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. THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 1898—14 PAGES. employe to be made for political or relig- fous belief held by such clerk or employe. Exemption of Deputies. §. No deputy collector of customs and no deputy collector, storekeeper or gauger in the internal revenue service, to be classl- fied under any circumstances. % The classification of any and all em- ployes below the grade of clerk, and of those places embracing technical knowl- edge and experience, to be subject to the decision of the ead of the department in which employ 10, Candidate: “three in number, for each tion to be filled in the executive de- nts to be nominated by the mem- of Congress from the district entitled to representa (according to quot: , the head of ment in which v is to be filled making selection of one of the three persons named, and such person to be given six months probationary trial; and if not satisfactory, then list of candidates to be made, provi that the same person shall not be nominated nore than three tim aAtr Wietan atecentaliies bel peraalttedl neiths mn of the head of a depariment ot; joyed in the ciassified | ‘ated therefrom for no their part, preter- ven to honorably narged iors or marines who erved during the war of the rebellion and re- ceived discharge. an honorable > limit but bs to no p imposed son abo to be sional artmental ser’ érd in the congre reside. ates for places minations 0} requiring technical entific know!l- edge to be held by local boards, the result to be ra > of 100, 7 per cent of which port llotted (according to pro- reof earned) to the technical ¢ part of the examination. forwarded epartment -quested the examination, and after due consideration by said efficer if any exn- @idate shall be deemed unfit for appoint- rent his papers shali be returned to local them deliverend to the can- notic the decision in his with candidates shall er department it term of the con- rominating them (when they scurned to the candidate), and ap- gressman hall be and reinstate- ments sh ra general rule to be formulated by a board of supervisors, to be formed of duly selected deiegates from each executive cCepartment. Said board shail elect a chairman and shail be provided with a secretary and a stenogra- pher by detail, with proper stationery, furniture and quarters. The stationery will inclu riting machine and furniture requisition upon the ent, provided that the t of same (stationery and furni- shall not ¢ 1 $5,000 per annum quarters or rooms also to be provided by the said department. 18. Local beards shall report to the board of supevisors at ‘he end of each fiscal year the number of persons examined, certified, accepted and rejected, and such other par- ticulars as the board uire ails ef clerks may made by the of departments at the end of each ar for tne use of the board of Su- pervisors in preparing their annual report, but for no ether purpose, said annual r Port to be presented to th a ed States for transmi: The board of supervisors tor- mulate rules and regulauions for carrying this law into proper effect, said rules and regulations proval by a partments, and tions to be dist Fartments. Infractions of rules and regulations to be reported to th beard of supervi seid au tot ma me effective after rity of the heads promulgation uted by said ap- with wag A Sweeping Change. The act of January 16, 188}, to be amended by striking out after the enacting clause all of section 1 and substituting in such form as m be ned proper the Provisions hereinbefore suggested in para- graphs numbered 1 to 22, both inclusive. In section 2.and other portions of the act of ISS% (supra) to substitute board of su- pervisors for “Commis: ° to s to rely the first e no! of th ory s been ear applic intane to In permit an actual me case a care ce and in Alleged. t said: not attain 3 projectors anti ult at- the most nota- of theory in its in its ‘The com- ation of rules st to reform y which 1 to my > re to which are law would wiser than ater yiriues who were t mplishments, Experience. Maj. division of appoint- Chief Beackett's Chiit ame chief of the ments of the Treasury Department. He re- pl given that place by re- insta entered the ser place vartment, after being given for that place. His fitn sted when he en- tered th but he had ken a clvii examination: r Chilton: € you noticed any difference in the politi since “the civil fect?" Maj. Brackett: Pressure now.’ Maj. Brackett was questioned by: Sen- al pressure for office service law went into ef- “There is less political ators Lodge and Chilton, Commissioner | Procter and Mr. Baker regarding his testi- mony. Mr. Procter. suggested that he thought the witness was violating the civil service rules when he came before the committee testifying as he did, saying those rules were made by the President and re quire all officials to co-operate in their en- forcement. Maj. Brackett said he had been asked to go before the committee arid he saw no impropriety in doing so. 5 An Impracticable Attempt. Senator Pritchard iaid before the com- mittee a letter from Maj. Thomas H. Hand- bury of the United States Corps of Engi- neers at St. Louis, Mo. If this letter Maj. Handbury said “It may be confidentiy stated that the attempt to apply civil service rutes to. river and harbor cperations has resulted in absoiute failure and beeh productive of no good whatever to that branch of the ‘service. The central and local boards in ne way facilitate the transaction of -pub- lic business nor do they enable us to ob- tain men more promptly, of.a better grade or more competent to do the work requir- ed. In fact, their tendency is in the ov- posite direction. It is exceedingly difficult to obtain through them men that will give satisfaction to the officer in charge, whc is to be responsible for their honesty and the werk they are to do.” In conclusion, Maj. Handbury says: “It nnot be shown that anything has been alded to the convenience, economy or efficiency of the works conducted by the engineer officer by placing them under civil service rules. On the- contrary, it is apparent that these works cannot be con- ducted at all under these rules as at first promulgated and applied to them, and that under the enforced modifications they are menaced with all the evil influences of the objectionable features of our political system.” * committee adjourned to meet again next Thursday morning, when it is prob- able the civil service commissioners and others will be examined. MISSION OF RAFAEL LANCIS Cuban Claiming to Represent State Depart- ment on Dangerous Errand, Will Visit Insurgent Camp to Talk Autonomy—Nothing Known of Him Here. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. HAVANA, Cuba, via Key West, Fla., January 6—It is alleged that Rafael Lan- is goirg out to the imsurgents on a quast-official mission. Lancis is a Cuban, who speaks English. He was one of the agents sent out by Congosto several weeks ago to persuade insurgents to present themselves. His efforts in Santa Clara provin were fruitiess, but he said if he could 9 with authority of United States cis government, he could accomplish some- thing. Lancis exhibits a pass alleged to have er htm by Gomez to pass through urgent lines. The insurgents say the pass is a forgery. He ts now in Ha- Vana awaiting the sanction of the State Department. While it is known that Lan- cis 1s authorized to represent Spanish authorities, nothing is known at the United Stites consulate here of his having official standing as a representative of the United States. PEPPER. Judge Day says that he does not know Lancis, but he does know that he has no connec with the State Department. v vate that he does not rep- United States government in any capacity. _ FRED WILLIAMS AT DENVER. Sliverite Receives Greeting in the West. DENVER, Col. January 6—George Fred Williams of Massaehusetts arrived in Den- ver this morning, and was met at the depot by a reception committee. Demo- cratic clubs took the initiative in preparing for his reception, but the people generally, regardless of party affiliations, joined in the arrangements to extent a character- istic wesiern welcome to the man whom Boston Hearty they regard as the leading champion otf the silver cause in New England. During the forenoon Mr. Williams w escorted to the state house and the city hall, and was cordial ernor y welcomed by Gov- or McMurray, Mr. s will be h hree days. ‘Tonight dinner will be in his alumni of Dartmouth Col- tomorrow night he will deliver a pub- ire: nd attend a” banquet and on ning he will be the guest of | t the celebri of Jackson's da Adams and Ma ———— HEAVY LO: OF LUMBER. Saginaw, Mich, Destroys $120,000 Worth of Property. SAGINAW, Mich., January 6—Eight mil- lion feet of lumber burned on the docks of the w Lumber and Salt Company, at Crow low t e Island, three miles be- c early this morning, causing a } loss of about $120,000, The docks held about 16,000,000 feet, and a large quantity of lumber was piled in the mill yard, which he flames not reach. The mill and salt ck Were saved with difficulty. The docks and one drill house were destroyed. As nearly as can be estimated, three-fourths of the loss will be covered py insuranee. The origin is unknown, but it is thought | skaters dropped matches or had started a | re to warm themselves by in a slip. The | was burning flercely before an organ- 1 attempt to stop it could be made. The naw steamer began throwing water out 2 o'clock. ih ches Sie SERVED WITH PROCE: Actor Mansfield Legally Notified of ‘Two Suits at Law, Richard Mansfleld, the w -known actor. who is play! engagement here this week, was s with notice this after- noon of the filed against him here by Ethel Douglas and Mary Sanders Win- ter, heretofore explained in The Star. It will remembered that the marshal some time ago encountered some difficulty in finding Mr. Mansfield, but was informed if one of his officers would call at the office of Me Phillips and McKenney. counsel for Mr. Mansfield, they would find him there ready to be served th in the two suits. Therefore, at ernoon Deputy Marshal Cusiek, had been given the papers to serve, ap- t the office of Mr. Mansfield’s at- in the Sen building, where he actor awaiting him. The de- @ the process and the dep- marshal departed. —_ ERAL’S STATEMENT. be torneys, found uty ATTORNEY GE Proceedings for the Sale of the Kan- fic Described. The Attorney General today sent to the Senate, in compliance with a resolution of a full statement of the transac- s of his office, in connection with the s ooking to the sale of the Kan- road. The greater part of sts of documents already in the transaction has been with the law organizing the railroads and In aceordance with the direction of President Cleveland. sas Pay reply con! He Si CUT-RATE TICKETS. Hearing Before the Senate Inte: Commerce Committee. Senator Cullom asked for the names of the railroad companies supplying tickets, and Mr. McKenaie replied that to answer would be a breach of cagfidence. While be considered the question proper he should decline to name thee ompanies, except under a summons. In that case he would respond, but did not want to break faith. tate —-_—_ ++ —____ Former Mayor Grace of New. York is.re- cevering from a severe surgical operation. GROSVENOR’S ATTACK The Ohio Congressman Fights tlie Civil Service Law. VIOLENTLY ASSAILS CARL SCHURZ "Gives Notice” to the Members of the Commission. MATTERS IN THE SENATE aS At the opening of the session of the House of Representatives today the Speak- er announced the resignation of Andrew Devine, one of the official stenographers of the House, and the appointment as his successor of Reuel Small of Portland, Me. The House then resumed the debate on the civil service question, and Mr. Grosve- nor of Ohio took the floor with an elabo- rate speech in opposition to the present law. In opening Mr. Grosvenor disclaimed any Jeadership of the anti-civil service reform forces and any purpose to speak for any officer of the government, executive, legis- lative or judicial. “All efforts to entangle ™me in a collision with the President,” said he, “waste so much powder. If I believed that my relations to the executive would be changed or modified because I differ with him in any representative capacity 1 would aespise him as he would despise me if I faltered in my convictions.” Mr. Grosvenor said he had watched with admiration the President's public career, and one of his most prominent characteris- tics had always been that he not only dia not demand subserviency, but despised a man who sought favors by sycophancy. Mr. Grosvenor proceeded to pay his re- spects to the National Civil Service Reform League and to Carl Schurz, its president. His excoriation of the latter was the most scathing that has been heard on the floor of the House in months. He denounced un- sparingly those who sought to read out of the republican party those who believea in the repeal of the civil service law. Witu Vitriolic language he sketched the politica: career of Mr. Schurz, which he character- ized as the “checkered, spotted, leprous career of one who betrayed every party and every duty to which he was bound, and whose betrayals had been his only stock in trade in the arena of politics.” He traced Mr. Schurz's political history, and defied any one to point out a point in the trail which was not tainted with political corruption. Yet, he said, this was the man who with other “foul political demagogues” at Cincinnati under the name of the Na- tional Civil Service League “had denounced him and those who thought with him on this question.” He read the resolutions adopted at the Cincinnati meeting, brand- ing them as infamous beyond description. Continuing, Mr. Grosvenor was procced- ing to pay his respects to several of the inembers of the House when he ran foul of Mr. Barrett (Mass.), who took umbrage at Mr. Grosvenor’s classification of himself with the “cuckoos.” He demanded an ex- planation. Mr. Grosvenor replied good naturedly by recalling an incident in a former debate on he civil service Guestion when Mr. Barratt had insisted that he (Grosvenor) had aban doned the President. Mr. Grosvenor's subsequent description of the habits of the “cuckoo” kept the House in a roar. The Massachusetts member ap- pealed for an opportunity to repiy, but the Ohtoan declined to yield further. After the incident, Mr. Grosvenor, im re- plying to tie charge made against him and his colleagues that they were betraying the republican party, rted to what he call- ed the Mst of traitors among the high priests of civil service reform, at the head of which he placed George William Curtis, — abandoned the republican party in He reviewed the platform declarations of the republican party to show that the pres- ent position occupied by the majority of the House was not inconsistent with these dec- larations. “For I give the members of the civil service commission notice,” said he, “that we have a majority on this floor, and you cannot strangle a majority in the American Congress.” (Applause). He argued that when the St. Louis plat- form was adopted the extenSions contained in the Cleveland order of May, 1806, had not been understood. It was not until No- vember, 1896, that the enormous scope of that order, covering 46,000 officials, was publicly declared. The republicans coming into power on a platform adopted before these vast exten- sions were mac to agre the were not in honor bound to them, and it was proper that President should announce in his mes- > to Congress that there were percions © orders which never ought to have been made. Mr. Grosvenor discussed the practical ef- fect of the law and the examinations of the com) . giving many illustracions of ap- plicants who through years of service had proved their ability, but who failed to an- SWer questions asked, The Galleries Pleased. One of Mr. Grosvenor’s statements which evoked an enthusiastic outburst from the galleries was in the nature of a warning that if members refused to listen to the voice of the peoplg in hostility te this law they would not be members of the Fifty- sixth House of Representatives, te ar- gued that the people were overwhelmingly opposed to the law, and said that hundreds of thousands of republicans felt a secret sympathy with Mayor Van Wyck of New Yérk when he announced that none but democrats would be appointed to office un- der the new city government. Governor Black had said a fewdays ago that when the “late unlamented” republican government of New York came into power there were 15.000 Tammany men in office, and when it expired there were still 15,000 Tammany men on the pay roll. ‘The republicans, Mr. Grosvenor said, had been justiy punished for keeping these ene- mics in their camp. Mr. Grosvenor professed his adherence to the principle of the merit system and to the theory of examinations for oftice with- in certain limitations. “But,” he exclaim- ed in conchision, addressing’ the defenders of the law, “I want to serve notice on you that unless you join us in the correction of the abuses and the reformation of the law we will join any portion of the community, legislative, executive or judi- cial, and destroy the law, root and branch.* (Cprourious applause in the galleries.) Mr. Johnson’s Defense. Mr. Johrson (ind.), one of the ardent de- fenders of the law, followed Mr. Grosve- nor with an extended argument in support of the merit system. He took occasion to review the history of the civil service, pointing out that previous to the time of Jackson the spoils system did not exist. Men were appointed to office for fitness, yet never was party feeling stronger than then. In England, where the merit sys- tem prevailed, party spirit was most vig- orous. It was absurd, he continued, to say that party spirit must be fed upon the bribe of office. SENATE. In the Senate today after the transaction of routine business, Mr. Allen of Nebraska called up the bill providing for the hold- ing of a congress of the representatives of different Indian tribes of the United States at Omaha in 1898 and appropriating 345,~ 000 therefor. The idea of the congress is to show the past and present condition of the Indian tribes of the country at the Omaha exposition, and to show what ad- vancement they have made in education and civilization, After some minor amend- ments to the bill were made, it was passed. A bill appropriating $175,000 for a public building at Fergus Falls, Minn., was passed. The consideration of a bill to protect the name and insignia of the Red Cross brought out some interesting facts. Mr. Hale (Me.) thought that the measure was rather sharp in its restrictions. ‘ Mr. Gray (Del.), who reported the bill, said that Miss Clara Barton several years ago asked that the insignia of the Red Cross Society be protected from those who would use it for commercial or perhaps fraudulent purposes. Under treaty entered into by a majority of the civilized nations of the world the sign of the Red Cross is known as an insignia of hospital corps or eharitable organizations. nations had protected the insignia of the society, and the Unitgd Stages it was thought ought also to prot ‘| . Mr. Pettus, (. expressed the opinion that the bill pl: too much power in the hands of a private;society,.but he did not offer special ppposition to it. The bill was passed. b ad Among theomeagures upon which favor- able action was 4aken was a resolution amending Sénate «resolution of May 13, 1896, providing for marble busts of Vice Presidents of ther United States to ba placed in-the, vacant niches of the Senate chamber. The resolution of amendment provides that’ the “busts shall be piaced in the Senate wing of the Capitol. The resolution was adopted. A bill appropriating $100,000 for the erec- tion of a public building at Newport News, Va., was passed. In Executive Session. At 1:50 pth. thé ‘Senate, on motion of Mr. Quay, went into executive session. At 2 o'clock the Senate adjourned until tomorrow. LATE NEWS BY WIRE Situation in China Seems Relieved of Late High Tension. POWERS HAVE REACHED AGREEMENT England's Action Regarding the Loan Was a Strong Coup. VON BUELOW DECORATED BERLIN, January 6.—The North German Gazette in a semi-official article says: “The development of affairs in east Asia is becoming more tranquil. Tension was caused by the political antagonism of Great Britain and Russia, but behind the politi- cal antagonism now appears an economic one, which,* however, should be arranged with little difficulty. There is no reason why one state should exclusivély under- iake the Chinese loan. Prudent considera- tions suggest the advisability of an inter- national arrangement.” Concessions Demanded by England. LONDON, January 6.—It is learned on excellent authority that, in the event of Great Britain guaranteeing the new Chi- nese loan, the concessions required will be the opening of new treaty ports, open to all nations alike. The financial article of the Globe says it 1s reported on the stock exchange that the British government has arranged to guarantee the Chinese loan of £16,000,000 ($80,000,000) at 3 per cent, the price of issue to be 110. Baron Von Buelow Decorated. BERLIN, January 6—At the New Pal- ace last evening Emperor William per- scnally decorated Baron Von Buelow, the minister of foreign affairs, with the Order of the Red Eagle. The guests at the im- perfal dinner“{nclyged Baron Von Buelow, Prince Hohenjohe,,the imperial chancellor; Admiral Von. Tirpjjz, secretary of the im- perial navy; ,Gen.,, on Hahnke, chief of the military ¢abingg; Dr. Lucanus, chief cf the clvil cabipet, and Col. Primkenau Von Kessel, the ejpergp's aid-de-camp. Russian Craiser for China. PORT SAIb, Jd4hvary 6—The Russian cruiser Rossig ha§ arrived here, on her Way to Ching, It,is believed she will be compelled to disembark her guns in order to traverse tite catial. The Rossia’is ari armored cruiser of over 12,000 tons displacement. She was built at St. Petershurg ,jn 1806, has 14,500 indi- cated horse-powerj,and, ig protected by an armor belt ten inghes in thickness. Her armament consists of four 8-inch guns, sixteen 6-inch guns, six.4.7-inch quick-fir- ing and eighteen,smajl quick-firing Maxim guns, besides five torpedo tubes, She has @ complement of 725 men. eee ‘OF A: MILLIONAIRE, 1 SUICIDE William T. -Buokley of New York Shoots Himself: Fatally. NEW YORK, January 6.—William T, Buckley, a member of the dry goods firm of Dunhan,, Bickley’ & Co., shot himself in the head at iis home, in Wave Crest, Long Island, today, and died without re+ guining consciousr.ess. Mr.-Buckley hes been ill for the past three or four day. with a cold. He retired frem the firm of Dumham, Buckley & Co. on January 1. Mr. Buckley, who is fifty-flve years old, f3 reputed to be’a millionaire. His hunt- ing stable is one of the finest on Long Island. There dics nut seem to be any doubt that Mr. Buckléy'committed suicide on account of business troubles. It is alleged that on January 2 he had a 7) misun- derstanding with Mr. Dunham, his busi- ness partner, waich resulted, it is said, in Mr. Buckley being forced out of the firm. It is stated that Mr. informed by Mr. Dunham that he would either have to sell or buy. Mr. Buckley's family refuse to discuss the affair. Mr. Buckley was an expensive liver. It is said that Mr. Buckley on returning to his home, or January 2, was very despon- dent. Mr. Dunham said today that he believed the despondency from which Mr. Buckley had been suffering was brought about io a great extent by“Mr. Buckley's retire- ment from active busmess. Mr. Buckley's partnership in the concern was limited to @ period of years, and this term expired on December 31 last. When asked if he had had any disugree- ment with Mr. Buckley, Mr. Dynham said that nothing of the kind ‘had occurred. It was known some months before the end of the year that Mr. Buckley would not continue in the firm. His resigna- tion was purely a business matter. -—_—. ALONG FLORIDA AVENUE, Citizens Favor Ending the Capitol Traction Co.'s Linc. A committee from the Nortn Capitol and Eckington Citizens’ Association today called on Mr. McMillan, chairman of the Senate committee on the District of Co- lumbia, and presented a statement in favor of the passage of a Dill lately introduced in the Senate authorizing the Capital Trac- tion Company to: extend its U street line eastward cn Florida avenue to North Capi- tol street. , ‘The statement is ggned by W. G. Hender- son, presidenj; Ws J. Fowler, vice presi- dent; 5S. Mi Seitgell, treasurer; W. J. Hughes, secrefary;J. F. Bancroft, B. E. L. Tremaine, Thgo. ‘ky Moore, executive com- mitteo; A. # Segven, chairman; T. P. Kane, J. H. Lane, J. F. Cain, committee on railways. w de —— RAILWAY BILL REPORTED. va Commissioners “Recommend Favor- able “Action oft Pending Measure. In a commbnicafion addressed by the Commissioneifs today to. Senator McMillan, chairman ofthe Senate District commit- tee, they reéémménd favorable action on Senate bill 2986,°t% Incorporate the Wash- ington and. Ajniversity Railroad Company of the District. su.» Explaining that‘the Object of the bill is to furnish street railway facilities to the portion of the District west of Connecti- cut avenue and north of Newark street, the Commissioners say they believe that it will be to the public interests to have a street railway in this territory, and they retommend that this company be author- Buckley was ! prepared, the estimated cost of the same to be about $5,000,000. The recommenda- ticns have not yet been received by the Senate committee on public buildings and grounds, which will probably consider the BOLD PLAN OF ANTIS They Will Unseat Three Doubtful Members of the House. ALL FRIENDS OF SENATOR HANNA FINANCE AND TRADE Decidededly Buoyant Feeling in Stock Market Today. matter shortly. THE CAPITAL TRACTION ROAD. Current to Be Leased From Potomac Electric Power Company. That portion of the 14th street line of the Capital Traction road from U street north- ward is completed and ready to be oper- DUE 1 THE SITUATION ABROAD ated by the underground system, the excep- $< tion being a part of the machinery which is| ,,. : = High Priced Securities and New known as the shoes. It is expected that York Traction in Demand. Vernon Burke Declares He is these will be received in this city tomorrow, and possibly cars will be running on that section of the road by the following da by an electric current from the U s power house. Work on the rema Against the Senator. >——__— BOTH SIDES CLAIM VICTORY the 14th street line has progresse ,; GENERAL MARKET REPORTS that by this evening everything will be ———— compleied as far south as Thomas Special Dispatch to The Evening Sta and if the weather remains favorable the | Special Dispatch to The Evening Star, COLUMBUS, Ohio, January 6—It is ex- | construction to 15th street will be finished | NEW YORK, January 6— more pa- pected that the anti-Hanna republicans | in the course of a few days. citic outlook in Chi waters and easier and the democrats will attempt to unseat Arrangements have been completed with | money combined i producing an undertone three Hanna republicans on Monday. Three the Potomac Electric Power Com pany to} of bucyancy in the L Jon stock ‘ket tlralshie eared a" 3 he London stock marke republican members of the house, Leland | the entire line when completed. The teca | thls morning. As the result of this hopeful of Noble, Norris of Wood and Smith of | wire, however, has not been received, but | °Mahge in sentiment, the foreign market for Delaware county, were elected by extrems- ly narrow margins, their combined plural- ities being less than 100. Contests were threatened at the time, but no movement has been made yet. The three men are strong supporters of Senator Hanna. It looks now as though their votes would not be enough to elect Senator Hanna, but if 1ecessary the fusion organization can and no doubt will oust them. The Press, which in an extra edition at 6 o'clock last night, announced that the at- tention of State's Attorney C. W. Voorhces American sec was extent of % of 1 per cent. Opening prices on this side siderably higher than th yesterday, and both the acter of the ment. The d was increased sales by traders proportion! The Vandert York € inent f as soon as that fs in place from the power heuse of the electric company in Geor town along the avenue to isth street a then out i4th street, the cars on the latter line will be operated by the underground system, The work of equipping the section of the roud from 15th street west to Georgetown will go on as rapidly 23 possible, and a soon as that is completed cars will be run by means of the leased current, pending the completion of the balance of the road A special meeting of the directors was held today at the office of the company, when the question of issuing another cir- improved to the were all con- final figure volume and ct business reflected improy and from commission of short to Uberal was extended particularly New hore, were prom- jegitimate demand. atures The funding scheme of the former proper of th cular to the stockholders was considered. | is being pushed forward rapid nd the had been called to alleged attempts of stock: tb vettracting svmemaal Aaterset ke bribery on the part of Senator Hanna's = conseau pilities for agent, announced today that aftdavits to| DAMAGES AND BENEFITS} more ii. 1 the earnings the same effect have been placed in Mr. of the road. Voorhees’ hands and the matter will be in- The demand for securittes of this merit vestigated by the grand jury, which has had a most helpful intlu on the general just begun the January session. The Jury Announces Its Awards for Open- | list. because of the surface evidence of Prosecutor is 2 Democrat. awakening interest on the 4 The demand for high-priced shar face of recognized improvement main situation can hav tation, and that the me The real owners of ing quotations for t of the gambling element, masquerading in this character during the holiday duliness. The street is filled with operaters who consider the present level as fully equal to the merits of the situation, but operations in the short account, on this theory, have been disastrous in their re- sults. Buying is noted in some quarters solely because of recent defeais in making an impression in tne opposite direction. The rt of capital. in the in the bat one interpre- t significant. sain mak- holdings, instead which has been The prosecutor is a democrat, and the ing Nineteenth Street. machinery of the criminal court is in demo- cratic hands, facts which give color to the claim of Senator Hanna’s friends, that it is a scheme of the fusionists to place Senator Hanna under a cloud during the election. The Hanna managers concede today that D. O. Rutan of Carroll county 1s lost to them. He bolted the caucus last Satur- day night, but until now it was claimed that he would vote for Hanna. The anti- Hanna men, however, had claimed him, right along, and this is no gain to them. ‘The democratic caucus will be held next Summary of the Finding on the Dean and Lansbargh Tracts and Other Oak Lawn Property. The jury in the matter of the offning of 19th street extended between Florida ave- nue and California avenue, according to the plan of the permanent system of high- weys in the District of Columbia, and granger shares reficctea the latter condi- Monday night. It is not expected that | in the matter of the opening of the subur- | tion very radically, recent sellers buying they will agree on a candidate. Teading | pan subdivision known as Oak Lawn, to- | back hort stock and taking an equal risk democrats predjct a deadlock, lasting for in the other account. Burlington was a feature of the trading in the latter group, selliug up over par, and being well sup- ported around its best level. The local Traction shares were in good demand, but were less conspicuous by son of the hetter distribution Metropolitan advanced under a good mission house demand and Brooklyn Rapid day reported to Judge Cox, sitting in the District Court, its verdict and award. In the matter of opening 19th street two tracts of land were involved—Dean’s and Lansburgh’s. The compensation allowed for land taken from Dean's tract, 13,161 square feet, is $13,160, The damages to the remainder of the parcel, including dam- | Transit reached a new level under con- ages to buillings, are fixed at $3,000, The | tinued buying for pool account. This en- benefits to the remainder of the parcel, | tire group of municipal railways is well $7,233. The award, being for compensa. | *UStained and finds confident purchases on J every commission. tion and damages less benefits, is $8,427 The intermingling of polities and merit ts so adroitly managed by the Traction inter= ests that the argument seems to hinge en- tirely on the latter. American Sugar was again strong and res flected better buying than could have com¢ from either inexperienced or inconsequen« tial interests. The entire industrial groug showed unmistakable signs of an improv« ing demand. days and perhaps weeks, with an ultimate agreements between the democrats and anti-Hanna republicans on Bushnell for the long term and Kurtz for the short one. Senator Burke an Anti. Special Dispaten to The Evening Sta CLEVELAND, Ohio, January 6.—Senate~ Vernon F. Burke, who is back from Colum- bus, will never vote for Mr. Hanna. Burke says he has been browbeaten and abused, intimidated and threatened by the friends of Senator Hanna. He adds that he stands on the senatorial question just where he stood three months ago. He says he can- not be browbeaten, blackmailed or kicked into the support of Senator Hanna. It fs admitted here thus far that Kurtz has completely outgeneraled Senator Hanna, but the enormous pressure which In Lansburgh’s tract 12,717.6 square feet were taken, and the compensation as fixed by the jury is $10,174. Benefits to the re- mainder of the parcel, $7,265. The award, being for compensation and damages less benefits, is $2,909. A summary of the report is as follows: Compensation for land taken, 34; dam- is being aroused in behalf of the senator | ages to remainder of parcels, including| The trading during the late afternoon from every part of the state it is believed | damages to buildings, ; total com-|} was especially confident, but the period of will bear fruit when it is brought down | pensation and damages, ; benefits to | dullness increased somewhat. Prices werd upon the bolters. remainder of the parcels, $14,508; award,| well supported around the best level fot Resolutions have been prepared and may be presented at tonight's meeting of the Tippecanoe Club to expel Mayor McKisson ‘y and the three anti-Hanna assemblym: following parcels of land are benefited by This will be the, first step toward the | the opening of 19th street. wrecking of the club. There is a strong Washington Heights—Commissioners’ sub- being for compensation and damages, less benefits, $11,736. The jury reported that it finds that the the day, and the commission demand w. credited with a considerable proportion ol the business. —_ > FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. anti-Hanna sentiment here, and it is openly | division. The following are the opening, the high- charged that the Hanna sentiment through- | Block 2—Lots 8, 9, 12, 13, 14. est and the lowest and the closing prices of out Ohio just now is not genuine, but manufactured to save the chairman of the national committee from defeat. Antix on Defensive. By Associated Press. COLUMBUS, January 6.—The senatorial contest changed somewhat today. The anti-Hanna combine is on the defensive. As “the count of noses’ stands now with athe New York stock market today, as re- ted by Corson & Macartney, members New York stock exchange. Correspondents, Messrs. Moore & Schley, No. 80 Broadway. Block 3—Lots 10, 11, 12, 13. Block 4—Lots 12, 13, 14, 15. Block 35—Lots 13, 14, 15, 16. Extension of 20th street—Lot 1. Flage’s subdivision—Lot 1. It is explained by the jury that each of the parcels mentioned should be assessed its proper proportional part of one-half the s ‘arded as damages in the cause. report and award as to Oak Lawn s fol American Sprrits. American Spirits, pfd Ameri SI Atuerican Tobacco, American Cotton 01 Atchison . the steering committees, Senator Hanna rt_N. St Columbia road, N. 79.5 19th | Bitimore is beaten. The oppcsition have a majority | Strect—Compensation for land ee ral; 2; | Bay State Gas, Fi : . compensation for buildings taken, $500; | Canada So on joint ballot of three or four on the | CO re mE ad es Canada Souther Canad: concessions of republican members who are supporting Hanna. The opposition ciaim from six to seven majority against Hanna and that they are secretly making accessions to their ranks. The opposition Columbia road, N. 74.9 19th for land taken, $15,- ake & OO. & St. Lomis... 6°90; award, $13,690. 40.18 Columbia road, 40 19th mpensation for land taken, $7,: s. are kept busy defending their ranks, vensation for land taken, : the Hanna workers are after the « $0.” : inembers here constantly and are jot 16—Compensation for land taken, lidated Gas hot fires for some of them at their homes 31,800. kaw. Z 6 The republicans in some of the counties Compensation for land taken, is “i iis are aroused to inter indignation toward } ¢ award, $1 uo Grande, pid Me yy 4b Governor Bushnell, nting repub- jot 1S—Compensation for land taken, 's & Cattle Feedg. “ss : These demon- award, $400. tric... disturbed some cf the re- plot 1%-Compensation for land taken, | jihneis Centrar members who are perating with the democrats. The opposition work- for land taken, 3 ers will be required to keep up tbe c Metropolitan ‘Traction. vigil for another week or more to hold all for land taken, | Manhattan Elevated their men in line. The pressure from the Michigan Central constituents of the bolting republic Sublot on for land taken, | Misour Pacific. bers is increasing every day and i. y award, ny puctionns La ses to be overwhelming in its extent and in- Compensation for land taken, | Savonal vena Co. pi tensity by next week. 32,007, award, $1 Hea Re ae d v c! rt C1 y 1 ‘Compensation for lan aken, Recalcitrants Generally Denounced. SS Gee es ear The republican papers of Ohio are full ‘ummary is as follows: poate | Western. ot accounts of the proceedings and resolu- Compensation for land taken, $45,237; | Pacitie Mai ‘ tions of republican committees, clubs and | empensation for buildings taken, $#w; | Phila & keading Puluman F.C. Co. Southern Ry., pfa Puila Traction ... Texas Pacific to remainder of parcels, including damages to_ building: total compen- sation and damages, $46,124; b i ; mainder of parcels, $9,070; award, being for | Tenn’ Coa a Iron. compensation and damages less benefits, | Chion Paciitc +. U.S. Leatuer, ‘The jury reported that the following par- | Wabash. pfd : cels of land are benefited by the opening of | Wheeling & Lake Erie the subdivision: 3 Wheeling & 1. Washington Heights, Commissioners’ sub- | Westeru Union 4 other organizations denouncing Gov. Bush- nell and the republican bolters. There almost 200 republican newspapers in Ohio, including both dailies and weeklies. One at Springfield, in which the governor is said to be interested, stands alone in not denouncing the republican opponents to Hanna as the republican nominee for sen- ~ 3: | Sliver, ater. ‘The language of some of the letters | a; vidon—B. 1; BB Se and telegrams to the governor and the | fs \y qh, 1 : 13, 14, 15, | Ce. €E. Wester bolting members is the most severe and dis- | };°'5- ‘ots 16; extension ‘of 20th | Nous. 3 courteous that couid be used, giving cx- street: Lot 1; Flagg’s subdivision: Lot 1. pressicn to indignant popular feeling. Pia See Conkintedl ot} Menara: iota a>: So far as his own and the efforts of | wine, John A. Hamilton, W. S. Thompson, eck an.— Washington his managers are concerned, Senator Han- | Quscze Re Repetti, Samuel” Ross and ok, = — Wes na would be beaten if a ballot was taken Thomas E. Waggaman. today. ‘The orranization against Hanne oe: is the most compact and most complete that was ever known in Ohio, but it has much Baltimore Markets. yet to withstand the popular revolution BALTIMORE, 6.—Flo inactive and {| 100 at 44 cents 141. Lanston Monots Distriet of Colum! : d. 104% asked. 30-year fund Gs, gold, 111 b . funding, curre 116 bid. lisecHanco's FPonds,—Metropolitan Raflroad 5s, asked. “Metropolitan Railroud conv. 24 asked. Metropolitan Railroad 5 bid, 130 asked. steady, ceipts, 6.456 barrels: sales, 15 that is setting in and will sweep over the ) barrels. hopes of the bolters for the next wesk. ‘The inauguration will bring many here on y Monday, who will not be in the parade, but | red. will repeat with their representatives the | 55,700 bushel: experiences that Governor Bushnell hag | 5.000 bushels—s0 yesterday with his neighbors from Spring- field. and Februs! —receipts, 179. oo . Lois, 000. bushels . he eS a sok ite corn, a ellow, - ingt A feature of the contest is the partici- | Osts firm white, 20ign3¢ exports. none; A, ry 113. bid. a2S-—receipts, 23,668 bushels: r 1 4bid. 93 bushels.” Kye No. 2 western, “53 exports, 25,714 bush 7 Hay fim—cholee timothy. | $13. quiet, steamers limited demand, r strong, Unebabged. Butter quiet, wuchanged. ge and cheese steads, uuchanged. "Whisky un- hanged pation of women. Since Mrs. Griffith in- duced her husband to change from Hani to the opposition, it is reported that Mrs. Snider, the wife of the member from Greene county, is now in sympathy with the opposition, although her husband is pledged to Hanna. Mr. Snider was in the republican cauchs Saturday night and voted for Boxwell Monday, but Mrs. Snider has 5 ashington Market Company imp. 6s, Washington Market Company ext. 6s, Lio bid. Masonic Hall Association 5s, 108 bid. a Light Infantry Ist 6s, 80 bid, 100 asked National Bank Stocks.—Rank of Washington, 290 bid. - Metropolitan, 390 bid. Central (new. stock), oe Government Bonds, Quotations reported by Corson & Macart- bankers. induced him to give the opposition work- Bid, Asked. | bad, 43e bid Cltisens” Sao bid,” Colada, “A35 ers audiences. And the wives of several : bid. Capital, 120 bid.” West End, 103 bid! 106 democratic members are urging their hus- 1144 | asked. ‘Traders’, 98 bid. Lincoln, 108 bid. bands to vote for a straight democratic a fe Deposit and Trust Compantes.—Washington nominee for senator rather than for a re- isp latest ag eek ee eee ee publican. 114% |“ Katiroad Stocks.—Capital ‘Tract " The contest is so vigorously prosecuted sy eo ge S opolita a aet bia. Colusa. ‘a bv that the workers do not overlook any mem- bers of a representative's family or any of his relatives, friends or neighbors. =e FOR A HALL OF RECORDS. asked. G nd Electric Light Stocks.—Washit ey “bid 40 asked Gee ety 38 bid. Metropolitan, @5 bid.’ Corcoran, 67. bid. Potomac, xtZ bid. Arlington, 133 bid,147 asked. American, 185 bid. National Union, i ac pare Grain, Provisions and Cotton Markets Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co., bankers and brokers, 1327 F st, members New York Stock exchange, correspondents Messrs, Fra Secretary Gage Recommends the | Ladenburg, Sa Co., New York. bid, 12, —— Bn 12 bid, 1 F- Hay Market Site. Site * Rises, 4 4 Wy mi Open. Hjzh. Tow. Close. ked. 10 asked. Commercial, Recommendations of a site for a hall of |. Sor, wey “ig ao hia : a ce eal Rates -< records and tentative plans for construct- 5% ) asked. Columbla Title, 4% Md. Si aeken ing the building have been prepared by the 29% « an * 35% Sod” | Wentingen tiene 2 bid. Dietiter rite, bid, Secretary of the Treasury, to be sent to the ay 2 2 Senate committee on public buildings and PROVISIONS. grounds. For this purpose the Secretary SS — recommends the.use of the reservation at tke intersection of Louisiana and Ohio ave- 4 BRSEF 88