Evening Star Newspaper, July 12, 1898, Page 2

2 ————_— OAKLAND FIRE SWEPT The Maryland Summer Resort Al- most Destroyed by Flames. FOURTEEN BUILDINGS CONSUMED The Stores and Contents Are Val- ued at $50,000. OTHER INCENDIARY FIRES Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. GUMBERLAND, Md, July 12—Fire Broke out at 3 o'clock this morning in "Reynolds’ saloon, just t of the Baiti- more and Ohio kland. It spread rapi nsumed the en- the railroad far of 2d street and the street, but not en buildings were destroyed e valued at $50,000, insurance is small, as the Oakland excessively hi, owing to frequent ndiary attempts there. id was called for from Cumberland at 5 ck, but before it could reach Oakland fire had exhausted itself, about 6:30 ck. Among the main buildings burned were the two stores of Daniel E. Offut, two of George W. Legg, Mallet’s flour stores, the drug store J. E. Harned, office of Dr. Ravenscraft, ‘the Oakland Opera House, one hundred yards of Baltimore and Ohio wooden platform and many minor build- ings. There were flo casuat with contents, wer Ss. John W. Shartzer, who owns the house and a block of buildings in 1d, is in this city and called at The r office this afterncon. He received a private dispatch during the day from his brother at Oakland, stating that the burn- ed buildings embrace a triangular block between Offut’s and Malette’s stores. They are situated between the railroad tracks and Main street, just opposite the Glade Hotel, and are among the best buildings in the town. Offut's store is valued at $20,- 000. The other buildings embrace Rey- nolds’ saloon and the Democrat newspaper office, a millinery store and drug stroe, owned by States Senator Ravenscratt. There are several other stores in the Ma- lette building. Mr. Shartzer said that it is his belief that the fire is of incendiary origin, as a number of such blazes have been discov- ered within ‘ne past few months. Some time ago he headed a subscription amount- ing to $1,000 among citizens for the pur- pose of employing a private detective, but Mr. opera the efforts te apprehend the incendiary failed. Oakland is the county seat of Garrett county, with . population of about 1,200. It is a noted summer resort. SE GUNS FOR THE ST. LOUIS. Cruiser to Be Altered and Made Fit for Fighting. PHILADELPHIA, Pa., July 12—Com- mandant Casey of the League Island navy ard has issued orders to the workmen of rd to prepare to receive the big aux- cruiser St. Louis, which is now at outh, N. H. The cruiser is ex- here in a few days. Some neces- y alterations are to be made to the St. ard quite a number of guns are to decks. has given notice to rs & Bangs, the contractors aged in building the new breakwater in e Delaware bay, that the will impress into the U be put in position on h The government Brot >. for use in Cuba, seven lighters and three tugs, all of which belong to the firm. The tugs a: of d lighters are all new, and the nspection deem them just what are needed for lancing munitions of war and troops. board —$—s__— AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDEBIA. Indictments Returned by Grand Jury in United States Court. Evening Star Bureau, No. 5::) King Street, Bell Telephone, No. 106. ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 12, 1808. In United States court, Judge Waddill presiding, the grand jury, with L. F. Hans- brough as foreman, was sworn and re- turned the following: Dempsey Evans, Roselle Farbee and Reddy Farbee of Norfolk, Va., two indict- ments for counterfeiting, true bills; Wm. H. Brawner of Alexandria, Va., indicted for viclating the internai revenue (liquor) law, a true bill; John Thomas alias John ‘Thomas Strange of Alexandria, Va., imper- sonating a federal officer and attempting to defraud, two indictments, true bills. Mary E. Reel, alias Herder, of Norfolk, Va., indicted for making false pension claims, pleaded guilty of the charge and was sentenced to pay a fine of $5 and serve days in the jail in this siness was transacted as follows: nes Jonas and George Wright of Prince William county, charged with violating the postal law; accused released on their own recognizance and case continued. Soldiers Hurt. J. H. Anderson and Frank Danks, both ers of the 4th Artillery at Sheridan's were last night brought to police headquarters, the former with a deep and ugly gash about three inches long on the right side of the throat, reaching from the ear to the thyreid cartilege, and the lat- ter had his face badly battered by a blow, € y from a blackjack or a beer bot- From what can be learned of the af- the row started in Finch’s saloon cn h Royal street, where both men wer? king. They did not know who the + ilants were Charged With Lunacy. As stated Im yesterday evening’s Star, Frank Gleason, who claimed to have come from Chicago, was held at the city jail to await a hearing from the authorities at that place. Word was received here last night that Gleason was a member of Com- pany K, 7th Illinois, and was confined in the hospital at that place, but has made his pe therefrom. When caught in this son was endeavoring to make his ‘ay to his home in Chicago. Gleason will be held here until the authorities at Camp Alger call for him. ’ Mayor's Court. Mayor Geo. L. Simpson this morning dis- posed of the following cases: Lucy Davis, charged with disorderly con- duct; fined $5. Tomas Farroll, charged with disorderly conduct; fined $3. Effle Miistead, arrested on suspicion of stealing money; dismissed. J. Fisher, assault on Alice Green; tined $5. Annie Fisher, as- sault on Alice Green; dismissed. Runaway. A horse an¢ wagon of Messrs. James F. Carlin & Son ran away from their place of business at noon today. The prompt action of a colored drier, who jumped into the wagon as it was moving up King street, stopped the horse at the corner of Pitt and King streets. By deing so a se- rious accident was probably avertel, as a jJarge number of ladies were en their way te lunch at that hour. ——_ _. Two Hundred Teamsters Wanted. ST. LOUIS, July 12.—Col. Smith, deputy quartermaster general, has received orders from Washington to secure 200 teamsters for service in Cuba. In addition to these men, who are wanted immediately, Col. Sr. is instructed to secure fifty more mule packers. : THE ILLINOIS DEMOCRATS Hot Fight Over Ben. T. able at the State Convention. Elected to the Central Committee After Abandoning His Faith ‘ in Gold. SPRINGFIELD, IL, July 12—The demo- cratic state convention was called to order this afternoon by Chairman Orr of the state central committee. ‘There were no pictures in the hall xcept those of William J. Bryan and Admiral Dewey. Preceding the convention there was @ hot fight at the meeting of the delegates from the tenth congressional district over the selection of a member of the state central committee. Ben. T. Cable, who two years ago was one of the leading go!d democrats of the country, was put in nom- ination and was bitterly opposed by A. W. Bostian of Whiteside and others, who in- sisted that if he wished to return to the democratic fold he should wait two years | on probation. “St. Peter went back on Christ,” retorted Chairman C. K. Ladd, “and yet they say he has the key to heaven today.” (Great laughter.) Chairman Ladd vouched for Mr Cable as now being in thorough accord with the Chicago platform. Cable was finally elect- ed over Frank Jackson of Stark county by a vote of 33 to 11. A motion to make his sélection unanimous met with such opposition that it was with- drawn. A people's party held a short session and appointed a committee to confer with a committee from the democratic convention looking to a fusion of the parties in the coming campaign. _Two names, John C. Tanquary of Wabash county and J. A. Kenady of Prairie City, were chosen by the populists, to be submitted to the demo- crats, either one of which would be satis- factory as the fusion candidate for mem- ber of the board of trustees, University of Illinois. ——___ CERVERA HUGGED SCHLEY. Enthusiastic Action of the Spanish Admiral Aiter His Defeat. Correspondence of the Assoc’ated Press. OFF SANTIAGO DE CUBA, July 4, 1898. On the return of the United States cruiser Brooklyn to the blockade off Santiago de Cuba, on the evening of July 3, the Iowa reported to Commodore Schley that Ad- miral Cervera, the commander of the Span- ish fleet, was on board. The commodore at once went over to pay his respects. The Spanish admiral was thuch cast down by his defeat, but preserved a dignified and courteous demeanor notwithstanding. He said he deeeply appreciated the fact that the men of the Brooklyn did not exult by cheering when it was learned that he was a prisoner on the Iowa. He replied in re- sponse to the commodore’s remark that it was the fortune of war: ‘Yes; but I've lost my career now that I’ve been defeated.” Commodore Schley, however, told him that such a brave deed as the bringing out of his squadron could never be looked upon otherwise than as a most gallant feat, upon which Admiral Cervera’ threw his arms around the commodore and said: “Ah, sailors alw: are gentlemen.” He then said he thought his dead would number probably 750, though he could not tell definitely. He spoke of the accuracy and deadliness of the Brooklyn's fire, saying that in the early part of the action one of her shells had traversed the entire length of the gun deck, killing and wounding probably eighty men. On the Vizcaya alone, there were 110 men kilied. Admiral Cervera said he feared the losses might be greater than he anticipated, for many men were below the protective deck, and when the ships were on fire it must have been difficult for them to escape. He added that all his captains had been killed or wounded; but, later, it was found that the captain of the Cristobal Coion was saved. Admiral Cervera also said he had no doubt but that at least three of the ships would have gotten away had it not been for the Brooklyn, the Oregon and the Iowa. — EFFECTIVE ARTILLERY WORK. Deadly Fire Inte Spanish Lines on Sunday Afternoon. {Coryright, 1808, by the Associated Press.] General Shafter’s Headquarters, July 10, 8 p.m.—From 4 o’elock this afternoon until dark the American guns have again been pouring a deadly fire into the Spanish lines. Our men are greatly refreshed by their three days’ rest, and have been fighting With lion-like spirit. The knowledge of the arrival of reinforcements gives them new enthusiasm. : The artillery is in place and doing effec- tive work. The fire from the Spanish in the trenches is very weak. The city of Santiago is almost in dark- ness tonight, and our men believe that the resistance of the Spaniards is about at an end. They expect a general assault to- morrow, should the city not have surren- dered by daybreak. The Americans are now much be‘ter for- tified in the trenches. The Deserters. The deserters from the Spanish ranks this morning included a non-commussioned officer. He said that the situation in San- tiago was bad, but by no means hopeless from the Spanish point of view. He said tha troops had enough food for their pres- ent needs, were in good health and would make a good fight when they were called upon. He said the men were given $4 each on Saturday, and, as it was the first money they had received in many months, they were feeling very cheerful. The water sup- ply for the Spanish troops is getting quite bad, and the amount of it is somewhat limited, although up to this time thore has been no serious distress on this account. Desertions from the ranks-ef the Spanish volunteers ccntinue, and it is now said that fully 5,000 men who agreed to fight for Spain are*out of the city. A party of 500 cavalry left the city Sun- day morning, marching in the direction of Hoiguin. The Spanish infantry have re- moved all light articles from the trenches to facilitate their movements in case the abandonment of the city is determined upon. ————_+o+—__—__. THROW®S OUT OF CAMP. Forcible Means Taken to Get Rid of a Traitorous Militia Sergeant. CAMP DOUGLASS RANGE, Wis., July 12.—Waldort Kindon, a sergeant in Com- pany B, of Stoughton, refused to be sworn into the service as a volunteer, and tried to make other deserters. Capt. Christopher Rollis detailed a squad to force him from camp, but he would not go. Finally, Col. Seaman sent for a detail frem Company D to throw him out. This @etall Mfted Kindon from his feet bodily and carried him out, finally ¢rumming him from camp. ron ee Increased Bond Subscriptions, The subscriptions to the bond issue have not diminished as the time draws near to make the awards. On the other hand, the subscriptions have tmereased enormously this week. The force of clerks at the new city post office is now required to work at night to keep up with the subscriptions. it is thought there will be a big rush of subscriptions just before the close on Thursday night. ee Arizona Has Soldiers te Spare, TUCSON, Ariz., July 12--Judge J, F. Martin of the Arizona National Guard has wired to Gov. McCord as follows: “I un- derstand that New Mexico is two com- panies short under the second call for yol- panies out of the Arizona National Guard in forty-eight hours,” THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, JULY 12, 1898-14 PAGES. TRIBUTES OF RESPECT Grief and Regret at the Loss of Oolonel Wm. @. Moore. Earnest Resolutions and Expressions From the Commissioners and Other Local Officials, Nowhere was the death of Maj. Moore more keenly felt than at the District build- ing. where his official headquarters were, and by none more deeply than by those who were there closely asseciated with him. At a meeting held this morning by the police officials, of which Capt. M. A. Austin was chairman and Chief Clerk Rich- ard Sylvester secretary, the following reso- lutions were adcpt2d as expressive of the feelings of those present: “Whereas Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has taken from us Maj. William G. Moore, superintendent of the police de- partment of the District of Columbia, “Be it resolved, That in his taking away the officers, privates and employes of this department have lost an able and vigorous superior, a kind and generous advisor, and a beloved and respected friend, and “Be it resolved, That as a further evi- dence of our bereavement the officers and members of the force will wear the usual badge of mourning, and that the flags of the department be placed at half mast for a period of thirty days. “Be it resolved, That the sympathy of the officers, privates and employes be conveyed to the bereaved family of the deceased in this hour of their affliction, and that a copy of these resolutions be engrossed and placed in their keeeping.”” At a meeting held by the District Com- missioners the following m2morandum, sug- gested by Mr. Wight, was ordered to be spread upon the minutes of the board: “The Commisioners are called upon to an- nounce the death of William G. Moore, ma- jor and superint2ndent of the police depart- ment, he having died at his residence this morning at 6:25 o'clock. = “Major Moore was appointed superintend- ent of the police department in December, 1886. At that time th2 department consist- ed of a total number of 277 officers and men. By his untiring energy and devotion to duty the force has been increased until it now numbers 545 officers and m3n. “By his courteous demeanor toward those in his department, no matter what position they occupied, he endeared himself to every member, and 2very man counted him as his friend. : “In the many and often delicate duties to be performed by the superintendent of police he showed rare tact, skill and abil- ity, and the Commissioners desire to place on record their appreciation of services, the ability with which he performed his duties his conscientious and faithful loyalty te the District, his mrerest in and anxiety for the welfare of -he poiice ce- partrrent and his unfailing courtesy and gentiemaniy deportment to ali of those with whom he came in contact.” From the Commissioners. Speaking of Major Moore, Mr. Wight said: “In the death of Major Moore the police department loses an efficient heal aud the city loses « valuable citizen Sinca my connection with the police department 4 have soen Major Moore very intimately, aimost daily His manner to me was al- ways exceecingly courteous ani manly, and i was impressed w.th his rare tact in hinGi:ng the very grave and (ffi. cult problems which came beture him. The auties of the office here are di those in any other city in States. “There are so many delicate questions re- quiring skill and diplomacy, that very few men are ag well fitted to perform these duties as was Maj. Moore. He was exceed- ingly jealous of the good name of ais de- partment and sensitive to any criticism, and keenly felt the refusal that his very proper requests met with on the part of certain members of the House when he asked for an increase in his fores, so as to make it adequate in numbers for the vast work required of it in the iarge territory to be protected.” Capt. Beach, the Engineer Commissioner, alihough not sb long acquainted with Maj. Mcore, said he had known him Jong encugh to both honor and respect him as a man and official . Mr. Koss said: “I was associated with Maj. Moore in mu- nicipal work for nearly eight years. I learned to respect him thoroughly. He had an intense pride in the police force, and I} had an admiration for the manner in which | he championed the cause even of the men | who made mistakes and who had to be Gisciplined. He was strong with the com- | mittees of Congress and had the faculty of making friends for the police force and for the District araong our legislators. “Besides my respect for him as an offi- celal I had a strong attachment for him as a man and a Mason. It will not seem to me the same District government without his genial presence.” Maj. Moore and Mr. Joseph Parris, the chief of the District fire department, were life-long friends, and Chief Parris had this to say: “I have known Maj. Moore for over fifty years, and his death, although expected, bas come so suddenly that it can hardiy be realized. A truer friend or more gen- €1ous-hearted man never lived. Notwith- standing the fact that he was a strict dis- ciplinarian, words cannot-express the love and respect in which he was held by the members of his department, and by his henesty and integrity he won the admira- ticn and regard of all who came in contact with him. The polic2 department has lost an efficient head and our city a most hon- ored citizen.” the United —____ KENNEY TRIAL TESTIMONY. Various Telegrams Sent to the Sen tor Identified by a Witness. WILMINGTON, Del., July 12.—Greater crowds and even more intense interest greeted the opening of the United States circuit court today when the trial of United States Senator R. R. Kenney on charges of complicity in the crime of Wm. N. Boggs, defaulting paying teller of the First National Bank of Dover, was re- sumed. Tlie court room would not begin to accommodate those who clamored for admittance. The trial was resumed promptly upon the opening of court, with E. 8. Pasc, manager for Cuthbert & Co. of Philade'phia, the broker firm with which Boggs had’ con- ducted his stock gambling speculations, on the stand. He identified various telegrams which had been sent by the firm to Kenney. One, dated June 24, 1896, quoted the price of Bay State gas stock and requested Senator Kenney to send a check for $1,000 for in- vestment. ase Ss The New Cabinet. PARIS, July 12—A dispatch from the correspondent of the Temps at Madrid, published this afternoon, says: “It is rumored that the ministers have handed their resignations to Senor Sagasta, who has accepted them, and who, with the queen regent’s sanction, will form a new cabinet, with Senors Camazo, Navarre, Rodrigez, Almodavor de Rio, Montero, Rias and Gen. Chinchilla; Marshal Martinez de Campos being made captain-general of Madrid.” : eg Naval Orders, ~~" Lieutenant E. V. Reynolds has been or- dered to the command of the Manhattan immediately. Chief Engineers W. W. Dungah and H. BE. Fitch, retired, have been ordered to this city for duty with the auxiliary naval force. —_- e-______ ~ Adverse Report. The District Commissioners today report- IMPATIENT! FOR’ ORDERS Soldiers at; Camp Thomas Anzious to Be Companies of Sharpshooters to Be Formed to Pick Spain's Guer- ¥ villas Out of Trees. t : CHICKAMAUGA - CHATTANOOGA NA- TIONAL MILITARY PARK, Tenn., July 12.—At an early hour today several hundred recruits for the Ist. Brigade, 1st Division, 1st Corps, which left Camp Thomas for Charleston several days ago, marched to Ringgold, Ga., where they went aboard a special train for, Charleston. These re- cruits were sent on-to join their command by order of Gen. Miles. Since the departure of the 16th Pennsyl- vania, an extra company, one of the 3d Battalion, has,arrived at Camp Thomas. During the past several weeks the recruits have been receiving their supplies, and they are now well equipped. The ist Ohio Cavalry did not leave today, but will get. out tomorrow. <All final prep- atations for departure are being made to- day. At the headquarters of the 1st Corps it is stated that no further orders for a removal of troops have been received. From an- other source it is learned that the 2d Bri- gade, 2d Division, ist Corps, under Gen. Hains, is under orders and liable to depart any day. The transportation, it is under- stood, has been issued and the brigade commander is now awaiting orders to move from the camp. It is thougat at the camp that definite or- ders for the departure of the 9,000 men will be received very soon. It is understood that these troops are to be moved by the returning transpcrts which are now reach- ing the American coast. A letter received in camp from United States Senator Fairbanks, at Washington, says the entire 2d Division of the Ist Corps is to be ordered to Porto Rico. Orders have been issued by Gen. Sanger directing that regimental commanders pre- pare a list of all sharpshooters in the reg- iment, also designating the second and third-class marksmen. They are to be formed into companies of sharpshooters and will be used in picking guerrillas out of trees after the command reaches Cuba, if that shall ever come to pass. Assistant Quartermaster General Lee has received 600 water filters, which will be given the soldiers at Camp Thomas. As an evidence of the healthfulness of the camp an official report to Gen. Brooke by the surgeon of the Ist Corps shows that there were only $21 sick in the entire 1st Corps of 35,000 men. : ———— DEATH UNDER LAKE ERIE Eleven Men Probably Killed in the Uleve- Jand Tunnel Explosion. Rescuers Have No Hope of Bringing Them Alive Ont of the Water Works. CLEVELAND, : Ohio, July 12—Eleven men probably lost their lives last evening in the bigi-water: works tunnel that is be- ing construeted under the bottom of Lake Erie, as a. result of an explosion of gas. They .are: John Parks, old, and single: fereman, thirty-two years James: Parks, brother of John, thirty years old, and. single. John Fradey, an Htalian, twenty-two years old, and single. Tony Brunetti, an Italian, twenty-two years old, and single. John > an Italian, old, and single. Emerson Smith, years old, married. John McCauley, married. William Tucker, colored, twenty-six years old, and single. Gus Wattz, twenty-eight years old, wife and several children. Frank Clements, married, with several children. igo Haney, twenty-two years old, mar- ried. The explosion occurred_a few minutes before 7 o'clock, but nobody will ever be able to tell what caused it or how it hap- pened, for every witness is dead, and che bodies of all are lying where they fell, 6,000 feet out under the lake. Only One Escaped. The only man in the tunnel who escaped death is Con O'Donnell, a lock <enier, who was stationed 8,700 feet from the shore. .He says there were ten shocks, and the coneussion threw him off his feet, end for hours he was in such a dazed conili- tion that he could scarcely remember what had happened. He finally groped his way out and told what had ocurred. ~ Patrick Vonseer and Martin McCauley were the first to venture in the tunnel after the accident. They made their way to a lock 5,200 feet from the shore. When they failed to return Jaraes Clements, son of one of the men who was killed, went to their rescue. He found them almost un- conscious, lying over a mule cart, ani suc- ceeded in helping them to the end cf the tunnel. The would-be rescuers say that all the lights were out beyond the 5,000 feet lock, and that they could not go any further. A second rescuing party failed utterly in accomplishing anything, as the tunnel was filled with foul gas aud smoke. While work is being pushed forward to- day as rapidly as possible toward reaching the scene of the explosion, there seems to be little, if amy, prospect that any of the eleven workmen will be found alive. Mr. J.. W. Reynolds, who is superintend- ing the construction of the tunnel, stated today that he had not the slightest hope in the world of rescuing the men alive. A rescuing party which was lowered into the tunnel during the morning returned after being. down half an hour and report- ed that it had been unable to penetrate farther than 4,200 feet, nearly half a mile from the ares one drive. ae mpeuners of the party said there was undoubtedly a fire raging in the tunnel. _——— CAPTURED BV THE REBELS. yey eee eighteen years bricklayer, forty-four twenty-one years old, | Towns ahd.lspertal Troops Fall Be- 4pre/fhem in China, CANTON, China, July 12.—The rebels bave nowtaptured nine towns and have defeated the imperial troops west of Woo ‘Chow. so3 bed ~ Placards have-been posted at Woo Chow, declaring ;war. against the officials and warning the inhabitants to depart before the rebelseattack the town. The authorities here have purchased rifles negotiating for several aa Satie No Further Message From Shatter. At 3 p.m. Secrstary Alger said he had re- ceived’ no .méssage whatever from Gen. Shafter since the dispatch giren out in the forencon. He’ thought mattérs were un- changed, therefore; and assumed that a flag of truce was still flying, and that the enemy were negotiating for a'surrender NO SUCH OFFER WAS MADE Olaims That He Was Forced to This Action by Professor Moore, Madrid's Reports of Alleged Peace Condition Denied. He Says Moore Has Exceeded Hix An- thority—Prof. Moore Makes a Statement. They Were Probably Put Out as a “Feeler” to Test the Position of the Asthorities Here. Forecaster Dunn of the weather bureau, stationed at New York has sent the fol- lowing letter to Prof. Willis L. Moore, chief of the weather bureau: “I have the honor to state in reply to your telegram of the 9th instant, giving me the choice of either going to the West Indies for an indefinite period or taking charge Of station at Cleveland, Ohio, that I have no desire to go to the West Indies for an indefinite period or for any length of time, as previously stated in my letter of the Ist instant in reply to your letter of the 30th ultimo, in which you directed that 1 hold myseif in readiness to proceed to the West Indies in a week or ten days for en indefinite period. I question your right to order me from the United States. At other stations voluaicers were called for, but to me you give a direct order to go to the West Indies, or to be relieved from New York station; and further, you say that the Secretary of Agriculture directs that the fact of this detail be not given out by me for publication. “Questioning your authority to order me cut of the United States, or, as an alterna- tive, a reduction from New York to the in- ferior station of Cleveland, I hereby tender my resignation as local forecast official of the United States Weather Bureau, said resignation tendered under protest. “I desire that said resignation take effect at the earliest date possible. — “E. P. DUNN.” What Mr. Dunn Says. ‘To an interviewer in New York yesterday Mr. Dunn said he had resigned because he could no longer work under Professor Moore. He claimed that Professor Moore had ‘shown himself inimical to him from the first, and that for a year past his posi- ticn had been almost unbearable. He said Professor Moore had blamed him because Professor Moore's signed dispatches had not been used by the New York newspa- pers, although Mr. Dunn explained that he had duly given the newspapers the dis- patches. Finally he had forbid Mr. Dunn to give out interviews or write ard- cles for magazines or newspapers until they had first -been submitted to Professor Moore. Mr. Dunn claimed that the plan to send him to the West Indies was designed to force him from the service. He id that except in his case, volunteers were called for to go to the West Indies. but was ordered to go there for an indefinite time. He claimec that Professor Moore ex- ceeded his authority in proposing to send him out of the country, and he inlimaced that Professor Moore had told him to k quiet about the order. He assumed, there- fore, that Professor Moore had acted with- cut the knowledge of the Secretary of Agri- culture. Dunn's Excelient Record. Mr. Dunn was on? cf the first employes of the weather bureau service, which he entered in 1873, when the service was fourded. He made a record in 1884, at the time of th great floods in the Ohio, when his forecasts and warnings saved a great amount of property. He was formally thanked by the Cincinnati chamber of com- merce for this service, and promoted by Gen. Hazen. For many years he has been in charg> of the weather station in New York city. He introduced weather maps into the public schools and ‘nterested the public in meteorology. He gained extensive knowledge of the local w2ather conditions of New York. Mr. Emery Appointed. Eben H. Emery of New York, first as- sistant In the New York weather station, today was appointed Mr. Dunn's successor as local forecast official at New York. ‘The change is operative immediately, the new appointee taking charge of the New York station today. Mr. Emery is a native of Athens, Me., and is thirty-eight years old. He is a graduate of Bates’ College, Me. He has been in the weather service for fourteen years, and has had charge of a number of important statiors. For four years he has occupied the post of first as- sistant at New York. It is a civil service appointment. Prof. Moore today refused to discuss the affair. # ———____ WOMAN TO BE ELECTROCUTED. Place Broke Down When Sen- tenced to Die August 29. NEW YORK, July 12.—Mrs. Martha M. Place, convicted of the murder of her step- Gaughter, Ida Place, in Brooklyn, on Feb- ruary 7, was today sentenced to die in the electric chair at Sing Sing prison évring the week beginning August 29. Mrs. Place broke down when sentence Was pronounced and was removed s to her cell. Mrs. Place is forty-four of age; the murdered girl was eighteen. Mrs. Place was insanely jealous of her stepdaughter, with whom she had freqrent quarrels. Some time during the day of February 7 last she smothered the young woman {to death with a pillow. first attack- ing her with carbolic acid. Then she lxy in wait behind the front door for her hus- band and attacked him with a hatchet. For some time his life was despaired of us a result of the wounds she inflicted, but he finally recovered. If Mrs. Place is executed she will have been the first woman put to death in this state.in the electric chair. ee ES LIFE INSURANCE DECISION. Interesting Case Affecting Rights of Holders of Mutual Life Policies. SPRINGFIBLD, Iil., July 12—The case of J. W. Duggans and others against the Covenant Mutual Life Association of Gales- burg, Ill, to enjoin the collection of al- leged illegal assessrents by the associa- tlcn, pending in the circult court, was de- cided in favor of the plaintiffs. This case has attracted a great deal of attention among policy holders of mutual Ife insurance, and ths far-reaching effects ‘of this decision are ret forth in an appeal which the committee having charge of the suit have made to the policy holders, of ‘whom ‘there are nearly 18,000 throughout the United States and Canada, represent- ing nearly -$4,000,000,000 of insurance, who are affected by this decision. The commit- tee’s appeal calls upon all policy holders who are affected by the illegal assessments The discussion of the possible peace set- tlement continued today, although it was lacking in any tangible basis, as officials, government and diplomatic, continued to Say that no overtures from Spain or any other quarters had been made. The dis- patch from Madrid detailing the series of alleged peace conditions was looked upon asa “feeler.” It is said that ‘no such propo- sition has gone from this government. The alleged terms—Spanish evacuation of Cuba and Porto Rico, $240,000,000 war indemnity and retention of the Philippines until the indemnity is paid—are in general line with the conjecture afloat here for some-time, but officials have never given this conjec- ture any indorsement, and if the Madrid dispatch is put forward as a “‘feeler’ it has not proved successful in inducing the au- thorities to disclose their position on these terms, as a whole or separately. Each one of the propositions involves a general Policy toward the Philippines, Porto Rico and the other possessions enumerated, and it is doubtful whether any such general policy has been determined upon regarding these possessions, severally or together. The Spanish Cabinet Crisis. The Spanish cabinet crisis is looked upon by officials here as likely’ to bring to a di- rect issue the question as to whether Spain will sue for peace or continue the war to the bitter end. The retiring premier, Sa- gasta, has been for war. Now that he goes, the queen regent must make choice between a premier and cabinet more radi- cal than Sagasta for war, or else a peace cabinet. The idea of officials here is that the middle ground occupied by Sagasta is no longer tenable, ard that the cabinet of the next few days will be radical either for peace or for war. If for peace, the ne- gotiations are expected to take form very soon. If for war, then the peace conjecture will be summarily disposed of, and at the same time there will be assurance of stub- born Spanish resistance at Sant.ago, Manila and ail other points. The departure of the French ambassador last evening takes out of town for the pres- ent every diplomatic chief likely to be in- terested in any foreign movement connect- ed with the war, ——____-e+___—__. BELIEVE THEY HAVE FUNK. Authorities at Hyattsville Have Su: pect Under Arrest. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. HYATTSVILLE, Md., July 12.—Deputy Sheriff Charles W. Barr arrested a man this afternoon who answers the description of Frank Funk, the alleged murderer of Wm. Brooks in Washington the evening of June 23. The man has not yet been identified by the Washington police, but the Maryiand authorities believe they have the perpetrator of the revolting crime. About 6 o'clock Mrs. B. E. Keene, who lives in the Holliday subdivision, noticed a@ man running here and there through the woods almost immediately in the rear of her home. Mrs. Keene called her husband, who was about to start to his work in Washington, and directed his attention to the man, and begged him to get rid of the stranger before leaving. Mr. Keene went out and watched him a few minutes before accosting him. He was running hither and thither, scanning the ground, as if searching for something and beating the underbrush with a heavy stick. When Mr. Keene called to him he came forward and muttered something about being on his way to Baltimore to see a brother. Mr. Keene took the 6 o’cloék train for Washington, leaving the stranger on the platform, Several hours later Mrs. Keene, in thinking o the occurrence, suddenly remembered reading in The Star a descrip- tion of Funk, the alleged murderer. She cam: to the post office, where she met a Star reporter. She related the incident, stating that it was her firm belief that the man was Funk. Constable R. H. Vincent and Deputy Sheriff Charles W. Barr were immediately notifizd, and a thorough search of the village and the vicinity was begun. The man, however, seemed to have disap- peared entirely, and nothing was seen of tim until about 120 o’clock. At that time Albert Cross, son of J. Well Cross, who re- sides in Hyattsville, about three-quarters of a mile from the station, saw a man wan- dering through the bushes that skirted the turnpike. Cross’ suspicions were immedi- ately aroused, and he called to th> man and inquired what he was doing. At the sound of Cross’ voice the man started to run, but suddenly wheeled around and faced Cross, who was now quite near him. Cross a tempted to seiz2 him, but received a severe blow in the fac A struggle then ensued, in the midst of which Frank Webster, who happened to be passing through the place, Tan to Cross’ assistance.. It was with great difficulty that Cross and Webst2r succeeded in overcoming the man. He fought like a madman, and several times was on the point of breaking away. Deruty Sheriff Barr arrived soon after. Vhen the handcuffs were being placed upon tke desperate man another straggie took place. 1t was found necessary to strap his hands to His tody, and in this condition he was brought to the office of Mr. A. H. Bailey, justice of the peace. The news of the capture of a man who was supposed to be Funk spread rapidly, and a large crowd no gathered in front of the magisirate’s office. A Star revorter saw the suspect immedi- ately after his arrival. He seemed to be thoroughly frightened, but answered the questions pnt to him. He has a strong German accent. He said he was just roam- ing the country, and was on his way to Baltimore, where he had a brother living. When asked if he had been in Washington lately he hesitated a moment and then said he was at that city about eight days ago. His occupation was that of a butcher, he said, and not a carpenter. No money nor weapens of any kind were found’on his person. It is stated that the man’s appearance’ tallies exactly with the description of Funk, except that the suspect has no India ink upon his forearms. He is dressed in a blue serge suit, with sack coat, and wears a_brown derby het. The authorities at ‘Washington were telepkoned for imme- diately upon the man’s capture, but. up Hey eae oe sot tay had not arrived and the man, therefore, is not yet certainly identified as Frank Funk. > A search of the wcods where the suspect first made his appearance was made. ‘was evident from the trampled condition of the ground that he had been there for several days. A toba ‘well used and blackened as if by ae on the spot. Further on w: Mrs. —_>——— -BAL' Ma.,_ Jt 12.—Flour changedonpeelpts, "276 beercie? FORECASTER DUNN RESIGNS FINANCE AND TRADE Volume of Business Curtailed by Con- flicting War Rumors. ————+ PROFESSIONAL ELEMENT IN CONTROL No indications of Any Serious Be- lief in Lower Prices. GENERAL MARKET REPORTS Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. NEW YORK, July 12.—Lon ices flected concessions varying from % to % per cent, making-vp day for the new ac- count, coupled with some differences of opinion on the peace outlook being creiit- ed with inspiring the dc The resignation of the & ory ine. asia ministry was variously ‘construed, the prospect of ® military successor being takea as an in- 4ication of a protracted war. This argument gained some strength late. In the day by the circulation of un- confirmed rumors relative to the safe re- treat of the Spanish army from Santiago. ‘The uet result of these conflicting stories, however, was to curtail the volume of busimess and leave the professional element in control of prices. Manhattan and the Atchison securities were taken up during the early " and made a feature of the tr fi last named was especially good and gave rise to the presumption that a strong clique had been organized to advance the prices of both bonds end stocks. The lower-priced shares continue to at- tract the bulk of the business, the recent advance in the high-priced issues having been postponed, pending war advices. The Northern and Union Pacific issues were in g00d demand, the interest originally active in the former shares again showing some disposition to advance the price. The general market is steady, but in the main negiected. There are no indications of any serious belief in lower prices, but the larger in- terests are disposed’ to support rather than to advance the market. Inaction is only prudent in a situation which has made such substantial strides toward a high level. Holders of securities continue to manifest their confidence in ultimate re- by refusing to offer stock. y is influencing traders to refrain from speculative short selling. Earnings are about up to expecta- tions for this secson of the year, and thera is little beyond the continued withhoiding information to add to the column ppointmer 8 representing the total sub- scriptions to the new government lc daily growing and may be taken as an indi- cation of an abundant supply of money available for investment purpos offered a loan only eq) demand ts a testimonial to fu ancial credit which skeuld favor: impress both for- eign and domestic interesis. The last hour's trading as dull and # clined toward some irregularit Sugar was given excellent support by a nervous short interest, and tobacco yielded easily ta profit-taking. Sentiment, however, w mainly hopeful and insignificant reduction of the account was recorded. ——_+ 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 stock exchar Se. Corresponjents, Messrs. Van Emburgh & Atterbury, No. Wail at. Open. High. Low. Close. American Spirits. 18: 18k wy American Spirits, Macchi, os American Sugar. 184 ise is4aj iM le i” ax “1K “HY 3% BS BS cunada Southern. Canada Pacifie... Chesapeake & Ohio. & St. Lous. 0, B&Q... vagode Mor Western Chicago Gas, M. & St. Paw! Chic. St. P., M.& 0 Chicago, Ros. & Pact Chig. & G Western. Consolidated Gas. be: ke Sure. ae Louisville & Nashvuie.. Metrepolitan Traction._ Manuatian Kievateu.. Michigan Cen Mirsoun Paeitic. Nationa’ Lead ¢ New Jersey Centrai. New York Cenirai. Nerwhera raciac...° orthern Pacifie, pfa Western va Mail. s Phila. & keading. | southern ky.. pia jon Pacific, pia. . Westera Umon Lei... 73. thaler Lino’ ‘ype, 10 at 181, 10 at 181, 181, 10 ai 181, 10 af American Grapbo phone, 10 at American Graphopbone, pfd., ats. FP matic Gun Carriage, 100 at 30 cents, let of ia —Fundi oy ‘8.Gfs, 114 bid. g3 “ Miscellaneous Bonds.—Metropolitan Railroad 5s, a, Merge 10 at 381 13. 118 did. Metropolitan Rellroad conv. 6s, 118 bi Metropolitan Raiload certificate of indebtedn A, 112 tid Metropolitan Raflroad certiticate « indebtedness, B, 107 bid, 108 asked. Colum Railread 5s, $5 bid, 50 asked. Eckington Rallroa 6s, $8 bid.” Washington Gaus Compauy, ser. A. Os, 112 bid. “Washington Gas Company, ser. B. és" 112 bid. United States Electric Light debenture 100 bid, 105 asked. Chesapeake and Pote jone Ss, 103 bid. American Security avg . and A., 100 bid. m Security and Trust 5s, A. and O., 100 bid. Wi rok Market Company Ist Gx." 110 bid. Washingto: Market Company imp. 6s, 110 bid. Wi Market Company exten. 65, 130 bid. Masunie Association Ss, 106% 285 bid. Metropolitan, 305 bid. Central, 143 153 asked. Farmers’ and Mechanics’, 180 bid Second, 143 bid. Citizens’, 140 bid. ’ Columbia, 130 bid. Capital, 118 bid’ West End, @ bid, 95 asked. Traders’, 90 bid, 103 asked.’ Lincoln, 112 bid, 118 asked. Snfe Deposit and Trast Companics.—Nat Insurance Stocks. fs