the near future for the use of eleciric wires in this city. All the wires should be put underground, or they should all be left overhead. This half-ar.d-half business is discreditable. However, I think the end of this session of Congress will find a change. Corporations Should Be Taxed. “There is another matéer relating to the District which I think Congress should give esrly attention. I refer to the ques- tion of taxation. There should be an en- largement of the classes of taxable prop- erty. Now, in my state corporations pay taxes. There is a franchise tax, an earn- ings tax and income tax. “The District is not getting all that is due it in taxes. The burden of the expendi- tures should be borne by others as well as the property owners, who are now the chief taxpayers. You will find, in my opinion, that the next few years will show a great change in this matter, for I have found that there is a growing sentiment in Con- gress in this regard.” Mr. Odell, as chairman of the republican executive committee of New York, is close- ly identified with Mr. Tracy's campaign for mayor of New York. Politics in New York City. “Of course,” said Mr. Odell, in discuss- ing politics, “it is useless to attempt to ¢eny the fact that the situation in New York is serious. My belief is, however, that Mr. Tracy will carry the city. I am more firmly of this opinion now than at any time past, for the reason that we are receiving dafly additions to our ranks by those republicans who are leaving the Citizens’ Union faction. “One trouble was that the Low people caused the report to be circulated at first that Mr. Tracy was not in the campaig ‘for keeps.’ They charged that his nom tion had a string to it, and that he would ultimately withdraw in favor of Low or some one else. “But now the time has passed when a withdrawal would be allowed under the law, and they have indisputable evidence that Mr. Tracy is standing as the candi- date of the regular republican party in New York city. This being the case, all those republi- cans who believe in party organization, in discipline and in regularity of proceedings, but ‘who are temporarily attracted to the other side, are coming in and announcing their allegiance. I believe Mr. Tracy will be elected.” ———_——_-e+—___ DRAWING TO A CLOSE. Third Day's Session of the Conven- lion of Spiritualists. The third day’s session of the fifth annual convention of the National Spiritualists’ Association at Masonic Temple commenced at 10 o’clock promptly this morning. Pres- ident Barrett has fulfilled his statement that he would have to crowd a week’s labor into three days, and has gone to work in a most business-like way. Today much routine business was trans- acted. The report of the committee on resolu- tions was taken up. Chairman Bond made a supplementary report on this, which was in reference to the president’s report re- ferred back to the committee. He stated that the president had embodied in his re- port the same matter which the committee dealt with, and that there was nothing more to be done. He stated the whole ground was covered. Mr. Bond said that Mrs. Prior had sent to the committee a letter which should be used in regard to woman suffrage. “In the name of justice and common sense” it was resolved that woman should be given elective power, which was unani- mously adopted. The report of the committee on delegates’ reports stated that out of 193 societies, chartered by the N. S. A., only fifty-seven had sent in a report of any kind. A tetal membership of 2,908 was given; receipts for the year, $13,204.89; expenses, $13,171.15. Property held by the association is valued at $19,944. Officers Chosen. Permanent organization was effected by the selection of Frank Walker of New York as chairman, and Mrs. Loe Prior of Tennessee as secretary. The committee then adjourned, to meet later in the after- noon. It was thought that Harrison D. Barrett, the present president, would be elected, if he wished the place, as there was no op- posing candidate. He ts editor of the Ban- ner of Light, Boston. Mrs. Cora L. V. Richmond of Washington, it was consid- ered, would have little or no opposition for her re-election to the vice presidency. The probability is a majority. of the old officers will be re-elected. ————— SCOTTISH RITE MASONS. Doings of the Supreme Council Now - " im Session. The entire time of this morning’s ses- sion of the Supreme Council for the south- ern jurisdiction of the Ancient and Ac- cepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry was taken up by a consideration of the statutes, and it is expected that the council will not scon be able to deal with other matters before it on account of this work. A number of those in attendance upon the meeting of the council, together with the ladies who accompanied them here, made an excursion this morning to Arling- Cartiages, It was expected that memorial services, would be held over the grave of Gen. Albert Pike, at Oak Hill cemetery, this afternoon, but the thi condi- tion of the weather will in all probability pate. @ -postporiement one portion of Stocks Opened Active and Strong but Broke at Close. CHICAGO GAS WAS A FEATURE Rise Due to the Purchase of Sev- eral Rival Companies. GENERAL MARKET REPORTS Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. NEW YORK, October 21.—Foreign houses sold stock during the opening hour this morning and traders helped the movement by moderate offerings for both accounts. Cables reported a more hopeful speculative outlook In Lordon, however, and the fail- ure of the Bank of England management to advance the discount rate encouraged confidence in geld exports to this side. While the foreign financial interests do not look with favor upon this loss of coin, they fully recognize its significant bearing on local stock values. The withdrawal of £52,000 was announced during the morning, and larger amounts are likely to be sent out at an early date. Rumors of a probable increase 200,000 in Burlington’s September earnings had a beneficial influence on the price of the shares directly interested, as well as upon the entire neighboring group. The figures quoted are undoubtedly in excess of the amount likely to be shown, but the exact increase should be ample ar- gument against lower prices. Similar evidences of increased business are not tacking, and sentiment is conse- quently more optimistic than otherwise. Netwithstanding contidence in future pros- perity is so marked, the opinion prevails that the foreward impetus will not become pronounced until after the local elections. Conservative interests have bought mod- erately of late, but there is no inclination to accumulate large amounts of securities prior to the settlement of the more impor- tant issues involved in the mayoralty con- test. The buying of American Sugar is, per- haps, more corfident than that apparent at any other part of the list. The reasons for this accumulation are based on the diy- idend capacity of the property and the prospects for further favorable develop- ments in relation to foreign competition. The price was advanced easily during the morning a trifle over 2 per cent, but re- acted later in the day, during a general realizing movement. Chicego Gas was marked up under a de- mand from the short interest, inspired by the announcement that the control of the rival companies had been purchased. The price paid for the new franchises is said to have becn $5,400,000. While this sum is not large, as corporation deals go, it seems to be a rather Mberal contribu- tion for the mere privilege of immunity from attack. The old company can only be benefited to the extent of getting rid of a troublesome annoyance, and the dividend capacity of the plant is not aided in the slightest degree. A rate war between the American Spiri Company and the independent disti announced during the a absolute lack of inte of the former comp marked demonst of $1,- prey ation on thi ceount During the final hour the market broke sharply and in- man. the early gains were entirely aking by these who boughi depression last week and pri selling were responsible for this late reaction. 7 market is likely to work back to row limits and again come un fluence of traders. The ante-election period will be one of doubt and small profits in both accounts. Meanwhile, ecnditions throughout the coun- try are likely to make for future good. ——— FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. der the in- The following are the cpening, the high- est and the lowest and the clos!ng prices of the New York stock market to rorted by Corson & Macartney New York steck exchange. Corrs Messrs. Moore & Schley, No. S80 Open. Bish. uy ny Low. Close American Spirits... my XK American Spirits, pfd Sa ea American Sugar... . . 145 American Sugar, pfa 113% American Tobacco. 83% American Cotton O11, Atchison se Baltimore & Onuo. Bay State Gas.. Canada Southern. Canada Pacific. ChicagoaNortnwestern. 196 Chicago Gas... as C. M. & St. Paul. C M. & St. Paul. pfd. Chicago, R.I. & Pacific. Chicago, St. Paul, M.&£0 Consolidated Gas. : Del. Lack. & W .. Delaware & Hudson.. Den. & Rio Grande, pfd ie General Zlectric. Ilinois Central. Lake Shore... c Louisville & Nashvilie.. Metropolitan Tractio Manhattan Elevated Michigan Central Missouri Pacitic. National Lead Co. National veaa Uo . pia. New Jersey Centrai..-. New York Central.. Northern Pacitte. Northern Pacific, pfd. Ont. & Western. Pacitic Mau Phila. & Keading. - Pulunan P. ©. Co. Southern Ry., pfd Phila. Traction texas Pacific 173 ard nar- | | and cur let Submission of Testimony in Wedderburn's Case Completed. Discussing the Firm’s Methods—Mr. Edson Replies to Mr. Tyner's Statements, The hearing before Assistant Attorney General Tyner in the case of Wedderburn & Co., who have been called upon to show cause why a fraud order should not be issued against them, was resumed at 10 o'clock this morning. The submission of testimony in the case had been comp! ed on the evening before and today was de- voted to argumen?s by the attorney. Wm. Small spoke for an hour. C. A. Snow spoke brie! issuance of the fraud oré in favor of the Wm. L. Ford, of counsel for the respond. ents, discussed the evidence considered previously before th fice. Mr. representing in ti Edson Mr. Joseph R. the prosecution of We Edson Paten mmitte pate and t of- Rejoinder. of the comm it Bar Assoc derburn & said this morning, in reply to Assistant At- eral “at torney day first apearance the Postmaster in the afternoo pearance in n of either them day “Mr. Tyner that our ‘prop akin to a propo charged with « Wedderburn & stating that he derburn & Co. Postmaster G: an extraordi: tribunal prec suggestions and interests. master the terests.’” his desk of the ac® of ¢ char} tributed te cou: | and the printed tigation and e assistant atto’ utes do men and eviden: him.” aw the or te . Tans written. for }and that I di m the Tyner attend y for a fe before 10 a.m. Richard Mans! ‘Tenn. Coai & iron. Union Pacia Wabash, pfd.. Western Union Tei sliver. ee, Washington Stock Exchange. Sales—regular call—12 o'clock m.—West End Na- tional Bank, 10 at 105. Capital Traction, 20 at 53; 10 at 52%; 10 at 52%; 50 at 524. U.S. Elec- tric Light, 10 at 111%." American Graphophone, .” Pneumatic Gun Carriage, 100 at 50 100 at 50 cents; 100 at 50 100 at 50 cents; 100 at 50 ; 100 at 50 cents; 100 at 50 cents, 1 Linotype, 3 10 at lumbia Bovds.—20-rear fund 5s, 101% bid. 30-sear fund 6s, gold, 112 bid. Water stock 3, 1901, carpeney, ie bia. fathater stock Zs, currency, x ing, currency, 111 bid, 115 asked. x Miscellaneous Bonds.—Metropolitan Railroad 5s, 1 bid, 119 asked. Metropolitan Railroad con és, £19 bla, 124 asked. Metropolitan Railroad te tificate Indebtedness, A, “122 bid. Metropolitan Railroad Certificate Indebtedness, B, 110% bid, 111% asked. Belt Railroad Ss, 75 asted.- Ecking” ton Railroad 68, 99 asked. Columbia Rallroad Gs, 120 Did. Washington Gas Company’ 0s, series Ay 111 bid. Washington Gas Company 6s; series 1 112 bid. U.S. Electric Light Debentare Imp., Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone F. and | Company ext. bia. Association Sa, 104 bid. pantignal, Bank Stocks —Hank, of Washington, 270 fe tan, R 250 bid. Warmers and Mechanics 190 bide 196 asked. Second, 138 bid. Citizens’ 135. bid. lumbla, 130 bia. End, 10% Bid, 108 asked. Lincoln, 104 bid, 108 asked. Safe Deposit and Trust Companles.—National Safe it and Trust, 120 asked. Washington Lean Trust, x119 bid. American Security and Trust. 245 bid, 130 asked. Washington Safe Deposit, 36 Railnead Stocks. tal Traction, , asked. M 19 bid. Coluuibis, Piatra x bid, 6% Georgetown Gas, 43 bid, 48 asked." U. 5. Electric 110 bid, 112 asked: "8, 30 bid. Sey of mandamu: justic 1 publication after it Was perso: “The letter of the and thus the ing in court tod: tel, Messrs. Phillip: the Court of Appeals a 7 and associate ‘Tyner's will be of the Postmaster General was in I have to say that said letter General’ pn, and spapers that the counsel for the pr had anything to and not indicate any remarkable the part of the newspapers is General to preside at t ition m the investigation of t leged violations of law, and has theref sginal jurisdiction of the charge: Co. Pos' had re against John Wedcerburn ana John Wes assistant postmaster general for the Post Office Department “Mr. Tyner say ral to appear h to th that YY propos’ y in a io “In other words, that in asking the F General and postmaster general to sit at they were trying to ‘pack’ interests of the defendants would jeopardized if we were allowed to consiru the court to further our th An Inconsistent Assum: ‘he assistant attorney ge it the he Yongr S were made,” whi nsel_ pre regulat thereof make no mention by Po: ot M a pra 2 him to show th the not red war hear: inute certain testimony and exhibits for ex nation, An adjournment wes t | from Saturday until 1 a.m. the | Tuesday. I did not secure with my associates until Mon r of withdraw. Tue uy meet remark in obsery first yeste newspaper, was given ¢ 8 private secrets made its first the next da ation and nor with et ra livered does diligence on in error when he states tion to the Postrmaster he hearing * * is an attorney in a case before a court that a tribunal should be changed before he proceed to try his cause,’ for the reason that under the statute the Postmaster General is tmaster General of the 15th instant confirms this position by 3 red the charg al to the nself was of creating a e with their their wishes our apy ordan ost assistant hearing that third the court; ie the ‘wishes and in- m, neral had on numerous copie under which these hohe freely dis- “ These law ms for their iny aton the bs whatever of but th ks he . sir,” zt the n Stace dite: ing the in order to v mort ——-—_$____ CASTILLO REPORTED KILLED. @uban Insurgent Lender Shot in Fight With s Troops. HAVANA, October 21.—Since last night there have been persistent rumors that Gen. Castillo, the well-known insurgent leader, has been killed in an engagement with the Spanish troops. The repx however, have not been officially c firmed. WINTER- ELD CASE. eld, was Mr. & M dire trict Supreme Court. The Appellate said members latter court an amended declare therein the 18th of last month, and va Court is of the Matter Taken Today to Court of Ap- peals, The case of Mary nders Winter and her husband, Perey Winter, against Actor given another air- Mansfield’s coun- icKenney, filing in tition for kod to command rict. Supreme of the ion filed ute DI Court to first strike from the file the order of the lower court, permitting it to be filed; second, to dismiss thi want of jurisdiction, and third, suit for to grant such other relief as may be appropriace and required. ee Government Bonds. Quotations reported by Corson & Macart- ney, bankers. 2 per cents, registered. 4 per cent: 4 per cents, coupon 5 per cents, coupon 5, per cents, registered of 1 Currency 6 per cents of 1895. Currreney 6 per cents of 180. of 4 ber cents, registered of of 1904, oo eee a 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. GRAIN. ‘Open. o Low. 91-% Som High. ‘Close. 12% Baltimore Markets. 10.915 barrels, November barrels: BALTIMORE, October 21.—Flour firm, unchanged c 37 barrel